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Hard News Testimony begins in penalty trial of man who killed marine and wife

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Prosecution testimony got underway Monday in the penalty trial of a man who joined three cohorts in killing a Marine sergeant and his wife at their French Valley home. see page A-2

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Off Road Nights in Temecula offers the opportunity for enthusiasts and guests an up close look at the off road vehicles and to meet the owners, Shane Gibson photo builders and drivers.

Ashten Dreyer Valley News Intern Old Town Temecula became the apex for off-road enthusiasts Saturday evening, August 9 as Off Road Nights – a dirt lifestyle festival showcasing all aspects of the action sport way of life – came to town.

From fashion to food, the festival had virtually everything catering to the whole family for a day of fun.

Setting the tone of the entire event was KCAL 96.7, whose radio booth cranked out classic rock hits throughout the festival. National vendors – including Rockstar Energy drinks and Lucas Oil – were on hand throughout the event.

Local vendors such as Zevo Motorsports, Baja Designs, PRP Seats and Undaunted Clothing could also be found on the festival grounds.

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set up a booth offering information to potential students for its Motorcycle Technician course. A plethora of off road vehicles, including motorcycles, Polaris’s, dune buggies and jeeps, offered those who enjoy the dirt lifestyle an off-road haven.

One car in particular, a class 5 unlimited Baja Bug, seemed to stand out in the crowd of off-road vehicles, vendors and jolly-jumps.

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breast cancer awareness stickers – is the brainchild of 21-year-old Madison Dormack. A professional driver for the past five years, Dormack gives two pink ribbons for each donation of $5 that are then signed by the donor and displayed on the car.

Dormack then takes all proceeds from the stickers and donates them

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Donatello, the most intelligent of the half-shelled ninjas.

Hundreds of young fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles eagerly await the half-shelled ninjas arrival in front of Edwards Cinema in Temecula on Aug. 9, 2014.

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see TURTLES, page A-5

Murrieta residents trekked to Texas on Border Convey Michelle Mears-Gerst Special to the Valley News Earlier this summer, buses carrying hundreds of undocumented aliens may have been turned around due to Murrieta residents taking a strong stand on illegal immigration but the crisis continues in Texas, Arizona and other border states as thousands of undocumented immigrants continue to cross the United States borders.

The protests that thrust Murrieta into a national spotlight just over a month ago was the tipping point for a group of residents who want to see the borders secured and the

immigration laws followed.

A coalition of citizens formed after the protests in June and July in Murrieta from those who share a deep concern for what they call an “invasion” currently happening unchecked at the nation’s borders.

A core group of organizers was part of the Murrieta Border Patrol blockade who are now seeking to affect the immigration dialogue by supporting local communities taking a stand against the federal government.

“Unlike our federal government, we support the work our Border Patrol Agents have been doing and continue to do. Our coalition

calls on Americans to join those already defending the border and help stop government-funded human trafficking,” said Eric Odom an organizer for the nine-day convoy. “We want to bring the spirit of Murrieta with us. We’ll encourage communities to rise up and take a stand against unconstitutional federal incursions.”

The initial border convoy began in Murrieta on August 1 with close to fifty vehicles in tow and landed in McAllen, Texas on August 9.

The total number in the convoy dwindled as they reached McAllen. Odom said some members decided to travel with local militia

groups after Mexican drug cartel were spotted outside a Quality Inn Hotel the group was staying at one evening.

“A local militia group pounded on our doors in the middle of the night telling us we had ten minutes to pack and leave because it wasn’t safe. The Mexican drug cartel was spotted watching our convoy outside the hotel,” Odom said.

According to Odom, the border is a war zone and unsecured.

Pete Santilli who is from Southern California and was at the protests in Murrieta led another protest

see CONVEY, page A-9

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Hard News Jury seated for trial of man accused of fatal stabbing of Lake Elsinore boy A jury was seated Thursday, August 7 for the trial of a man accused of fatally stabbing a 16-year-old Lake Elsinore boy who came to the aid of a friend who was allegedly being assaulted by the defendant.

Fernando Moreira Aresta, 45, of Lake Elsinore could face 30 years to life in prison if convicted in the May 25, 2013, killing of Bobby Henderson.

Arresta’s son, 17-year-old Anthony Aresta, is also charged in the case but will be tried separately.

Riverside County Superior Court Judge Mark Mandio swore in a jury this morning at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta for what’s expected to be about a weeklong trial.

Fernando Arresta is charged with first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon and a sentence-enhancing allegation of using a deadly weapon -- in this case, a knife -- to commit a felony.

According to sheriff’s investigators, the fatal stabbing occurred around 11:30 p.m. near the inter-

Seven teens injured when gunfire breaks out at Moreno Valley house party Seven teenagers were shot and left with minor injuries when a wild and noisy Moreno Valley house party was raked with gunfire.

S h e r i f f ’s d e p u t i e s w e r e dispatched at 12:08 a.m. Sunday to the 16000 block of Heather Glen Drive, according to Riverside County Sheriff ’s Sgt. Michael Vasquez.

The juveniles were taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries, the sergeant said. The ages and gender of the juveniles hurt were not immediately

was stabbed.

According to the prosecution, Arresta believed the 18-year-old had stolen from him, and the defendant and his son had been looking for the young man a couple of days, waiting for an opportunity to confront him.

Henderson and the 18-year-old, whose name was withheld, were leaving the home of a mutual friend when the confrontation occurred. Henderson was wrestling Arresta to the ground when he was fatally stabbed, prosecutors allege.

The 18-year-old suffered nonlife-threatening injuries, according to Torrenti.

Deputies located a blood trail leading away from the location of the assault. Investigators spent several months on the case before submitting it to prosecutors for review, culminating in the defendants’ arrests last Aug. 22.

Arresta is being held in lieu of $1 million bail at the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning. His son is being held at Southwest Juvenile Hall.

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No one was arrested in connection with the shooting, but Vasquez said sheriff ’s detectives were interviewing potential witnesses who may have seen what the suspect, or suspects, look like.

Nearby residents complained to television reporters that deputies had been called to the party to break it up before the shootings, but had left the scene. But Vasquez said residents’ claims that the house was to be vacated soon due to an eviction order were not correct.

Shots fired in San Jacinto during heated argument A heated argument between five men at a San Jacinto park turned violent when gunshots were fired, sheriff’s authorities reported today.

Dispatchers received a call at 8:36 p.m. Saturday and sent deputies to Mistletoe Park, at Mistletoe Avenue and 5th Street. Witnesses told deputies the group were involved in a dispute before it escalated, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported.

section of Garfield and Monroe streets. Deputies were called to the location to investigate an assault and found Henderson and his 18-year-old male friend suffering from stab wounds, investigators said.

Henderson was lying on the ground, unconscious, and was taken to a hospital, where he died a half-hour later, according to Sgt. Todd Torrenti. Witnesses told investigators that the teen, schooled in martial arts, was trying to defend his friend when he

At some point gunshots were fired, prompting all the men to bolt from the scene. One projectile struck the fender of a parked vehicle nearby but no one was hurt and no one was arrested, sheriff’s authorities said.

Deputies urged anyone with information about the shooting to call the sheriff’s San Jacinto station at (951) 654-2702.

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A dead hawk found in unincorporated El Cajon was the second bird to test positive for West Nile virus in San Diego County this year, two weeks after a Santee man became the first human in the county to contract the disease in two years, county officials said.

A dead crow that was reported in the city of San Diego in July was the first bird to test positive for the potentially deadly disease.

The positive test in the dead hawk, which was reported on Thursday, came the same week that state officials announced two people had died from West Nile virus.

An elderly woman from Sacramento County and a man from Shasta County became the first humans to die from the disease in the state this year. There have been 36 confirmed human cases in the state so far this year.

The California Department of Public Health reported 15 West Nile virus-related fatalities in the state last year. The infection in the 43-year-old Santee man was found during a screen of blood he donated. He had experienced no symptoms, which is not unusual for the disease, which is spread by mosquitoes.

The man, who went camping outside the state the week before his blood was drawn, did not recall any recent mosquito bites, according to the county Health and Human Services Agency.

“Even though it’s most likely this individual acquired West Nile outside of the county, we know the virus is here in San Diego County,” said Dr. Wilma Wooten, the county’s public health officer, at the time the man’s disease was reported.

Most people are infected with the virus from June through October, with the “peak season” in August and September.

Of those who become infected with West Nile virus, 80 percent will have no symptoms, according to the county HHSA. About one in five people who are infected will develop only a mild illness that includes a headache, fever, nausea, fatigue, skin rash or swollen glands.

One in 150 will suffer serious neurological complications that can become life-threatening. The risk of complications increases for those over age 50, and for people with weakened immune systems.

“There are easy things that people can do to protect themselves,” said San Diego County Environmental Health Director Liz Pozzebon. “Use insect repellents and wear long-sleeved shirts and pants if you’re out at dusk.”

The county urges residents to prevent mosquito breeding by dumping or removing backyard items that can hold water, such as plant saucers, rain gutters, buckets,

garbage cans, toys, old tires and wheelbarrows.

“Especially now after our recent rains -- clear your yard and home of standing water where mosquitoes can breed,” Pozzebon said.

Mosquito fish, available for free from Vector Control, can be used to control breeding of the insect in water sources such as neglected swimming pools, ponds, fountains and water troughs.

Health agency officials said an insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, oil of eucalyptus or IR3535 can be applied before going outside.

Window and door screens should also be checked to make sure they are in good condition and secured.

The presence of the virus can be detected in dead birds. Dead crows, ravens, jays, hawks and owls that don’t show an obvious cause of death can be reported to Vector Control at (858) 694-2888.

Vector Control will also take reports on green, uncared-for swimming pools, which mosquitoes use for breeding.

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Prosecution testimony got underway Monday in the penalty trial of a man who joined three cohorts in killing a Marine sergeant and his wife at their French Valley home.

A Riverside jury last week convicted Kesaun Kedron Sykes of the 2008 slayings of 26-year-old Quiana Faye Jenkins-Pietrzak and her husband, 24-year-old Janek Pietrzak.

Along with the murder counts, jurors found true special circumstance allegations of killing during the course of a robbery, killing during a burglary and taking multiple lives in the same crime, as well as a sentence-enhancing allegation of committing a sexual assault with a foreign instrument.

The same jury will now decide whether to recommend a death sentence or life in prison without the possibility of parole for the dishonorably discharged Marine.

Last year, three members of Janek Pietrzak’s helicopter mainte-

nance squadron at Camp Pendleton -- Kevin Darnell Cox and Tyrone Lloyd Miller, both 27, along with 25-year-old Emrys Justin John -were convicted of the killings. Cox and Miller were sentenced to death, while John received two consecutive life prison terms.

Deputy District Attorney Dan DeLimon recalled testimony in the two-week trial that showed Sykes, 27, conspired to carry out the deadly home invasion, having joined Cox, John and Miller in a similar break-in at an Oceanside residence less than a month earlier, during which a man and woman were injured.

The prosecutor described Sykes as the “tip of the spear,” acting as the point man and leading the way into the Pietrzaks’ home at 1:15 a.m. on Oct. 15, 2008.

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They ransacked the residence for 90 minutes and took advantage of their helpless victims, both of whom were bound, gagged and blindfolded, the prosecutor said.

Quiana Pietrzak was separated from her husband and violated by the three men.

“He crossed all boundaries in the way he chose to exploit Quiana,” DeLimon told jurors. “He violated her in a way that not only affected her dignity, but mocked her sexuality -- and humiliated Sergeant Pietrzak.”

Sykes’ attorney, Doug Myers, insisted his client never wanted or intended the Pietrzaks to die.

The attorney emphasized that Sykes was not present when the four fatal shots were fired into the victims, having gone out to an SUV into which the defendants had loaded stolen goods.

The defendants confessed that they were mainly interested in the “stuff” they might be able steal from the victims, who had received numerous gifts at their wedding that August.

Both victims were shot execution-style as they lay face down in their living room.

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over the past 10 years and that regulation was imperative “I am a constituent of three of the seated board members. I am a property owner in three districts and I have very active businesses in two of the supervisor’s districts,” he said. “Regulation is necessary.

Prohibition has not worked to this present date. Supervisor Stone has a miniature Amsterdam in his district along highway 74 with three locations within a quarter mile district so prohibition has not served you well, Supervisor Stone.”

Lampher went on to say that something needed to be done about the proliferation within the area, that under the constitution state law trumps federal law and that ultimately the board needed to have regulation, not prohibition.

“One operator was driven out by the county council, reformed under a new organization and is still sitting there right under a lit intersection,” he said. “These need to be dealt with and prohibition is not dealing with it so I have to commend supervisor Jefferies … for bringing this matter back before the board. What we need to start addressing is we need to start a task force made up of the county and of stakeholders that do have an interest for those who need it to have affordable access to cannabis in this county.”

After the citizen comments, Jefferies said that this was his first opportunity to gauge his colleagues on the board and how they would like to proceed with the issue.

“First time I have had the ability to have the discussion with my colleagues and hear the testimony of the people … I agree this is a very complex issue going forward, dealing with the feds, I can tell you what I know,” Jeffries said. “I know in the first district … we have an explosion of grow yards that are not small in the number of plants many of them are commercial operations, many of them have some of the neighbors scared to death. My goal here today is to deal with those issues; to deal with those large operations and not spend our resources on those who are doing personal small grows. I am trying to craft something here that works within the existing framework and foundation that the county has in place.”

Ultimately the board passed the motion, made by Jeffries and seconded by Stone, to set the issue for hearing on Sept. 23 unanimously.

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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors set a public hearing for Ordinance No. 449.247, an interim ordinance that is intended to clarify section 3.3 of Ordinance 348 of the county code prohibiting the cultivation of marijuana. A crowd of 20 residents from throughout the county came out to decry the move which proposes to have public safety resources enforce the law in respect to commercial growers and increases fines for those in violation of the county’s law regarding illegal growth of the drug.

Supervisor Jefferies said the current realities are that marijuana cultivation is illegal and that the ordinance is not intended to punish those with “a handful of plants in their backyard” for personal medical use.

“Under the current county regulations today, Riverside County does not authorize anyone at any time and place in the unincorporated communities to cultivate marijuana in any circumstance,” he said. “It is done through a process that basically states if it is illegal at the federal level it is illegal at the county level.

What we are proposing is an attempt to have our public safety resources put to use on what I personally consider to be the more important issues facing our communities and our unincorporated communities…

Basically the approach is what I consider the equivalent of a parking ticket under the proposed structure for a handful of plants and works its way up to where you have a commercial operation. It gets tough at that point; it gets really tough at that point.”

Since marijuana cultivation is illegal under federal law, cities and counties cannot regulate marijuana growth, but are allowed to ban it.

The new ordinance will fall under land use where cities and counties can determine what is appropriate or inappropriate within its jurisdiction.

