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Murrieta releases 2016 crime statistics

Volume 17, Issue 12

EWDC brings city managers together for a ‘conversation’ in Lake Elsinore

MURRIETA – The Murrieta Police Department is releasing the final 2016 crime statistics for the city. The 2016 numbers represent the third lowest crime rate in the city’s history. see page A-3

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Hemet police chief updates council on investigations Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Hemet Police Chief David Brown, giving a crime and safety report to the city council, focused his attention on the efforts of his detectives to solve recent homicides following earlier public comments that were somewhat critical of the ongoing investigations. see page A-6

Wildomar City Manager Gary Nordquist, provides a presentation outlining Wildomar’s current and forecast economic position during a luncheon hosted by the Economic Workforce Development Committee at the Diamond Club in Lake Elsinore, March 16.

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Five southwest Riverside County city managers urged the continuation of regional planning to improve the economic growth of their

cities but touted their individual city achievements from the last year during the Economic Workforce Development Committee meeting March 16.

The Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce hosted the first

EWDC “A Conversation with the Southwest California City Managers” luncheon at the Storm Diamond Club, which brought the city managers from Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Temecula, Menifee and Murrieta together in the first of five

similar conversations coming to the other southwest county cities.

The staff of Lake Elsinore Storm prepared the taco luncheon for the managers and their chamber of

see EWDC, page A-3

Temecula seeks to snare quarter acre to burnish its Old Town crown Tim O’Leary TOLEARY@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Temecula officials have taken the first step to buy a small block of land in Old Town that would connect a pair of popular city venues.

The deal, if it is consummated through the escrow process, will cost the city more than $1.4 million.

The ultimate use of the two adjoining lots, which together total about quarter acre, has not been formally contemplated.

“This is truly a strategic property acquisition,” Kevin Hawkins, city community services director, said in a telephone interview. “It was an opportunity, and we’re moving on it.”

The two lots flank the north side of Main Street between the city’s community theater and its children’s museum. The lots have been on and off the real estate market for years, and they are being sold to the city by a La Jolla-based trust.

see PARCEL, page A-5

The rectangular-shaped parcel of land the city of Temecula is in the process of purchasing has been leased by a business for more than a decade that sells outdoor sculptures like these by popular metal artist Ricardo Breceda.

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Renzoni named ‘Winery of the Year’ at 7th Xenia Hospitality Awards Paul Bandong PBANDONG@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Bill Wilson, owner of Wilson Creek Winery, the winner of last year’s inaugural Cilurzo Award for “Winery of the Year,” awarded this year’s Award to Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery. The award is named for the pioneering winemaking family of Vincenzo and Audrey Cilurzo, who planted the area’s first vineyards in 1968.

The Xenia awards honor local professionals – business owners and employees of local restaurants, wineries, hotels and other tourismrelated entities – that demonstrate exceptional efforts to promote local tourism and provide customer Twenty-three, from among 7000 hospitality workers in the Temecula Valley, were recognized for their exceptional customer service at the seventh Annual Xenia Hospitality Awards.

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Murrieta releases 2016 crime statistics showing 3rd lowest in city’s history MURRIETA – The Murrieta Police Department is releasing the final 2016 crime statistics for the city. The 2016 numbers represent the third lowest crime rate in the city’s history.

The majority of the decreases are seen in the violent crime category, also known as Part 1 – Violent Crimes. This category includes murder, robbery, rape and aggravated assault. There were 50 total Part 1 Violent Crimes in the city during 2016. Aggravated assault decreased by 25 percent while robbery decreased by 40 percent as compared to 2015. Murders remained at 0 for the second year in a row.

Part 1 – Property Crimes also

experienced a decrease. This category includes burglary, theft, auto theft and arson. All four property crime categories were lower in 2016 as compared to 2015 with an overall decrease of approximately 6 percent.

Despite the fact that communities in California are experiencing crime increases, Murrieta in 2016 has found itself to be the exception to the rule. Chief Sean Hadden attributes the decrease to the relationship the department has fostered with it’s citizens and our community partners.

“Our residents are vigilant about reporting crime,” Hadden said.

“They are outstanding witnesses and take ownership of their com-

munity. Our partnership with the School District and the connection we have with the students through DARE and the School Resource Officer Program also plays a part.

I truly believe the combination of those partnerships coupled with the hard-working men and women in uniform and support staff out of uniform has resulted in these 2016 decreases.”

Crime Statistics broken down by category can be found on the city’s website under the Police Department tab – “Crime in Murrieta.”

The final ranking of all U.S. cities is compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the 2016 results should be published in late 2017.

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EDWC from page A-1 commerce guests. The luncheon offered each city manager 10 minutes to tell what their city’s economic outlook for the coming year is and how each can benefit the other on a regional basis.

Lake Elsinore’s Chamber of Commerce President Kim Joseph Cousins, before introducing the managers, urged chamber members and the city managers on Elsinore’s borders to put signs out asking Lake Elsinore voters to vote “No” on Measure A, a measure approving an early building plan on the huge 8,000-home Aberhill community that would put the city into a multimillion dollar deficit over 20 years.

The measure is opposed by Aberhill project officials, the city council and planning commission who have since reached a much better agreement that would prosper both the developer and city residents.

Rick Dudley, city manager of Murrieta, was first to take the microphone, noting that everyone living in the southwest Riverside has to agree that the quality of life is “phenomenal,” no matter which city they live in.

“People like living here,” he said, because of the jobs, parks, schools, recreation and other excellent facilities available.

Dudley said the state Legislature’s recent passage of Propositions 47, AB 109 and, more recently, Proposition 57 is causing some problems.

The new legislation reduces the state prison populations by releasing more prisoners early and the sentencing and penalties for criminal acts. It is “a huge problem and a huge impact on law enforcement,” he said. Dudley said Murrieta remains one of the safest cities in the U.S. because Murrieta’s police are still putting offenders in the county jail even if they get released early.

He noted that Murrieta is working “very diligently” to see the Keller Road and Interstate 215 interchange open by 2020. The completion would help the entire city and the southwest county area. He praised the efforts of most of the regions cities to purchase many of Southern California Edison’s power poles that will save costs for residents and improve the environment in all cities.

He said all the cities are working together to find a means to reduce the growing rates of homelessness in the area.

Next to take the microphone was Gary Nordquist, city manager of Wildomar, who called the region “the valley of innovation.” In a somewhat comedic introduction, Nordquist compared his city to “Frontierland” and said its contribution to the Valley was to “complement not compete” with the other cities and how Wildomar wants to be a part of innovation in the Valley.

He said his city is proud to be able to balance its budget this year and remain viable even though some thought “we wouldn’t be here now.”

Nordquist noted that his city wanted to make Clinton Keith Road on the west of Interstate 15 “the showplace of the region” and reviewed some of the commercial projects coming in along the highway.

He said the city council has worked together very well in growing the city. He noted that, “we have lots of space available but are very selective in our approach in our development.” He said the city appreciated all the amenities the surrounding cities have provided Wildomar and its residents.

Ron Bradley, interim city manager of Menifee, in a short presentation told EWDC members that his city has a very “active economic development department.” Noting the city’s tremendous recent economic growth was due to the fact that “we discovered years ago we didn’t care where the project was built, because it benefited all people living in different communities and who shop in many of the cities.” He thanked all

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Menifee Interim City Manager Ron Bradley, provides a presentation outlining Menifee’s current, and forecast economic position during a luncheon hosted by the Economic Workforce Development Committee at the Diamond Club in Lake Elsinore, March 16.

those in the region because Menifee is now “over-provisioned” with business.

Like Dudley, Bradley mentioned the recent purchases of SCE streetlights the cities have been making and how the population of the entire region will benefit.

Temecula’s City Manager Aaron Adams talked about the 10 things that people have been asking about the city activities. Wildomar manager Nordquist in his humorous comments referred to Temecula as “Fantasyland.”

One of the main questions Adams has been asked about is the I-15/I-215 interchange and the traffic backup it causes in the region.

Adams said that all the planning, engineering and Caltrans approvals have been completed, the city is opening bids for the project and he hopes the groundbreaking will take place in June. He told members that the huge backup at the interchange will finally be ended with the project, but he warned, “It may get worse before it gets better.”

Adams said the city is recording its highest job count in history and unemployment is at an all-time low. He noted the city is going to be getting more hotels to enhance the area’s tourism with half a dozen hotel projects in planning with 630 rooms in the Jefferson corridor.

Adams said Temecula, like the other cities in the region, is seeking to add more business parks so more industry can find a home in the area.

He said a number of new city business parks are in the planning stages.

He outlined what Temecula is going to do with the Measure S funds recently passed by the voters. With some money going to hire more police officers and some to help with regional solutions to the homeless program and other public safety issues like those plaguing other southwest Riverside cities.

Lake Elsinore City Manager Grant Yates concluded the conversations, explaining how the city has been “blessed” with nearly 8 feet of runoff water from the record winter storms.

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now 30 years old, Part 1 crimes are down and housing and development are up, but the city is “underserved” with hotels, although plans are underway to improve that situation.

He said the widening of Railroad Canyon Road is a “sorely needed” project that the city will be completing with the help of Pardee builders.

It will be a six-lane, east-west passage from the I-15 to other southwest cities. The city will see the surrounding areas of Storm’s Diamond Stadium grow with a 520,000-square -foot sports complex going up and an Artisans’ Alley project, along with a La Quinta Inn being built off Central Avenue.

Yates named some developer parks going into the city, and the city’s own 235-unit classic campground on the west side of the lake.

“You know great parks make great cities,” he said.

Yates explained the specific plans for the Aberhill project with its 8,000 homes and millions of square feet of malls and industrial parks that will cover the entire northern half of the city when it is built out.

He pointed out that Lake Elsinore Diamond has made improvements in the Storm Stadium in readiness for the baseball season fast approaching.

He invited guests to come out March 31 to enjoy the stadium’s upgrades and watch the Storm play the San Diego Padres and to visit April 4, to see the UCLA versus. San Diego State game signaling the start of the season.

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REARS seeking volunteers for emergencies to assist in large-animal rescue, cruelty cases RIVERSIDE – It can be a rewarding job for volunteers – and a limited amount of time is required to become an official, certified member.

Riverside County is once again putting the word out about volunteers for the Riverside Emergency Animal Rescue System or R.E.A.R.S. The nonprofit group is a network of volunteers trained by Riverside County Animal Services to assist the department in large-scale emergencies, such as wildfires. The volunteers are dispatched through Animal Services’ command structure.

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volunteers for an orientation meeting and various training exercises. The next orientation meeting is Saturday, March 25, at the Western Riverside County/ City Animal Shelter at 6851 Van Buren Blvd., Jurupa Valley. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. and usually ends at about 4 p.m.

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XENIA from page A-1 service that exceeds expectations.

The awards are presented by Visit Temecula Valley.

Ancient Greeks had a tradition of extending generous hospitality and courtesy to visitors who often traveled great distances to visit. It is that tradition – called Xenia in the Greek – that Visit Temecula Valley honors each year with its Xenia Hospitality Awards, now in its seventh year. This year’s celebratory event was held at Wilson Creek Winery March 14.

“I have seen a lot of growth in the area of tourism and hospitality since arriving in the valley

nearly 30 years ago,” said Master of Ceremonies Gene Wunderlich, government affairs director for the Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors. “The Temecula Valley has some pretty amazing and exceptional individuals who everyday act as service ambassadors in our various businesses.”

Local tourism generated $696 million in the past year. Lodging revenue accounted for $68 million with occupancy rates of 74.3 percent. Local tourism is targeted to be a $1 billion industry soon.

The hospitality industry and how visitors are treated are key to that growth.

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hospitality employees in the valley.

Jan Smith, chair of the Hospitality Task Force and Ken Westmyer, first vice chairman of the Tourism Improvement District named 23 exceptional customer service professionals as recipients of the Spotlight on Service awards.

Those selected for their exceptional service are Anthony Howell, DCH Honda; Ines Vanella, Century 21 Award; Damian Perryman, Corner Bakery; Chanelle Castracion, Spuntino Pizzeria & Delicatessen; George Brizzolara, Meritage at Callaway; Walter Carter, Danza Del Sol Winery; Jacqueline Holt, Fire Kitchen – Temecula Creek Inn; Donald Catalano, Meritage at Callaway; Elena Holgren, Papyrus; Austin Mitchell, Bailey’s Old Town; Ashley Soro, GNC – Promenade; Michael Miles, Grapeline Wine Tours; Alexander Abbey, Romano’s Macaroni Grill; Leah Finn, La Masters Fine Jewelry; Ted Dorr, UPS; Rachelle Jo Jones, Olive Garden; Grace Dudural, Temecula creek Inn; Bill Geeson, A Grape Escape Balloon Adventure; Sam Sidoti, Promenade Temecula; Bonnie Tyler, Wiens Family Cellars; Donald Bryson, Baily’s Old Town; Briana Schular, Cork Fire Kitchen – Temecula Creek Inn; and Katelin Duty, La Masters of Fine Jewelry.

Wendy Holder of Wilson Creek Winery, last year’s winner, presented the 2016 Social Media award to Pechanga Resort & Casino. Holder noted their use of social media channels – over 530,000 Facebook, 11,000 Instagram, and 13,000 Twitter followers – to promote the Temecula Valley. Sean Macready, digital marketing manager, accepted the award.

Other nominees for the Social Media Award included, Bel Vino Winery, In the Loop, Peltzer family Cellars, Ponte Winery & Vineyard Inn, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Temecula Talk, Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival, Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association.

John Kelliher was named Ambassador of the Year. Last year’s winner Jeff Brown presented the award, citing Kelliher’s passion for the industry for over a decade.

“This organization has seen exponential growth in a multiple of ways within its property, bringing thousands of two-legged and four-legged visitors, both local and international to our beautiful Temecula Valley,” said Chef Leah DiBernardo representing E.A.T. Marketplace, last year’s winner.

She presented the 2016 Hospitality Award to Galway Downs. Ken and Katie Smith accepted the award.

Other nominees for the Hospitality Award included, Corner Bakery Café, La Cocina Bar & Grill, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Old Town Community Theater, Promenade Temecula, Temecula Carriage

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Jeff Brown, (left) of Vail Lake resort, the 2015 recipient and Gillian Larson, 2015 Welty award winner, present the 2016 Ambassador of the Year award to John Kelliher of Grapeline Wine Tours and Stryder Transportation.

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Bill Wilson (right) of Wilson Creek Winery and inaugural winner of the Cilurzo award, presents the “Winery of the Year” award to Robert Renzoni of Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery at this year’s 2016 Xenia Awards.

Company, Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival, Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association, Villa De Amore, Wiens Family Cellars and Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards.

Wilson presented the Cilurzo award for Winery of the Year to Robert Renzoni. He credited Renzoni for “their wonderful history of winemaking and strong family philosophy, creating high-quality award-winning, nationally and internationally-recognized wine, and their commitment to green technology which has brought special recognition to not only the winery but what the Temecula Valley is doing for conservation of its natural resources.”

“I have never won anything before in my life,” said Renzoni. “To be included is an honor.”

Other nominees included Bailey Vineyard & Winery, Europa Village, Falkner Winery, Fazeli Cellars, Frangipani Estate Winery, Leoness Cellars, Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Miramonte Winery, Monte De Oro Winery & Vineyards, Oak Mountain Winery, Palumbo Family Vineyards & Winery, Ponte Winery, Wiens Family Cellars and Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards.

Lori Diamond, Director of Sales for Temecula Creek Inn, presented the 2016 Champion Culinary award to The Goat & Vine, noting their rankings in numerous top 10

favorite lists in Temecula and their involvement in community philanthropic activities.

Other nominees included 1909, Annie’s Café, Bluewater Grill, Cork Fir Kitchen at Temecula Creek Inn, Journey’s End at Pechanga Resort & Casino, and The Restaurant at Leoness Cellars.

The 2016 Welty Award for Tourism Professional of the Year was presented earlier at the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala. Last year’s winner, Gillian Larson of Reality Rally presented the award to Cherise Manning of A Grape Escape Balloon Adventure. The award recognizes “innovation, inspiration and industry leadership in branding the Temecula Valley as a premier tourism destination.”

“Like many of us here, I am blessed to live here in Temecula and do what I do everyday,” said Manning.

Visit Temecula Valley is the official tourism marketing organization for the area and has a memo of understanding to provide marketing/branding services for the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association. VTV serves as a resource for visitors with a Visitors Center adjacent to City Hall in Old Town Temecula and online resources at VisitTemeculaValley.com. For visitor information and assistance, please call (888) 363-2852 or (951) 491-6085.

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The city of Murrieta will hold a planning session March 31 as a follow-up to a September 2016 meeting regarding goal setting.

The objectives of the planning session will include a look at the city’s goals for the future.

“A lot of times these can turn into the kinds of discussions that people don’t want, so I wanted to give council an opportunity to steer this discussion in the direction they want,” City Councilman Kelly Seyarto said, during a March 7 meeting. “Our city is like a ship, and we’ve already set sail. We have various ports we want to get to, but every once in a while you need to get in there and make sure your compass is set to get where you want.”

Seyarto said it was important to take a pause and let the city take stock of where they are and where

PARCEL from page A-1 The rectangular-shaped parcel has been leased by businesses for more than a decade that sell outdoor sculptures and related products.

The parcel contains an aging sales shed.

City Council members voted unanimously March 14, to spend $1.45 million to buy the land and enter an escrow process that could take up to six months to complete.

The council approved the deal without any discussion as part of its consent agenda. There was no public comment in advance of the council decision. The deal had previously been discussed by the council in closed session, which is allowed under California’s open meetings law.

The city will use surplus funds that it accumulated over the years to buy the land. It will be the city’s first purchase of land in Old Town in many years.

Closing the deal would bring another change in the historic business district, an area that has constantly reinvented itself since Temecula’s pioneer days.

Old Town anchored a vast agricultural area in the 1880s. It was a stagecoach and railroad hub for cattle ranches, farms and granite quarries that blanketed the region.

But Old Town’s fortunes dipped after the 84,500-acre Vail Ranch was sold for development and Interstate 15 split the fast-growing community.

Residential and commercial growth shifted away from Old Town, and the aging buildings became the home of about 120 antique and collectible shops and other small businesses. It functioned as a sleepy retail enclave when Temecula coalesced as a city in December 1989.

Old Town languished until the city targeted it for a 1998 facelift that came after a developer’s plan to build a Western-theme entertainment venue fizzled there.

