Office Closed for Thanksgiving
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Pine Cove Water District office will be closed on Thursday Nov. 24th and Friday Nov. 25th
Our emergency staff will be available by calling 951-294-8282
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Closed for Labor Day
The Pine Cove Water District office will be closed on Monday, September 5th in honor of Labor Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 6th at 9 a.m. If you have a water emergency, there will be someone on call. You can call the office and listen to the recorded message or call 951-294-8282, which is our emergency number. Remember, this number is for true water emergencies only. Please wait until Tuesday to call about an other water issues. Our normal business hours will continue Tuesday through Friday, from 9 am until 4 pm.
Happy Labor Day!!!
Labor Day: What it Means
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take was outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit to the public “the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations” of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families.
More information can be found at https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history
Celebrate Safely
The American Red Cross regularly puts out safety precautions and as this coming weekend is going to be another hot one, there are additional precautions to consider.
- Stay hydrated with water
- If traveling; check on road conditions, buckle up, slow down, and don’t drink and drive
- Designate a driver who won’t drink or plan on staying where you are celebrating
- Carry a Disaster Supply Kit
- Don’t let your vehicle’s gas tank get too low
- Check with weather alerts before doing any BBQing
- Grills should only be used outdoors
- Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays
- Have outdoor activities and games at a time when it’s not so hot
- Apply sunscreen before you head out in the sun and reapply as necessary
August Billing
August billing (due September 1, 2022) went out this week. If you get emailed bills, you should have already received yours.
This months mailed billing included an invitation from The Pine Cove Property Owner’s Association for a late summer picnic and mixer on Sunday, September 18, 2022 noon-3pm. Click here to view that invitation.
The bi-monthly minimum is $77.00 for two month billing period, excluding any water usage. Water usage is billed as follows:
$7.00 per thousand gallons from 0 to 7,500 gallons
$9.00 per thousand gallons from 7,500 to 15,000 gallons
$11.00 per thousand gallons over 15,000
Water bills are mailed around the 1st of the Billing Month (even months). All bills are due and payable by the 1st of the following month (odd months). Any bill not paid by the due date will be termed delinquent and subject to a $15.00 late fee and/or termination. If shut off, a reconnect fee of $75.00 will be charged, in addition to the current amount due, to re-establish service.
There are several ways to pay your bill. ACH Auto Draft is a free service; the payment is automatically taken out of your bank account (filled out form required). You can log on to your account online, and pay with a Visa/Mastercard/Discover, or E-check. To register your account online, you will need your account number, and the Municipality Code which is PineCoveWDCA. Go to www.pcwd.org and click the “Billing” tab and the Payment option link. Next, click on the www.ub-pay.com link and register your account from there. You can come into the office and pay by check, cash, or card (one person at a time). Call with a credit/debit card (Please note that there is a convenience fee of $3.00 per hundred dollars charged if using a credit card). Drop payments thru the slot on the front door or mail a check or money order.
Rattlesnake Awareness
Have you come across a rattlesnake? We have them all around, not just on hiking trails. They hide in rock formations and stacks of logs.
Although fatalities are rare from bites, they occur. Most recently there was an article of a fatal rattlesnake bite in Colorado. The article that can be found here has a lot of good advice of what to do and what not to do if you or someone you are with gets bitten.
The main things I’d like to share (because the article is lengthy) are:
* Notify local emergency staff
* If the snake is still in the vicinity, move carefully away to a safe location
* If you can do so safely, take a picture of the snake for identification
* Have the victim lie flat keeping the bite location even with the heart and rest – do not leave them alone
* Allow bite to bleed freely for about 30 seconds and then clean and disinfect the area
* Wrap a bandage from an area just above the bite past the knee or elbow joint
* Remove all jewelry and tight-fitting clothing as the bitten appendage will swell
DO NOT:
* apply oral suction to the bite
* make any sort of incision
* apply ice, hot or cold packs
* take aspirin or use any medication
* eat or drink unless approved by a physician
Other tips
* Snakes are often heard before they are seen – once heard, freeze and assess the situation
* Establish a safe distance – good rule of thumb is to put at least 5 ft between yourself and the snake
* Move slowly back the way you came
* Wear sturdy leather boots that cover the ankles
* Watch where you place feet and hands at all times
* Be aware of your surroundings – DO NOT wear headphones or ear buds
* A coiled up snake is ready to attack!
Stay safe everyone!
THANK YOU!!
We had a WONDERFUL BBQ last Saturday and we hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did!
Here are just a few pictures of the festivities.
We could not have done it without the help of our staff, board, family, and community.
Jeremy, Chris, Jensen, & Richard
Becky & Jennifer
Robert, Lou, Diana, Vicki, & Rose
William & Abigail Archer, Gaylen Smith, Kati, Chase & Aaron Potter, Jim Nowlin
American Legion Post 800
Idyllwild Nature Center
ARF
Anady’s Trophy
Diamond Environmental Services
…if we neglected to mention anyone that helped, we are sorry and truly thank you for your assistance.
Monarch Butterflies are Coming Back
Although we are still waiting to see evidence of the Monarch population in our milkweed garden, the Press Enterprise just published an article that they are emerging.
Read the article here.
https://www.pe.com/2022/06/03/monarch-butterflies-are-emerging-despite-global-warming-drought-and-wildfires/?utm_email=E4998434A5B984ACC47C346A73&g2i_eui=u%2fjiv8ZOi17LJQpmvf8C6MIvhqULILGk&g2i_source=newsletter&lctg=E4998434A5B984ACC47C346A73&active=no&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.pe.com%2f2022%2f06%2f03%2fmonarch-butterflies-are-emerging-despite-global-warming-drought-and-wildfires%2f&utm_campaign=scng-pe-localist&utm_content=curated
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION BBQ
Please join us as we welcome back our Customer Appreciation BBQ.