Violators can be fined as much as $1,000 a day and sentenced to serve up to six months in jail.

“It’s an attempt to prioritize public resources until we can have a larger discussion at a later date as to what California and what Riverside County is going to do about medical marijuana.”

Supervisor Jeff Stone said that as a pharmacist he knew there were medical benefits to marijuana but until the federal law changed, the hands of pharmacists were tied.

“Let me say this and I have said it all along, there are pharmacological benefits to cannabis, especially for people that have significant cancers, AIDS for nausea for people undergoing chemotherapy,” said Stone, noting that was also the opinion of the Food and Drug Administration who approves drugs for medical use. “As many of you know there is a drug on the market called Marinol that takes a purified form of THC and allows it to be dispensed by lawful pharmacies to help those who need this treatment. Most of you know I still own a pharmacy, now if I was to bring medical marijuana into my pharmacy tomorrow I would get a visit from the DEA, probably the same day and they would take my license away which would put my pharmacy out of business.”

Stone went on to say that marijuana is still classified as a Schedule 1 drug, one with no medicinal benefits.

“It doesn’t belong as a schedule one,” he said, adding that President Barack Obama made a campaign promise to reclassify medicinal cannabis’ rating so it would become available to those who need it. “If he would just reclassify it and make it a schedule 3 drug, then you would have licensed physicians who could prescribe it and licensed pharmacies that could actually dispense commercial forms (of marijuana) and take away the stigma attached to it for medicinal use.”

Until marijuana is reclassified though, public officials are forced to enforce the laws regarding it something which Stone believes is a waste of public resources.

“It’s a shame we have this disjointed debacle, the federal law in conflict with the local law in conflict with the state initiative. It would be nice if the federal government would just step up to the plate and do what needs to be done,” he said adding that it would eliminate a lot of headaches for local government and code enforcement who would be responsible for enforcing the laws regarding illegal marijuana growth.

“It creates dangers for people. It’s just a waste of public resources when the federal government can solve

this problem and stop leaving local government in legal limbo.”

Rebecca McGuire spoke about her daughter, a 25-year-old bio-engineer who was diagnosed with fibromyalgia at the age of 18.

“It’s a very painful disease and on one knows why it is … It is very painful,” she said, adding that the only thing that the rheumatologist would prescribe was narcotics. “She overslept, she missed classes, she missed labs … it was a nightmare.

She decided to try medicinal cannabis and it worked. She was totally narcotic free.”

McGuire said she went to UC Davis and became a master gardener then began to grow marijuana organically to ensure her daughter was getting it in its purest form.

“I did not want my daughter to buy marijuana grown by Mexicans who use chemical fertilizers,” she said. “We need to grow it to make sure it’s pure until it becomes an industry where purity is guaranteed.”

Author and marijuana activist Thurnell Anderson also spoke of the benefits of the drug.

“I can understand the illustrious panel here being in the dark about marijuana and about medical marijuana period,” he said. “but if you own a Bible and you open up to the first page and you look at Genesis 1:29:30 it talks how God has decreed Herbs for man’s benefit and its use.”

Anderson went on to say he appreciated the fact that marijuana had a good medicinal purpose and that he believed the ordinance had to have a number of plants attached to the fine structure.

“I would suggest this, 199 plants, a buck fine no officer time, above 199 plants, $1,000, $1,000 whatever you want to do,” he said. “Really send a message that says we aren’t screwing around with medical marijuana, people.”

Ron Downey said he would like to see the board get Riverside County to use the expert’s opinions instead of writing ordinances using those with no experience to draft them.

“You need to use the expertise that we have in this audience and talk to them,” he said. “That is all we can do is use what we have that is all I would ask you to do is use the expertise that you have.”

Douglas Lampher said that he believed Stone should be commended for his willingness to educate himself about the issue which has come up before the supervisors frequently

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ticipating in the M.O.R.E. Ladies Race Towards a Cure in Barstow, California on October 25.

Another showstopper from the event was Bill and Julianne Kelly’s Desert Challenger. The former military vehicle was built in 1973 as an M-35 A2 – a cargo truck designed by the U.S. Army that carried loads from 5,000 to 10,000 pounds.

The vehicle was privately purchased in the late 90’s, sent to AM General and fully refurbished as an M-35 A3. The Kellys purchased the rig in 2003, removed the ““Conestoga Wagon” back and converted the vehicle into a fully functioning motor home. The couple continues to work on the truck, but doesn’t let that stop them from using it for

recreational purposes. They have taken it on trips to Death Valley, Operation Desert Fun, and Haven Trails.

According to Julianne Kelly, the 41-year-old vehicle was built to power through anything thrown into its path. It’s never gotten stuck as long as the couple has owned it.

“Thankfully, not yet,” she said.

“And that’s a good thing too; it certainly would not be a fun task to get a 2 and a half ton truck unstuck.”

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Kenneth Burkhard, 11, sits in the driver seat of owner, Craig Bennett’s (center) modified ‘97 Ford ranger at Off Road Nights in Temecula on Aug. 9, 2014.

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Many big-highly engineered and modified off road vehicles were on display like this Jeep Cherokee at Off Road Nights in Old Town Temecula on Aug. 9, 2014.

Kelly Keigwin, checks out the substantially big spiked lug nut covers on an off road modified Ford truck at Off Road Nights in Old town Temecula.

Aidan Hayner, 9, (front) and Evan Gonzalez, 8, look inside Bill and Julianne Kelly’s off road expedition rig at Off Road Nights in Temecula on Aug. 9, 2014.

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Vintage postcards show how travelers of yesteryear documented trip memories Museum offers calligraphy workshop with postcard exhibition Laura Rathbun Special to the Valley News A vintage postcard exhibition is currently at the Temecula Valley Museum and shows how people captured memories of their travels in the early 20th century. The exhibition, “The Grand Tour: 1908-1928”, is on loan from the Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton until Aug. 31.

Purpose of postcards TVM Manager Tracy Frick explained that a hundred years ago people used postcards to document their travels.

“Nowadays we take selfies to document on Facebook,” she said.

“Back then postcards were the technological equivalent of Facebook. It was how you shared your trip with your family back home.”

Frick said the exhibition struck her as a romantic look at travel in an era when it was less hectic and hurried. She commented that to-

day’s travelers are rushing to get to destinations unlike yesteryear’s travelers who journeyed at their leisure and enjoyed the experience more.

“The exhibition allows viewers to contemplate their modern travel in caparison with travel in the early 20th century,” she said.

Frick scheduled the exhibition during the summer because it’s when most people travel and she wanted them to reflect on their own travels when viewing it.

“The exhibit was attractive to offer in the summer as we get many people from around the world,” she said.

The Slauson Family The exhibition contains hundreds of postcards of Europe from the early 1900s. It documents the travels of Marion Mac Neil and her daughter, Jacqueline Smith, members of the prominent Slauson Family of Los Angeles. The Slausons are well known in Southern California for

Marion Mac Neil and her daughter, Jacqueline Smith collected postcards on their travels to Europe in the early 1900s. Courtesy photo

contributing to its growth and development, including founding the city of Azusa.

Some countries that Mac Neil and Smith visited on different tours of Europe include Belgium, Holland, Spain, Switzerland, England, France, Italy, Germany, Austria and Scotland.

Mac Neil and Smith collected postcards with beautiful landscapes, famous landmarks, quaint villages and other notable images.

Most of the postcards have drawn images, some have photographs and a few are color tinted. Frick commented that some buildings shown on the postcards no longer exist because they were destroyed during WWII. Exhibition display ​The exhibition’s postcards are all matted and framed and hung on several walls on the museum’s second floor. Antique items such a steamer trunk have been added to enhance the display.

“The Muckenthaler loaned us a few items of personal effects of what would have been typical of a traveler to have taken with them including a collapsible top hat,” Frick said. The Vail Ranch Restoration Association in Temecula lent some antiques, too.

Calligraphy workshop offered in conjunction The museum is holding a free calligraphy workshop in conjunction with the exhibition on Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. The two-hour Saturday afternoon workshop titled “From Ordinary to Extraordinary” will be presented by Risa Gettler, a calligraphy expert and Murrieta resident.

Workshop attendees will learn how to add a few curves and loops to their handwriting to make it fancier.

They’ll take home a postcard with their name hand drawn on it by Gettler. All supplies are included in the workshop and its space is limited.

To attend, call the museum at (951) 694-6450.

“This calligraphy workshop will teach attendees how to handwrite with a flourish,” Frick said.

Museum’s next exhibition The museum’s next exhibition is “Apron Strings: Ties to the Past.” It runs from Sept. 6 to Oct. 26. It’s a vintage apron collection from the 1920s to 1950s that chronicles the changing attitude toward women and domestic work and reviews the apron’s role in society. The collection belongs to Perris resident Maria Earle. She sells handmade and customized vintage-style aprons at The Emporium Shops in Old Town

Temecula Valley Museum Manager Tracy Frick shows some of the displayed postcards in the exhibition, “The Grand Tour: 1908-1928.” It’s on loan from the Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton until Aug. 31.

These are color tinted postcards from France in the exhibition.

The exhibition includes a beaver skin top hat and hat box, circa 1908.

It belonged to Bertnard Smith who accompanied Marion Mac Neil and Jacqueline Smith on their European travels. The hat box also has a collapsible top hat for the opera so gentlemen could stow their hats Laura Rathbun photos under theater seats.

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“That one’s going to be fun,” Frick said.

Earle will present a workshop on vintage aprons at the museum on Sept. 13 and the first 20 attendees will receive a genuine vintage apron, Frick said.

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The cardiovascular team at Temecula Valley Hospital helped me keep my word.”

For more information on exhibitions and workshops, call the museum at (951) 694-6450 or visit www.temeculavalleymuseum.org.

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Valley News affiliates win six awards Debbie Ramsey Staff Writer Affiliates of Village News. Inc., publisher of the Temecula Valley News, Anza Valley Outlook, and Fallbrook/Bonsall Village News brought home six awards from the Society of Professional Journalists annual dinner on July 10. All awards earned were in highly competitive categories and were published in 2013.

Staff photographer Shane Gibson won two awards at the event. He was awarded second place in the Newspaper Design, Photography and Headlines category of Photo Essay for his coverage of Murrieta’s Veterans Day event last year. His

pictorial, “Honoring veterans during annual parade in Murrieta,” was published Nov. 11, 2013 in the Temecula Valley News. Gibson’s coverage was a crisp, patriotic display of citizens of all ages paying homage to veterans.

Gibson earned third place/honorable mention in Newspaper Design, Photography and Headlines category of Sports photo for an image he took entitled “Dirt Series returns to Lake Elsinore” that was published Aug. 23, 2013 in the Temecula Valley News. The action image of Bryan Carr’s UTV launching and rolling during a round of the race was snapped at the perfect moment to show the fury of the race and power of the vehicles when things

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Valley News editor/writer Alex Groves was awarded two honors for stories he wrote that were printed by a separate media company, the online news journal North Coast Current, in 2013.

Groves earned second place in Non-daily Reporting and Writing in the Business category for “Industry observers weigh impact of U-T San Diego’s entry into local weekly media market.” His sharply-focused piece on the large daily newspaper’s latest acquisitions and ensuing layoffs were clearly detailed along with the UT’s reportedly publiclystated notion that it could “enhance” coverage in both the San Diego and Southern Riverside County market by essentially eliminating competitors.

Groves also took second place in Non-daily Reporting and Writing in the Environmental category for “San Marcos residents fighting controversial housing project.” This news story detailed the controversy over a 198-unit, high-density housing development which opponents felt would create both a negative aesthetic and environmental impact to the area.

Correspondent Joe Naiman was presented with a second place award in the Daily Reporting and Writing – Sports category for his story published April 18, 2013 in the Village News entitled “High school student recovers from broken neck.”

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“Mama’s Cucina Italiano: A taste of Italy’s vigorous cuisine.” Taylor’s interview with the restaurant’s chef, Luciano Cibelli, provided insight into the Pala Casino Spa & Resort establishment’s luscious cuisine.

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Michelle Mears-Gerst Special to the Valley News It was a normal Friday morning for a mother in Menifee and another mom in Lake Elsinore.

However, a chain of events would take place where together their two worlds would meet for a life altering moment that has captured the heartstrings of thousands worldwide.

Lindsey Natzic-Villatoro, who is a professional photographer and owner of Love Song Events & Photography in Menifee was grocery shopping when she ran into a friend who asked her to take photos of a birth. This was not going to be a typical birth the friend warned.

The baby had died that morning inside the mother’s womb.

Natzic-Villatoro believes she was the perfect person to handle such a tragic situation since capturing the beauty of life with grace and dignity when life is fleeting is one of her many talents.

Emily Staley, 26, and her husband Richard, 29, of Lake Elsinore had the crib ready and the baby clothes laid out; they were proud and excited to soon be parents of a baby girl. On a typical Friday morning in July, Emily, who was 37 weeks pregnant, was having her morning coffee when she noticed a lack of movement inside her womb.

Alarmed at the lack of activity she rushed herself to Rancho Springs Medical Center in Murrieta. The ultrasounds discovered the baby had died. Doctors believed the baby’s passing was due to the umbilical cord wrapping around her neck. Staley was given a choice to deliver vaginally or to have a cesarean.

Emily chose the latter but since she just had breakfast, the surgery had to be postponed for a

certain number of hours.

Emily drove herself home thinking about how she and her husband could honor their baby girl who they considered already a part of their family.

“I wanted our family to have some way to show how beautiful our daughter was,” Emily said.

“I was proud of her and I wanted to show her off and make sure her memory lives on.”

Natzic-Villatoro dropped everything and met the Staley’s for the first time at the hospital. The moment was surreal for the photographer who had flashbacks as she walked through the hospital doors at the same hospital where her own children were born.

“I was on the same floor, the surroundings were familiar, and we even had the same nurse. She could have been me; I could have been her,” Natzic-Villatoro said.

Emily and Natzic-Villatoro lives entwined in the operating room. The photographer mom grabbed the birthing moms hand and introduced herself, “I told her this was quite literally the worst thing that could ever happen to a mother, but together we were going to get through this.”

“This was my first stillbirth I didn’t know what to expect,” said Natzic-Villatoro. “But this was my job and I there for the mom and dad. There were moments right before the birth that were difficult. At one point the anesthesiologist placed his hand on my back as I fought back tears.”

Natzic-Villatoro said she went to work capturing the moments as they cleaned up the baby.

“I lost it when Emily asked what her baby looked like and if she was beautiful,” NatzicVillatoro said.

According to Natzic-Villatoro, Emily screamed when all hope that the doctors might be wrong

were dashed and the baby was stillborn.

“Her baby was beautiful she looked like she was sleeping and would wake up,” NatzicVillatoro suspects Emily felt for a moment as lifeless as her baby.

