Tri-Community November, 2014
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BY ALEX BRANDON The County of San Bernardino used to have a successful monthly nutritional lunch program for seniors in all three Tri-Communities. From one year to the next it went from a Department of Aging and Adult Services program to community block grants being awarded to senior groups to selfadminister IF they had a 501c3 set up and did all of the county paperwork to
start its third year in 2015. Joyce has since moved away, but you can find Bruce in the thick of it on the third Wednesday of each month. “We serve a pretty eclectic group of about fifty each month” Bruce tells this reporter. “Some are vegetarian or vegan, some need gluten free foods, but the majority are good with just comfort food.” They ask each person to donate $6 – and most of them do.
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In Phelan and Pinon Hills, the CSD was the catalyst for the lunches returning two years ago. Although a county grant was applied and qualified for, there were enough expensive strings attached that the District found it would be just as cost effecWINNER! WINNER!: Gilberta Brake dishes out the cash for tive to go it on their Audrey Roemild who won the 50/50 drawing. own. There is no charge for folks atget it. The next year it became a lesser tending the first Wednesday in Phelan amount in OTO (one time only) funds. or the third Thursday in Piñon Hills. Then, in 2010, it just stopped. The seTip jars on the tables are there for those who want to put something in niors were left to fend for themselves. them. The two groups meet at the two In Wrightwood, Bruce LaClare and community/senior centers. Joyce Harrison put up the money and gathered a few volunteers to start up All three lunches are open to mema monthly lunch for local seniors at bers of the community. Many seniors the Wrightwood Methodist Church attend the lunches regularly and some on Barbara St. The program will attend more than one. This is both
The best thing is seeing old friends, and the occasional new ones, getting out and getting together for great times. The CSD would like to thank the vendors that provide lunches to the senior programs at CARPE DIEM: Margaret Weeks does a jig and recites some reduced prices. poetry at the Senior Lunch in Wrightwood. They are: Phelan Pizza Factor y, good and bad at the same time. While High Desert Catering (formerly Biit is great to keep seeing some of the zzy Bee), Red Mango, Phelan Subsame faces both the organizers and way and Arturo’s Kitchen. These the “clubs” would like to see some new providers take turns on a rotating faces, too. Not only are the monthly basis. And all of Wrightwood would food feasts chances for a balanced, nulike to thank Bruce for his hard work tritious lunch, they are also a conduit and benevolence. If you are over 55 for important information to get to and interested, please call Bruce in seniors about programs and services Wrightwood at (760) 577-8534 or targeted toward them. Guest speakers the PPHCSD in Phelan/Pinon Hills are often invited. at 868-1212. PHOTO: Don Fish Jr. - NewsPlus
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High Desert Corridor Seeks Local Input There will be a series of Public Hearings concerning the E-220 High Desert Corridor Freeway starting on Nov. 5, 7-9:30pm at the Lake Los Angeles Elementary School, Nov. 6 6-8:30pm at the Endeavor School of Exploration in Victorville, Nov. 12 at the Larry Chimbole Cultural Center in Palmdale from 6-8:30pm, and on Nov. 13 at the Apple Valley Conference Center from 6-8:30pm in Apple Valley.
In 2012 and 2013, E-220 Project Manager, Robert Machuca held a series of informational meetings to update communities that will be affected by the freeway and to gather input from residents and communities to hone the project infrastructure and timeline. The November meetings are the third series of public meetings that are community workshops to help finalize project alignments and variations in detail. SEE “FREEWAY” • PAGE 14
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WW II Veteran Lt. Colonel Harry Krig To Reflect on His Wartime Experience This Veterans Day
Scouts and a wreath laying ceremony will be conducted by the Girl Scouts, honoring those long gone but never forgotten Veterans from World War I, and honoring all Veterans up to and including those presently serving. The hour long ceremony will take place at Wrightwood Veterans Memorial, on Evergreen Road in the Village Center of Wrightwood.
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State Plans Public Meeting On The Baldy Mesa OHV Trails & Staging Area The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division and the Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program have scheduled a public meeting to obtain input for the environmental analysis to be addressed in a proposed California Environmental Quality Act or CEQA document for the Baldy Mesa Trails/Staging Area Development and Restoration Project. The CEQA document would be a supplement to a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Assessment (EA) previously prepared for the Baldy Mesa Project project. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 from 6-8:30pm at the Courtyard by Marriott VictorvilleHesperia, located at 9619 Mariposa Rd. Hesperia, CA 92345
LT. COLONEL HARRY KRIG, USAF (RET.): Long time Wrightwood resident Harry Krig will be reflecting on his military career which began in World War II
The Wrightwood Veterans Memorial Committee will again host their annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11th at 11am originally called Armistice Day, for the concluding day and hour of World War I, the day was officially changed to Veterans Day to honor all military Veterans of all wars and peace-time service. Honored speaker for this year's event will be Lt. Colonel Harry Krig, US Air Force (Ret.). Colonel Krig is a long time Wrightwood resident and a career pilot with the Air Force, dating
back to his service in World War II with the, then, Army Air Corps. In keeping with the tradition of bringing youth into the local Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies, music will be provided by the Serrano Chorale and by students from Wrightwood School, joined by members of Troop 249 of the Girl Scouts. Master of Ceremonies for the morning event will be Veterans Committee Chairman Carl Smith. The colors will be presented by the Boy
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sis to be addressed in the proposed CEQA document. The San Bernardino National Forest has approved construction of new trails, designation of existing, user created trails as authorized trails, and restoration of unauthorized trails, in the Baldy Mesa Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area. New amenities will also be added to the Baldy Mesa Staging Area, and the parking area will be reorganized to be more user-friendly. The project is intended to provide a legal alternative to ongoing unauthorized OHV use. The San Bernardino National Forest prepared an EA for the project in September 2013 and issued a Finding of No Significant Impact and Decision Notice approving the project in September 2013 despite significant concerns and protest from local Baldy Mesa and Phelan residents and historians. Find out more at www.wagontrainranch.com The OHMVR Division proposes to award OHV Trust Funds through the Grants Program to the San Bernardino National Forest and the Southern California Mountains Foundation in support of the rehabilitation project. This action is a project subject to review under CEQA. Attendance space will be limited. The OHMVR is asking attendees to RSVP by Friday, November 7, 2014. For more Information or to RSVP by contact Katie Metraux at 916-322-6678 or katie.metraux@ parks.ca.gov.
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What Businesses Would You Like To See In Phelan/Pinon Hills? Looking back 30 years ago, living in Phelan and Pinon Hills was very different than today. There was no Stater Bros Plaza, Phelan Towne Square, Arco, Circle K, and the Pinon Hills Market looked much different.
Sheep Creek across from Pinon Mesa Middle School. Sunshine Market also had a great deli and the only place to get groceries besides Holiday Foods, now Jensen’s in Wrightwood. Most made a monthly or bi-monthly trek into Victorville to buy groceries. It was common to have two refrigerators to store your food and drink.
Traffic lights? I seem to remember the closest one was…probably Main Street/Phelan Rd. at Interstate 15. A long standing joke was that you could play a hand of poker in the middle of Phelan Rd. before having to move to let a car go by.
Back to 2014 and you can see how much Phelan/Pinon Hills has changed.
Downtown Phelan looked very much like the old picture, you’ve inevitably seen, of the Old Post Office and General Store at the corner of Sheep Creek and Phelan Roads. No McDonalds, KFC, Pizza Factory, or Burger Basket (now Wimpy’s). The best places to eat were the Yucca Inn, a cheeseburger from the Thunderbird, or a burger from Mac’s Drive Thru located on
So what is next for Phelan and Pinon Hills. There have been many rumors over the years, a bowling alley, even Walmart, but all just rumors, some plausible and some not. What businesses would you like to see in Phelan/Pinon Hills? Starbucks, Taco Bell, In ‘n Out, Sizzler, Trader Joe’s, Costco?
