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2nd• SVL COPS-CB1-6pm Citation Committee-CB4-5pm

4th• Assoc. Offi ce Closed Happy 4th of July

5th• Lions Club Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament more info 760-680-0029

6th• Assoc. Offi ce Open 9-12pm

8th• Public Safety Committee CB4-6pm

9th• Equestrian Committee EEQ1-6pm

10th• Lake Committee-CB3-9am

11th• Architectural Committee CB3-3PM • SVL Bunco-CB1-5:30pm Res. Call 760-245-8204

12th• Line Dance Social-CB1 6:30pm

13th• Rods & Relics-CB4-8am

Important Contacts

SVLA Administration Offi ce13325 Spring Valley ParkwaySpring Valley Lake, CA 92395-5107

SVLA Mailing Address7001 SVL BoxSpring Valley Lake, CA 92395-5107Association Offi ce: 760-245-9756Fax: 760-245-3076Info Line: 760-245-4099(Recorded message list current events)

Public Safety (SVLA) 12975 Rolling Ridge DriveSpring Valley Lake, CA 92395Open 24/7/365Direct Line: 760-245-6400

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Equestrian Center760-245-975612660 Indian River DriveApple Valley, CA 92308Arena Hours: 8am - 10pm

In Case of Emergency dial: 911

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Apple Valley County Animal Control760-247-2102

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Advance Disposal Company, Inc.(Equestrian Estates & Jess Ranch)17080 Stoddard Wells RoadVictorville, CA 92394760-245-8607

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15th• Coffee n’ Conversation CB3-10am• Beach Closes at 4:30pm Chlorine Treatment

17th• Communications Committee CB-12:30pm• Community Plan-CB4-4pm

18th• Yacht Club Meeting CB1-6pm

22nd• BOD Exec.-CB4-6pm

23rd• Town Hall Meeting CB1-5:30pm• BOD Open Meeting CB1-6pm

24th• Lake Committee-CB4-9am• African Violet Plant Class CB1-12:30pm

25th• Architectural Committee CB3-3pm

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3rd• Assoc. Offi ce Open 9-12pm

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6th• Citation Committee-CB4, 5pm

8th• Architectural Committee CB3, 3pm

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9th• Line Dance Social-CB1, 6:30pm

10th• Rods & Relics-CB4, 8am

12th• Beach Closes at 4:30pm Chlorine Treatment

13th• Equestrian Committee EEQ1, 6pm

14th• Lake Committee-CB3, 9am• Communications Committee CB1, 12:30pm• Community Plan-CB4 4pm

15th• Yacht Club Meeting CB1, 6pm

19th• Coffee n’ Conversation CB3, 10am

22nd• Architectural Committee CB3, 3pm

24th• Semi Annual Homeowners Meeting-CB1, 10am Pending

26th• BOD Exec.-CB4, 6pm• Beach Closes at 4:30pm Chlorine Treatment

27th• Town Hall Meeting CB1, 5:30pm• BOD Open Meeting CB1, 6pm

28th• Lake Committee-CB4, 9am• African Violet Plant Class CB1, 12:30pm

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Golf Course Homes

Number of homes sold in the last 6 months: 4 Homes

Highest sold price: $217,000 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2189 Sq Ft. Rain Shadow.

Lowest sold price: $140,000 3 bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1540 Sq. Ft. Golf Course Dr..

Number of homes currently in escrow: 5 Homes.

Highest priced home for sale: $575,000 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 4765 Sq. Ft. Golf Course Dr.

Lowest priced home for sale: $159,900 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1450 Sq. Ft. Pebble Beach Dr.

Number of homes for sale: 6 homes

Average time on the market before selling: 20 days

Water Front Homes

Number of homes sold in the last 6 months: 10 Homes

Highest sold price: $540,000 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3788 Sq Ft. Niagara Dr.

Lowest sold price: $265,000 3 bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1923 Sq. Ft. Harbor Dr.

Number of homes currently in escrow: 3 Homes

Highest priced home for sale: $759,900 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3955 Sq. Ft. Harbor Dr.

Lowest priced home for sale: $395,000 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2718 Sq. Ft. Niagara Dr.



All Other Homes

Number of homes sold in the last 6 months: 69

Highest sold price: $521,000 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 5140 Sq Ft. Autumn Leaves.

Lowest sold price: $115,000 3 bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1480 Sq. Ft. Schooner Dr.


