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Have you received your sample ballot yet? Be sure to read through it and make a note of the location of your polling place. Election day is Tuesday, November 8, from 7:00am to 8:00pm. Only Phelan and Pinon Hills residents will be voting, Wrightwood residents don’t vote in this election. If you opted for a absentee ballot, then you must make sure you return it via the US Post Office before November 3rd. You can also drop it off at any “mail ballot dropoff ” location October 11 through Election Day. Check out www. sbcrov.com for locations. Lastly, you can drop those absentee ballots off at any polling place on election day. So there are no excuses, make a difference, get out and vote.
tant items to vote on. One is the election of two individuals to the Phelan Pinon Hills Community Service District Board and the other is Measure G, a CSD related issue. There are three candidates running to fill two open board member spots on the CSD. Joe Fahrlender, currently appointed Director of the Phelan Pinon Hills CSD; Alex Brandon, Chamber Executive Director; and Dan Whalen, Engineering Contractor. Remember, you can only vote for two of these candidates, because there are two positions open. See “MeaSure g” • Page 15
Veteran’s Day In The Tri-Community
This years’ election only affects two of the three towns that make up the Tri-Community. Phelan and Pinon Hills have two impor-
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10 yearS iN The MakiNg: The Wrightwood Village Trail is finally a reality. Residents and guests will be using this trail for years to come.
October 8, 2011 marked the dedication of the Wrightwood Village Trail. Initially intended for children to be able to walk to and from school without having to walk near the highway. And now, it is being enjoyed by residents of all ages and even their dogs walking to town for shopping, going to the Post Office or the Library or getting their daily exercise. The trail stretches 1.25 miles from Wrightwood Elementary School to the west to just past Sheep Creek Road (in Wrightwood) to the east. Close to 100 community members gathered at Wrightwood Elementary School where John Lenau, Chairman of the Wrightwood Village Trail Committee shared the events leading up to the day’s ceremony. District Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt was in attendance as was Ken Anderson, representing Senator Sharon Runner. Members of Caltrans were also
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present. Speeches were made and the Boy Scouts led the enthusiastic group on the inaugural hike down the trail. Children were given California Poppy seeds, courtesy of Golden State Water, to spread along the sides of the trail. The Timberline Lions Club, provided snacks and beverages for everyone, as well. Tenyears ago Leneau had the idea to blaze a trail through the village. A committee was formed and the work began. The committee consisted of Ron and Sue Parody, Lynn and Marcus Haile, Ernie Mogg, Chuck and Cathy Carroll, Kim Floyd and John Lenau. They worked hard for over four years but to no avail. There were just too many challenges and no money. Then, in 2009, with the widening Hwy 2 project, Caltrans had to cut down trees along Hwy 2. That mitigation brought the monies needed for the trail. And finally the trail began its path to beautifying Wrightwood.
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honor and respect their service” says Mr. Anton. Local businesses like Victorville Motors-Chrysler, Jeep and RAM, San Bernardino County Department of Veterans Affairs, and High Desert Church of Phelan have partnered with the event as well, but more needs to be done!
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Texas Hold ‘em Poker Games will be scheduled for the second Wednesday of every month. The first game, hosted by the Phelan Chamber of Commerce, will be November 9th, 6:00pm at the Pizza Factory. TexaS hold’eM Poker: Coming to the Pizza Factory, There will be a Tri-Community sponsored Poker Night. Robert Masseth, $25 entry fee, Brian Lombardi, Michael Orme and Alex Brandon heading There will be a up the first Poker Night, this November 9th limit of 40 players and you must At a recent Tri-Community Round be 18 or over to play. Prizes for winTable meeting, the Phelan, Pinon Hills ners include $300, $100, $50 AmEx and Wrightwood Chambers expressed Gift cards, entry fees paid, add-on or an interest to work together promoting re-buy vouchers, and Pizza Factory the Tri-Community. Michael Orme, Gift Certificates. For more informaCongressman Buck McKeon’s Field tion contact the Phelan Chamber of Rep and Oak Hills resident suggested Commerce at 760-868-3291, www. phelanchamber.org or email at phelstarting a series of poker tournaments to raise money for the three chambers. anchamber@verizon.net.
Many residents have asked how they can help support the veterans’ dinner? “We can really use help in simple donations of $5 to $10 dollars from the public. The dinner costs about $5 dollars per person to put on. We are expecting over 1000 people this year,” Mr. Anton says, and “It is a wonderful event and the best history lesson the kids will get!“ The free dinner to all American veterans and their one guest is made possible through donations and the kids themselves! If you wish to contribute a donation to this dinner please send a check or money to “High Desert Veterans Dinner” c/o of Tri-Community Kiwanis Club,
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On Saturday at 6pm you can enjoy the Electric Light Parade. These motorized vehicles decorated with Christmas lights will run along Apple Ave, down Park Drive, through the Community Center parking lot, up Pine and across Evergreen to Cedar. If you’d like to be part of the Parade of Lights contact the Chamber at 760-249-4320 to pick up an application or go the wrightwoodchamber.org for printable application. Grab your scarf, jacket and gloves and enjoy.
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come alive late Friday afternoon in anticipation of the Christmas tree lighting at 6pm and then the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. The holiday spirit can be seen throughout the village with colorful lights and decorations, instrumental and choral groups performing, hayrides, hometown shopping, and of course, a chance to visit with Santa. Many of the shops will serve refreshments.
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Performances are Dec 3rd, 4th, and 11th at 7.30pm and Dec 4th and 10th at 2pm at the Wrightwood Community Building. To book your tickets in advance, email SnowlinePlayers@gmail.com.
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Attend A Free Medicare Workshop The Inland Agency HICAP, short for Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, is presenting a special program on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 1-3pm. It is called MEDICARE IN A NUTSHELL and it promises to be informative, concise and answer all your questions about Medicare. This program is funded by a grant from the California Department of Aging and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It will be held at the Phelan Senior Center, 4128 Warbler Road in Phelan. It is co-sponsored by the PhelanPinon Hills Community Services District. Further info 760-868-1212.
AARP Driving Instruction Tuesday & Wednesday, November 7th and 8th from 9-1pm, Paul Hanley, AARP Instructor, will hold a Senior
Driver Safety Refresher course for seniors, 55+. Certificates will be awarded to those who complete the 2-day course. This certificate may qualify you to a discount from your insurance company. Check with your insurance agent for details. The fee is $12 for AARP members and $15 for non-members, preferably paid by check made out to AARP. If you are a Veteran there will be no fee for this course, just bring a military ID, VFW card or American Legion card. The course will take place at the Pinon Hills Senior Center, 10433 Mountain Road in Pinon Hills. For more info call Paul Hanley at 760-951-2949.
