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Lake Elsinore comes to agreement with Castle & Cooke

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Volume 17, Issue 8

Gilmore receives Lifetime Achievement at TVCC Awards

Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

Lake Elsinore city Council approved an amended agreement for the Alberhill Villages Specific Plan during its Feb. 14 meeting and urged residents to vote ‘no’ in the May 2 special election for a separate Alberhill Villages Initiative approved in June of last year. see page A-3

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Dr. Wasemiller joins Dr. K. Pat Brown in Temecula dental practice

It was a sold-out event at the Grand Ballroom at Pechanga Casino & Resort as the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce held its 51st annual Gala Awards dinner sponsored by Abbott Feb. 18. Each year, the Chamber of Commerce honors

exceptional individuals, businesses and charitable organizations – nominated by their peers – for their service to the community and who exhibit strong values and leadership.

Outgoing Chairman of the Board Jerry Konchar, chief financial officer for Pechanga Development Corporation, handed over the leadership role to Brian Connors of Southwest

community organizations and efforts. Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO Alice Sullivan presented the award. He was also presented certificates of recognition from Sen. Jeff Stone, Assemblywoman Marie Waldron’s office, Riverside 3rd District Supervisor

see TVCC, page A-4

Bradley appointed new Menifee interim city manager Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

TEMECULA – Dr. K. Pat Brown is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Matthew Wasemiller as an associate in their dental practice in Temecula. see page C-7

Ron Bradley, who was recently appointed as Menifee’s interim city manager, answers questions during a Temecula City Council candidate forum at city hall, Sept. 26. Bradley ran an unsuccessful bid for that city’s council in the 2016 election.

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Ron Bradley retired Temecula City Manager has been appointed the City of Menifee’s interim city manager by the Menifee City Council effective Feb. 16, until a permanent city manager can be hired.

Bradley, who has spent time not only as Temecula’s city manager but as an interim city manager in both the neighboring cities of Hemet and Murrieta, is well versed in the duties and responsibilities of being a manager of a growing city like Menifee. Since Bradley is a retired city manager and a retired annuitant from the California Public Employees Retirement System he will only be allowed to work up

to 960 hours in his position for the fiscal year.

Menifee City Council made the appointment following a special meeting Tuesday, Feb. 14, before its regular meeting Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Under the terms of the Menifee Interim City Manager contract, Bradley will be receiving $16,230 per month until the new permanent city manager is hired. Under the contract, Bradley cannot be hired as the permanent city manager.

Bradley in his resume to the Menifee council shows he has been engaged in government work for 45 years after his early work as an insurance claims representative and then as a police officer.

see BRADLEY, page A-5

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Democrats rally for immigration justice in Hemet Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

“No hate. No fear. Immigrants welcome here,” chanted more than 150 protestors as they took to the downtown Hemet streets for the Hemet Immigration March & Rally Saturday, Feb. 18.

The eight-block walk, in downtown Hemet, sponsored by the Democrats of Hemet-San Jacinto, ended with a rally and the posting of a hoped for Deferred Action for Children Arrivals resolution on the City Hall entrance doors.

The DACA resolution, supported by the Democratic Party and immigrant rights groups, would permit temporary authorization for undocumented immigrants who meet certain guidelines to remain in the United States for work and education.

“We want to show people (immigrants) we are here for them,” Joey Aszterbaum said. He calls himself a California Bernicrat, and he is the coordinator of the march and rally. “We stand with them and for them,” he said. Aszterbaum was

see IMMIGRATION, page A-6

Norberto Gonzalez, vice president of the Democrats of Hemet San Jacinto stands on the back left, talking with Hemet Immigration March & Rally coordinator Joey Aszterbaum about the day’s marching plans at Democratic Headquarters in downtown Hemet. The march and rally walked through downtown Hemet and ended at the Hemet City Hall at Florida Avenue and Buena Vista Street.

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Lake Elsinore comes to agreement with Aberhill’s Castle & Cooke, all urge ‘no’ vote on election initiative Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

Lake Elsinore City Council approved an amended agreement for the Alberhill Villages Specific Plan during its Feb. 14 meeting and urged residents to vote ‘no’ in the May 2 special election for a separate Alberhill Villages Initiative.

Should the initiative pass, it would negate the new agreement council approved during the meeting.

Under the new plan, agreed to by both parties, the city could see total gains of about $55.5 million and have secured funding for the developments proposed regional sports park verses the loss of at least $33 million under the initiative plan before voters.

DMG Inc. prepared a new financial impact analysis presented to council by Managing Partner Mike Bracken.

According to Bracken, the city stands to gain $25.7 million at the 20-year mark of the project as compared to the current Alberhill Villages Specific Plan being put before voters in a special election May 2. That plan projects a loss of somewhere between $33 million and $243 million based on a variety of factors including the sports park, inclusion in the CFDs and a number of other potential issues that could arise.

“What we can conclude is this, this new FIA based on an amended and restated Alberhill Villages Specific Plan and the accompanying development agreement does provide the financial resources for you to provide good services not only at Alberhill Villages but also to do it without penalizing anybody else in your community,” Bracken said.

“You also have funding mechanism through the development for the regional sports park and probably just as importantly, doing it this way also gives you and the developer the flexibility to work through any unforeseen circumstances.”

Fees and costs will generate $30.6 million to the city at build out, which would take approximately 30 years, while the Alberhill Park fee is expected to generate $23.9 million at build out.

The new amendments keep much of the Alberhill Plan the same except for removing the smaller of two lakes and clarifying some language. Upon buildout, the development will boast 8,024 residential units, approximately 8.3 million square feet of non-residential uses, provides a 63.6-acre site for

a university or a similar use, an elementary school site and over 194 acres of natural space with multi-use trails. It also allows for interim mining use operations that will be phased out over time as development occurs.

Leibold said the primary provisions of the amendment redefined the land use map and clarify the ambiguities of mining activity setbacks and identifies financing for a 46-acre sports park, something that was problematic for the city.

Changes due to mining activities in the area include retention of a 1,500-foot setback from crushing plants, 500-foot setback from processing and 300-foot setback from excavation operations. The amendments also clarify timing, phasing and responsibilities for completing the development’s parks, including the 46-acre regional sports park.

Under the amended plan, the developer is financially responsible for planning and park design, rough grading and adjacent off-site roadway and utility infrastructure and land dedication. The developer will pay a park fee to finance regional park improvements.

The development will also be annexed into the city’s community facilities district for public safety such as police, fire and ambulance and maintenance services for public rights of way and landscaping, Liebold explained.

“We also cleaned up and clarified procedures for specific plan and phase development plan minor modifications and amendments,” she said.

Castle and Cooke has agreed to pay an initial development agreement fee, or DAG fee, of $100,000 to offset city costs and a fee for each of the buildings within the development. Under the amended agreement, the developer will pay $4,500 for each single-family unit, $3,200 for each multifamily unit, $2,500 for each mixed-use dwelling unit and $1 per square foot for each commercial, retail, industrial unit and private institutional and places of worship. Fees will be adjusted annually beginning in July 2018.

The developer will also pay an Alberhill Park Fee that will be equal to $2 per accessible square foot for all residential building permits. Those fees will be placed in an Alberhill Park Fund to be used for improvements on the 46-acre regional sports park.

“It is a secure and promised financing source for the regional

sports park,” Liebold said.

Existing development impact fees will be paid at the current rate when they pull building permits beginning the date the plan is approved.

There are no new environmental impacts so no new mitigation reports are required.

Liebold said there were safeguards in place if council approved the new amendments. Should the initiative, a separate agreement from the amended and restated plan, pass in the special election, the new agreement would expire since the development agreement is only tied to the current amended plan.

“Your hands are tied with a voter approved plan,” she said, adding that voters needed to defeat the initiative to which councilmembers agreed.

“This is not a compromise, this is a better plan,” Liebold said. “It takes away ambiguity, it provides certainty to the council and the community.”

Bracken said the city and Castle & Cooke needed to “lock arms and work together.” He also said Castle & Cooke would encourage voters to vote “no” on the initiative.

Not only did council unanimously adopt the resolution approving the addendums and the first reading of the ordinances, they recommended that voters cast a no vote for the initiative which will be decided in the May 2 special election.

“This is a better plan than what has already been adopted,” said Councilman Steve Manos. “Even in the best-case scenario it is a $58 million flip. This is a better plan for the community…. It is time for us to come together and start working for common goals, it is time.”

Mayor Bob McGee said that he agreed it was time to move forward.

“This episode has been a circus there is no other way to say it,” he said. “We need to fold up that tent and send the clowns home.”

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In the Service and Charitable Division, S.A.F.E Alternatives for Everyone was named Ruby Organization of the Year, given to nonprofits of $500,000 or less.

Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center was selected as Emerald Organization of the Year, given to nonprofits greater than $500,000 per year.

The Craig Davis Family Insurance Agency was selected as the 2015 Bronze Business of the Year Award, given to businesses with 1-5 employees.

The 2016 Sterling Business of the Year Award, given to businesses with 6 to 25 employees, was presented to Sally Myers of Sizzler Restaurant and BMW Management.

ABC Child Care Center, who has served over 25,000 children since its inception, was named 2016 Gold Business of the Year, given to businesses with 25 to 50 employees.

The 2016 Platinum Business of the Year award for businesses with more than 50 employees was presented to Darlene Wetton, CEO of Temecula Valley Hospital, by Brian Connors of Southwest Healthcare System, last year’s winner.

The live auction of a Tahiti vacation donated by Ao Nui Adventures raised $9,000. There were also 49 silent auction packages available.

“This week will be hard to top,” Truax said, who celebrated his 42nd anniversary to his beautiful wife AJ, earned his 30-year sober coin, “and then you all award me Citizen of the Year!”

Truax reflected on his upbringing in a small town where he was the sixth generation born in his house.

“Temecula has that small-town feel and is filled with good people with great hearts who give and give and give,” he said. “I’m glad to be a part of that.”

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Hemet Measure U tax oversight committee in place Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Seven Hemet residents determined to keep the Measure U general sales tax money going only to the police, fire and public safety services were appointed to a Measure U Oversight Committee by the Hemet City Council Feb. 14.

The seven Oversight Committee members were selected out of almost three dozen applicants after extensive ad hoc committee interviews by the council. Four were selected from a field of Hemet residents and three who own or manage businesses in Hemet’s sphere of influence.

The Measure U Oversight Committee members are Eric Gosch the owner of Gosch Motors, Richard Biber public relations liaison for Healthy Hospitals, attorney Rob Davis, retired Hemet fire captain Jeff Retmier, retired Hemet Police Department employee Suzzanne Kozma, community activist Marie McDonald and Robin Rickert a Hemet Police Department volunteer.

Measure U, a 1 percent sales tax

measure passed by Hemet voters in November of last year, is considered a general tax that could be spent for any city need. The measure was mandated by the community to be spent only for the police, fire and emergency medical services provided by the city. Hemet City Council, before the elections in November 2016, made up of K. Paul Raver, Bonnie Wright, Linda Krupa, Robert Youseff and Shellie Milne had mixed feelings about Measure U. Milne dropped out of the city council race to run for the Riverside County 3rd District Supervisorial race and Raver resigned shortly after the election and passage of Measure U. The remaining councilmembers, all who voiced strong support for the measure, passed an ordinance vowing to keep the Measure U money only for public safety use.

They also agreed to create the Measure U Oversight Committee made up of citizens to assure the council kept the tax money for its intended purpose.

After the election, with new councilmembers Karlee Meyer and Mayor Pro Tem Michael Perciful

now sitting on the dais, signed the Measure U supportive measure.

Earlier this month Russ Brown, appointed by the council to fill the remaining two-year term of Raver, also signed the ordinance.

The Oversight Committee members were selected from a final field of 11. Each finalist was given three minutes to summarize the reasons they wanted to be on the committee. They all said they were determined to keep to city council and all future city councils spending the Measure U tax money only for the safety of the people in the city of Hemet.

The other finalists were Chuck Steadman, Dan Goodrich and Brad Hyman. Mayor Linda Krupa said it was a very difficult decision to pick the members of the committee because all were highly qualified.

She urged the remaining finalists to apply for other city commissions.

Krupa thanked the new members of the Oversight Committee for their willingness to keep the money on track and said the council would expect them to meet and give the council a quarterly financial update on the fund expenditures.

The Original Christmas Tree Lane ceases operation Stephanie Lai VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The last Original Christmas Tree Lane fundraiser will be the last for the organization that has raised over $124,000 in the past nine years to support local youth.

Distributed among the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest County, the Lake Elsinore and Wildomar chambers of commerce, Wildomar Rotary Club and the Boy Scouts, the generated funds from the event have provided youth leadership awards and funding for many local youth scholarships.

According to a press release issued by the OCTL, the California Department of Justice declared that the OCTL had been operating an illegal charity, so the OTLC committee decided to terminate the event.

As of February 2017, the charity will no longer operate or host the yearly their Christmas tree raffle.

In order to continue operating, the group must register as an official nonprofit which involves paying a fee to register, having an Article of Incorporation, obtaining a 501(c) (3) tax ID, acquiring a bookkeeper and hiring a lawyer to handle legal paperwork.

As the now defunct OTCL committee wrote in a letter to volunteers and sponsors, “These requirements are not in our scope of understanding,” as they expressed their apologies for not complying with state requirements.

The organization reached out to the state and volunteered the charity’s books to audit anytime at the state’s expense; they have received no response. Thus, the OTLC committee agreed to end their decade of charity work. Unique in the holiday event structure, city locals will miss the annual Christmas tree raffle and the generosity of businesses and residents alike.

The charity said they are grateful

BRADLEY from page A-1 He graduated first in his class at the San Diego Police Academy. He burnished that accomplishment by earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration from San Diego State University and excelling in executive management programs at UCLA and Harvard.

Bradley’s marriage to Frances, a high school cheerleader who grew up 15 miles from him when they were young, has spanned 56 years. They have two sons and five grandchildren. He has retired at times to travel and do woodworking projects, according to earlier Valley News reports.

Bradley has lived in Temecula’s southeast quadrant for more than 20 years.

He is a member and past president of the influential TemeculaMurrieta Group. His lifelong study has been people, employment and how to best blend the two.

Bradley is perhaps best known in the area as Temecula’s city manager from 1994 to 1998 and as a chairman of the Temecula Chamber of Commerce.

He has also been a mentor for 17 people who have worked for him and gone on to become city managers themselves such as Temecula’s current City Manager Aaron Adams.

for all the work they have accomplished, and the people who helped further their cause through volunteering, participation or donations.

Since the committee had acquired the supplies to put on the event, they plan to host a large yard sale and donate all proceeds to local youth.

New officer brings experience to Hemet Police Department

Police Officer Andre Wassouf is sworn in to his post with the Hemet Police Department by the department Chief Dave Brown.

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HEMET – Lateral Police Officer Andre Wassouf was appointed to the Hemet Police Department in a ceremony held Monday, Feb. 13.

Wassouf was born in Syria and immigrated with his family to the U.S. in 1988. They settled in Boston where Wassouf attended and graduated from Lawrence Mass High School in 1992. Wassouf was sworn as a United States Citizen Jan. 14, 1999, at the age of 23. He immediately joined the Lawrence, Massachusetts, Police Department as an Auxiliary Officer. In September 1999, he tested for and was hired as a police officer with the University of New Hampshire

Police Department. After a year and a half, he was hired by the Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Police Department as a master patrolman.

In 2016, Andre decided to relocate to Southern California to be near family, so he applied for and was hired as a diplomatic security officer with the Department of the State in San Diego.

Wassouf has been recognized for his honesty and impeccable integrity, and has been considered to be the most proactive officer within the departments he served. He was joined by his mother, daughter and friends at the pinning ceremony.

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The Hemet Democratic headquarters buzzed with activity. Signs

IMMIGRATION from page A-1 joined by Norberto Gonzalez, vice president of the Democrats of Hemet-San Jacinto who encouraged legal and illegal immigrants and others to support the Democratic Party in their effort to overturn newly elected President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

Before the march and rally, Marie McDonald, president of the Democrats of Hemet-San Jacinto, was busy in the Hemet headquarters of the Democratic

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were made while Aszterbaum and Norberto Gonzalez coached the marchers in a series of chants that would echo through the streets of downtown Hemet as the protestors walked from Buena Vista Avenue to State Street and back to the City Hall.

“Move Trump out of the way.

Immigrants are here to stay,” “No ban. No wall. Human rights for all” and “No Trump. No KKK. No fences U.S.A.” were some of the chants shouted during the march, while residents waving the American flag brought honking and cheering from motorists passing through the downtown area.

Unlike other marches and rallies across the country, the Hemet march was completely peaceful without one incident. Only one Hemet police car cruised by the marchers on Florida Avenue during the hourlong march.

“This is a peaceful march,” Aszterbaum said. “We want everyone to be safe. Stop and wait at the intersections. Cross with the lights.”

The marchers did.

Following the march, the groups formed a circle and joined arms in the City Hall parking lot to hear testimony and messages of encouragement from speakers Aszterbaum, Gonzales, immigrants, non-immigrants and an LBGT member who said they all love living in America but believe the Trump immigration executive order is illegal and unjust.

Aszterbaum, who said his family was Jewish and emigrated from Europe, urged those at the rally who were 16-17 years of age to pre-register to vote.

“Your vote matters,” he said.

