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Highgrove Happenings April 2007

Home Invasion Robbery hits Highgrove

Yes it happened! And it is one of the nicer neighborhoods. On Monday
March 19, 2007 three gunmen broke into one of our local residences while the owners were home, threatened them with guns, tied them up and took items from their home! We do not want to divulge where this happened in order to protect the privacy of the victims. The sad thing about this type of incident is there is almost no way to prevent this, or react in time to defend yourself against it, and it can happen to anyone- anywhere!

Authorities have very little to go on but 3 Hispanics are suspected and they are possibly from another area that came into Highgrove. If you have any information please contact Deputy Jackie Lane at (951) 955 2311 or 955 2600


NOTICE

Sometimes it seems like Highgrove is the last one to know about things in, through, or around our community. Our residents could help out by using their computers and monotoring any websites that may affect Highgrove such as county planning items, zoning changes, plans for the Highgrove Power plant, land use, the new High School in Grand Terrace, Metrolink, etc..

If you see anything coming up with Highgrove in it or nearby, please contact one of the Municipal Advisory Council members through the community center at (951) 341 6634.



Burro Alert! Burro Alert!

Wild, but not-so-wild burros have been coming into Highgrove above Mt. Vernon Avenue. Some of the property owners in this area are experiencing the disappearance of vegetation in and around their yards. We have known for a long time that they were at the top of Pigeon Pass at the north end of Moreno Valley, Reche Canyon and around the old Highgrove dump- (excuse me- I mean the sanitary rubbish disposal landfill site).

In recent months they have wandered into new territory near residential areas. What we want you to know is that these animals often come out in the evening and pose a possible threat to themselves by wandering into the street at night.

If you hit one of them with your vehicle both you, your car and the burro could suffer serious consequences. In October of 2005 a 21 year old woman was killed while she was a passenger in a car that struck a burro on Reche Canyon Road. The burro was also killed when it came through the windshield.

Assemblyman Bill Emmerson from Redlands has introduced a bill that would allow animal control officers to relocate the burros at the property owner’s request, create feeding stations or fences to keep them from crossing the road in search for food and to vaccinate or treat injured animals.

It has been estimated that about 50 burros are roaming from area to area in search of food and water.

Please be aware of this situation when you drive through Highgrove, especially at night. They are hard to see at night and may be blinded by your approaching headlights.

Grand Terrace has signs that read: “Don’t even think of speeding in Grand Terrace”. Speeding in Highgrove could take on a whole new meaning! Please slow down!


Riverside Highland Water Company
Breaks Ground on New Corporate Facilities

On Friday, March 9, 2007, Riverside Highland Water Company officially broke ground on their new corporate facilities. The new office and operations yard will be located at 12374 Michigan Street in Grand Terrace.

Attending the groundbreaking ceremony L-R was Karen McHugh, Vice- President, The City of Grand Terrace’s Mayor, the Honorable Maryetta Ferre’, Board Member Frank Ferre’, General Manager Don Hough, Board President William McKeever, and , Anthony Petta, Sec./Treasurer.

Riverside Highland Water Company has been at its current location on Washington Street in Colton, since the early 1960’s. The move to Grand Terrace will only be the third time the company has relocated since it was established in early 1898.

The Company is hopeful that the new facilities will be completed and all of their operations will be transferred to the new location by the end of this year. If you have any questions regarding either the facilities or the move, please call (909) 825-4128.




Attention Girls!

If your birthday is between 8/1/1993 – 7/31/1994 and you are passionate about the game of Soccer…

The Corinthian Futbol Club, GT Force GU14 IS for YOU

The Corinthian Futbol Club, GT Force GU14 Team is based in Grand Terrace, and is looking for girls for Fall 2007 who are passionate about the game of Soccer and who are looking to increase their skills and abilities.

If you would like to compete at the Club Soccer level and are looking to join a great organization please contact any of our contacts below. Tryouts are conducted on a continuous basis, but must be prearranged.

Coach/Trainer: Gabe Mendoza 951-686-3139 vargaspatricia@charter.net
Coach: Patty Vargas 951-686-3139 vargasparticia@charter.net
Team Manager:Denise Reese 909-370-3455 wtefr@sbcglobal.net
Please visit us at www.corinthianfc.org


Virginia’s View Point
SHELL OR NO SHELL

They are building another Shell Station just before you get on the freeway on the West end of Barton Road. What makes the company anticipate that the business will be profitable when the other Shell Station was not? And right next to it will be a Quiznos fast food sandwich enterprise.

Oh, I get it—they think the Quiznos customers will stop and buy gas. Hmmmm.

If you really want to whoop and holler join up with those who are producing another Grand Terrace Days celebration on June 9, 2007. That festival has become one of the most exciting and energizing events in Grand Terrace’s history. This was once called the safety fair and a few dozen folks came out to play for a few hours. The soiree is now attended by hundreds of men, women and children and there is something for everyone in good clean fun. The theme this year is Wild Wild West and you can bet all the cowboys and wannbes will be there strutting along in their cowboy boots and hats.

If you want to help out by manning a booth, or any of several jobs, call 909- 430-220l.
Grand Terrace will have a Free Clean Up day on Saturday, April l4. Bring all your trash to Canal Street at Barton Road to the empty lot under the power lines. Waste Management will provide large bins for disposables. DO NOT BRING HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS. Other items not allowed are: tires, construction debris, and auto parts.

Here is a list of things that are acceptable: furniture, water heaters, bags of trash, air conditioners, large appliances, TVs, computers, tree limbs and bushes.

Attention all artists: The 23rd annual Grand Terrace Art Show will be held on May 6, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Civic Center in the community room. You must fill out a form obtainable from the C of C monthly publication, the Blue Mountain Outlook or call Ann Petta at 909 783-0658 for details. There are several rules to follow: You must enter before April l, 2007, you must not enter anything resembling pornography or unsuitable in any other way.

The Historical and Cultural committee will decide if your effort is acceptable. There are no prizes. This event is an effort to showcase the artistic talent of the residents of Grand Terrace. You must live or work in Grand Terrace and you must be l8 years old or older and you must frame or prepare your artwork for exhibition.

If you are bored and need something to perk you up try visiting someone, anyone who is a patient at the Jerry L. Pettis Veterans Memorial Hospital in Loma Linda. There are men and women there who never get visitors and who have lived there for several years. It is a pleasant atmosphere and they are grateful beyond measure for a visitor. Our own Betty Hayes, artist extraordinaire created a mural for the convalescent hospital wing and you really should go see it. The patients had a chance to help with the creation of the art work and it is wonderful. It is about 29 ft. long and 4 ft. high, a monumental work.FINIS

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this article are the viewpoints of its author and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of the “Highgrove Happenings”