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Paloma NJROTC 2nd in nationals
Battlecats place first in four team categories in Florida Menifee 24/7 Staff
Photo courtesy of Heidi Navarette Members of the Paloma Valley High School NJROTC unit pose with trophies earned at nationals.
A group of young men and women from Menifee who have worked tirelessly for a special opportunity were rewarded for their hard work on April 7. The Navy Junior ROTC Wildcat Battalion of Paloma Valley High School placed second overall and finished first in four categories in the NJROTC Nationals in Pensacola, Florida. Appearing in the nationals for the first time, the “Battlecats” displayed the same type of discipline and determination they exhibit every day in
practice, said their commander, Master Sgt. Frank Puebla (USMC Ret.) “These young determined cadets have literally put in blood, sweat, and tears toward this accomplishment,” Puebla told Menifee 24/7 upon the unit’s return from Florida. “The weather was never an excuse not to practice. They practiced in the rain, heat, cold and even in the dark sometimes ... they invested countless hours toward training. “Some units practice until they get their moves See NJROTC / A4
Paying tribute to Menifee’s past Monuments help to bring history to life
Doug Spoon Let us have our fun again Bring back the Soap Box Derby. From 2012-16, Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District sponsored an event that, at least to this reporter, was the epitome of what Menifee should be. Every year, it was one of the most enjoyable events to cover. In five years, I never saw one person shout in anger, nor one child cry. How can you not have fun at a Soap Box Derby? You build a racer out of wood and metal, with no engine, no real brakes, and a steep hill to roll down. In Menifee, cars raced in pairs down a steep portion of Menifee Road south of Holland Road. Nobody got hurt; everyone who wanted to compete got a chance; and spectators were always supportive. There’s no umpire to anger Little League parents. No season standings to worry about. Just a simple event that is a throwback to the 1930s, when the “Little Rascals” popularized Soap Box Derby racing in films adults still remember and in remakes children know all about. Kids were not on phones, playing video games. Instead, they wore helmets and huge smiles. And the adults? Well, City of Menifee officials enthusiastically supported the program, supervised road closures, and some even raced in the event. There was a spirit of cooperation and good, wholesome fun. Then politics took over. Suddenly, a little more than a year ago, the adults See SPOON / A2
Menifee Valley Historical Association There’s an old English saying that “If you know from whence you came, there are no limitations to where you can go”. Menifee Union School Board member Bob O’Donnell enjoys knowing where his district first began, and he applies such historical knowledge as he makes important decisions for the District’s future. “I’m proud to see our community preserving its wonderful history,” said O’Donnell, who enjoys volunteering as a docent at the Menifee History Museum. One such reminder of Menifee’s past has recently been placed on Bradley Road, just south of Newport Road. It’s a concrete monument that marks the spot of Menifee’s early schoolhouse, which was constructed in 1890. The inscription describes the details of the school’s 60year service to the community. It is one of 12 monuments that have been placed in locations of historical significance in
Photo illustration by Bill Zimmerman Standing at the monument on Bradley Road, one can imagine the old schoolhouse where it once stood. Menifee. The markers honor pioneer families, those who first homesteaded land and began dry farming prior to the turn of the century. Other monuments placed include Quail Valley Country Club, the 1918 Romoland School, and Sun City’s Kings Inn Motor Lodge. Each of these special places lends its own contribution to the story of Menifee’s early
Monument placed in Quail Valley honors area’s storied history
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beginnings. The monument project was managed by Bill Zimmerman, a board member with Menifee Valley Historical Association. He applied for grant funding and worked with his colleagues to select the locations and compose the
inscription wording. “The city’s Community Services maintenance team was a great partner. Special thanks to Bryce Howell and his crew for placing each monument in the field,” said Zimmerman. The Historical Asso-
ciation also appreciates County Supervisor Marion Ashley for the original suggestion, and for helping provide a Community Improvement Designation grant to complete the project. For more information about Menifee’s history, visit the Menifee History Museum, which is open Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. Also visit menifeehistory.com
Crime prevention becomes a priority New officers are proactive in community By DOUG SPOON Editor As often as Menifee residents are reminded that it takes time to recruit and train the additional Sheriff’s deputies budgeted for through Measure DD tax funds, there is a perception among many that law enforcement has not yet increased. Meet Deputy Frank Rice, Sgt. Kevin Lamb and the Community Service Officers who have been on the job for months, working proactively in the city’s new crime prevention program. While city officials await the arrival of four
From left: Deputy Frank Rice, Sgt. Kevin Lamb, Lt. Scott Forbes. additional patrol officers from a Sheriff’s Academy graduating class this summer, Rice, Lamb and the CSOs are providing specialized law enforcement service in attempts to pro-
vide a safer environment for residents. Rice, who has been an officer at the Sheriff’s Perris station for nine years, is now assigned specifically to Menifee as
crime prevention officer. Rather than responding to calls for service, he interacts with local businesses that have previously been targeted by criminals in an effort to make those busi-
nesses safer. He also educates other local business owners in ways to deter crime. In addition, Rice and Lamb – a sergeant assigned specifically to Menifee – maintain constant contact with Menifee’s homeless population, both to address drug abuse and panhandling as well as to show those individuals ways they can get help in proper ways. “What I’m looking for is patterns throughout Menifee,” Rice said. “I look at the call logs for the day prior. I’m the eyes prior to the enforcement. I’m also the liaison with the City of Menifee, the City Council and businesses. I help start Neighborhood Watches; I go to many community meetings. See POLICE / A5
