July 17, 2015 - High Country Journal
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July 17, 2015 - High Country Journal
High Country Journal “Independently First Amendmently” K LOCAL NEWS K lways Free A LOCAL SOURCE Anza, California, USA July 17, 2015 Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Anza, CA Permit #4 Serving the High Country Corridor I b Anza Days Anza Days came together like always, with plenty of parade participants, food, music, and sun. Left: Austin Matula rings the Old Schoolhouse Bell to start the festivities. Above: Mrs. Botts leads the Hamilton K-8 band as they roll down Highway 371. Below left: The VFW raises the flag in front of the Old Schoolhouse in Minor Park. Below bottom: The Cal Forestry Fire crew sprays parade goers. Below right: The legendary Barnyard Boyz at the Minor Park bandshell. Below bottom right: A very patriotic horse (and rider) make their way down Highway 371. News & Notes From the Heart Announces Backpack Giveaway for Aug. 8 From the Heart ministries will have backpacks to give to kids grades K-12 who need them, a pair of shoes as well as a haircut if desired. FTH has annualy donated these items for many years to the children of our community. The event will take place on August 8 at 12:00 noon, at Hamilton High School. Everyone is welcome. Anza Electric Cooperative Begins Building Local Fiber Network Cooperative workers began stringing fiber lines from its headquarters on Highway (Continued on page 4...) More Pictures on Pages 12 & 13 INSIDE... • Candidate Conniption - page 3 • “Trail Town” - page 7 • VFW Menu - page 10 • AGWA’s “Water Aware” - page 14 • Classified Ads - page 20 • Local Business Directory - page 21 Page 2 July 17, 2015 High Country Journal ANZA’S GETTIN’ TOGETHER SPOT SINCE 1956 RESERVE THE COMMUNITY HALL FOR YOUR EVENT! Affordable Rates • Member Discounts Amenities include: • AC / Heat • Full Commercial Kitchen • 4200 square feet of floor space for dining, dancing, and other activities • Large, clean restrooms • Large, easy access parking lot • Right here in the Anza Valley! Contact Kathy Medaris @ 951-428-0901 HOME OF THE ANZA VALLEY SWAP MEET! First and Third Saturdays, 6 am - 2 pm Upcoming Swap Meets: July 18 & August 1 Space rental is a bargain: $10 for members, $12 for non-members. For Vendor opportunities, call Kathy: 951-428-0901 The Anza Community Hall Association is a non-profit, 501(c)(3). Board Meetings are open to the public. Next meeting is: July 27, 7:00 pm. Get Active! Get Involved! Join Today! If today were back, I’d throw it a fish. High Country Journal In our next issue: “Anza’s Only Truly Local Newspaper” More on the onging contention between the Community Hall and two long-time users: the Thimble Club and the Lions Club. We’re still trying to sort everything out, and want to present a complete report. Published on the first and third Friday of every month Managing Editor: Ed Kohout editor@highcountryjournal.com Advertising & Classifieds: ads@highcountryjournal.com Girl Friday: Becka Bell-Smith Mascot: Baron von Bearskins (He never bites!) Phone: 951-970-0074 Snailmail: P.O. Box 390650, Anza, CA 92539 Office: 56480 Hwy 371, Suite 8, Anza Office Hours: 11 - 2, Monday - Thursday, or by appointment. Annual Subscription: $20 in Anza and Aguanga, $30 out of area. Mail your name, address and payment to: P.O. Box 390650, Anza, CA 92539 We are a community newspaper and welcome submissions by our readers. We reserve the right to edit for content and/or refuse unsuitable material. Be nice! The opinions expressed by contriubutors are not necessarily the views of the owners or publisher. 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington paid a visit to Anza on July 8, fielding many questions from area residents, and articulating his career and philosophies. The Journal was there, but we have some questions that needed answering. We found Washington and his staff to be very receptive and affable. BIG WHITE TENT GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE! RUMMAGE SALE! LOOK FOR THE LOOKWHITE FOR THE BIG BIG TENT! WHITE TENT! Anza Christian Fellowship BackValley Country Christian Fellowship One Day Only! THURSDAY, FRIDAY Saturday, July 25 & SATURDAY 9 am - 4 pm The Journal has learned that State Senator Jeff Stone’s office has opened an investigation into the goings on at LRE. Also, the California Attorney General’s office is still keeping their case open. Could this be a turning point in LRE’s history? We’ll try to have some answers in the next issue. Appliances, Furniture, Cabinets, Tables, Shelving, Chairs, Patio Furniture, Tools, Pots & Pans, and lots, lots more! The Journal will be providing coverage of the AEC elections, and hopefully get to speak with the winning candidates. Bring the whole family! Hwy 371 Bring55180 the whole family! Enter off Bautista, just behind Jilberto’s Restaraunt 55180 Hwy. 371 • Just east of Bautista Road Sometimes, the Journal will post stories on its Facebook page in advance of publication. Check us out by typing “High Country Journal” in the search feature on Facebook. (For the record, we hate Twitter, so don’t look for us there.) Handmade Quilt Auction! July 17, 2015 Page 3 High Country Journal Page Three - Commentary and Opinion By Ed Kohout Cooperative Candidacy Conniption [An abridged version of this editorial was posted on the Journal’s Facebook page on July 13, and was originally titled, “What You Need to Know About the AEC Election, or, How to Spot a Fraud in Three Easy Steps.” This is the extended version, and afterwards, the replies of some who were mentioned in the article are printed.] When Becka and I purchased the Journal last year, one of the rules we set for ourselves was that we would not endorse candidates. The reasons for this were many, but predominantly, we thought that it would be presumptuous of us to do so, and we believed (and still do) that Anza Valley residents were perfectly capable of making up their own minds about things without any nudging from us. And then along came the 2015 AEC elections, which has forced our hands. So, let me jump to the end here, and say this: Whatever you do, don’t vote for Annette Gilliam. This person is a toxic stew of narcissism, arrogance, convoluted thinking, outrageous behavior, and poor taste, and should not be allowed anywhere near a community institution with the kind of high integrity the Anza Electric Cooperative has earned over its many decades of existence. And, besides that, she has engaged in fraud. While she herself likes to toss around the “fraud” word like candy at an Anza Days Parade, aiming it at the Co-op’s General Manager, Kevin Short, be it on the phone with me, or in the Anza Valley Outlook, the Journal has discovered that Gilliam has engaged in a bit of fraud herself, aimed at the general membership of the Co-op. That fraud has to do with the petition signatures she collected for her candidacy for the Cooperative. The Journal (meaning Ed Kohout - yes, yes, we’re basically one in the same, but it’s hard for me to speak of myself in the third person) learned last week, after requesting to view all five candidates’ delivered petitions petitions that are required to run for a Directorship on the Board of the Co-op - that some people had signed twice. Four people, to be exact, and this is strictly against the rules, not to mention common sense. I will not name all of those people who signed twice, but I will be mentioning one person in particular, as this person is a very prominent member of our community. Of course, those “duplicate” signatures were discounted by the Cooperative’s administration, but in the end, Gilliam had reached the 30 signature threshold to become a candidate. (More on how she was able to sneak in her own signature at the last minute to reach that 30 mark in a bit.) You may be asking, what is the Journal trying to accomplish by looking at candidates’ petitions? The answer is simple - Annette Gilliam brought the subject up with the Journal and the Outlook, saying that the Cooperative was probably errantly discounting signatures, perhaps in a biased fashion against her. I needed to get to the bottom of this issue. Gilliam has also claimed that, because so many of her petition signatures were discounted - 33%, according to her math - while at nearly the same time “0.4%” of the ballots in the May bylaws referendum (to allow the Cooperative to get into the broadband internet business) were discounted, that there must be some kind of fraud going on. Yes, Gilliam actually used this “F” word in her statement to the Outlook, which they printed, in the July 3 edition, on page 10: “…AEC management distributed excess ballots that were not verifiable and had the ballot box stuffed to pass the proposal they wanted. It was a fraud on the members.” Well, folks, none of this is true. The AEC’s employees did not “stuff ” the ballot box. I’m telling you right here, right now, that this simply did not happen. What did happen was that a lot of people voted yes, because a lot of people in our community are starving for quality internet service. And, the ballots were indeed verified by an outside company that is in the business of verifying corporate elections. I asked Gilliam if she had bothered to make an inquiry with this company, and she said she did not. One would think that if Gilliam was so eager to toss around the “F” word, she would have some kind of solid data to back up that claim. After all, claims require evidence, and extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. The claim that the AEC, or any officer in the AEC, is committing a fraud, is, in my opinion, a very extraordinary claim. But, when it comes to Gilliam’s logic, extraordinary claims only require the evidence that is floating around in the windmills of her mind. Ms. Gilliam: you have no proof, and you know it. And, you tried to use your own petition fraud to “prove” that the Co-op was committing a fraud. You are, by definition, a fraud! But the story doesn’t stop here. As I said, the Journal was allowed to view the petitions. I was not allowed to make copies, or view them outside of the presence of the Cooperative employees who honored the Journal’s request to view these internal documents, but I was allowed to take notes. Here is what I found out: Joel Carlisle: 37 signatures 0 disallowed 0 duplicates 37 valid signatures. Harold Burdick: 36 signatures 4 disallowed 0 duplicates 32 valid signatures. Elena Mafla: 55 signatures 9 disallowed 0 duplicates 46 valid signatures. Alan Thomas: 55 signatures 8 disallowed 0 duplicates 47 valid signatures. Annette Gilliam: 42 signatures 12 disallowed 4 duplicates 30 valid signatures. None of the other four candidates had duplicate signatures, yet Gilliam got four people to sign twice. If a duplicate showed up once, it might be excusable, but four times? That looks like fraud to me. The one signature that stood out was that of Megan Haley, a local businessperson who is also on the School Board for Hemet Unified, and is the President of the Anza Chamber of Commerce. My calls to Haley about this issue have not been returned, which is odd, because she has always returned my calls before when it came to either the School Board or the Chamber. She may be on vacation, or may have some other reason for not returning my calls. (It should also be noted here that Haley is an advertiser in the Journal.) I was able to ask Gilliam about this, and her explanation is as follows: “I do know that some people, such as Megan and Eric Haley own more than one property. I know of at least three properties that the Haleys own and they may have a fourth. They are entitled to sign for each property they have service at. I don’t know if AEC invalidated the signatures that were additional property they own or not, since THEY REFUSED TO GIVE ME DETAILS! Perhaps since you have an “in” at AEC, you can ask them about the Haleys’ properties, but that might be an invasion of their privacy.” This is from an email on July 12. Yes, indeed, that would be an “invasion” of their privacy, but then why even suggest it? (That’s another thing about Gilliam - she seems to think I have some kind of special access to the