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City lowers EMS fees for residents

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In a specially called meeting Lake Elsinore City Council has approved a special election to be held May 2, regarding the Alberhill Villages Initiative. see page A-3

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Murrieta Rotary honors three individuals Paul Bandong PBANDONG@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The Rotary Club of Murrieta awarded its annual Vocational Service Awards to a Murrieta Fire Department engineer and paramedic, a Murrieta Police Department officer and a Murrieta Valley Unified School District teacher during a luncheon Monday, Jan. 30.

Murrieta residents Gloria Fennell and her husband Sean hand an EMS fee to Murrieta Fire Department Station No. 1 administration office specialist Kay Riscol. The EMS fee for Murrieta residents has been reduced to $24 per household.

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Murrieta City Council has approved an amendment to the agreement with Fire Recovery USA to decrease the amount of the emergency medical fees from $48 down

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Temecula Valley Hospital’s Heart Health event helps women Stephanie Lai VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

to $24. The agreement between the city and Fire Recovery USA has been in place since November 2012.

The city began collecting on the program in January 2013 when it became apparent that, despite cuts to the department’s administration,

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Ninth annual ‘Rock the Oaks’ benefit a success Paul Bandong PBANDONG@REEDERMEDIA.COM

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Supervisors approve proceedings for Koll Custom Homes tract Joe Naiman JNAIMAN@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Koll Custom Homes will be commencing proceedings for a general plan amendment to create a Temecula Valley Wine Country subdivision. see page D-2

“The Murrieta Fire Department is a fire district, and we are a subsidiary of the city of Murrieta,” Diana Lozano, a management analyst with Murrieta Fire Department, said. “We receive a proportionate

see FEES, page A-6

‘SURVIVOR’ contestant leaves emotional baggage of breast cancer in Fiji, makes plans to participate in Reality Rally

Offering an educational forum for women to learn about heart disease and heart health, the Temecula Valley Hospital hosts its fourth annual Awareness Fair luncheon.

The Ninth Annual Rock the Oaks benefit concert was the biggest ever. Over 1,000 people attended the three performances Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4, at The Bridge Church in Murrieta.

declining tax rolls would not be enough to sustain the department.

Without the program, the city would have been forced to close one of its five fire stations. The goal of the program is to maintain the department’s current level of service in the community.

Sunday Burquest competes in “SURVIVOR: Millennials vs. Gen. X” challenge “The Ocean.” “I left the emotional baggage of breast cancer in the waters of Fiji,” she said.

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In April 2012 “SURVIVOR: Millennials vs. GenX” contestant Sunday Burquest was diagnosed with “Invasive, Ductile Carcinoma,” the most common form of breast cancer. In the months following the diagnosis she had seven surgeries, eight rounds of chemotherapy and 28 days of radiation.

“From there, I was just going through the motions and I just had no idea there were so many different decisions to make, so many different doctors to talk to and so many different appointments, I got to where I could only look at one thing at a time,” Burquest said. “Many people have a good understanding of the physical toll breast cancer takes on a person, but have no idea there is a great deal of emotional and mental baggage that accompanies the disease.”

After beating cancer, she knew there was nothing she couldn’t do and was able to fulfill her lifelong dream to be on “Survivor,” her favorite TV show.

“My family and I joked about it in the beginning,” Burquest said.

“Then once I had beaten cancer, I thought ‘wait a minute, I just beat cancer, what am I waiting for?’”

Burquest, a married mother of four, applied to the show and was selected for season 33 which aired last fall. It was there that she had a life-changing moment. On the fouryear anniversary of her diagnosis, her team, the GenXers received tree-mail and she knew a challenge was coming.

“They had my confessional before I went out there and I shared my story – that it was important to me to win the challenge since it was on the anniversary of my diagnosis” Burquest said. “The producer was crying, the camera guys were crying, everyone was crying and they asked ‘what would it mean to you to win today?’ I told her it would mean that I kicked cancer’s ass, really.”

Burquest, who is a woman of strong faith, went with her team to the beach for the second immunity challenge of “SURVIVOR: Millennials vs. Gen-X” called “The Ocean.” “ I r e m e m b e r J e ff P r o b s t

see SURVIVOR, page A-4

California drought not over, farmer and water district partnerships urged during first Ag Water Summit Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

“One rainy month will not make up for a six-year drought,” pointed out Larry Dick, Metropolitan Water District chairman of the Agriculture and Industry Relations Committee, at the first ever Agricultural Water Summit Feb. 3, sponsored by the Rancho California Water District.

Dick was the summit’s guest speaker at the South Coast Winery in Temecula Wine Country that brought more than 100 farmers and agricultural business owners to hear about how area water resources will be affected now and in the future.

Dick said, “the drought is not over,” and the water issues in California “have become increasingly challenging… . Farmers are now looking at quality as well as supply.” Looking through the years there has developed “a new era of cooperation between urban water districts and the state of California and “agricultural and urban interests have developed successful partnerships.”

After citing a number of cases where the cooperation between MWD, the state Water Resources Board and farmers has been highly

see SUMMIT, page A-3

Charley Wolk from Fallbrook addresses the crowd at the Agricultural Water Summit Feb. 3. Wolk said the 2017 avocado crop is one of the smallest in a good number of years, thanks to salt in the soil thanks to the ongoing drought conditions.

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In Memoriam William A. Starkey Jr. Born Jan. 4, 1933, in Garden Grove, CA, He passed Jan. 16, 2017. He moved to Wildomar in 1975 as owner of Valley Awing and Construction for over 30 years. Bill was an important figure in Lake Elsinore. He was president of the Chamber from 1985 to 1987, served on the City Council and as

Mayor pro-tem. Survived by his wife, Pat Starkey as of 1988; 6 children, 4 step children; 19 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and sister Shirley Chaplin His memorial will be held Feb. 12, 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center, 183 N. Main St. Lake Elsinore.

Special election approved for Lake Elsinore’s Alberhill Villages Initiative Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

In a specially called meeting Lake Elsinore City Council has approved a special election to be held May 2, regarding the Alberhill Villages Initiative.

With no discussion, council approved the motion to put the sometimes controversial initiative before voters for a decision.

The resolution calls for the city attorney to prepare an impartial analysis and rebuttal arguments regarding the Alberhill Villages Initiative, as well as issues a request to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to render support to the city for the special election.

The estimated cost for the election will be somewhere in the range of $73,000-$83,00 according to documentation provided to council.

“Please be mindful that this is an estimate and can change due to the number of registered voters and actual costs from the various vendors who provide us with election services,” a letter issued by the Riverside Registrar of voters said.

If voters approve the plan, promoted by developers Castle & Cooke of Westlake Village and their attorney, it will open the door to the construction of 8,024 homes and up to 27,000 more Lake Elsinore residents at its buildout 30 years from now.

The Alberhill Villages Specific Plan was initially approved by the planning commission and amended last year.

The development plan, almost 20 years in the works, calls for 8,024

homes, condos or apartments to be built on 1,375 acres. It anticipates 3.8 million square feet of commercial space,163 acres of open space, 63 acres for a college or university, a 46-acre sports park, 37 acres of community parks and 14 acres for 35 small private “pocket” parks.

Castle & Cooke objected to the city’s specific plan conditions adopted in early 2016. The conditions imposed on the developer by the city would be the cost of building a 45.9-acre sports park and ongoing upkeep and care estimated at $27 million. It conditioned the developer to share the expenses of police, fire and paramedic services with the city as the project grew.

The developer would also need to provide more open space and trails that would take away 300 planned homes in the project as estimated by the developer and require a traffic impact analysis.

Tom Hiltachk, the attorney for Castle & Cooke, argued that the conditions imposed by the planning commission on the councilapproved version of the project were “simply unfeasible and unbuildable.”

From that, the developer set out to form a community outreach group to let them know of the financial and social benefits the community would lose if the project fell through. The Chamber of Commerce and former councilmembers suggested if the project didn’t go through the city might lose 550 new jobs and $3 million a year in yearly revenues.

The outreach group solicited 5,000 signatures for the initiative

petition, approved by the County Registrar of Voters, enough to get it on a ballot. The city council lost its challenge to the legality of the initiative, but still could give final approval to the project as amended.

During a special meeting held Jan. 23, the city was faced with the decision to either approve the specific plan as approved by the planning commission with its conditions and face its possible elimination by the developer or place it on the ballot with the deletion of the conditions and have the voters decide on the Village Plan. Council opted to put the issue before voters.

If the plan is approved, it could cost the city “between $187.5 million to $242.9 million over a twenty-year period, according to a report on the proposed Initiative” submitted to the city council Jan. 12.

The report does mention a scenario provides the aggregate deficit to the city of Lake Elsinore over the first 20 years is “only” $33.8 million. “This particular scenario provides the ability for the city to work with residents in an effort to insure municipal service costs are in balance with revenues from residents of Alberhill Villages.”

The report closed with a caution to the city and its residents that the “passage of the Alberhill Villages Initiative would severely and irreparably impact the ability for the city of Lake Elsinore to provide even the most basic of public safety (police and fire) services to the community as a whole.”

Staff Writer Tony Ault contributed to this report.

SUMMIT from page A-1 successful, even more such cooperation will be needed in the future for newer water conservation projects underway in the northern part of the state.

He urged the farmers and other interests to continue improving ways to conserve precious water by using technology, good farming practices and to financially support new projects that will continue bringing good clean water from the northern part of the state to southern California. Can it be done, he asked. “Write this down. We put a man on the moon before we learned to put wheels on suitcases.”

Earlier Demetri Polyzos, senior engineer in the Water Resources Management Group to those attending said there was some good news about the recent series of rains. He said “Diamond Valley Lake may be full by the end of the year.” But he, like Dick, said while drought conditions are improving and reservoirs are filling up, we are not out of it yet. “We don’t get out of six years of drought overnight!”

While the recent rains have been beneficial for many of the Valley farmers and vintners and those in the Fallbrook area, one of today’s key growers problem is the amount of salt found in the soils. The salt has been building up in the soils during the drought because of the very salty Colorado River water being brought into southern California’s water districts and used by farmers. Southern California water supplies, are mostly imported from Northern California mountain snow fed rivers, streams and reservoirs.

But those have been continually decreasing for the lack of rainfall since 2010.

According to descriptions from Avocado farmers and almond growers like Charles Wolk from Fallbrook and John Chandler from Selma, California, who spoke at the summit, while the availability of water now seems good for most farmers, the costs of imported water, more stringent regulations and the salt content in the ground is a much more significant problem.

“The 2017 avocado crop is one of the smallest in a good number of years,” Wolk said. “It is because of the salt.” He noted that to leach out the salt in the soil is now taking a very large amount of fresh water costing a lot of money. Meanwhile,

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During the first ever Ag Water Summit, held Feb. 3, Jay Goth from the Murrieta Innovation Center urged farmers or growers with ideas on how to best conserve water to contact the center that might help them with creating a product that could help improve water conditions and Tony Ault photos quality in the area.

it is damaging the fruit and making if much smaller. The recent rains have been helping, but it will take a lot more before the salt will be completely leached out. “My heart goes out to those who did not have the water needed.”

A similar situation exists with the almond crops, other nut trees and vineyards in the Central Valley that are being damaged by the rising salt content, according to Chandler.

The farmers and growers at the summit learned a number of technological advances are being made to conserve water and improve the quality and quantity of California agricultural products that could help their production.

Justin Haessly, RCWD’s senior water resources planner, described some of the recent programs being conducted by the University of California in partnership with the district to improve the area’s avocado and wine crops using less water and better farming methods.

He told them about some of the most effective tools, like the “My Water Tractor,” to help farmers and vintners create more water efficient high quality crops. He said there are a number of grants available to farmers and growers and invited them to learn more about them on the RCWD website.

Sarge Green, water management specialist at the California Water Institute and Center for Irrigation Technology at Cal State Fresno told the group the center has a 1,000-acre farm where they are experimenting the with the latest

water systems and water conservation technologies. They invite others to bring their inventions to the center for testing. Those new systems include the DRI drip system, Dynamax that monitors water systems and usage and a new Daisy Sensor ECCO product. He said some of the information from these new systems can be found on GoogleEarth.

Jay Gott from the Murrieta Innovation Center urged any farmers or growers with ideas on how to best conserve water to contact the center that might help them with creating a product that could help improve water conditions and quality in the area.

Other guest speakers at the summit included: Temecula councilwoman and for Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards who welcomed those coming to the summit; Jim Barrett, Coachella Valley Water District general manager; Tim Ross, Ph.D., senior engineering geologist from the Southern Region Office of Department of Water Resources in Glendale who spoke about groundwater management; John Rossi , general manager of the Western Municipal Water District; Joel Del Bosque, CEO of Empress Del Bosque, Inc., a San Joaquin Valley farm enterprise; Jeff Armstrong, RCWD general manager and summit moderator; Paul Parreira, partner at RPAC Almond Growers & Handlers and Mike Wade, executive director of the California Farm Water Coalition.

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Kit Carson is connected to Temecula history Bonnie Martland TEMECULA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Kit Carson is a name familiar to many readers as a well-known frontiersman. Few people, however, realize he has a Temecula connection. Christopher Houston Carson was born on Christmas Eve 1809, in Kentucky. One of 15 children, his father died when he was 8 years old.

The boy did not get along with his stepfather who apprenticed him to a saddle maker. At age 16, he ran away and joined a group of mountain men. He “apprenticed” in that trade with notable mountain men such as Ewing Young.

Though illiterate, Carson learned French, Spanish and several Indian languages fluently. While a mountain man, he married twice, each time to a Native American woman.

His first wife died shortly after giving birth to their second child; his second wife divorced him. When the fur trade waned, he moved to Taos, New Mexico, and took on jobs as a guide, Indian agent and military officer. He met John C. Fre-

mont on a riverboat on the Missouri River in 1842 and agreed to work with him as a guide on expeditions into the West. During the MexicanAmerican War, Carson served as a scout for Gen. Stephen W. Kearny.

After the war, Carson’s knowledge of Indian languages and customs prompted the government to offer him a job as an Indian agent for the Ute Nation. He left that job with the outbreak of the Civil War. He served as colonel of the First New Mexico Infantry and fought in the Battle of Valverde. By the end of the war, he was a brigadier general.

As most of the regular army units in the West were sent east during the war, volunteer units like the First New Mexico spent time fighting Indians. During this period, Carson was also given orders, as part of his military duties, to remove several Indian tribes, including the Navajo from their native lands to the detested reservation of Bosque Redondo.

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men with their sore feet and all did eventually reach San Diego where a ship from the Pacific squadron was at anchor with a group of Marines on board. The rescue was effected just before Kearny was about to attempt a break out. Carson died at age 58 in the same year as his wife from an aortic aneurism. While he was considered a villain to some, he was a hero to many.

The Temecula Valley Historical Society presents pieces of Temecula history every fourth Monday at Little Temecula History Center and currently considers Kit Carson, Maria Apis and the Lewis and Clark expedition.

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After the challenge, she finally explaining the challenge and came clean to her pointing out that a particular task tribe members about during the challenge would earn her cancer fight, one a hero moment,” she recalled. something she didn’t “It was at that very moment I share with them predecided to make sure I was one viously.

“Somehow it just of the tribe members jumping off the floating platform about 10 feet felt like it was this high. Even though I was scared moment, like someout of my mind, mostly afraid thing changed. I left of doing poorly in the challenge, that cancer back in I swam, climbed, jumped and the water,” she said.

Burquest is just swam again as quickly as I could.

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The Rotary Club of Murrieta awarded its annual Vocational Service Awards to a Murrieta Fire Department engineer and paramedic, a Murrieta Police Department officer and a Murrieta Valley Unified School District teacher during a luncheon held Monday, Jan. 30.

The three individuals – engineer and paramedic Vincent “Vinnie” Cicconi, Cpl. Matt Mozingo and Col. Eugene Matera of Vista Murrieta High School – were nominated by their respective agencies for their distinguished vocational and community service. The awards luncheon was held at the Rancho Springs Medical Center and was attended by Murrieta elected officials, as well as community and business leaders. Richie’s Diner catered the event.

“It is a privilege to be here honoring citizens who care,” Murrieta Mayor Rick Gibbs said.

“The Rotary Club is honored to recognize these upstanding citizens who through their work are making huge contributions to our community,” Mike Stromsoe, Murrieta Rotary club president, said. “These individuals exemplify the standards of Rotary, including ‘Service Above Self’ and the Four Way Test which stresses integrity and fairness while building goodwill and better friendships.”

Murrieta Fire Chief Scott Ferguson and Battalion Chief Steve Kean presented Cicconi as the Firefighter of the Year. “He is fast and efficient and works on so many different projects. I admire him so much I named my dog after him,” Kean quipped.

Cicconi joined the Murrieta Fire Department in 2009, moving from Cal Fire. He helped with a complete makeover of the department’s policy manuals and maintains them.

Cicconi is active on numerous department committees, including training, mobile care services, Wefit, policy and continuous quality improvement and accreditation. He is considered a model engineer who mentors aspiring engineers.

“Vinnie had to take some time off due to the premature birth of his twins,” Kean said. “So he missed the captain’s test. But I’m sure he will make it.”

“I like being behind the scenes doing what I can,” Cicconi said. He thanked the chiefs and the department and shared the credit with his wife, Natalie.

Murrieta Police Chief Sean Hadden presented the Police Officer of the Year Award to Mozingo. “Matt is an experienced investigator who cares about the community he serves,” Hadden said.

Mozingo has worked in law enforcement for 19 years and with Murrieta’s police force for 11 years.

He is currently in juvenile investigations. He is a member of the Murrieta Youth Accountability Team for delinquent at-risk youth and runs the Southwest Valley Youth Court program, an alternative to the traditional justice system for first-time juvenile offenders. The program has a 99 percent success rate. Mozingo developed and runs the department’s Citizen’s Police Academy, a 12-week program designed to increase the public’s understanding of police department operations. The seventh program starts in March.

“I’m just excited about this, and I give credit to my wife, too, but she wouldn’t appreciate me calling her up here,” Mozingo said.

MVUSD Superintendent Patrick Kelly and Vista Murrieta High School Principal Mick Wager presented the Teacher of the Year award to Matera.

“We have programs in academics, arts and activities, but one program stands out year after year,” Kelly said. “The integrity of this man and his family has impacted thousands of students throughout the years.” He has been in education since 1999.

