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Special election to be held for LE’s Alberhill Villages

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Volume 17, Issue 4

Murrieta firefighters perform 2 swift water rescues, schools close as winter storm moves through the area

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The fate of the massive Alberhill Villages Specific Plan will be decided by voters in a special election May 2. Lake Elsinore City Council made the decision to let voters decide the development’s future during a special called meeting Monday, Jan. 23. see page A-5

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Hemet City Council to appoint council member to vacant seat Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The Hemet City Council announced it will be accepting applications from city residents who would like to serve on the city council for the remainder of former councilmember Paul Raver’s term. Raver resigned from his seat Dec. 14, 2016. see page A-3

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A member of the Murrieta Fire Department’s swift water rescue team pulls a child from a pickup truck that was swept off the roadway and carried several hundred feet downstream along Monroe Avenue in Murrieta Sunday, Jan. 22.

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Murrieta firefighters responded to two different swift water rescues Sunday, Jan. 22, according to officials.

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The first incident occurred on Skypark Lane near Vista Murrieta Street around 4 p.m. when the driver and solo occupant of a Hyundai sedan became stuck in deep, fastmoving water, according to Valley News freelance photographer Joe Fanaselle.

“Firefighters were able to pull the man to safety,” Fanaselle said.

Calls to emergency dispatchers regarding a second vehicle stuck in fast-moving water began to flood into the emergency call center around 5 p.m., according to published reports.

The family of four was on their way home from a birthday party when their vehicle became stuck in fast-moving water along Monroe Avenue south of Los Alamos Road.

see RESCUES, page A-5

Group marches in Hemet in support of D.C. women’s march Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

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The Temescal Canyon High School student carefully ran her sonogram wand over a simulated fetus. She watched it as it moved on the ultrasound monitor. Its little heart quietly beat as a smile came to her face.

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Women and their supporters took to the streets around the world Saturday, Jan. 21, marching in protest of some of the planned policies from President Donald Trump.

In Hemet, a group of about nearly 100 people rallied and peacefully marched in solidarity with the Washington Women’s March.

Sponsored by the Democrats of Hemet – San Jacinto, the local group walked west of Florida Avenue while calling government to hear their voice on equal pay, ACA and keeping them safe.

“Democrats of Hemet – San Jacinto Sister March was one of hundreds across the country and joined their neighboring cities, Riverside, Perris and Palm Springs in a movement demanding equality for all,” a press release issued by the group reported.

see MARCH, page A-3

Women’s March supporters rally in Hemet along Florida Avenue holding a variety of signs for their disapproval, or support for a number of governmental issues, Jan. 21.

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New restroom approved at Menifee’s Audie Murphy Skate Park Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Menifee City Council approved the engineering and construction of an $83,000 restroom at the Audie Murphy Sports Park to replace the portable restroom currently at the park.

The council awarded $34,000 to IDS Group of Irvine for the design and project management services for the project and $48,963.56 to Wallis Concrete LLC of Texas for the prefabricated cinder block structure.

The Council’s 5-0 vote to ap-

prove project at its Jan. 4 meeting followed public comment on the project.

Wallis Concrete submitted the lowest bid for the restroom structure. The restroom that will be moved from Texas to the sports park will be a single unisex single room concrete block building that includes one flush toilet and one sink. The restroom is ADA code compliant with built-in proprietary vandal resistant components. It will utilize natural ventilation and is easily maintained with non-absorbent

see RESTROOM, page A-13

Menifee City Council has approved funding and construction for a restroom at Audie Murphy Ranch Skate Park, pictured here on opening day in May 2014.

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Local Hemet City Council will appoint council member to fill vacancy left by Paul Raver, Hemet residents must apply by Feb. 2 Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The Hemet City Council announced it will be accepting applications from city residents who would like to serve on the city council for the remainder of former councilmember Paul Raver’s term.

Raver resigned from his seat Dec. 14, 2016.

The Council in its Tuesday evening, Jan. 10 meeting voted to appoint a qualified city resident to fill Raver’s seat. The council had the choice to either appoint a resident to the council seat or call for a special election that would have cost the city as much as $100,000 with the seat not being filled until

MARCH from page A-1 According to the webpage, www. womensmarch.com, “The Women’s March on Washington aims to send a message to all levels of government, including but not limited to the incoming presidential administration that we stand together in solidarity and we expect elected leaders to act to protect the rights of women, their families and their communities.”