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Fresh Pumpkin Bread, A Tri Community Tradition The Women’s Council of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Wrightwood is again busy baking their famous and delicious pumpkin bread. Each November, for well over 20 years, these ladies have baked the breads using a recipe acquired from a Monastery in Hollywood. The sale will be held for two weekends on Friday and Saturday. November 14th & 15th and November 21st & 22nd from 10am-2pm in front of Mountain Hardware in Wrightwood. These pumpkin breads are a big seller and sell out fast, so shop early and don’t miss out. Buy one to eat now and one to freeze.
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President Obama Designates 346,177 Acres As The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument On October 10, 2014, President Obama used his authority under the Antiquities Act to establish 346,177 acres of national forest land in the San Gabriel Mountains in southern California as a national monument, permanently protecting the popular outdoor recreation destination to increase access and outdoor opportunities for the area’s residents. The National Monument is located on 342,175 acres of the Angeles National Forest and 4,002 acres of the San Bernardino National Forest. It is the eighth National Monument managed by the US Forest Service. A national monument designation prompts a new management plan that is developed with public input. A national monument is a designation given to a protected area of federal land. National monuments encompass landscapes and objects of beauty, diversity, and historic and scientific interest.
President Obama is able to designate areas as national monuments through the Antiquities Act of 1906. It “grants the President authority to designate national monuments in order to protect ‘objects of historic or scientific interest.’” Most of the 110 national monuments have been designated in this way. Though Congress also has the power to establish national monuments to protect natural and historic features.
these communities are on the west side of the mountains in located in LA County. A nonpartisan poll was conducted in 2014 and found that four-in-five LA County voters expressed support for protecting the San Gabriel Mountains and rivers, specifically for permanent protection because of the tangible benefits to the community. They felt that clean water, clean air, wildlife habitat, and ensuring access to public lands protected from development for children to play and experience nature, were most important. Over the past decade two studies of the area have been approved to assess the way the open space should be protected and managed in the future
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celebrating their service, the point of this first gathering was for the students to interact with, and learn from, their family members. This year the TriCommunity Kiwanis and partner sponsors are Outback Steakhouse, Kiwanis, Midway Appliance, Victorville Motors, and the Phelan Piñon Hills Community Services District (CSD) will help Mr. Anton and his NOW: Today it’s 10 Veterans for every student! Students see Heritage School
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Serrano’s Key Club Is On The Rise BY JORDAN MOON Key Club is a group of students on Serrano High School’s campus that is concentrated on community service in the Tri-Community. High school student members perform acts of service in their communities, such as arranging food drives, raising money for organizations, and helping out at local events. They are responsible for planning projects, choosing which services they want to do, and getting in a certain amount of hours of volunteer work. Sarah Pearson, Key Club advisor, is responsible for helping the members set up events, going to events, figuring out the logistics, and keeping track of money. Members of the club also go to meetings every Tuesday after school to discuss which services are available and to compare ideas about the club. These meetings are led by the president of the club, Matt Lin, who is a senior at Serrano. Matt states that the reason he wanted to be the president of Key Club is, “to be a leader and to help out the community one step at a time.” As stated in the Student Handbook, this club is, “an opportunity to develop leadership and initiative, and to devote a portion of your time to the betterment of our community.” Students who participate in Key Club are also eligible for scholarships. Key Club is sponsored by Kiwanis International. They offer help to Kiwanis to assist the children of the world by raising money for organizations such as Children’s MirMiracle
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Miracle Network, March of Dimes, and UNICEF. Children’s Miracle Network raises funds for children’s hospitals, medical research, and community awareness of children’s hospitals. March of Dimes Foundation works to improve the health of mothers and babies. UNICEF is a children’s rights and emergency relief group that gives long-term assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. They save lives by immunizing children against diseases, rebuilding schools after disasters, and working to change laws and policies to help future generations as well. Key Club utilizes fundraisers in order to raise money for these organizations. They sell food, bracelets, and other great stuff that will help them get the money they need. This year, Key Club will be helping out at the veterans’ dinner, hosted by Heritage Middle School’s history teacher, Todd Anton, on Wednesday, November 5th. Every year, this dinner is held to honor the brave men and women who have served, and are still serving, our nation. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the veterans’ dinner. There will be a patriotic concert
from 4:15 to 5:15pm in the Performing Arts Center on Serrano’s campus and the dinner itself will be from 5:15 to 7pm in the Serrano gym. Key Club assists by working with the community businesses to raise funds in order to meet the budget required to hold the event. Club members will also be helping with set up, selling tickets, and serving food to everyone who comes. The members of Key Club do an amazing job of helping out and building a better community for us all. Parents and students who are interested in learning more about what Key Club has to offer are encouraged to stop by room 807 on Tuesdays after school.
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Builders Club students feed nearly a thousand former service members and guests. The dinners over the years have evolved from hot dogs in crock pots to tens of six foot sandwiches at Heritage, to Stater Bros chicken in the Womack Auditorium, to Outback’s steaks and chicken in the high school gym. Likewise, the beginning budget of $200 now burgeons to $7,000.00. It takes a lot of
planning and volunteers each year, as well as money. And it doesn’t just get a dinner and some goodwill. It is a real opportunity at each annual event for students, adult volunteers, and veterans to interact. It is a chance for kids to learn about honor, duty, sacrifice and service; a chance for older Americans to share their own personal history, and that of the country, with another generation. Mr. Anton reminisces – “At our first dinner we had a WWI veteran of the Argonne Forest, and now we have former Snowline students attending as veterans themselves who have served and sacrificed overseas. It is a real homemade American story each year.” Please help support this very worthwhile event on its 20th anniversary by making a donation online at www. gofundme.com/fogdnc, or mailing a check to the Tri-Community Kiwanis at P. O. Box 720390, Piñon Hills, CA 92372. Tickets are available in Phelan at Pizza Factory, McDonalds, Desert Community Bank, Heritage, Quail Valley, Piñon Mesa and Serrano High Schools. And for any more information, you can always give me a call at (760) 338-ALEX.
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Don’t Miss The Wrightwood Mountain Holiday Celebration
The Smell Of Fall Is In The Air
Considered by many, October is one of the
best months of the year to enjoy the awesome High Desert weather. Because of Santa Ana wind conditions the weather in the Inland Empire (down below as we say) can turn extremely hot in a short period of time, it’s quite common to see these types of wind conditions produce temperatures in the 100’s in places like Fontana and Ontario while the Tri-Community can be over 20 degrees cooler on the same day. Why you may ask? The answer is a form of Kinetic Energy, as the winds blow from the north the air molecules become compressed as they move through the Cajon Pass and heat up during their decent to the lower elevations, this can cause extreme fire danger and hot temperatures. During Santa
Wrightwood is getting ready for the Christmas season with its Wrightwood Mountain Holiday Celebration 2014. The Village Shops will be open until 9pm on Friday, November 28th and Saturday, 29th. The town comes alive Friday where holiday spirit can be seen and heard throughout the Village with colorful lights and decorations, music, hayrides, activities for children, and of course, a chance to visit with Santa. Friday evening comes alive at 5:30pm in anticipation of the annual Tree Lighting at the Veterans Memorial Park. The festivities begin again on Saturday at 10am with another full day of fun activities culminating at 6pm with the 13th annual Parade of Lights. Anything that moves can be in the
Parade. Motorized vehicles, bicycles, wagons, buggies, horses, dogs and more will be decorated with Christmas lights and decorations. The Parade will travel through the heart of Wrightwood. For a complete schedule of events or if you’d like to participate in the parade applications are available online at wrightwoodchamber.org or at the Wrightwood Chamber office (760- 249-4320). There is no entry fee for the parade, but you must submit an application. Entries will be judged in 6 categories. Come a little earlier on Saturday and stop by the Community Center and start your holiday shopping at the Wrightwood Crafters Boutique from 9am-4pm. Here you’ll find unique holiday gifts handmade by local crafters, such as; jewelry, crochet gifts, ornaments, hats scarves, rosaries and more.
