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Local Federal agency seeks more info on LEAPS project Hannah Whitley VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

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Volume 18, Issue 6

Dreams come true during 12th annual Stars of the Valley

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has indicated that it has more questions about a proposed hydroelectric project for the Lake Elsinore area and has deemed an application for the project as incomplete, according to documentation from the agency. see page A-3

Wine Country Romance is in the air in Wine Country Visit Temecula Valley SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

February is for lovers, and Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country, conveniently located just 60 minutes from San Diego and 90 minutes from Los Angeles, is for lovers on a romantic getaway. see page C-5

Education Michelle’s Place accepts scholarship applications from those impacted by cancer Stephanie Lai VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center is accepting online applications for scholarships until Feb. 28.

Keston Denhalter poses for a photo with Tracy Lynn Cruz, who played the yellow ranger during Power Ranger Turbo.

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A room of Pechanga Resort and Casino was transformed Saturday, Feb. 4, into the setting

for a Hollywood award showstyle party where members of the community who had faced significant challenges had their wishes granted.

During the 12th annual Stars of

the Valley, put on by organization Charity for Charity, an adult, a young adult and child were each granted wishes.

Trips to locations around the country were given out and there

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were visits from some individuals of note, including the yellow ranger and Anna, Elsa and Olaf from the movie “Frozen.”

see STARS, page A-3

Once in a ‘Super Blue Blood Moon’ Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

see page C-1

Special Notice Village News is now downtown FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook and Bonsall Village News has moved its offices downtown to 111 West Alvarado Street. The offices are located across the street from the Fallbrook Art Center.

The Village News has improved its website, www.villagenews.com. New features include the ability to translate the newspaper to Spanish with the click of a button by clicking “select language” at the top of the page.

The website also offers users the following: free posting of entries on the local events calendar; free ads for garage sales and for items being given away; the ability to place classified ads online; the opportunity to advertise in the business directory; the ability to submit obituaries and the chance to contact the editor with questions or comments.

INDEX Local ..................................... A-1 Sports ................................... B-1 Health.................................... B-4 Business................................. B-6 Entertainment...................... C-1 Calendar of Events .............. C-2 Wine Country ...................... C-4 Dining.................................... C-6 Education.............................. C-7 Real Estate ........................... D-1 Home & Garden................... D-1 Business Directory............... D-5 Opinion ................................ D-6 Blotter.................................... D-6

It’s been 35 years since sky watchers have looked to the skies to see a rare “Super Blue Blood Moon,” but the one that appeared in the heavens in the early morning hours Jan. 31, did not disappoint.

Hundreds of local photographers flocked to their favorite spots to begin shooting the celestial event which was last seen anywhere on Earth in 1982, according to eclipse experts. It’s been even longer since those living in the Americas have seen one; 150 years to be exact.

The moon officially reached its full phase at 5:27 a.m. Pacific Standard time, according to Space. com, and since it is the second full

see MOON, page A-5

Perris American Legion Post 595 bids welcome at all veterans, families Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

“For God and Country,” the sign at American Legion Post 595 in Perris announces to veterans and residents who pass by the historic post on South D Street in Perris.

Now, its 333 American Legionnaires and Post officers are showing concern for the thousands of veterans, their families, sons and daughters who are missing out on the many benefits and camaraderie the post offers its community.

While its membership from all over Southwest Riverside County has remained stable for many years, only 40 to 50 men and women from the post’s American Legion Auxiliary are active and enjoy family barbecues, breakfasts and steak dinners, friendly dining room and bar and even a group of

Pets........................................ D-7 Classifieds............................. D-7

A full blood moon appears as the Jan. 31, super moon is completely covered by the earth’s shadow or umbra.

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see LEGION, page A-6

Perris American Legion Post 595 officers and members invite veterans and their families to visit the post at 600 S. D St. Seen welcoming a fellow vet is Claudia Richardson, the AL post auxiliary president, Purple Heart recipient Bill Richardson, AL Riders President Jeffrey Moore and Post Commander Michael Weir.

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Reality Rally 2018 looks for volunteers Stephanie Lai VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Reality Rally 2018 is currently looking for volunteers to assist in their three-day event to raise money for the nonprofit Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center.

Each year, the Reality Rally gathers approximately 400 volunteers to help at the Lip Sync Showdown, Celebrity Reception, Celebrity Chef Showcase and

STARS from page A-1 Brandy Barkely Barkely, who has lupus, developed two other serious conditions while on medication for the illness. Because the lupus medication compromised her immune system, she developed a condition called disseminated histoplasmosis. She was also diagnosed with HLH, a life-threatening immune system condition. Barkely survived HLH but still lives with excruciating pain from lupus each day.

Barkely loves Disney, comedy shows and Italian food. She will be taking a limo ride to go to an Italian restaurant in Oceanside before seeing Christian comedian Tim Hawkins in April. She also received an entire year of free dining at Gourmet Italia, Prestifilippo’s restaurant. The final piece of Barkely’s wish was that she got to go to Disney’s Aulani resort in Hawaii.

Keston Denhalter Denhalter developed a series of infections and illnesses during different rounds of Chemo to treat his stage 4 lymphoma. He ended up spending his 16th birthday in the hospital. After one six week stint, he had to learn to walk unassisted and write again. Denhalter is currently cancer free, but will need to start chemo again next year.

Denhalter, a comic book fan, had a wish to go to Comic-Con and Charity for Charity delivered in spades, giving Denhalter tickets to the DC Comics portion of the Warner Bros. Studio tour, annual passes to Universal Studios, tickets to Comic-Con in Portland and tickets to Comic-Con in San Diego.

For the San Diego Comic-Con, Denhalter and his friends will be escorted by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

Tracy Cruz, who plays yellow

the “Amazing Race”-style game.

These events take place across Temecula from May 3-5.

“One of the best experiences as a volunteer is being able to represent yourself.” Reality Rally founder Gillian Larson said. “The volunteers are given a Reality Rally shirt, but they can wear their group name such as Border Patrol, ROTC and Carmax Cares, so they can arrange amongst themselves what represents their organization.”

The volunteers take on an array of roles, but the most help is needed Saturday, May 5, when the race takes place.

Volunteers man each checkpoint, getting challengers in, out and on to their next challenge.

For those in need of community service hours, the commitment for volunteers is eight hours, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Set up for challenge checkpoints occur from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For the Lip Sync Showdown, volunteers are needed to help

usher and monitor the dressing and green rooms. Additionally, several volunteer spots are available for the reception at Wilson Creek, May 4.

Volunteers can choose their shifts and what events they would like to cover by visiting http:// realityrally.volunteerlocal.com/ volunteer. Volunteers can also sign up for as many shifts as they’d like, so long that the shifts do not conflict.

In anticipation of their eighth

annual Reality Rally, Larson and her team hope for more groups to volunteer to represent their part of the community. The Reality Rally team invites everyone to participate.

“The event is such fun, its unique experience, they have the opportunity to meet several reality stars,” Larson said. ”The bottom line is while they’re having fun, they’re also helping raise money for Michelle’s Place.”

ranger Ashley Hammond in the 1997 series Power Rangers Turbo, introduced herself to Denhalter on stage.

“Power Rangers has one of the biggest conventions in the world, called Power Morphicon, and it’s in August and I would love for you to be my special guest,” Cruz told Denhalter.

Lastly, Denhalter and his family received a Disney Cruise the Caribbean.

Raelynn Hoffa Raelynn Hoffa, 5, has a MYLK gene mutation and vascular disorder that limits her blood flow. She has suffered eight strokes which limit her physical abilities and ability to speak.

Because of Hoffa’s condition, she can only go outside on days when weather conditions outside are optimal.

Hoffa received annual passes to Sea World in San Diego and passes to the San Diego Wild Animal Park and San Diego Zoo so she and her family can make the most of days when the weather is fair.

The Hoffas, who said they were hoping to have a backyard that Raelynn could play with her sister in, got that. They received a backyard renovation that included a new patio cover for maximum sun protection, splash pad, artificial grass, a custom built playhouse and a new playset.

Because of Hoffa’s condition, she is sensitive to altitude and has never been able to see the snow, but the snow was brought to her in a way during the event with a special performance from characters from the movie frozen – Anna Elsa and Olaf from “Frozen.”

The Disney characters sang such songs as “The Cold Never Bothered Me Anyway,” and “Let it Go,” much to the little girl’s delight.

Raelynn Hoffa stares on in wonder as actors performing as Anna and Elsa sing songs from the Disney film, “Frozen” on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2018.

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Alex Ruiz A special guest during the evening was Alex Ruiz, the Linfield Christian quarterback who made the decision to amputate a portion of his lower leg in the coming weeks after suffering an injury while playing the game.

Ruiz received a new wheelchair that he was hoping to get as well as a signed football signed by retired NFL offensive tackle Jackie Slater.

Valley News’ Paul Bandong honored During the event, eight members of the community were given awards in such categories as “Temecula Has Heart, Because Nice Matters” Award, “Team Player” Award and “Honorary Service” Award.

A special award that was given

out was the Stars in the Sky award, which was made in honor of Jerry Delisle, a longtime supporter of the organization from behind the scenes who died in 2015.

This year’s Stars in the Sky Award went out to Paul Bandong, Valley News’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing who was a long time supporter of nonprofits and events, including Stars of the Valley. Bandong died earlier this year.

Bandong’s son, Anthony, and wife, Tammy, accepted the award.

Bandong had a “heart of service,” said Lori Delisle, one of the individuals behind the award.

“Paul’s passion to promote our cause was evident everytime we spoke with him,” Delisle said. “He would stop in our office, say hi and sit and talk about what we had coming up.”

Previous honorees return Honorees from previous year’s events returned this year to witness the happenings, including Kassidy Brewer, the survivor of a massive brain aneurysm.

Brewer was granted her wish to

go to Paris to see the Eiffel Tower and enjoy everything the historic city had to offer in 2016.

“My main thing was to go for their food,” she said. “I wanted to feast and experience all their flavors.”

Brewer said her favorite part of attending the Stars of the Valley events is seeing other people be able to embark on similar adventures.

“I just enjoy seeing all of what the beneficiaries win and how they don’t even know how fulfilling it is until they experience it and then they see the effect (it has) on them and how happy they are for next year’s beneficiaries to experience that themselves.”

Medically retired Marine Sgt. Billy Hamlett, who was given a wheelchair accessible vacation in Utah with his family in 2017, agreed with that sentiment.

“Being in that situation last year and seeing that now kind of brings the whole circle back together,” he said. “It’s really cool seeing that because I know what they’re going to be feeling, but to be able to see that is going to be really heartwarming to me.”

The winners of eight community awards were: • City of Temecula, “Temecula Has Heart, Because Nice Matters” Award - Pamela Babek • Team Forss,A llison James Real Estate, “Team Player” Award Ryan Phillips • La Pointe Wealth Management, “Invest in Others” Award - Lynn Shaver • Tourmaline Enterprise, “Silent Saint” Award - Donna Sciortino • Temecula Valley Neurosurgery, “Got Your Back” Award - Chris Carrera • Loma Linda University Medical Center, “Healing. Healthy. Happy.”

Award - Brooke Foster Brandy Barkely has her wishes granted during the 12th Annual Stars of the Valley event. In addition to receiving meals for a whole year at her favorite restaurant, Gourmet Italia, Barkely will be headed to the Aulani resort in Oahu, Hawaii.

• Honorary Service Award - Sarah Rudder • Charity Award - Hospice of the Valley

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Area hiking trails reopen in Hemet and southwest Riverside County Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Riverside County fire Chief Daniel R. Talbot and Hemet fire Chief Scott Brown jointly announced the reopening of seven hiking areas in Hemet, San Jacinto, Nuevo, Lakeview, Sage, Menifee and Cabazon.

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the requests effective Thursday, Feb. 1.

Brown said in concert with Riverside County Fire, the following Fire Hazard Areas are now open: Avery Canyon, Gibbel Road East of State Street in Hemet; North Mountain and Indian Canyon in San Jacinto; Nuevo and Lakeview, east of Menifee Road and San Jacinto Avenue; Minto in Sage; Reinhardt Canyon, north of state Route 74 and California Avenue in Hemet; Ramona Bowl and Bautista Canyon, southeast Hemet and Whitewater Canyon, Cabazon, north of Palm Springs.

“I encourage you to visit these beautiful hiking trails throughout Riverside County and would like to remind residents and visitors in Riverside County that we live in a very wildfire-prone area,” Talbot said. “We are experiencing unseasonably warm, dry conditions which increase fire danger, Please, be fire safe.”

Talbot said he will continue to work with the board of supervisors to protect the public from the wildfire threats.

“Future closures may be implemented based on weather conditions and wildfire threat,” Talbot said.

“As a reminder to our park visitors, following the reopening of Simpson Park, the park will resume

Hemet’s Simpson Park is once again open to the public after being closed for months during the recent volatile fire season. The parks hiking trails above the city are already bringing many visitors with the Tony Ault photo unseasonably warm weather.

the winter schedule, opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 5 p.m. daily,” Brown said. “If you have any questions about visiting Simpson Park, please contact the Hemet Public Works Department at (951) 765-3712.”

For additional information on the open areas to the public in the Riverside County areas, contact the Public Affairs Bureau at (951) 9406985. To view maps of the hiking areas, visit www.rvcfire.org.

Federal agency seeks more information on LEAPS project

during last year’s Continuum of Care survey sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. The tally is not considered comprehensive but is intended to provide a rough estimate of the displaced population.

Another census was taken last week, but figures won’t be available for several months.

The draft Homeless Action Plan calls for the county to develop processes that will steer people away from a life of transience and give those who are chronically homeless avenues to permanent housing.

The plan envisions the use of no-cost “bridge housing,” a “shelter diversion system,” expanded public support services and longterm affordable housing to curb homelessness.

Implementing the plan will require the interaction of county agencies and municipalities – a key function of the new coordinator, according to DPSS. Funding the plan’s initiatives will mean turning to state, federal and regional government sources for grants, and partnerships with nonprofits that specialize in helping those in need will be another critical component, officials said.

The county model is similar to one established last year by the city of Riverside, which now operates an Office of Homeless Solutions.

RIVERSIDE – The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted to establish a coordinator position within the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services to oversee implementation of a countywide action plan that focuses on ending homelessness through housing assistance, outreach and awareness programs.

“Our goals are preventing homelessness ... and ending it for those who are experiencing it,” DPSS Director Susan Von Zabern said to the board. “We need a coordinated response to support intervention and prevention efforts.”

The supervisors’ unanimous vote in favor of the coordinator post, which will be funded by multiple departments using funds already budgeted, marks the first step toward animating the Homeless Action Plan recently drafted by a team of staffers from DPSS, the county Economic Development Agency, the Executive Office, the Sheriff’s Department and several other agencies.

“I’m excited about what you’ve created,” board Chairman Chuck Washington said. “Collaboration is the only way to get our arms around this. You have to recognize what the problem is and what resources are available to address homelessness.”

Just over 2,400 people were counted as homeless, living on the streets or in shelters, countywide

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has indicated that it has more questions about a proposed hydroelectric project for the Lake Elsinore area and has deemed an application for the project as incomplete, according to documentation from the agency.

The Lake Elsinore Advanced Pump Storage Project, or LEAPS, would create a 240-foot dam in Decker Canyon in the Cleveland National Forest using water from Lake Elsinore that would be pumped up and then back down in order to generate electricity.

It would also add approximately 30 miles of transmission lines that would cross the Cleveland National Forest.

The Project is designed to generate approximately 500 megawatts of electricity that could last up to about 12 hours. That’s about a quarter of what the now defunct San Onofre Nuclear plant could produce. The proposed project is part of a larger effort to help California in its goal to make 50 percent of its energy produced into renewable energy.

A 10-page letter sent on Jan. 3 to the Nevada Hydro Company, the entity behind the project, says the application for LEAPS was missing important and up-to-date information, including where the project would get additional water to maintain certain lake levels, how water quality impacts could be mitigated and what the project’s impacts to cultural resources might be.

Nevada Hydro will have 90 days from the time the letter was written to pen a response.

This is not the first time the project has been considered at the federal level. In 2004, Nevada Hydro and Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District filed the first application for the LEAPS. FERC decided to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement on the project with consideration to the National Environmental Policy Act following the application.

The final Environmental Impact Statement arrived in 2007, and FERC proposed adjustments to the initial application.

The first request suggested relocating the upper reservoir from Morrell Canyon to Decker Canyon, so as not to disrupt recreational hang gliding as well as for environmental concerns. It was also suggested that the site for an underground powerhouse also be moved.

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has indicated that it has additional questions about the Lake Elsinore Advanced Pump Storage Project. The project would construct 30 miles of overhead transmission lines, crossing the Cleveland National Forest.

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In July of 2011, the Nevada Hydro Company and Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District ended their alliance on LEAPS due to a disagreement in water quality licensing.

Nevada Hydro readmitted its application to FERC in May of 2017 and filed its final application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on October 2, 2017.

Since then, Nevada Hydro has received over 200 letters from the City of Lake Elsinore opposing the project for concerns over geotechnical, aquatic and terrestrial wildlife, water quality, city recreation, effects of daily lake fluctuations, heritage resource protection, road use and transportation, construction noises and vibrations and prospected property values.

Hydropower refers to the relationship between water and Earth’s gravity to create power.

Early forms of water power, like water mills and the Hoover Dam

built in the 1930’s, spurred the interest in renewable energy that crafted the development of hydroelectricity.

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Water can then be pumped from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir with a process that stores the electricity for a later time.

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Child sex trafficking: know the signs and how to help Kim Harris VAALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

exploitation.”

According to the FBI, human trafficking is believed to be the Each year, hundreds of thousands third-largest criminal activity in of children go missing in the United the world.

Human trafficking isn’t just about States, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited those questionable massage parlors Children. Of those who go missing, and prostitution. More specific it is impossible to know how many forms of trafficking include domesare trapped in the sex trafficking, tic servitude, forced marriage, child soldiering, the U.S. Instiforced begtute Against Hu“Of the nearly 25,000 runaways ging, forced man Trafficking reported to NCMEC in 2017, one criminal acsaid. in seven were likely victims of child t i v i t y a n d “There are h u n d r e d s o f sex trafficking.” National Center for organ trafMissing & Exploited Children ficking, too. thousands, and Out of all of potentially over a million, victims trapped in the the human trafficking crimes, child world of sex trafficking in the sex trafficking and child sexploitaUnited States. Because of the tion are perhaps the vilest crimes hidden nature of the crime, it is es- of the bunch.

January 2018 was named Nasentially impossible to know how many for sure,” the U.S. Institute tional Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month, so as the Against Human Trafficking said.

Human trafficking is a $150 month comes to a close, Valley billion business annually, and no News believes it is important to one is excluded from the danger. learn who is at risk, what the signs Men, women and children around are and how to help.

“Of the nearly 25,000 runaways the world are all susceptible to the crime. According to the Human reported to NCMEC in 2017, one Trafficking Center, www.human- in seven were likely victims of trafficking.org, 20.9 million people child sex trafficking. Of those, 88 around the world are trafficked percent were in the care of social each year, although “even the best services when they went missing,” estimates likely have some degree the National Center for Missing & of inaccuracy since it’s difficult to Exploited Children said.

“Under the federal Trafficking measure activity within illicit markets.” Additionally, many individu- Victims Protection Act,1 child sex als who are trafficked don’t identify trafficking is defined as the recruitas such, often because of fear or ment, harboring, transportation, unfamiliarity with the concept of provision, obtaining, patronizing or soliciting a child under 18 years trafficking.

So, what exactly is human traf- of age for the purpose of a comficking? According to USIAHT, mercial sex act. This means that any human trafficking is defined as child, 17 years of age or younger, modern-day slavery happening who is involved in a commercial sex act, including prostitution, is everywhere in the United States.

“Victims can be U.S. citizens or a victim of sex trafficking. The of any nationality, age, socioeco- commercial exchange can include, nomic status or gender,” USIAHT but is not limited to, money, food, said. “Sex trafficking is a highly shelter and/or drugs. Regardless profitable crime that exploits an of whether or not the child has adult through force, fraud or co- identified a trafficker that child is ercion or that engages a child in still a victim. A child is not able to any form of commercial sexual consent to being bought or sold.”