Cooperative that other mere mortals do not - which is absurd.) What is obvious here is that Gilliam doesn’t understand the first thing about the rules of the Cooperative: no one, no matter how many different electricity meters are in their name, get to vote more than once. The Co-op has this rule for obvious reasons, and it is a rule that is perfectly legal, not to mention sensible. Of course, the Cooperative did give Gilliam a chance to find the one last signature she needed, at the last minute, to ensure she could run for office. At the last minute, Gilliam ran down to the AEC office and SIGNED HER OWN PETITION, becoming the 30th valid signatory. Regardless of how awful Gilliam thinks the Coop is, they actually HELPED HER. But, Gilliam doesn’t seem to care, as when I replied to her comment above, she came back with this: “Also, according to the California Corporations Code, each share is typically entitled to one vote on each matter. According to the Bylaws of AEC, “Any natural person, firm, association, corporation, business trust, partnership, Federal agency, state or political subdivision thereof, or body politic” may be a “member of AEC” and may receive electric service “at one or more premises owned or directly occupied or used by him or her.” This would mean that I could own property as my business, personally, as a rental, etc. California law would interpret this to mean that I would get a vote at each such “premises” just like in a shareholder-owned corporation, each owner is entitled to the number of votes equal to the number of shares owned. If AEC is interpreting the law differently, then that might also be a problem. They might be abrogating their members’ voting rights.” Well, either they are, or they aren’t, and one would think an attorney who is running for office would have the answer by now. But, she doesn’t. I do, however: The Cooperative is operating within the law. Duh! In fact, it became obvious after speaking at length with Gilliam twice on the phone, and through a lengthy email exchange (where she refused to answer the bulk of my questions, even though she requested that I send questions to her in email, so she could “think about them,”) that she knows nearly nothing about the AEC, how it works, what its history is, or anything else. I guess in Gilliam World, just being an attorney means all knowledge must only be what she thinks it is, and what it actually is means very little. Gilliam also went on to blame her “campaign manager” for the trouble: “As with many elections, I have a “campaign manager” who took on the task of obtaining signatures, since I am very busy with my ranch of alpacas, mini horses, and show dogs, and my legal clients and my volunteer work on two boards (for one of which I am the chair of the bylaw revision committee).” Yes, yes, yes, Gilliam is a very important and busy person, though that is counterintuitive to her claim that she will indeed have the time to devote to her Directorship, should she win. But, even worse than that, is her presumptuousness when it comes to the Journal, and Anza in general. She admitted that she never reads either of our two local newspapers, but somehow she needs to be on the Board at the Chamber of Commerce, along with her “campaign manager,” Megan Haley, and Phil Canaday, who has been another outspoken critic of the Cooperative’s broadband efforts. I’ll have more to say on this in the print edition, but for now, I’ll just say that the Chamber, or at least half of it, it seems, is working very hard to sully the reputation of the Cooperative, and specifically Kevin Short, all because Phil Canaday didn’t get his way. “People in Anza don’t need that much broadband,” Gilliam told me back in June during a phone conversation. Gilliam is content with her internet provider, Wireless Internet Pro (also an advertiser), and she thinks the rest of us should be happy with them, too. In fact, WIP’s owner, Mike Hansen, sent out an email to his customers in Anza (but not to me), urging them to vote for both Gilliam and Thomas. I find this highly interesting, given that Hansen lives in Murrieta, and has never, to my knowledge, been a Cooperative member. I think we can assume that Hansen has no interest in any other issue the Cooperative might be facing (and there are many), but only his own personal stake in (Continued on page 8...) Page 4 High Country Journal July 17, 2015 News & Notes Continued from page 1 371 to the downtown area on Wednesday, July 1. This first phase of the project will allow for limited “beta testing” of the system in the downtown area in a few months. “I’m already coming in under budget,” said Kevin Short, AEC General Manager, who has been a tireless advocate of the project. “The more I shop around for equipment and contractors, the more we’re finding some really good deals,” he continued. “The Board of Directors is very happy with our progress, and with the finances,” Short said. Anza Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting July 18 to Feature Local Author and Hospice Advocate Michelle Wulfestieg After a few years of inviting politicians to speak at the AEC’s Annual Meeting, this year’s choice of inspirational writer and activist Michelle Wulfestieg is refreshing. Known to many area residents from her time in the High Country, Wulfestieg has brought CHARMING 3 bed, 2 bath, on a large landscaped lot in Anza Pines Mobile Home Park. $55,900 cash sale. Call Chilli! AGUANGA HEIGHTS - 39 Acres - huge new well producing 50 GPM, 72,000 per day. 3 year pump warranty, AG permits - DONE! $289,000 20 ACRES - Oak studded, Red Mountain area. View and usability too! Easy access to Hemet and Temecula. $99,900. OWC! TOP OF REED VALLEY - Eight parcles to choose from - six are 5 acres, one is 7.5 acres, and one is 20 acres. See the CAVES! Views that will rock your world! Seller will carry all! TEN ACRES in Aguanga on Jojoba Raod. Water well 25% + Power. 18 min to Temecula. $80,000 REED VALLEY - 5 acres, just off paved road. Oaks and power. $55,000. Seller will carry! LAKE RIVERSIDE ESTATES: Fantastic lot with 20 GPM well. Beautiful pad and view that will knock your socks off. $65,000. Seller will carry! JUST OFF CARY RD IN ANZA, Three bedroom two bath home on 2.5 ac. All fenced and crossed fenced along with a view of Cahuilla mountain all for $ 210,000 THE LITTLE PONDEROSA IS NOW AVAILABLE! Built in the 1920’s, it has been brought forward in time with all the modern conveniences on six useable acres.NOTE: This was Ranch Headquarters for the original 1750 acre ranch. Priced at $279,000 LAKE RIVERSIDE ESTATES Custom home, over 1800 s/f. 3 bedroom, 2 bath with den and huge 3-car garage. We are ready for your horses on this one! See it for yourself! $285,000 TWO HOMES on 2 1/2 acres near Highway 371. Cottage 1 bed, 1 bath. Manufactured home: 1 bed, 1 bath. All currently rented. Seller terms. $120,000 IN THE HEART OF ANZA - Very rare 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, over 2,000 sq. ft., on five park-like acres and walking distance to school. Huge garage and above-ground pool, all for $285,000 The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary Michelle Wulfestieg her message to the masses with a book, “All We Have is Today,” about her personal victories in the face of serious health challenges and the most dire diagnoses. From her website: “Michelle Wulfestieg had her first stroke when she was eleven years old, which led to the diagnosis of a rare vascular brain lesion, known as an Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM), or a tangle of blood vessels and arteries. With no other options, she underwent two very intense forms of radiation, which caused permanent paralysis to the right side of her body. She had to learn how to do everything with her left hand as she mourned the loss of all the activities she used to be able to do – running, playing sports, and just being a kid. The plan was to have a third radiation treatment, but the doctors thought it would cause more damage than good. Her family explored all the options, but in every scenario, the risks outweighed the benefits, and if they opted for traditional surgery, the doctors said she probably wouldn’t survive the operation. So, at the age of fourteen, she made the decision to live every day to the fullest knowing that she had a limited life expectancy. In high school, she tried out for volleyball and actually made the team. Skipping her way around the court to get the ball, Michelle even learned to serve with one hand. During college, she traveled the world where she climbed the Great Wall of China, saw the Taj Mahal, and went on safari in Africa. She then fell in love and married her husband, Steven Wulfestieg, who she met while taking a Death & Dying class. Michelle Wulfestieg - Great Wall of ChinaHer experience in that class led to a career in hospice where Michelle has dedicated her life to serving terminally ill patients and their families. It seemed she had outwitted her short life sentence. Then, on January 4, 2008, Michelle suffered a second devastating stroke. This time it nearly took her life as she slipped into a deep coma. The doctors didn’t have much hope. They had no choice but to surgically remove the lesion that was lodged deep inside her brain. Her family was told that she may never wake up and if she did, she would not be able to walk, talk or see. For eight days her family waited. To the world, Michelle was unresponsive, trapped by an unyielding coma. But what they didn’t see is that her spirit had been transported to a place of prayers, surrounded by God’s light. The experience brought her an overwhelming sense of peace, giving her a comfort she had never known. And then the miracle of healing that she had been praying for all her life happened. Michelle awoke – free from the lesion that had threatened to end July 17, 2015 her life. Through this experience, she learned that living and dying are closely intertwined, and that sometimes, we have to face our own mortality before we can appreciate just how precious each moment is, because in the end, all we have is today. Now recovered, but still physically disabled, she is the Executive Director of the Southern California Hospice Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of terminally ill patients and their families. Michelle is successful at fulfilling final wishes for terminally ill patients, including ones who wished to meet their favorite celebrities such as Harrison Ford, Selena Gomez, Disney stars Bella Thorne & Debby Ryan, Rob Dyrdek, Tony Hawk, the Angels Baseball team, Grammy award winning music producer, John Lowson, and astronaut, Danny Olivas. She also worked with Showtime Television for nearly two years to help produce the groundbreaking documentary, “Time of Death,” which aired in November of 2013. Beyond that, she is a motivational speaker and a talented grant writer, effectively receiving funding from Disney, Nordstrom, and the Moyer Foundation.” Also at the Meeting: Per bylaw requirements, the Board will report on the financial condition of the AEC, and presentations on the general direction of the business will be made. Also, prizes will be given out. Don’t miss the yummy breakfast served by the Thimble Club, starting at 7:30 am. The meeting gets underway by about 9 am. Three seats on the AEC Board of Directors come up for election this year and the following individuals have submitted petitions containing 30 valid member signatures. Their names will appear on the ballot this July. Ballots will be included in the July issue of Currents magazine and election results will be announced at the Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, July 18th at Hamilton High School. Look for more information in the July issue of Currents. Candidates are as follows: District I Harold Burdick (incumbent) Annette Gilliam Elena Mafla District III Joel Carlisle (incumbent) Alan Thomas No election will be held for the District II position per AEC Bylaws. The only valid candidate petition received was from incumbent, Bill Adams. Mr. Adams will be declared elected per Bylaw Article IV, Section 4, Part E. - AEC website: anzaelectric.org CHP Determines Terwilliger