June 2022 - Issue #4
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OF THE HIGH DESERT
SENIORS, VETERANS, FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES
Daggett, California and Calico Ghost Town ONE TOWN WAS ABANDONED WHILE ONE LIVES ON. Both Calico and Daggett were founded in the early 1880s, part of a silver boom in this part of California’s Mojave Desert. And yet, only a few decades later, one – Calico – had been abandoned, while Daggett lives on to this day. Why? What can we learn from the story of these two tiny towns? And how can we experience both towns to truly understand the story of natural resources in this part of California? Read more on page 18
Check out the events going on in our area this month.
Tesla Building 100-Stall Supercharger Station In Mojave Desert Town TESLA IS BUILDING ITS LARGEST SUPERCHARGER STATION to date in Barstow, Ca- stalls. The size of the project has not gone unnoticed on social media in recent months. In lifornia, a town located in the Mojave Desert some 115 miles from Los Angeles and 156 miles from Las Vegas. February, @MarcoRPTesla, a Tesla fan who is tracking the expansion of the Supercharger The announcement was made by Barstow Mayor Paul Cortney during a city council network, posted images of the Barstow Supercharger station’s construction. meeting earlier this week. He revealed that Tesla is already months into construction of Read more on page 14 the charging hub, which will be America’s largest with no fewer than 100 Supercharger
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Magic at Kemper Campbell Ranch WHILE VISITING THE KEMPER CAMPBELL RANCH, guests often share their own versions of “I had no idea this was here and I’m from the area”. The path into the ranch hints at the reasons guests love to visit and tenants love to live there. From one of the busiest areas of Victorville, follow a quiet residential road around the rocky hills to find a peaceful desert oasis. The fields and ranch buildings stretch across the valley in a refreshing contrast to the noisy downtown area on the other side of the hill. Read more on page 20
Inside: Memory Café: Social Activities for People with Dementia Memo - page 6 12 Home Modifications for Stroke Survivors Give Greater Independence - Page 8 Victor Valley Museum Wins NACo Award for ‘Military in the Mojave’ Exhibit - page 9 The Year is 1922 - page 16 Victorville Fire ranked among top departments in the U.S. with new ISO rating - Page 16
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OPS!, BOY, DID I LET ONE GET BY ME IN THE MAY ISSUE and no less than on the front page too. The word TORTOISE was misspelled in the heading but correct in the article. This is what happens when you are in a hurry to get out of town as I was. There is a new offering on page 10 of this issue. We are now offering subscriptions. This ensures that you get a copy delivered to your mailbox and it adds your support to helping us bring you the PULSE. As promised we will continue on making the change that reflect the feedback we receive from our readers and advertisers. We look forward to adding even more improvements to bring you information and enjoyment. Please support our advertisers by letting them know you like our newspaper. Happy Father’s Day!
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56 Years Ago:
High-Tech Tragedy in the High Desert
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N 1966, IN THE DESERT WILDERNESS about ten miles north of Barstow, a tragedy occurred when the top test pilot at Edwards Air Force Base had a fatal encounter with the Air Force’s most sophisticated weapons project. The North American XB-70 “Valkyrie” was conceived for the Strategic Air Command in the late 1950s as a high-altitude bomber that could fly three times the speed of sound (Mach 3). Two aircraft were built. The second, and more advanced, of these planes first flew in July, 1965, and made a total of 46 flights before meeting its end less than a year later.
Accompanying the huge bomber on its final flight in an F-104 chase plane was Chief Test Pilot Joe Walker, an Edwards AFB mainstay for fifteen years and a NASA legend. In 1960, he was the first NASA pilot to fly the first hypersonic aircraft, the X-15, and would eventually fly the rocket-powered plane twenty-four times, including the only two flights to exceed 100 kilometers (62 miles) in altitude, the international definition of space. These flights, in July and August 1963, resulted in Walker becoming the first human being to go into space twice. He also achieved the fastest speed in the X-15: 4,104 mph (Mach 5.92).
In the skies over the Barstow area on June 8, 1966, during a flight with several other aircraft, Joe Walker maneuvered his fighter jet too close to the huge XB-70. Drawn together by the violent wake of the supersonic bomber, the two planes collided. Walker died instantly when his plane disintegrated in mid-air, while the damaged bomber remained relatively intact until it hit the ground. The pilot of the big plane managed to bail out, but the co-pilot, Major Carl Cross, could not get into position to eject and was killed on impact. Although the major wreckage was cleared out decades ago, crosses memorializing the two men now stand amidst small bits of debris at the XB-70 crash site and, about two miles away, the spot where major portions of Walker’s F-104 came down, remote tributes to two skilled and dedicated men who gave their lives for their country.