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St. Vincent de Paul Saint Vincent de Paul Society of Blessed Junipero Serra Catholic Church in Phelan and Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church in Wrightwood is currently collecting food items to be put in Thanksgiving Baskets for those in need. Collection boxes are located at the local Phelan Fire Station, Pizza FactoryPhelan, Union Bank-Phelan, Desert Community Banks in Phelan & Wrightwood, and Antelope Valley Bank in Wrightwood. Food to be collected includes: Juice, jello, potato buds, canned yams or sweet potatoes, bread mix, canned milk, boxed dressing, canned cranberries, gravy, canned fruit such as applesauce, fruit cocktail, pineapple or peaches, canned vegetables such as
We thank you for your generosity. Because of you, many people will be able to enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving meal.
Helping Hands Helping Hands is working to make the holidays special for families in our community. Your donations of nonperishable or canned food will help to fill Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets for those families. Over 75 families are expected to sign-up this year. Donations can be dropped off at the Community United Methodist Church at 1543 Barbara Street in Wrightwood. Monetary donations are also welcome and can be mailed to The Heddens at PO Box 546, Wrightwood, CA 92397 or E.F. Trask at PO Box 2335, Wrightwood, CA 92397. For further info contact Shari Hedden 760-249-6633.
Angel Tree Phelan Community Angel Tree Program provides holiday gifts for the children within our community who otherwise may not have
gifts to open at Christmas. “Little Angels” are selected from an application process. Additional names of children in need come from churches and other non-profit organizations within our community. Applications for “Little Angels” are available at ERA J. Tidwell and Associates. Also, additional details will be included on the application and proof of residency and income will be required. Anyone can help sponsor the Angel Tree to make this holiday an exciting event for these children. With your help our “Little Angels” will be able to see Santa Claus, enjoy cookies and punch, and receive their special gift just in time for Christmas. Your donation will help set-off the costs of wrapping paper and other supplies needed. Donations can be dropped off at Phelan Chamber of Commerce, 9501 Sheep Creek Road, 760-8683291 or ERA J. Tidwell and Associates, 4468 Phelan Road, 760-868-5888.
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Serrano Takes On Inspector Clouseau in “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” PHOTO: Don Fish Jr. - NewsPlus
Clouseau, Pink Panther Saga as Dreyfus (formerly Chief Inspector) threatens to destroy the world with a doomsday device if Clouseau is not killed.
a TeChNiCal rehearSal: Drama students practice for their upcoming play staring Evan Favela (Junior) as Clouseau, Evan Alexander (Senoir) as Dreyfus & Darian Randles (Senior) & Natalie Padron(Senior) as Olga
Inspector Clouseau to Scotland Yard about finding Deyfus, “Of course, it won’t be easy; nothing worthwhile ever is. That is why I have always failed where others have succeeded.” In 1976, Blake Edwards’ “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” was released to theaters worldwide. And continued the Peter Sellers as Chief Inspector
And now, it is coming to the Tri-Community as a play performed by the Serrano High School Drama
This fundraiser will help the library buy materials and supplies needed for the Library’s programs.
Blessed Junipero Serra’s Thanksgiving Invite Blessed Junipero Serra Catholic Church is inviting anyone who is single, elderly or home alone to a Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday, November 24 from 11-2pm.
Department. Beginning November 4th at 7pm and continuing on the 5th, 11th, and 12th at the Serrano Performing Arts Center , for just 5 bucks in advance, and $7 at the door, you can be amused at the bumbling antics of Inspector Clouseau in the “Pink Panther Strikes Again”. Box Office opens at 6:00pm.
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All faiths are welcome to share and give thanks, and enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner. Food, fun and fellowship will be served. RSVP by Thursday, November 10th at Blessed Junipero
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PPHCSD Offers Free Workshops How much would you pay to attend a workshop on winterizing your home? Or, how about a plants and planting workshop? A workshop about the snakes and insects that live in the area, how much would you pay for that. $10, $20, $50...How about absolutely nothing! Yes, Free! The Phelan Pinon Hills Community Services District continually offers free workshops to the residents of the TriCommunity. In fact, this month they are offering two, yes, two workshops absolutely free. You can attend a workshop on Sat, November 5 from 9-11am on winterizing your pipes and irrigation system. Plus, on Sat, November 19 from 10-12pm you can learn all about Geocaching, using your GPS device to locate fabulous gifts and prizes by map coordinates. Contact the PPHCSD at 760-868-1212 to reserve your seat. See you there!
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The Friends of the Phelan Memorial Library are doing their Fall cleaning. On Saturday, November 5 from 9-2pm in the program room at the Phelan Memorial Library you’ll be able to buy hardbacks starting at fifty cents and paperbacks at twentyfive cents. You’ll also, find a variety of DVDs, audio books, and music CDs.
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It’s Time For The 18th Holiday Home Tour & Boutique
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The Home Tour is co-chaired by Debbie Stefan and Lynn Crawford. Fran Ouimette chairs the Boutique. The Guild is 25 years old and has 80 members. For more info about the Guild visit their website at pnqg.org
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be refreshments, music and Dan Lunham, an accomplished poetry reader will read from 4-4:30pm. Special rare vintage books will be on display from 9-5pm for collectors, and children’s books will be on sale.
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A special fundraiser is taking place, now. The Wrightwood Friends of the Library is sponsoring a raffle to raise money for children’s reading programs and other library needs. A beautiful Tiffany-style table lamp will be raffled off on Saturday, December 3rd at 4:30pm in the Wrightwood Library. Raffle tickets are available now and can be purchased in Wrightwood at Antelope Valley Bank, Cinnamon’s Bakery and Split Endz. Tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10. The drawing will take place at 4:30pm in the Library. There will
The Women’s Council of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Wrightwood is once again busy baking their famous pumpkin bread. Each November, for well over 20 years, the ladies have baked the breads using a recipe acquired from a Monastery in Hollywood. The sale will be held November 11th & 12th and November 18th & 19th from 10-2pm in front of Mountain Hardware in Wrightwood. These pumpkin breads are delicious and sell out quickly, so shop early and don’t miss out.
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Michael Palecki Retires...Sort Of? By Alex Brandon PHOTO: Don Fish Jr. - NewsPlus
At the October 19th meeting of the Phelan Pinon Hills Community Services District, under the agenda heading of presentations, there was an uncommon occasion for an item. The Board of Directors presented Michael Palecki with a resolution upon his retirement.
MiChael PaleCki reTireS FroM CSd: Many of you may not have known that Michael spent 10 years taking care of the Pinon Hills Community Center.
