Desert News Post March 2018

Our Real Estate POSTDNESEEWRTS WEEKLY Section is Growing! Get more info starting on pAagfteer930Thur., March 1, 2018 Weekly News of General Interest to High Desert, Rural & Mountain areas of San Bernardino County since 2012 $45/year by Vol. 7, No. 9 subscriptionGovernment • Business • Economics • Real Estate • Community Events • Education • Social Concerns • Opinions • DesertNewsPost.comENVIRONMENT Victor Valley Chamber of Commerce Signature Dunkin Donut’s to Eliminate Foam Cups “An Evening Affaire” Event Celebrates 20 Years Worldwide in 2020 P. 7 BY KATRINA SIVERTS Since 1998, the Vic-GOVERNMENT tor Valley Chamber Brewery, Karl Strauss, Nektar of Commerce has cel- Juice Bar, Oak Hills Brewing, BLM Considers ebrated the Off the Grid Brewery, Ritual Changes to Desert businesses and com- Brewing, Starbucks, and Stella Renewable Energy munities of the High Artois. Conservation Desert with its premier annual Plan P. 15 event: An Evening Affaire. The 20th Anniversary pre- senting sponsor was KVVBCounty Survey for TV33.Fundamental Community The 20th annual An Eve- The annual Wine Glass ning Affaire was held on Sun-Plans Now Available P. 15 day, March 4 at The Mall of sponsor was Victor Valley Victor Valley after closing timeUTILITIES SERVICES for stores in the mall. Global Medical Center. Entertainment sponsor Tesla Technology The event featured local Rooftop Solar & restaurants and beverage com- was ABC123 Christian Acad- Powerwall Coming panies spotlighting their finest emy, Connoisseur sponsors products during a fine dining were Alaska USA Business & Commercial Services, Heri- to a Home Depot and cocktail party atmosphere. Near You? P. 19 Attendees had an opportu- An Evening Affaire is a spectacular Victor Valley event. tage Victor Valley Medical Group, St. Joseph Health/St.Court Ruling Allows Town of Apple nity to relax and mingle dur- Cuisine included BJ’s & Bakery, Karl Strauss, Kona Mary, Kindred Hospice, andValley to Proceed with Water ing with friends and business Restaurant & Brewhouse, Ice, Marie Callender’s, Oggi’s Cooley Construction, Inc.Company Acquisition P. 3 associates during a decidedly The Brass Pickle, Brookdale, Pizza & Brewery, Pancho non-work or self-promoting Burgerim, Cross Eyed Cow Villa’s Fresh Grill & Tequila, Entertainment was pro-California Commentary: environment. Pizza, Edible Arrangements, Pieology, Rusty Bull Road- vided by several bands, includ- Panda Express, Pieology, M house, and Viva Maria Mexi- ing Jimmie Smith & Company,Californian’s Deserve For the price of an entry ticket Cupcakes, El Pescador Mexi- can Restaurant. plus a keyboardist and a rock’ a Tax Break ($35), guests enjoyed trying a can Grill, The Galley Fish n roll band playing some great large variety of delicous cuisine, Tacos, Golden Road, Johnny’s Beverages were provided tunes.By Jon Coupal fine wine and craft beer, as well as Italian-American Restaurant by D’Vine Wine Bar, Goldenand Vince Fong| entertainment by local musicians. Road, Hangar 24, Desert Barn In addition to food and beverages, several local artists For millions of The Street Drum Corps Return to the and photographers showed offCalifornians, the Continued on page 13state has been ren- 2018 San Bernardino County Fairrom late night televi- Several Eventsdered unaffordable sion to MTV, the Street That Supportbecause of foolish Small Effortsand counter-produc- FDrum Corps have per- Worth Attentiontive policies ema- Jon Coupal BY staff reports BY KATRINA SIVERTSnating from Sacramento. A shocking formed across the globe.one-third of California renters spend In 2018, the innovative perform- There are many causesat least half of their take-home pay on ers mark their return to the High and charitable efforts thatrent, and only 40 percent can afford to Desert as they are one of the fea- deserve attention and wepurchase a median-priced home. Little can’t hope to cover them all Continued on Page 16 tured performers for this year’s between our publications, however we wanted to bring San Bernardino County Fair. attention to some that we like: “We started 14 years ago, Parade of Pianos - MarchVol. 12, No. 2 FEBRUARY 2018 coincidentally enough, in a junkyard,” said founding mem- is a non-profit that brings mu-Serving the High Desert since 2007PRSRT STD ber Frank Zummo. Formed in sic into the lives of youth in U.S. POSTAGE our community. Paul Starks, Los Angeles, the group began The Street Drum Corps brings their unique brand of music who started the project works PAID in 2004 and has been growing everywhere, including competing on television. hard to get education, private VICTORVILLE, CA ever since. Starting with found objects, the group evolved into a lessons, instruments, and PERMIT #3 musical phenomenon, perform- to see what new sounds they norm for Street Drum Corps. performing opportunities ing everywhere from theme can get and out of what objects. However, they were crowned to low-income students.He parks to rock and roll tours, Expanded from the original champion of the first episode. collects donated instrumentsDESERT NEWS POST *************ECRWSSEDDM***** living by an inspiration of some- members to a nationwide com- “We really haven’t done and gives them to those who postal customer thing different. pany, the Street Drum Corps competition shows,” said can’t afford to buy or rent 14808 Choco Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92307 Inspiration comes from be- bring their unique brand of Zummo. “We actually never them. He also gives scholar- ing different and not your typical music everywhere, including had. We’ve been a guest on ships to deserving students. band. The founding members all competing on television. TV shows- we were guests Parade of Pianos is holding came from traditional rock bands The group competed on on Hell’s Kitchen a couple of a Fundraiser Concert on and wanted to do something MTV’s “Amazingness,” a years ago. Gordon Ramsey Sunday, March 25 at 2 pm that was completely different, companion show to the suc- loved it so much he had us at the High Desert Center experimental, and with no rules. cessful, “Ridiculousness:” come on an episode of Mas- for Spiritual Living in Apple To this day, the group continues Competition shows are not the Continued on page 17 Continued on page 8 The Desert News Post publishes a minimum of 5,000 copies weekly and 12,500 copies once per month, and is distributed by subscriptions and controlled rack distribution throughout the areas served, including the entire High Desert, CSDs of Spring Valley Lake & Helendale, and selected Inland Empire locations.

Curb Modification Made to Increase Safety at A.V. Dog Park Desert News Post As the popularity of the Apple vehicles to maneuver. Causing a delay spaces offered throughout the park areValley Dog Park at Civic Center Park to our police and fire services, even for four spaces located just to the west of www.DesertNews:Post.comhas increased, so has the illegal park- a few seconds, could ultimately cost the roundabout. It features the legally Published by Siverts Publishinging in the roundabout just north of the someone their life.” compliant egress between the parkingpet play area. As a result, the Town of lot and the Dog Park. Katrina Siverts-PublisherApple Valley recently painted the curb In addition to law enforcement andred to alert park-goers that it is a no medical personnel, the driveway is also For more information about any (760) 559-9402parking zone. used by trash haulers, delivery trucks, Town facilities visit www.AppleValley. park maintenance equipment and more. org. Fax (866) 242-2596 “The roundabout has never beena designated parking area,” said Town Among the many disabled parking E-mail:Spokesperson Gina Whiteside. “It is sivertspublishing@gmail.coma driveway designed in compliancewith the building code to provide open Siverts Publishing,access to emergency vehicles and per-sonnel responding to calls for medical 14808 Choco Rd-Apple Valley-CA 92307assistance at the park.” General Advertising Sales: Whiteside acknowledged that the Call Trina for Advertisingalteration has sparked some negativityamong the elderly and disabled who (760) 559-9402are accustomed to parking there. sivertspublishing@gmail.com “We are sympathetic to those Real Estate Section Ads:who have enjoyed the convenience ofparking closer to the dog park, but just Donna Drover (909) 331-2644because you can do something, doesn’t Reps: Maggie (760) 338-5308mean you should,” said Whiteside.“That driveway is only 30-feet wide Carole (760) 949-8738so it cannot accommodate parked cars Joy (760) 508-7313and still leave room for emergency © Copyright 2018 - Siverts Publishing. Reproduction not permitted unless written permission is given by the Publisher.Articles written under by-lines express the opinions of the writers and not necessarily those of this paper.2 • MARCH 1, 2018 • SAY YOU SAW IT IN DESERT NEWS POST • www.DesertNewsPost.com • FOR ADVERTISING CALL (760) 559-9402 • DNP