The 1998 facelift cost $5.5 million, and the city was intimately involved with its contractor during the improvements that included wooden sidewalks, new street lights and decorative arches.

That facelift was funded by redevelopment revenues, an income source that was tapped to help build an array of city Old Town projects that included an $11 million community theater and a $3.2 million children’s museum.

City officials have long contended that the community theater, the museums, wooden sidewalks and other public projects have served as magnets to private development.

Old Town’s most visible structure is a $93-million civic center complex which opened in December 2010 at an intersection flanking I-15. That price tag included purchasing land and constructing a Spanish-style City Hall, a conference room, police satellite office, parking garage, visitors’ center and an outdoor amphitheater.

The 95,500-square-foot municipal complex and its connected parking structure anchor about five acres that the city cobbled together at a cost of more than $4 million.

Temecula officials have repeatedly praised Old Town’s turnaround, saying public spending on buildings and other amenities helped spur more than $1.6 billion in private investment over the past 25 years.

That private investment has sprouted specialty restaurants, bars, clothing and food shops and other business that dot various storefront locations.

The growth spurts triggered the need for a $13 million sewer line improvement project in Old Town that stretched over much of 2015 and 2016. The city also spent more than $5 million to replace the aging

they are headed.

“What I want is to come out of that session with staff having a clear vision of what our vision collectively is with the input of the community,” he said.

Mayor Rick Gibbs said the city knows where they would like to be, but they need to make sure the city is headed in the right direction.

“When I look at everything a council member has said, ‘We ought to be interested in this or that,’ that’s a big wish list, and clearly the money isn’t there to make our way through a gigantic wish list, so the purpose of this exercise for me is that as a council, let’s say we come up with 100 things and those are things versus goals, well, we already have done multiple goal sessions. ... In one year, five years or 20 years, what do you want the city to look like?” he said.

Gibbs said the input of residents is an important step in moving the city toward its goals, and the city

should consider looking at those priorities annually.

Councilmember Alan Long agreed with Gibbs, saying the priorities needed to be evaluated constantly and could change based on opportunities.

“Sometimes we don’t have the same opportunity today as we will tomorrow or next week or next month,” Long said. “It will present itself and we need to seize that opportunity. Even though it may be low on the priority list, if we are constantly evaluating those, I think we will be able to do that better.”

Long said priorities should always support the goals and that he would like to see a plan in place with a measure of success or failure.

“Unless we are constantly evaluating what is working and what is not, we are not going to get to a lot of them. We have to have data to show how we are doing, and I would like to see them included,”

Long said.

Councilman Randon Lane said every year the council gets together for a yearly update, and he had no interest in doing that. He would rather approach it by looking at the six goals already set for the city. City goals include being a safe city and economic development, among others.

Lane said he thought department heads should come forward with a list of priorities to achieve each individual goal.

“We said we want to be a safe city. I think it is up to the police chief and the fire chief prior to the 31st to say, ‘You want a safe city, here are the 12 things that we maybe don’t have, 10 things, five things. … These are the 10 things we need to have,’” Lane said. “I believe that the city should set priorities for those 10 things.”

Lane said that the city didn’t have the money to say yes to everything that every department

wants, so the city needs to prioritize the wants and frequently hold meetings for updates on the items they choose.

“We should be having quarterly meetings getting updates on those six goals and where we are, where we want to be and what has happened since we prioritized those items,” Lane said, calling yearly planning meetings “not productive.”

“The most important thing to know is what course are we on and what is our destination,” Gibbs said. “The one thing we haven’t determined is what our destination is. We need to keep the focus on what’s the grand vision.”

After an hourlong discussion, the city opted to focus the March 31 meeting on what projects the council would like to include in the budget for the upcoming year and a prioritization process for those projects.

Pachett & Associates will help guide the city through the process.

Main Street span across Murrieta Creek.

Dozens of special events are held annually at the civic center and various Old Town locations.

In some years, especially during sunny weekends, the Rod Run vintage car show attracts more than 70,000 visitors to Old Town streets.

Hawkins said the recent Rod Run has been described as the most successful ever.

The Rod Run and many Old

Town gatherings unfold directly in front of the 7,400-square-foot parcel the city hopes to purchase.

In comparison, the city’s children museum blankets 7,500 square feet.

It is adjacent to Murrieta Creek and the Main Street Bridge. The children’s museum attracts about 40,000 visitors a year, Hawkins said.

To the east of the targeted parcel, the city’s community theater complex is comprised of three

buildings. It attracts about 65,000 users a year, he said.

The 8,600-square-foot Mercantile Building is a historic structure that flanks Main Street and contains a ticket booth, an art gallery and an intimate stage. The 47,000-squarefoot theater seats about 330 patrons.

A courtyard contains restrooms and a concessions stand.

“There’s a lot of activity in that neighborhood,” Hawkins noted.

Hawkins said the city has not

begun to the process to determine any future uses of the targeted parcel. He said short-term uses could be considered as a permanent plan unfolds. The focus now is simply sealing the deal and acquiring the piece, he said.

He said Temecula citizens and commission and council members will all have a role in charting the property’s future.

“I’m just excited about the possibilities,” he said.

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Hemet Police Chief Dave Brown, shown here at a July 26 city council meeting, gave a crime and safety report to the city council March 14, focusing on the efforts of his detectives to solve recent homicides.

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Corps veteran who was stabbed to death last Father’s Day, remain under investigation by members of the Hemet Police Department’s Detective Bureau. The families of the two homicide victims have appeared before the city council several times in the past two months seeking information and progress in the investigations.

The public comments in the February meetings spurred the council’s request for the special crime and safety report.

Brown, before reviewing the police department’s report refer-

Hemet Police Chief David Brown, giving a crime and safety report to the city council, focused his attention on the efforts of his detectives to solve recent homicides following earlier public comments that were somewhat critical of the ongoing investigations. The report was given by the chief during the regular council meeting March 14.

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He did note that the families were saying the department does not have enough detectives to solve the 605 open violent crime cases in the city.

He said it is “absolutely true” that his detectives are “overwhelmed.”

But he cited statistics that the number of homicide case solved by the Hemet are still well above the average of violent crime clearance rates of the Riverside County Sheriff’s departments and other surrounding cities.

“They are at or above the clearance rates of Riverside County or in the United States,” he said, yet while crime is down in the city, it remains “far too high” for the size of the department.

Brown showed a chart of the number of violent and non-violent crimes reported in the city in the past two years and the city’s crime percentage rate. Almost all Part 1 violent crimes such as murder and armed robbery were lower than in previous years except the crime of rape that was up 24 percent. The same was true for the non-violent crimes such as theft and burglary except for motor vehicles thefts that were up 12 percent.

He said there were 79,111 police calls in 2016. The number is up from 77,143 the previous year and up in almost all categories, except the number of juvenile arrests, which were down by 36 percent.

“I can’t explain that,” Brown said.

Overall, preliminary rates show that

crime so far this year is down 11 percent from the 2016 crime rate.

He said the department is working closely with other surrounding police agencies and sheriffs, along with state and federal law enforcement to solve ongoing crimes. He pointed out that Hemet is the lead agency in several special crime task forces in the region.

He went on to explain to the council how new officers were recruited and how much more productive laterally transferred police officers are as compared to newly recruited officers who are in need of training. Currently, Brown is in the process of recruiting more officers with the help of the Measure U sales tax increase recently passed by voters in the city. He is looking to hire at least 40 more officers in the next four years with money from Measure U. After the report, the council asked about the number of injuries his officers have suffered in the last year. In response, he said he was very concerned, since assaults on his officers have gone up from 36 injuries last year to 40 injuries this year so far. The assaults have forced two officers to retire and two others required surgery before returning to work.

The council praised his officers for the work they have done in light of the department personnel reductions during the recent “Great Recession” and the steep budget cuts, and they accepted his report.

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ring to the homicide cases, said to the council and the public, “You have heard a number of things that are entirely accurate, and you have heard a number of things that are blatantly false.”

He said he wished to clarify what the four detectives in the department have found so far and what they are continuing to do in resolving those homicides and others in the city that remain open. He said there was nothing he could do to express how the families are feeling with their deep sorrow, grief, and pain as well as their frustration and anger that the murderers have not been found, but he wanted to clarify and provide facts of what has and is being done by the detectives to solve them.

He reviewed some of the evidence the detectives were able to release in the active homicide investigations including several videos residents have turned over to the officers, including what they believed were pictures of the suspects.

He replied the detectives have carefully reviewed the two videos and placed them into evidence, however, Brown reported, “It is deemed they have no evidentiary value in these cases.” He said he knew this difficulty was very frustrating to the victims’ families to the “nexus of these crimes.”

He said the methods the detectives are using, including reinterviewing witnesses and family members, are standard police investigative procedures to gather as much information as possible to

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LAKE ELSINORE – The City of Lake Elsinore is once again making history by burying history and city officials are requesting the public’s help with ideas for the reburial of the 1991 – 2016 Time Capsule that was unearthed December 2016.

“The documents that were retrieved in December 2016 were representative of the government at the time,” Lake Elsinore City Clerk Susan Domen said. “For this reburial, we want to show what Lake Elsinore is like in 2017,” Domen commented.

Items that were in the time capsule include city pins, the City’s General Plan, photos and a videotape.

“The city has changed much over the past 25 years,” Lake Elsinore Mayor Robert Magee said. “We have been resilient through the tough years and now we are seeing exciting things happen, Extreme things Happen! Items to be included should reflect of course, where we are, but also the bright and incred-

ible future that is ahead for Lake Elsinore.”

The city has developers poised to bring exciting projects such as the 520,000-square-foot indoor sports complex and other amenities that will be mainstays in the region 25 years from now.

“I believe the Rosetta Sports Park Coin should be included,” Ruth Atkins said. Atkins serves as president of the Lake Elsinore Historical Society and a commissioner with the Riverside County Historical Commission. Visitors are welcome to stop by the Historical Society, located at 183 North Main Street, to view the contents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 1- 4 p.m.

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“One of the most interesting things in the time capsule was the page of 20 slides we were unable to decipher without a slide machine, but were able to transfer to

a CD,” Atkins said of the original time capsule. “They proved to be interesting.”

“We are looking for help from Lake Elsinore residents, it is their history as well,” states Johnathan O. Skinner, Director of Community Services. “Having items that talk about the structure of the City are very important, having items that show what the City is through the eyes of the residents is just as important” Skinner says.

The city is collecting ideas from residents on the time capsule through Monday, April 10, at 5 p.m.

Items should be of a size that could fit into a Time Capsule along with other city items. Selected items will be included in the time capsule that will be reburied Friday, May 12. For additional information or questions about the Time Capsule, contact Domen at sdomen@lake-elsinore. org or Skinner at jskinner@lakeelsinore.org, or call (951) 674-3124, ext. 269.

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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 five-acre Central Park project in the Menifee Town Center without 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.

The decision to further discuss the issue, appealed by the developer Stark Menifee Land, and its parent company, with an ad hoc committee was suggested.

The appeal made by the developer centers around an agreement in a second amendment made by former 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 but with the understanding the developer would pay for the construction of a twostall restroom that was not agreed upon in the original specific plan.

The cost of the overpass was estimated at $250,000, whereas 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 said that if the appeal for further negotiation was not made the park project, long in the planning stages, might not come to pass. City council initially was not involved in the agreement.

Robert Lennox, the city community services director and Jeff Melching, the city attorney, said Johnson did have the authority to make the agreement with the developer, but the city council could affirm or invalidate the contested agreement or take it back to a committee to further negotiate the amendment.

“We must have restrooms in the park,” Councilwoman Lesa Sobek said. She 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 will be heard at an upcoming city council meeting.

The factual second amendment as presented to the council gave this explanation of why the devel-

oper is appealing: “On November 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 of 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 identify appropriate modifications to the city’s requests while reducing the overall cost increases.’ Indeed, the Second Administrative Adjustment states that, even with the prior reduction of the $250,000 obligation to fund a pedestrian bridge, accomplished through the March 26 First Administrative Adjustment, a substantial ‘funding gap remained in the budget for the Central Park Master Plan.’”

The developers and the ad hoc committee will be meeting to discuss any modifications to be made

Hemet Council approves General Fund Amendments Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The Hemet City Council approved a $474,800 General Fund amendment to cover current needs in six different departments. The recommendation for the General Fund increase was made at the March 14 regular City Council meeting.

Presenting the resolution amending the budget and approving the appropriations was Joy Canfield, recently hired as an interim administrative services consultant. Canfield recently retired from the city of Murrieta where she held the same position since 2009. She replaces Hemet deputy city manager/finance director Jessica Hurst who recently left the city’s employment.

Canfield, after reviewing the various departments most recent needs, asked the council to approve an additional $193,000 for the Parks Department that will be recouped from future water bills, $110,300 for the Human Resources Department ‘ssearch for a new office specialist and employee investigations; $50,000 for the Finance Department’s sale tax audit services; $39,500 for the Fire Department’s alert base station replacements that

Joy Canfield, right, Hemet’s newly hired administrative services consultant in the finance department, has Kristen Jenson, deputy director of public works, explain the need for a $193,000 Parks Department General Fund budget increase to the Hemet City Council.

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are over 20 years old, EMS supplies and defibrillator batteries and $72,000 for Engineering Department salaries and professional services.

Following some discussion, the General Fund amendment resolution was approved 5-0 by the council.

Council also agreed to enter in a non-binding purchase and sales agreement with Southern California

Edison for the purchase of 1,738 electric light poles at a cost of $711,911. Although it would cost the city financing charges and LED retrofitting costs the Western Riverside Council of Governments officials estimated the purchase would save taxpayers and the city over and estimated $2 million at the end of that period.

The street light purchase program is being negotiated through WRCOG with a number of other cities in the region to improve current lighting with new energy saving and brighter LED lights. The WRCOG program seeks to acquire and retrofit 60,000 SCE streetlights in the member cities.

The city at any time can withdraw from the agreement with Edison if it proves not to be cost effective following review. One of the concerns about purchasing the streetlights was accepting the hazardous waste liability from the poles both above and below ground. Many of the older poles have PCB or polychlorinated biphenyl a chlorine compound considered hazardous to human health in the attached equipment.

The council urged staff to make sure of the city’s liability factor before finalizing the agreement in a three-month period.

to further advance the engineering and construction of the proposed park in Menifee Town Center. The developer has pointed out that they

had given the five-acre property to the city as a park without cost along with other city properties.

Lamb Canyon State Route 79 Caltrans delays seen Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Median crossovers for traffic control on state Route 79 from Beaumont to San Jacinto have begun as the California Department of Transportation continues work on the $1.5-million Lamb Canyon Drainage Project.

The Caltrans project will be installing drainage inlets on SR79 from First Street in Beaumont to Gilman Springs Road near San Jacinto. The project began Tuesday, March 14, and is expected to be completed by mid-to-late May. The crossovers will be between County Landfill Road and just south of the Gilman Springs bridge where Lamb Canyon Road becomes Sanderson Avenue in San

Jacinto. One direction of traffic will be closed completely, while the traffic is merged to one lane and directed to the other side of the highway, a Caltrans news release said.

Crews will work Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The project is needed to direct water off the highway and into the median, which will reduce the potential for hydroplaning on this section of SR-79. Advanced warning signs will be placed to inform motorists of closures and crossovers.

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Hemet Police seeks help solving murder of U.S. Marines veteran HEMET – The investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 29-year-old U.S. Marine veteran outside a Hemet bar nine months ago has gone cold, prompting detectives to ask for the public’s help Monday, March 20.

Nicholas Males of Whittier was fatally stabbed in the predawn hours of June 19, 2016, while walking with family and friends

to a parking lot adjacent to the Elite Bar & Lounge at 118 North Harvard Ave. Hemet police Lt. Eddie Pust said investigators have been working to identify suspects and gather evidence, but there just hasn’t been a break in the case to date.

According to investigators, Males had gone to Shooters Sports Bar on Florida Avenue to rendez-

vous with his sister, brother-in-law and several cousins for a birthday party on the evening of June 18.

The group left shortly after 2 a.m., walking to their vehicles near the Elite Bar & Lounge.

Witnesses told police that a large group of drunken people were loitering in the parking area and accosted the smaller group with Males, apparently mak-

Man who exposed himself to women, minor sentenced RIVERSIDE – A man who repeatedly exposed himself to women and at least one child at a Lake Elsinore park pleaded guilty this week to misdemeanor charges and was immediately sentenced to three years’ probation.

Aaron Vincent Acevedo, 30, was arrested in September 2015 following a Riverside County sheriff’s investigation into flashing incidents that occurred over a six-month span.

Trial proceedings were scheduled to begin at the Riverside Hall of Justice, but when the case was

called, the prosecution and defense informed Superior Court Judge David Gunn that a plea agreement had been reached.

Under the deal, Acevedo admitted all six counts of indecent exposure filed against him.

In addition to probation, Gunn ordered Acevedo to serve six months in a sheriff’s work release program, in lieu of jail.

According to sheriff’s Sgt. Steve Brosche, Acevedo targeted victims at Rosetta Canyon Park. He would cruise the area in an Acura Legend,

driving around nude and jumping out of the car to expose himself to women, and in one instance, a young girl, Brosche said.

Acevedo was active mostly in the nighttime and early morning hours, Brosche said.

Brosche said that on a couple of occasions, Acevedo streaked down Rosetta Canyon Drive, completely unclothed.

There were eight known victims, according to court documents.

Acevedo had no documented prior felony or misdemeanor convictions.

ing provocative remarks. Words were exchanged, and the larger group assaulted the victims.

Males was stabbed in the stomach. The father of two was transported to Hemet Valley Medical Center, where he died a short time later.

Another person, whose identity was not released, was also hurt in the attack. The assailants scattered

Pair arrested in Wyoming for alleged role in San Jacinto child’s death

Tamara Barker. Makick Harris.

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before officers arrived.

Males had served four years in the Marine Corps and was working in his family’s business at the time of his death.

Pust said investigators are seeking any information available about the attack. Anyone who can help is urged to contact Investigator Doug Klinzing at (951) 765-2400.

Two people were arrested in Wyoming on felony warrants Monday, March 20. Makick Harris, 24, and Tamara Barker, 23, were taken into custody by the Gillette, Wyoming, Police Department as suspects in the death investigation of their 22-month-old daughter.

The child, whose name was not released due to her age, died in a residence located in the 800 block of Main Street in San Jacinto Feb. 18, 2016, where the family lived at the time.

According to the initial press release on the incident, deputies

assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department San Jacinto Station were dispatched to the home for a juvenile medical emergency.