Michael has, for over a decade, been the gentleman who took care of
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the Pinon Hills Community Center - among other things. He worked for Special Districts before the CSD was voted into existence. Michael was always present for the Pinon Hills Seniors group at their meetings and helped with luncheons.
ago. He’ll always have the standing of friend with me. Congratulations Michael.
Mr. Palecki is also, a reporter for the Mountaineer Progress, a local news publication. And, while some may think it a bit unusual to give another paper’s contributor recognition; I believe it is recognition well deserved. The public praise that was given at the CSD meeting was for being a contributor to his community. Now, he is not disappearing. Michael will continue his writing and presence in our area. He is an intelligent, informed and involved resident. Perhaps one of the best testaments was the Pinon Hills Chamber awarding him the status of Honorary Mayor a few years
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EDITORS NOTE: The rest of us at NewsPlus would also like to thank Michael for his years of dedicated community service.
You may remember last year, the Pinon Hills Seniors stripped down the Street Light Christmas decorations to bare wire and redecorated them. Well, it’s that time of year again, on Tuesday, December 15 the Seniors are pulling the decorations out of storage and sprucing them up for another holiday season. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Be at the Pinon Hills Senior Center on Mountain Rd. in Pinon Hills at 10:00am to help.
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Live Local, Think Local, Buy Local Why Local? Why should you think local? By empowering your local economy, every dollar you spend with a local, independent business can generates two to four times more income, wealth and jobs for our community than a dollar spend elsewhere. Help keep the Tri-Community... The Tri-Community. Local, independent businesseswhere you shop, eat, and have fun, make our community special, and reflect The TriC o m m u n i t y ’s character and authenticity. Why not shop local.
Move your money. Move your checking, savings, and loan accounts to a local bank or credit union, where they take fewer financial risks, and your deposits make more capital available for local businesses and residents. Give Local. Localize you donation strategy. The Tri-Community has many effective non-profits, many of which are working on issues you care deeply about, right here at home.
Your Dollars Make A Difference. So Even If You Can’t Always Buy Local... Think Local First!
Care for your community. Local owners care about our town, just like you! They’re more connected with and accountable to our community, have lighter impact on our local environment, and strongly support local nonprofits and schools. How can you think local? Shop at local food stores. Seek out regionally grown food. The Tri-Community has great locally owned farmers’ markets. Support local farms by joining a community supported agriculture program (CSA).
What else can you do? Spread the word. Talk with others about what “local” means, and why it matters. Found a great local business? Tell you friends and neighbors, post it on Facebook, Twitter, a local forum or even write a review on Yelp. Talk with local businesses. A strong local economy is about relationships. Start a conversation with local businesses about what you like, what you don’t, and what would make you spend more of your money with them.
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Educate yourself about what’s local. Not sure if a business is local and independent? Ask!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 26 from 10am-4pm. Several local crafters will be holding their annual Christmas Boutique! All items are handmade by local residents. There will be table runners, lap quilts, aprons, hand painted Christmas ornaments, silk scarves, cards, embroidered tea towels and much more!
What does “local” mean? Locally owned. The majority of the ownership of the business, the people who have the biggest stake in its success, live right in the area. They tend to be proactively involved in our community, and keep more of the profits circulating in our local economy. Publicly traded companies, even those that are headquartered here, are not locally owned.
This is a great time to finalize or begin your Christmas shopping in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere while enjoying a cup of cider or hot chocolate.
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The Boutique is located at 1632 Twin Lakes Drive, corner of Twin Lakes and Oak in Wrightwood. If you have questions, call Rita at (760) 249-5220.
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Phelan began the 1950s with a number of thriving ranches. Joe Ball, a successful chicken farmer, owned Yucca Forest Ranch, a 230acre spread; Lawrence Riggins ran cattle on his nearby ranch; and Kay Morris, a recently divorced young mother with three youngsters bought the 30 acres adjoining the Yucca Forest Ranch and decided to become a rancher. When problems with her water well arose, she turned to her neighbor Lawrence
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even delivered them ‘New York dressed’ which meant feathers off and iced. One of my customers was John Barr y, editor and owner of the Victor Press, who loved to visit when I would deliver his standing order for chickens. He invited me to put some Three TiMe hoNorary Mayor: Kay Ball and her of the local rancher husband Joe, shortly after their 1951 marriage. happenings from the TriThe late Kay Ball even attended Community in classes in Riverside and became column form for his newspaper,” a certified poultry inspector with she said. That launched her newsa license to prove it. All this was paper career, just one of her many a drastic lifestyle change for the careers. former show business lady with a Kay made her rounds and great talent for playing piano, actpicked up news items for her ing, and singing. column, which became one of Kay had a regular route with custhe most popular features of the tomers in Helendale, Victorville, newspaper. Mrs. Henry Johnson Apple Valley, and Wrightwood at of Phelan had written the column markets, cafes and homes. “We See “hiSTory” • Page 11 PHOTO: Staff Photo
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In 1959 Kay retired from the chicken business to spend more time with her grandchildren. She took them on trips and hiked every trail in these parts. She said she could walk the socks off any of the kids or grandkids and frequently did. Those hikes often ended with a stop at Manion’s Restaurant in Wrightwood for root beer floats. What was to be a long and happy association between Phelan and Kay Ball began in the 1950s and continued until her death in the late 1990s. She was active in every organization in Phelan, and her piano entertaining is legendary. Until a year before her death, she still played piano at the Food Court in the Mall of Victor Valley. She is also responsible for much of the beautification of Phelan, planting seasonal flowers at the waterfall. Kay Ball, the tiny dynamo, was a familiar figure in her coolie hat weeding and planting flowers every spring. She also served three terms as Honorary Mayor and led numerous parades. According to early Postmaster and Phelan historian Ruth McDaniels, Phelan Road west to Highway 138 was paved in about 1958, two years after Sheep Creek Road to Duncan was paved. It
In 1954 Al McDaniel built the service station with two gas pumps and also sold oil, so now Phelan had a real service station. Al and Ruth and her children continued to operate the store, the service station, post office, and branch of the San Bernardino County Library located in the store. The county delivered three boxes of new books every other month, making the library a local fixture for 18 years.
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before Kay, until she got too busy with the family fruit business. Kay continued the column until Barry sold the paper to a group from Ontario, when the paper became the Daily Press.
The PhelaN geNeral STore: The Mannigel’s and later the McDaniel’s Phelan General Store, complete with game birds in the enclosure to the right of the store. It also held the first telephone, the county library and the first of five post office locations.
had been a Grange project and they worked very hard to get it accomplished.
people now take for granted, but if you have ever lived without it, you really appreciate it when it comes.”