Emily and Richard spent the next few hours with their baby girl, whom they named Monroe Faith. She was born six pounds and seven ounces. They held her and loved her in their arms like any new parent would. Emily held baby Monroe Faith to her chest and cherished their brief time together while Natzic-Villatoro captured the bittersweet moments on film.

“I am grateful to be able to open an avenue where parents can feel validated they are still a mother and father it doesn’t have to be swept under the rug,” said Natzic-Villatoro.

The Staley’s have another daughter age six and NatzicVillatoro hopes the photos will help the family know they are a family of four.

The photos went viral after Emily and Richard posted them on Facebook for their family and friends to see their beautiful daughter.

Natzic-Villatoro said she received seven-thousand emails from around the world about the stillborn photos and only five emails were negative.

“I had one father send me a nasty email but when I responded to him with love he apologized and said he was still hurting from losing his son 19 years ago,” Natzic-Villatoro said. “I do these photos only for my clients. They shared their story and I am here for them.”

Baby Monroe Faith proved there are no feet too small or life too short to leave an impact on the world.

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Ben Drake named distinguished citizen of the year award by Boy Scouts of America TEMECULA, CA – Ben Drake, president of Drake Enterprises, Inc., of Temecula and board member of the Rancho California Water District will be honored as the 2014 Boy Scouts of America Tahquitz District Distinguished Citizen of the Year, Thursday, September 25 at Pechanga Resort and Casino.

Drake, president of the Temecula Valley Winegrape Growers Association, past chairman of the California Association of Winegrape Growers, and past president of the Riverside County Farm Bureau, is acclaimed for successfully battling and gaining control over the Glassy Winged Sharpshooter and Pierce’s Disease in Southern California Wine Country. Drake has been appointed to the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, is a past chairman of California Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-WingedSharpshooter Board, and chairman for the California Pierce’s Disease/ Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Task Force.

“We’re making progress on research for controlling Pierce’s Disease but the growers still need to be vigilant,” Drake said. He ex-

plained that good success has been achieved by treating the citrus groves and vineyards. Research and development from UC Davis and Andy Walker’s Lab has produced a Pierce’s Disease resistant winegrape varietal.

“We’ve planted 200 PD (Pierce’s Disease) resistant vines in Temecula, Napa, Ukiah, and near Clarksburg,” Drake said, explaining that the varietal has been produced entirely through plant breeding and is not genetically modified.

The taskforce will evaluate the grapes from the vines when they start producing, but this will be a completely new varietal.

Pierce’s disease, a bacteria that blocks the water-conducting system of infected plants, was discovered in 1892 by Newton B. Pierce on grapes in California near Anaheim. It became a real threat to California’s wine industry when the glassy-winged sharpshooter native to the southeast United States, was discovered in the Temecula Valley in California in 1996. The insect spreads Pierce’s Disease on susceptible plants and affected nearly 25% of the Temecula Valley vineyards in the late 90s. It is now controlled

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A resident of the Temecula area since 1973, Drake manages 500 acres of avocados and 300 acres of winegrapes in the Temecula Valley. He and his wife, Sharon, have four children ranging from 26 to 35 years of age and three grandchildren. A fifth generation farmer of Riverside County, Drake has been honored in the past with California Association of Winegrape Growers 2013 Leader of the Year, Robert M. Howie Award 2010 for Outstanding Service to Riverside Agriculture, The Valley Group Award for Excellence in Agriculture 2004, USDA Honor Award Recipient 2003, and Riv-

erside County 4H All Star Award.

The Distinguished Citizen Award is presented to individuals whose personal ethics and family values are representative of the Scout Oath and Law. Past recipients of the award include President Gerald Ford, Governor George Deukmejian, Bob Hope, Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne.

The Tahquitz District has honored Dan Stephenson, Jerry Wilson, Bill Green, 3rd District Supervi-

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The Distinguished Citizen Dinner begins at 6 p.m. with a reception and silent auction. Dinner and award presentation follows at 7 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person and available by calling Tina Roy, BSA District Director at (951) 972-2201.

City of Temecula recognizes global business PHS/MWA Aviation Services TEMECULA– At their August 6 hearing, the City of Temecula Planning Commission recognized local business and world class aircraft repair provider, PHS/MWA Aviation Services for their creative innovation in engineering of replacement parts and repair practices.

Each month, the Temecula Planning Commission spotlights a local company that has made an economic impact on the community, and in PHS/MWA’s case,

the world. PHS/MWA Aviation Services is an FAA Certified Repair Station providing high quality repair and overhaul services to more than 60 major Airlines throughout the world. Established in 1967 by the Bale Family, PHS/MWA has continued to evolve and grow as a company by developing specialized technical services and support to the Global Aviation Community.

The company is driven by creative innovation lead by engineer-

ing practices focusing on various areas of Aircraft Component Repair including complex flight control actuators and electronics to galley equipment like ovens and coffee makers. PHS/MWA relocated from Orange County to Temecula in 1989 with less than 10 employees operating in a small 1000 square foot facility.

In 1993, the Bale Family opened a separate operating facility in Santa Maria, California to focus on ex-

panded products and services. With expansive growth as a corporate entity, the Bale Family envisioned an intercompany merger bringing all products, services, resources, and personnel together to become one single operating center. In 2011, with support from the City of Temecula, both divisions became one and accomplished just that.

“PHS/MWA Aviation is a growing, innovative company and is a welcomed addition to the City’s

robust business park” said Christine Damko, Economic Development Analyst with the City of Temecula.

From 2011 to 2014, PHS/MWA has added approximately 70 new positions. They currently employ roughly 160 people operating in a recently expanded 100,000 square foot facility. With continued opportunities present, PHS/MWA anticipates ongoing growth and expansion for years to come.

Workshop to educate Baby Boomers on Social Security As a new generation of retirees prepares to collect benefits, two educational workshops titled “Savvy Social Security Planning: What Baby Boomers Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income” have been scheduled for 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, August 27 and Wednesday, September 3 at the Temecula Public Library located at 30600 Pauba Road,

Temecula, CA 92592.

After being told for years that Social Security is “going broke,” baby boomers are realizing that it will soon be their turn to collect.

But the decisions they make now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits they stand to receive over their lifetime.

Questions boomers are asking include:

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“To those who think this is all about the children, no it is about drugs and human trafficking and pedophilia,” Santilli said. “Don’t let them exploit the babies and children and women.”

Santilli said in his experience traveling to Texas he was disappointed in seeing a lack of participation from Texas residents. The convoy had people travel as far as Illinois to protest the unsecured borders.

“Texas is a weak link. It has a lot of work to do to save their state,” said Santilli. “Texas’s border is absolutely blown apart.

That state is harming the entire country by not securing the borders.”

Members of the convoy who saw first-hand the border issues feel the only way to secure the borders since the federal government is not is with volunteer militia.

on August 9 at the McAllen bus station where illegal immigrants were being given bus tickets to travel throughout the United States to unknown destinations.

Santilli and other convoy members told reporters in Texas on Friday that their goal was to encourage other cities to rise up for border security and against current detention practices.

“Our message is a humanitarian one, Santilli said. Immigrants are entering the country illegally carrying diseases and being harmed.”

Convoy members held signs reading, “Stop Obama’s Invasion.” Members also rallied against the government for being unable to halt the border crisis during a news conference before dozens of members of the media and scores of protesters.

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Lois Cormier honored as ‘August Artist of the Month’

By Bill Zimmerman Special to The Valley News It is easy to find that one word that describes Lois Cormier. That word is talented.

Each month Arts Council Menifee selects an artist to be honored and this month’s recipient is especially impressive. A visit to her home reveals the many beautiful works by her hands including oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, ceramics, dozens of quilts, and stained glass lamps and windows.

Each room showcases colorful displays of creativity.

Lois Cormier has been immersed in Menifee’s art circles since moving to the Oasis senior community in 2000. She is a founding member of the Oasis Fine Arts Group, and one of the Arts Council Menifee’s founding patron members. Hers was one of the first framed works of art to be exhibited in the group’s art gallery, located at the Kay Ceniceros Community Center. She is also a member of the Oasis Quilt and Sew Guild.

“A multi-talented painter, quilter and musician, Lois is one of the most creative people I know. She can always be counted on to add her unique touch to whatever she creates,” observed Arts Council Menifee’s Vice President and Visual Arts Division Chair Carol South.

Lois Cormier’s interest in the fine arts was first manifested through music as a young child growing up in Massachusetts while learning to play the violin. She played for many years before proceeding to the cello while attending art and

music classes in college.

“I took every music class they offered, including music theory, string orchestra and quartet,” said Cormier. She has played cello in several community orchestras, including the Inland Valley Symphony and has performed at the Redlands Bowl.

Cormier’s husband Bill proudly proclaims his adoration for Lois and her talent. “I’ve counted close to fifty quilts she has made including a handmade quilt for each of our five grown sons,” said Bill Cormier.

“Lois has enjoyed sewing all of her life including making suits for her boys when they were young. She has also constructed detailed dollhouses and hand makes tiny outfits for American Girl dolls.”

Lois Cormier is grateful that her mother encouraged her family to pursue the arts, and has fond memories of playing music with her father and sisters during her youth. Hers is a world energized by color and visual beauty, and gratified by musical performance.

Many local artists in the valley have come to admire Cormier’s creativity and style, especially those craft-minded friends she has made in the Oasis senior community. They all recognize her as one of their most talented friends.

“We had a watercolor class together, and Lois always seemed to add a little extra to her pieces, creative details that made her pieces extra special,” said Carol South, who also resides in the Oasis.

For information on the Artist o f t h e M o n t h , v i s i t w w w. artscouncilmenifee.org.

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Exquisite seafood entrées await guests at Pala Casino’s Oak Room

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“Australian Lobster Tails” are exquisite entrées at Pala Casino’s Oak Room.

Nathalie Tayor Special to the Valley News

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The three-pound Maine lobsters are flown in live; and the lobster tails are flash-frozen on boats, then transported by air from Australia.

Alaskan king crab is shipped from the Bering Sea where the cold water fosters a rich flavor. The twelve-inch crab legs dangle over the plate a bit. They are steamed and served split so there is no fuss or pesky errant crab juices.

Fresh fish is delivered to the restaurant six days a week, but it is not always the same fish.

Orange roughy, pink snapper (from Hawaii), swordfish, and John Dory

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One of the most provocative items on the menu has the longest name: Broiled Stuffed Shrimp in Apple Wood Bacon. Stuffing shrimp with crab makes them appear larger, but in this case the shrimp are quite large on their own.

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into the crevices of the meat to enhance the already enticing seaborne flavor.

I sit at an eggshell-white linendraped table and close my eyes.

I take another bite of the flameseared lobster tail. It is succulent and slightly sweet. The butter drips a bit. It doesn’t matter. In this elegant European-inspired restaurant several miles inland from the ocean, a delicious world of seafood is waiting to be discovered; and I think I am doing a pretty good job at exploring.

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Luscious seafood entrées, such as this three-pound “Maine Lobster,” are enjoyed by diners at Pala Casino’s Oak Room.

“The Oak Room’s lobster tails...are fire-roasted with butter, which seeps marveously into the crevices of the meat to enhance the already enticing seaborne flavor.” definite taste explosion.

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The Movie Review: ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Robert T. Nickerson Special to the Valley News

remain true to the origins, and to be of fans, I hate the new design. The honest, he kept his word. turtles are just so ugly and scary, April O’Neil (played by Megan that Freddy Kruger could give Cowabunga dude! Now were Fox) is a reporter for Channel 6 in out ice cream compared to these getting into something that is very New York where she works with mutants.

Not helping here is Megan Fox close to my heart: “The Teenage her cameraman Vernon (played Mutant Ninja Turtles.” I was a by Will Arnett) to find out who’s as April O’Neil. She had the right proud member of kids that were leading the Foot terrorist organi- adrenaline junkie attitude, but her obsessed with the pizza craving zation (yep, not ninjas). During a personality and motive is zero. I ninjas that fought crime against the foot attack, O’Neil witnesses four can’t blame Fox here, as any actress would have given a similar perforevil Shredder. The dark comics and vigilantes defeating them.

She follows them to a rooftop mance. Blame that on a screenplay the light-hearted cartoon from the eighties is where most people were where she discovers that the heroes that requires people to already introduced to these characters, but are all human sized turtles; the know the turtles before coming to it was the toys that swayed me over. noble leader Leonardo, the inven- see the movie.

The rest of the story has the I must have had dozens of turtle tor Donatello, the cynical brute toys, creating my own scenarios Raphael, and the surf lingo pizza turtles stopping Shredder from that could have fit right on to the obsessed Michelangelo. They take destroying New York city, but that TV show. I think that my parents Miss O’Neal to the sewers where just the biggest problem. This is a and a lot of older people have been she meets their master, a talking rat major Mad Libs story that could have easily replace the turtles baffled by the popularity of the named Splinter.

The cause of their existence has with Spider-Man or the X-Men and heroes in a half shell.

I think that the turtles will always to do with a mutagen that the ani- it would have not made a differbe to millennials what “Scooby mals got caught up in. O’Neil does ence. Why couldn’t the story really Doo” is for the baby boomers; their more research to find out that she embrace the idea of ninja teachings story is one that has a great set up may have been part of the turtle’s and apply it to the turtles lives and that has allowed not just one long history in a lab where her father their fights? That would have been series, but countless new versions. worked. She also finds Eric Sacks a way more interesting set up.

I’ll give this two Shredder helI don’t keep up with the current (played by William Fichtner) who turtles cartoon, but it’s in the third may be leading the Foot as the evil mets out of five. While this movie Shredder. disappointed me, I’m not as angry season on Nickelodeon.

While this is not the pop culture as I was with “Transformers: Age It’s still a big thing for kids and I can tell that their going to rape that most fans thought they of Extinction”, as this is a short make their parents take them to were going to get, not much is movie. I think that the movie’s the new movie. But with a darker here to make “Teenage Mutant box office earnings is going to go tone, does “Teenage Mutant Ninja Ninja Turtles” stand out. The best down big come week two after all Turtles” the movie finally get the thing about the movie that was the the excited kids have come to see hardest to get right are the turtles. this movie. We will eventually get live action scenario right?

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2014 5k/10k Run “Run for Fitness” Sunday, September 14, 2014 The City of Temecula understands the benefits of overall health and wellness and wishes to encourage citizens to participate in the 2014 Run for Fitness 5k/10k, sponsored by the City of Temecula Community Services Department. The race consists of a timed 5k and 10k run.

This event is terrific for the experienced runner and/or the entire family whether you walk or run …. just enjoy and have FUN while doing something healthy! Each participant will receive a event t-shirt, goodie bag and post event refreshments. Each finisher will also receive a participant ribbon. 1st - 3rd place awards will be presented in each age division, at an award ceremony succeeding the race. The race will begin at 8:00a.m. sharp, so please allow ample time to check-in before the race starts, check-in will start at 6:30am.

