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TIP training open to all interested in volunteering Kim Harris Managing Editor The Trauma Intervention Program of Southwest Riverside County is looking for a few good volunteers, no experience is necessary, according to Magda Stewart, who runs the local chapter of the nonprofit organization. see page A-3

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Temecula alters stance on medical marijuana Tim O’Leary Staff Writer In a move that surprised many onlookers, Temecula council members recently altered their stance on growing medical marijuana within city limits.

Sage Melback plays the drums in the School of Rock student group Dimension Jumpers during the music school’s End of Season Showcase at Third Street Live in Old Town Temecula Jan. 17. A second performance is scheduled for Jan. 24. See more photos on page B-1! Shane Gibson photo

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Taryn Murphy Valley News Intern Love the songs of Carrie Underwood, One Republic, Meghan Trainor, Katy Perry and today’s hottest artists? This year, the Oak Grove Center For Education Treatment & The Arts’ “Rock the Oaks” is back to tie entertainment and outreach programs together in a series of upbeat live music shows.

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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 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. “It was my sister who submitted my video to ‘Idol’ without me knowing, so I didn’t know about it at first. It was unexpected and super exciting.” At the start of her audition, which aired Jan. 7 in front of celebrity judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr., the group quipped that she had come in at a “good time,” since they were in a good mood. “Your eyes are crazy,” Connick Jr. told the blue-eyed student and worship leader from Murrieta. “They are so beautiful; they are nuts, so piercing.” For her audition, Tierce, who

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

Aspiring Eagle Scout to build outdoor MVHS fitness training area, memorial to fallen students Trevor Montgomery Writer

Triston Muzic’s camping adventures have taken him many places where he has learned invaluable life skills. Courtesy photo

At just 16-years-old, Triston Muzic has already been involved in scouting for more than 10 years. He is currently working toward obtaining the position of Eagle Scout – the highest rank a scout can achieve. In addition to his passion for scouting, Muzic, who is a junior at Murrieta Valley High School, is also a member of his high school’s Marine Corps JROTC program. Always resourceful and willing to multitask, in planning his Eagle Scout project, Muzic chose a project that could not only satisfy his love for scouting but his pride for the JROTC and the military

as well. He chose a two-part project, deciding to build an outdoor physical fitness training area for his school’s JROTC program as well as a memorial for two Murrieta Valley High School Alumni who were killed in Afghanistan. Muzic has already started obtaining the necessary supplies and begun building everything necessary for the fitness training area. The JROTC project will include exercise stations with pull-up bars, dip bars, concrete steps for running up and down, a grassy turf area for ground-based exercises and a 40foot storage container to hold and secure JROTC equipment.

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Trauma Intervention Program training open to all interested in volunteering Kim Harris Managing Editor The Trauma Intervention Program of Southwest Riverside County is looking for a few good volunteers. No experience is necessary, according to Magda Stewart, who runs the local chapter of the nonprofit organization. Everything needed to become a volunteer with the program is taught in the classes that are scheduled to begin Thursday, Jan. 28. “The first half of the training we focus on emotional first aid,” said Stewart. “The second half of the training we do various things, like how to work effectively with the emergency response system and policies and procedures.” TIP of Southwest Riverside County has been in the valley for 22 years and is a group of specially trained volunteers who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to provide emotional aid and practical support to victims of traumatic events and their families in the first few hours following a tragedy. Part of a national nonprofit organization, TIP volunteers are dispatched at the request of police officers, firefighters, paramedics and hospital personnel to assist family members and friends following a natural or unexpected death; victims of violent crime including rape, assault, robbery or burglary; victims of fire; disoriented or lonely elderly persons; people involved in motor vehicle accidents; people who are distraught and seeking immediate support; and survivors of suicide, according to the TIP website at www.tipswrd.org. “We free the first responders up to take care of the actual scene and we provide the support to the family members, friends and innocent

bystanders,” Stewart explained. TIP volunteers generally spend their time with the survivors of those traumatic events to help them figure out what their next step should be. “That is our job to provide the emotional and practical support,” Stewart said. Volunteers with the program receive extensive training in dealing with the situations they may be faced with, Stewart said. “It can be emotionally taxing on you. However, we do provide a training that really gives the individual the tools they need to be able to do this,” Stewart said. “It’s basically what we do for our friends and family every day of our life. What we do is provide the training to show you how to do it what to say and how to say it. We provide training to protect yourself from visuals and things like that.” TIP is still accepting volunteers into the program’s next training session. Stewart said she has a personal goal to graduate 20 new volunteers from the training. “I would love to be able to graduate 20 new volunteers,” she said. “Right now, I have 10 preregistered and am doing one-onone interviews for the next week, trying to get 10 more preregistered. That’s my goal, so we’ll have to see what happens.” Volunteers who have not received their one-on-one are still welcome to come to the orientation meeting next week, Stewart said. “That also is orientation and registration so those that didn’t preregister, can register that night,” she said. Volunteers are required to be fingerprinted, complete a background check, and complete the two weeks of training including on the job training. Having plenty of volunteers is

vital for the success of the program. Since the group covers a very large area with a goal to arrive on the scene within 20 minutes of receiving a call, the more volunteers, the better, according to Stewart. “Because of the travel time, we need not just more volunteers, but also volunteers who are spread out in the service area so we can have our response time be 20 minutes or better,” she said. Training is given free of charge but a $50 registration fee is charged to help offset administration costs. Classes are held in the evenings and one weekend and takes about 10 days to complete. Volunteers must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and auto insurance to participate. The program is open to adults and teens 16 years or older can sign up with a parent. If they are a licensed driver, they can sign up with a parent’s permission. Teens don’t go on calls without an adult, Stewart said. After training is completed, TIP volunteers will be scheduled for three “on call” shifts per month. Each shift is 12 hours long and volunteers are expected to respond to a trauma incident upon notification by an authorized emergency services organization. TIP volunteers must be immediately available by cellphone, and they are committed to being on scene within 20 minutes of notification. They also must attend a monthly three hour continuing education meeting. TIP members only go on call when requested by emergency services personnel. To volunteer for the training visit www.tipswrc.org or call (951) 698-2453. For more local news, or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

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The New Year is here! Along with the new calendar year come all the new traffic laws our State Legislature has been working on in 2015. Hundreds of laws are passed each year in California and the specifics of each and every law can be found at www. leginfo.ca.gov. In 2015 many of the laws passed were mundane and affect very few citizens. I’ve picked a few here that will affect many people or have a special interest to Murrieta Valley residents. I’ve included the Assembly Bill (AB) or Senate Bill (SB) number along with the name of your elected individual that sponsored the bill. SB 61, Hill - Extends the existing ignition interlock device pilot program until July 1, 2017. Prior legislation created an ignition interlock device pilot project in four counties (Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Tulare) which mandates the use of an ignition interlock device for all driving under the influence offenders. This program may go statewide after July 1, 2017, if found to reduce recidivism with respect to DUI driving. AB 1465 Gordon - Provides that an applicant for an original driver’s license or identification card must provide satisfactory proof of state residency. AB 192 Travis Allen - Authorizes fees collected for the Pet Lover’s Specialized License Plate to be appropriated by the Legislature to the Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) for allocation to a nonprofit organization the VMB selects for disbursal to qualifying spay and neuter facilities for the sole and exclusive purpose of funding grants to providers of no-cost or low-cost animal sterilization services. AB 208 Bigelow - Clarifies the ex-

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40 or more inches in height. SB 491 Committee on Transportation and Housing Chapter 451 made several minor modifications to the Vehicle Code: •Increases the threshold for reporting an accident with property damage to the DMV from $750 to $1,000. Drivers must also report any accident where there is an injury. Effective: January 1, 2017. •Prohibits a motor carrier from allowing a driver of a commercial vehicle to operate a commercial vehicle unless the driver can, by reason of training or experience, demonstrate that the cargo being transported is properly secured. •Prohibits attaching a lighted flare to any part of a vehicle. •Requires the flooring in all motor vehicles to be constructed free of unnecessary holes or openings and maintained so as to minimize the entrance of fumes, exhaust gases or fire. •Prohibits the wearing of earphones covering, resting on, or inserted in both ears when operating a motor vehicle or bicycle. There you have it! Love them or hate them, these are some of the more interesting new traffic laws that may affect all of us this coming new year. The Murrieta Police Department appreciates all the support our community gives us throughout the year. This is an awesome community that was just named by MSN as the second safest city in America with populations over 100,000. I’ll cover that in next month’s article. We enjoy living here and consider it an honor to serve the citizens of Murrieta in our chosen profession of Law Enforcement. I welcome your questions and suggestions for future articles and can be contacted directly at the Murrieta Police Department at (951) 461-6302 or jfroboese@ murrieta.org.

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Local SCOUT from page A-1 In addition to the fitness area, Muzic plans on erecting a memorial, intended to honor Sgt. Eric Williams and Sgt. Clinton Ruiz, two young Army soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country; losing their lives just three months apart from each other in Afghanistan. Williams was an Army flight medic who was killed in Afghanistan just days before he was scheduled to return home to the United States. Williams was 27 when he died in 2012. He had graduated from Murrieta Valley High School in 2002, where he ran track and cross-country and was president of the Fire Explorers. Ruiz was 22 when he was killed in Afghanistan. He had enlisted in the Army in 2009 as a psychological operations specialist. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant in June and deployed to Afghanistan in September 2012, just one month before he was killed in combat. Ruiz was a 2008 graduate of Murrieta Valley High School. Years of focus necessary In order to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, a scout must meet a number of requirements that can take years

Triston Muzic, 16, of Murrieta, is currently working to obtain the rank of Eagle Scout.

Triston Muzic takes a break after cutting all the pipes necessary to construct exercise equipment for his high school’s JROTC program.

of hard work and effort to achieve. Eagle Scout candidates must earn a minimum of 21 merit badges, hold a troop leadership position for at least six months, plan and complete a community service project, take part in a Scoutmaster conference, and successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review. According to Scouting Magazine, the official magazine of the Boy Scouts of America, in 2014, the

most recent year for which statistics are available, only 6.01 percent of eligible Scouts earned the Eagle Scout award. Although that number is down from 2013’s record-high 6.02 percent., since the Eagle Scout award’s inception in 1912, only an average of 2.01 percent of eligible Scouts have earned Scouting’s highest honor. BSA statistics show that even though there has been an upward trend in the percentage of those seeking and obtaining the Eagle Scout rank over the years, the award is still incredibly rare and difficult to obtain. About the lengthy process toward earning the rank of Eagle Scout, Joseph Clickener, who obtained his Eagle Scout in 2009 recently said, “It doesn’t take just a day or a season of focus – it takes years of it.”

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Scouting – a lifetime of adventures This past summer, Muzic, who has already spent more than a de-

cade working with and volunteering for the Boy Scouts, helped staff Camp Fiesta Island. Fiesta Island is a Boy Scout aquatics camp in Mission Bay, San Diego that teaches young scouts aquatic safety. While visiting Camp Fiesta Island, scouts and visitors can kayak the bay, test their skills in the famous Flying Hull and Nautical Survival programs, or spend the day learning to surf. After finishing his time at Fiesta Island, Muzic caught a train headed for New Mexico where he spent two weeks in the mountains at Philmont Scout Ranch. As the Boy Scouts of America’s premier High Adventure base, Philmont challenges Scouts with activities and adventures covering more than 214 square miles of rugged northern New Mexico wilderness. Philmont Scout Ranch provides an unforgettable adventure along its hundreds of miles of rugged, rocky trails. Program features combine the best of the Old West, ranging

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Learning to plan ahead and prepare for any situation, Triston Muzic knows how to survive in the wild, use a map and compass and what to do in many emergency situations.

from horseback riding, burro packing, gold panning, chuck-wagon dinners and interpretive history. With exciting challenges, including rock climbing, burro racing, mountain biking and rifle shooting, Philmont Scout Ranch offers many ways to experience the area. During his visit to Philmont, Muzic backpacked more than 70 miles of rugged, back-country terrain. “This trip greatly impacted me and taught me to appreciate the important things in life; not technology or running water, but friends and family,” Triston said. “As I quietly reflected on myself in the peaceful wilderness I couldn’t help but think about the people I loved. At that moment I promised myself I would always be a blessing to those I care about and those who care about me.” Solid goals yield solid results Cindy Muzic, Triston’s proud mom, has been touched and overwhelmed at her son’s actions and generosity. Cindy recently said the overall cost of the projects is about $25,000 for everything her son wants to accomplish. Triston has worked hard to obtain donations of supplies, financial support and help from friends, family and other scouts. According to Cindy, Triston is still in the process of raising the additional $8,000.00 needed to complete his plans for the memorial. About the memorial Triston wants to build, Cindy explained, “This is super important to Triston. He does not want one teacher or student of Murrieta Valley High School to ever forget the ultimate sacrifice these two soldiers made.” After high school Triston plans on attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and majoring in Aerospace Engineering. He plans on continuing his involvement with Navy ROTC as a Marine midshipman while he attends college. After college, Triston plans on eventually joining the Marine Corps, where he hopes to fly F-35’s. Triston’s long-term career goals include working with NASA and other companies in the aeronautical industry. In spite of already touching so many lives, as Triston moves ever closer towards achieving his immediate goal of obtaining the coveted Eagle Scout title, he is sure to touch many other people’s lives and hearts with his kindness, sense of civic pride and duty to his community and country.

Applicants sought for Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee RIVERSIDE – The Riverside County Registrar of Voters is seeking people interested in becoming members of the local Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee (VAAC). On Jan. 28, the Riverside County Registrar of Voters will hold a local VAAC meeting for the senior community and those with disabilities in Riverside County. The local committee provides a forum for the community to advise, assist, and voice concerns and provide recommendations to the Registrar of Voters about improving access to the electoral process for voters with disabilities. The

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Animal Friends of the Valleys seeks donations Tony Ault Writer A pet food crisis may again be looming at the Animal Friends of the Valley rescue and adoption shelter in Lake Elsinore, according to shelter officials. “We need your help today,” a news release reported. “Please donate wet cat food, dry kitten food, dry cat food, dry puppy food dry small breed dog food, dry dog food senior dog food, dry senior dog food, dry weight maintenance dog food, wet dog food, cat litter and newspapers.” The pet food shortage at the shelter became evident late last year

but continues as more and more lost and abandoned pets show up at the shelter at 2901 Bastron Ave. in Lake Elsinore. “Our supplies have dropped to a very low level. We are looking for a few items to refresh our supplies. Thank you for your continued support of the animals,” the release said. In October when the appeal first went out from the shelter many pet owners and several businesses provided some supplies to the shelter helping alleviate the immediate crisis. The El Nino weather conditions are now even more threatening to stray and lost animals and keeping Animal Friends busier than ever.

“We are always looking for pet food donations,” said Animal Friends Administrative Supervisor Kathy McIntire. Animal Friends, established in 1987, offers animal rescue and adoption services for Murrieta, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Temecula and the portions of Southwest Riverside County. Riverside County and some area cities contract with Animal Friends for some animal control services. The shelter also provides low cost spay and neuter clinics, vaccinations, microchip implants, adoptions, and other animal services to Valley residents. Even if a stray animal is rescued on the street

during nighttime hours when the shelter is closed Animal Friends provides limited drop off cages for the pets, cats or dogs, that are supplied with water and a dish of food until attendants come in for the day. Information on where they were found and their condition is asked on forms but those dropping off the pets do not need to identify themselves unless they want to. The new modern animal shelter provides excellent rescue services to the surrounding communities and encourages those interested in adopting animals to come in and visit to see if there is a pet they can take home and care for. Low cost spay and neuter clinics

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Temecula council alters stance on medical marijuana cultivation Tim O’Leary Staff Writer 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 took effect last year. The new direction emerged despite recommendations from city staff and planning commissioners to uphold Temecula’s current ban on medical marijuana dispensaries, deliveries and cultivation. The consensus emerged Jan. 12 following a nearly two-hour discussion. It came after about 10 audience members spoke on the issue, nearly all in favor of loosening the existing restrictions. Several of the speakers noted how the plant has eased their pain or daunting medication conditions or those suffered by loved ones. Some of them displayed pictures on their cell phones to show marijuana crops they have grown or the scores of medical marijuana delivery services that will meet customers at locations throughout southwest Riverside County. Several of the speakers – including Lanny Swerdlow and Martin and Lavonne Victor – had previously appeared before past councils that banned the potential proliferation of medical marijuana. Several council members said those comments helped educate them, and the decision was one of the hardest they have made during their years of service. Councilman Jeff Comerchero noted that he had been “agonizing over” the issue for a week prior to the hearing. He noted that past councils, including some that he helped anchor, had been “adamant” in opposing marijuana use. That opposition had included legal action against unauthorized dispensaries that had popped up in the city in recent years. Councilwoman Maryann Edwards echoed that sentiment. She noted the difficulty of balancing her legal qualms against the compassion that God has placed in her heart for people suffering from chronic pain, cancer or other illnesses. “This has been one of the most difficult subjects I’ve dealt with in my 11 years on the council,” Edwards said in her remarks. “This one has been really tough.” The session attracted about 30 onlookers, including a pair of police officers. Afterward, one officer acknowledged his surprise at the council’s shift in position. Temecula is one of 17 cities that contract with the county Sheriff’s Department for police services. Yet even the county – which for years opposed the commercialization of medical marijuana – has relaxed its stance of late. California voters thrust the state in the forefront when they approved the nation’s first medical marijuana initiative in 1996. Since then, 22 other states and the District of Colombia have followed suit. Four states – Colorado, Oregon, Alaska and Washington – have also legalized recreational use of marijuana. Yet despite California’s lead role, there was no uniformity across the state in establishing policies for sales, distribution or cultivation. Many cities like Temecula opted to simply ban cultivation and commercial sales of the product. But a package of bills signed in October by Gov. Jerry Brown established a licensing system for medical marijuana dispensing, deliveries and cultivation.

That package, referred to as the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act, has prompted scores of jurisdictions to examine, and in many cases change, their longstanding policies. Unless cities or counties have ordinances in place by March 1, state rules will now govern medical marijuana activities. Temecula and many other cities have since stressed the need to tailor their own ordinances in order to maintain local control over such a key issue. At the Jan. 12 meeting, Temecula City Attorney Peter Thorson told the council it would need to move soon in order to meet the upcoming deadline. City ordinances typically take effect 30 days after they are

approved on a second reading. Cities throughout the area have recently enacted a range of policies. The city of San Diego has authorized 13 medical marijuana dispensaries, and many storefronts are becoming established in outlying unincorporated communities there. The city of Riverside will allow medical marijuana users to grow their own plants. Oceanside is expected to authorize medical marijuana deliveries, yet Poway and Escondido plan to keep their existing ban intact. In May, Riverside County supervisors loosened their longtime opposition to medical marijuana. The county’s new ordinance, which took effect last July, permits holders of a medical marijuana identifica-

tion card to grow plants. Under the ordinance, a qualified patient or primary caregiver can grow up to 12 marijuana plants on the grounds of a single-family dwelling. Up to 24 plants may be grown if there are two patients or caregivers. A least one patient or caregiver must live on the property where the marijuana is grown. The ordinance identifies a range of restrictions. For example, plants cannot be grown in certain structures and cannot be grown within 1,000 feet of any school, park or community center. Plants must also be reasonably secured to prevent theft or access by minors. Yet federal law continues to outlaw marijuana possession, and the Food and Drug Administration

has maintained that marijuana has no accepted medical use. Temecula Councilman Matt Rahn, a college professor and researcher who holds doctorate and law degrees, cited that dichotomy when he questioned the city’s proposed policy change. “I haven’t been able to wrap my head around this fully,” Rahn said at one point. But Rahn eventually agreed to take into account the views expressed by audience members and his colleagues as Temecula’s proposed ordinance undergoes scrutiny in the weeks ahead. In the end, the council voted 4-0 to adopt the new ordinance in concept. Mayor Mike Naggar was absent from the meeting.

