July 2001 News

Poll pits Ledford vs. Sharon Runner
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press July 11, 2001.
By BOB WILSON  Valley Press Staff Writer
PALMDALE - Sharon Runner, wife of Assemblyman George Runner, R-Lancaster, could defeat Palmdale Mayor Jim Ledford in a race for the 36th Assembly District, according to a poll commissioned by a Sacramento campaign-consulting firm that has done work for the Runners in the past.
  [AV Press Article]

22nd Annual BBQ at Eliopulos Home for Antonovich
For the last 22 years Ted & Dixie Eliopulos have hosted a birthday party for Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich at their home in Lancaster.  And for 22 years the price has been $30.  No inflation here.  The menu also remains the same: big delicious ribeye steaks.  This event is an Antelope Valley tradition and one you won't want to miss.  This year it will be held on Wednesday, August 1st.  For tickets call Darth Eliopulos at 942-9514 or Dixie at  942-2411.  [AV Press article]