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Free ‘Adventures in Art’ event on Aug. 23 for children ages 6-12 FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook School of the Arts will proudly present a free event, ‘Adventures in Art,’ for children ages 6 to 12 on Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.

This day of enjoyment and education will provide a variety of activities that encourages children to learn new crafts while having a unique and varied exposure to the wonderful world of art and creativity.

Learning opportunities will include: • Shiburi – which utilizes paper and dyes to create a unique piece of art by folding paper that’s been dipped in dye and then pressed. This newly-created piece of art is then used to decorate greeting cards, or even bud vases or candle holders. Also, it can be used as handmade wrapping paper.

• Artistic garden tiles – created by using ceramic roof tiles that will be painted or stamped. Using acrylic paints, brushes and sponge stamps these unusual tiles can create a unique garden or welcome sign for yards or gardens.

• Creative printmaking - will be used to make one-of-a-kind art prints on

paper. Children will learn the basics of printmaking.

• Zentangle - the fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns or even doodles. Anyone can do it, easy-to-learn, relaxing and a fun way to create art. This method is wonderful for children because it increases focus and creativity, while providing artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well being.

There is no right or wrong way to make the designs. This is perfect for anyone that likes to doodle with pen and paper and draw patterns.

This event is being offered free, thanks in part to Del Rey Avocado Company. Reservations are required.

Space is limited so it’s important to call (760) 728-6383 and reserve space quickly.

The Fallbrook School of Arts, a division of FAI, is dedicated to providing programs for all ages, with a special emphasis on educating and exciting children by encouraging and expanding their creativity through various art mediums.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS KIDS AND TEENS: August 15 – 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Experimenting with Color at the Temecula Children’s Museum, 42081 Main Street. Wear your lab coats as you will feel like a scientist and artist when you get to experiment with colors.

Cost: $5 per person. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

August 18 Monday Madness with Professor Pennypickle’s at 42081 Main Street, Temecula.

Cost: $5 per person. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

August 22 – 6-8 p.m. TARDIS - Time And Relative Dimension In Space…for ages 2 and up at the Temecula Children’s Museum, 42081 Main Street. Cost: $8 per person. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

August 29 – 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Playing with Paper. Build toys out of paper with Professor Pennypickle’s at the Children’s Museum, 42081 Main Street, Temecula. Cost: $5 per person.

Information: (951) 308-6376.

September 1 – Monday Madness a t P r o f e s s o r P e n n y p i c k l e ’s workshop, 42081 Main Street, Temecula. Information: (951) 308-6376.

ENTERTAINMENT: August 14 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Performance featuring: Cheryl Bentyne with John Prouix.

Enjoy an evening of Jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Tickets: $15.

Information: (866) 653-8696.

August 15-17 – 7 p.m. Annie Jr. IVBCT’s performing Arts Group and Ivy Players presents will perform at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Performance on the 16th will be at 2 and 7 p.m. and performance on the 17th will be at 2 p.m. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

August 16 – 7 and 9 p.m.

Country Live at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Live Country music show featuring house band backing up the Valley’s country artists. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696 or www.countryatthemerc.info.

August 17 – 3 p.m. Classics at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Classics is a weekly chamber recital series co-produced by the California Chamber Orchestra and Temecula Presents.

F e a t u r i n g : M u s i c Te a c h e r s Association of California-Temecula Branch. Performers are all working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

August 21 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Performance featuring: Ron Eschete with Dewey Ernie.

Enjoy an evening of Jazz hosted

by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Tickets: $15.

Information: (866) 653-8696.

August 22 – 7 p.m. Praise Him with Dancing presented

by Dunamix Dance Project. An encouraging performance of dance and a chance to see ministry in motion at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

August 23 – 2 and 6 p.m. Praise Him with Dancing presented

by Dunamix Dance Project. An encouraging performance of dance and a chance to see ministry in motion at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

August 24 – 3 p.m. Classics at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Classics is a weekly chamber recital series co-produced by the California Chamber Orchestra and Temecula Presents.

F e a t u r i n g : M u s i c Te a c h e r s Association of California-Temecula Branch. Performers are all working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

August 29 – 8 p.m. Aloha Series brings the very best music of the Islands to the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street featuring: John Cruz. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

August 30 – 8 p.m. Aloha Series brings the very best music of the Islands to the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street featuring: Slack Key Guitar Festival Kawika Kahiapo and Mike Kaawa. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

August 30 – 8 p.m. Comedy at the Merc’s End of Summer Show at 42051 Main Street, Temecula is a highly audience interactive improvisational comedy show.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS: August 14 – 7-8:30 p.m.

Last Day of the Free Summer Concert Series at the Temecula Amphitheater, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula. Featuring: Rockola. Information: www. temeculaevents.org/sunconcerts or (951) 694-6480.

August 15 – 7-10 p.m. Summer Nights in the Park featuring “The Croods” at Canyon Hills Park, 34360 Canyon Hills Road, Lake Elsinore. Get your friends and

neighbors your blankets, snacks and chairs too and enjoy crafts, family activities and a movie.

August 15 – 6-10 p.m. Hot Summer Nights in Old Town Te m e c u l a f e a t u r i n g m u s i c , entertainment, food, and more.

Information: Melody (951) 2525649.

August 15 – 6:30-8 p.m. Family Swim Night at the Temecula Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula. Residents $1, Non- residents $5. Information: swim@cityoftemecula.org or (951) 308-6396.

August 16 – 8-9:30 p.m.

Summer Movie Classics in the Park presented by the City of Temecula featuring: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid at Town Square Park, 41000 Main Street, Temecula.

Bring your chairs, blankets and a snack and enjoy an evening under the stars. Information: Gail Zigler (951) 694-6480.

August 16 – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Got Tires? Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake and Wildomar residents you can drop off old tires at the Lake Elsinore City Yard, 521 North Langstaff Street. Passenger and light truck tires only, up to 9 tires maximum, tires from businesses are not accepted. Information: (951) 674-3124 ext 245 or (562) 944-4766. Proof of Residency required.

August 16 – 1 p.m. World War II Fighter Pilot Event at West Coast Ammo, 41892 Enterprise Circle South, Temecula. CDR Tom McCue will tell you his story first hand of how the Navy fighter pilots encountered potential dangers in their take-offs and landings, ground fire threats and more. Tom received five Air Medals, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Silver Star.

Tom was a member of VF-20, known as the Fighting Twenty; he flew the Grumman F6F Hellcat.

Information: (951) 719-3272.

August 19 – 6:30-8 p.m. Special Needs Family Swim Night at the Temecula Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road. Residents $1, Non- Residents $5. Information: w or (951) 308-6396.

August 22 – 6-10 p.m. Hot Summer Nights in Old Town Te m e c u l a f e a t u r i n g m u s i c , entertainment, food, and more.

Information: Melody (951) 2525649.

August 23 – 8-9:30 p.m.

Summer Movie Classics in the Park presented by the City of Temecula featuring: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at Town Square Park, 41000 Main Street, Temecula.

Bring your chairs, blankets and a snack and enjoy an evening under the stars. Information: Gail Zigler

(951) 694-6480.

August 23 – 6 a.m.-2 p.m.

Showdown at the Storm: Car Show and Swap Meet, 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore. Information: (951) 245-4487.

August 23 –5K Obstacle Challenge by Circus Odelay to benefit the Breast Cancer Society at Vail Lake Resort, 38000 Highway 7 9 S o u t h , Te m e c u l a . M a n y activities include; zip n’ slide, pole vault, tight rope walk, air crawl, clowns, dive n slide and more.

Information: (469) 215-5386.

August 27 – 6 p.m. Menifee Community Night at the Storm Stadium, 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore. Weenies, Wine and Baseball! Free hot dogs, free wine tasting and weenie eating contest.

Tickets and Information: Dorothy (951) 672-1991.

August 28 – 5:30 p.m. NAFE (National Association for Female Executives) extends an invitation to attend a dinner at Boston Billie’s Restaurant, 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd., Sun City with guest speaker, Barbara A. Berg, award winning author specializing in communication skills, stress management and relationships.

Cost: $10 members or $15 non members. Dinner cost is separate.

Information: Robbie Motter (951) 255-9200.

August 28 – 7 p.m. Lake Elsinore Night Out at the Storm Stadium, 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore. $9 tickets and proceeds will benefit Troop 430. Information: Michelle (951) 245-8848.

August 29 – 6-10 p.m. Hot Summer Nights in Old Town Te m e c u l a f e a t u r i n g m u s i c , entertainment, food, and more.

Information: Melody (951) 2525649.

SEMINARS / CLASSES/ AUDITIONS: August 16 – 2-4 p.m. Calligraphy Workshop at the Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes Street, taught by Risa Gettler. RSVP due to limited space. Free admission.

Information: historymuseum@ cityoftemecula.org or (951) 6946450.

August 19 – 7-9 p.m.

MSJC Menifee Jazz Ensemble Auditions at 28237 La Piedra Road, Menifee room 204. Jazz Ensemble instrumentation includes saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drums, percussion, piano/keyboard, electric and or acoustic bass, and guitar. Bring your instrument and be ready to play. Drums, guitar, bass amps and piano provided. High school students and community are welcome. Information: jebrown@ msjc.edu , Jeremy (951) 639-5665.

9/11 Memorial Climb set Community blood drive for Sept. 13 to be held August 21 A LifeStream community Blood Drive will be held at the Temecula Community Recreation Center located at 30875 Rancho Vista Road on Thursday, August 21 from 2 – 7 p.m. Donors will receive a free-ticket voucher ($38.99 value) to Raging Waters, a free pair of sunglasses, a coupon for two free tacos, courtesy of Jack in the Box, and a free game of bowling, courtesy of Brunswick.

Donors also receive free cholesterol screening and Gift of Life Donor Loyalty points that may be redeemed in the online donor store at www.LStream.org. Those aged 18 – 44 years may register for Be The Match bone marrow screening at all donor locations free of charge.

John Choi Fallbrook Firefighters Association Special to the Valley News As we approach the anniversary of 9/11, I can’t help but think that there will be a generation that might not know what that date represents.

It was a horrible day in our history when 2,977 people died from a terrorist attack on our own soil.

First responders and rescuers rushed to save lives in both towers that collapsed during their rescue efforts claiming the lives of 343 FDNY firefighters, 37 NYPD officers, 23 Port Authority officers and two paramedics.

Our nation was changed forever on 9/11/2001. Since 9/11 our military has been fighting terrorism oversees on many battlefields and they, too, have suffered greatly, losing over 4000 of our fine men

and women in combat. We made a vow that day, “Never to Forget.”

Fallbrook firefighters are hosting their fourth annual 9/11 Memorial Hill Climb to honor the memories of those who lost their lives that tragic day and honor the sacrifice made by those who gave it their all.

With the help of the Fallbrook Land Conservancy, the hike will utilize Monserate Mountain which provides 1500 feet of elevation gain to simulate the height of the twin towers.

Funds raised from the hike are donated to the National Fallen Firefighter’s Foundation and Homes for Our Troops. Please join us on Saturday, Sept. 13 for this year’s 9-11 Memorial Hike.

To register for the hike or to donate to help support this event, go to Fallbrookfirefighters.org or email johnschoi@gmail.com.

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

Those ages 15 and 16 must provide LifeStream with written parental consent available at any donor center, community blood drive or at www.LStream.org.

Prospective donors should be free of infections or illness, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not be at risk for AIDS or hepatitis. Donors receive a free mini-physical as part of the donation process. Donating blood takes about an hour, yet gives someone a lifetime. For more information, please call 1-800-TRY GIVING. For more information or to join a LifeStream volunteer team call 1.800.879.4484, ext. 458.

Pianos for sale

■ Used, Reconditioned

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August 21 – 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Franchise Workshop “How do I Become an Owner” presented

by Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce, Murrieta Chamber of Commerce and Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce at the Diamond Club, 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore. Cost: $15 per person. Reservations r e q u i r e d . R S V P : w w w. lakeelsinorechamberofcommerce. com. Information: Michelle (951) 245-8848.

September 5- 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Community Access Center serves people with disabilities in Southwest Riverside County by teaching him/her what tools they can use to remain independent. This is a special service at no cost in the Menifee office, 27070 Sun City Blvd. Information: ilser5@ilcac. org or (951) 263-0708.

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REAL ESTATE / HOME & GARDEN

Hundreds can save you thousands... of dollars!

Paul Bandong Staff Writer Spending a few hundred dollars upfront on a professional home inspection can potentially save a buyer thousands of dollars in home repair costs. An inspection can reveal past, current, and potential problems; health and safety risks; and items that a mortgage lender might require be fixed prior to closing. Inspection findings can help a buyer prioritize needed repairs.

Some seemingly innocuous conditions, if not attended to promptly, can lead to more extensive repairs down the road. A thorough inspection report can also provide negotiating leverage.

A home inspection is a visual and functional inspection of the major elements of a house – roof to foundation. This includes the roof covering and related items, exterior and site elements, garages, attics, kitchen appliances, bathroom fixtures, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, electrical and plumbing systems, hot water heaters, and foundations/crawlspaces.

Pools, spas, solar systems, septic systems, and other items may

require specialized inspectors. In California, pest inspections are often procured separately and at the sellers’ expense.

There are no perfect homes, even new homes can have issues; what is acceptable to one person may not be to another. A home inspection is invaluable in the purchase process and the opportunity should not be dismissed; it helps a buyer understand the condition of the home and make an informed decision about its current value and potential for future expenses (true cost of ownership). After all, home ownership is not only the largest financial investment a person is likely to make, it also comes with a need to maintain and protect that investment. Purchasing a home is often a bit of a financial stretch, particularly for a first time homebuyer, and the last thing a new homeowner needs is a major surprise that could run into the thousands of dollars.

More than 75% of buyers hire a home inspector. There is often a contractual clause in the purchase contract that makes the sale contingent upon the buyer’s satisfaction

see INSPECTION, page B-2

A home inspection helps a buyer understand the condition of the home and make an informed decision Stock photo about its current value and potential for future expenses.