Crash to be Attempted Vehicular Homocide The CHP has confirmed in an official report that the fatal collision between local residents Steven Rusing and William Gibson, on June 8, was an act of attempted vehicular homicide on the part of Rusing. The report was finalized in the last week of June. High Country Journal CHP spokesperson Darren Meyer confirmed this with the Journal in a phone conversation. “It is highly rare,” Meyer said of this kind of incident, “But it does happen. In all of my years on the CHP, I’ve rarely heard of it.” When asked why the CHP needs to make these determinations in an accident, he replied, “For many reasons, as the public needs to know, and the families involved usually want to know what happened. The Journal and the CHP were doing concurrent investigations at the time, and had interviewed some of the same people who had knowledge of the event, and the relationship between Gibson and Rusing. Gibson, who sustained permanent injuries in the crash, has since maintained that there was not necessarily a “feud” between he and Rusing, but only a minor disagreement over a fencing job a few days earlier. Gibson has also stated that the accident was deliberately caused by Rusing. Gibson told the Journal that, while he knew Rusing had tried to cause the collision, he felt that Rusing was not actually trying to kill him, and that Rusing probably didn’t realize he would not survive the crash. Rusing was driving a Saturn sedan, and Gibson was in a pickup truck. The passenger compartment of Rusing’s car was crushed by the force of Gibson’s truck going up and over the hood in the collision, which resulted in the death of Rusing. - Ed. Jason Lundberg Donates Exterior Paint Job to Community Hall The Anza Community Hall is getting a new coat of exterior paint, courtesy of local contractor Jason Lundberg, along with his son Dillon. “We’re almost done, it’s going to take us about another week,” Jason said. “I’m pleased to be a part of it. Really pleased. I love Page 5 doing stuff for the community,” he continued. Lundberg has been a painting contractor in the Valley for about 20 years, and has done hundreds of painting jobs. He painted the Dairy Queen twice, back when it was owned by the Garrisons. The materials were purchased by the Hall. Thanks, Jason and Dillon! - Ed. Candidate Filing Open for Nov. 3 General Election Anyone interested in running for offices on the Nov. 3 general election ballot may take out candidate filing papers beginning July 13. Papers must be filed by 5 p.m. on Aug. 7. If an incumbent fails to file, the deadline for that office will be extended to 5 p.m. on Aug. 12 for everyone except the incumbent. The only local special district up for an elestion is the Pinyon Pines County Water District. The Registrar of Voters staff is available to help prospective Dillon and Jason Lundberg candidates complete the necessary paperwork and to answer questions. Candidates unsure about the local district (Continued on page 11...) Page 6 High Country Journal The Barn Stop Antiques Collectibles Good Ol’ Rusty Stuff behind the yellow house look for the flags and pull through the gate 57131 Hwy 371, Anza, CA 951-204-3979 56480 H ighway 371 (westof BedrockH airSalon) ANZA VALLEY AUTO 951-763-4395 58581 Hwy. 371, Anza • Auto & Truck Repair • 24 Hr. Towing • Auto, Truck, and Tractor Tires • Gas • Mini mart • Propane • Car Wash • Laundromat July 17, 2015 Is the Anza Electric Coopertive the work of Satan? See this side-by-side comparison of each organization’s seven principles, and decide for yourself! AEC: 1st Principle: Voluntary and open membership. Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all people able to use its services and willing to accept the responsibilities, without gender, social, racial, political, or religious discrimination. 2nd Principle: Democratic member control. Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, one member-one vote, who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions. Men and woman serving as elected representatives are accountable to the membership. 3rd Principle: Member economic participation. Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative. At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the cooperative. Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes: developing the cooperative, possibly by setting up reserves, part of which at least would be indivisible; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership. 4th Principle: Autonomy and independence. Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their cooperative autonomy. 5th Principle: Education, training, and information. Cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their co- operatives. They inform the general public about the nature and benefits of cooperation. 6th Principle: Cooperation among cooperatives. Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional, and international structures. 7th Principle: Concern for community. While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies accepted by their members. http://anzaelectric.org/content/cooperative-principles Satanic Temple: 1) One should strive to act with compassion and empathy towards all creatures in accordance with reason. 2) The struggle for justice is an ongoing and necessary pursuit that should prevail over laws and institutions. 3) One’s body is inviolable, subject to one’s own will alone. 4) The freedoms of others should be respected, including the freedom to offend. To willfully and unjustly encroach upon the freedoms of another is to forgo your own. 5) Beliefs should conform to our best scientific understanding of the world. We should take care never to distort scientific facts to fit our beliefs. 6) People are fallible. If we make a mistake, we should do our best to rectify it and resolve any harm that may have been caused. 7) Every tenet is a guiding principle designed to inspire nobility in action and thought. The spirit of compassion, wisdom, and justice should always prevail over the written or spoken word. http://thesatanictemple.com/about-us/tenets •• July 17, 2015 Page 7 High Country Journal “Trail Town” Concept Gets a Boost from Supervisor Washington A long-time vision of local resident Allison Renck, the “Trail Town” idea is now gaining traction with the County of Riverside. Trail Town advocates met with 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington and members of his staff on ?? and pitched the idea. Washington seemed to be receptive to the idea, and has given his committment to look into how his office can help implement the plan, by coordinating with local agencies and homeowners. For instance, much of the land that has been set aside throughout our area Making Anza a Trail Town does offer economic benefits in the form of tourism, but also can provide local equestrian enthusiasts with extra recreational opportunities, which has the potential to BRE #00580498 increase desirability of locating in the area. Wilks • www.sandiwilks.com The group claims that Anza could become Cal- Sandi 951-533-7585 • realestate@sandiwilks.com fornia’s first “Trail Town,” if this becomes a reality. Trail Town advocate Bob Giffin submitted his summary of the idea to the County, and it is printed below. “Vail Lake has all that acreage and trails, and we could link to all of that if this goes through. It can be a great asset to our community, and make our area desirable for horse owners,” Giffin said. 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Yet, Gilliam and Thomas are willing to go to work for Hansen, should they win a Directorship in the Cooperative. Though Thomas’ rhetoric has been much more reasonable, it is obvious he and Gilliam have teamed up in this election, and while the Journal thinks he is of a much higher character than Gilliam, the fact that he has teamed up with Gilliam and Hansen tells us that one of his very first decisions in his political career was highly stupid. And, that’s on top of the fact that his wife, Jodi Thomas, writes for our competitor, the Outlook, and has penned a couple of - how shall I say it - entirely biased articles about Short and the Co-op about the broadband effort. (I really do hate to be critical of our competitor, as it is quite gauche and in bad form, but there simply is no other way to write about this subject without mentioning them. The Outlook is a fine newspaper overall, and a worthy competitor in this market, and I’m glad they are there because it takes some of the pressure off of the Journal to cover everything in our limited space.) While Thomas is a capable and affable person, he, too, had to admit to me, under questioning, that he has no idea what is going on at the Coop, because he never took the time to educate himself about the Co-op. He simply had no clue about the actual business operations of the Coop, and obviously wasn’t interested enough before his candidacy to take the time to learn, or find out. Yet, ironically, his major campaign issue is “transparency.” Well, sure, but how can you know there is lack of transparency when you never tried to gain any information in the first place? This same lack of interest in learning about the Co-op is found with the third candidate, Elena Mafla, though at least Mafla is decidedly probroadband, thinks highly of Kevin Short, as well as the rest of the Co-op, and is only running because wants to serve our community. Mafla is a person of high character, and if a voter feels the need to oust an incumbent, the best choice, by far, is Mafla. Of course, the incumbents are doing just fine in their positions. The Journal has never had one complaint about either of them. Then again, neither has Gilliam. Surprisingly, after all the time on the phone, and the emails, and everything else, Gilliam has not said ONE WORD about her opponent in this election, Harold Burdick. Instead, Gilliam is spending her entire time campaigning against Kevin Short, who is not an elected official, but an employee, and she is basing it on a handful of anecdotes, misinformation, a “statistical analysis” that would be laughed out of any Statistics 101 class at any Community College, and what can only be described as an acute psychic ability that magically adheres itself to attorneys. So, in closing, don’t vote for Gilliam. She is the worst choice available, and perhaps the worst choice ever, in the history of the Cooperative. [the addendum is as follows...] There were other issues raised by Gilliam that need to be addressed. Deposits. Gillaim has told us that she knows of a situation where the wife of a Cooperative member was told she would have to pay $350 to add her name to her husband’s account. Gilliam said she overheard this while in the Cooperative one day, though she admitted she did not inquire further with that customer about the details. I brought this up with Short and Katherine MacIver a few days later when I was interviewing him, and home automation concepts “Builders of the Garner Valley HOA Entry Gates and Electronics” Licensed California Electrical Contractor with 30 years experience Home automation that allows remote control of your home’s lighting and electrical Dealers for X10 - Smart Home Insteon® Smart Switches Home Theater • Universal Remote Controls • Sound Systems Logitech® Harmony Ultimate Home - Proficient Audio Products Door Entry Electronics • Steel Gate Fabrication • Gate Operators Door King • Trigon • Elite, Ramset, Eagle Gate Operators Surveillance Cameras with Remote Internet Access Lorex® Cameras and DVR’s Residential and Commercial Phone Systems LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED MOUNTAIN CENTER, CA Office: (760) 699-8888 Cell: (760) 413-5524 rlbutin@aol.com LIC# 940111 July 17, 2015 Page 9 High Country Journal they both explained that such an exorbitant deposit has never been charged in such a situation. Furthermore, the Cooperative has, because of this practice of charging deposits to new members, seen the rate of uncollectible accounts drop dramatically, by as much as 86% over four years. A few years ago, the Cooperative was sitting on a mountain of unpaid power bills, which cost the entire membership money. Thus, the