Anza Community Building, Inc. directors seek board nominations

Diane Sieker Staff Writer

Anza Community Building, Inc. directors are seeking board nominations for their September election.

The nonprofit will hold its board of director elections during their meeting Wednesday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Anza Community Hall. Hall members and the public are welcome to attend.

“In order to vote, be nominated, or to hold a position on the Community Hall board, a person must be a Community Hall member of good standing for more than 30 days,” explained director Chris Skinner. “The last day to become a Community Hall member and vote or run for a position on the board for the upcoming election is August 14. The last day to nominate another member or to nominate yourself for a position on the board is Wednesday, August 30.”

Membership packages include:

Annual Personal Membership

- $30. This package includes one voting right, valid for one person, and good for one year from the date of purchase.

Annual Household Family Membership is $30. This package includes one voting right per family member up to five people, and good for one year from the date of purchase.

Lifetime Personal Membership

- $500. This package includes one voting right. No renewal ever needed. Not valid for businesses, not transferable and non-refundable.

Annual Business Membership

- $50. Valid for one business and good for one year from date of purchase. A single person can vote for a maximum of 2 combined voting rights: one personal membership and one business membership, no matter the number of business memberships purchased by the personal membership. Cash, PayPal and checks are accepted as payment.

Each Anza Community Hall member shall be eligible to cast one vote for their personal membership and a maximum of two votes if they have purchased a business membership, in the elections held for Board of Directors or in any other vote put before the membership.

Those interested in becoming a nominee for the Board of Directors must have and maintain a Personal Membership in good standing for at least 30 days prior to nomination to the Board.

Additionally, memberships must be in good standing the entire length of time served on the Board.

Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Anza Community

Building, Inc., or to discover upcoming events can call Pebbles Bartlett-Lewis at (951)760-9244, email ACHAGeneral@gmail. com , visit the Hall’s website at https://anzacommunitybuilding. org/ or Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ groups/337754646415866

To donate, please click https:// anzacommunitybuilding.org/ donations/. The Anza Community Building, Inc. is located at 56630 CA-371 in Anza.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com

Beneficial electrification league demonstrates combining efficiency and electrification can make single-family home retrofits affordable in California

Retrofit pilot projects in rural Southern California community plus new research show low- and moderate-income homes can save energy and cut overall home energy bills

ARLINGTON, VA – With new federal rebates from the Inflation Reduction Act now available, lowand moderate-income households can overcome the cost barriers to home retrofits, according to the nonprofit Beneficial Electrification League (BEL). BEL’s whole-home weatherization and electrification demonstration projects, bolstered by groundbreaking economic research on water heater technologies, have demonstrated a positive outlook for retrofits that can benefit home residents, the environment, and the electric grid.

“The upfront costs of electrifying existing homes, unaffordable for many rural low- and moderateincome households using propane and fuel oil, has long been a barrier to upgrades that could reduce consumer energy bills over the long term,” says Keith Dennis, President of BEL. “Our research shows combining weatherization and high-efficiency appliances can overcome economic barriers to whole home retrofits when combined with rebates, such as those expected to be available as part of the Inflation Reduction Act.”

For California households participating in the project, combining weatherization and electrification dramatically reduced overall energy consumption. A cost analysis shows one family’s monthly energy bill was cut in half. Expected federal rebates from the Inflation Reduction Act will enable electrification and upgrades with minimal or no upfront costs resulting in lower bills – an ongoing challenge for many California households – and increased safety and comfort.

“Electrification is a critical step in reducing energy costs for our members, and newer technology home appliances and equipment are enabling lower costs and a healthier indoor environment. This program is truly a win-win for homeowners and our utility,” said Anza Electric Cooperative General Manager Kevin Short. For more information on the home retrofits, watch the video.

Water Heating Technology Research

Electrification of residential water heating, which accounts for approximately 19 percent of residential energy consumption, has emerged as a strategy for lowering costs and reducing building sector carbon emissions. In a whole home retrofit, deciding whether to keep the existing water heater or install a new system – and if so, which type – is key to cost-effective investments that maximize consumer, environmental, and grid benefits.

New economic research from The Brattle Group and GDS Associates, Water Heating Economics in a Dynamic Energy Landscape, analyzed the total societal cost of major water heating technologies across various housing types to determine costeffective and applicable options.