The Hemet March was the 270th group to sign up with the Women’s March to march together across the nation.

“We are going to join in the fight to protect our rights,” a Facebook post on the Democrats of Hemet – San Jacinto announced. “It wasn’t about the near 3 million vote margin of Hillary Clinton, as that had not been revealed yet. No, it is, was and will remain about the unfitness of Trump to serve as the leader of the free world. He has insulted women, minorities, LGBT, immigrants, military and the media.

He has threatened the Constitution, threatened harm and shared his murderous thoughts as policy for ‘defending’ the nation and he has Lied, Lied, Lied … .”

The group gathered at Hemet City Hall where Marie McDonald,pPresident of the club addressed the crowd that had gathered in support of the movement.

“This march is the first step toward unifying our communities to effective change from the grassroots level up. We will not rest until women have full equality under the law,” Mc Donald said.

According to the press release, Maria Lopez, a professor at MSJC was honored by the Democrats of Hemet – San Jacinto during the event. Lopez marched for women’s rights with Cesar Chavez, was awarded the Marshal Peace Award for her work on sexual assault

later in the year.

Councilmembers, Mayor Linda Krupa, Mayor Pro Tem Michael Perciful, and Councilwomen Bonnie Wright and Karlee Meyer unanimously voted to appoint the new councilmember rather than call for the election. The council will be calling on any qualified Hemet resident who might be interested in becoming the next Hemet City Councilmember to apply for the position through the city by Feb. 2.

The simple qualifying requirements are the candidate must be 18-years of age or older, be a resident of the city and a registered voter. No previous knowledge about city government is required,

however the council plans to interview each candidate to see who might be best qualified for the position. While the opening position, under the new city voting district designation is in District 2, the northwestern portion of the city, a candidate is not required to live in that district since Raver was voted as an “at large” councilman that remains in effect until December 2018. The appointee must agree not to run in that election according to the council.

Under the city council appointment rule the position must be filled no later than Feb. 10, according to Hemet City Attorney Eric Vail.

The California State law says city government appointments must

be made within 60 after a councilmember resigns making the last day of appointment to replace Raver Feb. 12. He said the council may interview the candidates for the position before they make the appointment. Interviews are expected to begin Feb. 7 in a special meeting.

The appointment will be made by the council by the Feb. 10 deadline.

The council discussed interviewing each of the candidates that have turned in applications during a Jan. 31 special meeting, the same day they plan to decide who might be

appointed to the Measure U Oversight Committee. City Clerk Sarah McComas said the city already has 40 applicants for the Oversight Committee with more possible.

Because of the large number of applicants those interviews for the Measure U Oversite Committee will be held in the Hemet Public Library.

Vail told the council whatever they do in making the appointments it must be in a public meeting according the Brown Act, the California Open Public Meeting law.

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People prepare to march on Hemet’s Florida Avenue in solidarity with the Women’s March in Washington D.C., Jan. 21. Worldwide protests were held largely in opposition to President Donald Trump and to protect women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, civil rights, health care reform, immigration laws and the environment.

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among women farmworkers and presented her work at the World’s Conference on Women in China.

Several people took to social media after the event, calling it “inspirational.” One poster said that while he wouldn’t label himself as

a Democrat, he would march for women’s rights.

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Animal Services shows off San Jacinto facility

A group receives a special tour of the Riverside County Department of Animal Services in San Jacinto, Jan. 14.

The tour is designed for people to learn how their local animal shelter works, and to receive information regarding animals and pets.

Dee Bryant gets a close look at the RCDAS animal shelter’s cat holding facility during a tour, Jan. 14.

Leslie Bootfma meets a pair of dogs sheltered at the RCDAS facility in San Jacinto, Jan. 14.

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CHP to hold ‘Start Smart’ class for teen drivers TEMECULA – A teenager is killed in a traffic collision every four hours nationwide. That equates to more than 1,870 teenagers killed each year. Another 184,000 teenagers are injured in traffic collisions. These deaths and injuries can be substantially reduced or prevented by eliminat-

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stronger parental involvement in a teenager’s driving experience.

The CHP Temecula Area will be conducting a Start Smart class Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Temecula City Hall Conference Center, located at 41000 Main Street in Temecula.

The class will be from 6- 8 p.m.