Cooperative instituted this deposit program to protect its financial situation. Every Director I spoke with is in favor of this program. But, then, how dare the Co-op charge the spouse of the house any kind of deposit when the other spouse is already on the account? Well, Ms. Gilliam, married couples have been known to get divorced. Still, though, anyone with good credit can avoid being charged a deposit. Lawsuits. I asked Gilliam if she was planning on suing the Cooperative over the alleged ballot improprieties. Her response was, “Why should I tell you?” Well, you should tell me because I’m a Cooperative member, but also because I’m Journalist looking into your candidacy. “Have you ruled it out?” I asked. “I’m not ready to say anthing,” was the reply. “So, I’ll just jot down here that you have not ruled it out.” Of course, one would think that Gilliam could have taken the necessary steps to have a look at the process of the Cooperative’s independent election company that counted the vote. But, as of yet, she has not. I guess the “F” word is not as concrete as implied. However, she is convinced that the May ballot referendum was “a fraud.” Again, her reasoning was as follows: “What I conclude from this statistical analysis [sic] is that either the signatures on the ballots were not scrutinized like the petition signatures were scrutinized or the ballot box was stuffed by someone with the power to know actual names and addresses of people who could vote but did not vote. It would be easy for one with such knowledge and with access to blank ballots to submit ballots for member-owners who had not voted. If one knows who typically votes by having the information from prior elections or even the information of who voted in the existing election, a dishonest person could submit ballots for those people and vote yes on the proposition to ensure that it passes. Hypothetically, of course!” Yes, hypothetically, all kinds of things can happen, but I fail to see how Short, or anyone at the Co-op, it’s possible. But, hypothetically, it’s possible that Short is the reincanation of Mrs. Butterworths. Annette: You can’t stuff the ballot box unless you know you are the one who will be counting the votes. The checks-and-balances in the process protect the membership. Then again, perhaps Short and the independent election company are in kahoots. That’s hypothetically possible too, but there simply is no evidence of that, and Gilliam has failed to show such evidence. The vote is legit, folks! If it isn’t, I’ll stand naked in Minor Park in January and eat a stack of High Country This insider photo of AEC General Manager Kevin Short standing next to a corrupt spool of fiber optic cable was taken on July 6 by Ed Kohout. Someone really needs to look into this troubling special relationship between the Journal and the Co-op. The next thing you know, the Coop will be supplying reliable high-speed broadband internet service to the Journal at low cost, earning them outlandish Capital Credits! could know who didn’t vote before the vote was counted. Perhaps Short went around town, asking people if they were going to vote, and then rushed back to the office to stuff some ballots - 800 of them! Hypothetically, ANZA VALLEY PHARMACY 56555 HWY 371 Anza, CA 92539 Journals. Upside down. Singing an Eagles song. Kohout’s Cozy and Secret Behindthe-Scenes Friendship with Kevin Short. Gilliam is sure that Kevin Short and myself are old pals. It was news to me, and to Kevin, but to the psychic eye of Gilliam, it’s all true. The fact is, I’ve never hung out with Short, nor have I attempted to. My only relationship with him is strictly professional, and that’s only since I’ve become the owner of the Journal. But, I will say this: After this election, I’m taking Short out for a beer. It is true that Short is good friends with the former owner of the Journal, Steve Manseau, but I’m not privy to the nature of that relationship, as I’ve never really hung out with Manseau until after I purchased the Journal. (It involved beer as well. Shhhh!) And, even after explaining to Gilliam that I don’t have any kind of friendship outside of my efforts with the Journal, she still insinuated such in our email exchanges: “I am quite shocked that [Katherine MacIver] wouldn’t give the information [about Giliam’s own petition] to the candidate but would give it to a complete stranger – oh but you are not a stranger to Kevin Short, are you? ; )” (Yes, she even put the little winkie face in there.) Uh, no, I run the newspaper, and Short runs the Coop. Was I supposed to avoid him? Here’s another: “Since you are such good friends with Kevin Short, perhaps you can ask him if it is true that he removed my campaign sign at the corner of Kirby where it meets the 371.” Such paranoia! Such projection! Yep, it’s like talking to a bowling ball. Once again, the reality that is blowing through the windmills of Gillian’s mind is the truth, and the facts be damned. She knows all, through osmosis, and that’s how she knows the Co-op is pulling a “fraud” on its membership. But, it’s much worse. I met Short once at an Anza Earth Day event in 2011. He was at a booth, talking about solar energy and other things related to energy. About a year later, I was invited to a Chamber of Commerce “mixer” at (Continued on page 16...) SERVING THE ANZA AND AGUANGA AREA! PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY AVAILABLE Call for details (951) 763-7670 fax (951) 763-7674 toll free (888) 815-2692 OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Sat 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. WHY GO MAIL ORDER? MATCH ANY GENERIC DRUG MAIL ORDER 90 DAYS PRESCRIPTION CO-PAY (Call for brand name drugs 90 price retail) STOP worrying if your prescription orders will arrive in time. SAVE YOURSELF TROUBLE dealing with automated phone systems. TALK LIVE to your local pharmacist to answer all your prescription questions. FILL YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS through your local Pharmacy. 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Congratulations to Anna Cleveland and her great crew for creating the Grand Prize Winner. And congrats to all the others who participated. And how does your garden grow? With the lack of rain to produce edible weeds, God’s critters are looking for greener pastures (in other words, your lawns, flowers and gardens). I have a friend with more peaches than she knows what to do with. I must live in the wrong side of the valley. ANOTHER REMINDER – OUR MEALS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, NOT JUST MEMBERS. Full dinners are served on Wednesday & Friday 5:00 – 7:00 and breakfasts on Sunday 8:30 a.m. till 10:00. We’re always ready to bring new members into the Post and Ladies’ & Men’s Auxiliaries and volunteers, members or not, to help with the upkeep, etc. If you’re interested in joining and/or helping out, call the Post at 7634439. Remember, we’re here for the Veterans. 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County Assessment Roll is the Highest Since 2008 Riverside County’s property assessment roll has been valued at $242.7 billion, a 5.78 percent increase from last year and the highest total assessment roll since 2008, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder Peter Aldana announced today. “This is the third consecutive year of growth and we are nearing our peak assessment roll of $242.9 billion in 2008, a good indicator of a steadily appreciating real estate market,” Aldana said. The assessment roll is based upon assessed property values in Riverside County. Factors contributing to the increase include year-over-year growth in sales price in single-family homes and all other real-estate sectors, including commercial and industrial properties, vacant land and increased new construction. Though home-sales volumes fell from the prior year, median home-sales prices increased 5.31 percent, from $280,000 to $295,000. The increases came between December 2013 and December 2014, according to statistics from CoreLogic, a real estate information services firm. The number of tract-map recordings and permits issued are rising, signs that housing and commercial markets continue to improve. And an upswing in new construction for residential and commercial properties demonstrates overall improvement in the economy in general. “By any measure – whether real estate prices, new construction, employment, or population – Riverside County clearly is one of the fastest growing counties in the state,” Aldana said. Under California’s Prop. 8, assessed values can be lowered temporarily if recession or other factors reduce a property’s value below its Prop. 13 value on Jan. 1 of each year. As economic recovery increases market value, valuations previously lowered because of Prop. 8 must be increased to match the subsequent upswing. In those cases, property-tax increases are allowed to exceed the standard 2 percent annual cap set by Prop. 13. This year’s Prop. 13 annual inflation cap, as determined by the California Consumer Price Index, is 1.998 percent. For property owners whose assessments were not reduced because of Prop. 8, assessed values will increase by this inflation factor. Despite the assessment roll’s increase, many properties remain well below peak values and changes in the real-estate market can affect subsequent assessed values. Aldana said his office continues to review individual properties for potential changes in value, which can affect property taxes. The review is a critical process in completing the assessment roll. Property owners whose assessment increases under Prop. 8 will receive a notice from Aldana in their regular 2015-2016 tax bills, which will be sent in October by Treasurer-Tax Collector Don Kent. Beginning in mid-July, Riverside County property owners will be able to view their 2015-16 roll value online at www.riversideacr. com. Properties can be searched by address or parcel number. (The attached file includes a full report on assessed values in cities and unincorporated areas, as well as historic data on assessed values in Riverside County.) Property owners who disagree with their property’s assessed value may file a free declinein-value application online. Applications are due by Nov. 2 and are available at: www.riversideacr.com. Property owners disputing the value set by the Assessor’s office may file an appeal with the Riverside County Clerk of the Board until Nov. 30. An application to appeal a changed assessment is available on the Clerk of the Board’s website at www.rivcocob.com. 