At Sheep Creek Water Company, originally begun by the Johnson family to irrigate their orchards, they were working hard to keep up with the growth of the area. The father, Alfred Johnson had died in 1940 and Henry Johnson was the main activist in the water company for many years. Mrs. McDaniel writes that “Everyone had a cistern or reservoir. We received water three times a month. If you had pressure water, you had to maintain your own pump, which we did. In 1958 the company put in new lines and we received our first meter and at last had real water pressure in the lines. It is a thing
“One reason for this change was because Lawrence and Helen Riggins had purchased the land across the road from the store and had subdivided it into business lots (on the northeast corner of Sheep Creek and Phelan Roads). This was property which consisted of Phelan Road to Sheep Creek to Yucca Terrace to Riggins Road. Lawrence put in all the water lines
In 1955, Chuck and Caroline Ison opened Phelan Service and Garage on Phelan and Monte Vista Roads. In June of that year, the McDaniels leased the store to Paul Sanborn, but when he had a chance to go into the oil business in Oro Grande, Ray and Camille Doyle took over the lease. The McDaniels still lived in back of the store and continued to operate the post office, library and service station. The Phelan Grange, first organized in 1935 with the help of See “graNge • Page 12
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a FaMily PiCTure: Blended family assembled at store. Bobbie Mannigel, Alton McDaniel, Ruth McDaniel holding Patty McDaniel, Stephen and Thomas Mannigel.
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Henry and Phoebe Johnson was a viable community organization and was very active in the 1950s. Much of the community’s social life centered on Grange activities. A new San Bernardino County Forest Service Station was built
in 1955 for the three “fire boys” as they were affectionately called in those days, and their truck. They had been housed in a little two-room cabin from April until December of each year, beginning in 1948.
Also in 1955, the first church was started in Phelan. Al and Pauline Cox were instrumental in securing the use of the old school so it could be used on Sundays for a community church service. The first new classroom was built in 1951, and the well respected teacher from 1951-1959 was Miss R. Velma Hollyfield. By 1957 the school boasted
two classrooms where Miss Hollyfield taught first through third grade in one, and Mrs. Wanda McClelland taught fourth through sixth in the other. There had been a time in the late 1940s when
iNSide The STore: Posing for a family portrait are Gordon Mannigel, Barbara Mannigel and Ruth Mannigel.
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My Nightmare My Nightmare-- Now I know it takes a long time and a lot of patience to finally get published, or so everyone including my literary agent keeps telling me. But, I keep having this reoccurring dream and last night it played out something like this:
face and then as I turned toward my wife Marge, she was shaking her head in total agreement before blurting, “Don, you’ve got to go bury your troubles so we can all get some sleep around here,” then slammed her face into her pillow in desperation.
I’m eighty years old and living in a rest home. I’m sitting up in my bed and the tables and floor surrounding me are stacked with unpublished manuscripts. There is a middle aged woman in a white uniform patiently feeding me what appears to be oatmeal with a spoon. After I finally gum down and swallow the last of the disgusting pabulum, I look pathetically up into her eyes before asking; “Have you heard from my agent?”
First thing in the morning, I was on my way to the hardware store to buy a shovel. I found what looked to be a pretty good one, and then noticed that the label on the blade clearly identified it as a “Digging Shovel”. I immediately approached the clerk and asked, “This shovel seems fine for digging, but do you have one marked for “Filling In?” The clerk’s pleasant demeanor quickly changed as he gave me the same look as my wife had earlier, before politely asking me to leave the store.
It’s at this time I woke up screaming much to the dismay of the rest of the family, not to mention my poor dog, Casey, who only a second before was sleeping peacefully on the floor next to my bed; but has now levitated to the top of my dresser with the hair on her back standing straight up. She had one of those “What the heck’s the matter with you?” looks on her
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and count up one by one, all the good things in your life and then see what happens.” I took Lucky’s advice, went home and began counting. After I’d reached about a thousand, I fell asleep on the couch for nearly four hours and slept like a baby with no nightmares. Upon awakening; I stood up, stretched my arms while looking around the room with a big smile on my face. I was beginning to feel pretty lucky myself. If you have any questions or comments, e-mail me at dfish@ vvpfilms.com. I’d be happy to hear from you. From the twilight zone I call My World, goodbye.
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Undaunted by this; I went to visit a one eyed, one legged friend of mine who goes by the name of Lucky and explained to him my dilemma. He took no time at all before offering a solution. “You’ve got to take your own advice,” he said. “Not long ago, you wrote an article about counting your blessings. You need to go home
the money from the phone booth and earned fifteen percent for her service. She did that for ten years and remembers one of the biggest thrills she ever had was when a new phone booth was delivered to her. “I could write a book on the experiences we encountered on delivery of the phone messages. My daughter, Barbara earned a little money sometimes, delivering them. Some of them we delivered all the way to the Summit Inn on I-15 and all over Phelan,” she said. In the 1950s, the control of the Sheep Creek Water Co. exerted by the Johnson family began to lessen with the swelling population, land speculation, and increasing agricultural demands. The focus of the company began to change from an irrigation system to a domestic water system. Concrete pipe went in to replace the open ditch from the reservoir — work performed by contractor Harold McAllister, which brought a new pressure system. At about this time, the Johnson orchards were let go, because Henry was no longer able to keep up all the work involved.
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Season’s Almost Over For The Wrightwood Farmers Market
Kohlrabi, Rutabaga, Turnips & Beets! Well as I am sitting here typing I am listening to the wind build in intensity and watching the temperatures drop. For these nights, coming up soon, where the temperatures are going to get close to freezing remember most of your kales, collards and other hardy plants will be fine, but if you have more tender winter plants or new plants out you might want to bury them in straw or create a mini greenhouse with PVC and Agribon fabric or plastic. Just remember, nothing touching the plants or that is where they will freeze for sure. The plastic or fabric can have a layer of ice, and this is fine, it will actually create more insulation for the plants.
bage and Lacinato kale while working carefully around a few remaining tomato plants that are still loaded!! Most of this will do just fine with a layer of straw on top of them through the worst of weather. I threw some more seed into the herb garden to take advantage of the beautiful Fall temps and headed to the greenhouses to put in another tray of lettuce…. yes, finally lettuce, and I reseeded the failed beds of cutting lettuce for Moonstruck Salad Mix…I am sure they will be fine now. I don’t bother putting lettuce outside due to our short season, and I love the lushness the greenhouses add to the lettuce, so it is the best bet around here with our winds.