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Multiple children with unrelated adult male(s) or female(s); Child has sexual paraphernalia (such as bulk condoms); Evidence of travel (child is living out of suitcases, at motels, or in a car); Child has a name or symbol tattooed, burned or branded onto his or her body, particularly when coupled with the child’s reluctance to explain the tattoo or when the child’s tattoo matches other children’s tattoos; Child has large amounts of cash or prepaid credit cards Child references traveling to other cities or states or is not from the current location; the child may also lack knowledge of his or her travel plans, destination, and/or his or her current location; Child has hotel keys, hotel receipts or other items from hotel/motel; Presence of an overly controlling or abusive “boyfriend” or older female; Children recovered at hotels, street tracks, truck stops, or strip clubs; Child has notebooks or slips of paper containing phone numbers, dollar amounts, names, or addresses; Child has items or an appearance that does not fit his or her current situation (e.g., a homeless or runaway child who has money, electronics, new clothes or shoes, and who has his or her hair or nails done); Child references online classified ads or escort websites (child-serving professionals are encouraged to research classified ads or escort websites as these sites change and are sometimes geographically specific); Child references traveling job opportunities (including modeling, singing and/or dancing in a music group or magazine sales crews); and/or Child has multiple cell phones and/or electronic devices; Child has unaddressed medical issues or who goes to the ER or clinic alone, or with an unrelated female

*Information Courtesy of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Risk factors While any child can be targeted by a trafficker, research has shown that traffickers often target children with increased vulnerabilities, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

Risk factors include children who are chronically missing or who frequently run away; children who have experienced childhood

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Officials say financial ‘pain’ inevitable as county copes with $3 billion pension deficit Paul J. Young SPECIAL TO ANZA VALLEY OUTLOOK

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors directed the Executive Office to continue searching for ways of mitigating the “single biggest threat” to county finances going forward – an unfunded pension liability totaling nearly $3 billion – but there are scant options available, according to officials.

“It looks like we’ll be crowding out other services (to meet pension obligations),” Supervisor Kevin Jeffries said. “How do we deal with it? That’s what we need to be asking. Every answer seems to be, ‘Can’t do it.’ I’m concerned we’re looking at the wholesale elimination of departments and services.”

Treasurer-Tax Collector Don Kent and the county’s veteran actuarial consultant, John Bartel, delivered a snapshot of findings from a report by the Pension Advisory Review Committee to allow the supervisors to get a better handle on how to prioritize funding commitments ahead of budget planning for the 2018-2019 fiscal year and beyond.

The PARC’s 18-page document was combined with assessments contained in two separate reports from the California Public Employees’ Retirement System. The data point to significantly higher costs that the county – taxpayers – will have to bear in the near future to preserve employees’ and retirees’ nest eggs.

“There’s good news in the long term,” Kent said, noting that, after about a decade, pension obligations are expected to ease up. “But the reality is there’s going to be pain between now and then.”

CalPERS’ figures showed that in the safety category – covering sheriff’s deputies, District

Attorney’s Office investigators, probation agents and others – the county will need to commit the rough equivalent of 32 percent of payroll in 2018-2019, about $118 million, exclusively to cover pension obligations. By 2024-2025 that figure jumps to 47 percent, based on projections.

The costs factor in the expense of amortizing pension obligation bonds issued in 2005, as well as some accounting adjustments.

In the miscellaneous category – covering clerks, custodians, nurses, technicians and others – the county will need to commit a sum equal to 19 percent of payroll in 2018-2019, about $226 million, to cover pension obligations. By 2024-2025 that amount spikes to 29 percent.

The county’s retirement apparatus has about $7.8 billion in assets.

A major influence on pension costs is CalPERS’ investment performance, which county officials have complained has lagged the markets as a whole due to a preference for environmental and social justice causes over broader money-making opportunities.

“They have done an incredibly bad job since the market crash (of 2008),” Supervisor Marion Ashley, a certified public accountant, said. “It’s been one mistake after another. Here you had this big market recovery (over eight years), and at CalPERS, it was like the gang that couldn’t shoot straight.”

According to the reports, the mammoth public pension fund’s assumed rate of return on investments – also known as the discount rate – In the current fiscal year is 7.375 percent. However, over the next three years, the rate is expected to fall below 7 percent, meaning more money will be needed from Riverside County, along with other counties and

cities statewide, to make up the difference.

The lower rate is a CalPERS projection and may not materialize. The pension fund earned 11.2 percent on its portfolio in the last fiscal year.

“We can always hope for the Dow Jones industrial average to hit 42,000,” Kent said, halfjokingly. “We can only encourage the state to strive for investment performance greater than what they’ve achieved.”

The county’s funded status for both the safety and miscellaneous categories is just under 70 percent. Three years ago, the funded status was closer to 75 percent.

County officials did not estimate the prospective value of unfunded liabilities going forward.

“Pension costs are the single biggest threat to our budget ever,” Ashley said. “It dwarfs what we’re doing now. The next 10 years are going to be miserable unless we grow our way out of it.

But economic expansion is not enough to take care of this.”

The county is facing growing costs in support of health care reforms in the jail system under a consent decree, as well as rising expenses tied to Riverside University Medical Center operations and increasing commitments to comply with state mandates. The county’s reserve pool is expected to continue shrinking, with funding for additional public safety personnel in doubt.

According to the PARC report, questions about whether shifting new workers to defined-contribution plans, in which employees’ take on greater responsibility for their own investments, to save the county money are moot because CalPERS has to approve dispensing with government-insured defined- benefit plans now in place, and there are barriers in state law.

Teen dies from flu-related complications Karen Ossenfort SPECIAL TO THE VILLAGE NEWS

Fallbrook High School graduate of 2017, Hunter Michael Conner, died Jan. 17, 2018, from complications of the flu.

“Hunter was only 18 when he died, but he led a meaningful and purpose-driven life, full of joy, a thirst for learning, and a heart for those who were hurting,” his parents, Troy and Rose Conner, said.

Hunter is survived by his parents and his brother John. The family lives in Rainbow.

Hunter’s Memorial Service will be at 10 a.m., Feb. 10 at Rancho Community Church, 31300 Rancho Community Way, Temecula, 92592.

Rose Hunter said the service is open to the community.

“His dream was to combine his love for travel and people and go all over the world to help those in need through organizations such as Doctors Without Borders and Samaritan Aviation,” the Conners said.

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moon in the month that gives this moon the distinction of being called a “blue moon.” The moon also made an especially close approach to earth around the same time, making it what is known as a “super moon.”

Jan. 31 also saw an eclipse of the moon, when the earth is between the moon and the sun with the moon passing through the earth’s shadow, something that occurs twice a year, on average. At totality, the moon takes on a reddish tone, hence the name blood moon, Space.com explained.

Put it all together and what do astronomy buffs get? A “Super Blue Blood Moon.”

Those residing on the West Coast and brave enough to bundle up and sit out in the chilly 39-degree temperatures got an amazing view of this once in a lifetime celestial event as the moon turned a brilliant orange-reddish color.

For those who missed last week’s super blue blood moon, fear not, they will still be able to see their fair share of celestial events. The next blue moon will appear in two months, March 31; the next super moon is will appear July 13 and the next lunar eclipse will occur July 17.

While space experts have yet to announce the date of the next super blue blood moon, the next super moon lunar eclipse visible in North America will occur Jan. 21, 2019.

of such a young, healthy, man is rare, there have been several cases this year with the “severe flu season.”

He mentioned that the percentage of flu cases in hospital emergency rooms dominates over any other problem.

For some, the flu turns into a nasty pneumonia, which turns septic in the victim. The body starts to shut down then as the blood stream is taken over by the bacterial microorganisms.

Sturak said it’s important to not ignore flu symptoms when you are experiencing them. Go to the doctor.

Stay hydrated.

And if you are healthy and haven’t caught the flu, continue to wash hands, don’t touch your face – eyes, nose, mouth and ears – when you are out shopping or touching things in public. The virus can survive several days on surfaces such as door handles, toilet handles, light switches, etc.

County Health also advocates getting the flu vaccine if you haven’t gotten one yet.

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members Hunter for his big smile.

“He was a really outdoorsy kid, and really sweet,” Fraser said.

FHS’ Ag department’s Doug Sehnert knew Hunter the four years Hunter was at Fallbrook High.

“Hunter was a good solid kid. He was one of our FFA Chapter’s State Proficiency Winners.”

Sehnert explained that Hunter farmed on the family farm and helped people out who were less fortunate.

“Hunter was also a member of the vegetable farming team of judges,” Sehnert added.

“Our lives are forever changed with his loss but we are eternally grateful for the privilege of sharing his life and the immense joy he brought to us,” the Conners said.

“He will be remembered for his beautiful smile, kind, and generous heart, his desires to travel the world, his quick wit, his love of others and love of life.”

Craig Sturak, a spokesman for San Diego County Health and Human Services, said that though the death

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Despite the obstacles, Jeffries said it was imperative for the Executive Office to sniff out possible solutions for paring down pension costs to prevent gutting the general fund.

“We can’t give up,” he said.

“We’re not going to be able to sustain where we’re headed.”

The balance of the board agreed, suggesting that the answer may have to come in the form of state legislation – or a statewide initiative decided by voters.

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Menifee uses Measure DD funds to build ‘missing’ sidewalks near schools

The north side of Holland Road has 750 feet of new sidewalk, which allows school children to walk safely to South Shore Elementary School every day. The funds for this sidewalk come from Measure DD tax dollars, the 1 percent sales tax that was approved by voters in 2017.

MENIFEE – Students walking to South Shore Elementary and Menifee Elementary schools now have continuous, safe sidewalks to use thanks to the city’s Missing School Sidewalks project, which is funded

by Measure DD tax dollars. These sidewalks are the first two of 11 projects completed from the city’s Missing School Sidewalks project.

Nearly 750 feet of new sidewalk was built along the north side of Holland Road, connecting the existing sidewalk on Holland Road to the existing sidewalk on South Shore Drive, creating a continuous and safe walkway to South Shore Elementary School.

On Garbani Road, from Evans Road to Menifee Elementary School, the city constructed 1,240 feet of new sidewalk on the south side of the street to improve safety along this busy road used to access the school.

The city, in partnership with the Menifee Unified School District, created the Missing School Sidewalk project plan that identifies 11 locations near Menifee schools with incomplete sidewalks. Combined, these projects will build 10,702 linear feet of new sidewalks to improve pedestrian safety near schools in Menifee. This infrastructure improvement program is budgeted at $500,000 and fulfills the promise by the Menifee City Council to use Measure DD funds

only for particular uses, such as infrastructure improvements and public safety.

“Thanks to Menifee residents who voted for Measure DD (a 1 percent sales tax approved by voters in 2017), we now have access to critical funding to complete these vital safety improvements,” Jonathan Smith, Menifee’s public works director and city engineer, said. “We’re working with our valued partners, like Menifee Unified School District, to prioritize projects, coordinate funding and get these sidewalks built.”

For more information, contact Smith’s office at (951) 672- 6777 or email him directly at jsmtih@ cityofmenifee.us.

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RIVERSIDE – The Riverside County Board of Supervisors appointed Dan Talbot as acting chief of the Riverside County Fire Department, Tuesday, Jan. 30.

Cal Fire, the state fire agency, provides contract fire-protection services in the unincorporated county areas and in 21 partner cities and agencies within the county.

Most recently, Talbot was deputy chief of the Eastern Operational Area, which consists of three divisions, six battalions, 32 fire stations and the Oak Glen Conservation Camp. Over 400 Cal Fire and Riverside County Fire Department personnel are assigned to that operational area. Talbot began his career with Cal Fire and Riverside County Fire Department in April 1985 and has held numerous positions in the department.

“I look forward to working with the board of supervisors and county administrators to build and main-

tain our integrated, cooperative and regional fire-protection system,” he said.

The chief of the Cal Fire and Riverside County Fire Department is an employee of Cal Fire, which named Talbot acting chief of the Riverside Unit earlier this month.

In addition to any appointment by the state, the board of supervisors must separately designate a county fire chief. Riverside County officials will be involved in the recruitment process to select a permanent chief. Talbot succeeds Cal Fire and Riverside County Fire Chief John Hawkins, who came to the county in early 2004 as a deputy chief and was named fire chief in August 2006.

Talbot has lived in the Coachella Valley since 1987 and currently lives in Bermuda Dunes. He has been married to his wife, Catherine, for 28 years and has two adult children, William and Elizabeth.

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The historic American Legion Post 595 at 600 S. D St. in Perris welcomes all veterans and their families, regardless of wartime service. The facility was once moved from the World War I Army Air Force Base at Camp Haan in Moreno Valley to its present location in 1945.

LEGION from page A-1 veteran motorcycle riders called the AL Riders. If its help a veteran needs, the Perris American Legion Post 595 is there, Post Commander and Riverside County’s District 3 Vice Commander Michael Weir said. Veterans in need or those seeking a place to share life with fellow vets have always been welcome at American Legion Post 559, but unlike the Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts, the post is open to all veterans, present or past veterans families, their wives and children as long as they are American citizens who have at one time had a family member or members in the American military services.

“We have a lot of opportunity for you in the American Legion, any vet, vet parent, children of veterans past or present,” Jeffery Moore from Lake Elsinore, a member of the American Legion Riders and Post 595, said. “We also have 125 members of the American Legion Auxiliary here to help.”

The post works with homeless veterans and continues its efforts to provide help for all veterans who served the nation, assisting them with the American Legion Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation and Department of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service. They seek to impact area communities like Perris, Murrieta, Menifee, Wildomar and Temecula in a positive way, by helping and assisting veterans and supporting various American Legion programs.

The post’s mission is to show pride for those who served the nation to us free and to ensure that veterans, POWs and MIAs from all wars will never be forgotten.

The Perris American Legion contributes to the youth through its Boys and Girls State candidates, auxiliary visits to Loma Linda Veterans Hospital and other Veteran Administration facilities, finds housing for homeless veterans at MARB vets home and provides a place for community events. They support Toys for Tots and other

local and regional events.

They also offer low-cost meals to the public, serving breakfast 8-11a.m. every Sunday; lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; dinner every Friday and a steak dinner every first and third Friday of the month for $12.

The post will soon offer bingo open to the public and other special events, including the Post 595 Valentine’s Day Dance, 6-11 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 17, for $30 a couple or $20 a person. Dinner and live music begin 6 p.m.

Moore said the post buildings on its one-acre site at 600 D Street are in need of repairs because of their age. The historic buildings were moved from their site at the former World War I Camp Haan Army Air Force Base in 1945, which is now the March Air Reserve Base in Moreno Valley, to its present location. Other buildings were purchased, donated and attached to the original building, but all are need of repair, Moore said.

“We need donations to keep us

Marine Corps veteran Jeffry Moore, president of American Legion Post 595 Riders, dismounts his bike in the motorcycle parking lot at 600 S. D St. in Perris. The open-air barbecue behind him hosts many special events for the riders, members of the post and visitors.

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The post is also looking to build at Veterans Memorial for vets from all wars on the site but needs $29,000 to construct it.

To find out more about American Legion Post 595 and the

American Legion Auxiliary and their services, call (951) 657-6275.

Residents can also contact the post about the American Legion Post 595 motorcycle organization and upcoming rides.

Morrell staff to hold regular mobile office hours in Menifee MENIFEE – District staff from the office of state Sen. Mike Morrell, R-Inland Empire, will hold office hours at the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Feb. 12. Constituents can stop by to discuss statewide or community issues as well as seek help with problems they may be having with state agencies. Appointments are encouraged

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Golden Bears down Chaparral, win 30th straight league title JP Raineri SPORTS@REEDERMEDIA.COM

It was “Throwback Tuesday” last week when the Temecula Valley Golden Bears wrestling team took on the visiting Chaparral Pumas during their last regular season Southwestern League match-up of the year.

Tuesday, January 30, also signified something even greater for the Golden Bears. The occasion was one that would continue to keep Temecula Valley in the record books, as long as they won, like they have done every year for the past 29 years. Temecula Valley High School was on the brink of winning a 30th straight league title, which has been a state record of theirs since the Golden Bears took control of it in 2015.

To signify the day even more, the wrestling program wanted to hold their match in the school’s original gym, which is now used primarily as a practice facility for a myriad of sports. That original gym hosted many a wrestling match in its day for the program that was started back in the eighties by Matt Craven, who really just wanted to keep things simple in the early years.

“We had about 1000 students enrolled in the school at the time and of that amount we had about 100 kids come out to wrestle that first year,” said Craven, who was in attendance on this historic of nights. “I’m proud of what has transpired since those days between the coaches and the wrestlers, they have really helped put our school on the map.”

Nowadays the Golden Bears have co-head coaches Arnold Alpert and Lyndon Campbell, who have helped build a Southern California wrestling powerhouse since becoming involved in the program. Though this string of excellence didn’t start with Alpert and Campbell, when Alpert showed up in 1995, the Golden Bears had already won six straight league titles, but to put what they have done in perspective, some of the team’s current wrestlers’ parents were in high school when this whole winning streak began.

Temecula Valley brought a 29year streak of league dual championships – the past 20 of them in the Southwestern League – into last Tuesday night’s final Southwestern home dual against Chaparral and beat the Pumas 61-12, which put the finishing touches on the program’s 30th consecutive league championship. Ethan Gessel (113), Cameron Owen (126), Michael Scarpone (152), Damian Wake (195), Logan Melendez (220) and Justin Woodall (285) also scored pinfall wins for the Golden Bears in the match.

“Thirty years is pretty much half of my lifetime and nearly twice the lifetime of most of our wrestlers here. I really just want to thank everyone that has been a part of our success over the years,” Golden Bears co-coach Arnold Alpert told the crowd after the match.

Alpert then invited anyone that has been associated with the program over the three decades of wins to join him out on the mat after he spoke and the bleachers emptied, which shows how much has gone into this win streak. Administrators, parents, boosters and wrestlers for the past and present joined the coaches and for a picture as well as Steve Weeks and Mike Fisher, who each led the program for one season.

Co-coach Lyndon Campbell spoke to several members of the media after the match stating, “Much of the success of the program is done by people behind the scenes, it’s the sacrifices made by so many that produce results on the mat. This program will flourish long after we are gone because of what has been established.

In their final Southwestern home dual against Chaparral, the Temecula Valley Golden Bears defeated the Pumas 61-12, winning their 30th consecutive league championship.

In addition to their impressive league winning streak, the program has also won 33 CIF Southern Section titles, 70 individual section championships, produced 17 Masters Meet champions and five state champions. There is still a lot of wrestling left this season, including the Eastern Division duals, which took place Saturday, Feb 3, at Santiago High School. Those results will be posted online.

[Right] Temecula Valley’s Mike Alawneh goes for the pin against Chaparral’s Mark McMahan Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Temecula Valley High School.

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Chaparral’s Justin Delcid tries to push back Ethan Gessel of Temecula Valley during their 113lb match.

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2017 Champions Luke Dodd in the Street Stocks, Andy Moreton in the Super Stocks, Alyssa Smith in the Factory Stocks, Billy Wormsbecker in the IMCA Modifieds and Chuck Becker in the PAS Modifieds are all expected to be in action on opening weekend. All but Smith, who is moving up to the Street Stock class, will be defending their 2017 titles.

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Moreton, a native of Sheffield, England who resides in Victorville, took his first PAS crown last year.

Likewise, Wormsbecker, who calls Big Bear home, and Becker, who resides in Yucaipa, also won their first ever PAS track championships.

Both days on opening weekend will be totally separate shows offering separate purses and points.

Drivers in each class will be contesting heat races, B main events (where applicable) and A mains both days. The popular track will be returning to the old traditional format for deciding champions in 2018.

Drivers will accumulate points at every race of the season and the driver with the most points will be crowned champion at the end of the year. Over the past three seasons, The PASSCAR Series mimicked NASCAR’s way of deciding championships where if a driver won a main event in the regular season, he/she would be seeded directly into the championship final on the last night of the year. The highest finishing of the eligible drivers on the final night would be the class champion.