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The Rotary Club of Murrieta presented their annual Vocational Service Awards Jan. 30. From left to right, Firefighter of the Year is Vincent “Vinnie” Cicconi, Police Officer of the Year is Cpl. Matt Mozingo and Teacher Audy Abeles photo of the Year is Col. Eugene Matera. Mayor Rick Gibbs was on hand for the presentations.

in the Air Force Reserves. Matera started the Air Force ROTC program at Vista Murrieta in 2009, and it now has 265 cadets participating.

He serves as commanding officer of the ROTC program and as senior instructor of aerospace engineering. Matera’s program has been

named the JROTC Distinguished Service Award with Merit by the U.S. Air Force for four years running.

The Air Force ROTC group serves annually at the Murrieta Rotary Field of Honor as well as a number of other school and com-

munity events and activities. They march in the annual Veterans Day parade. The group also created a permanent lighted flag monument and planter at Vista Murrieta in honor of their graduates who are serving in the military.

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The organization was recently complimented by a national inspector who ranked Vista Murrieta’s Air Force ROTC “among the top five in the nation.”

“What an honor and surprise,” Matera said. “Is there anything more meaningful in the world than a service award? The support we get – from the school district, the administration and faculty and the people in the community – really makes a difference. Thanks to you all.” Matera called his wife Mary and daughter Angela to the stage, thanking them publicly for their patience, love and support throughout the years. Matera is retiring in June 2017.

The keynote speaker for the event was Dr. Nirmia Flores from the University of Redlands whose topic was “To Be or Not To Be? A Question on Integrity.”

The Rotary Club of Murrieta was chartered April 28, 1992. The club is involved in many international and community projects, in cooperation with Rotary International, which has as its theme “Service Above Self” Club meetings are held Mondays excepting holidays at noon at Richie’s Diner in Murrieta.

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Their motto, “Adapted to the injury ... customized for the soul” resonates as Warfighter Made works with other like-minded nonprofits, businesses and individuals to ensure combat injured veterans get the best experience possible. Warfighter Made gives them a necessary outlet.

“Upon leaving the military, it is difficult for veterans to transition back to civilian life, which is something WFM helps with in two primary ways,” Robert Blanton, CEO of Warfighter Made, said. Warfighter Made first concentrates on camaraderie, being a part of a team again and working together to create something holistic and useful for catastrophically wounded war fighters. Both

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“WFM also brings vets and civilians together, and in doing so not only reintegrates veterans back into ‘civilian life’ but allows them to coexist and bond with civilians at the shop. This is in an effort to help veterans more peacefully transition out of the military and back into society, giving them the interpersonal skills to go with their wealth of leadership, knowledge and personal satisfaction in a job well done,” Blanton said.

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All veterans are invited to go on Warfighter Made recreational therapy trips.

They take adventures including shooting at ranges, participating in Lucas Oil offroad events and outdoor activities with their Polaris RZRs. It is a place for vets to come together and wrench on cars as a form of therapy. They are surrounded by like-minded vets who have been through similar life experiences.

Upcoming events include racing the Mexican 1,000 in the Baja peninsula in late April. A total of 12-14 combat vets will be sharing driving duties to cover the 1,000 mile race. Warfighter Made will race in two vehicles, Aspire 22 and Flyer One. Additionally, there will be a team-building event that will also be an opportunity to raise awareness for Warfighter Made and the veteran suicide rate.

After learning of the mission and its effects in the community, the Craftsman brand teamed up with the organization.

Director of Product Development Wendy Spencer met Blanton from Warfighter Made at a trade show.

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FEES from page A-1 share of taxes but only toward fire suppression. None of it was ever allocated toward EMS.” Intending for it to be an interim solution until property tax revenues returned to the same levels as fiscal year 2008- 2009, the city instituted the EMS Subscription program and EMS Response fee to fund the department because of an increasing number of medical calls for service and declining tax rolls.

“Although we were never getting revenue for EMS, we were just making it work based on revenue from other programs and just balancing our budget,” Lozano said. “But when you are a 100 percent revenue department, we are not an enterprise department like a water district, you have to depend on the revenues you get each year and that is hard to do with fire service. We implemented because of the severe decline in tax revenue, the EMS Subscription program was a way to maintain the quality of service that our firefighter paramedics were providing to the community.”

Other communities in California and throughout the nation had implemented similar programs with many successes and the same fee structure as Murrieta, $48 per calendar year for most households and $24 for those individuals at the age of 65 and older under Medicare. The $24 per calendar year also applied to families under Medicaid and or experiencing income hardship earning less than $24,000 per year.

Thanks to a boost in the economy, and increasing home values, the city of Murrieta reached those levels Jan. 1 prompting them to decrease the program fees by 50 percent. Under the council’s recent action, the cost for the EMS Subscription program is now down to $24 per household.

Medicare and low income households will now pay $12 per year. Those who don’t subscribe to the program will be charged at the rate of $175 per medical call.

Once property tax revenues exceed fiscal year 2008- 2009 levels by 15 percent, the program will be terminated.

Currently there are about 16,000 residential household and commercial businesses subscribers to the program, which is likely in its last year, according to the city council agenda item report.

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Lake Elsinore kicks off ‘Best of Lake Elsinore’ photo contest Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

From calming views of Lake Elsinore to stunning mountain vistas of the Santa Ana Mountains, the city of Lake Elsinore is photogenic, and that’s just what the city hopes to show with its new “Best of Lake Elsinore” photo contest.

“It gives us the chance to show the beauty of Lake Elsinore through our residents’ eyes,” Community Services Director Johnathan Skinner said.

Many of the surrounding cities have run successful photo contests in the past, and Lake Elsinore hopes to see the same successes with

their new contest, which is open to amateur and professional photographers. All are invited to submit striking images that capture the “Best of Lake Elsinore” from the city’s natural beauty, recreational activities, architectural points of interest and sporting activities, as well as the people who make Lake Elsinore unique.

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and pothole damage. Public Works crews began pothole repairs immediately following the rain storms and will continue until all related damage has been addressed. With respect to road repairs identified through the City’s Pavement Management System, the rehabilitation of Margarita Road from Temecula Parkway north to Rancho California Road will occur this year at an estimated cost of $4,000,000. The project is expected to go out to bid in March. Other road repair/infrastructure projects planned this calendar year include portions of Temecula Parkway, Jefferson Avenue and Winchester Road. The reconstruction of the interchange at 1-15/79S is anticipated to break ground this spring.

Finally, the City Council provided support for two fiscal policies identifying the following priorities to help guide future spending of Measure S revenue and unassigned fund balances: (1) Public Safety, (2) Asset Management/Investment, (3) Capital Improvement Projects, and (4) General Services.

Mayor Pro Tem Matt Rahn added, “I am very pleased with our efforts to create fiscal policies identifying our priorities for this new revenue. It is in line with what our residents have come to expect. A reinvestment of $5.75 million in public safety, roads, and the maintenance of our library and sports park, two of our most highly coveted and visited public facilities, is certainly appreciated.”

The Jan. 26, workshop can be viewed online at http://temeculaca. gov/1017/City-Council.

end of the year,” Skinner said. “If they aren’t used for the calendar, they may be used for another piece of marketing we have about the city throughout the year or even longer.”

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“The workshop was a great discussion of fiscal priorities and policies,” Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards said. “We are committed to a reinvestment in public safety personnel, significant City infrastructure improvements, and enhancing the quality of life for all residents.”

The Council engaged in an indepth discussion on priorities, the importance of maintaining proper public safety staffing, and addressing citywide deferred maintenance.

Recommendations for Council consideration at the Feb. 28, meeting will include additional sworn police officers; asset management studies for streets/roads, facilities/parks and technology; residential slurry seals in prioritized neighborhoods; community activity/class registration software; citywide concrete replacement projects; public restroom renovations; and improvements at Patricia H. Birdsall Park, Sam Hicks Park and the Ronald H. Roberts Public Library.

Specific details associated with these recommendations presented at the workshop can be found on the City’s website.

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wet concrete near the top of the ramp, officials reported The spill was first reported at 12:20 p.m. prompting a Sig Alert and a full shutdown of the ramp, according to CHP Public Information Officer Mike Lassig.

The exit ramp at Northbound I-15 and Winchester Road was closed for about two hours Monday, Feb. 6, after a truck spilled

“There was some wet concrete spilled in all the traffic lanes so we had to shut down the entire off-ramp to Winchester Road,” Lassig said.

A Caltrans crew was the first to discover the load of cement, but it

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The closure lasted just over two hours while Caltrans cleaned up the spill.

Three hikers and a dog Commercial fire burns attic in Lake Elsinore LAKE ELSINORE – A fire that The fire was reported at 7:50 according to Tawny Castro with the rescued from Mt. San Jacinto erupted in a commercial building a.m. in the 600 block of Crane Riverside County Fire Department.

MOUNT SAN JACINTO – Three hikers and a dog were airlifted to safety Sunday, Feb. 5, after getting lost in the Mount San Jacinto State Park.

The group contacted Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies around 4 p.m. Saturday and notified deputies that they were lost and didn›t feel comfortable hiking down due

to the winter weather conditions.

Volunteers with the Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit trekked up to the hikers Saturday evening with supplies and stayed with them overnight, deputies said.

A helicopter was dispatched to hoist the three hikers and the dog to safety.

No injuries were reported.

Saturday, Feb. 4, was stopped in the attic before it could cause further damage, firefighters said.

Firefighters contained the blaze 20 minutes later.

Hiker collapses, dies on Menifee trail MENIFEE – A hiker fell ill and died on a hillside trail near Menifee Friday, Feb. 3.

The fatality occurred shortly before 10 a.m. in the vicinity of Keller Road and Scenic View Drive, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

The backpacker, whose identity was not immediately released, apparently collapsed during the excursion, and fellow hikers called 911.

A fire department spokeswoman said three engine crews and a truck company, numbering more than a dozen personnel, were sent to look for the victim.

Firefighters trekked a mile before locating the downed hiker, who was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

Sheriff officials are investigating the death.

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Aaris Stefan Richards, 29, and Denise Michele Gamble, 42, both of Murrieta, were taken into custody without incident about 7 a.m.

Richards was booked into the Southwest Detention Center on suspicion of vehicle theft and receiving stolen property. Gamble was booked into the same facility on suspicion of being in possession of methamphetamine and

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She was released on her own recognizance. Richards is being held in lieu of $10,000 bail.

According to Lt. Tony Conrad, the suspects were parked in front of a driveway in the 25000 block of Parkcrest Drive, prompting the resident to call police.

Conrad said that after the caller read the license plate of the offending vehicle to the dispatcher, the car was confirmed stolen from a Temecula resident in November.

As officers headed to the location, Richards drove away,

heading toward the intersection of Parkcrest and Los Alamos Road, according to the lieutenant.

Officers quickly caught up with them, making a traffic stop, at which point both suspects were detained. A search of the car turned up the meth and a drug pipe, Conrad alleged.

According to court records, Richards has prior convictions for assault and vandalism. Gamble has a prior misdemeanor conviction for driving under the influence.

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The NCAA was formed in 1906 and is a larger association representing bigger schools and universities. NCAA schools are organized into three divisions, D1, D2 and D3.

Division 1 schools are typically the largest universities, and compete in a minimum of 14 sports for both males and females. These schools often have world class facilities, attract the top athletes in the country, and receive the most media attention. Division 2 schools are smaller than D1 schools, and student athletes usually finance their education with a combination of athletic and educational scholarships. Division 3 schools are the smallest of the NCAA institutions.

Baseball: David Blanset - Chaparral - San Diego Christian (NAIA) Will Mentzer - Chaparral - Cal State San Bernardino (NCAA Div.2) Matt Happ - Chaparral - Cal Baptist (NCAA Div.2) Football: Alex Ayala - Lakeside - DB - University of San Diego (NCAA Div.1) Maurice Bell - Murrieta Valley - WR - University of Colorado (NCAA Div.1) Manny Berz - Citrus Hill - K - Southern Utah (NCAA Div.1) Kane Bowen - Murrieta Valley - LB - Adams State (NCAA Div.2) Elijah Chambers - San Jacinto - DL - Sacramento State (NCAA Div.1) Cole Dubots - Vista Murrieta - RB - Washington State (NCAA Div.1) Pouono Fa’aagi - Vista Murrieta - DL - Cal Poly SLO (NCAA Div.1) Tanoa Fedler - Murrieta Valley - OL - Colorado School of the Mines (NCAA Div.2) Kade Greeley - Vista Murrieta - WR - University of Hawaii (NCAA Div.1) Javelin Guidry - Vista Murrieta - DB - University of Utah (NCAA Div.1) Jacob Gysler - Chaparral - WR - Western New Mexico (NCAA Div.2) Chad Kanow - Great Oak - LB - Montana State (NCAA Div.1) Michael Onyemaobi - Chaparral - WR/DB - TCU (NCAA Div.1) Lika Palmer - Murrieta Valley - RB - Dixie State (NCAA Div.2) Grant Siler - Chaparral - DB - Western New Mexico (NCAA Div.2) Jaylin White - Vista Murrieta - DB - UC Davis (NCAA Div.1) Chase Windham - Vista Murrieta - OL - University of Nevada (NCAA Div.1) Micah Roth - Calvary Murrieta - RB - Azusa Pacific University (NCAA Div.2) Clint Lewis - Calvary Murrieta - DE - South Dakota School of Mines (NCAA Div.2) Mountain Biking: Kahlo Chitraroff - Murrieta Mesa - Colorado Mesa University (NCAA Div.2) Softball: Reilly Peters - Chaparral - University of Wisconsin (NCAA Div.1) Sarai Mejia - Chaparral - New Mexico State (NCAA Div.1) Elena Duran - Murrieta Mesa - Belmont Abbey College (NCAA Div.2)

D3 schools are not allowed to offer athletic scholarships.

The NAIA was established in 1937 and is a smaller association.

It is made up of smaller 4-year colleges throughout the United States, and competitive levels are comparable to NCAA D2 schools.

There are equally talented players in the NAIA and NCAA D2 schools, and both have excellent opportunities for education and athletic achievement.

Some high school athletes do go on to play at the NJCAA level, which is also a great accomplishment. The NJCAA is the baby of all the divisions in the U.S., however it is not something to be rejected in the slightest. NJCAA schools are only two years long and most transfer to a 4-year institute (NCAA, NAIA) after their time spent.

The following athletes were reported to the Valley News as having recently signed their National Letter of Intent.

Boys’ Soccer: Brian Gonzalez - Chaparral - Cal Baptist (NCAA Div.2) Juan Rodriguez - Chaparral - U.S. Air Force Academy (NCAA Div.1) Brayden Campos - Calvary Murrieta - The Masters University (NAIA) Girls’ Soccer: Bella Bowers - Vista Murrieta - San Jose State (NCAA Div.1) Taylor Capuzzi - Temecula Valley - Highline Seattle Miah Conde - Vista Murrieta - UC Riverside (NCAA Div.1) Kaelyn Del Rosario - Murrieta Mesa - University of San Francisco (NCAA Div.1) Marissa Fields - Linfield Christian - Trinity Christian (NAIA) Soleya Figueroa - San Jacinto - Graceland University (NAIA) Josie Guinn - Vista Murrieta - BYU (NCAA Div.1) Christine Maurer - Temecula Valley - UC Santa Barbara (NCAA Div.1) Drew McCarthy - Murrieta Valley - Trinity Christian (NAIA) Aarika Oeleis - Linfield Christian - Alabama State (NCAA Div.1) Avara Rivera - Temecula Valley - Midland (NAIA) Caitlin Rogers - Murrieta Valley - University of Montana (NCAA Div.1) Emma Vanderhyden - Vista Murrieta - Eastern Washington (NCAA Div.1) Swimming: Madison Frederick - Chaparral - Boise State (NCAA Div.1) Megan Kelley - Chaparral - Northeastern University (NCAA Div.1)

Calvary Murrieta student athletes Micah Roth, Brayden Campos and Clint Lewis signed their Letters of Intent during a special ceremony last week.

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Student athletes from Chaparral High School stand together after signing their National Letters of Intent.

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Student athletes from Murrieta Valley High School sign their National Letters of Intent.

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Chad Kanow of Great Oak High School signs his Letter of Intent to play football next year at Montana State.

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Girls’ Volleyball: Jessica Haynie - Chaparral - UC Riverside (NCAA Div.1) Lucy Herrera - Murrieta Mesa – Menlo (NAIA) Boys’ Water Polo: Casey Lynton - Murrieta Valley - UC Irvine (NCAA Div.1) Wrestling: Emmitt Brooks - Chaparral - University of Mary (NCAA Div.2)

Soccer players Marissa Fields (left) and Aarika Oeleis sign their National Letters of Intent during a signing ceremony held at Linfield Courtesy photo last week.

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South Valley All-League teams announced for Cross Country, Football and Volleyball

Rancho Christian’s Nick Alvarez (34), pictured here surrounded by his teammates, was named the Defensive MVP for the South Valley David Canales photo League during the 2016 football season.

Jim Kunau of Rancho Christian was named the Coach of the Year for the 2016 South Valley league Courtesy photo football season.

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Kicker - Emma Baker - Rancho Christian - 11 – K

The 2016 South Valley AllLeague teams were recently announced for the Football, Volleyball and Cross Country teams here locally, recognizing close to 100 student athletes. Rancho Christian, who had one of their most successful football seasons ever, had representation from 16 student athletes in the three sports, Calvary Murrieta came in strong with 17 athletes, Nuview Bridge had a good showing with 15, CMI had the most across the board with 20 player selections, Temecula prep recognized 9 players and Santa Rosa Academy had 12.

