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Volume 16, Issue 52

Temecula pays tribute to McCracken; swears in Stewart to city council

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City offered incentives in firefighting contract negotiations

RIVERSIDE – Riverside County supervisors endorsed a proposal to ensure that the city of Canyon Lake is offered incentives to resume contracting with the county for on-site fire protection services during its Dec. 13 meeting. see page A-4

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Measure U expenditures approved by Hemet City Council Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Hemet City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the deputy city manager of administrative services director to adjust the 2016-17 revenue budget by adding $2,239,243 in revenues expected to come in from the new Measure U sales tax. see page A-6

Newly elected Temecula City Councilman James Stewart. Among other issues within the community, Stewart aims to focus on infrastructure, and to push for a police station headquarters within the city, as opposed to the current station on Auld Road which is outside the city boundary.

Stewart would like to help make Temecula’s old city hall building located at 43200 Business Park Dr., repurposed into a police station.

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The city of Temecula accepted results from the Nov. 8 regular election and swore in new Councilman James Stewart during its Tuesday,

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Nov. 13, meeting and also swore in Councilman Mike Naggar for another term.

Mayor Naggar recognized Councilman Michael McCracken for the time he spent on council before he and Stewart took the oath of office.

“I have a plaque here for you and it says in deep appreciation for your service. The plaque is just really not enough in all honesty,” Naggar said. “A lot of people don’t know that you have been serving on the community service commission for

about nine years. And during that time, you did your job. You didn’t desire to stand out you just did the job that the council asked you to do … . You were always there.”

see TEMECULA, page A-3

City stalls forward movement of Alberhill Villages, requests study

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She walked through the door to the auto dealership, her eyes grew big and sparkled as she saw the shiny new sports car with a big red bow and a sign that said “To Carmen From Santa.” She jumped up and down with joy, shouting, “I love it!”

Lake Elsinore City Council has stalled forward movement of a special election for the Alberhill Villages Initative. The city could have outright adopted the plan, but instead opted to take 30 days to analyze it and its effects at a cost of about $30,000 to the city.

With their decision, the fate of the long-troubled development hangs in the balance.

Last week the city announced that the petition submitted garnered enough signatures to qualify for an upcoming special election ballot. The initiative needed 3,056 signatures to qualify, 4,078 signatures were accepted by the County Registrar of Voters.

The initiative came before Council during its Dec. 13 meeting

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The city of Lake Elsinore voted to stall the Alberhill Villages Initiative after it was announced that the developer, Castle & Cooke had gathered enough signatures to qualify for a possible special election ballot. Shane Gibson photo

see ALBERHILL, page A-4

Hemet City Council reorganizes, Councilman K. Paul Raver resigns Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Two new Hemet City Councilmembers and one re-elected councilwoman, and new city treasurer were sworn in to office

by Hemet City Clerk Sarah McComas Tuesday, Dec. 13.

New Councilman Michael Perciful was sworn in and council elected Mayor Pro Tem of the city. Re-elected City Treasurer Judith Oltman was sworn in for another term.

Though the five-member reorganized city conducted city business with new council elected Mayor Linda Krupa, former Mayor Pro Tem K. Paul Raver came out of a late closed session and unexpectedly turned in his hand-

written resignation to McComas.

A press release from City Manager Alex Meyerhoff Wednesday morning Dec. 14 said Raver’s resignation was “effective immediately.”

“Mr. Raver gave no reason for said resignation,” the press release reported. The press release noted, “The City Council thanks Mr. Raver for his two years of service to the community and wishes hit all the best in his future endeavors.”

Now the reorganized city council with Mayor Krupa, Mayor Pro Tem Perciful, and councilwomen Bonnie Wright and Karlee Meyer will have to carry on until they discuss options to filling the vacancy

see HEMET, page A-6

Outgoing Hemet City Councilwoman Shellie Milne receives a thank you for her service on the council and a traditional street sign in her name from City Manager Alexander Meyerhoff.

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Congress approves Pechanga water settlement PECHANGA INDIAN RESERVATION – The United States Congress this past weekend approved the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians Water Rights Settlement Act. Written by Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42), the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act was included in broader water resources and infrastructure legislation that was approved by the House of Representatives by a vote of 36061 and by the Senate with a vote of 78-21. Both votes were held last week. The measure now heads to President Obama for signature.

The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act authorizes, ratifies, and confirms the settlement agreement

by Pechanga, the United States, Rancho California Water District, Eastern Municipal Water District, and Metropolitan Water District first reached in principle in December 2008. The agreement quantifies the Tribe’s reserved water rights in the Santa Margarita River Water-

TEMECULA from page A-1 Naggar reminded the audience that when Supervisor Chuck Washington, then a member of the city council was tapped by the governor to take over the 3rd District supervisor seat left vacant by Jeff Stone’s election to the California State Senate, 23 people applied for the available seat on the council.

“We appointed you to fill that seat, that 18-month period, and you did that in the same manner in which you worked on the community service commission.,” Naggar said. “You hit the ground running.

You knew how the city operated; you came in, you filled the slot, you were a consummate team player, and you did the work. For that, I commend you.”

Councilman Matt Rahn said it had been “an absolute pleasure working” with McCracken.

“It’s been an amazing journey with you,” he said.

Councilman Jeff Commerchero said that McCracken “had an incredible heart for the city and Councilwoman Maryann Edwards said McCracken had been hiding in plain sight while he was deployed and that the minute he came home, he founded the city’s Salute to Veteran’s program.

“You served honorably on community services commission and he was at every single event and he really was a lifeline to our veterans and forged a stronger bond even than we had had previously with our veterans,” Edwards said. “Something that you never hear about Michael

shed and provides Pechanga with rights to water that are equal to those that were set forth in the original federal court Fallbrook Decree.

“We are deeply thankful for the final passage of our water rights settlement,” said Tribal Chairman Mark Macarro. “Generations of tribal leaders have fought from the courts to Capitol Hill to protect this vital resource for future generations. Today, it is almost a reality.”

“We thank Sen. Barbara Boxer and Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) for authoring this critical water settlement, and Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Congressman Duncan Hunter, Jr. (CA-50) for co-sponsoring,” said Macarro. “We also thank Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, Deputy Interior Secretary Mike Connor, Senior Counselor to the Deputy Secretary of Interior Letty Belin, and the Secretary’s Indian Water Rights Office for all of their efforts.”

The legislation also authorizes necessary infrastructure to guarantee a permanent supply of water

to Pechanga through cooperative agreements with local water providers, including Rancho California Water District, Eastern Municipal Water District and Metropolitan Water District. The legislation provides for a coordinated effort by the parties to manage the water within the Santa Margarita Basin that will bring all residents of the Pechanga Reservation a safe and dependable water supply for the future.

“In the face of an ongoing drought where water resources are even more urgent, this settlement provides certainty for Pechanga and our neighbors through cooperative management of this shared resource,” said Chairman Macarro.

As part of the settlement, Pechanga is expected to receive certain federal contributions to satisfy claims that Pechanga has against the United States. Pechanga has agreed to provide a portion of the settlement contribution that it expects to receive from the federal government to the development of water delivery infrastructure to RCWD.

is that he educated himself while he was on the ship, got two masters degrees one in education and one in organization management. It really showed.”

Edwards said that he had a heart for veterans and the community.

“Once a councilmember, always a councilmember and you are definitely a part of the family,” Edwards said.

McCracken addressed the crowd, thanking them for their support.

“For the past 10 years, I have been one of Temecula’s biggest fans. I say that because I have had the opportunity to serve the city on active duty and also as a commissioner and a councilmember,” he said. “The learning curve is steep. Managing a fulltime job, wife and beautiful daughter’s going to school fulltime and my organization of veterans in Temecula Valley, I would do it all again in a heartbeat.”

McCracken said that the chance to serve the city was something he would never forget and that the five people who sit on the dais may not agree on everything but residents can’t tell. He thanked those who made his time on council possible.

“It’s hard to say I’m leaving because my passion is still here but I would do this for free,” he said. “I just really appreciate the opportunity to serve the city.”

Immediately after McCracken’s speech, council got to work swearing in Naggar to another term and Stewart into his first term on the dais.

Stewart thanked his wife for “putting up with his adventures along the way” and his sister and mother for

coming out to see him be sworn in.

“I’m really excited to work with these four very great people and I do feel honored to be sitting here,” Stewart said. “I understand how Mac feels and I definitely give him props for what he has done during his 18 months here.”

Commerchero said it would be a great four years and that he wanted to thank the voters for approving Measure S, a one-cent on the dollar sales tax that will help to fund police, fire and other things the city had put on hold after the recession hit in 2008.

“What you did was set the financial future of this city for decades to come,” he said. “It wasn’t about just having extra money, it was about needing extra money and making sure that what we built over the first 27 years or so of Temecula will be the end result 20 years from now, 220 years from now, 30 years from now and that we will be able to remain a great city and not slide into mediocrity which was the fear that we expressed when we found out our budget would go negative.”

Edwards said the residents have set the tone for the city’s future with the passage of Measure S. “Temecula is now secure,” Edwards said.

After council waxed poetic on the passage of Measure S, the group then named Edwards as mayor and Rahn as mayor pro tem.

In other news, Commerchero will continue as president of the Community Services District and Stewart was named as vice president in a unanimous decision.

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Canyon Lake offered incentives in firefighting contract negotiations The board voted 4-0 – with Supervisor John Benoit out for health reasons – in support of Jeffries’ recommendation.

Canyon Lake has been without an active fire station since July 2015, depending instead on county fire personnel from Lake Elsinore and Menifee to respond to calls within the gated municipality under a “mutual aid” compact.

The arrangement has exposed Canyon Lake to increased risks stemming from longer response times and the possibility of resources not being available from the neighboring cities.

Jeffries’ 1st District includes Canyon Lake. The supervisor, a former firefighter, has regularly expressed concern about the potential pitfalls of Canyon Lake having no firefighters standing by 24/7.

The county and Canyon Lake, home to about 11,000 residents, became steeped in legal wrangling

RIVERSIDE – Riverside County supervisors endorsed a proposal to ensure that the city of Canyon Lake is offered incentives to resume contracting with the county for onsite fire protection services during its Dec. 13 meeting.

Supervisor Kevin Jeffries submitted a two-paragraph recommendation on the Board of Supervisors’ policy agenda emphasizing the need for Canyon Lake to receive cost breaks slated to be provided to the city of Calimesa, which is negotiating with the county for a one-year fire protection compact.

Jeffries did not elaborate on the terms that the two sides are close to reaching but noted that “offering Canyon Lake the same short-term, one-year contract as is being offered Calimesa will afford (Canyon Lake) residents improved services while the city determines its long-term fire protection plans.”

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during the first half of 2015 over nearly $2 million in unpaid fire services bills, which the city blamed on increased firefighter staffing that it did not want and warned the county it wouldn’t be able to afford.

City officials said budgetary reserves were depleted paying for county public safety services.

In a 57-page breach of contract lawsuit, the county alleged that, beginning in the last half of the 2013-14 fiscal year, Canyon Lake stopped making payments under the fire protection contract that went into effect July 1, 2011, and ended July 1, 2015.

The suit was resolved last fall when Canyon Lake agreed to reimburse the county $1.7 million.

At that time, city officials said they were moving ahead with plans to establish an independent fire agency.

The city’s Vacation Drive firehouse remains shuttered.

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sha Johnson Mayor pro-tem. Before passing the gavel, Mayor Brian Tisdale said it had been his honor to serve the city in the role of mayor.

“I just want to say that it was a pleasure to serve the city as mayor,” Tisdale said. “Not too many times a country boy from Beaverton, Oregon, can actually get on a city council and be able to serve the people. Service has been my whole life so it’s an honor.”

Tisdale said that success is when people work together, not necessarily agreeing all of the time, but working together to make a difference in the

lives of those they serve.

“When you get five people that can work together for the betterment of our city, you’re going to have a great city,” he said. “Lake Elsinore is on the right path in the right direction.

In other news, the city established a Community Facilities District for Canyon Hills. The move increases the amount of authorized bonded indebtedness not to exceed $27.5 million to be used to finance improvements to the area and authorizes the levy of a special tax to reimburse the developer the cost of the improvements.

Lake Elsinore City Council welcomed back three returning councilmembers after accepting results of the Nov. 8, general election. Robert Magee, Steve Manos and Natasha Johnson were sworn back into their seats on the dais promising to keep the city moving forward. City Treasurer Allen P. Baldwin was also sworn in during the meeting.

The city council also reorganized naming Bob Magee Mayor and Nata-

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Supervisors vote to defer salary increases for 2 years RIVERSIDE – Riverside County supervisors voted Tuesday, Dec. 13, to freeze their salaries for the next two years to demonstrate support for salary caps at all levels of county government.

“Recognizing the economic conditions of the county, the Board of Supervisors proposes to defer any salary increases from Dec. 31, 2016, through Dec. 31, 2018,” according to a statement posted to the board’s policy agenda by Supervisor Marion Ashley.

During last week’s board meeting, Ashley expressed sensitivity to public criticism about pay hikes. It was

ALBERHILL from page A-1 where the council had the ability to approve the initiative outright, set a date for a special election, or request a 30-day study. With the selection of the study, city staff will report back to the council in mid-January, at which time the Council will choose between approving the initiative or setting a special election.

The study will be conducted with the help of a consultant who will analyze the differences between the approved plan and the initiative.

Alberhill Villages, one of the largest development plans ever proposed in the region, was approved by city council in June, despite developer discontent.

If it is built, the 8,024-unit Alberhill Villages project would dwarf just about every mixed-use project in southwest Riverside County. It would be a 2-square-mile city within a city.

The development also anticipates 3.8 million square feet of commercial space, rivaling Promenade Temecula.

The plan includes 163 acres of open space, 63 acres for a college or university, a 46-acre sports park, community parks of 37 acres and 14 acres and 35 private “pocket” parks of about 1 acre each.

The project would be developed in six phases over a 30-year period.

On March 1, a Castle & Cooke senior vice president sent the city a letter asking that the project be “held in abeyance until further notice.” The letter said “we dispute” several conditions set by the city and indicated “a significant amount of time” would be needed to examine the differences

reported in November that board members were in line to receive a 1.36 percent increase in pay, retroactive to July 1.

Neither Ashley nor his colleagues commented on the decision to put off any further salary adjustments until the end of 2018. Supervisor John Benoit was absent for health reasons and did not join in the 4-0 vote.

Supervisors salaries are based on a formula that fixes the rate at 80 percent of the amounts paid to Superior Court judges. Salaries are adjusted every four years.

Ashley, Benoit and fellow

Supervisors John Tavaglione and Chuck Washington are paid $153,289 annually.

Supervisor Kevin Jeffries, who was elected in 2012 on a plank of refusing all salary increases for the duration of his time in office, earns $143,031 yearly.

Board members also receive health care coverage and vehicle allowances.

The county is in the early stages of negotiating contracts with several unions and the board is seeking to hold down costs by freezing cost of living adjustments and merit pay bonuses for employees.

between the city’s position and that of the developer.

Council took over the plan after spending a massive amount of time trying to “jump-start” the initial project which had stalled during the Great Recession. Rather than put Alberhill Villages on hold, Elsinore officials opted to press forward with the pending environmental reviews and complete other steps in the approval process.

Tom Hiltachk, an attorney for the landowner and developer, called the council-approved version “simply unfeasible and unbuildable.” Developer Castle & Cooke then took matters into their own hands, gathering signatures outside of local stores and shopping malls to have the issue placed before voters.

On March 2, an initiative effort was launched by project proponents.

The 263-page proposed initiative was replaced by a similar measure about two weeks later. The bid was challenged in court by the city. The city prevailed, but officials say the court case is still pending.

The city released a four-page report April 22 that detailed its stance against the proposed initiative. City officials complain that Castle & Cooke could use unlimited funds promoting an initiative while state laws prevent municipalities from financing voter lobbying efforts.

The dispute prompted city officials to present the plan that was endorsed by planning commissioners to the council June 14. The council hearing came just days after a new initiative request was submitted to the city.

During the Dec. 13 meeting, Coun-

cilman Steve Manos said that it had been a longtime coming. He met with Castle & Cooke in 2008 and asked them why they “couldn’t get this done.”

“It’s the same question that I heard residents ask for a number of years,” he said, adding that the story picked up again about two years after he had been elected and became mayor. “I spent a lot of time trying to get this project unstuck. We had some wins and losses there.

Manos said that he wasn’t against the project as a whole.

“I think that when we are sitting and talking about something of this magnitude, we’re converting a mine operation to 8,000-plus homes and a lot of commercial space. You have to be careful about that,” Manos said.

“It’s important to go ahead and hold the public’s trust that way, that’s our job.”

Manos said they didn’t know what the impacts for the initiative would be and that he believed spending $30,000 to analyze the fiscal impacts to the city and to find out what it means in several other areas would be a prudent move.

“I think that’s the fairest thing to all parties involved here,” he said.

Councilwoman Natasha Johnson said that everything is being taken into consideration as they make a decision.

“It’s not a yes or no vote,” she said.

After a lengthy discussion, Council voted unanimously to approve the study.

The earliest a special election, which would cost the city an estimated $122,000, would be held is April 2017.