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Theater revenue sharing plan considered By DOUG SPOON Editor Q: What’s playing at the Krikorian Theater in Menifee? A: “Field of Dreams.” OK, that was for those who are calling the Menifee Town Center and Krikorian Theater project the joke of the city. Granted, the theater complex has been promised to arrive “soon” in signage and news articles for nearly four years. And to many residents, the delay in construction of this major entertainment venue on Newport Road is anything but funny. The first “tentative” opening date mentioned by city officials was the summer of 2015. Every update since then has been vague. Now, city manager Armando Villa is saying he believes “it’s safe to say they’re going to begin their grading operation by the summer.” Why should we believe him this time, you ask? Perhaps because, for the first time, city officials have revealed in the last week that they are prepared to pay up to get the bulldozers moving. Nothing is certain in this case, as we have learned in recent years. But it is a fact, as Villa told Menifee 24/7 April 13, that city officials and executives of Krikorian Premiere Theatres have met several times to nego-
This an architectural drawing of a theater complex a developer plans to build at Menifee Town Center. tiate a tax revenue sharing agreement as an incentive to move the project forward. Such revenue sharing agreements are not unusual when cities are trying to convince a large developer to finalize plans to become the anchor of a major commercial center. As far as Villa is concerned, this is evidence of the lengths to which the City of Menifee will go to make sure owner George Krikorian has the funding he needs to begin construction. Bottom line: The City is not the hold-up here. As a private developer, Krikorian can work at his own pace. Now that the economy is improving, it appears he is closer to securing the financial backing he would need from banks. The issue at hand now is, does he really need the extra security blanket
of a share of the tax revenue? And if so, how much will his share be? Krikorian Premiere Theaters has not responded to media inquires on the subject, and Villa recognizes the need to proceed carefully when discussing the subject. “If he can secure his pro forma to make sense for him to get the bank to lend him the money he needs, he may not need the incentive,” Villa said. “But he continues to say he does. We have to believe his pro forma is still correct.” Villa is careful in choosing his words because of legal issues and Krikorian’s request for confidentiality in the negotiations. At the same time, he is aware of public frustration of the delays, as well as the sensitivity any time the word “tax” is used. This all comes at a time
when city officials are trying to convince residents the Measure DD 1 percent sales tax increase remains necessary to fund public safety and road improvements. And while recognizing the immense potential sales tax revenue that could be generated by the theater and Menifee Town Center projects that will follow, Villa knows how some might question a city proposal to give some of those funds away. “This project is very important, so we don’t want to do anything to jeopardize it,” Villa said. “Competitors are going to try to shoot holes in this thing. We’re trying to work on an agreement to share the revenue in exchange for getting the job done. Yes, there’s a lot of people who may not appreciate us doing those things because of the perceived gift of
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pulled rank on the kids. Neither side will admit it, but a legal battle over control of parks and recreation services in Menifee between the City and Valley-Wide killed the Soap Box Derby. As the City of Menifee staff grew following incorporation, it created its own Community Services Department. The City sought to take control of parks and recreation services east of the 215 Freeway from Valley-Wide. Things got confrontational and the issue still has not been resolved. We are not taking sides in the City vs. Valley-Wide issue. There are pros and cons on both sides. What we do know is that one of the big losers as this battle continues is the Soap Box Derby – and the families who looked forward to it each year. Apparently, it is now too much to ask the two sides to work together on anything. When Valley-Wide celebrated the opening of its Lago Vista Sports Park last summer, some City officials attended. To be sure, it was an awkward moment. And while the City of Menifee aggressively promoted its own Spring Festival last month, it made no mention of Valley-Wide’s Easter Egg Hunt the very next weekend, also in Menifee. While we all await the possibility of a lawsuit, the kids are back on their phones. Now who’s being childish here? Not the Soap Box racers. C’mon, guys. Swallow your pride. If you can’t fix the big picture, at least focus on the little ones. Give us our race back. Do it for the kids.
File photo Menifee Mayor Neil Winter speaks at the podium during a council meeting.
Council districts, term limits put to voters By DOUG SPOON Editor Menifee voters will have the opportunity to decide whether the City should remove the atlarge status from the mayor’s position, add a fifth City Council representative district, and repeal the current ordinance placing term limits on council members. The current form of city government includes a City Council made up of four members representing each of four geographical districts in Menifee, plus a separately elected, at-large mayor. All council members serve four-year terms. The resolution passed by a 4-1 margin on April 4 calls for a ballot measure asking voters to add a fifth district, eliminate the separate mayor’s elected position and require council members to name a mayor from among them. The mayor was not an
at-large position until 2012, when a vote of the people led to a restructuring that resulted in Scott Mann being the first elected mayor. Mann lost a bid for re-election to Neil Winter in 2016. A yes vote on the November ballot would return the City to the previous form of mayor selection, which traditionally is done on a rotating basis among council members. By adding a fifth geographical district, it would also minimize the chances of Menifee being sued for discrimination, council members said. Citing the California Voting Rights Act, civil rights attorney Kevin Shenkman has successfully sued several cities with at-large voting systems, claiming such a system is discriminatory against minorities who run for election. In a move designed to avoid such an expensive lawsuit, the City of Murrieta voted
last July to switch from an at-large voting system to five districts. “I look at this as being proactive,” said council member Matt Liesemeyer. “Once this guy (Shenkman) is done going after cities that are completely at large, he’ll start going after cities like us. If we approve this, we can keep working on projects we want, without having to deal with this guy.” In addition to creating a fifth district, the resolution approved by the council proposes to “change the duration of the term of the mayor atlarge from four years to two years, commencing in 2020; eliminate the office of the mayor at-large; and provide for the selection of the mayor from among the five City Council Members, commencing in 2022.” The lone no vote cast was that of Winter, whose four-year term expires in 2020.