“The drivers asked to return to the old way of deciding the championship,” promoter Don Kazarian said. “So, that is what we are going to do. We understand their point of concern. In the way we did it the last three years, a driver could lead every lap of every main event and win the first seven races of the year and then lead every lap of the finale only to blow a tire in turn four on the last lap and thus lose the championship.”

While the track is returning to the old way of deciding the title, the

Riverside’s Luke Dodd will be seeking his fifth Perris Auto Speedway Street Stock championship starting Doug Allen photo Saturday, February 10.

point structure has been changed for 2018. The winner of each main event will get 20 points. Second place will get 19 points, third will get 18.

The points tally will drop by one point in each descending position all the way to the 20th place driver who will get one point. In the heat races, the winner of each heat will get three-points, second will get two-points and third will get onepoint. Though the weekend events will be the first for the three PASSCAR divisions at The PAS in 2018,

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The high school spring sports season is close, but the winter sports athletes are still making that push to the post season and quite a few local teams find themselves getting some great exposure in their perspective divisions when it comes to the latest CIF-SS polls released as of Monday, Feb. 5.

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The Rancho Christian boys’ basketball team remains on the watchlist in the Open Division after their 78-54 victory over Etiwanda in the BattleZone Tournament championship. The teams could square off again in the upcoming CIF Southern Section Open Division playoffs. The rest of the divisions look like this for our local boys’ basketball teams:

Division 2A #1 Rancho Christian (South Valley League) Division 3A #4 Murrieta Mesa (Southwestern League) #6 Paloma Valley (Sunbelt League) #8 Temescal Canyon (Sunbelt League) #13 Citrus Hill (Mountain Pass League) Division 5A #7 Nuview Bridge (South Valley League)

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fans and officials. Tickets for the races are $15.00 each day for adults. For active military members with proper id, teens 13-18 with their school id and kids 6-12, it is just $5.00. Children 5 and under are free.

Advance tickets are available online. For those who do not wish to buy advance tickets, there will be plenty of tickets for everyone at the ticket window both days. Parking on the fairgrounds is $8.00. Spectator gates will open at 2 p.m. each day with racing at 3:00.

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it will be rounds three and four for the IMCA Modifieds.

At the first two IMCA races in January, Bradley Morris of Romoland and Bakersfield’s Brad Pounds won the main events. More visiting drivers, including Bakersfield’s Robbie Sawyer who was the IMCA Modified top point driver in California in 2017, will be in action on the 10th and 11th.

Prior to the Sunday race at 1 p.m., Chaplin Jim Spoonhower will be conducting a Sunday service in the grandstands for drivers, crews,

The Lady Rams strong defense has helped the Murrieta Mesa girls’ basketball team garnish the No. 15 spot in the Division 3A CIF-SS polls.

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Girls’ Water Polo Division 5 #5 Temescal Canyon (Sunbelt League) #8 Great Oak (Southwestern League) Division 6 #5 Temecula Valley (Southwestern League) Others: Hemet, Elsinore Division 7 #5 West Valley (Mountain Pass League)

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Woods returns, Fowler cut early as Day wins 2018 Farmers Insurance Open SPORTS@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Jason Day needed to win just one hole Monday morning to finish off a six-hole sudden death playoff against Alex Noren in the $6.9 million Farmers Insurance Open at the South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course, clinching his first PGA victory in almost two years.

Day, 30, battled through a lingering back injury to secure the victory with a birdie on the 18th hole, while Noren recorded a bogey after his second shot rolled off the green into a pond. Day earned $1.242 million with the victory and Noren, $607,200, the same amount that Ryan Palmer earned even though he was eliminated in the first playoff hole Sunday.

Before the playoff was suspended Sunday night because of darkness, the pair had each birdied the 18th hole three times during the sudden death playoff, and both had shot par on holes 16 and 17. Noren was in better shape than Day off the tee, when the Swede’s drive ended up just off the fairway while Day’s drive was in the rough off the right side.

Noren took an aggressive approach on his second shot, hitting the green, but his ball rolled back into the pond, costing him a stroke.

That allowed Day to hit a safe shot into the fairway in front of the hole, and from there the Australian chipped within two feet and tapped in his birdie putt for the victory.

“It’s been a long time coming (after) last season,’’ Day said, alluding both to his back injury and to his mother’s cancer diagnosis.

“It’s special because I’ve worked very hard during the off season to get back in this position.’’

Day said the victory, his 11th on

Jason Day, of Australia, watches his tee shot during the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament, Sunday, Jan. 28, in San Diego.

the PGA Tour, was a “good start’’ in achieving his goal of getting back to the top of the world rankings. The last playoff hole was contested without spectators “given the security and operational realities necessary to ensure the safety of both fans and PGA Tour players alike,’’ said Peter Ripa, CEO of the Century Club of San Diego/Farmers Insurance Open.

Noren led the tournament by one stroke over Palmer entering Sunday’s play, with Day three strokes behind in a seven-way tie for fifth.

Day, playing two groups ahead of Noren and Palmer, who were in the final group, took the lead with a birdie on the ninth hole -- his fourth of the day -- to go 4-under for the round and 12-under for the tournament. Noren regained the lead when he birdied the ninth hole and Day bogeyed the 11th.

Noren fell back into a tie with

Tiger Woods made his official return to golf at the Farmers Insurance Open at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla.

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Day when he bogeyed the 12th hole. Noren’s bogey on the 14th hole briefly created a three-way tie with Day and Palmer at 10-under, which ended a hole later when Palmer bogeyed.

Day completed his round by parring the 18th hole for a 2-under 70 for the round, remaining at 10-under for the tournament. Noren had a chance to win the tournament in regulation, but missed a 13-foot, 1-inch putt for birdie on the 18th, completing the round at 1-over 73.

Palmer created a three-man playoff by sinking a 17-inch putt for a birdie on the 18th hole, completing his round at par. Palmer was eliminated on the first playoff hole, the par-5 18th when he made par and Day and Noren both made birdies. Palmer is winless in his three playoffs on the PGA Tour.

The playoff remained on the 18th hole, with Day and Noren both

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made birdies and then went to the par-3 16th hole, with both golfers making par, as they did on the par4 17th, with Day’s putt for birdie falling just inches short of the cup.

The playoff went back to the 18th hole, which both golfers birdied.

Play was suspended by darkness at 5:34 p.m.

The playoff “was very nice in the beginning when you could see,’’ said Noren, a 35-year-old who played at Oklahoma State and mainly plays on the European Tour.

“In the end it was very tough,’’ Noren said. “On the last hole I could barely see.’’

Noren was seeking his first PGA Tour victory in what was his 36th PGA Tour start. Noren’s previous best result on the PGA Tour was tying for fifth in the 2017 World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play when he reached the quarterfinals, losing to eventual champion Dustin Johnson. His best finish in stroke play was tying for sixth in last year’s British Open. He has nine victories on the European Tour, including four in 2016.

Noren is 19th on the Official World Golf Ranking, 11 spots

below his highest ranking, which came in July. Day is a 30-year-old Australian, whose most recent PGA victory before today came in the Players Championship in May 2016. He is 14th on the Official World Golf Ranking. Roughly half of the 156-player field missed the cut this year, including Rickie Fowler, ranked No. 7 in the world, and the 2017 Tour Championship winner Xander Schauffele, ranked 26th.

Tiger Woods shot a par-72 with four birdies and four bogeys, completing the tournament at 3-under 285, tying for 23rd with five other golfers, seven shots off the lead in his first PGA Tour event in a year.

Woods said he was “very pleased’’ with his performance in the first PGA Tour event he completed since the 2015 Wyndham Championship.

“I had to fight for every score on every hole and sometimes those are more pleasing than the boring rounds,’’ said Woods, who began the round eight strokes off the lead in a five-way tie for 39th. “It showed that I had heart. I fought my tail off and it was good stuff.’’

Division 6 Defense Back/Linebacker - Isaiah Hobson - 12 - Elsinore (Sunbelt League)

Hank Bachmeier of Murrieta Valley, pictured here two weeks ago at the Riverside Sheriffs Association high school all-star game with family and Fox Sports 1350 AM morning show personalities Brian “Coach B” Arrington and Eddie “Eternal” Talbert, Jr., was named All-CIF for the third straight year.

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tage (Sunbelt League) Line - Avante Robbs - 12 - Heritage (Sunbelt League) Defense Line - Brennan Jackson - 12 Great Oak (Southwestern League) Division 3 Offense Back - Jonathan Jefferson - 12 Citrus Hill (Mountain Pass League) Defense Back - Shawn Dourseau - 12 Citrus Hill (Mountain Pass League) Line - Jeremyah Wilson - 12 Citrus Hill (Mountain Pass League)

Paloma Valley’s Steven Bradshaw was named the All-CIF Division 5 Defensive Player of the Year for the 2017-18 season.

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It was another exciting year as high school footballs fans from the valley were treated to tremendous game play from a wide variety of football players this past season, including all-star quarterbacks, four-year starters, record setting receivers and a female kicker with exceptional boot power.

Thirty local players from school’s representing the Southwestern League, Sunbelt League, South Valley league and the Mountain Pass League played so well, the Southern Section of the California Interscholastic Federation honored them with the title of All-CIF. Division 1 Offense QB - Hank Bachmeier -11 - Murrieta Valley (Southwestern League) WR - Marquis Spiker - 12 - Murrieta Valley (Southwestern League) Division 2 Offense Back - Sherod White - 12 – Heri-

Division 4 Offense Back - Kai Thompson - 12 - Murrieta Mesa (Southwestern League) Line - Conner Mazzota - 12 - Murrieta Mesa (Southwestern League) WR - Giovanni Sanders - 12 - Murrieta Mesa (Southwestern League) Utility - Jeff Miller - 12 - Murrieta Mesa (Southwestern League) Defense Back - Daemahni Williams - 12 - Murrieta Mesa (Southwestern League) Line - Colin Layton - 11 - Murrieta Mesa (Southwestern League) Linebacker - Jordan Atkinson 12 - Murrieta Mesa (Southwestern League) Division 5 Offense QB - Chance Nolan - 12- Paloma Valley (Sunbelt League) Line - Justin Dedich - 12 - Chaparral (Southwestern League) Line - Steven Jones - 12 - Chaparral (Southwestern League) WR - Mason Carvalho - 11 Paloma Valley (Sunbelt League) WR - Koale Schroeder - 11 Paloma Valley (Sunbelt League) Defense Back - Thomas Eddington - 12 - Paloma Valley (Sunbelt League) Line - Jevon Hill - 12 - Chaparral

Division 12 Offense Back - Jaden Schieberl - 12 Rancho Christian (South Valley League) QB - Carter Treadway - 12 - Rancho Christian (South Valley League) Kicker - Emma Baker - 12 - Rancho Christian (South Valley League) Division 13 Defense Back - Treveon Lee - 12 - Cal. Military Institute (South Valley League)

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Tahquitz High School students save two children’s lives

Adam Chacon and Samantha Gudiel Veliz, both seniors at Tahquitz High School, saved lives using what they learned in the school’s emergency medical response classes.

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HEMET – Tahquitz High School began offering emergency medical response classes at the beginning of the school year. The school currently offers the class as part of a Career Technical Education pathway, which gives students the ability to gain more hands-on experience through classroom and internship opportunities.

While students may have enrolled in the class to enter a career and help others in the future, two students used the information they learned to save two children, giving them a future.

Samantha Gudiel Veliz is a senior at Tahquitz. She used what she learned in her EMR class to stabilize her nephew. A few weeks ago, Veliz was with her nephew and brother-in-law, when she realized her nephew was closing his eyes

and seemed to be fainting. The three-year-old had been sick with a high fever. Veliz quickly took control of the situation.

“Everything I learned in class came to my mind,” Veliz said. She called 911, began checking his vitals and monitoring his breathing.

She made sure to keep her nephew awake and alert throughout the process. The paramedics came and they were able to take her nephew to the hospital to treat him.

Adam Chacon, also a senior at Tahquitz, encountered a similar situation. He and his nephew were at home one day when his nephew began coughing. His one-year-old nephew had just taken a big bite of food that had been lodged in his airway. Chacon remembered that coughing is good, because it means only part of the airway is blocked

so he encouraged his nephew to continue coughing. He noticed that his nephew’s lips had turned blue, so he turned his nephew over to administer baby compressions.

Thanks to these actions, the food dislodged, and Chacon was able to swipe it out of the child’s mouth.

He continued to encourage his nephew to cough to ensure everything was out.

“I’m glad I took EMR,” Chacon said. “I wouldn’t have learned what I needed to save my nephew.”

Veliz plans to attend college next year and pursue a career in nursing.

She said that nursing would allow her to help more people, and she said she sees it as a very rewarding career. Chacon has enlisted in the U.S. Army and will leave in July; he plans to continue his education and become a nurse as well.

Brain-healthy habits to embrace Alzheimer’s Assn. says TEMECULA – Cognitive decline is a condition that is often associated with aging, but even middle-aged people can experience memory loss or cognition issues.

The Alzheimer’s Association says that more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

By 2050, that number could rise to as high as 16 million people.

More than 747,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, says the Canadian Alzheimer’s Association.

Although there is no definitive way to prevent dementia, living a long, vibrant life may be possible by encouraging some healthy habits for the brain. It is never too late or

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Exercise Becoming more active can improve brain volume, reduce risk for dementia and improve thinking and memory skills. The journal Neurology found that older people who vigorously exercise performed better on cognitive tests than others of the same age, placing them at the equivalent of 10 years younger. Increased blood flow that occurs with physical activity may help generate new neurons in the hippocampus, an area of the brain involved with learning and memory.

The Harvard Medical School says aerobic exercise may help improve brain tissue by improving blood flow and reducing the chances of injury to the brain from cholesterol buildup in blood vessels.

Eat healthy foods Foods that are good for the heart and blood vessels also are good for the brain. These include fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish-based proteins, unsaturated fats, and foods containing omega-3 fatty acids. Neurologists state that, while research on diet and cognitive function is limited, diets, such as Mediterranean and MediterraneanDASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), may contribute to a lower risk of cognitive issues.

Quit smoking The Alzheimer’s Association indicates that evidence shows smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline. Smoking can impair blood flow to the brain and cause small

Consume caffeine Caffeine may help boost memory performance and brain health. A Journal of Nutrition study found people ages 70 and older who consumed more caffeine scored better on tests of mental function than those who consumed less caffeine.

Caffeine may help improve attention span, cognitive function and feelings of well-being. Information from Psychology Today also indicates caffeine may help in the

storage of dopamine, which can reduce feelings of depression and anxiety. In addition, compounds in cocoa and coffee beans may improve vascular health and help repair cellular damage due to high antioxidant levels.

Work the brain Engaging in mentally stimulating activities can create new brain connections and more backup circuits, states Dr. Joel Salinas, a neurologist at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital.

Working the brain through puzzles, reading and participating in social situations can stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a molecule essential for repairing brain cells and creating connections between them.

A good way to combine these lifestyle factors is to take an exercise class with friends, mixing the social, stimulation and exercise recommendations together.

Cognitive decline can come with aging, but through healthy habits, people can reduce their risk of memory loss and dementia.

How to handle workplace disagreements The American Counseling Association SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

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find ways to work out their issues. A disagreement on the job, however, especially with someone who has more authority, can be a very difficult and awkward experience.

Even if someone feels strongly about an idea, decision or a project, they often feel they have little choice but to follow the boss’s wishes. When this occurs, people can feel stressed and anxious, and often wish they had handled the situation differently.

If a work disagreement or bad decision occurs because of incomplete or incorrect information, it can usually be fixed by logically and cooling presenting the corrected or updated facts.

But if workplace disagreements are coming from the type of person the boss is and their business style, that’s not something that can be changed. Instead, the goal is to use energy in deciding how to manage the situation so that in the end the worker can feel good about how they handled things.

Start by deciding whether to deal with the problem now or later.

Neither is always the best way.

Bringing up the problem immediately might make the worker seem argumentative, but waiting to voice their objections might lead to even

bigger problems.

Also, decide if discussing the problem directly with the boss is the best approach. A calm discussion, handled right, might be very effective. But sometimes talking about the issue with family or friends might help keep the problem in perspective.

An important step is simply to assess the situation, rather than just reacting quickly. How important is the problem, really? If it is important, consider possible alternative courses of action and evaluate what outcomes each might bring.

After selecting the best alternative, implement it.

Present a carefully considered discussion of the problem and a possible solution, rather than a heated response to the issue. Then evaluate the outcome. Yes, the boss will still be the same person, but consider whether the chosen approach helped fix the problem, and most importantly, did it make the worker feel good about how they handled the disagreement?

Counseling Corner is provided by the American Counseling Association. Send comments and questions to ACAcorner@counseling.org or visit the ACA website at www.counseling.org.

Desert Hills Memory Care to host monthly Education and Connections support group HEMET – Desert Hills Memory Care, located at 25818 Columbia St. in Hemet, will host monthly Education and Connections support group meetings. Meetings will be 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the second Wednesday of every month.

Complimentary respite care will be available for loved ones during these meetings.

Education & Connections is open to anyone who would like support and education while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia at home, as well as families supporting a loved one now living in a memory care community. The monthly support group invites families and caregivers to gather for a time of encouragement, education and company with others who understand their challenging roles. Attendees will have the chance to meet fellow caregivers, get advice, share stories and learn

from local experts about the best memory care practices available.

Education & Connections is free and open to the public. For more information about Desert Hills Memory Care programs and services, or to RSVP to monthly meetings, contact Jane Farmer at (951) 652-1837 or email janef@ cascadeliving.com.

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Scandals erupt as sexual assault victims come forward throughout the nation

The nonprofit Circle of Safe-T provides forensic-trained registered nurses to help the victims of sexual Courtesy photo assault, abuse, domestic violence and strangulation in southwest Riverside County.

MURRIETA – From Hollywood to Washington, scandals involving sexual assault are plaguing the nation. For years, women have kept deep secrets

of sexual abuse and misconduct from surfacing due to a number of factors. Those brave women who have recently come forward to tell their story are just a small

sampling of the staggering number of victims who experience this kind of abuse on a regular basis. But this abuse just doesn’t happen to women in the bright

lights of Hollywood or some big city; it happens all over America and throughout small towns from coast to coast.

This is where Circle of SafeT comes in to assist. As a local nonprofit organization, Circle of Safe-T provides a vital service within the community by helping victims of sexual assault, abuse, domestic violence and strangulation by organizing the efforts of forensic-trained registered nurses for the collection of evidence who will treat people with dignity and further assist in coordinating for help through local victim support services.

“Victims face very real dangers and express concerns about disclosing the events that occurred, especially when they are related to domestic violence,” Sarah Marin, RN and Sexual Assault Response Team coordinator at Southwest Healthcare System’s Rancho Springs Medical Center in Murrieta, said. “We work closely with local law enforcement, the Family Justice Center, SAFE Alternatives for Everyone, Riverside Area Rape Crisis, Center Against Sexual Assault and the District Attorney’s Office to provide vic-

tims whatever help and support they need.”

Approximately 60 percent of sexual assaults are never reported to police, according to the Rape, Assault and Incest National Network in 2009. Circle of Safe-T hopes to decrease this percentage, but victims have the right to decline speaking with law enforcement officials and will receive support regardless of their decision.

Victims also have the right to privacy, to evidence collection, to be treated with compassion and dignity, to be educated about sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy, to be tested for HIV and to receive follow-up care.

Circle of Safe-T’s program has helped approximately 400 sexual assault victims in southwest Riverside County area since August 2012 and may help play a role in bringing some perpetrators to justice. Circle of Safe-T is sponsored in part by Southwest Healthcare System’s Rancho Springs Medical Center.

For more information or to make a donation, visit www. circleofsafe-t.com or call (951) 696-6161 or (951) 600-4334.

stance away from the person, and check their mouth for any remaining pills.

Do not immediately induce vomiting, which may do more damage.

Consult with poisoning professionals. In the United States, call the American Association of Poison Control Centers at (800) 222-1222. In Canada, call the provincial or regional poison control center, such as the Ontario Poison Centre, at (800) 268-9017.

Be ready to describe the person’s symptoms, age, weight and medications and share any information about what has been ingested.

The person on the line may give specific instructions to follow or

recommend contacting emergency personnel.