Team Awards Sportsmanship: CMI Calvary Murrieta

Ruben Torres - CMI - 12 - LB John Walker - CMI - 11 - WR Fabian Martinez - CMI - 12 - LB Zamir Carballo - CMI - 12 - S Lance Burden - Santa Rosa Academy - 11 - LB Corey Martinak - Santa Rosa Academy - 12 - RB Joshua Byrne - Santa Rosa Academy - 12 - OL/DL Justin Anderson - Temecula Prep - 12 - RB Ethan Daugherty - Temecula Prep - 11- OL/DL Ruben Valenzuela - Nuview Bridge - 12 - OL

2016 South Valley All-League Football Team Offensive MVP - Adam Schwab - Calvary Murrieta - 12 - QB Defensive MVP – Nick Alvarez - Rancho Christian - 12 - DE Lineman - Clint Lewis - Calvary Murrieta - 12 - OL

Coach of the Year: Jim Kunau - Rancho Christian First Team: Malosi Napolean - Rancho Christian - 10 - RB Brent Owens - Rancho Christian - 12 - OL Carter Treadway - Rancho Christian - 11 - QB Jaden Schieberl - Rancho Christian - 11 - RB Ryan Esposito - Rancho Christian - 11 - LB Elijah Campbell - Rancho Christian - 11 - LB Brayden Campos - Calvary Murrieta - 12 - WR Albert Ramirez - Calvary Murrieta - 12 - C Chris Ramirez - Calvary Murrieta - 12 - WR

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2016 South Valley All-League Cross Country Team South Valley League Boys’ Most Valuable Player - Ivan Guillen - CMI South Valley League Girls’ Most Valuable Player - Kaitlin Shearin Temecula Prep Coach of the Year - Nuview Bridge Sportsmanship Award - CMI

Rancho Christian’s Emma Baker was named to the First Team South Valley All-League Football team David Canales photo as a kicker.

Calvary Murrieta’s Adam Schwab (8), pictured here handing the ball off to fellow AllLeague selection and teammate, Micah Roth , was the South Valley League Offensive MVP for the 2016 season.

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Anna Holman of Calvary Murrieta was named to the South Valley All-League First Team for the second straight season.

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Boys’ First Team Agustin Navarro - Nuview Bridge Isaac Mora - Nuview Bridge Jaime Briones - Nuview Bridge Peyton Longmore - Calvary Murrieta Joshua Brady - Santa Rosa Academy Juan Hernandez - Nuview Bridge Boys’ Second Team Raul Marroquin - CMI Matthew Carlson - CMI Frey Gonzalez - CMI Elijah Lopes Eason - CMI Todd Lange - Temecula Prep Zachary Ross - Santa Rosa Academy Girls’ First Team Nadine Cruz - CMI Victoria Vega - Santa Rosa Academy Stephanie Marin - Nuview Bridge Ari’ya McDonald - Santa Rosa Academy Kyra Bonilla - CMI Ashlie Meuk - CMI Girls Second Team Halie Block - Nuview Bridge Lizbeth Martinez - CMI Yadira Alvarado - CMI Emilia Pereda - Nuview Bridge Sophey Merfalen - Nuview Bridge Angie Lopez - Nuview Bridge

2016 South Valley All-League Girls’ Volleyball Team South Valley League Girls’ Most Valuable Player - Addy Mansperger - Temecula Prep Coaches of the Year: Mical Andrews and Hayley Smith Sportsmanship Award: Nuview Bridge First Team Anna Holman - Calvary Murrieta Lizzie McWaters - Calvary Murrieta Abby Roth - Calvary Murrieta Kassey Pugeda - Temecula Prep Morgan Spencer - Temecula Prep Emma Baker - Rancho Christian Nadia Martinez - Santa Rosa Academy Hope Villegas - Nuview Bridge Aliyah Milner - CMI At Large Faith Hayden - Calvary Murrieta Grace Hill - Santa Rosa Academy Second Team Kassi Shifflett - Calvary Murrieta Gabby Gaines - Calvary Murrieta Ana Heslin - Temecula Prep Olivia Trenthick - Rancho Christian Maya Medrano - Santa Rosa Academy Rhianna Garcia - Nuview Bridge

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Temecula Valley Elks #2801 District Hoop Shoot winners Spike Lunn SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The Elks Southeast District Hoop Shoot was held Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Mt. San Jacinto College Campus. Temecula Elks #2801 had five contestants in the tournament and the results were three first place winners and two second place winners. The first place winners advanced to the Southern California contest held in Torrance Feb. 4, with details from the event still coming in.

The first place winners were: Boys Division (8-9) - Tyler Hernandez from Tovashal Elementary Girls Division (8-9)- Alison Chapin from Van Avery Prep.

Girls Division (10-11) - Janylle Nieto from Temecula Luiseno Elementary Second place winners were: Boys Division (10-11) Taj Jackson from Temecula Luiseno Elementary Boys Division (12-13) Joseph Azzarelli from Van Avery Prep All five Hoop Shoot winners represented the Temecula/Murrieta area with great free throw ability.

Missing the contest because of illness was Peyton Cronin from Temecula Middle School.

Drug Awareness Mascot, Elroy, with the Hoop Shoot Temecula first place winners at the District Level: Tyler Hernandez from Tovashal Elementary (far left), Alison Chapin from Van Avery Prep (middle) and Janylle Nieto from Temecula Luiseno Elementary (right).

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13U Menace win USSSAA MLK Baseball Classic JP Raineri SPORTS@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend hundreds of Southern California travel baseball teams set out for various tournaments throughout the southland.

One local team returned victorious. The Menace Baseball Club kicked off the 2017 season with the USSSA MLK Classic, a Super NIT qualifying event, which took place in Perris. The Menace team looked sharp out of the gate, defeating another local team from Temecula, CBA, 9-0 in a 5 inning mercy rule.

Next up was the IE Ducks, who the Menace handled 12-1, also in a 5 inning mercy rule.

The tournaments Elimination round began Monday, Jan. 16, and the Menace were back to face the IE Ducks once again, but this time the Ducks gave them all they could handle. Multiple lead changes during the game had the Menace down 1 run in the last inning, but they came storming back to win 7-4, and went on to face the undefeated

while the Menace bats stayed hot, propelling them to the 8-6 victory.

“We added some kids to the team this past month, so this is the first time they’ve played together, and I’m so proud of their never say die attitude, and ability to play as a team. I’m looking forward to watching them grow as a unit together,” said Head Coach, Taylor George.

The roster for the 13u Menace includes: Carter Garate, Matt Ruzzamenti, Chris Paciolla, Rheego McIntosh, Zack Ernisse, Ryan Sampson, Jared Mannino, Cody Stordahl, Logan Gonzalez, Jhonas Richards and Kobe Ehmke.

The Menace Baseball Club, with players representing the Temecula Valley, won the USSSA MLK Classic Courtesy photo over the holiday weekend in Perris.

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After a big first inning from the Evolution, the Menace found them-

selves down 4-0, but responded that same inning with 3 runs of their own. Pitcher Zack Ernisse settled

down, and was virtually unhittable from that point, giving up zero earned runs the rest of the game,

Local soccer standout gets his kicks on U16 L.A. Galaxy Academy team Leonardo Sepulveda knew soccer was his calling at just 5 years old. Now, at 15 years old, the Corona native is fulfilling his dream by playing on the Under 16 L.A. Galaxy Academy team. For Leo, soccer isn’t just another extracurricular activity. Each day he begins practicing at the StubHub Center around 8 a.m. While other teenagers file into the classroom, Leo begins his warm up. His stringent practice schedule made it nearly impossible to follow a traditional brick-and-mortar school schedule.

However, with the flexible schedule and high-quality curriculum at California Connections Academy at Capistrano, a tuition-free online public school, Leo is able to maintain a full-time soccer career and outstanding academics.

“My schoolwork off the field is as important as my practice on the field,” said Leo. “California Connections Academy keeps my schedule flexible, so I can focus on both my academics and soccer.”

His diligence and competitive nature displayed in sport are also apparent in his schoolwork.

Leonardo is exceptional at math and through California Connections Academy; he’s able to move through material he understands well more quickly than in tradi-

Under 16 L.A. Galaxy Academy team all the way to Qatar. In the long term, he hopes to be signed by the L.A. Galaxy after graduation and continue his soccer career into the MLS.

Leonardo. “They understand that soccer means the world to me, but they also want me to be a successful student.”

In the short term, Leonardo hopes to win an international soccer tournament that will take the

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tional school. He’s benefited from working with the school’s statecredentialed teachers to develop a customized learning program that meets his education needs, while maintaining a curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards. Leonardo has an outstanding L.A. Galaxy Academy Education Staff behind him to monitor his progress, including Stefanie Baduria his academic program manager, Kristy Legg and Jawaan Delaney his learning coaches, Kyle Rosso his English and history content

area specialist, Kaya Minezaki his science content area specialist and Charlton Azuoma his math content area specialist. The education staff works with the L.A. Galaxy Academy student-athletes everyday at the StubHub Center from noon to 4 p.m.

California Connections Academy’s flexibility enables students like Leonardo to travel for tournaments and train daily, while pursuing a top-tier education.

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Snowbird interest growing again in the Hemet San Jacinto Valley

Leslie McClellan, destination promoter helped create “Visit San Jacinto Valley Tourism” that is bringing more tourism to the Tony Ault photo Valley.

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Twitter is the choice of President Donald Trump on social media and the Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce is in agreement, after the “Visit San Jacinto Valley Tourism” blogger page received more than a million “tweets” about the Valley’s travel opportunities.

The idea for the Visit San Jacinto Valley Tourism internet site continuing to attract tourism bloggers from throughout the United States was the idea of Hemet City Mayor Linda Krupa, former Hemet Mayor and Ramona Bowl Amphitheater Board Member Lori Van Arsdale, Hemet

City Manager Alex Meyerhoff, Hemet Chamber of Commerce Chairman Michael Carle and Leslie Saint McClellan, creator of internet site.

Their interest: Simply to bring tourism from throughout the nation and the world to the Hemet San Jacinto Valley for its bountiful attractions.

The idea was the springboard for Leslie Saint McClellan, with little money, to create the webpage www. visitsanjacintovalley.com.

“The cities have been building the tourism trade for the past four years,” McClellan said. Commissioned to find ways to build the Valley tourism trade she said she was speaking at a tourism conference in Toronto, Canada, about three years ago, when a travel blogger, Deb Thompson from Michigan, approached her. The blogger represented a group of travel bloggers called the Midwest Travel Bloggers who write their findings about tourist destinations across America. “I was surprised when she said she was a snowbird blogger.”

Visitors that come from Canada and other colder climates in the nation are called “snowbirds.”

It was her cue to tell Thompson that Hemet and San Jacinto were once a major “snowbird” destination and invited her to come visit the Valley for the winter and at Hemet’s “Chateau,” a city-owned home near Simpson Park.

McClellan said Thompson, with her daughter, with the approval of the then city economic development director accepted the invitation in 2015. It was a well-planned five-week visit. Thompson was so impressed with the Valley climate,

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its attractions and people she went home and made arrangements with the Midwest Travel Bloggers, at mostly their cost, to visit the Valley for three nights Oct. 19-22, 2016, McClelland said.

The bloggers group of about 10, several from California, were provided a whirlwind fun trip to many of the outstanding tourist attractions in the valley like the Ramona Bowl, historic downtown Hemet, Diamond Valley Lake and Idyllwild. The only requirement for their visit was for each of them to write two blogs on what they saw and enjoyed on their trip.

The group, so impressed with what they saw on the visit blogged their accounts and, according to McClellan, in that time period the bloggers posts consisted of 600 tweets delivered to 10,894,106 Twitter timelines and 76 Instagram posts delivered

to 381,316 Instagram feeds. The Chamber estimated the actions had a combined advertising value of more than $56,000.

But more than that, the bloggers from California, will be returning to Hemet to revisit and take in the upcoming “Ramona Pageant” at the Ramona Bowl and be staying as guests at the Golden Village Palms RV Park. It is a promise they will again send out more favorable blogs to bring thousands more tweets and Instagrams about the attractions in the Hemet San Jacinto Valley.

“It has been a rousing success,” McClellan said during an interview at the “Taste of the Valley & Business Expo” at the Golden Village Palms RV Park Jan. 30.

McClellan said the city of Hemet and San Jacinto’s effort in bringing tourism to the valley earned a California Association for Local

Economic Development award.

Now that Visit San Jacinto Valley Tourism is beginning to reach its goals, McClelland hinted that the organization may soon be turned over to the Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce who will continue its efforts in bringing more and more tourism to the Valley and the attraction it has to thousands more Snowbirds from throughout the North American continent.

More can be learned about the attractions and blogs about the Hemet San Jacinto Valley on the internet at www.visitsanjacintovalley.com or on the chamber website at www. hsjvc.com. The Chamber’s monthly magazine “The Chat” in its winter 2017 edition has the story on “How Snowbirds Help the San Jacinto Valley.” The HSJ Chamber offices are located at 615 N. San Jacinto St. in Hemet. Phone (951) 658-3211.

Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce hires new executive director MENIFEE – The Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its selection of Las Vegas resident Tim Dalton for the position of executive director. The announcement comes nearly six weeks after the chamber decided to take a new direction with its management team mid-December.

Dalton has more than 15 years’ experience leading nonprofits, developing marketing strategies and managing events, a press release issued by the chamber reported.

“Given his vast experience in both the public and private sectors, the chamber is confident Tim is the perfect fit to grow our organization to meet the needs of our dynamic city,” Karen Nolan, chairwoman of the chamber’s board of directors, said.

Dalton is the principle of his own

consulting firm, specializing in marketing, event planning, volunteer development and project management.

He has also served as the executive director of the Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership where he led marketing, finance, accounting and social media efforts for the economic development organization of Kennewick, Washington.

“Tim will be able to make an impact that the chamber, its members and the city will see almost immediately,” Nolan said.

Dalton is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington State University. When he is not working, he is a passionate golfer who looks forward to playing on the many courses in Southwest Riverside County.

Tim Dalton has been named the new executive director for Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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New electrical engineering consulting firm is sparking interest in California MURRIETA – Winston Engineering LLC is a new startup based in Murrieta. The company is the brainchild of Anthony Winston III, P.E. and was conceived out of the need to provide affordable, concise and quality Electrical Engineering solutions for commercial and residential buildings. He also offers mechanical and plumbing engineering and design, as well as structural design for solar.

The company focuses on small and medium sized construction jobs.

Owner Anthony Winston III, P.E. states “There aren’t a lot of affordable and accessible Electrical Engineering design company options for the small guys in construction.” The company has been in business since May 2015 and has steadily increased its portfolio month after month.

To-date, Winston Engineering LLC has completed work for NASA, Starbucks, UCLA Bruins, CarMax, AMES Research Center, Costco Wholesale and Pechanga Casino just to name a few. The company

also does solar design and recently completed the design for 11 affordable housing apartment complexes throughout the Los Angeles area.

The owner, Anthony Winston III, P.E.is a very bright and innovative electrical engineer. Originally from the Southside of Chicago, Illinois, he obtained his B.S. in Electrical Engineering with Emphasis in Power Transmission and Distribution at the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University in 2006. After working in the Defense Industry, Anthony decided to get his Professional Engineering (P.E.) License in California and focus on the power industry.

About Winston Engineering LLC Winston Engineering LLC, owned by licensed Electrical Engineer Anthony Winston III, P.E., is a small, minority owned business that does Electrical Engineering Design, load calculations and solar design for residential and commercial. The company also offers mechanical,

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plumbing and structural engineering service, allowing all of their customers to get all of their engineering services in one place. For more information, please visit www.

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If you would like more information about Winston Engineering LLC’s services, please call/text Anthony Winston III, P.E. directly at (951) 708-6587 or email Anthony@ WinstonEngineeringLLC.com.

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Learn to protect yourself and loved ones from diabetes Dr. Terry A. Rondberg SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

There’s an epidemic racing through America at an incredible rate: diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, it’s the fastest-growing disease in the country and the fifth leading cause of death. If the trend continues, one out of three Americans will develop diabetes in their lifetime.

Each day, more than 4,000 people are diagnosed with diabetes, and more than 600 people die from the disease. Since 1987, the death rate due to diabetes has increased by 45 percent.

Even more disturbing is that Type 2 diabetes, once called adult onset diabetes and its most common form, is growing at alarming rates today in children as young as 8 years old.

Type 2 diabetes is caused by a shortage of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Insulin allows glucose or sugar from food to enter the body’s cells where it is converted into energy needed by muscles and tissues to function.

When there isn’t enough insulin, the cells can’t get the sugar they

need and too much sugar builds up in the blood. Over time, this extra sugar can lead to heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, blindness, kidney disease, nervous system disease or neuropathy and lower limb amputation.

The good news is that research has shown that more than 90 percent of all cases of diabetes can be prevented. The National Diabetes Education Program said, “Diabetes prevention is proven, possible and powerful.”

Researcher Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, assistant professor of epidemiology at Harvard School of Public Health agreed. “We know how to prevent nearly all cases of Type 2 diabetes,” he said in a landmark study published in the journal, Archives of Internal Medicine.

A low carbohydrate, high fat diet, exercise and a commitment to a wellness lifestyle are the keys to prevention and treatment.

A ketogenic lifestyle and exercise are critical in reducing weight, lowering blood sugar levels and boosting sensitivity to insulin, which helps keep blood sugar within a normal range. Participants in one large study who lost a modest amount of weight, around 7 percent of initial body weight, and who exercised regularly reduced the risk of developing diabetes by nearly 60 percent.

Here are the top four dietary

changes recommended by the Temecula Wellness Center. Eliminate all whole grains and whole grain products or most carbohydrates.

Stop drinking sugary drinks, and choose water, coffee or tea instead.

Choose healthy fats instead of fats high in bad cholesterol and eat low or moderate amounts of protein.

Eat grass-fed, non-processed meat that is high in fat; choose certain nuts, poultry or fish instead, sour cream with the fat, cheeses and whole eggs.

Getting sound nutritional advice from a wellness professional is the first step in any diabetes prevention or recovery program.

Yet, because there is more to preventing diabetes than just losing weight, it is equally important to raise your overall health, reduce physical and emotional stress and increase brain function on a cellular level. All of these steps will strengthen your immune system. If you don’t make any changes, any of these factors can sabotage your best efforts at stabilizing your weight and blood sugar levels.

To address stress, I developed Bioenergy, a scientific method for correcting interference in muscles, fascia, nerve and blood vessels in the sub-occipital muscles of the upper neck. Relieving brainstem tension from this area of the body will allow your body to function more efficiently and increase your

Elizabeth Hospice seeks volunteers in Inland Empire and San Diego County ESCONDIDO – The Elizabeth Hospice will host its next volunteer training sessions Saturday, Feb. 25, and Saturday, March 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Elizabeth Hospice administrative building located at 500 La Terraza Blvd, Suite 130 in Escondido.

