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Day: July 19, 2014

BOIL WATER ORDER ISSUED FOR GIRL SCOUTS WHISPERING OAKS IN JULIAN

  July 19, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – The County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health (DEH) has issued a Boil Water Order and Public Notification for the Girl Scouts Whispering Oaks Program Center located at 4949 Pine Hills Road, Julian, CA 92036 effective immediately.  This public water system serves a ranger’s area, lodge, health center, three cabin areas, and restroom located by a ball field. The drinking water system has tested present for total coliform bacteria and absent for E. coli.  Total coliform bacteria can come from soils and other sources in the environment and can indicate a problem with the water supply system.   The Boil Water Order was issued to ensure all water used is free from contamination.  The Boil Water Order will remain in effect until the distribution system has been disinfected and additional samples confirm the absence of bacteria in the water supply. For more information on the Boil Water Order, please contact Eric Williams at (619) 772–7604

ROUND UP THE KIDS FOR NATIONAL COWBOY DAY: JULY 26 IN RAMONA

      July 19, 2014 (Ramona) — The Ramona Pioneer Historical Society invites you to a free event: National Cowboy Day on Saturday, July 26 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at Mountain Valley Ranch (part of the historic Stokes/Ortega Rancho), located at 842 Highway 78 at Magnolia Street east of Ramona. Cowboy music, poetry, reenactments, food, vendors and more are all part of the fun. For more information, contact the Guy B. Woodward Museum, http://www.woodwardmuseum.org/,  a museum of western culture, at 760-789-7644.

THUNDERSTORMS, HIGH HEAT ON THE HORIZON THIS WEEK

  By Miriam Raftery File photo: Thunderclouds over Lakeside, by Billy Ortiz July 18, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) –  An upper level trough over the Gulf of California tonight will move northward across Northern Baja,  then sweep into Southern California tonight and Saturday.  Thunderstorms with dry lightning are possible on Saturday morning, mainly over the mountains. Heavy rain producing thunderstorms are more likely to occur during the afternoon and early evening hours.  Lightning may ignite fires and heavy rain could produce localized flooding.  Downdraft wind gusts of 35 mph or more are possible during the storms. Forecasters also warn of high heat next week, when a large area of high pressure will build over the West, bringing warming each day Tuesday through Thursday. By Wednesday and Thursday, maximum temps will be 5-10 degrees above average, soaring into triple digits in desert areas. Heat related concerns will be highest on Thursday and Friday in the inland areas, with forecasts of 100 to 108 in high deserts, 108 to 115 in low deserts, and in the mountain areas, 85 to 92 degrees. An extended period of hot weather could trigger heat exhaustion and/or heat stroke for susceptible people. The information in this forecast was provided by Stephen Harrison, meteorologist and general forecaster,  and Mark Moede with the National Weather Service. For more information, visit  weather.gov/sandiego.  

CATS GALORE: CATS ALL OVER THE PLACE

  July 18, 2014 (San Diego’s East County) – It’s raining cats – and more cats – over at the County animal shelters. To help ease this overabundance, the shelters are offering up a special to help these felines find their forever homes. All cats – including kittens – are available through the end of this month for a “Your Price is Right” special. There’s no minimum amount required, just a you-name-it donation and promise of a good home. If you fall in love with two, that’s OK! Take Kit and Kaboodle! Animal Services Deputy Director Dan DeSousa says, “We are inundated with cats and now is a great time to adopt because there are so many to choose from – all sizes, shapes, colors and models! Our numbers change every day but I would say among the three shelters, we have almost 500 cats.” Each adoption includes vaccinations, a free vet exam, microchip and spay or neuter. Kittens are available to take home, but DeSousa thinks adult cats are just as much fun to adopt. “Adult cats are great because you can see exactly what they’ll look like and how their personality has developed,” he said. “They’re typically beyond the rambunctious juvenile stage.” The “Your Price is Right” special on cats at the County’s three shelters, Bonita, Gaines Street and Carlsbad, goes through July 31.  

APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR OPENINGS ON THE CITY OF LA MESA’S YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION

  July 17, 2014 (La Mesa)– Applications are being accepted for several openings on the City’s Youth Advisory Commission. Applicants must live within the city limits of La Mesa and be at least 13 years old, but not more than 20 years old, at the time of appointment. Participating on the Commission is a great way for young people in middle and high school to work with their peers to explore and develop activities that promote positive youth relations in the City and gain volunteer experience that can be applied towards community service hours. Being a Commission Member also looks great on college and job applications. Commission meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive, La Mesa. Applications must be returned to the City Clerk’s office no later than 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2014 to be included in the September 23rd interview process. Applications may be obtained from the City’s website at the following link: http://www.cityoflamesa.com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/606 or at La Mesa City Hall, 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, during normal business hours.   Further information can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk, 619.667.1120 or by visiting the City’s website.  

SENIORS GROUP AT HEALTH CARE LIBRARY TO HOST DISCUSSION ON ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27

  July 18, 2014 (La Mesa)-The Grossmont Healthcare District’s Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa, will host a free senior discussion group program titled “Alzheimer’s Disease and Clinical Trials,” from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The public is invited to attend and RSVP is not required. The speaker will be Mark Dobrina, lead clinical trials specialist, Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital Research Dept. The discussion on Aug. 27 will include a progress report on Alzheimer’s research and what happens when people volunteer for clinical trials. The Alzheimer’s Association reports a person develops Alzheimer’s disease every 67 seconds, and it affects more than 5 million Americans. Scientists are making strides to help diagnose, slow and treat the disease, but Alzheimer’s research can move forward only if people are willing to volunteer for clinical trials and studies.   The Herrick Library, which opened in 2002, is a consumer health public library specializing in health research information, accessible both on-site and via the Internet. The library is operated by the Grossmont Healthcare District, a public agency that supports health-related community programs and services in San Diego’s East County. For more information, phone the library at (619) 825‑5010 or visit www.herricklibrary.org.