While waiting for help to arrive, follow poison instructions on product labels. Depending on the substance that was ingested, it may include flushing the skin, offering water or another fluid, flushing the eyes or moving the person into fresh air. Avoid activated charcoal or syrup of ipecac. Poison centers rarely encourage self-care in poisoning incidents.

Unintentional poisonings account for hundreds of hospital visits and many deaths per year.

Knowing how to respond to and treat a poisoning emergency can save lives.

How to handle a poisoning emergency TEMECULA – Any family can experience a poisoning situation, but people who live in homes with very young children or the elderly need to educate themselves about the various poisonous substances lurking in plain sight and what to do if these substances are ingested.

Although cleaning products or chemicals stored in the garage may be the most commonly thought of household poisons, many other seemingly mundane items also can be poisonous when ingested in large quantities. The National Capital Poison Center said common household items can poison children, including laundry products, pain medicine, vitamins,

antihistamines, pesticides and cleaning substances.

The NCPC said the most common poisons for adults include prescription drugs, alcohol, pain medications and cleaning substances.

People may not realize the hidden ingredients in products they use every day. Swallowing a large quantity of mouthwash containing alcohol can poison a child. Vitamins children mistakenly think are candy can be dangerous as well.

Artificial nail products also can be poisonous.

If poisoning is suspected, time is of the essence, as is taking the correct steps.

First call 911 First, if the person is unconscious, not breathing or having convulsions, the first step is to call the local emergency responders or dial 911 immediately.

Remain calm and assess the situation if the person is responsive.

Try to identify the poison by looking for open containers or the items that may have been swallowed or touched.

The Mayo Clinic said poisoning signs and symptoms can include burns or redness around the mouth and lips, breath that smells like chemicals, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion and difficulty breathing.

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Kiwanis Club of Temecula Valley holds successful ‘Miracle Mile of Quarters’ fundraiser for Rady Children’s Hospital TEMECULA – The Kiwanis Club of Temecula Valley recently held a special “Miracle Mile of Quarters” fundraiser in support of Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego at the Stater Bros. Market on Temecula Parkway in Temecula.

“This was the first time that we have held a fundraiser for Rady Children’s Hospital outside of collecting directly from our club members and friends,” club president Tom Teagle said. “It was a very successful effort, made even more successful since our fellow Kiwanian Ed Presnillo brought his incredible Labrador, Kole, to help with fundraising. Ed is an expert dog trainer, and Kole was a magnet for donors, especially children and the ladies who came to the market, which, of course, led to more and bigger donations.”

According to Lynn Effinger, the club’s president-elect, one couple said their baby grandson had undergone heart surgery several months ago at Rady Children’s Hospital,

“Kole,” a Labrador owned

by Kiwanian Ed Presnillo of Temecula, seeks donations to the Kiwanis Club of Temecula Valley’s annual “Miracle Mile of Quarters” outside of Stater Bros. on Temecula Parkway in Temecula. The funds will be donated to Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego.

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For many years, all of the Kiwanis Clubs in San Diego County have collected donations for Rady Children’s Hospital; the amount now exceeds $40,000 annually.

The money donated to the Kiwanis Clubs for the “Miracle Mile of Quarters” fundraiser is converted into quarters, which are turned into incredible pieces of artwork that are built in front of the hospital each year by members of high school Key Clubs from throughout San Diego County. The event this year is Saturday, May 5.

“Since we became a part of the Kiwanis District 37 that encompasses clubs throughout north San Diego County in 2016, we are so proud to participate in this wonderful fundraising effort,” Teagle said, adding that the money collected at Stater Bros. will be added to the money his club members have

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Shoppers entering Stater Bros. on Temecula Parkway stop to visit with “Kole,” Ed Presnillo’s Labrador, as the Kiwanis Club of Temecula Valley collects donations for their annual “Miracle Mile of Quarters” Courtesy photos fundraiser for Rady Children’s Hospital.

been collecting throughout the past year at each of their weekly club meetings. He believes the total will potentially exceed $1,000.

“We want to publicly thank all those who donated to the cause, and especially the wonderful people at Stater Bros. Markets who allowed us to hold this special fundraiser at their location in Temecula,” Teagle said.

Members of the growing Kiwanis Club of Temecula Valley devote significant time, effort and energy in support of Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center, the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Riverside County, Oak Grove Center, Rady Children’s Hospital, Cub Scouts, The Salva-

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Hemet San Jacinto Chamber ‘Taste of the Valley’ draws estimated 2,000 snowbirds and area residents

Nearly 2,000 visitors at the 2018 Taste of the Valley & Business Expo, Jan. 29, at the Golden Village Palms RV Resort mill around the 80 exhibit tables, picking up tasty treats and information about the Hemet San Jacinto Valley.

Rod and Carol Ney, winter visitors from Great Falls, Montana, accept brownies handed out by students and teachers from San Jacinto Unified School District during the 2018 Taste of the Valley and Tony Ault photos Business Expo in Hemet, Jan. 29.

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The community outreach to welcome winter visitors, the “Taste of the Valley & Business Expo,” was deemed more than successful Monday, Jan. 29 by sponsors and

Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce officials.

The special event held at the Golden Village Palms RV Resort in Hemet brought more than 2,000 visitors. Many of them from colder northern states or Canada, fondly called “Snowbirds” by residents,

to enjoy food and beverage samples from Hemet San Jacinto Valley restaurants. More than 80 local businesses, restaurants, nonprofits, media groups, medical facilities and recreational outlets and city officials greeted the visitors for the 3-hour special event.

While visitors strolled around enjoying the tastes, picking up informational brochures, learning about the local schools, checking out invitations to recreational facilities and accepting little gifts, Michael Britton, singer and guitarist, sang and played on the stage of the RV resorts recreation hall.

Rod and Carol Ney from Great Falls, Montana, were delighted with the Taste of Valley and Business Expo. The couple is staying in their RV at the Golden Village Palms for the winter.

“We’ve been coming here 16 years,” Rod Ney said. “It gives an outstanding flavor of the whole city. You know where to go, and it’s good for knowing the medical facilities. We visit many places.”

Adding to the many winter visitors’ delight were the daytime temperatures nearing 80 degrees in the Valley.

“The weekends here are beautiful,” Carol Ney said.

Michael Carle, board member immediate past chairman of the Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce and manager of the RV resort, acted as host for the event.

“This is always a big hit,” Carle said. “It’s a good way to introduce our snowbirds to the city… They look forward to it each year. It is well received by our seniors and for the snowbirds. It is a business boon for the Valley and a big boost for their businesses, especially for the restaurants.”

Kathy Small, administrative assistant at the newly remodeled Country Club of Soboba Springs, said, “What a wonderful turnout,” as she served a crisp fresh salad plate to a winter visitor at her table in the expo. She went on to tell the visitor about the club’s 18-hole golf course that was moved and improved to make way for the huge new Soboba Casino and Resort

being constructed in San Jacinto.

Equally pleased with the turnout was Olivia Garcia, manager of the Los Vaqueros Mexican Grill off Florida Avenue in west Hemet.

“This is a really good turnout,” Garcia said. “There are a lot of out-of-towners here. They come and visit us.”

The restaurant’s taste offering of 500 delicious Chimichangas were handed out to the guests in less than two hours.

“They are really happy here,” she said of the snowbirds.

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Andrew Kotyuk visited the expo with his daughter Emily, Miss Teen San Jacinto.

“The economy is rebounding in the Valley,” Kotyuk said. “It is a very positive sign. More snowbirds are coming here and bringing more discretionary spending.”

Employees of Hemet’s newest restaurants, Taco La Bufadora Baja Grill, continued dishing out their popular bean and meat taco fillings over tortilla chips to happy visitors even after the event concluded at 6:30 p.m.

Olivia Garcia, Los Vaqueros Mexican Grill Manager, dishes out homemade tortilla chips to a visitor at the Jan. 29 Taste of the Valley & Business Expo. Many Hemet and San Jacinto eateries handed out samples to visitors throughout the event.

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Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce awards Dan Stephenson with Lifetime Achievement Award

Dan Stephenson of Rancon Group is the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s choice for a 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award.

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TEMECULA – Each year, the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce executive board considers Lifetime Achievement nominees based on good character, longevity of volunteerism, integrity and dedication to the community for 10 or more years. The TVCC board of directors announced that Dan Stephenson will receive the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd annual Awards Gala Saturday, Feb. 24, at Pechanga Resort & Casino.

As a young man, just graduating from the University of Southern California, Stephenson was ready to pursue a career and his many goals.

“When we embark upon life, it’s just life. As we set goals, find a partner, start a career, have a family, the achievements we strive for don’t seem global but personal,” Stephenson said. “How do I provide for my family? How do I build a life, a career? What does that career look like?”

At 25 years of age, Stephenson said he was ambitious and excited to excel and succeed in business, so in 1968, he moved everything to the Temecula Valley.

In 1971, Stephenson formed Rancho Consultants, a real estate brokerage and land development company, which later shortened its name to Rancon. He said he set about making his mark in the Valley, which meant not only business opportunities but providing a quality of life for his family and all the families he envisioned wanting to settle in the Temecula Valley.

Stephenson’s family consists of his wife, six children, 18 grandchildren, great-granddaughter, two sisters that live locally, a niece, two nephews, two grand nephews and a grand-niece. Family is at the core of his motivation, Stephenson said. The agents and staff at Rancon Real Estate, the management team and staff at the Rancon Group, Chardonnay Escrow, Ranch SelfStorage, as well as all the villagers at Dan’s exciting new Temecula Valley winery project – Europa Village, are also his family.

With Stephenson at the helm, the Rancon Group of companies built the first master-planned community, Alta Murrieta, in southwest Riverside County. He also built one of the Inland Empire’s first master-planned business parks, Tri-City Corporate Centre in San Bernardino. During more than four decades of “doing the same thing in the same place,” Stephenson has amassed a reputation for spearheading high-quality projects and maximizing his investors’ returns.

For more information about the 52nd annual Awards Gala, visit www.temecula.org or call (951) 676-5090.

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Dorland Arts Colony’s ‘Art Off the Walls’ exhibit enhances the Temecula Civic Center Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Local and regional artists gathered Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Dorland Mountain Arts Colony’s ‘Art Off the Wall’ exhibit and fundraiser in the Temecula Civic Center meeting room to show some of their latest art work and read excerpts from their poetry and prose.

Each of the 43 associate artists from the Dorland Arts Colony, which is located off state Route 79 just east of Temecula’s Wine Country, had the opportunity to give three-minute presentations of their art or writing. Many of Dorland associate artists are well known in the art world and delight in taking the opportunity to meet and greet other artists and those who appreciate art.

Temecula’s Art Off the Walls provides the opportunity for the associate artists to show and explain their pieces to the public and for the Dorland Mountain Arts Colony to share its mission to serve as a working retreat for regional, national and international artists. The retreat is located in a beautiful oak tree-covered, 340-acre foothill facility and has four cabins for artists to rent at a low cost and enjoy in the solitude and quiet of nature while they work.

The nonprofit art colony and its Alliance of Artists from local communities hold many special events and fundraisers throughout the year to help defray costs for the artists’ visits, allowing the surrounding communities the chance to enjoy fine culture, the arts and theater.

For information about the Dorland Mountain Arts Colony and upcoming events, visit www.dorlandartscolony.com, find them on Facebook or call (951) 302-3837.

Artist Donald Smith presents his digital mono prints at the Dorland Arts Colony’s Art Off the Walls exhibit, Feb. 2, at the Temecula Civic Center.

Dennis Calcaran, an experimental artist, shows off some of his resincovered, acrylic art pieces, Feb. 2, during Dorland Arts Colony’s Art Off the Walls exhibit at Temecula Civic Center.

These uniquely painted paper rolls and paint roller tubes which were created by artist Michael Graig Carrier are displayed at the Art Off the Walls exhibit from Dorland Mountain Arts Colony at the Temecula Civic Center, Feb. 2.

Dorland Mountain Arts Colony Board Member Renee Cassese shows off her books with poetry and prose during the Art off the Walls exhibit at the Temecula Civic Center Friday, Feb. 2.

Phyllis Mauldin, sculptor and printmaker, displays some of her sculptures and other art pieces she likes to create during the Art Off the Walls exhibit at the Temecula Civic Center, Feb. 2.

[Above] Laura Ryan, an artist from Hemet, explains how she created this 3-D art piece out of seashells, sand and other small ocean items during Dorland Arts Colony’s Art Off the Walls exhibit at Temecula Civic Center.

Tony Ault photos Artist Pierre Mainguene shows his almost photographic oil painting on glass of President Abe Lincoln during an art exhibit from Dorland Arts Colony at the Temecula Civic Center, Feb. 2.

[Left] Spanish Classical guitarist Bob Bozonelos, a Wine Country Music Awards winner; he plays a rhythmic Spanish tune for guests at Dorland Mountain Arts Colony’s “Art Off the Walls” exhibit at the Temecula Civic Center Friday, Feb. 2.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS CHILDREN AND TEENS: ONGOING – Explore Science every Friday night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Pennypickle’s Workshop. $5 per person. 42081 Main St. in Temecula. Information: www. pennypickles.org.

Feb. 11 – All Sessions will celebrate Professor Pennypickle’s b i r t h d a y a t P e n n y p i c k l e ’s Workshop. There is always lots of fun and surprises at the best and craziest birthday party of the year. $5 per person. 42081 Main St. in Temecula. Information: www. pennypickles.org.

FEB. 16 – 5:30- 7:30 p.m.

Slime Factory at Pennypickle’s Workshop. Gooey? Yes!! Messy?

Probably! But isn’t that what makes science fun? Mess with different kinds of polymers to see what makes slime work and how your very own concoction is really the best. $25 42081 Main St. in Temecula. Information: www. pennypickles.org.

ENTERTAINMENT: Now-Feb. 18 – 7:30-9:30 p.m. Noises Off at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula. For showtimes and ticket information, visit https://temeculaca.gov/ temeculatheater.

Feb. 10 – 2 p.m. “Bold & Brassy…Sweet & Sassy” features the various sections of the Temecula Valley Symphony Orchestra at Temecula Valley High School’s Golden Bear Theater. 31555 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula. Information: (951) 587-1536 or visit www. temeculavalleysymphony.org.

Feb. 10-- 8 a.m. Valentine’s Breakfast sponsored by the Men’s Group of Temecula United Methodist Church with pianist Natasha Ragland, 42690 Margarita Road, Temecula. Information: (951) 676-1800 or visit tumc@ temeculaumc.com Feb. 16—6:30 p.m. Sunset Rotary Sweethearts Comedy Night featuring host Bubba Butler, headliner Anita Milner plus Kevin Davis, I.T. Turner, Morey Sherman and Julion Gonzalez. Door prizes, raffles and alcohol available. The show is being presented at DVAC located at 123 N Harvard. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door, from DVAC, the Sunset Rotary Website and Purple pass.

ONGOING – 7 p.m. Second Saturday of the month. Speakeasy at the Merc presents live Traditional Jazz of the 20s-40s. Performances feature the house band, Second Hand Jazz with vocalist Rosalie Porter, in rotation with prominent

southern California Traditional Jazz artists. 42051 Main St., Temecula. Tickets www.tickets. temeculatheater.org.

ONGOING – 7-9 p.m. Country Live at the Merc, presented by Gwyn Sanborn. Every first and third Saturday for a live country music show featuring the house band backing up the valley’s hottest country artists. Check the schedule online at www. countryatthemerc.info. A second show will be added at 9 p.m. if first show sells out. 42051 Main St., Temecula. Information: (866) 653-8696 or email: tickets@ temeculaca.gov.

ONGOING – 3 p.m. Classics at The Merc. Presented by California Chamber Orchestra association with Temecula Presents. Coproduced by the California Chamber Orchestra and Temecula Presents. Every second and fourth Sunday afternoon. Features an individual musician or small ensemble performing a wide range of music. 42051 Main St., Temecula. Information: (866) 653-8696 or email: tickets@ temeculaca.gov.

ONGOING – 7:30 p.m.

Jazz at the Merc, presented by Sherry Williams. Each Thursday (and special performance dates throughout the year). Be treated to a different jazz group in the intimate space known as “The Merc.” 42051 Main St., Temecula.

Information: (866) 653-8696 or email: tickets@temeculaca.gov.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: Now-Feb. 22 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mt. San Jacinto College Art Gallery Exhibit: “Land of Lens” at the San Jacinto Campus Art Gallery Building, #1400, 1499 N. State St. The Mt. San Jacinto College Art Gallery is proud to announce a solo exhibition by David Hendren entitled “Land of Lens.” This new exhibition features larger than life mixed-media figurative abstract sculptures. Hendren has had solo shows at Five Car Garage, Meliksetian/Briggs, Anat Ebgi Gallery, Public Fiction and Kim Light/Light Box. He received an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and a BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

This exhibit is free and open to the public. Information contact John Knuth at jknuth@msjc. edu or (951) 487-3585.

Feb. 10 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free Valentine dental assessments, caregivers resources/support services, Nutrition, Craft workshops, face painting and refreshments. All ages welcome

regardless of insurance. Wellness and More, 25377 Madison Ave. Ste. 104, Murrieta (across the street from Walmart behind Denny’s). Hosted by Vista Community Clinic, Community Outreach Ministry, and Sewing Stories. Information: info@ communityoutreachministry. org or call (951) 698-7650.

Feb. 10- 11 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free E-Waste Recycling Community Collection Event at Target located at 41040 California Oaks Road in Murrieta. TV’s, computers, PC Systems, printers, laptops, copiers, fax machines, scanners, cell phones, whether in full or non-working condition are all accepted. Proceeds benefit at-risk summer camp scholarships helping to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy and delinquency in atrisk kids. Hosted by Community Outreach Ministry, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Information: (951) 6987650 or send an email to info@ communityoutreachministry.org.

March 23—Animal Friends of the Valley Fore the Animals Golf Tournament. Temecula Creek Inn, 44501 Rainbow Canyon Road. To support homeless and companion animals. Sponsorships available.

Prizes, silent auction, dinner and awards. Registration by March 12.

For green fees and information see animalfriendsofthevalley.com/ fore2018.

ONGOING – Weekly classes at the Hemet Art Association Gallery, 144 N. Harvard St. in Hemet. Tuesdays, Painting with Acrylics (beginners to intermediate) 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Information: Paula Squier (805) 341-2707. Thursdays 9 a.m. to noon, Portraits in Oil (all levels).

Cost for class is $15. Information: Jack Roberts (951) 652-3679.

Thursdays 1-4 p.m. Painting in Oil (all levels). Information: Jerry Horn (951) 654-5620. Fridays 1-4 p.m. Watercolor Painting (beginners to intermediate). Cost for class is $15. Information: Judy Stoh (951) 927-4176. All classes are open to the public.

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Fundraising breakfast at Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge No. 2591 to raise money for the Lodge and five Boy Scout units chartered by the Lodge. Third Saturday of each month. Cost $9 for adults and $5 for children under 7.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Feb. 10 – 11:30 a.m. Menifee NAFE at Merna’s Cafe & Grill 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd. in Sun City. Cost is $10 for members and

$15 for guests and then they order their food and pay the restaurant direct. NAFE membership is $39 a year. NAFE has been serving women for over 45 years, RSVP to Robbie Motter at (951) 2559200 or by email at rmotter@ aol.com.

Feb. 13 – 9:30 a.m.

The Murrieta Garden club will meet at the Murrieta Community Center located at 41816 Juniper St. in Murrieta.

Information: Barb (951) 677-7310 or by email at murrietagardenclub@yahoo.com.

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Feb. 15—11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hemet/Temecula Employer Advisory Council Conference.

“Working and Leading Across Generations-Part II.” Richie’s Diner, 40651 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Murrieta. Hteca2009@ yahoo.com for details.

Feb. 22— All Day. San Jacinto Women’s Conference. Country Club at Soboba Springs, 1020 Soboba Road, San Jacinto. “The Power of You” the subject.

Breakfast and lunch served. $50 person by Feb.12 and $55 after.

Tables for 10 available, $450 by Feb. 12 and $500 after. Early registration suggested online at www.sjvwc.

March 14—9 a.m. to noon.