Volunteer training is free and open to the public and participants must attend both days. Volunteer opportunities exist throughout San Diego County and the Inland Empire and people can choose to serve in the surrounding area where they reside.

People can help Elizabeth Hospice in caring for seriously ill adults and children in the community by becoming a volunteer. Bilingual (Spanish) speaking volunteers and

veterans are needed, along with licensed massage therapists and people who can sew for our Cuddle Bear program.

Other needs include volunteers who can assist with complementary therapies such as pet therapy, aromatherapy, music support and Reiki. In addition, office and clerical support volunteers are always in demand and are not required to attend this two-day session.

Professional staff at The Elizabeth Hospice teach the comprehensive training classes, addressing issues such as the volunteer role in hospice care, working with nonverbal patients, cultural diversity, complementary therapies and active listening.

To ensure a place in the February volunteer training, please contact the Volunteer Department at (800) 7972050 or send an email to volunteer@ ehospice.org by Feb. 20. Another volunteer training will be offered in spring 2017.

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total well-being and quality of life.

It can also strengthen brain function and your immune system which can prevent many diseases and conditions, including heart disease, strokes and cancer.

The plain fact is that almost all Type 2 diabetes can be prevented, and people with diabetes can be restored to full health often without drugs, surgery or other invasive medical procedures. You can protect yourself and your loved ones from this disease by choosing to follow a ketogenic lifestyle, incorporating the latest scientifically proven nutritional strategies into your lifestyle.

For more information on the Temecula Wellness Centers free healthy weight loss clinics held

every Saturday at noon, please call (951) 699-5000 or visit www. temeculawellnesscenter.com.

For over 40 years, Rondberg, owner of the Temecula Wellness Center and bestselling author, has utilized chiropractic, acupuncture and Ayurvedic medicine to heal people. He earned a diploma in energy medicine, where he developed a cutting-edge system using the latest technologies in neuroscience, bioenergy and nutrition to help people of all ages achieve maximum health and fight chronic illnesses and pain.

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Temecula Valley Hospital’s Heart Health event helps women learn symptoms, risk factors and prevention Stephanie Lai VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Offering an educational forum for women to learn about heart disease and heart health, the Temecula Valley Hospital hosts its fourth annual Awareness Fair. Through the expert advice from physicians, women will learn about symptoms, risk factors and lifestyle changes.

A vascular surgeon and cardiologist are scheduled to speak at the event. All while women can receive free health screenings and browse booths with information on nutrition and exercise.

The free event on Feb. 28 begins at 11 a.m. with guests visiting booths that provide resources on topics such as nutrition, heart health, stroke warning signs, stress management, exercise and other heart health resources. Around noon, lunch will be provided and

features Dr. Modir, who will be discussing heart attack symptom recognition for women and when to seek emergency care. Following, Beth McVey, NP will speak about smoking cessation, nutrition and overall heart health. A Q&A panel will follow to offer attendees answers on general concerns.

The lunch will wrap up at 1 p.m. and attendees are free to visit the educational booths and participate in the screenings until 2 p.m.

After initially opening in October 2013, TVH inaugurated the event February 2014 primarily due to their access to a wide-range of services and cardiac procedures and motivation to help the women in the valley.

The hospital aims to provide medical education to the community. At the same time, they want the community to know about the services and care provided at TVH

so they know where to go should they suffer a cardiac event such as a heart attack or stroke. As a hospital that specializes in heart care, attendees can be assured that they are receiving sound medical advice from professionals.

“We have designations and accreditations for both stroke and heart attack care. And because we have some of the valley’s top cardiologists on our medical staff, we wanted to share this expertise with the community,” Marketing Director Celena Barton said. “We really want the public to know how important it is to maintain good heart health, as well as recognize the signs of heart attack and stroke so that they can get the emergency care that they need.”

According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S., with an average of one in three

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women dying of cardiovascular diseases. The event aims to inform the public on the estimated 43 million women nationally affected by these diseases. Other highlights pertain to the differences in experience in heart attack symptoms based on gender.

“TVH will also provide heart health screenings at this event so that attendees will ‘know their numbers’ to help assess if they are at risk for heart disease,” Barton

said. Screening include glucose and lipid panel readings, blood pressure monitoring and electrocardiograms.

Essential to the community, the Temecula Valley Hospital supports the community through offering additional outlets and resources to provide cardiovascular education.

Located at the South Coast Winery, The Women’s Heart Health Awareness Fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Do as I say, not as I do.

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someone to emulate. Children are smart. If mom and dad don’t act kindly toward people, they won’t feel the need to either. In fact, when children see a parent acting like a bully, they may want to show their parents that they can be nasty and forceful too. Children love the approval of their parents. They may feel that their parents will be proud of them if they emulate their parents’ behaviors.

While there are some exceptions, such as a child having a medical reason for struggling with empathetic behaviors, when children see their parents being a team player, being kind to others, showing empathy and embracing the diversities of others, they will want to please their parents by acting in much the same way. If you find your child taunting another child or being mean to someone else, address it immediately. If your child is very young, use puppets or dolls to roll play situations. Ask your child how they think the other child feels when they are taunted. Ask them how they would feel if someone was being hurtful to them.

If a child is older, sit down with them and let them know that you are not proud of their behavior.

Tell them that you won’t tolerate it and will impose consequences if that behavior continues. The consequences should be something meaningful to the child. For example, have them volunteer at a local charity for a few hours. Have them come up with their own community project to spearhead. Let them work with you to clean out closets and donate unused items to a nonprofit group they feel excited about. Show them that you care about others and care about how other people are treated. And finally, catch your children being good. When they are acting nicely, when they are doing something kind, let them know how great that makes you feel and how proud you are of them.

Lindner is an author, educator and founder of The London Day School. She is the creator of Miss Danielle’s Preschoolbuds Books and TV series which can be seen on www.amazon.com and on her YouTube channel.

We’ve all heard that old familiar phrase from our parents, “Do as I say, and not as I do.” We may have even used it a few times with our own children. If you think about what we are saying to our children, what message are we really giving them?

Basically, we are saying do not learn from my example. Don’t hold me to a high standard of behavior. It doesn’t matter how I treat others as long as you follow my directive. I don’t really care about how I am perceived as long as you just listen to my rules of conduct.

We are telling our children that although we might not treat others with respect and kindness, they should. We are telling our children that although we act like a bully or go on a tirade when things don’t go our way, they should not. We are telling our children that although we are really angry and nasty when we lose a game, they need to be good sports and be a team player. We are telling our children that good behavior is not important enough for us to exhibit it, just something they should do because we say so.

I often tell my two girls, when you start dating after 40 years old hopefully, it’s important for you to be with someone that is respectful to everyone. When you go out to a restaurant, see how they treat the staff. If they are rude, dismissive, or unkind to the wait staff, they will one day be unkind to you. Showing disrespect, especially toward someone who is trying to help them, is more than telling. A person who does these things is likely someone who feels superior to others, someone who most likely was a schoolyard bully at one point in their life and someone who will remain that way unless something dramatic happens to change them otherwise.

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Tips for building and maintaining a long-term relationship American Counseling Association SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Each year, Valentine’s Day brings thoughts of cute greeting cards and heart-shaped boxes of candy, but it’s also a good time to think about longterm relationships. Our romantic Valentine’s Day relationships actually share many of the same basics as any of our close relationships. Marriage, friendships or even business arrangements are all long-term relationships based on some common foundations, and they make a number of common

demands of us.

Building a long-term relationship takes work. We are all different, even the people we are closest to are different from us. We are each a product of many different influences and personal choices. This fact means that there are always times when there will be differing opinions; no matter what type of relationship it is.

The reason that marriages and friendships survive is because the people involved are willing to work through differences and disagreements. In other words, they value the relationship more than the things over which

they may disagree.

For a relationship to grow and evolve, it’s important for both people to be honest with one another, even when disagreements come up. Being honest with each other helps to build the essential trust that makes a relationship work.

One way to look at this work could be called the ABC method of sustaining a relationship. The “A” is to “Affirm” the value of the relationship. In other words, both parties must agree or affirm that the relationship itself is more important than either of your views on a particular subject.

The “B” stands for “Behaving” in ways that reaffirm the value of the relationship when discussing points of disagreement. This point means letting the other person know that while you may disagree on this subject, it won’t affect the basics of the relationship. It means not setting ultimatums or trying to force the other person to accept your point of view.

The “C” means “Clarifying” issues when there are disagreements.

Each person must monitor and control his own tendency to want to interpret the words and actions of the other, as opposed to being open

and talking with the other person to allow for clarification of their intent and meaning.

Long-term relationships are important in our lives. But there’s no denying that it takes work to make them grow and last. The key is often finding room in the relationship for the differences that are bound to exist between any two people.

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Oriental medicine and migraine headaches Randall Wegener, L. Ac., Dipl. Ac., MSTOM SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Most people have experienced a headache at sometime in their lives.

Headaches can vary in level of pain and origin of cause. Migraine headaches are usually severe pain at one or both sides of the head and most of the time debilitating. They can also have symptoms such as visual disturbances and/or nausea and vomiting.

Certain factors can trigger or cause a migraine in some people. Foods which may cause a migraine are alcohol, especially red wine, foods containing monosodium glutamate (MSG), foods that contain tyramine, such as aged cheeses, preserved meats with nitrites, spicy foods and sweet foods.

Other factors include too much or too little sleep, fluctuations in female hormones, emotions, such as, anxiety, worry, fear, also excessive mental overwork, stress, and environmental factors, such as weather or temperature changes, fluorescent or bright lights, computer screens, strong odors and high altitude. Migraines that start in childhood usually are due to a weak constitution (basic health).

In oriental medicine, the type of pain and specific location of the pain is important in differentiating the cause of the headache. For example, if the pain is dull across the forehead it is usually due to a deficient stomach problem or if the pain is sharp at the top of the head is usually due to liver energy going upward. These are a couple of examples of how we diagnose in oriental medicine. There are several different diagnoses of migraine headaches.

When treating patients with oriental medicine, it is important to treat the

whole person, not just a symptom. It is important to change the cause of the headaches, not just to temporarily remove the pain. Treatment of migraines involves several different areas.

The first area is stress reduction through biofeedback, Tai Qi, Qi Gong,

yoga or meditation, which will create a more relaxed state of mind, body and spirit. The next area is exercising on a regular basis. Stagnation (lack of movement) of a persons’ qi (energy) is a big factor in migraines.

Another area is dietary changes

such as eliminating certain foods from the diet which will help remove the body’s triggers for migraines.

Acupuncture and herbs can change how the body’s energy responds to stimulus, such as, food sensitivities, environmental sensitivities, reduce

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Ninth annual ‘Rock the Oaks’ benefit event a huge success

Anne-Kate Gibson performs “Roxie” during the annual Rock the Oaks fundraising event at the Bridge Church in Murrieta, Feb. 4.

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Musical theatre performer Hannah Valencia – small but mighty – sang “How Far I’ll Go” from Disney’s Moana.

Marlee Walker, a Murrieta seventh-grader, sang “Someday’s You Gotta Dance” at the Friday night performance of the ninth Annual Rock the Oaks event. Paul Bandong photo

Kelsey Bridges performs “Road Less Traveled” with singers Alaina Blair, Brianna Parish and Rock the Oaks Producer Gwyn Sanborn.

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Alaina Blair performs “Road Less Traveled” with singers Kelsey Bridges, Brianna Parish and Rock the Oaks Producer Gwyn Sanborn.

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Stephanie O’Connor performs “On My Own” during the annual Rock the Oaks fundraising event at the Bridge Church in Murrieta.

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The Brewer Boys, brothers Justin and Nathan, perform “King Without A Crown” during the annual Rock the Oaks fundraising event.

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Eric Warner performs “Empty Tables Empty Chairs” during the annual Rock the Oaks fundraising event at the Bridge Church in Murrieta.

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Bill Bembeneck performs a “Think of You” duet with Holly Davis during the annual Rock the Oaks fundraising event at the Bridge Church in Murrieta.

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Music teacher Nonie Hilgesen has had a positive impact on numerous musicians in the area over the years. She shared her talent by singing a 1942 jazz song, “Stormy Monday Blues.”

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Holly Davis performs “My Church” during the annual Rock the Oaks fundraising event at the Bridge Church in Murrieta.

Amber Hansen dressed the part of Wednesday Addams and sang “Pulled” from the film “The Addams Family.”

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The Ninth Annual Rock the Oaks benefit concert was the biggest ever.

Over 1,000 people attended the three performances Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4, at The Bridge Church in Murrieta. The event benefits the arts and autism program at the Oak Grove Center for Arts, Education & Treatment.

“This is the best ticket in town for the number and quality of performers,” said one attendee, “and it all supports a great cause.”

Alaina Blair, Kelsey Bridges, Brianna Parish, and Gwyn Sanborn opened all three shows blending their voices to “Road Less Trav-

Oak Grove Center CEO Tammy Wilson welcomes guests to the 2017 Rock the Oaks event held at the Bridge Church in Murrieta Feb. 4. Rock the Oaks is a live entertainment event showcasing local performers. Proceeds from the event go to the Oak Grove Center’s performing arts and autism programs.

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eled.” Sanborn closed each show with “Shut Up and Dance With Me.” On Friday night, informally known as ‘country music night’, there were 33 performers in 22 acts, including Marlee Walker, Courtney Poissant, JaeCe Simon, Sam Cary, Kayla Kazen, Madi Claborn, Hannah Wathen, Katelynn Bridges and many more.

Saturday’s matinee featured 65 performers in 24 acts, including Oak Grove’s performance and dance teams. Performers included Holly Petrucci (2016 Traditional Country Vocalist & Entertainer of the Year), Shiba Ahadi, Kaitlyn Smith, Mikayla and Gracelynn Sanborn, Joel Gomez, Luren Campfield, Jarred and James Vermillion, Alyssa Kurt,

Iris Zietlow (2016 WCCMA New Country Vocalist of the Year).

A major highlight of the evening was the Oak Grove Dance Team performing a part of “Phantom of the Opera” under the direction of master choreographer Kimmie Morrow (who has done work for M.C. Hammer and Missy Elliott).

The Oak Grove Performance Team did “Rise” also choreographed by Kimmie Morrow.

A medley from “Frozen” performed by the Gracenotes was extremely popular. Autograph signing

by Princess Elsa was a special treat for the children, many of whom came in costume.

For the final show, Saturday evening, 31 performers entertained the

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Lance Allen performs “Five More Minutes” during the annual Rock the Oaks fundraising event at the Bridge Church in Murrieta.

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audience in 25 acts.

The Ranch Rockers – house band for “Country Live!” at the Merc -- accompanied many of the performers as the “Rock the Oaks” house band.

The event raised $15,845 for the arts and autism programs, a 43 percent increase over last year.

“I am so thankful for the many supporters, sponsors, and artists that helped make this the most successful yet,” said Oak Grove CEO Tammy Wilson. “Funds raised help support our arts program which in turn provides opportunities for our students to not only to engage in performing, dance, visual, martial and culinary arts but also Film, Music, and drama and to benefit

from the healing power of the arts to work through past pain and trauma, to build self-esteem, connect with others and become part of something larger than one’s past.

Rock the Oaks, which was dedicated to the life and legacy of Elsa Brewer, will be celebrating its 10year anniversary in 2018.

Oak Grove is a nonprofit residential, educational and treatment center for at-risk youth. Their next event is “Evening Under the Oaks,” a Silent Auction and Dinner Benefit April 29. Due to overwhelming demand the Oak Grove Dance Team will perform an encore of their “Phantom of the Opera” show at the event. For more information, contact rosieg@ oakgrovecenter.org.

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Allowing children to make their own individual size pizza encourages them to use ingredients that others in Courtesy photos the family may not find appealing on a pie.

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Families cooking together, sharing recipes and enjoying each others company is the exception rather than the norm in America today.

I know when the children hit the kitchen, the mess to clean up is considerably larger, but let me tell you, there is nothing more fulfilling then hearing their giggles and laughter and banter that goes back and forth as they each work to create their own pie.

A side benefit of cooking as a family according to www.webmd. com is cooking with your children can help get them interested in trying healthy foods they might normally turn their noses up at. Other benefits include having structured times for family meals, offering healthier, low-calorie foods and building their self-esteem.

Research shows that children are more likely to sit down to a family meal when they helped prepare it and they aren’t spending time in front of the TV or computer while they’re cooking.

Long-term benefits of cooking with the family include learning a much-needed skill in cooking and one of my favorites, children who cook with their parents are less likely to abuse drugs.

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Pizza Margherita is always a hit.

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Speck and Arugula Pizza Serves: 4 Pizza Topping: Flour, for dusting 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1/2 cup partly skimmed ricotta cheese 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated 2 cups baby arugula 1 small shallot, thinly sliced 1/2 lemon, juiced 4 slices Black Kassel Speck, cut in half lengthwise Pizza Dough: 1 and 3/4 to 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup cake and pastry flour 2 and 1/4 teaspoons instant or bread-machine dry yeast (or 1 envelope) 1 teaspoon salt 1 and 1/4 cup very warm water Directions: 1. To make pizza dough, stir together all-purpose flour, cake flour, yeast and salt in a mixer fitted with a dough hook; make a well in the center. Add water. Mix on medium speed until all flour is incorporated into dough; add remaining flour as

needed to have soft, slightly sticky dough. Alternatively, you can mix by hand. Turn out on a well-floured surface. Let rest covered for 10 minutes. Divide into thirds.

2. Place a pizza stone or upsidedown baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450 F. Gently flatten dough into a circle or rectangle on a lightly floured surface, creating a rim. Transfer to a cornmeal-dusted pizza peel or another upside-down baking sheet; slide dough onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet.

Bake for 8 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl with garlic, rosemary and salt and pepper to taste. Remove pizza from oven.

Brush with olive oil mixture and top with ricotta and mozzarella. Return pizza to oven, baking until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 6 more minutes.

4. Toss arugula and shallot slices in a large bowl with lemon juice, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.

Top the pizza with arugula salad, speck and shaved Parmesan cheese.

5. Cut into wedges or squares with scissors; serve immediately.

Tip: As an alternative to speck, you can try Black Kassel Old Forest, Picante or Mustard Seed salami.

