Archive for March, 2011

Swapping Mama’s Group Helps Families Through Tough Times

March 27, 2011
Swapping Mama’s Group Helps Families Through Tough Times

Nikki Garrett Metzger HighDesertDaily.com (Adelanto)– There are many families in the Victor Valley that are struggling through some tough times right now. A group of moms decided to help each other and their neighbors by starting a free clothing swap. Lisa Anderson hosts the swaps at her home in Adelanto. She explained, “We were...
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Positive Thinking: Recall versus Election.

March 31, 2011
Positive Thinking: Recall versus Election.

By Ryan McEachron Victorville Mayor (Victorville)–There has been a lot of press lately about the potential recall of three council members.  Although the electorate has this right I feel compelled to give my opinion as to why a recall is not in the best interest of the citizens of Victorville. Over the last several...
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Runner Responds to Tax Freedom Day Announcement

March 31, 2011
Runner Responds to Tax Freedom Day Announcement

By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– Board of Equalization Member Senator George Runner today responded to an announcement by the Tax Foundation that California won’t reach Tax Freedom Dayuntil April 16 this year, a full two days later than last year and four days later than the average state. Senator Runner said, “As a result of...
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Code Of The West Civil Reenactment Debuts This Weekend At Roy Roger’s Ranch Oro Grande

March 31, 2011
Code Of The West Civil Reenactment Debuts This Weekend At Roy Roger’s   Ranch Oro Grande

By Ashka Patel (Victor Valley)–Get set this weekend for a Old West Historical  Extravaganza. The show will take place at Roy Rogers Ranch in Oro Grande. It’s a  great event to bring your children and show them a cultural and historical piece  from US History. The show is similar to Buffalo Bill and will take...
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Thought of the day: Freedom…

March 31, 2011
Thought of the day: Freedom…

Thought of the day. This section is honestly intended to generate quotes daily to get your day started, going or improved. Think positive High Desert. Unity is key to happiness. Miguel Gonzalez Editor & Founder. From Values.com “The unity of freedom has never relied on uniformity of opinion.” -John F. Kennedy (1917-1963)
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City of Hesperia Animal Shelter Takes On ASPCA $100,000 Challenge

March 30, 2011
City of Hesperia Animal Shelter Takes On ASPCA $100,000 Challenge

By Staff Reports (Hesperia)– Beginning April 4, 2011 through April 15, 2011 the City of Hesperia Animal Shelter will be participating in the Qualifying Heat of this year’s ASPCA $100K Challenge, competing for grants totaling $300,000 from the ASPCA, including the top prize of $100,000. Supporters of the Hesperia Animal Shelter can help by...
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MWA Facilities Mini-Tour

March 30, 2011
MWA Facilities Mini-Tour

WHEN: May 4, 2011 TIME: 8:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m. (lunch included) WHERE: Meet at MWA Office, 22450 Headquarters Dr., Apple Valley This tour is free and designed to acquaint and educate the community about the vital mission MWA performs. The tour involves a visit to two of our field sites which provides a first-hand perspective...
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Thought of the day: Friendship…

March 30, 2011
Thought of the day: Friendship…

Thought of the day. This section is honestly intended to generate quotes daily to get your day started, going or improved. Think positive High Desert. Unity is key to happiness. Miguel Gonzalez Editor & Founder. From Values.com “He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.” -Proverb
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Rothschild Retracts His Intentions: Will Run For Re-Election

March 29, 2011
Rothschild Retracts His Intentions: Will Run For Re-Election

By Miguel Gonzalez Editor (Victorville)–Victorville Councilman Mike Rothschild has decided to retract his statement to not run for re-election in 2012 and says he expects to be re-elected for yet another term. “I am doing this because I love the City of Victorville and I am not going to stand down when a bully...
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Countdown to DesertXpress begins

March 29, 2011
Countdown to DesertXpress begins

By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)–States and regions across the country are working tirelessly to realize President Obama’s vision for American high-speed rail.  And on Friday, I had the pleasure of joining Nevada Senator Harry Reid to announce that construction on the DesertXpress corridor between Las Vegas and Southern California will soon get underway. The...
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