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Volume 16, Issue 53

2016; a year in review

Menifee accepts city manager’s resignation

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Menifee City Council voted to accepted Rob Johnson’s resignation from the city manager position during a special called meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 27. Mayor Neil Winter made the announcement following a two and a half-hour closed session with council without Councilman John Denver who was not in attendance.

Jeff Wyman, the city’s economic development director, was named acting city manager until an interim city manager could be appointed or a replacement for Johnson could be found.

Johnson was promoted from staff to the position of interim city manager in November 2012, Following the termination of former City Manager Bill Rawlings and was appointed to the city manager in February 2014 after a newly elected Scott Mann had taken to the dais.

More recently, Johnson was subjected to an employee review requested by council after it came to light that he had signed a $12,400 check to pay the current Mayor Scott Mann to attend a leadership seminar at Harvard without council approval. That check was eventually voided.

Mann himself is no stranger to controversy, stepping down as mayor following a failed reelection bid and censure from the council after it was revealed he had entered into a $60,000 settlement with the California Fair Political Practices Commission for campaign violations that included misuse of nearly $45,000 in campaign funds. The announcement was made in October and the FPPC approved the settlement during its Dec. 15 meeting.

The city manager position and city attorney position are the only two public employees Council has the power to hire and terminate.

According to Transparent California, Johnson was paid an annual amount of $261,508 in pay and benefits.

Kim Harris contributed to this story.

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2016; Year in Review Kim Harris Valleyeditor@reedermedia.com

The year 2016 was a year of growth and change for the valleys covered under the umbrella of Valley News. In addition to some surprising elections and ones that weren’t so surprising, there was plenty of pomp and circumstance and lots of fun throughout the area over the past year. Here is a look at some of the highlights from 2016.

Jan. 8 TEMECULA – The City of Temecula kicked 2016 with a new Specific Plan adopted by the Temecula City Council to ultimately invent “Uptown Temecula” over time as landowners and developers took advantage of additional land use and zoning opportunities in the area. As a result of 38 public meetings and workshops that included community input over the span of four years, the city of Temecula finalized its Uptown Temecula Specific Plan.

A 16-year-old in the Wildomar area had her dream wish granted in August, the chance to celebrate her birthday in style alongside family and friends. Adriana Pimentel, nicknamed Missy, was diagnosed in 2014 with bilateral optic sheath meningioma, a condition which causes tumors to grow on both of her optic nerves.

A vehicle backed into a fire hydrant shearing it off its base and sending a geyser of water nearly 20 feet in the air in the parking lot of Murrieta’s newest restaurant Sunday, Jan. 3. Curious bystanders flocked to Dunkin’ Donuts’ outdoor seating area to watch as firefighters from Murrieta Fire Department’s Station 3 worked to shut off the flow of water which took about 15 minutes, Public

Information Officer Matt Corelli reported.

Jan. 15 The first El- Niño driven storms of the season pounded the area early last week, bringing with it torrential rains, punishing winds and destructive flooding to the area. Murrieta and Temecula’s Wine country were the big winners in terms of rainfall recorded with automated gauges collecting 3.91 inches of rain and 3.3 inches, respectively. Temecula collected 2.25 inches, Lake Elsinore and Wildomar both recorded 2.78 inches. Menifee had 2.64 inches of rainfall and South Temecula reported 2.03 inches of the wet stuff.

The Mayors of four local cities – Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula and Lake Elsinore – emphasized growth and public safety as they spoke to hundreds at a local luncheon held by the Women’s Council of Realtors at the offices of the Southwest Riverside County Association of REALTORS® Jan. 5. The luncheon was sponsored by Chase Bank.

For one group of Great Oak High School Students, the New Year holiday gave them the opportunity to learn about a new culture and visit a foreign country when 140 students from the school’s marching band were given the opportunity to perform live in Paris.

The Spirit of Great Oak Marching Band and Guard were invited to perform in the city’s annual New Year’s Day parade, Le Grande Parade de Paris –Champs Elysees, and quickly jumped on the chance.

Jan. 22 For 21-year-old Melanie Tierce being selected as a contestant on “American Idol” is something she never dreamed could happen to her. As a matter of fact, being on

Firefighters from Murrieta Fire Department’s Station 3 work to shut off a geyser of water that erupted after a fire hydrant was sheared off its base Sunday, Jan. 3.

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Motorists drive through a flooded section of Jefferson Avenue in Temecula during a strong storm system Shane Gibson photo that drenched much of Southern California Jan. 6.

“American Idol” judge Harry Connick Jr. congratulates Murrieta resident Melanie Tierce following her successful audition that landed Courtesy photo her a spot during the show’s Hollywood Week.

the show was nothing she had ever even aspired to do. “It’s been very surreal, very unexpected,” Tierce said of her time on the popular Fox show which is entering its final season.

In a move that surprised many onlookers, Temecula council members recently altered their stance on growing medical marijuana within city limits. The shift – which reflects a sharp detour from the city’s past policies – would allow qualified medical marijuana users to grow up to 12 plants under specified conditions. The new policy, if it wins final approval at a Jan. 26 meeting, would mirror a Riverside County ordinance that

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Wildomar City Council decided to annex three properties into the Communities Facilities District, levy a special tax on properties within the CFD, revamp districtdependent council elections and modify a baseball field at Marna O’Brien Park during a regular meeting Jan. 13.

Jan. 29 Oak Meadows Ranch is a nonprofit horse sanctuary located in Wildomar for rescued horses that have been abandoned, injured or whose owners cannot afford to care for them. Owners Craig Phillips and Debbie Phillips have been operating the ranch since 2012. The 21-acre ranch offers riding classes, various forms of therapy and monthly family friendly events.

Manzanita Ranch in the rural Anza Valley, long an escape for military, first responders and others suffering from the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is up for sale by the owners. Seeking to purchase the ranch are John Roberts and supporters of the “One Good Day Project,” where the horses at the ranch are the therapy for men and women who are suffering from PTSD. The Murrieta City Council put more teeth into an ordinance that prohibits the cultivation, processing, delivery and dispensaries in the city by including an additional land use prohibition. With the council’s unanimous action Tuesday, Jan. 15, Murrieta joins other cities in the Inland Empire that prohibit the use and distribution of marijuana, other than those who have a medical need, to bolster their ordinances.

Feb. 5 Oak Grove Center for Education Treatment and the Arts welcomed musicians, singers, residents and members of the community to

the 2016 Rock the Oaks concert held at the Bridge Church in Murrieta, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29 and 30. The proceeds from the event will go to funding the autism and arts and entertainment programs at Oak Grove Center, a nonprofit 24-hour residential, educational and therapeutic treatment center that serves 76 children who live on the main campus in Murrieta, as well as about 100 day students who attend the nonpublic school. A second campus, Oak Grove at the Ranch, located in Perris, serves another 50 students.

There is no shortage of talent in the Temecula Valley as four residents recently proved when they were all selected to perform on “American Idol.” While the journey may have ended for two, Melanie Tierce of Murrieta and Lindsey Carrier of Temecula, following the group performances, two Temecula teens remain in the competition on the hit FOX TV show, now in its final season.

Anatalia Villaranda, 16 and Hannah Sanders, 17, both have been selected to continue in the competition by “Idol” judges Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban.

A former Murrieta Valley High School teacher, accused of having inappropriate sexual relationships with two students, appeared in court Friday, Jan. 29. for her arraignment. Shannon Fosgett entered not guilty pleas on all counts.

During the arraignment, Deputy District Attorney Erica Schwartz provided details alleging five felonies and three misdemeanors against Fosgett, 44, of Temecula.

The charges stem from allegations involving two different juvenile male victims.

Feb. 12 Meadowview, one of Temecula’s oldest and largest housing tracts, has swapped goats for golf.

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Debbie Phillips with her personal black Tennessee Walking Horse, Domino at the Oak Meadows Ranch horse facility in Wildomar. Debbie and her husband Craig, founded the nonprofit Blue Pearl Project to rescue, rehabilitate and find placement for neglected horses so they Shane Gibson photo can get a second chance to a thriving life.

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Sheridan Soto plays the bass in the Fender Center of Performing Arts - Kids Rock Free band, No Surrender. No Surrender performed the band Journey’s “Anyway You Want It” during Rock the Oaks Shane Gibson photo Jan. 30.

Leaders of the 900-home subdivision are again gearing up for the arrival of sheep and goats that are seen as the preferred method of weed abatement, habitat restoration and soil improvement. The grazing program has replaced a proposal that was floated more than a decade ago to build a golf course in the 385-acre open space area that is the centerpiece of the sprawling community.

While, the American Idol journey has ended for the two final Temecula teens featured on “American Idol, The Farewell Season,” their dedication to their craft remains stronger than ever.

“I’ll never stop making music and performing, it’s what I love to do,”17-year-old Hannah Sanders said.

Murrieta City Council expressed its appreciation to city staff Tuesday, Feb. 2, for their work in completing a number of established and new goals made by the council since it last goal setting workshop March 27, 2015. The sitting council and councils before them since the city was incorporated in 2008, has established a number of goals and sub-goals to reach in regard to improving city residents’ desired living conditions.

Feb. 19 Lake Elsinore City Council met Feb. 9, establishing and appointing a litter and illegal dumping ad hoc subcommittee to review the city’s ordinances relating to the problem as well as policies, procedures and public education for the effort.

The goal is to come up with ways to educate residents and cleanup the city.

Flourishing minds led to flourishing plants at the S.T.E.A.M. Workshop Feb. 13, held in the Grace Mellman Library. The event featured Malea Ortloff as the main presenter, who with storybooks, comics and multiple activities taught the attendees the many steps required to produce recycled water in the Eastern Municipal Water District. The water treatment facility takes in drainage from homes located in an area spanning Moreno Valley to Temecula, including water from sinks, washers and even toilets. Collected water

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Feb. 26 A Temecula building dedication Monday, Feb. 22, was one for the books – those focusing on friendship, politics, public service and city history. It was a day of superlatives – the word “amazing” was used by speakers at least five times – as an existing library was named in honor of Ron Roberts, a five-term Temecula councilman and mayor.

Hundreds came out to support the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 50th Annual Awards

La Laguna Resort manager William Johnson holds one of the hundreds of catfish to be stocked in Lake Elsinore Feb. 12.

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Construction continues at the southwest corner of Newport and Haun roads in Menifee.

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Gala, Saturday, Feb. 20, at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Each year, the Chamber honors exceptional businesses, service and charitable organizations and individuals who have been of outstanding service to the community and demonstrate strong values and leadership.

After 16 years, an Area Plan for Historic Downtown Murrieta may finally be put down in pen and ink complete with renderings and designs by Rick Engineering Company an award-winning firm based in San Diego hired by the Murrieta City Council. The City Council Feb. 16 accepted Rick Engineering’s bid of $240,982 to prepare the Area Plan which is being sought as an amendment to the Historic Murrieta Specific Plan that was adopted in October 2000.

March 4 There are more than 100 development projects going on across the city of Menifee now, with more coming in the near future including 10,000 new homes, said Jeff Wyman, Menifee’s interim economic development director in an economic update presented to the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce.

One of Temecula’s oldest and most visible shopping centers, the Temecula Town Center, will get a makeover because of a $60 million internet auction deal. The recent transaction marked the first time the new owners, who together oversee a large portfolio of commercial properties, had participated in an online auction. But the company, Citivest Commercial Investments, was intimately familiar with the iconic Temecula Town Center.

Temecula has joined a group of cities that will fund a study to determine whether they can stem the rising cost of police services.

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Adrian Roberts, 7, peeks out the window of his dad’s ‘70 Ford Bronco during the annual Temecula Rod Run Shane Gibson photo March 5. continued from page A-3

March 11 Record crowds from as far away as Canada jammed Old Town Temecula streets the weekend of March 4 and 5, to enjoy the sight of 640 shined up classic, muscle and custom cars lining every street in the historic town. The Temecula city sponsored Old Town special event that drew an estimated 55,000 people Friday afternoon and Saturday may well have broken all records for visitor attendance, city officials said.

A homeowner in Murrieta was responsible for the arrest of a man who broke into his home Saturday, March 5. Murrieta police officers responded to the home located in the 26300 block of Collier Union Drive in Murrieta to find the man, later identified as Albert Carrillo, a 34-year-old transient of Murrieta, detained by the male homeowner on the front lawn.

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Animal Friends of the valleys held its 12th annual “Wines for Canines & Kitties” March 5, at the Wiens Family Cellars. The event sold out as 220 animal lovers attended in support of the organization that has been serving local communities for 28 years with education and proactive humane animal services programs. The event raised over $27,000 (after expenses) for AFV. In February, Giselle Duke had the opportunity to experience her rite of passage ceremony under the spotlight, as the YouTube Channel, AwesomenessTV, chose to feature her in its “My Dream Quinceañera” series. The web show selects one girl to have their quinceañera journey broadcast online, showcasing the many facets of the 15th birthday tradition for the modern Hispanic girl.

March 25 Thousands of Scotty McCreery fans, known as McCreerians, packed the Temecula Valley Fair sponsored by Temecula Valley Toyota Scion at Galway Downs Saturday, March 19, to see the country superstar perform live on the main stage for KFROG Country Night.

A fire captain who has one foot in Temecula and another in Fallbrook might help forge a new link between the nearby communities.

But the appointment of Gregory Mann to a key Temecula post will also help underscore the contrasts between the communities that once mirrored each other along a remote stretch of a winding, two-lane roadway.

A U.S. Marine from Temecula was killed Saturday, March 19, at a coalition fire base near base at Makhmur in northern Iraq, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook confirmed Sunday. Staff Sgt. Louis F. Cardin, a 27-year-old from Temecula, died at about 9 a.m., “after coming under ISIL rocket fire,” Cook said.

April 1 Friends, family, professional and local skaters, members of the surrounding communities, extreme sports enthusiasts and hundreds of other supporters all gathered Sunday, March 13, at the Audie Murphy Ranch Skate Park in Menifee to pay their respects to late Temecula teen, Gage Seal. Seal, who tragically lost his life in 2015, was an avid baseball player who played in the TVHS Bears Baseball program as well as several travel ball teams

is packed full with teenagers and a parent here or there. The youthful audience roars in excitement with curtains drawn and performers cycled through. Where most schools might only marvel at the promising talent of their aspiring students, Great Oak High School decided to share the spotlight with their teachers and staff members March 2 at their second annual Staff Showcase.

March 18 A three-man Murrieta Innovation Center team recently won a Microsoft sponsored Hackathon at Santiago College with a unique irrigation controller that created an interest from Microsoft that will bring company representatives to the Murrieta MIC. The team made up of Greg Griffes, Tim Slator and John O’Conner from the MIC hardware and software Meetup Group participated against three other teams at the college Feb. 20 by building an irrigation controller that detects and isolates faults such as leaks, blockages and broken valves

Country music singer Scotty McCreery sings his hit songs like “I Love You This Big” and “The Trouble With Girls” during his live performance at the Temecula Valley Fair March 19.

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Billy Seal, father of the late Gage Seal, stencils portraits of his son on the skate boards of some of the attendees at the Skate Jam held Sunday, March 13, in Menifee.

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“I want you to know, we won that war! It was the politicians that lost it,” said Duncan L. Hunter Sr. former U.S. Representative and decorated Vietnam War Veteran speaking at the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration held at Murrieta Town Square Park, March 29.

Temecula Valley Unified School District announced Superintendent Timothy Ritter and other management officials will receive a sizable pay raise over the next few years.

The school board voted unanimously to approve a new executive salary step schedule March 15. The schedule promotes the retention of quality staff by awarding steady growth in salary based on yearly increments.

April 8 A major multiagency drug bust in Anza last week resulted in multiple arrests and thousands of marijuana plants being confiscated from the illegal grows that were shut down, according to law enforcement officials.

A large outpouring of community members, dignitaries and military gathered underneath a 40-foot flag suspended between two fire trucks at Town Square at 8 a.m. Friday, April 1, to honor and remember fallen Marine Staff Sgt. Louis F. Cardin. The 27-year old Marine was a local resident from Temecula. Cardin was killed March 19 in northern Iraq by ISIS rocket fire as he urged his fellow soldiers into a bunker to protect them from incoming missiles.

A small, single-engine, low-wing private aircraft made an emergency landing onto northbound Interstate 15 in Fallbrook Saturday, April 2, killing a woman and injuring five other people. The crash occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m. on the freeway just north of State Route 76, forcing the California Highway Patrol to keep a Sig Alert in effect until about 5:15 p.m. The pilot of the aircraft, identified as Dennis Hogge, 62, of Jamul, attempted to make an emergency landing in the No. 4 lane of the northbound side of the freeway, but struck a vehicle in the process.

April 15 Reality Rally raced into town last weekend bringing with it a plethora of stars from some of TV’s most popular reality shows including “Survivor,” “Naked and Afraid” and “The Amazing Race.”

Fans flocked to a variety of events to meet with their favorite players.

Murrieta Fire Chief Scott Ferguson and Police Chief Sean Hadden introduced the city’s newest police officers and firefighters to the Murrieta City Council April 5 followed by a formal badge pinning ceremony.

Pressured by a widening gap between expenditures and generated revenues within the city, Menifee City Council voted 4-1, April 6, to allocate the city manager $50,000 to consult with an expert to reach a city resolution for community outreach efforts that can accommodate public safety and rising costs in a growing city. City staff proposed four possible tax options to raise funds, three of which require a citywide special election.

April 22 In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, Murrieta Police officials spent the entire week dedicating tributes to their dispatchers with photographs and posts on social media about the hardworking and dedicated members of the team.

For Holocaust survivors and their family members, it is said that memory shapes and teaches us, and in understanding that people can find redemption. The city of Murrieta will join with Christian, Jewish and civic leaders to show support for the Jewish people and Israel in acknowledging the third annual Holocaust Memorial Day for the March of Remembrance Sunday, May 1, at Murrieta Town Square Park. Tents, seating and refreshments will be provided.

The Wildomar City Council convened April 13, to fill two vacancies on the Measure Z Oversight Advisory committee and the Planning Commission and carry out general business.

April 29 A fledgling Catholic church that held services at a Moose Lodge for a decade was thronged by about 1,500 worshippers as it opened its permanent home Sunday on the cusp of French Valley and Winchester Roads.

Surging popularity in microbreweries and craft beer tasting rooms has prompted Temecula to enact a development moratorium while city staff studies and proposes new operating guidelines.

City planners convinced the council that gaps in the existing regulations governing microbreweries warrant a moratorium. But planners are quick to note that the hiatus from processing development applications does not signal any concerns

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Menifee City Council continued discussion on methods to increase revenue in the city April 20, deciding to approve the creation of a Public Safety Community Facilities Safety District and ask staff to return May 15 to further advise Council on the possibility of ballot measure proposals for both a city sales tax and a Utility User Tax. May 6 Few discouraging words were heard at Temecula’s annual assessment of its economy, employment, quality of life and prospects. “We love good news in Temecula and we have a lot of it,” Mayor Mike Naggar proclaimed during his State of the City presentation April 28 at the Pechanga Resort & Casino.

The upbeat talk attracted a capacity crowd of business, government and nonprofit leaders.

Taste of Temecula Valley, the annual fundraiser for the Temecula Educators Foundation, returned to Old Town for a weekend of food, friendship and fun April 29-30.

Life adjustment for veterans who have lived through combat, or suffer from sexual trauma or harassment among other issues, suffer many symptoms from feelings of deep guilt to paranoia. The Temecula Vet Center at 40935 County Center Drive, Suites A and B in Temecula keeps it doors open for almost 80 hours a week Monday through Saturday with friendly and concerned counselors for any veteran who walks off the street needing help and comfort.

May 13 An appeal to halt plans to build a family oriented open air restaurant bar on Juniper Street in historic old town Murrieta by residents in the neighborhood was denied by the Murrieta City Council at its May 3, meeting. The site development plan and conditional use permit was initially approved by the Murrieta City Planning Commission Dec. 9, 2015.

The City Clerks Association of California (CCAC) awarded Randi Johl-Olson with its highest honor as 2016 City Clerk of the Year for California at the annual CCAC conference held in Newport Beach April 28. Johl-Olson joined the City’s Executive Team as the city clerk for the city of Temecula in 2014 after previously serving as city clerk for the cities of Fountain Valley and Lodi and law clerk for Harper & Burns, LLP. May 20 Gracing the world with their grins, the special need students from Great Oak High, Temecula Valley High and Chaparral High celebrated the school year’s end at Spectacular Prom May 14. The event centered around facilitating inclusion for youth with special needs, who would not have the opportunity to experience a school dance.

Eight more people were arrested in string of search warrants served by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Special Investigations Bureau’s Marijuana Enforcement Team in an effort to combat the

Tim Apple with his 11-month-old son Morgan and Mike Garrett with his 11-month-old son Gavin, listen to live music during the inaugural Temecula Country Music Festival at Galway Downs May 7. The free admission event accepted donations to the wounded veteran support organization Shane Gibson photos “Operation Silver Star.”

U.S. Marines salute Staff Sgt. Louis Cardin before a public viewing for the community to personally pay their respects to the fallen Marine April 1 at the Temecula City Hall.

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problem of illegal marijuana grows in Anza and the surrounding communities. Due to the MET’s efforts, more than 61,000 plants with an estimated street value of between $61.1 and $605.6 million, depending on the quality of the plants, has been removed from the streets.

May 27 Despite the mostly unseasonal weather, thousands flocked to the annual Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival at Lake Skinner May 20-22 to hear top entertainment, enjoy good wine and delicious food. The only thing missing in this year’s festival was one of its top attractions, the hot air balloons that because of the wind were unable to get off the ground much to the disappointment to those attending.

Brace yourself, Southwest Riverside County, another massive development boom is about to rumble through the region. That represented the good news at a wide-ranging forum of top local government leaders last week. “I think you’re hearing the same thing throughout the region,” Rick Dudley, Murrieta city manager, concluded. “It is going gangbusters.”

The city of Menifee made plans to resurface Newport Road May 18 using a mixture of federal grants and local funds. Approval from Caltrans is necessary before moving forward with the project.

Funds are only available for improvements made to the section of Newport Road that runs from Bradley Road to Murrieta Road.

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Reality Rally founder Gillian Larson (left), listens as Temecula Mayor Pro Tem Maryann Edwards, reads commemorative words engraved on the back of an American flag pin State Senator Jeff Stone wore at the state’s capitol. Stone gave the pin to Larson for her charitable Shane Gibson photo efforts toward the fight against breast cancer.

Children of the Catholic church prepare to help with ministries during the Dedication Mass held at the Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church April 24.

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Temecula Mayor Mike Naggar jokingly displays a cardboard-cutout of himself that promotes the “Family First” theme during his 2016 presentation at the Temecula State of the City Address.

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U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Randy Brock reveals himself and to his son AJ, 10. Not to be left out, daughter Mikaella, 9, runs onto the field as the two give their dad a hug after realizing he is home from a six-month deployment May 13. Brock put on umpire gear as a disguise to surprise his family during a mock baseball scrimmage his 10-year-old son pitched in. Brock was deployed in Japan for training for six-months and returned to the U.S. at March Air Reserve Base May 12. Brock, a Marine for 21 years, has served 3 tours of combat deployment. Two were in Afghanistan and one in the Persian Gulf.

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Members of a local RC airplane club performed stunts to an enthusiastic crowd with their scaled down airplanes during Hemet-Ryan’s 10th annual Air Show.

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June 3 Hemet voters will have the power to determine whether to approve Measure E, a 1 percent sales tax that will be used to maintain and improve police and fire services in the city, Tuesday, June 7. Measure E, simply put, is a penny on the dollar sales tax put on the ballot by a city ad hoc committee formed by a unanimous vote of the Hemet City Council in July 2015, Hemet Police Chief Dave Brown said. The tax would last for 10 years.

Three Southwest Riverside County political powerhouses are vying for a supervisor seat that is up for grabs June 7. But all three candidates – incumbent Chuck Washington and challengers Randon Lane and Shellie Milne – concede that the contest will likely continue well beyond that point.

Two of them are expected to square off in what will be a costly, cagey campaign that will stretch into early November.

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dates for the 1st District Riverside County Board of Supervisors, the California Assembly District 67 and State Senate District 42 were on hand Thursday, May 26, at the Tuscany Hills HOA Clubhouse in Lake Elsinore for a meet the candidate’s political forum. The candidate meet and greet forum, brought almost 100 residents and seven candidates for the important state, federal and county government positions. Public safety, the environment and local economy were the main topics of the candidates’ discussions at the forum.