Upon their arrival, they found the child unresponsive inside the home.

Medical personnel were summoned, but were not able to resuscitate the child. The child was eventually pronounced deceased at the scene.

Both Harris and Barker were taken into custody without incident and transported to the Campbell County Sheriff’s detention center where they were interviewed by investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit. The pair was later booked into custody under suspicion of child abuse resulting in death, and are being held at the Campbell County Sheriff’s Detention Center pending extradition to Riverside County.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should call Investigator Alberto Loureiro of the Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit at (760) 393-3524, or Investigator Chris Porrazzo of the Sheriff’s Hemet Station at (951) 791-3400.

Lake Elsinore man faces DUI charges following crash LAKE ELSINORE – A Lake Elsinore man was facing DUI charges after driving his pickup truck headon into a sedan, authorities said Saturday, March 18.

Damon Drew Deatherage, 48, was arrested for DUI after a head-on crash at 7:45 p.m. Friday between his 2003 Ford F150 pickup truck and a 2015 Chrysler 200 near the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Jernigan Street, said Lake Elsinore police Sgt.

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Southwestern League high school baseball teams get league games underway

Murrieta Mesa’s Kevin Gameros (10) heads to the dugout after Antonio Carreon (middle), who is seen here with teammate Kiel Palm (2), struck out the side at Temecula Valley High School.

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TEMECULA – With the recent wrap up of the high school winter sports season, spring teams are getting ready to compete and hopefully repeat their school’s successes or make up for a not so great season last year.

For baseball teams in the Southwestern League, a league that plays host to two Division 1 teams (Murrieta Mesa and Vista Murrieta), two Division 2 teams (Great Oak and Murrieta Valley), one Division 3 team (Chaparral) and one Division 4 team (Temecula Valley) in the Southern Section of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIFSS), this season is one that requires a lot of proving.

What is there to prove? For starters, the Southwestern League had the top MaxPreps ranking in the toughest leagues list in 2014, but in 2015 not a single team, of the top three that moved on to the post season, made it past round one in the CIF-SS playoffs.

Fast forward to 2016 and the new school on the block, Murrieta Mesa high school, who in their seventh year in business not only took the Southwestern League by Storm, winning their first ever title, they took on the entire CIF-SS and winning the Division 1 championship, by ousting Harvard-Westlake in a 10-inning thriller, claiming a 3-2 victory when the dust cleared.

Just one year later, three schools have new coaches, including the CIF Champion Rams, as well as Temecula Valley, who has been the most successful program to date.

The Golden Bears made four CIF Championship runs, 1992, 2005 and back-to-back appearances in 2013 and 2014, where they finally won it all, edging out Aliso Niguel 5-3 in that 2014 Championship game at Dodger Stadium.

As for being crowned Southwestern League champs, the Golden Bears lead in that category, winning league in 2009, 2012 and 2013, but can new head coach Scott Osder find the same success? Only time will tell.

Vista Murrieta has earned the crown twice, winning in 2011 and 2015, Great Oak dominated in 2014 and Murrieta Valley added their name to the list in 2010.

League games began last week and Murrieta Mesa (3-6, 1-0), who are still trying to find their place after losing head coach Bryn Wade and a couple members of his staff when they resigned just three weeks ago, came out and battled to a 1-0 victory against a great preseason Temecula Valley team. The Golden Bears came into the match-up with a 6-1-1 record, but could not find an answer for the Rams top pitcher, Antonio Carreon.

Carreon earned the win for Murrieta Mesa. He threw seven innings, allowed no runs, two hits, struck out 10 batters and only walked one.

Ethan Clough took the loss for Temecula Valley (6-2-1). Clough tossed six innings gave up one run off two hits, but he also did quite well on the mound, striking out 10 batters and only walking one as well. Kiel Palm and Marco Robinson both had one hit to lead Murrieta Mesa. Chris Burke led Temecula Valley with

Puma short stop, Matt Happ (5), tags out Great Oak’s Brad Kay who was caught while sliding into second base in their season opener at Great Oak High School.

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Murrieta Mesa’s Marco Robinson drills a double down the line in the Ram’s 1-0 victory over Temecula Valley Friday, March 17.

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Carson Seymour of Great Oak threw 7 innings in the Wolfpack’s 13 inning 3-2 loss to the Chaparral Pumas.

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Broncos grabbed an early lead on their way to a 9-1 victory over Murrieta Valley in their opening league game. Six runs in the fourth inning most certainly helped the Broncos secure the victory thanks to a double by senior Joey Hodapp, a triple by Jake Moberg, a defensive error and a walk by Nick Mosiello, who also drove in two runs when he doubled in the first inning.

Brandon Ross earned the win for Vista Murrieta (7-2, 1-0). Ross tossed five and a third innings, gave up one run, seven hits, struck out

six and had no walks. Timm took the loss for Murrieta Valley (4-3, 0-1). Mosiello and Hodapp each managed two hits to lead Broncos, while Michael Bennin went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Murrieta Valley offensively.

League action continues this week when Vista Murrieta travels to Murrieta Mesa, Chaparral will welcome Murrieta Valley and Great Oak will head down the road to take on the Golden Bears. Game times are set for 3:30 p.m.

two hits in three at bats.

Last Friday’s March 17, game against Chaparral was a heartbreaker for the Great Oak Wolfpack, as they lost the lead late in a 3-2 defeat.

The game was tied at two with Chaparral batting in the top of the thirteenth inning, when there was an error, scoring one run.

Matthew Happ earned the win for Chaparral (4-4, 1-0). Happ tossed seven innings, gave up zero runs, three hits and struck out eight. Carson Seymour took the loss for the Wolfpack after hammering home

seven innings on the bump, giving up one run, three hits and striking out eight. Trent Topping started the game for Wolfpack as did Jesse Morales for the Pumas, who both had great starts for their respective teams.

Great Oak (5-3, 0-1) had nine hits in the game with Worth Planer and Josh Paino both collecting multiple hits for the Wolfpack. Isaiah Garibay and David Blanset each collected multiple hits of their own as well for the visiting Pumas.

And finally, the Vista Murrieta

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Fun run turns the mild-mannered into superheroes to help Riverside County communities JURUPA VALLEY – Have you ever wanted to don a superhero costume, leap tall buildings, help your community and be idolized by throngs of admirers? Well, here’s your chance – sort of, without the tall buildings.

Riverside County’s Superhero 5k Run/Walk is set April 29 in Jurupa Valley at Rancho Jurupa Park. The family friendly event is a way to get a little exercise, support nonprofit organizations throughout Riverside County, and have a ton of fun all at the same time.

The run/walk is an annual fundraiser of the County of Riverside Employee Campaign, a 501(c) (3) organization, but the public is invited to attend and participate.

Registration fees offset the cost of the event and the remaining proceeds are divided among local nonprofits to support programs throughout Riverside County.

Each year, county employees voluntarily contribute more than $700,000 to their favorite nonprofit organizations through payroll deductions and other coordinated

Participants will don superhero costumes at Riverside County’s Superhero 5k Run/Walk next month in Jurupa Valley at Rancho Jurupa Park.

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fundraisers.

The event starts and finishes at Rancho Jurupa Park. Registration begins at 7 a.m., with staggered race times starting at 8 a.m., rain or shine. Early-bird pricing is

$35 until April 1 and $40 through April 29, or until the maximum of 500 participants is reached. All race participants will receive a limited-edition medal, T-shirt, and bag. Awards will be given for best

superhero costume, as well as for the overall male and female winners. Due to a limited number of parking spots inside the park, runners and walkers are encouraged to carpool. Parking will also be

available along Crestmore Road.

For more information, visit http://rivco5k.org, email Communications@rivco.org, or call (951) 955-3568.

Tahquitz senior breaks CIF record HEMET – Another season of high school sports has come and gone and what a remarkable season it was. A Tahquitz High School soccer player beat a 21-year CIF Southern Section record in Girls’ Soccer. Tahquitz’s goalkeeper, Kaylee Westmoreland, not only beat the record, but shattered it.

Kari Bates, the previous record holder had 749 saves in 1992-1996; Westmoreland finished with 846

saves.

Westmoreland said she has played soccer since she was 5 years old. Her parents signed her up for many sports through Valley Wide, but she loved soccer the most and kept with it. In her freshman year at Tahquitz, she set a single season record for most goals saved. She admits that the idea of actually breaking the record for career saves did not come until her junior year.

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The senior soccer standout said soccer pushed her to do better in school. “In my mind I knew there was a chance I could play in college, and I would have a better chance if I had really good grades,” said Westmoreland. Currently she holds a 4.35 GPA and the Air Force Academy, Baylor University, University of San Diego, Cornell University, Old Dominion University, Niagara University and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo have all expressed interest in having her play for their schools.

Westmoreland said she wouldn’t have gotten this far if it wasn’t for her parents. She said her dad helped with her soccer aspirations and her mom helped with her academic aspirations. She said they always taught her to do her best and no matter what happens to push herself forward. She said she is nervous about moving away from her family, but understands that “college is about gaining more experiences and traveling without the comfort or influence of your family.”

Westmoreland plans on majoring in Mechanical Engineering to become an aeronautical engineer and design fighter jets. However, she hopes to keep soccer in the mix throughout her life. She said she would love to play soccer professionally, but if she does not get the opportunity, she will play in some capacity. She encourages girls who may be skeptical of playing soccer to try it and for those that are already involved to stick with it. She admits that it can be challenging, but said it’s worth it.

Kaylee Westmoreland, a senior at Tahquitz High School, shattered the CIF record for saves, finishing with 846 over her four years of play as a goalkeeper.

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Five United Academy Soccer teams qualify, one wins at Presidents Cup

Five teams representing United Academy Soccer Association made it to the Presidents cup for soccer All-stars earlier this month and one team, The U12 All-Stars, pictured here, won the District 5 Division. Courtesy photo

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The famous USA soccer chant “I believe, I believe…I believe that we will win,” was most likely the most vocalized chant while five teams representing United Academy Soccer Association made it to the Presidents Cup earlier this month and one team was left victorious winning the District 5 Division.

The Tournament of Champions took place in Palm Desert. All five squads got a chance to play teams around French Valley, Inland Empire, Apple Valley and Desert surrounding areas, making this tournament a big deal to win and represent their respective communities.

Out of the five teams three of them were girls and the remaining two were boys, ranging in ages from 10 to 14.

The one team that was crowned winners, the U12 All-Star team, made it to the championship round being undefeated. The last team that stood in their way would be a tough opponent. After regula-

tion and three overtimes the game remained tied 2 to 2. After an intense battle it all came down to the uneasy penalty kicks. United Academy All-Stars scored 2 goals and their opponent scored 1 which won the district five championship.

“I am very proud of the players!

They are the girls next-door, the ones that keep their grades up and do other things besides play soccer.

They are not a club team which then puts a lot of money into playing soccer, so for these girls to achieve this is a huge accomplishment,” exclaimed Head Coach Zap Parker.

Last week the both the Mayor of Wildomar and the Mayor of Lake Elsinore took time to recognize the team at their respective city council meetings. The roster for the U12 All-Stars who are coached by Zap Parker and Pater Wang includes: Selena Boroff, Paola Bran, Aeralyn Broadbent, Kylie Cadieux, Kaitlyn Dawes, Skye Gomez, Marissa Gonzalez, Ellie Herrera, Samantha Jamison, Jasmine Madriz, Jessica Marron, Cheyenne Schachter, Brooke Vrab and Elizabeth Wang.

Valley News Sports Editor, JP Raineri contributed to this story.

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Of health and fun: Sampling the benefits of dirt biking According to a CNN article published on Nov. 3, 2015, the average American teen spends nine hours a day in front of a screen. This could be a phone, a computer, a TV or a gaming console. The implication in this narrative, of course, is that our children are spending over a third of their lives on gadgets, which leaves very little wriggle room for fun, healthy and entertaining activities. Granted, spending time indoors is not exactly tantamount to a national disaster, but how fun would it be if children just ventured outside for a little while? Dirt biking is quickly rising to the top of the pile when it comes to what teens (and pretty much everyone else) can do outdoors, and it comes with a wide range of benefits.

5 Health Benefits of dirt biking 1. It helps the rider develop strong bones When you are cruising around the country in your dirt bike, you are exercising important areas of the body, such as the back, arms, knees, thighs and arms. Continued practice over a long period of time improves bone density, which goes a long way toward creating a strong, solid physique. It is also understood that people who ride often will have far fewer knee, joint and back problems than others in

the general population.

2. Dirt biking helps you stay fit without a rigorous regime If someone that works out at the gym were to be honest with you, they would tell you that even though they look forward to going to the fitness center every evening, the physical exertion is ridiculously intense and that they derive no fun from it. They do it because they have to. However, dirt biking is the one sport that works on your core without you having to wish for the whole ordeal to end. It’s fun, exciting and leaves you fit as a fiddle.

3. Improves your heart rate Did you know that about 610,000 people in this country die every year as a result of heart-related complications? This accounts for almost a quarter of all yearly deaths in the US. What is sad is that a whole lot of these deaths can be avoided if only our people grabbed a dirt bike apiece and took to the tracks. Dirt biking manages your heart rate, keeping your cardiovascular system working at full throttle.

4. A dirt bike is a calorieburning monster I took a quick look at an online calorie burning calculator, and it showed some interesting results. A regular young person, 135 pounds

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of balance As you negotiate those curves and bends, your sense of balance improves and stability becomes second nature. The instinct you develop here could be live-saving in some circumstances.

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heavy, 5 feet 5 inches tall and 20 years old burns 199 calories every hour they spend on a dirt bike.

This in a country where almost 36 percent of the adult population and a third of the children are obese.

Enough said.

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Race through the Vineyard raises funds for Rotary Club programs Stephanie Lai VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Hosting their 30th annual Race through the Vineyard, the Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club invites runners, volunteers and spectators to come support the growing competition. At a time with an increasing number of races located in Temecula, Race through the Vines will be April 29 and offers a scenic course through the picturesque wine country. Run or walk 2, 5 or 10K with a team or as an individual. First, second and third place winners in each age group will be recognized.

Humble in its origins, the run began at a time when Temecula had “hardly anyone coming for

wine tasting,” yet they managed to start a yearly race, Race Chairman Frank Appice said. With the support of Abbott Vascular labs, Pechanga Resort and Casino and other prominent businesses, the Rotary Club started a tradition that has reached the point of hosting 1,100 runners and offering monetary awards for place finishers.

For the last five years, Maurice Car’rie Vineyard and Winery has graciously offered their winery as the race location, free of charge, to allow the Rotary Club to maximize their proceeds. All money raised will support their various community programs; the race is the club’s largest yearly fundraiser.

Programs include elementary school literacy programs, Rotary

Our Nicholas Foundation celebrates World Autism Awareness Day Walk in the Vines for Autism TEMECULA – The Our Nicholas Foundation announces their fourth annual Walk in the Vines for Autism 9 a.m. Sunday, April 2. at Leoness Cellars in Temecula Valley Wine Country. A fair will follow the walk with jumpers, food, drinks and vendors. Registration for the walk is $25 and includes a free Tshirt. On-site registration begins at 8 a.m. and is located at 38311 De Portola Road in Temecula.

“Enjoy the beautiful grapevines, hot air balloons and scenic views of Temecula’s wine country at the annual Walk in the Vines for Autism,” Founder Mark Anselmo said. “The event supports the efforts of Our Nicholas Foundation to promote Autism Awareness and provide support for families and programs for those diagnosed with Autism.”

The community is encouraged to come as an individual, or walk as a team. The walk is held on a dirt road, and will take place, rain or shine. Dogs are discouraged, unless they are service dogs.

The Walk in the Vines for Autism offers the unique opportunity for families, schools, sports teams and companies to create teams that will specifically benefit one individual with autism or that will allot 100 percent to the Our

Nicholas Foundation.

“When a team is dedicated to one individual, 75 percent of the net proceeds will go directly to that person’s needs,” Anselmo said. “An autism diagnosis can be very expensive, and this walk has already helped hundreds of families reach financial goals of additional therapy, technology and assistance.”

The 2-mile fun walk, or the optional 1-mile option, will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Walkers are encouraged to arrive early to find parking or to carpool. Stay for the fun fair after the walk and pose for pictures with some of Star Wars 501st Legion who will be on hand at the event.

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Youth Leadership training camp, speech, music and art competitions for high school students, Safety Town and the annual Christmas dinner. Along with supporting local college scholarships, the community programs aim to support the local youth and community as a whole. In tandem with the Race through the Vineyards, an art competition is hosted each year for high school students to design the graphic for the event T-shirt; the first place design receives $200, and three honorable mentions receive $50.

Last year, the club raised $13,000 with 415 runners attending. Appice said he is aiming for an even larger turnout with a goal of 600 runners and donations up-

ward to $20,000. With 200 runners already registered, the Rotary Club feels it is ahead of schedule on both accounts and is expecting a larger race this year.

The community can help support these local causes by running or donating. Race admission tickets range from $10 to $47, depending on the event. Donations may be made at varying sponsorship levels from $100 to $10,000. Each level comes with various benefits.

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Education

Murrieta Chamber of Commerce announced February Students of the Month MURRIETA – The Murrieta Chamber of Commerce announced Feb. 16 the six students chosen Student of the Month for February.

They include Dillon Haffner, Blake LaFever-Jackson, Serena Teolis, Emily Johnson, Edric Gagui and Nathan Magana.

Senior Dillon Haffner of Springs Charter School is a self-motivated student who has been successful in the Keys College and Career Prep program. In addition to his assignments, Haffner spends several hours a week teaching other students how to use technology. He also serves as a technology intern at his school. Haffner is certified in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and he has had extensive training in Excel. Haffner has been accepted to California State University San Marcos where he plans to pursue a degree in business and technology.

Murrieta Mesa High School senior Blake LaFever-Jackson is an outstanding student who maintains a 4.2 GPA. He is the Cadet Commander of the 144 cadets in his school’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, he runs track and field and is a member of the school’s TED Club, National Honor Society and California Scholarship Federation. LaFever-Jackson

is respectful, humble and a hard worker. LaFever-Jackson said he believes his purpose in life is to help and support the people around him. LaFever-Jackson has applied and accepted by Ohio State University and Purdue University. He is waiting to hear from University of California Berkeley, Harvard University and Cornell University before choosing what college he will attend. LaFever-Jackson plans to study civil engineering.