Hesperia Elks needs vendors for the Annual Craft Fair. There will be a bake sale and food. Hot Dogs and Chili Dogs, Nachos’ Cheese, and sodas. A major portion of the proceeds will go to our Elks National Foundation and Major Projects. June 18th 9 am till 1 pm. Tables to rent, for a 6 ft. table $25.00 and 8 ft. table $30.00. For more information please visit Hesperia Elks Lodge Facebook page. Call 1-760-949-2646 Cell 1-760-540-0176 4
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Amazon Announces Renewable Energy Solar Project near Baldy Mesa
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By Victor Valley News Group
MAZON ANNOUNCED 37 NEW RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS around the world, including one new project in the Victor Valley that marks the third in the state of California. The new solar project, which is near Baldy Mesa, will produce 150 MW of renewable energy paired with 75 MW of battery storage. This is in addition to the 40 on-site solar projects across Amazon and Whole Foods sites. This announcement marks significant progress on Amazon’s path to power 100% of its operations with renewable energy by 2025—five years ahead of the original target of 2030. The additional 3.5 GW of clean energy capacity from these new projects extends Amazon’s leadership position as the world’s largest corporate buyer of renewable energy, and advances its efforts to meet The Climate Pledge, a commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040—10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement. “Our commitment to protecting the planet and limiting Amazon’s impact on the environment has led us to become the largest corporate buyer of renewable energy in the world in both 2020 and 2021. Given the growth of our business, and our mission to run 100% of Amazon’s operations on renewable energy, we aren’t slowing our renewable investments down,” said Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon. “We now have 310 wind and solar projects across 19 countries, and are working hard to reach our goal of powering 100% of our business on renewable energy by 2025—five years ahead of our original target of 2030.” The 37 new projects announced today are located across the U.S., Spain, France, Australia, Canada, India, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates. They vary in project type and size, with three new wind farms, 26 new solar farms, and eight new rooftop solar installations at its buildings around the world. As a result of these projects, Amazon now has a total of 310 renewable energy projects, including 134 wind and solar farms and 176 rooftop solar projects.
Amazon also continues to invest in renewable energy projects paired with energy storage. The energy storage systems allow Amazon to store clean energy produced by its solar projects and deploy it when solar energy is not available, such as in the evening hours, or during periods of high demand. This strengthens the climate impact of Amazon’s clean energy portfolio by enabling carbon-free electricity throughout more parts of the day. The new projects include a 300-megawatt (MW) solar project paired with 150 MW of battery storage in Arizona and a 150 MW solar project paired with 75 MW of battery storage in California. Combined, the two projects double Amazon’s total announced solar paired with energy storage from 220 MW to 445 MW. Below are more details about the latest series of renewable energy projects announced today, which will supply clean energy for Amazon’s operations, including its corporate offices, fulfillment centers, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers that support millions of customers globally: • 23 projects in the U.S., spread across 13 states: This brings Amazon’s total clean energy procurement in the U.S. from 7.2 GW to 10.4 GW. Notably, the new projects include Amazon’s largest renewable energy project (by capacity) announced to date, which is a 500 MW solar farm in Texas. The announcement also includes the company’s first renewable energy projects in Missouri. The remaining projects are in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Virginia. • Five new projects in Spain: The company added an additional 314 MW of renewable
energy capacity in Spain, bringing its total investment to 1.4 GW in the country. The five new projects include three solar farms and two wind farms, bringing Amazon’s total renewable energy projects in Spain to 14. • A second renewable energy project in France: Amazon announced its second solar project in France, which brings the company’s total renewable energy capacity announced to date to 38 MW in the country. • Eight additional rooftop solar projects: The company added its first rooftop solar project in the United Arab Emirates, which is a 2.7 MW installation in Dubai. Amazon also announced seven rooftop solar projects in Australia, Canada, India, and Japan totaling over 5 MW of clean energy capacity. To see Amazon’s renewable energy projects around the world, visit the company’s renewal energy project interactive map.
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HEN YOU SELL YOUR HOME HIGH DESERT, CA – A new report has just been released which reveals 7 costly mistakes that most homeowners make when selling their home, and a 9–Step System that can help you sell your home fast and for the most amount of money. This industry report shows clearly how the traditional ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and less effective in today’s market. The fact of the matter is fully three quarters of home sellers don’t get what they want for their homes and become disillusioned and-worse- financially disadvantaged when they put their homes on the market. As this report uncovers, most homesellers make 7 deadly mistakes that cost them literally thousands of dollars. The good news is that each and every one of these mistakes is entirely preventable. In an answer to this issue, industry insiders have prepared a FREE special report entitled “The 9-Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar.“ To hear about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1– 800–596–5137 and enter 1000. You can call anytime 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Get your FREE special report NOW and find out how you can get the most money for your home. The report is courtesy of www.HighDesertHome-Sales.net and GDR Inc. BRE number 01524222 © 2022
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Memory Café: Social Activities for People with Dementia By DailyCaring Editorial Team
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HAT IS A MEMORY CAFÉ? A Memory Café is a comfortable, supportive environment where people with dementia and their family caregivers can socialize, build support networks, and enjoy dementia-friendly activities together. These groups provide a welcoming space for people with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), memory impairment, memory loss, and people with other cognitive disorders like stroke survivors. Most Memory Café groups meet once or twice a month in local community locations like coffee shops, senior centers, parks, churches, libraries, or even museums. These groups are free to join and usually run by health care or social services professionals, nonprofit groups, or volunteers who coordinate activities, provide guidance, and respond to questions or requests for resources. We explain the benefits of Memory Cafés for people with dementia, typical activities, where they’re held, how to find one near you, and why they can’t be used for respite care.
