Monday, April 7, 2003
CONTACT: Nicole Cretelle
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Chairman Greg Cox Brings Back the Sound of Chula Vista History

Historic Chula Vista Schoolhouse Bell to Return Home

WHO: Chairman Greg Cox, San Diego County Board of Supervisors
Mayor Steve Padilla, City of Chula Vista
City of Chula Vista City Council

WHAT: Welcome Home of Historic Chula Vista Schoolhouse Bell

WHEN: Tuesday, April 8, 2003

WHERE: Chula Vista City Council Chambers
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista

WHEN: 6:00 PM

WHY: San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chairman Greg Cox will welcome home the bell that once rang at Chula Vista’s first schoolhouse. Lost to history for more than 40 years, the bell was found by Chairman Greg Cox, a lifelong Chula Vista resident with a passion for local history.

Along with the Chula Vista Heritage Museum, Chairman Cox has worked diligently to return the bell to its rightful home, and will formally present it to the City of Chula Vista.