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Murrieta Valley High School Grad Earns Rotary Scholarship
Murrieta Valley High School graduate Sukanya Krishna has received the Murrieta Rotary Club’s renewable scholarship.
Sukanya Krishna, a much recognized Murrieta Valley High School graduate, has received Murrieta Rotary Club’s special renewable scholarship. The June graduate will receive the $4,000 scholarship payable in $1,000 annual increments to further her education. Sukanya plans to study computer sciences at the University of California San Diego starting in the Fall of 2020. Twice selected as student of the month at Murrieta Valley during her high school years, she also earned a number of honors in science and English. She was heavily involved in outside-the classroom activities, including Interact, which is Rotary in the schools. She participated in a number of community service activities through Interact and was also selected in her junior year to attend Rotary’s youth leadership development program. In addition, Sukanya was part of Murrieta Valley’s robotics team and marching band. Murrieta Rotary’s renewable scholarship is awarded through Dollars for Scholars which raises money annually to support advanced education. In addition to the four-year renewable scholarship, Murrieta Rotary annually offers a number of career tech scholarships for graduating high school and for community college students. That program was delayed this year because of the COVID 19 crisis and is expected to be awarded in upcoming months. The club’s scholarship program as well as other educational and community funding is made possible by the club’s annual Murrieta Field of Honor/Patriots Event.
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Support Our Local Businesses Animal Friends of the Valley .....................29 Bella Vista Winery.....................................17 Boys and Girls Club Kids Club Golf ............8 California Technical Academy.....................5 Concord Lutheran Academy.......................3 Doug Foster Children’s Book ....................20 Culinary Creations ....................................25
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New Rules of Camping
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Vote for Temecula Wine Country
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Rod Run Cruise Night
Falkner Winery..........................................16 First Light Home Care...............................12
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Frangipani Winery.....................................17
Fallbrook Art Center and School Opens . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Online Art Lesson – Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
The Grape That Tried to Escape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 WOW Words & WOW Wisdon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
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Menifee Enhances Virtual Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Community Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Dangers of Leaving Dogs in Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Adoptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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MSJC Automotive Apprenticeship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 MSJC Fall Registration for Fall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Foods to Eat as You Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Freedom RV Rentals ..................................7 Gardner’s Cottage .....................................18 Grace Evangelical Free..............................22 Harmony Gifts ..........................................19 Honoring Our Veteran Women..................24 Hospice of the Valleys...............................13 JDS Digifest - DigDay ................................2 Jeweler by Design.....................................15
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Murrieta Valley Grad Earns Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
New Rules of Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
VISITING OUR VINEYARDS
Koinonia Foster Care.................................21 Launch Point RV & Camping Resort ..........6
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Living Beautifully ......................................26
DigiFest – Now DigiDay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Rod Run Cruise Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Vote for Temecula Valley – Best Wine Region . . . . . . . .16
Lucky Feet ................................................14 Menifee Bible Church................................23 Mom & Baby Boutique..............................21
FAITH Trustworthiness of the Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Receive First, Give Second . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
My Granny’s Attic .....................................19 Naughty Pig Gourmet Meats.....................25 Oak Grove-Golf Tournament and Chef Open ..................................................9
FAMILY Distance Learning – Think out of the Box . . . . . . . . . . . .11 A Parent’s Guide to Distance Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Pick Up a Copy of Neighbors ....................11
HEALTHY LIVING
Plumber - Ron Dumas..............................24
Ask the Nu_Tristanist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Perris Valley Printing..................................3 Searer Insurance Service..........................13 Storm Guard Construction........................24 Swim to Shore Swimming Lessons..........20 Temecula Lavender Company ...................10 Temecula Eye Center.................................15 Temecula Valley Hospital Emergency Care .......................................32 The Vein Clinic ..........................................11 Wickerd Farm ...........................................31 Word Search ..............................................8 Word Search Answer Key...........................8
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Inland Empire Congratulations to the Class of 2020 This year, more than 170 Riverside and San Bernardino county seniors in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Traditional, Workplace Mentoring and High School Bigs programs graduated from high school. We are proud and honored to be part of the journey to reach this important milestone. Mentorship has been a guiding force leading up to graduation and will be more important than ever as gradu-
ates take their next steps forward. No matter their destination, Big Brothers Big Sisters is committed to providing our graduating Littles with the personalized support and resources they need to ensure success in their educational, employment or enlistment journey.
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City of Menifee Enhances Virtual Online Services for Residents/Businesses In light of the recent news from the Governor’s office regarding the new onset of recent closures due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, Menifee City Hall has enhanced and converted public in-person meetings to “virtual in-person “front counter meetings, as a way to continue the high level of customer service our community has come to expect, and can easily be accomplished from a customer’s home or office. Enhanced Virtual City Hall permit counter services began on Monday July 13, and will be incrementally evaluated depending on the Governor’s guidelines and pandemic environment. Additionally, City staff has made premier customer service a top priority ensuring that customers and businesses are able to safely and securely access and make appointments beginning July 16 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Virtual permit counter appointments can be made by visiting the City’s website, or by calling City Hall at (951) 672-6777. As part of the City’s overall Streamline Initiative featuring the “zero stop shop” permit counter, virtual meetings can be made with multiple departments such as planning, code enforcement, business license, engineering, and building and safety. Additionally, the Menifee Police Department public lobby, beginning July 16, will be transitioned from open to the public to by appointment only operations. The City would like to remind its residents and customers, to visit the city’s VIRTUAL CITY HALL webpage, which includes virtual permit resources, and information on project processes for all stages
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New Rules of Camping Booking apps, glamping, and tricked-out Sprinter vans: over the past decade, life under the stars has been upgraded. Here's your up-to-date guide for enjoying the ultimate socially distanced weekend. From the campers at Outsideonline.com As the country begins to reopen, we'll keep publishing news to help you navigate the state of travel today (), as well as stories about places for you to put on your bucket list once it's safe to start going more far-flung. In the past decade, camping has exploded from the outdoorsy set’s humble pastime to the most popular way to spend downtime. A record 78.8 million U.S. households camped at least once in 2018, says the , and for the first time, 51 percent of new campers were nonwhite. Popular apps like Hipcamp have made it easier to find and book sites on private and public land, and the company is so buzzy that last year, (among others) . The rise of glamping has also helped to make sleeping under the stars trendy: in 2019, Google searches for the term, which began in 2007, reached an all-time high. And #vanlife has fully mainstreamed, with 7.1 million posts on Instagram. Even as the U.S. remains under varying levels of lockdown, found that 46 percent of all “leisure travelers” view camping as the safest form of travel once restrictions lift. Experts that , as long as you avoid crowded campgrounds and ones with shared facilities like poorly ventilated restrooms. Despite the changes that have made camping more comfortable, convenient, and accessible than ever before, all the important stuff has stayed the same—the fresh air, the trees, the sense of escape, and the quality time by the campfire. Here’s your updated guide to what’s still the best way to spend a weekend. 1. Glamping is camping. Glamping was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2016. The definition’s ambiguity—“outdoor camping with amenities and comforts (such as beds, electricity, and access to indoor plumbing) not usually used when camping”—allows for everything from bare-bones backcountry yurts to decked-out accommodations like the three-bedroom, two-bathroom tent introduced by the in Montana last year ($2,908 per night). Are you a camping purist who’s become glamping curious? Read about Outside editor Christopher Keyes’s at Under Canvas Tucson.