Market at a glance (As of August 10, 2014) No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed Average Selling Price Average List Price Median List Price Asking Price per Square Foot Average Days on Market Most Expensive Listing Least Expensive Listing Average Age of Listing % of Properties w/ Price decrease % of Flip properties (price increase) Median House Size (sq ft) Median Lot Size (sq ft) Median Number of Bedrooms Median Number of Bathrooms Market Action Index

TEMECULA (all zip codes)

MURRIETA (92562)

WILDOMAR

ELSINORE (92530)

MENIFEE

SUN CITY

38 716 $423,622 $609,522 $444,950 $182 90 $4,800,000 $250,000 16 49% 4% 2640 6501-8000 4.0 3.5 Seller (32.6)

36 665 $394,550 $512,641 $376,900 $159 98 $3,650,000 $240,000 15 48% 5% 2626 6501-8000 4.0 3.0 Seller (33.1)

6 103 $304,000 $364,676 $349,900 $135 85 $999,999 $150,000 16 39% 6% 2635 8001-10000 4.0 3.0 Seller (35.3)

16 378 $270,926 $329,958 $313,846 $142 84 $1,997,000 $20,000 17 40% 9% 2288 6501-8000 4.0 3.0 Seller (32.9)

22 241 $303,068 $335,967 $329,000 $136 74 $695,000 $175,000 11 41% 5% 2408 6501-8000 4.0 3.0 Seller (36.0)

4 386 $192,250 $396,826 $317,000 $158 92 $2,100,000 $85,000 25 38% 3% 2008 6501-8000 3.0 3.0 Seller (34.1)

* 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 8/11/2014. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 8/10/2014. Note: Sun City sales data on MLS is now incorporated into Menifee; this column may be eliminated in future issues. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

Real estate price gains ease due to low demands Paul Bandong Staff Writer

After the big increases in 2013, national price gains have been easing due to modest rises in inventory and less than expected demand. May

2013 to May 2014 prices rose by 8.3 percent; but annualized June numbers show a rise of only 7.5 percent (CoreLogic home Price Index).

Locally – after 22% increases in 2013 -- pricing has remained steady, but average days on market (DOM) is

increasing in the Temecula, Murrieta and Elsinore markets, signaling a slowdown in the sales cycle. Menifee, has shown a decrease in DOM with an increase in inventory indicating a slight market pick-up for that area.

Market Action Index still favors a

seller’s market in all local areas, but not as strong as in the previous two months. Inventory has remained steady in the last three months.

The decrease in local unemployment rates -- down to 5.6% in Temecula and Murrieta -- and the projections

for future job growth (36+% according to Sperling’s) indicate growth in future demand for housing. Still low interest rates are favorable, but conforming loan qualification limits have decreased the eligible FHA buyer pool.

Healthy & Beautiful Gardens Bringing romance into your garden Linda McDonald-Cash Landscape Designer Hello, fellow gardeners! Even though it’s not February, I thought this might be a good subject for landscaping this week. I think we’d all like a little more romance in our lives, wouldn’t we?

I don’t recommend planting anything right now. It’s a little too warm, but once we get into fall weather – assuming we get some fall weather – that’s an ideal time to get new plants in the ground as they can acclimate well and have plenty of time to get roots established before the spring growth.

Alright then. What do you think of when I say romantic garden?

Many people might think of roses or hearts carved into their garden gate, or they might even think of a Jacuzzi spa for two. Those are all romantic of course, but I’d like to expand on that as well as give some other possible ideas readers might not have even thought of.

One thing that conjures up romance to me is privacy. This can

be accomplished through judicious planning of plant and tree placement as well as hardscaping; hardscaping would be things such as trellises, pergolas and gazebos.

All of these structures should be covered with fragrant vines for maximum effect.

Fragrance is one of those elements that add romance to the garden, especially in the evening!

Roses (English roses, rugosas, and heirlooms are the most fragrant) and jasmine vines are high on my list, but those are not the only options.

How about lavender, mock orange, heavenly scent, honeysuckle, sweet peas viburnums, wisteria or gardenias? These are all great choices.

Citrus trees are a great addition because they smell great when they flower. Is there anything more scrumptious than the scent of orange blossoms?

Lemon verbena is a great plant because it smells great and can be

see ROMANTIC, page B-4

Latice seating covered with roses

Linda McDonald-Cash photo

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Real Estate / Home & Garden Recent Home Sales

List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County provided by SRCAR® • 164 closed transactions for week of Aug 4–10, 2014

www.srcar.org • (951) 894-2571 Murrieta 26529 Jefferson Ave.

Murrieta Chamber of Commerce’s "Medium Size Business of the Year" City

Address

Canyon Lake

Hemet

Price

Sq. Feet

Bedrooms

Bath- Days on rooms Market

City

Menifee

Address

Hemet 146 S. Harvard St.

Price

Sq. Feet

Bedrooms

Bath- Days on rooms Market

City

Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.

Address

Sq. Feet

Bedrooms

Bath- Days on rooms Market

22372 Canyon Club Drive

$220,000

1423

3BR

2BA

8

30920 Thorn Tree Way

$285,000

2374

4BR

3BA

136

182 Lily Lane

$221,000

2087

4BR

2BA

36

23425 Badger Creek Lane

$257,000

1785

3BR

2BA

123

29586 Pebble Creek Court

$287,500

2032

3BR

3BA

61

1818 Giverny Court

$223,000

2087

4BR

2BA

25

23410 Canyon Lake Drive

$258,000

1488

3BR

2BA

20

31177 Casera Court

$289,000

1883

4BR

2BA

33

885 Browning Court

$239,000

2383

4BR

3BA

33

23918 Canyon Lake Drive North

$347,000

1917

5BR

4BA

151

29569 Light Shore

$296,000

1920

3BR

3BA

36

1065 Cypress Drive

$245,000

2550

6BR

3BA

80

22911 Cove View Street

$430,000

2223

3BR

3BA

44

28394 Saddlecrest Street

$300,000

2800

5BR

3BA

114

742 Agape Avenue

$245,000

2144

4BR

3BA

18

890 Gilbert Street

$50,000

1008

2BR

2BA

185

28700 Sand Island Way

$300,000

1595

4BR

3BA

44

29242 Murrieta Road

$125,000

1205

3BR

2BA

75

1083 Santa Teresa Way

$57,000

1600

3BR

2BA

141

31812 Cypress View Court

$345,500

2773

4BR

3BA

4

25800 Musselburgh Drive

$185,000

1941

3BR

3BA

189

161 Mayberry Avenue

$67,000

879

2BR

1BA

114

30616 Saddlehorn Way

$354,900

2915

4BR

3BA

111

25625 Cayla Court

$225,000

1498

3BR

3BA

154 113

1475 Santa Susana Drive

$69,000

1440

2BR

2BA

66

30859 Sunset Lake Circle

$355,000

2467

5BR

3BA

37

2123 San Arturo Avenue

$73,000

827

2BR

1BA

64

29549 Wagon Creek Lane

$365,000

3295

5BR

3BA

38

901 Raquel Court

$123,000

1280

2BR

2BA

55

29083 Shorecliff Circle

$381,000

2908

4BR

3BA

46

575 Ruby Avenue

$125,000

956

2BR

2BA

36

31704 Brentworth Street

$404,000

4277

6BR

5BA

2991 Fruitvale Avenue

$125,000

1089

2BR

2BA

37

30386 Blue Cedar Drive

$421,000

4651

5BR

4BA

2452 Palmdale Circle

$135,000

1425

3BR

2BA

6

39125 Avenida Bonita

$1,270,000

3582

4BR

1104 Alleppo Court

$144,000

1067

2BR

2BA

55

20849 Corte Solomon

$1,330,000

6695

5BR

1210 Shellie Lane

$157,000

1120

3BR

2BA

44

23166 Rancho Peak Place

$297,500

1682

390 Ford Avenue

$165,000

1414

4BR

2BA

23

23556 Mountain Breeze Drive

$335,000

2328

2751 Alne Drive

$165,000

2082

4BR

3BA

52

41976 Santa Fe Trail

$435,000

2364 Grand Teton Avenue

$170,000

1960

3BR

3BA

5

24189 Corte Cordoba

960 Chambers Street

$175,000

1270

3BR

2BA

0

23682 Canyon Oak Drive

Murrieta

San Jacinto

Price

Sun City

26258 Topanga Way

$234,000

1206

3BR

2BA

45196 Via Barranca Road

$550,000

2130

4BR

3BA

79

25135 Via Pantanosa

$760,000

3100

4BR

3BA

107

100

27558 Jon Christian Place

$249,353

1077

2BR

2BA

1

108

40048 Cape Cod Lane

$268,000

1577

3BR

3BA

26

4BA

66

27488 Parkside Drive

$295,000

1571

4BR

3BA

8

6BA

100

31920 Vineyard Avenue

$323,300

1846

4BR

3BA

124

3BR

2BA

92

32289 Cercle Beauregard

$335,500

1688

4BR

3BA

152

4BR

3BA

44

40167 Holden Circle

$357,500

2210

4BR

3BA

25

2155

3BR

2BA

43

31465 Enfield Lane

$365,000

1997

4BR

3BA

105

$260,000

1437

2BR

2BA

131

31406 Royal Oaks Drive

$415,000

2874

4BR

3BA

39

$260,000

1262

3BR

2BA

14

40025 Ashville Lane

$417,000

1921

3BR

3BA

173

Temecula

43079 Quincy

$180,000

1906

3BR

2BA

120

39985 Falcon Way

$289,000

1900

4BR

3BA

14

40406 Calle Katerine

$437,000

3036

4BR

3BA

64

8325 Carnoustie Avenue

$220,000

1547

2BR

2BA

8

24107 Five Tribes

$290,000

1646

4BR

3BA

32

39173 Clydesdale Circle

$453,175

3668

4BR

5BA

25

3038 Mockingbird Lane

$225,000

2600

4BR

3BA

61

24533 Calle Magdalena

$295,000

1669

4BR

3BA

51

32096 Calle Novelda

$285,000

1130

3BR

2BA

20

42198 Crest Drive

$249,000

2008

3BR

2BA

130

24063 Golden Pheasant Lane

$301,500

1732

3BR

3BA

31

32080 Corte Albano

$298,000

1217

3BR

2BA

46

3322 Double Butte Street

$253,000

2678

5BR

3BA

11

39904 Calicia Court

$304,000

1850

4BR

3BA

111

32841 Verona Court

$329,000

1621

3BR

3BA

28

578 Zaharias Circle

$270,000

2024

2BR

2BA

7

39522 Mandolin Circle

$320,000

1685

4BR

2BA

33

32500 Galatina Street

$339,000

1790

4BR

3BA

7

26551 Princeton Street

$274,500

2457

4BR

3BA

171

40068 Milkwood Lane

$320,000

2160

4BR

3BA

34

32020 Calle Galarza

$390,000

2057

3BR

2BA

27

26345 Thacker Drive

$338,000

2600

5BR

2BA

120

36142 Vence Drive

$325,000

1885

4BR

3BA

39

43319 Corte Rialto

$423,000

2130

4BR

3BA

13

44340 Mayberry Avenue

$419,000

2481

3BR

3BA

32

24385 Via Primero

$385,000

2591

4BR

3BA

95

42592 Remora Street

$427,000

2655

4BR

3BA

25

Idyllwild

24685 Marion Ridge Drive

$108,000

502

1BR

1BA

180

40905 Engelmann Oak Street

$399,000

3077

5BR

3BA

16

33029 Sage Court

$597,000

3983

5BR

4BA

34

Lake Elsinore

675 Parkview Drive

$120,000

1050

2BR

1BA

58

24105 Verdun Lane

$399,900

2290

5BR

3BA

8

44861 Poppy Ridge Drive

$229,900

1340

2BR

2BA

58

15663 Vista Way

$140,000

1386

3BR

3BA

0

27546 Fern Pine Way

$435,000

3658

5BR

3BA

49

31201 Strawberry Tree Lane

$240,000

1236

3BR

3BA

3

34216 Parkside Drive

$250,000

1919

3BR

3BA

5

36541 Creekwood Court

$460,000

3371

5BR

3BA

26

42335 Via Consuelo

$285,000

1529

4BR

3BA

36

31787 Ridgeview Drive

$270,000

1780

4BR

3BA

59

29135 Camino Alba

$205,000

1840

3BR

2BA

101

45763 Klamath Court

$314,000

1949

3BR

3BA

24

34118 Dianthus Lane

$275,000

1963

4BR

3BA

65

33540 Willow Haven Lane

$224,900

1814

3BR

3BA

69

32030 Camino Guarda

$330,000

2648

4BR

3BA

211

Menifee

32034 Baywood Street

$289,000

2200

4BR

3BA

125

34044 Keri Lynn Avenue

$293,000

2700

4BR

3BA

61

46171 Jane Place

$349,900

1910

3BR

3BA

6

31930 Rosewood Court

$329,000

2902

5BR

3BA

42

25451 Knollwood Drive

$298,000

1693

3BR

3BA

37

45651 Pheasant Place

$395,000

2628

4BR

3BA

67

34314 Otay Way

$350,000

3047

5BR

3BA

73

36632 Wandering Place

$315,000

2340

4BR

3BA

30

31959 Bitterroot Court

$430,000

2976

4BR

3BA

61

15300 Spyglass Drive

$309,900

1901

4BR

2BA

44

28913 Tonya Street

$330,000

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the time the home sits on the market. But sellers have alternatives, they may simply choose to disclose the inspection report findings and account for them in their asking price. A buyer’s offer is now made based on known conditions; and the likelihood for a buyer’s request for repair late in the transaction process is greatly diminished. This helps to take emotions out of the picture and make for smoother transactions.

For either a buyer or seller, selecting a quality home inspector is an imperative. Unfortunately, California does not have formal licensing requirements for home inspectors. So don’t hesitate to inspect your inspector. Here are a few questions to help with that process.

What is their background? How long have they been in the inspection industry? What is their formal inspection training/education? Are they a member and certified by a professional home inspection association? Do they carry Errors and Omissions (E&O) and General Liability insurance? Do they stand behind their inspection? Do they have a process or program to resolve customer concerns? Do they recommend you attend the inspection?

Choose a certified inspector and double-check their qualifications.

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New homes versus pre-owned homes, what’s the difference?

Warranty – All new construction will have a one year home warranty and ten years covering all of the major systems in the home – hard to beat protection like that.

HOA – While some may object to having another level of bureaucracy in their lives, HOA rules and regulations have a long-term effect of keeping property values high – after all, who wants their neighbor to paint their house sunshine yellow?

John Occhi, Mike Mason Special to the Valley News The entire Temecula – Murrieta housing market seemed to spring up from nowhere about 10 years ago. Traveling from Hemet along Winchester road the first sign of civilization was the French Valley Airport while the only full time occupants in what is now French Valley were the herds of cattle that grazed on the rolling hillsides. I remember before this time if any of the handfuls of local residents felt the need to go to a mall, then Hemet was the closest option with other alternatives available at either the Tyler Mall in Riverside or the mall in Escondido (which has since changed ownership and names).

Times have changed and due to all of the new housing that was constructed before the crash in the economy in the latter part of the last decade. New tracts of homes seemed to sprout up so quickly, that I would joke that all you had to do was invest in a box of toothpicks and plant them in a field and new houses would magically grow. Well, it appears as if there are new boxes of toothpicks being planted as new housing is once again rising from the once rolling hillsides of Southwest Riverside County.

The question is – Why buy a new home when there is such great inventory of pre-owned homes?

Buying a home is one of the most personal decisions you’ll ever make and deciding between new and current inventory is one that you must answer for yourself. Some want nothing more than brand new and being the ‘first’ to occupy a new house while others want the charm with the character and history of a home built years before. Of course there are other factors at work as well, including price, location, lot size just to name a few. Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of buying new or previously owned housing.