“We have to make sure our politicians, no matter what party, do first for the people. We do not work for them. They work for the people…

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Gonzalez reiterated much of Aszterbaum’s observations in Spanish bringing cheers and applause from those at the rally. He said immigrants must speak with a loud and clear voice to overcome the injustice they face.

Concluding his rally speech, Azterbaum pointed out that 700,000 refugees have entered the United States since 9/11 and “not one has committed a murder. Not one.” He said refugees and immigrants fleeing from other troubled countries should be welcomed in America.

The rally speakers encouraged immigrants to seek citizenship.

They shared information about the classes available to them to learn about America and its government, so they could become citizens and vote. More information about classes is available at the Democratic headquarters in Hemet at 503 1/2 E. Florida Ave. The DACA resolution posted on the City Hall front doors said, “Be

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the replacement of the Automated Weather Observation System at Hemet-Ryan Airport.

The supervisors’ 4-0 vote Feb. 7, with one vacant seat, authorized a $115,155 sole-source contract with AVCOM Company for the new AWOS. The AWOS will replace the one which had been at Hemet-Ryan Airport since the early 1990s.

An Automated Weather Observation System is a computerized

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it resolved that the Democrats of Hemet San Jacinto hereby declare our continuing support for all fleeing violence regardless of legal status, and we affirm our support for the resettlement of people in Hemet and San Jacinto.”

Azterbaum during the march indicated he would like to see Hemet become a “sanctuary city.”

The DACA resolution also said, “Be it further resolved that the Democrats of Hemet San Jacinto hereby urges city departments, higher education institutions, local businesses and charitable organizations to provide shelter and sustenance for DACA families relocating in our Valley and integrating into our communities and calls upon other California communities to join them in supporting a stronger national effort to resettle the most vulnerable families.”

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Question of proposed Menifee Central Park restrooms under discussion Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The action of Menifee’s former city manager approving a modification to the planned 5-acre Central Park project in the Menifee Town Center without City Council’s approval and who will pay for the park restrooms, the city or the developer, will be discussed by an ad hoc committee and returned for a public hearing March 15.

The decision to further discuss the issue, appealed by the developer Stark Menifee Land, and its parent company, with an ad hoc committee was made after almost two hours of public hearing on the matter Feb. 15.

The appeal made by the developer centers around an agreement in a second amendment made by then City Manager Rob Johnson in November 2016 that the city would drop its condition for the developer to build a pedestrian overpass to the park with the understanding that the developer would pay for the construction of a two-stall restroom that was not agreed to in the original specific plan. The cost

of the overpass was estimated at $250,000 while the restroom costs an estimated $300,000.

Representatives of the developer who made the agreement in good faith with the city manager appealed the condition after it was determined the cost of the restrooms, a suggested children’s splash pad and other unexpected costs would far exceed the developer’s $1.7 million budget for the park. They hinted that if the appeal for further negotiation was not made the park project, long in the planning stages, might not come to pass. Council initially was not involved in the agreement.

Robert Lennox, the city community services director and Jeff Melching the city attorney, noted former City Manager Rob Johnson did have the authority to make the agreement with the developer, but the city council could after the public hearing either affirm or invalidate the contested second amendment and take it back to a committee to further negotiate the amendment.

“We must have restrooms in the park,” Councilwoman Lesa Sobek said, who voted with the council

to form the ad hoc committee following the hearing. Sobek, Mayor Pro Tem Greg August and newly appointed interim city manager Ron Bradley will be on the city’s ad hoc committee. The results of the committee’s decision may be heard at the March 15 city council meeting.

The factual second amendment, as presented to the council, gave an explanation for why the developer entered the appeal.

“On Nov. 22, 2016, the former city manager, on behalf of the city of Menifee, executed the second administrative Adjustment with Stark Menifee Land. The Second Administrative Adjustment states that since approximately March 2015 the city and developer ‘have continued working in good faith on the final design of the Central Park Master Plan, and during those discussions, the city requested certain changes in the design of the Central Park Master Plan that would have increased the cost substantially.’

As an accommodation to those increased costs, the Second Administrative Adjustment states that the city and the developer ‘have continued to work in good faith to

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Temecula robbery leads to three city vehicle pursuit SAN JACINTO – A San Jacinto man led police on a vehicle pursuit from Temecula to an apartment complex in San Jacinto, where he bailed out and was arrested, authorities said Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Temecula police responded about 8 p.m. Sunday to a burglary in progress and saw a silver Honda

Accord speeding away from the scene, said Temecula police Sgt. Robert Menchaca.

Officers tried to conduct a traffic stop and the pursuit began, weaving through Temecula and Hemet into San Jacinto, Menchaca said.

The Riverside County sheriff’s helicopter took over the pursuit in

San Jacinto, he said. Shortly after that, the passenger bailed out of the vehicle and ran away. Officers on the ground could not find him.

The car’s driver stopped and he bailed out, running into an apartment complex near the 100 block of Tiger Lane, Menchaca said. He ran through the complex wearing a ski

mask and was quickly apprehended by police.

“Officers located numerous stolen items from the burglary in the vehicle,” he said.

The arrested suspect was identified as Alonzo Saucedo, 23.

He was booked at the Southwest Detention Center on suspicion

of multiple felonies including burglary, possession of stolen property, felony evading and parole violation.

Saucedo was being held in lieu of $100,000 bail with a court appearance set for Thursday, Feb. 23 according to sheriff’s online inmate records.

Homeless man accused of marring Old Town Temecula business arraigned MURRIETA – A homeless man who allegedly vandalized a business on Old Town Front Street in Temecula, causing thousands of dollars in damage, was charged Feb.16 with felony vandalism.

Charles Robert Stickels, 34, was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 14, after he

was located by Riverside County sheriff’s deputies.

Stickels was arraigned before Superior Court Judge Mark Mandio, who appointed him a public defender before taking his not guilty plea. The judge scheduled a felony settlement conference for

Feb. 28 at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta.

Stickels is being held in lieu of $30,000 bail at the Southwest Detention Center.

According to sheriff’s Sgt. Chris Gaskins, an investigation into vandalism against the Old Town prop-

erty began Feb. 3. Court papers alleged that the offense resulted in losses exceeding $5,000.

Gaskins said that detectives quickly identified Stickels as the alleged perpetrator, and deputies kept an eye out for the suspect over the ensuing days, finally catching

up with him at the intersection of Old Town Front Street and Moreno Road, where he was taken into custody without incident.

According to court records, Stickels has prior convictions for vandalism and being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Man suspected of trying to blast San Jacinto residents arrested RIVERSIDE – A man suspected of wounding two people with a shotgun in San Jacinto was being held Friday, Feb. 17, in lieu of $1 million bail.

Devin Adriel Smith, 26, of Riverside was arrested Thursday and booked into the Smith Cor-

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According to Riverside County sheriff’s Sgt. Robert Duckett, the alleged attack happened the evening of Jan. 15 in the 500 block of

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They were treated at a hospital and have since recovered.

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Deputies served a warrant at the suspect’s apartment in the 4600 block of Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside where he was arrested without incident.

Fire erupts at Elsinore Apartment Building LAKE ELSINORE – A fire broke out Friday, Feb. 17, in a utility room at a Lake Elsinore apartment building but was quickly knocked down by firefighters.

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An agency spokeswoman said three engine crews and a truck company with about 15 personnel, were sent to the location and

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were evacuated, according to the fire department.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

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I don’t often comment on national politics, unless it’s an election year, but President Donald Trump’s words really got me thinking this week. During his Feb. 16

news conference, he addressed his issues with the press calling them “dishonest” and saying, “The press is honestly, out of control.”

I have to say I agree with him to some extent, some of the things I see major media reporting on is just ridiculous. Much of the press

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shows some level of distortion one way or the other.

The press went nuts, they took to social media, defending their point. I get it, I totally do. The need to defend yourself when you are attacked for your profession is ingrained into us. No matter what your business, we Americans work hard at our jobs. We don’t like being told that we are “wrong” and of course to call someone “dishonest” is nothing more than an attack on a person’s fundamental beliefs.

Something that is never OK in my opinion.

Sadly, Trump is right to an extent. Not the whole attack on CNN Reporter Jim Acosta, stuff like that is never all right in my book, but what was the big takeaway, from that news conference? Not the

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fact that he nominated Alexander Acosta for labor secretary or any of the other topics he discussed such as the resignation of Michael Flynn as national security adviser, U.S. relations with Russia or even an upcoming executive action on immigration. Nope, those things were a mere mention in area newscasts that night. Instead the press focused on what was said about the media being “dishonest,” adding fuel to the fire, so to speak.

Some other takeaways for me, Trump also said that “some of the media” is “honest and fantastic.”

But I didn’t hear that reported on the news, did you? Trump also called for a “plan to begin building for the massive rebuilding of the United States military,” due to an increase in ISIS activity. I didn’t hear anything about that one either.

Trump also talked about immigration, supporting our police, the war on drugs, the economy and many other things.

But, what was the big news story after this particular news conference? The interaction with Acosta.

When Acosta asked him about the “attack of fake news,” and Trump “attacking our network,” Trump’s response of I’m changing it from fake news, though to “very fake news,” was what hit the headlines throughout the day.

Frankly, I don’t care much for the back and forth and juvenile behavior this president tends to show. Trump tends to exhibit a lot of attention seeking behavior.

Then the question is, “What does mainstream media do when he does?” Why, they make it their top story of the day of course, and by doing so, encourage him to continue with his bad behavior. How

about if instead of reinforcing the behavior with headlines, we treat him like a petulant child -- ignore it and move on?

Instead of focusing on the ridiculous side of things, there are many other things that came out of that news conference that deserved questions for clarification.

However, once Trump ridiculed Acosta, it was all over but the crying. I knew it and everyone in that room knew it too.

According to the American Press Institute, “News is that part of communication that keeps us informed of the changing events, issues, and characters in the world outside.

Though it may be interesting or even entertaining, the foremost value of news is as a utility to empower the informed. The purpose of journalism is thus to provide citizens with the information they need to make the best possible decisions about their lives, their communities, their societies, and their governments.

“While journalism occupies a much smaller space than the talk, entertainment, opinion, assertion, advertising and propaganda that dominate the media universe, it is nevertheless perceived as being more valuable than most of the ‘stuff out there.’ That value flows from its purpose, to provide people with verified information they can use to make better decisions, and its practices, the most important of which is a systematic process – a discipline of verification – that journalists use to find not just the facts, but also the ‘truth about the facts.’”

I think that as journalists, we would be wise to remember this.

But, hey, it’s only my opinion.

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To the Editor, I am really upset by the policeinvolved shooting in Whittier this morning. Two police officers responded to an auto accident and upon arriving at the scene, the driver of the car opened fire with a semi-automatic pistol. Officer Keith Boyer was gravely injured and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The other officer was wounded and is expected to survive. Officer Keith Boyer was described as ‘the best of the best’ by the Whittier Police Chief, a 27 year veteran who recently talked about retirement.

Now let’s talk about the murderer of Officer Keith Boyer. He is a male Hispanic known gang member with numerous facial tattoos who was released early from prison one week ago and at the time of the incident was in a stolen car and was a suspect in a murder earlier in the day. Plus, he had a

long criminal history.

When is our Governor and our State Representatives going to wake up and stop this madness of releasing ‘non-violent’ offenders early? When are the voters in California going to wise up and stop passing terrible Propositions like Prop. 47 and Prop. 57? We need to FORCE our government to build more prisons to handle our prisoner population rather than just releasing them early. This ‘non-violent’ offender was out just one week and he killed Officer Keith Boyer and possibly another person.

Governor Brown and our State Representatives have blood on their hands. And I believe that everyone who allowed themselves to be fooled into voting for Prop.

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Thousands attend Pechanga’s 9th annual Wine Festival & Chocolate Decadence

Elizabeth Hamerschlag, resource development director for Habitat for Humanity, displays a magnum of Stag’s Leap Artemis cabernet sauvignon that was being raffled off at the event.

Chocolate desserts – in many forms – attract chocolate lovers at the ‘Chocolate Decadence’ event held Feb. 10 at Pechanga Casino & Resort.

Dyanna Hohn and Isabel Batz hold up samples of wine for pouring at the 9th annual Wine Festival and Chocolate Decadence. Bel Vino was one of eight local wineries participating this year.

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The annual Wine Festival and Chocolate Decadence event benefits Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley. Kimberly King and Alesia Sitka were on hand to explain the nonprofit organization’s mission and programs.

One ticket allows guests to sample hundreds of vintages of wine from over thirty wineries and vendors.

Cotton candy was among the many dessert options at the Chocolate Decadence event Friday, Feb. 10.

Gran Centenario was on hand promoting their premium tequila and their ‘Angels on Earth’ project which selects ‘angels’ for their selfless acts of service to individuals and communities. Tiffany Joe and Stephanie Hernandez hold samples of the new line.

Gourmet food samples include portbello mushroom raviolis with porcini and Marsala cream sauce from Paisano’s Restaurant at Pechanga.

One of the vendors takes a quick picture with a group of friends dressed specifically to enjoy the event.

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A record number of chocolate lovers, wine aficionados and gourmet foodies filled the Grand Ballroom at Pechanga Resort & Casino Feb. 1011 for the 9th annual Wine Festival and Chocolate Decadence event.

Friday’s crowd of 1,057 consumed over 50,000 delicious desserts and pastries prepared by world-renowned Executive Pastry Chef Jean-Jacques Granet, Assistant Executive Pastry Chef Sal and their staff. Saturday’s crowd of 1,478 enjoyed unlimited hors d’oeuvres-style gourmet samples from Pechanga’s award-winning chefs, eleven restaurants and eateries. Wine from over

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Grand Sonic Theory from Fallbrook has guests dancing all night long at the Wine Festival Saturday, Feb. 11.

30 different wineries and vendors flowed freely both days.

Wineries from Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Temecula, Washington state, France, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Australia and New Zealand were among the hundreds of fine vintages offered for tasting.

Local Temecula wineries included Callaway, Wiens, Bel Vino, South Coast, Carter Estates, Wilson Creek, Falkner and Europa Village.

Desserts included a chocolate fondue fountain, flambeed crepes with ice cream, brownie cake pops, white chocolate ganache lipsticks, red velvet cake topped with passion fruit, mango and chocolate mousse, milk chocolate cheesecake with pineapple compote, chocolate

mousse push-ups and a variety of French meringue confection macarons. Some pastries were even topped with actual edible 24-karat gold flakes.

Some of the food offerings included a braised oxtail in cabernet sauvignon on a fried potato, smoked sous vide pork sliders, fried shrimp wontons with Thai sweet chili sauce, jerk chicken topped with tropical mango salsa, oven roasted brisket in au jus topped with Caribbean coleslaw, lamb and chicken gyros, a gourmet taco bar, Cajunseared Australian lamb chops with roasted garlic-potato aioli, Peking duck with hoisin sauce, braised pork shoulder in a port wine reduction, mini ahi poke bowls, short-rib

Another happy wine connoisseur displays her special skill.

macaroni and cheese and smoked tri-tip bruschetta with roasted shallot and blue cheese fondue.

The wives of two couples from the Los Angeles area, who were attending the event for the first time, complimented their husbands on a Valentine’s Day gift well done.

“This is the best Valentine’s ever,” one wife said.

“Yes,” said the other. “They surprised us with the weekend package so we could stay overnight and do both days. We both love chocolate so we were in dessert heaven, and we could enjoy all the different wines without worrying about driving home and then to come back today for all this delicious variety of gourmet food. This is wonderful!”

The two-day event featured live musical entertainment as well as raffles and silent auction items.

The annual event, whichraised $26,000, benefits Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley’s “Brush with Kindness,” which provides home repairs for senior citizens.

“This year we broke a record of most revenue raised in a single event generated from ticket sales out of any of the festivals held at Pechanga Resort & Casino,” Director of Catering Ericka Luna said.

“This allows us to be an even bigger benefactor to Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley and support all the wonderful services they provide to our community. This year’s will be the biggest donation ever.”

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Dining in the Valley

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Low Carb Cranberry-Ginger Pork Roast.

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Whether planning a family feast or attending gatherings where delicious comfort foods are on the menu, many may find it harder than ever to maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep weight management goals on track.

However, with the right approach, diners can still enjoy many of their favorite dishes and serve foods guests will appreciate as much as their waistline does. The key is managing carbohydrate

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and sugar intake.

For those looking to lose or maintain weight, they know the importance of relying on a lifestyle with proven results – without feeling deprived. A low carb approach is backed by more than 80 scientific studies and still allows for a wide variety of delicious foods. By controlling carbohydrate intake, stored fat is burned as a fuel source instead of carbohydrates. A long-term, well-balanced, low carb eating plan such as Atkins encourages reduced levels of refined carbo-

hydrates and added sugars, while optimizing levels of protein, high fiber carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables and healthy fats.

This wide range of foods makes it easy to find delicious ways to indulge without feeling restricted at events. Colette Heimowitz, vice president of nutrition and education at Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., offers several tips to help stay on track: “Leading up to big meals or parties, snack on protein that contain healthy fats such as nuts or grab some cubes of cheese.

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“When crafting a menu, identify a savory main dish that offers a healthy serving of protein such as this Cranberry-Ginger Pork Roast. Finish off the meal with a low carb Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake, and you and your taste buds will be very satisfied.

“When alcoholic beverages are being served, confine yourself to a glass (or two at the most) of wine or one glass of spirits. Just be sure to have your spirits with club soda and slice of lemon or lime, or a mixer made without sugar. And make sure to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.”