2. It doesn’t have to be glam. partners with landowners in 29 states across the country to set up basic canvas tents on their properties, each one stocked with a queen-size mattress, a heater, Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and other essentials. Prices start at $50 per night. www.tentrr.com 3. Stay local. Many states are still under some level of travel restrictions. But even before the pandemic, more campers were sticking closer to home. KOA’s report found that 54 percent of campers traveled less than 100 miles to camp. And you don’t have to live near mountains or wilderness to do so. 4. Definitely take that dirt road. There’s a special joy in turning down an unpaved road, bouncing over miles of washboard, and winding up in an Instagrammer’s dream: gorgeous views, no other campers, and no host plying your wallet for the pleasure of sleeping in nature. This kind of free camping in undeveloped sites, called dispersed camping, is increasingly popular in the U.S. on public lands that permit it, such as National Forest or BLM land. Not long ago, the locations of the best spots were traded like gold, each gleaned from sheer luck or hours spent poring over maps and exploring unmarked roads. Today you can use apps like OnX and to digitally scope out tracks that could lead to potential campsites, or head to Campendium or to find spots marked with GPS coordinates and enhanced with user-submitted photos and reviews. However you find a site, make sure to minimize your impact by Leaving No Trace. Outside contributor Wes Siler. 5. Roughing it is out. The best thing about car camping is that you get to bring everything. Here’s a short list of the guilty pleasures Outside editors have been known to bring car camping: the Kelty Low Loveseat camping couch; a Tempurpedic pillow; homemade dough and a cast-iron skillet to make campfire pizzas; an Aeropress and grinder to make good morning coffee; cleansers, toners, and moisturizers to keep the nightly skincare routine on point; and a comforter with a $135 organic-cotton duvet cover by Alterra Pure.
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Family 6. Vanlife has mainstreamed. In October 2011, at age 23, Foster Huntington quit his Manhattan job as a designer at Ralph Lauren and moved into a 1987 Vo l k s w a g e n Vanagon. He drove to the West Coast, where he surfed, shot for brands like Car camping in Utah. Photo: MC Kennedy/Gallery Stock Patagonia, and pioneered the hashtag #vanlife. Since then, so many people have discovered how sleeping on a mattress in a warm vehicle is a game changer that the tag now has 7.2 million posts. With travelers now looking for more socially distant and self-sufficient ways to hit the road, RV and camper rental companies like are citing a 650 and 450 percent increases in bookings, respectively, since the start of April compared with the same time last year. Check with the folks at Freedom RV in Murrieta for the perfect camping vehicle. 7. Find your go-to spot. Having a go-to spot eliminates decision anxiety and cuts down on planning. Having a ‘house camping spot’ is not unlike a house cocktail or a house meal. 8. You don’t need expensive gear. Instead of springing for gear that takes up garage space, rent from Arrive, which assembles kits for everything from bikepacking to solo trips. A set for two for a weekend, with a Marmot tent, Therm-a-Rest pads, and a Yeti cooler, is $265 including return shipping. Have it delivered to your home, your hotel, or a FedEx office near your site. www.arriveoutdoors.com 9. Go ahead, bring your phone. A little tech support goes a long way toward relieving the logistical burden of camping. Hipcamp’s app, released in 2019, is a road-trip godsend, allowing you to reserve everything from tent sites to tree houses on the fly. (Note that along with establishing , the app recently added an extra step where travelers have to check a box to self-certify that their booking doesn’t violate any local regulations or travel bans.) offers downloadable trail maps usable without cell service ($30 per year). www.alltrails.com 10. The campfire is still everything. No matter how much has changed about camping, the best parts have stayed the same. One of those things: sitting by the fire. (Check your local restrictions, however: in part to mitigate the strain on first r e s p o n d e r s Photo: Ian Allen during the pandemic, many areas have fire bans in place.) 11. Don’t forget the Deet. Researchers don’t entirely understand what draws mosquitoes to some and not others.
And don’t stress about it too much, either. Past health problems caused by the insect repellent were mostly due to overapplication and ingestion. If you apply as the label recommends (once a day, to exposed skin only), and wash it off at the end of the day, you’ll be fine. It certainly beats risking mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile—or the woes of being the mosquito magnet at camp. 12. You will not be mocked for your massive tent. If you’re car camping, go ahead and go big—it’s not like you’re the Appalachian Trail. The most popular tent on Amazon, with nearly 10,000 reviews, is the Coleman Sundome ($150). The six-person model is 100 square feet, which is plenty of space for two queen mattresses. 13. Food tastes better outdoors. Camp food tastes better. It’s a fact. And you don’t need to mess with a stove, either. For easy recipes to cook over the campfire there are many sites to view even KOA.com 14. You need a sporktula. Outside Gear Guy used to swear by cutlery pilfered from Taco Bell for backpacking trips. “That was before I met the Morsel spork,” he says. The Morsel is a spoon, fork, knife, and spatula combo—in other words, a camping superutensil. He loves the XL size, with its long handle for scraping the last bits of a freeze-dried meal from the bag. We love that it’s only $13. www.morselspork.com Whether you’re tent camping, vanlifing, or glamping, there’s nothing like the freedom and joy offered by a night spent under the stars. And, , camp snoozes can even be more restorative than sleeping indoors. At Outsideonline.com they hope to inspire readers to get outside. Timing has never been more critical. In recent years, Outside Online has reported on groundbreaking research linking time in nature to improved mental and physical health. Outsideonline.com has a weekly newsletter available for many great outdoor adventure ideas.
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Help Us Build Great Futures Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest County have re-opened the doors to youth for the Summer Day Camp program at limited capacity. As parents go back to work, families need help now more than ever. To help support their ongoing efforts to do "Whatever It Takes" for the community and youth of Southwest County, please consider making a donation to our Summer 2020 Recovery Fund today. YOU can help ensure that our Did you find all of the words youth are prepared to face a new that have to do with world of post-COVID challenges! Rivers in California (Part 1) from djr Any size gift that is meaningful to you will make a world of difference. The goal is to raise $100,000 over the next four weeks to cover operating costs for the three Clubhouses in Temecula, Murrieta, and Lake Elsinore! To donate: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/boys-girls-club-ofsouthwest-county/summerAmerican Klamath Mokelumne 2020-recovery-fund Feather Smith Calaveras With the support of the Board of Yuba Trinity Stanislaus Pit Salmon Tuolumne Directors along with generous conEel River San Joaquin Merced tributions from friends at CarMax of Sacramento Murrieta and Southern California
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For 30 years, the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County has provided a safe place for kids and teens to reach their full potential. With a gift today, you can help us provide healthy meals, educational and fun Summer Day Camp programming, scholarships to families in need, and loving support for our Club kids. Text GREATFUTURES2020 to 44321 to Donate. www.bgcswc.org
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MSJC Apprenticeship Program Launches in Fall rienced organization that supports collaboration between industry participants and community colleges throughout the Inland Empire and desert region. Programs already exist for apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing and other areas. MSJC plans to expand the program for other career pathways in 2021. Interested students should contact MSJC Apprenticeship Coordinator Karla Lazcano at klazcano@msjc.edu. Companies interested in participating in MSJC’s apprentice program, in automotive or any career education focus, should also contact Karla Lazcano. Registration begins Monday, July 6, for the Fall 2020 semester. See the Fall 2020 schedule now at www.msjc.edu/schedule. Mt. San Jacinto College serves about 27,000 students in a district covering 1,700 square miles from the San Gorgonio Pass to Temecula, with campuses in San Jacinto, Menifee, Banning and Temecula.
In Fall 2020, Career Education will launch an apprenticeship program for the automotive industry in the Mt. San Jacinto Community College District boundaries.
In Fall 2020, Career Education will launch an apprenticeship program for the automotive industry in the Mt. San Jacinto Community College District boundaries. Companies with automobile maintenance and repair facilities have expressed interest in helping students who are looking for a career while wishing to learn necessary skills through a combination of structured on-the-job training and related classroom instruction at MSJC. Apprenticeship is a modern, formal career education pathway. The student-apprentice is hired by the employing company, receives instruction overseen by a mentor within the company, attends prescribed classes at MSJC, receives wages commensurate with progress in learning, is registered with the California Department of Apprenticeship Standards, receives an industry-recognized credential after completing the program, and begins a career with a solid foundation. The program is sponsored by the LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network, the expe-
MSJC Begins Registration for Fall 2020 Semester Registration for the Fall 2020 semester at Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) is now open, with classes beginning on Monday, Aug. 17. Visit www.msjc.edu/ schedule today. The Fall 2020 semester will look different, with about 80 percent of classes scheduled for online and about 20 percent returning to campuses. Many of the latter category will be Career Education courses and science labs that require hands-on instruction. To ensure proper social distancing to help reduce the spread of COVID19, programs and instructors will be strategic in how they conduct in-person classes and labs. Students can see the Fall 2020 schedule at www.msjc.edu/schedule and can learn more about MSJC Career Education programs at www.msjc.edu/CareerEduction.