June 10 The Murrieta-Temecula Republican Assembly hosted Islam speaker and scholar Raymond Ibrahim at their recent monthly meeting June 3. Ibrahim presented “The History of Islam and the West - and how ISIS is a continuation of that history” to a receptive crowd.

This so-called “history argument” unraveled an alleged history of hostility between the Islamic and Christian worlds that has been perpetuated since ancient times

and now trickles into the modern era with terrorist groups.

A proposed Hemet sales tax increase to support the police and fire departments fell just short of the votes needed for approval, while Riverside residents soundly rejecting an increase in council members’ pay and a bid to make the city attorney’s office responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor crimes. Hemet residents generally supported Measure “E” during Tuesday’s election, but the proposal fell just short of the two-thirds majority needed for passage as vote-counting wrapped up early this morning.

In rapid succession, Temecula council members recently ended a moratorium on microbreweries and then pinpointed the location in which its hospital can stage its air ambulance takeoffs and landings.

There was scant audience input on the moratorium that temporarily halted the approval or expansion of microbreweries and craft beer tasting rooms.

June 17 Voters across Riverside County were surprised Tuesday, June 7, to find that they had either been

re-registered as democrats or “declined to state,” barring them from the closed Republican primary, or were otherwise turned away from the polls. Multiple reports of voter irregularities were filed in as the day went on. Riverside D.A. Mike Hestrin led an investigation that found that hackers were the primary culprit of the voter irregularities.

Growth throughout southwest Riverside County will surge, not sputter, over the next few years, an economic expert and five city managers agreed at a regional forum. The outlook is so bright that the region is on the brink of becoming Orange County East, said Christopher Thornberg, director of the UC Riverside Center for Economic Forecasting.

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Taking a drive down several of its streets has functioned as a type of a static parade with the faces of veterans or those currently serving in the military hung proudly by the city fathers. Menifee has long marveled at its string of heroes who have either come home to an

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expectant family or fought bravely until the end. Established in 2012, the City of Menifee Military Banner Program has given citizens the ability to commemorate both by purchasing a banner in their honor.

June 24 Artists and art aficionados gathered from around Murrieta Tuesday, June 14, to show their support and lend ideas for advancing the newly formed Murrieta Arts Council at the first Forum for the Arts at the SRCAR building on Jefferson Avenue.

Menifee Mayor Scott Mann presented the city’s eighth annual State of the City address June 16 to discuss the direction the city is headed. Progress, partnership and posterity reign supreme in Menifee as the growing city continues to explore new avenues for development in the face of financial shortcomings.

The driver of a big rig was killed Monday, June 20, when it rolled off the Temecula Valley (15) Freeway in Wildomar. The semi-truck was traveling southbound, at an undetermined speed when for an unknown reason, it veered onto the right shoulder where it collided with a concrete wall. Following the impact, the truck traveled about 75 feet down the embankment before rolling over onto its right side and colliding with a telephone pole.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

July 1 The Riverside Board of Supervisors convened Tuesday, June 21, to take public comments on the voting irregularities that transpired during the primary election June 7.

Many of the speakers who shared impassioned anecdotes of troubles at the polls were members of the Our Votes Count Riverside effort, which had staged a demonstration outside the Riverside County Board of Supervisors before the meeting. Speakers underscored that their fundamental right to vote had been violated in the primary election.

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Menifee City Council approved its budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year through the adoption of resolution June 15. City staff cut as many unnecessary funding items as possible to allow the city to func-

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Mayor Scott Mann encourages all attendees to write the governor a letter telling him to reinstate the city’s vehicle license fee revenue during his Menifee State of the City address June 16.

Jacob Preal photo A sign hanging from a Los Ranchitos resident’s property along La Paz Road reads “Think traffic is bad now? Just Wait....”

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tion with what officials referred to as projected low revenue. To meet the deficit, council authorized $2.4 million to be drawn from the budget reserves.

July 8 Have you ever wondered what the secret to long-lasting and enduring love is? To put an end to “The Month of Love,” Atria Park of Vintage Hills celebrated the long-lasting marriages of their residents. The intimate gathering, tucked away within beautiful Wine Country, took place June 29 and consisted of a special candlelit dinner followed by wedding cake.

The attendees were treated to an elaborately decorated dining parlor; adorned with the residents’ black-and-white wedding photos taken decades ago.

A clash between Temecula and one of its oldest homeowner groups has cast a pall over plans to unravel knotted freeway ramps at the city’s south side. The legal dispute centers on a park-and-ride lot that the city is building along Temecula Parkway. That legal conflict could factor into city plans to ease traffic congestion and boost freeway safety a short distance away.

July 15 Kindly opening his home to other wounded vets, including double amputee Chris Van Etten, who is on a campaign with Jockey (underwear company) to highlight the subtle good that sometimes gets lost in the grand scheme of things, Murrieta resident and Marine Cpl. Carlos Garcia showcased his

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Visit Temecula Valley (VTV) announced a record $696 million in travel spending by visitors, record earnings of $219 million and a record 2.7 million visitors to Temecula Valley during its first ever “State of Tourism” event July 7 at the Kentina Restaurant at Galway Downs in Wine Country. This represents a 4.7 percent increase over 2014 and the sixth consecutive year the tourism, leisure and hospitality industry has expanded.

Revolutionized camping is now beyond KOA campsites and amenities provided on regulated campgrounds. Hipcamp is a company dedicated to empowering people to camp on private land. Their campsites are unique and utilize an innovative model to support conservation of land. Their ecofriendly mission saves land and offers access to amazing features beyond those in a state park while stimulating local economies.

Whether greeted by a blanket of stars above the quiet vineyards of Temecula or lodging in a spacious blueberry farm, there are many great locations close by.

July 22 About 500 people gathered at a Temecula historic site last week to mark a feat that one speaker likened to giving birth after a 50-year gestation period that was punctuated by daily bouts of morning sickness. And, much like the pain-laced emergence of

After 20 years of challenges, Vail Headquarters is now open to the public offering shopping, activities and education about Temecula’s local history.

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a newborn child, the work and the wait paid off, said Temecula City Councilwoman Maryann Edwards.

“It’s spectacular,” Edwards said as she scanned the newly-opened Vail Ranch Headquarters, which has finally emerged as one of Riverside County’s most historic and iconic sites. “It’s amazing.”

“The first thing you should do if you have an active shooter in your business is call 911,” said Michael Julian, owner of MPS Security in Murrieta at during an “Active Shooter Survival Skills” workshop for businesses and residents July 14 in Murrieta.

A new link – perhaps the first of its kind for the two communities – has connected Fallbrook and Temecula. This connection hinges on a key service that a Fallbrook nonprofit group provides area seniors. Temecula residents can now access this specialized adult day care service, and the Fallbrook group can mine a fast-growing market for new clients and public exposure.

July 29 Reeder Media was among the winners at the San Diego Society of Professional Journalists annual awards banquet held at the Kona Kai Resort Spa & Marina in San Diego July 21. Winners included Valley News Editor Kim Harris taking home both a first and second place award in the breaking news category and a second place for Investigative/Enterprise story.

Valley News Intern Taryn Murphy placed second in the Health category and Ashley Ludwig took home a second-place award in the Nondeadline News category.

The tireless work of a Wildomarbased nonprofit to brighten the futures of local at-risk youth, many whose parents are incarcerated, has not gone unnoticed by HOPE Collaborative. Bob and Mona Davies, co-founders of Community Outreach Ministry, were honored June 3 with the Child and Family Advocate of the Year Award from HOPE Collaborative, the child abuse council of Riverside County.

“What do Harley Davidson, handguns, Girl Scouts and MakeA-Wish® have in common?” This is Laurie Long’s tagline. Long has been a wish granter with Make a Wish for 13 years, and is a local girl scout troop leader. She also works with the Temecula Valley and Murrieta School Districts; encouraging children to “get out and serve” to focus on more than an individual person, and be motivated by more than graduation requirements. Long balances being a stay-at-home mother of six, getting a Bachelor’s of Science in Business and hundreds of hours of community service, in addition to competing in beauty pageants.

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Aug. 5 Following an hourslong discussion and public hearing, Hemet City Council, in a 4-1 vote, adopted a resolution Tuesday, July 26, to place a one-cent per dollar tax before voters on the Nov. 8 ballot. The general use tax, if approved by voters, will be used to enhance public safety in the city. Hundreds of people were in attendance at the meeting held on the second floor of the Hemet Public Library, most to show their support for the tax. Councilwoman Shellie Milne cast the lone dissenting vote.

Fears that rising costs could sap Temecula’s high quality of life have prompted the City Council to place a 1 percent sales tax increase on the Nov. 8 ballot. If approved by city voters, Temecula would become just the fourth city in Riverside County to boost its flow of a crucial revenue source. Council members voted unanimously July 26 to schedule the election measure.

The City of Lake Elsinore closed its popular lake late last week after receiving notification from the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project that Lake Elsinore contains toxins that exceed recommended recreational health thresholds caused by cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae.

Aug. 12 About 50 people gathered together at the Murrieta Public Library Thursday, Aug. 4, for a community forum to have a frank discussion on how to build trust between law enforcement, local government and the communities they serve. The panel, consisting of police, city and religious leaders, faced some tough questions asked by moderator Wendy Childress, religious chair for the NAACP’s Branch 1034 which serves the communities of Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Temecula, Canyon Lake, Wildomar, Menifee and Sun City.

Effective, Aug. 4, the City of Lake Elsinore reopened the lake to recreational activities including boating and fishing but advised visitors to use caution for bodily contact with the water. The decision to reopen the lake was made based on the latest water quality samples results, showing a reasonable decline in toxins due to a recent cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, bloom that occurred in Lake Elsinore.

Pokemon Go is all the rage and landmarks throughout the country are saturated with the fictional characters that became famous back in 1996 when Nintendo released the first game in the United States, spawning a trading card game and a wildly popular cartoon in 1997. A visit to Temecula Duck Pond, Murrieta Town Square Park and almost every shopping center in the valley at any given time will yield a wide array of players ranging from all ages and socioeconomic groups scrambling to catch the makebelieve creatures.

Aug. 19 The city of Murrieta has settled a lawsuit with Kathleen Smith, the woman who alleged she was sexually assaulted by councilman and former mayor Harry Ramos, according to documentation obtained

by Valley News. The settlement in the amount of $99,000, significantly lower than the initial $1 million Smith and her attorneys originally requested in the lawsuit, releases both Ramos and the city of Murrieta from any further legal action regarding her allegations, including any future claims, complaints or charges.

Caltrans plans to build a raised center median from Acacia Street to Valle Vista on Florida Avenue in 2018 came as a “complete surprise” to Hemet City Engineer Steven Latino. Caltrans already had a plan laid out for the cement median strips with long left lane turns and limited breaks on some of the less used side streets connecting to Florida Avenue (Highway 74).

San Jacinto Mayor Andrew Kotyuk praised the city staff, local businesses, schools and the residents of the city for persevering in recent hard economic times and optimistically foresees a highly favorable future for San Jacinto and all its residents during the annual State of the City address Aug. 12.

Aug. 26 A seminal figure in Temecula’s push to become the city it is today was praised and remembered at his memorial service the week of Aug. 19. Twenty speakers – including all five Temecula council members, a past and a current city manager and a Riverside County supervisor – took turns saluting a humble man who helped shape his community and was known to everybody simply as “Jimmy.” Jimmy Moore, 81, was lauded by the string of speakers for his love, kindness, compassion, community pride, patriotism, poise and purpose.

City of Hemet Mayor Bonnie Wright, addressees the council and guests attending a July 26, City Council meeting at the Hemet Public Library.

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Lake Elsinore Mayor Brian Tisdale announced that he was resuming his duties on the Dias following a nearly two-monthlong leave of absence. Tisdale stepped down from his post following an alleged domestic violence incident in June. “I would like to thank my colleagues, the community and many others for their generous support and prayers during my leave of absence and during this extremely difficult time for me and my family,” he wrote in a statement.

The date to file papers to declare candidacy in local municipal elections passed and city clerks across the area made official announcements regarding those who qualified to run for a seat on their respective city councils.

Sept. 2 Reopening Lake Elsinore to recreational activity Aug. 4, the city of Lake Elsinore continues to monitor the lake weekly, testing for toxins released from the seasonal blue-green algae bloom. In the most recent sample, the lake has seen a significant decrease of the toxins.

However, levels remain above the threshold for recommended recreational health standards. The city’s Lake Watch is continuing to monitor and sample the algae and toxins in order to properly inform the community of potential concerns.

More than 50 people gathered inside Centerpoint Community Church Saturday, recently, to learn about Murrieta’s Downtown Plan and give their input to city and planning officials during the city’s second workshop on the planned improvements. The plan reflects a variety of ideas to revitalize the downtown area between Kalmia and Ivy east and west and Jefferson and Hayes south and north making it a tourist and shopping designation for the city.

Nearly 200 firefighters, three helicopters and six air tankers worked to extinguish a vegetation fire that broke out in Lakeland Village Sunday, Aug. 28.

Sept. 9 Advocating for the foster youth of Southern California is an initiative without end, yet comfortingly,

A young pow wow dancer performs in the arena during the ninth Annual Honoring Traditions Gathering & Pow Wow at the Pala Indian Reservation, Aug. 27.

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the dedicated leadership and staff behind Rancho Damacitas Children and Family Services are tirelessly committed to the cause of this growing population. Over three decades, the nonprofit has operated multiple residential care sites to house foster youth, and the driving focus for 2016 is the expansion of its reach and services.

Summer is almost gone, but the fun isn’t over with the annual Temecula Autumnfest now underway with something for everyone at different locations from historic Old Town and Pechanga Resort and Casino to the beautiful world renowned Wine Country and its many vineyards. With the grape harvest underway, there is more to do than ever in the coming weeks with many golden sunny days, clear star-filled nights and the finest of wines and entertainment just minutes away.

Sept. 16 In many cities across the country,

communities are at odds with local law enforcement, but in the city of Murrieta, the community came together in a show of support for a local police officer recently diagnosed with stage four lung cancer Saturday, Sept. 10. A grass-roots fundraising event – barbecue, raffle and auction – was held to provide for extraordinary medical and family expenses and hundreds showed up in support. Over $25,000 was raised that day and donations are still coming in.

“It’s literally a miracle to have a full-term healthy baby.” These are the words of Veronica Pacheco, who advocates for the resources and assistance Miracle Babies provides for parents of children in neonatal intensive care units of hospitals.

In 2009, when Pacheco contracted swine flu, 20 weeks pregnant, she had to be put in a chemical induced coma after being taken to the hospital. After about two and a half months, her son, Noah, was taken early, at 30 weeks, and she awoke the next day, thinking she had lost him. Pacheco and her husband both missed out on typical new-parent things, as well as focusing on accommodating three months of their son in the NICU getting multiple surgeries.

Joanna Pearl, even without the musical respect of her humble home in Temecula, was urged to demonstrate her vocal talent by friend Cyrene Jagger, who would one day become part of her music management team. Pearl let her lyrical soul fill the hallway, just as legendary bassist Andy Fraser and a group from the United Kingdom’s Headliner magazine rounded the corner. They stopped talking in stunned silence. The former bassist for the band “Free” put his arm around Pearl. “You’re so fired,” he said. That single moment would eventually spawn a MSET – a “mini summer euro tour” – and global recognition for Pearl, simply because of this single association with a world-famous music star that coincidentally shared her hometown.

Sept. 23 Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business event sold out for the fourth consecutive year. Over 350 women and 51 vendors participated in this year’s event held Sept. 8 at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. This year’s theme was “Living in Your Vision” and featured four expert speakers who educated and inspired with their presentations. This is the 10th year for the conference event.

According to Temecula Chamber President/CEO Alice Sullivan, this event was a result of a survey of their membership over 10 years ago.

Animal control officers of Animal Friends of the Valleys are feeling a bit safer as they pursue their daily duties throughout the communities thanks to the generosity of Murrieta City Councilman Jonathan Ingram.

A total of nine custom fitted vests were presented to the AFV officers for use in the field at briefing Monday, Sept. 12, at the AFV Shelter facility in Wildomar and came as a total surprise to the officers present.

Hemet City Council has signed off on a Memorandum of Understating with the non-safety unit of the Service Employees International Union that will provide no general salary increase to its city workers outside of regular step raises starting July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2019.

Sept. 30 An estimated 8,000 Celtic music lovers traveled from all over the United States, Canada and even Germany for a two-day festival experience in Murrieta’s Town Square Park that is the largest of its kind west of the Mississippi. The increased total was even more impressive since Get Shamrocked was held on two days this year instead of the three days in previous years. The fourth year of the single-stage party in the park featured 15 bands in two days from Celtic punk to Irish rock as well as traditional Irish bagpipes and drums.

Hemet’s Simpson Center became the location for a local Republican

A lawsuit involving Murrieta Councilman Harry Ramos’ alleged sexual misconduct has been settled.

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Peg Moore embraces an American flag after a flag-folding ceremony provided by the U.S. Army Honor Guard in honor of her husband Jimmy Moore, a U.S. Army Veteran.

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Boaters launch their watercraft into Lake Elsinore in August. While the lake remains open for activity, a blue-green algae bloom has raised toxins in the lake prompting city officials to issue a warning regarding bodily contact with the water.

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ACO Officers pose for a photo, Sept. 12, after receiving custom fitted vests from Murrieta City Councilman Jonathan Ingram. Pictured from left standing are Anthony Crivello, Jack Nelson, ACO Supv. Mo Middleton, Will Tucker, Ingram, Sheila Risinger, Daniel Roger, Joe Alcarez and Chris Cabrera, kneeling is Chris Andrew, Jan Bratten and Bill Nichols.

election forum with 10 Republican candidates for various elected offices in San Jacinto and Hemet including the two cities, Valley Wide Recreation District and the two city school boards. Republican voters and other area residents had an opportunity to question each of the candidates’ reasons for running for their respective offices under the auspices of the Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Republican Women’s Club Federated and the Hemet San Jacinto Congress of Republicans.

“We are Hemet Strong,” declared Hemet Mayor Bonnie Wright during the annual State of the City breakfast at the Lodge at Four Seasons, Thursday, Sept. 22, attended by state, county and city officials and guests. She told those attending there have been many positive changes in the city since the recession left it “at risk” in the public safety area in a requested state auditor’s report. “Hemet is growing.

Business is on the move.”

Oct. 7 In true Lake Elsinore fashion, the annual State of the City address kicked off with an “emoji” filled video, depicting each of the city council members as emoticons – otherwise known as smiley faces – commonly used in text messages, emails and on social media sites.

The goal of the video was to show just how much fun the city could be, according to Mayor Brian Tisdale.

Several hot-button issues were raised and a longtime Temecula council member was singled out for criticism during a sparsely-attended candidates’ forum. Traffic gridlock, Old Town’s parking squeeze and the

Chelsea Joy, bagpiper for the Celtic rock band The Angry Brians performs during the Get Shamrocked Irish Music Festival at Town Square Park in Murrieta, Sept. 24.

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controversial prospects of council term limits, a sales tax increase and the creation of a city police force were tossed out by challengers in the nine-candidate race with two seats are up for grabs in the Nov. 8 general election.

Friends, colleagues, business associates, dignitaries, community residents and family joined together with the Boys Scouts of America, Tahquitz District, to honor Bernard “Bernie” L. Truax II as the 2016 Distinguished Citizen of the Year.

The awards dinner and fundraiser for the Boys Scouts organization was held Thursday, Sept. 29, in the Grand Ballroom of the Pechanga Casino & Resort.

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Scores of businesses, sponsors and hundreds of military-related residents and community members came out to Big Horse Feed and Corn Maze in Temecula on the Saturday of the “Salute to Our Military Weekend” for a community resources and job opportunity fair for Armed Services members, veterans and their families. The event, held Oct. 8, was entitled “Helping and Hiring Our Heroes.”

The county of Riverside owns and operates French Valley Airport and has plans to replace 36,950 square yards of asphalt pavement in the south apron area. Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0, Sept. 13, to award a construction administration services contract to Mead & Hunt, Inc. Oct. 21 Bridgette Moore, the current mayor of Wildomar, presented its State of the City Address Oct. 13, at the City Council Chambers. Preceding her was a warm welcome by Dana DeJong, a chairwoman on the Wildomar Chamber of Commerce, and a prayer by Mayor Pro Tem Timothy Walker. Moore said she wants Wildomar to “retain rural a community lifestyle.”

Tougher rules governing panhandling and loitering were recently approved by Temecula’s council as a way to curb the impacts of homelessness. That action – along with stepped-up work by an alliance of agencies and local governments – heightened the city’s focus on what it calls a “pressing regional concern.”

Scott Mann, the mayor of Menifee, and one of two candidates vying for the same seat with the city, is entering into a proposed settlement with the Enforcement Division of the Fair Political Practices Commission, according to a press release issued by the agency. In the settlement, Mann, who also serves as the chairman of the Republican Party of Riverside County, admitted to the personal use of campaign funds in the amount of $44,894.

“The most powerful force we can count on to make this region the future of Southern California is a robust sustained economy,” Murrieta Mayor Randon Lane tells the crowd that had gathered at the City of Murrieta Community Center for the city’s annual State of the City address Oct. 20. Kim Harris photo

Oct. 28 Murrieta Mayor Randon Lane addressed an audience of 200 community residents, civic and business leaders “to review the progress of our city … to speak of unfinished work, and to set our sights on investing in a healthy future,” during his 2016 State of the City address, held Oct. 20. He contrasted the tone of his first State of the City address in 2011, one of uncertainty, with an address of optimism. His theme was “Growing a Healthy Future.”

Economic Development was the name of the game during two Murrieta candidate forums recently held in the city. The candidate forums were co-sponsored by the Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors and the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce. The first event, held Monday, Oct. 10, at the SRCAR, was a bit of a “lovefest,” moderator Gene Wunderlich said when introducing the candidates during the second event, held Oct. 13 at Shivela Middle School.

In a split vote, Menifee City Council opted to not censure Mayor Scott Mann following the announcement of a proposed settlement with the Enforcement Division of the Fair Political Practices Commission in the amount

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

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Folklórico dancer Ayden Barron, 3, prepares for a dance performance during the fifth annual Día De Los Muertos Celebration at City Park in Lake Elsinore, Oct. 29. The holiday, which was originally celebrated in Central and Southern Mexico, is a festive holiday for families to remember and honor their deceased loved ones.

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of $60,000 for campaign violations that included misuse of only $45,000 in campaign funds. The vote came about during a special called meeting Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Nov. 4 Great Oak High School went on lockdown, Friday, Oct. 28, in the midmorning hours as a precautionary measure following a report of shots fired at the nearby Pechanga Reservation. TVUSD Public Information Officer Laura Boss reported there was no threat to students.

A high-stakes race for an open Riverside County supervisor seat suddenly went from simmering to searing. The waning days of the Nov. 8 race that pitted appointed incumbent Chuck Washington against challenger Shellie Milne was marked by each side releasing stacks of documents aimed at painting their opponents in a negative light.

The Hemet City Council sent back a recommendation to charge all civic and nonprofit organizations a $40 licensing fee per community event on city property or $1,000 per year for all events to city staff for clarification before it is passed. Hemet Mayor Pro Tem Paul Ravers, after hearing of the proposal, indicated such fees could hinder the efforts of some churches and other nonprofits to hold a fundraising event for badly needed charities.

Nov. 11 Menifee City Council approved a resolution to censure Mayor Scott Mann during its Nov. 2 meeting.

Councilmember John Denver abstained from the 3-0 vote which Mann had recused himself from, due to a conflict of interest. As part of the censure Mann will no longer be allowed to serve on any city committees or regional boards and the city will no longer pay for his travel and conference expenses.

Neil Winter won his bid for election to the position of Mayor in Menifee easily beating out incumbent Mayor Scott Mann.

Murrieta Mayor Randon Lane won another term on that city’s council, while Murrieta Councilman Harry Ramos and Temecula Councilman Michael McCracken both lost their re-election bids. Measure DD in Menifee and Measure U in Hemet, were both approved by voters, but with the race to close to call in Temecula, the fate of Measure S was unknown. Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington easily edged out challenger Shellie Milne to retain his seat at the coveted county dais.

A temporary urgency ordinance prohibiting all but the raising of six marijuana plants for recreational purposes in a single-family home was passed 5-0 by the San Jacinto City Council Tuesday, Nov. 1.

Nov. 18 An officer involved shooting that left one person dead and the deputy with injuries occurred in the parking lot of the Walt P. Abraham County Administrative Center located at the corner of Ynez Road

and County Center Drive Tuesday, Nov. 15.