You have just a few more weeks As I put on my overalls the other left to enjoy the Wrightwood Market. They are closing for the season on day, Molly started to spin her usual 360s in delight, but then I was November 18th. I have been enjoying the local farm’s apples since I delayed by my eldest, which sent Molly into a long VOCAL complaint lost mine this year, and have been comprised of various low rumbling canning the most wonderful appletalking growls and whines with a sauce and apple pie filling. Go supfinale of throwing her body to the port your local farms and stock up floor with one last long whine!! With so you can continue to enjoy their that I guess I had no choice but to produce through the holiday seahead outside with my very spoiled, son. Glen Cairn has persimmons, but wonderful farm dog to plant pomegrantes, limes, lemons, grapemore rows of kohlrabi, rutabaga, turfruit, oranges and avocados. Valle nips, beets, carrots, green head cabView has Pink Lady and Red Fuji apples along with beautiful acorn squash. Brian Ranch U Pick added a pumpkin patch this year and they are going fast so they have plans to douAnimal Adoptions ble the patch next year! Tanya Brandon For any questions please Home Office just drop me an email at (760) 868-8807 Adopt spayed and neutered moonstruckfarms@veriP. O. Box 290254 pets with current shots for low cost today! Phelan, CA 92329 zon.net. To view adoptable pets, go to www.tanyasinc.org
Once again it time to set your clocks back one hour. On Sunday, November 6, 2011 daylight savings time ends. While you’re setting your clocks back it’s a good time to think about changing the batteries in your smoke/ carbon monoxide detectors as well.
The Farmers’ Market will return early next year with winter crops and other locally grown and prepared items.
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Wrightwood Farmers’ Market held every Friday in the parking lot of the WW Community Center from 4-7pm will move inside the Community building starting November 4th. The last date to shop for fresh, local organic grown fruits and vegetables, fresh breads, humus, dipping sauces and more will be Friday, November 18, 2011. Free coffee, tea and hot chocolate are offered.
WhaT’S For luNCh Today?: Students from the Montessori School in Wrightwood are participating in the Community Garden coordinated and managed by Stephanie Carroll.
WW Community Garden is located at the corner of Acorn and Edna in Wrightwood. The name is just what it applies- community gardening on a piece of land. The garden has forty, 4’x10’ raised plots and can be rented for $10 a year and includes water. Each plot holder/member is responsible for volunteering a few hours during the season and taking care of their plot. Each month an informative workshop is held to help with planning a garden.
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Veteran’s Day continues at 11:00am at the VFW Post in Phelan with the raising of the flag by Boy Scouts followed by the official retirement of the flag, also performed by the Boy Scouts. If you have never seen this ceremony before, it is well worth witnessing! Everyone will then adjourn inside for a brief ceremony, invocation and pot luck meal. It is important that we take time to remember and honor those that have served and are currently serving to provide our freedom. “Lest We Forget”
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Measure G will establish a permanent limit on the amount of tax revenue appropriated to the PPHCSD. The current provisional limit of $1,2 million, which was set by LAFCO in March of 2008, with the provision that at the first PPHCSD district election, a permanent appropriations limit be set and approved through a vote by the people of the district. November 8, happens to be the first district election and Measure G was added to the ballot. The PPHCSD issued a resolution
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01 - 10:00am Phelan Seniors Meeting - 760-868-3883, Phelan Senior Center 01 - 5:30pm Friends of the Phelan Memorial Library Meeting - 760-868-3053, Phelan Memorial Library 01 - 6:30pm VFW Ladies Auxiliary Meeting - 760-885-1931, VFW Post #9415, Phelan 01 - 7:00pm Wrightwood Property Owners Association Meeting - 760-249-3163, Wrightwood Museum 02 - 6:30pm PHP Disaster Preparedness Meeting - 760-900-7838, Sierra View MHP Clubhouse, Phelan 02 - 7:00pm PPH Community Services District Meeting - 760-868-1212, Phelan Community Center 03 - 6:00pm VFW Men’s Auxiliary Meeting - 760-868-1999, VFW Post #9415, Phelan 03 - 6:30pm Citizens On Patrol Meeting - 760-868-1006, Phelan Sheriff Station 03 - 7:30pm Timberline Lions Club Dinner Meeting - 760-249-4351, Wrightwood Community Center 04 - 1:00pm Wrightwood Historical Society Meeting - 760-249-3163, Wrightwood Museum 06 - DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS 06 - 11:00am VFW Comrades Meeting - 760-868-1999, VFW Post #9415, Phelan 08 - 6:00pm SJUSD Board Meeting - 760-868-5817, Snowline School District Office, Phelan 08 - 6:30pm Equestrians on Patrol Meeting - 760-868-1006, Phelan Sheriff Station 08 - 6:30pm Pine Needles Quilt Guild Meeting - 760-249-8869, Wrightwood Community Center 08 - 7:00pm Pinon Hills Chamber Meeting - 760-868-3075, Pinon Hills Chamber Building 09 - 7:00pm Wrightwood Friends of the Library Meeting - 760-249-3163, Wrightwood Library 10 - 6:00pm Tri-Community Kiwanis Club Dinner Meeting - 760-563-2228, Pizza Factory, Phelan 11 - VETERAN’S DAY 14 - 12:00pm Phelan Chamber Meeting - 760-868-3291, Pizza Factory, Phelan 15 - 12:00pm El Mirage Chamber Meeting - 760-388-4392, Ducommun Aerostructures, El Mirage 15 - 7:00pm Wrightwood Fire Safe Council Meeting - ccarroll@wrightwoodfsc.com, WW Museum 16 - 7:00pm PPH Community Services District Meeting - 760-868-1212, Phelan Community Center 17 - 7:00pm El Mirage MAC Meeting - 760-388-4392, El Mirage Community Center 17 - 7:30pm Timberline Lions Club Dinner Meeting - 760-249-4351, Wrightwood Community Center 19 - 11:30am AGLOW Club Meeting - 909-821-2922, Pizza Factory, Phelan 21 - 7:00pm Wrightwood MAC Meeting - chuck3195@carrollpromotions.com, WW Community Center 22 - 6:00pm SJUSD Board Meeting - 760-868-5817, Snowline School District Office, Phelan 22 - 7:00pm Volunteers of the National Forest Meeting - 760-272-7277, Wrightwood Methodist Church 24 - THANKSGIVING
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November, 2011
November Events Tue, Nov 1st - 9:00am - 11:00am LiNE DANCiNG - 55+ Great fun and exercise. Learn to line dance with a fun group of seniors. Free Wrightwood Community Center, 760-249-6530
Tue, Nov 1st - 11:00am
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Fri, Nov 4th - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tue, Nov 8th - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Fri, Nov 11th - 4:00pm - 7:00pm