public funds. We have to make sure we complete the negotiating process and keep in mind the best interests of the citizens. “What we’re negotiating is not the project itself. Mr. Krikorian’s going to build this thing whether we give him a subsidy or not. What we’re negotiating is the amount and the timing of the subsidy.” In other words, Villa and his staff want to do everything possible to make the theater project happen sooner rather than later. Even so, he believes it will take a little more time to make the deal right. That’s why, after posting the legally required 10-day notice of a public hearing at the upcoming April 18 City Council meeting almost two weeks ago, Villa on April 12 pulled an item regarding the proposed tax revenue
sharing agreement from the agenda. “Often, issues become very fluid,” Villa said. “There’s going to be some movement on both ends to try to get to some middle ground. Over the last week, we’ve been negotiating with Mr. Krikorian and we anticipated having a solid 100 percent agreement by yesterday (April 12) so we could have it ratified by the council. But we’re stuck on two issues. They’re not major issues, but they are issues that are important from a liability perspective. We’re talking about the public’s money and we want to make sure it’s right.” Meanwhile, Villa said Krikorian has begun the process of having engineers prepare working drawings that elaborate on the previous approved conceptual plans. That, Villa said, will make it easier to move to the grading process once the financial details are worked out. Right now, the only grading taking place at the Menifee Town Center site is for condominiums previously approved for developer Lennar Homes. That is only part of the overall plan for the Town Center, which includes not only the Krikorian theater and bowling alley complex, but a Fairfield Inn & Suites Hotel, central park and additional retail space.
Warning: Look out for those rattlesnakes! It’s spring in Southwest Riverside County, and that means it’s time for a seasonal warning about rattlesnakes in the area. Here’s a news release from Riverside County Animal Services: Higher temperatures have resulted in several more calls about rattlesnake sightings, according to an informal survey with Riverside County Animal Services’ officers and the dispatch center. Although an official number of calls from the public is not immediately available, officers have already responded to some recent calls. Earlier this month, one property owner in the Cabazon area had three rattlesnakes at their home. Officers Tiffany Fuller and Cecelia Morris responded to an evening call in the Lake Mathews area, where a homeowner was dealing with not one, but two rattlesnakes. The officers responded at about 6 p.m. to the property, located along
Lounsberry Road, south of Cajalco Road. The officers removed and relocated the red diamond rattlesnakes to a remote location in their natural habitat. Officers working in the Coachella Valley area responded to two rattlesnake calls last week, reported Lt. Luis Rosa, who supervises the officers at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus. One of the calls was in the city of Indio and the other was in Cathedral City. The rattlesnake at the Indio property was safely removed and relocated, Lt. Rosa said. With warmer weather right around the corner, many species of snakes will be coming out of their burrows, and even though most are harmless, it is important for Californians to be able to identify a venomous rattlesnake. A rattlesnake bite has the potential to cause severe injury, and possibly death, so taking precautions will help reduce the risk of being bitten.
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Campus to expand MSJC purchases two buildings in Temecula MSJC news release The Mt. San Jacinto Community College District announced recently it will soon expand access to higher education for residents of Southwest Riverside County and surrounding communities. The college district purchased two five-story office buildings located at 41888 Motorcar Parkway in Temecula on March 16. The City of Temecula, which helped facilitate the purchase, joined the college district at a press conference. “I am thrilled that Mt. San Jacinto College will be able to prepare more students for the education they need to reach their goals at one convenient location,” said Dr. Roger Schultz, college district
superintendent/president. “It is a beautiful facility, it aligns with our mission and this is a real milestone in the history of the college district.” The college’s mission calls for it to provide quality, accessible, equitable and innovative educational programs so students can achieve their academic, career and personal development goals. The 350,000-square-foot facility is the size of all the buildings on MSJC’s Menifee Valley Campus, which currently serves more than 15,000 students. Bill Zimmerman, chair of the MSJC Board of Trustees, said he was proud of the district’s conservative stewardship of Measure AA facilities bond funds.
“This was a wise purchase that will benefit students and taxpayers for generations,” Zimmerman said. “It also finally allows us to transition out of leases and settle into a permanent home in Temecula, just as we did in the other regions of the district where we previously leased facilities.” One of the City of Temecula’s priorities has been to attract higher education for its residents. It leased the top floor of its former City Hall on Business Park Drive to Mt. San Jacinto College, the home of the current Temecula Higher Education Center. “Providing diverse higher education opportunities is a top priority for the City of Temecula,” Mayor Matt Rahn said.
MSJC Performing Arts presents ‘Over Tavern’ The Performing Arts Department at Mt. San Jacinto College will present the play “Over the Tavern” this month in the Menifee Valley Campus Lab Theatre, room 207 at 28237 La Piedra Road. Performances dates and times are April 19-20 at 7:30 p.m.; April 21 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and April 22 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The director’s synopsis: It’s 1959 in Buffalo, New York. Ed Sullivan is on TV every Sunday night, gas is 25 cents and kids pretend to be Superman. Boys slick their hair back
and girls tease their hair up. Let MSJC take you back to the good old days with their production of “Over the Tavern.” It was a simpler time, but not around the Pazinski household over their father’s tavern. Dad runs the bar, Mom runs the family and 12-year-old Rudy is running everybody crazy. He’s a smart, wise-cracking kid who’s starting to question family values and the Roman Catholic Church. When he goes up against the ruler-wielding Sister Clarissa and announces that instead of being confirmed
he’d rather shop around for a more “fun” religion, all hell breaks loose. “Over the Tavern” is a show for anyone who has had a family or survived one. It’s a warm and hilarious look at family and growing up with lots of love and laughs. There is some mild adult language; not recommended for children under 11. Ticket prices: General Admission $10, Students with SGA sticker $9. Online ticket sales at https://calendar.msjc.edu/ event/over-the-tavern/ Box office: 951-6395790
Cast members of “Over the Tavern” rehearse their parts in preparation for the play, which will be presented at Mt. San Jacinto College.