“The future of Southern California is Murrieta,” said Bruce Coleman, Economic Development Director for the city of Murrieta at the 2016 Murrieta Economic Outlook. Coleman was just one of a panel of eight local leaders sharing their views on real estate, education, health care, public safety and economic development.

“It’s one thing to say you believe in the United States and what it stands for,” said retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Brandi.

“It’s another thing altogether to put on a uniform, pick up a rifle and be willing to die for what you believe.” Brandi was the keynote speaker at Lake Elsinore’s Veterans’ Day Observance ceremony

Elianna Ramirez of Temecula Valley High School, makes her entrance to the formal wear segment of the sixth annual Miss Marvelous Pageant for special needs girls at TVHS, Nov. 16. Shane Gibson photo

held Nov. 11 at the Veterans Memorial in front of Storm Stadium.

Nov. 25 In the light of two politically charged events, the election and the Dakota Access Pipeline, students are taking matters into their own hands. Utilizing their collective power, they refuse the devaluation of their voice and power alike.

Facing criticism and negativity, these students from across the Valley joined with other protestors to express their non-complacent attitudes in a recent event.

Assemblywoman Melisssa Melendez took to the podium to recognize Menifee resident David Bradley as her Veteran of the Year during the Nov. 16 Menifee City Council meeting. Melendez said that Bradley had served in the Navy and Naval Reserves from 1960 until 2002. Throughout his career Bradley was commissioned as a warrant officer then as an LDO, or Limited Duty Officer. He was eventually promoted to Lt. Cmdr. and was recalled to active duty in September 1999.

Police Chief David Brown and Fire Chief Scott Brown announced they would present their proposals to expand the city police and fire departments and improve emergency medical calls in the city to the Hemet City Council at its next meeting Dec.13.

Dec. 2 Embattled Menifee Mayor Scott Mann announced his resignation from city council in an email sent to city hall employees the city announced last week. In the email, received late Friday, Nov. 18, Mann informed the city clerk that he was resigning as mayor as of Thursday, Nov. 17, for “personal reasons and to streamline the transition process to new leadership.”

The family of slain Palm Springs Police Officer and Hemet native Lesley Zerebny sought to thank the people of the Hemet and San Jacinto Valley, The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and the local police departments for the outpouring of help and sympathy they have given them since her death Oct. 8.

Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez (R-67th District) was the keynote speaker at the Lake Elsinore Valley Economic Workforce Development Committee luncheon

People wait on the sidewalk along Sanderson Avenue near Acacia Avenue in Hemet to pay respects to slain Palm Springs Police Officer Lesley Zerebny, during a funeral processional that began in Zerebny’s hometown of Hemet, and ended in Palm Springs, Oct. 18. Zerebny and Palm Springs Police Officer Jose Vega were shot and killed while responding to a family disturbance call, Oct. 8.

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Racers speed through the track at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park during the 48th Annual Lake Elsinore Grand Prix, Nov. 12. Shane Gibson photo

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in Temecula during the annual Santa’s Electric Light Parade Friday, Dec. 2.

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held Nov. 17 at the Diamond Club at Lake Elsinore Stadium. Melendez gave a brief legislative update and entertained questions and held a conversation with the group.

Dec. 9 The 2016 Susan G. Komen Inland Empire Appreciation and Awards Dinner was held Nov. 29 at the Diamond Club in Lake Elsinore. The event recognized top award winners and sponsors for the 2016 Race for the Cure. Jill Eaton, in her first year as executive director for the organization, reported that this year’s event attracted over 4000 participants. 150 teams and raised over $400,000 in registration, fundraising and sponsorships.

The City of Lake Elsinore has confirmed the sufficiency of the petition submitted for the Alberhill Villages Initiative. The initiative needed 3,056 signatures to qualify for an upcoming special election ballot and 4,078 signatures were accepted by the County Registrar of Voters.

The Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation Inland Empire Association and their Awards Nomination Committee recently reviewed the accomplishments and contributions of their 49 member agencies, and in a recent awards ceremony held Thursday, Nov.17 at the Goldy S. Lewis Community Center in Rancho Cucamonga, Menifee’s Community Services Department was selected as the “2015/2016 Agency of the Year.”

Dec. 16 Murrieta City Council welcomed new Councilmember Kelly Seyarto to the dais during their Dec. 6 meeting at City Hall. Randon Lane was also sworn in for his third term as a councilmember.

The Riverside County Registrar of Voters certified the Nov. 8 election results Tuesday, Dec. 6, and Temecula’s Measure S, which previously had been too close to call, has passed with 51 percent of voters casting their ballot in favor of the sometimes-controversial measure.

The announcement means an additional $23 million a year will go into a city fund that pays for police, fire, public works, planning and a range of other services.

The city of Murrieta approved an amendment to the ordinance allowing property owners within city limits to keep chickens on their property during its Dec. 6 meeting at City Hall. The amendments to Section 16.44.040 of the Development Code – which regulates animal keeping – “estab-

lishes standards and requirements for the keeping of chickens in the Single Family Residential zone districts, which include operations and activities that may generate potential noise, smell, dust or other nuisances.”

Dec. 23 The city of Temecula accepted results from the Nov. 8 regular election and swore in new Councilman James Stewart during its Tuesday, 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.

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.

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. Linda Krupa was named mayor by her peers, 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.

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. The city has been without active fire services 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.

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Blotter Christmas Day chimney Man arrested after being caught fire burns home, with stolen mail parcel box, according to Riverside of Justice Jan. 27.

Montgomery displaces 2 adults, 5 dogs Trevor The record search also revealed Sheriff’s Sergeant Sam Morovich. valleystaff@reedermedia.com SAGE – A chimney fire tore through a two-story home Sunday, Dec. 25, in Sage, an unincorporated community south of Hemet.

First-arriving crews reported heavy smoke and a fire on the second story of the residence in the 33000 block of Valerio Road.

The flames, reported at 9:25 a.m.,

were contained to about 75 percent of the 2,000-square-feet home, according to Riverside County firefighters.

No injuries were reported and the American Red Cross was requested to help two adults and five dogs who were displaced.

Riverside County Supervisor John Benoit loses battle against pancreatic cancer

Riverside County 4th District Supervisor John J. Benoit has died following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Courtesy photo

BERMUDA DUNES – John J. Benoit, Riverside County 4th District supervisor, died peacefully Monday, Dec. 26, at his home in Bermuda Dunes. He was 64.

Benoit battled advanced pancre-

atic cancer since being diagnosed in November and continued to perform his duties on a reduced workload. He is survived by his wife, Sheryl; son, Ben (wife Jaimie); daughter, Sarah; brothers Mark and Paul; and grandchildren Abrielle and Nick.

Benoit served as Riverside County 4th District supervisor from 2009 to 2016. He was chairman of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors in 2013 and 2016.

Benoit announced his diagnosis Nov. 18, saying, “Weeks of discomfort, dry coughing and extreme fatigue led to my having a CT scan Wednesday. The scan revealed a number of pulmonary embolisms as well as a growth on the pancreas.

There are also spots on my liver and in my lungs. I was immediately admitted and am currently undergoing treatment and testing at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage.”

He immediately reduced his workload to receive treatment for the cancer.

Plans for funeral services will announced at a later time.

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Driver selects wrong gear twice, smashes into gym, cars Trevor Montgomery valleystaff@reedermedia.com

TEMECULA – A woman drove through the front of a Curves International gym, before reversing at high speed out of the business and smashing into several parked cars Friday, Dec. 23. The accident happened in the 29000 block of Overland Drive, between Margarita Road and Nicole Lane.

Cal Fire/Riverside County firefighters and deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Temecula Police station were dispatched to the scene of the accident about 10 a.m.

When they arrived at the location emergency first responders discovered extensive damage to the building, as well as several parked cars that were damaged during the accident.

Investigating deputies determined the driver of a Lexus SUV crashed through the front of the gym before traveling backward and slamming into several parked cars in the parking lot.

A Curves gym sustained major damage after a driver plowed through the front of the building.

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Nobody was seriously injured in the accident.

Fire personnel remained at the scene for about 45 minutes to assess the integrity of the structure and help clean up some of the damage inside the gym.

The exact cause of the accident was not immediately known; however, several witnesses to the accident said the driver of the Lexus

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Mora was arrested Dec. 14, just nine days earlier, for a warrant after he failed to appear in court on charges related to possession of narcotics paraphernalia, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, public intoxication and resisting arrest.

He was cited and released the same day and is now scheduled to be arraigned on those charges Feb. 8.

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Deputies contacted Mora and detained him for further investigation.

While talking Mora, deputies noticed the package was addressed to another person residing in the area where Mora was found walking.

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“The UPS box, containing a holiday package for the family, was returned to the victim,” Morovich explained.

Based on their investigation, deputies arrested Mora and booked him into the Southwest Detention Center on suspicion of mail theft.

A jail record search revealed Mora was cited and released within hours of his arrest. He is scheduled to be arraigned at the Riverside Hall

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After an investigation, Special Enforcement Team deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Menifee Police station arrested the man, who was identified as Edward Mora, 44, of Menifee.

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A thank you Back to Sacramento for septic service

Temecula Valley High School improvements signal future trends

With Christmas on its way, and having thought we had things in order, we had our septic tank collapse.

I let the dogs out first thing in the morning, with my coffee in hand, and found a huge hole in the asphalt road which winds around the side of the property. Thank goodness, my Dane and Ridgeback didn’t fall in.

My husband and I found Septic Solutions right away, and that same day Wayne came over to inspect the problem. The workers started the next open day they had and finished in two days. Their precision was like watching one machine of four men. Even with jobs back to back they managed to get it done.

Thank you, Wayne, John, Michael and Keith for fixing the one thing everyone needs immediately. Great job!

Recently Temecula Valley High School has opened up the doors of its two new building projects.

These new buildings aren’t the first new things on campus. Within the last four years, the campus has seen several new installments including a new theater and a new stadium with a track and field.

Overall the campus is becoming a more beautiful place, where high schoolers are trusted with nicer things. The school is becoming a better educational environment that inspires students to set bigger goals and become interested in jobs that they weren’t already. TVHS has become a place where students are not treated as vandals, but they are treated like students who come prepared to learn.

This trend of things becoming nicer is not unique to TVHS. Many places around Temecula are improv-

Marie Waldron Special to Valley News

Eighty State Assembly Members and 40 State Senators will begin the new legislative session Jan. 4. Over 2,000 bills are likely to be introduced in the next few weeks. Thankfully, most will not be controversial.

With some exceptions, all legislation must be submitted to the Office of Legislative Counsel

by Jan. 20 with the final submission date of Feb. 17 for the completed bill. Generally, these bills will go through numerous amendments until they are heard in committee in March or April.

There are legislative deadlines throughout the spring and into the summer; bills that don’t pass on time can be held as two year bills or simply die. Legislation with a fiscal impact greater than $50,000 for Senate bills

or $150,000 for Assembly bills will be referred to their respective Appropriations Committee’s “Suspense Files.” That simply means these bills require more detailed scrutiny before they go to the floor for a final vote.

All bills must pass through their committees and house of origin by June 2; final passage by both houses is required by the time we adjourn Sept. 15.

This final floor vote is often the only time members not assigned to a bill’s specific committees actually see the bill. A bill that doesn’t pass may be held for reconsideration in 2018.

Even though the partisan makeup in Sacramento is lopsided, with 55 Democrats and 25 Republicans in the Assembly, and 27 Democrats and 13 Republicans in the Senate, I remain optimistic that we will be able to work together on many issues.

Mr. & Mrs. S. Howard Fallbrook, California

ing as the city continues to grow. Ten years ago, Old Town ice rink wasn’t even thought of yet, and Promenade Temecula was smaller and less developed than it is today.

I am very thankful for the town we live in and the privileges residents get to enjoy because of the quality of their city. Every person seems to do their part to make the city a better place.

Overall, I think Temecula continues to be a beautiful place to live where people treat each other and their surroundings with great respect.

I have no complaints to mention, but I am putting this letter out there to see if any readers agree with me. I want to see if the community loves Temecula is as much as I love it.

Sincerely, Michael Welty Temecula, California

Entertainment

Local artist Diana Rein earns Grammy consideration Chloe Curtis valleystaff@reedermedia.com

Employing a modern twist on the traditional blues sound, singer Diana Rein has earned a following through her music. The artist has already gained much recognition for her work after not only snagging several awards, but by being nominated for a Grammy as well.

As a little girl, Rein was taken to a blues club where her uncle was performing with a band. During the night, Rein was brought on to the stage where she improvised alongside what the band was playing. This marked one of her first experiences being introduced to the blues scene and from there it has had a lasting effect on her style as an artist.

Rein also found inspiration through listening to other artists like BB King, Jimi Hendrix and guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. She found the conviction that Vaughan played with to be inspiring and was instantly hooked. While these artists have all certainly influenced Rein, she shared that they have mainly served as a guide for her music. Rein builds her songs organically and bases their development on what comes out as she plays.

Although Rein did not produce an album until her mid-20s, she already had significant experience in the industry as an actress. She began acting as a young child and even appeared in the movie Home

Blues artist Diana Rein performs during the Temecula Valley Music Mary Mehrmand photo Awards.

Alone, playing as “Sondra McCallister,” cousin to Macaulay Culkin’s character, Kevin, in the film. She spent most of her life acting but eventually moved to California after producing her first album in Chicago and has focused primarily on music ever since.

The talent and passion that Rein radiates was recently acknowledged in a big way as she received Grammy consideration for her album, “Long Road.” The piece was nominated for Best Contemporary Blues album, and although it did not officially make it on the ballot, Rein said that it was just an honor to be nominated. Being recognized by her community has served as additional encouragement for Rein’s

Red Not Chili Peppers, Lose Your Illusion to host Saturday tribute concerts PALA - Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its free events series in January featuring the 60 plus Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays; the underground wine CAVE on weekends, and tribute concerts at 8 p.m. on Saturdays in the Infinity Showroom. Due to the season, Luis Rey’s weekend entertainment is on hiatus.

The free January entertainment schedule includes tribute concerts at 8 p.m. on Saturdays in the Infinity Showroom. The first event Jan. 7 at 9:30 p.m. will be Club Infinity with DJ Gonzo.

Red Not Chili Peppers, a tribute to the Red Hot Chili Peppers will play Jan. 14, followed by Club Infinity with DJ Dennis Blaze. The following weekend, Jan. 28, Lose Your Illusion, a tribute to Guns ‘n Roses will be presented, followed by Club Infinity with DJ Dennis Blaze.

In the 60 plus Club, Rob Ely, a tribute to Elvis, will play at 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 3, followed by Bingo at 12:30 Thursday, Jan. 5. The Platters LIVE! Great Groups Review will feature Elmer Armstrong, Jr. Tuesday, Jan. 10, and Bingo will again be offered Thursdays at 12:30. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, Matthew Banks will present a tribute to Billy Joel, and Thursday, Jan. 19, will host Bingo. The Coastriders are scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 1

p.m., with Bingo Thursday, Jan. 26.

The last Tuesday concert will be the Rip Masters, History of Rock and Rock Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Entertainment in the CAVE will feature a variety of acoustic pop and rock music. At 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, Dave Reynolds will kick off the month with classic rock. Friday, Jan. 6, will present Pat Dowling, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 7-8 will host Chris James playing energy acoustic pop and rock music. The next weekend Friday, Jan. 13 Dave Reynolds will again present variety and classic rock, followed by Warren LaPlante playing Top 40 hits, pop and classic rock Saturday and Reynolds’ variety and classic rock again Sunday at 5 p.m. The third weekend of January will see acoustic rock from Pat Dowling Jan. 20-22. The final weekend will host Chris James, Jan. 27-29, playing energy acoustic pop and rock music.

Not free events, but entertaining all the same. Australia’s Thunder From Down Under will be presented in the Infinity Showroom at 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7. Tickets start at $28, and are available at www. startickets.com.

On Saturday, Jan. 21, Styx will play at 7:30 p.m. in the events center. Tickets for the event start at $55 and are available at www. startickets.com.

career.

“I have wanted this my entire life and I have been waiting to make an album until I was on my feet with playing guitar. All my hard work has paid off and been validated,” Rein said following her nomination.

Music is powerful and Rein encourages that everybody play some sort of instrument due to the positive effects it has on the brain and one’s health. Appreciating music can wreak many benefits as well and Rein has found some of the strongest support through her followers.

“Blues fans are like none other,” she said. “They want to see you succeed and are very supportive.”

Aside from her nomination, Rein took home several wins at the 2016 Los Angeles Critics Awards for Best Blues Artist, Best Female CD and Fan Favorite. The outpour of support has sent many opportunities for Rein and allowed her to continue sharing her talent with others.

As the new year begins, Rein has

Blues artist and Menifee resident Diana Rein’s album “Long Road” was nominated for a Grammy award.

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countless performances lined up.

Between Jan. 19 and 22, she is set to play tentatively at the D and A Guitar Gear booth for the NAMM show, at the Anaheim Convention Center. Rein will also be taking the stage at the Temecula Valley Music Awards Winners Showcase Jan. 28 at Bel Vino Winery, performing at 6 p.m.

Through these events, Rein directly shares her love for music but she is particularly excited to be organizing her own tour. In this upcoming year, Rein will feature her original music in her tour, One Woman Tour 2017.

Rein continues to take advantage of these opportunities as it is not only something that she thoroughly enjoys, but because she hopes to

inspire others the same way certain artists have done for her.

As Rein continues to develop her music career in the following months, fans and new listeners alike may refer to her social media to stay updated on each new endeavor she takes. The singer can be found on Twitter and Instagram as @dianarein, and on www. facebook.com/dianareinmusic. Her fan website, www.dianarein.com, is also filled with upcoming show dates, a biography on the artist, and other merchandise.

Individuals have several chances to see this local rising star and the energy she invests into each song and performance as the new year approaches.

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Wrapping is giving for Hemet Seniors this Christmas Almost 100 volunteers, mostly seniors, conducted a Christmas gift wrapping party at the Hemet Public Library Dec. 14 sponsored

by Home Instead Senior Care.

The gifts being wrapped are sure to bring joy into the homes and senior care centers where more than 1,300 lonely senior citizens and disabled reside, many without close family or friends. It is a gift of love and caring by the community and Home Instead where “To us, it’s personal.”

The annual senior gift wrapping party is in its 11th year in the Hemet/San Jacinto Valley – a community who cares!

Jared Harbin with his wife Katie watch youngsters Braden Baker, 13, and his friend Garin Meyer, 11, put a wrapped Christmas gift into a box destined for a senior in the community who may have no family to celebrate the holidays with. The names of needy seniors are solicited through the year by Home Instead who will gather donated gifts from the community, have senior volunteers wrap them at the library and deliver them the week before Christmas.

Ring in 2017 at Temecula’s annual New Year’s Eve Grape Drop TEMECULA – Happy 2017, Temecula! Friends and family of all ages are invited to the annual New Year’s Eve Grape Drop Saturday, Dec. 31, beginning 6 p.m. at Town Square Park, 41000 Main Street in Temecula where the city’s customcrafted, illuminated cluster of grapes begin the 65-foot descent to the third-story patio of the beautiful Civic Center clock tower.

Temecula’s signature celebration invites New Year’s Eve revelers to dance to live music, step into the Fun Zone, enjoy activities, and welcome the New Year with two countdowns: East Coast at 9 p.m. and west coast at midnight, both led by city officials. Fun Zone activities include hat making, calligraphy art, face painting and a giant slide.

The entertainment line-up set to perform on the steps of City Hall at 6 p.m. includes Barn Stage Company’s Preview, “Songs For A New World” and “Camelot In Concert.” Then at 6:35 p.m. the Kalama Brothers take the stage, followed by City Beat featuring the Main Street Horns at 8:30 p.m. the Smokin’ Cobras will take to the stage at 10:30 p.m.

The Valley Winds Community Band will also be performing in the Serendipity Parking Lot, located at 41950 Main St, from 6 - 9 p.m.

For more information on this and other events in the city of Temecula, visit www.TemeculaCA.gov or call (951) 694-6480.

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Santa Claus (played by Terry Larned) is sure to note that senior volunteers Marian Coe and Barbara Bales will be listed as “nice” this Christmas for helping wrap presents for other seniors at the 11th Annual Senior Gift Wrapping Party at the Hemet Library’s second floor Dec. 14. Home Instead Senior Care hosts the special holiday event.

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A Christmas puppet show never to be forgotten Tony Ault tault@reedermedia.com

For more than 100 children it will be a Christmas they will never forget after attending the Christmas Holiday Dream A Neon puppet show at Hemet High School Saturday, Dec. 17. Not one child, and most of their parents and grandparents attending, left the new auditorium without a gift or gifts.

Even more memorable was the presentation by the Hemet High School student and members of the Light of Hope Community Church who in song and dance with the Dream A Neon troupe presented a true story of Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ.

A story of joy and hope for all the world. The spirit of “I AM” as the Light of Hope singers sang of the Christ Jesus that reached into the audience, bringing hand-clapping,

Thalia Brooks, 11, from Hemet was the recipient of this sport bike in a raffle during the Dream A Neon Christmas puppet show at Hemet High School Dec. 17. She won several other gifts at the show that brought almost 150 children and adults the school auditorium. The show was hosted by Light of Hope Community Church in Hemet who saw that no child attending did not get a gift or plush toy before they left.

Sheila Diggs, pastor of Light of Hope Community Church and manager of Dream A Neon with her puppet friend, sing out a Christian song praising the Lord Jesus Christ at the Dec. 15 Dream A Neon puppet show in the Hemet High School auditorium that ended in a huge round of applause and many shouts of “Hallelujah!” She and her dancers showed how the birth of Jesus has brought a gift of Salvation to all those who believe in Him. Tony Ault photos

tears of joy and “Hallelujahs.” It was so true to the believers that Jesus was indeed “In His Presence” that day. The children easily were to come to Him.

“It was amazing. Awesome,” said Landon Able, 7, who walked away with his new trick bike won at the show and the wonder of the birth of a man called Jesus deep in his heart.

Murrieta Holiday Home Decorating Contest winners announced Tony Ault tault@reedermedia.com

Recognition signs are going up on nine brightly lighted homes and one block in Murrieta this week to congratulate the winners and runners up in the annual Murrieta Holiday Home Decorating Contest that took place Dec. 8-15.

Lea Kolek, Murrieta Parks and Recreation manager, Community Services announced the winners of the six categories of holiday lighting recognizing the 333 families that entered. She sent them the following message: “The City of Murrieta would like to send out a very special thank you to all of this year’s dedicated participants in the 2016 Holiday Home Decorating Contest.

“Once again, Santa and his elves asked for a little help and requested that the public weigh in on rating the best and brightest that the season has

to offer,” she added.

There were six categories residents could choose to enter. They included Best Block, Holiday Spirit, Best Use of Lights, Most Festive, Most Creative and Best Overall. The participants brightly lighted homes are listed at the City Hall and the city website under the special events category at www.MurrietaCA.gov.

Many of the homes will stay lighted through New Year week.

Category winners: Best Block, Zinnia Lane (edged out Shamrock Lane by less than 1 percent); Best Use of Lights, 33600 Zinnia Lane; Most Creative, 33700 Shamrock Lane; Holiday Spirit, 33611 Zinnia Lane; Most Festive, 27882 Tree Ridge Street; and Best Overall, 25462 Alpine Court.

Honorable mentions: 23821 Pepperleaf Street; 23866 Via De Gema Linda; 25021 Corte Viena; and 39698 Wild Flower Drive.

Australia’s Thunder From Down Under to perform at Pala PALA – Australia’s Thunder From Down Under, the Australian male revue, will perform at 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, in the Infinity Showroom at Pala Casino Spa & Resort, located at 11154 Highway 76, in Pala.

Since its debut in 1991, almost 8 million fans have attended the group’s performances, which almost always are sold out.

Tickets, starting at $28, are available with no service charge at the Pala Box Office in the casino, at www.palacasino.com or call (877) 946-7252. Tickets also are available at www.startickets.com.

Saturday, Jan. 21, the event center will present Styx in concert. Tickets start at $55 and are available at www. startickets.com.

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Dining in the Valley

Downtown Deli and Coffee Company continues expansion on historic downtown Hemet’s Harvard Street

[Above] Waitress Cynthia Ortero helps maintain the exquisitely clean Downtown Deli and Coffee Company dining area that is complete with handmade custom hardwood tables and benches replete with pillows to make customers feel more at home.

[Left] Stella Dominquez, Hemet Downtown Deli and Coffee Company manager, delivers delicious Italian Meatball and Cheese and New York Deli hot sandwiches to customers at the restaurant. The two premium sandwiches are the most popular with customers at very nominal prices.