Murrieta Valley High School senior Serena Teolis is an International Baccalaureate student, and she maintains a 4.4 GPA. Teolis is kind, thoughtful, gentle and has a positive attitude. She is the IB Club treasurer, and she started the Books Beyond Borders Club at her school which has donated hundreds of books to children in developing countries. Teolis has traveled to Zambia and Myanmar where she taught English to orphans. She plans to attend the University of Michigan as a philosophy, politics and economics major. Her goal is to continue traveling the world and bringing positive social and political change through improving international human rights laws.

Senior Emily Johnson of Murrieta Canyon Academy is co-enrolled

at Vista Murrieta High School and Mt. San Jacinto Community College. She has completed her Emergency Medical Technician certification and spends hundreds of hours volunteering in a local hospital emergency room. She is intelligent and mature, she cares about people and she has a big heart. Johnson said the most significant lesson she has learned is not to take life for granted. Johnson has plans to enter the medical field as a registered nurse.

Senior Edric Gagui of Vista Murrieta High School is a student leader who is happy holding the spotlight on others. He was in JROTC for two years, and he has served in leadership roles in his school’s Renaissance Club, Link Crew and as ASB vice president in his junior year. Gagui has taken several advanced placement and dual enrollment courses, and he maintains a 4.16 GPA. His goal is to become a doctor, and he has applied to University of California Berkeley, University of California Irvine, University of California San Diego and University of California Los Angeles. He hopes to inspire others and make everyone feel like they matter.

Oak Grove Center senior Nathan

The Murrieta Chamber of Commerce awarded the February Student of the Month Feb. 16, honoring six high school seniors. Shown sitting left to right are Dillon Haffner, Blake LaFever-Jackson, Serena Teolis, Emily Johnson, Edric Gagui and Nathan Magana. Standing from left to right are Sally Myers, Student of the Month founder; Patrick Ellis, Murrieta Chamber of Commerce CEO and Margaret Jones, Student of the Month chairperson.

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Magana is a humble leader who shows resilience and determination. He has transformed his life after making significant changes since he entered Oak Grove Center. Magana has held jobs at Smart and Final and a restaurant, and he has also served an internship.

Magana has worked nonstop to make up credits so he can graduate on time. He is a positive role model and a peer mentor for other stu-

dents. Magana is a selfless, loving son who contributes to his family’s support. After graduation, Magana plans to go into Navy.

To learn more about the Student of the Month program, please contact Sally A. Myers, founder at (951) 506-8024. To sponsor the Student of the Month program, please contact Margaret D. Jones, chair of the Murrieta Student of the Month program at (951) 677-4856.

The Happiness Sprinkling Project coming to Temecula

Students and staff Sprinkle Happiness during the 2016 Happiness Sprinkling Project.

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TEMECULA – The Happiness Sprinkling Project is coming to Temecula for two events this spring to spread kindness, happiness and smiles.

Students from Nicolas Valley Elementary School will be sprinkling kindness March 20, 8 a.m.,

at the corner of state Route 79/ Winchester Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road, and while smiling and wearing bright yellow shirts, students and staff from Chaparral High School will have a kindness sprinkling event April 10, 8 a.m., to welcome students back the first

WILDOMAR – Anne Sullivan Preschool & Kindergarten has announced their Annual Open House will be held Saturday, April 8. This community event will take place on the school grounds at 21776 Palomar St. in Wildomar from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and everyone is welcome.

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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIOLACKLAND, TEXAS – The Air Force graduated three new airmen from the Temecula Valley.

U.S. Air Force Airman Aaron V. Crump, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Antonia G. Bannister and U.S. Air Force Airman Brad A. Burgess all graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas.

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the Temecula Valley’s children since 1975. This year marks the 40th open house event hosted by Anne Sullivan School. Students will display their work in each classroom for family, friends and visitors to see, and it’s a great way for families to connect with other area families.

“The annual open house offers a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in Anne Sullivan Preschool

and Kindergarten to come and see what the school has to offer, ask questions and meet many of the teachers and staff,” said Margarita Blatman, the school’s educational director. “The open house is a fun way to explore the classrooms and learn about our early education options for our upcoming summer and fall sessions.”

For more information, call Diana Autumn at (951) 678-3557.

2016 graduate of Chaparral High School in Temecula.

Bannister is the daughter of Richard S. Bannister of Menifee, and Dorothey D. Bannister of Hanover, Florida. She graduated in 2014 from Escambia High School in Pensacola, Florida, and earned an associate degree in 2016 from Pensacola State College in Pensacola, Florida.

Burgess is the son of Nancy and Rick Burgess of Temecula and a

2016 graduate of Great Oak High School in Temecula.

The airmen completed 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 degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force.

Local students earn degrees from WGU SALT LAKE CITY – The following local residents have received their degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The university held its 32nd semiannual commencement ceremony at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando Feb. 11 and celebrated the graduation of more than 11,000 graduates.

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quests from India, Italy, Germany and the Caribbean.

This growing movement is building a web of Happiness Ambassadors and Happiness Sprinklers, changing the world one gathering at a time. One of the powerful aspects of this event is that the sets of signs are being shipped from one ambassador to the next, thus forming a global “Happiness chain letter” and adopting a very simple pa- it-forward concept. The Happiness Sprinkling Project has been featured on the Good News Network, DailyGood.org, NBC, CBS News, The Huffington Post, Ellen DeGeneres’ blog, as well as the TEDx platform.

The community is invited to join in and participate in this powerful and fun event. The Temecula Happiness Sprinkling Ambassador is Ed Sonia, and he can be reached at (951) 541-7496.

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They have been received with a mix of surprise, delight and, occasionally, tears of emotion.

Participants said, “This is the most amazing project I have ever been a part of,” “The event was the happiest, most heart-centered day of my life thus far,” “24 hours later and I’m still smiling! Slept like that. My face may be stuck,” “Happiness Sprinkling is more than an event...it’s a lifestyle and I don’t know when I have had more fun.”

In the past few months, Happiness Ambassadors have popped up in the District of Columbia, Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, Oregon, Florida, California, Indiana and Canada. Together they are gradually building a “Happiness Sprinkling Tribe” whose vision is to expand into inner cities and eventually all over the world. The group has recently received re-

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Created by Laura Lavigne, founder of the Anacortes Center for Happiness, The Happiness Sprinkling Project is “crazy simple and crazy powerful.” A group of people get together, wearing bright yellow shirts. They gather at a busy spot in the town where they live, and they hold up signs. Happiness signs. Signs that say things like, “It’s Going to be All Right” and “Breathe” and “You are Loved.”

They do this outreach for an hour, and as they do, magic happens.

People being “sprinkled” on their way home from work are surprised, puzzled – and moved. They smile; they wave; they honk. Many join in and start sprinkling happiness on others. The messages are surprising, because “they ask nothing of the viewer” but instead send an expected burst of light, helping people tap into their own hope, strength and joy. The sprinkling events

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Business

Valley News joins JDS Creative Academy in presenting ‘DIGIFEST’ in May TEMECULA – JDS Creative Academy is excited to announce their first DIGIFEST 2017 taking place May 5, 6, 7 at JDS Studios, 28069 Diaz Road in Temecula, as well as other key locations to be announced.

Valley News has joined in sponsoring the festival which will feature all things digital including film, video, animation, music, games, photography, graphics and comics.

Any media, which is designed digitally or enhanced digitally, is qualified for the event and competition.

Students are especially encouraged to submit their work. Entrant categories begin at age 10 and go through adult, with student, amateur and professional categories.

Fees are nominal and the entry deadline is April 15, for late-deadline submissions.

Special presentations featuring renowned guest speakers from the digital media field and relevant, thought-provoking workshops will take place throughout the weekend, along with screenings, digital exhibits, and expo vendors. The

event concludes with an awards dinner held at Temecula City Hall conference center.

Community support for this event includes JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc., Abbott, Valley News, Tristone Cinema’s, Stromsoe Ins., Alta Pacific Bank, The Law Offices of Rosenstein & Associates, Visit Temecula, Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Coalition, the Murrieta Chamber, The Roripaugh Foundation, and The Canet Foundation. JDS Creative

Academy is offering additional sponsorship opportunities.

Interested sponsors, speakers, and entrants can contact us via digifest2017.org or call (951) 2966715. Entry forms are available online.

About JDS Creative Academy The mission of JDS Creative Academy is to advance education and training in the arts, theatre, music, creative writing, fine art and production art. Their objective is to fulfill the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) requirement per the

California Education Core Standard for the Home School, Online School, and Traditional School and Trade School populations.

JDSCA’s purpose is to enhance the future of the Southwest California Area, our youth, and the arts, engineering and technological workforce in California and throughout the nation through education, training, and apprenticeship. For more information on JDSCA go to www. jdscreativeacademy.org, contact via email at info@jdsca.org, or call (951) 296-6715.

Village News Inc. files for reorganization Julie Reeder VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Village News, Inc., owner of Valley News, has filed for Reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code as of Friday, March 17. As Publisher, I wanted to make this announcement publicly, to avoid rumors and to assure our readers and advertisers that Village News, Inc. will be operating as normal.

We are not going anywhere, we plan to complete our reorganiza-

tion and be stronger in the future as we continue with our many print publications and move forward to incorporate many digital agency products.

After a long discussion, the Board of Directors of Village News, Inc. determined to meet all of the company’s financial obligations, most of what was left over from the recession which hit the entire country, this was the best action to take. With the filing for reorganization, we look forward to continuing Village News, Inc.’s es-

tablished plan for growth as to all of the print products and the digital agency products. We are excited about the future and this was the best decision to handle the past.

As stated by our attorney, Robert B. Rosenstein of Rosenstein & Associates, “The Village News filed for Reorganization in order to assure the papers continued business operations. A Chapter 11Reorganization should allow Village News to develop a plan to pay all its creditors, the plan will need to be approved by the court. Over

Southern California management firm focuses on expansion TEMECULA – President and Founder of Prime Association Services Shelie Xanthos announced the promotion of Jacqueline Morini to director of new community development and Toni Burns to director of marketing for the company’s Southern California offices.

Prime Association Services has been in business for a decade and has multiple offices in the Southern California region, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley. The company specializes in new construction community association management, mid to high-rises, infill developments and large planned communities.

The announcement came as a pleasant surprise to industry profes-

sional Jacqueline Morini, who has more than 16 years of community association management experience and hold credentials with the Community Associations Institute.

“It’s great to be a part of such a respected company,” Morini said. “Shelie’s vision for company growth is inspiring, and I couldn’t be happier to accept this promotion.”

Toni Burns comes to Prime with nine years of community association management and marketing experience and is certified through California Association of Community Managers.

“I’m grateful just to have been considered for such a monumental role with Prime and it’s great to be a part of an awesome team,”

Burns said.

Morini and Burns will be working together to help the already successful company expand to other California regions.

“I have no doubt that both of these ladies will help Prime succeed in a cohesive expansion so that our clients still feel a personal touch for each one of their communities,” Xanthos said. “We define our success by their success, and all of our team here at Prime understands how important our motto is. It’s an honor as a business owner to know all of our staff in all of our offices are so invested.”

the years, we have all seen large and small companies reorganize, emerging stronger, which is what we predict for the Village News.”

The struggles faced by Village News Inc., are not new to the print media world. Newspapers across the nation have suffered due to the “Great Recession and a variety of other factors.” In 2015, Freedom Communications Inc., owner of The Orange County Register and The Press-Enterprise, filed for bankruptcy protection. The Tribune Media Company filed for bankruptcy protection in 2008. At the time, Tribune Media owned 10 daily newspapers including the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Orlando Sentinel, SunSentinel and The Baltimore Sun. Many businesses have successfully used Chapter 11 to reorganize

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HEMET – On behalf of The Bank of Hemet, it is with great pride and admiration that we congratulate Jo

and have come out stronger, some of the most well-known include: American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Chrysler, General Motors Corp., Texaco, Lehman Bros, Washington Mutual, Mrs. Fields, Chuck E. Cheese, Claim Jumper, Round Table Pizza, Eddie Bauer, Sharper Image, Gottchalks, the Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, Marvel Comics and Trump Entertainment Resorts.

I want to assure our readers and advertisers that there is nothing to worry about. Village News, Inc. will be just fine. It’s just business.

We utilized a legal tool available to us to make the paper and company stronger. The best assurance that I can provide, as you are reading this note from me, in the paper that is still being published.

Ann Van Every on 40 Years of Service. We are delighted to honor her dedicated service and commitment.

Van Every joined The Bank of Hemet March 8, 1978, during the startup years of the organization.

Hired as a bookkeeper, she assisted customers with various account situations and proved to be an advocate for the Bank and its customers.

Van Every found her true calling as a consumer loan officer and was promoted to assistant vice president where she continues to do an exceptional job and is a valuable member of our Bank family.

Today, we celebrate Jo Ann’s individual and collective contributions to our success, and we look forward to many more great years to come.

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Health

Cancer patients receive fresh food in the Kindness Campaign BIRMINGHAM, ALA. – The Kindness Campaign represents a small attempt to restore cancer patients’ quality of life by encouraging participants to arrange a gift basket or to cook a healthy meal and offer it to someone at a nearby hospital.

So far, over 300 baskets filled with fresh fruits and raw vegetables, as well as other practical items such as blankets, tea or skin care products, have been personally delivered throughout the U.S. by the people who joined the Kindness Campaign, which is still ongoing.

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one of the most terrible things someone can receive, as it entails a series of radical lifestyle changes and daunting obstacles in addition to the tremendous physical and emotional distress.

Every year, over 1.5 million Americans find out they are suffering from a malignant disease, many of whom do not benefit from any help during their battle.

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The symptoms are sometimes debilitating and performing common daily activities such as cleaning up the house, shopping for groceries or cooking becomes incredibly exhausting or even impossible to carry out. For this reason, a strong support system is vital for cancer patients who can no longer take care of themselves.

However, not everyone who struggles with cancer is fortunate enough to receive help from their family members and thereby, many patients have no one to reach out to in the most difficult moments.

Consequently, their quality of life decreases dramatically and their battle becomes considerably more overwhelming and burdensome.

The ultimate goal of the Kindness Campaign is to provide as many cancer patients as possible

with practical help which will improve their current situation at least temporarily.

The program was initiated in January by Environmental Litigation Group, P.C., a law firm with 25 years of experience in toxic tort cases located in Birmingham, Alabama, whose attorneys have helped thousands of victims – including numerous people struggling with cancer – recover compensation for their injuries.

Within the last two months, people from all across the U.S. have enthusiastically joined the program and hundreds of gift baskets and delicious cooked meals were personally delivered at local hospitals and cancer treatment centers.

The participants’ thoughtful acts of kindness were received with

heartfelt surprise and were greatly appreciated by every visited patient but most of all, their gestures never failed to put a smile on the recipients’ faces.” Although sending a basket is a small gesture of kindness, it truly means the world to those who need it,” said Erica, one of the participants.

Although the mission of the Kindness Campaign has been successfully accomplished, the program is still ongoing in the hope that more and more people will get involved. Small gestures are often what matters the most for people struggling with devastating diseases such as cancer, as the unexpected attention they receive makes them feel valued and can instantly brighten their day.

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“The PrEP campaign is an important step in our ongoing fight against HIV and AIDS,” said Supervisor Ron Roberts. “It’s vitally important for people to know their HIV status, and to know what they can do to prevent contracting HIV.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, access to PrEP could prevent an estimated 48,000 new infections by 2020. Improving access to PrEP and treatment for people living with HIV could prevent as many as 180,000 people from getting HIV. Over the next few months, San Diegans will see billboards, bus shelters and digital ads throughout the region raising awareness for PrEP. The ads encourage those at the greatest risk of contracting HIV to visit PrEPSanDiego.com to learn more about the pill and where to get it in San Diego County.

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Today’s kids can suffer from ‘Activity Overload’ American Counseling Association SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

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“Getting to Zero is a program that is vital to the Live Well San Diego vision, which aims to improve the health and well-being of San Diego residents,” said Wilma Wooten, County public health officer. “The PrEP campaign will improve awareness and increase access to this new medication to decrease HIV infections.”

Currently, one out of every 11 San Diego County residents living with HIV is unaware of their status, and every 18 hours a new HIV case is diagnosed in the region.

“PrEP has the potential to significantly reduce new HIV infections,” said Patrick Loose, chief of the HIV, Sexually Transmitted Disease, and Hepatitis branch for the County Health and Human Services Agency. “It is not a vaccine, but it can greatly reduce a person’s chances of getting HIV if they are exposed to it.”

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Often, kids themselves drive the schedule, not wanting to feel left out or less involved than their friends. Teens may feel obligated to boost extracurricular activities in order to get into the “right” college. Peer pressure and adult expectations can make a child feel he or she has to stay super busy.

Sometimes it’s parents doing the pushing, wanting their children to have a full range of opportunities, or worried that left to their own resources, kids will just get in trouble, play video games and eat junk food.

Try evaluating your child’s schedule to see if it’s negatively affecting your child’s life or family relationships. Is there never time for a family meal or a game or movie night? Are your children frequently tired, anxious or depressed? Are they falling behind in school work and getting lower grades? Are there stress-related health complaints, like frequent headaches and stomach aches?

When you see problems, it’s time to limit activities. Start by filling in a calendar with all the current activities. You may be surprised just how busy your children are.

Accept that sometimes you just have to draw the line and say no. If an activity doesn’t really match your child’s interests, age, temperament and ability, why schedule it?

Discuss with your children not just what they want to do, but why they want to do it and how realistic it is. If doing an activity is just because friends are doing it, it might not be the right choice.

Discuss with an over-scheduled child what’s happening and how it might be possible to cut back.

Kids need free time away from organized activities just to be able to relax, to socialize with friends, to be part of the family, and to blow off steam. Give your kids the free time they need just to be kids.

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Protecting California wildlife Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

My Assembly Bill, AB 1031, will help California’s native wildlife receive care and rehabilitation provided by nonprofit organizations throughout the state. My bill allows taxpayers filing their tax returns to voluntarily `check off’ a specified

amount to support the Native California Wildlife Rehabilitation Fund.

On a daily basis, California’s animal rehabilitation organizations rescue injured, sick or orphaned wildlife and provide them with medical treatment, care, protection and nourishment with the ultimate aim of reintroducing them back into the wild. Like all nonprofits,

animal rehabilitation organizations need funding to continue to serve our state.

Currently, California law allows taxpayers to donate to a number of charitable funds when filing their tax returns. My bill will add the Native California Wildlife Rehabilitation Fund to the list of causes eligible for taxpayer donations.