This year we are also celebrating Jerry’s retirement!
Dutch Flats
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2022
11:00am – 1:00pm
For Pine Cove Residents
RSVP REQUIRED by Wednesday, May 15th to ensure we have enough food.
Please let us know how many will be in your party by calling the office at 951-659-2675 or by email at info@pcwd.org
Tri-tip Sliders, Vegi Burgers, Hot Dogs, Soda, and Staff Made Side Dishes
All Pine Cove Residents welcome – bring the whole family
Friendly dogs welcome – MUST play well with others
April Billing
April billing is going out next week. If you get emailed bills, you may have already received yours.
This months mailed billing includes a note to our newer residents/reminders for some that have been here a while as well as a SAVE THE DATE for our CUSTOMER APPRECIATION BBQ. Click here to read the full Spring Newsletter.
Effective 2/1/2022, the bi-monthly minimum increased to $77.00 for two month billing period, excluding any water usage. Water usage is billed as follows:
$7.00 per thousand gallons from 0 to 7,500 gallons
$9.00 per thousand gallons from 7,500 to 15,000 gallons
$11.00 per thousand gallons over 15,000
Water bills are mailed around the 1st of the Billing Month (even months). All bills are due and payable by the 1st of the following month (odd months). Any bill not paid by the due date will be termed delinquent and subject to a $15.00 late fee and/or termination. If shut off, a reconnect fee of $75.00 will be charged, in addition to the current amount due, to re-establish service.
There are several ways to pay your bill. ACH Auto Draft is a free service; the payment is automatically taken out of your bank account (filled out form required). You can log on to your account online, and pay with a Visa/Mastercard/Discover, or E-check. To register your account online, you will need your account number, and the Municipality Code which is PineCoveWDCA. Go to www.pcwd.org and click the “Billing” tab and the Payment option link. Next, click on the www.ub-pay.com link and register your account from there. You can come into the office and pay by check, cash, or card (one person at a time). Call with a credit/debit card (Please note that there is a convenience fee of $3.00 per hundred dollars charged if using a credit card). Drop payments thru the slot on the front door or mail a check or money order.
DO’s and DON’Ts of Water Conservation
Reposted from February 15, 2015
DO wash full loads of laundry and dishes ONLY to spread out wash cycles.
DON’T hand wash your car. Instead, take it to a car wash, where recycled water is used.
DO look for leaky faucets and running toilets. Repairing a dripping faucet can save up to 150 gallons of water a week.
DON’T leave the sink running while brushing your teeth. Install a bathroom sink aerator to slow the flow of water.
DO purchase water saving shower heads. Or come into our District office, and we will give you a conservation kit for free!
DON’T take long showers. Keeping showers under 5 minutes can save up to 1000 gallons of water per month.
DO store water in the refrigerator instead of letting the tap run for cool water.
DON’T use the toilet as a waste basket!
DO collect water used to rinse fruit or vegetables, and use to to water your plants, both inside and out. 🙂
DON’T keep water conservation tips to yourself! Share, share, share!
DO aim to do at least one thing per day to conserve water.
And ALWAYS turn your customer valve off when leaving your mountain home.
Updates from The Office
We’re into the second month of the new year and so much has happened. Here are a few highlights.
Office re-opened to foot traffic:
Due to illnesses in the office, we had temporarily closed the office to foot traffic. We are happy to announce that we are fully open once again. We ask that you wear a mask when in the building and if someone is already at our counter that you respectfully wait outside to limit the number of people inside.
Stage II Water Conservation:
As of Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Pine Cove entered into Stage II of Water Conservation.
Stage II is mandatory compliance.
Customers are required to limit irrigation of outdoor plants and gardens to the period between 6pm and 8am daily and stop all water runoff. Customers cannot fill or refill swimming pools except the small amount needed to replace evaporation in already filled pools. Vehicles can only be washed using a bucket and a hose with a shut-off nozzle. Immediate repairs must be made to any and all leaking water lines and faucets in household plumbing and yard piping. Customers must also cease watering native vegetation and unplanted areas for dust control. Restaurants shall only provide drinking water to patrons upon specific request.
If you have any questions or concerns, you may talk to General Manager Jeremy Potter 951-659-2675 or email at jpotter@pcwd.org.
Thank you for your understanding and ongoing efforts to help conserve water.
Billing Charges increased:
Effective 2/1/2022, the bi-monthly minimum will be $77.00 for two month billing period, excluding any water usage. Water usage will be billed as follows:
$7.00 per thousand gallons from 0 to 7,500 gallons
$9.00 per thousand gallons from 7,500 to 15,000 gallons
$11.00 per thousand gallons over 15,000
Special Rates and Charges (Resolution #561)
Normal Customer Requested Turn On or Off; changed from $15 to $20
After Hours customer Requested Turn On or Off; changed from a minimum of $40 to a minimum of $50
Delinquent Turn On/Off; changed from $75 to $90
Transfer Fee; changed from $45 to $60
Where more than one (1) Premises exists or is located on a Parcel, a unit charge of $20.00 will be assessed for each separate Premises in addition to normal water use charges for the Parcel, as prescribed in the Rates Schedule.
Personnel change:
General Manager Jerry Holldber has retired as of 12/31/2021
Jeremy Potter has taken the position as our new General Manager as of 1/1/2022
Chris Dumas has been promoted to Leadman
Jensen Beri has been put on full time / permanent status
Gracie, our official Mouse Patroller has a new home with Kat Garver
And we have welcomed our newest office pet – Mousekewitz; a little chihuahua-mix dog
We hope all is well with you and as always, we are here for any questions or concerns.