RIVERSIDE CA OCTOBER 25, 2010 - On this day two years ago protester AnonOrange was beaten by Scientology guards at their world headquarters, Gold Base, on Gilman Hot Springs Road in Riverside County, California.  Since then he has learned more about Gold base, its buildings, permits, easements and landscapes than anyone else on the outside.  Now AnonOrange has broken the story that the cult is again trying to close Gilman Hot Springs Road in order to prevent protests and make it harder for cultists to "blow," or escape. 

November 3, 2010 the Riverside Planning Commission will take up this issue followed by a vote at the Board of Superivsors Meeting.  The first attempt at road closure was in 1998 and the second attempt was in 2004.ANONORANGE:  On Nov 24, 2009, they paid the county $10,762 to get the process started. The county has already spend $7,570 of that money as of the writing of the report.  Some points of note: The Planning Dept. does not support the closure of the road, but "The County Planning Dept and Transportation staff has concluded that a re-alignment of the subject section of the road may be reasonable. Re-alignment, means building a new road, including a bridge over the San Jacinto river.  The Transportation dept, in their memo takes a "Neutral" stand on the issue, which in itself shocking.

Neither takes a categorical stand like the San Jacinto city council did when they expressed "strong opposition" to any closure or change of classification. Things went downhill for them, several months after that vote.  Some interesting points in the documents. The word "Scientology" is not mentioned once in the County documents. Instead you see "Building Management Services" in Alhadeff's report.  There is no mention of the outrageous encroachment of the 100 ft. easement along most of the 2.3 mile road. If this easement was cleared, there would be ample space to make a 4-lane highway. That's why the 100 ft easement was acquired -- to allow adequate space for a Secondary Road 4-lane and why it's called SR-79.

The true purpose of the closure request is not hinted to at all in the reports. A county staff employee told me "They've had a lot of protests there", but that is not stated anywhere.  The other purpose to close the road is to block the public's view of the abuses going on there. It will also help prevent captive staff from blowing.  I also heard that David Miscavige hates getting woken up in the morning by the trucks that drive by. He once posted Ken Hoden and Muriel Dufresne out on the side of the road at 5:00 AM until they "handled" the situation and got the road closed. Holden allegedly got RPF'ed for having failed at the mission and he's still in the SP hall. I guess it's Muriel's turn now.

Sam Alhadeff, their lawyer, has hired the Civil Engineering firm Urban Crossroads. They should be made aware who and why they are working for. Engineering firms that do the cult's dirty work should get no more reprieve than their sleazy lawyers.

CULT FRIENDLY ENGINEERING FIRM Beth Dennis, Associate Principal Urban Crossroads, Inc. Tel.: 949-660-1994 ext 220 E-mail: [email protected] Website

Protester Xenubarb wrote a good overview of the road closing issue. Read it here.  "The road was closed for a week back in the early part of the decade, when Scientology PR representative Muriel Dufresne convinced the county that they needed to "film the night sky" from the center of the highway for a month. Forced onto a narrower, twistier secondary street that also terminates at the I-60 access, motorists raised a stink, and the month's closure was ended after a week of traffic jams and complaint. It is still not known who in the county authorized this closure.  Ms. Fraser claims that this new closure exposure is "premature." Yet Jeff Stone's representative has stated that Scientology reps have visited his office several times to broach the subject."This road closure project is a huge step backwards and waste of county staff resources. It will cost many millions to build and is totally unnecessary. Although the county staff hours until now have been reimbursed by the permit application fee, the resulting debates of public outrage, lawsuits, if this ever passes, will all be paid by the county.

The cult is totally mute about who's going to pay for this, but the Transportation dept. states that there will be no additional costs to the public. If the cult can claim that it is an improvement to the current road, then the County will surely have to pay for part of it. Building bridges and roads is expensive. Who will maintain them? Wouldn't it make more sense to find out WHY they want that road closed? How about sending in a sheriff officer, adult protective services to make an inspection? How about re-acquiring the 100 ft easement that has been encroached upon, without permit, moving their fences and berms back, so a true 4-lane highway can be re-paved as originally planned.  Additionally, the road would have to be built on a flood plain and would destroy protected habitat for native kangaroo rats, pocket mice and burrowing owls.  Local paper the Press-Enterprise wants the road to stay open.

Closing GHS Road will require a second bridge be erected alongside this perfectly fine one built in 1994.

Why is the county bending backwards to satisfy this crazy cult? The simple answer back on the day of permit application should have been: NO. County staff has admitted that that the Scientologists have been to Jeff Stone's office several times about this.  We have to encourage people to write to the county and/or attend the planning commission meeting of Nov. 3. The planning commission must take a strong opposition against this. The next step is the Board of Supervisor's vote.  YOUR DONATIONS MAKE THESE STORIES POSSIBLE

In the 1970's William Kennedy became a Scientologist, tried to go "clear", gave up and became a critic.  Soon they sent PIs after him. The PIs ran his car off the road in an attempt to scare or kill him. He told me (AGP) this personally when I was being deposed in Riverside. It obviously affected him for a long time.