Steve and Karen Covington, owners of the expanded Downtown Deli and Coffee Company on historic Harvard Street in Hemet voted the “Best Sandwich Shop in the Inland Valley,” are proud of their business, one of the most popular in the Hemet/San Jacinto Valley. The Covington’s are longtime residents of Hemet with their family being active in community downtown development events.

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Whether you are a writer, artist, businessperson, tourist or someone just looking for a comfortable and fun place to have a delicious fresh cut sandwich or a hot cup of specialty coffee in Hemet, the Downtown Deli and Coffee Company at 113 N. Harvard St. is a must.

That is where my wife and I, taking a break just before Christmas Eve, found ourselves enjoying the feel of a real old-time coffee house, complete with pillow cushioned benches, set along the late 1800s brick wall in the historic building.

It wasn’t a first time visit, as it has become somewhat of a warm sanctuary whenever we visit historic downtown Hemet.

Ordering their signature premium hot sandwiches, like the New Yorker, stacked 3-inches high with fresh sliced pastrami, turkey breast, corned beef, ham, Sauer kraut and horseradish sauce on light rye and the classic Italian Meatball Sandwich with three large meatballs bathed in marinara sauce and smothered in provolone and Parmesan cheese encrusted in a fresh white roll was a delight for the afternoon. With the temperature outside a brisk 50 degrees that day, who couldn’t refuse a cup of thick, piping hot, homemade potato soup of the day, a premium coffee and hot black tea to go along with the sandwiches.

Seeing a young family with their two children open some early Christmas presents seated in front of the fireplace on soft chairs and a handmade table in the deli dining area was delightful. It was a safe feeling to see a Hemet Police Officer on a break with his girlfriend sipping cups of coffee and quietly talking at the back of the hall. At another table two men talking

about the joys of Christmas and the reason for the season was another special moment.

The Downtown Deli and Coffee Company, since its opening almost three years ago, by Steve and Karen Covington, has continued to expand due to the ever-increasing foot traffic that has found its way to downtown Hemet that is becoming a new attraction in the Inland Empire.

Much to our surprise the Covington’s stopped by our table to welcome us to the deli and talked about how the business has grown.

They said they are pleased that the deli has become more of a sit-down restaurant.

“We want to set the bar higher than just a coffee shop, but we are still just a sandwich shop,” said Steve modestly.

An experienced restauranteur and architect, Steve knocked out a wall in the historic store front to expand the dining area. He put in new air conditioning, added a bathroom, had the wooden tables and chairs custom made, designed the fireplace mantels, and hung ar-

tistic for sale photos and paintings by the next-door Hemet Valley Art Association, all to accommodate the growing demand for their quality homemade sandwiches, baked goods and coffees In spite of the remodel, the couple kept the quality of the food and coffees high along with the help of Steve’s mother, Diana Hruska, who still does most of the baking. Her cookies and cakes are still a big hit with customers.

“She makes everything from scratch,” he said.

We can say their sandwiches and soups are the tastiest and most filling of any deli we have visited, and there are many. The comfort of the deli is unsurpassed and a very restful place to take a short – or a long – break from the daily routine.

The Downtown Deli and Coffee Company is open seven days a week and has an extensive menu of more than 30 cold cut classic and hot sandwiches, homemade soups, five different salads, soft drinks and many extras. While the sandwiches come a la carte, you can top them with different sauces, extra avo-

cado, bacon, cheese or other meats and salads for a low cost. They have eight specialty coffees like Hazelnut Delight, eight espresso drinks, Flavored Lattes including chai tea latte and other cold and hot teas.

The Downtown Deli also offers Catering services with 6-foot to 3-foot party subs from $39 to $69,

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Calendar of Events CHILDREN AND TEENS: Dec. 30 – 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Explore Science Pennypickle’s style at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Cost: $5 per person over age 2. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

Dec. 31 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve at Noon.

C e l e b r a t e t h e N e w Ye a r at noon instead of midnight.

At Pennypickle’s Children’s Museum, 42081 Main Street, Temecula. Cost: $8 per person.

Reservations and Information: (951) 308-6376.

Jan. 2 – 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.

Jan. 2-6 – 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Winter Break Horse Camp. Make your winter break a memorable one with a fun-filled week at the Riding Academy in Menifee.

Jan. 7 – 6-9 p.m. Saturday Night Workshop: Kids Night Out Video Game Design: Defeat the Creeper. Students will design their own video game and will start with a pre-programmed template game and add their own creative design. At the end of the class everyone will take home a playable copy of their own game. Event will take place at the Engineering for Kids Office, 26359 Jefferson Ave. Suite C, Murrieta.

Jan. 10 – 4-5 p.m. Camp RunA-Muk at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square. Attention happy campers you are invited to do activities, crafts there are even outdoor activities so dress accordingly. Limited to the first 60 children age 3-12.

ENTERTAINMENT: 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 fifth 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. 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.

Dec. 31– 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 and one-half. Cost: $5 per person and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Information: (951) 694-6450.

Jan. 5 – 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.

Jan. 5 – 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. San Jacinto General Plan Wo r k s h o p a t Va l l e y - Wi d e Recreation, 901 W. Esplanade Ave. Participate in the development of the City’s General Plan Health Element. RSVP’s requested.

Lunch will be served. (951) 4877330.

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.

Jan. 7 – 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Science Saturday: The Colors of Science at the Western Science Center, 2345 Searl Parkway in Hemet. Let out the artist in you as you explore the science behind the colors we see in the world around us. Activities include coloring mixing, chromatography, prism fun and lots more! Activities for Science Saturday in the Museum Piazza. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. And best of all, Science Saturdays are always

free! Additional fee to enter the museum. Information: (951) 791-0033 Jan. 9 – 6-7 p.m. Come Meet our Local Heroes at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square.

An officer of the City of Murrieta Police Department’s K9 program and his partner will demonstrate how these amazing canines save up to 1,000 man hours each year.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Registration is Open at MSJC for spring semester. Registration is open now for students wishing to enroll in classes at MSJC for the spring 2017 semester.

Instruction begins on Jan. 17 for students who want to receive an associate degree, transfer to a four-year university or earn a career certificate. MSJC also offers late-start classes, which begin on March 27, and Fridayonly classes. New and returning students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2017-2018 by the deadline of Jan. 1, 2017. Visit msjc.edu for more spring 2017 important dates, events and information about the college, its programs and other services.

Jan. 10 – 9:30 a.m. The Murrieta Garden club will host their business meeting at the Murrieta Community Center, 41816 Juniper St. Silent auction, guest speaker and garden report for January. Information: Barb (951) 677-7310.

Jan. 16 – 11 a.m. Temecula Valley Newcomers Club to meet at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Road Temecula. If you recently moved or have lived in the Temecula Valley for many years and want to meet people and have fun, then give Robin a call (951) 428-0940.

Paid reservations are required at least one week before luncheon.

For reservations call Ann (951) 677-7149.

NOW – Older Adults Needed for Balance Study. This study will be conducted by the Geri-Fit Company and Balance Tracking Systems. To qualify you must be over the age of 65 and not involved in strength training exercises. Classes to be held at Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Road in Menifee.

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

NOW – MSJC Child

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

Information: San Jacinto: (951) 487-3605 or Menifee: (951) 6395605.

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

Information: Pamela (951) 4914111.

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

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

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

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

NOW- Lake Elsinore/ Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 hosts Bingo at the lodge each Thursday to raise funds for its charities.

Occasionally the lodge arranges for additional Bingo games to help community groups raise funds as well. Lodge 2591 is located at 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Information: (951) 674-6804.

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

Information: Lisa (951) 5332612.

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Cougar Vineyard and Winery competes against Italian wineries in Cougar meets Italy

Guests can enjoy true Italian varietals at Cougar Vineyard and Winery during the Cougar meets Italy event, held Jan. 25-26. The winery also offers these varietals year-round in its tasting room.

Andrea Verdin aestrada@reedermedia.com

Temecula wineries have become renowned for their varietals, with some wineries winning awards and recognition for their blends. Taking this one step further is Cougar Vineyard and Winery, which is taking their unique varietals and comparing them to their Italian counterparts during the Second Annual Cougar Meets Italy Jan. 25 to 26.

This two-day event begins with a showing of the movie “Bottle Shock,” which portrays the 1976 competition of French wineries with Napa Valley wineries. Cougar Vineyard and Winery aims to recreate the events, but with their own Italian varietals.

During the first day of the event, Jan. 25, guests will be able to enjoy a glass of wine and all-you-can-eat popcorn as they enjoy the film, which will begin at 6 p.m. On the second day, Jan. 26, Cougar Vineyard and Winery will recreate the competition by having professional wine judges compare Cougar wines with their counterparts from Italy.

“We pride ourselves on our wine, and strive to match our counterparts,”

Guests can enjoy offerings from Sangio’s deli every day of the week, with daily specials offered.

said Jennifer Buffington, one of Cougar’s owners. “We are one of the few wineries in the country that is recognized as having Italian varietals. It’s a little scary because we are putting our wine out there to be compared in a double-blind test.”

Three red wines and one white wine will be selected for the competition, and will be judged by highly sought after wine experts that include wine bloggers, winery owners and wine judges.

“These are high caliber judges that are better than most sommeliers,” said Buffington.

At last year’s competition, Cougar’s white wine was chosen by judges over Italian imported varietals, and the guests chose the red wines as their favorites over the Italian varietals.

“We were happy about it because our wine was chosen by our locals, our fan club and Temecula wine experts,” said Buffington.

Buffington added that the winery searches for Italian wines are closest matches to Cougar wine as possible, from the grapes to the year that the wine was bottled. As part of the competition, all attendees will also judge

Courtesy photos

the wines for themselves. The main event will include an explanation of the judging process a four-course dinner, commemorative wineglass and live music from Don Brennan.

“We have gotten a lot of positive feedback from last year’s event. I’ve been told by guests that this is the best event they’ve been to in Southern California,” said Buffington. “The event is limited to 50 attendees, so people need to get their tickets as soon as possible.”

The Jan. 25 event will cost $10 per person, and the Jan. 26 will cost $70 per person for wine club members and $75 per person for non-wine club members. For the two combined events, the cost will be $75 per person for wine club members, and $80 per person for non-wine club members.

Tickets can be purchased at the winery or with a phone call.

Cougar Vineyard and Winery is located at 39870 De Portola Road in Temecula. Cougar is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday until 8 p.m.

For more information on the winery or to purchase tickets for the Cougar meets Italy, call (951) 491-0825, email events@cougarvineyards.com, or go to www.cougarvineyards.com.

Barrel Racers could win a Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival campsite

What could be more fun than climbing into your own wine barrel race car at South Coast Winery& Resort and racing to the finish to win a 2017 Balloon and Wine Festival campsite like this young lady? Courtesy photo

TEMECULA – Get your barrels rolling and you could find yourself with a full hook up campsite at the June 2017 Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival.

The Wine Barrel Races return Sunday, Jan. 22 at South Coast Winery & Resort from 10 a.m. to noon.

Wine barrel race cars are peoplepowered where one person drives and the other pushes or pulls the vehicle. Race cars come in all shapes and sizes. Motorcycles,

chariots, airplanes and ambulances have raced previously. The key is to maintain the integrity of the barrel while putting wheels on it.

Prizes will be awarded for both looks (show-offs) and speed (serious racers).

The Barrel roller category contestants compete individually, in age groups rolling barrels, two at a time to a finish line. These are standard barrels without wheels and rolled on their side.

The fastest barrel racing team

will receive a full hook up campsite.

The crowd favorite “Show-Off” race car will receive two weekend passes to the Festival and an early registration code for a campsite.

Other prizes include reserved concert tickets, private winemakers reserved wine tasting passes and daily tickets. A winery division offers the top winery the honor of being Bacchus of the day on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Festival.

Applications for the barrel races are available at the Festival office at: 41755 Rider Way, Unit 1, Temecula, CA 92590 and online at www.tvbwf.com/news-&-media.

There is a fee of $25 per barrel racing team, or $10 per individual barrel roller. Fees will be returned to top three competitors in each category.

The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival returns to Lake Skinner Recreation area, in the heart of Temecula Valley Wine Country on June 2-4, 2017. Located just north of San Diego County, the Festival has a successful history of celebrating Southern California Wine Country’s finest assets of clear skies dotted by hot air balloons, mild temperatures and rolling vineyards. For Festival information visit www.tvbwf.com or call (951) 676-6713.

The Cougar Vineyard and Winery fireplace is adorned with its most popular Italian varietals, in addition to seasonal decor.

Wine Country Events Calendar Friday, December 30 6-7 a.m., 10-11 a.m.

Bootcamp, Passion4Ftiness, Cougar Vineyard & Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Harmony Road, Avensole Winery Restaurant

5-7 p.m.

Live Music, Tony Suraci, Meritage at Callaway Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Britt Doehring, Cougar Vineyard and Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Pete Olson, Leoness Cellars

6-9 p.m.

Karaoke Night, Bel Vino Winery

7-10 p.m.

Live Music, Tom Solis, Miramonte Winery

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

8 a.m.

Stretch: Harmonizing Hatha, Grapeseed Spa, South Coast Winery

9:30-11 a.m.

Soul Saturdays, Keyways Vineyard Winery

Saturday, December 31

11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Bailey Estate Club Tasting

12-4 p.m.

Michael LeClerc, Wilson Creek Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music,Joel Reese, Barrel Room, Leoness

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Desert Rose, Ponte Restauramt

5-8 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Dinner, Meritage at Callaway

7:30 pm to 12:30 a.m.

Roaring 20’s New Year’s Eve Extravaganza, Vineyard Rose at South Coast Winery

8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Live Music, Indica Roots, Miramonte Winery

8 p.m.to 12:30 a.m.

New Year’s Eve Dinner, Wiens Family Cellars Sunday, January 1

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

1-4 pm

Live Music, Mickey Arnett, Avensole Winery

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

New Year’s Day Bubble Brunch Buffet, Wilson Creek Winery

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pet Fair, Oak Mountain Winery

11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Dog Day Sundays, Carol’s Restaurant at Baily’s Winery

11:30 am to 3 p.m.

Prime Rib Weekend Specials, Pinnacle Restaurant at Falner Winery

12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Live Music, Jason Webber, Reserve Room, Ponte Winery

12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Live Music, Raynaldo Martine, Wilson Creek Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Sam & Stacy, Leoness Cellars

2-5 p.m.

Live Music, Will Sumner, Cougar Vineyard & Winery

2-5 p.m.

Live Music, James Wells, Vintner’s Garden, South Coast Winry

5 p.m. to ??

New Year’s Eve Dinner, Café Champagne, Thornton Winery

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Upcoming Events Jan. 7, Tequila Tastings, Mount Palomar Winery Jan 14, Winter Wine Bingo, Monte De Oro Winery Jan 20, Aloha Series, Nathan Aweau/Benny Chiong, Leoness Cellars Jan. 25 and 26, Cougar Meets Italy, Cougar Vineyard & Winery Jan 28-9, TVWA Barrel tasting Jan 29, Epicurean Lunch, Monte De Oro Winery

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Sports

A look back at the

2016

year in local sports

Former Murrieta Valley Nighthawk golf prodigy, Rickie Fowler, claimed the Abu Dhabi Championship title in late January.

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Temecula Valley Pop Warner’s Battling Kodiaks cheer team won the Junior Pee Wee Division in January at the Las Vegas JAMZ Youth National Championships.

Courtesy photo JP Raineri Sports Editor It was a great year in sports for parents, athletes, teams, coaches, players and fans from Southwest Riverside County and whether it was championship teams making a lot of noise, the littlest of baseball players bringing home awesome hardware, Taekwondo champions kicking their way to glory, gold medal winning skydivers soaring to greatness or USA Olympians representing the area proudly… the Valley News Sports Department tried not to miss a beat, goal, score or cheer.

Here are some of the highlights from 2016 featuring what we believe were some of the top stories from The Valley News.

January As the New Year began, the winter sports seasons for the local area athletes were just getting underway. January played host to sports like basketball, wrestling, water polo and soccer to name a few, but also had its fair share of other various sports take major precedence as well.

The Chaparral Pumas Baseball program held their annual alumni game early in January, which also included a special jersey retirement ceremony for current MLB player and former Puma, Shane Peterson.

Murrieta Valley High School’s league-leading wide receiver, Marquis Spiker, was selected to the MaxPreps All-Sophomore 2015 First Team.

Coley Candaele stepped down as Vista Murrieta High School’s head football coach, a position he held since the school opened. Candaele, who became the school’s athletic director this past year did continue to serve as the Broncos head track coach. Under Candaele’s leadership, the Bronco football teams won nine League Championships and went to the CIF Football Championship seven straight years, winning it all in 2011.

The Murrieta Mesa Rams varsity baseball team defended their title, winning the 2016 Tahquitz MLK Baseball Classic for the second straight year.

Thirty-two local players from school’s representing the Southwestern League, Sunbelt League, South Valley League and Ambassador League played so well, the Southern Section of the California Interscholastic Federation honored them with the title of All-CIF. The Temecula Valley Pop Warner Battling Kodiaks won the Junior Pee Wee Division in Las Vegas at the JAMZ Youth National Cheer Championships in Las Vegas.

Former Murrieta Valley Nighthawk golf prodigy, Rickie Fowler, claimed the Abu Dhabi Championship title in late January, finishing with a one-shot victory ahead of playing partner Thomas Pieters (67).

The winners of the Temecula Valley Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot participated in the Elks District Hoop Shoot, held in San Jacinto. The first-place winners from the District Competition were Taj

Jackson from Temecula Luiseno Elementary; Taelyn Holley from Murrieta Elementary and Madison Packwood from Temecula Valley Middle School.

All three winners moved on to the Regional Competition, which took place Jan. 30, at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo.

The Riverside County Football AllStars emerged victorious in the 31st annual Inland Empire All-Star Classic, downing the San Bernardino County All-Stars in the final minute, 34-31.

February National Signing Day took place the first Wednesday in February and nearly one-hundred senior student athletes were reported by athletic directors from schools all over Southwest Riverside County to have begun the next step in their journey of playing sports at the next level by signing their national letter of intent.

With a 27-22 score over Vista Murrieta, the Temecula Valley Golden Bears wrestling team won their 28th consecutive league Title and 19th consecutive since the forming of the Southwestern League.

14-year-old Timmy Pourkazemi of Murrieta took first place in his age group (13-15) at the Palm Springs Hits Triathlon, with a time of 3:18:27. The series of events included a 1500-meter swim, 40-kilometer bike and a 10-kilometer run, which is considered an Olympicsized triathlon.

The 2016 Southwestern League individuals wrestling tournament was held mid-February at Temecula Valley High School where 44 student athletes, from all six local SWL schools, would win and advance to the CIF-SS Finals.

The National Guard and MaxPreps presented Citrus Hill High School, of Perris, the Minuteman Trophy and banner at Citrus Hill High School in the 11th Annual MaxPreps Tour of Champions ceremony.

Former Wolfpack runner, Isaac Cortez, who held the 1600-meter record in Riverside County and was the defending CIF-SS Division 1 champion in the 800 and 600 meter races, won the mile race at the Millrose Games in New York City.

The Murrieta Mesa Rams girls’ water polo team helped the fledgling school attain yet another milestone with their first ever CIF-SS playoff victory for the program by defeating Lakewood in their Wild Card match-up, 14-13, in Ram waters.

Vista Murrieta High School announced that David Olson was to be named the new head football coach for the Broncos. Olson served as VMHS’ varsity defensive coordinator for the past five years before taking over.

The Great Oak cheer team solidified themselves as one of the best cheer teams in the nation after securing their second-straight national Championship at the Jams Nationals Cheer competition held in Las Vegas in late February. The varsity team took first place out of six competing teams March The Murrieta Surf GU12 team captured the prolific State Cup trophy after an inspired finish in the Round of 32, which saw them outscore their five opponents 13-2.

Temecula native Jason Reyes took home two medals in the Department of Defense Warriors Games, a Paralympics-type event held in West Point, New York, which is designed to showcase the resilient spirit of our nations wounded, ill and injured service members and from all branches of the military.

The Murrieta Valley Lady Nighthawks were able to finish strong capturing the CIF-SS Division 2 Title with their 10-8 victory over El Toro High School at the Woollett Aquatics Center in Irvine. The last time that the Lady Nighthawks won was in 2012. For the second time in his tenure as head coach, Bryan Lynton has led both the girls’ and boys’ team to CIF-SS Championships (2006-07). The boys won their own title at the end of 2015.

The Rancho Christian boys’ basketball team won their Division 5A CIFSouthern Section title game against St. Bernard (Playa Del Ray) early in March.

It was the first CIF title for the school and was the first for any high school basketball team from the Temecula area.

They also advanced to the CIF State tournament, but fell in the Regional Finals to St. Bernard, 67-61.

The Temecula Valley Golden Bears boys’ basketball team, who won the Southwestern League title, made their way through the CIF Southern Section Division 1A playoffs as well, but fell to Santa Monica 66-60 at the Honda Center in Los Angeles. They also advanced to the CIF State tournament, but fell in round 2 to JW North, 81-57.

The Lakeside Lancers girls’ basketball team found themselves in the Division III CIF State Championship game after an incredibly close victory in the Regional Finals, where they outscored Orange Lutheran 35-34. They face d off against Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory in Sacramento at the Sleep Train Arena, home of the Sacramento Kings,

The MVHS Lady Nighthawks captured the CIF-SS Division 2 title with their 10-8 victory over El Toro High School in March.

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but fell 50-47 ending their historic 29-6 season.

Southwestern League baseball action was in full swing by mid-March and at Lake Elsinore’s Storm Stadium, the eighth annual Southwestern League triple-header got league games underway.

Murrieta Mesa defeated Murrieta Valley 5-3, Vista Murrieta took out Great Oak 4-2 and Chaparral beat Temecula Valley 3-2.

The Linfield Lions went 5-0 to claim the title at the San Diego Lions Club Tournament. This tournament championship comes off the heels of the Lions second place finish in the Citrus Hills tournament.

April The boys’ U16 Academy team, for the Temecula Valley Hawks Soccer Club, traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, in early

Former Vista Murrieta football standout Su’a Cravens, who went on to play at USC as a linebacker/safety, was selected by the Washington Redskins in the 2016 NFL Draft, held earlier this year in April. Courtesy photo

April to play in a college showcase event in front of many college coaches. With three wins, all shutouts in group play, the Hawks faced the top Arizona club, Sereno West (ranked 18th in the nation for the U16 age group), and after battling to a 1-1 tie in regulation play, the game went to penalty kicks where the team from Temecula prevailed as champions.

The eighth Annual Temecula Special Games took place in the City of Temecula and the Temecula Valley Unified School District was a main sponsor.

For eight straight years, the Temecula Special Games have promoted a “can do” spirit and physical activity of athletes of all abilities to help encourage confidence. Festivities took place at the Great Oak High School football stadium.

Temecula Valley High School’s Ryan Cosio took fourth place at the U.S. Wrestling Nationals, alongside Santiago High School’s Joshua Kim. The Golden Bear wrestler had an outstanding season wrestling in the 170-pound weight class, helping TV win their 28th straight Southwestern League title.

Ryan finished eighth at the Riverside County Championships, second at the Southwestern League Finals, fifth at the CIF individuals and seventh at Masters.

Cosio was also the only Golden Bear wrestler to make it to the State Tournament in late February where he placed seventh overall, going 1-2.

In a mid season high school baseball game played at Palomar College, the league leading Murrieta Mesa Rams punched their ticket to the postseason with a 2-0 win over Vista Murrieta. It would be the first time for the program from Murrieta Mesa to advance to the CIF Southern Section playoffs.

Three students from Paloma Valley signed letters of intent to attend St. Andrews University in North Carolina.

Alexandria Blackwell, Nathaniel Blackwell and Julian Desouza all committed to play volleyball for St. Andrews in late April. The signing is unique in part because Alexandria and Nathaniel are twins, and Julian is best friends with Nathaniel.

Former Vista Murrieta football standout Su’a Cravens, who went on to play at USC as a linebacker/safety, was selected by the Washington Redskins in the 2016 NFL Draft with the 22nd pick in the Second Round, 53rd overall.

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In March, the Temecula Valley Golden Bears boys’ basketball team, who won the Southwestern League title, fell to Santa Monica 66-60 in the Division 1A Championships at the Honda Center in Los Angeles.

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The Rancho Christian boys’ basketball team won their Division 5A CIF-Southern Section title game against St. Bernard (Playa Del Ray) early in March.