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Mike Lassig at (951) 506-2000 or MLassig@chp.ca.gov to RSVP. Seating is limited.

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RIVERSIDE – Projects aimed at improving infrastructure and making public transportation greener in Riverside County are slated for more than $5 million in funds from the California Transportation Commission, state officials announced Friday, Jan. 20.

The CTC will allocate money from the State Highway Operation and Protection Program, as well as the State Transportation Improvement Program, to benefit projects in the Coachella Valley, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto, Temecula and Wildomar.

“Caltrans is working to ensure every dollar counts when it comes to California’s transportation infrastructure,” Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty said. “Although we must not forget that our state highway system’s needs still exceed what resources are currently available, all these investments will benefit Califor-

nians now and for decades to come.”

More than $127 million will be distributed to entities throughout the state, according to Dougherty.

The largest share earmarked for Riverside County will be a $2.44 million allotment to purchase four “zero emission” buses for the SunLine Transit Agency in the Coachella Valley.

Another $1.36 million will go to install vehicle pullouts, new guard rails, as well as improve guard rails, gore points and freeway access roads between Temecula and the San Diego County line.

The city of Wildomar will receive $1.22 million for improvements along Grand Avenue, while Jurupa Valley is set to get about $4,000 for curb and gutter repairs, and San Jacinto has been awarded $10,000 to add bike lanes and pedestrian ramps.

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Lake Elsinore City Council calls for special election placing fate of GOOD DOG, BAD BREATH? Alberhill Villages in the hands of voters February IS Dental awareneSS Month Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The fate of the massive Alberhill Villages Specific Plan will go before voters in a special election.

Lake Elsinore City Council approved the May 2 election during a special called meeting Monday, Jan. 23. If voters approve the plan, it would open the door to the construction of 8,024 homes and up to 27,000 more Lake Elsinore residents at its buildout 30 years from now.

The Alberhill Villages Specific Plan was initially approved by the Planning Commission and amended last year.

The development plan, almost 20 years in the works, calls for 8,024 homes, condos or apartments to be built on 1,375 acres. It anticipates 3.8 million square feet of commercial space,163 acres of open space, 63 acres for a college or university, a 46-acre sports park, 37 acres of community parks and 14 acres for 35 small private “pocket” parks.

The initiative was promoted by the developers, Castle & Cooke of Westlake Village and their attorney, who objected to the city’s specific plan conditions adopted in early 2016. The conditions imposed on the developer by the city would be the cost of building a 45.9-acre sports park and ongoing upkeep and care estimated at $27 million. It

conditioned the developer to share the expenses of police, fire and paramedic services with the city as the project grew. The developer would also need to provide more open space and trails that would take away 300 planned homes in the project as estimated by the developer and require a traffic impact analysis.

The developer’s attorney Tom Hiltachk argued that the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission on the project council-approved version “simply unfeasible and unbuildable.”

From that the developer set out to form a community outreach group to let them know of the financial and social benefits the community would lose if the project fell through. The Chamber of Commerce and former councilmembers suggested if the project didn’t go through the city might lose 550 new jobs and $3 million a year in yearly revenues.

The outreach group solicited 5,000 signatures for the Initiative Petition, approved by the County Registrar of Voters, enough to get it on a ballot. The city council lost its challenge to the legality of the initiative, but still could give final approval to the project as amended.

Monday night, the city was faced with the decision to either approve the specific plan as approved by the planning commission with its con-

ditions and face its possible elimination by the developer or place it on the ballot with the deletion of the conditions and have the voters decide on the Village Plan. Council opted to put the issue before voters at an estimated cost to the city of approximately $130,000.

If the plan is approved by the voters, it could cost the city “between $187.5 million to $242.9 million over a twenty-year period, according to a report on the proposed Initiative” submitted to the city council Jan. 12.

The report does mention a scenario provides the aggregate deficit to the City of Lake Elsinore over the first 20 years is “only” $33.8 million. “This particular scenario provides the ability for the City to work with residents in an effort to insure municipal service costs are in balance with revenues from residents of Alberhill Villages.”

In conclusion, the report says, “Based on the calculations described above and contained in the attached exhibits, Development Management Group, Inc. (DMG Economics) cautions the City of Lake Elsinore and its residents that the passage of the Alberhill Villages Initiative would severely and irreparably impact the ability for the City of Lake Elsinore to provide even the most basic of public safety (police and fire) services to the community as a whole.”