Court Ruling Allows Town to Proceed with Water Company Acquisition In a comprehensive ruling is- the tax payers who have borne thesued in February, San Bernardino of their actions. with eminent domain proceedings burden of these costly water rates toCounty Superior Court Judge “This ruling is no surprise. I to acquire the Apple Valley Ran- see these eminent domain proceed-Donald Alvarez ruled against Apple chos water system currently owned ings to the end,” said Apple ValleyValley Ranchos Water Company’s had complete confidence that the by Liberty Utilities. Months of pub- Town Manager Doug Robertson.(now, Liberty Utilities) challenge to Town staff and attorney had prop- lic hearings, financial analyses and “The Town is ready to begin thethe Town’s environmental review erly prepared the documents back environmental reviews preceded next phase of the trial and we arefor the acquisition of the Apple in 2015,” said Apple Valley Mayor the Council’s November action. looking forward to a successfulValley Water System. This ruling Art Bishop “The only thing Liberty Approval of the two resolutions of conclusion.”allows the Town of Apple Valley Utilities did by filing this frivolous necessity followed years of exor-to proceed with the companion lawsuit was to place more burden bitant rate increases by the private The public hearings, finan-eminent domain case to acquire the on our citizens, on top of the exor- owners of the system, making water cial analyses and environmentalwater system for the public. bitant rates they are already paying delivered by Liberty the most ex- documents presented with the two to this privately held company.” pensive water in the region. resolutions of necessity in 2015 After considering the evidence were the basis of the critical envi-before the Court, Judge Alvarez In November 2015, the Town “Local control of our water is ronmental challenge filed by Appleruled that the Town fully complied Council of Apple Valley unani- critical to our future. We owe it to Valley Ranchos.with the California Environmental mously agreed to move forwardQuality Act (CEQA) in considering In November 2016, a ballotthe acquisition. CEQA is the statute measure was passed in Apple Val-requiring state and local agencies to ley requiring voter approval for theidentify the environmental impacts issuing of public debt in excess of $10 million.Are You Happy? Successful? Live each day to the fullest! You’ll Learn How To: • Live Healthier/Longer • Find Life’s Purpose • Manifest Abundance • Use Mind-Body-Spirit • Master Success • Feel/Think Positive • Trust YourselfChange Your Life for the Better Now! Scheduled in Sets of 4 Weekly Classes Call Charles Today! (760) 963-1261DNP • SAY YOU SAW IT IN DESERT NEWS POST • www.DesertNewsPost.com • ADVERTISING INFO (760) 559-9402 • MARCH 1, 2018 • 3

Tri- Community Business Directory PPhheellaann •• PPiinnoonn HHiillllss •• WWrriigghhttwwooooddAttn: Seniors: Get or Stay Fit!Visit our booth at the Phelan Health Fair at Serrano High School on March 15!Silver Sneakers and Silver & Fit Programs!Discounted Cardio & Strength Senior Training EquipmentMemberships4371 Phelan Rd.Phelan CA. 92371 (760) 868-6398About the Tri-Community Area In February 2008, the citizens also with a farmers market, resortof Phelan and Piñon Hills over- amenities, ski resort, and annualwhelmingly voted - separate the Mountaineer Days festival.Water, Parks & Recreation, andStreet Lighting Districts from San Visit the Tri-Community ForumBernardino County and create the FB page.Phelan Piñon Hills CommunityServices District (PPHCSD). This The PPHCSD office is locateddistrict maintains the rural integrity at 4176 Warbler Road, Phelan, CAof this 128 sq. mile area, with a five- 92371, phone (760) 868-1212.member elected Board of Directors. Your Ad Here! Phelan offers senior center with Reach 1,000’s of localactivities and meals, a farmers mar-ket every Monday at 2pm, and once Residents & Business Ownersa year the Fall Festival happens. by running your ad here! Donna (909) 331-2644 Wrightwood is a mountain town, Email: Donnadrover01@gmail.com4 • MARCH 1, 2018 • SAY YOU SAW IT IN DESERT NEWS POST • www.DesertNewsPost.com • FOR ADVERTISING CALL (760) 559-9402 • DNP

Beltone’s Sally Johnson Earns Tinnitus Care Certificate Sally Johnson, Audioprostholo- from the 2011 - 2012 National Health not be able - get rid of the noise com- upon Dr. Tyler’sgist/Hearing Aid Dispenser at Beltone and Nutrition Examination Survey, pletely, but they can gradually reduce 30 years of tin-Hearing Aid Center has earned the Tin- conducted by the U.S. Centers for or eliminate the way it affects them nitus research andnitus Care Provider Certificate from Disease Control and Prevention.) until they hardly notice it.” tested protocols.the International Hearing Society™. High-Risk Groups - Although The International Hearing Society Treatment “I wanted - learn testing and treat- anyone, at any time, can develop developed a program - provide hearing options includement techniques that I could add - my tinnitus, some groups of people are care professionals with the tools and use of technol-existing hearing aid practice - help at an increased risk of acquiring the knowledge needed - provide quality ogy and counsel-the over 50 million Americans that condition: Senior citizens, active care - those suffering from tinnitus. ing.  It may takeexperience some form of tinnitus” said military personnel and veterans, The Tinnitus Care Provider course time - alleviate Sally JohnsonJohnson.  “I was very frustrated by not people employed in loud workplace was taught by Dr. Richard Tyler, PhD, symptoms, this is quite normal. Butbeing able - do anything for the people environments, musicians, motorsports Professor and Director of Audiology, treatment is proven effective.that came - me for help.” and hunting enthusiasts. University of Iowa. The International Hearing Society, along with Dr. Tyler, Sally Johnson has over 20 years She joins a small group of hear- “I have learned that tinnitus can have collaborated on this high- level of experience in hearing healthcare ating healthcare practitioners seeking be very distressing - many people, educational program for hearing care Beltone Hearing Aid Center in Hespe-- advance and broaden their tinnitus however it is not usually a symptom professionals who want - advance ria and Rancho Cucamonga, telephoneknowledge and skills - help patients of a life-threatening condition,” said their knowledge and clinical skills. 760-956-9780 or 909-944-9443 andachieve successful outcomes in man- Johnson. “I want - help people recover The core curriculum presented is based would welcome your inquiries regard-aging their tinnitus. the quality of their lives. Most will ing hearing health. What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is asound heard in one or both ears, oroccasionally the impression of soundin your head. “I’ve heard it describedin different ways, from ringing, hiss-ing or static, - crickets, screeching,whooshing, roaring, pulsing, oceanwaves, buzzing, dial tones, even mu-sic,” commented Johnson.  Tinnitus isa symptom, not a disease that is oftenassociated with aging or exposure -loud noise. The U.S. Centers for DiseaseControl estimates that nearly 15% ofthe general public - over 50 millionAmericans - experience some formof tinnitus. Roughly 20 million peoplestruggle with burdensome chronic tin-nitus, while 2 million have extremeand debilitating cases. (Data derived Continued on page 6Helping the world hear better Back row: Sally-Chris & Cynthia LicensFerdonHteraoriwng: GAiadrDy-iVspiceknisers & members of their staff •toFsreeee iHf yeoaurcinang bEevhaellupaedtion by Beltone Hearing Aids • Repairs - All Makes • No Referral Needed for Test • Cleaning & Tubing Change • Insurance & Medi-Cal • 0% Financing Available • Report for your Doctor Beltone Hearing Aid Center 17973 Bear Valley Rd., Ste #1 Hesperia, CA 92345 Call for an appointment (760) 956-9780 Open Monday - FridayDNP • SAY YOU SAW IT IN DESERT NEWS POST • www.DesertNewsPost.com • ADVERTISING INFO (760) 559-9402 • MARCH 1, 2018 • 5