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Ask the @Nu_Tristanist Part 1 of the CovidSummer - Body Series Q. I am a Mom of 2 school age children and also work out of the home part time. I am busy balancing homeschooling, my career and also trying to keep everyone healthy. I usually love the gym but with covid, gyms closing, and the heat, I am hardly active! I had luck with the Atkins diet for a few months, my sister swears by keto and I have heard a lot about macro counting. What diet is healthiest for this busy mom who just wants to feel good in her body quickly? - Quarantine Mama A. Don’t worry, Quarantine Mama, you’ve got this! With things like gym closures being the norm at this time in our life, it’s important to commit to fitness and diet programs that can be done regardless of what is going on in our current state. I transitioned all of my online gym clients to at home workouts once stay at home orders were put in place in their respective counties. I also altered menus and offered substitutions in case their market ran out of something. We all must be flexible right now, but it doesn’t mean your health and fitness goals are out of reach. In fact, quite the opposite! By getting out of our comfort zones, we have an opportunity to challenge our bodies in new and smarter ways which will yield better results in the long run.
The fact that you stayed on Atkins before means that you have willpower and the ability to follow through on a program, however nobody can commit to consuming little to no carbohydrates forever (ala Atkins or keto diets), nor should they! Going off those diets is always far harder than going on. Converting your body back to using carbohydrates as its energy source is a monotonous process, but necessary, as you exit out of ketosis and slowly start adding back in both quick and slow digesting carbohydrates. Your body must learn how to function at its new weight without being dependent on rigorous exercise or starvation. When choosing a “diet” to help you lose weight it’s important to choose one you can maintain and that doesn’t have negative health effects that wind up hindering your long-term fitness goals. Both Keto and Atkins are not meant for long-term use for an everyday dieter who is trying to lose some weight. Why? Because we actually NEED carbohydrates to be fit and healthy! Carbohydrates are the only macronutrient to heal our metabolism and deliver macronutrients to the body.
A pandemic is not the time to commit to extreme changes that feel far from your norm, but a great time to learn some new skills that will help you lose weight and MAINTAIN your hard earned body. This brings us to “counting macros”. This is the more science-y cousin of “counting calories” and actually allows you to eat more. Yayyy! Counting macros (fat grams, protein grams, and carbohydrate grams) is an easy skill to learn which will allow you to familiarize yourself with your body and what ratios of nutrients work best for you. Here is a crash course in how to start using macros to lose weight in a healthy and effective way: Download a food tracking app like ‘myfitnesspal’ and IGNORE ALL THE STATS they ask you to put in (like activity level and goal weight). Start by logging what you usually eat for about a week. Be completely honest. You can make good choices but the focus should be on understanding what you take in on a regular basis in your regular life to be at your current weight. After 5-7 days, find your average caloric intake by adding up all the days’ calories and dividing by the amount of days you logged for. To lose weight subtract between 200 - 500 calories depending on how much you are taking in vs how active you are. Use this new number to set as your daily caloric goal. Then set your macronutrient goal in the app of 35% carbs, 35% protein and 30% fat. Spend at least two weeks making your only goal to hit your macro percentages/grams on a daily basis and see how your body reacts. If you want to lose more after this period, change your macro percentages to reflect a bit higher protein and less fat or switch up how many carbohydrates you are getting in. You could alter this in changes of 10-20 grams per macronutrient or 5% increments. Again, hit the new percentages and see how your body reacts before you drop more calories. People are very quick to go sweat their booties off at the gym or go on crash diets but the truth is, with proper control of one’s diet, the work really is done in the kitchen. Even though you won’t “lose 10lbs in 10 days” (or anything incredibly unhealthy like that) the 1-2 lbs. a week you do lose will be sticky, giving your body time to calibrate to its new set point. Relax and trust the process! Got a question for Tristan? Email her at faceoffitness@gmail.com, subject line: Ask the @Nu_Tristanist Tristan LeClair is a mother, title holding bodybuilder, certified trainer and nutritionist who has been transforming people’s lives and bodies in southern California for the past 11 years.
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Distance Learning ~ Thinking Out of the Box By Traci L. Williams It’s time to think out of the box about school and get creative. No matter what you do, adjustments will be required for this school year. So, why not change it up and create something that works better for you and your kids? Did you know:
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Most kids in school today have anxiety.
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Over 3,000 high school students attempt suicide every single day in the United States (pre-COVID).
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Suicide is the second leading cause of death for kids ages 10-24.
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The GPA (5.3 and rising) has no official cap, which used to be 4.0.
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Most high school graduates feel unprepared for life.
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Many kids are burnt out by the time they graduate high school.
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Students (even kinders) express feeling a lack of caring by many teachers.
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Students often tell me school feels like prison.
Many people are upset that schools are closed, but the above issues are a reality. When I went to elementary school, there were no fences or locked gates. Years later, when my kids started school, there were fences and gates, but they were not locked during the day. Fast forward to today, kids are locked in and parents are locked out. Most parents drop off and pick up via drive-thru. There is no access to classrooms except for volunteering or special events. The in-person connection between home and school has been lost. With Common Core, most parents are even challenged with basic homework. Our children should not feel burned out, unprepared and uncared for at school. Until parents say “no more” and step back into their role in education, this will continue to be “acceptable” and mental health issues will continue to rise. Until now, families have been too busy and life has moved too fast. That’s why this window of time is a unique opportunity. The bottom line is, with school campuses closing for the fall, change is inevitable. So we are left with two choices:
1. wait for the status quo to start up again; or 2. create something better. I vote that parents create something better. Take back the power of education. Empower your kids to be creative, motivated, imaginative, prepared and joyful about life. Work together with other families to collaborate and partner. Some parents will be working outside of the home, some will be working at home and others will not be working and will be home with their kids. How do we work together to create healthy and positive partnerships that support our kids and families through this season? Two possible options are:
1. hire a tutor, teacher, family member or friend that is out of work. You can choose someone your child enjoys, who embodies your family’s beliefs and values and will incorporate life skills; 2. partner with other families in homeschool programs. If these options are not a good fit, you can come up with other alternatives that support your plans, dreams and expectations already in motion. Each family will need to identify what their priorities are, how their child learns best, and consider what their child’s social, emotional, mental and physical needs are. You are your child’s #1 advocate. This is an opportunity to stand up for their future, and how they get there. That’s why it is important to also get their input as you evaluate options. Together, you can make the best of an uncertain situation. Any way you look at it, school is changing. Let’s get back to basic healthy elements, working together as families and communities for the wellbeing of all children. Each child’s entire life is built on the foundation created in childhood. Let’s help them create strong and solid foundations. Traci Williams is the Founder of A Loving Way to Parent. She is known for her practical and intuitive parenting style. You can reach her at 951-240-1407 or traci@alovingway.com, www.alovingway.com.