Wo r k s h o p f o r N o n p r o f i t s , “Financials Without Tears” sponsored by The Valley Nonprofit Network of the Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce. SRCAR at 2335 E. Florida Ave., Hemet. $25 nonmembers; $30 Chamber members and $25 CAN members.

Space is limited. RSVP at (951) 658-3211.

EVERY THURSDAY – 6-7 p.m. Parent Support Group for parents of young adults battling chemical dependency at Hill Recovery, 41877 Enterprise Circle N. Suite 100, Temecula.

Education, intervention tools, peer support, peace of mind.

Information: Erin (951) 719-3685 or Kathleen (951) 440-2014. www.hillrecovery.com.

ONGOING – Desert Hills Memory Care, located at 25818 Columbia St. in Hemet, will host monthly Education & Connections support group meetings at their community. Meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Complimentary respite care will be available for loved ones during these meetings. For a full schedule of meetings, to RSVP or for more information, contact Jane Farmer at 951-652-1837 or by email at janef@cascadeliving.com.

ONGOING – Truth and Tavern Society at the Pitstop in Menifee on the third Sunday of each month.

Come to an atmosphere where people can talk and discuss life’s issues they have. Submit questions through a variety of social media locations, which become the basis for conversations that month.

Location allows for people to come and go at their leisure, while being a relaxed and neutral atmosphere to hold conversations. Information www.truthandtavernsociety.com.

ONGOING – Animal Friends of the Valleys needs donations: cat food, dry cat food, wet kitten food, dry small breed dog food, dry dog food, dry senior dog food, dry weight maintenance dog food, wet dog food, cat litter and newspaper.

Donations can be dropped off at Animal Friends of the Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar.

ONGOING – Sun City Certified Farmers Market is held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday in the parking lot of the Menifee United Church of Christ, 26701 McCall Blvd. Vendors offer produce, crafts, food and more. Information: Pamela (951) 491-4111.

ONGOING – Memoir Writing Group every second and fourth Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 4845 Sixth Street, Temecula, everyone has a story, join them and write.

ONGOING – Parent Support Group available for parents whose children of any age struggle with addiction. Education, Skills, Support. Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 43397 Business Park Drive. Suite D8, Temecula.

Information: (951) 775-4000 or info@thecenter4lifechange.com.

ONGOING – Lake Elsinore/ Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 hosts Bingo at the lodge each Thursday to raise funds for its charities.

Occasionally the lodge arranges for additional Bingo games to help community groups raise funds as well. Located at 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Information: (951) 674-6804.

ONGOING – The Elks Ladies of Lake Elsinore/ Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 Clippendales processes newspaper coupons to send to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa. Jean Babinski the group which meets the second Tuesday of each month at the lodge at 5 p.m. to cut and process the coupons which are then sent to military families to use at the commissary, PX and other stores where they receive discounts on their purchases.

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Pala PALA – Table games players at Pala Casino Spa & Resort can celebrate the Lunar New Year, The Year of the Dog, Feb. 16 to March 3, and win extra cash in the casino’s $30,000 Good Fortune Drawing.

Privileges Card Club members can start earning entries into the $30,000 cash drawing 9 a.m., Friday, Feb. 16, until 2 p.m., Saturday, March 3, by playing Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker or Texas Hold’em Poker, Baccarat, Three-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud or Crazy 4 Poker, DJ Wild, Roulette or Craps. Live poker play is not included in the promotion. Privileges Card Club membership is free at the Privileges Center in the casino.

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or better; Roulette, all “straight up” bet winners, 35-1, and Craps, three points made on the Fire Bet for those who made the bet. Guests will be required to fill out each entry legibly and enter them in the $30,000 Good Fortune drawing drum that will be located at the casino’s front entrance until 2:45 p.m. Saturday, March 3.

Drawings to win a share of $30,000 will start 3 p.m., Saturday, March 3. Winners must be present.

The schedule includes 3 p.m., $200; 5 p.m., $300; 6 p.m., $500; 7 p.m., $1,000; 8 p.m., $2,000; 9 p.m., $5,000; 10 p.m., $6,000; 11 p.m., $7,000 and midnight, $8,000 Traditional lion dances will be held through the casino 8 p.m.,

Saturday, Feb. 17, and Saturday, March 3, and traditional Asian dishes will be offered at Choices Buffet during The Year of the Dog. The menu will include lucky fish, chicken skewers, shrimp fried rice, Hong Kong pork belly, chow mein, vegetable egg rolls and pork pot sticker.

Pala Casino Spa & Resort reserves the right to alter any promotions. Drawings will be conducted in accordance with the rules. In the case of force majeure, safety factors, equipment malfunction or extenuating circumstances, Pala Casino reserves the right to modify procedures in keeping with fairness and the best interests of all participants.

California Chamber Orchestra salutes Voyager I and its ‘Golden Record’ TEMECULA – When Longfellow said that “music is the universal language of mankind,” he may or may not have been the first to make that observation. But just over 40 years ago, NASA reaffirmed it when they launched the Voyager I probe into the universe, carrying the famous “golden record” of the sounds of planet Earth.

The California Chamber Orchestra will salute Voyager I Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater with its concert, “Out of This World.” The program includes two of the pieces represented on that famous craft: Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F and the first movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5.

The orchestra will also perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7.

“I think that at some level, we’re all fascinated by the exploration of outer space,” Dana Zimbric,

artistic director and conductor of the California Chamber Orchestra, said. “The story of Voyager I is so incredibly inspiring, especially when you consider that through the efforts of Carl Sagan and others, the spacecraft carries examples of music to represent humanity to those who may encounter it.”

Trio Celeste joins the orchestra on stage for the concert.

“We’re so excited to again be partnering with these amazing musicians,” Zimbric said.

The trio appeared as part of the Temecula Presents Classical series in 2016, and pianist Kevin Kwan Loucks and violinist Iryna Krechkovsky have appeared as guest artists with the orchestra on past concerts. The trio, including cellist Ross Gasworth, has also performed for the California Chamber Orchestra’s Classics at The Merc recital series.

“Trio Celeste made their Carnegie Hall debut a few months ago,” Zimbric said. “On that program they also premiered the Concerto Grosso for piano trio and strings by American composer Paul Dooley.

We’ll collaborate on the West Coast premiere of that wonderful piece as part of this concert.”

Dooley, a faculty member at the University of Michigan, described the work as neo-Baroque music inspired by composers such as Handel and Scarlatti.

The concert is a part of the Temecula Presents Classical Series.

Tickets are $35 for regular admission, $30 for seniors and $10 for students, and they are available at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater ticket office, by calling (866) 653-8696 or at www.

CalChamberOrchestra.org.

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Registration is now open for 2018 Wine Country Music Awards TEMECULA – Artist registration is now open for the 2018 Wine Country Music Awards contest, which will be held Sunday, Nov. 4, at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula. The grand prize winner will receive $1,000 cash, a professional recording session and a professional video production.

The annual contest, now in its second year, offers artists an opportunity to showcase their musical talents to a regional and national audience through media partnerships with Golden Crown Productions and iHeart Radio. The WCMA is also a music education

charity fundraiser helping support Mount San Jacinto Community College and Temecula Education Foundation musical programs.

“The sooner artists enter their work, the more potential airplay they can get over the next few months leading to the contest,” Charlie Hoey, volunteer marketing director for WCMA, said. “More time equals more airplay. We have Dwight Arnold at iHeart Radio 94.5 FM on board, and it’s a real pleasure listening to WCMA artists playing on his show.”

Over 700 guests attended the inaugural WCMA red carpet event,

which featured performances by WCMA contestants, local artists and a concert by Berlin and featuring Teri Nunn. Stay tuned for announcements on the 2018 WCMA headliner.

“In addition to airplay opportunities, selected artists that enter will receive the opportunity to play for a variety of audiences at different events throughout the year as part of Golden Crown Productions’ artist roster,” Gregg Hassler of Golden Crown Productions said. “GCP puts on dozens of shows annually all over the Inland Empire, Orange, Los Angeles and San Diego coun-

ties, plus several out of state events.

WCMA helps us discover untapped talent and we love helping up-andcoming artists gain traction.”

The Wine Country Music Awards welcomes all musical genres, and artists of all types are wanted.

“We are looking for musical and performance talent and appreciate the artistry not simply because it fits a specific category or genre but rather due to the ability, passion and marketability of the submitted work and contestant,” Hassler said.

The 2018 WCMA entry categories are acoustic/singer-songwriter – regardless of genre; rock/pop;

country; cover; instrumentalist; youth under 18 – regardless of musical genre; people’s choice and Christian.

The WCMA contest entry fee for artists is $25, plus a $4 processing fee. Visit the WCMA website for prize details. Tickets to the event may be purchased in advance, and given the sizeable crowd from last year, it is advisable to purchase tickets early, especially for VIP and table seats. For more information, to enter the contest or to purchase tickets to the red carpet event and concert, visit www.wcma.rocks.

‘Freedom Rider: The Civil Rights Musical in Concert’ presents at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater TEMECULA ─ The Temecula Valley Museum will be presenting a new musical production, “Freedom Rider: The Civil Rights Musical in Concert,” for one night only, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, in honor of Black History Month.

In 1961, 400 ordinary people put their lives on the line to bring atten-

tion to the injustice of segregation in an action that would show the world the “burning bus America” whose existence Americans wanted to ignore.

Two years ago, a small group of people from The Barn Stage Company in Old Town Temecula and spent hours listening and reading the first draft of a brand new musical that had just been

finished, the “Freedom Riders: The Civil Rights Musical in Concert.”

The musical went on to win the BETA Award from the New York Musical Festival, and in 2017, the musical by Executive Director Dan Markley, won the NYMF Award for Outstanding Music and the Award for Social Relevance and Impact.

“We are appreciative of the fact that this socially important and

Sandii Castleberry and Men of Pause pair bluegrass and folk on Diamond Valley Arts Center stage

vibrantly entertaining musical emerged from the wealth of talent right here in Temecula, and are very pleased to celebrate Black History Month with this concert version of the show,” Temecula Mayor Matt Rahn said.

The musical tells the story of the activists who boldly challenged the legality and optics of the Jim Crow South by riding buses in mixed groups. It features civil rights icons John Lewis and Duane Nash, famed newspaper editor John Siegenthaler and the courageous, diverse riders of the Civil Rights Movement.

“Freedom Riders” is a soaring portrait of the fearless voices who used nonviolent direct action to initiate change.

“Freedom Riders” returns to Temecula in partnership with The Barn Stage Company at Old Town Temecula Community Theater. The

concert event will feature the entire score of the musical. In addition to many local San Diego actors, other guest artists will also take the stage, including Anthony Chatmon II who appeared in the 2017 New York Musical Festival production of “Freedom Riders” as John Lewis.

Chatmon will be joined on stage with another NYMF 2017 production cast mate, Meagan Flint, who played Genevieve Hughes and will be returning to sing as Diane Nash.

The show’s creators, film director and producer Richard Allen and music producer and songwriter Taran Gray, will also be in attendance at the show.

Tickets are available online at www.TemeculaTheater.org or at the Old Town Temecula Theater ticket office at (866) 653-8696.

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[Above] Sandi Castleberry is joined by Hot Flash and Men of Pause, Feb. 3 on the Diamond Valley Arts Center Stage at 134 Harvard St. in Hemet. From left is keyboardist Barney Finch, bassist Anne Finch, mandolin and steel guitar player Don Reed, Kathleen Johnson on the autoharp and Sandii Castleberry on guitar.

[Left] Auto harpist Kathleen Johnson sings out at the Sandii Castleberry and Men of Pause performance on the Diamond Valley Arts Center stage Saturday, Feb. 3 in downtown Hemet.

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Sandii Castleberry and Hot Flash, a bluegrass and folk group, made a special appearance alongside fellow musicians Men of Pause at the Diamond Valley Arts Center in historic downtown Hemet Saturday, Feb. 3.

In addition to the Hot Flash ladies, Castleberry and Anne Finch from Idyllwild, auto harpist and vocalist Kathleen Johnson from Three Rivers was introduced that evening as one of first ladies in Hot Flash. Johnson played several of her own favorite songs.

Backing up the ladies were the Men of Pause – keyboardist Barnaby Finch and outstanding multi-instrumentalist Don Reed, a friend of Sandii for many years.

The combination made for a fun evening at the DVAC stage, 123 N. Harvard St. in Hemet, with Barnaby sending out a few jokes along with Castleberry’s favorite cow jokes.

The talented group played more that 20 songs in two sets, featuring bluegrass to jazzy folk songs from such great singers as Hank Williams, Earl Scruggs, Bob Dillion and Vince Gill.

Don Reed often showed his skills

on his mandolin, steel guitar and guitars in the variety songs with group during the performances.

Johnson sang and played to Linda Ronstadt’s “Faultless Love” and “West Virginia,” showing her skill on the autoharp. Anne Finch, with her bass, picked up the Hank Williams tune “Take the Chains from My Heart,” bringing the audience to join in the singing. Barnaby Finch, Reed and Castleberry gained applause and cheers for their parts in “Bullseye Breakdown.”

Castleberry put her heart into singing the gospel song, “Lord, I Hope this Day is Good.”

The center continues its lineup to top musicians through the spring with performances from Marshall Hawkins with “Seahawk Mojo” for Black History Month Saturday, Feb. 17; Eva and the Vagabonds, Saturday, March 3; Steven Ragsdale Quartet, Saturday, March 17 and The Mercy Stone, Saturday, April 7.

Tickets to Music at the Center events on Saturday evenings are $15 for nonmembers and $10 for DVAC members.

Presale tickets and events calendar are available at www.thedvac. org and on Facebook. Call (951) 652-3822 or email dvacinfo@ gmail.com for more information.

Pala to host Valentine’s Day Paper Bingo session, Feb. 14 PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will host a Valentine’s Day Paper Bingo session 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14, in the Pala events center to celebrate the special day. Doors will open 11:30 a.m.

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in the packs. There will be $3,000 in total prize money available.

Game prizes will include Diagonal Bingo, $150; Letter X, $200; Regular Bingo, $150; Double Bingo, $200; Pala “P”, $300; Single Hard Way, $150; Double Hard Way, $200; Single Six Pack, $200; Double Six Pack, $300; Four Corners, $150, and the Cover-all, $1,000.

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Uncork a lovely weekend at South Coast Winery Resort and Spa for Valentine’s Day South Coast Winery Resort and Spa and Carter Estates Winery owner Jim Carter’s vision to have a place where guests can come and receive gracious hospitality is coming true in Temecula’s Wine Country on Rancho California Road.

Whether guests prefer reds, whites, dry whites, sweet whites, dry roses and sweet reds, dessert or sparkling wines, South Coast Winery Spa and Resort at 34843 Rancho California Road in Temecula’s Wine Country has them all.

From shoes to toiletries, hundreds of beautiful gifts are offered at the South Coast Winery Resort and Spa gift shop.

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Even though it is still winter in the Valley, the warm sun, flowers and singing birds will soon be ushering in Valentine’s Day for young and old lovers seeking romance and fun. South Coast Winery Resort and Spa is ready, as Cupid entices, with fine wines, food, luxury lodging or even a relaxing massage.

The skilled and welcoming staff of South Coast Winery Resort and Spa at 34843 Rancho California Road in Temecula Valley Wine Country is preparing a

Wines, gifts, cards and chocolates await lovers coming to the South Coast Winery Resort and Spa on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.

special Valentine’s Day menu with their Valentine’s dinner, a “romance at vineyards” package and for the romantically inclined, a cupcake and wine tour.

Don’t forget the winery’s “Decadent Romance Spa Package” with a 50-minute massage for two in a private couple’s room, followed by a glass of award-winning South Coast sparkling wine and yummy chocolate truffles.

One of Temecula’s oldest and finest wineries, South Coast Winery Resort and Spa isn’t just focusing on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday Feb. 14, but will offer the “Love at first Sip” Valentine’s

Wine Country Events Calendar Friday, Feb. 9 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

Noon-2 p.m.

Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery

1-2:30 p.m.

Behind the Scenes Wine Tour, South Coast Winery

3-5:30 p.m.

Happy Hour, Vineyard Rose, South Coast Winery

5-7 p.m.

Live music, Sebastian Sidi, at Meritage Restaurant at Callaway Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Aris and Shea, Cougar Vineyard and Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Endeavor, Lorimar Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Ruben V, Miramonte Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Michael Edon, Avensole Winery restaurant

6-10 p.m.

Salsa Night, Kimba Light, Bel Vino Winery

7-11 p.m.

Live Music, The Ponte Cellar Lounge

11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

Noon to 4 p.m.

Live Music, Fear of Phobias, Bel Vino Winery

Noon to 4 p.m.

Live Music, Brennen & Amanda, Masia de La Vinya Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Michael LeClerc, Avensole Winery Patio

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Dulaney & Co., Robert Renzoni Vineyards

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Astra Kelly, Fazeli Cellars

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Tralian Rox, Danza del Sol Winery

3:30-5:30 p.m.

Happy Hour, Vineyard Rose, South Coast Winery

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Ponte Winery Restaurant

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Natalie Kirkwood, Avensole Winery Restaurant

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Old School, Lorimar Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Bluefish, Miramonte Winery

7-11 p.m.

Live Music, The Ponte Cellar Lounge

Saturday, Feb. 10

Sunday, Feb. 11 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Brunch at Bouquet Restaurant, Ponte Vineyard Inn

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bubble Brunch Buffet, Wilson Creek Winery

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Brunch Specials at Meritage, Callaway Winery

11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Dog Day Sundays, Carol’s Restaurant at Baily’s Winery

Noon to 4 p.m.

Live Music, Cassie B Project, Bel Vino Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Izon Eden, Avensole Winery Patio

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Jimmy Patton, Europa Village

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Midnight Satellites Acoustic, Lorimar Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, John & Austin, Fazeli Cellars

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Ben Bostick, Danza Del Sol Winery

UPCOMING: Feb. 14, L’Amore at Europa Valentine’s Dinner Feb. 14, Bel Vino Winery Sweetheart Dinner Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day Four-Course Dinner, Wilson Creek Winery Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day Dinner at Annata Bistro/Bar, Mount Palomar Winery March 4, Bridal Show 2018, South Coast Winery March 17, St. Patrick’s Day 5k and 15k, Cougar Winery April 19, Grape Day Winemaker Conference

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Day specials all month long.

If its wine shopping for Valentine’s Day or for any other special occasion, wine connoisseurs can’t go wrong by picking up a bottle or case of the winery’s awardwinning reds, whites, desserts or sparkling wines. The wines, produced by South Coast Winery at their Wild Horse Mountain Vineyards, have earned awards and ribbons nationally and internationally. Those awards are proudly displayed on the gift shops large wood-framed wall.

The friendly tasting room staff pours guests’ favorites and will help visitors discover just the wine for them at the roomy tasting bar.

The well-stocked gift shop offer clothes, fine glassware, shoes, exclusive toiletries and hundreds of other ideal gifts for every occasion. Gifts to impress lovers or close friends are available in the brilliant rings, bracelets and other jewelry in the specialized jewelry shop at the resort.

Businesses, nonprofits, speakers, wedding parties, family reunions or other special occasions can reserve the huge banquet room with fine dining and host of other amenities. The romantic wedding venue on the grounds offers vast green lawns, flowered hallways and arches, surrounded by acres of vineyards.

Still, the Tuscan-inspired Hotel Tower with its 50 luxury rooms from $189 a night and 82 villas from $249 a night for couples can be especially decorated to order for a couple’s big event. Introducing the winery to prospective brides, grooms and their families, the annual Bridal Show will be held Sunday, March 4, noon to 4 p.m. for only $10 a person, but space is limited, Marketing Assistant Lauren Rodriguez said.

Also, South Coast Winery Resort will present a Wine, Dine and Paint event Saturday, Feb 10, with artist and muralist Jill Roberts.

Guests may come and learn to paint with Robert’s instruction while enjoying wine and food, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations are

Christina Ferrara, a friendly cashier from South Coast Winery Resort and Spa, helps customers choose one of the many fine wines and gifts offered at the popular Temecula Wine Country winery at 34843 Rancho California Road.