Cal State San Bernardino Recieves $1.1 Million in Grants The CSUSB Philanthropic Foun- student progress.” Empire by increasing the number success and competitiveness,” saiddation, in partnership with Growing The James Irvine Foundation of students with baccalaureate Paul Granillo, president and CEO ofInland Achievement (GIA), recently degrees who are prepared to the Inland Empire Economic Part-secured two 24-month grants, to- gifted $300,000 for GIA, which enter the workforce. Through a nership. The GIA Governing Board,taling $1.1 million, from College went into effect Nov. 8. The orga- $5 million Governor’s Innova- chaired by Granillo and Sheila Thorn-Futures Foundation and The James nization, founded in 1937, works to tion Award in Higher Educa- ton, president and CEO of OneFutureIrvine Foundation. remove the systemic barriers to BA tion secured by CSUSB — in Coachella Valley, and comprised of completion and close equity gaps for partnership with University of bi-county influential leaders including The combined grants will be low-income and underrepresented California, Riverside; Inland CSUSBused to increase bachelor’s degree students in California. Empire Economic Partnership;attainment rates among students One Future Coachella Valley; San President Tomás D. Morales,who are historically underserved “This grant allows the GIA ini- Bernardino and Riverside County envisions that by 2035, Riversideand underrepresented in higher edu- tiative to continue strengthening its superintendents; and other stake- and San Bernardino counties will becation in the Inland Empire. More capacity for regional collaboration. holders on behalf of the region. widely recognized for a well- educatedspecifically, the grants will support This kind of partnership is essential workforce, thriving communities andthe GIA initiative to increase staff to reaching the goal of increase BA GIA works to align educa- vibrant economy.capacity, develop and implement a attainment in the region,” said Jes- tional policy initiatives regionallystrategic plan to create collabora- sica Kaczmarek, senior program via a cradle-to-career collective “The Growing Inland Achievementtive practices across education, and officer with The James Irvine Foun- impact model. “The Inland Em- initiative is not only a critical collectivefundraise to sustain GIA’s role as a dation. pire is one of the most populous impact collaborative to CSUSB stu-cross-sector alliance dedicated to in- regions in California, with 4.5 dents,” said Shiner, “but more impor-creasing bachelor’s degree comple- “We are thrilled to receive this million people, yet its students tantly, to the entire region of the Inlandtion in the region. $1.1 million grant from College are less likely to earn college Empire to increase the attainment of Futures Foundation and The James degrees,” the GIA website reads. baccalaureate degrees and long-term “We are excited to expand the Irvine Foundation,” said Kimberly “According to recent data from economic impact of the region’s futurecapacity of our cross-sector collab- Shiner, associate vice president of College Futures Foundation, for in the 21st century.”orative to work together in new and CSUSB’s Office of University De- every 1,000 high school freshmeninnovative ways to achieve econom- velopment. “These two foundations in the Inland Empire, only 151 -----------------------------------------ic success through increased degree have been committed partners to the will complete a BA degree.” To learn more about College Fu-attainment in the Inland Empire,” success of student achievement in tures Foundation, visit its website atsaid Ann Marie Allen, senior direc- our region.” “The education rate of the collegefutures.org.tor of Growing Inland Achievement. people of the Inland Empire is For more information about The The GIA initiative was imple- directly correlated to its economic James Irvine Foundation, visit its web- Effective Jan. 1, College Fu- mented to improve the long-term site at irvine.org.tures Foundation approved a grant economic outlook of the Inlandof $800,000 to support GIA. Es-tablished in 2005, the foundationconcentrates on changes to poli-cies and institutional practices thatincrease college persistence anddegree attainment. “We laud GIA’sacknowledgement that student suc-cess is a shared responsibility amongthe participating educational institu-tions,” said Jackie Khor, vice presi-dent for programs at College FuturesFoundation. “Efforts like GIA thatwork across schools, colleges andeducation segments can be gamechangers in addressing barriers to6 • MARCH 1, 2018 • SAY YOU SAW IT IN DESERT NEWS POST • www.DesertNewsPost.com • FOR ADVERTISING CALL (760) 559-9402 • DNP

Dunkin Donut’s to Eliminate Foam Cups Worldwide in 2020 cups is significant for both our brand As part of its commitment to serve both people capabilities ramp up. and our industry. We have a respon- program designed to help franchisees build sustain-and the planet responsibly, Dunkin’ Donuts, a lead- The double-walled paper cup is made with sibility to improve our packaging, able, energy-efficient restaurants in the U.S. Thereing retailer of hot, brewed coffee, today announced making it better for the planet while are now approximately 186 DD GreenAchievementplans to eliminate all polystyrene foam cups in its paperboard certified to the Sustainable Forestry still meeting the needs of our guests. restaurants around the country. Dunkin’ Brands hasglobal supply chain beginning in spring 2018, with Initiative Standard and will feature the current re- Transitioning away from foam has set a target to open 500 DD Green Achievementa targeted completion date of 2020. In U.S. restau- closable lid that Dunkin’ customers know and love. been a critical goal for Dunkin’ restaurants in the U.S. by the end of 2020.rants, Dunkin’ Donuts will replace the foam cup Like Dunkin’ Donuts’ current hot beverage offer- Donuts U.S., and with the double-with a new, double-walled paper cup. The majority ings, the new double-walled paper cup will come in walled cup, we will be able to offer a Additionally, the new next generation conceptof Dunkin’ Donuts’ international markets are cur- four sizes — small, medium, large and extra-large replacement that meets the needs and expectations of store now being introduced into the system is ap-rently using paper cups, and the brand will work — and will be used for all of the brand’s hot bever- both our customers and the communities we serve.” proximately 25% more energy-efficient than thewith its franchisees to eliminate foam cups from the ages, including coffee, lattes, macchiatos, tea and In 2011, Dunkin’ Donuts announced that its previous restaurant model.remaining international markets by the 2020 goal. hot chocolate. With heat retention properties equal number one sustainability goal was to find an en- to the company’s foam cup, the new double-walled vironmentally friendlier coffee cup. Over the past  Sustainable Coffee: In 2017, Dunkin’ Do- The move complements Dunkin’ Donuts’ paper cup will keep beverages hot while keeping several years, the brand has worked extensively to nuts expanded its current work with the Rainforestearlier commitments in the U.S. to have 80% of hands cool, without the need for a sleeve. find a suitable replacement for the foam cup that met Alliance to have all espresso beverages served atfiber-based consumer-facing packaging certified to criteria for performance, environmental impact and Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. restaurants and in approxi-the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Standard by the According to Karen Raskopf, Chief Communi- cost. Dunkin’ Donuts’ transition to paper cups will mately 16 international markets made with 100%end of this year; eliminate artificial dyes from its cations and Sustainability Officer, Dunkin’ Brands, remove nearly 1 billion foam cups from the waste Rainforest Alliance CertifiedTM beans. By the endmenu; build new, more energy-efficient restaurants; “With more than 9,000 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants stream annually. of 2018, Dunkin’ Donuts Dark Roast Coffee willand partner with the Rainforest Alliance to source in the U.S. alone, our decision to eliminate foam Dunkin’Donuts remains committed to sustain- also be made with 100% Rainforest Alliance Certi-certified coffee. able packaging and will continue to explore addi- fied beans. In European markets, Dunkin’ Donuts tional opportunities to increase recycled or certified restaurants also serve Fair Trade certified espresso. The new, double-walled paper cup is already content for other consumer-facing packaging. Sincein use at Dunkin’ Donuts’ next generation con- 2005, the brand has made a number of important  Sustainable Sourcing: As a member ofcept store, which opened in mid-January in the packaging improvements in the U.S., including: the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO),company’s birthplace of Quincy, Mass. It will be  2005: Began sourcing a four-cup carrier Dunkin’ Brands continues to participate in multi-introduced at all Dunkin’Donuts restaurants in New made of recycled newsprint. stakeholder efforts to advance sustainable palm oilYork City and California in spring 2018, and will be  2009: Transitioned to napkins made with sourcing and reissued its global Sustainable Palm Oilphased in across the U.S. as supplier manufacturing 100% recycled paper and added recycled content Guidelines in December 2017. In the U.S., Dunkin’ to espresso sleeves, cup carriers and Box O’ Joe®. Brands has also committed to sourcing 100% of the  2014: Transitioned to bagel bags made with eggs for its menu from cage-free sources by 2025 100% recycled paper, saving an estimated 20 million and 100% gestation crate-free pork by 2022. By the pounds of virgin paper per year. end of 2018, any chicken menu offerings in U.S.  2015: Began transition of the lids for cold Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants will have been raised beverage cups from PET to recyclable #5 poly- antibiotic-free. propylene, a change that will take 500,000 pounds of material out of the waste stream per year once  Cleaner Labels:As part of the brand’s ongo- completed in summer 2018. ing efforts to offer cleaner menu labels, Dunkin’Do-  2016: Issued a new Sustainable Pulp and nuts U.S. introduced donuts without artificial dyes Paper Sourcing policy with a goal to source pa- in January. The brand is committed to eliminating perboard certified to the SFI Standard for 80% of artificial dyes from its national food and beverage its consumer-facing fiber-based packaging by the menu in the U.S. by the end of 2018. end of 2018. Dunkin’ Brands, the parent company of  Menu Labeling: Dunkin’ Brands partnered Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, continues to with industry peers and consumer advocates in sup- make important progress towards its corporate social porting a menu labeling mandate in the U.S. that responsibility goals, including: provides guests with clear and consistent nutritional  Sustainable Building: In 2014, Dunkin’ information when ordering. Donuts launched DD GreenTM Achievement, a To learn more about Dunkin’ Brands’ CSR initiatives, please see the 2016 CSR report here: http://www.dunkinbrands.com/internal_redirect/ cms.ipressroom.com.s3.amazonaws.com/226/ files/20177/2016%20CSR%20Report.pdf. The next CSR report will be published in spring 2019.DNP • SAY YOU SAW IT IN DESERT NEWS POST • www.DesertNewsPost.com • ADVERTISING INFO (760) 559-9402 • MARCH 1, 2018 • 7