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July 17, 2015 I b Anza Days July 17, 2015 High Country Journal Parade Entrants and Trophies Grand Marshall - Margaret Wellman Jaenke VFW - Grand Prize Riversice County Sheriff Mounted Posse Equestrian Theme Prize & Best Equestrian Entry Thimble Club - President’s Trophy Hamilton Bobcat Band - Best Musical Entry Bradford Ranch - Best Classic Car Redshank Riders - Mule Theme Prize & Best Mule Entry High Country Recreation Cahuilla Band of Indians - Theme Prize Bobcat Country Boosters - Best Youth Entry Idyllwild Volunteer Fire Department - Most Unusual Vehicle Anza Valley Auto - Best Vehicle Entry Anza Valley Christian Fellowship - Most Unusual Entry Lorraine’s Pet Supply - Judges Special Merit Award Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Steven Todd Morse AA Ranch High Country Equine Group Kevin Johnson, 1972 Firetruck High Country Nursery Page 13 Page 14 July 17, 2015 High Country Journal Water Aware Reports from the Anza Groundwater Association Understanding Your On-site Water Resources Submitted by Marea Stinnett If you live in Rural Anza, have your own well and a piece of land, not only are you the steward and operator of your own water system, you live in your own mini-watershed. Understanding your on site water resources is an important factor in managing and maximizing the water that is used on site. Effectively assessing those resources begins with looking at all sources of water that enter and in some cases, leave your mini-water shed. Sources include, well water or tap water, rain water, grey water. Through observation and thoughtful planning, water can be conserved both inside and outside the home, reducing water use out of the well or tap and wisely using grey water and rain water. Greywater is defined, according to California’s plumbing code as wastewater generated from bathroom sinks, showers, tubs and washing machines. Greywater can be used to irrigate ornamental plants, trees, vineyards and orchards. Greywater has chemicals and bacteria in it, so make sure irrigation is underground or under mulch to keep it safely away from people and pets. Greywater should be used on your property avoiding run off to the street or your neighbors’ property. Avoid spraying and storing greywater. Using greywater is legal in California under Chapter 16 of the CA plumbing code. For more information on the use of greywater, refer to http:// greywateraction.org/requirementsfor-no-permit-systems-in-california/ or contact the County of Riverside for specific local ordinances. The Laundry-to-Landscape system is the simplest, most cost-effective, and does not require a building permit, making it an excellent place to start! For more information go to http:// dailyacts.org/laundry-landscapesystem-overview Around the globe, rainwater has been collected, stored and harvested throughout human history, for domestic and agricultural use. It is naturally distilled being both pure and soft water. In addition, rainwater contains both sulfur and nitrogen making it a natural fertilizer and it is free! We have moved away from using rainwater in the last 150 years in favor of using technology to pump and transport large volumes of water. We have designed entire communities to drain water away from our properties and out to the street. The use of impervious materials like concrete and asphalt speed up the movement of rainwater out of an area and do not allow the water to infiltrate into the ground. Rainwater harvesting can be done on any property by channeling runoff through “earthworks” into the soil, or capturing runoff from roofs or other hard surfaces to be stored in cisterns. Earth works are recessed, mulched planted basins where water collects and is utilized in the soil. Cisterns can be anything from a barrel to large tanks made of plastic, metal or concrete, allowing access to running water during dry spells. To develop a rainwater harvesting plan and water budget for your property, begin with thoughtful observation of your miniwatershed starting at the top or high point of the property and work your way down. Notice how the water flows, where it starts and where it ends up. Identify areas where erosion occurs and where water puddles and collects. Rainwater can be slowed down, spread out, directed into mulched recessed basins to grow shade trees, fruit trees, gardens, native vegetation etc. When creating mulched recessed basins, plant the water first. The soil should be amended so that it absorbs water well and use mulch. It is recommended to use native or drought tolerant plants when possible. Trees and fruit trees can also be planted just outside the basins so their roots can find the water but they don’t stay wet. Do not create earthworks basins less than 10 ft from the house. Supplemental watering may be needed during the hottest months depending upon what is planted. If runoff is swift flowing and erosion is present, there are developed methods to slow down and spread out the water. The key is the slower the water moves, the more it soaks into the ground where it is stored in the soil. For more information see resources below and look into a series of books from author Brad Lancaster, Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volumes 1,2 & 3. Finding ways to reduce water use is imperative during this time of California’s deepening mega drought. There are simple suggestions to start reducing water usage. Below are charts showing the average household water use. Indoor water use is approximately 80-100 gallons per person per day. The largest amount of household water is used to flush the toilet, followed by bathing. Replacing an older toilet that uses 3.5 to 5 gallons of water per flush with a newer “low-flow” toilet using 1.6 gallons will save over 3,000 gallons per person, per year. “Low flow” toilets were introduced in 1994 and now there are highly efficient toilets that use even less water. Another simple modification that saves up to 40% of water involves replacing your shower head with a low flow shower head that uses 2gpm. There are many new brands of dishwashers and washing machines that are designed to minimize water use. Household leaks can waste more than 10,000 gallons of water per year. For this reason it is important to repair leaky faucets and toilets. If you are on a septic system a dripping faucet can saturate a septic’s leach field and cost thousands of dollars to replace. T There are many ways to cut water use without replacing fixtures and appliance. Turn the water off when you brush your teeth or shave, taking shorter showers, including only full loads of laundry and dishwasher and not leaving the water running when doing dishes or defrosting frozen foods. Data varies some between sources, but generally outdoor water use makes up 30% to 50% of the average California household. This number may be higher in some cases in a rural area where properties are on acreage. Here are some ways to conserve water outdoors. Plant native plants or choose plants that need less water. Once established, these plants require little water. Group plants together based upon their water needs to create “hydrozones” so that areas can be watered according to their specific needs. Maintain healthy soils, adding organic matter and aerating soil can improve its ability to hold water. Apply 2-4 inches of mulch in and around gardens, shrubs and trees. Mulch reduces evaporation, holds moisture in the soil and can reduce watering needs by 20% or more. Other ideas include reducing grass areas, planting drought tolerant varieties or replacing grass with drought tolerant ground covers, bunch grasses or using gravel or decorative bark. Another water saving idea includes avoiding watering during the heat of the day. For most residents in the Anza Valley, the cost of water is the cost of the electricity to pump it. 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The Anza Groundwater Association is an independent association of twelve residents formed in 2012 through a public service grant from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) in cooperation with County of Riverside. AGWA is represented by appointment of local residents with a diverse group of expertise. AGWA is seeking candidates who have an interest in serving on the association committee. If interested, please contact AGWA for more information. WATER PUMPS, PRESSURE SYSTEMS & STORAGE TANKS AGWA is hosting the second annual Water Summit, October 24th 2015 and we would TEL: 951 763-2839 FAX: 951 763-2814 appreciate your ideas on what topics are most important allowing a program that addresses your 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE ANZA CA concerns. For more Water Summit information LIC. 867229 INSURED or program suggestions, please email AGWA at agwainfo@gmail.com or leave a message at 951PRO PERTY 389-0211. 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Refrences. I asked Gilliam if she could give me a few references to contact about her past professional life. After all, Gilliam is basically unknown in this community, unlike Mafla and Thomas. Her response? “No, go look up my name on the internet. There are plenty of documents out there with my name on them.” Well, that’s all fine, but my inquiry was about whether she could name anyone who would support her own character claims about herself. Apparently, that was too much to ask. No character references were given to the Journal. “I was the one who told Short he needed to change the bylaws.” Uh, no, no, no! The Board of Directors, and Short, were well aware that the bylaws needed to be changed years ago, according to everyone I’ve talked to. The proof of this is that the Co-op had sought guidance from other Cooperatives a long time ago concering the fiber build-out, which as Gilliam knows (or should know) is more than just about setting up internet services for members. It was first and foremost about upgrading the Co-op’s internal communication systems, both in the office and throughout the distribution network. The Co-op had to do this upgrade to accomodate the newer “smartgrid” technology that is required to accomodate the introduction of renewables. “In closing, I think you should think about what you are saying about me. Accusing me of actual intentional fraud is certainly defamation. Do you really want to High Country Journal go down that path?” YES. Oh, if I had a nickel for every attorney, HOA director, and person I’ve written about who threatened to sue me, or intimidate me, I’d be able to have a second home in Palm Desert. For Gilliam to think she can toss out the “F” word any ol’ time when it comes to one of the most upstanding members of our community, but that she herself is above her own standard, is, arrogant and careless. Oh, come on Ed, can’t you say anything nice about the person? Surely! Gilliam has obviously been quite successful in her professional life, and is intelligent. She earned a BS in physics, and a JD. She worked for NASA, and then as an attorney for SCE. She has an excellent track record with the Bar. She loathes puppy mills, which is quite excellent, and has a fine kennel business that raises quality pups. She was also smart enough to snag a $520,000 home for $240,000 in a short sale in 2013. She has a lot to be proud of when it comes to her life’s work. Yet, given the whole conniption of her campaign for the AEC Board, she is not the kind of person we need on the Co-op’s Board of Directors. If it was up to me, I wouldn’t let her in the parking lot. Megan Haley’s Replies [July 13] Please read my response to this [Journal] article below, which has been sent to the HCJ and the Outlook: Anza Community Members, I have not nor have ever been involved with Annette Gilliam’s campaign seeking office with the AEC. Mr. Kohout states in his recent article, “She admitted that she never reads either of our two local newspapers, but somehow she needs to be on the Board at the Chamber of Commerce, along with her “campaign manager,” Megan Haley, and Phil Canaday, who has been another outspoken critic of the Cooperative’s broadband efforts. Mr. Kohout is mistaken in his assertion that I am involved with her campaign. It is true that Ms. Gilliam and I are neighbors on adjoining parcels, do serve on the board of directors for the Anza Valley Chamber of Commerce and have previously purchased property from her, these are all that we have in common with each New Veggies, Flowers, Fruit Trees and other ornamentals weekly. If we don’t have it we will do out best to find it! Gardening Craft Classes coming soon! other. Mr. Kohout’s claims that the Anza Valley Chamber of Commerce, myself, Ms. Gilliam and Mr. Canaday are out to “sully the reputation of the Cooperative, and specifically Kevin Short, all because Phil Canaday didn’t get his way” as he misrepresented are complete malarkey and made-up untruths. It is true that I did sign my name twice to Ms. Gilliam’s petition for office as I was unaware of the one account = one vote rule with the AEC, my mistake. This mistake was in no way meant to be a fraudulent attempt at gaining more signatures for Ms. Gilliam’s campaign but a simple mistake, nothing else. I am available for comments and questions during my business hours of M-F from 7:30 am - 5 pm. - Megan Haley to which the High Country Journal replied: Thank you for the clarifications, Megan Haley. It’s fair to think that you made a simple mistake, but not before this question is answered: were you encouraged by anyone to sign twice? If so, who? Was it someone whew knew you had more than one service with the Co-op? It should be stated here that, of the 100+ letters of support the Cooperatve received from local businesses and institutions, for the sole purpose of encoraging the Cooperative to seek