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The Hemet City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the deputy city manager of administrative services director to adjust the 2016-17 revenue budget by adding $2,239,243 in revenues expected to come in from the new Measure U sales tax to be used by the police and fire departments.

The resolution approval followed the presentation of “Measure U Immediate Action Plans” by Hemet Police Chief Dave Brown and Hemet Fire Chief Scott Brown during the Dec. 13 regular Hemet City Council meeting. The chiefs reviewed their plans for recruiting additional police officers, firefighters, dispatchers, uniforms, safety equipment, major machinery and equipment, training and education and professional/specialized services within the next six months.

Police Chief Brown earlier said the added revenue for the public safety departments through Measure U passed by the voters Nov. 8 would “put more boots on the ground” to reduce rising crime and improve emergency response times in city.

The council earlier in their meeting packets received a cost breakdown of the personal and equipment needed to improve Hemet’s badly needed fire and police protection that was seen as “at risk” by a recent state audit.

The $2.39 million needed was split between the police and fire departments with cost centers for each.

The resolution approval wasn’t without some serious questioning

by Councilman Paul Raver about how the budget presentation was made and how the resolution was to be worded. The former Mayor Pro Tem, according to a news release from the City Manager’s office, officially resigned from his seat on the council Dec. 13, the same evening as the council meeting. While his handwritten resignation letter gave no reason for the decision, the councilman has sent in resignation

letters in the past, but rescinded them and remained on the council.

This time “It is official,” said City Manager Alexander Meyerhoff.

Raver listened to the chiefs’ presentations and at the conclusion said there should be separate account budgeted for each department and asked if the accounts had been separated in the proposals and shown in the resolution.

The accounts were separated into two different cost centers in the proposals, explained Deputy City Manager Jessica Hurst, but would still came from one revenue source, Measure U. Raver noted that the proposed resolution did not specify the accounts item for item and said, “this is not acceptable.” The City Manager held up a sheet with the cost breakdown for each of the requested items by both departments that was included in the resolution packet to the council.

The breakdown shown on page 411 in the Dec. 13 City Council Agenda packet shows the police department asking for $1,492,814 in revenue from the anticipated Measure U funds for January through June 2017 and the fire department asking for $746,429 for the same period.

Raver ask the specific breakdown of expenditure asked by the departments be inserted into to resolution itself before he would grant is “yes” vote. Hurst said the addendum to the original resolution could be made and the rest of the council agreed. He then asked the new oversight committee, yet to be appointed, should have an opportunity to look it over as well.

Meyerhoff said the oversight committee would have that opportunity.

The resolution with the amendment was finally approved late in the evening by a 5-0 vote from the reorganized city council.

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Fire Department Personnel: 3 fire captains ($231,287); 2 peak demand firefighters ($121,604); 2 dispatchers ($84,211); part time to full time Emergency Service Coordinator ($31,621); and a part time 20-hour week Office Specialist ($16,267).

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Pechanga donates to Marines for ‘Toys for Tots’ Paul Bandong PBANDONG@REEDERMEDIA.COM

TEMECULA - Pechanga Development Corporation continued their eight-year tradition of donating to the “Toys for Tots” toy drive by presenting a $5,000 check to the United States Marine Corps.

The Marines will purchase new toys for disadvantaged children in the community and distribute them personally later this month.

Toys for Tots is a national program sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps and begins collecting toys for needy children each November.

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City of Temecula names Patrick Thomas as interim public works director TEMECULA – The City of Temecula is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Thomas as the interim public works director effective Monday, Dec. 5. Thomas has strong municipal experience including positions held as public works director for the City of Carlsbad, city engineer and deputy public works director for the City of Newport Beach, director of development services and public works and city engineer for the City of Murrieta, as well as a lengthy tenure with the City of Escondido as director of

public works. Thomas is a licensed civil engineer; he has a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Washington State University, a Master of Public Policy and Administration with emphasis in public works administration from California State University Long Beach, and a Master of Business Administration with emphasis in strategic management and finance from California State University San Marcos.

The Department of Public Works is the city’s largest operating department and includes an annual operat-

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“We welcome Pat to the City of Temecula family and are very familiar with his experience and resume of work, and look forward to his leadership of our Public Works operations,” City Manager Aaron Adams said.

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adopt a resolution authorizing the Administrative Services Director to record a $2,239,243 adjustment to the fiscal year 2016-17 revenue budget and appropriations for Measure U. Raver, who unequivocally backed Measure U, asked the chiefs and city manager if the requested resolution specifically outlined the costs and services of two departments budget request. The original resolution had the expenditure plan written into it and if each of the department’s expenditure plans were separate.

He said the resolution “should specify the account as matter of controlling where those funds are and who has them. I don’t like the idea of allocating and not specifying where it’s going. It should specify the account. That is not acceptable.”

The council listened to his arguments and after further discussion agreed the resolution should contain the specifics of the expenditures and revenues and added the chief’s spreadsheet with that information into the resolution itself. Raver then joined in the vote to change the resolution format with the spread sheet included.

Raver’s sometimes tough questioning on matters of city budget will be missing on Council while the city manager and staff determine how and when he will be replaced. In Raver’s case his seat until now has been an “at large” seat and anyone, anywhere in the city could run for the office. Now that the city has changed its at large voting system to a district voting system replacing Raver may pose a problem for the council.

While whoever runs for or is appointed to Raver’s seat for the two years remaining in his term can come from anywhere in the city, in 2018 the seat will have to be filled from someone in the city’s northern District 2. The method of how and when the seat will be filled will be on the Jan. 10 council meeting agenda.

Following the Measure U Immediate Action Resolution passage, the council called upon City Attorney Eric S. Bell to suggest procedures to establish the Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee. He said a posting and publishing of a notice of interest for the committee would be needed. Once the notices were published a date of Jan. 10 was suggested for submittal of the applications followed by setting a date to interview the applicant. Jan. 24 was the date for interviews in a regular meeting or during special meetings Jan. 24 or Feb. 7. Once the members are appointed Vail said there should be an orientation meeting with the city manager as soon as possible.

The council took his recommendations under advisement.

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This was the case in the Dec. 13 meeting following a presentation by Hemet Police Chief Dave Brown and Fire Chief Scott Brown asking the council to approve operating budgets and programs for the two departments’ “Measure U Immediate Action Plans” based on anticipated additional revenue in the current fiscal year. And to

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Liliana Pierson, 10 months, meets Santa for the first time while her father Charles looks on at the Murrieta Santa Stop located at the corner of Via Espada and Via Mira Mosa Tuesday, Dec. 6. Santa Stops is a way for Kriss Kringle to get out and meet local families while collecting food and toys for local families in need. Santa Stops continued through Friday, Dec. 16. For more information, visit www.murrieta.ca.gov.

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SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Melissa A. Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, wasted no time beginning her third term as the representative for the 67th Assembly District by introducing legislation, Assembly Bill 27, to classify rape of an intoxicated or unconscious victim as a violent felony.

Under current law, nearly all forms of rape and sexual penetration of an intoxicated person or someone with a mental disability are considered non-violent felonies. With the passage of Proposition 57, felonies classified as non-violent are now eligible for early parole.

“It is shameful that a sexual predator who rapes a mentally ill or intoxicated individual is charged with a non-violent felony,” Melendez said. “Now adding insult to injury, with the passage of Prop 57 that type of scum is eligible for early release.”

Melendez, true to her fashion, is not letting the ceremony and pageantry of swearing in distract her from doing the job of defending the public. Melendez had a wide range

of successes in her most recent term from strengthening privacy protections for school children, expanding protections for gun owners, defending victims of domestic violence and raising awareness for fellow veterans suffering with posttraumatic stress disorder. To date, Melendez has authored 14 bills that have become law.

“I am humbled and honored that the residents of southwest Riverside County have put their faith in me to represent them in Sacramento for a third term,” Melendez said. “As is evident with this past election, there is work to be done, and I will continue my fight to do right by the people who have entrusted me to represent them.”

Assemblywoman Melissa A. Melendez represents the 67th Assembly District, which includes the communities of Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Murrieta, Menifee, Wildomar and a portion of Hemet.

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Elder Abuse problems for family highlight importance of awareness Chloe Curtis VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Elder abuse has become a common occurrence in America and countless families are afflicted with its harsh effects each year. William Hanna witnessed this devastation firsthand when his grandfather was duped of more than $20,000 and his vehicle. Abuse relates to more than just the physical type, but on the emotional and financial toll it takes as well.

In November of this year, Hanna’s grandfather realized everything he had lost to two of his “friends.”

His grandfather, a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, was a resident at Sun City Gardens, an assisted living facility. Upon his stay there, the victim received consistent visits from two individuals. The duo knew Hanna’s grandfather, who the family prefers not to name, well. The duo previously worked as his housekeepers in 2014 and a bond formed between the pair and Hanna’s grandfather.

The alleged wrongdoers were continually treated to dinners and other indulgences.

The visits carried on for two years and in the midst, Hanna’s grandfather was persuaded to pay for the tickets and registration associated with one of the individual’s car, along with gifting his own vehicle and multiple pieces of family jewelry. Hanna’s grandfather was not in a state to be making these decisions logically, yet staff were unable to step in.

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going on, but do nothing to stop it.” said Hanna. Staff are not allowed to interfere with affairs of this nature, as they are private to the residents themselves. The Hanna family was unaware of the situation at hand and thus it went unnoticed for a lengthy amount of time.

The family finally noticed different behavior in Hanna’s grandfather in May 2016. The victim’s account was at zero dollars in the start of May and a secret bank account had been opened in order to hide how much money was being withdrawn.

The couple were also making strides at getting the grandfather to distance himself from the rest of his family.

Pictures and all other tokens that provoked memories were taken down from within his living space and left out of sight.

The victim was also told that both of his grandsons, John and William Hanna, were only after his money.

In turn, the brothers were barred from ever visiting. William Hanna was shut down each time he tried to reason with his grandfather as to where all of his money was going.

Hanna was being labeled the “evil” one, although he was attempting to protect his grandfather’s assets from being compromised further.

This trend continued well into November, until the victim had an awakening of sorts. Hanna’s grandfather grew enraged during a visit one day, screaming at the couple, “All you ever want is my money.”

After pushing the alert button, staff at the facility escorted the pair off of the premise. Since this interaction, Hanna’s grandfather has not

gifted anything more to the couple -- although they claim entitlement to much more.

Hanna and one of the individuals spoke on the phone once after an investigation was opened into their behavior for around fifteen minutes. The woman claimed that she was promised a new Nissan, a trip to Hawaii, and $65,000. She further went on to share that she had access to his financial papers. Hanna reiterated that his grandfather had nothing left to give and while she and her accomplice may not have been caught this time, their actions were still documented in a database somewhere. To this, the aggressor ended the phone call.

Although connections have since been cut, plans to obtain a restraining order have since gone into motion and a new will has been developed. Hanna shared that the best way to avoid similar misfortunes is to, “set up a trust with thresholds where a family member can control assets when their loved one is no longer able to.” Hanna has chronicled his experience in the hopes that other families will be more attentive and able to better recognize the warning signs associated with this abuse.

These situations affect many elders as they fear being alone and are more inclined to trust easily.

Hanna’s family has since reunited to support one another during this trying time and determine the best route going forward for their grandfather. The signs of abuse are not always obvious and therefore it has proven to be beneficial to maintain

Waldron reappointed as Assembly Republican floor leader SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Marie Waldron (R-Escondido) announced that she had been reappointed as floor leader

by Assembly Republican Leader Chad Mayes last week. Waldron, who was first elected in November 2012 has previously served as floor leader for the 2015-2016 legislative session and Minority Whip in the 2013-14 session.

“I am grateful to serve my community in the Assembly and my caucus as Republican floor leader,” said Waldron. “I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work through the important issues of our State in a fair and transparent manner.”

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Eagles soar over Amador 38-13, En route to Division 6-A A state football title

After being cleared due to an early injury in the game, Malosi Napoleon (26) ignited the second half fire for the Eagles in their 38-13 win over the Amador Buffalos.

Rancho Christian’s Jaden Schieberl ran 26 yards on the first play of the game to set the tone for the Eagles in their CIF Division 6-AA state championship win.

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December football is always exciting especially for high school football teams that have fought hard to compete for State and CIF Championships. Temecula’s Rancho Christian (15-2) captured a highly coveted Division 6-AA State Championship over this past weekend, led by their potent running game that has worn opponents out all season long in the trenches.

In an exciting, yet cold game, played at Murrieta Mesa High School in Murrieta, the Eagles ran the ball an astounding 55 times to the tune of 301 yards and 3 touchdowns against Sutter Creek’s Amador High School. The Buffalo defense had no answers for the big outside runs by junior Jaden Schieberl or the slicing inside runs by juniors Elijah Campbell and Malosi Napoleon.

Rancho Christian’s junior quarterback Carter Treadway had perhaps his best game of the season as he passed for 211 yards and 2 touchdowns while completing 90 percent of his passes in a brilliant performance. Treadway’s efforts came at the best time for the Eagles as they needed a threatening aerial attack to open up their devastating ground game.

“We were able to keep the ball in our possession much longer and our offense maintained long drives that really helped us win this game,” said Treadway.

Treadway completed 10 of 11 passes for 213 yards with his lone incompletion being thrown in the second quarter, but rebounded on an 8-yard touchdown to a favorite target in Jojo Saatzer on the very next play to help give the Eagles a 21-7 lead.

“I have said it all season, the way this team plays the game is a beautiful thing. It’s not about our play calling, it’s about the players following through on the execution of the plays we give them,” exclaimed a very happy Rancho Christian Head Coach, Jim Kunau, after the game. “Coming through in pressure filled situations shows who they are as people and will give them traits not many young

Rancho Christian players and coaches celebrate victory over Sutter Creek’s Amador High School after winning the CIF-State 6-AA football championship Saturday, Dec. 17.

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adults are privy to as they grow older.”

Rancho Christian’s defense gave up some big plays, but they came through when it mattered most as they shut Amador down on a pivotal third down attempt late in the game and then reeled in an interception to seal their State Title victory. Adding to the sweet taste of victory, Eagles place kicker, Emma Baker, made history by becoming the first female player to score a point in a California state championship game and set a national record for most points by a female kicker with a late 35-yard field goal. The field goal for Baker was her ninth of the year in an effort where she was also a perfect 5 for 5 on her extra-point attempts.

“To be able to use one of my athletic capabilities to help us win means a lot. These guys are all like brothers to me, I’m just truly honored to be a part of this team,” says Baker.

Eagles place kicker, Emma Baker, made history by becoming the first female player ever to score a point in a California state championship game after nailing a 35-yard field goal.

Though Amador’s incredible 15-2 season came to a close, the Buffaloes were extremely competitive throughout the game, never giving up. Senior running back, Daylan Thetford, showed off his amazing speed by rushing for two touchdowns on 17 carries, even helping them get within eight points at halftime.

Thetford was really the only source of offense for Amador as their passing attack was abysmal and once Rancho caught onto the running schemes, the Buffalo offense went completely stagnant in the second half. Amador’s defense was opportunistic early on as they forced and recovered a fumble, but

Rancho Christian’s Jojo Saatzer helps stop Amador’s Daylan Thetford (1) with the help of his Eagles defense.

following that they were steamrolled by the Rancho O-line and running backs.

Both teams fought hard all season long but in the end there could only be one winner and with that win Kunau became one of the only local coaches to ever lead at least different two teams to CIF-State championships. In 2006 Kunau led Orange Lutheran to the Division 2 title, but in his usual form when answering questions after the game he neglected to take any credit and only praised his team.

Article contributions made by Valley News Sports Editor JP Raineri.

Valley News • www.myvalleynews.com • December 23, 2016

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Gregor Johann Mendel published a book on genetics in 1866, launching the scientific community’s near obsession with mapping the human genome in order to predict how people look, what diseases they’ll get, and even when they’ll die.

After little more than a century had passed, society came to believe that the course of life was primarily determined by genes. Weight, baldness, illnesses, and even personality were blamed on genetic makeup.

“It’s in my genes,” became the mantra of generations of people who

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felt they had little control over their lives, especially their health.

Yet, more recently, research has been surfacing that calls into question the whole genetics as destiny paradigm. Medical experts are admitting that almost all chronic diseases are preventable, despite genetics.

A study published in the journal Pharmaceutical Research in 2014 stated, “Only 5 to 10 percent of all cancer cases can be attributed to genetic defects, whereas the remaining 90 to 95 percent have their roots in the environment and lifestyle.”

It’s the same thing with heart disease and stroke. According to conservative estimates by the American Heart Association, 80 percent of heart disease and stroke can be prevented. The myth is that people have heart problems because those genes run in the family, but that myth is being disproven every day.

Even common problems like obesity are far more likely to be related to lifestyle choices than genetics. A 2014 study of more than 17,000 people who carried an obesity-promoting gene – a common variant of FTO or fat mass and obesity-associated gene – showed clearly that physical activity offsets the effects of the gene. After looking at this and numerous other studies, Harvard University noted, “The contribution of genes to obesity risk is small, while the contribution of our toxic food and activity environment is huge. That’s why obesity prevention efforts must focus on changing our environment to make healthy choices easier choices, for all.”

Great work is being done in the field of epigenetics, which focuses on how chemical reactions can actually switch parts of the genome off and on at strategic times and locations. Amazingly, these chemical reactions can be triggered by actions within people’s control including diet, lifestyle changes, thinking and living a wellness lifestyle.