Advantages of pre-owned homes Availability – Negotiate a purchase, close escrow and move in – typically not much more than that.

You can be in your new home in as little as 30 days after you first walk through it.

Style – There are many styles of current housing inventory available in a relatively small area. One, two and even three story homes are available today in Temecula.

History – Every homeowner selling a home knows the history and as a matter of law every defect and issue must be fully disclosed.

Craftsmanship – Not that there are many mid-century and older homes in the region, but regardless of the exact age, most older homes were built with timbers from old growth forests and the people who built them were old school craftsman who built a home to last.

Mature Landscape – The older the home, typically the more mature the landscape. It’s pretty hard to move into a new home and expect a shade tree to filter out the afternoon sun from beating down on your home.

Established Neighborhoods – In an established neighborhood, it’s pretty much what you see is what you get. You don’t have to worry about the new home salespersons vision of this wonderful utopia becoming fulfilled in your lifetime.

It’s not likely that zoning changes will take place.

Disadvantages of pre-owned homes Maintenance – In older homes the unforeseen is bound to happen.

Systems are outdated and wear out.

They just require more effort (and budget) for regular and unforeseen maintenance.

Need Updating – The older the home the more likely you’ll end up updating the plumbing, electrical or HVAC systems. Many of the older systems in homes just are not compatible with the technology available today.

Remodel – Many times the new homeowner wants to modernize some of the features, such as the kitchen and baths – this can be very expensive.

Energy Efficiency – In today’s age, the cost of electricity continues to increase, there is a draught and water shortage and older homes often fall short when it comes to energy efficiency.

Storage – Most older homes don’t have walk-in closets and there is limited storage throughout. Even the garages are smaller.

Price – In some cases older homes will cost more. Add in the value of being close to schools, shopping and cultural centers and even public transportation and easy freeway access and you can understand why newer larger homes in outlying areas will cost less.

Size Matters – Most older homes are going to be smaller than the colossal homes being built today Advantages of new homes Make it Unique – There are many options (most with a price tag) that new home buyers get to choose from flooring, cabinets, counter tops, electrical and plumbing fixtures right down to the color of the wall paint.

Energy Efficiency – New homes today are built to the latest UBC building standards that mandate the efficiency levels of all phases of construction.

Low Maintenance – The material used in homes today, such as composite woods on the exterior, are engineered to reduce maintenance.

Wear and Tear – New homes won’t have any problems with the wear and tear the previous owners put the house through. Why? Because it’s new!

Modern Features – New homes will typically all be built with the features today’s homeowner wants…even demands. No longer will a consumer buy a home without a dishwasher and built in microwave. Today (here in Temecula Wine Country) you can even find new construction with built in winecoolers! Other amenities we tend to take for granted may include a media room, master en suite, Jackn-Jill baths and even an in-home workout room.

Disadvantages of new construction Negotiations – Builders are funny in that they typically will not negotiate the price of a new home – at best work hard for some sort of perk that at least makes you feel like you got something extra…but it probably won’t be much.

Cookie Cutter Neighborhoods – Not only are all of the homes a variation of 3 to 5 models, the landscape is nearly identical on every lot. This of course, is a matter of personal preference – a complete turn-off to some and reassuring to others.

Lack of Character – It’s hard to argue that older homes have character and newer ones lack it. If you want any of the old-word charm or architectural elements, then you’ll have to spend the money (and time) and add them yourself.

House Settling – Over the course of time, all houses will settle. Expect to find cracks in door frames, the foundation and exterior walls.

You may even experience cracks throughout your new tile floor (you may want to wait a year or two before you tile the entire ground floor).

HOA – While an HOA is an advantage, it is also a disadvantage.

The dues can be expensive and you need to seek permission, every time

you want to do something with your property.

Landscaping – Most new homes come with very basic front yard landscaping and none in the back.

You’re looking at putting in your own sprinkler system, drains, sod, concrete and any plants you want.

Don’t forget, if you want a patio cover, outdoor kitchen or even a pool/spa –you have to put it all in yourself – and these items never recoup what is spent on the resale.

Commute Time – Newer homes are typically further from the freeways and further from the centers of commerce where most jobs are located. Prepare yourself for ‘rush hour’ commuting.

As you can tell, there are both advantages and disadvantages to both new and pre-owned homes in any market. It’s up to you to decide what you want and what you can afford. The key to locating any home for you and your family is to seek the services of a professional local REALTOR® who knows and understands the nuances of the local market. And yes, use the services of an outside REALTOR® when shopping for a new construction home as well. Remember, real estate is localized; your REALTOR® should be too.

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Those in the Fallbrook area and west of that may be able to grow some of the more tropical fragrant plants as well. Plumeria would be on the top of my list.

Most of these plants are not particularly “drought tolerant.” These are special plants for a special area and deserve special attention.

You can also create “privacy screening” with hedges. There are lots of choices for that purpose, and they don’t necessarily have to be fragrant (although that’s always a bonus).

A great candidate might be Mexican Orange, or “Choisya ternate.”

This eight foot evergreen shrub has beautiful white flowers. Buddleia is another great fragrant shrub that comes to my mind, especially since it is actually drought tolerant.

Not only is privacy good from the outside world (neighbors) but you can also create privacy in separate “garden rooms” in your yard. A jazuzzi tub just outside your bed-

Romantic outdoor room with pergola and fireplace.

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with pillows for two is a perfect place to sit and relax. If you can manage it without disturbing neighbors, soothing music in the garden is a real plus.

There are many stereo systems that can be installed outdoors with speakers that look like rocks or can be built into a patio cover.

If you can’t have a stereo in your yard, how about some strategically placed wind chimes? They have a very relaxing melodic sound that I personally love to hear in the garden.

The sound of a stream or fountain is also very romantic and relaxing, so that too would be a wonderful addition. Romance can’t blossom unless one is relaxed so that is the key element to remember.

Of course romance can occur during the daytime, but evening is usually the time when one can unwind and enjoy the garden, so at that time, don’t forget romantic lighting.

It can be as simple as a few candles in special holders for outdoors or you can use very inexpensive solar powered lights. Have lights installed with a dimmer switch or, depending on your garden style, add in some tiki torches for fun.

If your house is situated near a bright street light, that’s where you need to do some privacy blocking so that the light doesn’t intrude into your romantic setting.

Fire, via a firepit or fireplace, is also a very romantic addition to the garden. Don’t forget the comfy seating!

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Bring out some cold champagne and you have the perfect romantic getaway in your own backyard.

I hope I’ve given you some ideas on how to bring a little romance into the garden. As always I am available for consultations and design work.

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Stay cool without air conditioning Hot, steamy weather can derail the best intentions of reducing energy consumption. As temperatures soar, few can resist the temptation to crank the air conditioning unit and relax in some frosty comfort. However, relying too heavily on air conditioning can compromise the efforts of men and women hoping to reduce their carbon footprints.

It is estimated that up to 50 percent of electricity used during the warm weather season is for air conditioning. The American Council for an EnergyEfficient Economy says energy consumption for home air-conditioning accounts for more than 8 percent of all the electricity produced in the United States, costing homeowners more than $15 billion annually.

This translates to roughly 195 million tons of carbon dioxide, an average of almost two tons per year, for homes with air conditioning. Air conditioning costs and energy usage vary widely depending on the type and age of a unit, the size of a home, how well air conditioners are maintained and many other factors.

Air conditioners work similarly to refrigerators. Evaporator and condenser coils either distribute cool air into the home or release hot air outdoors. When an air conditioner is running, a great deal of heat can be expelled outdoors. Air conditioners use pumps known as compressors to transfer heat between these components. Refrigerant fluid is pumped through the tubing and fins surrounding the evaporator and condenser coils.

When the fluid reaches the indoor coil, it evaporates, taking heat with it and cooling the air that will be pumped inside.

The pump then moves the gaseous refrigerant over to the outdoor coil where it condenses, transferring that heat to the air that will be expelled from the building.

Compressors, fans and additional components of air conditioning systems require a lot of energy and power.

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tioning can lower energy bills and benefit the environment. Before turning on your air conditioning unit this summer, consider these cooling tips.

• Keep the blinds and shades drawn. Sunlight entering a home can quickly create a hot-house environment. To prevent such a situation from materializing, draw the curtains or blinds, particularly on windows that are south- or west-facing. This will cut down on the amount of heat that enters the home.

• Use cool water. Run your hands, head and feet under cold water. This will cool down the blood in key pressure points of the body and keep you feeling cool for an hour or more.

• Switch to LED or CFL bulbs.

Incandescent bulbs produce more heat than light, contributing to warmer ambient air. Light-emitting diode or compact fluorescent lights not only use less energy but also run much cooler.

• Run fans in a counter-clockwise position. Ceiling fans come equipped with a switch that enables you to change the blades’ spinning direction. Counterclockwise will draw the cooler air up from the floor and distribute it throughout the room.

• Dress sparingly. While in the comfort of home, wear minimal clothing to remain cooler. Sleep in less clothing and remove covers if you’re finding it difficult to get a good night’s rest.

• Change your home’s color

scheme. A light-colored roof and siding will help reflect the sun’s rays rather than absorb them. This can make a home considerably cooler.

• Plant shade trees. Trees can stop sunlight from baking a home or backyard. Trees also absorb and sequester carbon dioxide emissions, which makes them beneficial to the environment for a variety of reasons.

• Open windows and doors at night. Open windows to allow cool nighttime air to enter. Open interior doors (including closets)

to allow trapped, hot air to be released. This may help cool the home down a few degrees.

• Avoid steam and heat-producing appliances. Dishwashers, ovens and hot showers can add extra heat to an already warm home. Wait until the evening before running appliances. Stick to cool showers and cook outdoors if possible.

• Insulate your home. A home that has a well-insulated attic and walls will keep the heat out of the house during the hotter months of the year.

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Budget-friendly bathroom transformations The allure of a spa-style bathroom is something few homeowners can resist. Such bathrooms can make for a welcome retreat after a long day at the office or an afternoon spent chasing kids around the yard.

But as appealing as such a sanctuary may seem, the cost of creating a luxury washroom is more than many homeowners’ budgets can withstand. Fortunately, a dream bathroom does not have to break the bank. In fact, there are several ways to make a bathroom worthy of the most comforting spa without stretching your budget.

• Install a wall-hung mirror.

If your idea of a luxury bathroom harkens back to a time before the advent of recessed medicine cabinets, then a wall-hung mirror can give the bathroom an entirely new feel without much of a financial commitment. Flush-mount mirrors need not require the services of a contractor, but they can provide a sense of elegance that

recessed cabinets cannot.

• Replace bathroom countertops. A countertop replacement job may sound expensive, but such an undertaking is not very costly in the washroom, where counter space is typically limited. Since the cost of countertop materials is by the square foot, you can replace bathroom surfaces for a relatively small amount of money. Granite countertops can be beautiful, but such surfaces do not create the warm feel that many prefer in a luxury bathroom. A material such as soapstone is warm and inexpensive and can quickly give the bathroom a new look.

• Embrace calm colors. Painting the bathroom is another inexpensive way to give the room an entirely new look. If the walls of your washroom are currently a vibrant color, consider a more calming tone to give the room the luxurious and relaxing feel you’re aiming for. If your bathroom includes a clawfoot tub,

you also can make it a two-tone tub to add a touch of relaxing elegance. Paint the tub’s exterior in a calming tone such as soft gray, and you will have transformed the washroom at little cost and even less effort.

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rural roadways, with a fondness for areas near streambeds. It is common to see them on open, flat and rolling terrain that has a sparse amount of dry brush.

They are known to run in somewhat of a comical fashion and jump while chasing small prey.

The Mediterranean climate of Temecula is close to their preferred desert environment, making it a favored area.

Roadrunners prefer quiet areas where they have room to roam and can race up and down paths without the interference of heavy traffic.

United States may only be familiar with roadrunners based on the antics of the well-known Warner Brothers’ cartoon character that constantly outran Wile E. Coyote, they are plentiful in the area.

Born to run

Roadrunners favor quiet roads in area Debbie Ramsey Staff Writer When my family moved here in 1961, I think the population of roadrunners may have exceeded humans in my neighborhood. I recall countless times each day seeing the striking, speedy birds racing through our driveway to points beyond. It seemed they would be impossible to catch and quite possibly were the world’s greatest runners.

Today, roadrunners are still plentiful in the area. I typically see one or two (or more) every day, motoring up and down the winding roadways of our countryside.

One morning recently, I saw a particularly large, regal specimen perched on a low wall alongside my driveway, hence, motivating me to reacquaint myself with their habits.

Roadrunners are carnivorous While roadrunners incorporate plenty of small prey like insects, lizards, scorpions, rodents, frogs, and certain birds into their diet, they are warriors in capturing larger, more dangerous prey like rattlesnakes as well.

Roadrunners have success in killing rattlesnakes because the birds are lightening-quick. When moving in for the kill, a roadrunner either pecks it incessantly in the head or sinks its long, sharp beak into the snake, lifts it by the tail into the air and proceeds to smack it’s head on the ground until it is dead.

The roadrunner’s procedure is to swallow the snake whole and is known to wander around with it dangling from its mouth while it slowly eats and digests the meat. In many cases, two roadrunners will team up on a rattlesnake.

Using their brains, roadrunners are careful to swallow horned liz-

ards head first, making sure that the horns are pointed away from the bird’s vital organs.

At most, a roadrunner’s diet consists 10 percent of plant material (with a little fruit and seeds), and that would likely be in the winter months.

An athlete’s body Born to run, the Greater California Roadrunner can out-sprint a human. A large black, brown and white feathered ground bird, this roadrunner has a notable and somewhat fanciful black head crest.

Their tails are generally tipped in white and their beaks are oversized.

Typically measuring between 20 and 22 inches from the tip of its beak to the end of its tail, the roadrunner species we have in Fallbrook is a member of the cuckoo family (cuculidae). Its wings are short and rounded, depicting a white crescent. Wing span can be about 19 inches. Typical weight can vary greatly - from 7.8 to 19 ounces.

It’s a good thing roadrunners have long, sturdy legs and are fast on their feet, because they can’t keep their large bodies airborne for more than a few seconds.

Roadrunners have a long tail that they typically have in an upward angled position. When running, the birds keep their bodies nearly parallel to the ground and appear to use their tails as rudders.

The California Roadrunner has a distinct footprint. With four toes on each foot, two face forward and two face backward, creating something akin to an “X”.

Mating/Breeding Male roadrunners have discovered the way to a female’s heart is through food. In the spring, males typically offer tasty morsels to the females to entice them into mating.

It’s not unusual for the male to withhold the offered food until after achieving the mating goal.

Both the males and females work on collecting nest materials and subsequently construct shallow nests in bushes or low trees (under 10 feet in height).

The female generally lays between two and six eggs over three days, therefore hatching is a bit staggered.