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Temecula school district explores change in trustee election method Tim O’Leary Staff Writer The Temecula school district may voluntarily change the way voters elect trustees. The change, if it is approved, would make the Temecula Valley Unified School District the latest in a string of California public agencies to switch from at-large elections to geographic districts. Much of this shift is attributed to a Latino civil rights organization. Unlike many other jurisdictions, Temecula trustees have not been targeted by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund. Rather, the district is trying to get ahead of the curve. “That’s really been one of the main concerns,” said Laura Boss, the district’s public information officer. But the district’s effort to avoid a warning letter or a lawsuit has not guaranteed a smooth path for the proposed shift. Two leaders of a teachers’ union have criticized the timing of the change and questioned whether the school board should be in charge of the political process. The genesis for the proposed change came in 2001, which is when the California Voting Rights Act expanded federal guidelines that were enacted three decades earlier. The California legislation made it easier for minority groups to prove that their votes were being diluted in at-large elections. MALDEF, which was founded in 1968, has been active in recent years in targeting jurisdictions that have been slow to make the switch. “This is a definite threat and a definite fear,” Boss said in a telephone interview. In 2014, the city of Escondido switched to district elections after it settled a lawsuit filed under the provisions of the state law. Numerous jurisdictions in the region followed suit or began initiating similar changes last year. In March, the group sent a warning letter to the Fallbrook Public Utility District. It filed suit three months later, marking the first instance that MALDEF sued a water district or a public utility. Directors of the water and sewer district have since agreed to make the election change, and MALDEF is expected to drop its lawsuit at that point. In June, MALDEF issued a warning to the city of Garden Grove. A similar challenge was sent a month later to the Fullerton Joint Union

High School District. The city of Placentia was issued a warning by the group in December. In many instances, jurisdictions that take such cases to court have been forced to pay MALDEF’s attorneys as well as their own legal costs. Boss said there was no push for a switch within the Temecula district immediately after the change in state law. But administrators in recent years have taken note of the twin forces of the district’s changing demographics and MALDEF’s heightened activism, she said. “It’s an acknowledgment that our community is changing and growing and we need to be cognizant of that,” she said. The sprawling school district is home to nearly 142,000 residents. It serves nearly 29,000 students who live in the city of Temecula as well as such far-flung unincorporated communities as the wine country, Murrieta Hot Springs, French Valley and the Lake Skinner area. About 56 percent of the district’s population is white, according to 2010 Census data. Nearly 25 percent is Latino, followed by 10 percent Asian and 4 percent black. Nearly 4 percent of district residents say their families are a blend of two or more races. Temecula trustees hired a consulting team to guide the district in its proposed transition. The consultants will be paid $18,000 to oversee the work during the yearlong process. Two scenarios have been created, and the consultants have mapped prospective geographical voting districts using a range of factors. The districts must have similar populations, comply with election laws and take into account geographic features and community characteristics. With the exception of Temecula and Murrieta, most school districts in western Riverside County elect trustees according to geographic districts, Boss said. Many candidates and voters favor electing local officials by geographic district because that method can result in lower campaign costs. That is because candidates can limit mailers and door-to-door visits to a smaller geographic area. Conversely, critics argue that officials elected by geographic district can adopt a parochial attitude that favors their zone over other regions within their larger jurisdiction. Also, geographic districts prevent voters from casting ballots for or

In both proposed at-large district scenrios, Trustee Area 1 is shown in yellow, Trustee Area 2 is shown in green, Trustee area 3 is shown in red, Trustee Area 4 is shown in blue and Trustee Area 5 is shown in pink Courtesy images

against candidates who live in other zones. A series of meetings on the issue was kicked off on Nov. 10. The first of three public hearings was held by the school board on Jan. 12. Three upcoming neighborhood information sessions are all scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. The first gathering will be Jan. 20 at Bella Vista Middle School. That will be followed by a Feb. 4 review at Vail Ranch Middle School and a Feb.

10 presentation at Temecula Middle School. The school board is expected to hold its second public hearing on the plan Feb. 2 and the third public hearing two weeks later. The process calls for the consultants to forward the selected geographic boundaries to the county Registrar of Voters in June. The first election using the new voting method would unfold in November. The pace of the process drew some criticism during the Jan. 12 public hearing. Two speakers – both leaders of the Temecula Valley Educators Association – questioned whether the tight schedule might create uncertainty for residents who are pondering campaigns later this year. They also questioned whether trustees should be allowed to tailor their own political boundaries. Two board seats – those held by incumbents Allen Pulsipher and Kristi Rutz-Robbins – will be up for grabs in November. The terms for the three other board members expire in November 2018. Jeff Kingsberg, TVEA president, said he is “troubled by the timeline” of the change. Kingsberg, a teacher

since 1987, questioned whether the district is proceeding as though “the sky is falling” on the issue. He was joined by Kim Evans, a fellow teacher and member of the TVEA executive board. She said the “runaway freight-train implementation” could fuel distrust of the district. The union represents about 1,300 teachers, counselors, nurses and other school employees Trustees did not respond to those views during the brief public hearing. Afterward, Boss said the board does not feel a sense of urgency, but many years have slipped by since the passage of the state voting rights legislation. And further delays could increase the likelihood of the district being targeted by MALDEF. Three trustees – Kevin Hill, Julie Farnbach and Sandy Hinkson – are all in their first terms and are still getting acclimated to the board, Boss said. It could have been daunting for them to tackle such a change earlier in their terms, she said. “Frankly, there’s never going to be a good time,” she said. “No matter when we do it, it’s going to affect someone.”

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St. Thomas Sweetheart Car Show expects over 100 entries for 2016 Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church of Temecula has announced their fourth annual Sweetheart Car Show. Held Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the car show is one of the church’s largest annual fundraisers. “The Sweetheart Car Show has become a local tradition here in Temecula,” event organizer and parishioner Chris Junger said. Expected to participate are classic cars, hot rods, and motorcycles. “Enthusiasts will come, show their rides, and enjoy a fun way to spend time with their favorite valentine,” Junger said. The Sweetheart Car Show is free, and open to the general public. As with St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, the car show is pet friendly. Entries to the show are still being accepted. Participants with a vehicle they would like to show can sign up by going to www. episcopalchurchtemecula.org and click on the 2016 Car Show link. All who sign up, and pre-register will receive a T-shirt. “The Sweetheart Car Show proceeds go to help with the various ministries of St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church including food pantry, pet food for seniors, and youth programs,” Junger said. The event will round out with food vendors, and tents with items for sale. Music and entertainment will be provided by Sounds Divine DJ. Awards for entrants will also be given out. This year, for 2016, the event organizers hope to exceed 100 cars entered, to make this the

A replica “Back to the Future” DeLorean is one of the many replica vehicles you will be able to see at the Sweetheart Car Show in Temecula at St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church over Valentine’s weekend.

“biggest little car show in Temecula,” according to Junger. Entries will include select vehicles from area car clubs. In previous years, cars that were shown include vehicles from the Drifters Car Club, a Back to the Future inspired DeLorean – one of several replica vehicles brought to the show – as well as the unique looks one expects from the lowered body 1930s and 1940s model Fords and Chevrolets. As in year’s past, the Sweetheart Car Show is not a restricting show. All types of vehicles are included, from classic cars, to motorcycles, to trucks. The Sweetheart Car Show is an intimate display over Valentine’s Day weekend, allowing visitors to chat with car owners, discuss automotive renovation directly with the people who restore them. Most

A bright yellow 1957 Chevy is one of the most popular models in the St. Thomas of Canterbury Sweetheart Car show, according to Chris Junger. Tail-fins and all.

of all, it’s an opportunity to view a slice of Americana history with the many car enthusiasts in the area. A long time car enthusiast, Junger is a member of the local Drifters and South Side Axle Draggers car clubs, who meet regularly in the Southwest Riverside area. “I’ve been involved in car clubs and shows since the 1970s,” Junger said. “The Sweetheart Car Show is a way of both showing off the cars, and showing St. Thomas, and the heart behind the church and its parishioners.” For more information on the St. Thomas of Canterbury Sweetheart Car Show, visit www. A hot rod, complete with flames, belongs to a member of the Drifter’s episcopalchurchtemecula.org. Car Club. This classic look and lowered body style is indicative of the St. Thomas of Canturbury Epis- 1930s and 1940s model Fords and Chevy’s. Courtesy photos copal Church is located at 44651 Avenida de Missiones in Temecula and can be reached by calling (951) 302-4566.

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musician you really do hope to move people more than just musically, you hope to move them emotionally.” The talent on this year’s season is the biggest challenge, said Tierce. “I didn’t know the level of talent would be so high. You constantly have to remind yourself of what you have in what you are able to bring and know that is not stolen by other people having such a high caliber of talent,” she said. Overall, Tierce hopes that her time on “American Idol” touches those who someday aspire to make it in the music industry and inspires those who are facing obstacles in their lives. “From the beginning I knew that I wanted to bring encouragement to people as much as I could, especially on our smaller town level, to bring encouragement to people who hope to do something like ‘Idol’ or even to those who have obstacles in their way. I wanted to sing songs that would speak into those situations and bring hope and encouragement to them,” she said. “’American Idol is such a huge platform and I wanted to sing something that would carry a message and carry hope. I think so far I am doing that.” Tierce said she wanted to thank her parents, Centerpoint Church and Vista Murrieta High School for their support. Hollywood week begins airing Jan. 27. For a clip of Tierce’s performance, full episodes or more information on “American Idol,” visit www.amerricanidol.com.

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Valley News caught up with Tierce, who moved to Murrieta at the age of six, and talked to her about her “American Idol” experience and life in general. Tierce began signing at Centerpoint Church at the age of 16 and is currently a college sophomore pursuing her degree in Music and Worship at Azusa Pacific University. “I had heard some good things about the APU Music Program and when looking into all the different options, music and worship seems to be the most fitting because I have been focusing on that for the past four or five years,” she said, adding that she had taken a year off from school after graduating from VMHS. “I did an internship at my church and with the music worship major you could really take some ministry classes and things more geared toward that.” Tierce said they haven’t worked out all of the details on how she would balance school and her time at the church with the time commitment necessary to be on American Idol. “Those details are still being worked out but both my church and my school have been very gracious, very supportive in the process,” she said. The songstress said the highlight of her “Idol” time to date was what had aired on television during her audition. “It was probably the most impactful moment I have experienced on the journey so far,” she said. “As a

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Involuntary assisted outpatient treatment is an evidence-based, well-studied method of treatment, which has been effective in stabilizing individuals with mental illness. By providing care for these individuals, they are more likely to attain stable housing, exercise medication adherence and build social skills, which can significantly reduce violence, hospitalizations, arrests and incarcerations. AB 59 will next be considered by the Assembly Appropriations Committee for its fiscal impact to the state. For more local news, or to comment on this story online, visit www. myvalleynews.com.

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rization for court-ordered assisted outpatient treatment of individuals who are mentally ill. Thus far, 12 counties in California have implemented “Laura’s Law,” including Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Kern, San Francisco, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Nevada, Yolo, Placer, Mendocino and El Dorado. The involuntary assisted outpatient mental health treatment program statutes are currently set to expire on January 1, 2017. AB 59 would keep the program running for another five years, to 2022. Without AB 59, there likely would not be any assisted outpatient mental health programs for the mentally ill in California.

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SACRAMENTO- Assemblywoman Marie Waldron’s (R-Escondido) bill, Assembly Bill 59, which would extend “Laura’s Law” to help the mentally ill in California, passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee last week on a bipartisan vote. “I am pleased that my bill to continue programs that provide stability for Californians with mental illnesses passed the Judiciary Committee today,” said Waldron. “’Laura’s Law’ has helped many Californians to get care for family members with severe mental illnesses who are incapable of seeking help on their own and present a threat to themselves or others.” “Laura’s Law” provides autho-

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Menifee welcomes new police chief

Spy cake brings children’s happy smiles

Susan Carberry, award winning cake decorator from Murrieta, recently created a special cake for 7-yearold twins Tyler and Trevor Aldrian. Trevor, left, suffers from Krabbe Disease, a rare, inherited degenerative disorder of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Courtesy photos Capt. Brandon Ford has been named as Chief of Police for the city of Menifee. Courtesy photo

MENIFEE – Menifee’s City Council and staff welcomes the city’s new police chief, Capt. Brandon Ford. Captain Ford replaces captain Mike Judge, who retired in December. Riverside County Sheriff Stan Sniff appointed Ford as the Perris Sheriff’s Station Commander in December 2015. The Perris Sheriff’s Station provides service and protection to the City of Menifee, along with the cities of Canyon Lake and Perris, and some surrounding unincorporated communities. “On behalf of our City Council and staff, I welcome captain Ford to Menifee’s public safety team,” said City Manager Rob Johnson. “We look forward to working with him and the police department to improve our residents’ safety and quality of life as our vibrant community continues to grow.” Ford’s 19-year law enforcement

career, all with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, spans varied assignments within the department. His experience includes patrol, special enforcement teams, the homicide unit and managing the Patrol and Administration Division in the Moreno Valley Police Station. Most recently, after being promoted to the rank of captain in 2013, he assumed command of the Sheriff’s Professional Standards Bureau. “Starting 2016 with a new assignment working with Menifee, a forward thinking, growing community, is an excellent way to begin a new year,” said Ford. “I look forward to meeting Menifee residents and business owners as I learn about and become involved in the community.” Ford has a bachelor’s degree from California State University San Bernardino. He and his wife reside in Murrieta, where they have raised three children.

Tony Ault Writer There are many ways to make a child smile even when they are ill. Susan Carberry, award winning cake decorator from Murrieta, found a special way to do just that recently. Carberry, owner of the Cake Cottage in Murrieta, has been working with a national nonprofit organization called Icing Smiles out of Maryland and joins other bakers and cake decorators across the nation who create and bake fanciful cakes for children with serious illnesses. Icing Smiles has a motto; “We are Baking a Difference.” With this in mind, Icing Smiles provides custom celebration cakes and other treats for families impacted by the critical illness of a child. “We understand that the simple things, like a birthday cake, are

luxuries to a family battling illness,” Tracy Quisenberry, founder of Icing Smiles says. “Our goal is to create a custom cake for the ill child, or their sibling, that provides a temporary escape from worry and creates a positive memory during a difficult time. “Memories have magical powers. Long after the cake is gone, the memories linger–memories of the kindness of a stranger, of the art and design, of the sweet smells of a special treat, or the smiles and laughs of a normal childhood experience so often stolen from these children. These memories are why we say, ‘It is so much more than a cake.’ We are baking a difference!” Cranberry was called upon recently to create a special cake for 7-year-old twins Tyler and Trevor Aldrian. Their birthday theme was a spy party. Trevor suffers from Krabbe Disease. Krabbe Disease is a rare, inherited degenerative

disorder of the central and peripheral nervous system. Steve Aldrian called upon Cranberry to create the special “spy” cake for the twins after hearing about the Icing Smiles organization. The children were delighted with their special birthday cake and will have that memory forever. Cranberry as well has that same memory. Cranberry said the twins cake was the third one she has created for Icing Smiles and delights at the opportunity. She owns the Cake Cottage at 39429 Los Alamos Rd., Suite D and has been the recipient of numerous cake decorating awards nationwide and has her own website and a video presentation of her cake decorating techniques. She recently created and baked a cake for the Icing Smiles buttercream ball in Virginia and has attended the Chicago, Ill. buttercream ball.

Wildomar City Council makes annexations into CFD Bryce Chechile Valley News Intern Wildomar City Council decided Jan. 13 to annex three properties into the Communities Facilities District, levy a special tax on properties within the CFD, revamp district-dependent council elections, and modify a baseball field at Marna O’Brien Park. Before the council meeting, Fire Captain Richard Owens emphasized safety in regards to El Niño weather and urged residents to obey

road closure warnings. “It only takes about 6 to 9 inches of water to move the average-sized vehicle downstream,” he warned, also noting that sandbags are available at the fire station for all residents to utilize them as needed. Council members decided during the closed session to ditch the current at-large process for the election of city council members and to run elections by district. City Attorney Tom Jex called upon the “council’s desire to avoid spending tax-dollars in defense

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of a meritless, potentially very expensive lawsuit” as a primary motive for changing the city’s election system. A potential legal dispute alleges the city’s at-large process, which allows residents to vote for a candidate regardless of district, violates the California Voting Rights Act. However, the council emphasized its decision to abandon the at-large system would expand voter participation in local elections. The change in council member elections would be implemented by the November elections later this year, with voters selecting a candidate from the one of five districts in which they live. The council then approved the annexation of three territories by the city’s community facility district, or CFD, an area which imposes a special tax on developing projects which funds public works

and infrastructure. The three territories include a retail property on Bundy Canyon Road, a 10 singlefamily residence tract on Palomar Street, and a 10-lot tract east of Orange Street. The council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance that would implement a Mello-Roos tax within the CFD. Levying the special tax would require property owners issued a building permit within the boundaries of the CFD to pay it. The council also unanimously approved a proposal by Wildomar Little League Baseball to modify one of the baseball fields at Marna O’Brien Park. The modification would extend the 45-foot base paths to 70-feet and install a 7-inch raised pitcher’s mound, all by volunteer labor. There are no existing baseball fields in Wildomar that accommo-

date youth who are too old for the Little League-sized fields and too young for the larger, high schoolsized fields. Little League players entering their teens may abandon the sport all together without a field tailored to their size. Wildomar Little League emphasized a modified field could also provide a location for potential regional tournaments. In other news, a number of different events and programs scheduled for this year, including an Eggstravangza egg hunt (3/19), a number of movie nights (4/30, 5/14, 5/28), a barbecue cook-off (4/16), astronomy night (in September), and “concerts in the park” (8/6, 8/10), the first of which is Beatles-themed, were all approved by the council. For more local news, or to comment on this story online, visit www. myvalleynews.com.

New southbound I-215 off-ramp now open MENIFEE – Motorists from Menifee and surrounding areas who use Newport Road to access Interstate 215 took a sigh of relief Thursday, as Caltrans opened the southbound off-ramp after months of heavy construction work to widen the roadway. The opening gives way to the new northbound loop on-ramp that is anticipated to be completed this spring. The two days before the anticipated opening, nighttime motorists found eastbound Newport Road at

the freeway completely closed forcing them to reroute to southbound Antelope and Haun Roads to Scott Road where they could re-enter the busy Interstate toward San Diego. Interstate 215 remained open in both directions, but northbound traffic during evening rush hours found themselves moving slowly onto Scott and Newport Roads because of the construction work. The northbound cars sometimes were forced to pull over in the emergency lane to the far right of the Interstate causing some concerns to Highway Patrol-

men and Police. Cars would be in the right emergency lane almost a half mile from the two off-ramps. Because of slowing traffic on northbound I-215 a number of injury traffic accidents occurred recently between Clinton Keith and Newport Roads, some involving construction equipment and excessive speeds. The major I-215/Newport Road Interchange Project has been in progress for almost a year and is expected to be completed in Winter 2016, according to Caltrans.

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Trips to the mountains takes advance preparation during winter months Kim Harris Managing Editor With the recent storms that surged through the area, many are contemplating a trip up the mountains to play in the more than 2 feet of fresh powder that blanketed the area. From downhill and cross-country skiing, to snowshoeing and sledding, there’s a wide variety of activities in the mountains and other recreation areas that dot the region throughout the year, not just the summer months. A fresh snowfall is the ideal time to remind residents that visitors to the mountains of Southern California need to take precautions before heading up to the higher elevation playgrounds the area has to offer, according to the U.S. Forest Service and the California Highway Patrol. Traffic up to Big Bear and into the San Bernardino National Forest can get heavy after a snow event so Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol is asking those who make the drive up the grade to be prepared by calling ahead to check on current conditions in local mountains before hitting the road as part of the “Know Before You Go” campaign. “As the lure of the fresh snow appeals to residents across the southland, we’re asking folks to be wise and follow safe practices while in snowy conditions across the forest,” said Deputy Forest Supervisor John D. Exline. “We want everyone to have safe visit, drive with care, park legally and pack out your trash.” It’s important to remember that in the mountains, winter weather conditions can be extreme and change without notice. According to a recent press release issued by the U.S. forest Service, things like adequate clothing, and safety items such as extra blankets, water and chains for your car are a must. Check out the following tips offered by the Forest Service to make your winter trip to the mountains an enjoyable and safe

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Forest visitors are encouraged to “Know Before You Go” and call ahead to the local Ranger Station to check on location conditions and restrictions. Big Bear Discovery Center (909) 382-2790 Front Country Ranger Station (909) 382-2851 San Jacinto Ranger Station (909) 382-2922 Mill Creek Visitor Center (909) 382-2882 Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains Monument Visitor Center (760) 862-9984

experience for all. Winter visitor tips An inadequately clothed person can get hypothermia or low internal body temperature. Hypothermia can be deadly – learn to recognize the early symptoms. Keep warm and dry. Stay away from ice covered lakes and streams. Over the past decade several forest visitors have fallen through thin ice and drown. Do not attempt to cross any icecovered water. Be extremely careful when walking on ice covered or slippery surfaces like parking areas and trails and especially steep slopes. One slip could result in a serious injury. Depending upon snow conditions on forest trails snow shoes and clamp-ons are recommended. Be courteous and remember that you are sharing public lands with other recreational users. Do not recreate on unauthorized areas or private property. Bring along extra safety items such as extra clothing, blankets, water, flashlights, maps and your cellphone. Did you remember spare batteries? “Pack it in, Pack it out” – Do not litter. Take along a trash bag or other receptacle for collecting your trash so that you can deposit it in the proper trash receptacle.