Six Frequently Asked Questions About Reverse Mortgages A reverse mortgage is a loan that primary residence Compliments of SaddleRock reverse mortgage prod- At SaddleRock Reverse Mortgage we en-enables homeowners who are at least 62 and must meet Fed- Reverse Mortgage uct and payment option courage you - involve family members inyears old - convert some of their home eral Housing Author- you choose. SaddleRock your decision process — so you can makeequity into cash, a line of credit, or - fi- ity (FHA) minimum Reverse Mortgage can the choice that’s right for you. When thenance a home purchase with the freedom property standards. provide you with a quote home is sold or is no longer your primaryof no monthly mortgage payments. The • You must have that’s tailored - your spe- residence, the loan must be repaid. Anyborrowers continue - live in and own sufficient home eq- cific situation, with no cost remaining equity belongs - you or yourtheir home. uity. or obligation. estate and can be transferred - heirs. 2. Will the Bank 4. How Do I Receive My Unlike a traditional home equity loan Own My House? Proceeds? 6. What Costs are Associated with aor home equity line of credit, a reverse No. Just like a You can take your Reverse Mortgage?mortgage doesn’t have - be repaid until traditional mortgage, funds as a lump sum;the last surviving borrower or an eligible as long as the terms of monthly payments for a In addition - interest, the costs can in-Non-Borrowing Spouse, if applicable, no the loan are met, the specified time period, or clude a property appraisal fee, originationlonger lives in the home, or the home is borrowers retain full for as long as you live in fee, closing costs, mortgage insurancesold. If the borrower does not meet loan homeownership and the home; a line of credit; premium, servicing fee and a modestobligations such as taxes and insurance, or a combination of these. charge for HECM counseling. Whileand maintaining the condition of the can sell the home at any time. 5. Am I spending my children’s In- closing costs vary based upon the typehome, then the loan will need - be repaid. 3. How Much Money Can I Get? and size of the loan, they’re the same as This is determined by the age of the heritance? those for any traditional mortgage. You 1. Am I Eligible? - be eligible for a youngest borrower, your home value, A reverse mortgage may help you can roll most of the up-front costs intoreverse mortgage: the amount of equity, FHA lending lim- plan for a more comfortable retirement, the loan, so out-of-pocket expense can its, the current interest rate, and the live with greater financial independence. be minimized. • All titleholders must be age 62+. • The home must be the borrowers’ ---------------------------------Several Events Worth Attending in the High Desert During March This material is not from HUD or FHA and hasContinued from page 1 Dept. have been working hard to bring A fun event promotes the his- not been approved by HUD or any governmentValley. Come on out and experience attention to crime prevention options tLoergyacoyf MAupspeluemV,allolecyatebdyaAt tphpelehiVstaollreiyc agency. For business and professional usethe music of students and sometimes for residents. The next introductory/ Apple Valley Inn, with two added display only. Not for consumer distribution. All loanslocal talented individuals or groups will informational meeting happens March spaces. On Sat. March 10 from 12-1pm a are subject - property approval. Certain condi-also perform. Tickets are $15, and any 28 in Helendale. Residents from all ar- tour will showcase Display Spaces #2 & tions and fees apply. *Only applicable for singlechildren or students are admitted free. eas of the High Desert are welcome at #3. #2 is the historic Vic’s Barber Shop family unit dwelling - be occupied as a principalStarks is looking for business sponsors any of the NW meetings to learn more at the entrance to the Apple Valley Inn. residence. Program, rate, fees, terms and con-to purchase a block of ten tickets at a about the benefits of the NW, one of the ditions are not available in all states and arecost of $100 to help the cause. At this oldest and most effective crime preven- It contains the San Bernardino County subject - change. Although there are no monthlytime POP has three teenagers perform- tion programs in the county, which aims Fair collection, starting with a scrapbook payments, interest accrues on the portion of theing in the Victor Valley College Or- to bring citizens together in order to from the late 1940’s when the Fair was loan disbursed. The borrower will continue - bechestra. Also worthy of mention is the make communities safer. The program housed in tents. You will enjoy seeing responsible for pay property taxes, homeowner’s$50K music scholarship awarded to a strengthens communities, heightens a vintage sconce and chandelier from insurance and maintenance of the home as theirPOP student. He will attend Cal Baptist awareness of your surroundings and the Greentree ballroom, and many more primary residence. Equal Housing Lender. Sad-University in Riverside. Visit www. allows neighbors to collaborate with items. Continuing to Display Space #3, dleRock Reverse Mortgage, CA Bureau of Realhdcfoundation.org, click on “Projects” law enforcement representatives. the Historic Buffalo Trading Post, at Estate Lic#02006634, NMLS# 1491538.and scroll down to the “Student Music Representatives from the San the corner of Hwy 18 & RancheriasScholarship Fund,” for more informa- Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dept and at 1:30pm. The front room with stone Businesstion. Or, mail check payable to HDCF, Supervisor Lovingood’s will attend. fireplace was at one time the Cornia fam- Opportunity!P.O. Box 2028, Apple Valley CA 92307 The Neighborhood Watch pre- ily’s living room, now brought back to(specify Parade of Pianos), or call the sentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. on life, displaying some Native American Invite some friends orHigh Desert Community Foundation Wednesday, March 28 at the Helendale artifacts that were once sold at the loca- associates over & have aat (760) 242-8877, or email: hdcf@ Community Services District, 26540 tion. A large collection of vintage photosveriz--o-n--.n--e-t-------------------------- Vista Rd # C. Helendale, CA 92342. of trading post, and its predecessor, the PARTY “IN” !!! Another event, Neighborhood For additional information, contact Black Horse Motel, are on display. Two of If you’d like - make the original totem poles, and the Buffalo some extra cash, ParkWatch (NW), is worth your time if you Susan Drake at First District Supervisor sign, are still there. Live entertainment and Lane may be just whatwant to reduce crime in your area. The Robert Lovingood’s office at (760) 995- refreshments, as well as a ribbon cutting, you’re looking for!High Desert Association of Realtors 8100, susan.drake@bos.sbcounty.gov will add to the fun. For more information,along with County Supervisor Lovin- or follow Supervisor Robert Lovingood call Marcy at (760) 985-1918.good’s office and the county Sheriff’s on Facebook. Let’s talk, you have nothing - lose and everything - gain. ASK ABOUT fashion shows & fundraisers. For more call Donna Drover Division Manager - Park Lane Jewelry (909) 331-2644 www.parklanejewelry.com/rep/donnadrover Official jewelry for Dancing with the Stars & E Red Carpet8 • MARCH 1, 2018 • SAY YOU SAW IT IN DESERT NEWS POST • www.DesertNewsPost.com • FOR ADVERTISING CALL (760) 559-9402 • DNP