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Senior girls from Chaparral are presented with the Mayors Cup by former flag football player and Mayor Pro Tem, Maryann Edwards, for their second straight Sugar Bowl powder-puff football win.

JP Raineri photo Rosa Academy and Temescal Canyon.

Senior girls from Chaparral, Temecula Valley, and Great Oak high schools traded in helmets and padding for pigtails and flags for the annual Sugar Bowl powder-puff games. This year, the series of three games were played on Chaparral High’s football field. Former flag football player and Mayor Pro Tem, Maryann Edwards awarded the Mayor’s Cup this year to the Chaparral Pumas for their second consecutive Sugar Bowl win.

The Southern Section of California Interscholastic Federation honored their top athletes for the 2015-16 school year. 24 students were selected not only for their achievements on the field or court, but for their performance in the classroom as well. Students were invited to attend a breakfast hosted by the Citrus Belt Area Athletic Director’s Association, where they were honored for their outstanding seasons.

For the first time in school history, the Great Oak Wolfpack track and field teams swept the CIF-SS Division 1, capturing both boys’ and girls’ titles. It was the second Division 1 title that the boys’ team has won in school history and the first for the girls’ team.

Toward the end of May, the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team visited Murrieta Mesa High School to continue their national promotion tour before heading into the FIVB World Grand Prix and the Olympic Games during the summer. Both Murrieta Mesa and Forza1 partnered to help

sports from page B-1 May The Redline Athletics facility in Temecula welcomed Olympian and legendary volleyballer Paula Weishoff in early May. Weishoff made a guest appearance to help run a skills clinic and give a motivational speech to the young athletes training at the facility.

Great Oak golfer Ryan McCoy won the Southwestern League individual championship with a score of 143 (69 -74) and the good news kept rolling in for the Southwestern League’s best golfer and his team. A week after capturing their 10th straight SWL Title, Great Oak outperformed the entire rest of the league during the Individual Championships, with the top four golfers coming from the Wolfpack.

After four months of games, the post season for the top baseball teams in the valley included Southwestern League baseball champions, Murrieta Mesa High School, who won their first ever league title, Temescal Canyon, who captured their second-straight Sunbelt League title (first outright since 2011), and Calvary Murrieta, who took home their second-straight South Valley League Championship.

Also with the end of the regular season came the beginning of playoffs for softball and several lucky local teams were selected to continue their seasons, including Southwestern League Champions, Great Oak High School, Linfield High School, Santa

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June It was a year of firsts for the Murrieta Mesa varsity baseball team who were ranked No. 48 in the MaxPreps Top 50 national high school baseball rankings as they ended their storybook season in early June at San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino, the home of the Inland Empire 66ers. For the first time ever, the Rams had a Division 1 college commit come from the program, Andy Thomas – Baylor University. In fact, for the first time ever, they had the most ever college commits, with almost their entire senior staff, 14 players in all, getting looks to play at the next level. They had their first ever winning season, garnishing a 22-7 overall record. They won their first ever Southwestern League title with a 12-3 first place record. They won their first ever playoff game and never looked back on the way to their first ever CIF Southern Section Championship with a 10 inning, 3-2 win over Studio City’s Harvard-Westlake Wolverines. Head coach Bryn Wade was also named L.A. Times Coach of the Year.

A local skydiving team won gold in 4-way canopy formation skydiving at the U.S. Parachute Association National Parachuting Championships at the Florida Skydiving Center in Lake Wales. The team, Elsinore Too Wrapped Up, also earned slots on the prestigious U.S. Parachute Team that will compete at the World Championships this September outside of Chicago.

At the CIF Track and Field finals, schools from all over California met at Buchanan High School in Clovis, California, for the CIF California State Championship Finals. While dozens of athletes turned in memorable performances, perhaps the most memorable came from Michael Norman, who led Vista Murrieta to its second-straight CIF State Championship in track and field.

Norman was the winningest athlete on the day, racking up four different gold medals.

The third Annual Colony Men’s Golf Club Scholarship Tournament & Awards Luncheon, founded and organized by Mike Base, Bill Tiffany and Dennis Murphy and sponsored by the membership, took place for the local 2016 high school winners and their coaches. Student athlete recipients included were Cole Peters and Madison Schimek from Murrieta Mesa High School, Kaden Page and Hunter Du Bois from Vista Murrieta High School and Alii Kim, an accomplished student golfer from Vista Murrieta High School, was also recognized. The event also noted the leadership of Coach Terry Kim and Athletic Director John Broussard from Murrieta Mesa High School, as well as Vista Murrieta High School’s Coach Ryan Heise and Athletic Director Coley Candaele.

Tristine Ciling, a junior on the girls’ varsity basketball team at Murrieta Mesa, represented the United States in the United World games in Klagenfurt, Austria during the middle of June.

The Temecula Valley Hawks GU13 Academy team traveled to Arvada, Colorado, for a week in mid-June to compete in the president’s Cup Region 4 Championships. The team earned a trip to the regionals competition after coming out on top in the State Cup. Temecula native Jason Reyes took home two medals in the Department of Defense Warriors Games, a Paralympics-type event held in West Point, New York, designed to showcase the resilient spirit of our nation’s wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans

The 2016 Rio Olympic Summer Games hit the world spotlight and quite a few local professional athletes represented the valley very well including Sarah Hammer (above, right) of Temecula, who won her fourth Olympic silver medal and Sarah Robles (right) of San Jacinto who won a bronze medal in women’s weightlifting.

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July 2016 Temecula Valley High School graduate, Kelsie Whitmore, currently playing for the Cal State Fullerton Titans softball program, inked a second contract this past year, but this time it was one that absolutely made her a trailblazer for the advancement of women in baseball. Along with Team USA teammate, 25-year-old pitcher/ infielder Stacy Piagno from St. Augustine, Florida, both were recruited and played with the Sonoma Stompers baseball team, making them two of the first women to ink a pro contact to play with men in over 75 years.

Vista Murrieta’s Michael Norman, who is now attending the University of Southern California, had another record-breaking season this past year on the high school track, so good in fact that he was named the 2015-16 Gatorade National Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year. The honor was also bestowed upon him in 2015 as well.

The CIF Southern Section recognized Michael Pfeiffer as part of the Inaugural MVP Athletic Director’s Class. Pfeiffer is the Athletic Director and head varsity basketball coach for Paloma Valley High School and is in his 24th year in Education. Pfeiffer is the winningest basketball coach for the Wildcats and joined over 25 other Athletic Directors in the Inaugural class.

Former Temecula Valley standout, Brooks Pounders, notched his first MLB pitching win in early July against the Seattle Mariners.

Lindsay Davenport, a 1994 Murrieta Valley High School graduate, and her partner, Mary Joe Fernandez, won the Ladies Invitation Doubles round-robin pool at Wimbledon.

August The much-anticipated 2016 Rio Olympic Summer Games hit the world spotlight and quite a few local professional athletes represented the valley very well. Former UCR Highlander, Brenda Martinez, qualified for the USA team by 0.03 seconds in the 1500m event at the Olympic trials, Murrieta’s Rickie Fowler, who attended Murrieta Valley High School from the Class of 2007, had his share of success, Sarah Hammer of Temecula won her fourth Olympic silver medal in two Games and San Jacinto’s Sarah Robles won her first Olympic medal, a bronze in the +75 kg. weight class. It was Team’s USA’s

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Bonsall resident, Carli Lloyd, also experienced the Olympics for the first time with the women’s’ volleyball team who took home the Bronze and making its grand comeback in 2016 to the Olympics was rugby sevens, a sport that hadn’t been played in the Olympics since 1928. One member of the team, hailing from Fallbrook was 20-year old Richelle Stephens, by far the team’s youngest player. Stephens was a key contributor in the United States run, which included a 48-point win in their first ever Olympic appearance.

Temecula-native and Great Oak High School graduate, Stephanie Malherbe was another one of the youngest athletes to compete at this year’s Olympic Games, at just 20 years old. Currently a member of the Texas A&M Aggies team, Malherbe, a dual citizen, decided to play for the South African women’s soccer team in this year’s Olympics.

In her first ever international appearance, the team was unable to advance past qualifying play, finishing fourth in Group E and failing to move on to quarterfinals. However, at just 20, Malherbe should look forward to many more appearances with the South African team, who will no doubt look to better their performance from the Rio Olympics.

In local All-Star success at the youth baseball and softball level…French Valley’s 10U softball team had an amazing All-Star season. Team Legacy certainly defined their athleticism throughout the summer with an overall record of 25-1.

For the first time in Temecula Youth Baseball history, a team has captured a World Series title. Except it wasn’t just one Temecula team that won this year, as two Pinto Machine Pitch teams returned home from postseason play with World Series Championships.

Led by coaches Rey Dominguez, Scott Forest, TJ Salinas and Christ Scott, this year’s seven-and-under All-Star “Red team” went a perfect 13-0 during PONY sanctioned play, bringing home the title.

Not to be outdone by their younger counterparts, the 8U Machine Pitch “Red team” from TYB went 22-1 during postseason play, winning the Irvine Memorial Day Tournament, the Fallbrook Tournament and eventually the Pinto-8 World Series. During Regionals to qualify for the World Series, the team outscored their opponents 655, mercy-ruling every opponent along the way. The team, led by coaches, Paul Kobayashi, Dan Horner, Deron Stidman and Paolo Tortorice, relied on every player at some point along the way. Their one loss came at the hands of Temecula’s Machine Pitch “Blue team” during Super Region action. The Blue team also qualified for the World Series, but fell in the semifinals.

Through the third week of July, Temecula and Murrieta had brought home the most championship All-Star banners for their leagues with eight overall. Valley Wide in Hemet won four, French Valley won three, Elsinore Valley has two and Menifee brought home one banner For the second consecutive year, the Arsenal FC ECNL U14 soccer team won the San Diego Surf Cup. During the third week of August, Jeff Crothers, a fifth degree Keichu-Do Black Belt from Cajun Karate in Murrieta, took a team of seven students including 5 youth and two adults to Phoenix, Arizona, for the 2016 US Karate Alliance Worlds Karate Championships. Katie Elliot, Samantha Lopez, Faith Arevalo, Sarai McCullough, Rachel Hamilton, Solomay McCullough and Christian Gibbs brought home many accolades with three students getting fourth place, one of them with a third-place finish, two second places finishes and five World Championship titles.

September Fall sports for the local high schools kicked off in September. The first official week of high school football was the first step in a journey that would lead some teams to new glory, others to league championships and only one local team to a coveted state title. As league play began in the Southwestern League one team not only tied a school record for points scored in a game, but also gave another new head coach in the valley their first win. Murrieta Mesa crushed visiting Montclair 70-14 and jumped out to a great start under new Head Coach Darrel Turner. Other notable games included Linfield (1-0) stunning Desert Hot Springs, Hemet (2-0), San Jacinto (1-1) and Tahquitz (1-1) winning in the Mountain Pass League and the Sunbelt/Southwestern League matchup that went the way of the Elsinore Tigers, who ousted Temecula Valley 28-0. The Tigers shut out the Golden Bears for the first time since 2012, and the first time ever since

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The Elsinore Lady Tigers volleyball team made it to the Division 4 Championship game against Sierra Canyon and fell 3-0, but advanced to the CIF State tournament in December amid another great season.

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Temecula Valley not only captured the Queens Court Championship earlier this year, but also went undefeated in the Southwestern League to win their schools first volleyball title in 16 years.

JP Raineri photo Head Coach Rick Mey took over two seasons ago.

Senator Jeff Stone presented the Murrieta Mesa baseball program with an official state document in early September honoring Coach Bryn Wade and his program for their 2016 CIF-SS Division 1 Championship.

The City of Temecula Aquatics Team was awarded first place in the Aquatics International Lifeguard Challenge.

During the summer months Aquatics International releases a video challenge which is open to any aquatic agency.

For the ninth straight year, local girls’ volleyball teams from 10 participating high schools participated in “Play for the Cure” games, which raised money for the Stephanie Horton Foundation as well as Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center. Participating schools included Chaparral, Lakeside, Murrieta Mesa, Murrieta Valley, Great Oak, Temecula Valley, Linfield Christian, Vista Murrieta, Elsinore and Temescal Canyon.

Temecula Valley High School played host to this season’s first Southwestern League cross-country meet, but it would be Chaparral and Great Oak that would see success on the Golden Bears home course. Great Oak, who has primarily dominated the area for quite a few years, gave way to the Chaparral Boys crosscountry team as they ran away with a one-point victory with an incredible final push to upset Great Oak in this season’s first Southwestern League meet.

October Lakeside senior girls’ basketball standout, Emma Merriweather, verbally committed to Long Beach State. Merriweather averaged double digits in both points and rebounds last year and played a leading role in the Lancers reaching the CIF-State Division 3 championship game.

Shivela Middle School became the first school in the Murrieta Valley School District to add a Skate Club where students learn about ollies, sliding, grinding and many other tricks once a week during their lunch period.

Skate Club members can’t get on their boards until they have their helmets on and must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA to participate.

Thousands of racers and supporters made their way in mid-October to the 18th Annual Susan G. Komen Inland Empire Race for the Cure in Lake Elsinore.

The Los Angeles Lakers made their annual trip to Pechanga in support of the Los Angeles Lakers Foundation and the youth of the Pechanga Indian Tribe.

Their full day included a youth clinic, a morning practice and media event, “Hoops for Troops,” and a re-match

with the Golden State Warriors, which they lost 123-112.

Temecula Valley girls’ volleyball team was out in front after picking off each team in the Southwestern League in the first round of match-up’s, but the rest of the league was ready to pounce including the Murrieta Mesa’s Lady Rams who celebrated their 3-2 victory over Murrieta Valley, taking with them their school’s first ever league win.

Former professional soccer player and long time Murrieta resident, Sean Bowers, was announced as the new general manager of the San Diego Sockers, who begin their 2016-17 season in late October.

The Southwestern League girls’ varsity tennis championships got underway at the Murrieta Tennis Club pitting the top female players from around the valley against each other in a win or go home single elimination tournament.

The final three girls left standing at the end of Day Two were Temecula Valley’s Lindsey Gelinas, who beat Faith Pearson of Murrieta Valley to claim the singles Championship, and Alana Andrews and Kelsey Lajom of Murrieta Valley who took out their own teammates from Murrieta Valley, the No. 2 team of Alyssa Karavitch and Natalie Duffy.

The Temecula Valley Auto Mall sponsored the first ever Southwestern League Sportsmanship Conference where approximately 300 high school athletes from the Temecula Valley and Murrieta Valley Unified School Districts gathered to attend the Southwestern Sportsmanship Conference at Murrieta Mesa High School. The event – which focused on sportsmanship, leadership and respect – included guest speakers, lunch and prizes for the student athletes.

Murrieta Valley High School’s junior girls’ golfer, Brooklyn Van Bebber, just one year after barely making it into the CIF-SS Southern Section Individual Regional’s, came in this year as the Southwestern League Champion. Van Bebber won her first-ever league crown with a two-day total 11-over 153 at Cross Creek Golf Club in De Luz. After 10 years of participating in national level competitions, the Vista Murrieta Marching Band won its first Regional Championship Saturday, Oct. 30. This accomplishment places Vista Murrieta within the top 1 percent of the 19,000+ marching bands across the country.

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Fifteen local football teams went into the first round of the playoffs in early November, but only 8 came out on top including Vista Murrieta, the Heritage Patriots, Murrieta Valley, Temescal Canyon, Calvary Murrieta and Rancho Christian.

The Elsinore Lady Tigers volleyball team was the only local program to have a really great run in the postseason, but lost in the Division 4 Championship game against Sierra Canyon by a score of 3-0. Along with the Great Oak girls’ volleyball team, Elsinore advanced to the CIF State tournament, but both fell in the opening round.

Vista Murrieta’s girls’ tennis team ran though the Division 2 brackets to try and keep the Southwestern League well represented in the postseason and made their first-ever finals appearance after beating a Riverside Poly squad that has been a finalist three years running. In the finals, Vista Murrieta fell 11-7, to Palos Verdes. The previous best playoff run for Lady Broncos was a quarterfinal appearance in 2013, when current standout players Emma Vanderhyden, Therese Recidoro, Maddie Bush and Julia Weng were all freshmen.

In more girls’ tennis action, Great Oak also gave the Southwestern League good representation in Div. 3, making it all the way to the semifinals where they fell to Walnut 10-8. Elsinore got the Sunbelt League some recognition as the Lady Tigers ran through the Div, 4 brackets where they also fell in the semi’s to Charminade in a 9-9 tiebreaker (77-72). Hemet (Mountain Pass League) was the final local team to bring some excitement to the area as they took their toll on the Div. 5 brackets, but fell in the Final’s, 16-6 to Rancho Mirage.

Murrieta Mesa’s boys’ water polo team made a great charge through the 32-team Div. 4 brackets, making their first ever postseason appearances well worth the excitement for local fans.

With wins over Beaumont (16-11) and Chadwick (10-8), the playoffs ended for the Rams when they fell to San Juan Hills in the quarterfinals, 10-9.

Murrieta Valley was the final local team remaining in the water polo hunt with wins over Crecentia Valley (16-7) and Wilson/Long Beach (11-9), but fell to Laguna Beach 9-4 in the semifinals at the Woollett Aquatic Center in Irvine.

Great Oak’s cross country teams won big at the recent 2016 CIF Southern Section Finals in Riverside as well as the State Championships in Fresno.

Both teams came in first at the Southern Section finals as the girls’ team achieved their seventh CIF championship in the past eight years, with five consecutive wins, and the boys’ team won their second title in a row. With

the boys’ and girls’ teams now ranked No.1 in the state and receiving national acclaim, their recent accolades had their sights set on the top of the podium for the California State Meet as well as this week’s Nike Cross Nationals.

After three seasons at the helm, Temecula Valley’s head football coach, Rick Mey, has resigned. Mey, 46, who came to Southwestern League from the Phoenix area in 2014, coached the Golden Bears to their first CIF post season appearance in his first season, garnishing a 6-5 overall record. That playoff appearance was the first for Temecula Valley since 2016. Since that first season that Mey took over, the Golden Bears varsity teams have gone 5-15.

December The Murrieta Valley Nighthawks football team finished their run to the CIF Southern Section Division 2 championships in a game that fired on all cylinders every step of the way.

Behind an explosive offense that scored 96 TD’s and averaged an astounding 50.8 points per game this season, one in which they beat Vista Murrieta and clinched their very first Southwestern League title, the night ended in disappointment as the host Nighthawks, who ended their best season in its 26-year history at 11-3, fell behind in the first quarter and never caught up, falling 45-35 to visiting San Clemente.

Great Oak’s cross country team followed up its state championships wins with a third-place finish on the girls’ side and a sixth-place showing for the boys’ team in the Nike Cross Nationals meet in Portland at the Glendoveer Golf Course, adding two more top-10 finishes for the Great Oak cross country teams at the NXN. Former Temecula Valley standout, Brooks Pounders, was acquired by the Angels in a trade with his former team, the Kansas City Royals.

The MSJC men’s basketball team won the championship of the Kiwanis Hoops and Crops Tournament. Tre Nottingham earned MVP honors for the tournament, while Carl Brown was named to the All Tournament Team for MSJC. This is the third straight Hoops and Crops title for the Eagles.

The Nighthawks doubles team of Alyssa Karavitch and Natalie Duffy were ousted in the round of 16 of the CIF-SS Individual Girls Tennis Championships, losing to Amanda Chan and Sophia Genender of Studio City’s Harvard-Westlake at the Seal Beach Tennis Center, 6-1 and 6-3. The two were the only area doubles players to advance to the round of 16 this season and one of only two doubles teams to advance past the sectional round along with Murrieta Valley’s No. 1 doubles team of Kelsey

Lajom and Alana Andrews.

Former Chaparral Puma, John Baron II, became the first San Diego State kicker to earn honors on a Mountain West first team in league history and just the third in program history.

Temecula’s Rancho Christian Eagles football team captured the highlycoveted Division 6-AA State Championship in an exciting, yet cold game, played at Murrieta Mesa High School.

The Eagles ran the ball an astounding 55 times to the tune of 301 yards and three touchdowns against Sutter Creek’s Amador High School, who fell to the Eagles 38-13. 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.

In a game marred by torrential rains, turnovers and special teams gaffes, BYU held on to outlast a furious Wyoming comeback and win the 2016 Poinsettia Bowl. Five former area football players donned the Cougars uniforms this season and four helped BYU clinch the bowl game victory, which includes Aleva Hifo (Heritage), Matt Foley (Temecula Valley), Tevita Mo’Unga (Vista Murrieta) and Addison Pulsipher (Temecula Valley). Older brother to Addison, Adam Pulsipher, also a Temecula Valley graduate, was out injured, but had a great year at linebacker for BYU. WorldStrides OnStage programs invited the dance team from Temecula Valley High School to perform at the Holiday Bowl Tuesday, Dec. 27, where they were joined by the most elite dance, cheer and drill teams from across the country in the halftime show finale of the major college bowl game that featured the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Washington State Cougars.

The Valley News Sports Department is excited to bring our readers even more action in 2017. Have a safe and prosperous new year and we will see you on the fields, or on the courts, or maybe in the water, or even in the hills, wherever your sports take you, we hope to be there! Email your sports tips, highlights and scores to sports@ reedermedia.com anytime throughout the sports week.

Five former area football players, including former Heritage standout, Aleva Hifo (88), helped BYU clinch victory over Wyoming in the 2016 Poinsettia Bowl held in San Diego toward the end of December.

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Health

What you need to know about choosing health insurance Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service

Even though the election is over and Republicans are in a position to repeal and replace “Obamacare” as they’ve been vowing to do for several years that doesn’t mean you should avoid signing up for 2017 insurance coverage.

If you’re eligible and need insurance, the state shopping exchanges are open for business even if options this year are limited in many counties, particularly in rural areas.

More than 40 percent of the counties where residents can buy an “Obamacare” policy have just one insurer selling them. That’s not a lot of choice, and policies that are offered are likely to have high premiums and limited options for doctors and hospitals.

Still, some careful shopping is in order to minimize any surprise bills.

After the election, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest urged

Americans to sign up and announced the vast majority of eligible consumers would be able to buy insurance for a monthly premium of $75 or less, which has been the administration’s sales pitch.

Assuming the White House math is correct that doesn’t mean the vast majority should automatically buy a policy with a $75 premium. That strategy can mean expensive trouble later on. Reviewing the basics before wading into the “Obamacare” marketplace this year is essential.

For starters, recall that platinum policies, generally the most costly, cover 90 percent of someone’s medical costs; gold plans cover 80 percent; silver plans pay 70 percent; and the bronze variety pays the least – only 60 percent of a patient’s health care expenses. Silver plans have been the most popular, largely because those who buy them and have family incomes below $60,750 get extra government subsidies to help pay their deductibles, copays

and coinsurance.

Bronze policies are popular, too, because they have low premiums, but people buying those policies won’t get the extra subsidies, a point that’s worth remembering. Those subsidies can be a big help if you need a lot of medical services. Both bronze and silver policies generally come with lower monthly premiums, but that doesn’t mean they are cheaper in the long run.

Here’s where comparison-shopping gets tricky. It’s possible a bronze policy and maybe a silver one could end up costing more than a gold one with a higher premium if you get sick. That’s because of the relationship between the premium, copays, coinsurance and deductibles. Insurers mix and match these features to fit their marketing strategy.

In general, a lower premium means higher deductibles and higher other out-of-pocket expenses. A policy with a higher premium often

means lower out-of-pocket costs.

For 2017 the maximum amount a family would have to pay outof-pocket for copays, coinsurance and deductibles is $14,300. That’s a lot of money and enough to deter some people from signing up. Many people say paying that much before insurance pays isn’t really insurance.

It’s also high enough to keep people from seeking medical care even when they need it. If people go to the doctor less, the country’s national health expenditures will drop – at least that’s the rationale for the high out-of-pocket limit.

An Indiana couple I’ve written about before in this column recently sent an email updating me on the family’s insurance options for next year. Their carrier had increased their $836 monthly premium to about $1,300; their cost even after an “Obamacare” tax subsidy was applied. What’s more, the reader said, the insurer had raised the amount of coinsurance for hospitalizations

Menifee Seniors encouraged to serve on advisory committee MENIFEE – Menifee is currently accepting applications to fill two vacancies from seniors ages 55 years and older who reside in Council Districts three and four and are interested in serving on the City of Menifee Senior Advisory Committee (SAC).