Phelan Seniors Are Looking For Recipes The Phelan Seniors are holding “A No Bake Sale” Fundraiser. Anyone can support the seniors by sending in your favorite pie, cookie, or cake
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recipes along with a donation of what it would cost you to: Take the time to shop, bake and deliver your baked goods to the seniors. Without fuss or bother you’ll be doing your part to support the Phelan Seniors. This idea is a win-win for everyone. The seniors will publish a dessert cook book, as soon as, enough recipes are received. Don’t forget to send a clear copy of your recipe along with your name, what town you live in, and your donation. The mailing address is: The Phelan Seniors, PO Box 290321, Phelan, CA 92329-0321. For further info contact Pauline Colern at 760-949-5120.
Holiday Home Tour & Craft Boutique The 21st Annual Wrightwood Holiday Home Tour & Boutique presented by the Pine Needles Quilt Guild will be held on Saturday, December 6th from 11am-4pm. There will be 4 homes on the tour. Each home will be decorated for the holidays and adorned with quilts on loan from the Pine Needles Quilt Guild members. The 5th home is a refreshment stop called “Cookie House” featuring complimentary hot or cold beverages and piles of cookies and sweet treats also made by the PNQG ladies. The musical entertainment will be provided by the well known local musician, John Burcher.
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The Home Tour is chaired by Marlene Bowman and Joy Agnew. It features the quilts of 54 guild members decorating two 1920's cabins, a larger later 20th century home, and a newly built home.
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Is Your Vehicle Ready For Winter? BY STACY FLEEUP
2. Coolant. Whether you call it coolant or antifreeze, the fluid in your radiator is a great multi-tasker - it helps your engine run cool in the summer and also lowers the freezing point of water so the mixture doesn’t turn to ice in the winter. It also contains additives to prevent rust and corrosion development in the radiator and engine. It is a good practice to drain and refill your radiator every 1-3 years. There are several types of antifreeze available now, be sure to use the proper concentration and type for your vehicle.
Even though winter doesn’t officially begin until December 21st, this is a great month to ready your vehicle for the upcoming cold weather. Remember what Mom said about an ounce of prevention, and consider these five points: 1. Battery. Winter months are tough on your battery. This is a good time to have your battery and electrical system inspected, tested and serviced. Make sure connections are clean, tight and corrosion-free, and that the battery is securely mounted. If your battery has removable caps on top you can carefully fill each cell to the proper level with distilled water. Testing the specific gravity of each cell is an important but often overlooked assessment of battery life; car batteries typically last 3-5 years.
3. Tires. Make sure your tires have plenty of tread; worn tires on slick roads are dangerous! Maintaining correct tire pressure is important and should be checked and adjusted monthly. Holding the pressure a few pounds below the maximum pressure listed on the tire sidewall is a good practice. Don’t forget to air your spare!
4. Visibility. Small chips in your windshield often spider into cracks during cold winter months. Obviously, a windshield that is chipped, cracked or pitted is a dangerous visual distraction. New windshield wipers are an inexpensive treat, and after a hot, dry summer almost every vehicle could use a new set of wipers. Make sure all of your driving lights work properly and replace bulbs as needed. Headlight lenses dull over time; the increased visibility from replacing lenses or even just renewing the surfaces will amaze you!
If any of these checklist items are beyond your comfort level a quick appointment with your neighborhood mechanic or with Stacy and Clark at Service On Site in Wrightwood is definitely in order. Having a reliable vehicle is especially appreciated in winter, so take the time now to get your vehicle ready for cold weather fun!
5. Four-wheel drive. If your vehicle is equipped with 4WD, this is the time to check the functionality of that system. Be sure your transfer case is engaging and disengaging properly and consider servicing the fluid. If you use snow chains be sure to start carrying them and know how to install them! Practice installation on a sunny, dry day.
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California Sport Fishing Is “Off The Hook!” BY TOM FRACASSO The San Bernardino County Regional Parks trout opener started on October 24th. The following lakes are currently being stocked with trout and will continue their stocking regiment through April 16 2015. Prado Lake located at 16700 Euclid Avenue in Chino, Yucaipa located at 33900 Oak Glen Road in Yucaipa, Mojave Narrows located at 18000 Yates Road in Victorville and Cucamonga Guasti located at 800 North Archibald in Ontario. Vehicle admission is $8.00 Monday through Friday and $10.00
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wait fishing" Berkley's powerbait in my opinion is the best. The most popular colors and scents include green/chartreuse, rainbow, salmon, peach and orange. When selecting your bait look for labels that say extra scent, some powerbaits will advertise 42% or 56% stronger. There are also many types of garlic oils and scent sprays on the market to dip or spray your bait in, when used, these oils cause a slick and spread the scent throughout the surrounding water to attract the fish. Even when bait fishing it's a good practice to move your bait slowly to cover more area and generate a reaction bite from the target fish. Although Irvine Lake is a long drive for High Desert residents, I must include information on a historical fish planting that took place prior to October 31st. Lake officials have confirmed that an amazing 10,000 pounds of hook-jawed brown trout were stocked along with an-
other 10,000 pounds of Calaveras rainbow trout. This super stocking was the largest single planting of Brown trout in the history of the lake. With huge numbers like that it just might be worth the long drive! Do you know a young child who would like to become an experienced angler? if so, San Bernardino County Regional Parks will be hosting a series of junior fishing workshops that include volunteers to assist. Here is the information: Guasti Regional Park Junior workshop 11/15/2014, an Adult workshop will be held at Guasti 12/6/2014 and more Junior workshops include Parado Regional Park 1/17/2015, Yucaipa Regional Park 2/21/2015, Glen Helen Regional Park 3/14/2015 and here locally The Mojave Narrows Regional Park Junior workshop will be held on 04/11/2015. For more information or to volunteer you can call 909-387-2461.
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Walter Feller’s Photography Featured in Mary Austin’s Reprinting of “Land of Little Rain” Many of you may know Walter Feller as your web master, and you may have seen his photographs here and there and on the internet. Since 1996 Walter’s work has focused on documenting the natural history of the Mojave Desert. Most recently his photographic works can be seen in the reprinting of Mary Austin’s “Land of Little Rain.” In case you haven’t guessed by the title, the book is about life in Southwest. Mary Austin was born in 1868 in Illinois and later moved to California, where she gathered most of the background for her writings. She wrote 32 books, and more than two hundred essays in her lifetime. She was a Naturalist, essayist, feminist and a devoted opponent of commercial development. She moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1925 where she died in 1934. “Land of Little Rain” is considered by many to be one of the foundational texts in environmental writing. Mary Austin published the, now classic book in 1903 after being struck by the harshness and beauty of the eastern Sierra Nevada, Owens Valley and Death Valley down to the Mojave Desert. It has been a best seller for over 100 years.
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Allison LaVogue 1996 - 2014 October 12, 1996 - October 15, 2014. Allison LaVogue, a Serrano High School Senior and Wrightwood resident passed away on October 15, 2014. She was 18 years old. Allison was active in her school, church, and community. She was a member of the Serrano Rattlesnake Regiment Color Guard. She brought to Color Guard the same spirit, commitment and enthusiasm that she brought to life. Allison was known for her kind heart, quick wit, thoughtfulness, infectious energy, and her natural ability to make others feel a sense of belonging. Whether in class, fundraising for a cause, or at a family reunion, she was always a source of positivity. She enjoyed traveling, dancing and laughing
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of the corridor and possibly developing a public-private partnership to make a ‘toll road’ of the two end stretches of the expressway, leaving the middle as a free throughway. They predict initial ground breaking to start in 2016 and the project to take 20 years opening when an expected 100 thousand vehicles per day volume may be a viable projection. The Metro and Caltrans are in the final stages of completing the “Alternative Analysis” (AA) for the rail component. The Rail AA will identify the preferred route to move forward into the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
with friends, trips to Disneyland, and summer vacations. Allison valued her Catholic faith, her friendships and her role as a big sister. Allison is survived by her parents, Larry (San Bernardino County Fire Battalion Chief ) and Teree LaVogue (Director of Serrano’s ROP Preschool Program); her brother, Gregory LaVogue; her maternal grandparents, Leroy and Diane Jennings; her paternal grandmother, Alice Demarco; loving aunts, uncles and cousins too numerous to mention. A Rosary was held on Monday, October 20, 2014 at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Wrightwood. The following day, Tuesday, a Memorial Service was held at Blessed Junipero Serra Catholic Church in Phelan.
for future evaluation. Once the Rail AA document is complete early this year, they will link it to their website for review. Metro plans to host
It’s a good time to think about changing the batteries in your smoke/ carbon monoxide detectors as well.
