July 2008
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By mvlife on July 29, 2008
Patron use at the Mission Viejo Library increased by 11 percent during Fiscal Year 2007/08, and roughly 73 percent of all Mission Viejo residents now have library cards – beating out the national average of 57 percent. The library’s annual circulation climbed to 833,488 items, compared to 738,456 the previous fiscal year. At the end [...]
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By mvlife on July 28, 2008
The Mission Viejo High School Football Team on Saturday raised roughly $13,000 to support its booster program and the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation during its 5K run/walk event at the Great Parks Neighborhood in Irvine. The event, which attracted roughly 200 participants, is part of the football team’s “On a Mission to Find a Cure” [...]
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By mvlife on July 25, 2008
Within the next several months a mass public notification system should be in place in Mission Viejo that will help the City alert the community about local and regional emergencies such as earthquakes, fires, floods or other disasters. The City Council is expected to consider entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of [...]
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By mvlife on July 25, 2008
It is generally common knowledge that the State of California is facing serious budget problems. As the budget debate drags on, the State is again contemplating taking local money to help balance its budget. Some State officials are threatening to borrow up to $2.5 billion of local government and transportation revenue to help close California’s [...]
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By mvlife on July 24, 2008
About $8,600 has been raised so far this summer to benefit the City’s adopted Marines and Sailors. The monies have been raised through community support at events sponsored by the Marine Adoption Committee and City of Mission Viejo. Proceeds raised will help fund upcoming programs, events and more for the Marines, Sailors and their families. [...]
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By mvlife on July 23, 2008
The public will have the opportunity to buy books and videos for $.50 – or three for a buck – during a massive weekend book sale in the Friends Community Room at the Mission Viejo Library. The book sale, hosted by the Friends of the Library, will feature an array of children’s and holiday books. [...]
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By mvlife on July 22, 2008
Two incumbents and three residents have pulled papers for two open seats in the City Council election including Mayor Pro Tem Frank Ury, Council Member Gail Reavis; Rich Atkinson, a Planning Commissioner; Cathy Schlicht, an investment counselor/loan services manager; and Neil Lonsinger, who is currently retired and was also a former Planning Commissioner for the [...]
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By mvlife on July 22, 2008
Symphony enthusiasts and others enamored with classical and patriotic tunes within a Hollywood Bowl-type of setting are in for a treat on Aug. 2 when the City’s “must-do” summer ritual takes place. The City is gearing up for Prelude in the Park featuring the return of Target Symphony in the Cities. Target Symphony in the [...]
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By mvlife on July 22, 2008
The City Council of the City of Mission Viejo has been carefully monitoring the impacts on the City that may arise from the actions of other entities such as school districts, other cities and the County. The City Council has been especially concerned about the impacts upon the quality of life, real estate values, perception [...]
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By mvlife on July 18, 2008
One incumbent and two residents so far have pulled papers for two open seats in the City Council election including Council Member Gail Reavis; Rich Atkinson, a municipal government employee; and Cathy Schlicht, an investment counselor/loan services manager. Mayor Pro Tem Frank Ury’s seat is also open. City Council Candidate Nomination Papers are available during [...]
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