The Forest Adventure Pass must be displayed on a visitor’s parked vehicle when recreating in Winter Special Recreation Permit areas and certain developed sites like campgrounds, snow play and picnic areas. A list of designated fee sites and areas is posted on the Fee Program website at www. fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/. Motorists tips: Snow Chains are required during winter months. Be prepared to show them at chain control, and know how to install them. When installing tire chains or traction devices, park in a safe location well off the roadway. Never stop in traffic lanes for these purposes, you may cause other motorists to lose control when they spot your vehicle blocking lanes. Park your vehicle in a safe location and do not double or triple park (blocking in others). Never park in front of closed gates, they may be needed for emergency access, and you could be cited or have your vehicle towed away. Do not park in restricted or “No Parking” areas. These are posted for the safety of all travelers. If you are involved in a traffic accident, try to immediately drive your vehicle to the roadside, but only if safe to do so. Getting

the obstructing vehicles off the roadway may prevent the accident from getting worse, involving other vehicles. Immediately call 911, or ask other travelers to call 911 for you from the nearest phone. Current road conditions and chain control are available online at www.dot.ca.gov. Forest visitors are encouraged to “Know Before You Go” and call ahead to the local Ranger Station to check on location conditions and restrictions. Big Bear Discovery Center can be reached by calling (909) 3822790; Front Country Ranger Station, (909) 382-2851; San Jacinto Ranger Station, (909) 382-2922; Mill Creek Visitor Center, (909)

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Opinion Editor’s Note: Opinions do not necessarily reflect the views of the Valley News staff. We invite opinions on all sides of an issue. If you have an opinion, please send it as an e-mail to valleyeditor@reedermedia.com, or fax us at (760) 723-9606. Maximum word count 500. All letters must include the author’s name, address and phone number. The Valley News reserves the right to edit letters as necessary to fit the publication’s format.

TVUSD move to create geographical districts an opportunity for residents to make their voices heard Kim Harris Managing Editor I’m on the fence. Not a usual place for me to find myself, so as I sit here pondering my stance on the Temecula Valley Unified School District’s recent consideration to move away from at-large elections to geographic districts, I am scratching my head in confusion. My gut tells me that overall this is a good move, one that could prevent things like lawsuits from those who may feel they are under represented on the school board or the wrath of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, who seem to throw lots of legalese out there, and rightfully so. The district is taking a proactive stance, which I believe is a good thing. The conundrum for me comes in the form of the question of who

would be drawing the district lines and the timing of the whole thing. Why now? Why not a year ago or even 10 years ago? Should things like district lines be left up to the sitting board or a neutral third party? Do those up for re-election recuse themselves? Should the city jump in here and move this plan along? I just don’t know. Now, before you go getting all bent out of shape at me on this one, I understand that the district has hired a consultant who has come up with a couple of scenarios as reported in Staff Writer Tim O’Leary’s article, “Temecula school district explores change in trustee election method,” in this week’s Valley News. According to O’Leary’s report, the consultants “have mapped prospective geographical voting districts using a range of factors,” but those speaking out against it

have valid arguments against it, too. In the opinion piece “TVUSD push to move to by-trustee area election method is ill timed,” TVEA president Jeff Kingsberg makes the argument that “sitting school board members should not preside over a change in voting lines which could have an impact on their potential re-election.” According to Kingsberg, both proposals give an unfair advantage to incumbents Board President Dr. Allen Pulsipher and Kristi-Rutz Robbins, should they decide to run for re-election, and that is something that does concern me. Redistricting is nothing new, city, county state and even the federal government have had to redistrict numerous times due to a shift in populations to ensure that the rights of all citizens are not infringed upon.

When I lived in Georgia, after the 2010 census, the Camden County Board of Commissioners – akin to our supervisors in Riverside – was forced to redistrict due to some pretty substantial changes in population distribution. They did their due diligence, hired a neutral third party to draw the lines, held a public comments period and two public hearings on the matter. Some residents were pretty upset to lose their favorite commissioner; others were excited at the chance to have what they believed was better representation. It all worked out in the end though. I’ve lived through redistricting at the city, county and even state level in my lifetime, but what is happening with TVUSD is something that is completely foreign to me since I have never lived in an area without districts at the school

board or city level, a concept that doesn’t make much sense to me at all, but that’s probably fodder for another editorial. Due to my lack of experience on this one, I will have to refrain from forming an opinion at this time. I will do my research before weighing in with a hard and fast opinion on this proposed move, but what I will say is this – now is the time for residents within TVUSD boundaries to make their voices heard. Educate yourselves on the matter at hand and make sure that you take advantage of every opportunity to ask questions. Be informed and most importantly hold the TVUSD board to task. Make sure that whatever decision is made, it the best one for the families who reside in the Temecula Valley Unified School District. But, hey, it’s only my opinion.

TVUSD push to move to by-trustee area election method is ill timed Jeff Kingsberg TVEA President At the Dec. 8th Temecula Valley Unified School Board Meeting, the trustees voted unanimously 5-0 to direct the district to submit a Waiver Request to the California Department of Education to waive the requirement that the establishment of trustee areas be put to the electorate (voters). The intent of TVUSD is to implement this in time for the rapidly approaching November 2016 school board election. In the coming weeks there will be public hearings at scheduled board meetings and regional district community input meetings in which the public will have the opportunity to attend and participate. TVEA suggests the trustees reconsider both their proposal and their pacing spearheaded by 2015 Board Presi-

dent Dr. Allen Pulsipher, who is one of two incumbents whose current term expires in November 2016. By-Trustee Area Elections are not new. In fact, most school districts in Riverside County (with the exception of Temecula and Murrieta districts) have moved to some form of this election method. The impetus behind this is the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) of 2001 which prohibits the use of the traditional at-large election system (candidates are elected by all eligible voters) if it results in “racially polarized voting.” This means that the at-large system impairs the ability of a protected class to elect candidates of its choice or to influence the outcome of an election. While TVUSD has not produced local evidence of this specific concern, it has suggested that the only safe harbor from a potential

lawsuit is to make this shift IMMEDIATELY. TVEA understands the district has a responsibility of fiscal stewardship, yet believes they also have a responsibility to district voters as well as potential 2016 candidates who already may have begun planning a campaign. Temecula Valley Educators Association (TVEA) was notified on Nov. 24 that as an “interested entity” we must select a position of “Support,” “Oppose” or “Neutral” on the aforementioned waiver by Dec. 7. On Dec. 3, the TVEA Executive Board voted to oppose this request. TVUSD has presented no clear evidence of “racially polarized voting”. In fact, the last Temecula school board election was highly competitive. Two first time candidates finished one and two, with two long time incumbents finishing

It’s a busy January in Sacramento January is always a busy time in Sacramento, especially at the start of the second year of a two-year session. In addition to hundreds of new bills that are being introduced now, any bill carried over from last year must be approved in its respective house by the end of January. Two of my bills from last year are still being considered by the Assembly. AB 59, Laura’s Law extension will continue to provide court ordered outpatient treatment for the mentally ill for five years beyond the statute’s current sunset date of Jan. 1, 2017. Thus far, 12 California counties, including Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange, have implemented Laura’s Law, which has helped provide badly needed care for mentally ill patients who are incapable of seeking help on their own or who present a threat to

themselves or others. AB 73 is also still pending from last year. AB 73 requires that any denial of coverage by Medi-Cal of drugs prescribed to treat HIV/AIDS will be subject to a 24-hour “urgent appeal” process if the medical necessity of the drug can be demonstrated by the doctor and the drug is FDA approved. I am happy to report that both bills are moving through the legislative process. This month, AB 59 passed the Judiciary Committee on a bipartisan vote, and will soon be heard by the Appropriations Committee. AB 73 has also been referred to the Appropriations Committee. AB 59 and AB 73 must receive final legislative approval from the Assembly by the end of January in order to be forwarded to the Senate. Though time is short, I have high hopes for both.

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fourth and sixth in a seven candidate field. It is understandable that Riverside County Districts with large minority populations have moved to the By-Trustee model, while Temecula Valley Unified and Murrieta Valley Unified, being more economically stable while at the same time less racially diverse have not been compelled to do so. In addition, neither the Temecula nor Murrieta city councils have publicly expressed an inclination to move in this direction for their elections. Of even greater concern is the timing of this proposal in relation to the November 2016 board election. Sitting school board members should not preside over a change in voting lines which could have an impact on their potential re-election. The current proposals shrink the 2016 electorate down to onefifth of the total district size for in-

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Dining in the Valley Bella’s Pizza Villa brings Chicago style to Murrieta

Chicago style thin crust pizza at Bella’s Pizza Villa is served sliced in squares, with toppings to the edge.

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hen Murrieta residents think of family style Italian dining, Bella’s Pizza Villa, off Los Alamos and the 215, is a sure bet. Winners of the West Coast Pizza Championship and finaling in an international pizza competition, Bella’s Pizza Villa can satisfy any appetite for Italian food from Chicago Style pizza to homemade decadent pastas. Inside the easy to find location, Bella’s Pizza Villa immediately entices diners with the aromas of freshly baked bread. Owned by LaDonna and Bill Olson, both Chicago natives who came to California to be with family, they started their restaurant to share the pizza and Italian food with the Murrieta area. They are locally famous for their bread – baked fresh, daily such as the appetizer portions of garlic rolls – a decadent serving of garlic knots, served in olive oil and garlic sauce that will leave you wanting more. Bill makes rolls daily and fresh ingredients abound at this restaurant that has

served Southwest Riverside County since 2002. “Our original location was not ideal, but we received rave reviews and were always packed,” LaDonna said. “Our loyal friends and followers, as well as new ones, come to the new location. We love serving Murrieta.” The new and larger location includes a small bar in addition to cozy tables and floor seating. The location off Los Alamos makes this an ideal and reasonably priced Italian take out or delivery location. “We deliver all of Murrieta, French Valley and down to Harveston,” LaDonna said. The menu is well appointed with a wide range of antipastos, richsauced pastas, pizzas on Chicago style thin crust, and homemade dessert options for a well-rounded meal. Servings are family style and large enough for sharing if you happen in for midday lunch or dining with large groups. Their catering menu is also popular over the holidays for serving office parties and gatherings. “Our thin crust Chicago style pizza is crispy, with no crust at the

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edge, and cut into squares. The New York style pizza is also thin, with more crust, cut into the traditional triangles,” LaDonna said. Bella’s Pizza Villa takes pride in their food quality and the satisfaction of their customers. Their unique promise – if you don’t like it, you don’t pay – has been in place since the inception of their business. “We’ve rarely, if ever, had that happen,” LaDonna said. “We care that much about our food.” Why make the trip to Bella’s Pizza Villa? Consider the pasta. We were served platters of ravioli, angel hair pasta in marinara with meatballs and penne with a spicy vodka sauce. Upon first taste, the Penne Al’Vodka was rich in flavor with bacon tones along with the buttery sauce. Beautiful presentation with family style dishes garnished with parmesan and spices, the sauce is a secret family recipe. “Our recipes are a secret, and I’m not allowed to share with anyone,” LaDonna said with a laugh. The table winner for this lunchtime feast was the Florentine Ravioli. Fresh raviolis, covered in a decadent white sauce, topped with chopped tomatoes and plated with the Bella’s Pizza Villa garnish was difficult not to inhale. Flavors of butter, smooth and drinkable sauce, combined with fresh pasta and the perfect consistency of spinach, ravioli and filling made this dish the top pick for this review. Inevitable left-

The Penne Al’Vodka is served with a rich, bacon-enriched sauce with the typical, traditional Italian flavors. Fresh and delicious.

perfect for eating out and sharing, or ordering for home takeout to eat while watching a game. Bella’s Pizza Villa offers dine in and carry out, with their online ordering system or call-in order service.

“The new and larger location includes a small bar in addition to cozy tables and floor seating and the location off Los Alamos makes this an ideal and reasonably priced Italian take out or delivery location.” overs, when you’ve ordered many different items, are best warmed slow over the stovetop to maintain the integrity of the sauces, according to LaDonna. Along with the meal, we were served Bella’s Pizza Villa’s most ordered item – the Chicago style pizza with Italian sausage with diced green peppers. Cut into squares, it’s easy to consume large quantities of this crispy, delightful pizza. It is

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

KIDS AND TEENS: Jan. 22 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. American Girls and their dolls! OK girls…you can be inventors, engineers, mathematicians, chemists, astronauts, anything you want to be. Tonight it’s all about girls doing science, and it your American Girl doll, Barbie, Project MC2 doll, or other friends are interested in having fun adventures with you, bring them along for cool experiments and surprises at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula. $5 per person ages 2 and up. Information: (951) 308-6376. Jan. 23 – 12:30-3:30 p.m. ACT Practice Test. The ACT Test has a different focus than the SAT Test. Have your student take this test to discover the differences. Register by calling 1-800-KAPTEST. Practice Test will be held at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square. For Grades 9-12. Space is limited. Jan. 27 – 4-4:45 p.m. Mr. Twister at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Rd. Twist amazing balloon creations with Mr. Twister in this hands on workshop. Ages 3-12. Space is limited. Information: (951) 693-8980. Jan. 29 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Lost in Space! Well…not exactly lost… more like discovering! You won’t be traveling in a spaceship but you will get to observe planets and the big beyond as you get to explore the skies and solar system at the Children’s Museum, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376. ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 22 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Enjoy an evening of Jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Featuring The Italians Return! Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Jan. 22-31 – 7-9 p.m. Beauty and the Beast Jr. 2016 at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. The classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast who is really a prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Jan. 23 – 12:30-2 p.m. Reality Rally Temecula Valley Presents: Lip Sync Showdown auditions

for the Celebrity versus Public Competition at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. you have the fun and Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center receives the funds. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Jan. 24 – 4:30 p.m. School of Rock at Third Street Live, 41915 3rd St. Temecula The show features performances by lively and talented students ages 6-18. This event is open to the public. Tickets in advance $10 or at the door $12. Information: Temecula@ schoolofrock.com. Jan. 24– 3 p.m. Classics at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Presented by California Chamber Orchestra in association with Temecula Presents. Classics is a weekly chamber recital series. Each Sunday afternoon they feature an individual musician or small ensemble performing a wide range of music. Performers are all working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Jan. 28 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Enjoy an evening of Jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. With Peggy Duquesnel Quartet featuring Ron Eschete. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Jan. 30 – 8 p.m. Comedy at the Merc with PRN! Hilarity ensues! Laugh and leave the week behind you with this unique style of audience-participatory improvised comedy where you play too by helping to write, direct, and even star onstage with some of the region’s most talented comedic actors. The Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Jan. 31 – 7 p.m. Cabaret at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula presents: Rising Stars! Cabaret brings the very best of Broadway to Old Town Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Jan. 31– 3 p.m. Classics at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Presented by California Chamber Orchestra in association with Temecula Presents. Classics is a weekly chamber recital series. Each Sunday afternoon they feature an individual musician or small ensemble performing a wide

range of music. Performers are all working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Feb. 4 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Enjoy an evening of Jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Feb. 6 – 7-10 p.m. Country Live at the TCC, 28816 Pujol St. Temecula. Presented by Gwyn Sanborn. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Feb. 6 – 2-4:15 p.m. Neil Diamond Tribute at The Golden Bears Theater, 31555 Rancho Vista Rd. Temecula. Cost: $5$25. Tickets and Information: Alana (951) 587-1536 or tickets@ inlandvalleysymphony.org. Enjoy a night full of Neil Diamond’s greatest hits backed by the Temecula Valley Symphony. COMMUNITY EVENTS: Jan. 23 – 7-11 a.m. The Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge No 2591 to host their annual Partners in Scouting Pancake Breakfast at 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar to raise funds for its scouting units. Scouts will serve breakfast which will consist of pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee. Tickets: $5 per person and can be purchased at the lodge or by calling Larry Ryan, (951) 6745012. Funds raised will be divided between the Cub Scout Packs and Boy Scout Troops in Lake Elsinore and Wildomar. There are about 180 youths in the Scouts along with 85 adult volunteers teaching Scouting principles and values to the youth. Jan. 23 – 4 p.m. Assisteens an Auxiliary of 7-12 grade students of Assistance League of Temecula Valley presents Saluting Our Veterans and Their Families – Honoring all who have served. You are invited to enjoy a Spaghetti dinner and entertainment at the Assistance League meeting room, 28720 Via Montezuma, Temecula. Casual Attire. Reservations required. Reservations and Information: assisteens@verizon. net. To learn more about Assisteens, please visit www.temeculavalley. assistanceleague.org. Jan. 23 –10 a.m. Historical Walking Tours the Temecula Valley

Museum will let you experience Old Town in a whole new way as the tour guides share stories and events that bring Temecula’s past to life. The tour departs from the museum, 28314 Mercedes St. Cost: $5 per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Information: (951) 694-6450. Jan. 23 – 6 p.m. Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce 67th Annual Installation Dinner and Awards Ceremony will be held at the Diamond Club, 500 Diamond Dr. Lake Elsinore. Information: Michelle (951) 245-8848 or michelle@lakeelsinorechamber. com. Jan. 26 – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. MSJC Announces spring semester Blood Drive – The Beta Delta Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is co-hosting a bleed drive with LifeStream, the Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside counties at 28237 La Piedra Rd. Menifee in front of the Learning Resource Center. This event is open to the public. LifeStream will be giving donors a $5 gift certificate to In N Out while supplies last. Information: Tim (951) 487-3380 or tlampley@msjc.edu. Jan. 29-30 – 7-10 p.m. Rock the Oaks – A Benefit for Arts & Autism presented by School of Rock. Rock the Oaks is an upbeat live music show with pop, country, classic rock, gospel and Broadway. This is a great way to support the community and the kids of Oak Grove Center. Event will take place at 38801 Calostoga Dr. Murrieta. Cost: $20 per person. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the performing arts and autism programs of Oak Grove Center. Two shows Saturday: 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets and Information: www.rocktheoaks.org. Jan. 29 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Taste of Osher at the Temecula Higher Education Center, 43200 Business Park Dr. Temecula. This is a free event. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is a nonprofit, memberbased organization established to improve quality of life for adult learners over 50 years of age through higher education and the arts. The program provides a wide array of educational programming by university professors and

experts in their respective fields and is free of tests and grades. Information: JoAnne (760) 7508613 or jmendez@csusm.edu. WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Now – MSJC College District announces participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Information: Nancy Alvarado (951) 639-5605, (951) 487-3605 or nalvarado@msjc.edu. Now – Professional Clothing Drive presented by the Salvation Army Riverside County Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program. The Salvation Army is looking for unwanted dress shoes or suit jackets to help the men of the Salvation Army A.R.C. Program better their life. Make donations at any chamber office or the Storm Stadium and receive one free ticket to a Monday or Tuesday game at Storm Stadium. Information: Eilyn (951) 940-5790, ext.115 or Eric (951) 245-4487, ext. 218. Now – MSJC has Occupational Internships available through its Career and Technical Education Department. Students can gain “hands-on” experience in their field, reinforce learning and make connections with industry. See what opportunities are currently available for the fall 2015 semester. Information: Matthew (951) 6395437 or mleyden@msjc.edu. Now – FTAspay is a local nonprofit spay-neuter assistance organization. Their mission to end animal shelter euthanasia through affordable spay/neuter and microchipping. FTAspay has partnered with Menifee Animal Clinic to offer affordable spay/ neuter rates, available through their website www.FTAspay.org. In addition to their low online pricing ($50 for dogs and $30 for cats) they periodically run spay-neuter specials. Follow their website and Facebook for $10 microchip clinics. Donations to FTAspay are tax deductible. Now – Memoir Writing Group every second and fourth Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 4845 6th St. Temecula, everyone has a story, join them and write yours! Information: (951) 694-6464.