Womens Council of Realtors Play Jeopardy at Meeting The Women’s Council of Realtors real estate and escrowheld their monthly luncheon on Febru- rules/laws. sonal and professional growth.ary 14 at the Holiday Inn in Victorville. If interested in becoming a member call Catherine Haney at Everyone had a This year’s officers are: President great time and are (760) 900-8580.Michelle Rivera-Vasquez; President- looking forward toElect Jackie Phillips; Secretary Sonia see what fun is inS. Rivera; Treasurer Maricela Castel- store for the next lun-lanos; Director of Membership Cath- cheon!erine Haney; and Director of Programs The Women’s Council strives toRoxanne Wilson. provide timely, acces- After enjoying a buffet lunch and sible programming,hearing member news, everyone had great networking and PHOTOS BY TRINA SIVERTSfun playing a game of Jeopardy with opportunities for per-clues pertaining to the business of A real estate Jeopardy clue on the screen. Fran Fox received a certificate of appreciation for being the Jeopardy host. Each person at the winning table received a tiny Teddy bear.REAL ETSHTEATREEAPLROESFTEASTSEIOMNAARLKSEMTAPRLKACETEPLACEKeep your name & contact information in front of thousands of readers (760) 559-9402 Michelle Jnet Vanderpool Speaks Fluent BRE #01899212 Mandarin (760) 490-2047 Email: neatoldlady@gmail.comI speak Mandarin 12021 Jacaranda Ave. Hesperia, CA 92345 Your Ad Here! Reach 1,000’s High Desert Residents & Business Owners with your ad in the Real Estate section Call Donna at (909) 331-2644 Email: Donnadrover01@gmail.comDNP • SAY YOU SAW IT IN DESERT NEWS POST • www.DesertNewsPost.com • ADVERTISING INFO (760) 559-9402 • MARCH 1, 2018 • 9