These funds will be distributed by the Franchise Tax Board via annual grant programs to eligible entities working to protect native wildlife.

AB 1031 is supported by a growing list of animal rehabilitation organizations, including Defenders of Wildlife, The Humane Society of the United States, San Diego Humane Society, Project Wild-

life, The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center, Napa Wildlife Rescue, Action for Animals, Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue, Eastern Sierra Wildlife Center, Raptors are the Solution, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Injured & Orphaned Wildlife, San Francisco SPCA, Bird Rescue, Haven Wild Care, Tri County Wildlife Care and many more

Pets Animal Friends of the Valleys Special: All cats/kittens, pit bulls and Chihuahua adoptions are just $5 (spay/neuter fees, if applicable, are additional).

Dog & cat adoption fees include a microchip, basic shelter vaccines (excluding rabies), and a free vet check.

Hi, my name is Carson. I’m a 2-year-old Chihuahua mix and a very active boy.

I still have lots of energy to play. I am good with dogs and kids. I would make an amazing pet. I will need to be fixed before going home with you! Intake Number: 337920

Hi, my name is Smalls. I am a 1-year-old domestic short hair cat. I am a very loving boy. I am litter-box trained and get along with cats. I can’t wait to find my “fur” ever home. I will need to be fixed before going home with you! Intake Number: 336919

Website: www.animalfriendsofthevalleys.com Address: 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA 92595 Phone: (951) 674-0618 Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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My name is Conner. I am a 5-year-old Pug. I came in with Megan and I am very sweet, like to be held and am friendly. I am looking for a loving home.

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My name is Megan. I am a 5-year-old, black Pug. I came in with Connor, but we don’t need to be adopted together. I am very sweet, like to be held and am friendly. I am looking for a loving home.

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

My name is Stanley. I am a 9-year-old Labrador mix. I am an adorable character and make new friends easily I am available now and looking for a loving home!

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My name is Nora. I am a 2-year-old torbie domestic short hair cat. I am super sweet and have a very coquettish personality. Is there room in your heart for me? Intake Number: 113324/Hs208946

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

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Animal Friends of the Valleys’ FORE…The Animals Golf Tournament 2017 featured a hole-in-one as well as a successful fundraiser. This year’s title sponsor was Paradise Buick GMC. According to U.S. Hole-In-One (an insurance provider for such contests), there is a 1-in-32 chance of someone making a hole-in-one with a field of 100 amateurs on a course with four par-3 holes. According to Golf Digest, the odds of an amateur golfer acing a hole

is 12,500 to one. The odds for an average golfer on a particular 200yard, par-3 making a hole-in-one is 150,000 to one.

Mike Cobb, Supervisor at D.R. Horton, playing on the Osment Grading-sponsored team, beat all those odds with an ace on the 165yard par-3 10th hole at Robert Trent Jones, Sr.-designed course, The Golf Club At Rancho California in Murrieta. The hole was sponsored

by Bill Chamberlyn and Raceway Ford of Riverside who provided a white 2017 Ford Fusion on that hole. Cobb won a free two-year lease for his hole-in-one.

This year’s event drew 122 golfers and raised over $30,000 for AFV. “This is AFV’s largest golf tournament success, the most money, golfers, and sponsors than ever before,” said Tiffani Shows, event and fundraising coordinator for AFV, “It’s so rewarding to see the event grow these last few years with all the love and support of the community. Everyone involved was wonderful and I am very grateful.”

Eagle Sponsors for the event were Pechanga, Abbot Vascular, Barons Market, American Finan-

cial Network, Rainbow, Osment Grading & Excavating, Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, PVM, Christine Eskina, Ashley Hoagland of Coldwell Banker, Solar Rain, CBD Naturals, The Bedrock Company, Inspector Elf Inc., and West Coast Flooring Center.

Chick-Fil-A and Dunkin’ Donuts provided breakfast and coffee. Upper Limit Aviation sponsored the Helicopter Ball Drop.

Animal Friends of the Valleys, founded in 1987, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and is the sole animal shelter providing

animal services for the cities of Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Wildomar, Menifee, Murrieta, and Temecula. AFV provides animal adoptions and hopes to soon become a “no-kill” shelter. AFV also provides transportation and financial assistance for spaying/ neutering of pets; they also provide low-cost microchipping.

During the past year, AFV housed more than 15,000 animals. For more information on programs, volunteering or donating, visit www.AnimalFriendsoftheValleys. com.

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Circus Vargas flies into town with new Steam Cirque acrobatics show

Circus Vargas clown Tonny, leads a group of children in a warmup before the start of the opening night of Circus Vargas in Temecula.

Allisyn Chenoweth, 5, attempts to juggle in the circus ring before the start of the opening night of Circus Vargas in Temecula, March 16.

Circus Vargas performer Nicolette Fornasari, enters the circus ring during the opening night in Temecula.

Circus Vargas performer Patrick Gable Marinelli, turns large gears, themed with steam punk culture during the “Steam Cirque” opening night.

Circus Vargas performer Jones Caveagna of the duo brother act “Steve and Jones,” plays a saxophone as contortionists demonstrate their balance and flexibility during the show’s opening night in Temecula.

Circus Vargas performers display a “Steam Cirque” act of steam punk culture in Temecula, March 16.

Circus Vargas performer Patrick Gable Marinelli, performs during opening night in Temecula, March 16.

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Temecula Councilman Mike Naggar (left), welcomes Circus Vargas owners Nelson Quiroga and his wife Katya, to Temecula during the show’s “Fourth Annual Autism Task Force Night,” March 16.

Circus Vargas performer Patrick Gable Marinelli, performs in the show’s 2017 “Steam Cirque.” The show revolves around steam punk culture and style.

Circus Vargas performer Nicolette Fornasari, swings high above the circus ring during the show’s opening night.

Circus Vargas aerial silk artist Ingrid Silva, performs during the show’s opening night in Temecula, March 16.

Yasmin Rivera performs in the Circus Vargas opening night of “Steam Cirque” in Temecula.

Circus Vargas comedy performer Steve Caveagna, interacts with the crowd in Temecula.

Circus Vargas trapeze artist Josue Marinelli (left) flips and successfully gets caught by Tad Payne-Tobin during a performance in Temecula.

Circus Vargas performer Patrick Gable Marinelli, performs an aerial rope performance during the show’s opening night in Temecula.

Circus Vargas crossbow artist Martti Peltonen, prepares to have an apple shot on his head by an arrow during a crossbow stunt.

Circus Vargas crossbow artist Martti Peltonen, shows an apple with an arrow through it to the audience after successfully executing a stunt performed in Temecula.

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Dining in the Valley Falkner Winery announces change in executive chefs for Pinnacle Restaurant

Signature Baja striped sea bass dish topped with Mediterranean salsa created and prepared by Pinnacle Restaurant Executive Chef, Jason Barradas.

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TEMECULA – After eight great years as executive chef for the Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery, Chef Gianni Ciciliot has decided to retire. His last day at the winery was March 11.

“Gianni has been a great chef for our wonderful restaurant,” Falkner Winery Co-Owner Ray Falkner said. “I know we never would have made the Best Restaurant list the last eight years without the wonderful food Gianni knows how to prepare.”

Fortunately, Jason Barradas, who worked as a sous chef, under Ciciliot was named the new executive chef for the popular restaurant which

offers great panoramic views, outstanding Mediterranean style food, and high quality service for lunches seven days a week. Set on a 1,500foot hilltop, The Pinnacle offers customers great Temecula Wine Country views whether seated in the air-conditioned indoors or on the open-air outdoor balcony.

Barradas has been sous chef at the Pinnacle since 2014 and worked there previously between 20082012. Before that, he was chef de prate at the five star Amaya Restaurant part of the Grand Del Mar Resort between 2012-2014. He was trained at the California Culinary

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“Jason is a great chef with a flair for imaginative ideas for food items,” Co-Owner Loretta Falkner said. “We look forward to his great ideas on some new menu items.”

Pinnacle Restaurant also serves as an evening wedding and banquet venue.

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Dining in the Valley Craft beer-pairing dinner showcases promising culinary talent

The four cooks worked as a team to ensure quality and service. (from left) Kaci McCullough, Allan Osborne, Jeremy Prescott, and Brian Marsh at the beer-pairing.

The third course was charred parsnip, arugula, chilled black berries, Irish cheddar and soda bread crostini. It was paired with a Blackberry Sour beer.

[Right] The main course – corned beef, fermented grilled cabbage, potato hash cake, poached farm egg – was paired with a triple black rye IPA called “Black Belt.”

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Forty local foodies enjoyed a farm-to-table five-course beerpairing dinner at Extraordinary Artisan Table (E.A.T.) Marketplace in Old Town Temecula. The dinner featured culinary creations by aspiring artisan line cooks at E.A.T. and craft beer creations from Black Market Brewing in Temecula.

‘We want to give young up-andcoming talent an opportunity to put an event together from beginning to end,” said Chef Leah DiBernardi, owner of E.A.T. Marketplace.

Profits from the event will be pooled and distributed as bonuses to participating cooks. The event also benefited Oak Grove Center for Education, Treatment & the Arts.

“We hope to do something similar every other month for the next year,” said DiBernardi.

Led by Lead Artisan Line Cook Allan Osborne and Kitchen Manager and Sous Chef Kaci McCullough, the evening went smoothly and drew rave reviews from diners. Osborne has been with E.A.T. for two years and McCullough started as a part-time line cook four years ago, working her way into management.

“These food pairing dinners are special to us,” said McCullough. “It gives us an opportunity to cultivate and source local ingredients, contributing to our farm community and their families and showcasing their hard work and our passion on a creative platform.”

Brewer Kyle B from Black Market Brewing described each beer prior to each course; various cooks then described their creations and the tasting notes on the pairings.

The first course, prepared by Jeremy Prescott, featured a fried brussel sprout with shaved malt

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by Osborne, consisted of a skate fish slow-cooked in oil, caraway, shallot, and thyme with a barley risotto, apple jus, garlic chips and chive potato. The fish was tender and tasty. The course was balanced nicely with a smoked quadruple IPA called “Seek & Destroy” with a 12.7 percent alcohol by volume.

McCullough prepared the third course with charred parsnip, an arugula salad with grilled leek and shallots, chilled marinated blackberries, Irish cheddar and a soda bread crostini with white raisins.

This was paired with a Blackberry Sour based on Black Market Brewing’s “1945” Berliner Weisse.

According to Brew Master Kyle, the bacteria (a lactobacillus “D” sourced from the Temecula wine country) took two and a half years to cultivate. They use 1,200 pounds of blackberries per batch.

After a brief intermezzo, Osborne introduced the entrée: corned beef with no nitrates that had been naturally cured for 10 days, grilled cabbage that had been fermented for three days, potato hash cake with parsley and rosemary and a sous vide poached egg. “People often do not realize how far in advance chefs need to prepare their meals,” said Osborne. This course was paired with a strong triple black rye IPA called “Black Belt.”

The final course of the evening, created by Brian Marsh, consisted of multiple squares of chocolate cake, cubes of jello, whipped cream, sorbet, chocolate shavings and Irish crumbles. This dessert dish was paired with a Belgian dark strong ale barrel-aged with

boysenberries called “Goliath.”

This beer had been custom-crafted for E.A.T. Marketplace one-andhalf years ago.

“Creating an entire menu based on the tasting notes of a beer that you personally taste and finding food to complement that profile is a very intriguing and challenging process,” said McCullough, “Your menu will morph and change the more you engage your taste bud senses and it really is a wonderful learning experience. Every young chef should be a part of a food/ beverage pairing collaboration.

It helps you grow as a chef and creates a new appreciation for the Master Brewers and winemakers.”

“The cooks gain valuable experience, there is so much involved in the process,” said DiBernardi, “but in the end, it’s all about the customer experience.”

Verenice Gomez, who had learned of the event through Facebook, thought the event was “fun with great food, great beer, and a great atmosphere.” Her companion, Brett Brown agreed, “This was amazing.” Gomez’ favorite was the corned beef; Brown liked the brussel sprouts. Both said they would consider doing this again.

Larry Markham and his wife Joann had participated in numerous events at E.A.T. previously and rated this one “Excellent.

This is like going home to dinner.

The family-style dinner allows you to dine with new friends each time. The cooks do a great job in the kitchen and its nice they give young cooks starting out a chance to showcase their talents.”

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CHILDREN AND TEENS: March 25 – Radio Workshop for teens at the Outlets at Lake Elsinore. The Find Your Voice center operated by the Jennifer Smart Foundation welcomes its first teen only class. This class will help improve communication skills and selfesteem. Information and registration: (951) 395-1017 or www.FYVcenter. org or email at FindYourVoice@FYVcenter.org.

March 25– 12-3 p.m. Kidz-R-Us Support for Children affected by substance abuse, fun learning environment, educational awareness, self-care tools for ages 6-12 hosted by Hill Alcohol and Drug Treatment. Cost: for 4 weeks $175 special. Information and Reservations: (951) 719-3685. www.hillrecovery.com.

March 27 – 10 a.m. to noon or 12:30-2:30 p.m. Fairy World Science at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Discover the secret world of fairies – a land that celebrates nature and imagination. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

March 27-April 14 – Animal Friends of the Valley Kids Camp at 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Ages 5-11.

Cost: $60 per person includes shirt and crafts. Information and Registration: email Marisa at humane.educator@ animalfriendsofthevalleys.com or (951) 674-0618 ext. 210.

April 1 – 10-11:30 a.m. Kids Art Jam at the Hemet Valley Art Gallery, 144 N. Harvard St. Kids from age 6-12 will learn a variety of art techniques and occasionally, a craft project. All

materials are provided. Information: (951)306-5411.

ENTERTAINMENT: March 24-25 – 7:30-9:30 p.m. “A Chorus Line” presented by Fine Arts Network at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. This Broadway classic is a brilliant fusion of dance, compelling songs and authentic drama. Due to mature subject matter, parental discretion is advised.

Tickets and Information: (866) 6538696.

March 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 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.

March 25 and 26 – 2 p.m. San Diego Ballet Company – Firebird presented

by Fine Arts Network at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Folklore meets Funk! An ancient tale of a magical bird of fire comes to life with a contemporary twist.

Sunday performance at 7 p.m. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

March 26 – 7 p.m. Cabaret at the Merc, 42051 Main St., Temecula featuring the sounds of Motown Vol. 3. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

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or small ensemble performing a wide range of music. The performers are all working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

March 30 – 12:30-3 p.m. Legends at the Simpson Center, 304 Devonshire Ave. Hemet. Golden Smoothies presents a variety show of music and comedy.

Food available for purchase. Information: (951) 392-2034.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: April 1 – 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ramona Spring Festival in Downtown Hemet.

This is a free event open to the public.

Spring Festival celebrating the start of the Ramona Season with a historic 1890s street faire. Festivities include entertainment, artesian exhibits and demonstrations, contests, games, free crafts, petting zoon and food truck.

Information: (951) 658-3111.

April 1-4 – 7 p.m. Special Screening: “Cataract Gold” at the Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E. Florida Ave. Hemet.

Based on historical events, “Cataract Gold” tells the story of an 1869 exhibition that became lost and abandons a stash of Federal Gold in the hills of Utah. Years later a desperate race ensues to capture a map to the treasure’s location and retrieve the gold. Screening Saturday, April 1, will be followed by a Q&A session with the director and cast members. Information: (951) 658-5950.

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Circus Vargas Returns at the Temecula Promenade Mall, 40875 Winchester Road, Temecula. Tickets: (877) GOTFUN1 or www.circusvargas.com.

NOW – April 13 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MSJC Fine Arts Gallery Exhibit: “Don’t Touch the Art. Let the Art Touch You” will be at the San Jacinto Campus Art Gallery in Building 1400 at 1499 N. State St. See diverse work by an international group of artists including Anders Brinch, Alexander Calder, Meg Courtney, Fritz Chesnut, Sarah Cromarty, Justin Hansch, Julian Hoeber, Cody Hudson, Daniel Johnston, James Krone, Rachel Mason, Ryan McIntosh, Jeffry Mitchell, Ry Rocklen and Michael Smoler. Information: John (951) 487-3585.

March 25 – 9 a.m. Hemet Library Book Sale. Free admission. Books $3 per bag. Semiannual book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Hemet Library. Great savings on a wide selection of donated and pre-circulated books.

Information: (951) 765-2440.

March 25 – 26 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Formal Dress Sale, spring Blow-Out event hosted by the Assistance League of Temecula Valley. Short Party and Dance Dresses; $25. Formals-Prom Dresses; $50 and Pageant Gowns; $75.

Showroom location: 27468 Ynez Road, Suite B3, Temecula.

March 26 – Desserts and Coffee Expo at Temeku Grand Ballroom, 41687 Temeku Dr. Temecula. Taste desserts and coffees from Professional and Amateur Pastry Chefs and Coffee Baristas as they compete for cash prizes, category awards and People’s Choice award.

Information: www.tvdessertcoffeexpo. com or W.O.W. (951) 926-7400.

March 27 – 6 p.m. Maria’s Story: A Young Woman in Temecula in the mid-

1800s presented by Dr. Anne Miller to the Temecula Valley Historical Society at the Little Temecula History Center the red barn at the corner of Wolf Store Road and Redhawk Pkwy. The public is invited to attend this presentation about Maria Apis and what life was like in Temecula during that time.

Refreshments and social time begins at 5:30 p.m. Information: Rebecca (951) 775-6057.

March 30 – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. MSJC Women’s Empowerment Day sponsored by the MSJC Diversity Committee, Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center, Southwest Center Against Sexual Assault and the MSJC Judicial Affairs Office will celebrate the accomplishments of several local successful women who will be talking about how they overcame obstacles and succeeded. This is meant to inspire and motivate the students and the public that they can also succeed.

This event is being held at the Menifee campus, 28237 La Piedra Road, in room 927. Information: Fred (951) 639-5301.

March 30 – 9 a.m.-noon Hemet Valley Art Association to host Portraits in Oil (all levels) at 144 N. Harvard St. Hemet. Cost: $15. Information: Jack (951) 652-3679.

March 30 – 1-4 p.m. Hemet Valley Art Association to host Portraits in Oil (all levels) at 144 N. Harvard St. Hemet.

Cost: $15. Information: Jerry (951) 654-5620.

March 31 – 1-4 p.m. Hemet Valley Art Association Watercolor Painting (Beginning to intermediate) at 144 N. Harvard St. Hemet. Cost: $15. Information: Judy (951) 927-4176.