Guests at the South Coast Winery Resort and Spa enjoy a taste of the Temecula wineries finest wines in the large tasting room.

Fine jewelry for every occasion is offered at this exclusive jewelry shop at the South Coast Winery Resort and Spa in Temecula.

South Coast Winery Resort and Spa, one of the first wineries in Temecula’s beautiful wine country, has won awards through the years for their fine wines, locally, nationally and internationally as shown on Tony Ault photos the wall of their tasting room.

$75; call (951) 491-8506. Every Friday and Saturday in February and on Valentine’s Day, the resort will offer Wine and Cupcake walking tours and pairing for $60 per person.

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South Coast Winery Resort and Spa is located on 63-acres and was established by owner Jim Carter who saw Temecula as one of the nation’s finest wine growing areas and a California visitor destination. Carter more recently built the Carter Estate Winery, which is growing in popularity, and another in Texas. The finest grapes are also grown and blended at the Wild Horse Peak Winery for the South Coast and the Carter Estate Wineries with the finished wine barreled at its Murrieta warehouse.

“It is Jim Carter’s vision to have a place where guests can come and receive gracious hospitality at all times,” Rodriguez said. “Everybody here, employers and staff have made a place like that. This is definitely an all-inclusive resort. Please come and visit us.”

Reservations are required for Valentine Day’s stays and are suggested for tours and other special events. For a complete list of services and events at South Coast Winery Resort and Spa, visit www.southcoastwinery.com, and for prices and event availability, call (951) 587-9463 or (866) 994-6379.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Romance is in the air in Temecula Valley Wine Country Visit Temecula Valley SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

February is for lovers, and Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country, conveniently located just 60 minutes from San Diego and 90 minutes from Los Angeles, is for lovers on a romantic getaway.

With stunning scenery overlooking the rolling hills of Temecula Valley Wine Country, superb dining experiences and first-class accommodations, Temecula Valley offers couples an idyllic setting to relax, unwind and rekindle passion throughout the month of February.

Romantic dining and sweetheart adventures await in Temecula Valley.

Couples can exhale away the stresses of everyday life while visiting one of Temecula Valley’s spas, including GrapeSeed Spa at South Coast Winery and the newly opened Spa Pechanga, both featuring couples massages in tranquil environments.

Couples can take their love to the literal heights while riding in a hot air balloon overlooking the rolling hills of the valley below or while atop a horse and carriage ride through the beautifully serene wine country; these two activities are very popular places for marriage proposals as well.

Throughout their stay, couples can enjoy exceptional dining opportunities in wine country, at Pechanga Resort or in charming Old Town Temecula including fine-dining establishments, casual eateries serving up local cuisine, as well as wine tasting and craft beer sampling at dozens of vineyards and breweries. Advance reservations are highly recommended for dining, spa treatments and romantic activities.

Visit Temecula Valley recommends many local hotels and resorts for romantic getaways in Temecula Valley.

Temecula Valley features a wide

Many wineries offer special Valentine’s Day dinners that guests can make reservations for. Among those is Falkner Winery’s Pinnacle Restaurant.

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Both Temecula Valley Wine Country and nearby Old Town Temecula offer couples fine dining opportunities. Sangio’s Deli, located at Cougar Vineyard & Winery, offers quality meats, hand-tossed pizzas Courtesy photo and decadent desserts.

Fire Kitchen, in-room sparkling wine and late checkout.

Additional accommodation options are available for couples at SpringHill Marriott and in Temecula Valley Wine Country at South Coast Winery & Resort, Carter Estates, Inn at Europa and the Inn at Churon.

With natural gifts of climate and geography Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country

is recognized for scenic vineyards, award-winning wines and more than 40 wineries. The popular, boutique destination includes the Temecula Valley American Viticulture Area as well as Historic Old Town Temecula, Pechanga Resort & Casino and Temecula Wine Country Golf Trail.

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Dining in the Valley

Serve up baked hot wings for the big game

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food, and some foods are widely considered staples of sports-viewing parties.

Chicken wings are among the most popular foods on game day. While many chicken wing aficionados might insist on frying wings, this beloved dish can be baked. In fact, chef Kevin Gillespie, author of “Fire In My Belly,” published by Andrews McMeel, felt like he could create a baked chicken wing dish that even the most ardent wing connoisseur could not resist.

The result is the following recipe for “Baked Hot Wings,” which home cooks can whip up.

TEMECULA – Sporting events provide great opportunities to gather with friends and family to enjoy some time together while watching a favorite sport or the Olympics. Such gatherings are not complete without

Baked Hot Wings Ingredients 24 chicken wings, a mix of drums and flats, about 2 pounds 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil 1/3 cup sriracha chili sauce

1/4 cup malt vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 2 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal Directions Preheat the oven to 500 F. Pat the wings very dry with a paper towel. Heat a large 14-inch cast iron skillet or two smaller cast iron skillets over high heat until smoking hot. Add just enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Using tongs, set the wings in the pan in a single layer with the meatiest side down. This placement will help render the fat.

Cook the wings for 2 minutes, before transferring the skillet to the oven for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and using tongs, flip the wings over. Continue baking until the wings are cooked through and the

Score with this simple spicy appetizer TEMECULA – Hosting a sports viewing party involves serving plenty of winning appetizers that will score points with their guests.

The following recipe for “Spicy Cheese Balls” from A.J. Rathbun’s “Party Snacks!” published by Harvard Common Press, will have fans of lively hors d’oeuvres celebrating.

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Spicy Cheese Balls Makes 35 to 40 bite-size balls Ingredients 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Directions Put the cream cheese, cheddar, garlic, parsley, cayenne, black pepper and salt in a food processor. Process for 5 to 10 seconds until well blended. Scrape the mixture into a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Spread the chopped walnuts on a plate. Shape the cheese mixture into 35 to 40 small cheese balls, each about the size of a large marble.

Roll each cheese ball in the walnuts, coating the outside. Press a little to ensure sticking.

Serve the cheese balls on a large platter. Put a toothpick in each ball or surround them with crackers and let guests use their hands. It all depends on what kind of party it is.

juices run clear, another 10 minutes.

Combine the sriracha, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cut the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour the sauce into a large bowl

and toss in 1 tablespoon of scallions.

Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and using tongs, transfer the wings to the bowl and toss with the sauce. Transfer them to a platter and garnish with the remaining 3 tablespoons of scallions.

Pala’s Choices Buffet, Bar Meets Grill and Oak Room offer Valentine’s Day menus PALA – The popular Choices Buffet, the new Bar Meets Grill and The Oak Room will offer Valentine’s Day culinary masterpieces for diners Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Pala Casino Spa & Resort.

In addition to its eight serving stations, Southern California’s largest buffet will tempt palates with many special selections. Choices will serve its regular lunch menu, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for $23.24 per person, plus tax. But, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, Choices Buffet will offer menu additions, including steamed Alaskan king crab, Canadian lobster tail, chilled snow crab, oysters on the half shell, shrimp cocktail on ice, coconut shrimp, Choices’ sautee, five-spice scallops on the shell, teriyaki salmon, ginger Cantonese crab, herb-crusted rack of lamb, grilled New York steaks, prime rib with natural juices, turkey breast and ham.

Award-winning Pastry Chef Albert Cruz also will offer his decadent selection of over 80 desserts.

On Valentine’s Day, dinner feasting can begin for regular Pala Privileges card members for $46 per person, plus tax. Pearl card members and one guest will be $36.80 per person, plus tax; Gold level card holders and one guest, $32.20; Platinum, $23, and Elite members and one guest are free. Choices Buffet does not offer children’s prices.

Starting at 5 p.m. Valentine’s Day, Bar Meets Grill will offer a dinner

special for $38 per person. It will start with a choice of Maine lobster bisque with sweet corn relish, herbs, sourdough croutons and dry sherry; fried macaroni and cheese – cheddar macaroni croquettes with bacontomato jam and sriracha aioli or a California Caesar salad with creamy avocado dressing, garlic herb croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese.

Diners may select one of three entrees: short rib ravioli with corn and fire-roasted chili cream, cherry tomatoes, radishes and Cotija cheese; a Philadelphia-style strip steak with provolone cheese sauce and caramelized onion spiral fries or pan-seared halibut with pistachio pesto risotto and crispy prosciutto Champagne nage. Dessert will be chocolate heart lava cake with vanilla bean ice cream.

The Oak Room will offer a Valentine’s Day dinner for $65 per person, also starting 5 p.m. The appetizer will be king crab avocado crudo with mango-jalapeno relish, sriracha and chive aioli. The entree will be an Oak Room filet and lobster, a potato stack with bourbon mustard and peeled asparagus with tarragon butter. Dessert will be Chef Albert’s Valentine creation.

Reservations are recommended at Choices Buffet for parties of eight or more. Call (760) 510-2299 or email choicesreservations@palacasino. com. Pala Privileges membership is free at the Privileges Center in the casino.

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Mt. San Jacinto College welcomes more than 16,000 for 2018 spring semester classes

Lycrea Keys of Banning is in her second semester at Mt. San Jacinto College’s San Gorgonio Pass campus. She said she got all of her classes, including psychology, math and English, at the campus on Sunset and Westward avenues in Banning.

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SAN JACINTO – Students Allen Villena, Lani Rosalez and Lycrea Keys were able to get all of the classes they needed at Mt. San Jacinto College. They are among the 16,448 students who headed to one of MSJC’s five locations, for the first day of the spring semester Jan. 17.

There is still time to register for classes at MSJC. The college will offer “late-start” classes that begin in the coming weeks. Seats are open

in a variety of classes that students need to transfer to four-year universities, complete their associate degrees or earn career certificates.

MSJC serves more than 26,000 students a year from five locations: the San Jacinto Campus, Menifee Valley Campus, San Gorgonio Pass Campus, the Temecula Education Complex and the Temecula Higher Education Center. For more information, visit www.msjc.edu.

San Jacinto resident Allen Villena attends Mt. San Jacinto College’s San Jacinto campus for the second time.

Lani Rosalez of Temecula attends Mt. San Jacinto College for the first time to complete her GED in 2018 and pursue a degree in nursing.

McMahon named to Baldwin Wallace University dean’s list BEREA, Ohio – Alexandra McMahon of Menifee, a graduate of Paloma Valley High School majoring in theater, acting and directing, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2017 semester at Baldwin Wallace University, according to provost Stephen D. Stahl. Students who receive at least a 3.6 GPA for seven or more graded hours in a single semester are named to the dean’s list.

Baldwin Wallace University, founded in 1845, was one of the first colleges to admit students without regard to race or gender.

An independent, co-educational university of 4,000 students, Baldwin Wallace University offers coursework in the liberal arts tradition in more than 80 academic areas. Located in Berea, Ohio, 12 miles from downtown Cleveland, Baldwin Wallace offers students the cultural, educational and business advantages of a major metropolitan area.

Paloma Elementary School’s Running Michelle’s Place accepts Club shines with two star helpers scholarship applications chair. He obviously cannot run, but is always the first one there, and from those impacted by Stephanie Lai he really wanted to be a part of the he stays until the end, making sure VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM that his job is complete,” Saffell cancer Running Club,” Saffell said.

Erik was diagnosed in March said, “He never complains when the Paloma Elementary School teacher Tim Saffell started the school’s Running Club this year, and in only months, two students have caught his attention.

Running Club takes place Mondays and Wednesdays before school, 8:15 to 8:40 a.m., and the members run laps around the track to fill up their cards and reach 10 miles. Upon completion of 10 miles, the students receive a certificate, and after 25 miles, the students receive a shirt.

“It has grown into something very positive in the school,” Saffell said.

He met with fourth and fifth-grade students who were interested in helping the runners once or twice a week. According to Saffell, close to 25 students signed up initially, but over the course of the summer, that number began to dwindle until it was only two: fourth-grade student Erik Vogt and Ben Ames.

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2016 for a bone deterioration disease, Perthes disease, that affects 1 in 12,000 people, according to Karen Vogt. In August 2016, he had a surgery that cut a tendon to allow him to abduct his left hip. He wore braces 12-24 hours a day. Currently, he is in stage 3 or re-ossification, which may last one to three years. For recovery, Erik undergoes physical therapy and aquatic activities to help his bones heal properly, to increase his range of motion in his hip and to prevent deterioration of his muscles. The Vogt family hopes Erik can regain full walking activity in 6 to 12 months, and Erik looks forward to playing flag football again.

Saffell recognized Erik’s dedication early on and noticed on several occasions how the student would arrive before him.

“Erik is one of two helpers left that come on a consistent basis. He

weather is hot, and he makes sure he is dressed appropriately when it is 37 degrees.”

Saffell commented that Erik learned most of his duties just by watching.

As for Ben Ames, he is also committed to helping the Running Club alongside his best friend Erik.

Erik and Ben’s role is to organize the cards, to set up the tables and cones, to mark the laps when students come around and to take down the tables. Saffell opens the gate 8:10 a.m., but he sometimes is beat to the gate by early arrivers and Erik who is already passing out cards to the runners.

Saffell said the most rewarding part of supervising Running Club is “watching them take the responsibility of the whole thing, I simply could not do this without their assistance.”

Loss of former student propels teacher to offer challenge of kindness HEMET – Hemet Unified School District is a tight-knit family. Educators are given the opportunity to watch students throughout their educational journey.

They see them push past what their own expectations are and test their limits to ensure their dreams become a reality. They get to help them succeed and prepare them for their futures, because an educator’s focus on student success does not end when they graduate. They are invested in their students and in helping them reach their dreams.

Recently, the Hemet community lost a life all too soon, and one of Lauren Lopez’ former teachers felt the need to do something in her memory.

Chuck Wolf, a social studies teacher at Tahquitz High School, created the Lauren Challenge, in which participants are challenged to commit one random act of kindness a week. His hope is to counteract violence with kindness and maybe “change the world, one random act of kindness at a time.”

Wolf said he had a hard time after he learned of the death of his former student. He wanted to do something for her, and he refused to accept that “this is just how things go.” He said that if everyone made a conscious effort to perform one kind act every week, it could change people’s outlook and cause people to think in a more positive way.

Wolf has challenged his friends

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The Patricia Deroeux Scholarship is offered on behalf of the Temecula Chamber of Commerce each year to two individuals from Temecula who are in need of financial aid for educational purposes.

Each scholarship is worth $2,000 and is open to any candidate in need of financial assistance due to the death of a parent from cancer.

The candidate must also be under the age of 25, a resident of Temecula and applying as a full-time student.

The second scholarship offered

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Tahquitz Principal Eric Dahlstom said administrative staff has been encouraging teachers to send positive notes about students home to parents as the site’s Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports initiative. He is excited about the prospects of the PBIS initiative coupled with the Lauren Challenge and the effect it will have on everyone on campus. A Facebook page, Lauren Challenge, has been created to help spread the word.

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Menifee couple finds burgeoning passion in alpaca farming

Art and Val Bradford check the quality of an Alpaca fleece before being shipped to be cleaned, treated, spun and dyed.

Art and Val Bradford tend to their alpacas at their Alpacas of Menifee Valley farm.

[Left] Art Bradford checks the quality of Alpaca fibers before being shaved at his Menifee Valley farm.

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Art and Val Bradford are embarking on an adventure that few might consider as they approach their golden years: raising alpacas, the slightly smaller camelid cousins of llamas.

On their farm in Menifee are huacaya alpacas of varying colors, genders and ages. The animals can be seen gathering together, eating and enjoying the Southern California sunshine.

The farm, Alpacas of Menifee Valley, sells practically everything alpaca, including alpaca babies, alpaca breedings, alpaca fiber, alpaca feed and clothing items made from alpaca fleece yarn. It’s a business the Bradfords have become enamored with, but were not considering initially.

“We were originally going for a couple pets,” Val Bradford said.

The Bradfords had only recently located to the Inland region from their Orange County home of 25 years when they decided to visit Alpacafest West, a show for the animals in Norco.

After the visit they began doing some research and determined that they wanted to start an alpaca farm of their own. They moved to a property in Menifee and the adventure began.

Art Bradford says there’s a lot that goes into raising healthy, happy alpacas. Each of the alpacas is regularly fed hay and water and they’re given pellets three times a week as a dietary supplement.

“Definitely you monitor what you feed them and you just take exceptional care of them,” he said.

“You put them ahead of pretty much anything else as far as the quality of feed that you’re feeding them.”

[Right] An alpaca mother tends to her young offspring at the Alpacas of Menifee Valley farm.

A group of alpacas rest in the shade at Art and Val Bradford’s farm in Menifee.

Alpacas are regarded for their fine-wool-fiber coats which are harvested annually and used in the textile industry.

Alpacas of Menifee Valley raise the South American camelids and Shane Gibson photos harvest their fleece for a number of uses.

Art Bradford said that when the animals go to sale, their well-being is considered before anything else.

“I’ll tell you no,” he said. “I won’t sell you an alpaca. I won’t sell you a half a dozen alpacas if I don’t think they’re going to go to a proper set up. I just won’t do it. I don’t think it’s good for the industry to do it.”

Val said that she and her husband have even gone to the properties of prospective buyers to make sure that the alpacas they sell would be properly cared for.

“The way I look at is if we’re going to do this, we’re going to do it

right,” Art Bradford said. “That’s our intention so we’re going to market to people we know are going to be like-minded.”

When they’re not on the farm with their prized animals, the Bradfords are out showing them at competitions where the animals are judged on their fleece, teeth, and other aspects of their appearance.

The Bradfords have also participated in competitions around the country where only their alpacas’ fleece is judged.

For those competitions they mail in a square sample of about two ounces

of fiber to different locations and that fiber is judged with the fibers of alpacas from all over the country.

They’ve won competitions in such locations as Virginia and South Carolina without having gone there.

Art Bradford says the mail-in competitions are another barometer to see how their animals stack up, but they’re not the preferred method.

We mostly want to go to shows, we want to show the animal, we want to know how our animals stack up against the region’s or the nation’s best animals and that’s where we’re beginning to make the shift now.

The judges at shows obviously know a lot about the animals, but the Bradfords love to teach novices all about them. They regularly set up farm days where people can feel alpaca fleece, learn about raising the animals and tour the farm.

Art Bradford says he’s surprised how quickly he and his wife have adapted to raising the animals.

“We knew we would like but I didn’t really realize that we would like it to the point that we do,” he said. “To the point that we’re going to make a business, a serious business, out of it.”

Market at a glance (As of Feb. 4, 2018) TEMECULA

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WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE

CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE

SUN CITY

HEMET

SAN JACINTO

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30

8

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29

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(318) 307

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$461,740

$489,106

$389,700

$318,183

$367,000

$360,229

$250,667

$219,644

$249,305

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$870,069

$770,359

$463,126

$399,444

$668,383

$428,547

$320,725

$281,658

$305,234

Median List Price

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$492,990

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113

73

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56

56

87

145

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$1,459,900

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$570,000

$2,800,000

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$165,000

$205,000

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$269,900

$32,000

$48,999

$35,000

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31

14

28

37

33

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28%

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31%

30%

24%

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14%

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9%

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7%

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1571

1715

10,890-21780

6,501-8,000

8001-10,000

6501-8000

6501-8000

6501-8000

6501-8000

6501-8000

6501-8000

Median Number of Bedrooms

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

3.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.0

2.0

2.0

Seller (44.6)

Seller (43.5)

Seller (44.7)

Seller (43.1)

38.3

Seller (52.2)

Seller (52.8)

Seller (42.0)

44.8

Market Action Index*

*This Index measures the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory. Index above 30 implies a seller’s advantage. Below 30, conditions give the advantage to the buyer.

Market data provided by Escrow Leaders (Altos Research) and is current as of 02/04/18. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 2/04/18 Boxes with multiple entries have previous week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Strong Trends (multiple weeks)

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Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

City

Address

Menifee

www.srcar.org (951) 894-2571

Murrieta 26529 Jefferson Ave.