pre-approval of a ~2 million dollar grant for the building of a broadband network, the Chamber of Commece stood alone (or nearly alone) in not granting such support. We did discuss this on the phone about three months ago, and you explained why the majority of Chamber Board members decided to not grant such a letter, that being the Cooperative would not share their internal financial documentation. In essence, such an action of non-support is not an active campaign *against* the Cooperative, but the question does arise: Did Gilliam, at that point, convince you to vote no on that letter of support, or was it both Canaday and Gilliam, or did you make up your own mind? It was shortly thereafter that Gilliam decided to run for office, so, is it wrong to assume the issue has discussed often between Chamber Board members, either in or out of session? Or, have you and Gilliam not discussed this at all? Gilliam, a former IOU attorney, expressed her dislike that she was not allowed to have internal documents when Short July 17, 2015 was seeking Chamber support, even though such information is needs to remain internally private, for obvious reasons, and you cited that very reason for why the Chamber refused that letter of support. Finally, one major question remains: Do you now support the Gilliam campaign, and agree with her contentions of “fraud,” ballot box stuffing, comparing Kevin Short’s efforts in the May referendum to racist vote rigging in the South, the contention that Short is not qualified to do his job, and so on? Thanks in advance, Ed. to which Megan Haley replied: What and who I support is of no significance to this article, nor is it needed to be public information. As I clearly stated the decision to sign twice on the petition was my mistake and I have more than taken responsibility for it in this public domain. You are incorrect in your version of events between the Chamber and the AEC. I would encourage you to reread your own article quoting me in that the Chamber didn’t feel it had enough information and had too many unanswered questions to support the AEC’s endeavors in the connect anza project. It had nothing to do with internal documentation as you have mentioned. The Chambers decision at that time was a united one in which the majority voted and made the decision not to support AEC’s project. Individual votes in this process are irrelevant. As a previous Chamber member you always had the option to visit one of our board meetings to see the process in action. I would encourage you to renew your membership and express your views as a voting Chamber member if you want to have more say in what the Chamber decides to act upon in the community. to which the Journal replied: Thank you again, Megan, but this raises more questions than it answers. According to Gillian, it had everything to do with internal documentation from the Co-op not being shown to her, and the rest of the Chamber, on her schedule. That was her one sticking point. I have her quoted more than once saying so. “Kevin [Short] could have signed a ‘non-disclosure agreement’ with us [meaning the Chamber], and showed us the accounting, but he refused.” So, now I’m getting two different stories from two directors who were at the same meeting. Yes, it is very important, at Call HAROLD’S CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Pet Odor Removal Tile & Grout Cleaning 951-763-4871 July 17, 2015 Page 17 High Country Journal this juncture, given that you are the President of the Chamber, and a close colleague of Gilliam’s, and because you both represent the Chamber, to tell us where you stand on those elements of her candidacy. It is obvious that Gilliam’s candidacy arose directly out of her experience on the Chamber and the Cooperative. Also, I understand that the Cooperative has withheld its own membership dues for 2015 because of all of this. Let me remind you that Gilliam has touted in much of her campaign material that she is on the Board of of the Chamber; if its presiding officer refuses to articulate her positions on these critical local matters to the local newspaper? Or, is “transparency” just a one-way street when it comes to the Chamber? Please - I just need to make sense of all of this. It’s not personal. I’m just trying to do my job. -Ed. In Closing Co-op’s membership in mind. Cooperative members will be enjoying the benefits of Short’s many efforts for decades to come. And while nobody’s perfect, the Journal has to stand up for the good people in this community, just as much as we have to call out the bad people. For anyone to challenge Short’s integrity the way Gilliam has is astoundingly ignorant. To base a campaign on it is astoundingly asinine. •• All of this confusion with Haley could have been avoided if she had called me back. I phoned her on July 7 and July 12, but she refused to respond, and admitted so after the fact. What was I supposed to think, other than that she was hiding something? If the issue wasn’t that serious, and there was a simple explanation, then why did she not just pick up the phone and say so? I would have definitely given her the benefit of the doubt, as I’ve never seen anything but good things from Haley. I’m glad she is on the Board of Education. I’m glad Tues: 6:30- 8:30 PM she is a decent businessperson in our valley. The reality in journalism is that people who “thrust SPECIAL themselves into the limelight,” meaning people SACRED HEART E IV S that serve on school boards and on chambers S E R G O CATHOLIC CHURCH PR of commerce, are public figures, and media law 56032 Hiway 371 dictates that they are to be held to a higher level Anza of scrutiny. Perhaps I just assume that everyone knows this, CALL: 763-5636 but it’s possible that some don’t. And, for chrissake, don’t try to flim-flam the journalist. Some of us are just waiting for things like this to happen, so be up front. There’s a reason we have the “Fouth Estate” in America, and it’s to be that watchdog of the rest of the world. (There is a reason why we chose Baron von Bearskins as our mascot. It’s not just because he’s cute.) If the journalist catches you in a bit of faulty logic or bad behavior, don’t blame the journalist for your own missteps. It’s okay to admit you’re wrong. Heck, we do it all the time. This stuff with the Co-op is too important for our community to Sunday Services: 10:00 am be treated lightly, or irresponsibly. Men’s Fellowship & Ladies’ Bible Study: Right now, we have a solid Wednesdays, 6:30 pm Board and staff at the Co-op, and things are going better than ever. Enter on Bautista Road - 55180 Hwy 371 Problems are being solved, and (951) 763-4307 future challenges are being met head on, and planned for, to the benefit of members. The electical works outside of Robert C. Reese, your home are a daily challenge for system operators. It takes a Pastor lot of hard work and dedication to bring those electrons to your house so you can watch Matlock Above: Fiber optic cable being prepped for stringing along the reruns. Kevin Short has gone Cooperative’s electrical service poles. Below: Alex and Juan (in above and beyond the call of Sunday School for all ages - 9 am the boom) of PanoramaVision, the Co-op’s fiber build-out con- duty in his job, and is a man of Sunday Service - 10:30 am tractors. Annette Gillaim believes Anzans do not need this service. the highest character. Sunday Evening Service - 6 pm the Chamber, as well as other Boards of Directors. Annette Gilliam is fond of little sayings, like, “If it AWANA Children’s Club I think this community deserves an explanation, walks like a duck...” and more so other Chamber members, as to where Well, here’s one for ya: Meets Wednesday evenings, 5:30 everyone stands. The Chamber is, after all, an “He’s like six o’clock - straight up and down.” (It’s ABC Food Pantry organization devoted to promoting commerce in an old Chicago saying.) Open 1st and 3rd Friday of the month our area, and the Cooperative’s broadband plant Kevin Short is, hands down, one of the straightest For information on Bible Studies or is crucial to many local merchants, not to mention and most decent people you will ever meet in Anza Valley Christian School K-12, please call: the High Country Journal. business. He takes his job seriously, shows up Plus, why should anyone want to be a member every day, and always has the best interests of the 951-763-4937 • 39200 Rolling Hills Road, Anza BINGO! EVERYONE INVITED! POT! LEARN NEW SKILLS! WORK WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT! Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church A church of the Lutheran Hour Sunday Worship: 9:00 am Bible Study & Sunday School: 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study: 10:00 am 56095 Pena Rd. • Anza 951-763-4226 anzas.church@gmail.com MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY! 951-392-5985 PENA RD. Sharing God’s lasting love for all! Come and see! Pastor Doug Francik HIGHWAY 371 BAILIFF RD. CALL FOR MORE INFO! C. J. DRAKE PRESIDENT BAHRMAN RD. ANZA VALLEY CITIZEN’S PATROL VOLUNTEER TODAY! “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” - 2 Peter 3:18 Calvary Chapel High Country Pastor Paul Christman Sunday Services: - 7:45 & 9:30 am Men's and Women's Studies: Wednesdays, 7:00 pm Midweek Bible Study: Tuesdays, 7:00 pm 951-553-1979 55125 Hwy 371, Anza 92539 cchcanzaca@gmail.com Page 18 July 17, 2015 High Country Journal Coming Events ANZA RACING MOWERS to try! Meetings held every Wednesday morning. For more information, call JULY 18 Lawnmower races behind Diner 371, Marilyn Smith at 767-9324. 57331 Hwy 371. Free to guests, $1 for ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS a pit pass. Tailgating permitted. supporing local community programs including vision and hearing programs. Classes are: Lead Line, Pee Wee, Intermediate Juniors, Juniors, Seniors, and Old Timers. This is a place for the JULY 22, 29 entire family to spend the day with great Wednesdays, 8:00 pm. Open Participariding, great food and lots of friends to SWAP MEET tion. Shepherd Of The Valley Luthern see. $3 per event. Contact Roland: 951JULY 18, AUGUST 1 Church, 560095 Pena Rd. 662-9166. The Anza Swap Meet is at the Community Hall on Hwy 371 on the first and third ANZA QUILT CLUB Saturdays of every month (except January ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS JULY 23, 30 AUGUST 5 and July), starting early in the morning. Thursdays, 7:00 pm. Mens Stag, CommuMeets at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Vendors wanted: indoor & outdoor nity Hall, Back Room, 56630 Hwy 371 Church, 9:30 am. First and Third Tuesday booths available. See ad, page 2. (across from Circle K). of every month. Please contact Ellen Elmore to become a member at 951-763FIT AFTER 50 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 5181. JULY 21, 24, 28, 31 JULY 24, 31 Fit After 50 is at the Communty Hall! Exercises focus on balance and core Fridays, 8:00 pm. Open Discussion, Shep- ANZA VALLEY CHAMBER OF strength for everyday activities. Keep herd Of The Valley Lutheran Church, COMMERCE BOARD MEETING AUGUST 6 yourself strong! Meet at 10:30 - 11:30 every 560095 Pena Rd. The AVCC meets 6 pm on the first Tuesday and Friday. For information call BIG WHITE TENT Thursday of each month, except in Joe Volkmann at 951-763-0827 or Reba GARAGE SALE July. Come and meet your community’s Schulz at 951-763-2254. JULY 25 business leaders. 951-290-2822. 9 am - 4 pm at the Anza Valley Christian ALANON Fellowship. Appliances, furniture, FREE BUSINESS TRAINING JULY 21, 28 cabinets, tables shelving, chairs, patio THE POWER OF PRESS Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, at Shepherd of the furniture, tools, pots-n-pans, and lots RELEASES Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena more. 55180 Hwy 371 enter off Bautista, AUGUST 8 Road, Anza. behind Jilberto’s. 8 am. Learn the importance and methods of creating dynamic press releases to BIBLE STUDY ANZA COMMUNITY attract the attention for your business JULY 21, 28 HALL ASSOCIATION growth. RSVP to folioflare Marketing The bible study being held on Tuesdays BOARD MEETING Cooperative for location details 951-269mornings at 37400 hill st in Anza at 8 am JULY 27 3441 or contact@folioflare.com. is being moved to 58680 Red Shank Rd, NEW DATE AND TIME! All Anza still at 8 am on Tuesdays, still an amazing BACKPACK GIVEAWAY breakfast buffet, still with Pastor Kevin Community Building, Inc. meetings start at 7:00 pm at the Anza Community AUGUST 8 Watson, everyone invited! Hall on Hwy 371. The public is invited. “From the Heart” charities will have Most board meetings take place on the backpacks to give to kids grades K-12 BIBLE STUDY fourth Monday of every month. Please who need them, a pair of shoes as well JULY 22, 29 Most Wednesdays, 10 am at Shepherd of attend and give us your input! For more as a haircut if desired. Time: 12:00 noon. the Valley Lutheran Church. 