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Section Volume 14, Issue 11
Rady Children’s Hospital; 7th grade trio wants to pay it forward Jodi Thomas Staff Writer
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Anza’s DQ to Appear in New National Commercial Campaign By Jodi Thomas Anza’s local DQ franchise, owned by Neal Brophy, has caught the eye of DQ’s Marketing Department located at the chain’s headquarters in Minneapolis, Illinois, whose constant goal is to see that the nearly 75 year old chain stays fresh and relevant. The chain will celebrate its 75th year anniversary next year along with its well-loved and memorable
DQ Blizzard treats which will turn 30. DQ International has grown to have more than 6,400 locations worldwide, including more than 1,200 in 23 countries outside North America. As a franchise DQ’s strength is in its ownership being locally embedded in its community Neal Brophy is a shining example of this; he is constantly reaching out, donating to local causes within the community,
sponsoring a little league team and more. He tries to keep DQ prices low by offering regular discounts. His DQ is a part of Anza’s Electric Coop’s (AEC) Co-op Connections, a Touch Tone Energy Program that pays for free advertising for local business that sign up. In return these business’ give a special discounts to AEC card holders. The Anza area DQ’s special discount this year is 25 percent off
ice cream cakes and 6 pack novelty bars found in the cake refrigerator display. Card members can also purchase an ice cream sundae for only $.99 on Sundays. For DQ’s Marketing department, presenting product in a new light is a conscious and ongoing goal. They try to keep the public informed on what is fresh and new, while keeping products familiar and relevant
see DQ, page A-5
Auction at the VFW a roaring good time By Jodi Thomas The Veterans of Foreign Wars auction that took place Feb. 27 had visitors in good spirits as money was raised to keep the organization’s facility looking nice. Auctioneer John Drivick and Computer Inventory Specialist Mike Mrsny could hardly keep themselves from laughing as members Bob Cobb and Lenton Garrison presented auctionable items in a Vanna White-like style. Cobb and Garrison’s smooth moves kept temping those in the audience to bid and buy. Both Cobb and Garrison tended to get caught up in the fever of the bidding themselves to the roar of the others in the room. They may have purchased more items than anyone else. Barbara Cobb joined in helping the men show off the various This nice mountain bike evoked vigorous bidding; it sold for $40
Jodi Thomas photo
see AUCTION, page A-2
Backcountry Horsemen of California hosts Rendezvous 2014 by Jodi Thomas Rendezvous -- the word is steeped in western lore. Originally it was a French word used by trappers and traders to describe a coming together to an annual meeting place in the summer. Many mountain men would come out of the hills to buy and sell while also enjoying entertainment, fun, fellowship and good food. The Rendezvous was a place for these individuals to network and to show off their skills, to reconnect with others with like interests and needs. Backcountry Horsemen of California’s Rendezvous does just that. “The use of livestock has played an important role in the American culture. California and the western states have particularly had a long tradition of using pack and saddle stock in the backcountry. BCHC carries on this tradition in modern times. With this use comes the responsibility and obligation to care for our public lands and to ensure their use for future generations; we do this by participating in volunteer
see RENDEZVOUS, page A-2
Hospitals can be scary cold places for children. When three friends, Kennedy Cornwell, Abby LaRue and Megan Fitzpatrick, visited a sick friend in the hospital recently they were reminded of how it felt to be there. The staff at Rady Children’s Hospital had helped them and others feel safe and cared for during difficult circumstances in the past. The trio had thought about giving back to Rady Children’s Hospital before, last summer in fact, they even raised some funds around $40, sweeping driveways. Now with goal of fundraising refreshed in their hearts, this group of 7th
see RADYS, page A-5
Sgt. ‘Iron Mike’ Mervosh to share experiences from Battle of Iwo Jima March 22 TEMECULA – Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Flag Day in 1923, “Iron Mike” Mervosh enlisted in the Marine Corps in September 1942. By the time of his retirement in 1977, he points out that he had “served [in combat] in every enlisted rank from Private to Sergeant Major.” That combat spanned three wars – World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. For World War II, Iron Mike fought in the battles of Roi-Namur, the Marshall Islands, Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. In each one he was part of the 4th Marine Division. For heroic actions on Iwo Jima, Mike received his first Navy Commendation Medal.
see MERVOSH, page A-4
WJ Bradley Mortgage Capital selected as Temecula Gold Business of the Year Alex Groves Staff Writer Saturday, Feb. 22 was a special day for the Temecula office of WJ Bradley Mortgage Capital, as they were presented with the Temecula Gold Business of the Year Award at the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 48th annual awards gala for businesses. Despite the branch’s young age of 4-years-old, it has proven itself a worthy adversary to a number of other mortgage companies in the area and stood out among its
see BRADLEY, page A-4
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