Memory Café activities
Benefits of Memory Cafés for people with dementia
Staying socially active and engaged with the world helps delay Alzheimer’s and dementia symptoms. A Memory Café supports people living with dementia in meaningfully engaging with their community. It’s an engaging environment that helps stimulate conversation and social interaction. Plus, some people with dementia may display behaviors that make social outings uncomfortable for them or others. This often leads to loneliness and isolation for people with dementia and their caregivers. A Memory Café’s welcoming environment takes the stress out of going out in public and socializing. People living with dementia and their family caregivers don’t need to worry about being judged or misunderstood. They can socialize and enjoy each other’s company without feeling self-conscious. They’re also places where a dementia caregiver can get support and exchange information with other caregivers in similar situations. 6
Café listings that can be accessed from anywhere with an Each Memory Café is unique and will have its own focus, internet connection. though all offer opportunities for socializing. Some may be focused on dementia-friendly activities or A Memory Café isn’t respite care outings while others may focus on music, painting, crafts, Because it’s a supportive environment for people with conversation, exercise, or education. dementia, families often wonder if they can take their older Even though Memory Café activities vary, they all tend to adult to a Memory Café and leave to run errands or take a focus on topics that are likely to inspire pleasant memories break for an hour or two. of times gone by or laughter and positive feelings. However, a Memory Café isn’t a place to “drop off” your older adult for a while. A caregiver needs to accompany each person with dementia. Where are Memory Cafés held? Instead of thinking of it as a source of respite care, think Memory Cafés are offered in a wide variety of locations of a Memory Café as a place to enjoy social activities togeincluding: ther as a break from the normal routine. • Coffee shops Many seniors and caregivers miss the social activities • Restaurants and outings they used to enjoy before dementia symptoms • Hospitals made them too challenging. Regularly participating in Me• Libraries mory Cafés brings these activities back into their lives. • Museums Plus, don’t underestimate how supportive it can feel to • Conference rooms spend time with other dementia caregivers. Seeing that • Schools, colleges, and universities you’re not alone in this situation and being able to talk with • Community and senior centers others who truly understand is a great stress reducer. • Assisted living and other senior living communities •
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Find a Memory Café near you
The Memory Café Directory website has over 1,000 listings of Cafés located in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia. To find a Memory Café near you, first choose your country, then click on a state or region to see a list of all the Cafés in that area with descriptions and contact information for each. In addition, there are also nearly 200 virtual Memory OF THE DESERT THEPULSE HIGH
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N THURSDAY MAY 1 AT 12:00 NOON A FANTASTIC REOPENING event was held at the Victor Valley Animal Protective League. VVAPL Public Relations spokesperson Terry Sainz welcomed the crowd, and gave a brief history of the organizaion started by Apple Valley pioneer Dorothy Thomas in 1962. A five dollar yearly membership donation would entitle the donor to a “Living Memorial’ 33 1/3 LP on the life of her husband, John Charles Thomas, an opera singer who started the KAVR radio station, which broadcast out of the Apple Valley Inn, 960 on your radio dial. The record, now a collectible, was produced by his staff. The two hour celebration included music, presentations by local dignitaries, the Steve and Lindy Meyers Cattery dedication, tours of the facility, adoption specials, and “light refreshments” (actually a filling lunch of sandwiches, desserts, and drinks). The main event was the ribbon chewing and historical sign designation unveiling. Apple Valley Historical Advisory Committee members Tom Hoegerman, Rick Piercy, Pat Orr, Marcy Taylor, and Lena Quinonez; Town Council members Larry Cusack and Scott Nassif; Mayor Kari Leon; and Town Manager Doug Robertson did the honors. Marcy Taylor, who represents MHS on the committee, had recommended VVAPL for he historic designation about four years ago, so she was happy to see the new sign and its addition to the Apple Valley Historic Points of Interest booklet. After the ceremony, she greeted visitors and shared a display including the 33 1/3 RPM record, a letter and donor envelope from 1962, and an authentic original four-page VVAPL brochure. Another display included two gigantic scrapbooks dating from 1958, the very same that Terry had shared with MHS members at her presentation at the Victor Valley Museum several years ago. You might remember having met her canine sidekick Millie, who was also in attendance at the ribbon chewing. A highlight for Marcy was finding in Scrapbook #1 a vintage photo of a young Diane Irwin, an original and current VVAPL supporer, holding a scared-looking kitten. Diane was happy to pose with the gigantic scrapbook, pointing the photo out. And that was not the only photo of her we found. Thanks to the MHS members who attended the event. Folks like you supporting local history are greatly appreciated!
Veterans Affairs Leverages Technology to Assist Veterans
San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs is continuing to lead the way in helping county veterans and their families access veteran benefits and services. Phone interviews and technology are available for veterans and their families to apply for benefits without having to visit the office in-person. The department’s veterans service officers have been working with veterans through phone and electronic exchanges to secure a variety of benefits such as disability compensation claims, pensions for wartime service, and college tuition/fee waivers from federal, state and local agencies. These efforts have assisted a record number of veterans. The San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs Department ranked the highest in the state in fiscal year 2020-21 for securing more than $45 million in new benefits for veterans. “Our staff work hard to represent veterans and help them get all of the benefits to which they are entitled,” said Edward Amaya, Interim Director of San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs. “We are committed to serving our veterans and their families in any way that we can.” For more information on services and benefits available to veterans, visit www.SBCounty.gov/VA or call (909) 382-3290.
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12 Home Modifications for Stroke Survivors Give Greater Independence
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By DailyCaring Editorial Team
NCE SOMEONE HAS SURVIVED A STROKE, transitioning from a hospital or skilled nursing facility back to home is the next challenge. But too often, the home is not equipped for new disabilities or physical challenges. About one third of stroke survivors are permanently disabled after their stroke, leaving them unable to do many of the things they used to do without assistance. Before a stroke survivor returns home, it’s important that family caregivers evaluate the home for modifications that can help them transition smoothly. Below are 12 tips for modifying each room in the house and helping your older adult ease into life at home after a stroke.
Consider raising the bed using simple bed risers or renting or buying a hospital bed that can be adjusted into a variety of positions. 2. Reorganize dressing areas Just like in the bathroom, shelves, mirrors and dressing areas in the bedroom might need to be modified to adjust for mobility devices or simply to make it easier on your older adult to sit or stand. Using easy-glide drawers and lowering closet clothes bars can also help stroke survivors who use a wheelchair. 3. Add dressing aids If necessary, provide dressing aids that help with their physical limitations like shoe horns, zipper puller and button hook aids, grabbing tools, and shoes that don’t require lacing up. Stroke survivors often find they aren’t able to move as easily as they once did and these devices make it easier for them to dress independently.