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In small bowl, combine syrup, diced chipotle, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Rub mixture onto roast then place it into slow cooker.

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Dining in the Valley Jimmy John’s sandwich shop opens in Hemet

Jimmy John’s sandwich shop located on Florida Avenue in Hemet is now open to serve customers fast and fresh meals.

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Low Carb Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake.

until finely ground. Toss with butter and egg white; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan, rounding up to cover pan seam.

Bake until golden and set, 8-10 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack.

To make filling: Reduce oven heat to 325 F. In large bowl, combine cream cheese, 2/3 cup sugar substitute and cream. With electric mixer at medium speed, beat until smooth.

Add pumpkin puree, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice, mixing to combine. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until just combined.

Pour batter over crust. Bake until just set, 45-50 minutes. Turn off oven and let stand 10 minutes; transfer to wire rack and cool completely.

Cover and refrigerate until chilled, four hours or overnight.

Slice and serve.

Recipes courtesy of Atkins. com.

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HEMET – A new Jimmy John’s sandwich shop located at 3209 W. Florida Ave. is now open and ready to serve fresh, gourmet sandwiches to the people of Hemet.

“I’ve always wanted to own my own business and was constantly doing my homework,” said owner Jonathan Raef. “We chose Hemet because it’s a very busy city and residents need a restaurant that can get them in and out quickly – we are ‘Freaky Fast.’”

Homemade bread is served freshly baked, quality meats are freshly sliced and locally purchased veg-

gies are freshly sliced every day.

Raef says he has hired 24 employees and is looking to hire more.

Anyone interested in applying can do so by coming into the store, open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and speaking with a manager.

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Grayson Erhard wows NAMM crowd with ‘Wonder’-ful performance Joanna Pearl SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Temecula Valley Music Awards Founder Tim Moyer of Murrieta runs one of the most popular performance stages in the lobby of the Anaheim Convention Center Marriott hotel during the annual National Association of Musical Merchants (NAMM) convention.

NAMM draws an attendance of over 100,000 people from around the world. You just never know what might happen or who you might run into there.

One of the most memorable events occurred on the Anaheim Marriott NAMM stage, Saturday, Jan. 27, one that made worldwide news. As singer-songwriter Grayson Erhard from Colorado finished

of the Marriott stage with the vision of booking a spectrum of artists ranging from indie talents like Vista Murrieta’s Drum Line and Jazz Ensemble, Julia Lucius, Maddie Leigh, Jason Weber, Joanna Pearl, Kelly Cowan, Nathan Rivera, Jessie Andrea Smith, Temecula Road to well-known professionals such as The Monkey’s Peter Tork, Al Kooper, The Young Dubliners, Lukas Nelson, Jack Temphcin, Venice and more.

When asked why he is such a staunch supporter of local talent he replied, “I have been performing for 50 years now and I am dedicating my second 50 years to help others with their first 50” he goes on to say, Music legend Stevie Wonder performs on the Anaheim Marriot NAMM “So for me, if I can help kids in a stage with Grayson Erhard. The stage is run by TVMA Founder Tim Kat Ellis Photography photo musically positive way, I’m all in!” Moyer of Murrieta.

the first verse of “Superstition,” the legendary Stevie Wonder passed through the lobby. Embarrassed, Erhard professed not knowing the rest of the lyrics. That’s when Stevie joined him onstage and the rest is YouTube history.

The story of the NAMM Marriott stage spans a couple of decades when Tim Moyer first performed there, he explains “About 20 years ago, my friend and fellow singer/ songwriter, Kerry Getz, asked if I wanted to play some songs during NAMM at the Marriott. Back then she just had a couple of speakers on stands, no stage. So, my two boys, Shawn and Tyler and my wife, Susan, all gathered in the middle of the lobby and played a set together.”

Since then Tim has taken over the management and development

Walk along historic Temecula with the Temecula Valley Museum Stephanie Lai VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Take a walk into the heart of Temecula. The Temecula Valley Museum has been conducting walking tours for many years, but they have recently expanded the program to meet increased demand.

While roaming around the nostalgic ambience of Old Town Temecula, the weekly walking tours offer a great insight to the humble history of the region.

Visitors and residents in Temecula can experience a historical

with them,” Frick said.

As the tours have grown more popular, Frick explained that the museum expanded them into a weekly tour as an exciting way to start the weekend. While the history presented remains static to an extent, each tour guide tells the story of the city in their own way, thus keeping each tour unique and entertaining.

Highlighted on the tour, guides discuss the history of the Valley from Native American history through to the development of the city in 1989. They visit the “They

tour any Saturday morning. Departing at 10 a.m. and continuing until 4 p.m., the tours last 1 hour and 30 minutes and offer an in-depth look on the development of Temecula Valley, California and the country’s history.

While advertised as a tourist attraction, Museum Services Manager Tracy Frick described the tours as great for the whole family.

“It is both tourists and residents.

Our guests are usually tourists or new residents who want to learn more about their new city or residents who bring out of town visitors

Passed This Way” monument and explain the names engraved in stone, visit the building that housed the first electricity and telephone operator, discuss the stagecoach and train periods of the area’s history, early merchandising and even Hollywood’s connection to the area.

Historically, Temecula was built upon the collaborative efforts of its earliest inhabitants and continued in that way to the present as people decided to make the community an official city. The walking tours of Old Town Temecula offer a glance

at the work and ingenuity of the city’s predecessors.

The tour starts at the museum located at 28314 Mercedes St. and usually ends in the heart of Old Town Temecula. Visitors are invited to explore the town on their own, enjoying the many shopping and dining opportunities within a few short blocks of the museum.

The tour costs $5 per person and children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information or to reserve a spot on the tour, call (951) 694-6450 or visit www.temeculavalleymuseum.org.

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“What goes around comes around!” That phrase aptly describes the Hemet Woman’s Club Community Improvement Project.

The woman’s club will be raising funds toward a future Children’s Outside Activities Center at the Hemet Public Library. The Club will work with the library and the city of Hemet to expand an already existing area where the community’s children can explore science, gardening, arts and crafts, storytelling and reading under the direction of library’s staff. Back in 1958, the Club’s then President, V.S. Hoopes and members accepted the Community Achievement Project to furnish the new children’s reading and music room at the library.

The Hemet Woman’s Club legacy lives on as the club will host a benefit performance of the awardwinning, Broadway play, “Other Desert Cities,” Saturday, March

4. The venue, a secret jewel at the foothills of the historic Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, the Ramona Hillside Playhouse is a cozy community theatre that spotlights our local theatrical talent of the San Jacinto Valley. Established in 1941, the theatre gets patrons “up close and personal” to quality live performances.

The Hemet Woman’s Club invites and encourages the community to join them in supporting the Children’s Activities Center.

Tickets to the performance are only $15 and available by contacting Michele Ryneal, Community Improvements Project Chairman at (951) 238-8569.

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Annual Rod Run speeds back to Temecula TEMECULA – “Ladies and Gentlemen, start your engines!”

The City of Temecula welcomes both returning and first-time car enthusiasts to the historic Temecula Rod Run March 3 and 4.

The festivities kick off in Old Town Temecula Friday, March 3, from 5-8 p.m. with the Cruise Around Old Town.

There’s no better time to share laughs, tell stories or simply car and people watch! The excitement continues the next day, Saturday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the Show And Shine.

This free annual event is one of the longest-running car shows in the West and draws thousands

of visitors and classic hot rods for miles.

Enjoy food vendors, sponsor booths, the Fun Zone and don’t forget to purchase your 2017 Temecula Rod Run gear! Due to popular demand, we will be introducing a “Cruise Night Only” option for just $10. You may Cruise (but not park) in the Friday Night Cruise. Registration for this “cash only” option will be available Thursday, March 2, and Friday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Stampede, 28721 Old Town Front Street.

For more information, please call the Special Event Hotline at (951) 240-4268.

A wide variety of vintage-classic cars rumble down Front Street in Old Town Temecula during last year’s annual Rod Run “Friday Night Cruise” March 4, 2016.

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Temecula Valley Music Awards 2017 open for submissions MURRIETA – The Temecula Valley Music Awards, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) to benefit local music education, has opened submissions for their 2017 TVMA Awards.

New categories added including: Blues, Bluegrass, Country, Cover Band, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Tribute, Youth Original, Youth Cover and Out of town: Singer/Songwriter, Rock and Bluegrass. Submission fee is $25 and 100 percent of profits go toward school music programs and music student scholarships.

Thousands of dollars in cash and prizes are awarded from industry sponsors like D’Addario, Evans, Promark, Dunlop, Ableton, Taylor Guitars, Loop Loft, RadioAirPlay, FestivalNet, School Of Rock and more!

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Entries can be submitted online at www.tvmawards.org.

Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival campsites on sale March 7 TEMECULA – Each year campsites at Lake Skinner during the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival sell out in less than an hour.

Campers have the best seats in the house for the early morning hot air balloon launches as they awake to skies filled with colorful balloons.

This year’s event is June 2-4 and reservations for campsites start at 8 a.m., March 7. All campsite reservations are made online at www. tvbwf.com.

Regular campsites start at $325 for three days and two nights and include two weekend combo passes. Each combo pass provides admission all three days of the Festival.

There are a few Exclusive Festival Experience Packages still available. These packages include a full hook-up campsite, meet-and-greet for two with the entertainer of your choice and two Cabana Club tickets for each day of the festival. Cabana Club is located at the Main Stage, and provides guests reserved seats in front of the stage one catered meal, four complimentary beverages, special entrance and exit to concert seating and private VIP restrooms.

Lake Skinner Recreation Area is surrounded by the Shipley Preserve, a multispecies reserve. Whether flying aboard a hot air balloon, or planted on terra firma, the Festival’s park-like setting is chocked full of natural beauty. The three-day event includes morning hot air balloon launches, evening balloon glows – weather permitting, wine tasting from up to 20 wineries, concerts on two different stages, food and wine pairing, cooking with beer and chef demonstrations.

“Photographers love the visuals of the dawn balloon ascensions over the lake. Many times, balloons land next to a campsite adding to fun,” stated Andrea Jacobson, exec-

utive director of the Festival. “This makes camping during the event the extreme Festival experience,”

she added.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS CHILDREN AND TEENS: NOW-March 28 – 4-5:30 p.m. Homework Help free for elementary to teens every Tuesday at Grace Mellman Community Library, 41000 County Center Dr. Information: (951) 296-3893.

Feb. 24 – 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Explore Science at Professor Pennypickle’s Workshop. Every Friday night there will be fun family science adventures. Cost: $5 per person. Pennypickle’s Workshop is located at 42081 Main St. Temecula. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

March 3 – 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Explore Science at Professor Pennypickle’s Workshop. Every Friday night there will be fun family science adventures. Cost: $5 per person. Pennypickle’s Workshop is located at 42081 Main St. Temecula. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

ENTERTAINMENT: Feb. 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. 26 at 2 p.m.

Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 24 – 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of American Black History presented by the Temecula Valley Museum and the City of Temecula Community Services at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. 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.

Feb. 26 – 2 p.m. Classics at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula.

Classics is a chamber recital series where they will feature an individual musician or small ensemble performing a wide range of music. Performers are all working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students.

Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 26 – 7 p.m. Cabaret at the Merc Presents: The Music of Jerry Herman one of Broadway’s most successful songwriters from Hello Dolly to La Cage Aux Folles. The Merc is located at 42051 Main St. Old Town Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

March 2-5 – 2 and 8 p.m.

Camelot in Concert at the Old

Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

March 2 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula featuring Dewey Earnie and Gerry Schroeder. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

March 4 – 2 p.m. MSJC presents: The Hemet Harmonizers Concert at the San Jacinto campus Theatre, 1499 N. State St. The Hemet Harmonizers along with guest artists, Flightline will take you coast to coast across the USA with songs such as Georgia (On My Mind), Night Time in Dixie and so many more. Reservations are recommended. Tickets and Reservations: (951) 487-3790.

March 4 – 7 p.m. The Hemet Women’s Club to host “Other Desert Cities” at the Ramona Hillside Playhouse, 27402 Ramona Bowl Road. Proceeds benefit the Hemet Public Library, t h e H e m e t Wo m a n ’s C l u b community improvement project.

Tickets and Information: Michele (951) 238-8569.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: Feb. 25 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pet-A-Palooza event at 42149 Elm St. Murrieta. Hawk Ranch and Animal Friends of the Valley presents the Pet-A-Palooza Event. Come out and support the Paws4Law Foundation along with the Murrieta Police Department K9 Unit who will be doing a Law Enforcement K9 demonstration at this event. Pet adoption, shopping, petting zoo, vendors, kids bounce houses, entertainment and more.

Feb. 25 – 7-10 a.m. Avocado Half Marathon! The streets of Murrieta will become the host to one of San Diego County’s newest and most scenic half marathons and 5K. The Marathon course is a mix of rolling hills, avocado farms and road side spectators galore. They are proud to once again support the military and those veterans that have served to protect our great country. Information: www. avocadohalfand5k.com.

Feb. 25 – 6 p.m. Michelle’s Place to host a Bowl for a Cause To u r n a m e n t a t B r u n s w i c k Cal Oaks Bowl in Murrieta.

Registration begins at 5 p.m. with games starting at 6 p.m. Cost: $30 per person with a chance to win raffle and cash prizes.

Tournament consists of a 3-game handicap of 90 percent of 220.

Register at www.michelleplace. org/bowl4cause or (951) 6995455.

Feb. 27 – 6-7 p.m. Meet Our Local Heroes: The Murrieta Fire Department at the Murrieta

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This workshop will cover topics such as fire prevention, fire communication, training, Emergency Medical Services and special operations.

Feb. 27 – 6 p.m. Roger Cude, Treasurer of the Temecula Valley Historical Society to give a multimedia presentation on the Lewis and Clark Expedition at the Little Temecula History Center at the corner of Redhawk Parkway and Wolf Store Road.

This is a free event open to the public. Information: Rebecca (951) 775-6057.

Feb. 28 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 4th Annual Women’s Heart Health Awareness Fair presented by Temecula Valley Hospital at South Coast Winery,34843 Rancho California Road Temecula. This fair will raise awareness of heart disease and stroke risk in women.

Event is free and open to the public. Registration required.

March 3- 4 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Temecula Rod Run Friday Night Cruise from 5-8 p.m. come see hundreds of classic vehicles from all over the country cruise down Old Town Front St. Then Show and Shine Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. where you can check out these classic beauties up close and personal. This event is free and open to the public.

Music, entertainment, community vendors, food and much more.

Information: (951) 694-6480.

March 5 – Noon to 3 p.m.

Crazy Horse family Doug War Eagle and Floyd Clown along with author Willliam Matson will discuss and sign copies of their new book “Crazy Horse: The Lakota Warrior’s Life and Legacy” at Barnes and Noble, 40570 Winchester Road, Temecula.

March 7 – 5-7 p.m. Join the Assistance League of Temecula Valley for a wine and cheese Membership Information night at 28720 Via Montezuma, Temecula.

Raise your hand and volunteer and meet many new friends. All the funds raised at the thrift shop go to help the needy children and families of our local communities.

Information: (714) 654-3116.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Feb. 25 – 9:30 a.m. GeriFit of Wildomar to host a free workshop on Preventing or Living with Osteoporosis.

Exercises and nutrition tips for helping to prevent osteoporosis and improving the quality of life if already living with osteoporosis will be presented. Workshop is free but attendees must register at (951) 461-3210. Information:

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Feb. 25 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Education Hiring Event – Become a Teacher at Brandman University, 28237 La Piedra Road, Menifee. Information: Nicole (951) 297-1383.

Feb. 28 – 11 a.m.- to 2 p.m. Love Your Heart Womens Heart Health and educational event at South Coast Winery, 34843 Rancho California Road in Temecula.

Ladies come learn about heart disease and heart health, its risk factors and lifestyle changes, Q&A, free health screenings, booths, nutrition information and cooking demonstration

by Temecula Valley Hospital dietitians, hands only CPR training, complimentary lunch provided. Attendance is free but registration is required. (951) 331-2200.

March 1 – Noon to 1 p.m.

Lunch and Learn: Grant Taylor Presents an Update on What’s in the City Pipeline for Lake Elsinore at The Links at Summerly, 29381 Village Parkway, Lake Elsinore.

Information: Michelle (951) 245-8848.

NOW - Desert Hills Memory Care to host a monthly Education and Connections support group at 25818 Columbia St. Hemet on the second Monday of every month at 10 a.m. Complimentary respite care will be available for loved ones during these meeting.

Education and Connections is open to anyone who would like more support and education while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia. Information: Chantelle (951) 652-1837.

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 in service to our country are eligible to participate.

In addition, a dive companion of their choice may be included at no charge. To apply, go to www.wavesproject.org, click on “PROGRAMS/PARTICIPANT APPLICATION,” and follow the instructions. The WAVES Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, established to provide an opportunity for American Veterans with service connected disabilities and their families/friends to experience scuba diving. Information: Ron (951) 265-6272.

NOW – Do you have any unique antique collections? If so the TV show American Pickers is looking for you. The show will film in California this spring and the hosts are looking for people with unique collections and interesting stories behind them. If you are interested in more information please contact: Cat Raynor, Casting Associate at (646) 561-3617 or craynor@ cineflix.com.