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RESCUES from page A-1 A mother and father, along with their two young children, were trapped in their pickup truck when it was swept of the road and carried several hundred feet downstream.

Firefighters from six Murrieta Fire Department units threw lifejackets to the foursome in the truck from the shore for all the family members before working their way through the fast-moving water to the truck where they performed a dramatic swift water rescue.

They were able to remove all four people from the vehicle to safety, according to firefighters.

“Traffic along Interstate 15 was crawling at a snail’s pace as two fire engines set up along the overpass above the wash on the freeway and prepared to rescue anyone that may have been swept further downstream,” Fanaselle said.

No injuries were reported in either incident.

Due to the storms, which dumped almost 7 inches of rain on the area since Thursday, schools were closed in Idyllwild, Aguanga, Anza, Menifee, Perris, Nuevo and Moreno Valley.

This was the strongest storm since December 2010, when Riverside County received seven to 12 inches of rain in the valleys over a similar storm period, the County of Riverside Emergency Operations Center reported.

Approximately 37 roads in unincorporated areas were closed due to flooding and/or debris.

Numerous accidents were reported throughout the life of the storm, according to law enforcement officials. Several deaths related to the storm were also reported, including the death of a 15-year-old girl later identified as Arielle Healy of Palm Springs, Friday, Jan. 20. Healy died after being ejected from the Ford F-450 she was a passenger in when the driver lost control as she was driving Southbound on Interstate 15.

Dean Haggstrom, 57, of Riverside died Sunday, Jan. 22, when his car went over the side of the road on the rain-slick northbound 15 freeway north of Temescal Canyon Road.

“Motorists should always slow their speeds during inclement weather, leave a safe distance between them and the vehicle in front of them and always wear their seatbelts,” CHP Public Information Officer Mike Lassig said.

In Rainbow, the body of a Riverside man was discovered in a creek off the 4800 block of Fifth Street near Old Highway 395. On Tuesday rescue workers were still searching the area after receiving reports that a child was seen in the water. As of press time, the search continued for a 5-year-old boy, identified by relatives as Phillip Campbell of Fallbrook, who was believed to be with him when a flash flood swept through the Rainbow area, North County Fire Protection District

Members of the Murrieta Fire Department’s swift water rescue team help a man to higher ground after removing him from his vehicle which had become stuck in high water on Skypark Lane Sunday, Jan. 22.

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A member of the Murrieta Fire Department’s swift water rescue team clings to a pickup truck that became stranded after being swept off the road and into a flooded creek bed along Monroe Avenue in Murrieta, Sunday, Jan. 22.

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spokesman John Buchanan said.

The Murrieta Fire Department would like to remind motorists to not cross flooded roadways.

“We haven’t seen rain like this in about five years and I think people sometimes forget that the depth and power of the water on a flooded roadway can be deceiving,” said Murrieta Fire Department Public Information Officer, Matt Corelli.

“Motorists should never try to cross a flooded roadway. It’s safest to turn around and find an alternate route.”

The Public Safety campaign, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown,” reports that each year more deaths occur to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard.

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hazardous flood water. The next highest percentage of flood-related deaths are due to walking into or near floodwaters.

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Laura E. Settle Scholarship awarded to local future teacher Catarina Lara TEMECULA – The California Retired Teachers Association is an organization with many divisions throughout the state. The organization was founded in 1929 by Laura E. Settle, an elementary school teacher in Pasadena, who served as CalRTA president for 16 years. The organization has worked diligently to create a secure pension system for California retired teachers, and it is still one of their main goals.

In the early 1950s, the Laura E. Settle Scholarship Foundation was created in memory of their primary founder. The foundation awards 30 scholarships every year, each worth $3,000, to worthy state college juniors, seniors and graduate students, who are completing their studies to become teachers. These scholarships are funded primarily through contributions and bequests from CalRTA members.

Catarina Lara is a graduate student at California State University San Marcos where she is completing her studies for a California teaching credential. At their bi-

monthly meeting Dec. 14, CalRTA Division No. 81 presented Lara with a certificate for the $3,000 scholarship she was awarded for the upcoming semester, funded by the Laura E. Settle Scholarship Foundation.

Lara is literate in English and Spanish. She said education has always been an important part of her life. She earned associate degrees from Mt. San Jacinto College in liberal studies and child development before attending California State University San Marcos. She is currently employed at a child development center. Lara’s goal as a teacher is to motivate, encourage and show her students that learning is fun.