The Draft EIR/EIS studies are open for public comment during this third quarter of 2014 through the public hearings. For more information you can visit: www.metro.net/hdc.
Each ticket comes with a map of the homes on the Tour. These homes can be viewed in any order. Advanced tickets are available for $12 at the following Wrightwood locations: Grizzly Cafe, Cinnamon’s Bakery, Village Grind, Something Old-Something New or by mail. Send a SASE to: PNQG, PO Box 2800, Wrightwood, CA 92397-2800 Tickets can be purchased the day of the Tour for $15 at any of the Tour Homes or at the Craft Boutique.
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Don’t Forget To Set Your Clocks
Once again it’s time to set your clocks back one hour. Sunday, November 2, 2014 daylight savings time ends. Did you know? The federal government doesn’t require U.S. states or territories to observe daylight savings time, which is why Arizona, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam and the Northern Marianas Islands won’t be changing their clocks.
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Proceeds from ticket sales is used for PNQG speakers, education and local charities. The guild creates baby quilts and lap quilts for distress victims. Pine Needles Quilt Guild meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Wrightwood Community Building at 6:30pm. Visit them at: www.pnqg. org for more info or become a member.
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Thanksgiving Meals Around The Tri-Community Hillside Community Church
Hillside Community Church in Wrightwood is offering a Thanksgiving Food Give-Away to the Tri-Community on November 16, 2014 from 1-4pm. Hillside Church is located at 3221 Hwy 2. 760-249-5007
between Sheep Creek and Johnson Roads. 760-868-5102. Blessed Junipero Serra Catholic Church
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Blessed Junipero Serra Catholic Church is inviting anyone who is single, elderly or home alone to a Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday, November 27th, 2014 from 11am-2pm.
Fountain of Living Waters Four Square Church will serve a Thanksgiving Dinner on November 23, 2014 from 5-7pm. Walkins welcome. The Dinner will be held at Pinon Hills Community Center, 10433 Mountain Road off Hwy 138. 760 868-4081
All are welcome to share and give thanks and enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner. Food, fun and fellowship will be served. RSVP by Thursday, November 21st at Blessed Junipero Serra Church in Phelan, 760-868-4342
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Calvary Chapel of Phelan will host a Thanksgiving Meal Outreach to the TriCommunity on Monday, November 24, 2014 from 6pm-8pm
On Tuesday, November 25 at 7pm, the Interfaith Council of the High Desert will present the 16th Annual Joint Thanksgiving Service at the Hi-Desert Center for Spiritual Living, celebrating this year's theme "Sowing Seeds of Harmony." The Center is located at 18575 Corwin Rd., Apple Valley. The service will feature the blowing of the “shofar”,speakers from various spiritual communities from the High
Along with a meal being served, there will be clothing available, and various community assistance resources (State and government agencies, etc). Calvary Chapel is located at 4501 Nielson Road
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Desert. The program will feature vocal soloist, instrumental & vocal ensembles. The event is designed to enlighten young adults who might not otherwise have been exposed to Interfaith. Food donations will be added to The Lord's Table for preparation and distributed to the needy people on Thanksgiving Day. For more info call, Alex Brandon 760-338-ALEX.
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The historical El Nino induced Ocean sportfishing season continues to be wide open. Boats all along the South-
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Get Ready For Fall Flowers BY ROWENA MCDERMOTT I was planting some mums or chrysanthemums you may call them in my herb garden today for some Autumn color, which is my absolute favorite color scheme, and thought to myself “I don’t think I have ever written about flowers?” Mums come in a wide variety of colors from lavender to burnt orange, and love the cool temperatures of Fall. In addition to Mums other Fall loving flowers include Asters, Snapdragons, Celosias, Cosmo, statice and even day-neutral sunflowers. Most of these flowers are built to flower during the short days of this season, and many make great longlasting cut flowers. I would be remiss in not mentioning the fall blooming bulbs of Fall Crocus, Dahlia, Cyclamen, Gladiolus and Begonias to name a few. These are planted in the Spring, but spring to life in the Fall. At Moonstruck Farms we are enjoying the results of this very warm Fall, which has created an almost perfect germination of our carrots. Snap peas, snow peas, Mexican onions, radishes, lettuce
and kale are germinating almost just as well, but since the days are shortening the tomatoes are at almost a standstill ripening outside so those will be pulled this last week of October as I am writing this. We do have a few plants in the greenhouse that hopefully will supply some tomatoes for the next month. In the meantime everything around those tomatoes in the greenhouse with the exception of a few pepper plants and cucumbers are being planted in lettuces, spinach, kale, Swiss chard, nasturtiums and even a cold variety of green beans just to see what the limits of this green bean variety are. In the meat division we are finishing up the beef cycle, and will not be starting for at least another year due to the exorbitant calf prices. Pork is on track as normal with a new batch starting as I am writing this. Chicken and turkey are still on hold until our restructuring is done, and hopefully will be added back in next year. At market the Phelan Certified Farmers Market is happy to announce the return of Big Al’s Pistachios, and follow-
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“Sweet potatoes are a staple of many families' Thanksgiving dinner tables, and different cooks have their own special sweet potato recipes. Those trusted with hosting this Thanksgiving who don't have their own unique take on sweet potatoes might want to consider the following recipe.”
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dice to the mixture, and use your fingers to coat them well. Season with salt to taste. 2. Transfer the mixture to the prepared roasting pan. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until your desired consistency is reached, whether you want them a bit firm or fork-tender. Edible Tip: A good alte rnate variety to Garnets are Red Jewels, which are easy to come by at both farmers' markets and local grocers. Loo k for a deep, bright colo r, and be sure to cook them fairly quickly afte r purchase. Unlike potatoes, sweet potatoes do not store very well.
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ing soon after will be the beginning of Glen Cairn’s citrus season with a wide variety of avocados, oranges and mandarins coming on board over the next few months. You can find Glen Cairn at the Phelan Certified Farmers Market on Mondays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 4128 Warbler Road in the Phelan Community Center parking lot and you can find them on Fridays at the Wrightwood Certified Farmers Market between the hours of 4 and 7 pm inside the Wrightwood Community Center. Don’t miss out on the freshest citrus in town! If you have any questions please feel to drop me a line at moonstruckfarms2@ verizon.net or (760) 412-9746.
Team High Desert Gymnastics Qualifies for State High Desert Gymnastics, Jr. Olympic team qualified for Sectionals with some qualifying for State Competition at the Sectionals. The team , all members of USAG are Jillian Fairchild, Isabelle Pritchard, Grace Brassfield, Samantha Corvera, Autumn Pratt, Lekki Anderson, and Madalyn Hoffman. They will compete Nov 7-9 in Long Beach. The Team trains at the High Desert Gymnastics Center in Pinon Hills. Visit highdesertgymnasticscenter.com or call 760-8684747 for more info.