Movie Review: “The Revenant” Bob Garver Movie Reviewer Last week I wrote that “The Hateful Eight” was “quite possibly the best film of 2015.” I made sure to say “quite possibly” because I considered it the best at the time, but there were still some major contenders left to see. This past week, I knocked out some of those

major contenders, and while I’m not completely ready to call it a year (and even then I know I’ll never get to everything), I can say with a bit more confidence that “The Revenant” is quite possibly the best movie of 2015. The film is the latest labor of love from director Alejandro Gonzáles Iñárritu. His last film, “Birdman,” was “quite possibly” the best film

of 2014 and definitely the Best Picture Oscar winner. This film trades the relative comfort of the modern Broadway theater for the blistering wilderness of South Dakota in the early 1800s. Like “Birdman,” the film features a number of especially long takes that make the setting and situations seem inescapable. This style doesn’t make the film more “enjoyable” per se, but the obvious

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difficulty and dedication do not go unnoticed. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Hugh Glass, guide for an ill-fated fur-trapping expedition. Within minutes of the film’s opening, the trapping party is attacked by Arikara Indians and its number is cut by more than half. Among the survivors are Glass, his half-Pawnee son Hawk (Forrest Goodluck), and embittered trapper Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy). Things go from bad to worse (to put it mildly) when Glass is mauled within an inch of his life by a grizzly bear. Fitzgerald agrees to stay with Glass and Hawk to keep Glass alive as long as possible and give him a proper burial if necessary. He botches the task horribly. He nearly kills Glass out of mere convenience, kills the previously-healthy Hawk out of panic, and brushes some dirt on Glass and calls it a proper burial. Glass pulls himself out of the poor excuse for a grave and vows revenge on the escaped Fitzgerald. Not every aspect of the revenge journey makes sense, but think of how confusing it must be for the disoriented Glass. The key word with the DiCaprio performance, which will probably win him an Oscar, is “pained.” Hugh Glass suffers in this movie, most of all during the bear attack. The brutal sequence was already one of legend before the film even opened, and while certain rumors about the scene are untrue, it remains both grizzly and grisly. Parts of Glass get exposed that are best left inside the body. Also, as in a lot of survival movies, Glass has to perform a crude, wince-inducing operation on himself. Glass has to try and talk, drink, and breathe with a severely torn-up throat, and making all those discordant noises couldn’t have been easy or pleasant for Leo, especially over multiple takes. And then of course there is the discomfort aspect, the pain that goes along with dragging himself around the unforgiving terrain and being affected by every inch of the

journey. The only thing working in his favor is that the water and snow somehow always look clean enough to drink. “The Revenant” is an extremely violent movie, but it has a tasteful attitude about its violence. It feels like the characters are suffering a sort of natural consequence of living in this harsh environment, even when they’re performing acts of violence on each other. With “The Hateful Eight,” which approaches over-the-top violence with nearglee, I am willing to let some viewers off the hook. If it doesn’t seem like your kind of movie, it probably isn’t. Here I feel the need to push a little harder. I encourage adults, at their discretion, to breech their comfort zones and see this beautiful, harrowing, mesmerizing film. Four Stars out of Five. “The Revenant” is rated R for strong frontier combat and violence including gory images, a sexual assault, language and brief nudity. Its running time is 156 minutes. Robert Garver is a graduate of the Cinema Studies program at New York University. He has been a published movie reviewer since 2006. Feedback is welcome at rrg251@nyu.edu.

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Oak Grove prepares to ‘Rock the Oaks’ at popular fundraiser Taryn Murphy Valley News Intern Love the songs of Carrie Underwood, One Republic, Meghan Trainor, Katy Perry and today’s hottest artists? This year, the Oak Grove Center For Education Treatment & The Arts’ “Rock the Oaks” is back to tie entertainment and outreach programs together in a series of upbeat live music shows. Sprinkled with pop, country, classic rock, gospel and patriotic themed music, the event will feature local performers in an effort to fund the center’s arts and autism programs. The Oak Grove Center is a nonprofit 24-hour residential, educational, and therapeutic treatment center that serves full-time and day students who attend its nonpublic school and care facilities. Children admitted to the programs possess a variety of psychological, social, emotional, behavioral, medical and neurological problems along with concurrent behavioral difficulties, school problems, family dysfunction and alcohol or substance

abuse. The Center’s extensive programs are aimed to provide fun, educational, creative outlets for every child, but funds can sometimes be lacking. This year, the Center is focused on boosting funds for its arts and autism programs in order to ensure the best outreach possible. Located at The Bridge Church in Murrieta, Rock the Oaks will run at three different show times: Jan. 29 at 7 p.m., Jan. 30 at 2 p.m., and Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. Just a few of the acts slated to perform at the shows include local teen Cole Criske, fresh off his international debut on this season of NBC’s “The Voice.” With different performers at each show, the Center is hoping to welcome a large variety of audiencemembers to increase the reach and impact of the fundraiser, which has been running for nine years. The venue capacity is 1500 seats. Tammy Wilson, Oak Grove CEO, is thrilled to see Rock the Oaks return this year to the Bridge. “Our partnership with The Bridge has taken this show to a whole new level,” Wilson said,

“Their theater, and the wonderful production elements they have make this show engaging for everyone.” This year, for the first time ever, Rock the Oaks’ has added a special “Rock the Voice” competition for local Glee Clubs, Ensembles and Performance Choirs. Singing groups will compete for the “Golden Mic Award” at the Saturday matinee performance. Ticket prices range from $10$20 and include discounts for children, seniors and families. For a one-of-a-kind experience, VIP tickets are also available for $35. At the VIP show Jan. 30, 7 p.m., holders of these special passes will receive priority seating, meet the performers personally, and take photos with the valley’s most popular artists. Featured artists for the passes include Cole Criske, Joanna Pearl, The School of Rock Band, and The X Factor’s Brewer Boys. Wilson looks forward to the lifechanging improvements Rock the Oaks will bring. “As our primary fundraiser for the Arts and Autism programs at

Oak Grove Center For Education Treatment & The Arts’ annual Rock the Oaks fundraiser will feature a variety of artists performing a plethora of musical genres. Courtesy photo

Oak Grove, we are able to provide our kids with much needed artistic outlets such as dance, drama, music and more - that we would otherwise not be able to offer. The Arts are very important to their growth and healing,” she said. Tickets can be purchased at http://support.oakgrovecenter.

org/2016-rock-the-oaks-tickets/. To view the line-ups for each showing, visit http://www.rocktheoaks. org for a full list of the performing artists. For more entertainment news, or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

Temecula Valley Art League provides Temecula Valley Players Assistance league with donation to present ‘Cheaper by the help fund ‘Operation School Bell’ Dozen’

The Temecula Valley Art League’s president, Marilyn Latimer, is seen at her art group’s annual Christmas party while presenting a donation to Margo Dosky, a representative of the Assistance League of Temecula, for the Assistance League’s “Operation School Bell” charity. Debra Gayle photo

Victor Miller Special to Valley News The Temecula Valley Art League held their annual Christmas gala last month and in keeping with the art group’s holiday season spirit of giving, presented a donation to the Assistance League of Temecula. The donation went to funding a

perennial focus of the Assistance League – addressing the problem of disadvantaged children who attend school without adequate clothing. Needy children are referred to the Assistance League of Temecula by the school districts that the organization serves and given the opportunity to purchase school clothing free of charge.

Dubbed Operation School Bell, the Assistance League assigns these students an appointment date and time for a shopping event and, with the guidance of volunteer members, the students select school clothing of their choice. It’s considered that the students’ new wardrobe begets a new attitude, and regular school attendance and higher academic performance is said to follow. It has become a Christmas tradition for the Temecula Valley Art League to support the Assistance League of Temecula in their student shopping event charity drives. The Temecula Valley Art League’s monthly meeting takes place on the third Tuesday of every month. Along with warm refreshments, this month’s meeting also included an art demonstrator, Janice Cipriani-Willis. Cipriani-Willis accomplished water colorist who works at the Dorland Mountain Arts Colony in Temecula. Focusing on the beauty that she finds in the world, Cipriani-Willis uses light to express this beauty, so watercolors seemed to be the natural medium for this artist. The monthly meetings are held at 28720 Via Montezuma in Temecula.

– extremely effective! Bring the family to the Old Town Temecula Community Theater and see how the Gilbreth family survives Fathers attempts at making home life run smoothly. Tickets can be purchased at the Theater Ticket Office located at 42051 Main Street, Temecula 92590, by calling (866) 653-8696 or online at www.TemeculaTheater. org. Performances are Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Temecula Valley Players have been providing quality live theater in the valley over 30 years. For more information on TVP visit www.TemeculaValleyPlayers.com. For more entertainment news, or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

TEMECULA – Temecula Valley Players will present “Cheaper by the Dozen,” adapted by Christopher Sergel from the book by Frank Gilbreth and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey Feb. 18-28. As it so often happens, life imitates art, there are two sets of brothers and sisters cast in the show that is skillfully directed by Lisana Taylor. Cheaper by the Dozen is the story of an attractive high school girl who is not only a member of a large and unique family but her father is, in fact, one of the great pioneers of industrial efficiency. Father decides, for no apparent reason, to apply his unorthodox methods to the whole family. The results in the Gilbreth household are terribly embarrassing, funny and – it must be admitted

Golden Bear Film Festival accepting entries TEMECULA – The Temecula Valley High School chapter of the National Société Honoraire de Français is proud to sponsor a film festival inspired by the Festival de Cannes, which is held annually in France. In an effort to foster the cultural development of the Temecula Valley as well as to promote French culture, all are invited to participate in the festival by submitting a short film for the consideration of the Golden Bear family and the entire Temecula community. There are several categories in which films may be entered, and winners will be chosen by a jury of faculty, students, and/or members of Temecula’s artistic community. This is an excellent opportunity to share creative talents with the community and everyone is encouraged to enter. Details for entering a submission for the Golden Bear Film Festival, including guidelines for the films themselves as well as how the actual event will work are as follows. In order to participate in the Golden Bear Film Festival, submissions must be under eight minutes in length, must be school appropri-

ate with no profanity or sexual references, be on a disc or flash drive and submitted by 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, to Diane Anderson’s box in the front office at Temecula Valley High School and must be turned in with the completed Golden Bear Film Festival agreement form. Categories include Foreign Language, Comedy or Musical, Drama Action or Adventure Animation or Documentary. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the evening’s events. Submissions to the Golden Bear Film Festival will be judged and given a score based storytelling, creativity and originality, execution and impact. Filmmakers who are selected to participate will be contacted by phone no later than Friday, March 4. The Golden Bear Film Festival will be held Wednesday, March 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the TVHS theater located at 31555 Rancho Vista Road in Temecula. Admission to the event is $5. Filmmakers whose productions are chosen for the festival are admitted free of charge. Each admission includes performances by TVHS

student groups and refreshments which will be sold during intermission. For more information, visit http://tvhs.tvusd.k12.ca.us/.

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School of Rock rocks the house at Third Street Live

Mia Redwine plays the drums alongside her band mates in the School of Rock group 21st Century Rock at Third Street Live in Old Town Temecula Jan. 17.

Ryan Pham warms up on the keyboard before a performance with the School of Rock group Cheddar Shredderz during the End of Season Showcase at Third Street Live.

Jyllina Rodriguez jingles the tambourine during a Cheddar Shredderz performance with students from the School of Rock at Third Street Live in Old Town Temecula.

Domonic Jengo plays the guitar alongside his band mates in the School of Rock group Dimension Jumpers during the music school’s End of Season Showcase.

Antonio Niaves plays the guitar alongside his band mates in the School of Rock group 21st Century Rock at Third Street Live in Old Town Temecula.

School of Rock student Hailee Toney lead sings in the Cheddar Shredderz group during the music school’s End of Season Showcase at Third Street Live.

Annalise Elardo lead sings in the School of Rock student group 21st Century Rock during the music school’s End of Season Showcase.

Marlee Brink sings the David Bowie song “Rebel Rebel” alongside her band mates in the School of Rock group Dimension Jumpers.

School of Rock Music Director Peter LeClair prepares a group of young student musicians for a performance during the End of Season Showcase at Third Street Live in Old Town Temecula Jan. 17. Tickets for the next show, also at Third Street Live, Sunday, Jan. 24, at 4:30 p.m. are available at the school located at 30630 Rancho California Road #501F in Temecula or at the door the day of the show.

Lena Mojica tunes her guitar before a performance alongside her School of Rock band mates during the music school’s End of Season Showcase at Third Street Live in Old Town Temecula. Shane Gibson photos

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Real Estate / Home & Garden

Market at a glance (As of January 17, 2016) No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed Average Selling Price Average List Price Median List Price Asking Price per Square Foot Average Days on Market Most Expensive Listing Least Expensive Listing Average Age of Listing % of Properties w/ Price decrease % of Properties Relisted (reset DOM) % of Flip properties (price increase) Median House Size (sq ft) Median Lot Size (sq ft) Median Number of Bedrooms Median Number of Bathrooms Market Action Index*

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27 (342) 353 $477,241 $722,788 $510,000 $196 (137) 125 $7,700,000 $270,000 17 33% 14% 6% 2909 8001-10,000 4.0 3.0 Seller (38.0)

36 (356) 352 $370,090 $648,822 $425,235 $169 (117) 112 $3,495,000 $159,000 16 35% 12% 10% 2997 8001-10,000 4.0 3.0 Seller (38.7)

8 (70) 65 $305,988 $377,887 $375,000 $151 (100) 105 $745,000 $159,900 19 28% 8% 6% 2621 8001-10,000 4.0 2.5 Seller (44.2)

LAKE ELSINORE 13 (249) 247 $267,297 $341,046 $329,000 $154 (92) 94 $955,900 $58,000 23 34% 12% 9% 2197 6501-8000 4.0 2.5 Seller (40.8)

CANYON LAKE 4 (87) 89 $452,595 $597,572 $479,900 $198 (133) 125 $1,800,000 $149,000 28 30% 10% 2% 2420 6501-8000 3.0 2.5 Seller (38.5)

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24 (285) 124 $299,912 $367,975 $349,999 $146 (89) 88 $775,000 $224,900 11 27% 10% 6% 2440 6501-8000 4.0 2.5 Seller (43.5)

5 (151) 148 $174,800 $266,024 $240,000 $146 (96) 104 $534,990 $62,000 29 41% 10% 8% 1674 6501-8000 3.0 2.0 Seller (45.0)

45 (436) 441 $208,347 $246,630 $215,000 $139 (128) 121 $1,790,000 $27,000 35 27% 10% 7% 1567 6501-8000 3.0 2.0 Seller (41.1)

*This Index measures the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory. Index above 30 implies a seller’s advantage. Below 30, conditions give the advantage to the buyer. Market data provided by Escrow Leaders (Altos Research) and is current as of 01/18/16. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 01/17/16. 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.

Home inspections, what your inspector may not find

John Occhi & Mike Mason Special to Valley News It should be obvious to every new homebuyer that the home they are buying should be inspected so that there are no repair surprises. Homebuyers want to know that their prospective new home has been properly maintained and that there are no hidden issues. No one wants to move into a home with major repair or maintenance surprises. It’s unfortunate though, not all home inspections are perfect and some issues may go unnoticed before the close of escrow. You must realize that even the best of home inspectors are only going to be able to identify so many issues in the limited time they spend in the home, which typically will be three to four hours. Sometimes, the missed issues may be to the inspector’s abilities and other times it may be because issues were hidden – perhaps the home was full of furniture and the inspector could not gain access to everything they normally would. (The purpose of this article is not to bash home inspectors or advising you how to find a good one – rather it is to help the reader be aware of potential issues that may go unreported in a home inspection.) Common issues that are missed during a home inspection Air Conditioner or Heater – HVAC systems can keep on going for years and years without a problem and then without notice just stop working. Typically, your home inspector will just verify that it is working at the time of the inspection and probably is not

qualified to complete an analysis of the entire HVAC system. If you’re buying an older home you should be prepared for potential problems, especially if the seller has not kept up on the maintenance to the HVAC system. Cracked Heater Exchange – If the home is 10 years or older it may be worth the investment to have the HVAC system completely inspected by a qualified HVAC professional. Without the proper equipment and expertise, the Heater Exchanger may be leaking Carbon Monoxide into the home – a potentially hazardous situation. Plumbing Issues – While the Home Inspector will check the water and drain system for functionality they may not be able to detect a partial blockage or pipe damage. While the Home Inspector can easily determine what type of pipe system the home has, it’s age and any potential problems caused by tree roots. Certain issues will require specialized equipment that the Home Inspector likely will not have available. It’s possible that you will discover issues with the plumbing after you’ve moved in. Electrical Issues – The Home Inspector will identify any obvious issues found during their brief home inspection. Most of their findings will be through a visual inspection and should be able to identify issues such as an ungrounded outlet or identifying double tapped breakers. If there is a malfunction to another component of the home caused by electrical issue. Realize that to keep the inspection affordable the Home Inspector can only spend so much time. If you want a true understanding of the entire electrical system is is advisable to hire a licensed electrician. Chimney Issues – A Home Inspector will check the chimney for cracks and deterioration of the bricks and mortar – both inside the home and outside. They will look up, inside the chimney to see if there is any buildup of excessive

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soot. If the home has experienced a fire or seismic event, you may want to have a more detailed chimney inspection by the appropriate professional. Structural Issues – While the Home Inspector may be able to identify many structural issues, such as a cracked foundation or problems with the roof – which can be some of the most expensive problems to deal with. If a problem is detected a structural engineer should be brought in to determine how to cure the situation and help budget the fix. Leaks – Water is perhaps the most detrimental force in nature…and in your home. Water leaks – either from plumbing or from outside the home can create all sorts of issues including mold infestation and structural degradation which is why it is important to have a well maintained home that is sealed against the elements. The problem you’ll have with a home inspection is if the home has been vacant for a long time or it has been very dry for a long time, there may be no telltale signs visible to the home inspector and you’ll never know about a water leak until there is a significant amount of rain. These are some of the most common issues that arise after a home inspection. It’s important that you remember that no one is perfect. Be assured that the home inspector is not going to purposely cover up a problem. It’s important for you to keep in mind that Home Inspectors, like all professionals, some are better than others. Most good real estate agents will be able to offer you the names of two or three respected home inspectors that they work with. It’s up to you to do your own diligence and make the decision that is right for you. What you want to avoid is a Home Inspector provided by the Seller of a home. Your buyer’s agent should not provide only one Home Inspector for you to hire. This is a sue-happy society so if there is only one recommendation and something shows up after the purchase, it’s very likely that there will be lawsuits filed. Should your REALTOR® attend the home inspection? There is not a legal requirement for either agent to attend the home inspection. This does not mean that most good real estate agents,

or their personal representative, will be there. The real estate home inspection is one of the most important hurdles to overcome in the purchase of a home and it is the opinion of the authors of this article that all real estate agents should attend all home inspections. This is such a vital component of the process. The Home Inspector will have significant impact on the sale, based on what they say during and after the inspection. It only makes sense that everyone involved is there – including the buyer, the buyer’s agent and the seller’s agent. Yet, every home inspector will tell you that frequently it is just the home inspector and the buyer running through the home with no real estate agent anywhere to be found. A real estate agent’s job is to be an advocate for their client and therefore should be at the inspection to represent their client. Some real estate agents will follow the inspector, every step of the way and others may sit silently in the

background waiting for the exit briefing and to answer any questions their client may have – both approaches are all right and up to the agent…but be there they should be! This applies to both the buyer’s Agent and the Seller’s Agent. Consider that most real estate transactions that fall apart, fall apart because of some sort of issue. Sellers should do whatever it takes to prepare the home for inspection before the inspection taking place. Call us today and get the information you need to make the right decision. The info is free, call now! (951) 296-8887. Questions regarding available inventory and/or other real estate matters please contact me, Mike@GoTakeAction.com. Mike Mason, Broker/Owner of MASON Real Estate Cal. BRE: 01483044, Board of Director, Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors® (SRCAR).