Lack of Housing Inventory & Affordability Take Toll on January Home Sales averaged in the mid-single-digits.  Lack of housing inventory and del- count for seasonal factors that typically Statewide active listings declined days in January 2017.eterious effects of affordability took their influence home sales. C.A.R.’s sales price-to-list pricetoll on January home sales, as reported in January, dropping 6.6 percent from aby the California Association of Real- January’s sales figure was down 7.6 year ago. While the number of available ratio* was 98.7 percent statewide intors (C.A.R.). Here is a summary of the percent from the 420,960 level in De- listings for sale has trended downward January, 98.7 percent in December, andstatistics: cember and down 2.9 percent compared for more than two years, January marked 98.1 percent in January 2017. with home sales in January 2017 of a the first time in a year that the listings • Existing, single-family home sales revised 400,580. The month-to-month decline was in the single digits. The average statewide price pertotaled 388,800 in January on a season- decline was the largest in more than square foot for an existing, single-ally adjusted annualized rate, down 7.6 two years. After hitting a 14-year low in De- family home statewide was $257 inpercent from December and down 2.9 cember, the available supply of homes January, up from $242 in Januarypercent from January 2017. The statewide median price con- bounced back in January, primarily due 2017. tinued - grow at a strong pace over last - seasonal factors, with the statewide • January’s statewide median home year and remained above the $500,000 unsold inventory index climbing - 3.6 Mortgage rates broke the 4.0price was $527,800, down 4.0 percent mark for the eleventh straight month. months in January from 2.5 months in percent barrier in January as 30-year,from December and up 7.3 percent from The $527,800 January median price December. The index measures the num- fixed-mortgage interest rates averagedJanuary 2017. was down 4.0 percent from December’s ber of months needed - sell the supply of 4.03 percent in January, up from 3.95 $549,560 and was 7.3 percent higher homes on the market at the current sales percent in December but down from • The most affordable 20 percent of than the revised $491,840 recorded in rate. The index stood at 3.7 months in 4.15 percent in January 2017, ac-the market now has a median price of January 2017. The year-over-year price January 2017. cording - Freddie Mac. The five-year,$220,000 in California, up more than 10 gain has been growing at or above 7 per- adjustable mortgage interest rate alsopercent from a year ago, when an entry- cent for seven of the past eight months. The median number of days it took - edged higher in January - an averagelevel home averaged $200,000. sell a single-family home remained low of 3.47 percent from 3.39 percent in Other key points from C.A.R.’s Jan- at 27 days in January, compared with 36 December and from 3.24 percent in Following months of defying severe uary 2018 resale housing report include: January 2017.housing inventory shortages and erod-ing affordability, California’s housing The Los Angeles metro regionmarket dropped below the 400,000-level experience a 3.6 percent annual salessales benchmark for the first time in drop, while sales in the San Francisconearly two years as sales declined Bay Area fell 4.6 percent from last year.on both a monthly and annual basis, The Inland Empire housing market re-C.A.R. reported on February 16.   mained flat. Closed escrow sales of existing, Home prices across the state con-single-family detached homes in Cali- tinued - grow in general in January.fornia totaled a seasonally adjusted an- Nineteen counties posted double-digitnualized rate of 388,800 units in January, yearly price increases, and nine coun-according - information collected by ties posted price declines from last year,C.A.R. from more than 90 local REAL- though prices in Napa and MontereyTOR® associations and MLSs statewide. were mostly flat.It marked the first time since March 2016that the statewide sales figure dropped Prices grew most in markets thatbelow 400,000. had the tightest inventory. For example, nearly half of all the counties with dou- The statewide annualized sales ble-digit increases were in the two majorfigure represents what would be the employment centers—Southern Califor-total number of homes sold during 2018 nia and the Bay Area. In the Central Val-if sales maintained the January pace ley and Central Coast, where inventory isthroughout the year. It is adjusted - ac- relatively less constrained, price growthArticle provided by High Desert Associationof Realtors. (760) 244-8841 / www.hdaor.comShear Realty’s Colleen Couse: Award-Winning Agent Year After Year The year 2017 was another award-winning yearfor Realtor® Colleen Couse, closing over $19 million Meet Local Realtor® Colleen Cousein residential sales. Colleen not only continues - be a I love working in real es- ing, and as a Realtor I feel ittop agent with Shear Realty, year after year, but ranks tate for so many reasons. is my duty to constantly keepin the top 10 of all agents in the entire High Desert I love my job because I feel up with social media, technol-Association of Realtors organization (HDAOR). we are here to serve. Most of ogy and other tools through us have long days, and work continuing education. Colleen achieves her success by providing her really, really hard. I know that Over the past 16 yearsclients with outstanding service and top-of-the-line so many people do not have as a Realtor I have realizedmarketing skills. Rebecca Otwell, Owner/Broker of jobs they love. So, I feel very how important our servicesShear Realty stated, “Colleen is a remarkable Realtor. lucky and blessed - be happy are for clients seeking toIn fact, in over my 40 years in the real estate business, in my career as a Realtor.® choose a knowledgable andI believe that Colleen is the most exceptional agent we I attribute the biggest rea- experienced agent. They trulyhave ever had on our team.” son for the success I experi- appreciate the valuable up- ence is working for the #1 to-date information that we In an effort to meet the changing markets and the real estate company in the providetechnological advances, Colleen had earned designa- High Desert - Shear Realty. 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THE REAL ESTATE MARKETPLACECounty Supervisor Lovingood Speaks During Realtors Meeting San Bernardino County Supervisor Another subject was the Desert Realtor Ann Lippard received an PHOTOS BY TRINA SIVERTSRobert Lovingood spoke during the Feb- Renewable Energy Conservation Plan, Honorary Membership for Life, ac-ruary 28 High Desert Assoc. of Realtors (supposedly) designed to protect and cepted by her office’s broker Jim Phil- San Bernardino County Supervisor Rob-(HDAOR) meeting in Hesperia. conserve desert ecosystems while al- lips, Century 21 Fairway Realty. ert Lovingood talks about reguluations lowing appropriate development of re- affecting the real estate industry. He discussed both infrastructure and newable energy projects, covering 22.6 Accepting a certificate for Honorarytraffic issues, as well as state and county million acres of both federal and non- Membership for Life for Realtor Annregulations that affect the real estate federal land in seven counties: Imperial, Lippard was her broker Jim Phillips,industry and residents as well. Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Century 21 Fairway, given by HDAOR Bernardino and San Diego. A new round president Kari Leon. Traffic has been affected by semi of public comment can be submittedtrucks taking up more lanes than regu- until March 22 to the BLM-Californialations allow, which has caused traffic State Director, 2800 Cottage Way, Roomslow-down for commuters and other W-1623, Sacramento, CA 95825, ortravelers on the I-15 freeway. The CHP electronically to BLM_CA_DRECP@is now giving warnings at truck inspec- blm.gov. (full article in Desert Newstion stations that truck drivers who use Post).the center lanes for more than just pass-ing will be cited.This Month’s Featured PropertiesAwesome 55+ Community Less than 10 Minutes - Fwy! PSEANLDEING Realtor Michelle Meishay Specializes in Property Management in the High Desert Michelle Meishay has worked in real estate for 30 years, and has specialized in residential property man-Sun City/Del Webb gated area of Apple Valley has bpseaGcroioaretrlusomshaeipnrialonmygetdnedriosctndpaoydgteanha1anctvte.lhie0seoaoe6rgaunthanhesAdrodaac3RlmsgariVeebrene.gn.etlieoAodosTturllhfaisougiveonohflilnomyieHdungn,frrceetrit2lsinvouhrpeocedbewebmeardpesati.ah.rdyao.D$rshpoH2wpeoe5onoaorm8mcmtr,cye9ke.ae0s-nTsth0hhuahobacaripess--t agement for the past 27 of them.alive guard at front gate for maximum security. Her first priority is - provide stellar customer serviceLovely home has 2 bdrms & a den could easily - both the owner and tenant. She strives - minimize costsbe converted into 3rd bdrm or office. Large liv- and expenses for the owner, and has an excellent recording/dining rm combo with two large ceiling fan, of tenant retention.kitchen with breakfast nook & sliding doors - cov- The average occupancy of tenants she places is threeered patio. Community has a state of the art club-house, 3 pools, gym & tennis courts. $234,900. years, with a turnover rate of less than 5%. Two types of property management services are available: Simple Management and Full Service. Services include rent collection, bookkeeping, lease compliance, tenant relations, emergency response, leas- ing of home, tenant pre-screening, credit and incomeHow Much is Your Home Worth? verification. Michelle speaks Mandarin. MICHELLE MEISHAY RealtorReceive a Fast, Free Home Evaluation Other services include maintenance management, NO OBLIGATION! rent-ready preparation and remodeling. If you are looking for a property manager who provides value and service, while maximizing rent and minimizing vacancies, call Michelle today at (760) 964-7500, or email: michelle@cbhomesource.com Your Certified Residential Property ManagerFollow me on Michelle Meishay specializes in Property Management in the High Desert. She has worked in real estate for over 30 years. Rent Collection, Bookkeeping, Lease Compliance, Emergency Response, Tenant Relations, Tenant Pre-Screening, Credit & Income Verification. • Simple & Full Service Management Get value & service • Stellar Customer Service while maximizing • Minimize Costs & Expenses rent & minimizing • Excellent Tenant Retention vacancies! Call • Maintenance Management Michelle Today! Advertise Your Real Estate Business Call Donna Drover today - advertise in thSehgerioswainngeRxpeealriEenstcaeted Madavrekrettispilnagce, . marketing, and media specialist. Donna Drover Real Estate Advertising Specialist (909) 331-2644 Donna Drover Email: Donnadrover01@gmail.comDNP • SAY YOU SAW IT IN DESERT NEWS POST • www.DesertNewsPost.com • ADVERTISING INFO (760) 559-9402 • MARCH 1, 2018 • 11