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, and applications are

available on the city’s website at www.cityofmenifee.com/communityservices or by hard-copy at City Hall, located at 29714 Haun Road.

The SAC committee was first formed in 2014 to promote public service and community involvement by and for Menifee seniors.

The group makes recommendations to City Council regarding senior

related issues, programs and facilities. The SAC also promote senior involvement within community events, programs and projects.

The SAC committee consists of seven members: one appointed by the Mayor; four appointed by the council members (one from each district respectively); and up to two members-at-large appointed by the

full Council. There shall be no limit on the number of terms a Senior Advisory Committee member may serve. Current recruitment is for Council Districts three and four. Applicants must reside within Menifee city limits and from the respective district that is recruiting. Appointments are expected to occur at the City Council Meeting Jan. 18, 2017.

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from 20 percent to 50 percent.

Given how much a hospital stay costs, they worried they’d be on the hook for a lot of money until they reached the $14,300 out-of-pocket maximum. It was a risk they weren’t willing to take, and they shopped until they found new coverage for only $700 a month with their subsidy.

Choosing an “Obamacare” policy or any other insurance coverage comes down to how much risk you want to assume. If you are reasonably certain you won’t need many medical services, you may want to take a chance and buy less expensive insurance that comes with high deductibles, copays and coinsurance.

But if you’re like the Indiana couple, and afraid of high expenses for unexpected medical care, buy the best policy you can afford that reduces that risk.

Another thing to keep in mind – beware of policies with really low premiums, prices that seem too good to be true. Consumers who bought insurance from the “Obamacare” co-ops learned that.

Almost all of the 23 co-ops authorized to compete with the big carriers have gone out of business.

They priced their policies too low, and too many sick people signed up.

Government regulators closed them down, sending thousands of people scrambling for new coverage – an unwelcome chore for anyone.

What have your experiences been shopping for insurance? Write to Trudy at trudy.lieberman@gmail. com.

Holiday depression can be a very real problem American Counseling Association Special to Valley News

While the holiday season is a happy time for most people, for many it can be a time of sadness and even depression. Holiday depression can be caused by many things, but it also can be relieved.

Near the top of the list of what makes us depressed are the unrealistic expectations many of us place upon ourselves during this season.

Constant exposure to media images of the “ideal” holiday can create fantasy goals impossible to achieve.

We may start feeling that we lack some important quality because we’re not invited to the best parties or aren’t having the “perfect” holiday we imagine others are enjoying. Comparing ourselves to how things “ought to be” leaves us feeling that we’re constantly getting cheated. This can be especially true if holiday gift desires are fast outpacing your financial situation.

Holiday depression can also have its roots in the changed lifestyle many of us experience during this season.

Our diets may change, usually including more candy, cake and alcohol.

We also often exercise less. Busy holiday schedules coupled with less daylight and colder temperatures make it harder to stick to that regular workout regimen.

Combine the mood swings that go with a high-calorie, high-sugar diet with being more sedentary and depression can easily occur. We may feel more lethargic, and perhaps guilty as a couple of extra pounds show up around our waistlines.

Fortunately, correcting the holiday blues usually isn’t impossible. Simply recognizing that the media-promoted “perfect holiday” images and limitless gifts aren’t realistic is an important first step.

Refuse to compare yourself to that TV “family” or the neighbors you imagine having that rosy “ideal” holiday. Instead, focus on the good and positive in your own life and those people and things you really enjoy during this season.

Making a conscious effort to get back to a healthier diet and to increase your amount of exercise can also do a great deal to overcome holiday depression.

Lastly, don’t wallow privately in your depression. Go meet with friends, not to share your blue mood but just to enjoy them socially. Friends and family can do a great deal to lift your spirits.

But if you find that your holiday depression is not going away despite your best efforts, try talking with a professional counselor. Serious depression is not a health problem to be ignored.

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Health

How do your friends affect your health?

Pete Bissonette Special to Valley News

How many friends do you have?

If your doctor isn’t asking now, they may start soon.

According to researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, your social circles are as important to your health as diet and exercise.

Researchers evaluated data from four U.S. population surveys from adolescence into old age spanning three dimensions of social relationships: social integration, social support and social strain. They compared the social relationships to blood pressure, waist circumference, body mass index and systematic inflammation—four key markers for mortality risk.

Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the team’s results not only back up past research and directly link social circles to longer life in old age; they also show a healthful impact during early and middle adulthood.

For example, the study shows that social isolation in young adulthood increases inflammation risk as much as physical inactivity.

In old age, the researchers say social isolation is more damaging than diabetes in controlling high blood pressure.

In middle adulthood, the strength of social connections—not the size of the social network—was a greater factor to health. Contrary to younger and older adults, the qual-

ity of social relationships matters over quantity, sociology professor Kathleen Mullan Harris explained.

“Based on these findings, it should be as important to encourage adolescents and young adults to build social relationships and social skills for interacting with others as it is to eat healthy and be physically active,” Harris said in the study.

Having the charisma to attract a large social circle doesn’t always come naturally. To embody the attractive mannerisms and cool and reserved energy of a magnetic personality, try this exercise from our Instantaneous Personal Magnetism paraliminal at your next holiday gathering.

Think of a person with strong magnetic qualities. The person could be any man or woman you know or have seen on TV or in the movies, or perhaps an imagined person. Consider what characteristics of this person you would most like to emulate and instill as a habit.

Next, enter a heightened awareness of yourself, focusing especially on the relaxed stillness of your facial and body muscles.

Now imagine yourself and the role model you selected in front of you. Notice posture, clothing, walking, talking, and the qualities of voice and physical movements.

Notice the dynamic magnetic qualities of the role model and your own detracting behaviors. Imagine shoring up the leakages of your energy by establishing new habits of living that foster the magnetic qualities.

When the image of you is right, affirm it as a choice and step into it.

Fully experience through all your senses the new characteristics you have selected. Project yourself into a near future situation in which you rehearse how well you demonstrate the qualities you have gained.

Do this exercise any time you’re about to enter a social situation.

Although a dramatic change may be short-lived at first, your body and mind will get the message, and your magnetic personality will blossom in time.

Pete Bissonette has been the president of Learning Strategies for over 30 years. The company develops, publishes, and supports programs to help people

maximize their potential through personal learning courses and live events. He is also the author of the forthcoming book and treasure hunt, “Breakfast Tea & Bourbon” to be released Feb. 9. To learn more about Pete Bissonette and access tips, clues, and videos about the treasure hunt, please visit www. breakfastteaandbourbon.com.

The secret weapon to ending America’s health crisis is schools Kenneth Thorpe Special to Valley News

America has a big, fat problem.

A whopping 13 million American children are obese, and millions more are about to join their ranks.

By 2025, according to a report in Pediatric Obesity, the nation will house 17 million obese kids.

This information is alarming.

Obesity can lead to a slew of dangerous health complications, like diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. It imposes immense costs on the nation’s health care system.

To save lives and trim budgets, parents and policymakers alike need to make sure kids learn about health habits early.

Not surprisingly, the biggest culprit in childhood obesity is diet.

Only eight in 100 children eat the recommended amount of fruit and fewer than two in 100 eat enough vegetables.

Young Americans wolf down

a lot of junk food, though. One in three kids eats fast food every single day. One in four high school students drinks soda daily.

Also, kids aren’t getting enough physical activity. Right now, less than half of young Americans get the hour of daily exercise recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Insufficient exercise coupled with poor food choices is a recipe for disaster. The overwhelming majority of obese children, as many as 80 percent, doesn’t shed weight as adults, and are destined for a lifetime of obesity.

That’s devastating for health, obviously, but also for our health care system. Obesity costs the United States $210 billion each year. Many chronic diseases stem from obesity, and chronic disease is expected to cost the nation $42 trillion between now and 2030.

Chronic disease is the top driver of rising health care costs.

Schools are uniquely situated

First responders, families roll up a sleeve to save lives at Battle of the Badges LOS ANGELES – Federal, state and local law enforcement and public safety agencies in Southern California are partnering with the American Red Cross for the 11th annual Battle of the Badges blood drive to see who can recruit the most eligible donors to donate blood.

Individuals can join in the friendly competition by donating at Battle of the Badges blood drives between Dec. 12 and Feb. 28 at locations throughout Southern California. Donors can vote for their favorite agency, and the agency with the most votes will win bragging rights. Those who come out to give at a Battle of the Badges blood drive will receive a commemorative T-shirt, a buy one get one free ticket offer to an L.A. Clippers game at the Staples Center and exclusive discounted ticket offers to an Anaheim Ducks or L.A. Kings game, while supplies last.

“While blood donations decline during the winter, the need for blood remains constant,” Jay Winkenbach, director of donor recruitment for Red Cross Southern California Blood Services Region, said. “Our Southern California first responders, law enforcement and public safety officials know firsthand how important it is to have blood readily available for emergencies. This blood drive is one more way that they are helping members of our community.”

More than 44,700 pints of blood have been donated in Southern California since the Battle of the Badges blood drive began in 2007.

Nearly 200 local, state, county and federal badge-carrying agencies will participate in the 2016-2017 campaign. The Los Angeles Police Department had the greatest number of donors overall last year but faces stiff competition from all participants this year.

Donors of all blood types are currently needed. While walk-ins are welcome, appointments are encouraged. To make an appointment to give at a Battle of the Badges blood drive, download the Red Cross blood donor app, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call (800) 733-2767 and use the sponsor code BADGESOCAL. More information about the campaign is available online.

How to donate blood A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age or 16 years old with parental consent in California, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online on the day of their donation and before arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit www. redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

to get kids into shape. Children spend most of their day at school, and typically have at least one meal there. So teachers and administrators could provide students with the resources to stay healthy. But most haven’t.

Only four in 10 high schools, and just two in 10 middle schools, require students to learn about nutrition. Physical education is vanishing too. More than 20 percent of schools have removed physical education requirements, and fewer than one in 10 offer daily gym classes.

Prioritizing better nutrition and providing more opportunities for exercise could dramatically improve America’s health and help trim the nation’s health care costs.

One study found that adding an hour of gym class for students in kindergarten through fifth graded reduced Body Mass Index by half a point, on average.

Some schools are embracing creative ways to keep students healthy.

At Pulsaki Elementary School in Delaware, for instance, each student receives a fruit or vegetable to eat during snack time. They also can participate in a walking club and receive fun tokens to decorate their backpacks based on the number of minutes they’ve walked.

First lady Michelle Obama also

has inspired schools to help kids eat better and exercise more. Thanks to a national initiative called Let’s Move! many schools now work with local chefs to ensure that meals are healthy and tasty. Also, more than 20,000 schools have committed to integrating 60 minutes of physical activity into their student’s daily schedule.

Implementing and participating in initiatives like these can help students get healthy and stay healthy throughout their lives. That will help these children and save our health care system.

Kenneth Thorpe is professor of health policy at Emory University and chairman of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease.

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Education

Citrus Hill student awarded Questbridge Scholarship PERRIS - Val Verde Unified School District is proud to announce that Citrus Hill High School student Dayana Espinoza has been selected to receive a Questbridge Scholarship. Espinoza is the first Citrus Hill student ever to receive this award.

Students selected for the Questbridge college match are matched to one of QuestBridge’s 38 college partners and admitted with a guaranteed full, four-year scholarship, including tuition, room and board and other expenses. QuestBridge’s college partners include top liberal arts colleges such as Amherst, Colby, Pomona, Williams and research universities such as Brown, Columbia, Duke, Stanford and Yale. Espinoza has been matched with Vanderbilt University and is being awarded with a full, four-year scholarship worth over $200,000.

“We couldn’t be more proud of Dayana” Citrus Hill Principal Nereyda Gonzalez said. “She is a kind, hard-working, talented young lady. She plans on majoring in engineering and is the change we wish to see in our world!”

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These prestigious scholarships are generously provided to recipients by the colleges. Many more students are admitted later in the year through QuestBridge regular decision, and all finalists who ultimately matriculate to a QuestBridge college partner become QuestBridge scholars. The QuestBridge scholars’ network now includes over 10,000 current students and alumni nationally.

“Our college partners are so committed to providing access to a high quality education,” Ana McCullough, co-founder and CEO of QuestBridge, said. “The increase in college matches this year really indicates their willingness to identify and educate the best students, regardless of their financial background.”

Reflective of the rigorous standards of the college match, the caliber of this year’s college matches is top-notch. In addition to an average unweighted GPA of 3.91, the middle 50 percent of applicants have received between 1885-2150 on the old SAT out of 2400, between

Citrus Hill High School senior Dayana Espinoza receives Questbridge Scholarship to Vanderbilt University.

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majority of these new QuestBridge scholars, 73 percent, are also among the first generation in their families to attend a four-year U.S. college.

Local school principal receives award from Storm Stadium and raises awareness of Stevens - Johnson syndrome

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percent of their class. Financially, their median household income is $32,218, and 81 percent qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The

Principal Teresa Everett of Sky View Elementary School in Perris receives Local Legend Award from Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium General Manager Raj Narayanan.

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PERRIS – Elementary school Principal Teresa Everett received an award Aug. 20 from the Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium for their Storm Baseball Local Legend Program.

The purpose of the Storm’s program is to recognize and award outstanding local teams or individuals based on their accomplishments, inspirational story, and/or community involvement. The honorees

Counselor Regina Shoppe of Hamilton School recognized by HUSD Board

need not be related to sports.

In 2016, the Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium extended the prestigious award to Teresa Everett, principal at Sky View Elementary School in Perris.

The award was presented to Everett by Raj Narayanan, the general manager of the Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium Aug. 20. Everett was chosen for her leadership, in addition to her work in spearheading innovation in education and a commitment to educational equity.

“Receiving the Local Legend award is humbling, and I dedicate this award to the incredible team of educators, staff and parents whose on-going contributions are growing the school’s vision into a reality,” Everett said. “Furthermore, I am thankful for those in our community who value the work of educators and encourage our students to believe in themselves while striving to always do their best. Thank you to Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium for your encouragement. Education is the great equalizer and this must

remain true no matter the students’ ZIP code.”

In 2016, Sky View was awarded California Gold Ribbon Award, Title 1 Academic Achievement Award and Civic Learning Award by the California Department of Education.

When she’s not running her school, Everett is a motivational and keynote speaker. The main mission of her speaking platform, SpeakRivers, is to support children from socio-economically challenged neighborhoods in hopes of inspiring them toward greatness and achieving their dreams and aspirations. Recently, her youngest son was diagnosed with Stevens - Johnson syndrome, which is a rare and serious disorder of the skin and mucous membranes.

Everett advocates for increasing awareness about this potentially life-threatening syndrome. Her son has since been able to recover and is now in good health.

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MSJC administrators and Green Coalition of San Jacinto Valley President Wiggs Mendoza during the bike rack unveiling ceremony.

Pictured left to right are: Rebecca Orlauski, Daryl Wilkes, Rudolph Besikof, Wiggs Mendoza, Ginger Stack, Carlos Tovares and Bill Vincent.

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School counselor, Regina Shoppe of Hamilton School, receives recognition and award from Trustee Megan Haley on behalf of the Hemet Unified School District Governing Board.

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HEMET – The governing board of the Hemet Unified School District, on nomination by Trustee Megan Haley, has selected Counselor Regina Shoppe from Hamilton School, as the November recipient of the Governing Board Recognition and Award.

Shoppe received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine. In July 2004, she received her master’s degree from Azusa Pacific University, and she began her career with the district at Hamilton School.

Regina’s job involves not only counseling students on how to be successful in school and life, but she has taken on the major role of our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support coach, Principal Carol Robilotta said. She meets

with PBIS Tier 1 and Tier II teams regularly; she developed the PBIS newsletter, informing parents of PBIS activities. She has also created monthly PBIS All-Star incentive events. Shoppe also created lessons to support students in how to meet PBIS expectations, so they’ll get to attend the party the next month.

“PBIS has had a positive impact on our campus, and we attribute much of this success to Regina Shoppe,” Robilotta said.

For outstanding performance, professionalism and loyalty to the Hemet Unified School District, Trustee Megan Haley presented Regina Shoppe with the Governing Board Recognition of Excellence Award and a $500 certificate to be used toward the district program of her choice.

SAN JACINTO - Mt. San Jacinto College is pleased to announce it received a bike rack donation from the Green Coalition of San Jacinto Valley. The bike rack was unveiled during a ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 30, in front of the San Jacinto campus library.

The bike rack donation marks a partnership between the Green Coalition and MSJC to make the communities safe and bike-friendly. Many students ride bicycles to campus. MSJC Vice President Bill

Vincent thanked members of Green Coalition during the ceremony and agreed that receiving this donation matches well with MSJC’s mission.

The bike rack will allow more bicyclists to secure their bikes safely while they are in class.

MSJC student and San Jacinto resident Carlos Luna rides his bike to the San Jacinto Campus every week. “This is the most convenient way for me to get here since I don’t have my license,” Luna said, while securing his bike onto the new rack.

VVUSD announces school board member vacancy PERRIS – Val Verde Unified School District is seeking interested applicants to fill a temporary vacancy on the VVUSD school board. The governing board took action at the Dec. 6 meeting to fill this vacancy with an appointment. In accordance with the approved process for filling this vacancy, the first step for interested candidates is to complete an application. Application and instructions can be found on the

district website at www.valverde.edu.

To qualify, applicants must meet the criteria specified in Education Code 35107(a): any person who is 18 years of age or older, a citizen of the state, a resident of the school district, a registered voter, and who is not disqualified by the Constitution or laws of the state from holding a civil office, is eligible to be appointed to the governing board.

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Mt. San Jacinto College student leaves for NASA SAN JACINTO – Mt. San Jacinto College student Eric Magallan plans to leave for NASA January 2017 after being selected for an internship program on holographic enhancement technology. He shared the plans recently for this experience with his math classmates at MSJC’s Menifee Valley Campus.

Magallan, 31, of Moreno Valley is planning to earn a degree in computer science. He will be in a team with other college students pursuing a variety of majors to work on the holodeck testbed project.

He will assist in developing cost effective, realistic and highly immersive environments for astronaut training. According to Magallan, this project could be used on the International Space Station, rovers, Mars environments and various other places.

Magallan encouraged his classmates to dream big.

“I had a few interviews, but kept getting denied. I didn’t quit though,” Magallan said. He understands that opportunities like these take more work to attain. Over the past two years, Magallan said he applied for more than 40 internships through the NASA internship

Mt. San Jacinto College student Eric Magallan tells his classmates at MSJC’s Menifee Valley Campus about his acceptance into a NASA internship starting in January 2017.

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website.

Dean of Natural Sciences Marc Donnhauser supports MSJC efforts in connecting students to opportunities that support their educational goals and dreams.

Magallan is thrilled to temporarily relocate his family for this internship with NASA which runs from January 2017 through May 2017 at NASA-Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

Magallan is among several MSJC students who have been granted internships with NASA. For more information about what Magallan will be working on and other opportunities visit NASA’s National Community College Aerospace Scholars Program at https://nas.okstate.edu/ncas/.

Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center offers $6,000 in educational scholarships for 2017 TEMECULA – Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center is pleased to announce that beginning Jan. 1 several educational scholarships, totaling $6,000, will open online for eligible individuals.

Applications will available through Feb. 28.

Thanks to funding from the Temecula Valley Women’s Club, Michelle’s Place will be offering two $1,000 scholarships to individuals whose families have been impacted by cancer. To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be affected by cancer in some way or have a family member affected by cancer, and must utilize the scholarship funds for higher education purposes.

Additionally, Michelle’s Place has

the privilege to facilitate the Patricia Deroeux Scholarship on behalf of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce to a deserving student living in the City of Temecula who is in need of financial assistance for educational purposes and has lost a parent due to cancer.

Patricia Deroeux, a Temecula resident and employee at the Temecula Chamber of Commerce, was very active in the Temecula community and gave so much of her time helping others. She was a single mother to one son when she died due to complications with pancreatic cancer.

The scholarship fund was created by money raised for her son’s education.

All unused funds have now become open to qualifying applicants in

Temecula Valley.

The Patricia Deroeux scholarship promotes education by rewarding two $2,000 scholarships annually to students under 25 years old and are enrolled in college at full-time status.

Award criteria states that recipients must remain a permanent resident in the City of Temecula and have experienced the unfortunate loss of a parent due to cancer.

Both scholarship applications will be available Jan. 1through Feb. 28 on the Michelle’s Place website www.michellesplace.org. For more information on each scholarship, email info@michellesplace.org, or to fill out an application now, visit www.michellesplace.org/outreach/scholarship.

Santa Rosa Academy holds Little Rangers Holiday Drive with compassion project MENIFEE – Santa Rosa Academy elementary students held the Little Rangers Holiday Drive to collect food for two local shelters.

During the month of November, the elementary students at Santa Rosa Academy participated in a collection drive to benefit the Path of Life Family Shelter and the Valley Restart Shelter.

Santa Rosa Academy includes character development in their curriculum by promoting a character trait of the month. The character trait for November was compassion.

Students and their families did an amazing job, donating a large number of items in an overwhelming display of compassion. Thanks to generous contributions from parents, students, teachers and sup-

Temecula City Councilman-Elect James “Stew” Stewart addresses the audience at the Temecula Valley Educators Association Local Control and Accountability Plan Community Forum Dec. 6, at Margarita Middle School while TVEA LCAP Committee Chair Ricardo Salcedo, from Temecula Middle School looks on.

Temecula Valley Educators Association Local Control and Accountability Plan Committee Chair Ricardo Salcedo addresses the crowd during the education and information session at the TVEA sponsored LCAP Community Forum Dec. 6, at Margarita Middle School.

TEMECULA – The Temecula Valley Educators Association conducted a community forum at Margarita Middle School Tuesday, Dec. 6. The purpose was to engage local stakeholders in an information session breakout discussion groups about the Local Control Accountability Plan process. LCAP is part of the California Local Control Funding Formula that provides supplemental funding to school districts based on the number of English language learners, foster youth, and free and reduced lunch students. Each school district is required to solicit feedback from stakeholder groups before approving their LCAP. Approximately 50 people attended the forum. Parents, students, TVEA personnel and specialists who provide LCAP services in the Temecula Valley Unified School District were all represented. Special guest Temecula City Councilman-elect James “Stew” Stewart addressed the audience about expanding programs for non-college

bound students.

TVEA presented a slide show providing information on LCAP at the statewide and local level.

Later, attendees broke into three groups reflecting on the current state and local priorities under LCAP: college and career readiness, English language learners and parent engagement. Attendees also visited tables staffed by TVUSD LCAP specialists in such areas as elementary physical education and performing arts, secondary math specialists and intervention specialists.

TVEA may offer a follow-up session this spring and will continue to seek community involvement in providing feedback for how to best utilize these local funds. TVEA is the exclusive representative of the more than 1,350 teachers and specialists employed in the Temecula Valley Unified School District. For more information, call TVEA at (951) 699-9970 or visit their website at www.tveducators.org.

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Teachers See the

Possibilities In Jennifer Swanson’s high school English class, seniors master material that prepares them for college and careers, gaining writing and communication skills to benefit them throughout their lives.

Students from Santa Rosa Academy donate 187 coats and 83 blankets among other items during their Little Rangers Holiday Drive, raising support and showing compassion to Path of Life family Shelter Courtesy photo and Valley Restart Shelter.

port staff, Santa Rosa Academy was able to collect 1,286 items for the shelters’ use.

The students presented the items during their monthly character as-

sembly in their new gymnasium Nov. 30. Susy Harris from the Valley Restart Shelter in Hemet was on hand to accept their portion of the donations.

SJUSD promotes computer science with Hour of Code SAN JACINTO – San Jacinto Unified School District promoted computer programming at all school sites Dec. 5-9 during Computer Science Education Week.

Hour of Code is a global initiative to introduce coding to students across the country. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2020, there will be 9.2 million jobs in science, technology, engineering and math fields. Half of those jobs, 4.6 million, will be in computing or information technology. Hour of Code is an activity that introduces students to coding in a fun and engaging way and aims to build confidence and spark student interest in the field.

“Students need to be more than just consumers of information,” Gabrielle Henderson said. Henderson is one of SJUSD’s education technology teachers on special assignment. “They need to be creators.

Hour of Code is an excellent way to introduce computer programming to every student, at every grade,” Henderson said.

On Wednesday, Dec. 7, the Mountain View High School cam-

Temecula Valley Educators Association holds Local Control and Accountability Plan community forum

pus was a center for coding. All Mountain View High students were engaged with the topic of computer science beginning at 10 a.m., Denise Leonard explained. “And the integration of coding in our MakerSpace has increased the interest of computer science tremendously.”