Highest priced home for sale: $650,000 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 6169 Sq. Ft. Hidden Valley Rd.

Lowest priced home for sale: $159,000 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1400 Sq. Ft. Rainshadow Rd..



Equestrian Homes

Number of homes sold in the last 6 months: 5 Homes Sold

Highest sold price: $322,500 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3440 Sq. Ft. Yorkshire Dr.

Lowest sold price: $190,000 3 bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1528 Sq. Ft. Indian River


Highest priced home for sale: $299,000 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2956 Sq. Ft. Reata Rd.

Lowest priced home for sale: $219,900 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2586 Sq. Ft., Outer Bear Valley.



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most scenic rural neighborhoods, according to First District Supervisor Robert Lovingood. “Residents from Oak Hills to unincorporated Apple Valley and from Helendale to Newberry Springs are very concerned about how solar projects blight the rural character of their neighborhoods,” Lovingood said.So the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors will consider a moratorium on commercial solar projects in unincorporated San Bernardino County during a public meeting Wednesday, June 12. Lovingood is inviting residents to weigh in via email or to speak in person during Wednesday’s public hearing in San Bernardino. (The meeting will also include discussion of the county 2013-14 budget.)In the past few years numerous commercial solar projects have been approved without much attention in unincorporated areas of the county. Currently approximately 30 solar projects within the First District are in the county pipeline. Together, they cover 22,400 acres – the equivalent of 35 square miles. (For a list of projects, go to http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd1/)

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Notices to immediate neighbors of solar projects were not always clear and rarely set off alarms. The county Planning Commission originally approved the projects in keeping with county standards. Residents say in some cases, projects were later signifi cantly enlarged without careful scrutiny or adequate communication to the community. Construction is now starting on some of the projects. Residents are expressing concerns about impacts to their property values from dust, blight, refl ected light and visual impact of panels, which in some cases may reach 30 feet or more into the sky.The proposed solar moratorium would allow the County to adequately plan for these projects and to incorporate a renewable energy component into its General Plan, which will be addressed later this summer. The solar moratorium proposal will be discussed during a meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 12 at the San Bernardino Government Center, 385 N. Arrowhead Avenue in San Bernardino. Email comments should be sent to both the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at [email protected] and to [email protected]

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in May and our fi shing party caught many Yellowtails, the largest was 34 pounds. The weather is good in May, the temperatures range from the low seventy’s to the upper eighty’s. Yellowtails are fun to fi sh and the meat is good, however my favorite is the Dorado that migrates in in June to late August. Most of us know Dorado as Mahi-Mahi here in the restaurants. I you fi sh in the summer the fi shing is the best, however the temperatures are in the low to mid 90’s with the humidity just has high.

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Loreto Mission which was founded by the Jesuit missionaries in 1697 and was capital of the Las Californias from 1697 to 1777. The Loreto Mission has been restored and is in the town square where you will fi nd wedding, quinceanera and people shopping and enjoying the plaza.

If you feel adventurous and want to explore out of town, you may want to drive to the San Javier mission which is about 37 km up the mountain from Loreto. This mission was started in 1699 and completed in 1701. This mission is beautifully preserved and is about as original as it was when it was built. If you have not been to Loreto it is worth visiting. Loreto has a commercial airport for both commercial and private aircraft. You may also drive, however the drive will take you about 17 hours from the Mexican Border.

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Mountain High and up to the top of a long ridge line which offers spectacular views of mountains, the desert to the north and the L.A. Basin to the south. You might even spot Catalina Island! Along the way, you’ll also run across two little campgrounds where you can stay overnight if you’d like to rough it.If you’d like to continue your adventure in the San Gabriel Mountains, from the entrance to East Blue Ridge Road and the Inspiration Point viewpoint, continue west on Hwy 2. The road will begin to go downhill and pass by the Grassy Hollow visitor center. You may wish to stop in here to learn more about the area.About 3 miles past the viewpoint, you’ll see a large parking


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headlines these days. These headlines appeared in papers during the fi rst week of June.“April’s Jump Biggest in Seven Years” (Regarding home prices) , Daily Press