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After a stroke, survivors often develop physical disabilities or limitations. Caring Senior Service shares 12 simple home modification tips to help stroke survivors ease back into living at home with greater independence.
The bathroom
1. Install grab bars The bathroom is one of the most dangerous places for many stroke survivors. Water and slippery surfaces can cause problems for even the most sure-footed of us, so these surfaces can be especially challenging to someone with physical impairments. Grab bars in the tub or shower provide stability and can significantly reduce your loved one’s fall risk after a stroke. Grab bars can also be added next to the toilet for ease in moving from a standing to sitting position. 2. Provide shower chairs and no-skid bath mats and tub decals In addition to grab bars for stability, tub chairs and non-slip tub decals can help stroke survivors keep their footing to stay safe while bathing. 3. Install walk-in tubs or showers If you have the means to remodel the bath, a great option to assist your loved one is to convert your existing tub into a walk-in tub or shower. These eliminate the need for a stroke survivor with physical limitations from having to climb into and out of a tub or shower, which provides additional safety and reduces fall risk. 4. Reorganize to accommodate mobility aids If your older adult now uses a wheelchair, walker, or other mobility aid, you may need to reorganize shelves, mirrors, and dressing areas to accommodate these items. You may even need to remove or change the bathroom door so that wheelchairs and walkers can easily fit through the opening.
1. Assess major appliances for ease of access and safety concerns Consider moving your older adult’s favorite food items to lower shelves in the cabinets and refrigerator so they don’t have to reach too high or low to reach them. Sometimes, stroke survivors can also become desensitized to heat, so providing them access to a microwave or replacing the stove with a lowered electric cooktop can help prevent burns. 2. Add tables and seating Standing for long periods of time to prepare a meal may no longer be feasible. Make cooking easier and more comfortable by adding additional chairs and/or small tables that sit lower than standard kitchen countertops. 3. Find kitchen gadgets designed for people with restrictions Replacing standard kitchen tools with adaptive utensils, rocking knives, contained vegetable choppers and one-handed or lap cutting boards can also give more independence.
Entrances and walkways
1. Add ramps Even one-story homes often have a few steps at the front door to get into the house. Even if your older adult isn’t in a wheelchair, converting stairs into a ramp may be needed. Ramps are often helpful to those who have difficulty climbing steps. 2. Clear walkways Keeping walkways and paths between furniture clear of clutter and cords can help your older adult maneuver more easily throughout the home. You may also consider rearranging the furniture so they can move around without running into obstacles or potentially tripping.
Financial help for home modifications
If home modifications aren’t in the budget, your local Area Agency on Aging can refer you to non-profit groups who may be able to help.
The bedroom
1. Modify the bed or change the type of bed Because of mobility issues, a standard bed may be too low for stroke survivors to get into comfortably. 8
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Victor Valley Museum Wins NACo Award for ‘Military in the Mojave’ Exhibit
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XCITING NEWS FOR THE VICTOR VALLEY MUSEUM! Its “Military in the Mojave” exhibit just won a 2022 National Association of Counties achievement award for Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation. The exhibit features artifacts and stories of the role that local residents played during wartime, including Air Force Capt. Joseph C. McConnell, Jr. and Purple Heart recipient Army Lt. Manuel Rodriguez. Victor Valley Museum is located at 11873 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley. For more information, please call (760) 240-2111.
Gary ‘Griz’ Drylie Honored For Work Preserving the History of Hesperia
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ONGRATULATIONS TO GARY “GRIZ” DRYLIE, who was recently honored with the California Park and Recreation Society’s “Champion of the Community” Award and the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts’ Outstanding Volunteer Award of Distinction. Griz has served on the Hesperia Area Recreation District Foundation since February 2006
and is tremendous resource on the region’s rich history. He also serves as docent at the Harrison Exhibit Center, located at 16367 Main Street. Well done, Griz! Thank you for your commitment to the historic preservation of our region.
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HE HIGH DESERT AUTO & BIKE SWAP MEET IS STILL GOING STRONG! May 22nd event, brought the support of Automotive Celebrities like, Kevin Mack, from The History Channel Show, “Counting Cars” and Concept Car Designer & Artist, “Fireball Lawrence” and “Car Show Safari’s,” Tommy Scalera. Vendors like, Costco Wholesale, accepted donations for “The Children’s Miracle Network” & BG’s Bargains, providing 40% OFF children’s bikes, motorized vehicles & more! “The Modd Rodds,” played live, Classic tunes, as the community cruised in, with their cool rides, ate their free popcorn and made new friends, at Inglis Classics. Events will contact monthly, until November. For more information contact: (281) 601-2713.
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HAT AN ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL DAY for our William Kinnard Memorial Scholarship Show. Our day started out with our Miss Hesperia Wranglers and her court presenting Old Glory as well as our California Flag, Hesperia Wranglers Flag and our Premier Sponsor, Victorville Motors flag. We also had the opportunity to introduce and welcome one of our William Kinnard Memorial Scholarship recipients, Shaye Scott from Serrano High School.