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

City

Address

San Jacinto

Hemet 2355 E. Florida

Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Anza

53250 US Highway 371

$300,000

971

2BR

2BA

21

26463 Baldy Peak Drive

$345,000

1651

4BR

3BA

24

1267 Villines Avenue

$261,975

1748

3BR

2BA

17

Canyon Lake

30012 Swan Point Drive

$367,000

1800

3BR

3BA

10

30664 Buckboard Lane

$503,500

3284

5BR

3BA

4

242 Lipizzan Dr

$299,900

1704

4BR

2BA

27

Hemet

42135 Lexington Court

$247,000

1296

3BR

2BA

5

29865 Gifhorn Road

$326,000

1272

3BR

2BA

3

1332 Heron Way

$288,000

2022

4BR

2BA

36

4860 Woods Lane

$285,000

1782

3BR

3BA

3

30695 Whetstone Circle

$374,900

2204

4BR

3BA

40

1261 Agape Avenue

$303,900

2062

4BR

3BA

20

25206 Jutland Drive

$252,300

1224

3BR

2BA

4

29857 Westlink Drive

$315,000

1466

3BR

2BA

13

1363 Congress Way

$140,000

1030

2BR

2BA

39

40834 Mayberry Avenue

$235,500

1385

3BR

2BA

11

29076 Shipwright Drive

$399,000

2730

4BR

3BA

27

1729 Old Mill Court

$259,900

1601

2BR

2BA

57

4755 Cassiope Court

$315,000

2361

4BR

3BA

2

28538 Bridge Water Lane

$420,800

2154

4BR

3BA

44

254 Percheron Court

$310,000

2030

4BR

2BA

12

410 Panorama Drive

$180,000

1425

2BR

2BA

7

27789 Ruggie Road

$267,000

1427

2BR

2BA

14

571 2nd Street

$230,000

1102

3BR

2BA

74

43598 Acacia Avenue

$144,000

1344

2BR

2BA

26

30293 Coburn Circle

$392,900

2485

4BR

3BA

44

1957 Villines Avenue

$305,000

2713

5BR

3BA

74

44141 D Street

$140,000

1152

3BR

2BA

18

28369 Panorama Hills Drive

$490,000

2442

3BR

2BA

42

1957 ORCHID Lane

$306,000

2324

4BR

2BA

46

1348 Zirconia Street

$265,000

2021

2BR

2BA

49

28289 Sunrise Skies Way

$360,000

1711

3BR

2BA

47

338 Palomar Avenue

$80,000

1448

2BR

2BA

152

25553 Fairview Avenue

$277,500

1794

4BR

3BA

40

29627 Calle Edmundo

$320,000

1591

3BR

2BA

66

27153 Rangewood Street

$230,000

1199

2BR

2BA

14

40581 Wheeler Drive

$203,000

1394

3BR

2BA

31

26945 Wildflower Street

$340,000

1342

3BR

2BA

50

26131 Mantle Drive

$328,999

1715

3BR

2BA

21

1241 Moonstone Street

$265,000

1720

4BR

2BA

17

27085 Lamdin Avenue

$280,000

1728

4BR

2BA

3

28581 Corvus Way

$365,000

2410

4BR

3BA

10

1336 Brentwood Way

$193,500

2500

2BR

3BA

51

27525 Calle De Leon

$560,000

2759

4BR

3BA

73

28283 Los Cielos Road

$205,000

1220

2BR

2BA

18

371 Girard Street

$220,000

1040

3BR

1BA

40

26474 Mehaffey Street

$198,000

1328

2BR

2BA

29

29063 Thornhill Drive

$215,000

1308

3BR

2BA

118

1072 Cornflower Drive

$323,777

2673

4BR

3BA

45

26440 Spaniel Lane

$239,900

1204

2BR

2BA

67

29140 Prestwick Road

$160,000

992

2BR

1BA

327

1433 Willow Leaf Drive

$184,000

1440

2BR

2BA

57

24461 Comanche Creek Drive

$389,900

2269

4BR

3BA

88

28061 Calle Estrella

$318,000

1128

2BR

2BA

0

26531 Dartmouth Street

$280,000

2109

3BR

2BA

46

31450 Melvin Street

$270,000

1440

3BR

2BA

67

30101 Mira Loma Dr

$350,000

1446

3BR

2BA

59

26108 Crestwood Place

$123,000

1073

2BR

2BA

47

27889 Crystal Spring Drive

$405,000

2091

2BR

2BA

103

44804 Marge Place

$402,000

1237

2BR

2BA

5

527 Montebello Place

$220,000

1112

3BR

2BA

57

29125 Lighthouse Court

$369,000

2407

4BR

3BA

71

31767 Sweetwater Circle

$530,000

2407

4BR

4BA

0

2347 Glenwood Avenue

$235,000

1477

3BR

2BA

5

28546 Sunridge Court

$385,000

2497

4BR

3BA

71

33465 Emerson Way

$325,000

1408

3BR

2BA

1

395 Ruby Avenue

$198,000

1008

2BR

2BA

70

31926 Eaton Lane

$384,990

2091

4BR

2BA

146

45806 Camino Rubi

$567,500

3233

5BR

3BA

5

24515 California Avenue

$115,000

1440

2BR

2BA

75

25684 Long Acres Way

$605,000

4086

4BR

5BA

2

29578 Cara Way

$278,000

1311

3BR

3BA

6

41736 Lomas Street

$265,000

1749

3BR

2BA

93

35387 Sumac Avenue

$465,000

2945

5BR

3BA

18

44332 Revana Street

$650,000

3002

4BR

4BA

1

26586 June Way

$250,000

1477

3BR

2BA

21

38964 Turtle Pond Lane

$415,000

1757

3BR

2BA

12

46171 Timbermine Lane

$400,000

1650

3BR

3BA

16

Lake Elsinore

Menifee

Murrieta

Sun City

Temecula

972 San Francisco Drive

$99,000

1440

2BR

2BA

65

23816 Via Barletta

$410,000

1853

3BR

2BA

4

29590 Cara Way

$280,000

1311

3BR

3BA

10

1159 Camino Del Rancho

$156,111

1700

2BR

2BA

83

24492 Pantera Court

$424,900

2302

4BR

3BA

22

46205 Via La Tranquila

$455,000

2648

4BR

3BA

7

992 Gloria Drive

$235,000

1557

3BR

2BA

118

23663 Madison Avenue

$460,000

3721

5BR

3BA

6

35092 Calle Campo

$525,500

1420

3BR

2BA

3

1671 Camino Sueno

$273,000

1782

2BR

2BA

167

37114 Tucana Place

$340,500

1738

3BR

3BA

5

31221 Taylor Lane

$245,000

1101

2BR

2BA

51

347 Thompson Street

$190,000

1008

2BR

1BA

67

37751 Bear View Circle

$320,000

1350

2BR

2BA

0

30312 Sierra Madre Dr

$416,500

2200

4BR

3BA

52

17565 Brightman Avenue

$205,000

924

2BR

1BA

1

28834 Tulip Place

$448,000

4043

5BR

4BA

24

43002 Camino Caruna

$400,000

1796

3BR

3BA

39

32034 Baywood Street

$365,000

2200

4BR

3BA

7

25191 Calle De Tres Amigos

$378,000

2222

4BR

3BA

23

30353 Veronda Place

$405,000

1444

3BR

2BA

44

1 Del Pizzoli

$412,000

2424

4BR

3BA

16

42458 CIRCULO MARAGO

$415,000

1834

3BR

2BA

24

32193 Corte Sabrinas

$495,000

2411

4BR

3BA

55

29052 Palm View Drive

$363,500

1924

4BR

2BA

4

40550 Corte De Rubi

$480,000

2441

4BR

3BA

46

31298 Brush Creek Circle

$552,000

3915

5BR

5BA

60

32915 Turtle Dove Drive

$308,000

1248

3BR

2BA

12

27368 Desert Willow Street

$497,000

3962

5BR

4BA

37

32811 San Juan Court

$470,000

2566

3BR

2BA

37

15216 Golden Sands Street

$349,000

1362

3BR

2BA

7

41199 Primula Circle

$315,000

1052

3BR

2BA

21

33986 Galleron Street

$580,000

3302

5BR

4BA

97

15427 Park Point Avenue

$275,000

1527

3BR

3BA

10

37360 Old Oak

$460,000

2622

4BR

3BA

34

35605 Schuber Lane

$415,000

1761

4BR

2BA

133

33281 Mackay Drive

$344,900

1472

3BR

2BA

9

28854 Lavatera Avenue

$397,000

2905

4BR

3BA

39

24596 Fuerte Road

$760,000

2944

4BR

4BA

155

15431 Park Point Avenue

$225,000

1141

2BR

2BA

15

39545 Glenwood Court

$435,000

1840

3BR

3BA

11

32169 Paseo San Esteban

$406,000

2321

4BR

3BA

12

17330 Curtis Avenue

$325,000

2340

4BR

4BA

44

33656 Carnation Avenue

$425,000

3242

4BR

3BA

62

38880 Green Meadow Road

$783,000

3368

5BR

4BA

155

30561 Wilson Street

$233,000

1124

3BR

1BA

33

27964 Busman Road

$395,000

2608

4BR

3BA

68

31240 Calle Felicidad

$535,000

1712

4BR

2BA

266

24438 Preston Court

$421,986

3255

4BR

3BA

30

40349 Saddlebrook Street

$437,000

2531

4BR

3BA

47

22996 Charles Street

$393,000

1917

3BR

2BA

0

407 Avenue 6

$254,900

1158

2BR

1BA

32

40053 Lafayette Drive

$391,000

1837

4BR

3BA

82

34425 Meadowview Court

$285,000

1752

3BR

2BA

8

31778 Via Cordova

$175,000

1728

3BR

2BA

21

35984 Red Bluff Place

$500,000

3632

5BR

3BA

99

21699 Amaryllis Court

$350,700

2895

4BR

3BA

23

32859 Valley View Avenue

$240,000

1568

3BR

2BA

71

23066 Joaquin Ridge Drive

$371,900

1682

3BR

2BA

83

25604 Via Sarah

$462,500

2516

4BR

3BA

7

36463 Geranium Drive

$396,000

2629

4BR

4BA

73

27497 Bottle Brush Way

$438,000

2945

5BR

4BA

77

22659 Sunnybrook Drive

$409,900

2245

4BR

3BA

24

36460 Shedera Road

$454,000

2805

4BR

4BA

87

26405 Horsetail Street

$585,000

3410

5BR

3BA

119

21144 Alameda Del Monte

$592,500

2280

3BR

2BA

14

31624 Boulder Vista Drive

$380,000

2727

4BR

3BA

90

30255 Redding Avenue

$469,900

2628

4BR

2BA

116

32177 Rock Elm Circle Drive

$390,000

2708

5BR

3BA

59

26433 Spaniel Lane

$127,000

1446

2BR

2BA

4

38479 Hillside Trail Drive

$985,000

3675

3BR

3BA

139

33839 Harvest Way

$282,500

1780

3BR

2BA

56

28728 Milky Way

$295,000

1496

3BR

2BA

2

40534 Calla Lilly Street

$399,990

1649

3BR

3BA

170

33310 Windmill Road

$222,000

1344

2BR

2BA

47

26924 Howard Street

$289,000

1777

3BR

2BA

2

40651 Avenida La Cresta

$1,700,000

6700

4BR

5BA

996

24131 Safiro Court

$489,000

3209

5BR

3BA

62

25799 Pelion Road

$305,000

1165

3BR

2BA

4

41227 Via Cedro

$310,000

1602

3BR

3BA

624

23790 Doheny Cir

$437,000

3315

4BR

4BA

139

30618 Lake Pointe Drive

$355,000

1510

3BR

2BA

11

172 Manzanita Court

$83,000

750

2BR

2BA

3

23790 Doheny Circle

$437,000

3315

4BR

4BA

84

29407 Escalante Road

$360,000

1968

3BR

2BA

22

232 Lipizzan Dr

$326,900

2110

4BR

3BA

0

32784 Batson Lane

$315,000

1704

3BR

2BA

160

26405 Mallory Court

$385,000

1860

3BR

2BA

5

1440 Airlift Street

$280,000

1896

5BR

3BA

7

26477 Mallory Court

$354,990

1575

4BR

2BA

8

952 Harbor

$265,000

1377

3BR

2BA

18

San Jacinto

Wildomar

New phase release available at Pardee Homes’ Vantage neighborhood in Lake Elsinore LAKE ELSINORE – Offering some of the best locations and largest home sites in Canyon Hills, Vantage by Pardee Homes is ready and waiting with a new phase release now selling, including several sought-after Plan 3 homes that are under construction. As part of the gated Westridge neighborhood, these homes sit at the higher terraces and enjoy spectacular hillside and lake views from select home sites. With this ideal Lake Elsinore location, homebuyers will find a wide-range of home types and all the benefits of the latest design offerings.

Priced from the high $300,000s, the homes at Vantage feature Spanish, French Country, Northern Italian and Classical architecture and up to five bedrooms, three bathrooms and two- to three-bay garages. There are three floor plans, all with lofts and options for covered patios, decks and spa showers in the master bath. Square footage ranges from approximately 2,539 to 2,883 square feet.

“If you are ready to make the move to an attainable home without compromising style, location

Vantage’s Plan 3 homes are available along with many other home models and options from Pardee Homes in Lake Elsinore.

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and community amenities, then it’s time to take a look at Vantage,” Matt Sauls, vice president of marketing and product development for Pardee Homes, said. “You’ll find quality craftsmanship abounds in these two-story homes that offer an array of standard features and lifestyle enhancing options.”

Features such as gourmet kitchens with slab granite countertops,

storage pantries, owner’s suites with large walk-in closets, waterfriendly front yard landscaping and solar panels with a signed lease agreement are included. Select from upgrades that reflect personal style, including upgraded kitchen appliances, covered patios with 10foot stackable doors, LED lighting packages, a master bedroom deck or central vacuum system.

Like all new homes built by Pardee Homes, Vantage at Westridge includes the company’s LivingSmart package of standard and optional features that increase energy-efficiency, save water, save money and contribute to the homeowners’ long-term peace of mind. Among the standards are Delta WaterSenselabeled faucets that cut water usage while maintaining desired water pressure, a General Electric Energy Star dishwasher, LED lighting in select recessed cans, a tankless water heater and a convenient recycling center in the kitchen. Optional LivingSmart features include Wi-Fi thermostats, an electric car charging station and SunPower solar electric power system.

Vantage at Westridge is conveniently located along Railroad Canyon Road at the entrance to the master-planned community and offering easy access to Interstate 15, convenient shopping at nearby Canyon Hills Marketplace and extensive recreational opportunities throughout the area. Westridge offers a gated, view-oriented setting, plus the added benefits of a great master-planned community and

Summit Park, featuring a combination lap, wading and beach-entry pool, spa, showers, play structure, picnic tables and barbecues, fire pit and basketball court.

Pardee Homes Inland Empire designs and builds new homes and communities for first-time through luxury homebuyers. Established in 1921, Pardee Homes Inland Empire is accomplished in the planning and development of master-planned communities, green homebuilding measures, environmentally sensitive development practices and customer-focused processes for new home purchase and is also widely known for its steadfast civic outreach.

Pardee Homes is a member of TRI Pointe Group, a family of premium regional homebuilders. TRI Pointe Group is one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S. and was recognized as 2014 Developer of the Year by Builder and Developer magazine and 2015 Builder of the Year by Builder magazine. For more information about Pardee Homes Inland Empire and Vantage, visit www.PardeeHomes.com/Region/ Inland-Empire or call (951) 3992363.

How empty-nesters can transform their homes TEMECULA – After bringing home a bubbly baby boy or girl, it can be hard for parents to imagine that a day will come when their children are off to college and onto their own apartment or house. After spending decades nurturing and caring for children, parents are left with a suddenly quiet house and probably much more time to spare.

If saying goodbye to the children also means extra house, the options are to downsize or to make that LIC #3

extra space more useful.

Homeowners who choose to stay put can renovate vacant rooms into spaces that meet their newfound needs.

Make a hobby haven. For those who have always meant to set up a crafting room, home-brewing station or an artist’s studio, now is an ideal time to do it. Figure out which supplies will be needed and begin reworking that former bedroom into a new sanctuary for leisure interests.

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Create a guest suite. Never had a spare bedroom to entertain guests?

A child’s former bedroom can fit the bill. It may not be that difficult to transform such spaces into relaxing and inviting rooms for overnight guests. Be sure there is at least a queen-sized bed and a dresser or chest of drawers to stash belongings. Select paint colors and linens in neutral tones so the room will be inviting to guests.

Redo the living room. When there’s an entire soccer team coming over to hang out, that large sectional sofa or modular seating may be ideal. Now that the children are out of the house, and their friends are no longer coming over for movie night, living rooms can be made more intimate with smallscale seating. A small sofa and two comfortable chairs may be a more fitting option.

Design an at-home gym. Save money on gym membership fees by building a mini studio right at home.

Choose one of the larger bedrooms and fill it with some fitness equip-

An empty bedroom can be turned into a cozy sitting room.

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ment, such as an elliptical trainer, a bench press bench and some free weights. Store rolled-up mats in the closet for yoga or Pilates sessions.

Expand the bathroom. If space has always been at a premium in the bathroom, borrow area from an empty bedroom and turn it into a spa. Install a soaking tub separate from the shower and fill the room with other amenities, such as a warming lamp or even a small sauna.

Create a home office. Working

from home a few days a week may be more plausible when nearing retirement, as it will ensure a smoother transition from heading to the office each day to spending more time at home. Turn a bedroom or den into an office space with a new desk and bookshelves.

An empty nest can be a bittersweet experience, but parents can make such situations work for them by transforming their homes to better reflect their current needs.

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Real Estate / Home & Garden

Should I Rent or Sell My House?

Mike Mason SPECIAL TO THE VALLEY NEWS

deduction for depreciation on the property as well. Check with your trusted tax professional for more details on deducting any losses or depreciation.

If you are thinking about leaving your old house behind for a different one to upgrade, to downsize, to relocate, or for some other reason, you are probably thinking the same thing most people in your situation do: “Should I rent my house, or should I sell it?”

As with so many big decisions in life, there is no easy answer to this one. Renting out the home and selling the house each offer advantages, and potential drawbacks, that you must weigh carefully before making a decision. Which of these options is best will depend on many factors. You should consider each of them.

1. Will renting my house be profitable?

You need to know if renting out your home will generate positive cash flow, or if it will slowly suck you dry. Simply put, add up all the expenses of renting out the home and subtract them from the money you will make from being a landlord, and the tax breaks you will get.

Expenses when renting a home will include; mortgage, insurance, repairs, taxes, HOA fees and management fees. If you hire a property manager, expect vacancies, advertising and other costs.

Your expenses may vary, so consulting a local real estate agent who handles rentals would also be prudent. Also consider longterm rent prices. Will they go up, or down? Locally, rental prices have been going up faster than real estate values, due to the lack of available inventory.

2. Are you okay with being a landlord?

Rental ownership is often stressful because you have so little control over what tenants do in your home. You may get great tenants that pay rent on time and respect the property. Or you may get tenants that never pay rent on time and wreck the place.

You can always hire a property manager, which if you have a good one makes your life much more comfortable. But there is a cost up to 10 percent of your rental income depending on the level of service you request.

Even if you get the best tenants, you can expect that you’ll probably need to do some painting and maybe carpet replacement when they leave. It is quite unusual that a tenant will maintain your home as you would.

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provide some security because you know you can come back to your home. Selling a house and then buying another incurs costs, so it may be cheaper to rent out your house and move back in when you return.

Quite often folks who are not quite sure where their life is taking them will hold onto their property.

Renting allows them to do that while keeping the option open to selling in the future. Sometimes the choice to sell or rent a home isn’t just about finances but about life decisions.

about the tax consequences! Like any other income-producing asset you will be taxed on any income you get from your rental, at your ordinary tax rate.

Keep in mind, however, you can write off all the costs associated with renting your home.

In addition to deducting regular expenses, you can also claim a

5. Did you ever want to have rental property?

Are you someone who always wanted to own a rental property?

If this sounds like you, then renting your own home could be a great way to put your toe in the water.

Maybe you will discover you love it. If so, you could have the confidence to acquire more properties in the future.

On the other hand, you may find out having rental property is something you despise. Finding out with a home you already have allows for trial and error.

Sometimes when deciding between selling or renting a home, people make the wrong choice.

More often than not, there will be a decision to rent the house that is later regretted. It is not unusual at all for the experience of renting not to be an enjoyable one. When this happens and you decide it’s time to move on, be prepared.

