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Vol. 2, No. 1 — January 2019

At the MACA meeting Tuesday night, copies of the Highland Community News for December 28, 2018 were being shared; the lead article stated that, despite several requirements, Orange County and Lewis Homes are planning to resume their efforts to develop the area east of Highland – the “Harmony”project against which Mentonites fought in 2018. Those requirements include: 1) a new bridge over Mill Creek; 2) consideration of an alternative, to reduce the number of homes to 1400; 3) mitigation of Riverside an Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub habitat for endangered species; 4) Hydrological studies should be complete before construction begins; 5) addressing the problem of 34,000 daily vehicle trips in
and out of the project area and 6) finalization of wastewater treatment plans.

Vol. 2, No. 1 — January 2019

In its second December issue, Mentone Matters reported that Dawn Rowe of Yucca Valley was elected to fill the last two years of James Ramos’ term as Third District Supervisor. However, Ms. Rowe was actually appointed to the position.

Some complained that the Brown Act was violated, in that all 48
applicants were not heard and supervisors held secret meetings to narrow down
the field to 13 and then 5. According to http://wp.sbcounty.gov/cao/county
wire/?p=4051, “The voter-approved County Charter requires the board to appoint a qualified elector (individual residing in the Third District and registered to vote 30 days prior to the application period) to fill the remainder of the unexpired term, otherwise the responsibility for the appointment transfers to the governor. The charter does not specify a process for the board to follow in making an appointment. . . The voter-approved County Charter requires the board to appoint a qualified elector (individual residing in the Third District and registered to vote 30 days prior to the application period) to fill the remainder of the unexpired term, otherwise the responsibility for the appointment transfers to the governor. The charter does not specify a process for the board to follow in making an appointment.
“On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors is scheduled to discuss and determine the process it will follow in making an appointment assuming the vacancy occurs in the Third District, which includes all or portions of the cities of San Bernardino, Grand Terrace, Colton, Loma Linda, Highland, Redlands, Yucaipa, Barstow, Big Bear Lake and Twentynine Palms, the Town of Yucca Valley, and surrounding unincorporated communities and areas. A detailed map can be viewed at http://www.sbcounty.gov/Main/Pages/BOSDistricts.aspx. The public will have an opportunity to comment on the process the Board of Supervisors will follow for making an appointment.

The public will have an opportunity to comment on the process the Board of Supervisors will follow for making an appointment.

Vol. 1, No. 19 — December 2018

A Noteworthy Realty and the Mentone Chamber of Commerce held its open house Christmas party on December 17, from 4-8. Many members and families came, including Santa, said Gabe and Angie DeLaRosa, hosts. “Santa was there for the guests to enjoy. We also had food, played a game with prizes and sang some Christmas Songs out in the front of the building,” they added.

The DeLaRosas also told Mentone Matters that the “Mill Creek Cattle Company had their Christmas Party on December 19 for their workers and the public was invited, with free food and drink and DJ.”

Chamber of Commerce and MACA members Warren Wendel (treasurer) and Gabe De La Rosa (president of MACA and vice-president of the Chamber and C.O.M.E.T.) put up the yearly Seasons’ Greetings, lighted tree and annual Mentone tumbleweed Snowman at the location of the Welcome to Mentone Sign by the Hovey Tile Company. Owner Dean Hovey generously allowed use of his area and electricity for the display,” the DeLaRosas concluded.

Vol. 1, No. 19 — December 2018

Because the former Supervisor for the area in which Mentone is located, James Ramos, was elected to the State Assembly, Dawn Rowe of Yucca Valley was elected to fill the last two years of his term. Ms. Rowe “will be attending some [MACA] meetings,” according to Gayle Covey, Field Representative, Third District Supervisor for San Bernardino County. Welcome, Ms. Rowe!

Vol. 1, No. 19 — December 2018

The building located at 1899 Mentone Boulevard, previously occupied by Citrus Pawn, is being transformed into The Goodie Girl Shoppe, a furniture refurbishing and sales store. Owner and designer Janelle Goodie’s Facebook page states: “I’m a furniture painter that specializes in bold finishes on vintage pieces. I’m also a retailer of Wise Owl Chalk Synthesis Paint, which is a super eco-friendly and health focused product line that’s made here in the US.” Goodie posts examples of her work on her Facebook page. Classes in refinishing furniture will also be offered, as she has been teaching her skills in her previous location in Redlands.