56095 Pena information, contact Kathy Medaris: 951- Place: Hamilton High School. 428-0901. Road, Anza, 951-763-4226. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS GYMKHANA AT MINOR FIELD SPEAKER MEETING TAKE OFF POUNDS AUGUST 1 AUGUST 8 SENSIBLY From April through November on the Speaker Meeting, 7:00 pm, Second SatJULY 22, 29 first Saturday of the month. Horse people urday of the month, Little Red School 8:30 am at the First Southern Baptist of all skill levels and ages come together House (Center of town at Minor Park) Church, 39200 Foothill Road, Anza. to socialize their horses and hone their Real people lose weight with TOPS! Check out your local chapter - it’s free riding skills. All proceeds go towards BINGO AT THE HALL AUGUST 14, 28 The High Country Boys & Girls Club will be hosting a bingo fundraiser on the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month at the Community Hall, along with the FUN Group and our Chef Louie. The group effort is to give our community members something fun and safe to do and also continue to help move the HCB&GC Recreation Park forward. Starts at 6:30 pm. ANZA VALLEY ARTISTS MONTHLY GET TOGETHERS AUGUST 15 Meets the 3rd Saturday of every month, 2:00 pm. Location: TBA ~ contact Jill Roberts at jillrobertsart@yahoo.com for details. Potential members welcome to attend. Please RSVP. ANZA COMMUNITY BROADCASTING 96.3 AUGUST 19 Help organize and set up Anza’s new radion station - 96.3 FM! 6pm at the Overland Realty office, corner Bahrman and 371. Call Bud for details - 951-5814409. ANZA CHRISTIAN MEN’S GROUP FOOD DISTRIBUTION AUGUST 19 10 - 11:30 am at the Communty Hall. Third Wednesday of every month. HAMILTON MUSEUM The Hamilton Museum is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. Admission is free. 59991 Contreras Rd, Anza. 951-763-4246. AVMAC SEPTEMBER 9 Meetings of the Anza Valley Municipal Advisory Council are held on the 2nd Wednesday of odd-numbered months. 6:00 pm, Anza Community Hall - Hwy 371. Contact Info: 951-805-6800. CROP SWAP - 5:30 p.m Every Friday through September Anza Renaissance Fair Coming this November Meet at the Country Corner’s gazebo next to the vacant cafe/restaurant on Bahrman Rd in Anza. To participate you must bring fresh, homegrown, pesticidefree produce, preserved foods, eggs, honey or fresh home-baked goods from you kitchen or garden. Organic and non-GMO crops encouraged. Garden or kitchen related items welcome (egg cartons, mason jars, compost and more). It’s not a one for one trade; all things are given freely and taken freely. Participants are very generous and very fair. Items will be weighed in or counted for record keeping purposes. Bring your own grocery bag or basket. No cash, as no items may be sold or reserved. To get started, each person at the swap is handed a playing card, and beginning with the aces, swappers choose whichever item they like. Once each person gets a turn, the rest is up for grabs, though people don’t grab. They peruse and chat, gardening advice and recipes are enthusiastically exchanged. Please be timely, we will start promptly at 5:30 with sign ins, swapping starts at 5:45 and this moves quickly. See us on: www.meetup.com/Mountain-Communities-Group/ events/222639081 or the www.m-cor.org website For more information please contact Annika Knoppel 951-708-0411 or email info@m-cor.org July 17, 2015 High Country Journal Coming Events The FUN Group presents: Free Barbeque Bash Sunday, July 26 at the Anza Community Hall Bring your friends! If you would like to contribute your time, food, or donations, please give Terry a call: 760-695-7452 Come celebrate with us! Clothing Give-Away Too! Dinner from 1 to 3 PM Commemorate Nagasaki Day/Prayers for Peace Sunday, August 9, 2015, 2:00 PM The Little Red School House Minor Park, Hwy 371 and Contraras, Anza, CA 1000 Origami Cranes for ending Nuclear Weapons. That’s where the idea started with Sadako and the Hiroshima Memorial. 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Table saw, Ridgid, good condition $800 per month. Second adjoining Apply & submit proposals to www. - $180.00. Camper, 8 feet-wide - office space available for larger space if needed. Rent both for a discount. anzacommunityhall.org $700.00. Ph 951-763-0457 Overland Realty BRE#00891360 WANTED: Water Tank wanted. Plant Sale - Acres and Acres! 951-763-2500 2,500 gallons or better. 1 gallons $2.50 5 or 7 or 8 gallons, 1000+ square foot commercial Call 951-763-4000 suite with Hwy 371 frontage, with Cypress, Juniper $10.00 bathroom, in Anza, only $800 per Fruit Trees, 2-4 years old, 4-8 feet FOR SALE month, possible fenced yard available tall, grafted , fruiting age, $10.99 as well for additional $, let’s talk. Rose Trees, Shade Trees, Vines, WE BUY CARS & TRUCKS Overland Realty BRE#00891360 Palm Trees, 5-8 gallons, $10.99. All years, makes & models 951-763-2500 Buy direct from the grower! Local dealer liscensed & bonded Ground Cover flats $7.00 VALLEY AUTO SALES Retail Space Available: Storefront 15 gallon Shade Trees, Hardy AGUANGA in the Anza Valley Business Center, 951-763-5502 - JOE varieties, 8-12 feet $10,00 56480 Hwy 371. High traffic. Great Dogwood, Forsythia, Lilac, Spiria, for a cafe, with space for a small flowering Qunce, Rose of Sharon, kitchen or storage; could be office. Alpaca Pets 5-8 gallons, $10.00 $600/mo + deposit. Kathy Agostino - 951-659-5555 Thousands of plants Variety of colors to Choose from! Good for fiber projects Owner/Grower Rosalyne RENTERS WANTED Easy keepers, friendly 951-538-2733 (let ring) or Come meet them at RENTAL PROPERTIES WANTED. 951-538-2731 Alpacas of Anza Valley Our property management team 46385 Camaron Road, Temecula Inquire about the special prices provides full services, affordable Call Julie: 951-763-4222 prices and qualified tenant screening. FOR RENT ERA Excel Realty FOR SALE: Ride your heart out! 22 level acres at base of Thomas Mt., FOR LEASE: Terwilliger area, cute Marea Stinnett 951-541-4503 Anza. $125,000 OMC. and well maintained single wide or 951-763-2535 Sandi Wilks (BRE #00580498). mobile home, second unit with plenty Eagle Eye Realty. Call 951-533-7585 of privacy. 2 bdrm, 1 ba, covered front RENTALS NEEDED. Put your empporch, fenced backyard. Storage shed ty home to work for you. We have FOR SALE: Sage 9.5 acres view of with washer, dryer, separate utilities waiting tenants who can pay you rent. Vail Lake. Bring your motocross gear and entrance. Peaceful and tranquil Overland Realty BRE#00891360 and hit the wide open spaces. $48,000 setting. Must see. Pets ok with 951-763-2500 OWC. additional security deposit. One year Sandi Wilks (BRE #00580498). lease, all applicants must have credit WANTED: Residential Rental Properties for qualified tenants. Reliable, Eagle Eye Realty. Call 951-533-7585 check. $750.00 mo plus security. full service property management. (951) 551-7676 Sharon Evans, FOR SALE: Garner Valley 5+ level Sharon Evans - Realty Executives acres. White vinyl fencing, towering Real Estate Broker Assoc., Property Broker DRE #01407873 HELP WANTED RE ! D E NT 951-551-7676 SERVICES OFFERED Experienced Caretaker & Maintenance Person w/ 30 years of construction knowledge and experience. Prefer living accomodation on-site. Can start immediately. Tom Kleve - (808) 634-4871 Handyman / Yardwork - Call Fred for your inside and outside repair jobs. 951-763-0286. HOUSECLEANING Thorough and dependable. Trustworthy and affordable. Great References. M-F with some weekend availability. Also: TLC Caregiving. Thank you for calling Naomi. 951-763-0286 ANZA ATTORNEY RANDY R. MAHER by Appointment Only (951) 294-8121 Civil, Criminal and Transactional Law Living Trusts Sorry, No Family Law Matters Tired of housekeeping being another job? For quick, thorough, reliable help with experience, call Sheri today! Experienced “detail” for new homes or old. Also: 25 Years Experience with racehorses (can clean stalls, feed, etc.) Thx! 951-763-2512 HCJ Classifieds 951-970-0074 ads@highcountryjournal.com July 17, 2015 Page 21 High Country Journal BUSINESS DIRECTORY K ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Outsource your mounds of paperwork! One project at a time. Totally confidential. aknoppel@gmail.com (951) 234-1314 K ADVERTISING / WEB DESIGN folioflare.com Ads, Logos, Flyers, Brochures, Websites See ad for current specials and website info. (951) 763-0471 designer@folioflare.com K AIR CONDITIONING T. G. HARPOLE Air Conditioning, Heating, Electrical Serving the mountain communities for 24 years Bonded & Insured Lic #447748 (951) 763-4002 K ANTIQUES THE BARN STOP K CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANZA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Join and expand your community businesses! (951) 290-AVCC (2822) anzavalleychamber.com K CHIROPRACTOR DR. JUDI MILIN The Gentle Approach to Chiropractic Custom,Thorough Physical & Exercise Therapy 30 Years Experience. (951) 659-4522 K CHIROPRACTOR Auto, Truck, Tires & Repair At the former Texaco Station, Hwy 371, Anza AAA Approved (951) 763-4395 K COMPUTER REPAIR THE COMPUTER DOCTOR CORNERSTONE CUSTOM BUILDERS, INC. “For all your constuction needs.” Jeff Crawley - GC Matt Bergman - PM (951) 763-1257 or (951) 551-3060 Lic. #797474 K CONTRACTOR / ENGINEER HYDRASCOPE ENGINEERING Site design and prep; permits, grading, utilities, underground, steel buildings, 37 years exp. Mike Machado (951) 763-4875 GEC# 606937 K CONTRACTOR K AUTO REPAIR REDHAWK AUTO SERVICE Full Service Auto Repair & Service Auto, Truck, Diesel, Smog Check & Repair 44260 Apis Road, Temecula (951) 763-4395 K BEE REMOVAL BRIAN’S LIVE BEE REMOVAL Check us out at www.livingbees.com (888) 659-8733 or (951) 659-9696 K CARPET CLEANING HAROLD’S CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Pet odor removal, tile & grout cleaning (951) 763-4871 K SPACE AVAILABLE Your Ad Here (951) 970-0074 Get noticed in the HCJ Business Directory www.highcountryjournal.com Commercial/Residential/Solar Service & Install Free Consultation and Estimate (951) 763-5002 Lic. C-10 #864186 K ENGINEERING / SURVEYING Serving the Anza/Aguanga area for 41 years. Surveys, site plans, grading plans, perc test. (951) 763-5040 CA Lic. #RCE19937 56460 Highway 371, Anza (951) 763-2100 (951) 694-8031 K CONSTRUCTION / CONTRACTOR VALLEY AUTO BLACKMORE ELECTRICAL, INC. Sports Injury - Physical Rehabilitation. K APPLIANCE SALES / SERVICE K AUTO REPAIR K ELECTRICIAN / SOLAR AL KRANZ ENGINEERING Remove Viruses, Clean, Update, Upgrade Web Design & Hosting Don Roy (951) 763-1533 cell: (951) 534-9390 Sales and service. Insured. BEAR #A42153 Friendly “Hill” Service, 20 years experience. Call Chris: (951) 659-9845 FREEDOM ELECTRIC Residential, Commercial, Service Emergency Generator Installations Ethan Steward (951) 763-0744 CA Lic. #807365 DR. PETER HORTON Antiques, Collectibles, and Good Ol’ Rusty Stuff Behind the yellow house 57131 Hwy 371, Anza (951) 204-3979 IDYLLWILD APPLIANCE K ELECTRICIAN K FENCING DALE’S FENCING, INC. Family Owned and Operated. All Types of Fencing. Electric and Solar Gates. 