Leonard is a teacher on special assignment at Mountain View High and at Mountain Heights Academy.

Also on Dec. 7, 5th grade students from De Anza Elementary participated in coding activities at the Mountain View High campus. Fourteen MVHS students monitored stations for elementary students to code Sphero robots to complete a variety of tasks and activities. The Spheros bowled, played capture the flag, and navigated through mazes. Nicole Rossi, the library media technician at MVHS, designed many of the activities for the students. “By combining our Makerspace with Hour of Code,” Rossi said. “We are taking students away from the screen where they can interact with physical environments and see their coding skills come to life.”

Arroyo High School, Expository English Class, Teacher: Jennifer Swanson ’96, M.A.Ed. ’99

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6 Mountain View High School senior Tamakia Colquitt creates a maze for Sphero robot to follow as De Anza Elementary students participate in Hour of Code during Computer Science Education Courtesy photo Week.

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Beyond nap pods: the importance of creating a positive company culture Dick Resch Special to Valley News

It was the final straw. Three co-workers, already aggravated by their callous manager and consultants, learn about companywide layoffs. Angry, they grab a baseball bat and smash a printer to pieces.

Fortunately, while such scenes abounded in “Office Space,” most of us leave our Louisville Sluggers at home. But testing procedure specification reports and toxic work environments still abound.

Just 9 percent of Americans rate their company cultures favorably.

If companies want to change that statistic, they must foster a sense of community. By doing so, they’ll save their printers and increase employee productivity, reduce turnover and boost profits.

When employees love coming to work, companies prosper.

Stock returns for Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” are nearly double those of the general market.

Not surprisingly, those firms

have fewer turnovers. That’s a major boost, since replacing an employee can cost double her salary.

Companies don’t just luck into having great cultures. They can’t buy loyalty merely with perks like nap pods. It takes deliberate effort to create a culture that employees want to embrace.

Some firms create tight-knit cultures with a particular office layout. Yelp, for instance, wanted to encourage interaction among hundreds of employees spread out over a dozen different floors.

So they designed open common areas and coffee bars on different floors. A year later, Yelp saw a 62 percent revenue boost.

Other companies utilize sponsored volunteer activities. For instance, PCL Construction organizes Habitat for Humanity homebuilding events where workers apply their trade skills to serve their communities. Such projects give employees time to bond with co-workers.

These programs boost morale and attract and retain talented

employees. The Stanford Graduate School of Business found that 97 percent of business school graduates are willing to make less to work for a more socially and ethically responsible company.

Other firms improve culture through recognition programs that showcase their value. That’s crucial, because employees who don’t feel appreciated are twice as likely to quit within a year, according to a Gallup Poll.

Namely, a human resource software company, convenes monthly staff meetings to praise high performers. This method is a savvy strategy. Polling shows that one in four workers’ most memorable recognition comes from high-level executives.

Employers can also create a great culture by showing employees they have careers, not just jobs.

One way to do that is to clarify avenues for advancement. KI Furniture, which I head up, partners with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College to sponsor a management training program for

When employees love coming to work, companies prosper, have less turnover and more loyal employees.

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employees with high potential. Investing in their professional development shows employees that their leaders care about their long-term success and helps mold workers into the company’s future leaders.

Businesses can employ many strategies to create a great com-

pany culture, but there are no shortcuts. If executives don’t “get the memo,” they’ll continue to miss opportunities to create a culture that propels productivity and generates loyalty.

Dick Resch is CEO of KI Furniture in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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

Temecula Valley

Canyon Lake

Murrieta

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January Events:

January Events: Jan 6 Jan 10 Jan 11 Jan 12 Jan 13

Jan 17 Jan 18 Jan 19

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Jan 25 Jan 26 Jan 26

Jan 27

8:00-9:30am. Coffee Connection @ TVCC. 12:00-1:30pm. Business Encounter “The Process of Processing”, @ TVCC. 8:00-9:00am. Membership Committee Meeting @ TVCC. 8:00-9:30am. Professional’s Collective “Restaurants, Food & Beverage” @ TVCC. 9:00-11:00am. Professional Development “Cyber Security for Small Business & Home”, @ Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange.

11:30-1:30pm. Southwest California Manufacturing Council, (Exclusive to Manufacturing Companies Only).

5:30-7:30pm. Mixer Hosted by Fabozzi & Miller, APC @Boys & Girls Club Pechanga Great Oak Clubhouse.

9:00-11:00am. TVCC and the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center present “Open for Business” @ Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange.

12:00-1:30pm. Southwest California Legislative Council @ Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors, 26529 Jefferson Avenue, Temecula, CA. 7:30-9:15am. Morning Mixer @ BJ’s Restaurant, 26500 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA. 5:30-7:30pm. VYP Mixer @ Tilted Kilt.

3:30-7:00pm. All Chamber MEGA Mixer presented by Murrieta Chamber @ Murrieta Spectrum 25125 Madison Avenue, Ste 105, Murrieta, CA 92562.

9:00-11:00am. Professional Development “New 2017 HR Laws” @ Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange.

Jan 28

President’s Message: The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of our members, supporters and generous sponsors. Many of our events would not have been a success without the generous support you have provided us. We deeply appreciate the willingness with which you have and continue to sponsors our efforts to encourage a strong local economy and quality of life by promoting and advancing the community, civic, cultural and educational development of the Canyon Lake area.

On behalf of the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce we wish everyone a very happy, healthy New Year.

– Jim Randle, President Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce 31658 Railroad Canyon Road, Canyon Lake, CA 92587 (951) 244-6124 | canyonlakechamber@outlook.com www.canyonlakechamber.org

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

January Events: Jan 4 Jan 10 Jan 11 Jan 12

Jan 16 Jan 18 Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 24 Jan 25 Jan 25

Lake Elsinore Valley

New Members: • Aonui Adventures • Be KeKoa Hair Studio • Burke & Redford Orthodontists • Club Pilates • Delta Life Fitness • KTM North America, Inc. • Leonard Beaver Farmers Insurance Agency • Magician Michael E. Johnson • Miramonte Winery/Celebration Cellars • Precision Door Service • Premier Solar Cleaning • Rank and Roll SEO • Taste of Tahiti • Tory R. Walker Engineering, Inc. • Vivint Smart Home • Vlada’s Seeds of Life • Watermark Associates • WestPak Avocado, Inc.

6pm. Our 21st Annual Awards Gala 2017 Installation of Chamber Officers and presentation of Annual Community Awards Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 6 p.m. Canyon Lake Lodge.

Looking to promote your business? Consider donating an item for our Silent Auction at the gala. For event tickets and donations call the Chamber office 951-244-6124.

Jan 26

Chamber of CommerCe January Events: Jan 17

Feb 11

11:30am-1:30pm. Student of the Month. Join us in celebrating some of the best that the Lake Elsinore Unified School District has to Offer! Meet some really great students and their families.

Please email your RSVP to Donna Romo at Donna.romo@leusd. k12.ca.us. Lakeside High School, Lancer Round Table Café , 32593 Riverside Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.

6pm. 68th Annual Installation Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the Diamond Club – Black Tie!

New Members: • Building Automation Technologies Inc. • Lake Elsinore Batting Cages • Premier Solar Cleaning 132 West Graham Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 (951) 245-8848 www.lakeelsinorechamber.com

Jan 26

Jan 31

12pm. Murrieta Lunch with Friends at The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Road, Murrieta, CA 92563, 951-696-5252.

Everyone purchases their own meal!

9am. Murrieta School of Business. Topic: Social Media 2017.

Presented by: Helene Berren, AmpUrBiz At the Murrieta Chamber.

12pm. Murrieta Lunch with Friends. Berkley’s BBQ At the Chamber office. Everyone purchases their own meal!

7:30am. NEW Location! Networking Breakfast. 8 Bit Brewing Company, 26755 Jefferson Ave. , Murrieta, CA 92562, (951) 6772322. $15.00 For Members/$20.00 For Future Members. Guest Speaker: Mayor Rick Gibbs, City of Murrieta. Must call the Chamber to RSVP your space.

Chamber Offices are closed, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 12pm. Murrieta Lunch with Friends. Buffalo Wild Wings, 40484 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd., Murrieta, CA 92563. (951) 677-3636.

11am. Ribbon Cutting. Community Outreach of Murrieta, 39429 Los Alamos Road Suite A, B & C, Murrieta, CA 92563.

8:30am. Power Partners. The Mill, 24690 Washington Ave., Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 677-0960.

8:30am. Coffee with the City At the Murrieta Chamber office.Join us for coffee with some of Murrieta’s City Staff. Bring your questions, you’ll get answers!

10am.Chamber Walkabout At the Chamber Office. This event is open to everyone!

12pm. Murrieta Lunch with Friends. Rockafellas Famous Deli, 40335 Winchester Road, Temecula, CA 92591, 951-719-3354.

Everyone purchases their own meal.

9am. Ambassador Meeting At the Murrieta Chamber offices If you are a Chamber member and would like to be more involved and work with a fun group, join our Ambassador Team!

3:30-7pm. All Chamber MEGA Mixer! At the Murrieta Spectrum, 25125 Madison Ave., Murrieta, CA 92562. Booth Space available members $150. $300. Non-Members standard space or 10 x 10 Limited space $175 member or $325 Non-member rate. First comefirst served.

12pm. Ribbon Cutting Renewed Health Associates, 29990 Hunter Road #101, Murrieta, CA 92563, (951) 795-8080.

New Members: • Accurate Leak Locators • California Realty Experts • Carrington Mortgage • Discovery Isle Preschool, Murrieta • Help for Heroes • Murrieta United Methodist Church • Petsidi • US Bank Temecula Jefferson 25125 Madison Avenue, Suite 108, Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 677-7916 | pellis @murrietachamber.org www.murrietachamber.org

Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Jan 6 Jan 7

Jan 11 Jan 13 Jan 20 Jan 30

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Menifee

January Events:

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7:30-9am. First Friday at Planet Fitness. 1390 East Florida Avenue, Hemet, CA. 9am-2pm. CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECK - SPONSORED BY THE CHP & HEMET WOMAN’S CLUB. Burlington Coat Factory, 2171 West Florida Avenue, Hemet, CA 92545.

5:30-7pm. Hispanic Network Meeting, Emilio’s Restaurant, 2340 S. San Jacinto St, San Jacinto CA 92583.

12-1pm. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Arroyo Fairways Mobile Home Park, 42751 East Florida Avenue, Hemet, CA 92544.

12-1pm. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Bolo’s Barber Shop, 651 North State Street, San Jacinto, CA 92583.

3-5pm. Taste of the Valley & Business Expo. Golden Village Palms RV Resort, 3600 West Florida Avenue, Hemet, CA 92545.

January Events: Jan 3

Jan 5

Jan 9

New Members: • Hemet Party Rental • AJ’s Amethyst House • Vivint Smart Home • Rancho Oral and Facial Surgery • The Fish Hut Market

President’s Message:

Wildomar Chamber of CommerCe New Members:

Jan 31

Now through January 3 we are accepting applications for the City of Menifee’s Senior Advisory Committee. Download or pickup an application at Menifee City Hall, 29714 Haun Road. www. cityofmenifee.us. Benefits of joining: provide input on senior related topics, make recommendations to City Council on senior related project and programs, meetings held once a month on fourth Thursday of each month, assist with city special events, interact with fellow seniors and improve quality of life. Open to Menifee residents 55+ and better.

8am. Wake Up Menifee. Guest Speaker Mayor Neil Winter. At Giovanni’s Restaurant, 26900 Newport Road, Suite 112, Menifee, CA 92584. First Thursday of every month.

12-1pm. Employment Law 2017 Workshop presented by Raxter Law. At 29737 New Hub Drive, #201, Menifee CA 92586. Topics include: Overtime pay, Independent Contractors, Excempt & Non Excempt Employees, Meal & Rest Breaks, Family Medical Leave Act, Minimum Wage, Sexual Harassment, Employee Termination.

Contact Menifee Valley Chamber with questions: 951-672-1991.

8:30-9:30am. New Member Reception. Meet your chamber staff and fellow “new” members. Building relationships and network connections. Help us help you grow and make the best of your chamber membership. Bring your business cards and smiles. Please RSVP to the chamber office via email info@ menifeevalleychamber.com or call 951-672-1991.

As the Hemet San Jacinto Valley Chamber moves into the new year, we look forward to our ever growing community and with our new members. We have several opportunities for a person or business to take advantage with our Women in Business, Community Resource Network and the Hispanic Business Network. With the start of the new year and the tourists coming to town we like to get things going with The Taste of the Valley.

Highlighting various businesses all under one roof to the community and tourist on Monday January 30th 3- 5pm held at Golden Village Palms. For more information call the chamber office at 951-658-3211.

Wishing Everyone safe and happy Holidays from the Wildomar Chamber of Commerce!

Sincerely, Dana Dejong

• Moving Mom • 5 Star Nails • California Coast Credit Union • Krispy Kreme • Sebaz Productions • Evolution Solution Marketing • StepFamily Systems

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

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

29737 New Hub Drive, Suite 102, Menifee, CA 92586 (951) 672-1991 | ceo@menifeevalleychamber.org www.menifeevalleychamber.com

• Craft Brewing Company • Pueblo Movil • Geri-Fit of Wildomar

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Focus on credit factors, not credit scores Nathaniel Sillin Special to Valley News

You should want to know your credit score. After all, your credit can be incredibly important to your financial future. It could impact your likelihood of getting approved for a loan and the interest rate you’ll get on new financial products.

However, understanding the factors that influence your credit score can be even more important than knowing the score itself.

There are five key factors that influence your credit scores. Fair Isaac Corporation’s FICO credit scores are used for most lending decisions in the U.S., and the latest FICO base scoring model has a 300 to 850 range. The score depends on the information in a person’s credit report, and the lower the score the more likely the person is to pay late.

Past credit mistakes can stay on your reports for seven to 10 years. While the impact of negative marks diminishes over time,

the credit-building process can be slow. However, just as a rising tide lifts all boats, improving your core credit factors could help raise all your scores over time.

FICO shares the five key factors that you should focus on to build healthy credit and the approximate weighting of each.

1. Payment history – 35 percent. A history of on-time payments can help your credit, while late payments, collection accounts, bankruptcies or other negative payment-related items could hurt it.

Some types of accounts, such as utility or mobile phone contracts, don’t generally report positive activity (on-time payments) to credit bureaus. But if the account gets sent to collections that could still hurt your credit.

You might want to open an account that reports your payments to the credit bureaus if you don’t already have one (you can call the issuer and ask). Some people start with a secured credit card or

a credit-builder loan from a credit union, but consider what type of account best fits your situation.

2. Amounts owed – 30 percent. The amount you owe versus your available credit, known as your utilization rate, is another important factor. A lower utilization rate often leads to better credit.

If you’re able to pay down credit card debt that could quickly improve your utilization rate. Increasing your cards’ credit limits and keeping credit cards open even when you don’t regularly use them could also help.

3. Length of credit history – 15 percent. FICO looks at the age of your oldest account, newest account and average age of all your accounts. A longer history is usually better than a short one.

Keeping accounts open, and ideally in good standing, can help you increase your length of credit history. Even when you close an account it will remain on your reports and count toward your credit

history for seven to 10 years.

4. New credit – 10 percent. The new credit section considers how many new accounts you have, what types of accounts they are and recent inquiries into your credit.

Hard inquiries generally occur when someone requests your credit report to make a lending decision or rental screening. A single inquiry will generally drop your score by a few points for several months, while multiple inquiries could have a larger negative impact.

However, credit-scoring agencies let you shop for a loan without a penalty. Multiple hard inquiries for some types of loans, such as auto loans, could count as a single inquiry for credit-scoring purposes if they occur within a 14- to 45-day period.

Soft inquiry, which can happen when you check your credit or a company pre-qualifies you for an offer, don’t hurt your credit at all.

Try not to open new accounts unless you need them and avoid

new hard inquiries in the months leading up to applying for an important loan.

5. Credit mix – 10 percent. Your experience with different types of credit, such as revolving credit and installment loans, could impact your score, particularly if there isn’t a lot of information in your credit report.

Having at least one credit card could help your credit mix, although that’s not necessarily reason enough to apply for a card.

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Board OKs more funding for firm to implement changes RIVERSIDE – Despite concerns about when there might be a return on investment, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved spending an additional $1.99 million for a professional services firm that’s under contract to find ways of improving the way agencies do business while lowering costs throughout Riverside County government during its Dec. 13 meeting.

“I was under the impression we had booked savings in the current fiscal year, but it doesn’t appear there’ll be a single dollar in savings this year,” Supervisor Kevin Jeffries said before joining the 4-0 vote in favor of the appropriation to Netherlands-based KPMG. “If we haven’t begun to implement true savings with the deficits we have, the cuts taken this year are going to be more dramatic next year.”

KPMG sought the additional money, most of which will be drawn

from the county general fund, to inaugurate the “transformation phase” of its proposed efficiency and streamlining upgrades in three departments – human resources, information technology and transportation and land management.

KPMG manager Ian McPherson told the board that analysts were prepared to implement pilot projects to “test out” the company’s research on cost-saving and efficiency measures. The rollout is slated for the first half of 2017, but McPherson did not promise that the county would net near-term budgetary relief.

“It’s important to get things right, spend time on design and do the research to get data that you can rely on in decision-making,” McPherson told the board. “It would be easy for us to cut and paste and say, ‘OK, here’s the answer.’ It’s our duty to drill into the details so that we have

data coming in. We’ve had to build data sets because there were no data available from some agencies. We want to bring you surety in your decisions.”

“We’re creating joint performance indicators,” he said. “We want to eliminate surprises. You’re naturally impatient for results.

But we want to make sure we can deliver what you want in a way that provides certainty and sustainability.”

Jeffries expressed reservations about ongoing appropriations when the county had already approved $19.1 million in the contract sealed with KPMG in March.

“There’s still nothing on the books, and we’re halfway into the budget year,” the supervisor said.

“None of what you’ve said tells us when savings will begin. My world up here is, we have to have something to show for the money

IRS reminds taxpayers claiming Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit refunds will be delayed SAN DIEGO – The Internal Revenue Service recently issued a reminder to California taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit to plan on a refund delay until Feb.15.

A recent federal law change aimed at making it easier for the IRS to detect and prevent refund fraud, requires the IRS to hold the refund of any tax return claiming either the EITC or ACTC until Feb. 15. By law, the IRS must hold the entire refund not just the portion related to these credits.

“I want to remind folks that as we move into the holiday season, some refunds will be delayed next year so they should plan ahead,” IRS spokesman Matt Leas said.

“To avoid any further delays, it’s important that taxpayers file as they

normally would and not wait until later in the filing season.”

As of June 2016, 3 million working individuals and families in California received $7.3 billion in EITC alone, putting an average of $2,409 into the pockets of low-income working individuals and families.

Similarly, 2.3 million working individuals and families in the state received $3.185 billion in ACTC, an average of $1,375 per individuals and families.

The IRS emphasizes that these are full-year totals for both of these credits and that only those claims filed before Feb. 15 will be affected by the new law.

To avoid any further delays on their refunds, the IRS asks California taxpayers to file their returns as they normally do, not wait to file later in

Dale Chavez headstall brings $105 at Cowboy Reunion auction Joe Naiman jnaiman@reedermedia.com

A headstall donated by Temecula saddle maker Dale Chavez was sold for $105 at the Cowboy Reunion auction Dec. 10.

Phyllis Jones of Paoli, Oklahoma, purchased the headstall.

“I’m just thrilled to death to have it. I know they’re very valuable and I’m thrilled to death to get it,” Jones said.

A headstall is part of a bridle or halter which fits around a horse’s head to control a horse being ridden.

Jones expects to use the headstall for her horse Miss Mary. “She’ll like it.

It will be pretty on her,” she added.

The Cowboy Reunion that takes place in Las Vegas during National Finals Rodeo Week, includes a live auction and a silent auction which complement registration fees in raising money for donations to rodeo-related organizations. Chavez donated the headstall which was sold at the live auction conducted by auctioneer Jess Franks.

“I just walk up and he sees me coming and he knows what I need,” said Cowboy Reunion organizer Liz Kesler. “He just donates to support us.”

Cowboy Reunion proceeds are donated to the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs and

the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City which administers both the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and the Rodeo Historical Society. This year’s Cowboy Reunion took place Dec. 9-10 at the Orleans Hotel.

Jones began her Barrel Racing career in the Girls Rodeo Association that became the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association in 1982.

Jones is Kesler’s niece and worked for Kesler and her late husband, Reg. “I carried the flag and did a little bit of everything at the rodeo,” Jones said.

Reg Kesler became a stock contractor and rodeo producer after retiring from rodeo as a competitor.

In 1981 Jones was the Oklahoma Barrel Racing Association champion and qualified for the Central Regional Rodeo Association finals and a top-10 finish in the CRRA standings. She now competes in jackpot barrel races with Miss Mary, who is 13. She also has an older horse who is retired from competition and ridden for pleasure by her grandchildren, and her stable also includes brood mares.

The activities in Las Vegas concurrent with the National Finals Rodeo also include the Cowboy Christmas Gift Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Dale Chavez Company had a booth at the December gift show.

the season. Whether or not claiming the EITC or ACTC, the IRS cautions taxpayers not to count on getting a refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying other financial obligations.

The IRS issues more than nine out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days, some returns however, are held for further review. Because the entire tax refund and not only the credit portion will be held until Feb. 15, the IRS encourages taxpayers to file a complete and accurate return the first time which will likely result in a faster refund. Amended returns take up to 16 weeks to process.

The IRS also encourages taxpayers to consider a tax-withholding checkup. By adjusting Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, taxpayers can ensure the right amount is taken out of their pay so that they will not have to pay too much tax or wait until they file their return to get a refund.

Taxpayers should submit the revised form to employers, and employers will use the form to figure the amount of federal income tax to be withheld from pay. For help, use the withholding calculator on www.

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McPherson suggested that Jeffries was under the impression that KPMG would deliver the same turnaround plan that Chicago-based Huron Consulting Inc. did for the county hospital, which crawled out of a deep budgetary hole in less than two years after Huron identified and helped implement a variety of reforms, beginning in 2014.

“Huron was dealing with one organization. Our undertaking is exponentially more complex,” McPherson said.

Along with nine general government agencies, KPMG is under contract to “right-size” the four public safety departments -- sheriff’s office, district attorney’s office, public defender’s office and probation. Only the latter is operating in the black.

Public safety agencies consume more than two-thirds of county discretionary revenue.

“We need to be more efficient and effective in the delivery of public safety services,” county Chief Executive Officer Jay Orr told the

board. “It’s important to note that savings will come about as people take the ‘change medicine.’ We all need to change so we can take the challenges of the future. This is no different than overhauling a submarine. The overhaul needs to be done on schedule, and it needs to be comprehensive. That’s where we’re headed.”

Board Chairman John Tavaglione said he believed KPMG was “making great progress” and shouldn’t be expected to produce results “overnight.”

Supervisor Marion Ashley’s thoughts were in accord, and he added that real savings might not be possible without the cooperation of collective bargaining units, whose new contracts are under negotiation.

“We’re sort of at the mercy of the (memorandum of understanding) process,” he said.

Jeffries asked McPherson whether today’s nearly $2 million allocation will be the final amount needed

by KPMG. “I can’t say,” McPherson replied.