VFW STEAK DiNNEr
ST. ViNCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTry
Don’t cook tonight, let the Phelan VFW Post do it for you. Families welcome. $9/person VFW Post #9415, Phelan, 760-868-1999
Food and clothing are available to those in need. Bring proof of Tri-Community address. Blessed Junipero Catholic Church, Phelan, 760868-4342
WriGHTWOOD CErTiFiED FArMEr’S MArKET
Fri, Nov 4th - 6:30pm KNiGHTS OF COLUMBUS BiNGO
Wed, Nov 9th - 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Doors open at 6pm. Games at 6:30pm. Food drinks & daubers available to purchase. New games: Pulltab, Power ball and progressive game. 10 pack- $10. Must be 18 years. Pinon Hills Community Center
17TH ANNUAL HiGH DESErT VETErANS DiNNEr
Moved from parking lot to indoors for the winter months. Local fresh farm produce and goods available to the Tri-Community. “Certified” means working under the rules of the Calif. Dept. of Agriculture. Wrightwood Community Center, 619-675-4301
Fri, Nov 11th - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Sat, Nov 5th - 8:00am - 12:00pm
Tickets are free to all US veterans and their one guest. See page 3 for ticket locations. Presented by youths from Snowline School District Middle schools and Serrano High school. Serrano High School Gym, Phelan, 760-868-2422
Wed, Nov 2nd - 7:00pm
SHrED-FEST 2011
Wed, Nov 9th - 6:00pm
VFW OPEN POOL TOUrNAMENT
TExAS HOLD’EM POKEr TOUrNAMENT
Sat, Nov 12th - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Prizes. Half the pot goes to the winner & half to the Post. Buy-in $5. Must be 18 years old. VFW Post #9415, Phelan, 760-868-1999
FREE drop-off of TVs, scrap metal, paper, glass, plastic CRV cans & bottles, and shred personal papers. Buy-Back center for CRV, newspapers, & cardboard. 17000 Abbey Lane, Victorville. Call for details. Victor Valley MRF Recycling Center, 760-241-1284
First Place $300 AMEX Giftcard, $25 Entry Fee, Must be 18 years or older. Sponsored By Phelan Chamber Pizza Factory, 760-868-3291
PUMPKiN BrEAD SALE
Thu, Nov 3rd - 9:00am
Sat, Nov 5th - 9:00am - 2:00pm
VFW OPEN POOL TOUrNAMENT
WEiGHT WATCHErS
SMOKETrEE JUNCTiON FLEA MArKET & FArMErS FAirE
PHELAN SENiOr POTLUCK LUNCH Bring a potluck dish and enjoy talking with new and old friends. Phelan Senior Center, 760-868-3883
Led by Donna Patterson Hillside Church, WW, 760-718-0845
Thu, Nov 3rd - 12:00pm PiNON HiLLS SENiOr POTLUCK LUNCH Come early for a some light exercise then enjoy the potluck. Play cards games after lunch. Bingo is played once a month. Pinon Hills Community Center, 760-868-5058
Thu, Nov 3rd - 2:30pm - 4:00pm MOONSTrUCK FArMS CSA DrOP/PiCK UP POiNT Community is welcome to stop by and check out what our local farms have to offer. Grown locally you’ll find produce, meats, soaps and more. Phelan Community Church, 760-868-4858
Fri, Nov 4th - 9:00am - 11:00am
Fri, Nov 4th - 1:00pm
Fri, Nov 4th - 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Delicious homemade pumpkin bread baked by the members of the Women’s Council of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. Mountain Hardware, Wrightwood
Sat, Nov 12th - 6:00pm
Sat, Nov 5th - 9:00am - 11:00am
Thu, Nov 10th - 10:00am
Sun, Nov 13th - 3:30pm
TiME TO WiNTErizE
PHELAN SENiOr CrAFT DAy
2ND SUNDAy FiLM SEriES
Learn how to properly winterize your home and irrigation system. Free. Sponsored by PPH CDS. Phelan Community Center, 760-868-1212
All seniors welcome to join in the fun making a craft and meeting new friends. Phelan Senior Center, 760-868-3757
Sat, Nov 5th - 9:00am
Thu, Nov 10th - 11:30am
CANCEr AWArENESS & SCrEENiNG
EL MirAGE SENiOr POTLUCK LUNCH
“Outsourced”, a lighthearted romantic comedy directed by John Jeffcoat. Free, but bring a canned good (unexpired) for Wrightwood Helping Hands to distribute to those in need. Wrightwood Museum (Old Firehouse), 760-2493163
Free cancer screenings, prevention and treatment info for any SB Co. adult. Registration begins at 9am, limited to first 200. Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, 400 No. Pepper Ave, Colton 909-580-3290
All seniors are welcome. Bring a potluck dish. El Mirage Community Center, 760-388-4392
Sat, Nov 5th - 11:00am - 2:00pm FALL FESTiVAL
2-DAy AArP SENiOr DriVEr PrOGrAM This is a 2-Day safety refresher course for seniors (55+). Tues & Wed, Nov. 7 & 8. Four hours each day. Free to Veterans. AARP members $12, non members $15. Pinon Hill Senior Center, 760-951-2949
WriGHTWOOD CErTiFiED FArMEr’S MArKET
Tue, Nov 8th - 7:00am - 8:00pm
Moved from parking lot to indoors for the winter months. Local fresh farm produce and goods available to the Tri-Community. “Certified” means working under the rules of the Calif. Dept. of Agriculture. Wrightwood Community Center, 619-675-4301
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Daubers, snacks & drinks available to purchase. 3 pack-$3 or 2 packs-$5. 10 for 10 packs. And special games. 50% of proceeds go to purchase rescue equipment for Fire Dept. Must be 18 years old. Wrightwood Community Center, 760-249-3580
Tue, Nov 15th - 9:00am - 11:00am LiNE DANCiNG - 55+
PiNON HiLLS SENiOr POTLUCK LUNCH
Great fun and exercise. Learn to line dance with a fun group of seniors. Free Wrightwood Community Center, 760-249-6530
Come early for a some light exercise then enjoy the potluck. Play cards games after lunch. Bingo is played once a month. Pinon Hills Community Center, 760-868-5058
POiNT
Mon, Nov 7th - 9:00am - 1:00pm
TiMBErLiNE LiON’S CLUB BiNGO
Thu, Nov 10th - 12:00pm
Chili and cornbread lunch with all the fixings. $6. Public welcome. Homemade goodies for sale. 1543 Thu, Nov 10th - 2:30pm - 4:00pm Barbara Street. MOONSTrUCK FArMS CSA DrOP/PiCK UP Wrightwood Methodist Church, 760-249-3084
WriGHTWOOD HiSTOriCAL SOCiETy Guest Speaker Mark Landis. Presents the 150 year saga of Arrowhead Springs located in the foothills of the SB Mountains. Open to the public. Free. Wrightwood Museum (Old Firehouse), 760-2493163
Don’t cook tonight, let the Phelan VFW Post do it for you. Families welcome. $9/person VFW Post #9415, Phelan, 760-868-1999
Prizes. Half the pot goes to the winner & half to the Post. Buy-in $5. Must be 18 years old. An old fashioned Flea Market-Open Air Market and VFW Post #9415, Phelan, 760-868-1999 Farmers Faire with a vast variety of items, produce Thu, Nov 10th - 9:00am and more. Weather permitting. Free to the public. Vendor reservations, $15. While there visit the WEiGHT WATCHErS Junction Antiques and The Studio. Led by Donna Patterson 815 Hwy 138, Pinon Hills, 760-868-8806 Hillside Church, WW, 760-718-0845
LiNE DANCiNG - 55+ Great fun and exercise. Learn to line dance with a fun group of seniors. Free Phelan Community Center, 760-249-6530