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Packing In The Back Country Part 1 Local Wrightwood resident Jim Wilkins recalls a 1999 trip into the Golden Trout Wilderness, giving us a glimpse of life in the back country and a look back in time. BY JIM WILKINS The weather at the Black Rock trailhead gave a promise of what the week would be like in the backcountry of the Sierra Nevada. High cirrus clouds trailed across a brilliant, bluebird sky; letting us know that a ridge of high pressure was building and rain would not be in the forecast for our fall volunteer work party and pack trip. It was the week before Thanksgiving and the possibility of snow in this high and remote country, lots of it, is normally very real. The trailhead sits at the end of steep, narrow and windy road above Kennedy Meadows, a popular summer and winter destination for Southern Californians. The grade from the Owens Valley floor known as the “Nine Mile”, is long and narrow and is famous for eating transmissions on the uphill grind and brakes and nerves on the downhill. Several aluminum stock trailers are parked in the long parking stalls. Unlike trailers that recreational riders favor, these trailers are “no frills”. Two draft horses stand quietly tied to the outside, and the two men lead-
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ing mules from the dark interior of the trailers and tying the stock in a row are packers. Jim Woodring leads his personal mule, Amy, to the spot next to her working partner….a stocky, black Percheron draft horse named Black. Molly, a black cow dog of dubious origin and constant companion, is looking for something to herd. Jim, a United States Marine Colonel, now retired, has spent the past six years as a volunteer with the United States Forest Service and knows these mountains as well as any man alive. He has the quiet watchfulness of one who has spent his life leading others as a soldier through three wars. Eyes twinkling and bushy mustache wiggling slightly and a Stetson hat that has seen ten thousand miles, he takes in the measure of a person with a glance. Black stands with droopy eyes and Amy rubs her big, floppy Belgian draft mule ears up against his flank. The two are inseparable. Jim’s partner is Andy Richard. The first thing that impresses someone about Andy is his size. Andy stands about six foot seven and
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weighs close to 300 pounds. Like Jim, Andy rides a draft horse and this trip he was working with a young Belgian that didn’t have too many miles on it. He has an uncanny sense about horses and mules and works with stock like the horseman and packer that he is. To those who don’t know Andy, he might seem quiet but given the right circumstances, he can recite cowboy poetry of his own design and has a photographic memory for the works of other poets. He is also the first packer that I have seen fall asleep in the saddle after a week of fifteenhour days while leading a pack string of six mules. He traveled that way for over four miles and awoke as his horse gently walked over a creek crossing.
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We make last minute checks and start down the trail to an Eastern Sierra crossroads, the meadow at Casa Vieja. From Casa Vieja, trails lead east to Monache and West to Jordan Hot Springs. Both are popular with backcountry visitors. Both have seen travelers since man first explored these mountains. Dust rises and mixes with the smell of the tree sap as the morning temperature gives way to outright warmth. Jim and Andy lead the mules as we begin our descent to the meadow that someone once called, “the prettiest in the Eastern Sierra”.
Together, Andy and Jim can go for The trail is an easy one and drops hours without saying a word and then talk the night away. When the work down in elevation passing pocket needs to get done there seems to be meadows that are thick with grasses a quiet radar that knows what needs and Skunk Weed. Aspen, Alders and to be packed next or whose pack load Oaks mix with the Pines. needs adjusting. Andy and Jim would Join Jim and the crew next month be our guides and co-workers for six as they arrive at Casa Vieja and begin days of work that we had volunteered to perform for Inyo National Forest work on several projects in and around Wilderness Ranger Bob Olin in the the meadow using only hand tools and ingenuity to get the job done, miles Golden Trout Wilderness. When they weren’t packing us in, they perfrom civilization in the back country. formed a myriad of duties Professional Dog Grooming like packing mule loads of equipment, food and gear for everyone from hydrologists to archeolo760-868-9961 gists throughout the short season before snow flies. During the infrequent Rosemary Olney Pick Up times when they have no & 3724 Phelan Road specific assignment, they Delivery Available Suite #C Phelan work on maintenance projects in the backcoun-
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NOVEMBER EVENTS Tri-Community Farmers’ Events WW CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET Every Friday from 4-7pm at the Wrightwood Community Center. Locally grown seasonal fruits & vegetables, arts & crafts, & processed foods.
PHELAN CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET Every Monday from 2-5pm at the Phelan Community Center. Local farmers, crafters and misc vendors. Fill out entry form for a chance to win a $25 certificate to spend at Phelan Farmers Market.
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Sat, Nov 1 - 9:00am - 2:00pm SMOKETREE JUNCTION FLEA MARKET An old fashioned Flea Market-Open Air Market with a vast variety of items and more. Weather permitting. Free to the public. Vendor reservations, $15. While there visit the Junction Antiques and The Studio. Smoketree Junction, 760-868-8806
Sat, Nov 1 - 9:00am - 10:00am BIG PINES MOVEMENT ARTS- T’AI CHI Recommended donation of $11. Big Pines Movement Arts, 760-563-8249
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Fri, Nov 7 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm VFW FRIDAY NIGHT STEAK DINNER
Tue, Nov 11 - 10:00am - 1:30pm PHEALN SENIOR GAME DAY
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Enjoy games with a friendly group. Phelan Senior Center, 760-949-5120
Tue, Nov 4 - 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 4 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm WRIGHTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION GUEST SPEAKER WW Property Owners’ guest speaker to be announced. Wrightwood Museum, 760-249-3163
Wed, Nov 5 - 9:00am - 10:00am BIG PINES MOVEMENT ARTS- T’AI CHI
Fri, Nov 7 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm THE THREE MUSKETEERS’
Recommended donation of $11. Big Pines Movement Arts, 760-563-8249
Presented by Serrano Theatre Arts Dept. Adults $7, Students $5. Buy tickets at the door or at Serrano High School. Serrano PAC, 760-868-3222, ext 7704
Wed, Nov 5 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm FREE SENIOR LUNCH- PHELAN RSVP 760-900-6458. Food provided by a local restaurant or caterer. Co-sponsored by Phelan & Pinon Hills Seniors. Phelan Senior Center, 760-949-5120
Wed, Nov 5 - 4:15pm - 7:00pm 20TH ANNUAL HIGH DESERT VETERANS CONCERT & DINNER
Come by and Haggle with Antique Dealers for the best prices on their merchandise. No reasonable offers refused. It’s great fun! Smoketree Junction, 760-868-8806
Sat, Nov 1 - 10:30am - 11:45am BIG PINES MOVEMENT ARTS-RESTORATIVE YOGA
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Sat, Nov 1 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm VFW HALLOWEEN PARTY Costume Contest. Public Welcome. VFW Post #9415, 760-868-1999
Sun, Nov 2 - 10:00am - 5:00pm SMOKETREE JUNCTION ‘HAGGLE DAYS’ Come by and Haggle with Antique Dealers for the best prices on their merchandise. No reasonable offers refused. It’s great fun! Smoketree Junction, 760-868-8806
Sun, Nov 2 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm VFW COOKBOOK COOK-OFF POTLUCK Make a recipe from the cookbook (not your own) and enter the cookoff! $5/plate and judge the dishes! VFW Post #9415, 760-868-1999
Sun, Nov 2 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm VICTOR VALLEY MUSEUM STORIES & CRAFTS Animal stories. The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Polar Bear-What Do You Hear, and What’s Your Favorite Animal. Kids and parents can enjoy stories & crafts. Included with paid museum admission, adults $5, seniors & military $4, students $2.50, under 5 free. Victor Valley Museum, 760-240-2111
Fri, Nov 7 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm FRIDAY NIGHT KNIT NIGHT Open knit, crochet and spin night. Bring your current projects or UFOs (unfinished objects). An informal gathering with yarnies (yarn enthusiasts). This is not a class. No fee. Yarn Cat Studio, 760-218-9416