Real Estate Symposium Gives Extensive Overview of Market Over 250 real estate industry pro- stow; Rod Yahnke, Hesperia; Sophiefessionals and interested individuals Economic Round Table featured jesse Flores (AdelantoP)H, ORToOdS BYYaThRnINkAeS(IVHEeRsTS- Smith, Victorville and Terry Thom-attended the 2018 High Desert Real peria), Terry Thompson (County), Brad Merrell (Barstow), Sophie Smith son, County of San Bernardino, whoEstate Symposium, held at the Hilton (Victorville), and Orlando Acevedo (Apple Valley). discussed current development andGarden Conference Center in Victor- business trends.ville on March 1. Keynote speaker Fred Schmidt Topics included a review of the gave highlights of the National com-national commercial real estate mar- mercial real estate market, using hisket, an economic round table, building more than 30 years in the industry tothe High Desert for increased growth, give an authoritative history and pro-economic forecast and review, hous- jections for upcoming trends.ing market historical review andforecast, update on the 1031 Exchange An economic review, analysis andrules, and State of the High Dsert Real forecast of activity was given by Dr.Estate Market. Manfred Keil, professor of Econom- ics at Claremont McKenna College, Round Table panelists featured and Associate Director of the Lowecity and county government repre- Institute of Political Economy.sentatives, including Jesse Flores,Adelanto; Orlando Acevedo, Town The event was put on by Coldwellof Apple Valley; Brad Merrell, Bar- Banker Commercial Real Estate Solu- tions. Watch for next year’s event!It’s Nice Living in Vista Del Rosa for 55 & Better The High Desert’s best kept secret Vista del Rosa is a gated community located in Apple Valley.is Vista Del Rosa in Apple Valley. Thiscommunity for “55 and Better” offers in the distance makes a daily walk or Club is around the corner and the Keynote speaker Fred Schmidtpeaceful and comfortable living, well- bike ride truly enjoyable. There are VVTA bus stops just outside the gate. opened the conference by review-maintained grounds, and friendly resi- pleasant walking paths, an off-leash ing current national commercialdents. Beautiful manufactured homes dog park, picnic areas, swimming pool Hazel and Bettie in the Com- real estate, employment trends,at affordable prices with spacious lots, with Jacuzzi and even a community munity office are very nice and no investments and retail markets.two-car garages on tree-lined streets, vegetable garden area. appointment is necessary - take a tour.and a gated entry are waiting for new Seeing is believing.owners...maybe you? Everything you need is nearby, including grocery and other stores, Visit Vista Del Rosa at 22241 Residents enjoy relaxing in their medical centers, and for even more Nisqually Rd, Apple Valley, (760)homes or attending one of the many activities, the Apple Valley Senior 240-4117, or visit www.MHVil-community activities, like a card lage.comgame in the cozy clubhouse fireplaceroom, or a potluck dinner in the gath-ering room clubhouse next - the newkitchen. A billiards room, library, craftroom and free-wifi are other amenitiesat the clubhouse. The serene pond with a waterfalland views of the hills and mountains 7 Critical Mistakes That Will Cost You Thousands When You Sell Your Home High Desert, CA - A new report sellers make 7 deadly mistakes that cost has just been released which reveals 7 them literally thousands of dollars. The costly mistakes that most home-owners good news is that each and every one of make when selling their home, and a these mistakes is entirely preventable. In 9-Step System that can help you sell an answer - this issue, industry insiders your home fast and for the most amount have prepared a FREE special report of money. This industry report shows entitled “The 9 Step System - Get Your clearly how the traditional ways of sell- Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar.” ing homes have become increasingly less and less effective in today’s market. To hear about how - order your The fact of the matter is that fully three- FREE copy of this report, call toll-free quarters of homesellers don’t get what 1-800-596-5137 and enter 1000. You can they want for their homes and become call any time, 24 hours a day, seven days disillusioned and-worse-financially dis- a week. Get your FREE special report advantaged when they put their homes NOW - find out how you can get the on the market. most money for your home. As this report uncovers, most home- This report is courtesy of www.HighDesertHome- Sales.net and GDR Inc. BRE #01524222. Oc 201812 • MARCH 1, 2018 • SAY YOU SAW IT IN DESERT NEWS POST • www.DesertNewsPost.com • FOR ADVERTISING CALL (760) 559-9402 • DNP

An Evening Affaire Celebrates 20th Anniversary EventContinued from page 1 The Victor Valley Chamber of Com-some of their work. merce offers businesses some great pro- motional and networking opportunities No buying or selling was allowed by throughout the year.vendors, however they were encouragedto hand out information. If you are a business owner, manager, or sales representative, you can benefit A silent auction featured everything from belonging to the chamber. Membersfrom a truckload of landscaping rocks, to a are a vital part of shaping the future of thebucket of booze, trips, golf games, honey, Victor Valley. Together, we are the voiceand much more. of the business community and strive for economic vitality and an enhanced qual- Chamber CEO Mark Creffield ity of life. The Victor Valley Chamber of enjoys the event with other Commerce office is located 14174 Green attendees. Tree Blvd, Victorville, CA 92395. Call Former CEO (760) 245-6506 for more information. Michelle PhotoS by TRINA SIVERTS Spears trys to avoid the The ever-popular Bucket of Booze camera. Ha! silent auction items is scrutinized. Cross-Eyed Cow Pizza served up some great eats. Girls just want to have fun! Oak Hllls Brewing Co. served beer. Jimmie Smith & Co. performed.DNP • SAY YOU SAW IT IN DESERT NEWS POST • www.DesertNewsPost.com • ADVERTISING INFO (760) 559-9402 • MARCH 1, 2018 • 13

Pathways To Success Job Fair Draws Local High School StudentsBy Brian Eudy World Gym, The US Army and The San Bernardino County Fair- Navy, Universal Technical Institute, General Atomics Aeronautical, VVC,grounds hosted “Pathways To Success among many others were in attendance.Job Fair” recently. Many local high Along with Hesperia Mayor Pro-Termschools bussed in students to learn about Russ Blewett and County supervisorexciting carreer oppurtunities. Robert Lovingood. Students from Victor Valley HighSchool, Excelsior, Hesperia, and manyothers got some hands on time withmany local business’s.Victor Valley College demonstration. The skeleton was a popular item. PhotoS by BRIAN EUDY Jeff Smilin from Victorville Motors with Hesperia Councilman Bill Hol- land, enjoy the event. Students got the chance to hear Supervisor Lovingood speak. They also were able to participate in fun activities such as Pull-up competitions and learn- ing CPR. They also walked away with food from El Pescador and goodie bags handed out by the business’s in atten- dance. Students were also given a chance to show off as well. Victor Valley High School’s “Jackrabbit Construction Crew” presented some of it’s custom contsruction work they created.Students came from high schoolis, like Excelsior, Hesperia and Victor Valley. World Gym promoted exercise.14 • MARCH 1, 2018 • SAY YOU SAW IT IN DESERT NEWS POST • www.DesertNewsPost.com • FOR ADVERTISING CALL (760) 559-9402 • DNP

Survey for Fundamental Community Plans Now Available The County wants to hear from resi- From 2010 to 2011, the creation Community Plans Continuum to guidedents, businesses and property owners of a Countywide Vision included input local expectations for County services Roy’s Motel located in Amboy, CAin 22 Fundamental Plan Communities! from over 100 topical experts, 25 spe- and set clear direction for the future of 2,000 participants. cial districts and agencies, 18 commu- specified unincorporated communities. The County is seeking input from nity meetings, and over 3,600 resident Within this continuum, Fundamental Visit countywideplan.com for ad-its smaller or more remote communi- surveys. In 2015, the County launched Plans are created for communities that ditional information, and to sign up forties as part of the Countywide Plan and the preparation of the first Countywide are primarily characterized by open text or email updates.Community Plan Continuum efforts. Plan, which is being developed over the space or farmland with a scattering ofThe public is invited to take a survey to course of three years to enhance coor- residential homes and/or highway com-tell the County about your community dination with the public, with outside mercial uses, or an area where growthand how you want your community to agencies and organizations, and within is constrained by adjacent land owner-improve. We need your input! the County organization itself. It will ship, such as federal lands and state serve as a resource for efficient and park lands. The information will be used to effective decision-making regardingcreate a Fundamental Plan that includes countywide services and resources. The ongoing civic engagementa Community Profile and a list of Ac- process for the Countywide Plan hastion Items for the Community to make The Countywide Plan effort in- included over 75 public meetings inchanges. The following communities cludes updating and creating new dozens of communities, attracting overhave been identified to receive a Fun-damental Plan: BLM Considers Changes to Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan Amboy, Barstow Heights, Cadiz- (PUBLISHER NOTE: This press re- DRECP. Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Riv-Forest Falls, Goff, Hinkley, Hodge, lease was dated Feb. 8, giving little time The public is encouraged to provide erside, San Bernardino and San Diego.Kramer Junction, Lenwood, Ludlow, to get word out about these meetings) The BLM will consider amendmentsMountain Home Village, Mountain input on how land designations identi- to the California Desert ConservationView Acres, Nipton, Red Mountain, The Bureau of Land Management fied as part of the DRECP process might Area, the Bakersfield Resource Man-Rice, Siberia, Spring Valley Lake, will host eight public scoping meetings affect development of solar, wind or agement Plan, and the Bishop ResourceTrona, Vidal,Vidal Junction, Wonder in the process to consider amending other renewable energy resources. The Management Plan.Valley, and Zzyzx. three land use plans that underlie the comments will be used to help set the Desert Renewable Energy Conserva- parameters, or scope, of the review of The BLM manages more than 245 If interested in participating, please tion Plan. the land use plans. million acres of public land locatedvisit countywideplan.com/surveys to primarily in 12 Western states, includingtake an online survey by March 30, 2018 The BLM invited members of the The public scoping meetings pro- Alaska. The BLM also administers 700to ensure your voice is heard. public to attend meetings in the follow- vide the public an opportunity to talk to million acres of sub-surface mineral es- ing cities: (from Feb.26-Mar.1) Lone resource specialists and submit written tate throughout the nation. The agency’s If you (or know others that do not) Pine, Ridgecrest, Joshua Tree, Hesperia, comments in person. Comments may mission is to sustain the health, diver-have good internet access, please con- El Centro, Bakersfield, El Centro, and also be submitted until March 22, 2018, sity, and productivity of America’s pub-tact Jess Bruckhart at (909) 387-4738 Palm Desert. to the BLM-California State Director, lic lands for the use and enjoyment ofor Jessie.Bruckhart@lus.sbcounty.gov. 2800 Cottage Way, Rm W-1623, Sacra- present and future generations. Diverse On Feb. 2, the BLM issued a No- mento, CA 95825, or electronically to activities authorized on these lands Please mail completed hard copies tice of Intent initiating a 45-day public BLM_CA_DRECP@blm.gov. generated $75 billion in sales of goodsback to the County by March 30, 2018, scoping period on the DRECP, which and services throughout the Americanaddressed to: Jess Bruckhart, Planner covers about 10.8 million acres of BLM- The planning area covers approxi- economy in fiscal year 2016—more thanCounty of San Bernardino Land Use managed public land. On September mately 22.6 million acres of both federal any other agency in the Department ofServices Department, 385 N. Arrow- 14, 2016, the BLM issued the Record and non-federal land in seven counties: the Interior. These activities supportedhead Ave, First Floor, San Bernardino, of Decision for the DRECP land use more than 372,000 jobs.CA 92415-0187. plan amendment. Additional informa- tion about the public comment period About the Countywide Plan and is located at: www.blm.gov/california/Community Plans:DNP • SAY YOU SAW IT IN DESERT NEWS POST • www.DesertNewsPost.com • ADVERTISING INFO (760) 559-9402 • MARCH 1, 2018 • 15