May Show results Lead Line: Hi Pt- Callie Strickland Reserve : Autumn Hunt 3rd: Sierra Haas 4th: Lybertie Rodriguez 5th: Sage Halterman 6th: Ace Buenostro Tie for 7th & 8th: Kayleigh Collins & Natalie Rodriguez Lil Wranglers: Hi Pt: Austyn Haas Reserve: Morgan Haas 3rd: Emma Durbin 4th: Maggie Domingo Youth Novice: Hi Pt: Angelina Gilstrap Reserve: Shea Schwinning 3rd: Addison Wright 4th: Lexi Barnes 5th: Ellie Cocroft 6th: Leilani Casino
12 & Under: Hi Pt: Star Reeves Reserve: Elizabeth Robinson 3rd: Kara Howard 4th: Annie Waters 13 thru 17: Hi Pt: Sydney Webb Reserve: Leanne Domingo 3rd: Sophie Sperry 4th: Shelby Pierson 5th: Cameron Yates 6th: Taylor Warman 18 thru 39: Hi Pt: Sharvel Gretzner Reserve: Justine Houle 3rd: Sara McClaine 4th: Lyndsey Haas Cool Kids: Hi Pt: Dawn Stoecker Reserve: Jan Gretzner 3rd: Carol Cronk 4th: Angela Reyes 5th: Julie McClaine Green Horse: Hi Pt: Raylyn Domingo Reserve: Penny Hunt 3rd: Dawn Stoecker Tie for 4th & 5th: Justine Houle & Sydney Webb 6th: Sara McClaine 7th: Samantha Call 8th: Summer Collins
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This is our group of Lead Liners From left to right: Sage Halterman(Hesperia Wranglers Sweetheart), Ace Buenostro, Kayleigh Collins, Sierra Haas, President-Tim Mustaikis, Autumn Hunt, Callie Strickland, Lybertie Rodriguez, Natalie Rodriguez and our Miss Hesperia Wranglers, Sydney Webb. Our Queens with one of our William Kinnard Scholarship Recipients. From left to right: Petite Miss Hesperia Wranglers, Shea Schwinning, Young Miss Hesperia Wranglers Elizabeth Robinson, Miss Hesperia Wranglers Sydney Webb, William Kinnard Scholarship recipient Shaye Scott, Jr. Miss Hesperia Wranglers Cameron Yates and in front is Hesperia Wranglers Sweetheart Sage Halterman.
Our Hesperia Wranglers Queebs at the 2022 San Bernardino County Fair’s Barn Bash with Kevin Smilen from Victorville Motors and our Hesperia Wranglers President, Tim Mustaikis
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HEN A WOMAN SEEKS HELP AFTER BEING ABUSED, she brings a number of issues that must be addressed if she’s going to achieve a level of independence and self-sufficiency, as measured by her not returning to her abuser, holding a meaningful job, and obtaining a permanent place to live for her family. Today’s Woman Foundation began offering its 8-week Empowering Women for Self-Sufficiency Program six years ago to local High Desert women who were affiliated with community partners, A Better Way and Family Assistance Program. The next program will run from mid June to early August, and each week will feature a different topic and facilitator. Program participants learn how to prepare for their next job or career; resources and programs at Victor Valley College; budgeting, saving and credit provided by Chase Bank; nutrition; “Ask the Doctor” – a live Q&A; and how to create meaningful life goals. “We are very much looking forward to being with the ladies again in person. Over the past couple of years, we established a virtual library on the website and we relied heavily on technology for most of our training, but for this program, we didn’t get the attendance and participation desired, so this is going to be a very special class,” says Executive Director, Cindy Bostick. The program culminates with a graduation celebration with proclamations from our elected officials, including Congressman Jay Obernolte. To learn more about Today’s Woman Foundation’s Empowering Women for Self-Sufficiency program, visit www.todayswomanfoundation.org
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E NOTED THAT THE SITE SEEMED SURPRISINGLY LARGE, estimating that it could have around 60-80 Supercharger stalls and possibly even a lounge. In light of the mayor’s recent disclosure, it turns out the EV advocate’s estimate was quite conservative. Currently, the largest charging station in the US is a 70-space Tesla Supercharger hub at The Outlets at Tejon, an open-air retail center in the San Joaquin Valley in central California. China has the world’s largest electric car charging station; located in the city of Shenzhen, it has a reported 637 spots. “Actions and results speak. Prior to going to the SCAG (Southern California Association of Governments) meeting a week and a half ago, there was a possible issue that we do not have enough power out in Lenwood for the first phase of a Tesla charging units. One-hundred units projected. The largest charging station in the U.S., right out there. It’s the potential of not having enough power for phase one. Well, long story short, we got a commitment from Edison to have enough power for phase one by Memorial Day to open up the first leg of the Tesla charging stations.” City of Barstow Mayor Paul Cortney
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N ITS FIRST INDEPENDENT-INDUSTRY REVIEW since transitioning to a city-run fire department, Victorville Fire improved its ISO rating from a “Class 3” to a “Class 2” and is now ranked among the top six percent of fire departments in the nation. Victorville Fire’s new rating, which will take effect on July 1, serves as an important benchmark in evaluating the department’s effectiveness. Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) conducted the independent evaluation of how well-equipped the fire department is to put out fires in the Victorville community. Insurance agencies use the score to establish rates. In general, a lower ISO rating could offer residents and business owners a more favorable underwriting experience when it comes to securing homeowner or commercial insurance coverage. ISO scores range from one to 10 with one being the best possible rating. Of the 38,747 fire departments in the U.S., only 459 have achieved the top rating of 1. Victorville Fire’s rating of 2 places the department in an elite group of just 1,873 fire departments in the nation.* “We are extremely proud of our Victorville Fire Department for achieving such a favorable ISO Rating within just three years of transitioning to a city-run department,” said Victorville Mayor Debra Jones. “This achievement underscores our City’s commitment to providing excellent public safety services to our community.” To determine its ISO Rating, Victorville Fire was evaluated on four key criteria including the quality of the fire department, water supply, the area’s emergency communication