These discoveries can revolutionize the world, as senior writer for Time magazine John Cloud explained in an excellent article on epigenetics. “For decades, we have stumbled around massive Darwinian roadblocks. DNA, we thought, was an ironclad code that we and our children and their children had to live by. Now we can imagine a world in which we can tinker with DNA, bend it to our will. It will take geneticists and ethicists many years to work out all the implications, but be assured the age of epigenetics has arrived,” Cloud said.

Genes establish many of the body’s default settings, the same way a computer program’s settings determine the program options.

What science is discovering is that people can change those settings.

Despite all this research and evidence, much of mainstream medicine often holds onto old ideas about genetics and has used them to convince patients they’re going to develop certain diseases because their genes have certain markers or mutations.

Angelina Jolie made a public statement which ignited an intense debate about genetics as destiny.

When she learned she had a BRCA gene mutation, which would put her at an 87 percent risk of breast cancer, she chose to undergo a double mastectomy to eliminate the possibility of developing the disease.

As an intelligent person, she made a personal choice.

However, it sets a troubling example for women who are already constantly bombarded by pink ribbon messages about breast cancer.

There are grave doubts as to the wisdom of undergoing extreme surgery because the actuarial tables indicate bad odds, especially since even the Mayo Clinic said having the BRCA gene mutation doesn’t mean that you›ll ultimately develop cancer. It also warns that preventive surgery doesn’t eliminate all cancer risk.

It’s possible that cancer still might develop in any tissue that couldn’t be removed through surgery.

Medical doctors aren’t fortunetellers, and their tests cannot predict with exact accuracy how our bodies will react, nor how we can make positive changes in our lives so we “beat the odds” without invasive drugs or surgery.

The only real winners in the genetics game are those who make huge profits from the tests and procedures. The company that tested Jolie, for instance, Myriad Genetics, was making half a billion dollars a year in genetic testing. About 85 percent of that amount came from genetic testing for breast cancer

see GENETICS, page B-3

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County receives $40k for campaigns to educate public about Zika RIVERSIDE – The Board of Supervisors signed off on a Riverside County Department of Public Health request to accept $40,000 in federal funding for education campaigns intended to help residents protect themselves against the Zika virus Tuesday, Dec. 13.

In a 4-0 vote without comment, the board approved the health department’s plan to utilize $24,000 for education efforts in the current fiscal year and $16,000 in 2017-18.

The funds were distributed by the California Department of Public Health but originated from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, according to documents posted to the board’s policy agenda.

The countywide education campaigns will highlight “measures to reduce mosquito breeding sources,” according to a health department statement.

The agency stated there will also be “outreach ... to the medical community by providing guidance on criteria for testing and management of individuals exposed to or infected with Zika virus.”

In the last two years, the county has recorded a dozen Zika cases.

In all instances, the patients were infected while traveling overseas, and none were fatal, according to the California Department of Public Health. The agency said that a total 433 Zika infections have been recorded statewide over a two-year span.

The Aedes aegypti mosquito transmits Zika, along with Yellow Fever and chikungunya. The species has been located in parts of the Coachella Valley, Riverside metropolitan area and the San Jacinto

Valley, according to vector control officials.

Zika can also be acquired via blood transfusions and sexual contact, health officials said.

Some people can host the virus without suffering symptoms, which

include fever, rash, joint pain, conjunctivitis, muscle soreness and headaches.

Serious complications are extremely rare, but Zika has been linked to abnormal brain development in the babies of

infected pregnant women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Brazil was the first to report a Zika outbreak last year. Since then, more than 50 countries and territories have reported locally

acquired cases of Zika, according to the U.S. State Department. The agency issued a travel advisory earlier this year warning American citizens to take precautions when going abroad.

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Add to that the cost of the preventive surgery, hospitalization, reconstructive surgery, drugs and follow-up care, and the total can reach well over $50,000.

The profit motive is obviously a strong one when it comes to recommending such approaches to health care. Few companies, including those in the medical industry, have any economic interest in promoting healthy lifestyle, good nutrition and wellness care that can actually modify genetic behavior and strengthen the natural immune system.

To offset the pressures of these profit-driven companies, it’s important for people to make the extra effort to educate themselves about the innate wisdom their bodies have to heal themselves. It is important to make the necessary changes in diet, lifestyle, environment, and attitudes that will allow their bodies to do what they were designed to do, maintain health and well-being.

They have to take steps to deal with the stress that comes with constantly being surrounded by more and more fear-provoking messages about disease.

Most importantly, people need to recognize the powerful way the mind interacts and controls the functioning of the body. Their very thoughts and emotions produce neurochemical and molecular changes in brain cells. These changes can alter the structure of the brain, realign electronic synapses and elevate organic reactions. People simply have to train their minds to concentrate on positive outcomes rather than negative possibilities.

Cell biologist and best-selling scientific author Bruce Lipton summed it up in an interview for Super Consciousness magazine. “The new knowledge of how perception controls biology reveals that we are active participants in controlling the character of our health and behavior,” Lipton said. “Our ability to consciously control our perceptions and environment has a profound influence on our lives, versus the old belief system where we are victims of forces outside our control. When we live in the here and now, present all the time, and actively exercise our consciousness to run the show, we create the life we want. It becomes heaven on earth.”

Heaven on earth, it’s within people’s grasp if they want it.

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Sports

TVHS Dance team invited to perform at Holiday Bowl

Temecula Valley High School’s Dance team will perform in the halftime show finale of the Holiday Bowl Tuesday, Dec. 27.

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Anastasia Lewis has been teaching for nine years and will be personally leading the Temecula Valley High School group of 18 students to San Diego.

“This is the first year we have been invited to be a part of this exciting opportunity and the dancers are working really hard to raise the money to be able to go,” says Lewis.

“Some of the kids already have multiple jobs just in order to make ends meet, so we are really relying on fundraising to ensure that all the dancers are able to attend the event.”

To learn how you can help the Temecula Valley High School team’s fundraising efforts, contact Linda Vivo at tvhsdancebooster. vpfundraising@gmail.com. Check out the TVHS Dance website (tvhsdance.weebly.com) for upcoming fundraisers and events.

TEMECULA – WorldStrides OnStage programs has invited the dance team from Temecula Valley High School to perform at the Holiday Bowl Tuesday, Dec. 27.

They will join the most elite dance, cheer, and drill teams from across the country in the halftime show finale of this major college bowl game that features the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Washington State Cougars. An invitation to perform at the Holiday Bowl is an honor reserved only for the most talented student performers from across the nation.

Under the direction of Anastasia Lewis, the Temecula Valley High School team will travel to sunny San Diego where they will rehearse with nationally acclaimed choreographers. In their free time, they will take in the sights of San Diego.

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2016-17 Southwestern League football All-League First and Second team selections Take a cruise on Interstate-15 during any Fall season and you are likely to see college recruiters at every exit vying for the attention of Southwestern League athletes and coaches. The 2016-17 SWL AllLeague Football team continued this trend yielding a who’s who list of gridiron specialists that garnered recognition from local, regional and national colleges. This year’s top player, Murrieta Valley’s Hank Bachmeier, who jumped on the scene last year as a starting freshman QB and hasn’t looked back.

It may be rare for a sophomore to headline an All-League team laden with juniors and seniors, but Hank Bachmeier is the exception.

Bachmeier (3,862 passing yards and 46 touchdowns) was named Player of the Year for the Southwestern League for leading the Nighthawks to the Southwestern League Championship and into the CIF Southern Section Division 2 Playoffs. Ranked the #2 prostyle quarterback in the nation, the Murrieta Valley quarterback, who still with two seasons remaining with the Nighthawks, is a heavily coveted college recruit.

Presented by iCare Urgent Care, the Southwestern League is proud to recognize this year’s list of 57 football honorees representing Murrieta Valley, Vista Murrieta, Chaparral, Great Oak, Murrieta Mesa and Temecula Valley.

Player of the Year • Hank Bachmeier - Quarterback Sophomore - Murrieta Valley Offensive MVP • Khalil Shakir - Running Back Junior - Vista Murrieta Defensive MVP • Jack Lamb - Linebacker - Junior Great Oak FIRST TEAM: Offensive Back • Kai Thompson - Junior - Murrieta Mesa • McGwire Bustamante - Junior Great Oak • Cole Dubots - Senior - Vista Murrieta • Olita “Lika” Palmer - Senior Murrieta Valley Wide Receiver/Tight End • Marquis Spiker - Junior - Murrieta Valley • Maurice Bell - Senior - Murrieta Valley • Jeremiah Ruger - Senior - Great Oak Offensive Line • Justin Dedich - Junior - Chaparral • Loa Falaniko - Senior - Vista Murrieta • Steven Jones - Junior - Chaparral • J.T. Read - Junior - Great Oak • Tanoa Fedler - Senior - Murrieta Valley Defensive Line • Cameron Stroder - Senior - Chaparral • Anthony Mermea - Senior - Vista Murrieta • Colin Layton - Sophomore - Murrieta Mesa • Keyon Ware-Hudson - Sophomore - Vista Murrieta Linebacker • Chad Kanow - Senior - Great Oak • Tevin Teague - Senior -Murrieta Valley

2016 Southwestern League Football Player of the Year, Murrieta Valley sophomore QB, Hank Bachmeier (19).

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2016 Southwestern League Football Offensive MVP, Vista Murrieta junior RB, Khalil Shakir (2).

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2016 Southwestern League Football Defensive MVP, Great Oak junior LB, Jack Lamb (13).

Rob Davis Photography • Travis Plantier - Junior - Vista Murrieta • Mason Meadors - Senior - Murrieta Mesa Defensive Back • Javelin Guidry - Senior - Vista Murrieta • Connor Saludares - Senior - Murrieta Mesa • Easton Gibbs - Sophomore - Temecula Valley • Tanner Hoyt - Senior - Murrieta Valley

Punter • Hunter Wood - Junior - Vista Murrieta Kicker • Ryan Richter - Junior - Great Oak Utility • Zach Simon - Senior - Temecula Valley SECOND TEAM: Offensive Back • Trevor Matagulay - Junior - Temecula Valley • Elgin Vasquez - Sophomore Chaparral • Adrien Robinson - Senior - Great Oak • Jeff Miller - Junior - Murrieta Mesa Wide Receiver/Tight End • TJ Griffin - Senior - Murrieta Valley • Gio Sanders - Junior - Murrieta Mesa • Cade Greely - Senior - Vista Murrieta Offensive Line • Metoriah Faoliu - Junior - Vista Murrieta • Christian Hernandez-Seidler Senior - Great Oak • Clay Hatch - Junior - Murrieta Valley • Anthony Pardue - Junior - Murrieta Valley • Connor Mazzotta - Junior - Murrieta Mesa Defensive Line • Brandon Ramos - Junior - Murrieta Valley • Brennan Jackson - Junior - Great Oak • Pouono Faaagi - Senior - Vista Murrieta • Marcus Wilson - Senior - Chaparral Linebacker • Joe Montoya - Senior - Murrieta Valley • Elijah Alexander - Senior - Temecula Valley • Trevor Matagulay - Junior - Temecula Valley • Hunter Orme - Senior - Vista Murrieta Defensive Back • Elisha Guidry - Junior - Vista Murrieta • Giovanni Haley - Senior - Chaparral • Danny Morales - Junior - Great Oak • Jaylin White - Senior - Vista Murrieta Punter • Nick Sibilla - Junior - Murrieta Mesa Kicker • Kane Page - Senior - Vista Murrieta Utility • Nick Anselmo - Senior - Chaparral

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Sports

Crowther makes most of Mexico team time, focuses back on Baylor soccer

Former Linfield soccer standout Jackie Crowther is back at Baylor University readying herself for the spring season after playing for the U-20 Mexican National Soccer team in the World Cup last month. Courtesy photo

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It was one heck of a freshman year for former Linfield Christian multisport standout, Jackie Crowther, who now as a sophomore at Baylor University has had

much success as a student athlete in college. A forward for the Bears Women’s Soccer team, Crowther played in all 19 matches last season and started two games, registering 792 minutes of playtime as a true freshman. She was named to the Academic All-Big 12 Rookie

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Team, was on the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2015, Spring 2016), Baylor dean’s list (Fall 2015, Spring 2016), scored three goals (one game-winner) with one assist for seven points in the 2015 season and just returned from performing on the world stage yet again, as a part of the U-20 Mexican National Soccer team.

Crowther, who has dual citizenship since her mother was born in Mexico, played in the 2014 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup for the Mexican National team and has now played back-to-back years on the U-20 team for Mexico as well.

Just recently Jackie and the Mexico team competed in the

after being named co-league champions was the most memorable part of the season, said White. “I think I knew then that we would get to finals, solely on knowing how hard they had and would continue to work.”

This year’s team consisted of the singles players: Heather Richards, Zoe Marsh and Jennifer Cox, doubles players: Heidi Buri and Simone Springer, Mikayla Romeril and Jaden Peel, and Jordynn Puckett and Abby Carl. Buri and Springer also won league individuals and qualified for CIF individuals. White said the teams’ substitutes: Bayley Jones, Shiki Page, Kim Back, and Ashlyn Dunn and team manager Cassi Tichy added to the success and overall inspiration for this season!

“I do have to say that I have never been a part of a team as a player or a coach that has worked this hard, dreamed this big and had this much faith in themselves and their teammates,” said White. She continued to express her admiration for the team and how they inspire her to be a better coach.

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that has been struggling for support and recognition for so long, we finally had fought our way up to be able to compete with teams like the USA and Germany. That we were the underdogs, but were capable of so much more than just soccer. It was a chance to prove that girls allaround the country of Mexico has the ability to be at that level, even if we don’t have all the resources that all the other countries have.”

Though the team from Mexico has never achieved semifinal game play in the World Cup, they know their time is coming. Jackie is now preparing for spring soccer with her school team at Baylor where here goal there is to win in the Big 12.

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The City of Murrieta along with the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce, the SoCal Mariners Scout Organization, the Murrieta Mesa baseball program and representatives from other various nonprofits including It’s Bigger than Baseball have announced an upcoming community baseball day.

Sunday, Jan. 8, former Major League Baseball player Reggie Smith (7 time All-Star, World Series Champion, Gold Glove

Hemet High School’s Lady Bulldogs tennis team advanced to the CIFSS Div. 5 finals for the first time in 21 years, claiming the runner-up spot this year after falling to Rancho Mirage.

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HEMET – Hemet High School’s Girls’ tennis team recently competed in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Division Finals for the first time in 21 years.

Their dream to make this a successful season, coupled with the attitude of taking it one game at a time, allowed the team to make it to finals. The team ultimately lost to Rancho Mirage High School, but the team’s spirit has continued.

“I think this team wanted to stand out and write their own story,” said the Hemet High Girls’ Tennis Coach Catherine White.

Throughout the season the team discussed the importance of teamwork and staying focused, stressing the importance of taking the season one match at a time. White said the team was determined all year on making it to the finals, because it hadn’t been done in over two decades.

Their dream became surreal when they Lady Bulldogs were named coleague champions, advancing to the CIF postseason.

“Seeing the look on the girls’ faces

World Cup where they beat South Korea and Venezuela, but lost to Germany the previous world cup winners, as well as the United States. Two late goals, including an injury-time winner, saw Team USA escape with a barely-deserved 2-1 win over Mexico to reach the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup semi-finals. Mexico, who had marginally the better of proceedings, dominating the shot and corner count throughout the game was the favorite, but will have to wait to till next year to prove their worth.

Jackie, who really wants to help make a difference with the sport of girls soccer in Mexico said, “It was a chance to prove that in a country

winner) and Murrieta Mayor Rick Gibbs will be on hand at the Murrieta Mesa High School baseball fields to kick-off the first ever Inland Empire Southwest Community Baseball Day. The day is centered on a prospect workout and a game that will be catered toward local baseball players that are in grades 8-12 for any scouts and college recruiters in attendance. The fee is nonexistent, but donations are being requested as this event is a fundraiser for the SoCal Mariner Scout program as well as the Murrieta Mesa baseball

program. Thunder from the Lake Elsinore Storm is expected to show up and some of the area’s top prospects will also be available to lend their expertise in areas that may be foreign to parents and players, such as workouts and recruiting procedures.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Murrieta Mesa Baseball fields are located at 24801 Monroe Ave. in Murrieta. Sponsorship opportunities are available by calling (888) 212-Sports. More information can also be found at www.itsbiggerthansports.com.

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McSweeny Elementary celebrates Red Ribbon Week and gives back to the community HEMET – McSweeny Elementary School used Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 24-28, as a time to stress the importance of a drug-free life and to give back to the community.

On Friday, Oct. 28, students participated in the Feed the Pumpkin campaign. Approximately 650 cans were donated to the Community Pantry. This amount of food could last up to two weeks and help feed around 150 families. In addition to Feeding the Pumpkin, students also walked in the McSweeny Costume Parade to show off their costumes to parents and staff members. Jim Lineberger, executive director and CEO of Community Pantry, said he loves the partnership he has created with McSweeny Elementary staff.

“It touches my heart when we are able to teach young children the

value, importance and benefit to help feed those in need,” Lineberger said.

Each day the students wore themed outfits to support students’ commitment to being drug free. On Monday, they wore their clothes backward to indicate they were turning their back to drugs.