NOW – Older Adults Needed for Balance Study. This study will be conducted by the Geri-Fit Company and Balance Tracking Systems. To qualify you must be over the age of 65 and not involved in strength training exercises. Classes to be held at Kay Ceniceros Senior Center,

29995 Evans Road in Menifee.

Tuesday/Thursday 3-3:45 p.m. or Monday/Wednesday 9-9:45 a.m. There is NO COST to be in the study. Information: Fran (951) 694-6873.

NOW – MSJC Child Development and Education Centers are now enrolling and offer child care and preschool for children 18 months through five years, are open to students and the community and offer several enrollment options based on family income and need. The centers, located in San Jacinto and Menifee, are open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Information: San Jacinto: (951) 487-3605 or Menifee: (951) 639-5605.

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

Information: Pamela (951) 4914111.

NOW – Memoir Writing Group every second and fourth Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 4845 6th Street, Temecula, everyone has a story, join them and write.

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

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

NOW – Clippendales meet the second Monday of each month 6 p.m. The Elks Ladies, an Elks Auxiliary of the Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 has formed a club call the “Clippendales.” The object of this club is to send manufacturers coupons to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan to be redeemed for products at their commissary and other stores.

NOW – Lake Elsinore/ Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 hosts Bingo at the lodge each Thursday to raise funds for its charities. Occasionally the lodge arranges for additional Bingo games to help community groups raise funds as well. Lodge 2591 is located at 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Information: (951) 674-6804.

NOW– 3:30-4:15 p.m. Monday and Wednesday afternoons Senior Fitness Program is offered at the Lake Elsinore Senior Center, 420 E. Lakeshore Drive. Participants should bring a set of 2 or 3-pound dumbbell weights and water to drink. Space is limited.

Information: Lisa (951) 5332612.

NOW – The Temecula Valley Music Awards has opened submissions for the 2017 TVMA Awards. New categories added including: Blues, Bluegrass, Country, Cover Band, Jazz, R&B, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Tribute, Youth Original, Youth Cover and Out of Town: Singer/ Songwriter, Rock and Bluegrass. Submission fee is $25 and 100 percent of profits to toward school music programs and music student scholarships. Information: tvmawards.org.

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Wine Country Events Calendar Bella Vista Winery combines home hospitality with high quality wine FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24

6-7 a.m., 10-11 a.m.

Bootcamp, Passion4Ftiness, Cougar Vineyard & Winery

2-4 p.m.

Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Sebastian Sidi, Avensole Winery Restaurant

6-10 p.m.

Live Music, 80’s Brigade, Bel Vino Winery

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6-10 p.m.

Live Music, TBD, Fazeli Cellars

5-7 p.m.

Live Music, Tony Suraci, Meritage at Callaway Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, James Holland, Cougar Vineyard and Winery

Whether celebrating a birthday, anniversary or another special event, individuals want to make sure that they are treated with special care. Those who frequent Bella Vista Winery know they will be treated with utmost care, both for special events and simple weekend outings to the winery.

A family owned winery, Bella Vista blends Old World European winery and Southern California charm in its rustic winery. Guests know that Bella Vista Winery owners Gizella and Imre Czirak pride themselves on a friendly and casual environment that accommodates special events, while still offering high quality wine.

The Cziraks pride themselves in providing the best customer service possible, making it clear as to why their winery’s fans are loyal to the beautiful winery, which has served the Temecula Wine Country for over 45 years. As one of the oldest commercial wineries in the Temecula Valley, a large portion of Temecula Valley’s wine history was formed in the vineyard that now belongs to Bella Vista.

Because of the attention to detail given at Bella Vista, those who are a part of the wine club know that wine pickup dates are not simply a day to swing by the winery for their wines – it’s an opportunity to gather with friends, dance, and have a blast with the winery’s owners.

It’s not surprising to hear of folks

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Dean & David Reynolds, Leoness Cellars

5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Jason Weber, Ponte Winery Restaurant

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Tony Suraci, Meritage @ Callaway Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Midnight Satellites, Lorimar Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Gin Piston, Vitagliano Vineyards & Winery

7-10 p.m.

Live Music, Alaina Blair, Miramonte Winery

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Gin Piston, Bel Vino Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Harmony Road, Tasting Room, Avensole Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Diego Mondragon, Fazeli Cellars

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Robert Simon Avensole Winery Restaurant

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Dustin Jake, Masia de La Vinya

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Michael LeClerc, Wilson Creek Winery

1-3 p.m.

Paint Nite, Barrel Room, Mount Palomar Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Tim Cash, Robert Renzoni Vineyards

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1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Tony Suraci, Danza del Sol Winery

Individuals can enjoy tastings at the winery every day of the week, and can meet the Cziraks, who are always happy to discuss their winery and the wine grapes growing in the vineyard with new guests. In addition, guests can enjoy a picnic near the duck pond found on the property. Wine Club members, however, get insider knowledge on special events, such as dance parties, special events and early releases of wines.

Guests can visit Bella Vista Winery, located at 41220 Calle Contento in Temecula, during its open hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and sample the wide variety of wines available. For more information on the winery and its wine club, call (951) 676-5250 or go to www. bellavistawinery.com.

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Diego Mondragon, Fazeli Cellars

1-5 p.m.

Tequila Tastings, Annata Bistro, Palomar Mountain Winery (thru Feb)

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Danielle Taylor, Restaurant at Leoness

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Ron Freshman, Ponte Winery Restaurant

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Fear of Phobias, Lorimar Winery

7-10 p.m.

Salsa Night, Fazeli Cellars

7-10 p.m.

Live Music, The Core, Miramonte Winery

7-11 p.m.

Live Music, Steven Ybarra, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Jeff Brinkman, Bel Vino Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Cougrzz Rock, Tasting Room, Avensole Winery

2-4 p.m.

Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bridal Showcase, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

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spending hours dancing, drinking and laughing the night away during a wine pickup party.

Recently, Bella Vista Winery released its 2016 white merlot and chardonnay, which is sure to be a hit for guests and wine club members alike. Bella Vista Winery also prides itself in the fact that its winery produces organic wine, with pesticide free wine grapes used to make the wine. This allows guests and wine enthusiasts to feel good knowing that their favorite Bella Vista wine has been made with care, while the winery has also taken care of the valley in which the wine grapes have been grown. If someone is a new wine drinker, he or she can swing by Bella Vista and try a variety of wines, while talking to knowledgeable wine servers to find out which wines would best be enjoyed by the guest.

Maurice Car’rie Winery: Ideal for a picnic in Temecula Wine Country Andrea Verdin AESTRADA@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Now that winter rains have begun to abate, Temecula Winery is slowly transforming into spring. With that, guests and residents alike are beginning to look forward to spring weather and wine tasting at some of the more popular wineries in the area.

One of the greatest spots to welcome warm spring weather in Temecula Valley is Maurice Car’rie Winery.

The winery itself has a fantastic view nestled in the middle of Temecula’s wine country. The slow spinning windmill and sprawling vineyards are an idyllic scene that folks can enjoy as they try the awardwinning wines from Maurice Car’rie.

For those who want to experience all that Maurice Car’rie has to offer, they can plan a picnic on the

winery’s lawn. The Van Roekels, the family behind the winery, love when families and friends gather on their lawn for a day of relaxing.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a picnic basket, a blanket and even a soccer ball to kick around. For those who would rather sit and enjoy their meal on a picnic table, there are a few dotting the lawn and around the veranda. It’s no surprise to see old friends catching up as they sip a glass of their favorite wine.

Trying new wines, in addition to some of the Maurice Car’rie’s more popular wines, can be made easy by joining one of the winery’s four different wine memberships: red, white, mixed or sparkling. These types of wine memberships are tailored to guests’ preferences.

For instance, a mixed wine club member can enjoy a bottle of 2014 GPS, which is a blend of 50 percent Grenache and 50 percent Petite Sirah brings hints of spicy herbs, ripe raspberry and smoky plum with subtle vanilla notes. Delicious candied strawberries fill the palate

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followed by a lingering, jammy finish; a 2015 Riesling, a semi-sweet wine full of apple and apricot aromas that balances between crisp, fruity, acidity and modest sweetness; and a 2016 Pinot Noir Rose, which notes of strawberry short cake, Asian pear and springtime wildflowers. A red wine club member can enjoy a 2012 Syrah, with notes of rose petals, blackberry jam, cracked pepper and smoked maple bacon in the nose; a 2015 Pinot Noir, a full-bodied red with a nose of strawberry, spicy herbs and rose petals; and a 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, with classic raspberry, blackberry and cedar smoke on the nose. These flavors can be enjoyed by the bottle or at a tasting during a picnic on the lawn at Maurice Car’rie.

Guests are not bound to only drink the wines for their membership. At the Maurie Car’rie tasting room, members can enjoy complimentary wine tastings. On the weekends, members have exclusive access to a Wine Club Member Lounge.

Members are also the first to taste and purchase our new wines before the general public, in addition to specially selected Maurice Car’rie and Van Roekel Estate award winning wines created by master winemaker Renato Sais.

Maurice Car’rie Winery is located at 34225 Rancho California Road in Temecula Valley Wine Country.

For information about the winery, call (951) 676-1711 or go to www.mauricecarriewinery.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26

11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dog Day Sundays, Carol’s Restaurant at Baily’s Winery 12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Alaina Blair, Wilson Creek Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Joe Baldino, Europa Village

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Dustin Jake, Leoness Cellars

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Al & Brad, Lorimar Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, JD Priest, Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Shay & Co., Vitagliano Vineyards & Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Diego Mondragon, Carter Estate Winery & Resort

1-5 p.m.

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CIF winter sports playoff updates

Vista Murrieta’s PJ Slaughter (21) goes up for two in the Broncos second round win over Summit High School.

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Sophie Gharderi (2) helps advance Temecula Valley further into the playoffs as one of five scorers for the Lady Golden Bears in their win over Norco.

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Michael Scarponi (right) wrestling for Temecula Valley in the 145-lb weight class at the CIF-SS Inland Division individual championships Saturday, Feb. 18. Annette Saenz photo

Keilanei Cooper (10) chipped in with nine points for the Lady Broncos in their Division 1AA round one win over North Torrance.

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JP Raineri SPORTS@REEDERMEDIA.COM The final push for the winter sports programs from local high school’s to claim that coveted CIF Southern Section Championship has been well underway over the last couple of weeks and as the excitement continues to mount for some, the agony of defeat has already been put in place for others.

Here are results from the local schools that reported inside the Valley News coverage area, including upcoming games.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Round One Open Division • Lakeside (23-3, 10-0) - 53 • Windward (20-5, 6-0) - 45 LHS: Thompson - 20, Green - 17, Martinez - 3, Armendariz - 8, Merriweather - 3 Round Two Division 1AA • Roosevelt (22-7, 8-2) - 45 • Great Oak (16-9, 9-1) - 44 GOHS: Farris - 15, Shaw - 8, Constant - 8, Waltz - 7, Padgett - 4, Whitener-Patterson - 2 • Canyon Country Canyon (19-9, 9-1) - 53 • Vista Murrieta (19-7, 9-1) - 45 VMHS: Cooper - 15, Kingsley - 11, Stoll - 9, Weinmann - 8, Jimerson - 2 Division 4A • Albert Einstein Academy (14-8, 8-4) - 45 • Calvary Murrieta (12-11, 7-3) - 43 CMCS: Taylor - 17, Negri - 9, Shifflett - 6, Dick - 5, Rendeiro - 4, Echan - 2 Highlights: Grace Rendeiro had seven rebounds and three blocks and Cami Negri had 15 rebounds and five assists for the Warriors.

Division 6 Upcoming games: Open Division: Harvard-Westlake at Lakeside - Division 3AA: San Jacinto at Pacifica/ Oxnard - Division 6: Linfield at Santa Clarita Christian.

BOYS BASKETBALL Round One Division 1AA Cantwell-Sacred Heart (14-14, 3-5) - 85 Temecula Valley (21-8, 9-1) - 66 TVHS: Denham - 23, Mitchell - 14, Simon 10, Holmes - 9, N. Jacobsen - 5, O’Campo - 2, Parenti - 2, Navarro - 1 Highlights: Bryce Denham had 12 rebounds for Temecula Valley Tahquitz (24-4, 10-0) - 78 Huntington Beach Edison (23-5, 9-1) - 64 THS: Williams - 26, Sabb - 21, Reed - 16, Shirley - 8, Revilla - 5, Ciccone - 2 Division 2A • Valley Christian (15-14, 3-5) - 45 • Rancho Christian (19-10, 10-0) - 65 RCS: Davis - 21, Mobley - 13, Knox – 7

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Vista Murrieta (23-4, 8-2) - 60 Summit (20-9, 9-1) - 51

Division 3A • Temescal Canyon (19-8, 9-1) - 66 • San Dimas (20-9, 10-0) - 59 TCHS: Clemons - 19, Tupper - 15, Rathgaber - 12, Jennen - 7, Sapp - 7, Oropeza - 1 Upcoming games: Division 1AA: Maranatha at Tahquitz - Division 2A: Vista Murrieta at Lawndale Leuzinger, Aliso Niguel at Rancho Christian - Division 3A: Temescal Canyon at Hesperia - Division 4A: Heritage at Notre Dame.

BOYS SOCCER Round One Division 4 • Tahquitz (13-3-6, 5-2-3) - 3 • Great Oak (10-11-3, 6-4) - 0 Goals : Medina, Reyes, Hernandez - Saves: Cordero (5) • •

Temescal Canyon (14-5-3, 8-2) - 4 Palmdale (12-6-7, 5-3-6) - 1

Rancho Christian gets 13 points and 18 rebounds from Isaiah Mobley (3) as they advance with their 65-45 win over Valley Christian.

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Upcoming games: Division 4: Bellflower at Temescal Canyon, University at Tahquitz - Division 5: Montclair at Perris, Moreno Valley at Citrus Hill, Animo Leadership at Paloma Valley - Division 7: Laguna Blanca at California Military, Nuview Bridge at Fairmont Prep.

GIRLS SOCCER Division 2 Round One • Norco - 0 • Temecula Valley - 5 Goals: Maurer, Rentner, Gharderi, Alcazar, Neyer Saves: Underwood (5) Upcoming games: Division 2: Valencia West Ranch at Temecula Valley, Vista Murrieta at Placentia El Dorado - Division 4: Paloma Valley at La Quinta, Temescal Canyon at L.A. Marymount - Division 6: Anaheim Katella at Santa Rosa Academy, Moreno Valley at West Valley, Nuview Bridge at Jurupa Hills.

GIRLS WATER POLO Quarterfinals Division 6 • Alta Loma (20-10, 8-1) - 7 • Lakeside (18-13, 7-1) - 5 Goals: Bell (AL) 4, Bending-Ruiz (AL) 2, Hensel (AL), Hart (L) 3, Re. Hart (L), S. Duchac (L).

Saves: De La Pena (L) 4, Johnson (AL) 5.

WRESTLING Temecula Valley moved up two places from last year’s fourth-place finish at the CIF-SS Inland Division individual championships Saturday, Feb. 18, qualifying five wrestlers for the upcoming Masters Tournament including

Devyn Cope (25) helps Linfield Christian’s Lady Lions advance in the post season by scoring eight points.

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a 182-pound title win for sophomore Ryan Cosio, with Dillan Johnson placing in the runner-up spot for the Golden Bears in the 132-pound weight class and Jacob Fortin took third place at 195 pounds.

Emmitt Brooks of Temecula Chaparral won the 195 title and fifth-place Temecula Great Oak’s three Masters qualifiers included runner-up showings for John Gonzalez (113) and Joseph Conroy (145).

Murrieta Mesa got runner-up finishes from Dakota Wagner (126) and Rodrigo Nolan (285), while Vista Murrieta’s Arturo Baeza was second at 120. In the Northern Division, Hemet’s 145-pounder Isaiah Burkes also won a title.

Hemet’s Isaiah Burkes (middle), a Concordia commit, won the title in the 145-lb weight class at the CIF-SS Inland Division individual championships Saturday, Feb. 18.

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Hemet elementary school student competes in National Football League competition

Students and staff decorated a classroom wall at Ramona Elementary school in Hemet for Keyera Cameron before she left for the NFL’s Punt, Pass and Kick competition in Orlando, FLA, this past January.

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Hemet’s Keyera Cameron competed in the NFL’s Punt, Pass, Kick competition where she placed second for girls’ 8-9-years-old Sunday, Jan. 29.

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Keyera Cameron is no stranger to the competition. This is her fourth year in the competition and the second year making it to the National Round. The youngster from Hemet began competing in the NFL PPK when she was in first grade. Each year, Cameron has been able to advance to the next level of the competition. Last year, she made it to the National competition and competed in Seattle where she placed third. This year, Keyera put in a lot of extra practice time to ensure she was competition ready. She says she practiced punting, placekicking

and passing every day.

Cameron has always been interested in athletics and currently she plays basketball through the Valley Wide recreation leagues and also plays softball and volleyball locally. Keyera’s mother, Maria Flores, a former Hemet High soccer and softball player, said Keyera’s interest in various sports has allowed them to bond even more.

“She never gets tired of the excitement when she does well at a practice or in competition,” says Flores. I was able to travel a lot when I was younger because of sports and I am happy she is getting the opportunity to experience the same thing.”

While Keyera is still young, she has her eyes set on the future and wants to get an athletic scholarship to college in either basketball or softball. After college her career aspiration are split into two very different categories. Cameron also admits she would like to be a football coach or President of the United States.

Many Hemet residents are giving their support and congratulations to the fourth-grader. Keyera was recognized at the City Council

meeting Jan. 24 by Mayor Linda Krupa who presented her with a Hemet pin and a framed Certificate of Achievement. At school her teacher, Miss O’Donnell and her classmates created a “Wall of Good Luck” outside of their classroom to show their support as well.

