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CALIMESA - The Calimesa Community Garden committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, May 21 at 5:30 at Morgan's Creek Nursery.

To date, the committed has fundraised over $2,000 to pay for a water meter that must be installed at the community garden located on Avenue L between Third and Fourth streets, said Dennis Morgan, who has helped organize the drive for a community garden.

The Calimesa Seventh-day Adventist Church has generously donated the land for the community garden to use.

However, before the first seeds and plants can enter the ground, the garden committee must raise $8,000 to pay for the cost of the meter assessed by the South Coast Mesa Water Company.

And on Tuesday, May 26 at 9 a.m., the Calimesa Community Garden Groundbreaking Ceremony will be held at the garden located on Avenue L between Third and Fourth streets in Calimesa on the lot directly across from the Calimesa Seventh-day Adventist Church.

For more information, call Dennis Morgan at (909) 795-2049 and also visit the following websites to learn more about the community garden.

Morgan's Creek Nursery

Calimesa Community Garden

CALIMESA - Stop by the Calimesa Library to check out the latest adult or children's fiction and non-fiction books, and remember the library has a wide selection of movies available, along with computers to search for job opportunities or to peruse your favorite subjects or hobbies. All it takes is a library card.

News Release:
By Joshua Fox
Library Manager

BOOKS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED
Maybe you are looking for new authors to read, or perhaps there is an older title by your favorite author you have missed. This is a new section at the Calimesa Library dedicated to highlighting books which may have been overlooked. Come in and discover such titles as:

"The Rapture of Canaand" By Sheri Reynolds
"Gap Creek " By Robert Morgan
"Prospect Street" By Emilie Richards

HOT OFF THE PRESS
"Summer On Blossom Street" by Debbie Macomber

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BOOKS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED
Maybe you are looking for new authors to read, or perhaps there is an older title by your favorite author you have missed. This is a new section at the Calimesa Library dedicated to highlighting books which may have been overlooked. Come in and discover such titles as:

"Unveiled" By Francine Rivers
"At Risk" By Stella Rimington
"Prospect Street" By Emilie Richards

HOT OFF THE PRESS
"Mr. And Miss Anonymous" By Fern Michaels

PRETEEN STORY TIME ... Wednesdays @ 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Every Wednesday Miss Mary will read several books on specific subjects. The
next Preeteen Program will be on Wednesday May 13, we will be celebrating Dinosaurs.

By Joshua Fox
Branch Manager
Calimesa Library

NEW HOT OFF THE PRESS
"Always Looking Up" By Michael J Fox
"Long Lost" By Harlan Coben
"Unincorporated Man" By Dani Kollin
"Cursed: A Regan Reilly Mystery" By Carol Higgins Clark
"Just Take My Heart" By Mary Higgins Clark

NEW CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION
"Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator" By Sarah C. Campbell

NEW CHILDREN'S FICTION
"Becoming Billie Holiday" By Carole Boston Weatherford
"The House in the Night" By Susan Marie Swanson
"A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever" By Marla Frazee

PRETEEN STORY TIME ... Wednesdays @ 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Every Wednesday Miss Mary will read several books on specific subjects. The
next Preeteen Program will be on Wednesday April 22, and the subject will be centered around Kites.

By Bob Otto / Staff Photographer

CALIMESA - Calvary Chapel of Moreno Valley had their hitting shoes on Thursday as they defeated the Mesa Grande Academy Cardinals, 14-4, in girls softball action in a Victory League game at Mesa Grande.

The win puts Calvary Chapel at 8-2 overall, 4-1 in league, while Mesa Grande's record stands at 3-6 overall, 1-1 in league.

Mesa Grande's, Tra Riddle, slides into home safely ahead of the tag of Twin Pines, Clark.
By Bob Otto / Staff Photographer

CALIMESA - The record will show Tra Riddle saddled with the loss, but he deserved much better in the Mesa Grande Cardinals, 7-5, loss to the Twin Pines Bobcats in the first game of a doubleheader Friday at Mesa Grande.

Riddle allowed but five hits and struck out 12, but 4 errors and 6 walks were too much for the Cardinals to overcome.