Veterans and 1 guest invited. Pick up free tickets at Pinon Mesa MS, Heritage school, Quail Valley MS, Serrano HS. In Phelan at McDonald’s, Pizza Factory & DCB Bank. A-Tech Transmission-Hesperia Rd, Victorville Motors- Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge & Ram, Outback Steak House. Serrano High School Gym & PAC, todd_anton@ snowlineschools.com
Sat, Nov 1 - 10:00am - 5:00pm SMOKETREE JUNCTION ‘HAGGLE DAYS’
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Wed, Nov 5 - 7:00pm - 11:00pm VFW POOL TOURNAMENT $5 buy-in. Drink specials & food. Public welcome. VFW Post #9415, 760-868-1999
Thu, Nov 6 - 10:00am - 1:30pm PHEALN SENIOR GAME DAY Enjoy games with a friendly group. Phelan Senior Center, 760-949-5120
Thu, Nov 6 - 11:00am - 2:30pm TODAY’S PINON HILLS SR ACTIVITIES 11am Exercise, 12pm Pot Luck lunch, 1-2:30pm Card Bingo. Seniors welcome. Pinon Hills Community Center , 760-947-9603
Fri, Nov 7 - 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
Fri, Nov 7 - 10:00am - 12:00pm PHELAN SENIOR COMPUTER CLASS Learn basic computer skills. Phelan Senior Center, 760-949-5120
Mon, Nov 3 - 10:00am - 11:00am COFFEE BREAK FOR HOME BUSINESSES
Fri, Nov 7 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm WW HISTORICAL SOCIETY GUEST SPEAKER
Pinon Hills Chamber invites all home based businesses to take a break, chat and relax. Pinon Hill Chamber Office
Tim Waag will speak about LA Aqueduct & his family history in WW. Everybody is welcome, light refreshments. Wrightwood Museum, 760-249-3163
Sat, Nov 8 - 9:00am - 10:00am BIG PINES MOVEMENT ARTS- T’AI CHI Recommended donation of $11. Big Pines Movement Arts, 760-563-8249
Sat, Nov 8 - 9:00am DUSTY SPURS GYMKHANA Events: Quadrangle, Poles 1, Figure 8 Flag, Figure 8 Stake, Birangle & Keyhole. Ride starts 9am. Sign-ups 7:30am. Spectators welcome. Triple E Arena, 760-508-3100
Tue, Nov 11 - 11:00am - 2:00pm ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY Food and clothing are available to those in need. Bring proof of Tri-community address. Blessed Junipero Serra Church, 760-868-4342
Tue, Nov 11 - 11:00am - 2:00pm VFW VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION Food, Ladies Auxiliary fundraiser quilt raffle. Public Welcome. VFW Post #9415, 760-868-1999
Wed, Nov 12 - 9:00am - 10:00am BIG PINES MOVEMENT ARTS- T’AI CHI Recommended donation of $11. Big Pines Movement Arts, 760-563-8249
Wed, Nov 12 - 10:00am - 1:30pm PHELAN SENIOR CARDS & BUNCO Bunco till game is finished. Phelan Senior Center, 760-949-5120
Wed, Nov 12 - 7:00pm - 11:00pm VFW POOL TOURNAMENT $5 buy-in. Drink specials & food. Public welcome. VFW Post #9415, 760-868-1999
Sat, Nov 8 - 10:30am - 11:45am Thu, Nov 13 - 9:30am - 2:30pm BIG PINES MOVEMENT ARTS-RESTORATIVE YOGA TODAY’S PINON HILLS SR ACTIVITIES 1st class free. All classes have a recommended donation of $11. Call to verify meeting. Big Pines Movement Arts, 760-977-8384
9:30am Crafts, 11 am Exercise, 12pm Pot Luck lunch, 1-2:30 Card games. Seniors welcome. Pinon Hills Community Center , 760-947-9603
Sat, Nov 8 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm VFW HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT
Thu, Nov 13 - 11:00am - 3:00pm PHELAN SENIOR ICE CREAM SOCIAL/PIZZA DAY
Free to play. Drink specials, food & 50/50. Public Welcome. VFW Post #9415, 760-868-1999
Please sign up, 760-949-5120. Phelan Senior Center, 760-949-5120
Sat, Nov 8 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm MUSEUM ARTMUSE PROGRAM Explore your creativity thru writing, photography, & artistic activities. Local artists & art students will assist. 13yrs & up. Art materials provided, but bring a camera or smartphone for photography sessions. Gen admission $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), $5 (child 5-12yrs). Under 5 free. Free parking. SB County Museum, 909-798-8610
Sat, Nov 8 - 5:30pm - 9:00pm TIMBERLINE LION’S CLUB BINGO All are welcome. Must be 18+. Cash winners for every game. Wrightwood Community Center, 760-249-4351
Sat, Nov 8 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm THE THREE MUSKETEERS’ Presented by Serrano Theatre Arts Dept. Adults $7, Students $5. Buy tickets at the door or at Serrano High School. Serrano PAC, 760-868-3222, ext 7704
Mon, Nov 10 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm MOBILE FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION Bring your shopping cart or reusable bags. LA Regional Food Bank & Salvation Army. Penney Lynn Wind Toys & Crafters Village, 661-944-6100
Thu, Nov 13 - 11:30am - 1:00pm EL MIRAGE SENIOR POTLUCK LUNCHEON Bring a potluck dish. El Mirage Community Center, 760-388-4392
Thu, Nov 13 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm VFW BUNCO Not just for ladies. Stop by for some fun. $3. Public welcome. VFW Post #9415, 760-868-1999
Fri, Nov 14 - 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
Fri, Nov 14 - 10:00am - 2:00pm OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS PUMPKIN BREAD Delicious home made Pumpkin bread for sale. OLS Catholic Church. Mountain Hardware
Fri, Nov 14 - 4:00pm - 7:00pm WRIGHTWOOD CERTIFIED FARMER’S MARKET The market offers seasonal locally grown fresh produce, homemade items, coffees, nuts, hot dishes and more. Wrightwood Community Center, 760-316-4119
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Fri, Nov 14 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm VFW FRIDAY NIGHT STEAK DINNER
Sun, Nov 16 - 10:00am - 4:00pm VICTOR VALLEY GEM & MINERAL SHOW
Thu, Nov 20 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm FREE SENIOR LUNCH- PINON HILLS
Mon, Nov 24 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm PHELAN FARMERS MARKET
VFW Post 9415 will prepare a delicious dinner with your choice of grilled steak or the entre of the week. $10-12 per person. Happy Hour 3-5pm. Public Welcome. VFW Post #9415, 760-868-1999
Free to the public. Victor Valley Museum, 760-240-2111
RSVP 760-947-9603. Food provided by local restaurants or caterer. Pinon Hills Community Center , 760-947-9603
Don’t miss out! Very popular! Come early for best selection. Local farmers, crafters and misc vendors. Phelan Community Center
Thu, Nov 20 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm HEROS NIGHT OUT FUNDRAISER
Mon, Nov 24 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING MEAL OUTREACH
Victorville Motors Test Ride Fundraiser. Take a test ride in a new vehicle and Victor Valley Motors & associate sponsors will donate $30 to PAL & PFAL programs to benefit the Fire Explorers and Sheriff Explorers of Phelan, Victorville & Hesperia. Victor Valley Motors
Meal served, clothing available, and various community assistance resources (State and government agencies, etc). Calvary Chapel, 760-868-5102
Fri, Nov 14 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm FRIDAY NIGHT KNIT NIGHT Open knit, crochet and spin night. Bring your current projects or UFOs (unfinished objects). An informal gathering with yarnies (yarn enthusiasts). This is not a class. No fee. Yarn Cat Studio, 760-218-9416
Fri, Nov 14 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm THE THREE MUSKETEERS’ Presented by Serrano Theatre Arts Dept. Adults $7, Students $5. Buy tickets at the door or at Serrano High School. Serrano PAC, 760-868-3222, ext 7704
Sat, Nov 15 - 8:30am - 10:30am WESLEYAN COMMUNITY PANTRY - FOOD BANK, PHELAN FDA food bank for low income families. Phelan Community Center
Sat, Nov 15 - 9:00am - 10:00am BIG PINES MOVEMENT ARTS- T’AI CHI Recommended donation of $11. Big Pines Movement Arts, 760-563-8249
Sat, Nov 15 - 10:00am - 11:00am COMMODITIES - FOOD BANK, WW FDA Food Bank. Call for info. Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, 760-868-4342
Sat, Nov 15 - 10:00am - 2:00pm OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS PUMPKIN BREAD Delicious home made Pumpkin bread for sale. OLS Catholic Church. Mountain Hardware
Sat, Nov 15 - 10:00am - 4:00pm PENNEY LYNN’S THANKSGIVING HARVEST FESTIVAL Free BBQ lunch, admission & raffles. Now open Antique Village with 20 vendors. Plus 60 vendorshandmade gifts, antiques, wind toys, kites, flags, and collectibles. Much more! Fun for the family. Penney Lynn’s Crafter’s Village & Wind Toys, 661-944-6100
Sat, Nov 15 - 10:00am - 4:00pm VICTOR VALLEY GEM & MINERAL SHOW Free to the public. Victor Valley Museum, 760-240-2111
Sat, Nov 15 - 10:30am - 11:45am BIG PINES MOVEMENT ARTS-RESTORATIVE YOGA 1st class free. All classes have a recommended donation of $11. Call to verify meeting. Big Pines Movement Arts, 760-977-8384
Sat, Nov 15 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm VFW DART TOURNAMENT $2 Entry fee. Drink specials & food. Public welcome. VFW Post #9415, 760-868-1999
Sat, Nov 15 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm STORY TIME GOES TO THE DOGS Bring your kids to read to beautiful, loving & highly trained therapy dogs. Beverly’s Books, 760-249-4400