“I am very thankful for my family and coaches who have helped me reach this point,” exclaims the young Ramona elementary school student who also wanted to thank her Physical Education (PE) teachers, Coach Gruntz and Coach Pulsipher who brought the competition of NFL PPK to her school, her Grandmother Terry who helps her practice and with transportation, and her mother for her support and encouragement.

Keyera competed Friday, Jan. 27, however, the trip to Florida was not solely focused on the competition. Keyera and her mother received an all-expense paid trip to Florida, tickets to Disney World and a stay at the Disney World Resort. Before leaving for the competition she said she hopes to see her favorite football player, Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, at the Pro Bowl.

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Smith wins Challenge Series at Perris

Driving the No. 31 car, 14-year-old Alyssa Smith from Lake Elsinore comes from a long of successful racers from the area, especially in Courtesy photos her family.

12, 2016, she made her debut in the regular-season Factory Stocks series. Smith won that night’s race Being the youngest driver in the and finished third in the final season Perris Auto Speedway’s Challenge standings.

Smith continued her success with Series hasn’t kept Alyssa Smith the victory in the only 2016-17 from being a champion driver.

The 14-year-old Smith won the Challenge Series race.

“I was really proud because I Factory Stocks race Dec. 10, which was the only 2016-17 scheduled hadn’t got in my car in a while,” race not canceled due to rain. Smith said. “I got in there and I did When weather scuttled the Jan. 7, pretty good.”

Smith drives a 1974 Camaro.

Jan. 21, Feb. 11, and Feb. 12 races Smith’s win made her the division Her father, Tom Smith, acquired the car. Tom Smith is also his daughchampion.

“It was a lot of fun,” Smith said. ter’s crew chief. Alyssa Smith’s What was originally called the El crew also includes Ken McWilNino Challenge Series was created liams, who is her cousin as well as in 2015 to allow both Perris Auto a Perris driver, and Duray Endlich.

Tom Smith competes in the Super Speedway drivers and out-of-town drivers the opportunity to race at Stocks class at Perris and has also Perris between regular seasons and raced Street Stock and Figure 8 cars to provide fans with the ability to at the track, and his racing history watch additional races. That al- also includes Figure 8 competition lowed drivers from other tracks to at Irwindale Speedway and Figure race at Perris, which is precluded 8 and Modified racing at the Orange when their own track has a race, Show track in San Bernardino. Tom and the Challenge Series does not Smith’s father, Steve Smith, raced have track specific rules but rather Street Stocks at the Ascot track in allows a car which is legal on its Gardena which closed after the 1990 season and raced Modifieds own home track to race at Perris.

The absence of track-specific at Ventura Speedway.

Alyssa Smith’s other grandfather, rules also eliminated the Perris minimum driver age of 14 for Steve McCain, raced Street Stocks the Challenge Series. Smith, who at Perris and at Ascot. McWilliams’ was born May 28, 2002, made her mother and Alyssa Smith’s materdriving debut as a 13-year-old Dec. nal grandmother are sisters; Jose Sandoval is Alyssa Smith’s great12, 2015.

Smith won the Factory Stocks uncle and raced at Ascot.

“I’ve been around racing pretty race that day, which was the first in the history of the Challenge Series. much my whole life,” Alyssa Smith “I was really surprised. I didn’t said. “I was pretty much born think I was going to go out there into it.” and do as well as I did,” she said.

One of the five 2015-16 Challenge Series scheduled races was rained out. Smith won one additional race and finished second in the other two Factory Stocks races.

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Lake Elsinore’s Alyssa Smith won the Factory Stocks race Dec. 10 at the Perris Auto Speedway and is the youngest driver at just 14-years-old.

McCain lives in Lake Elsinore.

Smith’s mother, Amanda, was raised in Lake Elsinore and attended Temescal Canyon High School. Tom Smith and Amanda McCain met at the Orange Show track. Alyssa Smith was two weeks old when she attended her first auto race.

Smith was seven when she began racing dirt bikes on a track in the City of Industry and made her fourwheel driving debut in the sprints at

the Victorville track when she was 10. The family moved to Norco five years ago, and Smith is in ninth grade at Norco High School.

If weather permits the Factory Stocks and the other Perris Auto Speedway stock car classes will begin the 2017 regular season March 11.

“I can’t wait to be back out there next season, and I hope I win the championship in the regular season,” Smith said.

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Richards won the Girls 16 Singles division and teamed with Murrieta’s Sarah Watts to capture the Girls 16 Doubles title.

Richards defeated Hemet netter Zoe Marsh in the 6-1, 6-0 singles quarterfinal match. Richards’ semifinal victory over Thien Vo of Temecula was in 6-3 and 6-1 sets. The final between Richards and Kyla Eaton of Cathedral City ended with 6-3 and 7-5 victories for Richards.

The Girls 16 Doubles final pitted Richards and Watts against Temecula players Michelle Miller and Sarah Vadeboncoeur. Richards and Watts prevailed in 6-1 and 6-2 sets.

Temecula’s Joseph Francisco reached the Boys 16 championship match but lost 6-4 and 6-2 sets to Ryan Rafferty of San Diego. Canyon Lake’s Haley Kielty advanced to the Girls 12 Singles final which ended as a 6-2, 6-0 victory for Rebecca Kong of San Diego.

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Yes, Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but perhaps it wasn’t a happy holiday for you. Love may be wonderful, but not every relationship is going to last forever. When the present love of your life announces that they are out the door, it’s anything but wonderful.

So how does one cope with the loss and pain that a broken relationship usually brings, whenever it may happen? One starting point is the age-old adage to let time be the healer. Give yourself distance from the breakup,

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You’ll see that eventually your broken heart will heal, but it’s necessary to do that healing at your own pace and not someone else’s.

But what can you do to handle that initial period of pain? There are some practical tips that will help.

First, recognize this breakup as a loss, similar to the death of someone close to you. It’s fine to mourn, but don’t beat yourself up or feel guilty for being sad or angry. Acknowledge that the day will come when you will get better. Time really does heal.

Remember to take care of yourself physically. Get lots of rest, but don’t

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Balance is important right now; put structure in your life. Stick to your regular schedule as much as possible during the week. Make plans for evenings, weekends and holidays.

Realize you really aren’t alone, and seek the support of others. It is OK to accept comforting from your support system, but don’t wallow in repeated story telling.

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Lastly, reaffirm yourself. Accept that it’s OK not to be in a relationship and that you are still a good person.

Taking these simple steps can help minimize that pain of a broken relationship and help put your life back

on a positive, solid footing. One day soon you will be able to commend yourself for your courage and your survival. You made it. Hopefully, come next Valentine’s Day, you’ll be a participating member of the relationship celebration again.

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Michelle’s Place partners with IEHP for patient navigation services TEMECULA – Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center is pleased to announce the recent partnership with Inland Empire Health Plan to provide further support for patient navigation services to individuals impacted by breast cancer over the next three years.

Since its inception in 1990, patient navigation has evolved as a strategy to improve outcome in vulnerable populations by eliminating barriers to timely diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other chronic diseases. The health care industry and community-based organizations are initiating patient navigation programs to help patients on a personal level to navigate their diagnosis for the best possible outcome.

Michelle’s Place is a full-service breast cancer resource center providing free resources to women and families impacted by breast cancer, including patient navigation services. The need for navigation services has far exceeded expectations when the program was first implemented at Michelle’s Place over a decade ago. Now with support from the largest health care provider in the Inland Empire, Michelle’s Place can provide further assistance to individuals to help remove the obstacles patients can encounter in accessing or receiving breast cancer treatment.

“Michelle’s Place is thrilled to have joined IEHP to provide patient navigation services to women and their families in the Inland Em-

pire,” Kim Goodnough, executive director of Michelle’s Place, said.

“IEHP’s commitment to their members and care and concern for their well-being demonstrates the kind of organization that Michelle’s Place wants to partner with. We look forward to working with their team.”

Michelle’s Place and IEHP are committed to providing patient navigation positions to help patients traverse the often-confusing medical system and overwhelming diagnosis. Navigation programs have proven to increase patient participation in cancer screening and adherence to diagnostic followup care after the detection of an abnormality, therefore improving the quality of health care among patients served.

IEHP is a not-for-profit Medi-Cal and Medicare health plan located in Rancho Cucamonga. With a network of over 5,000 providers and more than 1,800 employees, IEHP serves nearly 1.25 million residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties who are enrolled in Medi-Cal or Cal MediConnect Plan through Medicare. Through a dynamic partnership with providers, award-winning service and innovative products, IEHP is fully committed to providing members with quality, accessible and wellness-based health care services.

For more information about IEHP, visit www.iehp.org. For more information about Michelle’s Place, visit www.michellesplace. org.

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Pauba Road Mormon church hosts blood drive TEMECULA – Lifestream to host community blood drive at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 32374 Pauba Road in Temecula Saturday, Feb. 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Donors receive free cholesterol screening and Gift of Life Donor Loyalty points that may be redeemed in the online donor store at www.LStream.org.Donors aged 18-44 years may register for Be The

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Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may donate blood.

Everyone under 18 years of age must provide LifeStream with

written parental consent. Parent consent forms are available at any donor center, community blood drive or at www.LStream.org. All prospective donors should be free of infections or illness, weigh at least 110 pounds and not be at

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When you fill a prescription at your local pharmacy, you assume the medicine you receive is safe and won’t interact badly with other drugs you’re taking.

That’s not an unreasonable assumption, considering that pharmacists enjoy a positive reputation among the public. A recent Gallup Poll found that pharmacists are among the most trusted professionals ranking second only to nurses.

But pharmacists’ reputations as patient guardians may be unwarranted. The results of an investigation published by the Chicago Tribune before Christmas showed that patients may be in danger after all.

The paper sent reporters to more than 200 pharmacies in the Chicago area, ranging from small neighborhood drug stores to those operated by large national chains.

Fifty-two percent of the pharmacies they visited failed to warn patients that a pair of drugs, if taken together, could result in serious potential harm, even death. The Tribune called its findings “striking evidence of an industrywide failure that places millions of consumers at risk.”

No doubt the poor practices uncovered in Chicago are common in other places. Twenty years earlier, in 1996, U.S. News & World Report published a lengthy study that found as the Tribune did that pharmacists failed to warn their patients of dangerous interactions. Back then, the magazine sent reporters to pharmacies in seven cities and found that “well over half failed to warn consumers when presented with prescriptions for drugs that, when taken separately are safe but when taken together can be risky at best and at worst deadly.”

What was striking to me was that in 20 years not much has changed in the pharmacy business, and unaware patients are still at risk. In 1996 a representative for the American Pharmaceutical Association told U.S. News reporters about ongoing financial turmoil in the retail drug business. Chains had begun to crowd out independents, HMOs were cutting their reimbursements, and pharmacists were under greater stress. A spokesman for the American Pharmaceutical Association said the profession was “looking at a re-engineering of the whole profession.”

Fast forward to now. Was there really a re-engineering given what the Tribune found in its investigation last year? Since findings from the two studies are similar, I’m skeptical. A vice president of CVS pharmacy told the Tribune, “There is a very high sense of urgency to pursue this issue and get to the root cause.”

My question: Why wasn’t there such urgency 20 years ago?

There still appears to be little protection for patients who have no idea whether a particular combination of drugs they take will kill them. While many pharmacies do have computer programs that alert them when a patient is being prescribed drugs that may interact badly, John Norton, director of public relations for the National Community Pharmacists Association, told me pharmacists sometimes fail to heed the warnings.

They may be suffering from what he called “alert fatigue.” In other words, pharmacists get so many alerts that they fail to comprehend them all, and something slips

through. As the Tribune found, those slips are far too common.

Where does this leave patients?

You should still ask the pharmacist to check your records to make sure a new drug doesn’t interact badly with others you take. You can, of course, ask your doctor. But even they may not know – as I found out.

My doctor continued to prescribe Cipro for traveler’s diarrhea for years even though it reduces the effectiveness of another medication I’ve been taking for decades.

I learned about this only recently at an urgent care clinic where a doctor refused to prescribe Cipro because of the possible interaction.

Nor can you always rely on those leaflets put in the bags the pharmacist gives you. The information you get may be supplied by outside vendors, says Larry Sasich, who is the co-founder of Patient Drug News and co-wrote the 2005 best selling book, “Worst Pills, Best Pills” with Dr. Sidney Wolfe, who headed Public Citizen’s Health Research Group for many years.

Sasich says the best information about when a drug should not be used can be found on a drug’s FDA-approved professional product label on the DailyMed website (https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/) sponsored by the National Library of Medicine. At the end of each label is the “Medication Guide” the Food and Drug Administration requires for some 200 drugs – many heavily advertised.

The agency requires those labels if it believes information is necessary to prevent serious adverse side effects and when patients need to know about any known and serious side effects.

You can also ask the pharmacist for the professional product label.

I asked mine for Cipro’s label. He handed me a tiny, tightly wrapped packet and said, “You’re not supposed to see this unless you ask.”

My advice: Ask! What problems have you or a family member had with drug interactions? Email Trudy at trudy. lieberman@gmail.com.

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Some couples invest in their future in ways other than a diamond ring Nathaniel Sillin SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

What does an engagement ring look like? For many people, my wife included, the answer is a diamond ring. While that’s a concept that didn’t become widely accepted until the diamond industry’s marketing campaigns in the mid-1900s, it’s one that holds strong today. However, some couples are going in an alternative direction. The intention isn’t to be cheap, but rather to use the savings to make a different kind of meaningful investment in their future together.

When and how a proposal hap-

pens can be a surprise, but hopefully, the answer won’t be. That situation is likely doubly true if the question is popped without a diamond engagement ring or perhaps without a ring at all. As always in a relationship, communication is most important. While some people may be excited by the idea, it could be a deal breaker for others.

What will a meaningful investment look like to the both of you? A friend of mine recently shared with me the story of how he proposed to his wife and their decision to forgo an engagement ring altogether.

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Today they live in the home their saving helped buy and wear only wedding bands. He said neither of them regrets the decision.

Saving for a down payment might not make sense for you, but there are other ways to invest in your future together. For some couples, paying down debts or saving for their wedding so that they don’t go into debt might be a better fit. Or, you might want to start a travel or honeymoon fund.

Consider your options if you want to buy a ring. Understandably, the idea of proposing without an engagement ring isn’t for everyone, and there is a middle ground. Consider a less expensive engagement ring and put the savings towards your shared goal.

Here are few options you could discuss with your significant other.

Buy an alternative stone. There are a variety of alternative precious and semi-precious stones you could pick for the ring.

Matching a stone’s color to the person’s eyes or choosing their birthstone could imbue the ring with a personal touch. However, be careful about picking a “soft” gem that could be easily scratched if it’s worn daily.

Diamond look-alikes are good choices. You could choose a synthetic diamond or a stone that looks similar to a diamond but costs much less, such as a cubic zirconium. Some of the manmade and alternative options can look more brilliant than genuine diamonds, and you don’t need to worry about whether or not the stone is conflict-free.

Choose a solid band. While it won’t have the same flash as a ring with a large gemstone, choosing a smaller diamond or solid metal band with a symbolic meaning could be just as meaningful to your partner.

Family heirlooms can also make for memorable engagement rings, and often there isn’t a price tag attached, although a lengthy

discussion might be in order. A vintage ring could appeal to some people’s style, or the center stone could be reset in a modern band.

In either case, there’s something special about wearing a gemstone that’s been in one of your families for generations.

Decide on your priorities as a couple and act accordingly. According to The Knot’s 2015 Real Weddings Study, an average of $5,871 was spent on engagement rings. For some couple, there’s no better way to spend money. After all, it’s a ring that’s going to be worn for decades.

However, you can discuss engagement ring expectations before you ask someone to marry you. If a diamond isn’t particularly important, an alternative ring or gemstone, or no ring at all, can be an equally timeless and beautiful gesture of love when you both know the money is going to an important step in your future together.

Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter, visit www.twitter.com/ PracticalMoney.

chamber update Events and News from your Local Chamber of Commerces - Check Chamber websites for updates & more detailed information Attention Business Owners: This section is intended to provide you with a single location for all the local Chambers of Commerce monthly events. This will be printed the last week of the month for the upcoming month’s events. It will also list all the new Chamber members from the previous month and a message from each Chamber President/Chairperson. Please contact your Valley News Hometown Sales Rep for advertising opportunities on this page.

Temecula Valley

Canyon Lake

Murrieta

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March Events:

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7-8:30am. Coffee Connection. Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, 26790 Ynez Ct, Temecula, CA 92591.

7-8am. TVCC Membership Committee Meeting at Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, 26790 Ynez Ct, Temecula, CA 92591.

8:30-9:30am. The Professionals Collective, designed to provide professionals, in like industries, with an opportunity to connect and network. Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, 26790 Ynez Ct, Temecula, CA 92591.

11:30am-12:30pm. Ribbon Cutting Divine Discount Store, 29760 Rancho California Rd in the Moraga Plaza Lyndie Lane, Temecula, CA 92591.

11:45am-12:45pm. Ribbon Cutting Times Square Pizza, 29760 Rancho California Road #110 in the Moraga Plaza Lyndie Lane, Temecula.

12-1:30pm. Business Encounter. Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, 26790 Ynez Ct, Temecula, CA 92591.

5:30-7pm. March Mixer at Assistance League, 28720 Vía Montezuma, Temecula, CA 92590.