Mesa Grande held a 3-2 lead going into the top of the fifth inning, but Twin Pines sent 10 men to the plate and scored four runs to take the lead. From there the Bobcats held on for the victory. Clark held the Cardinals to 5 hits in picking up the win for Twin Pines.

The loss gives the Cardinals a 4-4 overall record, 0-1 in the Victory League.

MESA GRANDE: Tyler Oliverio, Tra Riddle, and Pablo Ruano each had doubles to lead the hitting attack. And Jesse Hammond and Trevor Beeks each singled.

TWIN PINES: Clark and Lloyd each had doubles. Hurtado, Anguiano, and Luis each singled.

Mesa Grande Cardinal, Trevor Beeks, delivers a pitch in the second game of the doubleheader with Twin Pines on Friday at Mesa Grande.
By Bob Otto / Staff Photographer

CALIMESA - The Mesa Grande Cardinals hosted the Twin Pines Bobcats in a doubleheader on Friday. See the teams in action.Click Here To See Photos

CALIMESA - Belonging to the Chamber of Commerce has many benefits that can help a local business expand its marketing opportunities, and create a bond and fellowship with other local small business owners.

"One of the many benefits of membership includes the wide array of marketing opportunities provided to our members," says Chamber President, Jim Murcray in his Welcome to the Neighborhood address. "From newsletter advertising, to on-line Membership Directory, from information packets and webstreaming to in office referral, membership has its benefits."

Reduced Fees For In-Home Businesses,
In 2009, the Calimesa Chamber of Commerce encourages in-home business owners to join the chamber. For the discounted price of $60 a year for your first year membership, new members of in-home businesses will find chamber membership a key to networking and increasing referral and word of mouth, says Murcray.

For more information, call (909) 795-7612, or visit www.calimesachamber.org. Membership applications can be completed on the website.Click Here For Chamber website

News Release:

By Kathy Knox, Director
Norton Younglove Senior Center
909-795-2287

Giant Craft, Swap Meet & Yard Sale
The Giant Craft & Swap Meet will be Norton Younglove Senior Center on Saturday, April 4, 2009, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Check it out if you are looking for old tools, greeting cards, gifts for adults or children, unique lamps, plants, handmade clothing, jewelry, sunglasses, books or holiday decorations.

This is great event to purchase Springtime crafts or pick up a bargain for your household! the Norton Younglove Senior Center is located at 908 Park Ave., Calimesa just off the County Line Road exit. Information: (909) 795-2287.

What's happening at the Senior center in Calimesa

Want to write or publish your works?
The Writer's Gallery has started classes for seniors. "Memoir Writing"has two sessions on Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Andrew Irvin will help you learn how to share your experiences with your children, grandchildren or friends.

News Release:
By Kathy Knox, Director,
Norton Younglove Senior Center
908 Park Ave., Calimesa 92320
909-795-2287

"Lunch and Learns" at Calimesa Senior Center
The Calimesa Norton Younglove Senior Center programs are open to the public. If you would like to have lunch that day, RSVP the day prior by calling (909) 795-2287 or (909) 446-1071. Suggested donation: $3 for ages 60 or over; $5 for under age 60.

Lunch and Learn: "Cornerstone Hospice"
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 11:30 a.m.
Find out about compassionate, expert care and support available to people transitioning through life's final phase. Nursing assistants, social workers, chaplains and bereavement coordinators may be available to you or your family.

Lunch and Learn: "Banking Services for Seniors"
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 11:30 a.m.
Fred Asunto and Peter Owen will explain banking services offered by Citibank. Find out about benefits for seniors and how to get the best rates in checking and saving accounts.

News Release"
By Kathy Knox, Director,
Norton Younglove Senior Center
908 Park Ave., Calimesa 92320
909-795-2287

AARP tax counselors: Thursdays
AARP-trained tax preparers will be at the Norton Younglove Senior Center Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. through April 9, 2009. Taxes are done on first-come, first-served for low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those ages 60 and older.

Electronic filing and online counseling are also offered. Bring supporting documents and come early to ensure you will be seen that day. Information: (909) 795-2287.