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Six reasons to dine out this Valentine’s Day

How chocolate became tied to

Valentine’s Day TEMECULA – Heart-shaped boxes filled with decadent treats are coveted gifts on Valentine’s Day. Chocolate lovers typically have a favorite type of chocolate, whether it’s creamy filled truffles or chocolate pieces with fruit or nut fillings.

The tradition of gifting chocolate is anything but new.

Chocolate and other sweet treats have been offered for centuries as prized gifts.

Even ancient Aztecs and Mayans celebrated chocolate and saw it as a hot commodity. Drinks made of cacao beans would be given as presents to people of high status. Chocolate also would be offered to the gods as a token of appreciation. Cacao beans were even used as a form of currency at one point.

During the 17th century, chocolate consumption grew considerably across Europe. Chocolate houses cropped up in London, and the French elite often indulged in chocolate. Chocolate’s popularity

continued to grow, but the dessert was not linked to Valentine’s Day until nearly 200 years later.

In the mid-1800s, an enterprising individual named Richard Cadbury was looking for a way to make chocolate even more popular than it already was. He sought out a method to make drinking chocolate more palatable and created “eating chocolates.”

These chocolates were packaged in decorative boxes.

Eventually, Cadbury saw the benefit of putting images of cupids and roses on the boxes. Cadbury even designed chocolate boxes in the shape of hearts that could be saved as mementos. These chocolates soon became intertwined with Valentine’s Day celebrations.

On the other side of the Atlantic, Milton Hershey dabbled in commercializing chocolate as well. Hershey began as a caramel maker, but experimented with covering the caramels in chocolate in 1894.

Hershey would go on to develop one of the most successful brands of chocolate in the United States, which included the famous Hershey bar. In 1907, Hershey launched production of tear-drop shaped “kisses.” (The chocolates were given their unusual name because of the “smooching” noise made by the chocolate when being manufactured.) The kisses became wildly popular and made f o r a ff o r d a b l e chocolate gifts on Valentine’s Day. Many other chocolate manufacturers soon began packaging their chocolates in special boxes for Valentine’s Day. Russell Stover and Whitmans are two such manufactur-

Dining out on Valentine’s Day is a tradition that can benefit couples in various ways and make an already special holiday that much more memorable.

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ers who have long specialized in heart-shaped boxes or other decorative Valentine’s gifts.

Traditionally, men have gifted women with boxes of chocolate for Valentine’s Day. However, that role is reversed in other areas of the world. For example, in Japan, women give gifts, namely chocolates, to the men in their lives to express love, courtesy or social obligation.

While others may line up to purchase chocolate treats this Valentine’s Day, it’s easy to recreate some of the magic at home with ingredients one already has on hand.

Fudge is a chocolate dessert admired by many. Easy to prepare and even easier to devour, fudge can be made earlier in the day and served after Valentine’s Day dinner.

Enjoy this recipe for Easy Chocolate Fudge courtesy of Nestlé’s “Very Best Baking.”

According to Nestlé, this glossy combination of chocolate morsels and sweetened condensed milk is even better when it’s embellished with vanilla and chopped nuts.

Easy Chocolate Fudge 2 cups (12-oz. package) Nestlé Toll House Semisweet Chocolate Morsels 1 can (14 oz.) Nestlé Carnation Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Line an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan with foil.

Combine the morsels and sweetened condensed milk in a medium, heavy-duty saucepan.

Warm over the lowest possible heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in the nuts and vanilla extract.

Spread evenly into the prepared baking pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Lift from the pan; remove the foil. Cut into 48 pieces.

Chocolate treats, like this easy chocolate fudge, make the perfect accompaniment to Valentine’s Day celebrations.

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TEMECULA – Valentine’s Day is celebrated in various ways throughout the world. One of the more popular methods of spending time with a romantic partner is over a delicious meal at a nice restaurant.

Statistics Brain says that 34.6 percent of Valentine’s Day celebrants in the United States dine outside of the home, making this day dedicated to couples one of the most popular days to dine out all year.

Dining out on Valentine’s Day helps to make the day more special, and the following are a number of additional reasons why couples should enjoy a meal out on the town this Feb. 14.

1. Embrace the chance to try new foods. Dining out gives individuals the opportunity to try new cuisine they may not attempt at home. This is a chance to expand flavor profiles and give something new a chance.

2. Enjoy creative plating. Many restaurants expend extra effort on presentation on Valentine’s Day, dressing the plates with special garnish or with a unique presentation of the foods. Valentine’s Day meals are often as beautiful to look at as they are delicious to eat. Experiencing such visual masterpieces can add to the enjoyment of the night out.

3. Enjoy a night off from cooking.

One of the biggest benefits of dining out on Valentine’s Day is enjoying

an evening away from the kitchen.

Heading out for a restaurant meal means no stressing over what to cook for dinner, no wrangling with ingredients and no post-meal cleanup.

4. Learn something new. Chefs and restaurants may pull out all the stops for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day. Diners may learn more about exotic foods and wine pairings on Valentine’s Day than they might when dining out on less popular nights.

5. Beat the winter blues. For much of the country, Valentine’s Day occurs during a time of year when winter is at its most harsh.

Wintertime can be isolating as many people spend increased hours indoors to avoid inclement weather.

Dining out gives couples the opportunity to get some fresh air and dine in a social environment that can help buoy spirits.

6. Jump start other activities.

Dining at a restaurant may be the precursor to other things to come on Valentine’s Day. While out, couples may opt to head to a movie, enjoy some local live theater or stroll through a museum gallery. A good meal can make for the perfect starter to a memorable Valentine’s Day. Dining out on Valentine’s Day is a tradition that can benefit couples in various ways and make an already special holiday that much more memorable.

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TEMECULA – Tipping men and women who work in the food service industry is commonplace in the United States and Canada, where citizens typically tip between 15 and 20 percent when dining out at restaurants. But American and Canadian travelers about to depart for overseas destinations may want to familiarize themselves with the practices regarding gratuities before their planes touch down.

Some countries automatically add gratuities onto customers’ bills.

For example, the government in Dubai mandates that a 10 percent service charge be added to all hotel, restaurant and bar bills. This service charge is then divided by

the staff at the establishment, making the charge the equivalent of a tip. Diners in Morocco, where the gratuity is sometimes included in the bill, might be surprised to learn that a 10 percent tip in that country is considered generous. Tips are included in the bill in Costa Rica, where travelers need not feel obligated to leave any additional gratuities. Service is often included in the bill within the United Kingdom as well, though travelers should inspect the bill before assuming gratuity was included. Visitors to Spain should not feel obligated to leave a gratuity larger than 13 percent, and even a tip in the range of 7 percent is considered acceptable.

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Falkner Winery fills calendar with fun events for guests to let out their inner artist.

All supplies will be included, and wine will be available for purchase.

Guests will work in pairs to create two pieces of a single artwork, or if a guest chooses to work individually, the artwork can be put onto one canvas. Guests are welcome to bring snacks to enjoy as they paint as well.

The cost for this event is $35 per person, or $60 per couple. If interested in this event, guests can make a reservation at www.artfusionbdk. myshopify.com.

For those who want to gain a deeper appreciation of wine, a wine appreciation class will be offered Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This is designed for all level of wine knowledge, so everyone can learn something from the experience.

There are various levels of experiences to choose from, and a lunch option is available. Reservations are required, and can be made at (951) 676-8231, ext. 109, or at wineclub@ falknerwinery.com.

As Temecula Wine Country is fortunate enough to experience summer weather in the spring, Falkner Winery is taking advantage of the beautiful weather by beginning its Summer Yard Game Series in April.

Every weekend, guests can work in teams to play various lawn games,

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The winter slump is always a problem for those looking for fun activities and special events to partake in, but Falkner Winery has a calendar of events that will keep folks busy well into the summer.

The special events start with a Valentine’s weekend lunch special at the beautiful Pinnacle Restaurant. From Feb. 11 to 14, guests will be able to enjoy an appetizer, entree and dessert for two. Selected wines will also be available at a special price. With the Pinnacle’s spectacular view from the hilltop and beautiful atmosphere, this event is sure to be a hit. Because of this, reservations are required.

The Pinnacle will take reservations for the Valentine’s weekend special up to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11.

Call the winery at 951-676-8231, ext. 4, for reservations or make them online at www.falknerwinery.com under the Restaurant Reservation tab.

For those who want to extend the excitement past Valentine’s Day, an artists’ couple’s paint night will be offered on Thursday, Feb. 16 from 6-9 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity

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such as corn hole and giant-sized Jenga, on the beautiful lawn on the Falkner hillside. A special menu is set out for those who want to soak up the sun, and champions get a special Falkner Winery prize for winning the tournament. In addition, Pinnacle Restaurant puts out a special menu and drinks that are meant to mimic the ideal summer barbecue. This is the perfect way to welcome the warm weather that Southern California spring and summer bring.

For more information about what Falkner Winery has to offer, go to www.falknerwinery.com and check out the Calendar of Events page.

Falkner Winery has announced a full schedule of fun events guaranteed to keep visitors busy well into the summer months.

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Monte De Oro reaches the top of Inland Valley Wineries TEMECULA – Monte De Oro Winery, one of Temecula Valley’s most prestigious vintners, was recently voted one of “The Best Wineries in the Inland Valley” by the readers of Inland Empire Magazine.

“One of Monte De Oro’s goals from the start was to create quality wines that helped enhance the presence and stature of Temecula Valley’s burgeoning wine region,” said Ken Zignorski, managing member and general manager of Monte De Oro Winery. “‘The Best Winery’ designation provides recognition that we are accomplishing this goal.”

Sixty-five owners broke ground to build Monte De Oro Winery in the fall of 2007. Today, Monte De Oro has 107 owners, all over the United States (23 states) as well as three countries: England, France and Switzerland. Since officially opening in January 2010, Monte De Oro Winery has earned 106 Platinum, Double Gold, Gold, “Best Of” and 90-plus point-rated wine awards, a great accomplishment in a short period of time.

Monte De Oro’s 2013 red wine vintage, which is scheduled for release between winter 2016 and early summer 2017, is being recognized by these wine awards as one of Monte De Oro’s best vintages. Its sparkling wine is a Double Gold Medal winner two years in a row at the National American Wine Society Wine Competition.

The American Wine Society is the largest consumer-based wine education organization in North America, with 172 chapters around the United States Additionally, several of Monte De Oro’s 2013 red wines earned Gold and Platinum medal recognition at the recent Sommelier Wine Challenge in San Diego, which featured wine sommeliers from Bellagio, The Mandarin Oriental, Four Seasons, Culinary Institute of American, Jean Georges, Epic Wines and the Cohn Restaurant Group.

About Monte De Oro Winery Monte De Oro Winery uses a combination of 21st-century innovation and centuries-old tradition in an environmentally responsible approach to growing its grapes and making quality wine. It has a 31,000-square-foot facility with the only glass floor tasting room, offering an oasis of wine excellence in an environment that is both sophisticated and inviting. Monte De Oro offers tastings and tours and hosts weddings. For more information, please call (951) 491-6551, or visit www.montedeoro.com. The winery is located at 35820 Rancho California Road in Temecula.

Wine Country Events Calendar Friday, February 10 Bootcamp, Passion4Ftiness, Cougar Vineyard & Winery Valentine Couple’s Dinner, Avensole Restaurant (to Feb 14) Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery Live Music, Astra Kelly, Avensole Winery Restaurant Valentine’s Wine & Cheese Tasting, Vindemia Vineyards & Winery (to Feb 20) Valentine Candlelight Tasting for 2, Baily Winery (to Feb 12) Live Music, Tony Suraci, Meritage at Callaway Winery Live Music, Jerry Gontag, Cougar Vineyard and Winery Live Music, Frankie & The Invisibles, Leoness Cellars Live Music, Lifetime Rocker, Lorimar Winery Legends of the Wild West Dinner Theatre & Variety Show, Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Reserve Zinfandel & Chocolate Dinner, Wiens Family Cellars 6-10 p.m.

Live Music, The VIB, Bel Vino Winery 6-10 p.m.

Live Music, Nina Francis, Fazeli Cellars 6-10 p.m.

Live Music, Temecula Road, Vitagliano Vineyards & Winery 7-10 p.m.

Live Music, Ruben V, Miramonte Winery 7-11 p.m.

Live Music, Jason Weber, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn Saturday, February 11 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Valentine Couple’s Dinner, Avensole Restaurant (to Feb 14) 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Valentine’s Lunch at the Pinnacle, Falkner Winery (to Feb 14) 1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Izon Eden, Tasting Room, Avensole Winery 5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Lilah Vener, Avensole Winery Restaurant 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cupid’s Flight Couples Wine Tasting, Callaway Vineyard & Winery 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Valentine’s Wine & Cheese Tasting, Vindemia Vineyards & Winery (to Feb 20) 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Valentine’s Day Lunch, Live Music by Chuck Sacayan at Carol’s Restaurant, Baily Vineyard & Winery 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Valentine Candlelight Tasting for 2, Baily Winery (to Feb 12) 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Valentine’s Lunch at the Pinnacle, Falkner Winery 12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Barry J, Bel Vino Winery 12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Fandango, Masia de La Vinya 12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Smoothie Jones, Wilson Creek Winery 1-3 p.m.

Paint Nite, Barrel Room, Mount Palomar Winery 1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Dulaney & Co., Robert Renzoni Vineyards 1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Tim Apple, Danza del Sol Winery 1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Dustin Jake, Fazeli Cellars 1-5 p.m.

Tequila Tastings, Annata Bistro, Palomar Mountain Winery (thru Feb) 1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Justus 4 Singers, Pavilion at Oak Mountain Winery 4, 6:30 p.m.

International Languages of Love, Europa Village 5-8 p.m.

Live Music, The Conversation, Restaurant at Leoness 6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Woody & The Harrelsons, Lorimar Winery 6-10 p.m.

Fazeli’s First Valentine’s Dinner, Diego Mondragon, Fazeli Cellars Winery 6-10 p.m.

Valentine’s Dinner, music by Randi Driscol, The Cave at Oak Mountain Winery 6:30-10 p.m.

Reserve Zinfandel & Chocolate Dinner, Wiens Family Cellars 7-10 p.m.

Live Music, Bluefish, Miramonte Winery 7-11 p.m.

Live Music, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn Sunday, February 12 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Valentine Couple’s Dinner, Avensole Restaurant (to Feb 14) 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Valentine’s Lunch at the Pinnacle, Falkner Winery 1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Izon Eden, Tasting Room, Avensole Winery 2-4 p.m.

Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Brunch, Lorimar Vineyards and Winery 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cupid’s Flight Couples Wine Tasting, Callaway Vineyard & Winery 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Valentine’s Wine & Cheese Tasting, Vindemia Vineyards & Winery (to Feb 20) 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dog Day Sundays, Carol’s Restaurant at Baily’s Winery 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Valentine’s Day Lunch, Live Music by Sandii Castleberry at Carol’s Restaurant, Baily Vineyard & Winery 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Valentine Candlelight Tasting for 2, Baily Winery (to Feb 12) 12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Soul Fire, Bel Vino Winery 12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Jeff Tucker, Wilson Creek Winery 1-3 p.m.

Paint Nite, Barrel Room, Mount Palomar Winery 1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Jimmy Patton, Europa Village 1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Vince Mendoza, Leoness Cellars 1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Midnight Satellites, Lorimar Winery 1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Michael LeClerc, Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery 1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Astra Kelly, Fazeli’s Cellars Winery Tasting Room 1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Chris Fast Band, Oak Mountain Winery 1-5 p.m.

Tequila Tastings, Annata Bistro, Palomar Mountain Winery (thru Feb) 2-5 p.m.

Live Music, Guilty Conscience, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa 2-5 p.m.

Live Music, James Holland, Cougar Vineyard & Winery 3 p.m.

Romantic Getaway in Wine Country, Wilson Creek Manor (to Feb 15) 3-6:30 p.m.

Get Sauced! Danza Del Sol Winery 6-9:30 p.m.

Fazeli’s First Valentine’s Dinner, Diego Momdragon, Fazeli Cellars Winery UPCOMING: Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day Dinner, music by Robert Simon, Avensole Marketplace Restaurant Feb. 14, Sweetheart Dinner, Bel Vino Winery Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day Dinner, Meritage at Callaway Winery Feb. 14, Gourmet Dinner “L’Amore at Europa”, Europa Village Feb. 14, Valentine’s Dinner, Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery Feb. 14, A Midwinter’s Night Dream, Leoness Cellars Feb. 14, Valentine’s Dinner for Two, Monte De Oro Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, Annata Bistro/Bar, Mount Palomar Winery Feb. 14, Valentine’s Dinner, Oak Mountain Winery Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day Dinner, Bouquet Restaurant at Ponte Vineyard Inn Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day Dinner, music by Jason Webber, The Restaurant at Ponte Winery Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day Dinner, South Coast Winery Feb. 14, Champagne Valentine Dinner, Thornton Winery Feb. 14, Elegant Valentine’s Dinner, Creekside Grill, Wilson Creek Winery 6-7 a.m., 10-11 a.m.

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Hemet’s ‘Ramona’ outdoor play 2017 is cast Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The 95th “Ramona” Outdoor Play coming this spring will be featuring the same last year’s leads and many of the returning actors and actresses that brought the Helen Hunt Jackson novel to life in 2016.

The “Ramona” Outdoor Play, considered California’s only official outdoor play, will be presented the weekends of April 22-23, April 2930 and May 6-7 at the Ramona Bowl in Hemet.

It didn’t take long for the “Ramona” Play casting team to choose actress Kayla Contreras for the role of “Ramona” and Joseph Valdez as “Alessandro.” It will be Contreras’s second year playing the lovelorn Ramona. Valdez is portraying Alessandro for his third year in the outdoor pageant. The pair will act out the novel’s story of a tragic love between a half Indian, half Scot daughter of a Spanish land matriarch and a Mission Indian youth that became a part of the American West’s disenfranchisement of the Indians in California during the 1870s.

For the 94 years that the play has entertained audiences from throughout the world it never ceases to remain a strong memory in the minds of those attending. There have been a few scripting modifications made by writer Stephen Savage in the past three years that have been successful in captivating the crowds at the Ramona Bowl and this year it will be no exception.