From Riverside County Office of Education A Planning Guidebook for the Safe Opening f Schools, Version1, June 2020 As we move into the 2020-21 school year, most parents have more questions than answers as it relates to the education of their children. Riverside County Office of Education recently made available a Planning Guidebook entitled Moving Forward Together. In this 69-page booklet they have addressed safety, curriculum, special education, alternative education, early learning/preschool among other topics. Below is a link to the entire document for your reference. https://www.rcoe.us/content/uploads/2020/06/MovingForwardTogetherRCOE.pdf
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The Foods You Should Really Be Eating as You Age Believe it or not, your diet really should change as you age. By Lauren Wellbank
There are many foods you should add to your diet as you age (and a few you should cut out, as well). Your metabolism naturally begins to slow down as you age. Look for foods rich in antioxidants and focus on lean protein and fiber. Fruits and vegetables can help you stay hydrated, since your thirst mechanism begins to decrease as you age. There are plenty of reasons to watch what you eat as you age—but minimizing your risk of diabetes is particularly important. People are more at risk for diabetes as they get older because their cells become more insulin resistant. Because of this, stick to slowly-digesting carbohydrates, like whole vegetables and fruits and 100% whole grains Everyone wants to age gracefully—and we know how to do it. Follow along with Live Well for beauty tips, exercise routines, and lifestyle changes to make as the years go by. Together, they'll make aging simple, which gives you more time to embrace each moment. It's no secret that change as you age: What keeps a newborn healthy is not the same for a toddler or a teen—but it may come as a surprise that your diet should continue to change long after childhood. As a matter of fact, continue to shift well into adulthood. According to Mascha Davis, MPH, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of Nomadista Nutrition, there are many foods as
you age (and a few you should cut out, as well). Metabolism Matters Your metabolism naturally begins to slow down as you age, which means that it will take your body longer to process certain foods. According to Davis, the increased time it takes to work off a donut is not the only thing that changes—your body also alters the way it uses the food you ingest. "We also have decreased absorption of and minerals, such as B-12, which is very important Photo by Getty / Stígur Már Karlsson /Heimsmyndir for good health," she says. B12 is found in animal-based products like yogurt, eggs, chicken, and beef and is necessary for maintaining hemoglobin levels. When your body stops absorbing as much of it, you become more at risk for conditions like anemia. Powerhouse Foods To work with your body as it changes, Davis suggests adding foods that are rich in antioxidants, contain high quality sources of lean protein, and have plenty of fiber to your diet. Her top suggestions are coffee (for the antioxidants), brightly colored fruits and vegetables (dark leafy greens are especially high in folate, calcium, and vitamin C). •
Healthy Greens: Diets high in cruciferous veggies, such as broccoli and cabbage, help reduce risk of memory loss and cancer.
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Whole Grains: Rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, whole grains can lower the risk of age-related illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.
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Berries: Blueberries, blackberries, and cranberries are rich in antioxidant compounds known as anthocyanins, which have been shown to slow the growth of certain cancers as well as improve brain function, muscle tone, and balance.
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Olive Oil: Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory monounsaturated fat, olive oil figures prominently in the Mediterranean diet.
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Tomatoes: Certain red fruits -- including tomatoes -- contain lycopene, an antioxidant compound that helps maintain youthful skin texture and may reduce the risk of some types of cancer (especially prostate, lung, and stomach cancers) and heart disease.
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Nuts: Varieties such as almonds and walnuts contain a generous helping of healthy fats, vitamins, and protein that benefit cardiovascular and brain health. Nuts are also high in compounds that ease inflammation.
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Red Grapes: Grapes contain an antioxidant called resveratrol, which has been shown to extend the lives of lab animals. Resveratrol has anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant properties, which may explain why red wine and purple grape juice also help promote heart health.
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Fish: An important part of the Japanese and Mediterranean diets, oily fish provide omega-3 fatty acids that help combat inflammation in the body. People who eat several weekly servings of such fish have a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and stroke.
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Teas: Of the various types of tea, white and green tea contain the most EGCG, one of the most powerful antioxidants. Numerous studies have linked tea consumption to lower rates of conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Herbs and Spices: Spices such as turmeric and ginger contain anti-inflammatory compounds that might reduce the risk of age-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. The antioxidant substances in garlic and onions can protect against heart disease and cancer; cinnamon may help lower blood sugar.
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Dark chocolate (although it can be high in sugar, it is an excellent source of antioxidants and phytonutrients).
As for those brightly colored fruits and vegetables, they pack more than a nutritional punch—they can also (which is just as important, since your thirst mechanism begins to decrease as you age, she adds). When to Make the Change It's never too soon to start taking care of yourself, but Davis says you should start being mindful of what you eat in your 20s; at this point, make sure you are also eating lean, high-quality proteins. Additionally, she suggests . "Think sustainable, fatty fish that is very low in mercury and environmental contaminants," she says. "You can look for the MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) or BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) certifications when selecting seafood." For nutritional, delicious recipes go to www.marthastewart.com
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JDSCA Reinvents DigiFest 2020 Into an Incredible DigiDay To support this, the nonprofit 501(c)(3), annually brings Riverside County residents, DigiFest Temecula. This year, the film-like festival will be known as DigiDay 2020, a special virtual event that will be held completely online allowing attendees to enjoy the much-anticipated fun and excitement all in the safety and comfort of their own home. Imagine a digital doorway that opens a new perspective into the technical world, giving attendees the opportunity to experience digital art in its many forms. Although from a virtual setting, the event will include networking with industry professionals, featuring galleries, exhibits, local music and talent. You can expect raffles with exciting high-end prizes, a silent auction, screenings, presentations, entertainment, workshops, an awards ceremony and some fun additional surprises in between. DigiDay 2020 is designed for not only content creators but those who simply wish to enjoy great visual digital art, animation, video and film, learn industry advancements, new techniques in the entertainment industry and gain insight on how digital arts are being incorporated into the economic culture. In order to make sense of this event, one must picture the elements of a film festival, education and networking from a conference, that includes entertainment and excitement, all jam packed into a virtual experience; that’s DigiDay 2020, taking place on Aug 22, 2020. The popularity of the event has attracted well-known names throughout the years such as Emmy winner Cady McClain, Universal Studios Executive
Vice President John Corser, a panel of Disney animators and graphic designers, “A list” scriptwriters, competition gamers and YouTube influencers to name a few. This year’s DigiDay is stacking up the virtual red carpet with names like Teddy Lane Jr. and Jess Paul, Actor and Filmmaker. Although the normal, three day digital in-person DigiFest 2020 event will look different this year, it just goes to show how important digital technology is - hence the “Show Must Go On” attitude. JDS Creative Academy and Digifest Temecula are embracing technology and utilizing streaming platforms to roll with the everchanging world in hopes to engage with more people from all over the world. DigiFest Temecula already has worldwide attention, receiving festival submissions from Scotland, across the United States, throughout California, and lots of locals here in southwest Riverside County. Entries include students K-12, and Higher Education, Amateurs, and Professionals, in addition to submissions from our award-winning JDS Creative Academy job-training participants. DigiDay has received a range of submissions, from short films and videos to gaming, podcasts, animations, graphic designs and music entries. This event is inclusive and suitable for all. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear from amazing speakers, panelists, participate in workshops taught by industry pros, the chance to network with actors, creators, influencers, win amazing raffles and more! Tickets go on sale July 31st, for pricing and details, head over to https://digifesttemecula.org/.
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Fallbrook Art Center and School of the Arts is Open! Safety Precautions in place for your shopping pleasure! Free Admission | Free Parking Proudly Presenting the following two shows for in-person viewing and sales Open Daily through Aug 30, 2020 | Mon.-Sat. 10:00am to 4:00pm | Sun. Noon to 3:00pm The Find Magnified Presented in The Janice Griffiths Gallery Find Magnified offers unique, affordable Artful Gifts in a wide variety of media including woodworking, glass, ceramics, wearable art, jewelry, ethnic dolls, greeting cards, and more - all handcrafted by 37 regional artisans. Look Again Presented in The Salon & Lehmann Galleries Original watercolor and acrylic works by Barbara Marks and Andi Mandel. Look again because each painting is a world and story to explore - unique compositions using a visual language of shape, form, color and line. Emotions more than representational content form a creative reality. For further information about upcoming Exhibitions, Artist Opportunities, Membership, Artist Guild, and more, please visit the website: www.fallbrookartcenter.org
Look Again exhibit.