Giant Craft, Swap Meet & Yard Sale
Want to have a booth to sell your items? Sign up for our Giant Swap meet Saturday, April 4, 2009, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Norton Younglove Senior Center.

This is great event to purchase springtime crafts or to do Spring cleaning and make money! Vendors are still needed for this event. Information: (909) 795-2287.

Want to write or publish your works?
The Writer's Gallery has started classes for seniors. "Memoir Writing"has two sessions on Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Andrew Irvin will help you learn how to put together your works and share your experiences with your children, grandchildren or friends.

By Joshua Fox
Calimesa Library
Branch Manager

NEW NON FICITION
"The Anatomy of Peace:Resolving The Heart of Conflict" By The Arbinger Institute
"Your Husband Your Friend" By Bob Barnes

New Non Fiction DVDs
Muse of Fire By the National Endowment for the Arts Project
Why Shakespeare? By the National Endowment for the Arts Project

New Adult DVDs
Gary Cooper Hollywood Classics: 1)Fighting Caravans 2) A Farewell to Arms 3)Meet John Doe 4)Stolen Jools
To the Shores of Tripoli
Walking Thunder

PRETEEN STORY TIME ... Wednesdays @ 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Every Wednesday Miss Mary will read several books on specific subjects.
Next Preeteen Program will be on Wednesday March 25 and this week's subject will be Sharks

News Release:
By Joshua Fox
Branch Manager

CALIMESA - Looking for a good book to enjoy and relax away the day with? Then head over to the Calimesa Library and check out the selections. And while there, visit the Friends of the Library bookstore, along with the large selection of movies offered to check out for FREE.

NEW FICITION
"Nation" by Terry Pratchett
"Handle With Care" by Jodi Picoult

New Hot off the Press
"Love Mercy" by Earlene Fowler

PRETEEN STORY TIME ... Wednesdays @ 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Every Wednesday Miss Mary will read several books on specific subjects.
Next Preeteen Program will be on Wednesday March 18 and this week's subject will be Daffodils

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME & CRAFT....Thursdays @ 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Every Thursday Miss Mary will read several books and offer crafts on specific subjects for children under the age of 5. The Next Preschool Storytime and Craft will be March 19, and this week's subject will be Daffodils

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB....Third Thursday of each month @ 5:00pm
Once a month the Calimesa Library hosts a Mystery Book Club. Each patron reads a mystery of their choosing and it is discussed at the meeting. The next meeting of the Calimesa Mystery Book Club is Thursday, March 19.

CALIMESA - The job market might be tight in some occupations, but that's not the case for certified drug and alcohol counselors said Dr. Mike Belzman.

The U.S. Department of Justice seems to support Belzman's contention that the need for counselors - at least in the near future - will continue to rise.

A Justice Dept. survey done in 2007 reveals that 44.4% of high school seniors will use alcohol in any 30-day period. And the figure jumps to over 66% in any 12-month period.

Factoring in the use of illegal drugs and the rising abuse of prescription drugs, and it becomes clear that more counselors will be needed to aid those wishing to free themselves of addiction.

Check out all the new fiction, non-fiction, and children's books - and don't forget the "free" online tutoring

News Release
By Joshua Fox
Branch Manager

NEW FICITION
"One Day at a Time" by Danielle Steel
"Handle With Care" by Jodi Picoult

New Hot off the Press
"Enough Already! Clearing Mental Clutter to Become the Best You" by Peter Walsh
"Trailblazer: An Intimate Biography of Sarah Palin" by Lorenzo Benet
"Year My Son and I were Born" By Soper Kathryn

Joshua Fox was appointed as the Calimesa Library Branch Manager on Feb. 17. He leads a staff of four including Library Assistant, Linda Sailor, and Library Page, Eric Wyatt.
Bob Otto / Staff Photographer

CALIMESA - Joshua Fox has two things to thank Borders Books for. First and foremost, his wife. Secondly, working for the huge retail book chain gave him the experience and motivation to pursue a career in Library Science.

On Feb. 17, Fox was appointed as the Branch Manager of the Calimesa Library. But just five years earlier he was working at Borders. There he met Reanna, his wife to be. Loved blossomed and soon wedding bells rang.