Many of the actors who have played their lead roles in the play

Red Tail Spirit Dancers dance in honor or Ramona and Alessandro’s baby Eyes in the Sky. Playwright Stephen Savage wrote the New Ramona script in 2015.

Pictured from left are 2015 Ramona Pageant actors, Steve Silkotch, Stephen Savage, Michael Thomas, Severiano ‘Eric’ Cervante and in front Morgan Lester who played Ramona.

for years promise to improve their already outstanding performances.

Coming back in this year’s “Ramona” play cast will be three previous Ramonas. They include Cesaria Hernandez who will play Marda, Monica Reichi as Aunt Ri and Kathi Anderson who will portray Senora Moreno. Daniel Martinez will reprise the role as Juan Canito.

Dan Ferguson will play the nasty gunman Jim Ferrar. The gentle priest in the play Padre Salvedirerra will be played by returning actor Robert Leibovich. Randy Dawkins will join him playing Padre Gaspara.

The character Joe will be played

by Rafael Wave Hernandez-Minard while Emilia Skye HernandezMinard will join him as Dolores.

Providing some of the music and chants in play will be the Indian soloist Frank Jaramillo. The novelist Helen Hunt Jackson will be

‘01111000 01101111: Robot Valentine’s Craft’ teen program will be conducted at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library Feb. 13 TEMECULA – Valentine’s Day will never be the same with astonishing robot creations. Regular Valentine’s Day cards are just so boring. Make them exciting by adding some flash at the teen program, “01111000 01101111: Robot Valentine’s Craft,” Monday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road.

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The other lead cast members for the 2017 will include: Juan: Daniel Martinez Felipe: Bret Cherland Margarita; Paola Cifuentes Luigo: Pablo Cifuentes Mara: Teresa Seaton Jefferson Hyer: Gregg Wilder Kit Carson/Jake: Mike Thomas Capt. Merrill: Eric Cervantes Curly: Steve Silkotch, Jr. Hyton: Chris Summers Jose: Jesse Nechochea Yank: Rick Hodson Sergeant: J.R. Hall Capt. Hernandez: Ray Munoz Lt. Sandoval: David Ssndoval Ned: Steve Hoadley Wagon Master: Danny Sullivan Tickets for the play will be $18 to $44 will be on sale at the Ramona Bowl Museum, 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet. Online at ramonabowl.com or etix.com or other ticket outlets. They will also be on sale at the performances. Playgoers are urged to take blankets or pillows to sit on in the cement seats in the amphitheater on performance days.

Shows begin at 3:30 p.m.

The 2015 Ramona Pageant cast including Anza Locals Steve Silkotch (wearing a red bandanna on the left) and Michal Thomas (in the middle in the blue bandanna). The two have been preforming in the play for over 17 years.

Ramona and Don Felipe dance at the festival.

boring paper card into a robot that will light up when their Valentine is near. Learn how to cold solder to create circuits that conduct electricity.

This teen program, sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries, is for students, grades 7-12, and is limited to 30 participants. Advance registration begins two weeks prior to the scheduled event. Please register at the library reception desk, or by calling (951) 693-8900.

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CHILDREN AND TEENS: Feb. 10 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Super Sweet Science Fun at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Kids love candy but they have no idea how science plays a part in its creation. They will get to experiment with the tastiest ingredients any scientist would love – Mentos, Live Savers, Jelly Beans and more.

This is a Kids Only event so parents can drop off your kids ages 5-11 and get a couple of hours to yourself.

Early pre-registration is suggested as space is limited. Cost: $25 per child. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

Feb.12 – All Sessions.

Pennypickle’s Birthday Bash at Professor Pennypickle’s Children’s Museum, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Come have some fun and lots of surprises Pennypickle’s style. Cost: $5 per person over age 2. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

Feb. 20 – 10 a.m.-noon Girl’s Only Club American Girl and their doll Adventures at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Girls love to play with science and if your American Girl doll, Barbie, Project MC2 doll, or other friends are interested in having fun adventures with you, bring w w w . m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o m

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them along for cool experiments and surprises! Cost: $25 per person includes all materials for ages 5-11.

Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

ENTERTAINMENT: Feb. 10-11, 16-18 and 23-25 – 7:30 p.m. My Fair Lady at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s play and Gabriel Pascals Motion Picture, Pygmalion. Performances Feb. 12, 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 11 – 7 p.m. Tribute Mania: Tribute to Neil Diamond at the Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E. Florida Ave. This is a must-see act capturing the essence of Neil Diamond.

Relive the past as Hot August Night presents everything from the 60s classics to contemporary hits. Hot August Night with vocalist Dean Colley. Tickets and Information: (951) 658-5950.

Feb. 11 – 7 p.m. Speakeasy at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula.

Speakeasy 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. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 11 – Tralain at the Diamond Valley Arts Center, 123 N. Harvard St. Hemet. Soulful, intense and imaginative are only a few ways to describe Tralain’s undeniable talent and presence. Her ability to engage an audience and take them on an emotional journey is unrivaled.

Feb. 16 – 7 p.m. Footloose the Musical at Vista Murrieta High School, 28251 Clinton Keith Road in Murrieta. Performed by the Vista Murrieta High School C.L.A.S.S. Act Drama Club. Come see these talented performers dance and sing.

Tickets: (951) 265-9565.

Feb. 18 – 7 and 9 p.m. Country Live at the Merc is a live country show featuring the house band backing up the Valley’s hottest country artists. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 19 – 6 p.m. Dixieland at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula.

February is the month of romance as well as Mardi Gras. They are combining the two in one great celebration from classic love songs for Valentine’s Day along with a mix of swingin’ Dixie tunes to honor Dixie’s own “National Holiday” Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 21 – 7 p.m. danceXchange at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. danceXchange is a monthly showcase presented in various settings at the Theater to bring the local dance community together in celebration of our varied and eclectic dance community and all it offers. No audition is necessary.

Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 23 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula featuring: Jon Mayer with Harvey

Newmark, Mark Z. Stevens and Sherry Williams. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 24 – 7 and 9 p.m. A Celebration of American Black History at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. The Merc to host a positive and entertaining celebration focused on the messages of Dr. Martin Luther King. The evening will feature a variety of exciting musical and spoken word talent. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 25 – 8 p.m. Comedy at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula.

Laugh and leave the week behind you with PRN’s unique style of audience participatory improvised comedy where you play too by helping to write, direct and even star onstage with some of the region’s most talented comedic actors. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

cation, Peer Support, Intervention Tools, Peace of Mind. Experience strength and hope at 41877 Enterprise Circle N, Suite 100 Temecula.

Information: Erin (951) 719-3685 or Lizabeth (951)348-8976. Support group sponsored by Hill Alcohol and Drug Treatment. www.

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Feb. 18 – 5:30-11:45 p.m. 51st Annual Awards Gala at Pechanga Resort and Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy. Temecula. This premier black-tie banquet and awards ceremony of Temecula will award the past year’s achievements for Citizen of the Year, Sterling, Bronze, Gold and Platinum Businesses of the Year; Service/Charitable Organization of the Year, Ambassador of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Recipient.

Feb. 18 – 8 a.m.-noon – 6th Annual Wheels for a Cause at Petco, 40474 Winchester Road in Temecula. This annual show benefits Animal Friends of the Valleys and their need for pet food. This is also an amazing time to adopt as they bring TONS of cats and dogs. This show is dog friendly! Want into the show?? Bring a bag of pet food with you! This show is free and open to the public. Bring a bag of pet food to be entered into the car show.

Feb. 19 – 1 p.m. Lake Elsinore/ Wildomar Elks Lodge No. 2591 to host a Relay for Life Bingo to raise funds for the American Cancer Society at 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar. There is a buy-in for $25 per packet which includes all games. Each game pays $100 or more. Information: Bob (951) 461-8101.

Cost: $25 for EAC members or $30 non-members. Reservations: www. eventbrite.com. If paying by check please send to Patti Conlin c/o Oak Grove Center, 24275 Jefferson Ave. Murrieta, 92562.

Feb. 21 – 7-9 p.m. The Fallbrook Chorale to start rehearsals for their spring program and concerts at the Community Baptist Church, 731 S. Stage Coach Lane. You are invited to join the group at the first rehearsal at 5:30 p.m. for a potluck or at 6:30 to get music and have a brief audition to determine part placement.

NOW – The Waves Project of Temecula is now accepting applications for the 2017 season giving wounded Veterans the opportunity to experience the freedom of scuba diving to help in the healing process. Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, amputations and/or paralysis received COMMUNITY EVENTS: in service to our country are eligible Feb. 10 – 1-4 p.m. Watercolor to participate. In addition, a dive Painting (beginning to intermedicompanion of their choice may be ate) at the Hemet Valley Art Asincluded at no charge. To apply, sociation Gallery, 144 N. Harvard go to www.wavesproject.org, click St. Hemet. Cost: $15. Information: on “PROGRAMS/PARTICIPANT Judy (951) 927-4176.

APPLICATION,” and follow the Feb. 10-11 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. instructions. The WAVES Project is 37th Valley Quilters Annual Quilt a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Show will be held at Valley Wide established to provide an opportuRegional Park, 901 W. Esplanade nity for American Veterans with Ave. Hemet. Over 100 quilts will be service connected disabilities and on display, quilting related vendors, their families/friends to experience boutiques, consignment shop, quilt scuba diving. Information: Ron appraiser, food, free parking and (951) 265-6272. more. Cost: $7 per person. Children NOW – Do you have any unique 3 and under are free, no strollers antique collections? If so the TV or rolling carts. Information: (951) show American Pickers is look244-9232 or www.valleyquilters. ing for you. The show will film in org.

California this spring and the hosts Feb. 13 – The Community Buildare looking for people with unique ers of San Jacinto have set up Val- WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and collections and interesting stories entine Boxes at the Hemet Library, ANNOUNCEMENTS: behind them. If you are interested San Jacinto Library and Valle Vista in more information please contact: Library for Valentines for Veterans.

Feb. 11 – 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cat Raynor, Casting Associate at You can drop off a Valentine for Redefine Your Life. Are you over (646) 561-3617 or craynor@cinea Veteran in the Veterans Hospi- 50? And think “what now?” are you flix.com. tal. All cards will be delivered to living your best life or is it time to NOW – Older Adults Needed for Veterans Hospital in Loma Linda. re-imagine the life you want? Join Balance Study. This study will be Information: Lynn (951) 255-5598. in the process of self-discovery and conducted by the Geri-Fit Company Feb. 14 – 5:30-8 p.m. Valentine’s reigniting the flame within. Come and Balance Tracking Systems. To Day Dinner Dance “A Night to redefine the concept of aging and qualify you must be over the age Remember” in the Illusion Room explore what needs to be done on a of 65 and not involved in strength at Pins n Pockets, 32250 Mission day-to-day basis to create a life with training exercises. Classes to be Trail, Lake Elsinore. Admission: more joy and purpose at MSJC with held at Kay Ceniceros Senior Cen$50 includes dancing, dinner, enter- Judy Keigley, M.A Counseling/ ter, 29995 Evans Road in Menifee. tainment and photos. Reservations Psychology 29837 La Piedra Road Tuesday/Thursday 3-3:45 p.m. or and Information: Valerie (951) Cost: $55 per person. Class #9008. Monday/Wednesday 9-9:45 a.m.

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Information and Registration: (951) There is NO COST to be in the Feb. 16 – 6-8 p.m. Lecture at the 487-3707 or msjc.edu/ce. study. Information: Fran (951) Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Feb. 11 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chi- 694-6873.

Mercedes St. Ephemera collector nese Folk Art Event at the Temecula NOW – MSJC Child DevelopGreg McWhorter will trace the Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes ment and Education Centers are African-American experience as it St. Make your own work of art in- now enrolling and offer child care relates to the rise of heroes through spired by the pieces in the Vibrant and preschool for children 18 comic art from the 1800s to pres- Bounty exhibit at this free event. months through five years, are open ent. Black History in Comics an Supplies will be at the museum to students and the community and exclusive display of rare comic along with light traditional Chi- offer several enrollment options books written and drawn solely nese refreshments. Vibrant Bounty based on family income and need.

by African-American artists with works of art from the Shaanxi Re- The centers, located in San JaAfrican-American heroes that were gion in rural China are on display cinto and Menifee, are open Monpublished amid the turmoil of the at the Museum now through March day through Friday, from 7:30 a.m.

Civil Rights Movement on display 16. Information: (951) 694-6450. to 5:30 p.m. Information: San Jaat the Museum now through March Feb. 16 – 1:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. cinto: (951) 487-3605 or Menifee: 15. Information: (951) 694-6450.

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Feb.16 – 6-7 p.m. Parent Support ing Requirements and Due Dates NOW – Sun City Certified FarmGroup for parents of young adults will be at Baily’s Restaurant, 28699 ers Market is held from 8:30 a.m. to battling chemical dependency. Edu- Old Town Front St. Temecula. 1 p.m. every Friday in the parking lot of the Menifee United Church of Christ, 26701 McCall Blvd.

Vendors offer produce, crafts, food Crossword by Myles Mellor and more. Information: Pamela (951) 491-4111.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 NOW – Memoir Writing Group 15 16 14 every second and fourth Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the Mary Phillips 19 17 18 Senior Center, 4845 6th Street, Temecula, everyone has a story, join 20 21 22 them and write.

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 NOW – Parent Support Group available for parents whose children 33 34 35 of any age struggle with addiction.

Education, Skills, Support. Every 37 38 36 Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 43397 Business Park Drive. Suite D8, Temecula.

39 40 41 42 Information: (951) 775-4000 or 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 info@thecenter4lifechange.com.

NOW – Clippendales meet the 54 55 56 second Monday of each month 6 p.m. The Elks Ladies, an Elks 58 59 57 Auxiliary of the Lake Elsinore/ 60 61 62 63 Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 has formed a club call the “Clippen64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 dales.” The object of this club is to send manufacturers coupons to 74 75 73 Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan to be redeemed for products at their 77 78 76 commissary and other stores.

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Elks Lodge 2591 hosts Bingo at 46 Covered walkway 10 Attractive person the lodge each Thursday to raise 48 Life story summary 11 Subdue by force of personality 33 One who wants to Across seefor your funds its messages, charities. Occasionally 50 Majestic entrance 12 Stop functioning hopefully the lodge arranges for additional 1 Fast foodplace fixture 51 Salon stuff 13 Thieves’ Bingo games to help community 36 Red Sea borderer 52 Fed. buyer 18 Brake part 6 Military operation groups raise funds as well. Lodge 53 Teller type 22 Unknown writer 37 Small decorative2591 case is located at 33700 Mission 55 Giraffelike creatures 23 11Dump Unmatching Trail, Wildomar. Information: (951) 56 Comparative word 24 Inspiration 38 Brooklyn hoopsters 674-6804.

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Hi, my name is Smitty. I’m a 6-year-old spaniel mix. I am a very friendly boy. I enjoy spending time with my family. I am good with dogs and kids. I would make an amazing pet. I will need to get fixed before I can go home with you!

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For more information on Luke, please visit the Retrievers and Friends website at www.retrieversandfriends.com or call (951) 696 2428.

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My name is Ted. I am a 2-yearold dachshund/terrier mix and mind my manners, but once I get to know you I am quite the character. I am good with other dogs, up-to-date on my shots and am looking for a loving home. I will have to be neutered before going home with you.

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My name is Benjamin. I am a loving boy who is good with other cats. Nothing gets me flustered!

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For more information on Ted, Benjamin and other great pets for adoption, contact the Ramona Humane Society at (951) 654-8802 or visit www.ramonahumanesociety.org.

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Washington D.C.’s fine, ‘But It Ain’t Home’ Kelly Wilson SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Neil Diamond’s 1971 song, “I Am ... I Said,” is about a man between two cities. He wrote, “Well, I’m New York City born and raised, but nowadays, I’m lost between two shores. L.A.’s fine, but it ain’t home.

New York’s home, but it ain’t mine no more. ...”

After my move from the District of Columbia, I have listened to that song wondering if I will ever truly claim Southern California as my home. I discovered the answer to that question, while on a trip to Washington in January.

Noting that my trip would be-

gin with a high temperature of 30 degrees, I searched for my regallooking professional cold weather gear that I wore plenty of times while working in Washington for many years. I soon discovered that I donated every last scarf, leather glove and full-length jacket; the kind that looks good with suits. I was relegated to choosing a puffy ski jacket or a relatively thin, red felt peacoat.

In my transition to working in Southern California, I had also donated my very serious, rather dour looking suits in favor of more sporty, business casual wear. It took me a while to understand that casual Friday work attire here could include, but is not limited to, a sun dress and

flip flops for women to Bermuda shorts and Hawaiian shirts for men.

In Washington, casual Friday usually means suits with no ties and an open collar, slacks with a collared shirt or spanking new-looking dark blue jeans with a professional shirt.

Flip flops of any kind will get you ejected from the premises.

When we touched down at Dulles International Airport, I stepped off the plane into another world, half forgotten. Washingtonians look so dapper, even elegant in their cold weather gear. I navigated the sidewalks, however, square shaped in my peacoat and mismatched layers.

Citified Washingtonians multitask everywhere if they can, taking phone

calls and sending emails while shopping, eating and walking. They swerve dangerously between cars, other pedestrians and decorative sidewalk trees all while conducting business. Washingtonians are earnest in every way about their jobs, their positions within an organization, their professional aspirations and the ubiquitous politics that threads its way into almost every conversation. Even happy hour in Washington is an extension of work, and the perpetual drive to do more and be better.

Although there is nothing inherently wrong with this lifestyle, I bring it up to acknowledge that as a budding Californian I have found

the counterpoint to the Washington lifestyle. In Southern California, conversations usually revolve around leisure time activities such as, “I surf” or “I’m a dog mom.”

People mention their employment secondarily, and is almost a chiller for animated discussions between acquaintances.

On my final day in Washington, I thanked my lucky stars that I would be safely out of town before millions of people travel in for the presidential inauguration. I am happy that I can enjoy the hubbub of our government’s transition safely from my couch in Temecula, wearing flip-flops and sipping a lovely glass of local wine.

Public servants, including some firefighters, have forgotten what public service means We need firefighters to fight fires and perform rescues. They risk their lives and retire early for health reasons. However, taxes are being raised to cover firefighter salaries and pensions that are just not in line with reality. When the Daily Press

reported that close to 90 percent of Victorville property tax revenue would go to pay for the county fire department, it becomes a big issue.