On Tuesday, students wore red and helped the staff tie red ribbons along the school fences. On Wednesday, students wore crazy socks to “sock it to drugs.” On Thursday, students wore pajamas to school as part of the theme “you snooze, you lose.” On the last day, students wore a costume to “show character and not do drugs.”

Throughout the week students were visited by local emergency responders, AMR Paramedic Travis

Newberry College names Murrieta native to Who’s Who Among Students in Colleges NEWBERRY, SC – A member of The Summerland Honors Program and an English major, Connor Sorensen from Murrieta was recently named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Sorenson is a dean’s list student and resident adviser. He is also a tutor for the Writing Center and is

[Right] Students at McSweeny Elementary feed the pumpkin during Red Ribbon Week to support Hemet Community Pantry.

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active in CARD. He volunteers at the Francis R. Willis Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Pawmetto Lifeline and the Living Hope after school program.

Sorensen aspires to become an acquisitions editor or a creative supervisor with a publishing house while pursuing his own vocation as a writer.

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Lansing, Hemet Police Department Officers Ahl, Spoelstra and Christiansen. Students were told about what emergency responders do on a daily basis and how they are fighting the war against drugs. The emergency responders brought their vehicles on campus so students could get a closer look.

Students were given the opportunity to ask questions of each guest.

To donate to Community Pantry or for more information, visit www. hemetcommunitypantry.org.

School office parent liaison Catalina Lopez receives a Good Apple award from Hamilton K-8 School Principal Carol Robilotta for her work helping district parents understand the new electronic registration system.

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HEMET – Principal Carol Robilotta of Hamilton School has honored school office parent liaison Catalina Lopez and math teacher David Mattoon with Good Apple awards.

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Five new airmen with ties to Temecula Valley graduate Air Force basic training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland in San Antonio, Texas.

U.S. Air Force Airman Anjil S. Dowdell, U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Latonia L. Burton, U.S. Air Force Airman Gregory J. Ogin, U.S. Air Force Airman William P. Woodland and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cody Schneider all graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

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Trump’s Picks: In defense of military and business leaders Dr. Earl Tilford SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Some seem to believe the election of Donald Trump reflects a general disintegration of American society evidenced by Time magazine’s selection of Trump as “Person of the Year” presiding over a “Divided States of America.” Traditionalist pundits like Christiane Amanpour, who recently melted down over Trump’s election, never fully comprehended American stalwarts like Ronald Reagan and Billy Graham.

During the Obama administration, the efficacy of political dialogue disintegrated into heated exchanges. Most recently demonstrated when Clinton campaign communications director Jennifer Palmieri clashed with Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway during the early December conference reviewing the presidential race. Decades of political correctness rendered a semantic postmodern world reminiscent of ancient societies after the collapsed Tower of Babel obliterated commonly accepted verbal understandings.

For president-elect Trump, talk is not simply communication but a prelude to action. Therefore,

the political left gasps as Trump abjures subtle forms of persuasion to make decisive political decisions heralding impending action with little to no regard about how the left feels about it. Who better to lead the charge than military and business leaders inured to acting decisively? Enter the generals and successful business executives with global corporate interests.

Some lawmakers, former diplomats, and past national security experts seem concerned about the appointments of retired general officers to high positions in the Trump administration. The inexorable relationship between policy, diplomacy, and war undergirds the validity of these appointments.

Here’s why: Recent presidents have relied on retired generals for top national security posts. Richard Nixon placed General Alexander Haig on his national security staff. George H. W. Bush filled the national security spot with retired Air Force General Brent Scowcroft. George W. Bush turned to President Ronald Reagan’s three-star national security adviser, Army General Colin Powell for secretary of state. All these men served their presidents and the nation well, each far better

than the immediate past secretary of state who abhorred the American military, and her successor who, in his Navy fatigues, testified to witnessing “atrocities worthy of Genghis Khan” during the Vietnam Veterans Against the War’s Winter Soldier’s Trials of January and February 1971.

Retired Marine General James Mattis, nominated as Secretary of Defense, proved to be both a warrior scholar and great battlefield commander. While one can argue he was not a policymaker, Mattis and retired General David Petraeus, who may yet participate in the Trump administration, pacified Iraq’s Al Anbar province using limited military force and significant political maneuvering to win over Sunni tribal leaders. Furthermore, as secretary of defense, Mattis must rebuild the American military, a restoration needed after 15 years of combat and eight years of budgetary neglect. The Department of Defense is a bloated bureaucratic monster with a 1.1 million civilian bureaucratic hilt supporting a 1.2 million uniformed warfighting blade. Mattis must—and will— shorten the hilt while extending and sharpening the blade. Additionally, our armed forces need an injection

of warrior spirit to overcome eight years of swilling politically correct pabulum. An effective military force must be led, not managed.

Retired Army General Michael T. Flynn will serve as national security adviser. Flynn capped his intelligence career as head of the Defense Intelligence Agency.

He retired after President Obama ignored his advice concerning the growth of ISIS and the increasing strategic threat posed by China and disintegrating relations with Russia. Integrity is as essential to effective intelligence as military credibility is to deterrence. Trump and Flynn will provide American foreign policy both integrity and martial credibility.

On Dec. 7, Trump named retired Marine General John F. Kelly as Secretary for Homeland Security.

Kelly’s assignments in NATO and commanding the forces in Al Anbar Province and the Nineveh governorate in Iraq provide intimate knowledge of both the global and persisting terror threats facing America.

The selection of Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson is brilliant. Tillerson knows the Russian political landscape and understands Vladimir Putin. Remember in 2009 the

Blotter How my Congressman, Duncan Hunter, failed Family displaced by fire to represent me when I at Wildomar home needed him!

WILDOMAR – A fire damaged within 20 minutes by about 20 a two-story home in Wildomar on Thursday, Dec. 15, and displaced a family of seven, who escaped the flames unscathed.

The blaze was reported about 2 p.m. in the 21000 block of Amethyst Road, just off Canyon Crest Street, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

The blaze was fully contained

firefighters. However, due to the extent of damage to the property, the occupants – two adults and their five children – were forced to find alternate living arrangements, according to the fire department.

American Red Cross workers were summoned to assist the family. The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Two arrested for alleged carjacking, robbery Trevor Montgomery VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Deputies arrested two men after they allegedly attempted to carjack a vehicle from a victim Dec. 14.

The incident happened just before midnight at a private residence in the 18000 block of Grand Avenue in the unincorporated community of Lakeland Village.

After an investigation, deputies reportedly located and arrested Anthony Wayne Covert, 19, and Edgar Suarez Aguilar, 21. Both are residents of Lake Elsinore. Both Covert and Aguilar were charged with three felonies related to the incident and booked at the Southwest Detention Center.

The incident began when deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Lake Elsinore Station responded to a residence after receiving reports of a robbery in progress, according to Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Luke Torres.

Deputies interviewed the victim during their investigation and learned two people who were known to the victim “forcibly took his car keys and were attempting to take his vehicle from the property,” Torres explained. The victim told deputies the two men were possibly armed with a knife and firearm.

The two suspects left the area on foot when they were not successful in their attempt to steal the vehicle.

Other deputies who responded to the area located both suspects near Grand Avenue and Marvella Lane, just a short distance from the victim’s home. “Evidence linking them to the crime was located and both suspects were placed under arrested,” Torres said.

A jail record search revealed both Covert and Aguilar were booked on suspicion of attempted carjacking, robbery and making terrorist threats. Additionally, Aguilar was charged with being

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Both men are being held in lieu of $35,000 bail and were arraigned at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta Dec. 16 where they were charged with robbery and attempted carjacking counts. Covert is also charged for allegedly making criminal threats of great bodily injury.

The defendants are both being held in lieu of $60,000 bail at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta, with arraignment slated for this afternoon at the Southwest Justice Center.

Neither suspect has prior documented felony or misdemeanor convictions, according to court records.

Anyone with additional information is urged to call Riverside County Sheriff’s dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station at (951) 2453300. Callers can refer to incident file number F163490021 and can remain anonymous. Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.

I, like tens of millions of other American’s purchased Puerto Rico Municipal Bonds to supplement my retirement income. In 2012, the bonds began to drop in value. I reached out to my congressman and asked for help. He did not return my phone calls or reply to my request for a meeting.

Instead, Congressman Hunter voted for a law under the acronym “PROMESA” which revoked all my legal rights to the bonds and prevented me from suing for any recovery. The government then confiscated the remaining value of my bonds and will determine at some future date, without my say,

who they will give that money to.

You see, Duncan Hunter is supposed to represent Temecula, California, and his voters, like me. He didn’t. He threw us all under the bus.

Once again, the crooks on Wall Street who issued good ratings for these bonds knowing the issuers were bankrupt, win again.

It is time to drain the swamp and I will put my considerable resources into helping flush Mr. Duncan out of that swamp next election cycle.

Richard Lawless Temecula, California

Obama administration attempted “reset” relations with Moscow that belly-flopped because Putin disdained Obama’s naiveté as much as Leonid Brezhnev did Jimmy Carter’s. Recall Ronald Reagan’s relationship with Mikhail Gorbachev, one facilitated by Reagan’s massive peacetime military buildup to rebuild U.S. forces after the Vietnam War hangover.

Generals and successful business leaders like Tillerson have vision and know that successful strategic thinking fosters strategies taking countries and companies to their desired end states. It’s a matter of applying resources, operations, and tactics to a strategic vision. President Trump’s cabinet is shaping up to be one that can truly make America great again.

Dr. Earl Tilford is a military historian and fellow for the Middle East & terrorism with The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College.

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Caring Hearts for Veterans & Community volunteer Laurie Stiles (center) wraps gifts as Calise Leisle, 6, pets Stiles’s dog Gizmo during a Christmas gift wrap event held at the Wildomar Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1508, Dec. 17.

Large quantities of food items sit inside the Wildomar Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1508 that were donated to veteran families and families in need.

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Caring Hearts for Veterans & Community volunteers Denise Enochs (left) and Ray Wilson help wrap dozens of gifts for families in need at the Wildomar Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1508, Dec. 17.

Wildomar Mayor Bridgette Moore helps wrap dozens of gifts for veteran families and families in need provided by the Caring Hearts for Veterans & Community organization.

Caring Hearts for Veterans & Community volunteer Gloria Allred helps wrap gift for veteran families and families in need at the Wildomar Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1508, Dec. 17. Christmas gifts and food get distributed to families Dec. 18.

Caring Hearts for Veterans & Community volunteers spend the day at the Wildomar Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1508, wrapping dozens of Christmas gifts for families, Dec. 17.

Former NFL football player with the New Orleans Saints Rod Leisle, volunteers and help wrap dozens of Christmas gifts at the Wildomar Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1508.

Caring Hearts for Veterans & Community volunteers work tirelessly wrapping Christmas gifts for veteran families and families in need, Dec. 17.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS CHILDREN AND TEENS: Dec. 23 – 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Pennypickle’s Polar Express – just in time for Moms and Dads to enjoy some alone time during this busy season. Bring your PJ and robe clad child as they board Professor Pennypickle’s Polar Express for fun activities and adventures. You may send food and drinks for your child if you wish. For children ages 5-10.

Space is limited. Reservations and information: (951) 308-6376.

Dec. 26 – Monday Madness at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main Street in Temecula. The workshop will be open all sessions. Cost: $5 per person over age 2. Information: (951) 308-6376.

Dec. 31 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

New Year’s Eve at Noon. Celebrate the New Year Pennypickle’s style at noon instead of midnight. At the Children’s Museum, 42081 Main Street, Temecula. Cost: $8 per person. Get your reservations in early as this event fills up quickly. Information: (951) 308-6376.

ENTERTAINMENT: Dec. 29 – 7:30 p.m. Eve of New Year’s Eve Benefit Concert and Silent Auction at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Tickets include dinner, 2 glasses of wine and Champagne toast. Featuring: Susan Miyamoto, Sherry Williams, Josh Jurkosky, Kate Prestia-Schaub, Kate Rubke-Foxworth, Jim DiJulio, John Rodby and Duncan Moore. A Jazzy, Classical evening.

Dec. 30 – 7-9 p.m. New Year’s Eve Cabaret at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Celebrate New Year’s Eve twice this year with the 5th Annual New Year’s Eve themed cabaret featuring music from the Great American Songbook as well as Broadway classics. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Jan. 5 - 8 p.m. The Long Run and Eagles Tribute presented by Temecula Presents will be performing at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Jan. 5 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula.

Featuring: Mark Lewis Quartet: Mark Lewis saxophone and flute, Ron Kobayashi piano, Baba Elefante bass and Steve Dixon drums. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Jan. 6 – 8 p.m. Incendio presented

by Temecula Presents will perform at the Old Town Community Theater, 42051 Main St. The band creates a polyrhythmic swirl of multiple Latin American music forms (bolero, cumbia, salsa, tango, mambo, and the indigenous Peruvian valses criollos) and combines them with Indian, Arabic and Celtic flavors.

Then they add just the right touch of jazz improvisation and dynamics, and the sizzling result moves you to the edge of your seat. Tickets and

Information: (866) 653-8696.

Jan. 6-15 – 7:30 p.m. Divorce Sale at the Ramona Hillside Playhouse, 27401 Ramona Bowl Road.

Hemet. As a soon-to-be divorcee holds a garage sale, her neighbors gather to help. In the process their own marriages get the comic once over. You will enjoy this hilarious look at the flip side of marital bliss.

Tickets and Information: (951) 658-5300.

Jan. 7 – 7:30 p.m. Anderson & Roe Piano Duo: Four Hands / Two Hearts / One Piano presented by Temecula Presents will be at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Jan. 7 – 7 and 9 p.m. Country Live at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Live Country music show featuring the house band backing up the Valley’s hottest country artists. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Jan. 8 – 2 p.m. The Official Rat Pack Show: A Tribute to 101 years of Sinatra with Nick D’Edidio at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. From “Luck Be a Lady” to “The Way You Look Tonight,” “The Candy Man,” “That’s Amore,” and everything in between, get ready for the best in flashback entertainment.

The Big Band All Stars team up with the Dry Martini Orchestra to bring you this classic one-time event.

Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: Dec. 24 – 8 a.m. The City of Lake Elsinore presents: Healthy LESanta Fun Run/Walk event at the Lake Elsinore Levee, 500 Diamond Drive. Free admission. Information: (951) 674-3124 ext. 265.

Dec. 24 – 10 a.m. Walking Tour of Old Town Temecula. Experience Old Town in a whole new way as your tour guide shares stories and events that bring Temecula’s past to life. Tour departs at the Temecula Valley Museum; 28314 Mercedes St. Tour is 1.5 hours. Cost: $5 per person and children must be accompanied by an adult. Information: (951) 694-6450.

Dec. 25 – 1 p.m. The Post/Auxiliary to host their annual FREE Christmas dinner at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1924, 1175 Old Stage Road. Fallbrook.

Dec. 27 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Menorah Lighting ceremony at Countryside Marketplace, 30010 Haun Road.

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Dec. 29 – 6:00-9:30 p.m. An Evening of Jewish Musical Heritage and Learning in Celebration of Hanukkah at the Temecula Community Conference Center at City Hall, 41000 Main St. presented by Temple Beth Sholom. Featuring Klezmer and Traditional Jewish music of Yale Strom and Hot Pstromi.

Event is free and open to the public.

Suggested donation: $10 per person.

Information: (951) 679-0419 or www.tbstemecula.org.

Dec. 29 – 6-7 p.m. Parent Support Group for parents of young adults battling chemical dependency. Education, Peer Support, Intervention Tools, Peace of Mind. Experience strength and hope at 41877 Enterprise Circle N, Suite 100 Temecula.

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

Dec. 31 – 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Rock Horror New Year’s Eve at the Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E. Florida Avenue. If you have never seen “Rocky Horror Picture Show” with the live audience interaction, it is the craziest movie experience ever! Rated R17, under 17 not admitted without parent. Beer, wine and concessions available. Cost: $15 per person. Information: (951) 658-5950.

Dec. 31 – 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

New Year’s Eve Grape Drop. Ring in 2017 with the City of Temecula’s annual celebration with live music, vendors, kid’s activities and more at the Civic Center Quad, 41000 Main Street.

Jan. 7 – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free Car Seat Safety Clinic at the Burlington parking lot, Florida Avenue. California Highway Patrol will perform free car seat safety checks. Receive up to date information on new car seat regulations and learn how to properly secure your child’s car seat. This event is sponsored by the Hemet Woman’s Club.

on family income and need. The centers, located in San Jacinto and Menifee, are open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Information: San Jacinto: (951) 4873605 or Menifee: (951) 639-5605.

NOW – Sun City Certified Farmers Market is held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday in the parking lot of the Menifee United Church of Christ, 26701 McCall Blvd. Vendors offer produce, crafts, food and more. Information: Pamela (951) 491-4111.

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

NOW – Parent Support Group available for parents whose children of any age struggle with addiction.

Education, Skills, Support. Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 43397 Business Park Drive. Suite D8, Temecula. Information: (951) 775-4000 or info@ thecenter4lifechange.com.

NOW – Clippendales meet the

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

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

NOW– 3:30-4:15 p.m. Monday and Wednesday afternoons Senior Fitness Program is offered at the Lake Elsinore Senior Center, 420 E. Lakeshore Drive. Participants should bring a set of 2 or 3-pound dumbbell weights and water to drink. Space is limited. Information: Lisa (951) 533-2612.