“Ms. Lara is hard working, dependable and a team player,” Lara’s master teacher at La Vorgna Elementary School in Winchester, Alicia Wonacott, said. “Her love for children and teaching is evident in all that she does. From this passion, she is willing to do more than her share of the responsibili-

Pictured third from the left is Catarina Lara, California Retired Teachers Association scholarship recipient. Her fiance Mauricio Guido, holding their 5-month-old son Emiliano and her mother Kelley Lara stand with her. Marilee Ragland on the far left and Sandra Bell and Sally Whitlock on the far right are CalRTA members who presented Lara with her scholarship certificate.

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ties at hand and to always continue growing as a professional. I have been teaching for over a decade and

have rarely come across a person so natural in their ability and understanding of effective teaching.

She is an asset to any school or educational environment.”

Parker-Paulson of Lake Elsinore among winter 2016 graduates at University of Alabama TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – Daisy Parker-Paulson of Lake Elsinore, was among some 2,270 students at University of Alabama who were awarded degrees during winter commencement Saturday,

Dec. 10. Parker-Paulson received a bachelor’s degree. With this graduating class, University of Alabama will have awarded more than 257,000 degrees since its founding in 1831 as the state’s first public

university.

The University of Alabama, the state’s oldest and largest public institution of higher education, is a student-centered research university that draws the best and bright-

est to an academic community committed to providing a premier undergraduate and graduate education. University of Alabama is dedicated to achieving excellence in scholarship, collaboration and

intellectual engagement, providing public outreach and service to the state of Alabama and the nation and nurturing a campus environment that fosters collegiality, respect and inclusivity.

Perry named to dean’s list at Chadron State College CHADRON, NEBRASKA – Jordan Perry of Murrieta was one of 400 students named to the Chadron State College dean’s list for fall 2016.

The dean’s list requires a 3.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of coursework during the semester to qualify.

Chadron State College, which was founded in 1911, is the only four-year, regionally-accredited college in the western half of Nebraska. As a public institution with

Wheaton College names students to dean’s list for fall 2016 semester WHEATON, ILLINOIS – Wheaton College named Kody Thomburg of Murrieta and Hannah Lambert of Temecula to the dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester.

The dean’s list honors are earned

by undergraduate students who carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher on the 4.0 scale.

Wheaton College is a coeducational Christian liberal arts college

noted for its rigorous academics, integration of faith and learning and consistent ranking among the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

For more information, visit www. wheaton.edu.

Guerrero named to the Champlain College dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester BURLINGTON, VERMONT – Ashlee Guerrero of Murrieta has been named to the Champlain College dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester.

Students on the dean’s list have achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the semester. Guerrero is majoring in computer forensics and digital investigations.

Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small nonprofit, private college in Burlington, Vt., with additional campuses in Montreal, Quebec and Dublin, Ireland.

Champlain offers a traditional undergraduate experience from its beautiful campus overlooking Lake Champlain and more than 60 online undergraduate and graduate

degree programs and certificates.

Champlain’s distinctive careerdriven approach to higher education embodies the notion that true learning occurs when information and experience come together to create knowledge.

For more information, visit www.champlain.edu.

Rosenow named to dean’s list at Wisconsin Lutheran College MILWAUKEE – Freshman college student Leah Rosenow of Temecula has been named to Wisconsin Lutheran College’s dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester. To be eligible for dean’s list, a student

must carry a semester GPA of 3.6 or higher.

Wisconsin Lutheran College is an independent and residential Christian liberal arts college located on the border of Milwaukee

its roots in teacher education, Chadron State College takes pride in its accessibility and affordability. More than 3,000 undergraduate, graduate and online students currently attend

Chadron State University, and its curriculum has grown to offer programs and courses in more than 50 majors and endorsements and 11 master’s degree programs.

Mendez-Cuenca named to dean’s honor roll at East Central University ADA, OKLAHOMA – Outstanding academic work during the 2016 fall semester has earned Ana Mendez-Cuenca of Menifee, listing on the dean’s honor roll at East Central University.

The dean’s honor roll is reserved for students who have at least a 3.33 GPA with no grade lower than a C. At least 12 credit hours must have been completed for the semester to be included on the honor roll.

