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Moving Forward in the New Year
by Trish Watlington, president Mission Hills BID Happy 2015! I’m grateful and honored to have been re-elected president of the Mission Hills Business Improvement District (BID) and am looking forward to the year ahead. Joining me on this year’s board of directors are: Vice President Tom Curl of Ascent Realty; Secretary Krista Lombardi of Berkshire […]
Old Town Academy Surprise Dedication of Its Sports Field Honors Alicia and Tony Gwynn
On November 14, 2014, while meeting to reward its student participants for their own hard work and dedication during the annual Jog-a-thon to raise funds for the school, the Old Town Academy surprised the community with the dedication of its sports field in honor of San Diego Icons Dr. Alicia and Tony Gwynn. Emceed by […]
Letter to the Editor
Not everyone is on board with using reverse osmosis treated waste water for direct infusion into drinking water reservoirs, in spite of the council’s unanimous vote to do so. RO yes removes thousands of substances from waste water. I have reviewed the test results and see the proof of that. But it is what is […]
ABC10/KGTV News Director Promoted to Station Manager
ABC10/KGTV News Director Joel Davis has been promoted to station manager. Davis has been news director at 10News since 2009. In making the announcement ABC10/KGTV VP and General Manager Jeff Block said, “Joel has been at my side for more than five years, working hand in hand, and 10News has seen some tremendous successes in that […]
2015 Marks an Important Year for Mission Hills United Methodist Church
Mission Hills United Methodist Church (UMC) will celebrate 100 years of worship and ministry when the congregation marks its centennial in the New Year. The church at 4044 Lark Street was dedicated on Jan. 17, 1915. The celebration will include: • A rededication of the church building and sanctuary at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, […]
Overcoming Life’s Hardships
Local Author Writes Children’s Book By Marie Herman Debbie Bailey is a survivor with an incredible story. Growing up in a family plagued with murder, drug abuse and suicide, she has written a children’s book to help others struggling with insurmountable loss. Debbie, who was lost herself in the disease of alcoholism, not only found […]
Your Holiday Treasures Exist In Mission Hills
By Trish Waitlington, President Mission Hills BID We’ve rounded the corner, Thanksgiving is over and the December holidays are coming at us with alarming speed. Be it Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s or Boxing Day, for many it’s time to give both material gifts and hospitality to colleagues, friends and family. As an old school, […]
County Animal Services Rescue More than 40 Animals
Animal Control Officers removed 31 horses, three llamas, four Dexter (miniature) cattle, five geese, and one dog from a property located in the 28300 block of Hell Creek Road in Valley Center. County Animal Services had been trying to get the owner to provide the necessary care for the animals without success. A notice posted […]
“It’s a Beautiful Day in this Neighborhood, a Beautiful Day for a Neighbor”
by Trish Watlington, president, Mission Hills BID But… would you know that The Washington Street Maintenance Assessment District (WSMAD), established in 1998, was a big part of the beauty in Mission Hills? The purpose of the WSMAD is to install and maintain the landscaped medians, trees, and other aesthetic improvements on Washington Street that replaced […]
Jazz 88.3 FM Named 2014 “Station of the Year”
Local nonprofit radio station KSDS-FM (Jazz 88.3) has been named the 2014 “Station of the Year” (markets 1-25) by JazzWeek Magazine. The station was awarded the same distinction in 2012. “It’s an honor to be recognized for a second time by our loyal listeners and jazz industry leaders with this prestigious award,” said Jazz 88.3 […]