Fallbrook School of the Arts is offering a wide variety of classes & workshops for youth and adults in a Safe environment including outdoor options. Here are a few of the upcoming offerings: Fused Glass Cheese Platters & Coasters Saturday, August 8 | 9:00 am to Noon with Susan Hirsch Create your own unique art glass tableware. We will help you design, cut the glass, and assemble your project. Beginning Watercolor Fridays August 7,14, 21, & 28 (4 weeks) with Buffy Kaufman Learn watercolor in an encouraging environment with instructor led demos, class discussion, and group painting. Art is better shared! Kids Printmaking Fun with Parent or Grandparent 4-day Camp August 3-6 9:30am to Noon with Dixon Fish Kids, get an adult to come with you to a fourmorning 'camp' that will explore different kinds of printmaking. Each day the two of you will be guided through one of the processes of printmaking. You'll mix colored inks, use an etching press and leave every day with a print. To sign up: www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.com COVID 19 Action Plan...Keeping Us All Safe...
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Visiting Our Vineyards
Vote for Temecula Valley for Best Wine Region Vote Once a Day Until August 10 Temecula Valley has been nominated for USA Today 2020 10Best Readers' Choice travel awards. USA Today’s expert panel selected Temecula Valley as a contender for Best Wine Region in 2020. The contest gives voters four weeks to vote for the candidate of their choice at https://www10best.om/awards/travel/best-wine-region/. A person can vote once a day for the run of the contest. Voting ends Monday, August 10th and the winners will be announced by 10Best on Friday, August 21st. Temecula Valley is becoming widely recogPhoto by Morton nized as a top travel destination, receiving several travel awards in the recent past. In just 2019, the destination and several of its attractions were recognized: Wine Enthusiast named Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country as a “Top 10 Wine Travel Destination,” Pechanga Resort Casino was nominated in two categories of USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice for “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” and “Best Casino Hotel.” The Vineyard Rose Restaurant at South Coast Winery was nominated for USA Today’s 10BEST Readers' Choice Award in the category of “Best Winery Restaurant,” the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards cited Carter Estate Winery & Resort as one of the “Top 20 Resorts in Southern California,” and Temecula Valley again was recognized as a USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice for “Best Wine Region.” ABOUT TEMECULA VALLEY AND VISIT TEMECULA VALLEY Temecula Valley is open and welcomes local visitors. The businesses have strict cleaning protocols to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort because they consider the health of their employees and guests top priority. They have met and often exceeded county and state requirements. Face coverings are strongly recommended when visiting and please be kind to the workers, they are doing everything they can to make the experience an enjoyable one. Visit Temecula Valley is the region’s official tourism marketing organization and resource for visitors. For visitor information and assistance, please call (888) 363-2852 or go to VisitTemeculaValley.com.
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Temecula Rod Run Cruise Night Only Announced for August 28, 2020 The City of Temecula will host a modified Temecula Rod Run Cruise Night only for pre-registered participants on Friday, August 28, 2020, beginning at 6:00 pm. In accordance with the guidelines issued by the Riverside University Health Systems – Public Health and the State of California, the City of Temecula’s Community Services Department has cancelled the traditional Saturday Show and Shine Car Show, but will continue with the Friday Night Cruise. A new Cruise route has been relocated within Temecula’s city limits and expanded beyond Old Town for proper physical distancing and safe public health protocols for all participants and spectators. All participants must follow normal traffic laws, as there will be
Photo courtesy Shawna Sarnowski Photography.
no formal road closures. For more information, please visit TemeculaCA.gov/RodRun. At the conclusion of the event, participants and spectators are encouraged to cruise on over to the wide-variety of local restaurants for an enjoyable dining experience outdoors. Thank you for joining us in #ShopYourBlock efforts which ultimately support Temecula’s merchants. For more information, please follow @TemeculaParksAndRec on social media, or visit TemeculaCA.gov regularly for new updates and to experience the Rod Run Online Gallery.
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Kids
The Grape that Tried to Escape From Professor Kidsbrary As Patty sat eating her lunch, She got down to the very last munch
As her hand went to grab the grape, Off the plate it rolled now to escape!
“My grape!” she now loudly screeched, As it bounced by her just out of reach
There was just one more thing to eat, A cold grape she had saved for a treat
Patty watched her grape start to soar, From the plate, through the air, to the floor
But the grape did just as it pleased, As she crawled after it on both knees! “I can’t catch this grape by myself.” Patty thought… I need to get help! Her mom in the kitchen was cooking, But knelt to help Patty start looking If you saw them you would laugh at the sight, As they turned first to the left, then the right Though her mom crawled fast to help Patty, She needed more help—like her Daddy! When she yelled, he entered the room, “I’ll sweep up that grape with this broom!” Trying to catch it, he let out a groan, “Why this grape has a mind of its own!” “I know what I’ll do.” Patty then said, “I’ll wake grandma who’s sleeping in bed” Soon four people were searching the floor,
Till they heard a knock at the front door Patty’s friends came to get her to play, But hearing what happened decided to stay Now nine people were searching the floor, Until someone came making it more! The mailman now stood in the hall, As he watched them all chase one small ball Now ten people were searching the ground, Though that clever grape was not to be found! As the hours passed Patty grew sad, Her once sweet grape had probably turned bad Patty started to give up with a sigh… When twenty neighbors appeared... “We’ll try!” “We heard about your problem and agree, Just how smart could one little grape be?” Now there were thirty people crawling around, That’s sixty knees… all touching the ground! Getting dark, the sun now had set, Looking everywhere…still no grape yet! Tired, Patty walked out of the room, When she spied the grape by the broom! Snatching it she now said with a grin, “Grape, you played a great game… but I win!”
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W.O.W. Words
Mun-ch - to chew or eat a food Rabbits like to munch on raw carrots
Es-cape - to get away from something or someone The girl tried to escape before the boy tagged her, “You’re it!” So-ar - to fly Did you ever see a bird or a plane soar through the sky? Scree-ch - to make a loud sound like a scream The dog let out a screech when the little child stepped on its tail. S-natch - to grab something quickly The boy tried to snatch the ball as it flew over his head.
W.O.W. Wisdom Have you ever worked on something and no matter how hard you tried…you just needed more help? Well, that is exactly what happened to Patty. At the end of her lunch, a cold grape she saved as a special treat, rolled off her plate and escaped! Although, she really tried all by herself, to find the missing grape, after a while, she realized she needed more help. First, she asked her mommy, next her daddy and finally her Grandmother, who lived with them. Even though they all did their best, Patty still need more people to catch that crafty grape! Sometimes, we might think that if we ask for help when we have a problem, we do not seem smart enough, to figure it out by ourselves. The truth is your smarter… because you did ask! You had a problem…and YOU solved it! That is one of the first signs you are growing up, because you knew to ask for help. When was the last time you asked someone to help you? Was it at home, in school? Who was that person? How did you feel when they were there for you? What did you learn from this experience? Share this with your family or friends!
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All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. ~ 2 Timothy 3:16 NLT
The Trustworthiness of the Bible Jude 1-4 By Pastor John Stewart 1 Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ: 2 Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. 3 Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. 4 For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our God into lewdness and deny the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ. Jude wrote this letter to fellow believers in Jesus Christ, concerning their “common salvation” in Christ and to give warning as to the danger of spiritual deceivers who were working to lead people astray from the Truth of The Bible. Originally, Jude wanted to write his letter about the joys and encouragements of their shared salvation in Jesus Christ, but the Holy Spirit directed him to warn his brothers and sisters in Christ of the false teachers who were slyly and seductively seeking to lead people astray from the truth. Their “common salvation” was special and established upon faith in God’s Word in the lives of those redeemed by the Lord by grace alone through faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone. The word “common,” used here speaks to the shared faith held by all true believers at all times, past, present and future.