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Charoensri accepted to University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky WILLIAMSBURG, KENTUCKY. – University of the Cumberlands has proudly accepted Marisa Charoensri of Murrieta, for the upcoming academic year.

University of the Cumberlands welcomes Charoensri, a current student at Paloma Valley High School, to the class of 2021.

Home of the Patriots, University of the Cumberlands offers promising students of all backgrounds a

first-class education grounded in the liberal arts within a Christian context. Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, University of the Cumberlands offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, including many online programs.

Graduates leave their stamp of excellence on all professions. Their undergraduate degrees prepare them to be compassionate and dedicated individuals and employees.

Opportunities outside of the classroom include a rich student life program and almost unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities.

Many clubs, organizations and championship athletic teams combine to make the college experience one to remember.

For additional information about University of the Cumberlands, visit www.ucumberlands.edu.

Michelle’s Place educational scholarship opportunities still available, applications open until Feb. 28 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 2017.

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 they 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.

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Violent Inauguration Day protests don’t make much sense to me Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

After Trump took his oath of office and the pomp and circumstance that followed had been adequately covered Friday, Jan. 20, the news stayed on. Almost every network was reporting on the antiTrump protests in D.C. where 217 protestors were arrested after they smashed windows in businesses, damaged cars and threw rocks at police, several of whom had to be taken to the hospital. Those arrested, some self-proclaimed anarchists, were all charged with rioting.

Protests took place all around the country and most were done respectfully and without violence, but this one particular group, took to the streets, chanting “Not My President,” while they turned violent, throwing what Reuters called “chunks of pavement and baseball bats” into the windows of a Bank of America and a McDonalds, shattering them to pieces. These w w w . m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o m

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protestors hurled rocks and bottles at police, who in turn responded with tear gas and concussion grenades. Vehicles and trash cans were set on fire as mayhem ruled.

It was horrifying to watch.

I understand that people are upset, Trump didn’t win the popular vote but still garnered enough votes to secure his seat in the Oval Office, but I believe there comes a place and time where we need to focus on protecting our rights afforded us under the constitution, without violence.

Believe me, Trump wasn’t my first pick either, neither was Barack Obama in 2012, but I didn’t protest that election with violence. That kind of behavior makes no sense to me. There were thousands, probably tens of thousands of protestors in D.C. on inauguration day, really, but only a small fraction of them felt it necessary to use violence to get their point across. Sadly, mainstream media latched on to their

antics and it was almost as big of a story as the inauguration itself.

The First Amendment guarantees our rights to peacefully protest where it says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” However, nowhere does the U.S. Constitution say we can act like fools and riot in the streets if we don’t like somebody or something that is being done.

It specifically uses the words “the right of the people peaceably to assemble,” and what I saw on the television on inauguration day, was certainly not peaceful.

The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed that nonviolent protest is the most effective weapon against a racist and unjust society. His peaceful protests are

Career training is needed for job growth Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The best way to reduce poverty is to bring more citizens into the workforce. While government subsidies can help overcome temporary setbacks, the only permanent way to increase overall prosperity is through permanent, well-paying jobs.

Unfortunately, many Californians are now struggling to secure good jobs, even though many jobs

are available. In 2012, the National Skills Coalition reported that “middle skills jobs account for 50 percent of California’s labor market, but only 40 percent of the state’s workers are trained to the middle skill level.” That statistic equates to almost 2 million unfilled jobs.

Since additional training is vital to improving job prospects, I am joining my Republican colleagues to build an education and training plan that will provide necessary resources

for California’s workforce education training system.

The plan includes secured funding for the state’s Career Technical Education program, increases in grants to community colleges and local education agencies, funding for trades and apprenticeship programs and competitive training in nursing and other health fields, along with my current bill which allocates grants to organizations that train workers to break barriers to employment to gain

Coroner identifies Lake Elsinore shooter as Orange resident Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The Riverside County coroner identified the man who allegedly shot at police and led them on a rolling gunbattle through Lake Elsinore as Hafez Abousamra, a 41-year-old resident of Orange, California.

The incident occurred just after 8:58 p.m. Jan. 11, when California Highway Patrol officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Abousamra as he drove down Interstate 15 just south of Indian Truck Trail.

Abousamra, who was allegedly intoxicated at the time, opened

fire on the officer, with what was referred to as an “assault rifle” before getting back into his vehicle and leading police on a chase through the streets of Lake Elsinore. Abousamra allegedly opened fire on officers several more times throughout the chase.