“Our study shows that policymakers, practitioners, and consumers will benefit from considering the full suite of available water heating technologies when making policy and investment decisions,” said Ryan Hledik, a Principal at The Brattle Group and co-author of the study. “The optimal water heating technology can differ depending on energy market conditions, rate structures, available incentives, and other considerations.”

These findings are consistent with the results of BEL’s home energy retrofit demonstration projects. In all cases, weatherizing homes maximizes the benefits of new appliances.

The research and home retrofit demonstrations are part of Weatherization/Electrification

Together. This initiative, supported by the Wells Fargo Foundation, tackles the challenge of deploying high-efficiency electric residential heating and cooling systems in single-family homes to benefit consumers, the environment, and the electric grid.

DONATION from page D-1 the area of Bonny and Barber lanes on the edge of the Cahuilla Indian Reservation. Evacuation orders remained in place for days, and the Hamilton High School gym was opened as a Red Cross shelter. As of Friday, August 4, the blaze had been reported 98% contained with 2,322 acres having been burned.

About the Beneficial Electrification League

BEL is a not-for-profit organization bringing together a diverse group of organizations that support universal acceptance of beneficial electrification as a necessary strategy to meet economic, consumer, and environmental goals.

About Brattle: The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. They are distinguished by the clarity of their insights and the credibility of their experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists.

About Anza Electric Cooperative

Anza Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit, rural electric cooperative in Anza, California. The cooperative provides electricity to 5,200 meters and serves 550 square miles of high desert in the San Jacinto mountains.

McCulloch started her catering and private chef business, K. McCulloch Catering - New American style cuisine, 5 years ago and services Riverside and San Diego counties. City News Service, Inc. contributed to this article. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com

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“Third District staff and I attended the inaugural Founder’s Day Celebration at the Hamilton Museum and Ranch Foundation, where I presented a proclamation to Ruth Roman in honor of her late mother, Margaret Wellman Jaenke,” said Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington. “Margaret was the Museum’s founder, and was honored for her contributions and dedication to preserving Anza and the Mountain communities’ history.”

The celebration was a fundraiser for maintenance of the historic Contreras homestead, house and barn where local historical artifacts are kept.

“We were there to honor the museum’s founder, Margaret Wellman Jaenke,” said Twila Wellman. “This amazing, tough as nails woman was born on the mountain to a cattle ranching family and she was a very accomplished ranch hand. She even broke a cow to ride. After marriage and bearing seven children, she went back and got her degree in teaching. She taught at Hamilton School in Anza until her retirement, at which time she decided Anza needed a museum. This is her labor of love that we are very grateful for today.. What an incredible role model.”

There were numerous competitions, including a Fruit Pie Contest, Photography Contest and more.

“I want to thank Lori Jo Woods and Rosaline Kopp for entering their great pies, Kathie Beale for entering the Pickled Vegetable contest and Julie and Elaina Nevills for entering their quilted placemats,” said Rencke. “Owen and Liam exhibited their container gardens, Paula McQueary and the mystery entry took part in the Floral Arrangement contest, Audrey Turpin and Monica Parsons swept the Photography competition, and Rosaline Kopp entered the Best Dressed Dog contest. All of them took home a ribbon and museum 2023 pin.” The event came to a close as the dinner dance, featuring the Barnyard Boyz band.

“It’s good to know that so much history is preserved for visitors to see,” said Rose Ann Hamilton.

“Achama umu ayawnah acha maveish…honeyon! Until next time, carry on - good evening all.”

The Hamilton Museum and Ranch Foundation is located at 39991 Contreras Road in Anza.

For more information about the Hamilton Museum, please visit www.hamiltonmuseum.com, email hmrf.Anza@gmail.com or call Allison Rencke at (951)7631350. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com

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Terwilliger area near Anza. Electric service to affected neighborhoods was shut down at the request of Cal Fire. AEC warned of the imminent outage for the area about 2:50 p. m. Friday, July 28, in a systemwide text and email message barrage.

Anza Local

Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies blocked entry into the area at Bailey and Terwilliger Roads during the evacuation orders. Only residents were allowed to and from their homes. The Red Cross organized a shelter at the Hamilton High School gym in Anza. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

For more information regarding the FIND emergency food distribution, please call the Anza Electric Cooperative at (951)763 4333. Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com

Residents line up to receive FIND disaster relief food boxes Monday, July 31. Anza Valley Outlook/Anza Electric Cooperative, Inc. photo