Titus initially intended to write his letter as a note of thanksgiving and rejoicing for the true faith of all the believers he was addressing, but the Holy Spirit redirected him to write something that the Lord knew His people then and today urgently needed to hear. There were and are still today, spiritual deceivers who were determined to undermine and destroy the faith of God’s people in Jesus Christ alone according to the Bible. Though it’s not popular in today's politically-correct age of "tolerant and get along at all costs" kinds of thinking, God’s Word commands and provides for a unity of the faith that directs and makes possible our allegiance in Truth that is entirely based on the full counsel and eternally trustworthy message of the Bible. Therefore, we must not only accurately teach and follow God’s Word, but we must also warn and defend against any teachings or influences that are contrary to or in conflict with the Bible. Unbiblical understandings of life and religious deceptions continue to mislead and destroy people’s faith while falsely promising help. For the safety and well being of all of God’s people, we are commanded to discern and warn against unbiblical teaching and thinking. In Galatians 1, Paul warned believers, about false teachers who were deceiving Christians in the church: “6 I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, 7 which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.” (Galatians 1:6-9) Many in our churches today would say, “Paul was too judgmental or Paul wasn’t being loving, after all, hasn’t God called us all to love and unity?" But God has also called His people to walk in Truth and not compromise the teachings of The Bible! Furthermore, our LORD has commanded us to not only proclaim His Word, but also to defend, and establish a Biblical Christian Faith upon the flawless teachings of His Holy Word. We must always speak the truth in love; but love and truth never walk hand in hand with false teaching. Jude’s essential warning from God delivered to believers, is still an indispensable part of His message to the Church today! We must “contend earnestly for the faith once for all delivered to the saints” In an ever-changing world and dealing with the changeable whims of human emotion, opinion and circumstance, as well as the spiritually deceptive influences of all who deny and oppose the Bible. What a glorious hope Christians have in God and His Eternal Word. The meaning here is, that all of God’s Word; His Law, His Promises, His Warnings and His Guidance for all things pertaining to life and Godliness, are essential and non-negotiable truths for the well being of His Church and their faithfulness in proclaiming Him to a desperately needy world. In a world at war in so many ways, it is vital for Christians to recognize that the real battle is not against flesh and blood, but against “spiritual forces of wickedness” (Ephesians 6:12) all around us. One the greatest efforts of these workers of evil are to undermine the faith of believers to ignore, doubt, or otherwise minimize the essential place of God’s Word in their daily lives. The famous Scottish preacher, Thomas Erskine, said that no demolition of outward authority, even if such demolition were possible, could deprive him of the conviction of the divine origin and authority of the Bible, because it so exactly coincided with the experiences of his life, and had been verified in so many remarkable instances. We have experienced God’s faithfulness to His promises too often to be afraid of any attack upon the truth of Scripture. “Forever, O Lord, Your Word is settled in heaven”. (Psalm 119:89) Pastor Stewart is the Executive Pastor at Revival Christian Fellowship in Menifee. For additional messages go to www.Revival.TV.
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We love each other because he loved us first. ~ John 4:19 NLT
Receive First, Give Second By Max Lucado
What do you do when you’re low on love? Do you try to conjure it up by the sheer force of will? As if there is within us a distillery of affection that lacks only a piece of wood or a hotter fire. We poke it and stoke it with resolve. What’s our typical strategy for treating a troubled relationship? Try harder. “My spouse needs my forgiveness? I don’t know how, but I’m going to give it.” “I don’t care how much it hurts, I’m going to be nice to that bum.” “I’m supposed to love my neighbor? Okay. By golly, I will.” So we try. Teeth clinched. Jaw firm. We’re going to love if it kills us! And it may do just that. Could it be we are missing a step? Could it be that the first step of love is not toward them but toward him? Could it be that the secret to loving is receiving? You give love by first receiving. “We love each other as a result of his loving us first” (1 John 4:19 NLT). Long to be more loving? Begin by accepting your place as a dearly loved child. “Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us” (Eph. 5:1-2 NIV, emphasis mine). Want to learn to forgive? Then consider how you’ve been forgiven. “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God forgave you” (Eph. 4:32 NIV). Finding it hard to put others first? Think of the way Christ put you first. “Though he was God, he did not demand and cling to his rights as God” (Phil. 2:6 NLT). Need more patience? Drink from the patience of God (2 Pet. 3:9). Is generosity an elusive virtue? Then consider how generous God has been with you (Rom. 5:8). Having trouble putting up with ungrateful relatives or cranky neighbors? God puts up with you when you act the same. “He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked” (Luke 6:35 NIV). Can’t we love like this? Not without God’s help we can’t. If we haven’t received these things ourselves, how can we give them to others? Apart from God, “the heart is deceitful above all things” (Jer. 17:9 NIV). A marriage-saving love is not within us. A friendship-preserving devotion cannot be found in our hearts. We need help from an outside source. A transfusion. Would we love as God loves? Then we start by receiving God’s love. We preachers have been guilty of skipping this step. “Love each other!” we tell our churches. “Be patient, kind, forgiving,” we urge. But instructing
people to love without telling them they are loved is like telling them to write a check without our making a deposit in their accounts. No wonder so many relationships are overdrawn. Hearts have insufficient love. The apostle John models the right sequence. He makes a deposit before he tells us to write the check. First the deposit: “God showed how much he loved us by sending his only son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love. It is not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.” (John 4:9-10 NLT) And then, having made such an outrageous, eye-opening deposit, John calls on you and me to pull out the checkbook: “Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other” (vs 11 NLT). The secret to loving is living loved. Many people tell us to love. Only God gives us the power to do so. Excerpted from A Love Worth Giving W Publishing, 2002
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Free, Live, Online Art Lesson Celebrating Hawaii The Temecula Valley Museum virtually visits Hawaii in August with the popular Second Saturday At Home Cultural Celebration. This monthly event celebrates world cultures with food, crafts, activities, and entertainment. Enjoy the Hawaiian Aloha Spirit at Home through delicious recipes posted online, and experience the paradise islands through activities including crafts, cultural facts, and amazing virtual tours. The museum will also offer a special, free, live, online art lesson provided by Bigfoot Art Classes. Guests of all ages can join Art Instructor, Tony Moramarco for a 90-minute, mixed-media art lesson. Get your art supplies ready, and gather around your table at home, as Mr. Tony will bring this Hawaiian-themed art class direct to you, live on Zoom. Visit our Second Saturday page at TemeculaValleyMuseum.org for access codes to the 11:00 am art lesson on SAT, AUG 8, 2020. Second Saturdays at Home are part of the Temecula Valley Museum’s educational and cultural offerings for the community, celebrating the history and heritage of the various and diverse cultures that live in the Temecula Valley. The goal of this program is to embrace diversity and celebrate contemporary life in Temecula. For more information and other fun online activities, please visit TemeculaValleyMuseum.org, or call (951) 6946450.
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Savory and Sweet Onion Jam Ingredients • ¼ cup Roasted Garlic Olive Oil • ½ cup white sugar • 4 cups onion, coarsely chopped • ¼ teaspoon salt • 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste • ½ cup Balsamico Bianco with Honey Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir sugar into olive oil with a wooden spoon, stirring constantly until mixture is a light caramel-color, about 10 minutes. Mixture will be very hot. Stir onion, salt, and black pepper into sugar mixture. Onions will immediately start to caramelize. Stir frequently over medium heat until sugar has dissolved and onions are browned, about 15 minutes. Pour vinegar into onion mixture and simmer until mixture has a jam consistency, about 30 minutes. Let cool to serve. Another great recipe from your friends at Temecula Olive Oil Company. For more go to www.temeculaoliveoil.com P.S. Give your burger or hot dog a big flavor lift with this tangy jam.
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A Parent’s Guide to Distance Learning: Tips from Concord Lutheran Academy In Spring 2020, America suddenly and unexpectedly discovered the need for elementary school students to abandon the classroom and learn primarily from home. As well, many parents of school-age children were also asked to work at home. Each situation provides challenges on its own, but in combination can be especially daunting. As the traditional time to open schools approaches in August, our hopes of reopening for in-person studies, at least in California, appear to be put on hold for a time. Preparing for school to again embrace the distance learning model will be essential to ensure your child’s education isn’t also put on hold. Concord Lutheran Academy (CLA) was able to facilitate a relatively smooth transition from classroom learning to distance learning last Spring and we offer these ìTeacher-tipsî to parents facing the same situation this fall.