torville Fire Protection District was assumed by the City of Victorville. In March 2019, the City of Victorville re-established its Fire Department after contracting the fire services for 10 years. The Victorville Fire Department is staffed with 70 personnel, and the department is led by Fire Chief Jeff Armstrong. Located in Southern California at the high-point between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Victorville is the leading city for both industry and retail in the High Desert region. Victorville is a growing, vibrant community that is home to approximately 135,000 residents and some of the area’s largest employers. Clean air, abundant mountain vistas, family-friendly recreational activities, spectacular sunsets system, and community outreach and fire prevention. and breathtaking night skies entice locals and visitors alike “Our ISO Rating serves as a valuable benchmark of how to fall in love with this city that is within a few hours of Sowell Victorville Fire is adhering to national standards and Cal beaches, National Parks, mountain retreats, and other industry best practices, and we’re proud to have accom- major attractions. Ontario International Airport is within an plished this on behalf of the Community,” said Victorville hour. Learn more about the City of Victorville and its fire Fire Chief Jeff Armstrong. “I am proud to be a part of this department at VictorvilleCA.gov. outstanding team of professionals.” The Victorville Fire Department was last evaluated in 2016. Typically, fire departments are evaluated every 10 years unless there is a significant change like the department’s transition to being city-run in 2019. The history of the Victorville Fire Department dates to 1926 when the Victorville County Fire Protection District was established. In 1930, the Victorville Volunteer Fire Department was established. In 1976, approximately 14 years after Victorville was incorporated, control of the Vic-
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ERY INTERESTING FOR ALL AGES. The year is 1922,”One hundred years ago.”What a difference a century makes! Here are some statistics for Year 1922 The average life expectancy for men was 47 years. Fuel for cars was sold in drug stores only. Only 14 percent of homes had a bathtub. Only 8 percent of homes had a telephone. The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph. The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower.
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The average US wage in 1922 was 22 cents per hour. The average US worker made between $200 and $400 per year. A competent accountant could expect to earn $2,000 per year. A dentist earned $2,500 per year. A veterinarian between $1,500 and 4,000 per year. And, a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year. More than 95 percent of all births took place at home. Ninety percent of all Doctors had NO COLLEGE EDUCATION! Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press AND in the government as “substandard.”Sugar cost four cents a pound.Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen. Coffee was fifteen cents a pound. Most women washed their hair once a month . and, used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo. Canada passed law prohibiting poor people from entering into their country for any reason. The Five leading causes of death were:1. Pneumonia and influenza. 2. Tuberculosis 3. Diarrhea 4. Heart disease. 5 Stroke. The American flag had 45 stars ...The population of Las Vegas , Nevada was only 30. Crossword puzzles, canned OF THE DESERT THEPULSE HIGH
beer, and iced tea hadn’t been invented yet. There was neither a Mother’s Day nor Father’s Day.Two out of every 10 adults couldn’t read or write And, only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school. Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were available over the counter at local drugstores. Back then pharmacists said: “Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach, bowels, and is a perfect guardian of health!” (Shocking?) Eighteen percent of households had at least one full-time servant or domestic help... There were about 230 reported murders in the ENTIRE U.S.A.
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HE MOJAVE RIVER VALLEY MUSEUM’s 55th Annual BBQ and Open House fundraiser was a huge success! Many MHS members were in attendance, some working the event. Our VP Delvin joined that day, and one of our members won the $500 cash raffle prize. That covered her gas to Barstow and back! In addition to gold panning, rope making, blacksmith and weaving demos, live music, and Dover car self-guided tours, guests could indulge in the always popular homemade moonshine and campfire sourdough biscuits. Who knew past president Jim Mustra could churn out such delicious butter? MHS member Carol Wiley offered “Carol’s Collectibles” for sale, while Marcy, Stormie, Bryan, and Delvin manned the combined Apple Valley Legacy Museum, Victor Valley Legacy Museum, MHS booth. J and J Catering provided an awesome lunch, books were discounted, people were friendly, history was shared, and the wind stayed away. What a perfect day! Our thanks to all the hard-working MRVM board members and volunteers for hosting this great annual event, and to Pat for always listing our events in their “Desert Tailings” newsletter. We love working with you guys!
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OU’LL WANT TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THIS ONE! After 28 years basking in the hot desert sun, the Desert Tortoise “Symbol of Desert Wildlife,” a 1994 C.I.P. Project of the Victor Valley Women’s Club, has been rennovated by two MHS members, Brent Gaddis and Marcy Taylor. At 3:00 PM on Wednesday June 8 we will gather on the parking lot of the Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Road, for a ribbon cutting and rededication of the tortoise sculpture to the Victor Valley Museum and Victor Valley Women’s Club. One of the artists listed on the plaque is long-time MHS member, the late Beverly Dudley. Light refreshments will follow the ceremony. (The museum closes at 4:00, so if you want to pay admission and go inside, plan to do that prior to the 3:00 PM event.