Menifee man found dead in local creek Menifee 24/7 Staff
The County Coroner’s office has identified the body of a man found dead in the waters of Murrieta Creek to be that of a Menifee man. Steven De Los Santos, age 24, was identified as the man whose body was discovered immersed in a watery portion of Murrieta Creek behind the 28000 block of Old Town Front Street on April 8, according to a Sheriff’s Department news release. Deputies responding to
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the report of a deceased person in the creek bed found the location and worked with the Sheriff’s Department Dive Team and the Coroner’s Bureau in recovering the body. An investigation is ongoing. Police do not suspect foul play, so the case is being investigated as an accidental death. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Temecula Police Department at 951-696-3000.
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right -- and there is nothing wrong with that. Our unit practiced until they couldn’t get it wrong. My cadets’ calluses have calluses. Cuts and bruises became points of pride rather than reasons to stop or quit.” Competing against the best NJROTC battalions in the nation, the Wildcat Battalion placed first in the following categories: Personnel Inspection, Color Guard, Unarmed Exhibition and Overall Drill. They also had some impressive personal performances. Bethany Modesto earned an individual award for finishing with the 10th highest number of sit-ups in two minutes: 278. Victoria Acoff earned an individual award for finishing with the ninth highest number of pushups: 78. Wildcat Battalion cadets also combined to place second in the 220-yard dash, fourth in the 100, third in the Unarmed Basic category and fourth in Armed Basic. According to Puebla, it’s all a product of a rigid workout program designed to develop strong, confident young men and women. Here’s a look at a typical week for the cadets: Monday: Academic practice from 7:7:45 a.m., followed by Battalion planning with senior leadership from 7:45-9. After school, there’s Personnel Inspection practice for an hour, followed by debriefing. Tuesday: Academics from 6:45-7:20 a.m.; drill practice from 3:20-5 p.m.;
A student-run MakeA-Wish club at Heritage High School recently raised funds to send a seriously ill 6-year-old Perris girl and her family to Disneyland. The club, which is only about two years old, is dedicated to making wishes come true for children with life-threatening conditions, following the
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File courtesy of Heidi Navarette The Paloma Valley High NJROTC battalion finished first in four categories in the national event. followed by debriefing. Wednesday: Physical Training (PT) from 6:457:30 a.m.; drill practice from 3:20-5 p.m.; drill practice from 5-5:30 p.m.; then debriefing. Thursday: Same as Wednesday. Friday: PT from 7-8:30 a.m.; Personnel Inspection practice from 3:20-5 p.m.; then debriefing. Saturday: Drill practice, PT and Inspection practice from 8 a.m. to noon. “Those practice times don’t account for those who do reps during their lunch break and at home,”
Puebla said. “I truly have some amazing cadets who inspire me with their dedication and desire to be a part of something bigger than themselves. Much like the Navy has the Seals and the Marine Corps has Recon, our Wildcat Battalion has the Battlecats.” Puebla cited two individuals whose performance and dedication continue to be an inspiration to others. “I have one cadet (junior Jose Diaz) who has a deformity with his right forearm/hand, and he has somehow earned a
place and excelled on the Armed Exhibition team.,” Puebla said. “That is arguably the toughest team to be on. On that same team we have a female (Samantha Ouk) who is the only female who earned the position of Team Commander in this program’s history. She is only a 10th grader. The weapons they are required to handle are 10 pounds, and her body weight is only a little over 100 pounds.” Last year, the Wildcat Battalion qualified for the nationals but didn’t raise enough funds for the trip
to Florida. This year, using the balance of funds collected last year with additional funds raised, the trip became possible. Now, the goal is to repeat and move up one spot to No. 1 in the nation. “To the citizens of Menifee, please consider helping us have another chance.,” Puebla said. “Your donations can be sent to our ASB clerk, payable to PVHS-ASB/ NJROTC.” The public is invited to the Battalion’s Awards Night April 27 at 6 p.m.in the Paloma Valley gym.
guidelines of the national Make-A-Wish Foundation. The wish granted to Camila was the first wish granted by the club, which is less than $1,300 away from having the funds to grant its second wish. In two years, the club has raised more than $7,500. Dayra Leal, president of the club, said club members contacted local Make-A-Wish officials after raising sufficient funds and was put in contact with Camila, who was diagnosed in 2015 with a Wilms Tumor, a type of cancer that starts in the kidneys. Camila’s wish was to visit Disneyland to see the Disney princesses she loves to watch and read about. She was able to meet several princesses during her trip, including Princess Elena of Avalor, her favorite princess. Club members and advisors were recognized by Make-A-Wish officials for their efforts in a recent visit to Heritage High School.
Santa Rosa carnival celebrates birthday By TAGE WELKE Intern Santa Rosa Academy held a carnival celebrating its 13th birthday on April 13 at the school. This event has been recurring for the past couple of years, and it has become somewhat of a tradition for the school. Students were encouraged to attend, although the gathering wasn’t limited just to them. The school advertised that the carnival was intended to be enjoyed by everyone
of all ages, meaning entire families could visit and enjoy themselves. The carnival was centered around the staffmade stations that dotted the football field. Tents and various food trucks were spread across the event, serving a variety of cuisine. Snow cones, hot dogs, and lemonade were all supplied for the attendees. Stations included a rock-climbing wall, slide, beanbag toss, candy crane, and many others.
A rock-climbing wall was one of many stations at Santa Rosa Academy’s annual carnival.