California Commentary: Californians Deserve a Tax CutContinued from page 1 als and families struggle enough as it lars on its startup costs? it’s too bad taxpayers didn’t have awonder, then, that one in five Califor- is, and even though wages are on the The concept of the program seems choice in seeing their dollars spent onnians lives in poverty — the highest rise, they haven’t kept up with the high this questionable program.poverty rate in the nation. cost of living. The proposal will allow harmless enough: A voluntary program working and middle class families — at least for now — that would enroll Finally, there is the risk to taxpayers Small businesses are struggling as to pay a lower state income tax rate. private-sector employees who currently in the event Secure Choice goes bank-well. Nationwide, nearly ten percent California should encourage people to don’t have a retirement plan into a rupt. Defenders claim that this can’tof new entrepreneurs start from at or work hard and dream big in this state state-run retirement savings account. happen, but remember that officials inbelow the poverty line, but according without worrying if they can afford to Stockton, Vallejo and San Bernardinoto the Institute for Justice, California live and work here. But as with any government pro- once said the same thing.is third worst in terms of burdensome gram, the first question is why is thislicensing laws. Tax relief can also help address Cal- program even needed? Private-sector From the beginning, the legality of ifornia’s housing crisis. The state needs employees pay into the Social Security Secure Choice, and similar programs At every moment of every day, to build 180,000 new units of housing system and, upon reaching retirement in mostly liberal states, has been ques-Californians are taxed. We have the a year for the next ten years simply to age, draw benefits from it. While tioned because it is inconsistent withhighest personal income, sales, and gas keep pace with demand. Right now, the some have argued that Social Security a federal law known as the Employeetaxes in the nation. Even though Sacra- state builds roughly half that. To keep benefits are inadequate, the program Retirement Income Security Act ofmento is sitting on a $4.6 billion budget that figure in perspective, since 1990 is nonetheless backed by the full faith 1974. ERISA imposes requirements forsurplus, high state taxes are continuing there have only been four years where and credit of the federal government. retirement plans in the private sector.to gouge hard working Californians. the state built at least 180,000 new units Moreover, under federal law, there are Because the Secure Choice programsIn fact, over $15 billion in annual tax of housing, and none since 2005. Rents many programs to assist private-sector appeared to be in clear violation ofincreases have been enacted since Gov. are at record highs because the state has workers whose employers don’t offer ERISA, those states that sought toBrown took the reins in 2010. failed to build additional housing stock. 401(k) or other employer-based plans. adopt those programs received a regu- These include individual retirement latory interpretation from the Obama Thankfully, there is a better way to To ease the burden, AB1922 would accounts, both traditional and Roth administration which, the states argued,improve the lives of all Californians. double the renter’s tax credit which IRAs. For workers without an employer granted them an exception. Forgetting would provide meaningful savings, es- retirement plan, there are generous for the moment the issue of whether Taxpayers, small businesses, fami- pecially for millennials and minorities limits on how much can be saved tax- that federal regulation was even legallies, homeowners and renters can trying to afford their first home. For deferred. (a recurring problem for much offinally get some relief through the Cali- homeowners, the bill doubles the home-fornia Competitiveness and Innovation owners property tax exemption. This Secure Choice is a solution in President Obama’s regulatory ef-Act (AB1922), which was recently exemption has not been raised since search of a problem. Given all the ex- forts), it was rescinded shortly afterintroduced in the state Legislature 1972. Back then, the median home price isting retirement programs authorized President Trump took office. The up-and is supported by the Howard Jarvis was $25,000. Today, it’s over $500,000. under federal law and managed by pri- shot is that the weight of legal author-Taxpayers Association. vate investment firms, the only reason ity is that California’s Secure Choice Meaningful tax relief will allow to adopt a massive new government program, if implemented, would violate Small businesses employ about families to control their own future by program is so that government can federal law. Until California and otherhalf of our state’s private sector work- allowing them to put money away for control yet another part of the economy left-leaning states convince Congress toforce, providing people with their jobs retirement, investing in lifelong dreams, currently being serviced by the private grant them an exception — somethingand livelihood. The people who own or saving for their children’s college sector. Progressives truly believe that very unlikely for the foreseeable futurethese businesses are our friends, neigh- education. Tax relief might also help government can do it better. — spending further taxpayer dollars onbors, brothers, sisters, moms and dads keep our citizens in California instead planning and set-up costs is a waste.who are being stripped of their hard of moving to Texas, Nevada or Florida But better than what? The Cali-earned dollars by non-stop tax and fee where taxpayers are actually respected. fornia Public Employees’ Retirement California law allows taxpayersincreases year after year. System and other public employee to commence legal actions, including Jon Coupal is the president of retirement funds are carrying unfunded injunctions, against government entities California needs to reverse its Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. liabilities in the hundreds of billions of for waste of public funds.notorious reputation of being anti- Assemblyman Vince Fong represents the dollars.business. We can start by eliminating 34th Assembly District in the California See, e.g. Code of Civil Procedurethe $800 franchise tax on small compa- Assembly. Then there is the cost to taxpayers. Section 526a. As long as Californianies. An $800 annual tax on a business While the program is ostensibly volun- continues to spend taxpayer dollarsthat might earn as little as $9,040 a year Why does California’s Secure tary, the startup costs of the program are on a program that, on its face, violatesis absurd. No other state in the nation Choice program still exist? huge. For fiscal 2017-18, the Secure federal statute, it is vulnerable to legaldiscourages businesses by imposing Choice program has requested a $170 challenge. In any event, don’t we havesuch a tax. California’s planned “Secure million general fund loan for staff, ex- better things to spend our money on? Choice” program, if implemented, ternal consultants, overhead costs and The bill will also lower the state would violate federal law. 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