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Real Estate / Home & Garden

Change your fireplace facade, DIY or rustic renovation Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer Are you the owner of a “new to you” home? Or have you lived in your house so long that it’s time to make a change? Often times, Do It Yourself home shows, Instagram, and Pinterest boards can end up giving you the blues rather than motivate you to roll up your sleeves and start a new project. If you’re fickle like me, it’s hard to narrow down choices to something that you can actually tackle over a weekend and won’t break the bank. After an overload of home improvement shows while cleaning off the fireplace mantel, it became clear what we needed to do to make a statement. It was time to spruce up the interior of our new to us home, and make the formal living area more cozy, especially when it came to the dated 1990s fireplace façade and ancient gas log set up inside. Pinterest, Instagram, and an overload of Chip and Joanna Gaines’s “Fixer Upper,” provided the encouragement and theme of a DIY fireplace renovation that could be tackled over a weekend. Like many Southern California residents, we live in a development of cookie cutter houses. The fireplace had no mantel was without hearth, with a plain surround of ordinary ceramic tile. A previous resident tried to dress the blank slate in the formal living room with a unique choice of basic white trim, and a mantel that didn’t quite fit across the length of the space. When searching for a style and DIY project that matches your family, complete with how much of a budget you want to put toward such a project. Projects and blog posts are open about costs involved, as well as how to trouble shoot invariable problems that crop up along the way. YouTube videos are also invaluable as teaching tools for how to change out more complicated parts of your project, such as mantel removal, or updating gas lines. Another area which needed

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fect is immediate and fulfilling. Flat black metal, combined with the flat black of the builder fireplace, works with the rustic farmhouse feel that we were going for in our home. The glass door handles were again a customized replacement, as they are a larger than typical cabinet handle size. We were able to locate our new wrought iron handles at Hank’s Hardware and Lumber in Temecula, which also has a broad selection of styles for order. The interior fireplace renovation was a full weekend’s work, and the mantel and surround is next on our to-do list. A rustic fireplace mantel is right up our alley, but figuring out the perfect way to situate a large barn-beam style six-inch-bytwelve-inch mantel has been a point of discussion.

A rustic Vintage Timberworks fireplace mantel on display shows different styles of wood and finishes available for purchase.

immediate improvement was the ceramic gas-fire-logs. When you purchase an older home, dust, soot, and glowing embers will more than likely have seen better days. The logs are easily replaced for under $200, at a local home improvement store such as Home Depot, or Hank’s Hardwood. If you don’t mind a little dirty-work, the ceramic fireplace logs can be cleaned. Remember to use gloves, and a drop cloth when removing logs from the fireplace and taking them outside for a power spraying. Inside the firebox, use a wet/dry

vacuum—for the easy way—and a good old fashioned ember bucket and hand sweeper to clean your interior work space. Be sure and knock off the blackened soot on the interior of your firebox walls. Once you’ve removed the old sand, rock and glowing embers, it is time to review the gas connection lines. If there is ever a doubt of leaking, contact the Gas Company who will come and test your lines for safety. In our fireplace, the setup had been pushed to the far wall, so that flames would burn too close to the walls rather than the center of the fireplace. Figuring out the proper setup is by far the most challenging part of this interior renovation. Be sure and take fittings with you when you are shopping for a new connection line. This is when YouTube videos are also most beneficial. Be sure that your gas attachments are sound, and that you’ve used the proper gas pipe thread sealant before you move on to the next step. When you’re ready, it’s time to re-add the silica sand and new glowing embers to the bottom of your fireplace grate. Cover the gas tray with sand, distributing evenly as you go. The glowing embers can be distributed liberally, and don’t hesitate to save some to replace after months of non-use. Before you replace your now-cleaned gas logs, ignite your fire to make sure the flames look even in their placement. When you are satisfied, replace the gas logs, the largest pieces on the bottom and smaller pieces cross-wise on top, with space in between, for dancing flames. Once the inside of your fireplace flickers and glows to fill your living area with warmth, the next step that may need renovating are the 90s brass accents and handles. Glass fireplace doors can be pricy to replace—ranging anywhere from $200 to $500, depending on the size of your doors. To update your fireplace, a simple flat black Rustoleum paint can be the difference in blah to beautiful. Simply remove the dated handles, tape off the glass, and paint over the brass. This DIY trick may need touching up over time, but the ef-

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List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 176 closed transactions fro 1/11/16 - 1/17/16

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Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Aguanga

48901 Ruben Drive

$125,000

1344

3BR

2BA

Anza

60020 Coyote Canyon Road

$369,000

2925

4BR

3BA

417

Canyon Lake

Hemet

Lake Elsinore

Days on Market

29842 Longhorn Drive

$283,000

2202

4BR

2BA

29839 Ketch Drive

$317,000

1860

3BR

3BA

171

29378 Old Wrangler Road

$480,000

3189

4BR

3BA

161

Murrieta 26529 Jefferson Ave. City Lake Elsinore

Menifee

Hemet 2355 E. Florida

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Murrieta

37651 Needlegrass Road

$485,690

3823

5BR

3BA

38071 Floral Circle

$354,000

3067

5BR

3BA

116 179

229 White Oak Road

$255,000

1056

3BR

2BA

15238 Lake Trail Circle

$260,000

1380

3BR

2BA

29422 Star Ridge Drive

$350,000

2003

4BR

2BA

255

1386 Frontier Avenue

$42,000

670

1BR

1BA

27952 Jefferson Avenue

$60,000

736

2BR

1BA

1353 Sunswept Drive

$185,000

1115

3BR

2BA

28567 Worcester Road

$145,000

1098

2BR

2BA

805 Romelia Way

$200,000

1473

3BR

2BA

San Jacinto

22501 Village Way Drive

$730,380

3539

3BR

4BA

130

28617 Avenida Estrella

$210,000

1414

3BR

2BA

715 Courtland Avenue

$208,000

1650

2BR

2BA

42360 Minto Way

$299,000

1400

3BR

3BA

27254 Cabrillo Drive

$255,000

1609

2BR

2BA

460 Cambridge Drive

$212,000

1337

3BR

2BA

102

326 Newport Road

$399,999

2923

4BR

4BA

29880 Avenida De Sereno

$255,000

1458

3BR

2BA

264 Kirby Street

$230,000

1767

4BR

2BA

1030 Elk Street

$50,000

1344

2BR

2BA

147

29937 Cool Meadow Drive

$265,000

1527

3BR

2BA

195 Garcia Drive

$247,000

2393

4BR

3BA

336 Callao Street

$85,000

827

2BR

1BA

30634 Lake Pointe Drive

$272,000

1275

3BR

2BA

1134 Park Avenue

$250,000

2660

4BR

3BA

477 San Dimas Street

$105,400

977

2BR

2BA

29857 Sun Country Lane

$279,900

1531

3BR

2BA

2127 Roanoke Street

$255,000

2456

4BR

3BA

657 SONRISA Street

$112,000

1344

2BR

2BA

29782 Northshore Street

$295,000

1979

3BR

2BA

612 Winners Circle

$290,000

2903

4BR

3BA

1223 Sorrel Drive

$120,000

1764

2BR

2BA

205

27080 Emerald Cove Court

$299,000

1911

3BR

3BA

1151 Laurelhurst

$294,900

3581

6BR

4BA

241

22190 Las Palmas Court

$399,000

3163

4BR

3BA

156

28202 Buena Mesa Drive

$95,000

1285

2BR

2BA

235 152

240 Ruby Avenue

$130,000

956

2BR

2BA

29630 Cottonwood Cove Drive

$310,000

2372

4BR

3BA

25150 Rosebrugh Lane

$135,000

1440

3BR

2BA

29591 Wind Runner Court

$314,000

1920

3BR

3BA

Sun City

43850 Applewood Street

$139,000

1780

3BR

2BA

29132 Springshores Drive

$315,000

2090

3BR

3BA

28215 Chula Vista Drive

$140,000

977

2BR

2BA

190 Montrose Avenue

$144,000

865

2BR

2BA

23559 Fallen Boulder Way

$315,000

1968

3BR

2BA

29039 Pebble Beach Drive

$145,000

992

2BR

1BA

1020 Marion Avenue

$145,000

996

2BR

1BA

27438 Mortensen Court

$318,000

2401

4BR

3BA

27850 Blaze Lane

$244,000

1776

3BR

2BA

163

805 Cortez Drive

$150,500

1206

2BR

2BA

29707 Castlewood Drive

$320,000

2337

5BR

3BA

125

2410 El Toro Circle

$152,000

1346

2BR

2BA

29554 Williamette Way

$320,000

2549

4BR

2BA

26786 Pinckney Way

$250,000

1484

3BR

2BA

40153 Mimulus Way

$330,900

1487

3BR

3BA

3047 Fruitvale Avenue

$155,000

1206

2BR

2BA

28254 Hearthside Drive

$330,000

2091

2BR

2BA

41038 Felton Court

$155,000

1512

3BR

2BA

175

29380 Lake Hills Drive

$330,000

2325

4BR

3BA

40252 Calle Medusa

$349,000

1872

3BR

2BA

29746 Stonewood Road

$355,000

1856

4BR

3BA

43970 Moonlighting Drive

$169,000

1061

2BR

2BA

29143 Black Meadow Court

$355,000

2539

4BR

2BA

42105 Delmonte Street

$369,000

2526

4BR

3BA

148

Temecula

40449 Poppy Drive

$169,000

1271

2BR

2BA

136

30857 Stone Creek Court

$355,000

2792

4BR

3BA

27480 Clarion Court

$403,000

3069

5BR

4BA

104

4163 Rexford Drive

$173,000

1222

2BR

2BA

30842 Young Dove Street

$379,999

2810

5BR

3BA

42041 Southern Hills Drive

$425,000

2500

4BR

3BA

732 Garfield Street

$175,000

1437

2BR

2BA

28785 Almondwood Court

$440,000

3558

5BR

4BA

105

40936 Julo Way

$453,250

2813

4BR

3BA

1292 Seven Hills Drive

$185,000

1701

3BR

2BA

139

33690 Buckwheat Road

$460,000

1868

3BR

2BA

31708 Abruzzo Street

$509,870

2866

4BR

5BA

24063 Fuschia Court

$324,500

2473

3BR

3BA

225

31736 Abruzzo Street

$509,870

2886

4BR

5BA

37360 Cole Creek Court

$329,000

1682

3BR

2BA

31700 Abruzzo Street

$534,450

3357

4BR

5BA

1974 Iris Way

$185,000

1192

3BR

2BA

255 Cornell Street

$186,000

3100

5BR

4BA

379

Murrieta

865 Kristin Lane

$194,900

1396

3BR

2BA

38190 Oaktree

$345,000

1840

2BR

3BA

43320 Dodaro Drive

$450,000

3259

5BR

3BA

2377 Devonshire Avenue

$199,000

1247

3BR

2BA

41708 Cornwell Place

$370,000

2654

5BR

3BA

100

32233 Via Bande

$459,900

2552

5BR

3BA

26704 Columbia Street

$199,000

1739

3BR

2BA

38167 Copperwood Street

$392,000

2588

4BR

3BA

177

43011 Noble Court

$585,000

3429

5BR

3BA

726 Pinehurst Drive

$207,000

1771

4BR

3BA

155

41742 Grand View Drive

$485,000

3255

4BR

4BA

42966 VIA VALENCIA

$1,025,000

4114

4BR

5BA

171

174 Mosport Street

$215,000

1708

4BR

2BA

23445 Sycamore Creek Avenue

$492,500

2935

4BR

3BA

179

33535 Winston Way

$260,000

1408

3BR

2BA

239 Meridian Street

$220,000

1696

3BR

2BA

25215 Parkcrest Drive

$253,050

1480

3BR

2BA

45114 Via Quivera

$350,000

2765

5BR

3BA

3645 Coronado Avenue

$221,500

1556

3BR

2BA

23886 Corte Cajan

$257,000

1329

2BR

2BA

33069 Puffin Street

$395,000

2706

5BR

3BA

141 La Amistad Way

$225,000

1872

4BR

2BA

39140 Cala del Valle

$275,000

1386

3BR

2BA

110

46010 Clubhouse Drive

$439,000

2818

4BR

3BA

3085 Sand Pine

$234,000

2575

4BR

4BA

24616 Leafwood

$287,000

1322

3BR

2BA

45637 Corte Montril

$444,900

3005

5BR

4BA

135

25079 Rhine Street

$235,000

2071

4BR

2BA

39017 Cala Del Valle

$305,000

1386

3BR

2BA

32620 Corte Loja

$470,000

2435

4BR

2BA

154

750 COLORADO Drive

$249,900

2003

4BR

3BA

39320 Medina Court

$315,000

1744

4BR

3BA

33253 Poppy Street

$485,000

3263

6BR

4BA

109

780 Chardonnay Place

$250,000

2433

4BR

2BA

36129 Castellane Drive

$333,000

1678

3BR

3BA

44271 Echelon Court

$537,375

3003

4BR

4BA

5375 Lincoln Avenue

$255,000

2031

4BR

2BA

23999 Whistling Swan Road

$339,000

1641

3BR

3BA

45028 Vine Cliff Street

$605,000

4209

5BR

4BA

187

955 Paintbrush Trail

$259,000

2446

5BR

3BA

158

24434 Oakridge Circle

$350,000

1665

4BR

3BA

46340 Hunter Trail

$695,000

4519

5BR

5BA

161

3184 Everlasting Street

$263,500

2680

4BR

3BA

40091 Corte Calanova

$365,000

2100

3BR

2BA

45285 Rideau Street

$760,000

4190

5BR

5BA

480 Casper Drive

$270,000

2071

2BR

2BA

41157 Arron Court

$417,000

3182

6BR

3BA

47621 Pala Road

$275,000

1000

2BR

2BA

42395 Stetson Avenue

$270,000

1348

3BR

2BA

216

40162 Patchwork Lane

$420,000

3134

4BR

4BA

43500 Tylman Street

$410,000

1973

4BR

2BA

433 Lyle Drive

$330,000

2264

2BR

2BA

36196 Thousand Oaks Place

$425,000

2431

4BR

2BA

33823 Windmill Road

$200,000

1536

3BR

2BA

26340 Century Court

$369,000

2503

4BR

3BA

38132 Via Del Largo

$140,000

1440

3BR

2BA

608

34197 Olive Grove Road

$238,000

1840

3BR

2BA

42870 Pheasant Hill Place

$375,000

2596

3BR

2BA

33566 Marigold Lane

$343,000

2301

4BR

3BA

22337 Hillshore Court

$255,000

1559

3BR

3BA

28751 Old Mine Road

$420,000

2520

3BR

2BA

277

29041 Bent Tree Drive

$346,000

2459

4BR

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Heritage Crossings holds ribbon cutting

Ways to organize and declutter Ashley Home Furniture Special to Valley News TEMECULA – As the new year kicks into high gear, it feels awfully good to clear away the proverbial cobwebs and start things off fresh. Jammed drawers. Overstuffed cabinets. Paper piles. What better time to declutter and reclaim your sense of organization? Here are a few ideas for “out with the old and in with the new” attitude. Kitchen Dig into your pantry and cabinet shelves, including the spice rack, in search of expired and not-so-fresh food. You might be shocked how long that dry oregano or pasta has been there. One of our favorite bloggers, Anna of www.askannamoseley.com, has some great tips for reorganizing your newly cleaned out pantry. Pick up some plastic storage containers and organize your cleaning supplies under the sink. Containers with handles let you easily tote your cleaning supplies from room to room. Have you accumulated way too many pots, pans and plates? Maybe you never use that food processer or French coffee press. Donate excess

and enjoy more workable space. Plus, it feels good to give. Tired of seeing the mail and miscellaneous pile up on your counter? A wall-mounted cupboard or cubby can serve as a great mail sorter. You might even want to request paperless statements and/or sign up for junk mail removal with a service such as www.catalogchoice.org. Beyond storing mail and providing a place to hang jackets, keys and anything you please a wall shelf with a built-in chalkboard is great for daily reminders. Bedroom and Bath Say sayonara to clothes you haven’t worn in a couple of years. Shoes stuffed in boxes? Try a spaceconscious shoe rack on for size. DIY sites like Pinterest have some crafty ideas for wall-mounted shoe racks made of crown moulding. The same goes for makeup. If you’re not wearing, why keep it? Throw away that old makeup and other items that can clutter drawers if you’re not using it. So ditch the clutter and save some money by figuring out which products you actually use and which you do not Home office Has your desk become a messy catchall? Compartmental drawer

Sort through your closet and look for things that no longer fit or that you haven’t worn in the past six months. Donate what you decide doesn’t work with your wardrobe.

Leases Derek Adrian Barksdale and Andrew Arroyo Real Estate, Inc., dba Military Mutual Real Estate, leased 1,340± square feet of retail space for three years within the Albertson’s and Target anchored Cal Oaks Plaza Shopping Center from Cal Oaks Plaza, LLC. The space is located at California Oaks Road and Interstate 15 at 40978 California Oaks Road, in Murrieta. Lessee will be operating a real estate office at this location. Mark Esbensen and Scott Forest of WestMar Commercial Real Estate repre-

sented both parties in the transaction. Magic Beauty Salon, leased 1,173± square feet of retail space for six years within the Overland Corporate Center Shopping Center from OCC Retail, LLC. The space is located at 41653 Margarita Road, Suite 102, in Temecula. Lessee will be operating a hair salon at this location. Mark Esbensen of WestMar Commercial Real Estate represented the lessor in the transaction. Martin and Ana Romans, dba Romans Sew & Vac, renewed its lease of 1,073± square feet of retail space for one year within Murrieta Village Center. The space is located at 40119 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Suite C-101, in Murrieta. Lessee operates a sewing machine sales and

The Wildomar Chamber celebrated the Grand Opening of Heritage Crossings, a 30-home development of Griffin Residential, Jan. 9.

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organizers keep supplies within easy reach and are great for keeping and sorting your items into a manageable manner. You only have so much room for the paper trail so flip through filing cabinets and decide what can be shredded and recycled such as old tax documents and bank statements. Great organization tips and tricks are abounding on Pinterest and if you take the time to get it done, you’ll be happier – and more organized – in the long run.

WestMar Commercial Real Estate Announces Recent Transactions TEMECULA – WestMar Commercial Real Estate, a leading local real estate services firm, recently announced the following transactions:

Wildomar

CEO Ian Griffin accepted certificates and plaques from the offices of Senator Jeff Stone, Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez, Wildomar Mayor Bridget Moore and the Wildomar Chamber of Commerce.

service business at this location. Fred Grimes of WestMar Commercial Real Estate represented both parties in the transaction. About WestMar Commercial Real Estate Based in Temecula, California and founded in 1988, WestMar Commercial Real Estate is one of the leading commercial real estate brokerage firms in Southwest Riverside County, with professionals specializing in office, industrial, retail, investment and land property types. Our collaborative platform enables us to help landlords, tenants, buyers, sellers and investors maximize the value of their real estate and align it with overall business strategy.

Grand Opening visitors enjoy the ambiance of the outside living area of one of the two home models at Heritage Crossings in Wildomar. Alaura Clennon photos

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Prioritizing your goals for 2016 Anthony Sobak Financial Columnist As your New Year’s resolutions are thought through and through, it’s time to take action. January 2016 is half over and you should ask yourself what has been accomplished so far?

The real question is how can we make 2016 better than 2015? It all starts out with goals, not just goals, its goals with a timeframe attached to them. Start out by writing down all your goals for the year. Then prioritize the goals. Figure out your budget to strive

Altura’s IE United Relief Fund tops $20,000 RIVERSIDE – Altura Credit Union recently announced that $10,842 was donated by Altura members and the community for the victims and families of the Dec. 2 San Bernardino shooting. Altura contributed a $10,000 matching donation to bring the fund’s total to $20,842. Altura set up the Inland Empire United Relief Fund on Dec. 4 in response to the tragedy. Donations were accepted through Jan. 8, at Altura branch locations throughout Riverside County, as well as through Altura’s website, AlturaCU.com and by phone to the Member Services Center. Altura is donating the $20,842 to the San Bernardino United Relief Fund, which was created by the Arrowhead United Way and the San Bernardino County Board of

Look back on last year and eliminate the focus on anything that didn’t better your life. Meaning did it better it financially, emotionally, spiritually and even your relationships (though that might be a tough one) that did not bring value to your life. If it didn’t bring a value in 2015

why would 2016 be any different? Lastly please make sure one of your goals is to spend time with your family or mend a broken relationship this year. When it’s all said and done, all we really have are memories. Make plenty more this year!