Wed, Nov 9th - 7:00pm
VFW STEAK DiNNEr
Community is welcome to stop by and check out what our local farms have to offer. Grown locally you’ll find produce, meats, soaps and more. Phelan Community Church, 760-868-4858
Wed, Nov 16th - 1:00pm - 3:00pm “MEDiCArE iN A NUTSHELL” Learn about Medicare from HICAP (California’s Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program for Medicare). Co-sponsored by PPH Community Services District. Phelan Senior Center, 760-868-1212
Wed, Nov 16th - 7:00pm VFW OPEN POOL TOUrNAMENT
Fri, Nov 11th - 9:00am - 11:00am LiNE DANCiNG - 55+ Great fun and exercise. Learn to line dance with a fun group of seniors. Free Phelan Community Center, 760-249-6530
Prizes. Half the pot goes to the winner & half to the Post. Buy-in $5. Must be 18 years old. VFW Post #9415, Phelan, 760-868-1999
Tue, Nov 8th - 9:00am - 11:00am
Fri, Nov 11th - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Thu, Nov 17th - 9:00am
LiNE DANCiNG - 55+
PUMPKiN BrEAD SALE
WEiGHT WATCHErS
Great fun and exercise. Learn to line dance with a fun group of seniors. Free Wrightwood Community Center, 760-249-6530
Delicious homemade pumpkin bread baked by the members of the Women’s Council of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. Mountain Hardware, Wrightwood
Led by Donna Patterson Hillside Church, WW, 760-718-0845
The Tri-Community Kiwanis Club meets the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Pizza Factory • Phelan
Everyone is Welcome!
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Thu, Nov 17th - 12:00pm
Fri, Nov 18th - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Sat, Nov 19th - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fri, Nov 25th - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
PiNON HiLLS SENiOr POTLUCK LUNCH
PUMPKiN BrEAD SALE
GEOCACHiNG 101
VFW STEAK DiNNEr
Come early for a some light exercise then enjoy the potluck. Play cards games after lunch. Bingo is played once a month. Pinon Hills Community Center, 760-868-5058
Delicious homemade pumpkin bread baked by members of the Women’s Council of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. In the parking lot of Mountain Hardware, Wrightwood
Learn the modern way to treasure hunt. Family Fun. Free. Call to reserve your space. Phelan Community Center, 760-868-1212
Don’t cook tonight, let the Phelan VFW Post do it for you. Families welcome. $9/person VFW Post #9415, Phelan, 760-868-1999
Thur, Nov 17th - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Fri, Nov 18th - 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tri-CHAMBEr rOUNDTABLE MEETiNG
WriGHTWOOD CErTiFiED FArMEr’S MArKET
Chamber and non-members are welcome to discuss Tri-Community concerns, with Ken Anderson, County Liaison and Michael Orme, Frederal Liaison. Call for Reservations Pizza Factory, 760-868-3291
Moved from parking lot to indoors for the winter months. Last day of this season to but local fresh farm produce and goods. Will return next year. Wrightwood Community Center, 619-675-4301
Fri, Nov 18th - 5:00pm - 7:00pm Thu, Nov 17th - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
VFW STEAK DiNNEr
MOONSTrUCK FArMS CSA DrOP/PiCK UP POiNT
Don’t cook tonight, let the Phelan VFW Post do it for you. Families welcome. $9/person VFW Post #9415, Phelan, 760-868-1999
Community is welcome to stop by and check out what our local farms have to offer. Grown locally you’ll find produce, meats, soaps and more. Phelan Community Church, 760-868-4858
Fri, Nov 18th - 6:30pm KNiGHTS OF COLUMBUS BiNGO
Sat, Nov 19th - 10:00am - 2:00pm PUMPKiN BrEAD SALE
Sat, Nov 26th - 12:00am - 9:00pm
Delicious homemade pumpkin bread baked by members of the Women’s Council of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. In the parking lot of Mountain Hardware, Wrightwood
WriGHTWOOD MOUNTAiN HOLiDAy CELEBrATiON CONTiNUES Activities and businesses open all day. Parade of Lights, motorized vehicles decorated with lights will parade thru town at 6pm. Christmas carolling, local shops stay open til 9pm, hay rides, Santa & Mrs. Claus and more. Wrightwood Village, 760-249-4320
Tue, Nov 22nd - 9:00am - 11:00am LiNE DANCiNG - 55+ Great fun and exercise. Learn to line dance with a fun group of seniors. Free Wrightwood Community Center, 760-249-6530
Sat, Nov 26th - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tue, Nov 22nd - 11:00am - 2:00pm
CHriSTMAS BOUTiqUE
ST. ViNCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTry
Handmade items by local crafters. Lap quilts, hand-painted Christmas ornaments, scarves & more. 1632 Twin Lakes Drive corner of Oak in Wrightwood. 760-249-5220
Food and clothing are available to those in need. Bring proof of Tri-community address. Blessed Junipero Catholic Church, Phelan, 760-868-4342
Doors open at 6pm. Games at 6:30pm. Food drinks & daubers available to purchase. New games: Pulltab, Power ball and progressive game. 10 pack- $10. Wed, Nov 23rd - 7:00pm Must be 18 years. VFW OPEN POOL TOUrNAMENT Pinon Hills Community Center Prizes. Half the pot goes to the winner & half to the Post. Buy-in $5. Must be 18 years old. Sat, Nov 19th - 8:30am - 10:30am VFW Post #9415, Phelan, 760-868-1999
Thu, Nov 17th - 7:00pm MONTHLy COOKiNG SCHOOL Cooking class featuring Vegan Delights. Free 3830 Brawley, Phelan, 760-868-4822
Fri, Nov 18th - 9:00am - 11:00am
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LiNE DANCiNG - 55+ Great fun and exercise. Learn to line dance with a fun group of seniors. Free Phelan Community Center, 760-249-6530
Tue, Nov 29th - 9:00am - 11:00am LiNE DANCiNG - 55+ Great fun and exercise. Learn to line dance with a fun group of seniors. Free Wrightwood Community Center, 760-249-6530
FDA Food Bank Phelan Senior Center
Fri, Nov 25th (All day)
Wed, Nov 30th - 7:00pm
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VFW OPEN POOL TOUrNAMENT
Sat, Nov 19th - 10:00am - 11:00am
2 day event begins late afternoon on Friday. Christmas Tree Lighting at 6pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus, hayrides, Christmas caroling and shops will be open til 9pm with many serving refreshments. Wrightwood Village, 760-249-4320
Prizes. Half the pot goes to the winner & half to the Post. Buy-in $5. Must be 18 years old. VFW Post #9415, Phelan, 760-868-1999
COMMODiTiES - FOOD BANK, WW FDA Food Bank Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Wrightwood, 760-868-4342
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LIBRARY ADVENTURES Phelan Memorial Library
9800 Clovis Road 760-868-3053 Mon-Tues-Wed, 11am-7pm Thurs, 10am-6pm Sat 9am 5pm CLOSED Friday, Sunday & Thanksgiving
Every Tue. - 11:00am - 11:30am LiBrAry BABy TiME Ages 0-3 years. Music, movement, visual literacy, and language development to help child get ready to read.