Sat, Nov 15 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm THE THREE MUSKETEERS’ Presented by Serrano Theatre Arts Dept. Adults $7, Students $5. Buy tickets at the door or at Serrano High School. Serrano PAC, 760-868-3222, ext 7704
Sun, Nov 16 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm THANKSGIVING FOOD GIVE-AWAY Tri-Community welcome. Hillside Church, 760-249-5007
Sun, Nov 16 - 3:30pm - 5:00pm FREE COMMUNITY FILM SERIES ‘’Sing Your Song’’, documentary about Harry Belafonte, a great entertainer & activist in Civil Rights movement. A donation of a canned good to Helping Hands would be appreciated. Wrightwood Museum, 760-249-3163
Mon, Nov 17 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm PHELAN FARMERS MARKET Don’t miss out! Very popular! Come early for best selection. Local farmers, crafters and misc vendors. Phelan Community Center
Tue, Nov 18 - 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 18 - 10:00am - 1:30pm PHEALN SENIOR GAME DAY Enjoy games with a friendly group. Phelan Senior Center, 760-949-5120
Wed, Nov 19 - 9:00am - 10:00am BIG PINES MOVEMENT ARTS- T’AI CHI Recommended donation of $11. Big Pines Movement Arts, 760-563-8249
Wed, Nov 19 - 9:00am - 10:00am PHELAN SENIOR WALK IN THE PARK Take leisurely walk in Phelan Community Park. Phelan Senior Center, 760-949-5120
Wed, Nov 19 - 10:00am - 12:00pm PHELAN SENIOR CRAFTS Bring you own project or make a simple craft. Supplies provided. Phelan Senior Center, 760-949-5120
Wed, Nov 19 - 11:00am - 1:00pm GATHERING OF FRIENDS OVER 55 LUNCH Tri-Community Seniors are welcome to enjoy a nutritional homemade lunch. Suggested donation of $6. Please RSVP. Wrightwood Methodist Church, toyota8843@yahoo.com
Wed, Nov 19 - 6:00pm - 8:30pm PUBLIC MEETING-OHMVR DIVISION To obtain public input on the Grants program- Baldy Mesa Trails/Staging Area Development and Restoration Project. RSVP by Nov 7th at 916-322-6679. Courtyard by Marriott Victorville-Hesperia
Wed, Nov 19 - 7:00pm - 11:00pm VFW POOL TOURNAMENT $5 buy-in. Drink specials & food. Public welcome. VFW Post #9415, 760-868-1999
Thu, Nov 20 - 9:00am - 10:00am PHELAN SENIOR WALK IN THE PARK Take leisurely walk in Phelan Community Park. Phelan Senior Center, 760-949-5120
Thu, Nov 20 - 10:00am - 12:00pm PHELAN SENIOR CRAFTS Bring you own project or make a simple craft. Supplies provided. Phelan Senior Center, 760-949-5120
Thu, Nov 20 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm VFW BUNCO - MEN & WOMEN Stop by for some fun. $3. Public welcome. VFW Post #9415, 760-868-1999
Fri, Nov 21 - 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
Fri, Nov 21 - 10:00am - 2:00pm OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS PUMPKIN BREAD Delicious home made Pumpkin bread for sale. In Front of Mountain Hardware
Fri, Nov 21 - 4:00pm - 7:00pm WRIGHTWOOD CERTIFIED FARMER’S MARKET Seasonal locally grown fresh produce, homemade items, coffees, nuts, hot dishes and more. Wrightwood Community Center, 760-316-4119
Fri, Nov 21 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm VFW FRIDAY NIGHT STEAK DINNER VFW Post 9415 prepares a delicious dinner with your choice of grilled steak or other entre. $10-12 per person. Happy Hour 3-5pm. Public Welcome. VFW Post #9415, 760-868-1999
Fri, Nov 21 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm FRIDAY NIGHT KNIT NIGHT Open knit, crochet. Bring your projects or UFOs (unfinished objects). An informal gathering with yarnies (yarn enthusiasts). This is not a class. No fee. Yarn Cat Studio, 760-218-9416
Sat, Nov 22 - 9:00am - 10:00am BIG PINES MOVEMENT ARTS- T’AI CHI Recommended donation of $11. Big Pines Movement Arts, 760-563-8249
Sat, Nov 22 - 9:00am - 3:00pm CEDAR STREET PARKING LOT SALE Interesting household items ‘’One man’s Stuff is another’s treasure.’’ Vendor space, $10. Cedar Street Craftiques & Collectibles, 760-249-3954
Sat, Nov 22 - 10:00am - 2:00pm OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS PUMPKIN BREAD Delicious home made Pumpkin bread for sale. In Front of Mountain Hardware
Tue, Nov 25 - 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
Wed, Nov 26 - 9:00am - 10:00am BIG PINES MOVEMENT ARTS- T’AI CHI Recommended donation of $11. Big Pines Movement Arts, 760-563-8249
Wed, Nov 26 - 10:00am - 2:00pm STUDIO JC FOOD COMMODITIES Food distribution ending time may vary. 2pm or until food runs out. Studio JC, 760-963-2323
Wed, Nov 26 - 7:00pm - 11:00pm VFW POOL TOURNAMENT $5 buy-in. Drink specials & food. Public welcome. VFW Post #9415, 760-868-1999
Thu, Nov 27 - 11:00am - 2:00pm THANKSGIVING FEAST Anyone welcome. RSVP by Nov 21st. Blessed Junipero Serra Church, 760-868-4342
Fri, Nov 28 - 4:00pm - 7:00pm WRIGHTWOOD CERTIFIED FARMER’S MARKET The market offers seasonal locally grown fresh produce, homemade items, coffees, nuts, hot dishes and more. Wrightwood Community Center, 760-316-4119
Fri, Nov 28 - 5:30pm - 9:00pm WW MOUNTAIN HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Tree Lighting at Veteran Memorial Park. Followed by Santa & Mrs Claus arrive, music and fun. Shops open til 9pm. Wrightwood Village, 760-249-4320
Sat, Nov 29 - 9:00am - 10:00am BIG PINES MOVEMENT ARTS- T’AI CHI Recommended donation of $11. Big Pines Movement Arts, 760-563-8249
Sat, Nov 29 - 9:00am - 4:00pm WRIGHTWOOD CRAFTERS BOUTIQUE Unique holiday gifts handmade by local crafters. Great gifts for everyone on your holiday list. Wrightwood Community Center
Sat, Nov 29 - 10:00am - 9:00pm WW MOUNTAIN HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Craft Boutique, Santa & Mrs Claus, music, lights, 13th
Sat, Nov 22 - 10:30am - 11:45am annual Light Parade on Park Drive at 6pm. Village BIG PINES MOVEMENT ARTS-RESTORATIVE YOGA 1st class free. All classes have a recommended donation of $11. Call to verify meeting. Big Pines Movement Arts, 760-977-8384
Sat, Nov 22 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm CAREGIVER’S HEALTHY RESOURCES Join other caregivers and share your feelings, concerns, and issues. Call for meeting location. 760-684-3553
Sun, Nov 23 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm THANKSGIVING DINNER Served by Fountain of Living Waters Four Square Church. Walk-ins welcome. Pinon Hills Community Center , 760-868-4081
Shops open til 9pm. Wrightwood Village, 760-249-4320
Sat, Nov 29 - 10:30am - 11:45am BIG PINES MOVEMENT ARTS-RESTORATIVE YOGA 1st class free. All classes have a recommended donation of $11. Call to verify meeting. Big Pines Movement Arts, 760-977-8384
Sun, Nov 30 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm LAST SUNDAY TEA TASTING Tea bar with teas from around the world. Flowers From The Florist, 760-249-5800
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jobs and more that $39 million to the local economy. The Forest Service has already begun to improve visitor experiences in the San Gabriel mountains. The Angeles and San Bernardino National Forests were provided $300,000 to the eight additional youth conservation corps crews to improve various visitor recreation sites and visitor centers. Visitors to the monument should benefit from the designation. Already the forest is a recreational destination for millions of LA County residents, for many this is the only available open space they have. The monument will also provide general educational, cultural and recreational opportunities, including hiking, hunting, fishing, horseback riding and cycling, and archeological, astronomical and geological interpretation. Within three years of the designation, a management plan will be de-
veloped with public input. The plan will be developed in an open and transparent process. The Secretary of Agriculture has directed the Forest Service to provide for maximum public involvement, including consultation with tribes, state, and local governments, as well as communitybased environmental conservation, health and justice organizations. The ultimate goal of the plan is to “enhance access for diverse communities to an exceptional experience in one of the nations special places.” The monument designation will not affect existing operation, maintenance, replacement or modification of water resource, flood control, utility, pipeline or telecommunications facilities with the monument. Though expansion of such service will fall under scrutiny. Currently recreational opportunities include: Geological, natural history and cultural interpretation activities, hiking, bicycling, hunting, horseback riding, fishing, picnicking,
skiing and off- highway vehicle use. The Forest Service will continue to manage these opportunities, consistent with the proper care and management of the objects protected by this proclamation. Nothing in the designation will prohibit special events and the Forest Service will continue to evaluate requests for special use permits on a case-by-case basis.