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ALE EVANS WAS WELL-KNOWN AS AN actress, a dancer, a singer, and a TV and movie star. That is all true. But to many of us in Apple Valley and the Victor Valley area that she called home, and to her many admirers all over the United States and the world, she was so much more. Dale was a prolific author, penning 27 books, most written while she resided right here in Apple Valley. She was not shy about discussing her feelings, her accomplishments as well as her mistakes and failures, or about sharing her Christian witness. She detailed the tragedies of losing three children at a young age, about her teenage pregnancy, several failed marriages, the trials of being thrust into the role of step-mother to three young children who had suddenly and unexpectantly lost their dear mother. She shared the stresses of the Hollywood life, always being in the spotlight, and the pleasures of living in the desert where she and Roy could be treated like “regular people,” shopping, going to church, and getting together with friends and neighbors. On Thursday June 23, MHS member Marcy Taylor, who shares both Dale’s birthday and street address, will present “The Amazing Influence of Dale Evans.” The doors will open at 6:30 for the 7:00 presentation, which will include a slide show and displays of Dale’s books, photographs, and memorabilia. The Sat. June 25 fieldtrip will take us to the Apple Valley Inn, at one time known as the Roy Rogers Apple Valley Inn, for a showing of “Saturday Night Bath in Apple Valley.” This 1965 comedy is shot entirely at the Apple Valley Inn, the beautiful (at that time) Hilltop House, and the Western Village at Deadman’s Point. Despite the ridiculous and somewhat confusing plot, locals cannot help but enjoy the on-location shots, while sitting in the exact spot where the scenes were filmed. So come on over to the Apple Valley Legacy Museum about 6:30 to get your raffle ticket, check out the museum, and grab a bite to eat. The show will start about 7:00 when the sun starts to set behind the Hilltop House hill. The Apple Valley Inn is located at 20601 Highway 18 at Dale Evans Parkway. To reach Cottage #153 drive straight in until you can’t go any farther, look to your right and you are there!
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ELSON MILLER’S APRIL 28 THURSDAY NIGHT’S presentation on Black Mountain and Inscription Canyon Petroglyphs gave us more information than most of us could digest. He projected a number of slides listing the locations, categories, and ages of various types of petroglyphs, before sharing photos of the ones we could expect to see on the Saturday fieldtrip. These included the famous Birdman petroglyph, as well as the Big Horn Sheep, the pineapple, the tortoise, the snake, and various human forms. Many are documented by Wilson G. Turner in “The Black Canyon Project of the Mojave Desert.” Bill Mann’s “Guide to 50 Interesting and Mysterious Sites in the Mojave” Volume 1 pages 29-32 also covers the Black Montain and Inscription Canyon sites. An enthusiastic group set out from Mojave River Valley Museum on Sat. April 30 in two four-wheel drive vehicles. A highlight of the trip out there was seeing a group of desert-dwelling burros, who graciously posed for several photos. At the entrance to Inscription Canyon, a sign posted by BLM and the California Native American Heritage Commission reminded visitors of the Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, protecting historic sites and artifacts. Upon entering the canyon, filled with ancient art and symbols, the MHS explorers could almost feel the presence and hear the prayers of the shamans of old, experiencing visions and visitation fueled by fasting and sacred drugs. While some pictographs were of easily identifyable forms, most were left open to the interpretation of the viewer, who could only imagine what the shaman could have felt or seen in his transcendental state. Our thanks to MHS member Nelson Miller for a great and educational adventure.
“A father’s smile has been known to light up a child’s entire day.” Susan Gale
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Daggett, California and Calico Ghost Town
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By Jonathan Berg
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ITHOUT QUESTION, CALICO GHOST TOWN is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the greater Barstow area. Founded in 1881 as a silver mining town, by 1885 Calico had a population of around 1200 and more than 500 recorded silver mines. Borax mining kept the town prospering after the silver market collapsed, making it not financially sensible to continue pursuing the metal. By 1890, the population was around 3500, but only a few years later, Calico was abandoned.
An abandoned (or abandoned looking) structure just outside Calico on the mountain.
Just a few miles south of Calico, Daggett had a similar arc. The town was founded in 1883 as a mining center, and in 1891 benefited when Francis Marion Smith, the “Borax King,” moved his operations there. However, by 1911 fortunes had reversed, with borax no longer being financially feasible and the industry moving to Death Valley. Daggett, however, was not abandoned, as a predecessor of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad had built tracks through. And while plans for Daggett to be a junction were scrapped in favor of Barstow, the rail provided a bit of life.
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One’s central tower that harnessed solar energy reflected by mirror-like panels. Those projects were ultimately decommissioned and demolished by the early 2000s. Despite similar starts, and even some similarities to their redevelopment, visiting Calico and Daggett today would seem to be opposite experiences. One – Calico – is loaded with tourists. It offers a train ride for children, gun fight re-enactments, old time photographs, and a cafe with surprisingly good burgers. The other – Daggett – is barely a blip on a map, with a couple hundred determined residents and some abandoned, formerly important buildings. And yet, underneath the “ghost-town-modern” designs of Calico and the faded marquis signage of Daggett, these two towns are part of the same story, sharing more than the exteriors would seem to suggest. Faded glory in Daggett, like what was once the old Stone Hotel While Calico caters to tourists, charges an entrance fee, Both Calico and Daggett had a revitalization in the se- and offers some experiences (like gold panning) that are cond half of the 20th century, but in very different ways. In absolutely not a part of what this town would have ever 1951, Walter Knott (of Knott’s Berry Farm fame) purchased seen, there is a layer of truth underneath the facade. VisiCalico. He figured that if he could build a fake ghost town tors can tour an actual silver mine, one of the many that at his Southern California theme park, he could certainly made this area boom. Walking through the dusty main rebuild one that already existed. Construction was done around several buildings that survived from the town’s heyday, with efforts taken to rebuild as close to the originals as Knott could get. Almost immediately, the prospect of seeing a real ghost town attracted tourists, and in 1966 the property was transferred to San Bernardino County, where it continues to be run as a county park. Daggett’s revitalization came not as a drive for tourism, but as a completely logical next chapter in the town’s life as a center of resource exploitation. But this time, rather than focusing industry on silver or borax, it was the power of the sun that made Daggett relevant. In 1984, the world’s first commercial solar power plant, SEGS 1, opened right here. It was followed in 1985 by SEGS 2. At the same time, an experimental project called Solar One also became operational in the desert sun outside Daggett. The technology from this ultimately successful project would lead to some of the world’s most influential solar projects, copying Solar Calico Ghost Town
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drag of Calico, one can’t help but look around at the desert mountains, feel the hot, arid air, and admire those who actually lived right here. This was a real town, with real stories, and its second life as a near theme park cannot take away from that. Some of the buildings here have stood for well over a century, defying the desert sands that would seek to take them over. There is power in that. Likewise, Daggett is much more than what it seems on a superficial level, and visitors who check in at the local Daggett Museum, or contact the Daggett Historical Society, will be treated to some true wonders if they dig below the surface. A blacksmith shop stands just as if it were abandoWhile Calico caters to tourists, this was a real town, built right here in the California desert.