April 1 – 7 p.m. So Cal Showdown – World of Outlaws, USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints and PAS Young Guns – Power of Purple Night benefiting the City of Perris Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society at Perris Auto Speedway, 18700 Lake Perris Dr. Perris. Gates open at 4 p.m. Tickets and Information: (951) 940-0134.

April 1 – Menifee’s Got Talent a noncompetitive variety show which includes traditional performing arts as well as entertainment such as jugglers and magicians to host a live audition at Paloma Valley High School Theater, 31375 Bradley Road No cost to perform but all acts must audition either online with a link to a video of their performance or attend this live audition. 20-22 acts will be chosen, each approximately 4-6 minutes in length. Applications and Audition information available at www. artscouncilmenifee.org.

April 6-8- 7th Annual Reality Rally Fun for Funds breast cancer charity event for Michelle’s Place. Activities include: Celebrity vs Public lip sync showdown, Red Carpet Reception and Casino Fundraiser at Wilson Creek Winery, Amazing Race Game, Reality Rally Festival, Celebrity Chef Showcase at Fazeli Cellars. Come out and support this great event. Information: jonirealityrally@gmail.com.

April 7 – 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. MSJC to host a Career and Job Fair at their Menifee campus, 28237 La Piedra Road Mt. San Jacinto College’s Career/Transfer Center is partnering with California Family Life Center Empower Youth/ Planet Youth and the STEM Program

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WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: NOW: Arts Council Menifee in conjunction with Making Moves Dance and Fitness is offering free fitness dance classes for adults and children of all ages at North Annex, 29995 Evans Road. Class offerings include Toddler and Preschool Creative Movement on Wednesdays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Contemporary Movement and Hip Hop for children ages 5-12 on Fridays from 2:30-4 p.m. Adult Contemporary Dance on Mondays from 7-8 p.m., Dance Fitness on Saturdays from 9-10 a.m. and Stretchaletez on Mondays from 6-7 p.m. Priority will be given to individuals residing in Menifee. Registration is ongoing and classes will continue through May with sufficient enrollment, participation and funding. Information and Registration: makingmoves@gmail. com or (951) 570-7701.

Tuesdays and Thursdays – 6 p.m.

Zumba Gold Comes to Wildomar. GeriFit of Wildomar is excited to announce the addition of Zumba Gold fitness.

Zumba Gold is perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves at a lower intensity. Come ready to sweat and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. Cost: $5 per class. Geri-Fit of Wildomar is located at Clinton Keith and Palomar in the Rite Aid center. Information: (951) 461-3210 or www.gerifitwildomar.com.

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.

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to offer the spring 2017 Career and Job Fair, featuring employers, colleges and universities. Attendees should bring resumes and dress professionally. This event is free and open to the public.

Information: Jessica (951) 639-5285 or Aimee (951) 487-3285.

April 8 – 7 p.m. Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Factory Stocks and IMCA Modifies at the Perris Auto Speedway, 18700 Lake Perris Dr. Perris. Gates open at 4 p.m. Tickets and Information: (951) 940-0134.

April 8 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 4th Annual Operation Prom Girl So Cal will be assisting those with financial needs to help with Prom expenses. This program includes a free dress of your choice and so much nore. This year Operation Prom Girl will host a free event at The Bridge Church, 38801 Calistoga Dr. Murrieta.

Any high school girl with a hardship for a special circumstance may apply at www.opromgirl.wordpress.com seating is limited. Although this event is for high school girls only, their mothers or female guardians are welcome accompany. No children. Operation Prom Girl So Cal also seeks donations as they depend on volunteerism and community support in everything that they do for the community.

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Brewen’s Empire Trolley offers up a fun way to tour Temecula’s Wine Country

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Wine Country Events Calendar FRIDAY, MARCH 17 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie 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, Barry J, Bel Vino Winery

5-7 p.m.

Live Music, Astra Kelly, Meritage at Callaway Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, John Rankin, Cougar Vineyard and Winery

5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Funk Shui Planet, Europa Village

5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Joe Baldino, Ponte Winery Restaurant

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Woody & The Harrelsons, Lorimar Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Kanan Road, Vitagliano Vineyards & Winery

7-11 p.m.

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

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, The VIB, Bel Vino Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Lindsey Carrier, Tasting Room, Avensole Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Jillian Calkins, Fazeli Cellars

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Robert Simon, Avensole Winery Restaurant

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Keston Barker & Friends, Maurice Car’rie Winery

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6:30-9 p.m.

Spring Wine Club Social, Reina Mystique, Bel Vino Winery

7-10 p.m.

Salsa Night, Salsafama, Fazeli Cellars

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Sean Wiggins, Masia de La Vinya

Visiting Temecula Wine Country can be a blast, but when drinking several wine tasting flights, traveling to more than one winery can be tricky. However, Brewen’s Empire Trolley provides the perfect solution with its winery tours.

Unlike some tour groups offered throughout wine country, Brewen’s tours are offered in classic 32-passenger Boyertown and Molly trolleys, which proudly boast wood seats and brass bells. Stops are made at some of Temecula’s most popular wineries, and sparkling wine and wines are available to enjoy throughout the tour.

As a longtime resident of Temecula Valley, and with over 20 years of event planning experience, founder, owner and operator, Amy Brewen has a thorough knowledge of the Inland Empire, including all its quality venues, events and vineyards.

Because of the lovely weather and backdrop, the Brewen tours are perfect for the whole family.

Children are welcome to ride on the trolley and enjoy the scenic vineyards, so there is no reason to leave the family behind while the parents enjoy a trip to taste wine.

The entire staff at Brewen’s Empire Trolley is dedicated to creating a unique and memorable experience while touring Temecula’s wine country. This comes from Brewen’s stance on providing the best experience possible for guests.

In addition to daily tours through the Temecula Wine Country, Brewen’s tours may soon include dinner tours, wine and food pairings, beer and brewery tours, and unique holiday events that are tailored to celebrate each holiday. The tour trolleys can also be chartered by large groups, for weddings, and birthdays as well, so there are various ways to individualize the experience.

There is a wide array of tour options for individuals to choose from, depending on what the guests are interested. Brewen’s is the only company to offer a sit-down lunch on their daily tour experiences. Guests are welcome to select an entree from a select menu. The wine tours include tastings (which, if all drank, equate up to more than a bottle of wine), glasses, and discounts to the wineries visited.

Brewen’s wine tour packages include the grand cru, which includes a six-hour guided tour by a certified wine specialist to four wineries and Old Town Temecula; the premium wine excursion, which includes a fivehour guided tour to four winer-

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Michael LeClerc, Wilson Creek Winery

3 p.m.

Gulp With Goats, Lemon Ranch Animal Sanctuary

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Stacey Antonel, Robert Renzoni Vineyards

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Astra Kelly, Danza del Sol Winery

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Desert Rose, Ponte Winery Restaurant

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Lorimar Winery

7-10 p.m.

Live Music, Midnight Satellites, Miramonte Winery

7-11 p.m.

Live Music, Natalie Kirkwood, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Billy Watson, Bel Vino Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Old School Band, Tasting Room, Avensole Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Naomi Balcombe, Fazeli’s Cellars Winery Tasting Room

2-4 p.m.

Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

Brewen Empire Trolley guests load into the tour bus, which will take them throughout Temecula Wine Country.

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

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Astra Kelly, Wilson Creek Winery

1-3 p.m.

Epicurean Lunch, Monte De Oro Winery

1-3 p.m.

Paint Nite, Soaring Love, Barrel Room, Mount Palomar Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Joe Baldino, Europa Village

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Dustin Jake, Lorimar Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, JD Priest, Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery

1-5 p.m.

Sounds of Sunday,Sebastian Sidi, Monte de Oro Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Headshine, Oak Mountain Winery

2-5 p.m.

Live Music, James Holland, Cougar Vineyard & Winery

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Chini & Camberos, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn

UPCOMING March 25, Salsa Night, Fazeli Cellars March 26, Epicurean Lunch, Monte De Oro Winery March 30, The Phantom of the Opera Masquerade Winemaker’s Dinner, Leoness Cellars March 31, Journey Captured (Tribute Band), Thornton Winery April 16, Easter Sunday Lunch & Egg Hunt, Europa Village April 27, Rancho Damacitas’ “Intimate Evening in the Vines,” Ponte Winery, Peltzer Winery April 30, Big Red Fest, DePortola Wine Trail May 12, Wild Child/Journey’s Tribute Concert, Monte De Oro Winery

The wide windows allow for guests to enjoy the beautiful Temecula weather during their wine tour.

Boyertown and Molly trolleys are used as part of the Brewen Empire Trolley tours. Each is beautifully designed with wooden seats and brass bells.

Courtesy photos ies; and the setting the standard tour, which includes a five-hour guided tour to three wineries and Old Town.

Other offerings include the lunch and transport option, which allow guests to catch a ride on the trolley for an hour or the day and partake of the wineries as they choose. In addition, guests can enjoy the exclusive table side lunch with linen service provided

by Brewen’s Empire Trolley. For those who simply want to take a ride on a beautiful trolley, the Boot option is a transport only option that gives guests a chance

Wine Country map courtesy of Temecula Valley Winegrowers

to catch a ride on the trolley for an hour or the day, while partaking of the wineries as they choose. This is a great option for people who would like to plan out their own eating and tasting schedule.

While there are many options to choose from while visiting Temecula’s wine country, Brewen’s Empire Trolley is a unique way to enjoy everything that the area has to offer.

For more information on Brewen’s Empire Trolley, call (951) 235-2938 or go to www.empiretrolley.com.

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Ramona Spring Festival April 1 to celebrate late 1800s

This year’s Ramona and Alessandro will be presented by Kayla Contreras and Joseph Valdez April 1 at the Ramona Spring Festival. Courtesy photo

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the United Way and Fingerprints Museum. The festival celebrates the late 1800s when the novel “Ramona” takes place. There will be food, music and lots of fun for all ages.

To kick things off Friday night at the Diamond Valley Arts Council, there will be an encore performance of “The Trial of Sam Temple” featuring the Ramona Cowboys and Linda Greilich as Helen Hunt Jackson. This play is based on the original trial transcripts of Sam Temple and is what inspired Jackson to use the tragedy of Farrar killing Alessandro for her novel “Ramona.”

Starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, the Hemet Sunset Rotary will be serving a pancake breakfast at the north end of Harvard Street where there will also be stage events scheduled throughout the day. The Ramona Red Tail Spirit Dancers will per-

form, as well as, World Champion International Hoop Dancer Terry Goedel, ballet folklorico dancers, Ramona fiesta dancers and much other fun local talent, plus the live music of One Too Many.

There will be demonstrations of needlework, crocheting, knitting, quilting and plein aire painting

by Hemet Valley Art Association.

There will be also be demonstrations of seed planting, cloning and harvesting by Mark’s Hydroponics, a pet parade, a petting zoo and pet adoptions by the Ramona Humane Society.

The farmers market will relocate to the south side of Latham Avenue and have several extra special vendors. A Victorian tea will be served at Destination Bistro at 2 p.m., the Hemet Museum will feature much information about early Hemet and Ramona and the Diamond Valley Arts Council will host square

dancing. “Cataract Gold,” featuring the Ramona Cowboys, will be shown at the Historic Hemet Theatre. Nonprofit groups from throughout the Valley are encouraged to come out and have a booth to introduce their organization.

At 2 p.m., the United Way will begin their Food Truck Festival at Fingerprints Museum on the south side of Carmelita Street. They will have great food, live entertainment and a beer garden.

Everyone is encouraged to come dressed in costumes from the 1860s era. The Ramona Bowl Trolley will be circling all the excitement, so visitors can ride from area to area, taking in all of the fun. The whole town is invited to join in kicking off Ramona season.

For more information, contact Lori VanArsdale at (951) 4928344.

Ramona Cowboys ride again in Cataract Gold April 1-4 at the Historic Hemet Theatre

HEMET – Step back in time and watch the famous Ramona Cowboys of the Ramona Pageant ride again on the big screen in a four-day special presentation of the American Western, “Cataract Gold” at the Historic Hemet Theatre in downtown Hemet, showing April 1-4 nightly at 7 p.m.

Don’t miss the Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2, showings which coincide with the Ramona Spring Festival held Saturday, April 1. The Ramona Spring Festival is three blocks of entertainment, food and fun which kicks off the 2017 Ramona Pageant Season running each weekend April 16 through May 1.

The Historic Hemet Theatre is located at 216 E Florida Ave. in Hemet, near Harvard Street where the Ramona Spring Festival will take place, so come party all day and enjoy the film that night. Enjoy the cool theatre and relax, eat popcorn, and root for your favorite good guy or bad guy (if you

The Famous Ramona Cowboys of the Ramona Pageant ride again on the big screen in a four-day special presentation of an American Western “Cataract Gold” at the Historic Hemet Theatre in downtown Hemet, showing April 1-4 nightly at 7 p.m. Courtesy photo Paul Kiener Productions

prefer). Stick around after the film Saturday, April 1, and attend the meet and greet of the “Cataract Gold” cast and crew and meet your favorite characters in person. The “Cataract Gold” original soundtrack, by Terry Reid will be available for purchase as well.

“Cataract Gold” is an Independent American Film by Paul Kiener Productions starring four Ramona Cowboys; Steve Silkotch, Michael Thomas, Eric Cervantes and Dan Ferguson. It also stars Dale Shane, Bryan Hanna, Morgan Alise James,

Caroline DeGraeve, Bill Hegarty and Seth Marshall.

The film is inspired by the historical events surrounding forgotten mystery of the 1869 Powell exploration of Western Canyon lands’ waterways – the Green and Colorado Rivers.

Visit CataractGold.com to learn more.

Tickets to see Cataract Gold’s four day special showings April 1-4, are $10 and advance tickets can be purchased by calling the theatre at (951) 658-5950.

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Temecula Rod Run winners announced

TEMECULA – Organizers of the Temecula Rod Run have announced the winners for the 2017 event held March 3 and 4 in Old Town Temecula.

This year 60 awards were given in a varies of categories.

The winner of Best of Show and top bragging rights until the 2018 Rod Run, was Gregory Schubert, #32, for his 1957 Chevy Belair 2-Door Hardtop.

Below is the full list of this year’s winners.

Stock: 1900-1929 Frank Staley, #229, for his 1927 Ford 2-Door Sedan.

Stock: 1930-1939 Steve Evarts, #S-10, for his 1930 Chevy Sedan.

Stock: 1940-1949 Raymond Ovellette, #62, for his 1946 Mercury Convertible.

Stock: 1950-1959 Sam and Carol Hitchcock, #355, for their 1957 Ford Thunderbird.

Stock: 1960-1964 Tim Doyle, #236, for his 1964 Cadillac Sedan De Ville.

Stock: 1965-1969 Paul Garcia, #242, for his 1967 Chevy Camaro RS. Stock: 1970-1975 Dan Mayorgas, #464, for his 1970 Chevy Chevelle.

Custom: 1900-1929 Robert Braun, #458, for his 1928 Ford 2 Door Sedan.

Custom: 1930-1939 Keith Vander Muelen, #467, for his 1932 Ford Phetan.

Custom: 1940-1949 Edward Montgomery, #279, for his 1940 Chevy Sedan.

Custom: 1950-1959 Mark Hart, #454, for his 1954 Cadillac Coupe De Ville.

Custom: 1960-1964 John Callahan, #234, for his 1962 Lincoln Continental.

Custom: 1965-1969 Jerry Macenas, #342, for his 1967 Chevy Camaro.

Custom: 1970-1975 Richard Worden, #273, for his 1970 Chevy Monte Carlo.

Stock Truck: 1900-1975 Donny Goodwin, #628 b., for his 1962 GMC 6500.

Custom Truck: 1900-1975 Wes Squires, #94, for his 1946 Chevy 1/2 Ton Truck.

Woodies & Wagons: 1900-1975 Chuck Cena, #218, for his 1967 Chevy Chevelle Wagon.

Import: 1900-1975 Jack McLaughlin, #60, for his 1972 Datsun 240Z. Personal Luxury: 1900-1975 Jim Ayres, #443, for his 1964 Lincoln Continental.

True Factory Muscle: 1964-1970 Skip Humphrey, #18, for his 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator.

Utility: 1900-1975 Dylan and Cole Janikowski, #316, for their 1955 Jeep Willys.

Additional Awards 2017: Under Construction Danny Schmitz, #587, for his 1955 Cadillac Convertible.

Best Paint David Godnick, #155, for his 1953 Ford F-100.

Favorite Pony Mike Metro, #455, for his 1964 Ford Mustang.

Favorite Sports Car Leonard Buote, #362, for his 1966 Chevy Corvette Favorite Classic Hot Rod Gary Keene, #357, for his 1934 Ford 3 Window Coupe.

Temecula Award of Excellence: Ted Carli, #226, for his 1955 Chevy 210 Sedan.

John Stubbs, #22, for his 1934 Ford 3 Window Coupe.

Victor Cacho, #108 for his 1950 Mercury 2-Door Convertible.

Raymond Nash, #536 for his 1958 Cadillac Coupe De Ville.

Dylan Calder for his 1968 Chevy Camaro.

Dale Morey for his 1955 Chevy Nomad.

Pete and Sally Ashlock, #118, for their 1956 Chevy Nomad.

Eric Entrekin, #598, for his 1958 Chevy Corvette.

Rory and Tina McCrudden, #M-1, for their 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7.

Steve and Nancy Pease, #219, for their 1923 Ford T-bucket.

Tom Erikson, #343, for his 1933 Ford Roadster.

John Cowell, #465, for his 1935 Ford 5-Window Coupe.

Gary Smith, #301, for his 1932 Ford Roadster.

Joe Landin, #S-3, for his 1941 Willys Coupe.

Brent Rothwieler, #588, for his 1954 Buick Kustom.

Bob Enlow, #110, for his 1959 Chevy Impala.

Andy Sapien, #451, for his 1950 Chevy Fleetline.

Ray Hamblen, #542, for his 1955 Chevy 2-Door.

Mark Bann, #540, for his 1953 Studebaker Champion.

Gil Losi, #S-1, for his 1956 Plymouth Belvedere.

Trinidad Gonzales, #283, for his 1956 Chevy Hardtop.

Steve Stillson, #302, for his 1961

Buick Invicta.

Chuck and Brenda Immormino for their 1967 Chevy Camaro.

George Renteria, #151, for his 1964 Chevy C10 Pickup.

Russell Smith, #S-9, for his 1951 Ford Woodie.

Richard and Rowena Cook, #630, for their 1967 VW Bug.

Pete Kee, #224, for his 1932 Ford Roadster.