Philosophy and Goals for Elementary-level Education Preparations for any activity become clearer when the goals are well understood in advance. At CLA, our philosophy is that students must participate actively in their own education. They must engage their natural curiosity and desire to learn new things in order to succeed. As teachers, we must nurture that curiosity and guide students in a way that enables and supports each student to set and achieve their own educational objectives within an overall structure. We encourage parents to also support, but not short-circuit, their child’s learning experiences. Among our goals for our students are these primary goals: 1. An understanding of the sinful nature of all people and God’s plan for our salvation through daily religious instruction. We acknowledge God as the creator of our universe and strive to learn how we can best operate within it, as his people. 2. Achievement of established grade-level objectives for each of the subjects required by the California Education Code. In doing this, we recognize that some students struggle in certain areas, while others can move beyond grade-level. Our faculty has success in adapting instruction to assist each student to remain engaged in learning and achieve their personal best outcome.
3. Gaining the social skills and self-discipline needed to effectively participate in our complex society and work both independently and in teams to achieve known objectives. 4. Give each student the opportunity to master the life-long learning skills needed to succeed in higher learning (high school, college, and beyond), as well as nurture the interest in doing so. The remainder of this article will give an overview of how we approach each of these goals in our classrooms and the supportive approach we encourage our parent community to adopt in support of online learning from home.
Instruction that Recognizes God’s Hand in Creation It may seem intuitive that science instruction should be informed by the God who invented everything, but what about math and social studies? Mathematics goes a long way to explain the ordered way in which God approached creation and the complex relationships that exist between the objects of his creation. Also, the way that people interact with each other in society is best understood by recognizing that people are sinful creatures living in a world that was designed to be perfect. In this way, our students recognize that utopian visions of social justice fueled only by the ìinherently goodî nature of people are unachievable. Our parent community shares these Christian perspectives and has taught their children to know God and listen to his voice throughout their lives. We see this mutual reinforcement of God’s truth as essential to the nurture of future generations of Christians and the foundation that students need, especially when they are separated from the reinforcement of their teachers and classmates.
Adapting to different Achievement Levels Students have varying levels of achievement, especially when left on their own. People tend to learn only those things that interest them and focus on areas where they have short-term success. Our teachers work diligently to build and sustain each student’s interest in the various subjects that support success in future educational experiences and in life. We expose students to current events, interesting physical phenomena in space and human exploration, and practical application of mathematical concepts to everyday life.
AUGUST 2020 In the distance learning scenario, parents must take on a significant role in nurturing interest in a variety of subjects. We encourage parents to discuss real-world events with their children, recognizing that they don’t have the same depth of understanding that the parent has, but also recognizing that education has a role in building that mature understanding of life. We encourage parents to include their children in applying math to their daily lives, whether in making financial decisions, figuring out batting averages for favorite baseball players, or gas mileage for car trips. The ìwhy it mattersî related to these life lessons is especially important in sustaining interest for most students.
Social Skills and Self-Discipline Schools are a great mechanism for building social skills. Daily interactions with fellow students and adults help students to learn ways to interact without conflict and how to peacefully resolve conflicts when they do occur. Interactions with family members are different from non-relatives and essential for a student. In the absence of the controlled environment of a school (yes, teachers sometimes need to referee interactions between students) parents should not shy away from including children in their daily interactions with people outside the home. When on shopping trips, ask children to participate in decisions about which things to buy. This will encourage them to apply academic learning to the real world. Encourage the child to interact politely with people in the store, just as the parents do themselves. Asking questions of store employees helps to build confidence in social situations and to identify sources of reliable information. Involving children in achieving the objectives of a shopping trip in an efficient manner supports their development of the self-discipline needed in life. ìShiny objectsî are always available to distract people from their immediate goals, but we must all learn to recognize when it is inappropriate to focus on them to the detriment of our real objectives. At other times, however, ìvoyages of discoveryî should be unhindered by time and other constraints. Part of growing up is learning to tell the difference and make both enjoyable.
Life-Long Learning There are many tools available to support learning. Prominent in today’s world are the Internet and computerized search tools. Our teachers incorporate these tools into the classroom, where appropriate to achieve educational goals. We encourage parents to also encourage their children to use these powerful tools to support research from trusted sources; however, as we all know, there are vast numbers of untrustworthy sources and traps for the innocent littered throughout the Internet. In school, we carefully monitor our students’ use of the Internet and ask parents to also be vigilant. Recognizing that some people have the goal to convince us to do things that may be wrong, and to present false information to support that goal, is important to everyone. Left without supervision, children may accept this information as true without critical analysis of the presenter’s potential bias and motives in presenting false information. Teachers require that students only use authoritative sources to support research and teach students how to recognize these sources. In the distance learning scenario, parents must also monitor sources and be prepared to answer questions like, ìMom, what is fake news?î
Wrapping Up Finally, teachers recognize when students have reached the ìlearning overloadî stage. If you wondered why someone invented recess, this may be a clue. Everyone has days when learning comes easily and days when it seems like learning objectives are at the top of a mountain. Teachers and parents can usually tell when the student needs a break by the increased fidgeting and lack of attention on display. The key, though, is to be watching often enough to notice these signs. Parents working at home with distance learning students must make a conscious effort to interrupt their own workday to supervise the educational experiences of their children. This is not easy for a parent, especially when their own work is engaging and demanding. Teachers often make a periodic, visual sweep of the classroom to determine the attention levels of their students. Parents might adopt this technique by adding periodic breaks to their own workday to get up
PAGE 27 from their desk, observe their child engaged in learning, and taking short breaks together, when needed. A short walk outside, a healthy snack, or just a quick conversation may be all that’s required to enable both parent and child to refocus and get back to their tasks at hand. At CLA, our faculty and parents work together to create an environment that supports learning, wherever that may occur. In the distance learning model, parents must take the lead in establishing that environment and being the primary ìquestion answererî and ìlearning supervisorî. Our teachers do continue to have daily ìvirtualî contact with students and are working on processes to stay connected with parents and jointly evaluate each student’s progress toward achieving learning goals. If you would like to join our educational community, please visit our website (www.concordlutheran.com) or contact our office for more information at (951) 777-4252
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The Dang ers of Leaving Dogs in Cars – What You Need to Know ! By Lauri Julian
3. The animal is behaving frantically — pawing at the window, or trying to stick its nose out. 4. Loss of bowels. 5. Lethargic, and unresponsive behavior. In addition, their eyes can become glazed over and you may see them trying to find a cooler place like lying on the floor.
What can you do? You can go into the nearest store(s), give the license plate, make and model of the car and description of the animal so the owners can be paged to return to their vehicle ASAP. If you’re unable to find the vehicle’s owner, call Animal Control -- they will ask you a series of questions concerning the condition of the animal and will do their best to assist. California has passed a Good Samaritan law that protects people from being charged when they break a car window to save an animal, but most animal experts recommend you wait for law enforcement or animal control before attempting a rescue except in the most extreme cases. An agitated animal may jump out of a car and run away, cut itself on glass or even attack the rescuer. When considering removing a dog from a hot car, act in good faith, try to contact law enforcement before entering the car, and remain nearby with the animal in a safe location until law enforcement or the owner arrives.