A solar farm in Daggett
ned yesterday, projects seemingly half done, and the historical society offers demonstrations. A nearby home is being converted to a mining museum, the collection of helmets (some of which were no more than cloth caps with a place to hold a candle) is itself reason enough to visit once it opens, or to arrange a pre-opening tour with the Daggett Historical Society. And a nearby solar farm churns out energy for the community, soon to be replaced by one of the largest installations in the southwest, a fitting circle in the importance of this tiny town to what has become a huge industry. Calico and Daggett. Two sides of one coin representing the story of resource exploitation in California’s Mojave Desert. More importantly, two experiences that, together, show us what was, what is, and what can be. Whether you love silver or borax, solar power or tourism, a visit to these two small desert outposts is an important part of the historical fabric of this beautiful and fascinating portion of the country.
Exploring this completely real blacksmith is a true treat!
There are more thank yous than I have space to write here. Thank you to the Daggett Historical Society and to Calico Ghost Town for hosting me. Thank you to all those from Daggett and the surrounding communities who spoke to me about their home. And thank you especially to the Barstow Chamber of Commerce for arranging my trip, for welcoming me, and for giving me the opportunity to learn with and from you. Jonathan Berg is the founder and editor of The Royal Tour, a travel community for deeper thinkers (www.theroyaltourblog.com).
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Magic at Kemper Campbell Ranch Getaway For The Stars
By Dana Mauer
The Campbells hosted weekend getaways for friends at North Verde, later turning into a guest ranch business. Word traveled, and the ranch started getting some Hollywood attention. Clark Gable hunted ducks at the ranch but didn’t stay the night. John Wayne was kicked off the ranch for drinking, and if Greta Garbo stayed at the ranch no one was allowed in the main house while she was in it. Kemper Campbell Ranch has been a filming location for several movies, most recently scenes in Kalifornia, with Brad Pitt. Knowing that Litta Belle would not allow any drinking at the ranch, Orson Welles sent his screenwriter Herman Mankiewiez to Rancho Verde to remain sober while he wrote the screenplay to Citizen Kane.
Current Operation
At the start of World War II, Kemper Jr. volunteered for the Army Air Corps as a bomber pilot. On his last training mission, he was killed in Colorado Springs and Rancho Verde was renamed Kemper Campbell Ranch for him. Today, the houses around the ranch have been rented to year-round tenants who love the peace and quiet. The pastures are rented to cattlemen, and the Campbell family continues to use the Main House and guest rooms. In 2015, Kemper Campbell Ranch began offering guest ranch amenities again with a staff including a manager, handyman, housekeeper, and ranch hand.
Settling At The Ranch
Memorable Events
In the 1850’s, the Mojave Narrows area had become a refreshing stopping point along the Morman Trail. The “Red House” at the ranch operated as a hotel in 1858, and now serves as three apartments for long-term tenants. The 4000-acre Rancho Verde was established in 1860 by the Bemis and Hancock families, and purchased by John Brown in 1867. The bunkhouses Brown built at the ranch still stand and are used as a “Play Barn” and a storage barn. Brown’s creamery is currently in use as a duplex, while the smokehouse is in ruins.
Ownership Through Generations
Kemper Campbell and Andrew Sorenson bought Rancho Verde in 1924 for $12,000, later dividing the ranch into northern and southern halves. Sorenson chose the southern 2000 acres. While South Verde was more productive, North Verde was more forested and already loved by Cam- between the ranch and Los Angeles. Their daughter Jean pbell’s wife Litta Belle. She wanted to build a country home would go on to run the ranch until her passing at 92 years there. Kemper and Litta Belle had 3 children, splitting time old in 2012. The ranch is still family owned today, and managed by Peggy Shaughnessy, who is the first ranch manager outside of the Campbell family.
Design And Details
Designed by architect John Byers, the family’s country home ideas became an adobe work of art. Materials from around the ranch were used in the construction. Some of the original wood features throughout the house were made from ranch fence posts or railroad ties. The adobe bricks of the home have North Verde clay, sand, black dirt, and straw mixed into them. In matching adobe, Byers designed the Additions and Cloisters of the house. Later, a wing was added to the main house called the “Montereys”. The wing has an adobe fascia and a Monterey style upper floor. 20
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Preserving the structures and history of the ranch has been important to the Campbell family generations and they’ve always enjoyed sharing it. The nostalgic feeling of stepping back in time made the ranch an ideal movie set as much as it provided artists an inspiring place to recharge. High Desert Chamber of Commerce mixers, reunions, retreats, birthday parties, and company parties have all been held at the ranch. With the space to sleep up to 44 guests, an entire wedding party could stay for the weekend. As guests stay and fall in love with the ranch, many of them return and send gifts of paintings and sketches that are proudly displayed around the house.
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