38 yrs experience. Lic #392804 Free Estimates at: (951) 767-1300 K FIREWOOD ROMBERG TREE SERVICE Dry Seasoned Firewood. Old-Fashioned Full Cords. Call (888) 659-8733 or (909) 225-0668 K FIREWOOD & TREE SERVICE ESPINOZA’S FIREWOOD Eucalyptus, Cirtus, Avocado, Olive Tree Removal - Tree Trimming - Free Estimates (951) 487-8508 or (951) 445-3011 K GRADING PACKARD CONSTRUCTION JEFF’S BOBCAT General Contractor, Owner Operator. Quality services are 90% based on referral. Steve Packard (951) 805-2340 Lic. #832247 Trenching, grading, demo, brush clearing, concrete work. Jeff Clark, Lic #687223 (760) 212-3158 www.jeffsbobcat.com K CONTRACTOR ARNOLD VENTI BUILDERS, INC. “From Concept to Completion.” Custom Homes, Major Remodels, Tenant Improvements, Serving Satisfied Customers since 1975. Lic #974029B, C-6 Office: (951) 763-4272 Cell: (760) 535-6211 K DENTIST ANZA FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY Peter I. Paik, D.D.S. 56565 Hwy 371, Ste A (951) 763-4648 Hours: Tues thru Fri, 9 am to 5 pm K ELECTRICAL SERVICE ANZA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. A Touchstone Energy® Cooperative 58470 Hwy 371 PO Box 391909, Anza, CA 92539 (951) 763-4333 www.anzaelectric.org K GRADING / DOZER WORK CLEARING, GRADING, ROADS, PADS All General Engineering - No Move-in - $90/hr (760) 749-1782 or (760) 390-0428 Larry Herman Lic. #938001A K GRADING ANZA VALLEY BACKHOE Trenching, clearing, demolition, rough and finish grading, more Terry Phillips, G.E.C. & C42 #616535 (951) 763-4294 or (951) 760-6248 K SPACE AVAILABLE Your Ad Here (951) 970-0074 Get noticed in the HCJ Business Directory www.highcountryjournal.com Love Thy Neighbor -- Shop Local! Page 22 July 17, 2015 High Country Journal BUSINESS DIRECTORY K INSURANCE K HAIR CARE JANAE’S HAIR COTTAGE Hair Care for Men, Women, and Children Corner Bahrman & Hwy 371, Ste 4, Anza Mon, Wed, Fri - 10 to 4 (951) 763-0098 K HAIR CARE Char Diaz, Stylist SHARON EVANS K MUSIC LESSONS VOICE AND PIANO LESSONS Auto, Home, Life, Business, Workers Comp, Health (951) 551-7676 350 Railroad Cyn. Rd. #D Lake Elsinore, CA. Highly trained & experienced music educator. All levels welcome - children, teens, adults. Connie Venti, MA (951) 763-4270 K INSURANCE K NURSERY GIFFIN INSURANCE All your insurance needs - homeowners, manufactured homes, life, health, annuities. Lic #OB17390 (951) 763-2066 J B NURSERY At Janae’s Hair Cottage Corner Bahrman & Hwy 371, Ste 4, Anza Thursday and Saturday, 10 - 4 (619) 277-7002 56030 Hwy 371, corner of Bahrman Rd, Anza Landscape & Irrigation Installation. 35 years exp. Block concrete, expert tree trimming & maintenance. (951) 312-9439 Lic. #246566 K HAIR CARE K INTERNET SERVICE K NURSERY LAURA’S HAIR CORRAL Beauty & Barber Services for Men and Women 59130 Ramsey Rd, Terwiliger Call for Appointment: (951) 265-2898 K HARDWARE & FEED ANZA VALLEY HARDWARE 56350 Hwy 371, Anza (951) 763-4668 Variety Store Next Door MTPALOMAR.NET High Speed Wireless Internet. (951) 541-0443 or 1-(888) 706-7387 contactus@mtpalomar.net K INTERNET SERVICE WIRELESS INTERNET PRO Basic Speed 1 Mb down by 256 Kb up Money Back Guarantee! 1-(877) 833-2144 www.wirelessinternet.pro K LEGAL DOCUMENT SERVICE K HEATING T.G. HARPOLE Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical Serving the Mountain Communities for 25 Years Bonded & Insured Lic #447748 (951) 763-4002 K HOME REMODELING PACKARD CONSTRUCTION General Contractor. Remodels & Repairs, Molding and Trim, Patio Covers & Fascia Repair, Painting & More Steve Packard (951) 805-2340 Lic. #832247 K HOME REPAIR ADVANCED HOME SERVICES Free Estimates! All general repairs, renovations & remodeling. Over 30 years experience. Carpentry, plumbing, roofing, rain gutters, weatherproofing, flooring, electreical, drywall, painting, tile, doors, windows & more! Call David Swanson: (951) 870-7439 KESSMAN LEGAL DOCUMENT SERVICE Trusts, Wills, Income Tax, Divorce, Child Custody, Restraining Orders MR. X HAULING Trailer and 5th Wheel Hauling, Horse Trailers, Home Depot Delivery, Animal Feed, Etc Call Dan: (951) 763-4914 ANZA LOCK & SAFE Auto • Commercial • Residential 24 Hour Emergency Service • Lic. #LC03813 (951) 763-5929 56460 Highway 371 K MASSAGE THERAPY MERRIE KRAATZ, L.C.M.T. “The Healing Power of Touch” (951) 763-0232 OLD FARTS SOLUTIONS Providing the Anza Area with Top Quality Alternative Meds! Must have current physician’s recommendation, ID/DL. In compliance with CA Prop 215 / SB 420. 7 Days, 11-9 (951) 331-8898 ANZA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK (951) 970-0074 Get noticed in the HCJ Business Directory www.highcountryjournal.com Interior, Exterior, Commercial, Residential, Ranhces Professional, Safe and Reasonable. Lic C33 #657631 Free Estimates (951) 492-1949 K PERSONAL COUNSELING DEPRESSION - STRESS RELATIONSHIPS K PEST CONTROL LORNE LARSEN HORSESHOEING Your Ad Here PRESTIGE PAINTING K LOCKSMITH K MOBILE HOME PARK K SPACE AVAILABLE K PAINTING Two offices: Idyllwild & Garner Valley, or by Phone. 1st 15 min free. Antoinette Berthelotte, D.D. (858) 472-4337 berthelotte1120@gmail.com K HORSESHOEING Professional farrier service that is dependable, caring & ethical. Correct shoeing for balance & performance. (951) 733-9700 (951) 763-1968 38460 Bailiff Road, Anza Open Tues - Sat, 9 am - 5 pm! Scott Briles (951) 837-1905 Over 20 years experience Jack Kessman (951) 763-4028 Joan Kessman K MEDICAL DELIVERY K HAULING HIGH COUNTRY NURSERY For Sale: Mobile Homes Owner Financed - Easy Terms - No Banks Call Jim - (760) 902-8614 K SPACE AVAILABLE Your Ad Here (951) 970-0074 Get noticed in the HCJ Business Directory www.highcountryjournal.com PROTECT A HOME TERMITE & PEST CONTROL Let us take care of those ants, spiders, bees, mice, and rats! Lic. Pr#4789 (951) 763-0068 K PHARMACY ANZA VALLEY PHARMACY Open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-3:30pm 56555 Hwy 371 (Anza Village Market Center) (951) 763-7670 K PLUMBING DENNIS DOES IT Plumbing Repair Services Dennis McQueary Lic #750506 (951) 763-5441 K PLUMBING SPC PLUMBING & HEATING Complete Plumbing Services. Office: (951) 544-3818 Fax: (951) 763-0883 K PLUMBING WESTERN HILLS PLUMBING Service - Remodels - New Construction - Drains (951) 763-9590 (951) 692-0991 J.C. Dinneys Lic. #787136 Love Thy Neighbor -- Shop Local! July 17, 2015 Page 23 High Country Journal BUSINESS DIRECTORY K PORTABLE TOILETS LANIK PORT-A-POTTY RENTALS Parties, Events, Construction Sites. (951) 763-5650 K REAL ESTATE OVERLAND REALTY 56030 Hwy 371 #1, Anza Corner of 371 & Bahrman Road - “Country Corner” (951) 763-4318 (951) 763-2500 K REAL ESTATE K PROPANE ANZA GAS SERVICE, INC. Propane Gas & Equipment Trucking & Pipe Supplies 56380 Hwy 371 (951) 763-4422 K PUMP SERVICE ROD BOURGEOIS PUMP SERVICE Water Pumps, Pressure Systems & Storage Tanks (951) 763-2839 fax: (951) 763-2814 Lic. #867229 K PUMP SERVICE WICKER WATER WELL PUMP SERVICE CRIST REAL ESTATE Heather R. Crist, Cal BRE#00661636 Area specialist, since 1979 (951) 767-0622 email: heather4land@gmail.com K REAL ESTATE DCH REAL ESTATE The Foundation for your Future 45554 Hwy 79 South (951) 767-2400 / dchrealestate.com K ROOFING IMPERIAL ROOFING Well Pumps, Storage Tanks, Sales, Installation & Repair Most 5 - 25 gpm well pumps in stock. (951) 763-2747 Lic. #816551 Wind-proof expert, all repairs and re-roofs, custom homes, roof certifications, shower pans (951) 763-0359 Lic. #579387 K PLUMBING & PUMPS K SEPTIC SERVICE GILLILAN’S PUMP SERVICE Well Pumps, Pressure Systems, Storage Tanks, Sales, Installation & Repairs. Anywhere, Anytime! Senior Discounts! (951) 760-6430 Lic. #296112 K REAL ESTATE ERA EXCEL REALTY 56070 Hwy 371, Anza (951) 763-2325 www.underoneroofrealty.com Hrs: M-F 8:30am - 4:30 pm, Sat 9 am - 1 pm Sun by Appt. K REAL ESTATE HOME SMART REAL ESTATE Justin Caudillo (951) 203-1603 justincaudillo@hotmail.com www.riversidecountyranchproperties.com K REAL ESTATE HOMEQUEST ADVANTAGE PROPERTIES W.A. “Chilli” Ainsworth DRE #00578876 Office: (951) 763-4000 • Fax: (951) 346-5906 K REAL ESTATE EAGLE EYE REALTY Sandi Wilks BRE #00580498 (951)533-7585 realestate@sandiwilks.com www.sandiwilks.com K SPACE AVAILABLE Your Ad Here (951) 970-0074 Get noticed in the HCJ Business Directory www.highcountryjournal.com ANZA VALLEY BACKHOE Septic Tanks, Leach Lines installed Total Site Prep (951) 763-4294 or (951) 760-6248 Terry Phillips, G.E.D. & C42 #616535 K SEPTIC TANK PUMPING LANIK PUMPING SERVICE K TOWING VALLEY AUTO 24-Hour Towing AAA Contract Station At the former Texaco in Anza (951) 763-4395 K TRACTOR WORK BOB TATE Trenching, Driveways, Backhoe, Brush Clearing, Mower, Gannon Free Estimates - (951) 206-9701 bob.tate@me.com K TRENCHING & IRRIGATION AUTOMATIC & MANUAL SPRINKLING SYSTEMS Maintenance, Irrigation, Trenching. 35 Years Experience. Call Randy (951) 763-4955 K VETERINARY MT. LARAMIE VETERINARY Compassionate, Alternative, and Traditional Medicine at Your Home or Ranch (951) 444-1VET www.mtlaramievet.com K WATER LA PLATA ENTERPRISES, INC Wholesale water for commercial, industrial, and emergency use. 56555 Hwy 371, Anza • (951) 551-6593 www..laplataenterprises.com K WELDING ROZZO WELDING Don’t ruin your leach lines - pump every 3 years. (877) LANIK-56 (951) 763-5650 Repair, Fabrication, Demolition, Pipe Affordable Pricing. rozzowelding@gmail.com Lic #PO18520 (951) 282-1852 K SKIN CARE K WELDING & SAW SERVICE SKIN CARE BY AMANDA Facials, waxing head to toe, microdermabrasion, spray tanning, body scrubs, back facials. (951) 553-3999. K STORAGE ANZA VALLEY STORAGE 5’x10’, 10’x10’, 10’x20’ units available. Also RV, boat & trailer space. 54371 Wellman Road (951) 265-1988 K THRIFT STORE ONCE UPON A THREAD Mon - Sat, 10-4, Sun 12-4 Across from Anza Gas K SPACE AVAILABLE Your Ad Here (951) 970-0074 Get noticed in the HCJ Business Directory www.highcountryjournal.com ELMORE’S WELDING & SAW SERVICE Certified Welding - Shop, Portable, Fabrication Chain Saw - Sales & Service (951) 763-4037 K WELLS & PUMPS DEAN ALEXANDER WATERWELL DRILLING Complete Water Systems Installed. Pumps, Sales, Service. (951) 767-0295 Lic. #294289 K SPACE AVAILABLE Your Ad Here (951) 970-0074 Get noticed in the HCJ Business Directory www.highcountryjournal.com K SPACE AVAILABLE Your Ad Here (951) 970-0074 Get noticed in the HCJ Business Directory www.highcountryjournal.com Love Thy Neighbor -- Shop Local! The source for all your real estate needs - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, RENTALS, SALES HUD Broker Bob Giffin - Broker Lois Henson & Robin Campbell - Sales Associates “Service with integrity” (951) 763-2500 Nearly 2.5 fenced acres close to paved road, outrageous views of Cahuilla Mountain, main living area is handy-person’s delight, guest quarters in garage on shared well, priced for quick sale - $69,900 - cash only. Lots of stuff included. “OVERLAND” CLOSES ANOTHER “HUD” OWNED HOME - THIS ONE IN LRE. LET US HELP YOU FIND YOUR OWN DEAL, THEY’RE OUT THERE. LAND FOR SALE: Lake Riverside lot with gentle southwest slope. Private on cul-de-sac. RIDICULOUS PRICE: $6,490 $5,990 NOW $2,490! Submit any offer for consideration! OWC Phenominal western views of Anza Valley from the top of Table Mountain on this 4.6 Acre parcel in Table Mountain Ranch. Check it out from the turn-a-round pad. Only $55,000 What a great property for your horses and a new home. This 10.5 acres is fenced with field fencing and a gate. It is flat with a hill for your home. $69,900 What a view from this 2.25 acres. Has well, pressure tank, and power. Permitted, graded pad. Take your horses and ride! $55,000 www.anzarealestate.com Nice view comes with this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath stick built home with cozy fireplace and wood-burning stove. Has hardwood floors throughout. Home sits on 2.39 completely fenced acres with gated entry. This all usable property is just a short walk for kids to school. One bedroom has separate entrance. Also comes with a large storage building and attached container. For only $232,000 ! D OL What a great 10 acres on a paved road with n 1800 square-foot manufactured home that features a windowed porch to watch the birds. Has a large metal garage with a large roll-up door - the ultimate workshop! All fenced. $151,000. S ! D E T N WA YOUR LISTING FOR ANXIOUS BUYERS! to be featured in the next edition of the High Country Journal CALL FOR DETAILS: 951-763-2500 FOR COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL RENTALS, LOOK IN CLASSIFIEDS! (951) 763-2500 (951) 763-4318 Located in Country Corner Highway 371 at Bahrman Road 56030 Hwy. 371 #1, Anza Insurance Lic. #0B17390 BRE Lic. #00891360
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