9-11am. TVCC and the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center present “Quick Books for Beginners”.

Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange, 43200 Business Park Dr, Temecula, CA 92590.

7:30-9:15am. Morning Mixer at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, 26500 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591.

5:30-7:30pm. VYP Mixer at Temecula Lanes, 27475 Jefferson Ave, Temecula, CA 92590.

12-1:30pm. Ambassador Luncheon at Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, 26790 Ynez Ct, Temecula, CA 92591.

President’s Message: For over 50 years the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a vibrant and active organization. As an advocate for local businesses and the community, the Temecula Chamber is uniquely positioned to assist in effectively maneuver the types challenges facing local businesses.

With over 1,000 members, we have developed an extensive network offering an abundance of business and marketing opportunities to ensure the community’s continued prosperity.

Acting as a communication hub, we are able to provide our members with late-breaking news on critical business issues and their impending impact.

26790 Ynez Courte, Suite a, Temecula, Ca 92591 (951) 676-5090 www.temecula.org

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Hemet/San Jacinto Valley March Events: mar 1

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12-1pm. Lunch & Learn- Business Financial Workshop at Hemet San Jacinto Chamber Conference Room, 615 N. San Jacinto St, Hemet CA 92544.

4-5pm. Valley Non-Profit Network Meeting (CRN) at 1285 North Santa Fe, Hemet, CA 92543.

8-9:30am. First Friday at San Jacinto Unified School District Office, 2045 South San Jacinto Avenue, San Jacinto, CA. 12-1pm. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Harvard Street Music Exchange, 134 South Harvard Street, Hemet, CA 92543.

5:30-7pm. Hispanic Network Meeting, Location TBA. 8:30-9:30am. Women in Business Network, Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 615 N San Jacinto St., Hemet, CA 92543.

5:30-7:30pm. Chamber Mixer at Ramona Bowl, Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet, CA 92544.

7:30-9am. Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month Breakfast at Sizzler Restaurant , 4762 West Florida Avenue, Hemet, CA. 12-1pm. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at The Fish Hut Market, 1027 West Florida Avenue, Hemet, CA 92543.

7-8:30pm. NAMI Mt San Jacinto program meeting, 3126 W. Johnston Ave, Hemet, CA 92545 Corner of Sanderson and Johnston on West side of Hemet.

12-1pm. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Mario J. Castellanos Jr, DDS, 2063 East Florida Avenue, Hemet, CA 92544.

President’s Message:

March Events: mar 1 mar 1

New Members: • Matthew Svendsen of Exit Blue Water Realty • Shannon Coombs of Guild Mortgage • Robbie Motter of NAFE (National Association of Female Executives) • Dr. Kim’s Acupuncture • Canyon Fitness Center

mar 2

President’s Message:

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Thank you to everyone that attended and supported our 21st Annual Installation and Community Award Gala at the Canyon Lake Lodge on January 28, 2017.

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Riverside County 1st District Supervisor Kevin Jefferies installed the 2017 Chamber Board of Directors on Saturday, January 28. The new Board of Directors are: President Jim Randle, Secretary Debby Gagnon, Treasurer Jennie Ehrenkranz, Directors Dolores Badillo, Mike Irvin, Jeanne O’Dell, Matthew Svendsen, Ria Riley and Barry Walker.

Thank to our Business of the Year sponsors Jordan and Jennie Ehrenkranz; Citizen of the Year sponsors Eric and Michelle Spitzer; Organization of the Year Sponsor Southern California Edison and Youth of the Year sponsor Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant. Thank you to our event sponsors: Platinum Sponsor- Platinum Plumbing; Gold Sponsor- CR&R Waste Services and Sports Stop Pub & Grill; Silver SponsorMRA, Inc. Thank you to the many businesses and individuals who generously donated raffle gifts and baskets. Thank you to everyone for your support, together we truly make our community shine. – Jim Randle, President 31658 Railroad Canyon Road, Canyon Lake, CA 92587 (951) 244-6124 | canyonlakechamber@outlook.com www.canyonlakechamber.org

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Join us for our Annual Chamber Golf Outing May 20, 2017 at the Canyon Lake Country Club benefiting Junior Golf. To register call the Chamber office 951-244-6124 today!

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12-1pm. Lunch & Learn: Grant Taylor Presents- An Update On What’s In The City Pipeline at The Links at Summerly.

8:30-9:30am. Hump Day Morning Mixer at CJ’s Sports Grill & Turf Club.

Noon-1:30pm. Lake Elsinore Nooner at Guadalajara Restaurant.

5:30pm. Law Office of Pietro Canestrelli Ribbon Cutting at Law Office of Pietro Canestrelli Office.

12-1:30pm. EWDC Luncheon-A Conversation with Southwest CA City Managers at Diamond Club.

5:30-7pm. After Hours Business Networking Mixer- Lake Elsinore Storm.

11:30am-1:30pm. Student of the Month at Lakeside High School.

New Members: • Silver Auto Collision • WestMar Commercial Real Estate • R & R Roofing • First Class Code • Coby Alaoui-Listing Residental Specialist • Black Umbrella Group, LLC • It’s Bigger Than Sports 132 West Graham Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 (951) 245-8848 www.lakeelsinorechamber.com

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New Members: • BBSI • Bear Alignment and Brake • Clear Accounting Solutions • Combined Insurance • Cruise Planners of Southern California • Edbentor Inc. Dba Solarflexion • Ensemble Wealth Management • Five Star Painting • Hatchtag Web Design • Inland Warf Brewing • Kannaway • Lovely Little Ladies Salon Boutique • Miss California Regional • Monarch Insurance • Murrieta Historical District • Panera Bread • Pangea Restaurant • Rogers Group • Sav-On Carpet • Smart Mortgage Team • Temecula CoachHouse / Cottages • TST Entertainment • Wall Works • Western Exterminator Company • Westside Cafe and Grill 25125 madison avenue, Suite 108, murrieta, Ca 92562 (951) 677-7916 | pellis @murrietachamber.org www.murrietachamber.org

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March Events: march 11 6pm. Wildomar Chamber 2017 Awards Dinner, Tickets $80.

Starts at 6pm at Wildomar Elks Lodge.

March Events: mar 10

New Members:

As the Hemet San Jacinto Valley Chamber moves into the new year, we look forward to our ever growing community and with our new members. We have several opportunities for a person or business to take advantage with our Women in Business, Community Resource Network and the Hispanic Business Network. For more information call the chamber office at 951-658-3211.

Hope everyone is having a great 2017! We welcome all the New Businesses coming into Wildomar!

615 N. San Jacinto, hemet, Ca 92543 (951) 658-3211 | info@hsjvc.com www.hsjvc.com

33751 Mission Trail Road, P.O. Box 855, Wildomar, CA 92595 (951) 245-0437 | admin@wildomarchamber.org www.wildomarchamber.org

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President’s Message:

12pm. Lunch With Friends @ Sunny Boy’s Soul Food, 40575 California Oaks Rd., Murrieta, CA 92562. Open to everyone!

4pm. Ribbon Cutting for Minuteman Press, 24710 Washington Ave, Suite #8, Murrieta, CA 92562. Come help us celebrate Minuteman Press! Learn all about the services they offer.

5:30pm. First Thursday Mixer, Murrieta Innovation Center, 26442 Beckman Court, Murrieta, CA 92562.

9am. Active Shooter Training with Michael Julian. This class will be interactive. Do you know what to do if an active shooter presents itself? At the Murrieta Chamber, 25125 Madison Ave, Ste 108.

12pm. Murrieta Lunch with Friends at Poke N Salad, 26491 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA 92591.

7:30am. NEW Location! Networking Breakfast at 8 Bit Brewing Company, 26755 Jefferson Ave., Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 6772322. $15.00 For Members/$20.00 For Future Members with early RSVP. Guest Speaker: Michelle McKinney, Western Water District.

Must call the Chamber to RSVP or online’ 12pm. Ribbon Cutting TST Entertainment At the Murrieta Chamber.

5pm. Harrah’s Resort Bus Trip. Join us for five hours of fun at Harrah’s! Only $10.00 a person- MUST RSVP in advance! Call the Chamber for info at 951-677-7916.

9am. Murrieta School of Business Topic: Cyber Security Presented by: Daniel Brincat. Murrieta Chamber Office, 25125 Madison Ave, Suite 108, Murrieta CA 92562.

12pm. Ribbon Cutting The Mastermind Network At the Murrieta Chamber office.

4pm. Ribbon Cutting A Better Look Home Inspection, 33050 Antelope Road, #208, Murrieta, CA 92563.

12pm. Murrieta Lunch with Friends at The Shamrock Irish Pub and Eatery, 39252 Winchester Road, Ste. 145, Murrieta, CA 92563.

12pm. Ribbon Cutting A.R. & T. Designer Clothing, 25100 Hancock Ave., Suite 106, Murrieta CA 92562.

8:30am. Power Partners Networking Event At the Mill Restaurant, 24690 Washington Ave., Murrieta, CA 92562.

12pm. Southwestern California Legislative Council at SRCAR, 26529 Jefferson Avenue, Murrieta, CA 92562.

11am. Ribbon Cutting, E & M Apothicaire At the Murrieta Chamber, 25125 Madison Ave 107, Murrieta, CA 92562.

4pm. Ribbon Cutting Valor Detox & Treatment, 40119 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, B104, Murrieta CA 92563.

12pm. Murrieta Lunch with Friends at Applebee’s, 24872 Madison Ave., Murrieta, CA 92562.

9am. Ambassador Meeting At the Murrieta Chamber office.

1pm. Ribbon Cutting at Elias Shoes, 25125 Madison Ave, Suite 107, Murrieta CA 92562.

12pm. Ribbon Cutting The Flower Vase, 28914 Joann Ln, Murrieta.

8:30am. Coffee with the City At the Murrieta Chamber office.

12pm. Ribbon Cutting Ashworth Insurance At Murrieta Chamber.

10am. Chamber Walkabout. Meet at the Chamber Office.

12pm. Lunch with Friends at Pangea Grill & Wine Bar, 27326 Jefferson Ave. #17, Temecula, CA 92590.

12pm. Ribbon Cutting Optimal Health Network, 29995 Technology Drive #201, Murrieta CA 92563.

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7:30am. Animal Friends of the Valley presents Fore...The Animals Golf Tournament. At The Golf Club at Rancho California, 39500 Robert Trent Jones Parkway, Murrieta, CA 92563. $100pp or $350 foursome.

6pm. Celebrity Karaoke at Monteleone Meadows. Presented by Menifee Valley Community Cupboard. Represent your business or organization while having a great time and supporting the fight against hunger.

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Newly appointed EVMWD board president takes seat for 2017, board of directors officers announced LAKE ELSINORE – Director Harvey Ryan took his seat as president at Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District board meeting after the unanimous decision was made by the board. Ryan, whose leadership has focused on finding innovative and cost effective solutions to securing water supplies, recently ran unopposed for his seat on the board.

Now in his thirteenth year serving the district, he will lead the board as president for a third time.

“I am honored to again serve as board president,” Ryan said. “Over the next year, the board and I will continue to fulfill our commitment to ensuring reliable water supplies for the future and providing excellent service to residents and businesses.”

Ryan, a longtime resident of Lake Elsinore and a local business owner, was first elected to the board in 2005. As a director of Division 2, he represented portions of Lake Elsinore, Meadowbrook and the

Sedco area. Ryan serves on several EVMWD committees, including the Finance and Administration Committee, Engineering and Operations Committee and the Legislative, Conservation and Community Outreach Committee. He also represents the district on the Federal Affairs Committee of the Association of California Water Agencies and is the chairman for ACWA Region 9, which includes Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial counties.

Other board officer positions announced at the meeting include Andy Morris, Division 5, as vice president and Phil Williams, Division 4, as treasurer. Rounding out the board of directors is Nancy Horton representing Division 1 and George Cambero representing Division 3.

Board officers serve a one-year term.

The EVMWD board of directors regularly meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. at the EVMWD headquarters,

31315 Chaney Street.

EVMWD provides service to more than 142,000 water and wastewater customers in a 96-square mile area in western Riverside County. The district is a sub-agency of the Western Municipal Water District and a member agency of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Visit the EVMWD at www.evmwd.com for additional information.

The Tax Lady reminds people to beware tax season scams Karyn Vaughn, E.A. SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

As tax season gets underway, taxrelated scams intensify. There are many of these scams circulating. Be aware of the common ones so as not to fall prey. Remember knowledge is power. Below are common scams the IRS is warning taxpayers to avoid.

IRS released an urgent warning about a new W-2 phishing scam aimed at employers. Cybercriminals spoof a company executive’s email.

Using that email address, they send a request to payroll or human resources contacts requesting copies of the company’s W-2s. Not only should you be wary of this type of

scam, but you should never email W-2 forms in any case because they are so sensitive. W-2s contain all the information necessary to steal one’s identity, including full name, address, Social Security number, income and employer.

In addition to using spoofed emails from known persons to request W-2s, cybercriminals have also used this method to request wire transferred funds. Because the recipient believes the email to be from their own company executive, this ploy also works. These emails may also come to a person from a trusted friend’s email address. Be sure to get inperson confirmation before following instructions for funds transfer from

an email source.

The one I hear reported most often by my own clients are phone scams.

A caller claims to be an IRS agent and demands immediate cash payment for taxes. They direct the victim to bring cash or wire transfer money to a certain place. These callers can be aggressive and convincing. They threaten the taxpayer with arrest or offer to accept a reduced settlement amount if they pay immediately. If you receive such a call, hang up.

You can call the IRS directly at (800) 829-1040 to verify that you have no outstanding tax issues.

There are many unscrupulous groups preying on generous people.

Some claim to represent a charity

Dr. Wasemiller Joins Dr. K. Pat Brown in Temecula dental practice

Matthew Wasemiller, DDS, associate professor of restorative dentistry at Loma Linda University, has joined the practice of Dr. K. Pat Brown in Temecula.

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TEMECULA – Dr. K. Pat Brown is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Matthew Wasemiller as an associate in their dental practice in Temecula.

Wasemiller earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Loma Linda University in 2011. Wasemiller is an associate professor of restorative dentistry at Loma Linda University and is a member of the American Dental Association. He has five years’ experience in general dentistry in Redlands and Riverside.

Reviews are complementary of his expertise and calm chair-side manner.

“I strive to exceed expectations in providing the best dental care possible,” Wasemiller said.

Wasemiller enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants and being

near the water. He enjoys spending quality time with his family at Pelican Lake in Minnesota. He is a North Dakota transplant.

“I love the near perfect weather here in Southern California, and I am enjoying exploring my new hometown of Temecula,” Wasemiller said. “I wanted to work with the very best.”

His desire to work with the best was not the only reason he is working with Brown; his brother, Dr. Michael Wasemiller, is the practice’s periodontist.

Brown has been providing exceptional service in family and cosmetic dentistry for over 20 years. For more information, visit www.toptemeculadentist.com or call (951) 695-6269.

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When we tried to track down the federal identification number for his tax deduction, we discovered it was a fraud. Www.IRS.gov has tools to look up the status of charitable organizations; check them out before donating.

Duly licensed tax preparers are by-and-large people of integrity.

However, taking advantage of the public’s trust of our profession are some criminals posing as tax preparers to perpetrate identity theft. Check the IRS preparer directory to be sure your professional is in good standing at www.irs.treasury.gov/rpo. Even some licensed preparers have committed other types of fraud, such as having client refunds deposited into the preparer’s bank account. If you prepare your own taxes online, be sure to check thoroughly the legitimacy of sites, especially for sites that do taxes for free and tech support

links. These websites are sometimes covers for phishing scams. The exception is IRS Free File at www.irs. gov/freefile.

Although technology has improved our lives in many ways, vulnerability to cybercrime and identity theft is sometimes the price. Tax time is open season for these criminals.

Arm yourself with the power of knowledge and do not fall victim.

Karyn Vaughn is an Enrolled Agent and business consultant. She has been helping taxpayers for 30 years. She has extensive experience in tax matters for individuals, corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trusts, estates and IRS settlements.

Her status as an E.A. allows her to practice in all 50 states and to represent taxpayers before the IRS. If you have tax questions that you would like to see covered in this column, please submit them by email to karyn@karynvaughn.com or visit her website at www.karynvaughn.com.

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San Jacinto Unified’s AFJROTC unit receives ‘exceeds standards’ grade SAN JACINTO – The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at San Jacinto High School earned an overall unit assessment score of “Exceeds Standards,” the highest rating attainable during their evaluation Jan. 17 by the headquarters AFJROTC under the U.S. Air Force.

“The cadets were very impressive and displayed exemplary pride in their unit,” Col. Bobby C. Woods, Jr., director of the headquarters AFJROTC, said in his recent letter of congratulations. San Jacinto High’s unit was evaluated by retired Col. Peter Gray to provide feedback on their performance and to assess their compliance with public law, Department of Defense and Air Force instructions and the written agreement that exists between San Jacinto Unified School District and the Air Force.

Instructors retired Lt. Col. Michael B. Howard, retired Senior Master Sgt. Richard J. DeMarti and retired Senior Master Sgt. Troy L.

Cadet Asianna Ware briefs Col Pete Gray during class with the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at San Jacinto High School.

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Loar were all noted as exceptional role models and for providing a quality AFJROTC program.