----Two Santa Rosa Academy students, Anahi Garcia-Rodriquez and MarLehya Redeemer, partnered with the San Diego Blood Bank for a community service project in March. At Santa Rosa, students do not complete community service projects based on hours but on the donation of materials and time for a positive impact on the community. This blood drive brought teachers and students together to help save many lives. With the help of others, they were able to collect approximately 40 pints of blood. -- Hannah McGaughey Santa Rosa Academy had its annual gala on March 16. The theme this year was “Putting on the Ritz.” Taking place at Temecula Creek Inn, the event included dinner, a basket auction, and entertainment. Earlier in the day, a golf tournament took place at $125 per player. -- Hannah McGaughey
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“I also work with the homeless. There is a team devoted to homeless outreach for the county. We’re a mini version of that here in Menifee. We’re trying to find them help. Even so, I’m still a police officer and I make sure criminals are apprehended.” As it is in cities across the nation, homelessness is an issue in Menifee. Complaints from residents about homeless individuals loitering near businesses and panhandling are common. But Lt. Scott Forbes, who supervises police operations in Menifee, made it clear that it is the issues surrounding homelessness – not homelessness itself – that is a focus of Deputy Rice and Sgt. Lamb. “When you talk about the homeless … we are not dealing with homelessness,” Forbes said. “We’re dealing with crimes related to a certain part of the population. There is no law saying you can’t be homeless. We deal with the underlying issues that may lead to someone being homeless.” One of the primary issues, Rice said, is drug and alcohol addiction. And that leads to panhandling in an attempt to get the money to satisfy those addictions. Rice’s mission is twofold: to eliminate criminal activities such as drug abuse, panhandling and theft, and to offer the homeless opportunities for rehabilitation. “We deal a lot with drug use and panhandling. It’s mostly quality of life issues. They have addictions. Their addictions cost money. To get that money, they’re going into the Vons, they’re going into the Stater Bros. They’re aggressively panhandling. We make sure we’re enforcing the law.” Rice said he believes the increased police by the specialized officers is making a difference – not only in reducing panhandling and other crimes, but by exposing the homeless to the opportunities they have for a better life. He interacts with individuals on a regular basis and distributes pamphlets with County resources to assist them. Many of these services are listed on the website EndHomeless.info. “I think so,” said Rice when asked if he is seeing a decrease in homeless activity in Menifee. “We’re out there at least two days a week dealing with those
Photo courtesy of City of Menifee Homeless camps and individuals near businesses receive special attention from deputies. individuals. I’m having encounters with the homeless and speaking about the services that are available. There’s rehabilitation, centers to go to for showers, food and shelter. “Unfortunately, it doesn’t click with them right away. So we continuously go out there and give them the pamphlets we have and talk to them. It takes probably 10, 15 times before they even say, ‘OK, maybe.’” One example Rice points to is a homeless man he has interacted with for several years. After multiple attempts to reach out to him, the man finally agreed to get some help. “He went to rehab almost almost 200 days ago; today he’s 155 days sober,” said Rice, who still visits the man in the county facility. “He had been homeless quite a few years; he always sat out in front of Vons, at the bus stop. He finally said, ‘Enough is enough,’ with help from Sgt. Lamb, myself, the County, and Molina Healthcare. We personally took him to doctor’s appointments. We were finally able to get him into a rehab center. “I just saw him yesterday. He’s doing great. It kind of touches my heart. He was OK with us telling his story on Facebook, and we’re showing those pictures to the other homeless. We show them and they say, ‘That’s not him.’” Thanks to examples like that, Rice said, others may soon accept assis-
tance. That will both help improve their lives and reduce the panhandling and danger to other residents. “There’s another lady who’s 62 years old,” Rice said. “We contacted Path of Life (Ministries) and HOPE (another homeless resource). They have come out and sat with her for sometimes an hour. “She has mental health issues and some drug issues. I got a text yesterday that she’s probably going to be housed, at a facility in a different city. That’s great. All these organizations are glad to help us.” Lamb acknowledges there are many reasons homeless individuals may resist help at first – and not just because of addictions. “One of the hard things is, most have family in the area, so they don’t want to leave that connection they have with the city,” he said. “Mom and dad don’t want them, their kids can’t be around them because of their drug habit, but they don’t want to leave.” In addition to interacting with the homeless, Rice and Lamb visit business owners, both those who have been victims of crime and those seeking ways to prevent crime. “I go through all the areas and make sure I talk to all the businesses that have called in the past,” Rice said. “I make sure they’re happy, that they come up with solutions to deter crime, say lighting. That can be a big issue. We give them different hints on what to do.”
The Sheriff’s Department can also provide business owners with a form they can sign, giving officers the authority to issue citations to trespassers. In addition, Rice and Lamb sometimes go undercover inside businesses to catch shoplifters in the act. “We had one of those operations at Rite Aid,” Lamb said. “The manager approached us about retail loss -- mainly alcohol. We worked inside the store. As we spotted theft taking place, we notified the special enforcement team outside to apprehend them as they left the store. “So now they understand. They know, ‘These guys are now going undercover in the stores.’ One frequent thief left the city because he didn’t like getting caught.” Another part of the officers’ job is to educate the public about how to act if approached by panhandlers. The officers are supported by the City of Menifee, which has distributed door hangers at
local residences with tips about “responsible compassion” concerning the homeless and panhandlers. “You can always say no,” Rice said. “What I’ve seen is they’re not asking for food or drink, they’re asking for money. People have offered them food and they say, ‘I don’t want food, I want money.’ If you give it to them, what makes them want to stop their habit? “These people usually are not violent. Just say no. We tell our kids that the whole time they’re growing up -- say no to drugs. Adults can do that, too. That’s the best advice we can give. You can be stern, but also be nice. Most often, they will walk away. If they do follow you, call 911.” Crime prevention is not confined to local businesses and the homeless. Rice and Lamb spend much of their time working with Neighborhood Watch groups and following up on reports of crime in local neighborhoods.