Cooling down the dog It is vital to cool down the dog. Here are some things you can do: 1. Dogs pant to release heat and they sweat through their foot pads. One trick, if available, is placing rubbing alcohol on their foot pads which assists with evaporative cooling. 2. Try putting lukewarm to cool water on the dog, NO ICE! This can cool them down too quickly and shock their system. The weather is heating up and according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), every year hundreds of pets die from heat exhaustion because they are left in parked vehicles. People say, “I’ll just be a few minutes,” but what they don’t realize is how much the temperature inside the car can rise in a very short period of time. Unlike people, dogs become overheated very quickly because they do not sweat through their skin. They are also wearing a fur coat! The temperature inside your vehicle can rise almost 20 degrees in just 10 minutes. In 20 minutes, it can rise almost 30 degrees...and after one hour, the temperature can be more than 40 degrees higher than the outside temperature. Even on a 70-degree day, that's 110 degrees inside your vehicle! This rise in temperature puts your pet at risk of serious illness or death, even on a day that doesn't seem hot to you. According to a study by Stanford Medicine, parked cars get dangerously hot, even on cool days. If it’s sunny – it’s just like when the sun warms a greenhouse in winter, it can warm a parked car on cool days – the sun heats up a mass of air trapped under glass. Leaving a bowl of water in the car will not help much when the water gets warm as well. Further, the study found cracking a window or running the AC prior to parking the car had an insignificant effect on both the rate of heating and the final temperature after an hour. And studies have found that leaving windows cracked does not make much of a difference. Furthermore, leaving a dog in the car is dangerous regardless of temperatures because the dog could be stolen by people who engage in dogfighting or thieves who will then sell the dog to animal testing labs.
What if you see a dog left in a hot car? If the dog seems alert, and is standing upright, he is likely not in distress... yet! Here are 5 signs to watch out for: 1. Excessive panting or drooling. 2. The dog’s tongue has turned dark purple.
3. Give them cool (not super cold) water to drink, being careful not to give too much at a time as it could come right back up and further dehydrate them. 4. Get them into an air-conditioned environment, but once the dog seems better, dry them off and keep them covered so they don’t lose too much heat. If any dog is to the point where membranes are purple/blue, or they are lethargic or unresponsive, it is vital for them to be taken immediately to an emergency care facility as they often require more intensive IV care to cool the organs.
Next steps Be sure to contact Animal Control to report the incident; they can determine if the animal needs medical attention and can handle any issues with the owner returning to the scene. When the owner does return, chances are they will be upset or even angry – try not to be confrontational. It was not intentional, and they likely care very much about their dog, that’s why they took them in the first place. Many people just don’t understand how much and how quickly a car can heat up. If more people do, they’re likely to leave their pets safely at home. One thing you can do in advance is educate people – let your friends and family know, help them understand how hot a car can get – even on a cool day.
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Adoptions of the Month Retrievers & Friends
Violet is a 5 month old, beautiful black kitty with gold eyes. She is a bit shy and very gentle.
Tiger is a 7 month old Chihuahua Italian Greyhound mix. He’s learning to walk on a leash, good with other dogs, house trained and is learning to play with toys. He’s about 8 pounds.
Piper is a gorgeous, 9 month old German Shepherd. She has a sweet, friendly and submissive temperament. She appears to get along with other dogs. Cats unknown.
Poncho is a 1 year old Rat Terrier mix. He’s very, very active. He’s friendly and good with other dogs.
If you are interested in these or other adoptable animals, please visit www.retrieversandfriends.com.
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Community Events & Activities
LEARN TO PLAY PICKLEBALL The City of Temecula Community Services will offer a Pickleball class for ages 8 + at Margarita Park. Learn to play, finetune skills while you play the faste4st growing sport in America! • Classes will be held August 5 to 26. • Beginning | 5:30-6:20 pm | #3500.201 • Intermediate | 6:30-7:30 pm | #3505.201 • Advanced | 7:40-8 To Register please visit TemeculaCA.gov/TCSD, or contact the Community Services Department at (951) 694-6480. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION LAKE ELSINORE HORS 08/08/2020 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Next to Public Works Yard at 512 N. Langstaff Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Below is a list of materials and other items accepted during these events: Automotive chemicals, Batteries, (auto, household & rechargeable nicads), Electronics (including TVs, computers &monitors, VCRs, etc.), Fluorescent tubes & bulbs, Household chemicals, Household cleaners, Household pesticides, Paint, used motor oil, Pool chemicals, Sharps (hypodermic needles).
THE VIRTUAL YOUTH ART SHOWCASE 2020 - DON’T MISS IT! Take a few minutes and view this amazing exhibit exciting and interesting art. This is an event that allows the youth of the City of Murrieta to express themselves through art. All the submissions you see here in this gallery are amateur artist ages ranging from 6-18 years old. This event is made possible by the Murrieta Youth Advisory Committee and the Murrieta Community Services Department. A big shout out to all the artist who took time to be part of this amazing event. Go to www.cityofmurrieta.gov and click on Community/Parks and Recreation to ‘View the Virtual Youth Showcase’. This is a wonderful show. MENIFEE CRIME WATCH HONORS HOSPICE OF THE VALLEYS AS FUND RECIPIENT The funds received from Menifee Crime Watch will be ear-marked specifically for Menifee patient care expenses not covered by insurance. Unfunded care includes items such as bereavement support, medication delivery so the patient’s family does not need to go to a pharmacy to pick up medications, uncovered medical equipment or supplies such as incontinence supplies, the We Honor Veterans program, and hospice care should the patient be uninsured or underinsured. VOCATIONAL TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED The Rotary Scholars Program for 2020 is open to those pursuing vocational training in various forms. Offered through the Rotary Club of Murrieta Foundation, the $500 to $1,000 scholarships are open to Murrieta residents who have graduated from high school in recent years. First consideration for the scholarships will be given to applications received by August 13, 2020. Applications received after that date will be considered if funds are available. The review of applications will place emphasis on clear career paths and service to others during high school years. Leadership and academic achievement will also be considered. To download a copy of the scholarship guidelines and application, go to murrietarotaryclub.org. For questions, contact Murrieta Rotary Scholars coordinator Al Vollbrecht at avollbrecht@verizon or 951-440-6595.
FRIENDS OF THE MURRIETA LIBRARY BOOKSTORE NOW OPEN At Last, a cure for your illness: abibliophobia-the fear of running out of books to read! The Friends of the Murrieta Library Corner Bookstore at Gateway Shopping Center on Los Alamos and Whitewood and the Town Square Bookstore at the Library on Adams are very happy to announce that they are open for business again. The volunteers are excited to be back in the stores to help you find all those wonderful treasures that you have been missing over the past few months. They are committed to your safety and will be as vigilant as you in their efforts to keep everyone safe following the “CoranaKindness” Rules of Respect based on City wide guidelines. And we ask our customers to also please observe the same. Corner Bookstore slightly adjusted hours will be: • Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 10am to 4pm • Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10am to 6pm • Town Square Bookstore will be open with limited hours even if the Library is closed: • Tuesday and Thursdays only from 10am to 1 pm All proceeds from the Friends’ bookstores benefit the Murrieta Public Library. #SHOPYOURBLOCK SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN SUPPORTS LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES The City of Temecula has kicked off its #ShopYourBlock social media campaign, a visual storyboard featuring Temecula’s economic backbone, which are small businesses. In an effort to recognize and promote shopping local during these ever-changing times, the City has collaborated with local photographer Jimmy Fu, to visit and photograph over 125 small businesses around town. This 14-week social media campaign features images of local business owners, products, employees, food, office spaces and storefronts. Locations of these small businesses are comprised of areas all over Temecula city limits, including Old Town, Temecula Parkway, Vail Ranch Headquarters, Jefferson Avenue, Margarita Road, Winchester Road and Rancho California Road. “We wanted a way to safely showcase the entrepreneurial spirit, resiliency and strength of our local business community. We chose to accomplish this by capturing their essence through a camera lens. It is our hope, that the community will see these images and get inspired to visit and shop local.” says Temecula’s Mayor Pro Tem, Maryann Edwards. The City of Temecula strongly supports and joins hands with the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Shop Local promotional effort. Visit the City of Temecula’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) every Friday until September 18, 2020 to check out these highlighted local small businesses and don’t forget to eat and shop local! For the full gallery of photos, visit the City’s Flickr page at https://www.flickr.com/photos/cityoftemecula
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