Tue, Nov 1st - 5:30pm - 7:30pm FriENDS OF THE LiBrAry MEETiNG Every Wed, 12:00pm - 12:30pm rEADy, SET. 123’S AND ABC’S Ages 3-5. Prepares pre-schoolers with skills needed for kindergarten. Preregistration required. EXCEPT NOV 23.
Sat, Nov 5th - 9:00am - 2:00pm
Every Tue & Thur,-11:00am-1:00pm 18+ BASiC COMPUTEr
FriENDS OF THE LiBrAry FALL BOOK SALE Great books, DVD’s, Audio Books & CD’s at great prices.
Adults. Learn computer basics. Geared toward the beginner. Call Library to signup. NO CLASS ON NOV 23
Tue, Nov 8th - 4:00pm - 5:30pm THE r.A.T PACK
Every Tue, - 12:00pm - 12:30pm MOViN’ & GrOOViN’ STOry TiME Ages 3-5 years. Activities with reading, singing, dancing and crafts at story time.
Tue, Nov 1st - 3:30pm-5pm Wii PLAy FOr TEENS Ages 12-18 years. Electronic gaming day for teens to compete or play Wii games.
Wrightwood Library
6011 Pine St. 760-249-4577 Mon-Tues-Wed 11-7pm, Thurs, 10am-6pm Sat 9am-5pm CLOSED Friday & Sunday Thanksgiving Day- CLOSED Every Monday - 5:00pm ADULT HOLiDAy CrAFT 7th - Turkey Table Decor 14th - Paper Book Tree 21st - Nut Cracker 28th - Scented Pine Cones
Every Wed - 11:30am PrESCHOOL STOry TiME Come join the fun. Stories and crafts.
Random Arts for Teens. Ages 12-18.
Sat, Nov 12th - 10:00am - 11:00am WAGS rEADiNG THErAPy DOGS Ages 3 1/2 - 12 years. Your child can read to highly trained dogs.
Sat, Nov 12th - 10:00am - 11:00am CAFE BiSTrO Adults. Enjoy coffee, cookies and conversation with library friends while
your kids are busy at WAGS reading program.
Mon, Nov 14th - 11:00am - 1:00pm 2ND MONDAy LUNCH BUNCH Adults. Come and join the group and enjoy some great discussions about great books. Bring your snack or lunch.
Wed, Nov 16th - 2:00pm - 4:00pm TEEN MiNiMUM DAy MOViE Ages 13-18 years. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows-part 2. Bring a friend and enjoy a new release movie.
Mon, Nov 28th - 12:30pm - 2:00pm CrOCHET CLASS Adults. Learn how to crochet.
Tue, Nov 29th - 4:00pm - 5:30pm THE r.A.T PACK Random Arts for Teens. Ages 12-18. Make a Christmas Jar Candle.
Wed, Nov 30th - 12:00am - 1:30am 18+ BASiC COMPUTEr Special day & time. Adults. Learn computer basics. Call Library to signup.
Every Wed-5:00pm -Except Nov. 23 ADULT HOLiDAy CrAFT
Wed, Nov 9th (All day) FriENDS OF THE LiBrAry- 7PM
2nd - Fortune Cookie Ornament 9th - Painted Tiles 16th - Lavendar Project 30th Cardboard Tree with Garland
Public is welcome.
Tue, Nov 1st - 1:00pm FirST TUESDAy rEADiNG GrOUP “A Walk in the Woods” by Bill Bryson.
Sat, Nov 5th - 10:00am CrOCHET CLUB Bring your own projects, ask questions, share techniques and patterns. Led by Danelle Frost
Sat, Nov 12th - 11:00am rEAD TO ME DOGS
Certified Therapy dogs will listen to children share their favorite books while they share some special time with a loving canine. All ages
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Is La Nina Back? The month of October provided some beautiful mild Fall weather. As of the 24th the highest temperature recorded was logged on the 14 th at 92 degrees , the lowest temperature recorded was a cool 37 degrees that occurred on the 7th. As for rainfall a Low Pressure System passed through the Southland on the 5th. This System dropped most of it’s rain “ Down below” leaving some portions of the High Desert high and dry. This weather station only recorded .06 inches of precipitation. The reason for this was the angle of the approaching storm, once the cold front moved over the San Gabriel Mountain spine the Mountains squeezed out most of the moisture giving Phelan just a few light showers.
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With Winter just around the corner the popular question for us weather nuts always seems to be, will it be a wet Winter or will Southern California experience below average precipitation? The National Weather Service has announced the return of the dreaded La Nina, unlike it’s counterpart El Nino, La Nina Winters tend to be responsible for below average rainfall. The weather window will keep you informed on all the latest news concerning the upcoming Winter.--Weather Summary & Phelan Data provided by National Weather Service Spotter Tom Fracasso
Almanac
As of October 23rd Rain and Snow Totals 7/1/11 thru 10/24/11
Phelan This Month
This Season
Last Season
Rain
0.06”
.82”
1.26”
Snow
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