Decades later, in 2010, protester AnonOrange was trying to find a lawyer in Riverside who would take his case in a beating which occurred at Scientology Gold Base.  Absolutely no lawyer in the county would get involved because it was Scientology.  Finally he met Mr. Kennedy and they agreed to work together.  I remember AO being very relieved he had finally found representation with Kennedy, Jimenez and Pankratz.AO brought his docs to their offices at 2392 University Avenue in Riverside.  It is a small brown building. Next door was 2379 University, a white two story house which the lawyers eventually planned to transfer their business to. Although the exterior was unremarkable they had lavished money and attention on the antiques filled interior.

AnonOrange tells me "This cute little house next to their office had been standing there for 100 years. They were in the process of turning it into an old style law office. They had furnished the place with antiques and were hoping that some clientele would like the old ways of doing things: a nice cozy office, comfortable chairs, couches, beautiful furniture and minimal technology. Mr. Pankratz had a lot of antiques and whenever I spoke to him, the conversation usually turned to them. I believe he was seriously affected by this loss. He spent most of his time with me going over what could have happened to his house. He thought the cause could be electrical, but was open to other suggestions.  The fire occurred in early September, but I kept quiet about it until now when they officially dropped me.

The question now is 'will investigators find evidence of a fire accelerant in the ruins?'  I am researching.

This hardship along with recent litigation vigor by Lester & Cantrell on my case, plus the complexity of it has caused them to want to terminate their involvement. In fact, I signed the termination letter this morning (10/7/2010). I don't blame Kennedy & Pankratz at all. Mr. Kennedy is an honorable and courageous man. Mr. Pankratz is an ex-cop and insisted on being the lead counsel on this job. They were both willing to take on Scientology in court. For that alone they deserve our utmost respect and sympathy for their loss.  It's a sad turn of events, but I have to make a final decision over the next few days. I can fight a fair fight, I can play the game, but this game is no longer a 'fair game'. It has gone to a whole new level."

Termination of Representation

AO tells me that as recently as August 16 Kennedy was looking forward to representing him. By September 21st they told AO they were no longer interested. Kennedy's reasons behind dropping AO as a client are stated in the Termination of Representation document.  Although in it Kennedy highlights some important issues with AO's case the fact that his number one complaint is AnonOrange wore a mask to protests is ABSURD!  Of COURSE he wore a mask. Many people wear masks at Sci protests. Kennedy knew that from day one.  Yet he criticizes Orange's behavior saying "It is highly doubtful that a conservative Riverside County juror would sympathize with one who hides behind a mask. As I recall, you told us that you wore the mask for fear of being stalked by private investigators or others employed by Scientology. In the mind of a juror, he or she may think 'why did this 54 year old person subject himself to this risk in the first place'”?  The fact that Kennedy would put such a ridiculous criticism first makes me question the motivation of the other problems on his list.

October 7, 2010 AO went to the law firm to sign the papers officially terminating their relationship. He also took the two photos of the burned building you see below.  AO also informs me that Kennedy had an additional reason why he was dropping the case (besides the reasons in the termination of representation doc).  AO had given them a DVD of Scientology data relevant to the case. They told him that if they did not have time to read everything on the DVD it would put them in legal jeopardy.

NEW GALLERY!  On overcast days there is a sickly gloom about the Anthony Building made worse by overt security and pus colored paint. No outside world buildings ringing this complex have such cameras, concertina wire, fencing and key card access. The harsh security lights come on automatically if the day is too cloudy. The building is getting run down looking from behind and everyone knows how tacky concertina wire looks when white plastic bags get stuck in it. Let's keep that wire sparkling people! The people who park in the real church next door's parking lot have to look at that. The most infamous resident here is Rae Smith the "internet snitch." She logs on to anti-cult message websites making sure that Scientologists don't access them. She doesn't post. When she finds evidence Scientologists are reading or posting things on the internet she takes this info to OSA for "handling." This building apparently also houses Colin and Marta Thorne, the parents of long time cult security bigwig Kirsten Caetano. - MORE

Protester "Jasonette" physically detained/harassed, almost arrested by cult goons. Why? For wearing a mask at Hollywood & Highland near a Scientology Fundraiser July 10, 2010. For forty seconds.  But what would you expect for an event where "all OT powers are aligned." Her identity in this photo is partially concealed as per her request.

Nobody knew at the time that Jasonette was actually an off duty police officer. It was her first protest and then this happens to her!  Members of Anonymous come from all over society. And to think a mall cop strong armed her like that!