Holiday Surprise: It snowed on Historic Harvard Street Hemet!

What’s this! Snow? Snow coming down on the children from Hemet’s Harvard Street’s rooftops.

Could it be Santa’s special gift for the hundreds of children and their parents who braved a cold winter night to enjoy the fun of the annual Harvard Street Christmas Festival?

Indeed, it was. Real snow covered

about an inch of one car top parked on Harvard Street across from the newly lighted Christmas tree. Little Miss Sisters and other children licked the snow off their lips as it fell for a short time. It was a time of great joy and cheer on Harvard Street the evening of Dec.17, 2016.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Dec. 23 – Registration is Open at MSJC for spring semester! Registration is now open for students wishing to enroll in classes. Instruction begins Jan. 17 for students who want to receive an associate degree, transfer to a four-year university or earn a career certificate. Late start classes begin March 27. Information: www. msjc.edu.

NOW – Older Adults Needed for Balance Study. This study will be conducted by the Geri-Fit Company and Balance Tracking Systems. To qualify you must be over the age of 65 and not involved in strength training exercises. Classes to be held at Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Road in Menifee. Tuesday/ Thursday 3-3:45 p.m. or Monday/ Wednesday 9-9:45 a.m. There is NO COST to be in the study. Information: Fran (951) 694-6873.

NOW – MSJC Child Development and Education Centers are now enrolling and offer child care and preschool for children 18 months through five years, are open to students and the community and offer several enrollment options based

Miracle Vazquez his joined by her little friend and a friendly bloodhound to enjoy the snow falling from the rooftops of Historic Harvard Street in downtown Hemet, Dec. 17, 2016.

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Wishing you the gifts of peace, joy and family this holiday season!

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In 1954, the Culinary Arts Institute in Chicago, Illinois published a small treasure trove of recipes in what they called, The Holiday Cookbook. That small, 70-page recipe collection included a trio of eggnog recipes. Among the three choices, one is bound to be perfect for any group. Or, for a large party, why not offer an eggnog buffet?

Adventuresome guests can try all three varieties.

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Eggnog pairs well with cookies for a holiday dessert.

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Ingredients: 6 egg yolks 1/4 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons rum extract (optional) 1-1/2 cups chilled heavy cream 6 egg whites 5 tablespoons white sugar Cinnamon, nutmeg to taste Instructions: Beat egg yolks, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla and rum extracts until very thick and lemon colored.

Add in the 1-1/2 cups chilled heavy cream and continue to beat until blended.

Set aside.

Beat the 6 egg whites and add the 5 tablespoons sugar one at a time, beating well after each until soft peaks form (soft meringue).

Gently fold the soft meringue mixture into the egg yolk mixture and chill in refrigerator at least 3 hours.

To serve, pour into punch bowl, gently mix, then sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg to taste.

refrigerating), add 4 cups cranberry juice.

No need to use cinnamon and nutmeg.

Tipsy (Holiday) Eggnog (over age 21) 25 servings Ingredients: 6 egg yolks 2 cups sugar 1 pint bourbon 1 cup white rum 1 cup brandy 3 pints heavy cream 1 pint milk 6 egg whites

Instructions: Beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and lemon-colored.

Slowly stir in the bourbon, rum, and brandy.

Blend in the heavy cream and milk.

In a separate bowl, beat the 6 egg whites until soft peaks are formed (soft meringue style).

Gently fold the egg white mixture into the egg yolk, liquor, milk mixture. Refrigerate.

When ready to serve, pour in to punch bowl, stir, and sprinkle top with nutmeg.

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Bootcamp, Passion4Ftiness, Cougar Vineyard & Winery

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Live Music, Sebastian Sidi, Avensole Winery Restaurant

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Oak Mountain Winery University, Oak Mountain Winery

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Bailey Estate Club Tasting

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Behind the Scenes Wine Tour, South Coast Winery

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Elegant Food & Wine Pairing, Carter Estate

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Live Music, Jessie Smith, Meritage at Callaway Winery

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Live Music, Jeff Brinkman, Cougar Vineyard and Winery

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Live Music, Steven Ybarra, Restaurant at Ponte Winery

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Karaoke Night, Bel Vino Winery

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Sip into the Sunset, Briar Rose Winery

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Live Music, Slow Traffic, Meritage at Callaway Winery

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Christmas Dinner at Vineyard Rose, South Coast Winery

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Living in Southern California during the winter has multiple perks. For one, there’s always plenty to do when family and friends visit and folks can learn to expect a lot of hustle and bustle with various special events that occur for the holiday season. However, if folks are looking for a mainstay event that they can rely on for a good time, look no further than Callaway Winery, located in the Temecula Wine Valley.

The Callaway vineyard and winery are set on top of a sprawling hill that overlooks all sides of the valley, and it’s pristine setting lends itself to fantastic photographs, if one is interested. While many enjoy the flavors of varietals available from the tasting room, those who want to have a more intimate understanding of the winery, its rich history and the process of winemaking on site can elect to take one of the two daily winery tours available to the public.

What’s nice about the Callaway winery and vineyard offerings is they offer live music at their restaurant, the Meritage, every weekend and also an insider’s view of their winery throughout the year. This allows guests to make every day feel like a special event, regardless of the time of the year.

For $10, guests can tour the winery, the crush paths, fermentation cellar and even try the wine from the tanks and barrels. The tour may last anywhere from 25 minutes to an hour, depending on questions asked by those on the tour. This tour can be highly interactive, and the knowledgeable tour guides are happy to answer any questions about the winery, its history, and the winemaking process. Upon finishing, the guests can enjoy four more tastings in the tasting room, with an added understanding of what it takes to create their favorite Callaway flavors. Guests can choose from assorted wines, such as red, white or sweet wine tastings.

This is a great way to spend a day with out of town friends and family, or to simply enjoy a day off. The beautiful backdrop of the Temecula wine country is the perfect relaxant, and the tour is a sure way to have fun while learning about the

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For Callaway Legacy Club members, the benefit of a private VIP tour and tasting is available for smaller groups. While this tasting requires advance reservations, it is well worth the experience. A specialized tour guide leads the group

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through the Callaway estate, giving historical aspects and insight that is normally left out of the public tours. In addition, those who take the VIP tour are able to enjoy a private tasting of four more Callaway wines in the estate’s Chardonnay or Reserve Room. In addition, this tour takes approximately an hour and a half, so it’s an event to plan the day around.

To top off the day, a trip to the Meritage restaurant at Callaway for lunch after wine tasting is always the way to go. With fresh, farm-totable ingredients, the meals there pair perfectly with the wine, and add another layer of indulgence to the excursion. Because the menu is constantly changing at the Meritage, guests can be regulars of the restaurant and still be surprised by what they find on the menu.

Public tours at Callaway Winery occur daily at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. VIP tours and tastings must be scheduled in advance, and are limited to select dates and availability. Callaway Vineyard and Winery is located at 32720 Rancho California Road, Temecula. For more information on the winery or the restaurant, call (951) 676-4001 or go to www.callawaywinery.com.

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Maurice Car’rie Winery’s sparkling wines are perfect for ringing in the New Year Andrea Verdin AESTRADA@REEDERMEDIA.COM

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Maurice Car’rie Vineyard & Winery variety of sparkling wines from left, raspberry flavored, peach mango flavored and pineapple flavored.

For many across the country, there’s no better way to ring in the New Year than with close family and friends. As the countdown nears its end, flutes of sparkling wine or champagne are passed and a toast to celebrate is made. For others, the evening is spent sipping drinks as they reminisce about their achievements and accomplishments. Others still opt to feast and make merry through the evening to the wee hours of the morning.

To make this New Year even more special, the sparkling wine served to bring in 2017 doesn’t have to be a bottle that folks simply grab off a discount rack at the grocery store. Instead, they can have a variety of flavor options to choose from, provided by the Maurice Car’rie Winery’s flavorful selection.

The Maurice Car’rie Winery has made a name for itself with its delicious wines that are meant to be enjoyed year round, but their sparkling wine options make special celebrations extraordinary. The sparkling wines available are sure to please even the pickiest of drinkers.

One of the favorite sparkling wines at Maurice Car’rie is the raspberry flavored sparkling wine.

After a large meal, this drink can serve as the perfect aperitif, or can be used to make toasts at holiday meals with family and friends.

For another crisp and flavorful option, the pomegranate flavored sparkling wine is also an option.

This champagne leaves folks wanting seconds and thirds, and can actually be enjoyed year-round.

If Budd and Maurice Van Roekel, the Maurice Car’rie founders, were still around, they would be the first to tell you to try their sparkling grape wine with peach flavoring, as they loved the aroma and taste of fresh peaches. The Maurice Car’rie winery has worked hard to capture that flavor in this bottle of champagne. With just a glassful, folks can see just why this sparkling wine has won gold and silver medals with its natural flavors.

Another longtime favorite of Maurice Car’rie customers is the pineapple flavored sparkling wine.

Summertime can be served all year long with this silver medal cham-

January will be Prime Rib Month at Pinnacle Restaurant TEMECULA – Visit the Pinnacle Restaurant in January and enjoy prime rib of beef every weekend for lunch. This offering is delicious prime grade of beef slow cooked to medium-rare. Each weekend preparation will be different but will be offered in both 10 oz. and 16 oz. servings. Pricing will be $32 for the 10oz. cut and $40 for the 16oz. cut. Winter is a great time to enjoy some comfort food and wine in Temecula Valley Wine Country from the comfort of the Pinnacle dining room.

The planned preparation for the weekend of Dec. 30 – Jan. 1 is Prime Rib oven roasted with sea salt and rosemary, served with roasted red potatoes, creamed spinach and Faulkner Amante Au Jus.

For Jan. 6 – 8, Prime Rib house rubbed and oven roasted with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and a green peppercorn demi-glace is on the menu.

For the weekend of Jan. 13 – 15, Prime Rib slow roasted with ancho chili spice served with white rose potatoes, grilled Broccolini and garlic demi-glace will be offered.

Prime Rib oven roasted with horseradish mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach and a triple onion sauce will be served the weekend of Jan. 20 - 22: The final weekend Jan. 27 – 29, the Pinnacle will serve Prime Rib oven roasted with selection of chef’s vegetables, herbed mashed potatoes and Faulkner Amante Au Jus.

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Falkner Winery is a premier winery in the Temecula Valley Wine Country offering great food, high quality wines, spectacular views and a fun environment. Since opening in July 2000, the winery has gained distinction in Wine Country for its high quality wines, great food at their Pinnacle Restaurant, wine-tasting classes, private tours, VIP wine tastings and private venues such as parties and weddings. The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with tours available on weekends and by appointment. The restaurant serves lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. Pinnacle reservations and other information are available by calling (951) 676-8231 ext. 4 or online at www.falknerwinery.com.

pagne. It brightens up any occasion.

Another award winning sparkling wine available at the Maurice Car’rie Winery is the peach mango flavor, which can also be enjoyed year-long, whether for a winter celebration, a summer barbecue or a family gathering after dinner.

For the more traditional champagne drinkers, Maurice Car’rie also offers the Charmat method sparkling wine, which has undergone a secondary fermentation before bottling. This California champagne has helped put the Maurice Car’rie Winery on the map for over 25 years with its popularity

and will continue to do so for years to come.

If an individual is not sure about which of these sparkling wines to serve with a holiday meal or to celebrate, the tasting room at the Maurice Car’rie Winery does offer tastings of all its sparkling wines.

This can be a holiday tradition in and of itself.

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Gosch recognizes Spencer Pipitt Mazda Christmas surprise for ‘amplified’ performance Paul Bandong PBANDONG@REEDERMEDIA.COM

HEMET – The Gosch Auto Group recently honored Spencer Pipitt, a combat veteran and Army ranger special operative, for his outstanding “amplified” performance over the past two years.

“We’d like to highlight our very own family member Spencer Pipitt,” said Hemet Gosch Ford management. “Spencer currently works at Gosch Ford Hemet as a sales consultant and has been a part of our family for nearly two years!

“Spencer, 27, has been a local resident of Hemet his whole life. Spencer is very family oriented, hardworking, and honest. He enjoys his free time with his wife Jade in their new house they just purchased here in Hemet and hopes to reside in the Hemet area for many years to come.”

Prior to Spencer joining the Gosch Auto Group family, Spencer a combat veteran and served as a Army Ranger special operative from 2007 to 2012. Spencer served in the 1st Platoon Charlie Company Second Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment.

His platoon consisted of 35 highly skilled and trained individuals that went under intense ranger training, SERE school, and tactical shooting and fighting classes. He served four lengthy tours with one to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and three trips to Afghanistan that supported Operation Enduring Freedom.

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pose to disrupt and fight the enemy beyond the front lines. This elite group specifically target high value targets such as Taliban and Al-Qaeda leaders.

Spencer says there are similarities between being a Ranger and working at Gosch. “I loved every minute of being a Ranger, the comradery, the family, and of course the elite training. Working at Gosch has brought back very similar emotions such as having a family based organization.”

The Hemet Gosh Ford management, recognizing all United States military veterans and active duty soldiers, Marines, airman and Coastguardsmen, thank them for their service. “Thank you Spencer for service, and being an elite member of our family here at Gosch!” management said.

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She walked through the door to the auto dealership, her eyes grew big and sparkled as she saw the shiny new sports car with a big red bow and a sign that said “To Carmen From Santa.” She jumped up and down with joy, shouting, “I love it!”

Carmen Reza, wife of longtime local family dentist Dr. Tony Reza, could not contain her joy as she quickly opened the door and sat in a brand-new limited edition 2017 Mazda Miata RF, “Come sit in it,” she exclaimed to her daughter, “It smells so good!”

The Miata RF Launch Edition is only one of 1000 made; this one is No. 139. The RF stands for “Retractable Fastback”, a beautifully executed retractable hardtop that allows this model to be a hardtop coupe or targa-style convertible at the flick of a switch, all the while maintaining beautiful lines.

The exterior styling of the allnew model has design cues reminiscent of the Porsche 911 Targa, the flying buttress C-pillars brings to mind the early 1970s Corvette, the front view is similar to the BMW roadster. The blended look is elegantly distinctive. The limited edition only comes in Machine Gray Metallic paint, Auburn Nappa leather interior trim and a handpainted black roof panel.

The new generation MX-5– with SKYACTIVE® technology and Kodo design – has won over 30 awards internationally, including the World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year, chosen by 73 journalists from 23 countries.

The Rezas were effusive in their praise of the John Hine Mazda dealership in Temecula and its

Carmen Reza and her husband Dr. Tony Reza with Bill Brumbaugh, general manager of John Hine Mazda of Temecula. Carmen took delivery of her limited-edition 2017 Launch Edition Miata RF Friday, Dec. 16.

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General Manager Bill Brumbaugh.

“This dealership is absolutely fantastic! They treat us like family and walk us through everything.

Bill has been so kind to us over these many years.” This is the fifth Mazda in the Reza family; between them and their immediate extended family, they now have eight Mazdas. “Mazdas are great cars!” exclaimed Dr. Reza. According to Brumbaugh, this is the second car they have driven off the Mazda showroom floor.

They initially had ordered a red car with tan interior and soft-top.

“Then Bill told us about the upcoming Launch Edition RF,” said Carmen, “but he said the chances were very slim since they were only making 1,000 for almost 700 dealers. I was on my way to deliver some stuff to the nuns at St. James and I called Bill and said I wanted to try and get one.”

“Her timing was perfect,” said Brumbaugh, “They had just opened up the ordering and taking deposits

and 990 went just like that. I had just gotten an email sent to all the dealers stating that there were only ten left, so we jumped on it. I got the confirmation email 15 minutes later that we got it!”

The factory had initially planned delivery in March 2017, but surprised everyone with the early release. “I was so surprised and excited when Bill told me it was coming,” said Carmen, “What a great Christmas present!”

“After thirty-plus years of marriage, this is something I can give her to show I appreciate her,” said Dr. Reza, “It’s the first new car that’s just for her. It’s not a material thing; the beauty for me is to see her so happy!”

Carmen called it her mother/ daughter car.

“Wow! I am so ecstatic,” she said.

As they were leaving, Dr. Reza mentioned to Brumbaugh that he is thinking about the upcoming 2017 diesel CX-5 SUV.

The Tax Lady: Year-end tax planning for the final days of 2016 Karyn Vaughn, E.A. SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Although most people are thinking about how many shopping days they have left until Christmas, accountants are also thinking about how many tax planning days are left before New Year’s.

There are many actions people can take before Dec. 31 that will affect their tax bill for April 15. The basic premise is as follows: If a person pays

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an expense Dec. 31, they get to deduct it this tax year. If they pay the same expense Jan. 1, they have to wait an entire additional year to realize the tax savings from it.

To combine this thinking about Christmas and tax planning, consider the charitable contribution. If taxpayers itemize their deductions, they’ll get a deduction for all donations to charities. These contributions include cash given to qualified nonprofit organizations as well as goods. Goods range from used clothing or cars given to Salvation Army to food given to the church pantry to toys given to Toys for Tots. Keep receipts on all these items, they will add up to a great deduction.