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Supervisors. Because the Arrowhead United Way will not deduct any administrative or other fees, 100 percent of all donations will be used for the victims, families and others directly affected by the Dec. 2 shooting. “The Inland Empire is a tight knit community and we felt it was important to show our solidarity with those directly impacted by the terrible events in San Bernardino,” said Jennifer Binkley, Altura’s chief operating officer. “It was heartwarming to see our staff, members and the community come together to help ease the financial hardships these families may be facing.” For more business news, or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

Pala Spa named in California, Casino Top 10; Top 100 in U.S. by Spas Of America PALA – The Spa at Pala Casino Spa & Resort has been named one of the Top 10 spas in California, one of the Top 10 in the casino industry and one of the Top 100 in North America for 2015 by Spas of America in its annual rating of the Top 100 Spas in North America. Pala Spa also achieved those rankings in 2014. Spas of America is a leading spa travel website, showcasing the best resort, hotel and destination spa and wellness experiences in North America to consumers around the world. “Pala Spa continues to be a favorite resort spa in Southern California and one of the most popular casino spas in the United States,” said Craig Oliver, president of Spas of America. “It offers a central Southern California location, a beautiful backdrop of the Palomar Mountains and combines fun, entertainment and relaxation to create an environment that promotes health and rejuvenation.” Spas of America’s Top 10 and Top 100 Spas are ranked by unique page views generated by customers visiting its website throughout the year. The Spas of America recognition marks the 10th time that Pala Spa has received a No. 1, Top 10 or Top 100 ranking. In 2013, Pala Spa was named the No. 1 Casino spa experience on the West Coast by Spas of America, was ranked in its top 100 and also received a SpaAward as one of the top 100 spas in the United States from SpaAwards, a national award program that recognizes the creativity and service provided by the top spas in the industry. In 2012, Spas of America ranked it in the Top 100 and in 2009 it was

towards your goals. Have a 2016 planner and pin point exactly what day and time you are going to be working on a particular goal. (It should be mapped out!) The goal that makes you the most income should receive the most attention daily.

named Best Casino Spa by Spas of America and the Best Casino Spa by the Southern California Gaming Guide. Visit Pala Spa on www.spasofamerica.com. About Pala Casino Spa & Resort Pala Casino Spa & Resort includes a Las Vegas-style casino with 2,000+ slot machines, 82 table games and 15 poker tables; a 507-room hotel; a 10,000-squarefoot, full-service spa and salon that features 14 treatment rooms; a state-of-the-art fitness center; swimming pool with 12 private poolside cabanas, and dual-temperature outdoor whirlpool hot tub. Pala also offers 11 restaurants 40,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. Pala Casino Spa & Resort is an AAA Four-Diamond Award winner for 13 consecutive years. Its state-of-the-art Pala Spa was named the one of the Top 10 spas in California, one of the Top 10 in the casino industry and one of the Top 100 in North America for 2015 and 2014 by Spas of America. Pala Spa also was named the No. 1 spa on the West Coast and one of the top 100 spas in the United States for 2013 by Spas of America. Previously, Pala Spa was named the 2009 Best Casino Spa by Spas of America, the 2009 Best Casino Spa by the Southern California Gaming Guide and in 2012 received a spaAward and was selected by Spas of America as one of the top 100 spas in the United States. In 2011, Pala Casino Spa & Resort was voted Best Casino in San Diego by the public in the 10News.com annual A-List poll sponsored by KGTV-TV 10 News in San Diego. For more information, visit www. palacasino.com.

Richardson’s RV recently donated $20,000 to Susan G. Komen Inland Empire for the Circle of Promise program. Money for the donation came from sales of 200 RVs at the recent Pomona RV show, at $100 per unit sold. Courtesy photo

Southern California’s first mined wine cave opens for tours and events TEMECULA – Oak Mountain Winery is celebrating the premiere opening of the area’s first mined wine cave Feb. 13 and 14, with tours of the 10,000 square foot cave. While wine caves are common in Napa and France, this is the first cave to be dug into a hillside in the Temecula Valley. “It was a first for Riverside County so the planning process took about two years,” stated Valerie Andrews, who owns and operates the winery with her husband Steve. Underground mined caves are considered to have the best environment for aging and storing wine. Using geothermal technology, Mountain Winery’s cave will provide consistent temperatures in the 60s and ideal humidity. The cave runs 104 feet underground and is steel reinforced with eight to 10 inches of concrete. Condor Earth

Technologies of Northern California built the cave which took eight months to excavate. With two entrances, a full commercial kitchen, a banquet room and tasting rooms, the cave will also store over 400 barrels of wine. Oak Mountain Winery currently produces 10,000 cases of awardwinning Bordeaux-styled wines including cabernet sauvignon, merlot and Cabernet Franc. Their production facility 12 miles east of Oak Mountain provides Rhonestyled wines such as Syrah and Viognier. During the cave premiere weekend wine lovers can take a 45-minute tour of the cave and learn details of the cave’s construction. Tours will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and include wine tasting, with six tastes of wine and a souvenir glass. Reservations are recommended.

The cost is $30 per person. The new kitchen will be offering a menu of tasty treats to compliment your favorite wine. Be prepared to spend the day enjoying the winery and it’s view of the DePortola WineTrail region of Temecula Valley. This part of wine country offers wide-open vistas of rolling hills, vineyards and thoroughbred ranches. Oak Mountain Winery is also one of the few dog-friendly wineries in the valley. After the premiere weekend, wine cave tours and tasting in the cave will be open to the public Monday through Friday. Cave tasting room will be reserved for wine club members only on weekends. Schedule a tour at www.oakmountainwinery.com or by calling (951) 699-6102. The winery is located at 36522 Via Verde Road just off Deportola Road.

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Blotter Three teens killed in Murrieta crash Trevor Montgomery Writer The Riverside County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identities of three teens killed in a fatal, rollover crash on Winchester Road in the city of Murrieta. Kile Kennedy III, 13, Anthony Aleman, 16 and Tate Herman, 18, all of Hemet, were killed when

the vehicle they were in left the roadway early Saturday morning, Jan. 16, crashing through a guard rail and rolling over in an adjacent dirt field. The coroner’s reported listed Kennedy’s time of injury at 1:48 a.m., when the first 911 call was received. The report listed Kennedy’s time of death at 1:55 a.m., when the initial emergency first respond-

ers arrived. The coroner’s report also clarified the exact location of the accident to have been on the Southbound SR 79, approx. 1,226 feet North of Benton Road, in the unincorporated area of Winchester. Murrieta police responded to the crash and upon arrival, found the silver, 2002 Lexus 300 in a field. Officials, who are still conducting an accident investigation, stated

the car appeared to have veered off the road immediately preceding the accident. It was not known what had caused the vehicle to swerve off the roadway, though alcohol and drugs may have been a factor according to published reports by other news media, though this fact has not been independently confirmed at this time. Firefighters and paramedics

responded to the scene of the accident, however all three people who were inside the car at the time of the accident were pronounced dead at the scene by emergency first responders. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the accident is asked to contact Murrieta Police Officer Stickelman at (951) 696-3615.

Firefighters rescue heart attack patient from roof MORENO VALLEY – A man who suffered an apparent heart attack Monday, Jan. 18, while working on the roof of a Moreno Valley business was rescued by paramedics and taken to a hospital in serious

condition. The victim was on the roof of Inland Empire Spas in the 24800 block of Elder Avenue, just off the Moreno Valley (60) Freeway, when he collapsed shortly after 3 p.m.,

according to the Riverside County Fire Department. An engine crew arrived moments later and requested a “technical rescue” operation to hoist the victim, whose name was withheld, off the

roof and into an ambulance, a fire department spokeswoman said. She said an additional engine crew, as well as a truck company, provided assistance during the 20-minute rescue effort, after

which the man was transported to nearby Riverside University Medical Center. He was in full cardiac arrest, requiring CPR en route to the hospital, according to fire officials.

Four arrested in connection with Lake Elsinore thefts LAKE ELSINORE – Two Rialto men who allegedly broke into a car and made off with personal property were arrested after fleeing w w w . m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o m

the scene, the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department reported Saturday, Jan. 16. Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a vehicle theft at 1:04 a.m. Friday in the Rosetta Canyon neighborhood of Lake Elsinore, said Sgt. Brett Seckinger of the RCSD. The victim’s neighbor told

deputies that two men were inside the victim’s car and ran when the neighbor came outside. A separate patrol allegedly saw the two men running along Altissimo Way, just off State Route 74, blocks from the vehicle burglary. When the two men were detained, two women were also found

hiding in a white 2004 Chevy Impala parked nearby. The women were trying to hide from the deputies, Seckinger said. All four were arrested, and police said additional property from other vehicle theft victims was found. Kevin Duarte, 23 and Angel Peters, 21, were arrested for suspicion

of theft, possession of burglary tools and possession of stolen property. Both men were released Friday on $2,500 bail each, according to jail records. The names of the two women were not released.

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Motorist killed in crash on Temecula road TEMECULA – A 27-year-old man was fatally injured Friday, Jan. 15, when his car slammed into a fire hydrant on a Temecula roadway. The accident happened about 6:40 a.m. on Butterfield Stage Road, just south of Rancho Vista Road, accord-

ing to the California Highway Patrol. Jacob Dorado of Temecula was driving his 2008 Toyota Corolla southbound on Butterfield when he “abruptly steered in an easterly direction and crossed all traffic lanes,” said CHP Officer Mike Lassig.

He said the Toyota struck a curb, causing it to momentarily become airborne before slamming into a hydrant and block wall. The four-door sedan’s engine erupted in flames on impact, and witnesses rushed to the car and pulled

Dorado out, according to Lassig. Riverside County Fire Department paramedics arrived minutes later and pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Lassig said that Dorado was not wearing his seat belt.

One critically injured in motorcycle crash TEMECULA – A young man was critically injured when his motorcycle collided with a car on a road in Temecula, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported Friday, Jan. 15. The crash at the intersection of Nicholas and Roripaugh Roads

took place about 7:40 p.m. Thursday, according to Riverside County sheriff’s Sgt. Chad Loeffler. The motorcycle was speeding east on Roripaugh Road when it collided with a gray Mazda 3 at the intersection as the Mazda was making a left turn, Loeffler said.

Responding deputies found the 19-year-old motorcyclist laying in the roadway. Paramedics were called to the scene and the motorcyclist was transported in critical condition to a hospital for treatment of major injuries, Loeffler added. The Mazda

driver was not injured. Neither drugs nor alcohol were factors in this crash, according to Loeffler. Anyone with information on the crash was asked to call the sheriff’s Temecula Station at (951) 696-3000 or after hours at (951) 776-1099.

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Don’t be burned by poor fever advice TEMECULA – Elevated body temperature, also known as fever, makes many people run to the medicine cabinet. This is especially true when fever strikes a young child and parents’ concerns grow. But fevers are quite common and not nearly as harmful as many people may think. Although illnesses may bring about fevers that can be life-threatening, including malaria and dengue, more run-of-the-mill fevers are typically triggered by common bacterial or viral infections or even inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, offers The Mayo Clinic. Sometimes the cause of a fever can’t be identified, but that is not necessarily cause for alarm. Fevers are a natural immune response. The purpose of a fever is

to gain an advantage over an infectious agent by making the body less favorable for the spread of this agent, whether it’s a virus or bacterium. Many infectious agents are temperature-sensitive and require the right mix of conditions to be able to become profligate consumers of the body’s resources. The hypothalmus is the body’s internal thermostat and will be triggered by biochemical substances in the blood alerting the body to the presence of a potential invader. The body then will retain and generate more heat to essentially kill off that invader. According to the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Indiana University, because children have immature and novice immune systems, they tend to get higher

fevers more quickly than adults. As children age and their bodies learn and adapt, fevers typically are not nearly as severe. This may be a reason why a child’s high fever is less of a concern than the same fever in an adult. Normal body temperature fluctuates during the day, but a temperature from about 97 degrees Fahrenheit to 99 degrees Fahrenheit is generally considered normal. Adults should only be concerned if a fever is high-grade, reaching 104 F or more. Such fevers are considered dangerous. Chronic fevers, or those persisting for longer than three to four days, also should be checked out by a physician. Watching how a person behaves may indicate whether he or she is

ill enough to necessitate a doctor visit. Infants should always be checked by a doctor if they have a fever because it could be a sign of a serious infection. Low-grade fevers generally do not require any medicine, and taking a fever-reducer may prolong the underlying illness or mask the cause of it. Give the body a chance to fight the foreign invader before reaching for acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Physicians may advise avoiding fever-lowering drugs for temperatures of 102 F (38.9 C) or lower. Always call a doctor if you need clarification on medication dosage and other fever recommendations. Fevers can be scary, but they are just one of many ways the human body defends itself against illness.

Decrease mucus production and subsequent sore throats TEMECULA – When allergies, colds or the flu strike, the resulting symptoms can be unpleasant. Watery eyes, sneezing, aches, pains and lethargy are common. Two additional symptoms common to respiratory illnesses include excess mucus production and sore throat. Mucus is a vital component of bodily health. The American Academy of Otolaryngology says glands in the nose and throat continually produce thin mucus to moisten and

clean respiratory passageways. This mucus traps foreign matter and can help combat infection. When viruses or bacteria irritate parts of the nose and throat, excess mucus may be produced as the immune system attempts to retaliate. This mucus may thicken and become more acidic. Extra mucus can produce its own side effects, including further irritation. According to New York-Presbyterian Hospital, in many cases, excess mucus production can lead to post-nasal

drip and subsequent sore throats. People often mistake post-nasal drip and related sore throat as separate medical conditions. But each can be traced to whichever illness or irritant (such as dry air or chemical exposure) is triggering the body’s mucus response. Reducing the amount of mucus pooling in the back of the throat can help a person feel better more quickly and can be used in conjunction with medical advice. Limit foods that may increase

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mucus production. Dairy products, wheat, soy, bananas, sugar, and preservatives may contribute to mucus production, according to The University of Maryland Medical Center. Drink peppermint or regular mint tea. The natural menthol in these herbs can help thin mucus and loosen it up for more productive coughs. Increase consumption of mucus-fighting foods and beverages. Mustard, lemon, garlic and antiinflammatory oils found in many nuts may help reduce swelling in the throat and nose and tame mucus production. Drink plenty of fluids. Clear fluids, such as water, tea and broth, can also thin out mucus, making it flow more easily down the throat. Rely on salt solutions. Simple nasal saline rinses or gargling with salt water can alleviate irritation and help reduce some of the mucus, too. Remember to use cooled-down boiled tap water or distilled, sterile water for nasal rinses to prevent the chance of water contamination, which can lead to serious illness. Consider medication. When natural remedies are exhausted, prescription or over the counter products may provide relief. Decongestants can dry up nasal secretions, while antibiotics may be needed if an infection is bacterial in nature. Always consult with a doctor to get an accurate diagnosis of mucus issues and sore throat causes. He or she may suggest one of the tips above or a combination of therapies.

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Rachel Stickland, wins State Award for shaping a ‘new normal’ for SIDS parents Raevyn Walker Valley News Intern After incessant involvement serving those affected by Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Rachel Strickland received the 2015 Sen. Daniel E. Boatwright Award this past fall. Strickland was recognized for her 12 years of active participation in a plethora of different SIDS organizations, councils and support groups, many times holding the president or vice president position. Strickland received the Boatwright Award by earning the majority of votes among her colleagues in the Southern California SIDS Council. Named after Sen. Daniel E. Boatwright, who worked relentlessly to increase SIDS education and funding, this honor is bestowed on either a SIDS parent, public health nurse, or scientist for exceptional dedication to the SIDS cause. It has been awarded to two individuals annually since 1991, making Strickland the 22nd award recipient. To Dr. Thomas E. Keens, a professor and doctor who studies the disease, Strickland’s recognition was no surprise. Keens won the award himself in 1999 and

Rachel Strickland holds her award as she poses with her family in front of a photo of her son Hayden, who died from SIDS in 2003. Courtesy photo

presented the award to Strickland in 2015. “I was thrilled that she won the award,” said Keens. “It is the highest honor a Californian SIDS service member can receive and she is richly deserving of it.” Being a support for others enduring the emotional wounds of SIDS has become a passion for Strickland mainly because they are blows she had felt once herself. Strickland lost her own son, Hayden to SIDS in 2003, when he was less than two months old. “When I lost my son to SIDS,

I didn’t know anyone else who had lost a child, at that point in my life,” Strickland said. “When I met another SIDS parent that was the best support I had. I wanted to be available to other parents and be someone in their life they can actually identify with.” Keens adamantly believes that it is imperative to receive guidance from someone who has experienced and overcame the same tragedy. To Keens, it is special to find a person who is so willing to tell their story because for many SIDS parents “this is not in the cards.”

Osteogenic loading, reversing bone loss without medication Dr. Derek Albrecht Special to Valley News So just what is osteogenic loading? I believe in it; I talk about it daily. I use the term so much I assume everyone knows what it is. Just two days after New Year’s my wife and I were reflecting on the past year and setting goals. We talked about the kids, vacations, business, health and fitness – you can see where conversations go when both spouses are in health care. I was discussing osteogenic loading, when she raised her hand as if to stop me, and asked, “What in the world is osteogenic loading?” Now understand, she knew the answer, but was trying to get me to approach the question from a patient’s perspective. I decided to ask a few of our long time members what the term meant to them and how it really worked within their bodies. Lo and behold, my wife was right (again). Nearly half of our members could not accurately tell me “how” they were reversing their Osteoporosis without the use of medications. Preventing and reversing Osteoporosis by building super strong bones is exactly what osteogenic loading does. Just how does it do this? Here is my best effort to answer directly and accurately. Breaking the word down, we see that osteo equals bone, genic equals caused or produced by and loading equals force or compression. So, we have bone (growth) produced by compression. This phenomenon was recognized over 120 years ago

by German Neurosurgeon Dr. Julius Wolff, and every doctor in the U.S. has at least heard of “Wolff’s Law.” Here is how it actually works. The major internal cellular components of bone are as follows: Osteoblasts cells “build” new bone, Osteoclasts cells “chew” or dissolve old bone and Osteocytes (mature calcified Osteoblasts). From birth to about 20, hormones coupled with compression caused by activities such as running, lifting or playing, keep the “builders” outnumbering the “chewers,” resulting in healthy, thick bones. In normal adult bone tissue, the “builders” and “chewers” are equal in number. When the Osteoblasts (builders) lose their ability to keep up with the Osteoclasts (chewers), we end up with decreased bone mineral density, aka Osteoporosis. All that to say this – it’s the compression of bone that causes new bone growth. How much compression? New research tells us that we need at least 4.2 multiples of body weight of compressive force to effectively stimulate new bone growth. That’s correct, over four times your body weight! We have been told to walk, dance, lift weights, do yoga or any number of other activities to keep our bones strong. These are all healthy activities, but do little to promote new bone growth. With osteogenic loading, clients regularly achieve compression loads of 5, 10, up to 18 times their body weight. By properly positioning clients during their “trig-

ger events” on a mechanism such as the patented BioDensity device, maximal compressive loads can be self applied to virtually every bone in the body, safely and painlessly. The best part, it only takes seven minutes one time per week to complete the BioDensity session. Doing it more often has not been shown to improve the results. By results I mean participants utilizing osteogenic loading (without the use of medications) have demonstrated an average increase in bone mineral density of 8 percent per year. By comparison, medications commonly used for the treatment of Osteoporosis demonstrate an average of only 1 percent density change per year. The truth is, almost everyone (especially women) will lose somewhere between 1-2 percent of their bone density per year after the age of about 30. Unless you built an amazing amount of density between the age of 8 and 20 years old (many don’t!) or are currently a high level gymnast (few of us are!), then proper osteogenic loading is the safest and most effective means of actually building new, healthy bone. In subsequent articles we will discuss additional health benefits of osteogenic loading as well as the complications of low bone density. Until then, have a fantastic New Year. Dr. Albrecht has provided health services in the Temecula/Murrieta area for 24 years. He is a partner at OsteoStrong Murrieta specializing in musculoskeletal health.