Roadrunner eggs are white but covered with a dusty yellow film.

Sometimes brown or gray stains are on them.

Typically the incubation period is between 18 and 20 days and the male plays a big role in this. Typically the first little ones to hatch are larger and healthier. Unfortunately those later to hatch have a tendency to be runts and in many cases are eaten by the parents. Babies typically leave the nest in just under three weeks but stay close to the adults for another week or so before making off on their own.

California Roadrunners can have a life span of up to seven or eight years.

Legends Native American and Mexican legends feature a special significance for roadrunners. They are viewed as courageous, strong, fast, and as having superior endurance by these cultures.

The birds’ unique footprint is identified as a sacred symbol by Pueblo tribes and is said to ward off evil. The reasoning for that is because the shape of the footprint is thought to confuse others as to which direction the bird is traveling, thus effectively preventing evil spirits from trailing them.

Favorite habits The Greater California Roadrunner is seen frequently racing along

Here to stay Currently there is no need to worry that Greater California Roadrunners are in danger of extinction. According to a North American Breeding Bird Survey, their population is stable.

Threats to roadrunners include increasing housing development (reduced open space) and illegal shooting because some mistakenly believe that they threaten the number of popular game birds.

While some residents of the

Facts about California Roadrunners: *Roadrunners can reach 20 miles per hour in speed. * They are monogamous birds (one couple mates for a lifetime) *Greater California Roadrunners have a blue beak, yellow eyes and blue-orange patch of skin behind them. *The crest of black feathers on top of a roadrunner’s head can be willingly positioned upright by the bird. *Roadrunners are very territorial and generally cover a half-mile in diameter. Both male and female are fierce defenders against intruders. *Predators of roadrunners are hawks, domestic cats, coyotes, raccoons and skunks. *Consuming poisonous snakes and lizards is not a problem for a roadrunner.

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Sports

Governor Brown signs bill limiting full-contact football practices Concerns about concussions drive passage of the California law Charles McKee Sports Writer California schools will be limiting the number of hours and days that their football teams can practice tackling and other game simulated hitting plays under a bill signed Monday by Gov. Jerry Brown. The California legislature responded to concerns about concussions and brain injuries that affect thousands of students.

The new law will become effective on January 1, 2015. It will apply to all middle and high schools, public and private. The law limits full-contact practices to two 90-minute sessions per week during the season and preseason, and full-contact practices during the offseason are prohibited.

The current law allows coaches to conduct full-contact practices daily. The new law will also force schools to rest players for a minimum of one week if they suffer a concussion. Players can return to the lineup within a day under existing rules.

California is not alone in passing this type of legislation. There are more than 20 states with laws about concussions, treating concussions and when to allow players to get back on the field. Another 20 are working on proposals. Texas, another high school powerhouse,

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currently limits full contact practice to only one 90-minute session per week.

Local coaches support the new law. “I believe the law has the best intentions of preserving the game and the health of the players” Temescal Canyon Coach Phil Cohen said. “Like all laws, the devil is in the details of each clause and how it is enforced. Most teams only have full contact twice a week now. My concern is between CIF regulations on the number of practices, the limited number of days before the first game and having full contact only twice a week may not provide enough practice for players to attain competence in the skills necessary to compete safely” “I totally understand why this new rule is coming about” Paloma Valley Coach Bert Eposito said.

“The only issues I have with it is how we will determine the parameters of what is full contact consisting of, as there are many different opinions on this. Secondly, how will this be monitored? We will all do our best to stay within these parameters as soon as it is decided what they are.”

“I personally believe that this is not the best way to deal with the issues but I believe it is better to put our efforts into holding coaches more accountable in the coaching aspects of football especially with youth football,” Esposito said.

The new law places restrictions that represent the most aggressive attempts to reduce concussions and other head injuries that occur in youth football. The California Interscholastic Federation, the National Federation of State High

School Association and the Brain Injury Association of California supported the bill that was sponsored by Rancho Cordova Assemblyman Ken Cooley.

A student-athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion or head

injury must be removed from athletic activity for the remainder of the day. The Student athlete will not be able to return to and resume athletic activity until being cleared by a licensed health care provider.

Hawks U9 Boys team and G17 Gold team take first in San Diego tournaments JP Raineri Sports/Multimedia Editor TEMECULA - After winning the Albion Tournament a couple of weeks ago, the TVSA Hawks BU9 Academy Team under the direction of Coach Carlos Menjivar continued their hard work to win their 2nd tournament this past weekend at the SD United Cup. According to Menjivar, “The boys have learned that winning is not an individual effort. It requires a dedicated team effort and they need to rely and trust each other as teammates on the field. They have come a long way in developing their skill as individual players and then bringing each person’s strengths together into an improved team.”

Individual skill development to improve the team is stressed

by DOC David Halliday and has been referred to as the “Hawks Way.” Boys U9 Academy Team: Coach Carlos Menjivar; Top Row (left to right): Keegan Hannon, Landen Holley, David Espinoza, Jeremy Maloney, Gavin Facer, JT Trevino. Bottom Row (left to right): Enzo Newman, Angel Sandoval, Thomas Dalton, Naseem Abedsalam. (Not shown: Brett Koser) Courtesy photo

The Hawks won the first game 6-0 and the 2nd game was a 10-0 win. The 3rd game was close, but the boys pulled through with a 4-3 win and in the finals the team clenched First place with a 7-2 win over the Albion Premier team.

Just down the road from the SD United cup, the Hawks G17 Gold team, which is coached by David Halliday, won the San Diego United Summer Challenge held at UC San Diego, playing up in age group in the women’s under 18 super group. Despite a 1-0 loss in their first game, several injuries, pouring rain & slippery field conditions, the Hawks returned with a 3 point victory over SD United 97 Black in their second game and another 3-0 win against Oranje Voetbal U18 team in their third game. The girls would face Oranje again in the finals and an early goal by Ka’ipolani Mortensen secured the championship with a final score of 1-0.

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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! [Top photo] Players Courtney Hendrickson, Ka’ipolani Mortensen & Ashley Johnson celebrating the winning goal in the playoffs final game [Bottom photo] G17 Gold Team bottom picture: from left: Top Row: Ashley Johnson, Tianna Brown, Madison Provost, Summer Bales, Courtney Hendrickson, Bridgette Whitney, Anna Sampson, Hailey Golec, Allison Powell, Coach David Halliday. Middle Row: Ashley Dominguez, Madyson Brown, Malina Gabiola, Cailin Koupal. Bottom Row: Ka’ipolani Mortensen, Arianna Wesley, Elise Bengtson. NOT SHOWN: Jordan Wright and Jourdan Ziff.

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Sports

Middle school volleyball returns this fall

Middle school volleyball tryouts will be held in late August through early September for boys and girls in grades 6 through 8.

JP Raineri Sports/Multimedia Editor TEMECULA – As school gets back into session, sports parents are sure to be excited to get their kids off the couch and back into the swing of things when it comes to workouts, practices and games for the fall sports their children play.

One sport in particular that has been making waves in our area is Volleyball at the middle school level, “Which is not just for girls anymore,” said Christina Pulver, Director of the Forza For All Middle School League.

“Boys Volleyball made some heads turn at the high school level here locally last season and we had been getting a great response from parents when we made mention of starting a division for boys last season and now we are packed with them at our open gym sessions,” Christina said.

Christina has been the Director of the Middle School Volleyball leagues here in the valley for the past three years which were formerly ran through Club West, but has since been purchased by another local club over the past year.

“This year we will have a new look and club to bring to the table, but we still plan to bring the same commitment to the program that has been there in the year’s past,” Christina added.

Christina is taking the program she has been running for the past three years to Forza1 Volleyball, which is brand new to the area and being ran by Dana Burkholder, a former USA Volleyball team member and NCAA Final Four participant as well as a 2x First Team AllAmerican setter for the University of Arizona from 1998-2001.

“We are excited to have her on board at Forza1 and our staff is looking forward to providing students

with the opportunity to play for their school again this year,” said Burkholder “We will have boys and girls teams at each school and just watch, boys volleyball will be the next up and coming sport here in the valley, especially with school’s like Vista Murrieta High School having their first Boys team ever under the direction of Kristen Cooke and Ed Tatiano.”

“Many of our coaches for the upcoming 2014 Fall Season coached for the Middle School League last year and we will have some new coaches on board as well and of course if anyone is interested in coaching, please contact Christina@ forzaforall.org.

Forza For All will host the Middle School League at the Courthouse facility which is a two court facility with an air-conditioned lobby and viewing area inside the gym so parents can easily watch and enjoy practices. The Courthouse is located

at 26067 Jefferson Avenue, Murrieta, CA 92562.

Girls Tryouts for TVUSD will be located at the Jefferson location.

Bella Vista Middle School: Monday, August 18 from 4:30pm-6:30pm James L Day Middle School: Monday, August 18 from 7:00pm8:30pm M a rg a r i t a M i d d l e S c h o o l : Wednesday, August 20 from 4:00pm-5:30pm Temecula Middle School: Thursday, August 21 from 6:00pm-7:30pm Vail Ranch Middle School: Thursday, August 21 from 7:45pm-9:15pm E.S. Gardner Middle School: Saturday, August 23-from 1:00pm2:30pm Boys Tryouts for TVUSD: September 3rd, 4:00pm-6:00pm at Jefferson location.

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Girls Tryouts for Murrieta Middle Schools: Dorothy McElhinney Middle School: Tuesday, August 19th from 3:30-5:30 (inside the school gym) Shivela: Wednesday, August 27th from 4:00pm-5:30pm at Jefferson location Thompson: Monday, August 25th from 5:00pm-6:30pm at Jefferson location Warm Springs: Thursday, August 28th from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Jefferson location Boys Tryouts for MVUSD: September 3rd, 4:00-6:00pm at Jefferson location.

Makeup Date: August 23rd from 3:00-4:30pm at the Jefferson location.

For more information visit Forza 1 Volleyball online at www. forza1volleyball.com

Arsenal FC Girls U11 are finalists at Carlsbad Cup JP Raineri Sports/Multimedia Editor TEMECULA – Last weekend was another great weekend of soccer for the Arsenal FC girls U11 team. The Carlsbad Cup 2014 was their toughest tournament this summer after coming off a championship run at the Encintas Rotary Cup a few weeks ago, and the girls were looking to carry that momentum into this tournament.

Game one on Saturday kicked off at 8:30 a.m. against the Pateadores out of Mission Viejo.

Arsenal FC quickly dominated possession during the first half and found the net with a finish from Kate Jacobsen assisted by Alyssa Aldaco in the 22nd minute of play.

To keep the competition heated, Arsenal’s keeper, Heidi Marshall, also made a huge save to carry their 1-0 lead into half.

The Pateadores came out more aggressive in the 2nd half and dominated play for the first 8 minutes until Arsenal FC recovered and the momentum shifted as they kept the ball in their opponents half, locking in a 1-0 victory.

Game two kicked off later

that day at 3:30 p.m. against the Oceanside Breakers. Arsenal FC came firing out of the gates with a goal by Jordan Florence from the right side within the first 30 seconds of play. Most of the parents actually missed the goal since it happened so quickly. A few minutes later an Arsenal breakaway by Kate Jacbosen got the excitement going again as a shot on goal was deflected by the Oceanside keeper and Jordan Florence and Talia Stacy were both there for the tap in giving Arsenal FC a 2-0 lead within the first 5 minutes.

Oceanside answered with a breakaway goal and they converted on a corner to tie it up going into the second half. After the break, Rylee Smith received the ball in the middle and had a great leading pass to Kate Jacobsen up the left side where she fought off two defenders and found the corner of the net giving Arsenal FC the winning goal.

The finals game kicked off at 12 pm on Sunday against Carlsbad United Gold. The girls knew they had their work cut out for them since Carlsbad entered this game without being scored on and had

Top left to right: Kalia Thunstrom, Coach Heidi Solis, Kaylee Nicotero, Kendra Cervantes, Jordyn Edison, Andrianna Cortez, Makenzie Dyer, Ryley Burns, Alyssa Aldaco, Jordan Florence, Heidi Marshall, Rylee Smith. Bottom left to right: Lexi Hamilton, Dani Williams, Talia Stacy.

Arsenal FC gave it their all and played with tremendous heart! Every girl on the team left it all on the pitch and didn’t have anything left to give.

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Arsenal FC and Carlsbad United battled back and forth with pretty much equal possession during the first half. The first goal came from a beautiful corner kick by Talia Stacy and Kalia Thunstrom was able to muscle over a defender with an awesome header. The girls and parents were ecstatic as this was the first goal scored on Carlsbad this weekend.

Unfortunately for Arsenal FC, Carlsbad converted on a free kick during the sixth minute of the second half tying the match at 1-1. The dagger came with just 30 seconds left of regulation play.

Carlsbad was pressing and had a great switch to the right side giving their player the opportunity to drill the game winning goal. Carlsbad won 2-1.

Arsenal FC gave it their all and played with tremendous heart!

“Every girl on the team left it all on the pitch and didn’t have anything left to give,” exclaimed Coach Kevin Legg, who gave major kudos to Arsenal’s defense which consisted of Dani Willams, Ryley Burns, AdriannaCortez, Lexi Hamilton, Kendra Cervantes and Jordyn Edison and their keeper Heidi Marshall for stepping up and only allowing Carlsbad two goals.

The Arsenal FC Girls U11 team is prepping for their next tournament (West Coast) which will likely be their biggest challenge this summer.

Ryan Smith from Arsenal FC contributed to this article.

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Education

Mt. San Jacinto College District Board places measure before public for vote Cal State University San Marcos - Temecula Associate Dean Suzanne Lingold, Hemet-San Jacinto Chamber CEO Andy Anderson and former MSJC Vice President Dennis Anderson.

MSJC Academic Senate President Lorraine Slattery-Farrell told the board that faculty, classified staff and students all supported a bond measure. Former MSJC Trustee Joan Sparkman wrote a letter in support of a bond measure, which was read into the record by MSJC Superintendent/ President Dr. Roger Schultz.

Board President Ann Motte said a bond for MSJC was critical to the prosperity of the region. She praised the list of specific projects outlined under the bond that would benefit each site in the district – Banning, Temecula, San Jacinto,

SAN JACINTO– After hearing an unprecedented string of support from community leaders, the Mt. San Jacinto College District Board of Trustees voted during a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 4, 2014 to place a districtwide funding measure on the November 2014 ballot. If passed by voters, the measure would expand college career and educational facilities and programs that help students transfer to four-year universities and prepare for jobs. It would also ensure that buildings are upgraded for disabled accessibility.

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Menifee and the I-15 corridor.

She cited the need for more facilities to serve the growing population and increase the collegegoing rate, which would help build economic strength in the region.

“I’m normally a tax hawk,” Motte said. “I’ve been on this board for 20 years and I didn’t vote for the previous two (bonds)…but I really think it’s time.”