There is also the opportunity to get an extra deduction in this year for mortgage interest and property taxes. If a homeowner makes their January house payment at the end of December instead of the beginning of January, they can take advantage of the deduction a year early. The same goes for the property tax payments due April 10. Property owners can pay it in December and deduct it for the year 2016 instead of waiting until 2017.

Have any stock investments taken a plunge? If so, do it before year-end and take advantage of the capital loss deduction. How about the 401(k) at work? Does the plan allow for making additional contributions, for example a percentage of a Christmas bonus?

The extra contribution is a great way to reduce taxable income for the year and take a bite out of the huge taxes that will come out of that bonus in addition to padding retirement savings.

Self-employed people have the

greatest opportunity for year-end tax savings. Any expenses paid or purchases made by Dec. 31 are deductible. In fact, equipment that otherwise would require a five-year recovery under the depreciation statute can be accelerated into the year of purchase under the Section 179 election. In plain English, any business purchase up to $500,000 made before year-end can all be deducted this year. The same goes for rental property owners.

Does the rental need a new furnace?

Better to buy it Dec. 31 than Jan. 1 and take the deduction.

State taxes are also deductible in the year paid. If tax payers have an estimated tax payment due Jan. 15, they can pay it in December instead and get an additional deduction in this year.

These are general guidelines, and as with all tax planning will depend on the individual situation. This information isn’t just the standard disclaimer; it really is true. The professional tax consultant familiar with a person’s entire tax picture is the best one to advise them. But a little advance planning is always helpful. Merry Christmas and Happy Tax Planning.

Karyn Vaughn is an Enrolled Agent and business consultant. She has been helping taxpayers for 29 years.

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Temecula man competes on popular Food Network show Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Stephen Hawkins of Temecula is in his 60s, but has only cooked one meal for his wife – and it made her sick. So he did what any kitchen hack would do, he went on the popular food network series “Worst Cooks in America,” in hopes of learning some much needed culinary skills and set an example for his family.

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Stephen Hawkins is no slouch when it comes to analyzing risk.

The longtime actuary has made a career out of using numbers to evaluate the likelihood of future events for a variety of companies.

Where this 60-plus year old struggles is a place that many of us fear at one time or another in our lives, the kitchen.

“I’m one of the experienced cooks,” the Temecula transplant said. “I cooked a meal for my wife, way back, many years ago it wasn’t good and as a matter of she wasn’t feeling to well after the completion of the meal. I have been out of the kitchen for my own reasons and her reasons for such a long time. That leads to being afraid of knives and other stuff.”

So, what’s a guy to do when the food he cooks makes a family member sick? In Hawkins case, he tries out for the popular Food Network show, “Worst Cooks in America.” Featuring Chef Anne Burrell and Rachel Ray, the show attempts to whip a group of kitchen

nightmares into skilled cooks.

For Hawkins, who is semi-retired and calls Temecula a “fantastic town,” this idea seemed like a nobrainer.

“Being that I was cutting way back on my work time I was thinking that one of the things I would like to do with my extra time is to finally learn cooking,” he said.

“My wife is such a great cook … so when the change came up I tried for it.”

To get on the show, Hawkins had to do some cooking demonstrations. There were several tryouts involved, but he finally secured his spot on the show. He said that the shooting schedule wasn’t bad and that while Burrell and Ray were sometimes tough, he really enjoyed being on the show.

“They are great people,” he said admitting after a bit of prodding that he “slightly, very slightly” favored Burrell.

“They were both great,” he said.

Hawkins, who is a father and grandfather, said that he hopes his time on the show helps him not just to be a better cook overall, but also to feel comfortable in the kitchen.

Children and families from the Inland Empire enjoy Holiday of Hope at Pechanga TEMECULA – The holidays came two weeks early for some of the most disadvantaged children and families in Southern California. Pechanga welcomed hundreds of children and their families from Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Temecula and the surrounding communities by special invitation to enjoy a 22,000-square foot Polar Express-themed winter wonderland inside the Pechanga Grand Ballroom. During Pechanga’s first-ever “Holiday of Hope” event, they made “stops” at nine different “stations,” each conducted by Pechanga “engineers” (volunteers).

These special guests met and took pictures with Santa, enjoyed a full traditional holiday meal with a hot chocolate and dessert bar, rode on the electric train throughout the ballroom, decorated their own holiday cookies, watched holiday movies in a cozy spot by a fire, and listened and watched musical performances. On their way out of the winter extravaganza, each child got to choose a new toy, and each family received a gift basket filled with a holiday movie, fleece blanket, hot cocoa, popcorn, family game and a store gift card.

“I cooked a shrimp dish. It was largely a salad, but the shrimp was really quite involved for me,” he said. “I thought it was great. I had some people at my old office and man, did they like it. They finished all of it.”

His next project at home includes making Christmas cookies for his family, something he never would have dreamed of doing before being on “Worst Cooks in America.”

“I haven’t decided which day I am going to do it, but it’s going to be a new process because I haven’t done much baking and we’ll see how it goes,” he said. “I am really looking forward to it.

The winner of the show doesn’t only get bragging rights, but is also awarded a $25,000 grand prize.

Hawkins doesn’t care to keep that cash for himself should he make the most impressive transformation, though. He says he would donate that money to a worthy cause.

“I would think that it would be something that would be best to give to somebody that would really

need it,” he said.

Hawkins’ time on the show to date has led him to feel more secure in the kitchen.

“I think the future is looking really good for me as a cook, not as a chef,” he said with a laugh.

His advice to those who may be in the same position he found himself in before being cast on “Worst Cooks in America is just what you would expect from a man who now feels a little more at home behind the stove.

“Jump in with both feet and go for it,” he said. “It’s not just that you are making good food for yourself. It’s the feeling of seeing somebody else enjoy it, and I am hoping that I will get that more and more as time goes by. I would hope that anybody who hasn’t been cooking before would really start to get that kind of thing.”

The new season of “Worst Cooks in America” will begin airing Sunday, Jan. 1, at 9 p.m. on Food Network.

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“Every holiday season, we provide support to various nonprofit groups throughout the community,” said Patrick Murphy, president of the Pechanga Development Corporation. “This year, we wanted to do something extra special and bring families in who might be having some tough times. We know what it’s like to fall on tough times, and that is when it is especially important for families to know they have the support of the

community. This evening, we just wanted to open our doors and our hearts to put on a special evening to rekindle the hope and celebrate the holiday spirit.”

The Great Oak High School Choir, the Vista Murrieta High School Jazz Band and the Temecula Valley Master Chorale all performed for the audience. All groups, and Santa Dale, generously donated their time to this event.

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MILITARY

Military and disabled veterans honored at annual Support Our Troops event

The crowd gathered for the 13th annual Support or Troops event sponsored by local nonprofit, All From The Heart, stands for the presentation of colors.

Mackenzie Sato poses for a photo with Santa and his Harley during the 13th annual Support Our Troops event at Galway Downs Dec. 4.

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This year, All From The Heart celebrated their 13th annual Support Our Troops event, bringing together active-duty military families, disabled veterans, community organizers, local businesses and volunteers. The event, which was free to all in attendance and open to the public, was held Sunday, Dec. 4.

This year’s event, which was held at Galway Downs in Temecula’s wine country, included a fly-over, opening ceremony, and a speech by Senator Jeff Stone.

After the completion of the opening ceremony, one of the features of the event was Santa, who rode onto the property on a customized Harley Davidson motorcycle. After his arrival, Santa distributed toys and gifts to each of the family members of the 30 military families that had been selected to be honored at the event.

Every single member of each family, from the parents to the children and anyone else who lives in the household were each given gifts that had been specially selected and purchased with each recipient in mind.

In preparation for each year’s Support Our Troops event, All From The Heart asks each military family they are planning on honoring for Christmas wish lists, so the organization has enough time to buy personalized gifts for each of the family members.

“We spend about $100 for each and every family member, even unborn children and any other family members, such as grandparents who live with the families,” Judy

Harter, co-founder of All From The Heart, said.

The highlight of the day for many of the more than 60 children in attendance was when they were surprised with a brand new bicycle and helmet specifically purchased for each child. By finding out in advance what each child was interested in, each bicycle and helmet was purchased with that child’s interests in mind.

From their favorite colors to their favorite characters, each child got a bike that catered to their individual tastes.

Each child received an ageappropriate bicycle or tricycle and matching helmet featuring super heroes, fairy princesses, Disney characters and more.

“When we rolled out all those bicycles with each of the children’s names on them and told the children it was time for them to go find the bikes that had been bought specifically for them, watching them run to find their bikes was just amazing,” Harter said.

This year, All From The Heart gave out 62 bicycles and tricycles with new helmets, Harter said.

Judy Harter is the heart and soul of the annual charity event.

All From the Heart, which Harter co-founded in 2001, is an all-volunteer, 501(c) (3) organization that supports disabled veterans and their families in the Temecula Valley and Southern California.

“This year, we once again selected 30 active-duty and veteran military families to honor at our event,” Harter said. “Most of the families we invited have special needs or circumstances, such as missing limbs and military veterans suffering from PTSD.”

“We believe when one family member serves in the military, the entire family serves,” Harter said.

The celebration featured excitement for all the children and families in attendance; including a bounce house, balloon artist, arts and crafts, face-painting and a magician. Throughout the event, the entertainers wandered through the crowds and entertained children and adults alike at their tables, bringing the fun and excitement right to them.

Lunch was also served to all of the attendees.

One of All From The Heart’s charitable programs that has the biggest impact on disabled veterans is the groups’ Wheels for Warriors program.

Wheels for Warriors’ mission is to provide freedom and independence back to disabled veterans by gifting power wheelchairs and mobility scooters to provide disabled veterans with the freedom to live their lives more fully.

“When our veterans receive their wheelchairs, they regain a sense of freedom and independence,” Harter said. “Their lives are immediately changed, and the veteran’s quality of life is improved. It is real blessing to witness these miracles.”

During Sunday’s event, the organization gifted two recently donated and refurbished power wheelchairs to disabled veterans.

One of the veterans, who was paralyzed from the waist down and was selected to receive a power wheelchair, served five years in the Navy. He then served his community for 20 years as a City of Corona police officer and two years with the Riverside County Sheriff›s Department.

Santa arrives at the 13th annual Support Our Troops event held at Galway Downs Sunday, Dec. 4.

A family searches for the bicycles with their names on the tag at the 13th annual Support Our Troops event at Galway Downs Dec. 4.

The other veteran who received a power wheelchair was a Vietnam veteran who served in the Air Force. He was selected when he was not able to obtain a power wheelchair through the VA. His father - who also served in the military - was also the recent recipient of a power wheelchair from Wheels For Warriors.

The power wheelchairs gifted during the event were the 396th and 397th wheelchairs to be given to veterans since Wheels For Warriors was created.

“Galway Downs came on board for us in a huge way this year,” Harter said. “By hosting our event,

Ken and Tina Smith - the owners of the property - allowed us to move from a crowded parking lot to a truly beautiful venue.”

“Paradise Chevrolet was also a huge part of this year›s event and sponsored $5,000 towards the gifts that were purchased,” Harter said.

To learn more about All From The Heart and the various programs the organization offers, or to find out how to donate a new or used power chair or make a donation, visit www.allfromtheheart.org.

To donate a used or new power wheelchair or scooter, please contact All From The Heart at (951) 290- 8387.

Market at a glance (As of December 18, 2016) No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed

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8

35

14

(377) 367

(378) 361

(102) 109

(222) 225

(102) 97

(165) 164

(140) 137

(413) 383

Average Selling Price

$471,426

$385,193

$290,188

$313,760

$321,167

$338,210

$222,375

$225,532

(143)

$226,500

134

Average List Price

$753,834

$668,961

$405,604

$351,430

$526,984

$401,985

$299,298

$260,293

$264,082

Median List Price

$525,000

$450,000

$400,000

$349,000

$439,000

$389,000

$289,000

$234,900

$254,995

Asking Price per Square Foot

$210

$174

$156

$167

$203

$152

$158

$148

$138

Average Days on Market

125

114

88

85

141

59

87

132

121

Most Expensive Listing

$7,400,000

$5,500,000

$999,900

$1,198,000

$1,999,900

$749,000

$975,000

$1,649,000

$1,500,000

Least Expensive Listing

$192,500

$149,900

$175,000

$74,000

$149,900

$220,000

$115,000

$49,800

$59,000

Average Age of Listing

17

17

21

22

28

12

29

37

26

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

44%

42%

37%

36%

45%

30%

35%

28%

25%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

15%

12%

8%

8%

13%

8%

12%

5%

6%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

7%

8%

7%

9%

3%

6%

9%

7%

9%

3024

2963

2412

2052

2198

2575

1669

1584

1860

Median House Size (sq ft)

8,001-10,000

8,001-10,000

8,001-10,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

Median Number of Bedrooms

Median Lot Size (sq ft)

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

3.0

4.0

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

3.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.0

2.0

2.0

Seller (39.4)

Seller (42.1)

Seller (48.2)

Seller (47.7)

Seller (41.9)

Seller (45.8)

Seller (49.1)

Seller (48.1)

Seller (43.4)

Market Action Index*

*This Index measures the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory. Index above 30 implies a seller’s advantage. Below 30, conditions give the advantage to the buyer.

Market data provided by Escrow Leaders (Altos Research) and is current as of 12/19/16. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 12/18/16. Boxes with multiple entries have previous week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Strong Trends (multiple weeks) in each area are indicated by color: green indicates upward trend; pink indicates downward trend. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

Valley News • www.myvalleynews.com • December 23, 2016

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Real Estate / Home & Garden Recent Home Sales

List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 219 closed transactions from 12/12/16 through 12/18/16.

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

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Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Anza