“One of the most important things a SIDS parent can have is a living example that you can survive this,” said Keens. After she became a survivor, Strickland desired to do for others as was done unto her in her time of need. She joined a SIDS parental advisory board and has been involved in SIDS service in every way, shape and form since. After moving to Temecula, Strickland began her own child loss support group, called “The New Normal.” The hours she spends tirelessly working to help others has become her “Hayden time,” she says. “Speaking with others about SIDS gives me purpose for Hayden, my son that I lost,” she said. “I feel like I’m keeping his memory alive.” As Strickland was flooded with surprise when she received the news of her award, she still felt how much her work with SIDS was so intertwined with her son’s memory. “It is such an honor for me because I feel like I have honored my

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son,” she said. “I have been able to help so many people for so many years. It is very humbling for me.” Retelling her trial with SIDS, on some days, can be Strickland’s most difficult task. But she continues to open the chapter and open it time and again, led by the extraordinary progress she has witness from share the story. “I have a parent now calling me who has not emailed me in two years. I love knowing that those people have someone to connect to when they are ready, whether it is two weeks later or two years later,” she said. Love of her son is Strickland’s true motivation, something that has kept her involved for years and something that will keep her involved for many more. “For scientists to find why SIDS happens is my ultimate goal. I am going to stay involved as long as there is no cure,” she said. For more health news, or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

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Stone announces Cash For College workshops SACRAMENTO - Senator Jeff Stone (R-Riverside) is proud to announce that Cash For College Workshops will be held across the 28th Senate District to provide students attending or planning to attend college with hands-on assistance applying for financial aid. “The Federal Student Aid (FASFA) process can be confusing, and if not completed properly, can cost students and their families the opportunity to access federal dollars that help make college educations

possible,” said Stone. “This workshop brings the experts together in one place to help make applying for financial aid easier.” Cash For College is a statewide program that brings together local schools, college financial aid experts, and community organizations to provide college-bound high school seniors and their families hands-on help applying for financial aid. Parents and students complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA) at these workshops to start the process of qualifying for financial aid. Stone said the FAFSA is the most important part of the financial aid qualification process. It is used to determine the amount of money a family is expected to contribute toward the cost of attending a college, community college, technical or vocational school, and whether a student qualifies for grants, loans or work study. As an incentive to attend a Cash

For College Workshop, the program awards one high school senior at every event a $1,000 scholarship just for filling out a survey and submitting their Cal Grant application by the March 2 deadline. “No one should be denied the opportunity to attend college because they weren’t able to fill out the paperwork properly,” said Stone. “We know attending college is a goal for many students and their families and this Cash For College Workshop is yet another tool

for helping our best and brightest achieve their dream of a higher education.” Cash For College workshops will be held in Lake Elsinore at Lakeside High School Jan. 26 and Feb. 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and in Wildomar at Elsinore High School Feb. 9 and Feb. 25 from 6 – 8 p.m. For more information on the Cash For College Workshops, visit Stone’s website at www.Senate.Ca. Gov/Stone and click on the Cash For College button.

Temecula resident earns Miami University master’s degree OXFORD, OH – Temecula resident Jennifer Emery has earned a Master of Arts degree in Zoology from Miami University with coursework through Project Dragonfly and San Diego Zoo Global. Since being accepted to the Advanced Inquiry Program master’s degree in 2013, Emery has explored conservation and educa-

tion in Baja, while also conducting projects that have made a difference in the Temecula area. Emery is a marine biology and AP biology teacher at Chaparral High School. The AIP, a groundbreaking graduate degree focused on inquiry-driven learning and social change, combines coursework at San Diego Zoo Global and seven

other U.S. partner institutions with collaborative work in Dragonfly’s web-based learning communities. Since 2004 Dragonfly and its international partner institutions have engaged more than 1,850 people in firsthand education and conservation research in communities and zoos throughout the country and at critical field sites

in Africa, Australia, Asia and the Americas. Project Dragonfly reaches millions of people each year through inquiry-driven learning media, public exhibits and graduate programs worldwide. Dragonfly is based in the department of biology at Miami University, a state university in Oxford, Ohio. Miami

was established in 1809 and is listed as one of the eight original Public Ivies. The AIP is accepting applications for the 2016 cohort until Feb. 28, at http://AIP.MiamiOH. edu. Like Project Dragonfly on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ PrjDragonfly.

Two graduate Air Force Basic Training

Temecula student earns prestigious Eagle Scout award

SAN ANTONIO – U.S. Air Force Airman Justyn A. Whitehead and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mary M. Heyden graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Whitehead is a 2015 graduate of Vista Murrieta High School in Murrieta. Heyden is the daughter of Elizabeth A. and Aaron K. Heydend of Sun City and granddaughter of Margaret and Jim D. Russell of Redwood City, Randy and Patricia

TEMECULA – Tyler Waterman, a 10th-grade student at Temecula Preparatory School, recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts. This accomplishment represents over five years of dedication and commitment to Boy Scouts. Waterman is a member of Troop 337 of Temecula/Murrieta, under the leadership of Scoutmaster Brian Crain. During the process of satisfying the requirements for the Eagle rank, Tyler performed extensive commu-

Heyden, and Dee Jameson, all of Sun City. She is a 2015 graduate of California Military Institute in Perris. The airmen completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Michelle’s Place educational scholarships still available TEMECULA – Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center is offering several educational scholarships, totaling $6,000 for eligible individuals seeking continuing education. Applications are only available until Feb. 28; funds will be dispersed in April 2016. Michelle’s Place is 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 is facilitating two Patricia Deroeux Scholarships for $2,000 each, 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. To fill out an application for both scholarships visit www. michellesplace.org/outreach/ scholarship. For more information on each scholarship email info@ michellesplace.org, or visit www. michellesplace.org.

nity service, provided leadership within his troop, earned 39 Merit Badges, and logged 154 nights of camping, including a recent 2 week backpacking trek at Philmont High Adventure Base in Cimarron, New Mexico. Tyler’s Eagle project entailed the construction of a 50-foot retaining wall at Outreach Farms. Outreach Farms is an organization that grows and harvests fresh produce to be distributed to needy individuals in Southern California. The project involved considerable

planning, fundraising to cover over $1600 needed for materials, and leading a group of Boy Scouts in construction of the wall. Tyler is also a member of the National Honor Society and runs track and cross-country for his high school. He plans to give back to Scouting by working at Boy Scout Camp in San Diego for the summer. Tyler will be formally presented the Eagle Scout Award at a Court of Honor Ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Church on Jan. 31.

Local students achieve honors at college TEMECULA – Kortney Cleveland and Christopher Sanders both graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in December. Cleveland with a BS in Animal and Dairy Science and Sanders with a BS in Criminal Justice Rebecca Cartmill of Temecula has been named to dean’s list at Capital University for fall 2015 semester. Roemello Mccoy of Menifee

and Marvin Johnson of Murrieta were both named to the Champlain College dean’s list for the fall 2015 semester. Klarissa Garcia of Murrieta was named to the fall 2015 dean’s honor roll at Kansas Wesleyan University for the fall semester. For more education news, or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

Faith Gay rights advocate to speak at Menifee church MENIFEE – Menifee United Church of Christ will hear a gay rights advocate at its 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Jan. 17. Rev. Joe McGowan, pastor at Altadena Community Church UCC, will talk about welcoming the LGBT community into the church. McGowan is one of the UCC’s experts on churches becoming “Open and Affirming,” the UCC’s designation of a church that welcomes everyone, including people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. Menifee UCC will work this year at receiving the

“Open and Affirming” designation. “We already welcome everyone, including the LGBT community,” Senior Minister Bill Freeman said. “We’re just hoping to make it official with our denomination.” McGowan’s sermon title is, “Does Your Church Have A Welcome Mat?” Menifee UCC recently put up a 4-foot by 6-foot rainbow banner on the side of its building to let the community know that the church welcomes everyone. Menifee United Church of Christ is located at 26701 McCall Blvd.

Menifee church displays large rainbow banner MENIFEE – Menifee United Church of Christ is now displaying a large rainbow banner on the side of its building to demonstrate its support for welcoming everyone, including the LGBT community. “We believe God loves everyone, so we support gay rights and perform same-sex weddings,” said Senior Minister Bill Freeman. “The

four-foot by six-foot rainbow banner on the East side of our church now lets people know that.” The LGBT community has adopted the rainbow as a symbol of support for gays and lesbians for many years. Menifee United Church of Christ is located at 26701 McCall Blvd.

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Robert Williams Columnist Last article I explained my death experience. So what would you expect, if you were a theologian in good standing with the church? Exactly! When people experience death they acquire the highest state of awareness, every facet of life seems to change. Individuals who work their way back from death experience are very susceptible to vulnerabilities. It is painful to return to the human body you have discarded. We live in extreme pain everyday. Each scar, every bruise on our body has long lasting affects of pain. The struggle of coming to terms with what has been experienced both physically and mentally. The time involved learning communication skills and the gamete of understanding issues and subjects once taken for granite. To much happens to the soul when a human body is stopped dead in its tracks. It can almost seem humanly

impossible to encompass. For me, I learned the real joy of prayer. Prayer can move mountain’s and meditation on scripture can only help move a mountain in the right direction. To re-enter this life requires much dedication and strength from not only yourself but others. Emotions and awareness are heightened. Much discipline, reinforcement rehabilitation and will-power is needed to rejoin society. It can become a long grueling process of devastating re-identification. Frustration is evident. Some try to motivate with any means possible. But no one can get into your head and understand what you are thinking? I pointed out in my last article, I would venture to say, many elderly folks have experienced death. What I should have stated is there are many levels of dying. Understanding which level you have experienced is difficult. I believe elderly pass during their sleep and return preparing the way. I am almost certain they either have no knowledge of this experience or they prefer to think of the experience as a wonderfully wild dream. Often they tend not to speak of such things. So dealing with a church cannon you would think fairly reasonable. Every religion has dogma. I quickly learned long ago, it matters not how we come to the “placemat of God’s table.” Its more important we get there. A panel of seven doctors kept tabs on me and reviewed my medical situation on a regular basis. The church on the other hand decided

with 14 others including cannon I seemingly had to many questions of some religious doctrine and practices. Churches have the right to protect themselves from others. I think they just ran out of time and patients. I carry no ill-will toward any religious organization. I understand why I was perceived as threatening. I was eventually set aside. I am good with the decisions the church made. I can freely do as I chose. The most interest part of all this is I wanted so much to come back and share the knowledge of the experience. I just wanted others to understand, life is so very important. It is not as complicated as some tend to believe. The doctors on the other hand declared my experience as a “religious experience.” I find this very interesting with much humor. It is absolutely not my intention to criticize the church. I would only point out how all the answers to our questions are in the Holy Scripture sometimes, we must look at the words of scripture differently. Along with that statement and the ancient religious rituals I thought to be gifts. My judgment was called into question. Regardless how much time man has spent manipulate and discrediting the original text of the Holy Bible the message still rings true. Seemingly, we can never muck this up. Compassion is a clock which runs on goodwill and kindness. The clock can run thin and out of time. Father Williams can be reached by email at fatherbotherme@gmail. com.

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Great Oak High School teacher builds a legacy Jacob Preal Valley News Intern All the little details go into putting the “great” in Great Oak High school. Local teacher Erin Andrade was recognized by the California Association of Renaissance Education for her contributions to the campus by being inducted into their Hall of Fame. CARE is devoted to raising a positive climate and culture of a school by pushing academic success and taking good care of teachers. CARE board members look for innovative ingenuity when selecting a potential Hall of Famer. “I’ve only been with Renaissance for eight years,” explained Andrade. “It’s really cool to be recognized after such a short amount of time.” The honor is reserved only for a select few that go above and beyond CARE’s expectations. Always an innovator, Andrade has taught for 23 years, beginning her journey as an elementary school teacher. She has left a lasting legacy on every campus that she has had the pleasure to teach at, including Pauba Valley Elementary School, where she coined their famous “It’s Your Birthday” song.

Local teacher Erin Andrade was recognized by the California Association of Renaissance Education for her contributions at Great Courtesy photo Oak High School.

“I hated the birthday song,” she stated. “And so they just told me to come up with something more catchy for the students and the ‘It’s

your birthday – hey!’ just stuck.” Andrade eventually brought her knack for creative insight to Great Oak High School, where she has

now taught for nine years. Starting out as a math teacher, she quickly seized the opportunity to become the school’s Renaissance adviser when the former teacher had quit. She did not know exactly what she had signed up for, but there was a lot of ground to cover since she had to start from scratch. As the years went on, she continued to conjure up more fascinating ideas to excite children and help focus their learning. She has developed all kinds of methods for motivating students, including a 100 percent Club that celebrates students getting perfect test scores and a three-minute Friday status that allows students with a high GPA to leave for lunch early. Being a top performing student in high school has never been more alluring. It was this type of forward thinking that CARE recognized by inducting Andrade. CARE is only a regional sect of the national Jostens Renaissance Education. This organization, spearheaded by the very same company that supplies graduates with their fancy caps and gowns, has been around for 25 years and consistently strives to see gradua-

tion rates go up all across the nation. It is typical for most schools to be supported by a similar program. Jostens just happens to be Great Oak’s supporter, in addition to publishing their yearbook. Andrade is motivated to inspire her students and constantly serves as a role model at Great Oak High School. Along with Renaissance, she is heavily involved with the school’s Advancement Via Individual Determination branch, where she helps prepare students for the world beyond just high school. She is very passionate about her students and is always looking for ways to improve their lives. “I just love to be a part of the teenage experience. This is where you’ll experience your first love and our first car, your first job, college… My husband and I have chaperoned proms for the past few years now. I just love seeing all these students evolve into wonderful people,” she shared about her passion for teaching. Andrade is an inspiring figure to her students. She is bent on leaving a legacy with her students and has left a lasting effect on how much they value their education.

TVHS student nominated for The Congress of Future Medical Leaders

Julia Anderson, a senior at Temecula Valley High School has been selected as a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. Courtesy photo

TEMECULA – Julia Megan Andersen, a senior at Temecula Valley High School, has been selected as a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Lowell, Massachusetts, on June 25-27, 2016. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields.The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire to be physicians or medical scientists, to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal. Andersen, a varsity lacrosse

athlete at Temecula Valley High School, was nominated by Dr. Robert Darling, the medical director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists to represent California based on her academic achievement, leadership potential and determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine. During the three-day Congress, Andersen will join students from across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science Winners talk about leading medical research; be given advice from Ivy League and top medical school deans on what to expect in medical school; witness stories told by patients who are living

RCC’s Applied Digital Media and Printing program named best in the nation RIVERSIDE – Riverside City College’s Applied Digital Media and Printing Program has been selected best in the nation, winning the 2015 Frederick D. Kagy Education Award of Excellence from the Printing Industries of America. The award recognizes an outstanding graphic communications program in a middle school, high school or junior/community college. Patrick Scullin, associate professor of the Applied Digital and Media program, will receive the award at the 68th Annual Technical Conference of the Technical Association of the Graphic Arts, March 20–23 in Memphis, Tennessee. “This is a significant accomplishment for the Applied Digital Media and Printing program and its faculty and staff,” Scullin said. “To be recognized by PIA and the professional printing industry confirms that what we teach in ADM prepares students with the appropriate technical skills to work in the graphic communications industry.” RCC’s program prepares stu-

dents for careers in graphic communication as graphic designers, multimedia designers, graphic and layout artists, illustrators, Web designers, electronic pre-press technicians or press operators. “Our students receive handson training with actual press equipment, in addition to creative and software related instruction,” Scullin said. “This combination of theoretical and practical skills is something that most graphic design programs don’t provide their students.” ADM students at RCC regularly win national awards through competitions like SkillsUSA that test knowledge and technical training. Last year, student Tiffany Vang won the print industry’s equivalent of the Triple Crown when she won a gold medal in Graphics Communications at the SkillsUSA competition, completing a sweep of the regional, state and national competitions. She was one of seven RCC students to compete in last year’s national competition. The College’s program also received

PrintED accreditation in 2013. PrintED, administered by the Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF®), is a national accreditation program. “The award is the perfect capstone to the legacy of retired Professor Richard Finner,” Scullin said. Although it is a yearly challenge to stay in step with latest print technologies, Scullin said district support, career grants, and industry partners ensure that the program is able to bridge the gap between obsolete and new technology. In announcing the award, Ara Izquierdo, vice president of industry relations at PIASC, said, “For many years, RCC’s Graphic Technology Department has supplied the printing industry with qualified and skilled young men and women. Furthermore, we believe that RCC’s graphic arts program is better and stronger every year.” For more education news, or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

Experiments and eateries, TVUSD reaching completion of new science and culinary arts buildings Raevyn Walker Valley News Intern From technologically advanced biology projects to professional cooking electives, students can anticipate a plethora of opportunities opened by the introduction of two new buildings on the Temecula Valley High campus next school year. A culinary arts facility and 30-classroom science laboratory building, which began construction in 2014, will be completed by this fall, according to Janet Dixon, director of Facilities for the Temecula Unified School District. This will mark the culmination of a $23 million project, which Dixon said, “everybody has been very excited about.” “The two facilities are going to be wonderful additions to Temecula Valley High School, and to the district in general,” Dixon said. “It will be wonderful to offer curriculum at this caliber.” Each of the 30 science classrooms are being outfitted with

up-to-date technology that will ultimately expand the scope and depth of science lessons at Temecula Valley High. Dixon said that, “the updated facilities ... will effectively allow teachers to offer science curriculum and work together more cohesively as a department, whereas they were divided up into separate buildings prior.” The school board strategically chose for a culinary arts building to be constructed in conjunction with the science laboratories, since they both achieve similar purposes. The kitchen facility allows for the opening of various new careerdriven electives, which will enrich the minds of students, along with their stomachs. “Culinary arts is a new curriculum that has become very popular in the last few years,” Dixon said. She admits that much of attraction to the subject is due to fame of many chefs on Food Network and other cooking shows. Regard-

less, Dixon believes that culinary arts provide students with lessons invaluable in the working world. “This is not a home-ec type of building,” she said. “(The facility houses) professional kitchens and the students will be learning professional skills.” This project follows the introduction of several solar panels added to about 20 schools last year as part of a $24 million energy initiative. Still, both of these projects are much more ambitious than past construction plans, simply due to the complex nature of classroom types. “The science labs and the culinary arts building are both highly technical facilities,” Dixon said, “There is a lot more equipment than you would have in a standard classroom.” Dixon believes that recent stretches of rain have affected construction only in the slightest and she does not foresee any major problems interfering with the building’s opening this fall.

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to be guided and mentored by physicians and medical students; and communications for parents and students on college acceptance and finances, skills acquisition, internships, career guidance and much more. The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists was founded on the belief that we must identify prospective medical talent at the earliest possible age and help these students acquire the necessary experience and skills to take them to the doorstep of this vital career. Based in Washington, D.C. and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, the Academy was chartered as a nonpartisan, taxpaying institution to help address this crisis by working to identify, encourage and mentor students who wish to devote their lives to the service of humanity as physicians, medical scientists.

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HS Basketball: Local Southwestern League teams fight for order on the court JP Raineri Sports Editor The Southwestern League ladies of the basketball courts began the climb to the top this past week and the Broncos, Wolfpack and Golden Bears all wrapped up their weeks, Thursday, Jan. 14, with wins. Temecula Valley (13-5, 2-0) jumped out to an early lead on the Murrieta Mesa (7-11, 0-2) home courts, holding the Lady Rams to under 10 points a quarter for the first three quarters. Murrieta Mesa made a late push, scoring 13 in the fourth, but found themselves on the losing end of a 48-28 score. TV will be home Tuesday, Jan. 19, to face Great Oak, while Murrieta Mesa travels to Vista Murrieta. Chaparral (6-10, 0-2) took to the road to face Great Oak, who controlled the game from the tip off, downing the Lady Pumas 52-11. Great Oak kept Chaparral scoreless in the second quarter and only allowed 5 total points in the second half. The Lady Pumas will try to rebound against Murrieta Valley Tuesday, Jan. 19. The Lady Nighthawks (8-9, 1-1) looked impressive out of the gate when they traveled to Vista Murrieta (16-2, 2-0), holding the Lady Broncos to just 6 points, which would be the same deficit Murrieta Valley faced going into halftime. Both teams would add 9 more points to the board in the third, but Vista Murrieta regained control with a 23-point fourth quarter haul, which proved to the deciding factor as they went to win, 58-40. Vista Murrieta’s Keilanei Cooper led all scorers with 23 points and had 6 steals, while teammates Victoria Chea (7 points, 7 assists) and Brittney Reed (15 points, 5 rebounds) contributed as well. On the boys side of the court, the Southwestern League’s defending champions, the Great Oak Wolfpack (12-6, 2-0) took down Chaparral 38-35 in a back and forth battle to remain undefeated

Brittany Reed dribbles away from Nighthawk defenders Breanna Bilton (22) and Megan Ormiston (40) on her way to scoring 15 points David Canales photo in Vista Murrieta 58-40 win over Murrieta Valley.

in league play last week. The score was tied at 17 coming out of the half, but the Wolfpack managed to outscore the Pumas by 3 points in the third quarter which would be the final difference in the game, giving Chaparral their second consecutive loss in league, putting them at 9-9 overall. Wolfpack senior, Caleb Giordano, led all scorers with 13 points while center Jacob Tryon and Anthony Arnett each scored 7 points. Chaparral’s Breven Engelson was

the Puma scoring leader with 12 points and teammate Roy Tomayo followed up with 10 points of his own. In other games that wrapped up the week, the Vista Murrieta Broncos (10-8, 1-1) bounced back from their league opening defeat to Great Oak by beating Murrieta Valley 59-50 and Riley Schaefer scored 26 points to lead the Golden Bears past the Rams, 79-68. Robert Phillips added 18 points for Temecula Valley while Bryce Denham, Kevin Sullivan and Camden Parenti each added 8 points. Murrieta Mesa’s Davon Sanders (25 points) and Justin Little (20 points) led all Rams scorers. The Wolfpack will take on Temecula Valley (17-3, 2-0) this week, both teams are undefeated in Southwestern league play and it will be a for sure battle. Great Oak also faces Murrieta Mesa this week while the Golden bears wrap up their week against Murrieta Valley. Murrieta Valley (9-8, 1-1) will also face Chaparral and Vista Murrieta will also travel to Murrieta Mesa to play the Rams and will conclude their week against Temecula Valley. Three and a half weeks remain in the regular season as the playoff hunt heats up for all of our local teams. For more sports news, including updated scores and information, or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

Vista Murrieta’s Keilanei Cooper (10) lays in two of her game high 23 points against Murrieta Valley Jan. 14. David Canales photo

Marcus Wilson (21) reaches high as Caleb Giordano (2) uses some fancy moves against Chaparral on his way to scoring 13 points on the Annette Saenz photo night.