Rick Reed, #466, for his 1932 Ford Sedan.

Joe Saxton, #459, for his 1950 Chevy Fleetline.

Clifford Mattis, #375, for his 1959 Chevy Park Wood Wagon.

Roy Jolly #624, for his 1956 Mercury

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Ms. California Plus America is hosting a Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament to raise money for Limbs for Life and State Queen Kristie Rodrique.

Rodrique, a Lake Elsinore resident and mother of two, was crowned Ms. California Plus America 2016. Ms. California Plus America Pageant was founded in 2012 and focuses on accomplishments, community involvement and charitable service to others. Ms Rodrique lost her right leg at age six due to a birth defect. Despite being an amputee, she participates in charity walks and has practiced martial arts for 10 years.

The organization is hosting a “No-Limit Hold’em Poker Tournament at the Lake Elsinore Casino, 20930 Malaga Road in Lake Elsinore Saturday, March 25. There will also be raffles, prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Registration (ID required) begins at 5:40 p.m. Entry cutoff is 7:55 p.m. Online pre-registration is strongly encouraged at www.capluspoker.eventbrite.com.

Proceeds from the event will provide money for a new prosthetic for Rodrique as well as additional funds for Limbs for Life to provide new prosthetics for others.

A number of celebrities will be on hand to play and support the event, including Briana Renee and Matt Grundhoffer from “Little Women LA,” Rusty Coones from “Sons of Anarchy,” and Tom Schwartz from Bravo TV’s “Vanderpump Rules.”

“We invite everyone to come help support Kristie and this event,” said Rachel Mendez-Dinie, of Elsinore Public Relations, “One night of fun and giving back is nothing compared to a life without a limb.”

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Randy and Ellen Scott, #523, for their 1966 Chevy Chevelle SS. Best of Show Runner-up was Dave Deboe, #549, for his 1937 Ford Cabriolet.

Best of Show was awarded to Gregory Schubert, #32, for his 1957 Chevy Belair 2-Door Hardtop.

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Volume 17, Issue 12

HOME & GARDEN

Menifee property owners required to remove weeds, excess vegetation posing fire risk MENIFEE – Fire season is approaching and the city of Menifee is asking property owners, especially those of vacant lots, to remove wild brush, weeds and any junk, trash or debris located on the property. The process of maintaining land and keeping vegetation to a minimum is known as weed abatement.

Weed abatement is critical in preventing the start and fueling of wild land fires.

Menifee property owners are required to cut down and remove hazardous vegetation by May 31, 2017.

Owners who do not remove wild brush and weeds on his/ her property will be notified.

If not corrected, the city may fine owners then remove the hazardous materials at the owner’s expense.

Weed abatement requirements are the parcel must have weeds cut and maintained as noted below and

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Tips to stop weeds before they take over TEMECULA – Few things can be as troublesome to gardeners and landscapers as weeds. Weeds seemingly spring up overnight and quickly can overrun lawns and/or garden beds.

Landscaping enthusiasts may spend countless hours and weekends coping with weeds without truly getting to the root of the problem.

However, preventing weed growth need not be so difficult.

According to the experts at “This Old House” and The Family Handyman, the secret to preventing weeds is to maintain a thick, healthy lawn. A vigorously growing lawn will crowd out weeds and block the sun weed seeds need to germinate and thrive.

As a result, fewer herbicides may be needed and homeowners can spend less times on their hands and knees pulling out weeds.

Mow at the right height Crabgrass is a notoriously virulent weed that can quickly snuff out blades of grass. Crabgrass likes hot, dry conditions, and it only takes one plant to spread the seeds that can overtake the lawn. Preventing these conditions can stop crabgrass from flourishing. Mowing at higher heights and leaving grass blades taller can

be free of rubbish/trash or debris at all times. Also, land owners must keep clear a 100-foot wide strip adjacent to a land parcel with a structure and must keep clear a 100-foot wide strip adjacent to roadways Land owners may meet abatement requirements by discing (tilling), mowing, handwork or brush cutting wild brush and weeds, and then removing cut vegetation.

Properties which have overgrown, dead, dry, decayed, diseased or overgrown trees, weeds or brush, not only pose a serious fire risk, but they also deter from an attractive environment for residents, and businesses in Menifee. For more information on Menifee’s weed abatement policy, visit the city’s website at www. cityofmenifee.us/365/WeedAbatement-Program.

REAL ESTATE

Home prices climb countywide

Weeds, such as dandelions, can quickly take over lawns and gardens.

shade the soil, helping to prevent the germination of crabgrass. Shady conditions also will help the soil retain moisture and prevent the arid conditions crabgrass likes so much.

Water deeply Weeds are accustomed to growing in adverse conditions, including especially hot temperatures. When such conditions arise, weeds establish deep roots while the roots of the grass can easily die off. Instead, when watering, wet the soil to a depth of four to 6 inches. This helps grass to establish strong root systems that will help lawns overpower pesky weeds.

Time weed killers Whether you manually remove weeds or apply weed killers, timing is key. Combat weeds in the early spring before they have a time to fully form and start proliferating

through seed dispersement.

Once seeds spread, their growth is difficult to control.

Recognize that no single herbicide or weeding tactic will work for every type of weed. Broadleaf weeds, like dandelions, unwanted grasses, and sedges are the three most common types of weeds. Homeowners will have to adapt based on the type of weed that is most prevalent in their lawns.

Watch fertilizer amounts Strike a balance with fertilizer, finding the right amount to deliver continuous nutrition to the lawn, but not overfeed it so that weeds can thrive. Many lawns only require fertilizer once or twice annually, in the autumn and spring.

By following these guidelines, lawn and garden enthusiasts can prevent the proliferation of unsightly and potentially harmful weeds.

RIVERSIDE – The median price of a single-family home in Riverside County edged up 2.7 percent last month, the California Association of Realtors reported this week.

The median home price countywide in February was $367,250, compared to $357,500 in January, according to CAR. On a year-to-year level, prices were roughly 11 percent higher; in February 2016, the median price of a single-family dwelling was $330,000, CAR data show.

Statewide, the median price last month was $478,790, compared to $489,680 in January – down 2.2 percent. In February 2016, the median price in California was $444,780, a year-over-year increase of

declined 1.1 percent, according to the association.

“The number of active listings has been on a downward trend for the past 20 months and has shown no signs of improvement.” said CAR Vice President and Chief Economist Leslie AppletonYoung.

“As we move into the spring homebuying season, we should see a marginal increase in listings, which will be offset by a pickup in sales,” she said. “The inventory level is not likely to get better in the upcoming months.”

The average price per square foot for an existing single-family home in California last month was $241 – $2 more than in January and $18 more than a year ago, according to CAR.

7.6 percent.

The median represents the point at which half of homes sell above a price, and the other half below it.

CAR President Geoff McIntosh anticipated that California’s housing market “could lose steam in the long term as the Federal Reserve Bank begins to adjust the federal funds rate.” However, he also said the prospect of higher interest rates down the road “may push buyers off the fence to purchase a home.”

According to CAR’s Unsold Inventory Index for February, the median time a property was on the market in California was 33 days before it sold. In Riverside County, it was 50 days.

From January to February, home sales countywide

Market at a glance (As of March 19, 2017) TEMECULA No of Homes Sold

MURRIETA

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE

CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE

SUN CITY

HEMET

SAN JACINTO

38

41

10

31

3

21

5

37

(313) 313

(295) 298

(78) 65

(163) 168

(84) 87

(124) 137

(128) 127

(288) 291

Average Selling Price

$455,408

$407,988

$395,896

$338,972

$568,333

$323,985

$227,180

$216,030

$235,000

Average List Price

$802,233

$728,436

$427,756

$384,303

$526,788

$406,478

$303,280

$269,105

$268,870

Median List Price

$579,000

$459,450

$419,900

$359,994

$425,000

$389,000

$270,000

$249,900

$254,000

$210

$182

$162

$162

$207

$156

$164

$144

$141

Inventory of Properties Listed

Asking Price per Square Foot

12 (112)

103

Average Days on Market

112

116

103

70

106

62

74

100

94

Most Expensive Listing

$7,400,000

$9,990,000

$990,000

1,198,000

1,888,000

$849,999

$975,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Least Expensive Listing

$289,999

$125,000

$195,000

$189,000

$169,000

$100,000

$155,000

$59,900

$107,900

Average Age of Listing

18

18

23

19

29

13

30

37

26

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

30%

34%

31%

24%

25%

29%

19%

22%

23%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

13%

11%

15%

7%

10%

9%

7%

5%

5%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

4%

9%

8%

8%

7%

7%

12%

4%

9%

3133

3000

2584

2411

Median House Size (sq ft) Median Lot Size (sq ft) Median Number of Bedrooms Median Number of Bathrooms Market Action Index*

8,001-10,000 8,001-10,000 8,001-10,000 6,501-8,000 4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

2272

2445

1558

1685

1762

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

3.0

4.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.0

2.0

2.0

Seller (45.5)

Seller (47.1

Seller (56.2)

Seller (54.3)

Seller (42.1)

Seller (50.9)

Seller (49.8)

Seller (54.5)

Seller (53.8)

*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 03/20/17. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 03/19/17 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.

Valley News • www.myvalleynews.com • March 24, 2017

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Real Estate / Home & Garden Recent Home Sales

List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 202 closed transactions for 3/13/17 through 3/19/17.

Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 “Sterling Business of the Year” Murrieta Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 "Medium Size Business of the Year" City

Address

Aguanga

40660 Caliente Road 49875 Hopi Court 44955 Rock Canyon 58175 Bailey Road 22671 Blue Teal Drive 22314 Tumbleweed Drive 22205 Loch Lomond Drive 587 Coolidge Avenue 1385 Whittier Avenue 5548 Paseo Famosa 1590 Hickory wood 1409 Veronica Trail 3120 Sand Pine Trail 43342 Hillson Circle 41670 Erin Drive 40667 Mulberry Drive 41186 Nona Court 844 Palm Avenue 820 San Ramon Drive 41180 Terra Circle 399 Garcia Drive 42174 Harmony Drive 620 Taft Avenue 7848 Couples Way 43700 Payne Avenue 1490 Cordova Drive 44293 Alsace Lane 2779 Peach Tree Street 1899 Terrace Drive 4870 Cove Street 40600 Mayberry Avenue 2086 Begonia Court 40864 Johnston Avenue 8077 Doral Lane 43548 Ange Lane 1060 Mountain View Drive 26615 Chad Court 2580 Grand Teton Avenue 373 Old Warren Road 43735 Frank Court 1627 Indica Road 4690 Ferngreen Drive 236 Buena Vista Street 27347 Bancroft Way 30040 Illinois Street 35412 Saddle Hill Road 29206 Hibiscus 29214 Hibiscus 32977 Maiden Lane 32706 Lakeview 29312 Bent Grass 26 Bella Lucia 29185 Tree House 53005 Alba Street 36426 Tansy Court 33165 Baldwin Boulevard 18800 Oakview Way 218 Campus Way 31923 Birchwood Drive 33094 California Street 3364 Juniper 19479 Grand Avenue 36479 Geranium Drive 29346 Homerun 880 Pinehurst Drive 36405 Verbena Road 801 Amador Court 34286 Lupine Court

Anza Canyon Lake

Hemet

Lake Elsinore

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

$345,000 $339,000 $225,000 $325,000 $650,000 $700,000 $355,000 $212,000 $240,000 $288,000 $282,000 $291,000 $270,000 $135,000 $265,000 $200,000 $232,000 $53,000 $85,500 $167,800 $285,000 $210,000 $217,000 $257,000 $105,000 $120,000 $250,000 $278,000 $250,000 $329,900 $225,000 $300,000 $170,000 $250,000 $135,000 $139,000 $339,000 $227,000 $265,000 $155,000 $249,900 $245,000 $105,000 $165,000 $250,000 $365,000 $399,990 $422,570 $185,000 $193,000 $359,990 $351,900 $349,000 $380,000 $410,000 $235,000 $350,000 $260,000 $395,000 $287,500 $230,000 $227,000 $354,900 $419,900 $300,000 $377,500 $361,000 $385,000

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Bedrooms 4BR 3BR 2BR 3BR 4BR 5BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 5BR 5BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 2BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 2BR 2BR 2BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 5BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 2BR 2BR 2BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 2BR 3BR 4BR 2BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 5BR 2BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 5BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 2BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 5BR 4BR 4BR 5BR 3BR

Bath 3BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 4BA 4BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 3BA 4BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 5BA 2BA 2BA 4BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 4BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 3BA

Days on Market 192 165 88 17 322 126 98 240 141 134 118 107 117 16 44 111 126 78 31 34 28 9 45 59 7 25 18 3 29 10 54 5 6 20 19 3 16 6 5 37 2 23 0 0 258 240 136 149 91 138 31 125 117 56 37 29 26 25 16 56 26 7 5 15 3 11 12 22

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City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Lake Elsinore

36647 Daffodil Court 15368 Regatta Way 3810 Adams Street 15186 Laguna Avenue 14800 Concordia Ranch Road 709 Heald Avenue 26 Via De La Valle 23662 Mount Vernon Place 30645 Lake point Drive 25426 Gant Court 26309 Lilac View Circle 26913 Shelter Cove Court 26251 Foxgrove Road 29977 Sea Breeze Way 27831 Tate Road 27906 Tate Road 30252 Calle Belcanto 27087 Fitzgerald Place 29207 Waverly Drive 29253 Fenwick Circle 27306 Pinehurst Road 27450 Uppercrest Court 28723 Broadstone Way 29124 Overboard Drive 28588 Windridge Drive 31791 Taton Court 31483 Daybreak Court 26924 Merced Street 34808 Oakwood Lane 37229 Sierra Grove Drive 24484 Lincoln Avenue 37793 Rushing Wind Court 39606 Cedarwood Drive 40626 VIA JALAPA 39798 Avenida Miguel Oeste 38431 Glen Abbey Lane 39496 Heatherstone Court 30508 Laurel Court 39539 Sierra Madre Drive 29215 Woodfall Drive 29615 Andromeda Street 35972 Red Bluff Place 39570 Glenwood Court 38178 Tranquila Avenue 40075 Avenida La Cresta 28744 Lavatera Avenue 33696 Thyme Lane 41549 Wild Ivy Avenue 40017 Montage Ln 24084 Morella Circle 37204 SUNNYGROVE Lane 38897 Turtle Pond Lane 42805 Fig Street 38329 Augusta Drive 35084 Indian Grass Drive 41948 Trinity River Way 42076 Thoroughbred Lane 39887 Teal Drive 37322 Paseo Tulipa 25860 Marco Polo Street 30433 Buccaneer Bay 40826 Ginger Blossom Court 24909 Madison Avenue 23979 Chatenay Lane 37838 Spur Drive 23936 Via Pamilla 23731 Hollingsworth Drive 31682 Brisa Court

$430,974 $400,500 $275,000 $325,000 $542,500 $289,900 $395,000 $190,000 $317,500 $385,000 $392,990 $355,000 $228,900 $349,000 $349,000 $390,000 $345,000 $312,500 $318,000 $370,000 $195,000 $249,900 $302,000 $315,000 $424,000 $320,000 $364,900 $330,000 $396,500 $435,000 $429,000 $396,000 $330,000 $393,000 $358,000 $307,000 $335,900 $392,500 $440,000 $405,000 $435,000 $437,500 $388,000 $356,900 $1,250,000 $380,000 $440,000 $249,000 $476,250 $370,000 $442,500 $388,000 $470,000 $440,000 $474,990 $419,000 $390,000 $330,000 $310,000 $360,000 $220,000 $400,000 $195,000 $430,000 $415,000 $338,000 $554,000 $395,000

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Menifee

Murrieta

Bedrooms 4BR 5BR 3BR 3BR 2BR 3BR 5BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 5BR 5BR 2BR 4BR 4BR 6BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 2BR 2BR 2BR 3BR 5BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 5BR 5BR 5BR 4BR 4BR 3BR 5BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 3BR 5BR 5BR 5BR 3BR 5BR 4BR 6BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 2BR 5BR 2BR 4BR 4BR 2BR 4BR 5BR

Murrieta 26529 Jefferson Ave.

Bath

Days on Market 42 2 8 4 25 7 0 157 118 72 97 38 30 20 12 28 7 5 49 36 16 7 41 10 40 4 13 0 68 220 158 161 32 112 141 135 30 77 92 63 43 31 37 24 18 26 18 51 22 6 6 21 6 3 5 41 13 7 41 8 6 16 33 7 4 6 3 8

3BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 4BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 4BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 4BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 6BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 4BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 4BA 3BA

Hemet 2355 E. Florida

Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Murrieta San Jacinto

33638 Marigold Lane 1381 Corte Floradora 1987 El Milagro Road 1825 Giverny Court 1169 Peacock Drive 429 Peach Street 395 Virginia Drive 1420 Colonial Way 1979 Warwick Street 1637 Trinity Way 331 Blue Ridge Lane 1851 Whispering Bells Road 287 Starboard Court 26216 Birkdale Road 28021 Sun City Blvd 27261 Prominence Road 28641 Piping Rock Road 30225 Pebble Beach Drive 42471 Agena Street 31193 Camino Del Este 25751 El Chaval Place 31625 Loma Linda Road 44079 Highlander Drive 33265 Calle Langarica 44016 Terraza Court 34240 Regusci Court 32079 Beaver Creek Lane 40612 Chantemar Way 41243 Cresta Verde Court 45319 Esmerado Court 40140 Meng Asbury Road 42355 Chaparral Dr 31866 Domenoe Way 31240 Puas Drive 32850 Naples Court 45595 Caminito Olite 32307 Via Destello 29862 Via Puesta Del Sol 32094 Tall Oak Court 30135 Via Monterey 42024 Calabria Drive 29923 Corte Castille 46149 Via La Tranquila 41339 Yuba Circle 43143 Bassano Drive 31341 David Lane 41640 Avenida Barca 27093 Rainbow Creek Drive 42608 Remora Street 31115 Dog Leg Circle 31959 Calle Ballentine 32517 Cervin Circle 45061 Vine Cliff Street 42928 Corte Abanilla 43025 Corte Salamanca 43162 Corte Tolosa 35860 Nonnie Drive 21984 Victorian Lane 21512 Windstone Drive 24089 Montecito Drive 32947 Lakeview Terrace 24832 Picnic Lane 24122 Rosita Drive 35523 Crest Meadow Drive 33405 Calico Court 24740 Teakwood Court

$355,875 $235,000 $263,000 $340,000 $189,000 $200,000 $240,000 $128,000 $280,000 $252,000 $209,000 $242,000 $242,000 $145,000 $234,900 $265,000 $199,000 $292,000 $295,000 $298,000 $634,000 $390,000 $458,000 $416,500 $429,990 $499,900 $493,000 $420,000 $1,200,000 $370,000 $545,000 $832,500 $393,000 $363,500 $435,000 $447,000 $435,000 $390,000 $485,000 $699,900 $335,000 $401,750 $424,000 $476,900 $380,000 $258,000 $390,000 $339,999 $450,000 $435,000 $370,000 $338,000 $595,000 $444,900 $350,000 $386,675 $499,000 $360,000 $355,000 $446,500 $252,000 $455,000 $435,000 $410,100 $285,000 $461,361

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Sun City

Temecula

Wildomar

Bedrooms 3BR 3BR 4BR 5BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 2BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 2BR 2BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 2BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 5BR 4BR 4BR 2BR 5BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 5BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 5BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 3BR 2BR 4BR

Bath 2BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 1BA 2BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 4BA 3BA 5BA 3BA 2BA 6BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 4BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 4BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 4BA

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Get to know EVMWD at the ‘Splash Into Spring’ event LAKE ELSINORE – Join Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) for the Annual LIC #3

Community Water Festival Saturday, March 25, from10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its headquarters, located 71783

SINCE 1975

40 Years Experience

at 31315 Chaney Street in Lake Elsinore. At this free family event, attendees will learn about the process EVMWD uses to treat more than 5.5 million gallons of sewer water per day, the construction and

maintenance of over 700 miles of pipeline throughout the EVMWD service area, and saving money and water with a more water efficient home and landscape.