Firefighter salaries are driving our cost of living up all over the state and are putting cities like San Ber-

Combating the heroin epidemic Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

My Assembly Bill 182, the Heroin and Opioid Public Education (HOPE) Act helps to combat the growth of heroin and Opioid abuse throughout California. Heroin, a cheaper equivalent to opioids, has become widely available, and unfortunately, California is now ground zero in this escalating epidemic.

Heroin use has increased across the United States in all age groups and all income levels. Use of the drug has more than doubled for young adults ages 18 – 25 in recent years, while opioid-related deaths, including prescription medication, have become the third largest cause of accidental deaths in the United States, after auto accidents and poisoning. But the sad fact is that many parents don’t know what to look for to protect their children.

The HOPE Act will require the State Department of Health Care Services to develop and oversee a

comprehensive multicultural public education program to describe the effects and warning signs of heroin use and opioid medication abuse to assist the public in identifying when help is needed and the pathways that are available for individuals seeking help. The bill would require the dissemination of information by using available media to appeal to different target audiences. My bill also requires monitoring, including surveys, focus groups and regular reports to the Governor and Legislature to gauge the Act’s impact.

The costs associated with drug abuse are incalculable. Broken families, deaths and injury, the rising number of homeless persons, increasing dropout rates, crime, the related costs of law enforcement and incarceration, all factor into the massive societal cost of opioid abuse in our state and nation. This abuse does not discriminate.

The HOPE Act addresses the continuing battle against drug abuse and addiction.

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Reality is 80 percent of fire department responses are driving the fire engine to meet the ambulance on a medical call; they often are not even providing care. Is that needed? If they must respond to

these calls, dump the engine, put two firefighters in an F-150 truck and scale down the department, starting from the top down.

Being a firefighter is a public service; there are still people out there that do it for free. Volunteer fire departments make up 69 percent of all fire departments in the United States and 97 percent in Germany. Like the article in the Daily Press said, these

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It was a delightful ‘Posada’ at the 2016-17 HUSD Culturefest Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

There was not a moment when the children weren’t engaged at the 2016-2017 Hemet Unified School District’s annual Culturefest Feb. 3 with almost every school in the district providing exciting, fun and entertaining activities at the Santa Fe Education Center Gym in Hemet.

Little Layla Serna, 6, dipped her fishing line into the lair of the elusive Lock Ness Monster to pull out a washer with a gift’s number on it at the Little Lake Elementary School booth. A student’s mother carefully took aim and pitched a basketball, with a little help from Hamilton Elementary School Parent Teacher Student Association member Sandra Barrons, swished it in the basket to win a prize at the Anza school’s booth.

In the background a DJ called out a blue raffle ticket number bringing a scream of joy from one of the students in the gym who knew she won a prize offered at the event. In the center of Santa Fe gym. The winner ran through a group of dancing Hemet High School Cheerleaders to get to her prize. The HHS cheerleaders in their red and white Bulldog colors never missed a step.

It was a never-ending buzz of activity in the brightly lighted Santa Fe gym during the 3- hour culture fest presented by the Hemet Parent Teacher Association and the English Learner Advisory Committees. The special event that used to be called the Posada (Mexican-American Christmas Celebration), is presented each year in the district with all the

Dozens of prizes were given out during the Feb. 3 HUSD Culturefest.

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The Itzacihuath Dancers put on an amazing performance of Spanish tap and festival dance at the annual HUSD Culturefest Feb. 3 at the Santa Fe Education Center.

Layla Serna, 8, isn’t as surprised her mother Melina Serna ash she fishes out a prized washer with a surprise number attached in the Lock Ness Monster fishing contest at the HUSD Culturefest.

HUSD schools and PTSA’s invited to participate with fundraising activities in their own schools. The event this year had the emphasis on the Mexican, Latin America and South American cultures that

Elementary booth; the soft nerf gun tin can shoot at Val Vista Elementary booth, or the Winchester Elementary Bean Bag Toss.

For the more energetic, there was the sometimes difficult, rock climbing wall sponsored

by Tahquitz High School. The Tahquitz High School Jazz Band couldn’t be left out as they played for the crowd toward the end of the festivities. At the special events’ beginning the Hemet High

Waters, Jr. makes the dean’s list at McKendree University LEBANON, Ill. – Lafayette Waters, Jr., a junior psychology major from Murrieta, has been named to the McKendree University dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester for earning a GPA of 3.60 or higher.

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The Tahquitz High School Jazz band performs at the HUSD Culturefest at the Santa Fe Education Center in Hemet.

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There were delicious foods, pastries and soft drinks commonly found in the Spanish and Portugese speaking countries offered by West Valley High School, Diamond Valley Middle School and Whittier Elementary. The snacks and candies renewed the energies of the students and parents who tried their skills like the Toilet Bowl, Toilet Paper toss at the Ramona

School Break Dance team made some amazing moves wowing the growing crowd.

Perhaps the highlight of the evening was a performance by one of the most skilled Spanish/Mexican style dance groups called the Itzacihuath Dancers. The 5-member dance troupe amazed with every quick and graceful move – twirling, tapping and kicking to the rhythmic Spanish music for almost 30 minutes.

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Hemet Unified School District held its 40th annual district spelling bee

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HEMET – Hemet Unified School District held its annual spelling bee Tuesday, Jan. 10, in the district office board room. Western Center Academy student Ethan Corum, who placed third last year, was announced as the winner and will advance to the county level.

Hemet Unified has been participating in the Riverside County spelling bee since 1978. LeAnn Fiske, a student from Hemet Unified, won the Riverside County Spelling Bee the first year. Over the past 40 years, Hemet has placed 22 times in the county bee and won five times.

In order to participate in the district-level spelling bee, students from fourth to eighth grade participated in their school’s spelling bee. Students who won first and second place at their site were invited to compete at the district level. Forty-four students attended the event and competed against their peers. After 15 rounds, Ethan Corum was announced as the first place winner. Damara Cormier from Acacia Middle School won second place, Katelynn Brennan also from Acacia, won the third place spot, and Aileen Luke from Western Center Academy was named the fourth place winner.

Students were called up one at a time by the spelling bee master Dr. Walt Pleasnick. They were able to ask the origin of the word, a definition, and if there were alternative pronunciations. The panel of six judges present ensured that students received correct information and spelled their word correctly. This year’s spelling bee panel included head judge Merri Snow, judges Joe Wojcik, Dagmar Rea and Elizabeth Areiza, arbitrator Sue Breyer, timekeeper Sylvia Ortiz, challenge recorder Linda Rush and the round adviser Karena Chum.

Ethan Corum competes in the county-level spelling bee Feb. 22 at the Moreno Valley Conference and Recreation Center.

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BUSINESS

An outstanding ‘Taste’ of the Hemet San Jacinto Valley Termed an “outstanding success” by the Hemet San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce and the “Visit San Jacinto Valley Tourism” organization was the Jan. 30 “Taste of the Valley & Business Expo” at the Golden Village Palms RV Park in Hemet. It is estimated more than 1,000 visitors attended this special event as these photos by Valley News staffer Tony Ault show.

It is hard to estimate just how many residents and valley visitors took advantage of the “Taste of the Valley & Business Expo” at the Golden Village Palms RV Park but sponsors Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce officials estimate well over 1,000. The event offered tastes of delicious food served by Valley restaurants, local business displays, nonprofit organizations and entertainment groups.

At one point in the Jan. 30 “Taste of the Valley & Business Expo” it was so crowded in the Golden Village RV Park clubhouse where dozens Hemet and San Jacinto businesses, restaurants and services were displaying their goods hundreds visited the outside patio to find tables and seats near the pool while enjoying some delicious food Tony Ault photos samples and networking.

Executive Director of the Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce Andy Anderson, left, Leslie Saint McLellan of Visit San Jacinto Tourism and Michael Carle, Chamber chairman from Golden Village Palms RV Park, take the stage at the RV park’s clubhouse overlooking a crowd of more than 1,000 that attended the “Taste of the Valley & Business Expo. The trio were instrumental in bringing one of the largest crowds to a Chamber special event.

Walking through the clubhouse doors at the “Taste of the Valley & Business Expo” guests were greeted with the offering of a delicious desert cake by Maze Stone Restaurant Banquet Manager Reene Gomez and a server shown here. There were many tastes, along with beer and wine from restaurants and catering services in the Valley provided free for the two-hour exposition held at Golden Village Palms RV Park.

Hemet’s Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant owners Ken and Roxane Miskam where among the many other business owners personally greeting visitors and telling them about their businesses at the Taste of the Valley & Business Expo” at the Golden Village Palms RV Park.

Visitors had a taste of the delicious dishes served at the restaurant.

Residents had an opportunity to talk to members of the Hemet Police Department at the police department table set up at the “Taste of the Valley & Business Expo. Shown her from left, Motor Officer L. Ahl, Detective A. Paez, Police Chief Dave Brown, Patrol Officers T. Hall and C. Clinedinst. The Hemet Police Department with the recent passage of Measure U is now in the process of expanding its officers along with the Hemet Fire Department and emergency services.

Former Hemet Mayor and president of the Ramona Bowl Amphitheater Board of Directors Lori Van Arsdale hands out a brochure inviting visitors to attend California state’s only Outdoor Play, “Ramona” coming up the last weekends of April and first weekend of May at the Ramona Bowl. The Ramona Bowl booth was one of dozens of businesses and service information tables available to Hemet and San Jacinto residents and tourists displayed at the “Taste of the Valley & Business Expo.

Yolanda Saenz and Dee Cozart sit at the Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce table ready to tell businessmen and visitors about the city and plans to revitalize Historic Downtown Hemet to bring tourism back to the community’s businesses. The Chamber sponsored the “Taste of the Valley & Business Expo” at the Golden Village Palms RV Park.

Market at a glance (As of February 5, 2017) No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed

TEMECULA

MURRIETA

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE

CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE

SUN CITY

HEMET

SAN JACINTO

29

36

10

20

5

21

5

35

7

(304) 300

(315) 307

83

(185) 182

73

(145) 133

(145) 137

(329) 335

Average Selling Price

$438,928

$418,164

(83)

$277,100

$315,800

(78)

$587,000

$347,170

$189,360

$223,574

(116)

$217,441

104

Average List Price

$801,812

$736,986

$424,796

$359,318

$484,608

$410,356

$295,145

$262,473

$273,457

Median List Price

$556,014

$470,000

$415,000

$350,000

$424,900

$392,990

$269,000

$230,000

$258,950

Asking Price per Square Foot

$216

$185

$157

$166

$202

$153

$162

$147

$144

Average Days on Market

138

121

116

95

146

67

82

144

121

Most Expensive Listing

$7,400,000

$9,990,000

$990,000

$1,198,000

$999,999

$950,000

$975,000

$1,649,000

$1,500,000

Least Expensive Listing

$179,000

$125,000

$114,000

$69,900

$93,000

$259,000

$139,900

$55,000

$119,900

Average Age of Listing

18

18

21

21

30

11

31

39

26

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

32%

39%

35%

27%

38%

28%

23%

22%

20%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

13%

14%

18%

8%

11%

10%

7%

6%

8%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

5%

6%

10%

8%

3%

6%

9%

11%

10%

3030

3040

2617

2074

2239

2611

1550

1621

1793

Median House Size (sq ft) Median Lot Size (sq ft)

8,001-10,000

8,001-10,000

8,001-10,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

Median Number of Bedrooms

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

3.0

4.0

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

3.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.0

2.0

2.0

Seller (41.6)

Seller (44.0)

Seller (51.5)

Seller (46.0)

Seller (40.9)

Seller (46.6)

Seller (46.3)

Seller (47.5)

Seller (47.5)

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 02/06/17. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 02/05/17 Boxes with multiple entries have previous week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Strong Trends (multiple weeks) in each area are indicated by color: green indicates upward trend; pink indicates downward trend. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

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Real Estate / Home & Garden Recent Home Sales

List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 170 closed transactions for 1/30/17 through 2/5/17.

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Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Anza

58735 Meyers Lane

$259,900

1806

3BR

2BA

189

58875 Burnt Valley Road

$292,000

2547

3BR

3BA

22656 Cascade Drive

$1,150,000

3785

4BR

5BA

22109 San Joaquin Drive

$475,000

3011

4BR

3BA

173

29888 Ketch Drive

$290,000

1714

3BR

2BA

6

23061 Blue Bird Drive

$345,000

1558

3BR

2BA

22442 Lighthouse Drive

$675,000

3571

5BR

4122 Northam Court

$180,000

1540

3BR

639 Buena Vista Street

$171,000

1768

25572 Marta Court

$194,000

43330 Putters Lane 7616 Isla Street

Canyon Lake

Hemet

Lake Elsinore

Hemet 2355 E. Florida

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Lake Elsinore

41106 Portia Street

$340,000

2750

4BR

3BA

21

96

16503 Mango Way

$320,000

1725

3BR

3BA

436

21070 Kimberly Court

$419,500

2880

4BR

3BA

32929 Perret Blvd

$195,000

777

3BR

2BA

12

27895 Lucerne Drive

$441,644

3406

5BR

4BA

133

60

31564 Palomar Road

$310,000

2275

3BR

2BA

4BA

10

25930 Craig Avenue

$125,000

784

2BR

2BA

241

28007 Oakhaven Lane

$339,000

1690

3BR

3BR

2BA

51

25850 Mccall Boulevard

$182,000

1408

2BR

1438

3BR

2BA

129

30339 Moon Star Circle

$365,000

1813

$185,000

1553

3BR

2BA

88

23582 LA BERTHA Lane

$167,750

$254,000

1968

3BR

2BA

124

31507 Northfield Lane

$735,692

43644 Amazon Street

$309,900

2862

5BR

3BA

130

29775 Calle San Martine

40542 Quiet Hills

$400,000

2263

3BR

2BA

179

1274 Silica Court

$225,000

1926

4BR

2BA

41130 Collegian Way

$227,500

1947

3BR

2BA

44316 OLIVE Avenue

$199,000

1423

3BR

2494 San Padre Court

$130,000

1091

910 Wesley Place

$230,000

3361 Vista Way

$360,000

419 Acacia Avenue

Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Murrieta

39322 Via Zaragoza

$377,500

2222

4BR

3BA

5

13

39758 Savanna Way

$475,000

3127

5BR

4BA

1

8

30343 Island Bay

$226,000

1016

2BR

3BA

15

1499 Washington Avenue

$259,800

2244

3BR

2BA

189

913 Grand Avenue

$49,900

1344

2BR

2BA

77

142

1997 Portal Drive

$270,000

2050

4BR

3BA

84

1BA

40

1318 Bushy Tail Trail

$110,000

1040

2BR

2BA

67

2BA

79

1574 Chardonnay Place

$319,990

2993

7BR

3BA

13

2BA

77

275 Galley Court

$257,400

2087

4BR

2BA

9

2BR

2BA

51

1793 Messina Drive

$255,000

1467

3BR

2BA

16

1248

3BR

2BA

99

26959 Augusta Drive

$132,000

1066

2BR

2BA

89

3867

4BR

4BA

0

29282 Knoll Court

$314,900

1641

3BR

2BA

46

$320,000

1777

4BR

3BA

46

26131 Falsterbor Drive

$198,000

1786

3BR

2BA

7

33644 Magnetite Street

$380,000

2444

4BR

4BA

52

29068 Thornhill Drive

$163,000

992

2BR

1BA

85

56

28013 Whittington Road

$354,500

2391

4BR

3BA

25

29372 Murrieta Road

$138,900

1017

2BR

2BA

29

77

29142 Bobcat Drive

$350,000

2243

4BR

3BA

13

45178 Marsanne Street

$620,000

4616

6BR

5BA

5

2BA

93

30913 Oak Knoll Drive

$395,000

2816

5BR

3BA

40

38530 Green Meadow Road

$410,000

1593

3BR

2BA

175

2BR

1BA

148

28350 Edgewater Circle

$320,000

1785

4BR

4BA

8

40112 Pasadena Drive

$400,000

2106

3BR

3BA

132

2326

4BR

2BA

138

30237 Goldenrain Drive

$394,990

2899

5BR

3BA

37

32188 Corte Sabrinas

$449,900

2342

4BR

3BA

87

2994

3BR

3BA

55

26775 Country View Court

$365,000

2300

4BR

3BA

19

33670 Summit View Place

$438,000

2823

4BR

3BA

55

$142,000

864

2BR

1BA

83

29339 Whitewater Drive

$310,000

1662

3BR

2BA

17

34511 Collier Falls Court

$690,000

3763

5BR

4BA

111

5280 Mountain Avenue

$325,000

2704

4BR

4BA

62

29981 Pacific Channel Way

$310,000

1666

3BR

2BA

12

45685 Piute Street

$325,000

1613

4BR

2BA

52

40245 Arave Circle

$489,000

2130

4BR

4BA

56

29105 Bluestone Drive

$390,000

3540

5BR

3BA

45

45960 Bristlecone Court

$472,000

2898

3BR

3BA

32

33746 Keith Avenue

$179,000

1300

3BR

2BA

64

28683 Chaparral View Drive

$370,000

2953

5BR

3BA

6

44882 Tudal Street

$477,750

4046

4BR

4BA

44

26662 Chad Court

$280,000

3092

4BR

3BA

12

25218 Wild View Road

$365,000

2323

4BR

2BA

30

33764 Blue Water Way

$485,000

3136

4BR

3BA

27

33055 Catlin Avenue

$255,000

1580

3BR

2BA

20

18282 Marbrise Abanita

$650,000

2420

2BR

2BA

309

33018 Romance Place

$424,100

2579

3BR

3BA

39

25825 6th Street

$165,000

1416

3BR

2BA

42

40620 Via Diamante

$419,900

2898

5BR

3BA

178

31725 Via Cordoba

$392,000

1491

3BR

2BA

36

2297 Oak Avenue

$209,900

1256

3BR

2BA

28

35307 Weather

$496,990

3464

5BR

3BA

169

31957 Paseo Parallon

$580,000

3231

5BR

4BA

54

43450 Cedar Avenue

$260,000

1474

3BR

2BA

20

33638 Marigold Lane

$295,050

1972

3BR

2BA

59

45695 Hawk Court

$430,000

2628

4BR

3BA

48

2385 San Bernardo Avenue

$91,000

827

2BR

1BA

2

23741 Adams Avenue

$465,000

3459

5BR

4BA

128

31672 Paseo Goleta

$455,000

2622

4BR

3BA

18

41700 Nordal Avenue

$238,000

1482

3BR

2BA

61

41366 Patri Circle

$399,000

2626

5BR

3BA

149

31683 Corte Rosario

$460,000

2622

4BR

3BA

3

3390 Sugar Maple Court

$340,000

3096

5BR

3BA

28

29774 Masters Drive

$425,000

2720

5BR

3BA

134

31121 Corte Anza

$320,000

1267

2BR

2BA

31

8150 Pavin Lane

$250,000

1547

2BR

2BA

5

37177 Almond Circle

$387,000

2699

4BR

4BA

91

32331 Via Destello

$417,000

2295

3BR

3BA

27

860 Malaga Place

$184,900

1248

2BR

2BA

11

27187 Tube Rose Street

$445,000

2952

4BR

3BA

164

44495 Cayenne

$359,900

1480

3BR

3BA

16

40799 Brenda Lane

$230,000

1172

3BR

2BA

13

27331 Pinyon Street

$400,000

3188

5BR

3BA

40

40515 Calle Medusa

$470,000

3505

5BR

4BA

17

40617 Whittier Avenue

$180,000

1086

3BR

2BA

0

38075 Via Majorca

$1,250,000

8276

7BR

9BA

95

30200 Pechanga Drive

$350,000

1311

3BR

2BA

45

3440 Pocahontis Street

$225,000

2087

4BR

2BA

16

38590 Boat House Drive

$462,900

3327

5BR

3BA

90

43075 Beamer Court

$469,000

2224

4BR

3BA

5

1456 Dusty Hill Road

$250,000

1567

4BR

3BA

5

27708 Post Oak Place

$425,000

3212

4BR

3BA

-12

31525 Sunningdale Drive

$440,000

2590

4BR

3BA

48

1200 Johnston Avenue

$184,900

1042

3BR

3BA

42

39259 Sugarcane Drive

$369,000

1512

3BR

3BA

69

44631 Johnston Drive

$365,000

1345

3BR

3BA

49

831 San Juan Drive

$20,000

920

2BR

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16516 Badalona Street

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23791 Pepperleaf Street

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33393 Blackwell Boulevard

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35586 Summerholly Lane

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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 3-0, Jan. 31, with John Tavaglione absent and one vacancy, to approve the initiation of proceedings for the general plan amendment. Koll Custom Homes has proposed to subdivide a 48.52acre parcel into five 5-acre lots and a 26-acre remainder lot. The project itself will return for county ap-