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Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Anza

54175 Meadow Valley Road

$165,000

1248

2BR

2BA

36

29500 Far Shore Drive

$400,445

2743

4BR

3BA

38

Canyon Lake

30829 Long Point Drive

$392,000

2443

4BR

3BA

252

29674 Eastbank Drive

$364,765

2252

3BR

3BA

10

29860 Mayflower Drive

$325,000

1695

3BR

2BA

140

31670 Middlebrook Lane

$405,000

3165

4BR

3BA

22858 Skylink Drive

$185,000

1440

2BR

2BA

72

28905 Morningside Lane

$375,000

2808

4BR

3BA

Hemet

Lake Elsinore

Menifee

Days on Market

City Menifee

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Hemet 2355 E. Florida Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

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 14

23071 Gray Fox Drive

$330,000

1542

3BR

3BA

4

28426 Worcester Road

$188,000

1404

2BR

2BA

87

40490 VIA MALAGAS

$307,000

1274

2BR

2BA

30441 Longhorn Drive

$360,000

2194

3BR

2BA

22

26298 Desert Rose Lane

$308,000

1862

2BR

3BA

65

37752 Cresta Del Reyo

$310,000

1143

3BR

2BA

1

29289 Copper Ridge Road

$335,000

1968

3BR

2BA

60

28507 Craig Avenue

$353,000

2773

4BR

3BA

75

23686 Saint Raphael Drive

$390,000

2990

5BR

3BA

14

26530 Rio Vista Drive

$400,000

4003

5BR

3BA

247

29918 Salmon Street

$333,000

2543

4BR

4BA

104

3437 Marvel Street

$340,000

2923

4BR

4BA

34

30413 Gallup Court

$355,000

2156

4BR

3BA

33

39896 Osprey Road

$290,000

1475

3BR

2BA

17

638 Villa Chaparral Road

$95,000

1072

2BR

2BA

328

289 Gilia Street

$276,790

1953

3BR

2BA

110

31324 Cortez Street

$374,900

2922

5BR

4BA

477 Whittier Avenue

$296,000

2100

3BR

3BA

110

26825 Lapoudre Pass Court

$390,000

3334

5BR

3BA

59

1804 Faulkner Avenue

$295,000

2956

5BR

3BA

123

68

2013 Swift Circle

$307,000

2520

4BR

3BA

41481 Whittier Avenue

$207,000

1456

3BR

2BA

44

31301 Southampton Court

$395,000

2315

3BR

2BA

35

43

1172 Sandy Nook

$260,000

2778

4BR

3BA

39170 Diamond Valley Road

$615,000

2348

3BR

4BA

103

29178 Paradise Canyon Drive

$290,000

1324

2BR

27

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

26079 Columbia Street

$148,625

1364

2BR

1BA

134

26564 Calle Emiliano

$228,000

1237

3BR

2BA

42

773 Margarita Street

$174,000

1170

2BR

2BA

36

2BR

2BA

30

1893 Villines Avenue

$240,000

2244

3BR

2BA

40964 Reden Court

$216,000

1405

3BR

2BA

78

29175 Misty Point Lane

$350,000

32

2309

5BR

3BA

25

409 San Remo Avenue

$261,000

2539

4BR

3BA

2797 Blue Spruce Drive

$195,000

1820

3BR

2BA

57

28832 Sunny View Drive

49

$421,000

2834

5BR

3BA

10

740 Laxford Road

$214,000

1285

3BR

2BA

1855 Silver Drop Lane

$304,000

3082

5BR

3BA

1

7

28896 Cypress Point Drive

$291,000

1466

3BR

2BA

26

1152 Juniper Court

$230,000

1985

4BR

3BA

43470 Dessie Way

$170,000

1716

2BR

2BA

5

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

45905 Bentley Street

$217,500

1312

3BR

2BA

29

27690 Bluff Vista Way

$360,000

2438

3BR

3BA

7

646 Julian Avenue

$230,000

1398

3BR

2BA

7

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

823 Buttercup Drive

$210,000

1200

2BR

2BA

40

29296 Calgary Court

$280,000

1523

3BR

2BA

7

3BR

2BA

18

31564 Northfield Lane

$567,049

3490

4BR

3BA

0

412 Santa Fe

$195,500

43939 Amazon Street

$275,000

1007

2BR

1BA

21

28602 Port Lane

$305,000

1472

3BR

3BA

2547

4BR

3BA

61

28131 Pebble Beach Drive

$130,000

1066

2BR

2BA

4291 Harbor Court

$295,000

1951

4BR

3BA

15

29707 Northshore Street

$360,000

2778

5BR

3BA

3072 Lancaster Avenue

$228,000

1680

4BR

2BA

25

37110 Wildoak Drive

$345,800

1991

4BR

26225 Dartmouth Street

$185,000

1036

2BR

2BA

10

38100 Spring Canyon Drive

$424,950

2986

5BR

2364 Foxmoor Court

$224,900

1371

3BR

2BA

12

24879 Shoshone Drive

$380,000

2571

5BR

815 Fruitvale

$173,000

1029

2BR

2BA

55

38306 Pine Creek Place

$417,000

2648

40776 Marion Avenue

$159,900

928

2BR

1BA

18

39928 Notting Hill Road

$330,000

40859 Acacia Avenue

$140,000

1536

4BR

2BA

40

38190 Camarada Lane

$379,990

2077 Aspen Drive

$230,000

1612

3BR

2BA

40

26333 Norma Jean Place

945 Aster Street

$187,000

1090

2BR

2BA

5

23467 Karen Place

2956 Oradon Way

$199,000

1319

2BR

2BA

12

23400 Canterbury Way

3964 Via Barcelona

$239,000

1672

4BR

3BA

14

27629 Bottle Brush Way

$455,000

2945

4BR

1457 Lucerne Drive

$215,000

1366

3BR

2BA

10

39296 Cardiff Avenue

$361,000

1924

3BR

26897 Jackie Drive

$178,000

1600

3BR

2BA

0

39726 Del Val Drive

$330,000

1541

3BR

2707 Banyan Tree Lane

$248,000

1654

3BR

2BA

5

41468 Agean Court

$368,000

2500

Murrieta

San Jacinto

1927 Carroll Drive

$298,000

2903

5BR

3BA

5

26322 Baldy Peak Drive

$279,000

1415

4BR

2BA

114

53

27388 Presley Street

$250,000

1705

2BR

2BA

109

9

28090 Chula Vista Drive

$180,000

998

2BR

2BA

66

17

28163 Sun City Boulevard

$215,000

998

2BR

2BA

21

2BA

3

27679 MEDFORD Way

$224,000

1204

2BR

2BA

73

4BA

118

27545 Camden Way

$220,000

1393

2BR

2BA

49

3BA

162

27175 Presley Street

$217,000

1328

2BR

2BA

7

4BR

3BA

88

28410 Worcester Road

$194,000

1458

2BR

2BA

35

1555

3BR

2BA

17

43800 Camino Gallegos

$490,000

3842

6BR

5BA

144

2058

3BR

2BA

120

40733 Carmelita Circle

$585,750

2850

3BR

3BA

189

$405,000

3242

4BR

3BA

99

45863 Corte Carmello

$436,000

2722

3BR

3BA

167

$420,000

3485

5BR

3BA

149

44367 Kingston Drive

$455,000

3540

4BR

3BA

200

$585,000

3341

5BR

3BA

140

40081 Denise Road

$704,999

3350

5BR

4BA

144

3BA

88

45625 Bergessen Court

$648,510

3477

4BR

4BA

60

2BA

83

33837 Flora Springs Street

$425,000

2902

5BR

3BA

81

3BA

67

39189 Rimrock Ranch Road

$449,440

2692

4BR

4BA

68

4BR

3BA

114

43952 Brookhaven Court

$479,000

3377

4BR

3BA

46 83

Sun City

Temecula

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

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

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 43

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

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

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2062

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3354 Fern Circle

$375,000

3125

5BR

4BA

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23924 Cadenza Drive

$383,000

2626

5BR

3BA

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45546 Clubhouse Drive

$310,000

1218

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2BA

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32450 Cape Cod Drive

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2048

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23731 Corte Andar

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24720 Pitchfork Circle

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29311 Prestwick

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21912 Walnut Street

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2BA

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53213 Beales Street

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39783 Avenida Palizada

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15194 Lincoln Street

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Christmas is over, you have decided you are going to get your home ready for sale in the spring and you’re now contemplating what steps to take, what needs to be done and what it’s all going to cost to sell your home for the top dollar in the hot spring sellers’ market. You want to eliminate stress from the formula, yet just the thought of all that lies ahead is already creating this sinking feeling of despair deep inside of you as the anxiety is already

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you hire a real estate agent who is quick to accept your price and not offer their expertise? In the business, we call this “buying the listing.” The agent knows that it won’t sell for this price and that they will be able to come to you at a later point for a price reduction and you’ll find yourself “chasing the market,” which typically results in an ultimate selling price.

Find an agent you trust to honestly advise you and not keep any dirty little secrets.

2. Educate yourself on the selling process – No one likes surprises when it comes to real estate. Read articles like this one, both online and in print. Gather as much information as you can on the entire process. Once you think you have an idea of how the process will unfold, discuss the entire process with your trusted REALTOR®. Understanding the process and what to expect from each party will go a long way at reducing your stress levels and allow the sale to proceed smoothly.

3. Preparation is king – There is a lot that goes into getting a home ready for sale. Start with the cleaning, then take care of any needed repairs and update where you can. Before you put the home on the market, declutter and stage your home so that another family can imagine living there with their personal belongings and not yours.

4. Cutting corners – OK, time to invest both time and money into making a few needed repairs. Now is not the time to cover things up and start cutting corners with cheap materials or quick temporary fixes. Duct tape is not your friend. Do the job right and do it with the right products so that the repair will last for years to come.

5. Watch the calendar – Selling a home is a process that has some very important, even critical dates that must be adhered to. When you are tasked with these responsibilities you need to get them done and done on time. Your failure to comply may result in the buyer believing they do not have to comply with their deadlines and may drag things out as well. Or worse, the entire deal could fall out of escrow.

6. Don’t blame your agent – Your contract is just that: yours. Sure, your REALTOR® should go over all of the terms and conditions with you and explain each step of the process along with all relevant dates on the timeline and let you know what to expect. Perhaps they did and you were just overwhelmed or perhaps they did not. Either way, the contract has your signature on it and

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7. It’s so inconvenient – Seriously, who keeps their home “show ready” day in and day out with the hope that today is the day that the right buyer will show up and make you that great offer? Well it may be, so you need to keep your house ready to show at all hours of the day, every day, on a very short notice. Remember, the quicker the house sells, the more you’ll typically sell it for and the quicker you no longer have to endure this inconvenience. Remember, it’s only temporary and there is a great reward once it’s done.

potential buyer cannot find your home then chances are very good that they may never get to see it, let alone write an offer and buy it.

10. Communication is everything – Just like every other aspect of our lives where we want to find success, selling your home requires a clear channel of communication with your real estate agent. Sure, your agent may have been courting the heck out of you when trying to get the listing but once the sign is in the yard and the lockbox on the door, it may be impossible to get any sort of response about anything at all. If you cannot reasonably communicate with your agent, you may want to look at the terms of your listing agreement and go ahead and fire them. If nothing else, let your concerns be known to their broker (who actually owns the listing – not the agent) and ask for a replacement agent.

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Here are a few maintenance tips for refrigerators, dishwashers, laundry machines and dryers.

Each of these major appliances has an average life span of 10 to 13 years and you might want to start budgeting for your next purchase around the nine-year mark.

There are many factors that contribute to a particular machine’s life span. However, regular maintenance could help ensure your appliance’s longevity, let you avoid expensive service calls and lead to lower utility bills.

Clean the coils to keep the fridge efficient and cool. We mostly expect refrigerators to keep working.

But imagine having a house full of holiday guests and waking up to find that it stopped. Not only are you stuck paying for repairs ($220 to $270 on average), or a new fridge (anywhere from $350 to over $2,500), but you might be making an expensive trip to the store to replace all the spoiled food.

The most important part of refrigerator maintenance is keeping the condenser coils clean. A dirty coil won’t release heat as well, causing the compressor to work harder, which in turn shortens its life and can cost you money in higher utility bills. Luckily, the process takes about 15 minutes and only needs to be done once or twice a year.

Start by unplugging your refrigerator. Units that have coils underneath them will likely have a cover needs to be removed and a condenser fan that should be cleaned. Other units have uncovered coils on the back. Using a brush or vacuum carefully clean off the dirt and dust. If you use a vacuum, check for and empty or dry out the drip pan, which is common on units with a built-in defroster.

The inside of a dishwasher needs cleaning as well. Your dishwasher might not be a necessity, but it sure is nice to spend time with visiting family and friends rather than washing dishes by hand. In fact, during one recent family visit, we ran our dishwasher multiple times per day.

It’s important to clean the inside of the dishwasher, as mineral deposits and leftover food scraps can build up, leading to clogged or

leaky components and nose-turning smells. Running an unloaded dishwasher on a cleaning cycle with white vinegar could do the trick. You may also need to scrub the walls by hand and clean out the filter, which is often found at the bottom of the machine.

Next, gently wipe down and inspect the plastic gasket around the door, a break or leak could lead to an expensive mess. While gaskets cost about $10, labor costs can be between $75 and $150 an hour and damage from the water could be significantly more.

Respect the load limits of your washer and dryer. I’m always shocked by the piles of laundry that build up when you have a full house. While the extra towels, sheets and clothes from visiting guests might make it tempting, don’t overload your machines.

Too much weight can cause parts to wear out and break prematurely. Plus, you could wind up with detergent residue on clothes and need to rerun the cycle (a waste of time, water and energy), or damp clothes that still need to be dried.

Also, gently close washer and dryer doors. Too much force could break the switch – the small part that signals to the machine the door is closed. The average cost to fix common washing machine problems is $50 to $150, while dryers’ more expensive parts push repairs costs to about $100 to $400.

Consider DIY repairs if something breaks. Even with proper maintenance, appliances can break. Unless you have a repairman in the family, you will likely spend $75-plus an hour to hire one.

You might consider trying to save a little money by doing the repairs yourself.

The job in question, your comfort level, experience and access to tools will influence which repairs you should attempt, but you won’t necessarily be completely on your own. Appliance manufacturers, appliance parts dealers and independent handymen post helpful video guides with step-by-step instructions that you can follow.

Bottom line: While every appliance will eventually need to be replaced, keeping the components clean and handling machines with care can help extend their life span.

Make it a regular habit and you’ll set yourself up for fewer repair calls and less frequent appliance purchases as well as a better chance to spend time with loved ones, uninterrupted by inconvenient and expensive appliance issues.

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Market at a glance (As of December 18, 2016) Temecula

Murrieta

Wildomar

Lake Elsinore

Canyon Lake

Menifee

Sun City

Hemet

San Jacinto

35

55

8

30

6

27

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

$226,500

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

No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed

Average Age of Listing

(143)

134

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

8,001-10,000

8,001-10,000

8,001-10,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

Median Number of Bedrooms

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

3.0

4.0

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

3.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.0

2.0

2.0

Seller (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)

Median House Size (sq ft) Median Lot Size (sq ft)

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.

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ML Electric CL#620784 - Bonded Full Service Home & Commercial Honest & Reliable - Free Quotes Call Mario (951) 491-1439 or (951) 252-4322 Web: MLELECTRIC.NET ESTATE SALES

Elissa’s Estate Sales Let us do ALL the work for you!!

Serving the Inland Valley Area. Over 15 years experience.

References upon request Elissasestatesales@gmail.com www.californiaestatesale.com

(951) 285-6461 HANDYMAN

RF KINZEL CONSTRUCTION

Inland Empire Handyman & Maintenance

(760) 689-5562 Bonded & Insured Lic#324346-B

Crystal Court Construction Upgrade your home and add value at the same time.

In business since 1987 I can help with doors, windows, flooring, room additions, remodeling of your kitchen or bathroom.

I can also provide the latest in lighting inside and out!!

(951) 894-6840 - Office (951) 852-1196 Mobile CSLB# 519341 Current Licenses B-1, C-27, C-10

"Give us a call we do it all" Handyman Repairs,Upgrades,and Remodels Home and Office Cleaning Maintenance Residential and Commercial Lic#022985 English- Harvey 951-581-5851 Spanish- Ula 951-525-7812 Quality,Service, Craftsmanship We accept Credit,Debit Cards

Affordable General Handyman Services experienced, fast & reliable service Call Brian

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

My name is Pee Wee. I about 3-years-old and weigh about 46 pounds. I am ready to give my heart; all I need is a chance! I am eager to please and love everyone and everything! I am neutered, good with other dogs, microchipped, dewormed and upto-date on my shots! I am looking for a “forever” home. Intake Number: 72821/R209621

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

Landscaping

OFFICE SPACE

REAL ESTATE

OLIVOS LANDSCAPING

Project Management Solutions, LLC

Find Out What the home down the street sold for online www.myhomesalesreport.com

Synthetic Grass ~ Water Wise Maintenance ~ Clean-ups ~ Mowing Palm & Tree Trimming ~ Planting Irrigation & Repairs FREE ESTIMATES - Insured

760-859-4839 Oscar's Landscaping Services Full Decorative Landscaping including: Low Voltage Lighting, Artificial Turf, Sod, Rock Design, Irrigation, Planting & Hauling Call for FREE Estimate

(760) 717-0731 Masonry

WYNDHAM MASONRY Pavers, stone, brick, block, retaining walls, repairs, all masonry FREE ESTIMATES LIC#916586

(951) 677-2728 PAINTING

GREG’S QUALITY PAINTING • Interior and Exterior • Repaint Specialist • Quality work, Quality materials • Serving the Temecula Valley, Murrieta and Fallbrook since 1982 • Competitive prices • License #499346

951-692-0247

(951) 923-6015 HOME IMPROVEMENT

List your business for less than $20 week.

Call today!

760-723-7319

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

My name is Adam. I am an orange and white tabby cat and came in to the shelter as a stray. I am about 4-years-old, very sweet, mellow and confident. I am good with other cats and just want a home to call my own. I am litterbox trained, up-to-date on shots, de-wormed and all ready to go! I am looking for loving home. Intake Number: 110894/Hs208811

Business Directory

CONSTRUCTION

Wood Patio Covers, Fencing, Decks & Repais

My name is Penny. I am a beautiful 4-year-old miniature poodle. I am very sweet, well behaved and housetrained. My owner had to go into a nursing home so now I am looking for a new, loving home.

WOOD’S PAINTING CONTRACTORS Interior ~ Exterior Professional Workmen!

Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates Lic#700305 Fallbrook / North County 760-728-1796 / 760-723-1736 Temecula 951-246-0350 / 951-676-6530 www.woodspainting.com

Why RENT when you can OWN? Specializing in Medical office space Right space/Right lender/Custom Builds available

John Grant (951)775-0615 officeprojectmanagement.com

PIANO LESSONS

Individual or Group Children and Adults John and Audrey Teachers with Degrees

(951) 672-9051 PIANO TUNING

Fuhr Piano Repair, Restoration and Tuning Call Bob Fuhr

Or Free Recorded Message

(800) 611-0726 #1041 24 hours a day

Home Partners Reality Seniors! Purchase a New Home No Monthly Mortgage Payments No Qualifying - No Credit Check FHA Insured - ​HUD Approved Relocate to a Senior Community www.ihavenomortgage.com

(951) 445-4833 (951) 816-8206

(951) 440-3408

Kim & Ken Real Estate Group

PAVING

(760) 206-3993

Mike Jones Paving • Resurfacing • Slurry Seal • Chip Seal • Crack Filling • Patching • Brick Pavers • Concrete • Striping Free Estimates!

(951) 400-3126

mj.pavetheplanet@gmail.com PLUMBER

RETIRED PLUMBER Looking for SMALL JOBS Drain stoppages also VERY Reasonable rates

Ron (951) 692-2802 since 1976 Lic # 335784 Ponds - Fountains

KimAndKenRealEstate@gmail.com

Kim Carlson Kim@KimCarlsonHomes.com

(760) 434-6873 KimCarlsonHomes.com CalBRE# 00968586

Ken Follis KenFollisRealtor@gmail.com

(760) 803-6235 KenFollis.com CalBRE#00799622

WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE Homes & Estates 746 S. Main Ave., Suite A Fallbrook 760-230-8401 www.windermere.com

The Pond Guy

SCREEN PRINTING

Koi Ponds, Fountains & Lakes Installation ~ Repairs ~ Monthly Serving Reasonable Rates www.rvlponds.com

ART OF REBELLION

760-717-0338

Custom Printing On T-Shirts, Hoodies & Hats Great Prices & Free Delivery! www.artofrebellion.com

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VILLAGE PROPERTIES Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated

NEW LISTINGS

HOME BUYS

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Exceptionally well maintained updated home w/ granite kitchen counters and remodeled bath. Very nice easterly views. Light flooded rooms and spacious patio areas. 2 car attached garage + 2 car detached garage. 160064800 $559,000

Tucked back off a country road. Large welcoming porch overlooks views to the mountains and over a half acre of lush gardens and trees. Fresh paint throughout, remodeled kitchen and baths. 3 BD, 2 BA w/formal LR. 160059995 $515,000

PREVIEW HOMES

WWW.COLDWELLBANKERPREVIEWS.COM FOR VIRTUAL TOURS AND MORE!

Field of Dreams! Outstanding all useable 25 acre ranch with 5306 SF, 3 BR home, private irrigated baseball field, 13 stall horse barn, 6 pastures w/well irrigation, huge car collector’s barn, pool, original farm barn & much more.

160004017 SW16014872 $3,250,000

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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

Turn Key Home with a Detached guest suite in the sought after community of Pepper Tree park. this luxurious home is on a quiet cul-de-sac and is loaded w/upgrades incl an owner owned solar elec sys. Main house has 4BD. 160058744 $699,500

Single Story Custom on 1.07 View Acres. Appx 3758 sq ft,4 Bd,3 Ba, Recently Unbelievable views from this 4.86 acre parcel painted inside and out, near new Custom pool,Plenty of room for entertaining + with 2 potential building sites. 3 Bd septic layout 3 car garage. Beautiful Views. on file (Requires updating), 1 1/2” water meter 160054655 $899,000 plus prof managed appx. 300 Hass avo grove. 3040% of the trees were stumped in 2014 at a cost of $7011 and are now ready to vigorously produce.

The canyon, mtn & valley views are amazing!

Paved road acces& ready for new owners. Power is ava at the property. Possible seller financing!

160065208 $239,000 High on the hills of Bonsall with panoramic views of Palomar Mountain and the village below lies this pristine 26 acre building site. Ideal for a vineyard estate. Put your label on this one!

160045002 $799,000

QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP abounds in this Bill Kiddoo constructed custom home. 3 Large BD, 2 full baths, formal din rm, 2 brick fireplaces, sep living & family rms, cozy breakfast nook, a cooks delight kitchen. 160059224 $683,000

Start making memories - Truly turn-key home in great neighborhood w/playgrounds & hiking trails. 4BD, 3BA home, 1B& full bath on main level. Private & quiet on large corner lot. Desirable Bonsall school dist. 160058099 $474,000

One of two lots, this lot is APN #110-350-14 and is 6.89 acres. It has a water meter and a percolation report from 11-78 which will need updating.

Animal designator is “M”.

160055544 $125,000

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 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

Susie’s Home Collection...

Cathy Kudroshoff Cheryl Pizzo Vicki Robertson

Jordan Rochlis Nancy Schrimpf Jessi Scrape

Donna Shanahan Janice Shannon Geri Sides

Tom Van Wie Marianne Yeager

VILLAGE PROPERTIES

Professionalism with a Personal Touch.

760-525-9744 s u s i e @ cbvillage. c o m

CalBRE# 01079037

Jerry & Linda Gordon Jerry: 760-519-5279 Linda: 760-519-7199

CalBRE #01140954 CalBRE #01035328 VILLAGE PROPERTIES twogordons@gmail.com | www.twogordons.net

ExPLORE THE POSSIbILITIES. Home sits on just over a gentle acre, fully fenced & gated. 3BD home has formal LR w/vaulted ceiling & skylights, fplc & wood floors.

Kitchen has new ss applcs & propane cooktop. $580,000

Happy Coming Soon!

New Year!

SPECTACULAR VIEW WITH LAND FOR VINEYARD. Charming 3BD, 2BA has that and so much more. Separate site w/water, elec & inviting camper for overnight guests or caretaker. Possible barn? Front & back decks. $429,000

Cheryl Pizzo & Don Bennetts Specializing in Fallbrook For 30 yearS

Cheryl 760-468-2218 Don 760-822-3284 CalBRe# 00815495

VILLAGE PROPERTIES

Believe in the Magic of the

Season and the Wonder of it all!

May this be your best year yet!

LORENE JOHNSON

Happy New Year!

Personal Dedicated Service

Marketing Fallbrook for 35 years

Calbre# 01450115

760.522.2588

LoreneRealtor@aol.com

Happy New Year!

VILLAGE PROPERTIES

CalBRE# 00612840

East Ridge Home!

Custom East Ridge home features spacious great room floor plan that opens to the kitchen and sunny breakfast room. The home has ample built in storage, book shelves, linen storage and even a work bench in the garage. East Ridge is a gated community with clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, walking trails and RV storage.

Offered at $429,900

Donna Shanahan 760-522-7112

donna@cbvillage.com CalBRE #01193680 VILLAGE PROPERTIES

HillTop loCaTion in exCluSiVe WilT roaD area

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

Offered at $1,590,888

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 2016 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.

Jessi scrape 760.419.9802

Geri Sides GRI B A roker

tvw@sbcglobal.net CalBRE #01412145

CalBRE #01929597

Cheers to the New Year!

Wishing you Health & Happiness!

Happy New Year!

Call Tom Van Wie 760.703.6400

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