caused mortality, it will be necessary to conduct thinning or prescribed burning with some periodic removal of timber or biomass. Reducing the risk of severe wild land fire is a critical factor in protecting the objects of the monument.” The Monument designation, itself, does not prompt a fee. An Adventure Pass will be required at picnic areas where a pass is required today. The same site-specific fee will continue to be required at campgrounds and off-highway vehicle areas.
Many have been concerned about fire protection. The Forest Service stated “Wildland fire is a natural part of this ecosystem and the area has had significant fires in recent years. There are five firefighting stations within the monument. The monument designation will not interfere with future wildland fire management.”
The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument will be managed by the U.S. Forest Service and will be the eighth national monument under Forest Service management. There are more than 100 national monuments across the country managed by the Forest Service, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
They go on to explain “Vegetative management treatments will continue to be used to address the risk of wildfire, insects or diseases that could endanger the natural and cultural resources or threaten public safety. To manage for healthy forests and reduce the risk of severe fire and/or insect-
LIBRARY ADVENTURES PHELAN LIBRARY ADULT CRAFT: Drop by during any open hours and make an interesting craft. Bring
and highly trained dogs. All ages
a friend.
Make a Celtic Heart knotted bracelet. Free to ages 12 & up.
WRIGHTWOOD LIBRARY HISTORY SERIES: Sat, Nov 15th, 3-4pm. Join Marion MacKenzie, WW resident, will share her memories of life in England during the London Blitz years of WWII.
Tue, Nov 4 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm WW LIBRARY- FIRST TUESDAY READING GROUP
HOLIDAY CRAFT SERIES: Teens & adults. Create holiday decorations & gifts. 5:30pm on Mondays, Nov 10, 17 & 24th and Wednesdays, Nov 12 & 19th. Free.
Sat, Nov 1 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm WW LIBRARY- TEEN CRAFT
‘’One Summer in America, 1927’’ by Bill Bryson. Teens & adults.
Tue, Nov 4 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm PHELAN LIBRARY- EMERGING ARTIST Explore a different weekly art project. Teens 12-18 yrs.
Tue, Nov 4 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm PHELAN LIBRARY- FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING Public is welcome to join.
EVERY MON - 11:30am - 12:00pm PHELAN LIBRARY- PRESCHOOL STORY TIME Amazing stories, songs, rhymes, puppets & more.
EVERY WED - 4:00pm - 5:00pm PHELAN LIBRARY- CONSTRUCTION ZONE Build amazing projects from Legos to paper airplanes. Ages 6-11yrs.
Sat, Nov 1 - 9:00am - 10:30am WW LIBRARY-THREADS: FIBER CLUB Meet with crafters working with different fibers and techniques. All levels welcome to bring your projects. Adults & teens.
Sat, Nov 1 - 11:00am - 12:00pm WW LIBRARY- SIT, STAY, READ!
Wed, Nov 5 - 11:00am - 7:00pm WW LIBRARY- SENIOR 1/2 PRICE BOOK SALE Seniors can shop at the Library Book sale room at 1/2 price.
Wed, Nov 5 - 11:30am - 12:00pm WW LIBRARY- PRESCHOOL STORYTIME ‘’Mouse’’ Reading & fun. Ages 0-5yrs.
Thu, Nov 6 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm PHELAN LIBRARY- FAMILY MOVIE Bring the family and see ‘’Maleficent’’.
Sat, Nov 8 - 10:00am - 11:00am PHELAN LIBRARY- SIT, STAY, READ Bring your children to read to beautiful, loving and highly trained dogs. All ages
Mon, Nov 10 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm WW LIBRARY- HOLIDAY CRAFT SERIES
Wed, Nov 19 - 11:00am - 7:00pm WW LIBRARY- SENIOR 1/2 PRICE BOOK SALE
Create Burlap & Book Page pumpkins. Fall decorations. Teens & adults. Free
Seniors can shop at the Library Book sale room at 1/2 price.
Wed, Nov 12 - 11:30am - 12:00pm WW LIBRARY- PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Wed, Nov 19 - 11:30am - 12:00pm WW LIBRARY- PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
‘’Bears’’ Reading & fun. Ages 0-5yrs.
‘’Thanksgiving’’ Reading & fun. Ages 0-5yrs
Wed, Nov 12 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm WW LIBRARY- FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Wed, Nov 19 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm WW LIBRARY- HOLIDAY CRAFT SERIES
Last meeting for 2014. Agenda for 2015. Public is welcome.
Create Gift Bags. Hand-made, home-made gift wrapping for a special gift Teens & adults. Free
Wed, Nov 12 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm WW LIBRARY- HOLIDAY CRAFT SERIES
Thu, Nov 20 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm WW LIBRARY- WRITER’S WORKSHOP
Create Paper Quilled Snowflake. Beautiful delicate decoration. Teens & adults. Free
All writing styles covered for ages 12 and over. Led by John Cromshow local newspaper columnist.
Sat, Nov 15 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm WW LIBRARY- A WORLD WAR II SERIES Memories of the London Blitz with Wrightwoodian Marion MacKenize. Adults & teens.
Mon, Nov 17 - 11:00am - 1:00pm PHELAN LIBRARY- ADULT BOOK CLUB Adults welcome.
Mon, Nov 17 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm WW LIBRARY- HOLIDAY CRAFT SERIES Create Tile Painting. Make one of a kind coaster or trivet for a gift. Teens & adults. Free
Tue, Nov 18 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm PHELAN LIBRARY- EMERGING ARTIST Explore a different weekly art project. Teens 12-18 yrs.
Thu, Nov 20 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm PHELAN LIBRARY- VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION Learn the aspects of becoming a library volunteer. Applications available.
Mon, Nov 24 - 12:30pm - 2:00pm PHELAN LIBRARY- THREADS Ranges from knitting to crocheting to needle crafting. Adults.
Mon, Nov 24 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm WW LIBRARY- HOLIDAY CRAFT SERIES Create Pom Pom book marks. Great gift for readers & book lovers. Teens & adults. Free
Tue, Nov 25 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm PHELAN LIBRARY- EMERGING ARTIST Explore a different weekly art project. Teens 12-18 yrs.
Bring your children to read to beautiful, loving
Phelan Memorial Library
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