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Hemet fire captains to move up to battalion chiefs

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Volume 16, Issue 41

Mayor says Lake Elsinore is ‘Fit for the Future’

Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The Hemet City Council on the recommendation of the Fire Chief agreed to promote Hemet fire captains to the positions of battalion chiefs to improve the departments administrative abilities during the Sept. 27 regular city council meeting. see page A-3

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Supervisors approve Rancho California Road widening Joe Naiman JNAIMAN@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Traffic congestion along Rancho California Road near Butterfield Stage Road has led to a desire by the City of Temecula to provide intersection improvements along Rancho California Road and Butterfield Stage Road. see page A-4

Lake Elsinore Mayor Brian Tisdale shares a laugh with the crowd gathered at Pins ‘N Pockets during the annual State of the City address Shane Gibson photo Sept. 29.

Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

In true Lake Elsinore fashion, the annual State of the City address kicked off with an “emoji”

Health

Michelle’s Place facilitates free mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month TEMECULA – In recognition of breast cancer awareness month, Michelle’s Place will be facilitating free screening mammograms to those who qualify for assistance. see page B-5

Entertainment

Greek Festival coming to town with pastry prizes Perry Peters SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

see ELSINORE, page A-4

Several hot-button issues were raised and a longtime Temecula council member was singled out for criticism during a sparsely-attended candidates’ forum. Traffic gridlock, Old Town’s parking squeeze and the controversial prospects of council term limits, a sales tax increase and the creation of a city police force were tossed out by challengers in the nine-candidate race with two seats are up for grabs in the Nov. 8 general election. Mayor Mike Naggar, seeking a fifth term on the Temecula City Council, was forcefully challenged by Angel Garcia, who has repeatedly been thwarted in his bids for elected office. Temecula City Council candidates from left: Michael McCracken, Ron Bradley, Angel Garcia, Jeff Frichner, Mike Naggar, James Stewart, Adam Ruiz and Skylar Tempel. Shane Gibson photo

Boy Scouts name Truax 2016 Distinguished Citizen of the Year Paul Bandong PBANDONG@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Business

Murrieta Valley Market opens for business Paisley Trent VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

see page D-5

Pins ‘N Pockets Sept. 22. “We are always eager to try something new and seek unique ways to stand out because we are ultimate destination

Tim O’Leary STAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

see page C-2

Looking for a true farm-to-table experience? Then come on down to the newly established Murrieta Valley Market at Murrieta Valley High School and do some good, not just for the family you feed, but the school’s choir program, too.

was to show just how much fun the city could be, according to Mayor Brian Tisdale. “As you can see, in Lake Elsinore we know how to have fun,” Tisdale told the packed house at

Temecula issues raised, incumbent targeted in council election forum

see COUNCIL, page A-6

The Greek Festival, a popular family event will return to Temecula Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16, bringing with it a glimpse into the Greek life with food, entertainment and shopping.

filled video, depicting each of the city council members as emoticons – otherwise known as smiley faces – commonly used in text messages, emails and on social media sites. The goal of the video

Bernie L. Truax II (left) was awarded the Boys Scout of America, Tahquitz District 2016 Distinguished Citizen of the Year. He is posing with Life Scout Seth McLaughlin from Troop 301.

Friends, colleagues, business associates, dignitaries, community residents and family joined together with the Boys Scouts of America, Tahquitz District, to honor Bernard “Bernie” L. Truax II as the 2016 Distinguished Citizen of the Year. The awards dinner and fundraiser for the Boys Scouts organization was held Thursday, Sept. 29, in the Grand Ballroom of the Pechanga Casino & Resort. Life Scout Seth McLaughlin from Troop 301 served as Master of Ceremonies. The Distinguished Citizen Award is presented annually 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

Deukmajian, Bob Hope, Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne. The Tahquitz District has honored former 3rd District Supervisor Jeff Stone, Jerry Wilson, Dan Stephenson, Bill Green, Christine and John McCusker, Dr. Jerry Hizon, Dan Atwood, pastor Steve Struikmans, Dr. Larry Boggeln, Ben Drake, Terry Gilmore and Joan Sparkman. “These traits and virtues – “trustworthy, loyal, helpful, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent” -- are what are needed to grow and sustain our communities today,” said Ray Magee, vice chairman of the Pechanga Tribal Gaming Association. Pechanga Development Corporation was the Eagle Sponsor for the event.

see TRUAX, page A-7


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