“The strength of our program is

reflected in the instructors. I had no doubt that the inspection would reflect their hard work and dedication to our cadets,” Principal Luke

Smith said. “Our cadets are amazing individuals who we are proud to have represented San Jacinto High School. We look to them for inspiration and for examples for all our students to follow. I couldn’t be more proud of each and every one of them and am so pleased that this inspection validated what we already know to be true about them!”

The district agreed that the AFJROTC citizenship program is making a positive impact on the cadets, the school and the community.

“Our ROTC is an amazing place of connection for our students where character, honor and professionalism are evident in every cadet,” Superintendent Diane Perez said. “It has provided hope and opportunities to students, many of who have gone on to college and to be successful, contributing members of our community. I am from an Air Force family and wholeheartedly support this incredible program.”

San Jacinto High’s AFJROTC unit was just the sixth unit launched

in the state of California when it was established in 2001. In addition to grade-level specific classes, cadets engage in social events, community service opportunities, field trips, exposure to remote-controlled aircraft and model rocketry, along with other extracurricular activities.

A significant advantage of selecting the AFJROTC learning pathway is that students can earn a certificate of training or a certificate of completion after two to three successful years in the program. Completing the program means advanced rank and pay, if students enlist in the armed forces after graduation.

Cadets serving as an officer in the program have an advantage when competing for appointments to service academies and when applying for ROTC scholarships to colleges and universities.

For more information about the San Jacinto High AFJROTC program, please contact Howard at (951) 654-7374 or mhoward@ sanjacinto.k12.ca.us.

Boot camp graduates three new airmen LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – The U.S. Air Force graduated three new airmen from Temecula from basic training.

U.S. Air Force Airman Daniel V. Martinez graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Martinez is the son of Terri Martinez of Temecula.

He is a 2015 graduate of Mount Carmel High School in San Diego.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas Licata graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Licata earned distinction as an honor graduate.

He is the son of Tiffany and Dan-

iel Licata and the brother of Nathan Licata and Joshua Licata, all of Moline, Illinois. The airman is a 2013 graduate of Chaparral High School in Temecula. He earned an associate degree in 2016 from Scott Community College in Bettendorf, Iowa.

U.S. Air Force Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Shane J. Blondet

graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Blondet is the son of Misty A. Blondet of Winchester. He is a 2016 graduate of Chaparral High School in Temecula.

Airmen complete an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and

studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Lake Elsinore resident named to University of Dayton’s fall 2016 dean’s list DAYTON, OHIO – Lake Elsinore resident Olivia Dubay earned a spot on the University of Dayton’s fall 2016 dean’s list, which honors

undergraduate students achieving a minimum 3.5 GPA for the semester.

The University of Dayton is a top-tier national, Catholic research

institution. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, the university focuses on educating the whole person, connecting learning with lead-

ership and service. Through student clubs, campus recreation, education abroad, research, service-learning and career preparation, students are

encouraged to engage the world, developing a critical mind and compassionate heart.

Hemet Unified School District’s S.A.F.E. / Expanded Learning Program sets 2017-18 registration dates HEMET – Hemet Unified School District’s elementary after school program Students Achieving in Fun Environments and Zone Middle School Expanded Learning Program announced the registration window for the 2017-18 school year which

opened Monday, Feb. 6, and closes Friday, March 10.

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day school is in session from school dismissal until 6 p.m. or 3 hours, which ever is longer. The Proposition 49 funded service is provided at no charge to parents. Each site

offers homework assistance, literacy and physical activities, as well as a variety of enrichment activities.

For details on the requirements, contact the S.A.F.E. office at

(951)765-5100 ex 3901. Interest forms are available at each school site with S.A.F.E. and Zone site facilitators and on HUSD website www.hemetusd.org.

Temecula student earns dean’s listing at Norwich University NORTHFIELD, VT. – Christopher Ramon Dayos of Temecula has been recognized on the dean’s list at Norwich University for the fall 2016 semester.

Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and

adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich University offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in baccalaureate and graduate degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Capt.

Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army

and is the oldest private military college in the United States of America. Norwich University is one of the nation’s six senior military colleges and is the birthplace of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. For more information, visit www.norwich.edu.

Nature education foundation announces scholarship program for high school seniors MURRIETA – The Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation recently announced it will provide five $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors this school year. Founded in 2003, the foundation has grown from funding a program for third-grade students to their current nature education programs for elementary, middle and high school students. With an objective of inspiring environmental stewardship, the foundation

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Award criteria includes that the student plans to pursue a career in the environmental sciences. While not a requirement, preference will be given to a student who has participated in one of the foundation’s habitat studies and restoration programs at Vista Murrieta, Murrieta Mesa and Murrieta Valley high schools.

Scholarships are funded by private donations to the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation at www.srpf.org/scholarships and administered by Murrieta Dollars for Scholars, a chapter of Scholarship America and a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to mobilizing support for students getting into and graduating from college.

The Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation is a nonprofit, environmental project-based learning program. Students actively become aware, explore and address environmental challenges while building skills in teamwork and communication, research, data collection and analysis, community engagement and reflection. The foundation’s programs enable and require students to delve deeply into a range of academic content while investigating environmental issues affecting the natural world in their own backyard.

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HOME & GARDEN

Save time with a dream closet Family Features SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

If you’re one of the 57 percent of women who believes having an organized closet would make finding what you want easier and faster, there’s no time like the present to stop dreaming about having a beautiful and organized closet. Take charge and start the project now.

Having a disorganized closet is a problem for at least one in four women, according a recent ClosetMaid survey. Some women (1 in 10) are even depressed when they open their closet doors. What’s more, some research suggests the average American wastes as much as 55 minutes a day (roughly 12 days a year) searching for things they can’t find.

Introducing some organization is a simple way to alleviate these worries. Whether you reside in an apartment in the city or a home in the suburbs, your best starting point is to create a plan of attack.

Professional organizer Barbara Reich of Resourceful Consultants offers these tips for getting started: Assess your needs. Ask questions like: Do you have a walk-in closet or a reach-in? Need to create one within a room? Do you prefer more shelves over hanging space?

Is shoe storage important? Do you prefer a flexible system, like wire that can adapt to your changing needs or do you prefer something

Having an organized closet makes finding things easier and faster.

with a designer look? Are you a DIYer or do you require professional assistance?

Define your taste and style. Do you prefer modern or traditional?

Or are you more eclectic?

Identify the product that works best for your needs and your budget. One option to consider is ClosetMaid SpaceCreations, a designer-inspired, DIY-acquired option that provides customizable storage inside and outside of closets. Available in Classic White or Premier Dark Java, it’s easy to install and is extremely versatile with different accessories and options like shoe shelves, drawers and acrylic dividers to provide a completely personalized look. As an added bonus, this storage option can be adapted for a nursery, mudroom or pantry. A handy online design tool or a complimentary professional designer can assist you with the layout and design.

Let the organizing fun begin.

Before you restock your new closet, scrutinize your wardrobe and accessories, and get rid of items you won’t ever wear or use again.

Once you’ve got everything neatly in place, enjoy your newfound organization, but be vigilant about keeping your closet in order. Dedicate 15 minutes each week to keep it looking as good as new.

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A variety of closet organizers are available on the market to meet the taste and style of everyone.

Four ways to add functional style to a closet 1. Shine the light. A trendy light fixture can add fun and bling while providing adequate lighting to illuminate all the treasures your closet has to offer. Diffused lighting is a good way to chase away shadows and ensure none of your favorite garments and accessories get left in the dark.

2. Organize by color. When you’re ready to hang clothes in your newly designed space, sort garments by style; group dressy tops, casual pants and so on. Then take your organization another step further by hanging like colors together. The streamlined color palette is pleasing to the eye, but it also makes it easier to select the right combinations and avoid overlooking any options.

An easy way to add some personal charm to a closet is with colorful and patterned fabric drawers.

3. Hang clothes with care. Give your clothes some TLC and make the switch to high-quality hangers. Not only do uniform hangers make your closet appear more organized, they help keep your wardrobe in tip-top shape by preventing stretching. Slim velvet hangers are optimal for saving space, but if you have the room, a heavier wooden version is even better.

4. Dedicate a container for capturing rejects. Avoid hanging on to unwanted items by designating a container to capture clothing destined for donation. When the bin is full, transfer to a cardboard box and drop off at a local charitable organization. A similar approach can be used for items that need repair; when a few items have accumulated, either haul out the sewing machine or head to the nearest seamstress for professional assistance.

Market at a glance (As of February 19, 2017) No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed

TEMECULA

MURRIETA

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE

CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE

SUN CITY

HEMET

SAN JACINTO

36

29

7

17

4

19

4

19

7

(284) 289

(312) 296

75

(182) 176

75

(136) 128

(134) 132

(331) 325

Average Selling Price

$545,523

$389,398

(80)

$413,063

$354,146

(73)

$392,625

$319,829

$197,500

$213,121

(105)

$251,271

105

Average List Price

$837,552

$773,517

$429,868

$370,596

$490,886

$418,126

$293,403

$269,921

$272,691

Median List Price

$567,955

$465,500

$425,000

$350,000

$419,000

$396,051

$266,500

$245,000

$258,900

Asking Price per Square Foot

$218

$180

$163

$164

$203

$153

$164

$147

$145

Average Days on Market

134

119

109

88

135

60

80

140

109

Most Expensive Listing

$7,400,000

$9,990,000

$990,000

$1,198,000

$1,650,000

$950,000

$975,000

$1,649,000

$1,500,000

Least Expensive Listing

$280,000

$165,000

$139,900

$39,900

$93,000

$205,000

$129,900

$59,900

$55,000

Average Age of Listing

18

18

21

20

30

11

30

38

25

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

35%

36%

37%

26%

25%

32%

3%

23%

20%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

13%

12%

15%

10%

8%

10%

12%

5%

4%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

3%

9%

11%

9%

7%

11%

9%

8%

8%

3106

3070

2617

2118

2233

2627

1530

1688

1748

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 (43.0)

Seller (46.1)

Seller (54.2)

Seller (48.0)

Seller (40.3)

Seller (48.3)

Seller (46.8)

Seller (48.8)

Seller (49.9)

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 02/20/17. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 02/19/17 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 • 142 closed transactions for 2/13/17 through 2/19/17.

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Hemet

Lake Elsinore

Menifee

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

City

Menifee

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Hemet 2355 E. Florida Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Sun City