EVMWD staff share their daily

Country Living At It’s Best

With room to roam & wonderful views. 3 BR, 3 BA, custom design & built home features soaring ceilings & banks of French doors allowing Mother Nature in.

Gleaming hardwood flooring in the entry & family room w/ fplc open to the cook’s delight kitchen w/ granite counter tops & island. Relax on the covered veranda. You’ll love the open floor plan of the home & the usable space the property offers. Room for guest house on 2.62 ac. $730,000 - $780,000

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work at the district through a variety of demonstrations and interactive displays. Activities included fixing a leaky water main, operating a fire hydrant, cleaning up a polluted watershed and exploring pipes with robotics and video cameras. A crowd favorite is a tour of the facility’s sewer treatment plant, where visitors take a journey through the plant to see how waste water becomes recycled water, which is used for irrigation.

Other activities for the day include a visit from EVMWD’s own Elsinore Eddie, Lake Elsinore Storm mascot Thunder, and the Lake Elsinore/ San Jacinto Watershed Authority’s Bessie the Bass.

American Medical Response will be on hand with emergency vehicles for children to explore. Tours of Elsinore Eddie’s Efficient Gardens at the headquarters are also a highlight of the event, giving visitors an idea of how beautiful a water efficient landscape can be.

Landscape and irrigation experts, local nurseries, irrigation specialists, and home improvement stores will be available to answer your questions about outdoor irrigation, California-Friendly plants, gardening, and water saving appliances and devices.

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 website atwww.evmwd.com for additional information.

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Protective screening helps mosquito-proof rain barrels Gig Conaughton COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE

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San Diego County Vector Control inspectors say they have found poorly sealed and homemade rain barrels without proper screening infested with mosquitoes.

So check your rain barrel to make sure it has safety screening on it – similar in size to the screens on your windows that keep bugs out of your home – to keep mosquitoes from laying eggs inside the barrel where mosquito larvae can grow. Also, look to see if there are areas on the outside or the top of your rain barrel where water can pool up. Remember, mosquitoes can breed and create new mosquitoes in very tiny amounts of water.

Chris Conlan, a supervising vector ecologist with the County, said all people – even those who don’t have rain barrels – should inspect their properties and homes and dump out standing water to make sure mosquitoes can’t breed. That’s especially important in the case of the invasive Aedes mosquitoes, which are known for living and breeding very close to people – in backyards and even inside homes.

Conlan said getting bitten by a mosquito doesn’t necessarily mean a person will get sick from any disease.

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“And even the ones that can transmit disease are not, except in extremely rare situations, born carrying them. They have to bite an infected animal or person first to be able to pass a virus or disease along. But it’s still annoying to get bitten by any mosquito.”

Following are a few steps people can take to keep their rain barrels safe.

It’s always best to use a container that has been specifically created to be a rain barrel – as opposed to, say, a makeshift trash can – that are designed to keep bugs and debris out.

Use mosquito-proof screen – the same kind of mesh you can find on your window screens – to seal openings that could allow mosquitoes into your rain barrel.

Keep barrel lids and connectors sealed tight to keep out bugs (especially check openings where rain gutters flow into your barrel).

Be sure to regularly inspect your rain barrel to get rid of any water that could pool up on the outside and create a place where mosquitoes can breed.

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In less than five months, rains have all but ended our five-year drought. Be prepared for a season of vigorous growth – both of roses and their diseases!

Daytime temperatures in February ranged in the 60s to 70s, and with the amount of rain we’ve had the roses have burst with growth – some even have buds. If you finished pruning in mid-February, I’m sure you’re seeing a good flush of new leaves.

If you haven’t bought new roses yet, you can still do so and might even find some great offers. Some online nurseries are still shipping to this area. Plants already in pots would be the best to buy as they will be far easier to transplant and will establish themselves quicker.

Look for those with three to five major canes.

Be sure the ground around, under, and between bushes is clear of debris. Also, remove all old leaves that may be left on the bush. This cleanliness will help keep down disease.

If you didn’t use a lime-sulphur dormant spray earlier, you can still do so. Read the label and use the recommended dilution for “growing season instructions,” especially if there is new growth.

Be sure to saturate all canes and the soil surface of the entire bed.

Apply a minimum of 2 to 4 inches of organic composted mulch over the entire garden surface to insulate the upper 8 to 12 inches where most rose roots feed and to reduce evaporation and conserve water, while still providing sufficient moisture. It will also supply nutrients to and build the soil for your roses for the season.

Take time now to inspect and make any necessary repairs to your irrigation system. Drip systems are the most efficient and they avoid problems created by above-ground sprayers and sprinklers, which waste water and can foster molds (e.g., mildew and rust).

For best results and efficiency, be sure to time the irrigation so it is complete before the day gets hot (preferably by midmorning, that

is, 8-9 a.m.). If possible, avoid any over spray or misting of water being applied elsewhere in your garden that may hit your roses.

Avoid daytime watering to avoid creating excess ground moisture into nighttime. Wet soil can lead to unhappy roots and/ or fungal diseases. If you use overhead watering systems avoid doing so when there is any wind to avoid moisture collecting on leaves which could result is sun burn or add to conditions favorable for fugal diseases.

Now would be the time to sprinkle one-half cup to one cup of Epson salts widely around each rose bush (use half as much for minis and mini-floras). There is some indication that this helps stimulate new cane growths known as “basal breaks” at the bud union (the big part next to the ground where grafting was done).

When the new growth is 2 to 3 inches long, you can begin fertilizing. I suggest an initial feeding each year be higher in nitrogen (N) to encourage new stem and leaf growth.

In about two weeks, apply fertilizer that is higher in phosphate (P) and potassium (K) to give roots a boost at start of season.

New information suggests that continued use of fertilizer higher in P and K will foster greater root development and lead to better growth and resistance for healthier plants.

I highly recommend organic type fertilizers as versus inorganic or “chemical” ones. Organics foster better soil development, a richer, livelier, more viable community of soil organisms that break the elements into easily absorbed form and release them slowly. They will “build” soil structure into a healthy component and, when used regularly, will develop a soil rich in reserve energy, allowing you to use less product with the same results.

There are rose events coming up which you may find of interest.

Pacific Southwest District Mini rose show convention is April 1923 at the Los Angeles Arboretum and the San Diego Rose Society rose show is April 29. Plan to attend one or both and experience seeing the blooms of your favorite roses or research possible new addition to your garden. Entry applications for garden show at the San Diego Fair are now being accepted at www.sdfair.com.

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‘For Sale by Owner’ offers challenges Mike Mason SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Selling a home on one’s own can be challenging to which many home sellers will attest. If anyone who has ever tried to sell their home will tell you that from the moment the “For Sale by Owner” sign goes up, the phone begins to ring.

Unfortunately, many of those calls will not be from prospective buyers, but rather from real estate agents looking to obtain a listing. Obviously the idea of not having to pay a commission to a real estate agent is attractive to any home seller. But because of all the issues involved in the process, selling a home on one’s own can be challenging.

The key to a successful sale is to be properly prepared. If not, the home could remain on the market longer than expected because the home is not attracting and receiving offers from qualified buyers. To help prepare, here are 10 inside tips to be aware of before making the decision as to whether or not selling a home “For Sale by Owner” is the right approach.

First, it is important to price it right.

Correctly setting the asking price is critical. Setting the price too high can be as costly as setting it too low. Home prices are determined by fluctuations in the marketplace not by emotional attachment or by what an owner feels it is worth. In order

to establish a realistic price for the home, objectively compare the price, features and condition of all similar homes in both the neighborhood and other similar ones sold in recent months. It is also important to be familiar with the terms of each potential sale. Terms are often as important as price in today’s market. Carefully budget selling costs and prepare a net proceeds sheet to calculate the best estimate of what will be gained from the home sale. Prospective buyers may also request this kind of analysis of buying costs.

Next, prepare the home for sale.

First impressions are crucial. Make sure the home makes a positive statement by carefully inspecting all details and viewing it through the objective eyes of a buyer. Don’t gloss over needed repairs and fix-ups, as prospective buyers won’t either.

The seller’s job is to ensure that the home stands out favorably from the competition.

Prepare all necessary legal documentation.

Not surprisingly, there are many important legal contracts and documents which must be assembled, completed and understood. A partial checklist of forms that required for prospective buyers and for legal documentation include mortgage payoff, loan application, deposit receipt, property profile fact sheet, buyer’s cost sheet, closing and settlement, personal property, exclusion list, property survey, seller’s statement and plot plan of representation.

Market your home effectively.

Beyond the sign to put on the lawn, home sellers should find effective ways to spread the word about the home. Local buyers can be reached through the newspaper, but this is only a small part of the desired market. Be sure to include the many buyers who could already be working with a Realtor. To locate them, target as many real estate agents as possible and see if the criteria of their buyers match that of the home. Because outof-town buyers are also an important target, sellers should create a strategy to reach these people as well. Above all, sellers should be very service minded and make it easy for prequalified buyers to view the home.

Ensure that there is always someone available to answer the phone, pick up messages promptly and be ready to give qualified prospects a tour of the home as soon as possible.

Negotiate effectively and knowledgeably.

There will be many details to resolve before a sale can be considered, such as final: price, terms, inspections, possession date, buyer concerns and objections. Make sure to fully understand the contract that has been drawn up, explain clearly all the details and ramifications to the buyer and make any amendments to the sale that are necessary. The contract should be thoroughly examined by a real estate attorney. Some real estate brokers may be willing to help do this step. While handling the paperwork, remember to manage the

buyer’s interest in the home so that it doesn’t wane during negotiations.

Know the buyer.

The objective during negotiations is to control the pace and set the duration. Try to determine what the buyer’s motivation is. Do they need to move quickly? Do they have enough money to pay the asking price? Knowing this information will give the seller the advantage in the negotiation because they will know up front what is needed to do in order to get what they want.

Don’t move out before selling the home.

Studies have shown that it is more difficult to get top dollar when a home is vacant. It looks forlorn, forgotten and simply not appealing. It could even cost the seller money. If the seller must move, it also tells buyers that the seller has a new home and is motivated to sell fast, which can, of course, give them an advantage at the negotiating table.

On that note, sellers should know why they’re selling and keep that information private.

The flip side of “understanding the buyer” is to “understand the seller.” The reasons for selling will affect everything from list price to how much time and money invested in getting the home ready for sale.

The motivation will help determine what is more important: the money gained at the end, the length of time the property is on the market or both.

Different goals will dictate different strategies. As someone who wants

to sell without a real estate agent in an effort to save the commission, it is likely that money is one of the primary considerations. Whatever the reasons, however, it is very important to keep that information private so as not to be placed at a disadvantage at the negotiation table. When asked, sellers should say simply that their housing needs have changed.

Lastly, sellers should know how to assess net gain.

To analyze whether or not the seller will end up ahead by choosing to sell on their own, consider the fact that most buyers do use a real estate agent because it doesn’t cost them anything for this service. The seller pays the agent’s fee. Be cautious as buyers, investors and speculators who seek out “For Sale by Owner” sales are typically those in search of a bargain. The low-ball offers from these types of buyers will often net much lower in the long run. Be as prepared as possible with marketing, negotiations, evaluations, showings and all legalities. Consider what it will cost to effectively market the home and assemble all necessary materials from the “for sale” sign to any contracts.

For more information, call Mason Real Estate at (951) 296-8887 or email Mike@GoTakeAction.com.

Mike Mason is a Realtor, broker and the owner of Mason Real Estate. He has been a Temecula Valley resident for more than 30 years, and has been on the board of directors with Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors since 2011.

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CAREGIVER NEEDED for 78 year old lady in a Fallbrook resthome. Tuesdays Fridays, 8 hours, $100 compensation each day. Experienced, reliable, compassionate. (760) 728-1281.

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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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SPLIT AND SEASONED 1/2 cord. Avo $60, Eucalyptus $120. Mixed $95. Self pick up and will help load. Frank (760) 728-1478.

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For Rent BUSINESS/RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; FOR RENT Available; approximately 1500-1800 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.

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GARAGE SALE 3/25. 8am-2pm. Office chairs, file cabinets, copy machine, fax machine, teacher supplies, toys, clothes, lots of stuff. 2426 Summerhill Ln. Fallbrook.

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BRUBAKER CULTON REAL ESTATE 880 Majela Ln, Hemet 2543 STATUS: Active LIST PRICE: $120,000 Back on the market!! Buyer did not perform!

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(951) 658-7211 BRUBAKER CULTON REAL ESTATE 25544 Sharp Dr # F, Hemet 92544 STATUS: Active LIST PRICE: $127,500 Super clean home. Don’t miss this rare opportunity. This 2 bedroom,2 bath condo has been upgraded and ready for the new owner. Big open floor plan.

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Storage/Industrial Space S H O P/I N D U S T R I A L/S TO R A G E SHOP 800 S.F, Extra High 22’ ceilingIn Fallbrook. 16’ Metal roll-up door + 3’ walk through door, 6; chain-link security fence around property, there is also a bathroom, water + sewer included. $1,400.00 per month, first + last month deposit. Also larger space available.

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Camping and RV use ok. $28,900, $2,890 down, seller financing. Free brochure with additional property descriptions, photos/ terrain map/ weather chart/area info: 1st United Realty 800.966.6690. (Cal-SCAN

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Exclusive gated community of Saratoga Estates. Exquisite 4400 sq. ft custom built home plus a 1400 sq. ft 2nd home on the property. Curved walls, barrel ceilings, soaring 20ft ceilings, walls of windows, media room, outdoor kitchen, & more. Private well, Solar Photovoltaic system. 170008657 $1,975,000

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First time offered! Custom 3BD, 2.5BA luxury home on 1+ acre view lot. Spacious gourmet kitchen w/ granite counter tops & stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, elegant formal dining room, sensuous master suite w/ fireplace. A great family home. 170012782 $649,900

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

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Check out the wildflowers! Beautiful 12+ acres parcel n Valley Center. VIEWS of surrounding Hills & Mountains. Possible Great building sites. This is Parcel 2 of PM 11292. EZ access=Approx 5miles to I-15 @ Gopher Canyon & Old Castle Rd. & to those golfers=Castle Creek County Club. Fire hydrant @ site, 3/4” WATER METER, electric & phone are nearby.

Parcel wraps around the corner @ end of Paymaster & overlooks area VIEWS. Come See what a pretty setting this parcel has & plan Your Future HOME. 170011623 $163,000 Private 2.54 acre parcel. Electric gate, partial fencing, corners are marked, power to property. Property will require a well for water. Contact me for more information! 160060333 $75,000

Wonderful townhome w/serene area views-large rear patio. Decorator touches & neutral colors Kitchen w/Corian counters, island, Stainless-Steel appliances, full-SZ oven & extensive cabinets. Castle Creek Golf Course & Tuscany Hills Retreat nearby. 170012574 $379,000

Walking distance to shopping, parks, trails, golf course and award winning Bonsall schools! Open floor plan with upgraded kitchen cabinets and granite counter tops.

Master bedroom has jetted tub. A short drive or peaceful bike ride to the beach! 170005858 $489,000

Unbelievable views from this 4.86 acre parcel with 2 potential building sites. 3 Bd septic layout on file (Requires updating), 1 1/2” water meter plus professionally managed appx. 300 Hass avocado grove. 30-40% of the trees were stumped in 2014 at a cost of $7011 and are now ready to vigorously produce. The canyon, mountain & valley views are amazing! Paved road access and ready for new owners. Power is available at the property. Possible seller financing! 160065208 $239,000

6.51 acre charming custom VICTORIAN FARMHOUSE in private peaceful 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

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THE FEEL OF COUNTRY LIVING WITHOUT THE DRIVE. Your own haven with this 2314 sf ranch style home nestled on an acres of trees, flowers and shrubs $556,000 just minutes from town.

Enjoy the beautiful hilltop views on 13+ acres. Family compound, that offers both the main home, plus two bedroom guest house. Need appointment to preview.

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ONE OF TWO LOTS, this lot is APN #110-350-14 and is 6.89 acres. It has a water meter and a percolation report from 11-78 which will need updating. Animal designator is “M” 160055544 $125,000

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3 BD, 2.5 BA on 1 fenced view acre. Bonus room currently used as art studio - would make great in-home office or workout room. Family fruit includes avocado, peach, apricot and plum.

Vegetable garden & rose gardens too. Truly a country home, horses, chickens & 4H projects welcome.

Offered at $595,000

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Just minutes to the I-15 commute corridor. Stunning Hacienda inspired estate is beautifully designed and fully appointed offering casual comfort with a seamless blend of indoor & outdoor living. 3 en’suites plus an optional 4th currently used as an office with private outside entrance. Courtyard casita brings bedroom total to 5. U-shaped hacienda w/courtyard pool & dining. Come for a visit, stay for a lifetime.

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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.

Offered at $135,000

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With guest house, well & view!

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