“I strongly recommend every neighborhood needs a Neighborhood Watch,” Rice said. “There are a lot of things they can discuss and consider to help each other. “Thieves don’t want to be seen. They like it when it’s dark. They like it when there’s no dogs. And a lot of people don’t realize that leaving things in the car is the wrong thing to do. There’s people who have had their car window smashed for 32 cents because there was change in the cup holder. “We’ll give them information on how to start a watch, how to protect your home.” Both officers urge residents to report any crimes or tips to police, no matter how minor they may seem. They acknowledge that serving such a large city sometimes results in delays in response time. However, help is on the way. Funds generated through the Measure DD sales tax increase has provided funds to add four more patrol officers. Candidates for those jobs are in the Sheriff’s Academy now. “The residents voting to approve Measure DD was huge,” Forbes said. “With those funds, the city was able to start a crime prevention unit, enhance the traffic enforcement team, add community service officers to staff the new storefront police station (located in the Cherry Hills Plaza). “Recruiting new officers is always a challenge. We may receive 12,000 applications. Of those, about 60 pass the background check. Of those, maybe 45 actually finish the academy. Of those, not everyone will complete the training. We may get only 30 deputy sheriffs out of that group to send out to our city contracts.” Forbes is confident that the next graduating class in July will provide some of those officers.
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Monument honors Quail Valley Site was once home to a country club
matched with another $10,000 from the city to pay for six additional monuments.
By DOUG SPOON Editor City of Menifee officials and longtime residents of the Quail Valley community were present April 10 as members of the Menifee Valley Historical Association unveiled a monument honoring the area’s history near the site of the former Quail Valley Country Club. The concrete monument, one of 12 placed at historical locations in Menifee, recognizes the history of Quail Valley, dating back to the 1891 purchase of 300 acres as a game preserve. What became a destination for tourists seeking solitude, hunting and recreation included a clubhouse, swimming pool and other amenities starting in the 1920s. Quail Valley remained a private gated resort until the 1970s. The monument is placed outside the Quail Valley Volunteer Fire Department, which is no longer active but exists as a gathering place for locals. The ceremony preceded the regular meeting of the Quail Valley Community Group, headed by president Janet Anderson. The ceremony was at-
Menifee 24/7 photo: Doug Spoon City and Historical Association members join Quail Valley residents around the new plaque. tended by Menifee Mayor Neil Winter and city manager Armando Villa, plus City Council members Matt Liesemeyer and John Denver. Afterward, Bill Zimmerman and Elinor Martin of the Menifee Valley Historical Association gave a brief presentation about the history of the area. In addition, Riverside County Supervisor Marion Ashley presented Anderson with a certificate of recognition of the area’s legacy. It was Ashley’s idea to begin the historical monument program
in Menifee, said Zimmerman. “This place was probably very different looking back then,” Zimmerman said about the late 1800s, when Charles Cooper arrived to purchase the land. Eucalyptus trees were imported from Australia as a lumber source for railroad ties. The wood didn’t really serve its purpose, but the trees remain in what now is a rural residential area. “Charles Cooper was an enterprising man who saw this area as a place for hunting quail, dove and
those types of game. He wanted to create a resort. At one time the clubhouse was known as the Lake Elsinore Lodge.” Later other amenities were added, including a swimming pool, shuffleboard, tennis and ping pong. Cabins built as vacation rentals are used as small residences today. Dances were held in the clubhouse, which no longer stands. “This became known as a fun place to go and take part in the fun activities, parades and some of the things they had,” Zimmer-
man said. The Quail Valley and Menifee Schoolhouse monuments (see page A1) are just two of the monuments residents and visitors can view around town. The Menifee Valley Historical Association secured an initial donation of $10,000 as a match to the city’s $10,000 from its Parks Capital Improvement Program to play for the first six monuments. An additional $10,000, committed on behalf of the Historical Association by County Supervisor Marion Ashley, was
The other monuments in Menifee recognize the following historic sites, families or individuals: -- The Motte Family Ranch , locarted on Highway 74 in the Romoland community. -- The Romoland 1918 School, now a private buiness located a bit farther west on Highway 74. -- Former County Supervisors Fred and Floyd McCall (monument will be placed later this month). -- The Kings Inn, a local gathering place at Bradley Road and Cherry Hills Boulevard before it burned down decades ago. -- The William Newport Ranch, located near where Lazy Creek Park is today. -- The pioneer Kirkpatrick Family, for whom a school on Menifee Road is named. -- The Hans Christensen Family Ranch, formerly located off Antelope Road and Craig. -- The Kittilson-Brown Family Ranch, located off Antelope Road and Garbani Road. -- The James B Ferrell Ranch, located near the parking lot at Audie Murphy Sports Park. -- The Walter Zeiders Ranch, located on Zeiders Road south of Scott Road.
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‘Menifee’s Got Talent’ is a big hit again
George “Dino” Castrello closes the program by singing “My Way”.
Sage Iliescu plays “What a Wonderful World” on the trumpet.
More than 25 acts featuring local residents performed April 13 during the annual “Menifee’s Got Talent” show at Hans Christensen Middle School. The event was sponsored by Arts Council Menifee. Acts included singers, individual dancers, dance groups, the Hans Christensen Middle School Choir, a trumpet player, pianist, singer/ guitar duo and more.
Khayir shows his hip hop dance moves.
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The Ballet Folklorico of Menifee performs a lively number for the audience.
Singer/guitarist Hunter Ryan performs “Self Control”.
Ivelisse Jamion sings “At Last”.
AnAhi Garcia-Rodriguez sings “Praying”.
Young pianist Drake Mernick performed “Red Rose Rendezvous”.
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Sun City memories... Photos from the archives of the Sun City Historical Assn.