proval later after the review process including public hearings.

The parcel is located north of Los Nogales Road, south of Monte de Oro Road, west of Camino del Vino and east of Anza Road. That land is currently within the Temecula Valley Wine Country Wine District Policy Area and the general plan amendment would change the site to be within the Temecula Valley Wine Country Residential District Policy Area.

The eventual general plan amendment will also likely need a rezone or waiver from the ten-acre minimum lot size of the existing Citrus Vineyard zoning. The re-

mainder lot proposed would allow for the establishment of vineyards.

The county’s General Plan Advisory Committee heard the proposed initiation proceedings Aug. 25, 2016 and felt that the land use amendment was appropriate and compatible with the area. That recommendation in favor of beginning the proceedings was followed by a positive recommendation Nov. 2, 2016 at the county’s Planning Commission meeting; the Planning Commission members noted that the site is adjacent to a road and that other residential development already exists in the nearby area.

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and plumbing pipes can burst as a result, causing flooding to a home.

It is very important to become familiar with water shut-off valves at all locations of a home. Once a month, people should practice by turning each shut-off valve to the “off” position. This habit is good for the valve itself to keep it functioning properly.

Start by finding the water meter, which is located next to the street at the curb area. This spot is where the water branches off from the city pipes and comes to each property.

The shut-off valve is located underneath the meter box lid. Shutting the water off here will turn the water off to the entire house exterior and interior, including pools and irrigation.

From the meter box, a water line runs up to the front of the house to a hose bib or water spigot, usually near where the hose is located.

Newer homes may have it located in the garage. The shut-off valve turns the water off to the inside of the home, excluding exterior irrigation.

Following the main service line indoors, see how the plumbing line branches off to provide water to the water heater. The water heater shut-off valve is located at the top of the water heater, next to the water flex lines.

The last shut-off valves to check are the angle stops. From the water heater, hot and cold water lines split off to provide water to plumbing fixtures including those in the bathrooms, kitchen and laundry. The angle stop is the shiny oval piece behind the toilet or underneath the sink. Behind the toilet is one angle stop, and underneath a sink there are two, hot and cold shut-off valves.

The hose bib or water spigot located near the hose or in the garage has a shut-off valve for all of the interior pipes.

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Real Estate / Home & Garden EMWD Board urges end to statewide drought and emergency regulations PERRIS – Eastern Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors has Governor Jerry Brown and the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) to declare an end the ongoing Drought State of Emergency and corresponding regulations.

EMWD’s Board of Directors approved by a 4-0 vote a resolution requesting an end to the statewide drought emergency status due to the response of customers and drastically improved statewide water supply and snowpack conditions.

“The time is right and we hope the Governor and the State Board will take the appropriate actions to let all Californians know that we are no longer in an emergency,” EMWD President David Slawson said. “EMWD customers – as well as those throughout our state – have heeded the call to action during this unprecedented time.

It is now time for the state to do the same.”

As part of its resolution, EMWD supported shifting the state’s focus away from emergency regulatory efforts and toward the creation of statewide, long-term water use efficiency practices that recognize local water supply efforts and regional factors that drive water use practices.

The State Board Feb. 8 will consider extending its emergency regulations despite water supply conditions that indicate significantly above average rainfall and snowpack, reservoirs that are above historical averages and much of the state no longer experiencing the hydrological conditions that are indicative of drought conditions.

EMWD’s Board of Directors on Feb. 15 will meet to discuss relaxing local water supply regulations.

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EMWD has been proactive in working with the State Board and Governor’s office to advocate for regulations that recognize factors such as local water supplies, weather and housing density. The State Board’s initial regulations failed to account for these water use drivers, instead opting to take a blanket approach that unfairly penalized EMWD customers.

The current regulations are based on a “stress test” approach. Water suppliers provided supply and demand information assuming three additional dry years. EMWD along with most of the water suppliers across the state could certify in June 2016 that supplies were adequate to meet demand. Supply conditions have improved significantly since then and emergency regulation is not required.

Precipitation in the northern Sierra is 217 percent of average as of Jan. 23, and the state is on track to have its wettest year on record.

EMWD has also invested in local supplies, including groundwater desalination and recycled water that has helped prepare it for drought conditions. EMWD customers reduced usage by 18 percent from June 2015 through December 2016, when compared to 2013 figures.

“EMWD is committed to working on behalf of its customers and to serving as their collective voice with the state and its regulatory agencies,” Slawson said. “We sincerely appreciate the water use efficiency efforts our customers have taken during the drought and we will continue advocating for what is right on behalf of our customers.”

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Will the roof end up leaking? Is the wiring safe? What about the plumbing? These, and others, are the questions that the buyers looking at your home will seek professional help to answer. If not identified and dealt with, any of these items could cost you dearly in terms of repair. In most cases, you can make a reasonable pre-inspection yourself if you know what you›re looking for. Knowing what you’re looking for can help you prevent little problems from growing into costly and unmanageable ones.

1. Defective plumbing Defective plumbing can manifest itself in two different ways: leaking, and clogging. A visual inspection can detect leaking, and an inspector will gauge water pressure by turning on all faucets in the highest bathroom and then flushing the toilet. If you hear running water, it indicates that the pipes are undersized. If the water appears dirty when first turned on at the faucet, this is a good indication that the pipes are rusting, which can result in severe water quality problems.

2. Inadequate wiring and electrical Your home should have a minimum of 100 amps service, and this should be clearly marked. Wire should be copper or aluminum.

Home inspectors will look at octopus plugs as indicative of inadequate circuits and a potential fire hazard.

3. Poor heating and cooling systems Insufficient insulation and an inadequate or a poorly functioning heating system are the most common causes of poor heating. While an adequately clean furnace, without rust on the heat exchanger, usually has life left in it, an inspector will

be asking and checking to see if your furnace is over its typical life span of 15-25 years. For a forced air gas system, a heat exchanger will come under scrutiny since one that is cracked can emit deadly carbon monoxide into the home. These heat exchangers must be replaced if damaged – they cannot be repaired.

4. Roofing problems Water leakage through the roof can occur for a variety of reasons such as physical deterioration of the asphalt shingles, such as curling or splitting, or mechanical damage from a wind storm. When gutters leak and downspouts allow water to run down and through the exterior walls, this external problem becomes a major internal one.

5. Damp attic spaces Aside from basement dampness, problems with ventilation, insulation and vapor barriers can cause water, moisture, mold and mildew to form in the attic. This can lead to premature wear of the roof, structure and building materials. The cost to fix this damage could easily run over $2,500.

6. Rotting wood This can occur in many places (door or window frames, trim, siding, decks and fences). The building inspector will sometimes probe the wood to see if this is present - especially when wood has been freshly painted.

7. Masonry work Re-blocking can be costly, but left unattended, these repairs can cause problems with water and moisture penetration into the home which in turn could lead to a chimney being clogged by fallen bricks or even a chimney which falls onto the roof.

It can be costly to rebuild a chimney or to have it repainted.

8. Unsafe or over-fused electrical circuit A fire hazard is created when more

amperage is drawn on the circuit than was intended. Fifteen amp circuits are the most common in a typical home, with larger service for large appliances such as stoves and dryers.

It can cost several hundred dollars to replace your fuse panel with a circuit panel.

9. Adequate security features More than a purchased security system, an inspector will look for the basic safety features that will protect your home such as proper locks on windows and patio doors, dead bolts on the doors, smoke and even carbon monoxide detectors in every bedroom and on every level.

Even though pricing will vary, these components will add to your costs.

Before purchasing or installing, you should check with your local experts.

10. Structural or foundation problems An inspector will certainly investigate the underlying footing and foundation of your home as structural integrity is fundamental to your home.

When you put your home on the market, you don’t want any unpleasant surprises that could cost you the sale of your home. By understanding these 11 problem areas as you walk through your home, you’ll be arming yourself against future disappointment.

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ELISSA’S ESTATE SALES CABINET REFINISHER

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License #100417 RefinishArts.com Jason (951) 239-6702 CONSTRUCTION

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Employment Jobs

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PET SITTING IN MY HOME Cage free, social environment, day care + long term. Large rooms for exercise and play. References. Call for details.

760-723-6675

SENIORS HELPING SENIORS Sun City: Seniors Helping Seniors is looking for a loving care giver to do light house cleaning and small meal preparation 4-5 days a week for 4 hours each day.

Need to be trustworthy, have a caring heart and pass a background check.

Please call 760.884.4111

HELP WANTED: DANIEL’S MARKET a local independent grocery store, is looking to fill two positions. Service Deli Clerk: Need friendly person to take customer orders, prepare food and maintain a clean and sanitary environment. No experience necessary, will train. Must be available to work the afternoon to evening shifts and weekends. Come in to apply or call 760 732-1135 for more information.

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Call for Appointment to see items.

760-728-3005.

LAND FOR SALE More than 5 acres with picturesque view. Palomar observatory. Property located at Los Altos and Cedar Glen, Hemet. Asking $59,900 all offers considered. Call Phil 951-970-3114. Agent Century 21 Wright. LIC00934146

Commercial/Industrial For Rent SHOP SPACE 800 sq. ft. to 1,800 sq. ft. in Fallbrook. 760-728-2807 or 760212-0584.

SENIORS HELPING SENIORS Wildomar: Seniors Helping Seniors is looking for a loving care giver to provide assistance 3 days a week for 2 hours a day for a female in Wildomar.

Duties require light meal preparation, minor mobility assistance. Care giver must have a caring heart and pass a background check. Experience with Parkinson’s a plus.Please call 760.884.4111.

Electrical Services MIKES ELECTRIC 24/7 Emergency calls welcome. If it’s electrical, I can do it. Lowest prices and quality work guaranteed. 951-973-9120.

Employment Jobs Experienced Cooks & Servers and Host/Hostess. 2 years minimum experience in family style restaurant. Apply in person. 739 E. Mission Rd. Se buscan cocineros con experiencia de 2 anos en restaurante de estilo familiar. Solicite en persona.

739 E. Mission Rd.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (P/T - 20HRS) Straub Construction, Inc. is currently seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Administrative Assistant to support the team. Must be a self-starter and a team player who is able to work independently. Previous experience working in an office setting (phones, mail, filing, data entry) and experience with Microsoft Office and standard office equipment required. straub. hr@straubinc.com SCI is an EEO Employer.

Employment Jobs EXPERIENCED KITCHEN HELP Line Cook/Prep needed for fast paced Mexican restaurant in Fallbrook. Bilingual a plus. Call Jon 760-728-4556 SENIORS HELPING SENIORS Would you love to help someone else? Flexible hours. . .you set your schedule! Prior experience working with senior citizens helpful. We’re looking for loving, caring people! Call 760-884-4111 today!

SENIORS HELPING SENIORS Fallbrook: Seniors Helping Seniors is looking for a part time caregiver for short weekend shifts and evening shifts for light meal preparation and minor house keeping. Candidate needs to have compassion to serve others and be willing to work flexible hours. Please call 760.884.4111.

Storage/Industrial Space STORAGE/INDUSTRIAL SPACE 800 SF. Extra high 22’ ceiling. 16’metal rollup door + 3’ walk through. 6’ chain-link security fence around property. $1500/ month + security deposit. 760-2069536.

Garage Sale 2/10 A N D 2/11 8am-1pm. 216 S Pennsylvania St. Lake Elsinore. Yarn, tools, gift items, books, and fabric.

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Custom Spanish home. Chef’s kitchen w/slab granite counters. Great Room w/ seating areas, wet bar, wood burning fplc. Master bedroom suite, balcony access. 3 BD, 2.5 BA, 2758 Sq. Ft. Bonsall Views & Bonsall Schools! 170005074 $560,000

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A View That Never Grows Old - As the sun sets below the horizon it becomes a new masterpiece every day. You stop & reflect-This is home. A hilltop treasure with many inviting spaces to retreat and refresh. Come for a visit~stay for a $1,590,888 lifetime. 160059552

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This 3 bedroom home sits on just over an acre.

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Tucked back off a country road. Large porch overlooks views to the mountains & over a half acre of lush gardens & trees. Fresh paint throughout, remodeled kitchen and baths. 3 BD, 2 BA. Bonus rm for entertaining w/pool table & fplc. 160059995 $515,000

Unbelievable views from this 4.86 acre parcel with 2 potential building sites. 3 Bd septic layout on file (Requires updating), 1 1/2” water meter plus professionally managed appx. 300 Hass avocado grove. 30-40% of the trees were stumped in 2014 at a cost of $7011 and are now ready to vigorously produce. The canyon, mountain & valley views are amazing! Paved road access and ready for new owners. Power is available at the property. Possible seller financing!

160065208 $239,000

Vista Montanoso! Masterful construction by Primo Builders in 2004. Situated on a quiet 2.17 acre knoll in the Hidden Meadows golf community. Unparalleled views of Mt Palomar & the valley below. No expense spared. 3890 SF of living space, over 9000 SF w/ covered outdoor living areas. 3BD 5BA. 170005498 $1,599,000

High on the hills of Bonsall with panoramic views of Palomar Mountain and the village below lies this pristine 26 acre building site. Ideal for a vineyard estate. Put your label on this one!

160045002 $799,000

Turn-key home. Open floor plan w/ upgraded kitchen cabinets & granite counter tops. Great room has rock fireplace! Master bedroom has jetted tub. Fenced in backyard w/ covered patio to entertain. Close to the beach, parks, trails, & more! 170005858 $499,000

Morning Star Ranch Community located in Winchester. Gorgeous 2946 Sq.Ft 2 story home featuring 4 BD, 3.5 BA, master suite located downstairs.

Backyard oasis with pool and spa.Temecula school district. Enjoy! SW16734054 $489,000

18.64 View Acres overlooking Diamond Valley Lake and Temecula. Private and peaceful with spectacular views and usable area’s. This parcel will require a well for water. Dirt road access from De Portola Parkway. Call listing agent for more details. Seller will consider financing with a substantial down payment. 160059210 $135,000

Field of Dreams! Outstanding all useable 25 acre ranch with 5306 SF, 3 BR home, private irrigated baseball field, 13 stall horse barn, 6 pastures w/well irrigation, huge car collector’s barn, pool, original farm barn & much more.

160004017 SW16014872 $3,250,000

OUR COLDWELL BANKER VILLAGE PROPERITES AGENTS: Pat Bresnahan Dana Corso Abby Elston

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An exciting hideaway with a feeling of peace & privacy. You will feel the inviting feeling from the time you enter the courtyard.

Open floor plan, Living rm. centers around a wall of glass to enjoy the beautiful Santa Margarita views. $599,000

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FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET! Lovely mature 4 BD in one of Fallbrook’s premier neighborhoods near lanes end. It greets you with a warm and inviting entrance. Versatile floorplan with space for a large active family. Formal & informal dining and living areas with 2 cozy fireplaces. Large eat in kitchen with plenty of cabinet storage. 5 minutes to the friendly village and 5 minutes to the I-15 commute corridor.

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Land Without A Home Due To Fire 5 ACRES. Panoramic views and access to the Santa Margarita River Trail. Would make a wonderful building site. 1 1/2 inch water meter. Possible Seller Financing. 160061285 Offered at $199,000

Beautiful Southwestern Style single story custom on 11.7 acres with amazing panoramic view (Ocean view on a clear day). Massive kitchen/great rm area for entertaining or family gatherings. Kit has granite countertops incl the 9’ island with food prep sink, Wolf 5 burner stove. Double door entry with tile floor inlay includes French doors to the outdoor pergola. Solar sys is paid for. Oversized 2 car garage (32x27). plus det. workshop.

Offered at $890,000

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