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Great Oak’s Jacob Tryon (33) and Chaparral’s Breven Engelson (32) go up for the opening game tipoff of what would be a battle that the Wolpfack won 38-35 when the dust cleared. Annette Saenz photo

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End of an era, Candaele steps down as Vista Murrieta’s head football coach JP Raineri Sports Editor The Murrieta Valley Unified School District announced during the morning hours of Thursday, Jan.14 that Coley Candaele is stepping down as Vista Murrieta High School’s head football coach, a position he has held since the school opened. Candaele, who became the school’s athletic director this year, will stay in that position and continue to serve as the Broncos head track coach. “After 13 years as the head football coach at Vista Murrieta, the time has come for me to step down and do something different,” Candaele said. “Helping to build the Vista Murrieta football program from a JV team in 2003 to a seven time CIF finalist in 2015 has been a once in a lifetime experience. I thoroughly enjoyed my role in the building of the program, working with the student/athletes, and helping to create some of the traditions at Vista Murrieta. The success the program has had over the past 13 years was a result of a school culture that welcomed success, a school administration that believed in our football philosophy, and tremendous and loyal coaching staff.” Under Candaele’s leadership, the Bronco football teams have won nine League Championships and they have been to the CIF Football Championship finals the last seven years, winning the championship in 2011 and finishing as runner-up in 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. In 2006 Candaele was selected by the State CIF as a Coach of Character and he was named the

Under Candaele’s leadership, the Bronco football program won nine League Championships and went to the CIF Football Championship finals the last seven years straight, winning the championship in 2011.

2011 CIF Inland Division Coach of the Year. Vista Murrieta football has a record of 132-25 and Candaele has a lifetime record as head coach of 184-75-1. Candaele added, “Although the decision to step down was not an easy one, I feel it is the best one at this time. Vista Murrieta football has experienced great success over the past decade, however for the program to take that next step something has to change. At this point, being athletic director, head football coach, head track coach, husband, and father does not leave enough time in the day to be great at all of them. Both of my daughters will be coming to Vista Murrieta in the next six years, and I do not want to miss any opportunities to be a part of their lives.” The district’s Assistant Superintendent of Human Recourses Darren Daniel said, “Given the

success of Vista Murrieta’s football program, the head coaching position will more than likely attract a number of highly qualified candidates.” Once Coach Candaele made the announcement to students and staff that morning, VMHS Principal Mick Wager said, “Over the last 13 years, Coley built a football program from scratch into a nationally recognized championship program. His winning attitude regarding teamwork, character-building, and constant improvement permeates the VMHS campus. We are thankful for his service, and we are fortunate to have Coach Candaele continue to serve and positively impact our campus as our athletic director and head track coach.” For more information, contact Coley Candaele at (951) 894-5750 ext. 6782.

Coley Candaele, pictured here with this past season’s runner-up plaque from the CIF-SS West Valley Division Championships, announced during the morning hours Thursday, Jan. 14, that he is stepping down as Vista Murrieta High School’s head football coach. David Canales photos

Local wrestlers compete in valley’s top tournaments over holiday weekend JP Raineri Sports Editor On the same weekend that Temecula Valley High School hosted its Ninth Annual Battle of the Belts Tournament, the other big name in local wrestling, Vista Murrieta, headed out of town for the Five Counties Tournament at Fountain Valley High. Vista Murrieta was fresh off a huge win over Rancho Buena Vista, placing five champions in last weekend’s IE Tournament of Champions at Jurupa Hills High. Ryan Stewart (132) and Rachaun Wagstaff (220) earned Lower Weight MVP and Upper Weight MVP for the Broncos, who also got titles from Anthony Orozco (152), Jacob Cooper (160) and Daniel Hampton (170). This past weekend Vista Murrieta was back on top of their game and did not go unnoticed as they proved they could be a league title contender this season by placing third against some of the best wrestling programs in Southern California at the Five Counties Tournament. Selma High School won the tournament scoring 233 points, but Vista Murrieta was close, taking third place (164 points) coming within just 3 points of Anaheim Servite, who finished in second. Rachaun Wagstaff once again led the Broncos as he brought home the 220-pound belt Saturday night. Teammate, Anthony Orozco (Second place), suffered his first loss of the season falling to Selma’s Ruben Garcia in 152-poound championship round, 9-4. Vista Murrieta had five placers in all, including Alex Gomez (third place-132), Jacob Cooper (fourth place-160) and Daniel Hampton (fourth place-170). The Broncos will face Temecula Valley, the defending league Champions in a dual meet next week. The Golden Bears placed 18th in their own Battle of the Belts tourna-

Poway’s Chris Bailey (middle) took first in the 182-pound class while Paul Monteforte (TVHS) placed second and Austin Cuicchi of Temescal Canyon (right) was third at the Ninth Annual Battle for the Belt.

Golden Bear wrestler Paul Monteforte goes up against Poway’s Chris Bailey in the 182-pound class at Temecula Valley’s Ninth Annual Battle for the Belt over the MLK holiday weekend. Susanne O’Hara photos

Chaparral’s Konner Phillips (left) goes up against Hemet’s Roy Garcia in the 113-pound weight class at Temecula Valley’s Ninth Annual Battle for the Belt.

In the 152-pound weight class at Temecula Valley’s Ninth Annual Battle for the Belt, Taylor Masor of Great Oak goes for the legs against Dallas Pellerin of Paloma Valley.

ment at Temecula Valley over the weekend, which was a step higher than their 19th place finish last year. The Battle is one of the region’s top tournaments and brings with it many state powerhouses. A few of the top-10 state-ranked teams were in attendance including Bakersfield (#3), Poway (#5), Gilroy (#6) and Concorde De La Salle (#9).

It would be Poway High School once again coming out on top winning the tournament for the third straight year, outscoring Bakersfield (second place) by 51 points, while last year’s second place finisher, Del Oro, took third. De La Salle finished in fourth, San Marino in fifth and Green Valley came in sixth place in this year’s

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tournament. San Marino’s Evan Wick, who won the 152 pound weight class, was selected as the Tournament’s “Champion of Champions.” Newbury Park’s Jake Wood was named the MVP of the Upper Weight Classes and Alex Felix from Gilroy was named the MVP of the Lower Weight Class. Top finishers from the Temecula Valley area were Paul Monteforte

(TV) who placed second in the 182 weight class and Temescal Canyon had an impressive finish at 22nd place overall with the Titans, Austin Cuicchi, who had three pins leading up to his loss to Monteforte to finish third in the same class. Other area teams included Hemet, who took 26th overall, then Citrus Hill (31), Paloma Valley (35), Chaparral (37), Great Oak (39), and Elsinore (54).

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Annual alumni game brings MLB greats to Chaparral High School

Weekly prep sports scores for Southwest Riverside County HS GIRLS BASKETBALL: Jan. 15 Linfield (7-7) – 34 Notre Dame (14-6) – 62 Jan. 15 Borrego Springs (3-5) – 27 Hamilton (3-8) – 33 HHS: L. Zepeda, 9 points; S. Williams, 9 rebounds Jan. 15 Heritage (13-4) – 31 Temescal Canyon (14-4) – 46 Jan. 18 Long Beach Poly (14-3) – 67 Lakeside (15-4) – 47

HS BOYS BASKETBALL:

Jan. 15 Linfield Christian (10-6, 3-3) – 50 Notre Dame (10-8, 4-2) - 61 Jan. 14 California Military Institute (2-7, 1-1) – 61 Calvary Murrieta (1-12, 0-2) – 19 CM: J. Peace, 5 points; T. Tyler, 5 points Jan. 14

Rancho Christian (7-10, 2-0) – 85 Nuview Bridge (9-5, 1-1) – 44 RC: I. Mobley, 16 points, 8 rebounds; G. Walter, 14 points, 8 steals

Jan. 12 Temecula Prep (17-2, 2-0) – 62 California Military Institute (2-7, 1-1) – 50

HS GIRLS SOCCER: Jan. 14 Murrieta Mesa (5-4-1, 1-2) – 0 Temecula Valley (12-2-1, 2-0) – 2 Jan. 14 Vista Murrieta (13-2-3, 2-0) – 3 Murrieta Valley (3-9-1, 1-1) – 0 VMHS: 1 goal each by J. Guinn, K. Dualan, B. Bowers Jan. 15 Perris (6-3-1, 0-2-1) – 0 Paloma Valley (5-9-2, 3-0) – 5 Jan. 14 Santa Rosa Academy (9-3-1, 5-1) – 3 California Military Institute (2-7-1, 2-2-1) – 0 SRA: M. Marlow, 3 goals; A. Enochs, 3 saves Jan. 18 Linfield (10-2-1, 4-1) – 2 Arrowhead (7-7, 3-3) – 0 LCHS: L. Sinclair, 1 goal; A. Oeleis, 1 goal; A. Allen, 6 saves

HS BOYS SOCCER: Jan. 14 Chaparral (9-3-1, 2-0) – 4 Great Oak (5-7-1, 0-2) – 0 CHS: N. Mabre, 2 goals, A. Quiroz, 1 goal; E. Poland, 1 goal Jan. 14 Temecula Valley (2-7-4, 0-2) – 0 Murrieta Mesa (5-10-1, 2-0) – 1

HS GIRLS WATER POLO: Jan. 12 Chaparral (6-4, 1-0) – 10 Temecula Valley (3-5, 0-1) – 4 Jan. 18

Vista Murrieta (8-3, 1-0) – 12 Cathedral Catholic (2-2) – 10 VMHS: C. Robinson, 5 goals; I. Rack, 3 goals; K. Johnston, 16 saves.

Jan. 16 La Serna (2-6) – 15 Temescal Canyon (2-4, 1-0) - 7

Upcoming benefit concert will support local nonprofit JP Raineri Sports Editor The Forza1 Volleyball program announced last week that there will be an upcoming benefit concert which will help raise money for their Forza For All division, a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for youth in sports and volleyball. Forza For All, founded in 2014, operates from Claremont to Temecula and hosts a league for 14 and under players to learn and grow through the sport of volleyball. The program also provides free clinics for boys and girls throughout the year to foster sports development in young players. This benefit concert is something sponsors plan to hold annually and this year will feature special guest,

George Miguel’s Americana Jam Band, which plays country music and rockabilly that everyone can enjoy. “They are very upbeat and play soulful music that will entertain you all night,” says Dana Burkholder, Forza1 South Club Owner/Director. “Please join us in supporting Forza For All for a great night of food and music at the MERC at the Old Town Temecula Theater.” The show starts at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 and the cost is $29/person. Free horderves will be provided by Havana Kitchen and a cash bar will also be available on-site. The MERC is located in Old Town Temecula at 42051 Main St, Temecula. More info, and ticket purchase, can be found online at www.forzaforall.org.

Former Chaparral head coach, David Barrett, stands with Shane Peterson during a retirement ceremony Jan. 16 for the current major leaguer’s high school jersey.Upon it’s retirement, Peterson’s No. 21 jersey will forever remain on the outfield fence at the Pumas field. Annette Saenz photos

JP Raineri Sports Editor The Chaparral Pumas Baseball program held their annual alumni game Saturday, Jan. 16, in front of a packed crowd who not only came out to support the Pumas, but also came out to witness a part of history. For the third time in as many years, a special jersey retirement ceremony was held for a current Major League Baseball player. This time around,former Puma standout and current MLB player, Shane Peterson was honored. Peterson, a 2005 graduate of Chaparral is currently with the Milwaukee Brewers as an outfielder and before the alumni game had his No. 21 Puma jersey officially retired on the wall of fame located on the outfield fence of the Chaparral baseball field. Peterson joins other Chaparral greats Allen Craig (currently with the Boston Red Sox), Robbie Brantley (currently in the White Sox organization) and former Chaparral coach, David Barrett, who were all also in attendance. It was great to see Shane’s high school jersey retired,” said Barrett. “He was an extremely well respected double-sport intelligent student athlete. In addition to his tremendous athleticism, he was hard working, mild mannered and humble. He excelled on the mound, first base and in the outfield as well as at the plate. I always enjoyed his sense of humor, often displaying his dry wit.” Peterson went on to attend Long Beach State University, where he was named Second Team All-Big West in 2006 and First Team AllBig West in 2007 and was Co-Big West Player of the Year in 2008. He was drafted in 2008 by the St. Louis Cardinals, second round (59th overall), but was traded to the Oakland

The Chaparral varsity baseball team poses with current MLB players and former Puma standouts, Robbie Brantley, Allen Craig and Shane Peterson (far right) during their alumni game Saturday, Jan. 16.

Athletics for Matt Holliday July 24, 2009. He was added to the 40man roster Nov. 20, 2012, and was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs in 2014 and then again by the Milwaukee Brewers Dec. 23, of that same year. “Chaparral alumni are all over the country and world doing great things. Shane is just another example of the high caliber of young people graduating from Chaparral. Retiring Shane’s jersey at the Annual Alumni Game is a small thank you for his outstanding contribution to Chaparral High School and Puma Baseball. Shane continues to hold the school record for most innings pitched and most strikeouts in a season. Having Allen and Robbie join Shane at the event was a homerun! We all need role models, and these three young men represent the best of the best in our community and their chosen profession,” said Chaparral Principal Gil Compton. The day concluded with the Pumas varsity team squeaking out a 13-12 win over the alumni, which

did not include any of the current major leaguers as they are not allowed to participate while under contract. New head coach Brian Brown, who was just named two weeks ago, had a very special treat for Chaparral High School Baseball PSG President, Eva Ebersole, who witnessed her freshman son Sam, get to play against older brother Ben, a 2015 graduate and former CHS baseball player. “It’s a great honor for our CHS baseball program to have three of our very own MLB players return to their school to meet other alumni and players every year and seeing my boys at an age where they can really compete against each other, well it was a special day allaround,” said Ebersole. The excitement for baseball season is mounting as MLB players have less than a month before they must report to spring training practices. For local high school baseball teams, preseason games start in late February.

HS Baseball: Rams take Tahquitz tournament for second straight year

CIF-SS updated winter sports polls Boys Basketball Temecula Valley #4 in Division 1A Linfield Christian #15 in Division 5AA Rancho Christian #1 in Division 5A Girls Basketball Vista Murrieta #8 in Division 1AA Temecula Valley #15 in Division 1A Temescal Canyon #9 in Division 2A Lakeside #6 in Division 3AA Calvary Murrieta #6 in Division 5A California Lutheran #2 in Division 6 Boys Soccer Temescal Canyon #7 in Division 4 Santa Rosa Academy #2 in Division 7 Girls Soccer Vista Murrieta #5 in Division 2 Temecula Valley #10 in Division 2 Temescal Canyon #2 in Division 6 Paloma Valley #5 in Division 6 Girls Water Polo Murrieta Valley #1 in Division 2 Vista Murrieta #5 in Division 2 Temescal Canyon #5 in Division 6 Wrestling Temecula Valley #1 in Eastern Division Temescal Canyon #5 in Eastern Division

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

JP Raineri Sports Editor The Murrieta Mesa varsity baseball team went out to defend their title in the Hemet/San Jacinto area over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend, playing in the 2016 MLK Baseball Classic, which is a preseason tournament hosted by Tahquitz High School. Murrieta Mesa came into the tournament as the reigning champs after defeating Paraclete High School from Lancaster, 8-5 last year. This year more local teams

jumped in to the mix to get some work, including teams from Linfield, Paloma Valley, San Jacinto and Perris to name a few. The Rams dominated on both sides of the plate, winning five straight games to claim this year’s championship, outscoring their opponents 48-6. The road to the ships involved a 10-0 win over Hemet in the tournament opener, then Xavier Prep would succumb 10-4, Perris fell 16-0 and then the Rams offed Lancaster 9-2 in the semifinal game. Redlands would be a tough opponent defensively for Murrieta Mesa

in the championship game, but Nate Stilinovich, Jesse Robinson and Zac Filos all combined to pitch a no hitter to win it all. Stilinovich picked up the win as Mesa shut out the Terriers 3-0. Home runs by Andy Thomas, Hunter Woodruff and Austen Salcedo carried the enthusiasm for Murrieta Mesa in their five games in Hemet over the course of the weekend. Baseball season begins in midFebruary and Murrieta Mesa will open up CIF-SS play with a double header against Paloma Valley Feb. 27.

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Every new Subaru gets 2 years or 24,000 miles of complimentary maintenance.

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SALES EVENT 2016 SUBARU

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2016 SUBARU

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lease for

Per Month Plus tax*

*Per month, plus tax. $2999 total due at Signing. 36 months. 10k miles per year. $0 security deposit. Premium 2.0i 5MT model, code GRB-11 for well qualified applicants only. Tier 1.

*Per month, plus tax. $2999 total due at Signing. 36 months. 10k miles per year. $0 security deposit. Standard 2.0i 4D CVT model, code GJB-01 for well qualified applicants only. Tier 1.

*Per month, plus tax. $2999 total due at Signing. 36 months. 10k miles per year. $0 security deposit. Standard 2.5i CVT model, code GFB-01 for well qualified applicants only. Tier 1.

2016 SUBARU

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financing for uP to 48 Months*

*1.49% Financing for up to 48 months. Cannot be combined with any other incentive. Financing for well qualified applicants only. Tier 1 and 2.

1.49% 1.49%

$199 $149 $199

John Hine Temecula Subaru

Ynez Road at DLR Drive, Temecula Auto Mall

(888) 494-7204

Subaru, Impreza, Outback, Legacy and XV Crosstrek are registered trademarks. 1EPA-estimated hwy fuel economy. Actual mileage may vary. All advertised prices exclude government fees, taxes and finance charges, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic filing charge and any emission testing charge. *Purchase or lease any new (previously untitled) Subaru and receive a complimentary factory scheduled maintenance plan for 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first.) See Subaru Added Security Maintenance Plan for intervals, coverages and limitations. Customer must take delivery before 12/31/16 and reside within the promotional area. At participating dealers only. See dealer for program details and eligibility.

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2016 Mazda3 i Sport Hatchback, Auto

0% $ 179

2016 Mazda6 i Sport Auto

FINANCING FOR up to 36 MONTHS

0% $ 189

FINANCING FOR up to 36 MONTHS

PER MONTH LEASE*

*Stock #11660. $1999 down, 36 month lease, 12K miles per year. .15 excess miles. Or financing as low as 0% for up to 36 months. Plus tax, title & fees. O.A.C. Additional incentives or rebates that you might also qualify for: $500 Military, $500 Mazda Owner Loyalty, $750 Lease Loyalty, $250 College Grad. Expires 1/27/16.

PER MONTH LEASE*

*Stock #11646. $2014 down, 36 month lease, 12K miles per year. .15 excess miles. Or financing as low as 0% for up to 36 months. Plus tax, title & fees. O.A.C. Additional incentives or rebates that you might also qualify for: $500 Military, $500 Mazda Owner Loyalty, $750 Lease Loyalty, $250 College Grad. Expires 1/27/16.

John Hine Temecula Mazda

(877) 805-9112

Ynez Road at DLR Drive, Temecula Auto Mall