Archive for: September, 2005

Obituaries for Sept. 28, 2005

“Corky” McMillinSuccessful home builder A memorial service was to be held Wednesday on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum for Corky McMillin, one of San Diego’s best known and most successful home builders. McMillin, who was a driving force in the development of Scripps Ranch and also played a significant role in the [...]

Tax credit awarded Poway housing project

Poway’s latest affordable housing project will get a $11 million federal tax credit, which means that the 56-apartment complex could be built and ready for occupancy in early 2007.

Sullivan powers Poway’s offense

It takes a great engine to propel a vehicle to its maximum potential. Poway High School’s star running back Brandon Sullivan is his team’s engine.

RB volunteer home from Katrina efforts

Most of the world had never even heard of Slidell, Louisiana before Hurricane Katrina slammed into the town of 25,000 on Aug. 29. But for Leo Gentry, nearly two decades of living in Rancho Bernardo, couldn’t wash away the memories of the Gulf Coast area where he grew up. Besides that, he still had family and friends in Slidell, including an 18-year-old granddaughter, fresh out of high school and preparing to leave for college.

Poway’s Griffith to enjoy Tour de Poway

When Poway resident Chad Griffith completes the Tour de Poway this Sunday, he will have ridden 62 miles. Or, just a few more miles than he regularly travels to and from his job in La Jolla four days a week.

Poway nears Sister City accord with Marijampole

Poway will have a new sibling — Marijampole, Lithuania — when a small delegation here travels in mid-October to the overseas municipality to forge a Sister Cities pact.

Penasquitos band Unknown Motive looking to take off

Punk is alive and well, and proof of its healthy existence can be found no further away than Rancho Penasquitos.

Organizers pleased with Poway Rodeo results

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When it was time to roll up the equipment, sweep the stands and bid farewell to the cowboys, Poway Coors Rodeo organizers breathed a sigh of relief knowing it was a job well done.

New 4S Ranch school to open next summer

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Monterey Ridge, Poway Unified’s newest elementary school, has joined the building boom in 4S Ranch.

Inn’s expansion plans to be reviewed Oct. 13

A proposal to build a conference center at the Rancho Bernardo Inn is expected to go before the San Diego Planning Commission for final approval on Oct. 13.

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