From the Sun City News, July 3, 1968: PHOTOGS TURN HAMS -- Sun City Camera Club members, housed in the camp infirmary, decided to act the part, much to the amusement of those attending the recent Wind and Sun Council Camera Club outing at Camp Pinecrest. Back row, left to right: Joyce Kellogg, Blanche Bell, Fran Spuller, Clarence (Ding) Bell and Lou Spuller. Front row, left to right: Mary and Forrest Bird, Frank and Margaret Neher.
Today’s Menifee Crossword Puzzle is our toughest yet! The theme is “Earth Day.” Clues with an asterisk refer to the theme. Answers on Page B4.
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1. “____ down!” 2. Sheltered, nautically 3. ____ du jour 4. Hindu sage 5. Get a lungful 6. Toupee spot 7. *Federal org. 8. Exploratory spacecraft 9. “____ and the Tramp” 10. Crude group 11. Hockey score 12. Highland tongue 15. Target of crime 20. Prominent 22. Desk well content 24. Grisham novel “The ____” 25. *Diminishing layer 26. Sharpens 27. Sacred song 29. In a frenzy 31. Half-rotten 32. Offensively curious 33. Winged 34. *The ____ Agreement 36. Pie a la ____ 38. *Oxygen generator 42. Excellent, old fashioned 45. Indian soldiers in Great Britain’s army, e.g. 49. More, in Madrid 51. Unwholesome atmosphere 54. *Nature’s rage 56. Impostor 57. Intersection of two arcs 58. Capital of Norway 59. Negatively charged particle 60. The hunted 61. Same as pleaded 62. South American monkey 63. Sean Penn’s movie “____ the Wild” 64. ____pool or ____pit 67. Debtor’s letters
A 1980 Sun City News photo, looking back: TWO GREAT LADIES -- Sun City’s Elizabeth Turner chats with that great lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, who was in London in 1948 to present the charter to the newly organized British Chapter of the Altrusa Club for prominent business and professional women. Mrs. Turner became its first honorary member.
From the Sun City News, Sept. 27, 1962: EASIER THAN AVIATING -- Col. Gordon K. Hazeltine, retired veteran of the Air Force, takes it real easy while awaiting completion of his new “azctive retirement” home in Sun City. So far this activity has been mostly limited to cooling dips in the convenient pool at Town Hall.
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Here are your top 10 ‘must haves’ By ROSALIA ULIBARRI, R & S Loft Fashions Let’s talk Fashion! Open those closets and rid yourself of anything you haven’t worn in over a year. Think of it like a mini spring cleaning for your closet; you’ll be surprised how renewed it’ll make you feel. Now is the time to bring the newest trends from the best fashion magazines and runway shows for this spring and summer. These 10 “must haves” are perfectly suitable for all women. Take these fashion trends and make them your own. You can be trendy and unique by choosing styles, prints, and silhouettes that fit both your body type and personality: 1. Midi dress: A midi dress is simply any dress that comes down in length to the calf. There are several different styles to choose from. 2. Stripes: Bring on the stripes! Whether you prefer horizontal or vertical stripes, this simple yet classic print works very well in spring and summer months. Show off your stripes in a blouse, skirt, handbag, or even on a pair of flats. 3. Sheer fabric: The up and coming fashions have used sheer fabric in very unique ways. Most popular are organza, chiffon, or voile as an overlay or used to make sleeves. These beautiful fabrics create delicacy and sophistication in each garment. 4. Color block: Yes, it’s back, but not like you remember it. In today’s fashion, color block is seen with different prints, not just solid colors. For example, you’ll see stripes color blocked with a floral prints, which fashions versatility in clothing and gives you the ability to wear it casually or with a pair of high heels.
Fashion Facts Checking out the latest trends 5. Pattern mixing: With a little bit of knowledge and skill, you can put two very different patterns together to create one unique outfit. The trick here is to look at color patterns and colors that complement each other. For example, a navy and yellow floral print can work very well with a navy and white striped print. Find a print that you like and pull colors from that print to find a complementary print. 6. Belts: Belts are huge right now and add so much to an outfit. A simple belt can transform a top or dress into an entirely new piece of garment. Wear them with your favorite pieces to add flair to your outfits. 7. Bright colors: It is the time to pull those bright colors out of your closet; wear them now and wear them now and wear them proudly. 8. Big sleeves: All the top celebrities are wearing them. Big, dramatic sleeves come in many different forms; they look adorable and create a statement. You’ll see them as bell sleeves, ruffled sleeves, or balloon sleeves. 9. Sportswear: Not just for the gym anymore, sportswear is worn every-
where! Thankfully, it has replaced the old pair of sweat pants and sweatshirt combo. The latest sportswear designers have created exclusive styles that are truly fashionable yet comfortable. 10. Lace: Various designs have used lace as an accent. Just a touch of lace, either in the sleeve or on a neckline, adds a bit of refinement to a garment. You’ll see beautiful designs that incorporate lace with different prints and textures. Now that you know the latest trends, look for styles that will compliment your body and make you feel beautiful from the inside and out. My name is Rosalia. I am a mother of three fun, energetic children – Uzziah (7), Sofia (5), and Ezra (2) -- and I’m happily married to my wonderful husband, Dr. Matthew Ulibarri, a local optometrist. I have been in the fashion industry on and off for almost five years now. I took a fashion merchandising class in high school and fell in love with fashion. My dream was to attend the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in L.A., but life took me in a different direction. After graduating high school and completing some college courses, I began working at a local retail clothing store called Styles for Less. I quickly became manager and ran it for three years. I took a long break from the fashion industry and felt I needed to finish up my education. I received my associates and bachelor’s degrees from the University of Phoenix in Business Administration. For the past two years, I worked as an independent fashion consultant/retailer for two different companies. I learned and grew a lot from both companies, which brought me to a clear understanding of what I really wanted to do. About a month ago, I decided to partner up with my best friend since grade school, Sofia Lung, to create our own online clothing retail store. We are still building it and making it our own, but happily doing so. R & S Loft is now up and running! Website: www.randsloft.com Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/RandSLoft/ Email: RandSLoft@gmail.com
