Sheriff’s mounted patrol looking for volunteers



The Sheriff’s Department is looking for horse owners and riders who would like to become members of the Volunteer Mounted Patrol. They conduct patrols on horseback across San Diego County, including the Santee and Lakeside areas. The Santee Sheriff’s Station is hosting a recruitment meeting on: Tuesday, February 17, 6:30 p.m. Santee Sheriff’s Station, Conference Room 8811 Cuyamaca Street The […]

VC student is a musical “All-Star”



The Southern California Band and Orchestra Association recently held auditions in L.A. looking for the best middle school jazz musicians in Southern California. Hundreds tried out for the limited positions available in the “Middle School Jazz All Stars.” Brendan Beck auditioned on electric bass and the acoustic stand up bass. Shortly after his audition, Brendan was notified that he was […]

Around Valley Center



STATE OF THE COUNTY— VC resident Bill Horn was elected chairman of the County Board of Supervisors, probably for the last time since he is entering upon his last term on the board. As board chairman he will deliver the 2015 State of the County on Tuesday, February 15, 6 p.m. at the County Administration Center Board of Supervisors Chambers, […]

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—30— An Editor’s Notebook



EASTER EGG HUNT—The 5th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held on March 28. Bates Nut Farm has hosted this event for the past three years. Organizers need volunteers to help with craft tables, prize tables, and helping with the areas of the hunt. If you know of a group or youth that needs community service hours, have them […]

‘Who would steal from a library,’ ask patron, ‘It’s like stealing from a church!’



“Who would steal from a library? It’s like stealing from a church!” exclaimed one patron of the Valley Center Library, which was burglarized sometime over the weekend of January 24-25. Among items taken were several bronze Remington sculptures which were donated to the library some 10 years ago. Like the “curious incident of the dog in the night-time,” quoted in […]

91-year-old Navy Seal gets honored at historical Santa Monica hotel’s diamond jubilee celebration

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Hank Weldon of Valley Center, 91, was among the elite WWII veterans feted at the Diamond Jubilee January 17 celebration of the Hotel Shangri-La in San Monica, a hotel that many of Weldon’s comrades from the war used to congregate during the war. Hank and his wife Donna got a phone call a couple of weeks ago. “A guy we […]

Two car accident leaves two injured



New facility will serve homeless veterans



Interfaith Community Services Wednesday, February 11, held a ground-breaking for a new facility that will serve homeless veterans resting up from hospital stays and provide expanded support for homeless and lowincome families in the underserved North County region. The new facility is located at 250 N. Ash St. The groundbreaking was led by Greg Anglea, executive director of Interfaith Community […]

Queen Califia’s Magical Circle open Saturday



Weather permitting, Queen Califia’s Magical Circle in Kit Carson Park (3333 Bear Valley Parkway) will be open to the public this Saturday, February 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Public Art Commissioners will be on site to answer questions. Queen Califia’s Magical Circle is the only American sculpture garden and the last major international project created by French artist […]