But both Joshua and Reanna realized they wanted more than a life working in retail.

They enjoyed working with the public but, "I realized that I didn't want a career in retail," Fox said. So he moved on. And so did Reanna. She's the library assistant at the Sun City Library and is "one step below a branch manager," Joshua Fox said.

Linda Sailor, Riverside County Library System's January, Employee of The Month.

CALIMESA - Library Assistant, Linda Sailor of the Calimesa Library, received an honor few receive in the Riverside County Library System when she was named the January, "Employee of The Month."

And this is no easy award to get for Riverside County Library System has about 35 branches located throughout the county. The monthly award now puts her in running for the "Employee of The Year," award with 11 other recipients.

"Linda is excellent," said Joshua Fox, Calimesa Library Manager.

Linda has worked at the library for three years. She said the best part of her job is helping the library's patrons. "Being able to help people is very gratifying for me," she said. "I was very happy and honored to receive the award."

Linda added that the Calimesa Library is twice honored as Mary Johnson Smith, Library Assistant and the Children's Librarian received the "Employee of The Month," award in January 2006.

News Release:

By Joshua Fox
Calimesa Branch Manager
909-795-9807

NEW FICITION
"Aunt Dimity Slays the Dragon" by Nancy Atherton

PRETEEN STORY TIME ... Wednesdays @ 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Every Wednesday Miss Mary will read several books on specific subjects.
Next Preeteen Program will be on Wednesday March 4 and will celebrate the birthday Dr. Suess.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME & CRAFT....Thursdays @ 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Every Thursday Miss Mary will read several books and offer crafts on specific subjects for children under the age of 5. The Next Preschool Storytime and Craft will be March 5, and will celebrate the birthday of Laura Ingalls Wilder.

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB....Third Thursday of each month @ 5:00pm
Once a month the Calimesa Library hosts a Mystery Book Club. Each patron reads a mystery of their choosing and it is discussed at the meeting. The next meeting of the Calimesa Mystery Book Club is Thursday, March 19.

CALIMESA - The Calimesa Community Garden organizing committee is hosting a meeting tonight at 5:30 at Morgan's Creek Nursery, and the public is encouraged to attend.

Work is underway to start a community garden in which Calimesa residents can rent (for a small fee) a small parcel of land to grow their own produce.

Dennis Morgan of the Calimesa Chamber of Commerce said that several positive developments have taken place since the last meeting on Feb 5. And that interest in the project remains high.

Finding land for the garden has been high on the agenda. But Morgan said the Calimesa Seventh-day Adventist Church has made an offer of a large acreage that it owns.

"The Seventh-day Adventist Church has generously stepped forward and offered the use of their property," Morgan said. "But we have two hurdles to overcome, liability insurance and water."

Regarding water, Morgan said that talks are underway with the South Mesa Water District concerning the installation of a water meter. And on March 16 the garden committee will give a presentation to the Calimesa City Council during its regular meeting.

"We would like this to be a marriage between the Chamber of Commerce, the City of Calimesa, and the Community Garden," Morgan said.

Morgan said that interest for a community garden has risen as the project keeps developing. "We've had school districts interested, including Hemet (Unified School District), who will have a representative at the meeting tonight, and Yucaipa residents have called, asking how they can start a garden. We are very willing to share our information and knowledge.

"Everything has been very, very positive."

Morgan's Creek Nursery
381 W. County Line Road
Calimesa, CA 92320
(909) 795-2049

(Morgan's Creek Nursery is located on the south side of County Line Road between Third and Fourth streets.)

News Release:

By Joshua Fox
Calimesa Library Branch Manager

NEW NON FICTION
"We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land: A Plan That Will Work" By Jimmy Carter
"What Obama Means...For out Culture, Our Politics, and Our Future" By Asim Jabari

NEW FICITION
"Death of a Witch" by M. C. Beaton
"Promises in Death" by J. D. Robb
"Whisper to the Blood" by Dana Stabenow

PRETEEN STORY TIME ... Wednesdays @ 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Every Wednesday Miss Mary will read several books on specific subjects.
Next Preeteen Program will be on Wednesday February 25 and will celebrate the birthday of Laura Ingalls Wilder.