“With voter approval, this bond measure would allow Mt. San Jacinto College to continue to support student success and create a brighter future for our region on many levels,” Schultz said.

“The measure would allow us to proceed with improvements and upgrades to buildings that house our nursing, emergency response and law enforcement classes.

Vocational training classrooms would get the necessary upgrades.

Outdated math and science labs will be improved. Our students, including returning military veterans, will benefit by receiving education in state-of-the-art facilities that prepare them for today’s

highly competitive workforce.

Our communities benefit because the bond would allow MSJC to build the facilities it needs to meet the area’s growing demand for higher education. A skilled local workforce helps to attract more high paying jobs and businesses to our region.”

Mt. San Jacinto College provides career training and support for more than 18,000 students a year in the 1,700-square-mile district that stretches from the San Gorgonio Pass to Temecula. In her letter, Sparkman praised MSJC for providing military veterans with education and services. MSJC also has two Veterans Resource Centers to serve its veteran population. MSJC received the Military Friendly School designation in 2014, ranking MSJC in the top 20 percent of colleges serving military students.

In addition to the improvements to classrooms and labs, the bond would help repair leaky roofs, deteriorating gas and sewer lines, upgrade old bathrooms and re-

move asbestos.

Many of the speakers, including Mann, said they would personally work to help support the bond out in the communities.

“Please put this on the ballot and let the voters decide,” Mann told the board. “It will be a huge economic boon not only for my city, but for the region as a whole.”

The $295 million measure passed by trustees contains strict accountability requirements, including an independent 9-member Citizens’ Oversight Committee comprised of representatives from throughout the district and annual financial audits to make sure money is being spent as promised.

No funds from the measure would go toward salaries or pensions and all funds are required to stay local. The bond, which must be approved by 55 percent of the voters, would cost $13.20 a year per $100,000 of assessed value of a home. The average homeowner would pay about $26 a year, or slightly more than $2 a month.

New principal takes the helm at Donald Graham Elementary Michelle Mears-Gerst Special to the Valley News Students at Donald Graham Elementary School in Lake Elsinore will be sharing the same back to school jitters as their new principal.

Trustees for the Lake Elsinore Unified School District hired a new principal for the elementary school. Parents, teachers and students alike were anxiously waiting this summer to find out who would lead the 2014-2015 school year and the person chosen to take the reins was Ken Goltara.

Goltara currently works in another school district and is awaiting release of his contract.

In the interim Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Kip Meyer has been assisting principal at Donald Graham Elementary.

“We’re fortunate in hiring a strong, established principal to lead Donald Graham. Mr. Goltara is uniquely qualified to support several extraordinary special education programs located on the campus of Donald Graham Elementary,” Meyer said. “Ken’s proven leadership and experience in school administration and the area of special education will be a great fit for Donald Graham Elementary School.”

“It is my pleasure to welcome the parents and children to such wonderful and caring school that puts children at the center of all that we do here,” Goltara said.

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“It is my personal mission to ensure that all of our students experience the joy and wonder of learning, through innovative instruction and programs designed to allow our students to pursue their passions and strive to become their personal best here at Donald Graham Elementary.”

Superintendent Doug Kimberly said he welcomes Goltara to the district’s administrative team “Summer provides the chance

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to recharge and prepare for the upcoming year,” Kimberly said. “I hope all the parents and students had a great summer because we are ready to welcome the 2014-15 school year.”

Earlier this summer the Governing Board appointed two other principals, Michael Hoffman, who is well known at Wildomar Elementary and Val Roark, who will be a co-principal at Lakeland Village School.

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Temecula Valley Hospital’s STEMI certification will save lives Michelle Mears-Gerst Special to the Valley News The staff at Temecula Valley Hospital is in the business to save lives and when saving the life of a stroke or heart attack patient, time is critical. The time it takes for a patient to be treated can be the difference between life and death which is why the hospital’s latest certification is a considered a big win for residents in the valley.

The medical team at the hospital learned this month they were designated a STEMI receiving center, becoming the sixth facility in Riverside County to earn this title. STEMI, which stands for ST Elevated Myocardial Infractions, is the deadliest form of heart attack. To be opened only a year and receive the designated title is a win for the residents in the community and the medical team, according to officials. Loma Linda hospital, which opened in 2011, took two years to receive their certification.

“Patients who are considered STEMI are the sickest of sickest having a heart attack,” said Andrew Ho, the Riverside Cardiology Associates Chief of Medicine at Temecula Valley Hospital. “Time if of the essence and it is important to be at the right hospital at the right time to save a patient’s life.”

Medical Director of Emergency Services at Temecula Valley Hospital, Pranav Kachhi, said it’s important for emergency room doctors to provide a full level of care.

“It is a nightmare to have to

request a second transfer for the patient,” Kachhi said.

The certification means if an ambulance is called and person is having a heart attack, the emergency medical team is trained to determine the type of heart attack a patient is having. If it is STEMI the ambulance will be routed directly to a STEMI designated hospital.

Now that the hospital has been certified by the county, the EMS agency allows a facility to receive ambulances. This means patients in Temecula and the north San Diego County will no longer be forced to undergo long rides to surrounding hospitals, which could lead to the death of a patient.

“When we have a patient coming in coded STEMI that now activates a system of professionals who work in an organized approach to manage the patient with various specialty teams kicking their training into gear working with strict timelines,” said Katie DiDonato, MSN, RN, CNOR Director of Clinical Programs, Education and Training at Temecula Valley Hospital.

“When I receive a patient who a STEMI and they come to me too late it is regrettable knowing I could possibly save them if I saw them earlier,” said Ho. Kachhi said the hospital’s staff is trained to try to get the patient’s heart attack under control in as little as a half hour but no longer than 90 minutes.

“There is nothing else out there that exists that our hospital doesn’t

have. We have everything we need to take care of our patients having a heart attack,” said Ho who was instrumental in developing the program that lead to certification.

On the morning that Ho spoke with Temecula Valley News he and his team saved the life of a 60-year-old woman who initially was diagnosed as having a heart too weak to survive surgery. When Ho reviewed her case he thought she would be a great candidate for a special device the hospital has called the Impella. The Impella allows the doctor to keep the heart pumping long enough for the clogged arteries to be repaired.

The procedure is also non-invasive meaning the patient can have their heart repaired without open-heart surgery.

“Not every patient is a candidate for this device but she was our first and we expect a full recovery,” Ho said.

In April, Temecula Valley Hospital was certified as a stroke ready facility. Since the certification doctors have treated close to 60 patients and plan to receive certification in 2015 as a Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center.

In the spring of 2015 the hospital will also seek chest pain accreditation, which is given to facilities that get a balloon into a patient in less than 90 minutes.

“We are developing processes and streamlining it to show the county we can get to these patients and as a result save their life,” Ho said.

How to establish a cancer fundraiser Cancer and its associated treatments can rob patients of their energy and enthusiasm for daily activities. But cancer also can prove taxing on a person’s finances.

Depending on an individual’s health insurance coverage, treatments can be costly and out-ofpocket expenses numerous. Those incapacitated by cancer also may find they are unable to work, resulting in lost wages.

Some cancer fundraisers aim to provide funds for families or individuals in financial peril as a result of their diagnoses, while others hope to raise money for cancer research. Millions of dollars are raised annually both by national foundations and individuals.

Successful cancer fundraisers follow the same guidelines of any

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With dedication and commitment in tow, the possibilities to raise money for a worthy cause are endless.

• Establish your cause. Set the fundraising objective, which will include how the money will be raised and how it will be spent. If you are raising money for a specific type of cancer, it may be easy to pair up with an organization that already works toward that cause, such as the American Cancer Society, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Canadian Cancer Society, or CureSearch. Of course, you can start from scratch, but donors may be more inclined to give to a charity that has already established itself.

• Make it personal. It’s much easier to stand behind a cause in which you have a vested interest.

This is why many cancer fundraisers are so successful. Many people start a fundraiser in the name of a friend or family member battling cancer or someone who has lost his or her battle, and that personal connection can be a motivating force as you raise awareness for your cause.

• Establish a fundraising team.

Fundraising is more manageable when there is a team of people working together to raise money and organize how money is spent.

Assign responsibilities based on personal skills and areas of expertise. For example, a person with accounting experience can handle the bookkeeping work, while someone familiar with marketing can work to raise awareness for the cause and any fundraising events.

• Solicit community attention.

Getting the word out about your organization and fundraiser may require the help of others in the community. Find out if you can join a school-sponsored “Relay for Life” event or have an information booth at the entrance to supermarkets or other high-traffic businesses.

• Maintain transparency. The success of fundraising may revolve around how much potential donors trust your efforts. Make every attempt to be as open and honest with people as possible. Be willing to

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• Establish a website. A website enables you to continue spreading the message of your charitable efforts after hours. Donors can look up your charity online and learn about the story behind your fundraising efforts. Promptly return any phone calls or emails from people interested in more information.

Frequently update the website so the public has reason to come back for more information.

• Personally thank donors.

Send a letter or place a phone call to thank donors for their contributions. This establishes your charity and fundraiser as one that cares about its cause and the people who help that cause. It also puts a face to your efforts.

Cancer fundraisers are quite popular and relatively easy to establish. It takes a group of people willing to devote time and effort to a worthy cause.

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“We want to make sure that we’re building relationships, that we’re making people feel comfortable and that we make people feel like they’re guests in our home,” Rosenthal said.

“And we have sales consultants who are certified in product knowledge and it’s their job to find out what the guest’s objective is and show them the different models that might be in their price range.”

Rosenthal said Mercedes Benz is different from other luxury car dealerships in that there are a wide variety of different models to choose from at different price points. Often times when customers think of luxury they might think of matching high end prices, but Rosenthal said that Mercedes has recently been making an effort to design cars that are both stylish and economical.

“I think the first thing is that Mercedes Benz is really on the cutting edge in terms of what we’re bringing to the marketplace,” Rosenthal said.

“For example, the CLA has been a big hit with the general audience but particularly with Generation Y.” The CLA, a four-door coupe, has quickly become a favorite among car buyers because of its stylish interior and exterior. The car comes equipped with an interior that was designed in a studio in Italy and borrows from current Italian fashion trends. The car’s exterior might also appeal to custom-

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Other notable features of the car have to do with its economic advantages, as it gets 38 miles to the gallon on the highway. The car is also relatively inexpensive when compared with other vehicles in its class, as it has a starting price point of $29,900.

But the CLA certainly isn’t the only affordable option available from Mercedes Benz.

The C Class Mercedes is another favorite and basic models can be purchased for less than $40,000, a price point that makes the car a viable and affordable competitor to similar luxury models.

The car’s stylish exterior is complimented by its power. Even the most basic luxury models of the CLA jump from 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds.

For those looking for power and performance, the C-300 sport model of the vehicle boasts 241-hp turbo

four-cylinder engine and the C-400 boasts a 329-hp twin-turbo V-6. The vehicles may be sporty but are said to drive softly on the highway.

But Rosenthal said the C Class sedans and coupes and the CLA represent just a sampling of what’s available for those looking to buy a Mercedes. He said there are many other options and the stores sales staff are ready to help prospective customers at a moment’s notice.

“There are a lot of exciting luxury cars that Mercedes Benz is bringing out,” Rosenthal said. “And we feel that our availability is wider than any other luxury brand.”

For more information on Fletcher Jones Mercedes Benz of Temecula, visit their website at www.mbtemecula.com/ The dealership is located at 40910 Auto Center Drive in Temecula.

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Shelved commercial project in Menifee is back on table Michelle Mears-Gerst Special to the Valley News A perfect storm may be developing in Menifee, a storm welcomed in a district plagued with a drought of development.

A 15-acre commercial project called the Heritage Square Shopping Center at the busy intersection of McCall Boulevard and Menifee Road is being revived. The Rancon Group is leading this ambitious retail project in Menifee and will be meeting with the city planning commission this week.

In 2007, the County of Riverside approved the development with plans including more than 133,500 square feet of retail space, including a 43,830 square foot supermarket pad. The project was approved before Menifee was a city and had a number of prospective tenants until the economy took a hit and the project was shelved.

“Menifee is a very business friendly community,” said Councilmember John Denver. “We have always wanted this project to move forward but we needed other projects to be completed before reviving Heritage Square Shopping Center.”

Denver said a number of key components needed to be completed first thus they worked with the Rancon Group to resolve some roadblocks like the “Missing Link” project, a $5 million improvement

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The “Missing Link” on Menifee Road between Simpson and Aldergate creates an unbroken northsouth corridor east of Interstate 215 making the Heritage Square retail project feasible.

“Without Council Member Denver’s help and support it is doubtful we would have gotten to this point in the development process,” said Jeff Comerchero from the Rancon Group.

A major deterrent to the project in 2007 was the flood plain that plagues District 4 limiting development in that section of town.

The city however has begun building the detention basin that desperately was needed in 2007. It is now under construction traveling from Interstate 215 into Perris.

Denver, who is also a realtor, said now that the flood plain can be controlled the development of more homes, retail centers and businesses can move forward.

“Menifee can start looking like Orange County,” Denver said. “As businesses move in home values will rise too.”

“Mayor Scott Mann and City Council Member John Denver in particular have been very supportive of our project and both have been instrumental in getting the ball rolling,” Comerchero said adding it is too early in the planning process to determine what businesses will make a great fit for the center.

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Fashion/Accessories for sale CLOTHING FOR SALE Cowboy hats and belts at special pricing at Hawthorne Country Store. 2762 South Mission Rd. Fallbrook. (760) 728-1150 JANET HUNTLEY DESIGNS Custom handmade jewelry. Brides, Best Friends, Moms and Daughters (760) 450-4115

Garage/Yard/Moving Sale 2 FAMILY YARD SALE Furniture, electronics. 2864 E. Live Oak Pk Rd, FBK. 8am-12pm 8/16. Look for red balloons.

FURNITURE SALE-FULL HOUSE Sofas incl sleepers, recliners incl electric lift chair, piano, Howard Miller grandfather clock, lamps, dining table with extenders and 6 chairs, Thomasville hutch, office desk and chair. All must go. Cash only. Available Weds, 8/13, and Thurs, 8/14; 10 AM to 6 PM or by appointment 951-785-0925.

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GARAGE SALE(S) FALLBROOK -Saturday, 8/16, 8-?, Via Floresta (at the end of N. Main), misc. furniture, bedding, crafty stuff, closet organizers, and more.

YARD SALE SAT. AUG. 16 8 am to noon at 2160 Rainbow Valley Blvd.

Craft materials, jewelry, tools, furniture, clothes, electronics, movies (video and DVD) and collectibles incl. Star Wars items.

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Classic Allegre home. Upgraded 4BD, 2.5BA, 2304 sf. Great location, close to town, schools & community center. In-ground pool w/security fence, energy efficient pump & solar. Kitchen has granite, ss applcs.140023846 $430,000

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