54175 Meadow Valley Road

$165,000

1248

2BR

2BA

36

Canyon Lake

30829 Long Point Drive

$392,000

2443

4BR

3BA

252

29860 Mayflower Drive

$325,000

1695

3BR

2BA

22858 Skylink Drive

$185,000

1440

2BR

2BA

23071 Gray Fox Drive

$330,000

1542

3BR

30441 Longhorn Drive

$360,000

2194

3BR

29289 Copper Ridge Road

$335,000

1968

26530 Rio Vista Drive

$400,000

3437 Marvel Street

$340,000

Hemet

Lake Elsinore

Menifee

Days on Market

Hemet 2355 E. Florida

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Menifee

29500 Far Shore Drive

$400,445

2743

4BR

3BA

38

29674 Eastbank Drive

$364,765

2252

3BR

3BA

10

140

31670 Middlebrook Lane

$405,000

3165

4BR

3BA

72

28905 Morningside Lane

$375,000

2808

4BR

3BA

3BA

4

28426 Worcester Road

$188,000

1404

2BR

2BA

22

26298 Desert Rose Lane

$308,000

1862

2BR

3BR

2BA

60

28507 Craig Avenue

$353,000

2773

4003

5BR

3BA

247

29918 Salmon Street

$333,000

2923

4BR

4BA

34

30413 Gallup Court

$355,000

Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Murrieta

25039 Quince Hill Street

$265,000

1548

3BR

3BA

3

36163 Saint Raphael Drive

$352,000

1561

4BR

3BA

14

106

25061 Corte Ancha

$381,000

1725

3BR

3BA

6

72

41830 Brett Lane

$520,000

1933

3BR

2BA

12

2BA

87

40490 VIA MALAGAS

$307,000

1274

2BR

2BA

14

3BA

65

37752 Cresta Del Reyo

$310,000

1143

3BR

2BA

1

4BR

3BA

75

23686 Saint Raphael Drive

$390,000

2990

5BR

3BA

14

2543

4BR

4BA

104

39896 Osprey Road

$290,000

1475

3BR

2BA

17

2156

4BR

3BA

33

638 Villa Chaparral Road

$95,000

1072

2BR

2BA

328

San Jacinto

Days on Market

289 Gilia Street

$276,790

1953

3BR

2BA

110

31324 Cortez Street

$374,900

2922

5BR

4BA

59

1804 Faulkner Avenue

$295,000

2956

5BR

3BA

123

477 Whittier Avenue

$296,000

2100

3BR

3BA

110

26825 Lapoudre Pass Court

$390,000

3334

5BR

3BA

68

2013 Swift Circle

$307,000

2520

4BR

3BA

35

41481 Whittier Avenue

$207,000

1456

3BR

2BA

44

31301 Southampton Court

$395,000

2315

3BR

2BA

43

1172 Sandy Nook

$260,000

2778

4BR

3BA

27

39170 Diamond Valley Road

$615,000

2348

3BR

4BA

103

29178 Paradise Canyon Drive

$290,000

1324

2BR

2BA

74

1884 Browning Court

$271,000

2333

4BR

3BA

28

26178 Chelsea Way

$132,000

1677

2BR

2BA

102

25752 NEWBURY CIRCLE

$290,000

1318

3BR

2BA

42

773 Margarita Street

$174,000

1170

2BR

2BA

36

26079 Columbia Street

$148,625

1364

2BR

1BA

134

26564 Calle Emiliano

$228,000

1237

2BR

2BA

30

1893 Villines Avenue

$240,000

2244

3BR

2BA

32

40964 Reden Court

$216,000

1405

3BR

2BA

78

29175 Misty Point Lane

$350,000

2309

5BR

3BA

25

409 San Remo Avenue

$261,000

2539

4BR

3BA

49

2797 Blue Spruce Drive

$195,000

1820

3BR

2BA

57

28832 Sunny View Drive

$421,000

2834

5BR

3BA

10

740 Laxford Road

$214,000

1285

3BR

2BA

7

1855 Silver Drop Lane

$304,000

3082

5BR

3BA

1

28896 Cypress Point Drive

$291,000

1466

3BR

2BA

26

1152 Juniper Court

$230,000

1985

4BR

3BA

5

43470 Dessie Way

$170,000

1716

2BR

2BA

90

29854 Westlink Drive

$287,500

1466

3BR

2BA

26

681 Winners Circle

$207,000

2723

4BR

3BA

38

361 Rainier Way

$135,000

1170

2BR

2BA

29

27690 Bluff Vista Way

$360,000

2438

3BR

3BA

7

646 Julian Avenue

$230,000

1398

3BR

2BA

7

45905 Bentley Street

$217,500

1312

3BR

2BA

40

29532 Glenneyre Way

$360,000

2453

4BR

3BA

9

318 7th Street

$89,000

1336

3BR

2BA

15

1362 Bishop Drive

$113,000

1344

2BR

2BA

40

29296 Calgary Court

$280,000

1523

3BR

2BA

7

1927 Carroll Drive

$298,000

2903

5BR

3BA

5

823 Buttercup Drive

$210,000

1200

3BR

2BA

18

31564 Northfield Lane

$567,049

3490

4BR

3BA

0

26322 Baldy Peak Drive

$279,000

1415

4BR

2BA

114

412 Santa Fe

$195,500

1007

2BR

1BA

21

28602 Port Lane

$305,000

1472

3BR

3BA

53

27388 Presley Street

$250,000

1705

2BR

2BA

109

43939 Amazon Street

$275,000

2547

4BR

3BA

61

28131 Pebble Beach Drive

$130,000

1066

2BR

2BA

9

28090 Chula Vista Drive

$180,000

998

2BR

2BA

66

4291 Harbor Court

$295,000

1951

4BR

3BA

15

29707 Northshore Street

$360,000

2778

5BR

3BA

17

28163 Sun City Boulevard

$215,000

998

2BR

2BA

21

3072 Lancaster Avenue

$228,000

1680

4BR

2BA

25

37110 Wildoak Drive

$345,800

1991

4BR

2BA

3

27679 MEDFORD Way

$224,000

1204

2BR

2BA

73

26225 Dartmouth Street

$185,000

1036

2BR

2BA

10

38100 Spring Canyon Drive

$424,950

2986

5BR

4BA

118

27545 Camden Way

$220,000

1393

2BR

2BA

49

2364 Foxmoor Court

$224,900

1371

3BR

2BA

12

24879 Shoshone Drive

$380,000

2571

5BR

3BA

162

27175 Presley Street

$217,000

1328

2BR

2BA

7

815 Fruitvale

$173,000

1029

2BR

2BA

55

38306 Pine Creek Place

$417,000

2648

4BR

3BA

88

28410 Worcester Road

$194,000

1458

2BR

2BA

35

40776 Marion Avenue

$159,900

928

2BR

1BA

18

39928 Notting Hill Road

$330,000

1555

3BR

2BA

17

43800 Camino Gallegos

$490,000

3842

6BR

5BA

144

40859 Acacia Avenue

$140,000

1536

4BR

2BA

40

38190 Camarada Lane

$379,990

2058

3BR

2BA

120

40733 Carmelita Circle

$585,750

2850

3BR

3BA

189

2077 Aspen Drive

$230,000

1612

3BR

2BA

40

26333 Norma Jean Place

$405,000

3242

4BR

3BA

99

45863 Corte Carmello

$436,000

2722

3BR

3BA

167

945 Aster Street

$187,000

1090

2BR

2BA

5

23467 Karen Place

$420,000

3485

5BR

3BA

149

44367 Kingston Drive

$455,000

3540

4BR

3BA

200

2956 Oradon Way

$199,000

1319

2BR

2BA

12

23400 Canterbury Way

$585,000

3341

5BR

3BA

140

40081 Denise Road

$704,999

3350

5BR

4BA

144

3964 Via Barcelona

$239,000

1672

4BR

3BA

14

27629 Bottle Brush Way

$455,000

2945

4BR

3BA

88

45625 Bergessen Court

$648,510

3477

4BR

4BA

60

1457 Lucerne Drive

$215,000

1366

3BR

2BA

10

39296 Cardiff Avenue

$361,000

1924

3BR

2BA

83

33837 Flora Springs Street

$425,000

2902

5BR

3BA

81

26897 Jackie Drive

$178,000

1600

3BR

2BA

0

39726 Del Val Drive

$330,000

1541

3BR

3BA

67

39189 Rimrock Ranch Road

$449,440

2692

4BR

4BA

68

2707 Banyan Tree Lane

$248,000

1654

3BR

2BA

5

41468 Agean Court

$368,000

2500

4BR

3BA

114

43952 Brookhaven Court

$479,000

3377

4BR

3BA

46

1774 Adela Road

$72,500

1152

2BR

2BA

9

24484 Tuscola Circle

$340,000

1577

3BR

3BA

39

30975 Brassie Lane

$455,000

2258

3BR

3BA

83

8248 Mira Loma Avenue

$354,900

1872

4BR

2BA

29

28829 Via Princesa

$179,000

1440

2BR

2BA

39

32483 Corte Zaragoza

$479,000

2675

5BR

3BA

92

642 Toledo Drive

$118,000

875

2BR

2BA

13

30582 Lily Pond Lane

$448,000

3105

5BR

3BA

106

31905 Corte Sagunto

$285,000

1420

3BR

2BA

115

Murrieta

Sun City

Temecula

31771 Via Verde

$240,000

1475

4BR

3BA

353

29192 Azara Street

$355,000

2648

4BR

3BA

23

43477 Dodaro Drive

$485,000

3110

5BR

3BA

113

34033 Corktree Road

$329,899

2133

3BR

3BA

59

25980 Marco Polo Street

$345,000

2053

4BR

3BA

40

42801 Larry Lee Lane

$563,000

2939

5BR

3BA

32

19 Valenza Plaza

$438,900

3244

4BR

3BA

77

41740 Valor Drive

$350,000

1836

3BR

2BA

34

44010 Cindy Circle

$477,000

3371

5BR

3BA

97

16528 Smith Road

$288,000

1680

3BR

2BA

116

38685 Quail Ridge Drive

$860,000

3914

4BR

3BA

60

45449 Tioga Street

$445,000

2888

4BR

3BA

55

32677 Mesa Drive

$165,000

1104

2BR

1BA

142

35842 Crickhowell Avenue

$324,900

1950

4BR

3BA

31

31070 Spoon Circle

$400,000

2032

3BR

2BA

54

53114 Tropical Street

$379,000

3613

5BR

4BA

144

23820 Corte Picante

$300,000

1263

3BR

2BA

34

27520 Stanford Drive

$390,000

2437

5BR

3BA

54

121 Kellogg Street

$308,000

1385

3BR

2BA

97

28354 Bruning Street

$350,000

2297

4BR

3BA

73

30319 Silver Ridge Court

$379,000

1970

3BR

3BA

49

29314 First Green

$363,740

2789

4BR

3BA

54

39538 Oak Circle

$361,900

1400

3BR

3BA

73

45641 Calle Ayora

$410,000

2587

3BR

3BA

38

29415 Star Ridge Drive

$352,500

2505

4BR

3BA

82

23336 Stone Ridge

$430,000

2095

3BR

2BA

37

41305 Via Del Toronjo

$925,000

2816

3BR

3BA

23

29 Via De La Valle

$415,000

3208

4BR

4BA

74

38181 Creekview Circle

$663,660

3855

4BR

4BA

4

45345 Camino Monzon

$430,000

2665

4BR

3BA

28

34151 Carissa Drive

$299,999

1767

3BR

3BA

66

35454 Summerholly Lane

$440,000

3119

4BR

4BA

28

31822 Tamarack Court

$369,900

2156

3BR

3BA

9

34301 Heather Ridge Road

$350,000

2125

3BR

3BA

44

40959 Belleray Avenue

$328,500

2183

4BR

4BA

70

39483 Diego Drive

$378,500

1827

4BR

2BA

27

16442 Bailey Street

$225,000

980

2BR

1BA

77

24736 Ridgewalk Street

$265,000

1548

3BR

3BA

64

38720 Avenida La Playa

$995,000

4189

4BR

4BA

61

36275 Waxen Road

$365,000

2397

4BR

3BA

80

39885 Wild Canary Lane

$370,000

1820

3BR

3BA

34

33162 Parown Drive

$444,900

2438

4BR

3BA

56

34231 Larksburg Court

$330,000

2110

3BR

3BA

92

30341 Pelican Bay

$215,000

961

2BR

BA

20

32849 Stonefield Lane

$526,000

3705

4BR

3BA

27

15690 Alvarado Street

$345,000

1821

4BR

2BA

73

30341 Pelican Bay

$215,000

961

2BR

2BA

70

27439 Lock Haven Court

$385,000

2304

4BR

3BA

50

175 Olive Street

$180,000

576

2BR

1BA

64

39400 Medina Court

$307,000

1304

3BR

2BA

3

42523 Escolacata Drive

$355,000

1359

3BR

2BA

43

29479 Kalina Avenue

$300,000

1920

3BR

2BA

9

42332 Chisolm

$615,000

3084

4BR

3BA

29

32012 Calle Espinosa

$349,000

1508

3BR

3BA

5

15146 Lincoln

$335,000

1811

3BR

3BA

53

24909 Madison Avenue

$203,000

1159

2BR

2BA

35

41065 Vintage Circle

$415,000

1750

3BR

2BA

0

29214 St. Andrews

$350,000

2200

4BR

3BA

43

29264 Derby Drive

$375,000

2873

5BR

3BA

64

31810 Corte Sagunto

$400,000

2257

4BR

3BA

0

32910 Cedar Drive

$225,000

1066

3BR

2BA

43

27532 Papillion Street

$263,000

1428

3BR

3BA

17

45335 Esmerado Court

$350,000

1800

3BR

3BA

24

17597 Sutherland Avenue

$217,500

1860

4BR

3BA

47

37493 Cole Creek Court

$355,000

1553

2BR

2BA

24

33039 Harmony Lane

$424,900

2062

4BR

4BA

28

3354 Fern Circle

$375,000

3125

5BR

4BA

11

23924 Cadenza Drive

$383,000

2626

5BR

3BA

59

45546 Clubhouse Drive

$310,000

1218

3BR

2BA

17

32450 Cape Cod Drive

$337,500

2048

3BR

3BA

30

23731 Corte Andar

$345,000

1764

3BR

2BA

14

24720 Pitchfork Circle

$230,000

1344

3BR

2BA

66

29311 Prestwick

$346,262

2043

3BR

3BA

27

38290 Camino Cinife

$269,000

1890

3BR

2BA

17

21912 Walnut Street

$300,000

2077

4BR

2BA

56

53213 Beales Street

$325,000

2867

4BR

3BA

59

39783 Avenida Palizada

$395,000

2141

4BR

3BA

6

20935 Mariposa Road

$232,500

1440

2BR

2BA

97

15194 Lincoln Street

$222,000

1338

3BR

2BA

1

25396 Blackthorne Drive

$330,000

1560

3BR

2BA

16

35630 Balsam Street

$339,000

2117

4BR

2BA

91

16655 Mcpherson Avenue

$289,500

1359

3BR

2BA

4

30235 Carneros Circle

$385,000

1973

3BR

2BA

20

33455 View Crest Drive

$316,000

1770

4BR

3BA

19

41002 Langerfield Court

$350,000

2921

4BR

3BA

2

22967 Banbury Court

$819,900

3413

3BR

3BA

2

33190 Wildomar Road

$249,000

1568

4BR

2BA

76

29128 Shorecliff Court

$365,000

2214

4BR

3BA

5

38338 Back Nine Court

$480,000

3233

4BR

3BA

12

33563 Sunbonnet Court

$390,000

2351

4BR

3BA

34

27746 Bluewater Court

$370,000

3020

4BR

3BA

174

40418 Hannah Way

$503,000

4063

5BR

5BA

30

33544 Viewpoint Drive

$265,000

965

3BR

2BA

13

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Don’t let FOG spoil your holiday cheer LAKE ELSINORE – Fats, oils and grease (FOG) can be a big problem for homeowners, especially during the holiday season.

With the large family meals being prepared, it is easy to forget that some of our favorite dishes can cause clogs, if sent down the drain.

Foods, including meats, sauces, gravies, salad dressings, frostings, batter and butter can all attribute to clogged drains.

Here are a few simple tips to keep in mind when preparing your favorite holiday meals: Scrape all food into the trash before washing dishes or placing them in the dishwasher Pour oils, fats and grease from

cooking into a disposable container, such as an empty jar or can, and let solidify. Then, place container into a trash can.

Use paper towels to wipe out any fat, oil, or grease residue left in a pan and dispose of in a trash can.

Mix small amounts of used fat, oil and grease with absorbent waste such as Kitty Litter, coffee grounds or paper towels before discarding.

It is the homeowner’s responsibility to keep their home sewer pipes in good working condition.

When a sewer begins to drain slowly, it may be a sign that it needs to be cleaned or repaired. Clogs in the sewer pipe can be expensive to repair, so don’t let the FOG

ruin your holiday celebrations.

Consider having your home sewer pipe cleaned yearly by a professional plumber to prevent clogs and backups. For more information, visit www.evmwd.com.

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Statewide water savings exceed 19 percent in October while most of state still experiencing drought conditions SACRAMENTO – The State Water Resources Control Board recently announced that urban Californians’ monthly water conservation was 19.5 percent in October, up from 18.3 percent in September and a bit below the 22.3 percent savings in

October 2015, when state-mandated conservation targets were in place.

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Although October and November rains in Northern California provided an encouraging start to the 2016-2017 water year (Oct. 1, 2016 – Sept. 30, 2017), 73 percent of the state remains in drought conditions.

The State Water Board will continue to monitor conservation levels and water supply conditions, and will consider a staff proposal to extend emergency conservation regulations in January. The proposal may include a return to state-mandated conservation targets if dry conditions return or if conservation levels slip significantly.

“Californians’ continued commitment to conservation shows they don’t take water for granted anymore,” said State Water Board Chair Felicia Marcus. “With climate change playing an increasingly disruptive role, we need to save where we can, when we can. Coupled with recycling, stormwater recapture and other measures, it will extend our local water resilience.”

“It’s good to see improvement in conservation in areas that had slipped, particularly in northern California, whether that was because of rain or other reasons, even though they have better supplies than in previous years,” Marcus added.

Conservation Data Statewide water savings for October was 19.5 percent (111,409 acre feet or 36.3 billion gallons), an increase from September’s 18.3 percent savings. The gap in savings compared with the same month a year earlier -- October 2015’s 22.2 percent savings (41.8 billion gallons) – was smaller than during the preceding few months. October 2016 water savings were 13 percent lower than October 2015.

Cumulative statewide percent reduction for June 2015 – October 2016 (17 months) was 22.8 percent, which equates to 2,259,111 acre-feet (736.1 billion gallons).

Statewide average water use was 89.5 residential gallons per capita per day (R-GPCD) for October, below the 106.4 R-GPCD in September 2016 and slightly above the 87.2 R-GPCD reported for October 2015.

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In October, about half of suppliers achieved water savings above 20 percent. These 196 suppliers serve more than 14 million people, and include East Bay Municipal Utilities District, San Jose Water Company, Sacramento, Alameda County Water District, Modesto, California-American Water Company Sacramento District, Contra Costa Water District, Huntington Beach, Marin Municipal Water District, Sacramento County Water Agency, Stockton, Sacramento Suburban Water District, Santa Rosa, and California Water Service Company Stockton.

Additionally, many water suppliers showed October 2016 conservation levels that were even higher than October 2015 levels, including Sunnyvale, Victorville Water District, Daly City, Redding, Vacaville, Casitas Municipal Water District, Hillsborough, Estero Municipal Improvement District, Morgan Hill, Wasco and Fruitridge Vista Water Company.

In looking at the data, percentage savings alone do not tell a complete story of conservation achievement.

Suppliers with already low R-GPCD use are taking more significant efforts to save water with small percentage reductions than big users of water for whom it easier to save water, particularly on outdoor ornamental landscapes. Despite less than 10 percent water savings in October 2016, examples of communities with low R-GPCD and already significant conservation and efficiency achievements include San Diego, Golden State Water Company (Florence Graham), Seal Beach and Hi-Desert Water District.

However, not all suppliers are sustaining significant conservation. State Water Board staff continues to look at why conservation levels have dropped in these communities, and is particularly concerned about suppliers with extremely high levels of per-capita water use. Suppliers with high RGPCD levels and sharp reductions in conservation include: Vaughn Water Company, Valley Water Company, LA County Waterworks District 29 (Malibu), Coachella Valley Water District, and Myoma Dunes Mutual Water Company.

Some communities continue to maintain low overall per capita residential water use, which may not be reflected in percentage change, but illustrates a long-term commitment to efficient water use.