One of the most challenging ways to sell a home is when tenants are occupying a property.

Just think for a minute. A tenant is comfortably living in a home, and you want to disturb that. It is not out of the ordinary at all for a tenant to be uncooperative when it comes to showings.

Deciding between renting and selling a house is not something that should be taken lightly. You are making a major life decision.

Hopefully, the information here will help you make the right choice for your life circumstances.

Call us today, (951) 296-8887 and get the information you need enabling you to make an informed, educated decision.

Questions regarding available inventory and/or other real estate matters please contact, Mike@ GoTakeAction.com. Mike Mason, Realtor® & Broker/Owner of MASON Real Estate. DRE: 01483044, Temecula Valley resident for 30+ years, Board of Director (2011-2017) Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors® (SRCAR).

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4. Don’t forget about taxes.

If you are in the fortunate position to have excellent cash flow from your rental, don’t forget

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The variety of architectural styles, including Spanish, Craftsman or Cottage, creates a charming sense of place that welcomes you home.”

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Close to the neighborhood public schools, Withrow Elementary, Terra Cotta Middle School and Lakeside High School are all part of the Lake Elsinore Unified School District. Also close by are new shopping, dining and entertainment centers. The Diamond baseball field offers a season of exciting Lake Elsinore Storm home games, and the rain-replenished lake is a great destination for boating, fishing and lake sports. The Lake Elsinore Outlet Mall is nearby, a great destination for all kinds of shopping.

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Frontier Communities is a local neighborhood builder whose course is set so that people may realize the American Dream of home ownership with a fresh vision of a proud future, translating vision into attainable neighborhoods. People of all ages and life stages have entrusted Frontier Communities to fulfill the promise they have made to themselves – ownership of a beautiful new home in vibrant surroundings, and one they are proud to call home.

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Homeowners can handle their home security needs Is an entire package needed or just some deterrent devices?

Once the homeowner has answered these questions, it’s time to start shopping. Here are some DIY security system items that may be of interest.

First, smart home security systems connect to a home’s Wi-Fi network, so they can be monitored and controlled using a smartphone app. Others may be accessed through an application on the inMany people consider installing security systems in their homes to improve their ternet. It is important sense of well-being.

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Wi-Fi network and give customers What is the budget? Profession- free access to a constant stream of The right system can help people protect their belongings and al installation and monitoring will video. Some systems make it easy their families, but sorting through likely cost more than DIY kits. for homeowners to listen in on How large is the home? Are you what’s going on at home and even the various security systems on the market can be a daunting task. tech-savvy? How frequently is the talk to anyone within the camera’s While full-service setups that in- homeowner out of the home on range. Others can be paired with clude professional installation and vacation or extended trips? cloud storage for recording video.

Is emergency response desired? monitoring are available, some Residents who are away from

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Services like Frontpoint, Link Interactive and Scout are just three that have affordable starter kits and video monitoring. Monitored alarm systems can be set to call the police or other emergency services if necessary.

Lastly, choose between entrylevel or advanced systems. Entrylevel systems typically include a few door and window sensors, a motion detector and a hub that

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Tackling Valley Fever Assemblymember Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO THE VALLEY NEWS

Valley Fever is in our soil and the very air we breathe. Since 2011, confirmed cases of Valley Fever have been reported in 50 of California’s 58 counties, reaching a record of 5,372 confirmed cases in 2016. And the problem is growing, with 7,471 provisional cases reported in 2017.

This region is also impacted by

Valley Fever, with 63 cases reported in Riverside County and 123 in San Diego County during 2016.

Valley Fever, which is caused by breathing in fungus spores that live in the soil, is spread when soil is disturbed by wind or by human activities such as digging or plowing. Unfortunately, once the spores become airborne, they can be carried hundreds of miles by the wind.

Symptoms often include fever, cough, rash, headache and muscle or joint pain. The infection can

lead to chronic pneumonia and can spread from the lungs to the rest of the body, sometimes causing meningitis (spine or brain infection) and even death.

Because the symptoms resemble many other common diseases, Valley Fever cases are underreported.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called Valley Fever a “silent epidemic,” and estimates that nationwide 150,000 cases go undiagnosed every year.

To help tackle this serious health

problem, this year I will be coauthoring a package of bills aimed at addressing Valley Fever in our state and region.

Among the new initiatives, legislation will encourage greater utilization of tests to identify new cases, foster collaboration and communication between state and local health officials dealing with the disease, require new health standards to prevent and control the disease in public works projects, and encourage more training for

physicians and surgeons.

By taking these small steps, we can move toward reining in this preventable and treatable disease.

Minority Floor Leader Marie Waldron, R-Escondido, represents the 75th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes the communities of Bonsall, Escondido, Fallbrook, Hidden Meadows, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Rainbow, San Marcos, Temecula, Valley Center and Vista.

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Duo arrested on suspicion of stealing puppy at gunpoint in Hemet Alex Groves AGROVES@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Two men were arrested as suspects in an incident where a married Hemet couple was held at gunpoint – and one of those victims was eventually kidnapped – during a failed bid to steal a puppy.

Jorge Leos, 20, of Nuevo was charged with robbery and kidnapping two days after being arrested, Jan. 24, online court records show.

His relative, Alfonzo Leos, 20, was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 30, on suspicion of kidnapping, robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and firearm-related count.

According to a news release written by Hemet police Lt. Eddie Pust,

two people who lived in the 2000 block of Janae Way had made arrangements to sell their 14-monthold English bulldog puppy Jan. 16, after posting an advertisement.

Two men arrived to the home, played with the puppy and discussed the purchase with the two residents, but things quickly changed when one of the men grabbed the puppy and ran out of the house. The other man held the two residents at gunpoint, according to the release.

The suspect with the gun ran outside and got into the driver seat of a newer white Toyota Camry with paper plates.

One of the victims chased after the man who was running with the puppy, while his wife tried to keep

Man injured in early morning fire in Aguanga AGUANGA – An early morning fire Monday, Feb. 5, injured one person and destroyed a mobile home in Aguanga, just east of Temecula.

The blaze ignited about 1:40 a.m. in the 5000 block of Bradford Road at the Cowboy Country campground, Riverside County Fire

Department spokeswoman Jody Hagemann said.

One resident suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment, Hagemann said.

The Red Cross was called in to help the injured person who lost his home.

Rialto teen killed in San Jacinto crash SAN JACINTO – A Rialto teenager died from her injuries when a minivan was struck by a speeding sedan in San Jacinto, authorities said.

Denise Canez, 17, was pronounced dead at 12:54 a.m. at Hemet Valley Medical Center, the Riverside County coroner said.

The crash occurred at 11:52 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 2, at Ramona Blvd. and Lyonn Avenue, San Jacinto police

Sgt. Robert Himmelberg said.

Canez was riding in a Toyota Sienna, which was struck by a speeding Honda Accord that failed to stop at a stop sign, Himmelberg said.

All of the occupants in both vehicles were taken to area hospitals for treatment of injuries, he said.

Alcohol was believed to be a factor in the crash, he said.

Jorge Leos, 20, is one of two men arrested in connection with an incident where a couple was robbed of their puppy at gunpoint. Leos was arrested Jan. 24, and charged in the incident two days later.

Alfonzo Leos, a relative of Jorge Leos and a suspect in the case, was arrested Jan. 30, in connection with the robbery.

the suspect in the Toyota from leaving, according to the release.

“The victim was so worried about the well-being of the puppy that she got into the passenger seat of the suspect vehicle,” Pust said in the release. “The suspect then drove off with the victim, traveling in the same direction as the other suspect running from the husband.”

A neighbor on the street heard the noise and chased after the suspect who dropped the puppy and continued running.

The neighbor checked the puppy to make sure it was not harmed, “at

which point, the husband diverted his attention to the victim being driven away by the suspect,” according to Pust.

The husband grabbed onto the back of the car as it slowed down to try to stop it, but the suspect accelerated and the husband fell off, the release said.

The female victim was driven down the street and pulled out in a nearby parking lot where the other suspect was waiting. Both suspects drove away, and the Hemet Police Department was not able to immediately locate them, officials said.

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The owner of an English bulldog puppy encounters in a dangerous situation earlier this month when she tried to stop one of two men as they allegedly tried to steal her pet.

Both suspects remained booked in jail, Wednesday, Jan. 31. Jorge Leos was at the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center with bail set at $90,000, and Alfonzo Leos was at Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility with bail set at $75,000.

Hemet police officials said that anyone with information about the case should call the anonymous tip line at (866) 640-8477 or visit www. crimestoppersplus.org.

Crash north of Lake Elsinore kills one LAKE ELSINORE – A vehicle went over an embankment north of Lake Elsinore and one person died early Saturday, Feb. 3, authorities said.

It was reported at 9:12 p.m. on De Palma Road at Horsethief Canyon Road, Jody Hagemann of the Riverside County Fire Department said.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, Hagemann said.

The California Highway Patrol was investigating the crash, she said.

Temecula-area mobile home fire displaces three, kills dog Alex Groves AGROVES@REEDERMEDIA.COM

A fire which tore through a mobile home in the Temecula area, displaced three adults and killed a dog Tuesday evening, Jan. 30, fire officials said.

The fire was reported shortly

after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 37000 block of Woodchuck Road, a little less than a mile from the Vail Lake Resort.

Firefighters responded to “multiple reports” and discovered a double-wide mobile home fully involved in flames.

The fire had been contained by

about 6:14 p.m.

The American Red Cross was called to help the three people who had been displaced, and animal control was called after the dead dog was discovered inside the home.

Fire officials have not disclosed a possible cause for the fire.

Child hospitalized after nearly drowning in Menifee Man found dead inside Menifee home, MENIFEE – A child was hospitalized in serious condition after being discovered in a residential hot tub in Menifee, authorities said.

The incident was reported at 7:23 p.m. in the 30000 block of

Buckboard Lane, April Newman of the Riverside County Fire Department said. The child was taken to a hospital for treatment, she said.

The child’s age and gender were not immediately revealed.

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Sheriff’s officials are asking anyone with information about the incident to call Investigator Joshua Manjarrez of the Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unity at 760393-3530 or Investigator Cassie Pemberton at the Perris Station at 951-210-100.

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block of Monroe Avenue, according to a Riverside County sheriff’s news release.

They arrived to find a man, described only as Hispanic, dead inside the home, according to the release.

The Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit and Perris station sheriff’s deputies then took over the investigation.

The man’s name was not being

Yelena Alexandrovna Kellum, 42, was arrested on suspicion of stealing cash and precious metals from a Lake Elsinore homeowner. The homeowner attempted suicide, apparently after discovering the items missing.

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A Santa Clarita woman suspected of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and precious metals from a Lake Elsinore homeowner

was being held today in lieu of $399,000 bail.

Yelena Alexandrovna Kellum, 42, was arrested and booked into the Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta on Saturday on suspicion of grand theft.

According to Riverside County Sheriff ’s Sgt. Brett Seckinger, Kellum allegedly made off with a sizable stash of gold coins and bars, cash and a semi-automatic handgun located inside a residence in the 15000 block of Orion Street, near Shore Breeze Street.

Deputies were alerted to the alleged theft on Jan. 27, when the resident, whose identity was not disclosed, attempted to commit suicide, apparently after discovering the valuables missing.

The victim was taken to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar for treatment and has since recovered, according to sheriff’s officials.

Seckinger said the victim’s relatives told investigators that nearly

$400,000 in cash, $151,000 in precious metals and a gun had been stolen from the home.

According to the sergeant, investigators were given Kellum’s name, and after gathering additional information related to the case, search warrants were obtained and served at the suspect’s residence on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, as well as at a storage unit leased under her name in the city.

Seckinger alleged most of the stolen property was recovered, with the exception of about $40,000 cash.

“Evidence was found showing suspect Yelena Kellum was preparing to leave the country,’’ Seckinger said, adding that several other suspects were identified.

Anyone with information was asked to contact the sheriff’s Lake Elsinore station at (951) 245-3300.

Kellum has no prior documented felony convictions in Riverside County.

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For more information on Otis and Nicco as well as other great pets for adoption, contact the Ramona Humane Society at 951-654-8802 or visit www.ramonahumansociety.org.

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Hello there! My name is Nora, and I am a very loving girl that is full of energy. I am good with older kids and other dogs. I love to give kisses and chase toys around the yard. I would make an amazing pet. I am all ready to go home with you! Intake Number: 377562

Hi, my name is Jo Jo. I am a very sweet girl. I like to lay on a lap and cuddle up with my family. I am litter-box trained and use a scratch post. I am good with older kids and cats. I can’t wait to find my “fur” ever home.

I am all ready to go home with you! Intake Number: 381852

Special: All cats/kittens, pit bulls and Chihuahua adoptions are just $5 (spay/neuter fees,

if applicable, are additional). Dog & cat adoption fees include a microchip, basic shelter vaccines (excluding rabies and a free vet check).

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HG Computer Repair Customers: Heidi Groth, owner of this computer repair business was evicted from the location of this business on Dec. 7, 2017. Call her former landlord (760)-723-4706 to claim any personal property that still may be at this location. Any personal property of yours that is unclaimed by Feb. 8, 2018 will be sold, donated or discarded

Garage sale: Furniture, stereo equipment, soloflex workout station, Books, carpet, Saturday February 10, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm; Ed Bratrud, ebratrud@roadrunner.com, 760-4505451

Single Story POOL HOME with Spa, Great Location, Many upgrades.

Upgraded Kitchen with Lots of storage space, Corian Counter Tops Tile Floors and Newer Laminate. Bonus Room next to Enclosed Patio. Master Bedroom with walk in closet and French Doors that exit to rear patio.

Circular Driveway, Newer Vinyl Dual Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters Throughout, Bathrooms have been upgraded, Ceiling Fans Throughout, Upgraded Garage Door, Fireplace is for both wood burning and gas. Two Large Sheds for Storage in the back yard, Mature Landscape, Shade Trees, Palm Trees and Fruit Trees. Back Yard has access through side gate for an RV, Trailer, or Toys. Spanish Tile Roof. Solar System to heat up the pool water. Don’t Let this one Pass you by! $310,000. Call Brubaker-Culton for more information. (951) 658-7211

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Home & Garden Do you need weeds cut and removed?: Beautify your property by getting rid of your weeds. Call Bill for quick service. $15 an hour, Bill Alexander, billalex2012@gmail.com, 442-3338300 Firewood For Sale: Split/seasoned in approx. 18”-19” lengths. 1/2 Cord.

Eucalyptus $100, Pine $60, Mixed, $80; Frank, 760-728-1478

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Computer Consulting: We help clients of any size, specialising in everything from everyday computer problems to developing new company systems and procedures; VIncent Trevino, vincent@ trevinoadvisors.com, 949-235-5418

For Rent/Fallbrook: 2 to 2.5 Acres to grow flowers, vegetables and small plants in De Luz Heights, across from Ross Lake. Large capacity water pipeline available. Call (760) 917-4789 for more info; Esther Krooth, 760-9174789

Employment EXPERIENCED COOKS & SERVERS: EXPERIENCED COOKS & SERVERS and Host/Hostess. 2 years minimum experience in family style restaurant.

Apply in person. 739 E. Mission Rd; Fallbrook. Se buscan cocineros con experiencia de 2 anos en restaurante de estilo familiar. Solicite en persona; 739 E. Mission Rd., (760) 728-1898 TRABAJO gane esta $30,000 en limpieza de la casas: $11-18hr con licencia y corro Vanity Maids 951-7193302, Vanity Maids, 951-719-3302

Employment SAP SD SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST (MULTIPLE OPENINGS): FFF Enterprises, Inc. in Temecula, CA to be responsible for obtaining & defining requirements, prfrmnc analysis, dsgng, configuring, testing, mnting & supporting sftwr & application in the areas of SAP Sales & Distribution (“SD”) B2B integration & CRM. Must hold Bach’s degree in Comp Sci, Physics, Math or related academic discipline & 5 yrs of progress. responsible work exp in the position offered or reltd. Must know (through academic training or work exp) SAP Sales & Distribution processes, CRM processes, B2B integration, master data & transaction data; dvlpng programs in SAP ABAP/4 & B2B interfaces using SAP ALE & EDI, XML & IDoc formats; configuring SAP Sales & Distribution, performing integration testing w/ trading partner & end-end business process testing within SAP, coordinating cutover for SAP project.

If interested, please send resume & cover letter via email to resumes@ fffenterprises.com, FFF Enterprises, Inc., (800) 843-7477

Entertainment/Leisure Ballroom Dance and Show: Dance to live ( Mark Steven Schmidt) and Pre-recorded music plus a Dance S h o w, D a n c e h o s t s , R a ff l e , D o o r Prizes,Cash Bar General Admission $12,USA Dance Membership $10 7-9 PM, Dr Linda Succi, drlindasucci@aol. com, 401 323 4072

Free Items Free Lift Recliner: Free lift recliner. Call for info; Elly de Ru, 760-728-5063

Garage Sales Garage sale: Furniture, sofa love seat, Television, Freezer, Lamp, Books, cookware, exercise equipment. 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Saturday February 10. 1247 Firecrest Way Fallbrook; Ed Bratrud, ebratrud@roadrunner.com, 760-450-5451

28 ft trailer for rent: 28ft trailer in DeLuz hills.quite, peaceful, great for a guy.$750, Robert, 7607282012 or3235645103

Real Estate - For Sale 28 acres for sale DeLuz, Fallbrook: 28 acres DeLuz, Fallbrook $389.000 Great Secluded Location in the hills with seasonal stream.Property has electricty and working well.Very scenic area, beautiful trees,pond area on site.40883 Tenaja Truck Trail,Fallbrook 92028 310-6123547 760-7282012, Robert, 310-6123547 One of a kind East Hemet property in Park Hill. Top of the hill property on over 1/2 acre. Private, yet close to everything.

Newer double pane windows with views from living room, kitchen, and master bedroom. Large entry that opens to family room. Updated kitchen is open to dining room. Large master bedroom.

Generous second and third bedrooms.

Inside laundry. Beautiful rear courtyard with dramatic paves makes a beautiful entertaining area. Very private. Large organic garden to grow a variety vegetables. This property has the potential to have RV access. Priced to sell! Schedule your private showing before it’s gone! $325,000. Call Brubaker-Culton for more information.

(951) 658-7211 Gorgeous custom home in an upscale area of east Hemet situated perfectly in a quiet cul-de-sac with room for family and friends inside and out.

Lovely curb appeal and the huge private backyard comes complete with pool and covered patio where you can take in the excellent mountain views while relaxing or having fun. You will even find room for all your toys in the huge 3 car garage, and room to park your RV, trailer or toys complete with dump station. Inside this open concept home you will find many upgrades and custom touches, from the custom chandelier, arched walkways, interior doors and stone fireplace feature wall to the gorgeous custom texture and wall paint, travertine and porcelain tile and custom carpet. Entertain in the well-designed downstairs living areas, and create a special place for everyone upstairs in the 4 bedroom and 2 full bathrooms, one of which is a spacious master suite. Price includes: Refrigerator, washer and dryer. $410,000. Call Brubaker-Culton for more information. (951) 658-7211

Completely upgraded McMorran home.

4 bedroom, 2 bath on a quiet street.

New countertops, appliances, huge covered patio, small backyard, large side yard for your small RV. Priced reduced to $299,000!! Call for your tour and make it yours! Call BrubakerCulton for more information. (951) 658-7211 This lovely home offers 3 bedrooms 2 bath. Spacious detached garage, hurry and schedule an exclusive showing for this nice family home. Roof is only 5 years old. Nice tile flooring in the living room and eating area; lots of fruit trees. Great location, walking distance to the schools and all retail stores are close by. Lots of parking area, Low maintenance yard, each room has a ceiling fan. This home is perfect for a big family. Seller is willing to pay off the solar panels at a full price offer. This home includes stunning new laminate flooring in each room. Open the front door and see the spacious living room.

This property is located in a quiet neighborhood. Seller is buying another property and needs to sell quick. Bring me your offer today and let’s open escrow. Price reduction for a quick sale. $429,900. Call Brubaker-Culton for more information. (951) 658-7211

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