“Pending Home Sales at Highest Level since 2010”, USA TodayAlthough many of the articles are concerning National or State markets we are seeing these same positive numbers in our High Desert. Multiple offers and bidding wars are commonplace on homes listed below $200,000 in our market. In fact, last week one Realtor said there was actually a line of prospective buyers waiting on the sidewalk to see a new listing. The Victor Valley Median Home Price has risen over 20% between April of 2012 and April of 2013. Our current median home price is $ 139,700. For a sense of perspective: our median home price peaked in September of 2006 at $323,000; our median home price hit bottom in May of 2009 at $100,000. These numbers still don’t really refl ect the competitive situation that multiple offers are forcing. Currently, the median asking price for homes offered for sale in the Victor Valley is $198,000 according to the VVAR Multiple Listing Service.With this improving health of our housing market, the fi rst question that is on everyone’s mind is…. Will it last???According to a senior research analyst with the California Association of Realtors, “What is clear from evidence suggested by surveys and research studies, however, is that current conditions for the housing market and for real estate fi nancing are healthier than the environment that we observed in the mid of 2000’s before the housing market started deteriorating.” Robert Kleinhenz, Ph.D., Chief Economist, Kyser Center for Economic Research, stated in a presentation to the Victor Valley Association of Realtors that he predicts that our local job market will grow and showed numbers that indicate that our consumer sector is improving.

The conclusion by both experts is that the housing market will continue to improve slowly but steadily in 2013. The statewide median home price will also increase but probably only about 5-7% for the year 2013. There are several factors in favor of our High Desert housing market. 1) Historically and currently we are one of the most affordable areas in California.As prices rise with the inventory shortage in the more expensive parts of Southern California, our Desert will once again attract buyers who work “down below”.2) Our population is increasing and new household formation is also happening.3) Again, although slowly, our job numbers are improving.What are some of the factors that may have a negative effect on our housing market?1) As mortgage rates increase slightly, affordability decreases slightly. Mortgage rates rose to over 4% for the fi rst time in a year. Experts are predicting slight increases during 2013. This should not be a huge factor for us since these are still historically low rates. Some of us still remember double-digit rates!2) A Shortage of Inventory/Supply (Homes offered for Sale) will continue to have a tremendous effect on our housing market. As of May 2013 there were only 583 homes listed in the VVAR MLS – a “normal” market would have about 2500.

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Our July trip takes us up to the cooler mountains we all see to the southwest – the San Gabriels. When there’s a hot day in the Victor Valley, it’s nice to go

on this trip and peer down at the hot desert fl oor below.This entire trip can be done in a single day and is broken into two sections. The fi rst section explores a dirt road that runs along Blue Ridge above Mountain High and Wrightwood. The second section is a hike to an old gold mining structure built in 1905 located on the slopes of Mt. Baden-Powell. Make sure to watch our virtual tour of this trip on YouTube. You’ll fi nd the link at the end of the article. The video will point out all the places of interest on an animated map.Our trip begins in the town of Wrightwood. From the center of the Victor Valley, the quickest way to Wrightwood is to get on I-15 and head south over the Cajon Pass. Exit on Hwy 138 and turn right. After 8 miles from I-15, look for the turnoff to Wrightwood on Hwy 2. Once on Hwy 2, you will keep climbing, as the air becomes cooler. Soon, you will be in the town of Wrightwood.Once in Wrightwood, you may wish to explore the two block downtown area. This is located on Park Drive, the wide street on the left of Hwy 2 just after passing the Jensons

market on the right. By the way, Jensons has a great deli and bakery section where you can buy a sandwich to take with you and eat at the picnic areas along the way.After you’ve gotten your fi ll of Wrightwood, continue west on Hwy 2. You will soon reach the ski areas of Mountain High. About a mile past the fi rst ski area, there will be some buildings on the right, along with a brick structure that looks like a small castle. These buildings mark what’s left of the small community of Big Pines.Believe it or not, Big Pines was going to be the site of the 1932 Winter Olympics. Unfortunately, the 1932 games were moved to New York on account of a lack of snow that year. Big Pines is also the highest spot along the infamous San Andreas Fault. So you might not want to stick around here too long!

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Just after the buildings is a fi ve way intersection. Continue your journey by making sure to take the branch following Hwy 2.Continuing up Hwy 2 past Big Pines, you will reach a summit and viewpoint after rounding a few turns in the road. Just before the viewpoint, you’ll see a sign pointing a left turn to East Blue Ridge Road. This is the 12-mile dirt road that will take you higher into the mountains.The road is a little rough in a few places and not recommended for normal sedans. A better vehicle to take on this road is a typical two-wheel drive SUV or truck. Be sure to watch our virtual tour to see what the road looks like.Blue Ridge Road will take you under the ski lifts of

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