For instance, Mammoth Community Water District, Golden State Water Company Florence Graham, Humboldt Community Service District, Paramount, McKinleyville Community Service District, Arcata, Crescent City, Seal Beach and HiDesert Water District are examples of communities saving less than 10 percent in October 2016, yet the daily per capita use is already well below what a city in the Sacramento Region may be using on a daily basis.

Status of permanent water use efficiency targets effort The current conservation regulation, adopted in May, is part of a wider effort to build on short-term, emergency water restrictions to establish permanent conservation measures that improve long-term drought preparedness and eliminate the worst water-wasting practices.

These actions will help achieve a top priority of the state’s Water Action Plan - to “Make Conservation a California Way of Life.”

In May, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued an executive order calling for new permanent water use efficiency targets for each urban water supplier that reflect California’s diverse climate, landscape and demographic conditions. The local “stress test” data and threeyear resiliency plans collected by the State Water Board will serve as a bridge to these actions and inform the development of new water use efficiency targets.

On Nov.30, the State Water Board along with four other state agencies released a draft framework for implementing the executive order.

The new plan’s fundamental premise is that efficient water use helps all of California better prepare for longer and more severe droughts caused by climate change.

The framework develops longterm water conservation measures that will ensure all communities have sufficient water supplies.

This will involve activities such as permanently banning wasteful practices like hosing off sidewalks and driveways and ensuring farmers plan and prepare for severe drought.

Background California has been dealing with the effects of an unprecedented drought. To learn about all the actions the state has taken to manage our water system and cope with the impacts of the drought, visit Drought.CA.Gov. Every Californian should take steps to conserve water. Find out how at SaveOurWater.com. While saving water, it is important to properly water trees. Find out how at www.saveourwater.com/ trees. In addition to many effective local programs, state-funded turf removal and toilet replacement rebates are also available. Information and rebate applications can be found at www.saveourwaterrebates.com/.

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Whether you as the seller are prepared for these or they come as a surprise, this is when an informed real estate agent can really help you to deal with them, as repair disputes are the most common reason transactions fail to close or are delayed greatly.

The job of a real estate agent is to help you to avoid these “surprises” related to condition and repair negotiations after inspections. Expect them to provide you with the best information about what a buyer may want corrected. However, also keep in mind, there will be things that nobody can anticipate until the inspectors have submitted their reports. So, always try to leave some negotiation room for yourself.

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Pets Animal Friends of the Valleys

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Special: All cats/kittens, pit bulls and Chihuahua adoptions are just $5 (spay/neuter fees, if applicable, are additional). Dog & cat adoption fees include a microchip, basic shelter vaccines (excluding rabies), and a free vet check. Animal Friends of the Valleys will be open Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon and will be closed Dec. 25 and Dec. 26

Hi, my name is Scarlett. I am a 4-year-old unaltered black and brown cat. I am a very sweet girl. I am litterbox trained and get along with cats. I can’t wait to find my “fur” ever home.

I will need to be fixed before I can go home with you! Intake Number: 322619

Hi, my name is Kona. I’m a 2-yearold Miniature Pincher and a very loving boy. I have lots of energy, love to play outside and fetch the ball. I am good with dogs and kids but I haven’t been around cats very much. I would make an amazing pet.

I am all ready to go! Intake Number: 325632

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

My name is Coca. I am a beautiful 5-year-old Chocolate Lab. I am good with kids, cats, other dogs and have even been good with the rabbits. I have been left outside all my life. My owners moved and no longer have time for me. I am looking for a loving home.

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

My name is September. Aren’t I a beautiful cat? I am a sweet girl and am about 2-years-old. I don’t like other cats very much and prefer a home of my own. I am litter-box trained, up-to-date on shots, dewormed and will be spayed before going to my new home. Intake Number: 105215 / Ban28299

My name is Bugsy. I a 1-year-old lab/ pitbull mix and love being around other dogs. I am up-to-date on my shots and will be neutered before going to my new, loving home. Intake Number: 98432/R209508

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

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Ten seasonal foods that may be dangerous for your dog Rover.com SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

fully cooked, and assuming the dog doesn’t have any specific allergies.

As a pet owner, people know there are foods that dogs shouldn’t eat; chocolate is the most obvious one. But there are a few other human treats that pop up this time of year that are dangerous for dogs. Even if owners don’t feed their dogs scraps from the table, pet owners will want to take extra precautions to keep their pet’s holiday season safe and carefree.

Chives, garlic, onions That’s right, this one means mashed potatoes are off the table, so to speak. Onions, garlic and chives are found in many holiday dishes and can cause blood cell damage and gastrointestinal discomfort.

If dog owners don’t want their dog to feel left out of the fun, it is recommended they try plain sweet potatoes, which are packed full of nutrients.

Bones Making some festive poultry—or even fish? Dogs love meat scraps, but make sure any scraps given to them are free of bones. Dogs can choke on bones, as well as damage their abdominal tract. Make sure to scrape all the bones into a garbage or compost that a dog can’t get into.

Giving them some tasty meat scraps is completely fine, as long as it’s

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Dough More specifically, yeast. If a person loves to make fresh bread, take heed—the yeast in bread dough can cause gas and even stomach twisting. Cover dough before walking away and keep it at a paws distance.

Symptoms of alcohol ingestion include vomiting, diarrhea and difficulty breathing. Do give dogs plenty of fresh water, especially if they’re partaking in more snacks than usual or spending lots of time playing fetch with friends and family.

Dairy If pet owners ever been around a dog after they’ve eaten a piece of cheese, they probably know the after-effects can be a bit well, stinky. That’s because many dogs are lactose-intolerant. Avoid giving a dog whipped cream and mashed potatoes, but a little bit of plain yogurt can be OK, depending on the dog’s level of tolerance.

Spirits Never, ever give a dog alcohol.

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sitters nationwide, and every booking includes premium insurance, a reservation guarantee and 24/7 access to a dedicated team of trust and safety experts.

The information provided in this article is not a substitute for professional veterinary help. For more great tips about pet ownership, visit www.rover.com.

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in mind that the higher cocoa concentration something has, the more toxic it is.

Caffeine and chocolate Caffeine and chocolate contain methylxanthines that cause panting, excessive thirst and urination, vomiting and diarrhea, hyperactivity and abnormal heart rhythm. Keep

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Dogs love meat scraps, but make sure any scraps you give them are free of bones. Better yet, try rawhide for a tasty treat that when consumed properly, satisfies Fido’s urge to chew and cleans his teeth. Courtesy photo

REASONABLE PRICES Termite/Dry Rot Repair Remodels & Restorations Room by Room Renovations Escrow Repairs Lic#B928620 Insured & Bonded Call Jose 760-519-4432

WOOD’S PAINTING CONTRACTORS Interior ~ Exterior Professional Workmen!

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

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SHOP SPACE 800 sq. ft. to 1,800 sq. ft. in Fallbrook. 760-728-2807 or 760212-0584.

$600 VITA MIX NEW FOR $300 $600 Vita Mix brand new with recipe book, for $300. (800) 545-6923.

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MEDICAL ITEMS FOR SALE Tons of medical equipment for sale. Crutches, walker/scooter, assistance for restroom, and so much more at the Fallbrook Senior Center Thrift Store located at 399 Heald Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028.

760-723-4602.

TRAILER FOR RENT 28 ft trailer De Luz/ Fallbrook. Remote area. For rent on ranch. $700. Saturday-Tuesday (760) 728-2012, (310) 612-3547.

BRUBAKER CULTON REAL ESTATE (40670 Johnston. Hemet, CA) (Tyler) Clean, Clean, Clean!! Fully rehabbed 2br, 1ba optional huge 3rd bedroom or great room. Has new everything, new stucco, new exterior and interior paint throughout. New garage door, new electrical throughout and new electrical panel, a/c, new fixtures, new hardware, new wood laminate, new carpet, new appliances to be installed at COE. Windows are dual pane with new window coverings. Large yard.

Don’t miss out, this is a must see!! $179,900. (951) 492-4756.

VALLECITOS SCHOOL DISTRICT The Vallecitos School District is now accepting applications for a new member of the Board of Trustees.

Qualifications: Highly motivated and interested in leading and serving the school district. Applicant must be a registered voter and a resident of the Vallecitos School District. Process: Applications are available at the Vallecitos School District office: 5211 Fifth Street, Rainbow, CA 92028 or download the application on our website at vallecitossd.net. Click on the Board of Trustees menu item to locate the application at the bottom of the page. Applications must be received no later than Monday, January 2nd at 4:00p.m. Applications may be mailed or hand-delivered to the above address.

You may also email the completed application to David Jones at djones@ vallecitossd.net. For questions, please contact Superintendent David Jones at 760-451-8229

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FOR SALE 29 acres for sale in De Luz, Fallbrook Remote, peaceful, quite.

Seasonal stream. Income avocado and flowers on property. Water and power, telephone. Beautiful little valley. $399,000. Weekends 760-728-2012.

Cell 310-612-3547. Private seller.

Employment Jobs EXPERIENCED COOKS & SERVERS and Host/Hostess. 2 years minimum experience in family style restaurant.

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

Solicite en persona. 739 E. Mission Rd.

CABINET REFINISHING Cabinet Color Makeover and Restoration from $999 a kitchen. 20+ years experience, Yelp reviews. Free consultation. License #100417 RefinishArts.com (951)2396702 Jason.

SENIORS HELPING SENIORS Would you love to help someone else? Flexible hours. . .you set your schedule! Prior experience working with senior citizens helpful. We’re looking for loving, caring people! Call 760-884-4111 today!

RV for Sale BOB’S RV SALES 2011 31 Chaparral Travel Trailer w/Large Slide. A/C, Power Awning, Outside Kitchen. 6800lbs. Dry Weight $16,995.00. Bob’s RV Sales.

44219 HWY 74 Hemet, Ca. 951-9271377 ex.1

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

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

Please call 760.884.4111

BOB’S RV SALE 2005 34 Sierra Sport Toy Hauler Travel Trailer. AC, Generator, Fuel Station Sleeps 10, 8200lbs Dry Weight. $15995.00. Bob’s RV Sales. 44219 HWY 74 Hemet, Ca. 951-927-1377 ex.1

SENIORS HELPING SENIORS Wildomar: Seniors Helping Seniors is looking for a loving care giver to provide assistance 3 days a week for 2 hours a day for a female in Wildomar. Duties require light meal preparation, minor mobility assistance. Care giver must have a caring heart and pass a background check. Experience with Parkinson’s a plus.Please call 760.884.4111.

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Services

BOB’S RV SALES 2007 25 Nomad Travel Trailer. Lite 4625 lbs. Dry Weight.

Ducted A/C. Awning. Stab. Jacks Power Jack. $11995.00. Bob’s RV Sales. 44219 E. Florida Ave. Hemet, Ca. 951-927-1377 ex.1

SPLIT AND SEASONED 1/2 cord. Avo $60, Eucalyptus $120. Mixed $95. Self pick up and will help load. Frank (760) 728-1478. Real Estate GORGEOUS VIEW LOT Want privacy, and a Tuscany view ? Your dream home, casita and sparkling pool can be built right here in Fallbrook tucked in off the street for solitude and privacy.

4 bedroom septic layout. Did we mention the view!?! $171,000. Rudy Sandy Gallegos. Remax United (760) 985-9600

Real Estate BRUBAKER CULTON REAL ESTATE (858 Cameo. Hemet, CA) (Tyler) Fresh and clean! Newly rehabbed!

2bd, 2ba home. Brand new fixtures, new hardware and new garage door.

Brand new appliances and new granite counter tops. Large backyard, low maintenance front yard. Brand new permitted roof. Great location and close to shopping. This is a must see!! $194,500. (951) 492-4756

BRUBAKER CULTON REAL ESTATE (388 Terry Lane. Hemet, CA) (Tyler) Updated throughout! New flooring, new paint, new base, new fixtures, new hardware. Nice family starter home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, den and enclosed patio. This home has a large backyard and a detached workshop/ shed. This is a must see! $169,800.

(951) 492-4756.

BRUBAKER CULTON REAL ESTATE (211 S. Jordan. San Jacinto, CA) (Tyler) 2 Homes, 1 lot! Clean and fully rehabbed corner lot home with a studio included. Room for entertaining on this large fenced lot. Main home is a standard 1br, 1ba optional 2nd br or den and the studio has 1br, 1ba. New everything including flooring, hardware, fixtures, appliances, window coverings, furnace, garage door and new paint throughout. Indoor laundry hook ups.

This is a must see! $139,900. (951) 492-4756.

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

BRUBAKER CULTON REAL ESTATE (44166 Palm Ave. Hemet, CA) (Tyler) Contractor! Farmer! Grower! Hauler!

Heavy equipment! Developer! Investor!

Storage! Unbelievable value! Home + 2 acres located in the lovely Valley Vista area. 3br, 2ba home with detached two car garage + 10 X 30 metal storage , priced today only for $259,000. (951) 492-4756. Employment Jobs

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Exceptionally well maintained updated home. Very nice easterly views. Light flooded rooms & spacious patio areas. 2 car attached garage + 2 car detached garage & another detached building nearby. Lots of level area on over an acre. 160064800 $559,000

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Community w/playgrounds, walking trails + easy access for your work commute & the perfect entertaining backyard. Large semi open floor plan. Master BD w/large walkin closet, 2 BD w/Jack-and-Jill BA. 4th BD downstairs w/ full bath. 160057954 $469,000

Single Story Custom on 1.07 View Acres. Appx 3758 sq ft,4 Bd,3 Ba, Recently painted inside and out, near new Custom pool,Plenty of room for entertaining + 3 car garage. Beautiful Views.

160054655 $899,000

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Explore the possibilities. Home sits on just over a gentle acre, fully fenced & gated. Plenty of room to plant or play. This 3 bedroom home has formal living room w/ vaulted ceiling & skylights, fireplace & wood floors. Plus more. 160060026 $580,000

Bring the family to this Tri-Level 4 BD home.

Family room w/wet bar. Wood floor leads to kitchen & a wonderful deck. Located on a private street near schools, bank & shopping. Very private backyard. Many ceiling fans. 160054053 $459,000

Sheer Elegance - 4BD, 3.5BA all w/granite counter tops, private office, formal dining room, double master suites, one w/cozy fplc, gourmet kit w/large center island, granite counters& large walk-in pantry. Stunning high end lighting fixtures, central vac, zoned heating & air, dazzling pool & spa. 160060813 $789,000 Second parcel APN #110-350-15. 7.84 acres, has water meter & a percolation report from 11-78 will need updating. Animal designator “M” 160055539 $125,000 Private 2.54 acre parcel. Electric gate, partial fencing, corners are marked, power to property. Property will require a well for water. Contact me for more information! 160060333 $75,000

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

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

Relax on the patio overlooking Pala Mesa Golf Course through the oak trees. Vaulted ceiling in living room, dining open to the kitchen, direct access from the garage into unit and balcony off of one of the two master suites. 160047990 $435,000

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

6.51 acre charming custom VICTORIAN FARMHOUSE in private peaceful setting! Rare architectural find characterized by 19th Century Turrets, Gables soaring 35’ above ground level, Fish Scale shingles, 10’ ceilings & over 2000 sqft of covered porches for yr round outdoor San Diego living! 160018122 $745,000

OUR COLDWELL BANKER VILLAGE PROPERITES AGENTS: Don Bennetts Kimberly Biller

Judy Bresnahan Pat Bresnahan Abby Elston

Susie Emory Jane Felton Jerry Gordon

Lorene Johnson Paul Kavanaugh Ruth Kavanaugh

Bret Hasvold Chris Hasvold Cynthia Hauff

Linda Gordon Tess Hansford Eddie Harrison

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great for entertaining. Porch overlooks views to the mountains & over a half acre of lush gardens & trees. Fresh paint throughout, remodeled kitchen & baths. 3BD, 2BA w/formal living room, family room w/ fplc & dining area. $515,000

the feel of country living without the drive.

Your own haven with this 2314 sf ranch style home nestled on an acres of trees, flowers and shrubs just minutes $556,000 from town.

As we enter the Holiday Season, I reflect on those who have helped me along in my journey of life and profession. I want to personally express my deepest appreciation for your trust and confidence in me by supporting my practice with your friendship and referrals. May the JOY of the holidays extend to you and your family now and throughout the coming year.

Cheryl Pizzo & Don Bennetts

Nancy Schrimpf 760.717.2307

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Specializing in Fallbrook For 30 yearS

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Just minutes to the I-15 commute corridor. Stunning Hacienda inspired estate is beautifully designed and fully appointed offering casual comfort with a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living.

3 en’suites plus an opt 4th currently used as an office. Courtyard guest casita brings total to 5BD. Avo grove. $1,590,888

760-468-2218

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happy holidays!

Cheryl Pizzo

As the holiday season is upon us, I find myself reflecting on the past year and those who have helped to shape my business. It’s been quite a year and I hope that 2015 has been just as memorable for you, our colleagues and your loved ones. I look forward to working with you in the years to come.

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Hilltop Location in the Exclusive Wilt Road area

Lovely mature 4 BD in one of Fallbrook’s premier neighborhoods near lanes end. It greets you with a warm and inviting entrance. Versatile floorplan with space for a large active family. Formal & informal dining and living areas with 2 cozy fireplaces. Large eat in kitchen with plenty of cabinet storage. 5 minutes to the friendly village and 5 minutes to the I-15 commute corridor. Offered at $685,000

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