Back in the dog house
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What’s in a dog name, anyway? By TOBY, the Menifee 24/7 Wonder Dog Well, it’s a Pawfully nice spring day. The cold spell has left us and we are starting to see the gentle greens of spring. With spring comes new puppies and new pets, just like me! Here is a list of the top puppy names for 2018, as reported by Rover.com: Male dogs: Max, Charlie, Cooper, Buddy, Jack, Rocky, Oliver, Bear, Duke, Tucker. Female dogs: Bella, Lucy, Daisy, Luna, Lola, Sadie, Molly, Maggie, Bailey, Sophie. Rover.com reported that 44 percent of all dog names are human names. More info: According to the site, 21 percent of all “powerful” women’s names were chosen (i.e., Oprah, Madonna, and Katniss). And this year, Rover,com reported that the dog name Ivanka is up 188 percent. Also “Wonder Woman” themed names were up 44 percent. It’s funny how times change through the ages and so too dog names. Television has a big influence on what people name their dogs. When my human Mom was just a pup, the popular names were, Lucy, Ethel, Bing, Marilyn, Spot, Rover and Sally. Names that have to do with “Stranger Things” like “Barb” are up 122 percent, while kids and gamers like to use silly names such as “Mindcraft” and “Games of Thrones”. In the 90’s it looked like the Spice Girls were a popular influence on dog names with names like Ginger, Baby, Sporty, Posh and even Scarey. Now with that being said, I’m proud to carry the distinctive name “Toby” – even though I’m not sure where my owners came up with it. Maybe it came from country singer Toby Keith; I hear that music enough around here. They call me anything from Toby to Tobias to Tobes, but I’m always Toby on that tag I wear around my neck.
Photo by Jenni Bocock Toby hasn’t met LokiFloki, but Toby and Jenni Bocock’s dog could have some fun in the open fields.
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‘Menifee Better Together’: Helping others The annual “Menifee Better Together” community service project will take place April 28, with volunteers providing landscaping and exterior clean-up at the homes of residents in the Sun City community, children planting flowers, and others providing clean-up in the Quail Valley Community. The event will run from 7:30
a.m. to noon. To volunteer, call 951-723-3880. To give you an idea of the experiences of those involved in past Menifee Better Together events, here is a Menifee 24/7 story from 2017: Martha Westcott stood in a yard that had been neatly manicured -- more than a dozen trash bags full of yard clippings from
both the front and back yard of her Sun City home sitting in front of her. Standing all around her were 16 young people she will not soon forget. “You wouldn’t believe all they did in that amount of time,” Westcott said, referring to the yard clean-up a group of volunteers had just completed. “It’s amazing what a bunch of like-minded
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people can accomplish. We could have peace all over the world.” There were smiles all around, several hugs and a few tears shed at what was only one of 36 volunteer sites during Saturday’s fifth annual Menifee Better Together Event. More than 600 volunteers from local churches, youth groups and other organizations spent their morning clearing weeds, trimming trees and bushes, and performing whatever clean-up assignment was given them. Work was done at 34 homes of seniors in the Sun City community. Residents who are unable to care for the yards themselves registered and received help through the event, which was coordinated by the City of Menifee, Habitat for Humanity and local churches, with sponsorship and manpower support from local businesses. Other crews worked at Kabian Park in Quail Valley, where members of the Paloma Valley High School NJROTC led an
effort that included the recycling of items and disposing of trash brought to the site by area residents. “It’s an amazing collaboration of people who come together from all walks of life -- all ages, all different backgrounds -- for one common good,” said Tammy Marine, executive director for Habit for Humanity Inland Valley. “I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of it.” Menifee City Council member Lesa Sobek is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, whose members began the volunteer effort as a service project five years ago. Later, as chair of the Menifee Interfaith Council, she was instrumental in a partnership between the Interfaith Council, the City of Menifee and Habitat for Humanity to make Menifee Better together a citywide event. “I saw such a need in our senior community,” said Sobek (second from left below). “We have such wonderful participation from volunteers, service
organizations, non-profits .. but even with all the volunteers, it still takes money to put this on. We’ve had so many wonderful sponsors step up.” Donations came from several sources. A group of juniors at Santa Rosa Academy raised $1,400 for the event through car washes and garage sales. After volunteers finished the work, they returned to the base at Sun City Civic Association for a barbecue lunch served by employees of Evans-Brown Mortuary and other volunteers. Members of the Lake Menifee Women’s Club served cookies. Back at her Sun City home, Martha Westcott couldn’t stop thanking the volunteers who cleaned up the yard of the residence she has lived in since 1991. That group included volunteers from Paloma Valley High School, Safe Alternatives for Everyone, Habitat for Humanity and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
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Semi with car hauler goes off side of freeway Menifee 24/7 Staff Traffic was slow on the southbound 215 Freeway from Newport Road to about a half-mile north of Scott Road April 11 as motorists passed the scene of an accident off to the side of the road near Garbani Road. CHP originally reported that a semi truck collided with another vehicle and both went off the side of the freeway about 1 p.m. Updated reports indicate that a semi carrying a car
hauler trailer had a blowout and went off the right shoulder, over a ditch and into some trees. A car that could be seen overturned in front of the semi actually fell off the car hauler, the driver of the semi said. No one was in that vehicle and no one was injured, according to the CHP. No vehicles were blocking freeway lanes; the slowing appeared to be only spectator slowing. Traffic flow resumed normally soon after.
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