These ladies enjoyed a night out Wednesday at the On Target Indoor Shooting Range. Big Mark Dobrilovic organized the event and received help providing individual instruction at the lanes from Frank McKay, Hal Finelt and Mike Nutto.
The gals expressed satisfaction at the sense of freedom from learning to shoot. They were also pleasantly surprised at [...]
Archive for April, 2009
Ladies’ Gun Class Triggers Smiles
Posted in Events on April 30, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Letter: Replacing Lawns
Posted in Environment, Letters to Editor, tagged Dounia Gonzalez, Water Shortage on April 30, 2009 | 3 Comments »
What would be great is a program from the water district that rewarded residents that replace their lawns with beautiful native plants. Native plants do not require much, if any, irrigation. There is a way to create a beautiful landscape with these beautiful native plants and maintain an aesthetically pleasing yard.
Las Vegas’ water district asked [...]
Food Waste Recycling Coming
Posted in Environment, tagged Food Waste Recycling, Michelle Clark, Mission Viejo Recycling, OC Waste and Recycling, Waste Management on April 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
On Monday the City Council will consider leading a partnership of communities in expanding recycling to commercial food waste. Under the proposal, MV would join with Irvine, Laguna Beach, Ladera Ranch and Los Flores in implementing an exploratory food waste recycling program which would reduce landfill usage.
Food waste is biodegradable, so the program [...]
Swine Flu MV Teleconference: First 2 Probable OC Cases
Posted in Crime & Public Safety, Schools, tagged Mission Viejo, Orange County Teleconference, Swine Flu on April 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The County Health Agency conducted a teleconference this morning (Thurs) with the City regarding the Swine Flu. The agency reported two “probable” cases of Swine Flu in Orange County, which could be confirmed sometime today. Lab results generally require 6-12 hours to yield conclusive results.
The County may declare a local state of emergency [...]
Police Chase: Multiple Crashes
Posted in Auto Accidents, Crime & Public Safety, tagged Bilal Omar, Mission Viejo News, Police Car Chase on April 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »
An operation by the Sheriff’s On-site Investigation team led to a car chase and multiple crashes after officers tried to detain a parolee. Sgt. Mike McHenry led his team out of the Aliso Viejo Substation. He told the Dispatch his deputies traveled to a home near Alicia and Po to investigate a weapons possession allegation against MV resident [...]
MV Man Pleads Guilty To Terrorist Fundraising
Posted in Crime & Public Safety, tagged Hossein Kalani Afshari on April 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A Mission Viejo man has pleaded guilty to raising funds for a terrorist group, according to the LA Times. Hossein Kalani Afshari, 52, acted with a group collecting donations from LAX travelers, ostensibly for a charitable purpose in Iraq.
The plea agreement was reached just before a trial was to begin. Afshari admitted to [...]
Letter: Hurray for Chief Gavin
Posted in Crime & Public Safety, Letters to Editor, tagged Mike Gavin, Mission Viejo Police Chief on April 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hurray for Chief Mike Gavin and his officers, we need more people like them to protect our children; and send a strong message to offenders like Dishno, do not look, think or even get close to our children, because our Deputies will get you and sent you where you belong, state prison. Fantastic work Officers!!! [...]
Baskin Robbins Tonight: 31 Cent Ice Cream
Posted in Business, Charity, Consumer, tagged 31 Cent Ice Cream, Baskin Robbins Ice Cream, Mission Viejo News on April 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Baskin Robbins stores are holding a promotion this evening only, Wednesday, April 29, from 5-10 pm. Scoops of ice cream will sell for only 31 cents each – a triple cone for less than a buck!
There are three stores in Mission Viejo at 22922 Los Alisos (at Trabuco), 27690 Santa Margarita Parkwy (at [...]
New Police Chief Takes Helm: Reports Sex Offender Arrest
Posted in Crime & Public Safety, tagged Lt. Mike Gavin, Mission Viejo Police Chief, Paul Charles Dishno, Paul Dishno, Sex Offender on April 29, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Mission Viejo’s new police chief, Lt. Mike Gavin, has taken the helm following the retirement of former Chief Steve Bernardi. Gavin worked with Bernardi for a couple weeks prior to Bernardi’s departure date of April 24. The Dispatch first spoke with the new Chief today when Gavin confirmed the arrest of a convicted sex offender [...]
Water Enforcement Approved
Posted in Utilities & Resident Services, tagged Mission Viejo Water Enforcement, Moulton Niguel Water District, Water Conservation on April 28, 2009 | 9 Comments »
Moulton Niguel Water District is implementing twelve new usage rules for Mission Viejo customers. MNWD attributes the new rules to a Level 2 shortage resulting in declining water supplies from the Metropolitan Water District, its primary supplier. It says the new rules, effective June 1, are also necessary to comply with State conservation guidelines.
The [...]
Cancer Kids Carnival Raised Spirits
Posted in Charity, tagged Cancer Kids Carnival, Mission Viejo Elks on April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Elks Lodge recently sponsored a Carnival Day for cancer kids and their families. It generated lots of smiles on the faces of these children undergoing oncology treatment.
The kids had fun with temporary tattoos, hair coloring, face painting, cool tee-shirts, and balloons. They won prizes every time they played a game. The antics of the [...]
Special Olympics Coming To MV Saturday
Posted in Charity, Sports, tagged Mission Viejo Special Olympics, Orange County Special Olympics, Saddleback College Special Olympics on April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Special Olympics are coming to Mission Viejo Saturday, May 9. The Spring Games will host these special athletes competing in aquatics, track & field, gymnastics and tennis.
The Special Olympics serve those with intellectual disabilities by providing year-round physical fitness and competition programs to develop dignity, acceptance, and empowerment in these individuals.
Opening [...]
ELKS Pick Officers; Plan For State Convention
Posted in Charity, tagged Andy Costello, Bill James, Charles Hart, Elks Lodge 2444, Gail Reavis, Gary Bennington, Gary Smith, Gloria R. LeCouvre, Harvey Boelts, Howard Sargent, Irene Romero, Jason Spence, Jim Humphrey, Leo Hazell, Michael Holohan, Mission Viejo Elks, Nancy Allen, Oliver (Newt) Seal, Pat Martino, Ray Mallen, Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge, Tom Banning on April 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The local Elks Lodge recently selected officers and is preparing to attend the State Convention in Ontario May 13-16. New officers for the upcoming year are Exalted Ruler Jim Humphrey, Leading Knight Pat Martino (photo below L), Loyal Knight Gloria R. LeCouvre (photo below C), Lecturing Knight Gail Reavis (photo below R), Secretary Charles [...]
Special Event Will Help Homeless Street Kids
Posted in Charity, tagged St Kilian Church, Stand Up For Kids on April 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
STAND UP FOR KIDS will conduct a special event Wednesday to support homeless children and street kids. For eighteen years the non-profit group has helped at-risk youth with health services and basic necessities.
Thirteen homeless children die on the street each day in the U.S., so 13 one-minute prayers will remember and symbolize those [...]
City Approves Chiropractic Cafe’
Posted in Business, Consumer, tagged Crown Valley Chiro Care, Dr. Thomas DeMoss, Mission Viejo News on April 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Dr. Tom DeMoss of Crown Valley Chiro Care has obtained a City permit for outdoor patio seating in conjunction with a new organic café offering health food and natural fresh squeezed juices. The practice is located at 27652 Crown Valley Parkway near Kaleidoscope Center. The business also offers nutritional supplements.
Crown Valley Chiro Care was founded [...]