30135 Lands End Place

$515,000

2400

3BR

2BA

108

29415 Starshine Drive

$380,000

2828

4BR

3BA

111

28841 Worcester Road

$210,000

1618

3BR

2BA

81

23974 Canyon Lake Drive

$338,000

1764

3BR

2BA

60

24330 Manzanita Road

$225,000

1782

3BR

3BA

58

26070 Kitt Ansett Drive

$210,000

1308

3BR

2BA

33

30443 Channel Way Drive

$421,500

1188

3BR

2BA

59

25950 Mccall Boulevard

$155,000

1408

2BR

2BA

94

28896 Worcester Road

$165,000

1206

2BR

2BA

5

24135 Juanita Drive

$296,001

1666

3BR

3BA

12

31400 Sherman Road

$358,000

2097

4BR

2BA

48

38705 Via Del Oso

$865,000

5522

4BR

5BA

121

Temecula

28385 Vista Del Valle

$310,000

2796

4BR

3BA

201

27058 Flagler Street

$185,000

998

2BR

2BA

42

41895 Noel Circle

$3,000,000

10000

5BR

8BA

250

170 Ruby Avenue

$190,000

1476

2BR

2BA

234

30256 Goldenrain Drive

$393,990

2899

5BR

3BA

53

42555 Pradera Way

$707,000

3024

3BR

5BA

176

501 Calhoun Place

$193,900

1382

4BR

2BA

77

29399 Lake Forest Drive

$275,000

1550

2BR

2BA

26

39110 Loren Way

$685,000

3179

4BR

3BA

164

26599 Simmons Way

$208,000

1506

3BR

2BA

107

27074 Stark Street

$234,000

1393

2BR

2BA

3

40649 Avenida Centenario

$899,900

2939

4BR

3BA

204

245 Hanoverian Drive

$304,000

3284

5BR

4BA

98

29872 Avenida De Real

$263,000

1040

2BR

2BA

6

44481 Kingston Drive

$492,000

3717

4BR

3BA

88

686 Mariposa Drive

$121,000

1680

2BR

2BA

115

28922 Baywater Drive

$336,000

1814

2BR

2BA

8

32109 Via Saltio

$420,000

2693

4BR

3BA

116 133

1995 Harbor Drive

$219,900

1775

4BR

3BA

97

2424 Garland Way

$205,000

1515

3BR

2BA

30

42380 Mayberry Avenue

$385,000

2220

3BR

2BA

102

Murrieta

28187 Chula Vista Drive

$187,000

977

2BR

2BA

8

33650 Sattui Street

$537,500

3755

5BR

5BA

29272 Woodbridge Drive

$379,000

3301

4BR

3BA

6

46386 Teton Trail

$475,000

2937

4BR

3BA

95

24110 Crowned Partridge Lane

$360,000

2464

4BR

3BA

132

29592 Corte Copa

$467,500

2482

4BR

3BA

150 142

2876 Devonshire Avenue

$221,600

1480

3BR

2BA

105

22495 Live Oak Court

$1,060,000

4558

5BR

6BA

177

45879 Bristlecone Court

$485,000

3293

4BR

4BA

41278 Thornton Avenue

$242,000

1981

3BR

2BA

74

35610 Peppermint Place

$443,000

2952

4BR

3BA

160

30405 Del Rey Road

$560,000

2300

4BR

3BA

57

42380 Buenos Aires Drive

$239,000

1560

3BR

2BA

58

42240 Clairissa Way

$450,000

3048

5BR

3BA

121

41268 Promenade Chardonnay

$424,100

2209

4BR

3BA

117

44151 B Street

$36,000

1152

2BR

1BA

1

24363 Via Isabella

$300,000

1437

2BR

2BA

123

36970 Via Broza

$420,000

1344

2BR

2BA

109

983 Banbury Drive

$261,000

2452

4BR

3BA

15

30202 Heritage Street

$435,000

2862

5BR

3BA

85

34312 Coppola Street

$575,000

3250

5BR

4BA

67

25908 Fore Drive

$215,000

1545

3BR

2BA

12

24479 Waller Street

$200,000

1440

3BR

2BA

105

44785 Potestas Drive

$335,000

1234

4BR

2BA

64

1291 Lavender Lane

$234,000

1898

4BR

3BA

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30575 Fern Gully Drive

$439,340

2500

3BR

3BA

75

33130 Monroy Circle

$660,000

2891

4BR

3BA

34

715 Hemet Street

$249,000

1910

4BR

2BA

32

29640 Hubble Way

$425,000

3446

4BR

4BA

41

41200 Via Aguila

$254,234

1120

4BR

2BA

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41100 Sunset Lane

$158,000

1464

3BR

3BA

4

39861 Lafayette Drive

$376,400

2522

5BR

3BA

80

30866 Crystalaire Drive

$412,000

1802

2BR

2BA

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330 San Mateo Circle

$56,900

1080

2BR

2BA

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37342 Valley Spring Way

$497,000

3563

5BR

3BA

93

43515 Corte Benavente

$339,900

1130

3BR

2BA

56

31960 Hollyhock Street

$288,000

1551

3BR

2BA

306

31725 Flintridge Way

$370,000

3628

5BR

5BA

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31558 Lakeridge Court

$435,000

2724

3BR

3BA

45

29 Villa Valtelena

$344,500

2589

4BR

3BA

265

39734 Savanna Way

$450,000

2487

4BR

3BA

84

31881 Camino Marea

$379,000

1714

3BR

3BA

35

59 Plaza Avila

$500,000

3404

4BR

4BA

220

38009 Turning Leaf Court

$390,000

1940

3BR

2BA

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45574 Basswood Court

$485,000

3090

4BR

3BA

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29264 Point Shore Drive

$359,900

2053

3BR

2BA

189

39634 Ridgecrest Street

$425,000

2500

5BR

3BA

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31959 Vineyard Avenue

$322,000

1776

3BR

3BA

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29407 Lupine Hills Drive

$358,000

2032

3BR

2BA

92

40256 Via Francisco

$320,000

1722

3BR

3BA

45

44536 Boguta Way

$355,000

1205

3BR

2BA

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29134 Edgewood Drive

$430,000

2582

4BR

3BA

122

39631 Sunrose Drive

$334,000

1364

3BR

2BA

23

32036 Corte Carmela

$465,000

2590

4BR

3BA

61

39583 Strada Venezia

$386,585

2714

5BR

3BA

88

30398 Island Bay

$250,000

1387

3BR

3BA

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32897 Bonita Mesa Street

$412,500

2146

4BR

3BA

15

4111 Poplar Circle

$368,000

2995

4BR

3BA

102

24091 Chatenay Lane

$380,000

1966

4BR

2BA

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32457 San Marco Drive

$450,000

2807

4BR

3BA

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15467 Rose Street

$248,000

1104

3BR

2BA

77

27544 Papillion Street

$240,000

1198

2BR

2BA

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31999 Calle Espinosa

$345,000

1508

3BR

3BA

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29353 Fall Classic

$345,000

1868

4BR

3BA

56

31048 Old Cypress Drive

$389,000

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4BR

3BA

10

42272 Harwick Lane

$449,000

2632

4BR

3BA

5

31662 Chaparral Way

$334,000

2068

4BR

2BA

46

40239 VIA AMBIENTE

$302,000

1029

2BR

1BA

8

42915 Beamer Court

$480,000

2224

4BR

3BA

9

15147 Chaumont Street

$315,000

1800

3BR

2BA

41

27428 Gentlebrook Court

$303,000

1761

3BR

3BA

8

31582 Golden Lion Drive

$397,000

2372

4BR

3BA

39

3369 Fir Circle

$390,000

3499

4BR

4BA

7

40696 La Salle Place

$344,900

1920

3BR

3BA

33

45835 Corte Ricardo

$570,000

3145

4BR

3BA

13

34098 Hillside Drive

$350,000

1906

4BR

2BA

27

24563 Corte Jaramillo

$439,900

2882

5BR

3BA

33

43136 Sandia Creek Road

$400,000

2943

3BR

4BA

5

29414 Falling Leaf Drive

$348,500

2000

4BR

3BA

8

37199 Ascella

$320,000

1800

3BR

3BA

29

29006 Newport Road

$445,200

2249

4BR

3BA

4

33 Corte Palazzo

$365,000

2500

4BR

3BA

11

39832 Millbrook Way

$285,000

1654

3BR

3BA

3

29540 Courtney Place

$235,000

1311

3BR

3BA

24

16555 Arnold Avenue

$290,000

1339

3BR

2BA

3

39540 Vanderbilt Avenue

$385,000

2680

4BR

3BA

2

26294 Meadow Creek Lane

$436,220

2700

4BR

3BA

127

29657 Eastbank Drive

$363,450

2546

4BR

3BA

71

2178 Farm Meadows Drive

$315,000

3117

5BR

3BA

78

35925 Arnett Road

$395,000

3210

5BR

4BA

142

28183 Spring Creek Way

$407,900

2998

5BR

3BA

159

480 Cambridge Drive

$225,000

1197

3BR

2BA

34

35265 El Diamante Drive

$445,000

3217

5BR

3BA

67

28114 BLOSSOMWOOD Court

$350,000

2100

4BR

3BA

139

980 Tulip Way

$295,000

3107

6BR

3BA

61

32170 Hemple Street

$429,000

2745

4BR

3BA

82

27659 Lucerne Drive

$463,915

3918

5BR

4BA

18

2751 Hartley Parkway

$246,900

2222

3BR

3BA

31

24250 Brillante Drive

$390,000

3040

4BR

3BA

90

24822 Prairie Trail Court

$376,500

2323

3BR

2BA

137

200 Dusk Lane

$230,000

1511

3BR

2BA

51

25079 Loring Road

$450,000

3251

5BR

3BA

69

28314 Inspiration Lake Drive

$323,000

1870

4BR

3BA

86

276 Galley Court

$217,000

1377

3BR

2BA

14

22823 Valley Vista Circle

$350,000

1970

3BR

3BA

51

27185 Howard Street

$275,000

2011

3BR

2BA

55

952 Bergamo Avenue

$230,000

1347

2BR

2BA

8

30719 Wavecrest Circle

$525,000

2650

5BR

3BA

114

26391 Tanglewood Drive

$205,000

1250

2BR

2BA

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Real Estate / Home & Garden Keep fire safety in mind when remodeling home Scott McGillivray SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Although millions of homes are remodeled in America each year, it’s surprising that few homeowners

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One very effective form of passive fire protection is the installation of insulation. When adding or upgrading insulation, look for products made from naturally fireresistant, inorganic materials.

A favorite among builders, contractors and homeowners is a stone wool insulation called Roxul Safe’N’Sound, which offers fire resistance up to 2150°F. Its melting point is higher than the temperature of a typical house fire, which means it will stay in place longer to provide passive fire protection when every second counts.

Effective compartmentalization using fire-resistant materials can help avoid the spread of fire to other areas of the home, and more importantly, protect vital escape routes.

Consider installing a fire-resistant insulation in walls, floors and ceilings to maximize protection and escape time.

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Prepare your budget for closing costs when buying a home Nathaniel Sillin SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS Imagine the frustration that would follow if you spent hours planning and narrowing in on a dream home only to find out that you can’t afford it when push comes to shove. Starting with a price range can help you make the most of your search, but you’ll need to account for closing costs to create a realistic budget.

A good catch-all for the fees and services that result from the sale of a home – closing costs are generally about 2 to 5 percent of the home’s value when you’re making a purchase. In other words, you could pay about $4,000 to $10,000 on a $200,000 home.

Estimating your closing costs. Your closing costs and fees vary depending on where you’re buying, how much you put down, who helps you with the home-buying process, the type of home you’re buying and the type of loan you’re taking out.

You can estimate the closing costs of homes you’re interested in by using one of the many closing cost calculators online. Also, ask your real estate agent to help you estimate the closing costs of homes in different neighborhoods.

A few of the fees you could encounter when closing on a home. While costs can vary and state laws dictate differences in the closing process, here are a few typical services or fees: Inspections. You likely want to hire an inspector to make sure the home doesn’t need any major repairs and there aren’t any wood-eating pest (such as termite) infestations. Many lenders require you get these inspections, but even when they don’t it’s usually a good idea.

Attorney fees. You could have to pay attorneys to help prepare and review documents for the closing.

Survey. Some states require you to hire a surveyor to verify the size of the lot.

Homeowners insurance. You may need to pay several months’ worth of homeowners’ insurance premiums up front.

Origination fee. Mortgage lenders, banks or brokers often charge about 1 percent of your loan’s value.

Property taxes. Several months’ worth of property tax payments could be due at the closing.

You might advertisements for “no-closing-cost” mortgages. While these offers can be enticing, you’ll

generally pay a higher interest rate on the loan or the closing costs will be wrapped into the mortgage. It might be a good option if you’re planning on moving within the next few years.

Otherwise, you’ll likely wind up paying more in interest over the lifetime of the loan than you would have on the closing costs.

Try to do your own calculations to determine if a no-cost closing makes sense based on your estimated closing costs, increase in monthly payments and how long you plan on staying in the home.

You’ll know approximately how much you have to pay before the closing. Mortgage lenders have three business days from when you submit a loan application to give you a loan estimate. The standardized document shows your estimated interest rate, monthly payments, taxes, insurance and closing costs.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has an interactive example of a standard loan estimate form with explanations and definitions of terms. On the second page, there’ll be a list of closing costs, including a breakdown of which services you may be able to negotiate.

You shop mortgage lenders, compare the loan estimate you receive and then continue the process with the lender that gives you the best estimated terms.

Three business days before your scheduled closing, the lender you choose must give you a fivepage closing disclosure form with the finalized terms.

Carefully look over the closing disclosure and ask your real estate agent, loan officer or attorney questions. If you don’t agree with the new terms of the deal, it’s not too late to back out. If you’re happy with the terms and the closing goes smoothly you’ll be a homeowner soon.

Bottom line: Estimating your closing costs, and budgeting accordingly, can help ensure you’re looking for homes within your price range. That’s important because you want to be able to move quickly when you find a home you love. However, don’t move so fast that you miss out on savings opportunities. Shopping mortgage lenders and service providers could help you minimize your closing costs.

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Insulating pipes helps to keep gas and electric bills down

California Green Standards code requires that all exposed hot water plumbing lines are to be insulated like this copper pipe.

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As the cold and crisp winter weather continues for another six weeks, it is important to make sure all domestic water supply lines are insulated. In this case, we are talking about any plumbing pipes that are exposed in the attic or crawlspace of a home.

California Green Standards Code reads that all exposed hot water plumbing lines are to be insulated. The point and reasoning behind the designing of pipe insulation is to make sure that the plumbing pipes are protected from the drastic weather changes in California. For plastic pipe, it is important to protect them from any sun light exposure and hide them from rodents. The code also pertains to energy efficient standards and state requirements, as stated above. As an insurance, friendly plumber and consultant, we recommend to have both hot and cold lines insulated.

If you live in a mountain area or desert area it is mandatory to insulate both hot and cold pipes.

Hot side because its code and the cold side due to frozen pipes. Doing this will protect the plumbing pipes filled with water from freezing inside the line and potentially splitting.

Here’s a bonus when you insulate the hot water pipes; it will help keep your gas/electric bill down.

And as we all know the cheaper the bills are, the better.

Our goal for this article is to help you learn more about saving money in the long run. This means in preventative planning and on your monthly electric/gas bills.

So, remember it is never too late to start saving money and protecting your home.

Pets of the Week Ramona Humane Society

My name is Coco. I am about 2 years old and am well behaved and love to make friends. I am neutered, good with other dogs, up-to-date on my shots and am looking for a loving home.

Intake Number: 112951/ Bea29141

My name is Lulu. I am an 8-year-old gorgeous girl who is good with other cats, dogs and children. I need a special diet for my kidneys. I just want a home of my own. I am litter-box trained, up-to-date on shots, de-wormed and spayed. I am looking for loving home.

Intake Number: 10888/ R209335

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

Retrievers and Friends

My name is Boston. I am a beautiful 3-year-old Pattersale Terrier. I would do best with an experienced owner. I am looking for a loving home.

For more information on Boston and other wonderful pets in need of a home, please visit the Retrievers and Friends website at www.retrieversandfriends.com or call (951) 696 2428.

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LANDSCAPING

Professional quality painting at affordable prices!

FREE estimates, senior discount.

We do all paint jobs including stucco and drywall repair.

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ELISSA’S ESTATE SALES CABINET REFINISHER

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PAINTING

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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 Commercial/Industrial For Rent

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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

J O B O P P O R T U N I T YHOUSECLEANING Family owned housecleaning business since 1985.

Immediate Fallbrook opening. Top pay for the industry. Mileage, bonuses, and training. Need phone, car, references, basic English. Background check and drug screen. Apply in person. Call for address and directions. HomeLife ® Housekeeping:(760) 728-0906

BRUBAKER CULTON REAL ESTATE Seniors! This is the home for you! Are you ready to wake up to the view of a beautiful golf course? Have your morning cup of coffee over looking the 9th fairway!

Over 1500 sqft, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large laundry room, and an attached 2 car garage home on the golf course.

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Apply in person. 739 E. Mission Rd. Se buscan cocineros con experiencia de 2 anos en restaurante de estilo familiar.

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Experience with Parkinson’s a plus.Please call 760.884.4111.

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Estate Sale ANTIQUE ITEMS FOR SALE Antique dishes and angels. Antique golf clubs.

Regular clubs. Custom made sets.

Call for Appointment to see items.

760-728-3005.

For Rent Business/residential property; FOR RENT Available; approximately 15001800 sq.ft. of Excellent frontage on high traffic volume corner in downtown Fallbrook. Located @ 404 E. Mission Rd. unit A, this highly visible corner is a great location for a variety of businesses or even a residence.

Flexible lease terms from $1500 to $2000 per month w/ $3000 deposit.

For more information, call Richard 760-586-4996.

Health Fitness WELLSPRING HERBS & VITAMINS offers a wide selection of herbs, vitamins, essential oils, homeopathics, teas, flower essences and other lotions and potions. Iridology and Live-Cell appointments are available. Come in for your FREE Bio-Scan! Bio-Scan will scan your body and tell you where your deficiencies are. We are located at 1223 S. Mission Rd. (Behind PizzaHut) 760-728-1244 www.nutrastar.net.

Horses HORSESHOES-cold/hot. All types of horses. Difficult or hard to manage horses. Low prices. Call Carlos 949842-5262.

Land for Sale

Real Estate GORGEOUS VIEW LOT Want privacy, and a Tuscany view ? Your dream home, casita and sparkling pool can be built right here in Fallbrook tucked in off the street for solitude and privacy.

4 bedroom septic layout. Did we mention the view!?! $171,000. Rudy Sandy Gallegos. Remax United (760) 985-9600 BRUBAKER CULTON REAL ESTATE LEASE OPTION / GENTLEMAN’S RANCH- Large home on 1.75 Acres, 4 BR., 2.5 BA.,3102 SF, fenced, crossfenced for horses or animals, really nice rural neighborhood. Beautiful trees, and secluded country settings.

Off of Red Mountain Road near Hemet.

This will not last! Low Down + $2,200 per month. Call Brubaker-Culton (951) 658-7211 BRUBAKER CULTON REAL ESTATE LOCATION, LOCATION!- Good neighborhood close to great schools and shopping. Rent this 3 bedroom, 2 bath single family home with attached 2 car garage and fenced yard. Home has an open floorplan, fireplace, high ceilings and a large great room, plus den. Nice, quiet neighborhood in a convenient location. $1495/month For more info or to apply please visit our website at brubakercultonpm.com.(951) 492-4756.

BRUBAKER CULTON REAL ESTATE BRAND NEW 4 BEDROOM SPECIAL OFFER. Special Discount on LOT #7!

This 4 BR., 2.5 BA. home in a pristine GATED Community with park, sports courts, BBQ and picnic areas. This home perfect for active family, Seniors, or singles that don’t want yard work. This special includes quality washer / dryer, and Refrigerator PLUS $3,000 in Seller Paid Closing Costs!! Only $259,900!!

Call Broker today and experience SAFE, EASY LIVING! (951) 492-4756.

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

Rummage Sale HUGE RUMMAGE SALE- Fallbrook Woman’s Club, 238 W. Mission Road.

Saturday, March 4th, 8:00am to 2:00pm.

Housewares, clothing, linens, jewelry, shoes, purses, toys, plants, miscellaneous.

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. 760-207-9536.

Vehicles for Sale 2013 KIA RIO LX SEDAN $10,995 Final Price. Estimated payment: $174/ month. 1.6L I-4 CylAutomatic. FRONTWHEEL DRIVE. Exterior Color : Bright Silver. Interior Color : BLACK. Mileage : 52,824 Miles. Stock # : 508247. VIN : KNADM4A3XD6211566. Gosch Auto Group. (951) 658-3181.

2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE ECO SEDAN $9,999Final Price. Estimated Payment: $158/ month. 28 mpgCity 42 mpgHwy. 1.4L I-4 CylAutomaticFRONTWHEEL DRIVE. Exterior Color : Blue Granite Metallic. Interior Color : MEDIUM TITANIUM. Mileage : 66,492 Miles. Stock # : 714829. VIN : 1G1PJ5SC0C7392417.

Gosch Auto Group. (951) 658-3181 2006 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4.0L SUV $6,989 Final Price. Estimated Payment: $110/month. 15 mpgCity 21 mpgHwy. 4.0L V-6 CylAutomatic4X2. Exterior Color : Cashmere Tri-Coat Metallic. Mileage : 151,845 Miles. Stock # : 815086. VIN : 1FMEU63E16ZA17930. Gosch Auto Group. (951) 658-3181

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Large Quality Home In Anza On 2.5 acres. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry room, 2 car attached garage, huge porch, central air and heating system. Property is fenced, horse facilities upon request and much more. Price Reduction. $1,595 a month.

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VILLAGE PROPERTIES Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated

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Nice Country Views. Located down a quiet country lane and walking distance to Community Center activities, lies a great beginning for someone. It offers 1500+ sq.ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and almost 1/2 acre of gentle land. 170005857 $425,000

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Relax on the patio overlooking Pala Mesa Golf Course through the oak trees. Vaulted ceiling in living room, dining open to the kitchen, direct access from the garage into unit & balcony off of one of the two master suites.

Complex has a pool & spa. 160047990 $422,000

Difference for yourself.

Hilltop location in the exclusive Wilt Road area. Hacienda inspired estate is fully appointed offering casual comfort w/ a blend of indoor & outdoor living. 3 en’suites plus an optional 4th currently used as an office w/ private outside entrance. Courtyard casita. U-shaped hacienda w/courtyard pool & dining. 160059552 $1,590,888

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

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

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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, Second parcel APN #110-350-15. 7.84 acres, has over 9000 SF w/ covered outdoor living areas. 3BD 5BA. 170005498 $1,599,000 water meter & a percolation report from 11-78 will need updating. Animal designator “M” 160055539 $125,000 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 $199,000

Morning Star Ranch Community located in Winchester. Gorgeous 2,946 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

QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP abounds in this Bill Kiddoo constructed custom home. 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, formal dining room, 2 fireplaces, separate living & family rooms, breakfast nook, a cooks delight kitchen, oversized 3 car garage. 160059224 $683,000

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

6.51 acre charming custom VICTORIAN FARMHOUSE in private setting! Rare architectural find characterized by 19th Century Turrets, Gables soaring 35’ above ground level, Fish Scale shingles, 10’ ceilings & over 2000 sqft of covered porches for yr round outdoor San Diego living. Panoramic views. 170000635 $745,000

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

Don Bennetts Kimberly Biller Judy Bresnahan

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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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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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Newer Single Story Custom With Detached Guest House on 6.97 usable view acres. Total appx. 4310 Sq Ft. Main house 3310 sq ft 4 Bd, 4.5 Ba plus 993 Sq Ft guest house 1 Bd,1.5 Ba w/attached 2 car garage. Recent complete renovation. Open flowing floor plan, Large gourmet kitchen and great room. Fantastic views and 50’ vanishing edge swimming pool with spa/ slide raised 8’ above the water line creating beautiful water fall and swim up bar. entertainers backyard with Palapa and outdoor kitchen. $969,000

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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 w/ food prep sink, Wolf 5 burner stove. Double door entry w/ tile floor inlay includes French doors to the outdoor pergola. Solar sys is paid for. Oversized 2 car garage (32x27). plus det. workshop.$890,000

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$210,000

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Views and pool are still there!

1.18 acres with approximately 50 remaining avocado trees.

Great location! 3/4” water meter, existing septic and underground power needs to be updated with county. 160061689

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