The confrontation came to a head at a home on Villa Roma in the Tuscany Hills neighborhood in Lake Elsinore.

Based on witness statements from the scene, the suspect is believed to have forced his way into a Villa Roma residence, possibly shooting repeatedly at the front door of the residence to gain entry.

“Shortly thereafter, the River-

side County Sheriff’s department’s SWAT team responded to the scene,” Riverside County Sheriff Deputy Mike Vasquez wrote in a press release regarding the incident. As the incident continued “the suspect fired upon SWAT team personnel with his assault rifle, and a second deputy-involved shooting occurred.”

The suspect was hit by one or more rounds fired by sheriff’s officials who engaged him during the exchange of gunfire.

Deputies immediately rendered medical aid to the man, “but the suspect ultimately succumbed to his injuries,” according to Vasquez.

T h e c o r o n e r ’s r e p o r t lists Abousamra’s time of death at 10:01 p.m.

The next evening, Riverside County Sheriff’s officials, with the help of the FBI, served search warrants in Orange and Tustin. It is unknown at this time, what investigators removed from the private residence in the 1400 block of San Juan Street in Tustin or the Orange liquor store located in the 500 block of Tustin Street. There was no immediate word of arrests, and Vasquez did not disclose what types of warrants were served or how they related to the Lake Elsinore shootout.

Teen dies in single vehicle, rollover collision on I-15, CHP reports Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

A teenager was killed this morning when she was ejected from the vehicle in which she was a passenger during a rollover collision, according to a press release issued by the California Highway Patrol.

The fatal, single vehicle collision

occurred about 8 a.m. when the driver of a 2007 Ford F-450 lost control in the rain while driving southbound on Interstate 15.

According to the press release, the pickup “began to fishtail” in the No. 3 lane, crossing into the No. 4 lane and toward the right shoulder.

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Feb. 4 – 7:30 p.m. Hotel Biltmore NTC 1917. The world was at war when the New York Philharmonic Society performed this concert at the Hotel Biltmore in 1917. Step back in time with us as we uncover what’s changed, and what hasn’t, in classical music over the past century at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 5 – 2 p.m. Swinging Down Old Broadway with Richard Leibell and Mara Getz and the Big Band All Stars at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. The greatest hits from the Golden Era of the New York Broadway musicals are set to the swinging sounds of the Big Band All Stars conducted by Jeff Stover. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 5 – 3 p.m. Classics at the Merc presented by California Chamber Orchestra will be at 42051 Main St. Temecula.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS: Jan. 27 – 7-10 a.m. Walk-A-Thon Walk Against Traffick: For Survivors of Trafficking at the Promenade Mall, 40820 Winchester Road. Temecula. Help human trafficking survivors get the counseling they need by joining the Walk Against Traffick. Sigil Social Foundation began its human trafficking counseling program and has grown into having the highest success rate in the world in helping human trafficking survivors escape and recover. Cost: $40 per person or $30 per person for teams of 3 or more. Tickets: www.sigilsocal.org/walk. Information: (951) 290-2997.

Jan. 29 – 9 a.m. Free Family Emergency Awareness Day at Fallbrook Seventhday Adventist Church, 1200 Old Highway 395, Rainbow. Free breakfast, videos, fire engine, evacuation plans and more.

Jan. 30 – 3-5 p.m. Taste of the Valley and Business Expo at the golden Village Palms, 3600 W. Florida Ave. Hemet.

Free Admission, entertainment, vendors and more. This expo is sponsored by the Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce. Information: (951) 658-3211.

Jan. 31 – 7-9 p.m. Interfaith Council of Murrieta and Temecula Valley to sponsor a free presentation on homelessness at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road There will be a panel of experts will discuss Homelessness 101: Community Concern with a Community Solution.

Information: Marti (951) 698-6116.

Feb. 2 – 6-7 p.m. Parent Support Group for parents of young adults battling chemical dependency. Education, Peer Support, Intervention Tools, Peace of Mind. Experience strength and hope at 41877 Enterprise Circle N, Suite 100 Temecula. Information: Erin (951) 719-3685 or Lizabeth (951)348-8976.

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Feb. 2 – 9 a.m.-noon Portraits in Oil (all levels) at the Hemet Valley Art Association Gallery, 144 N. Harvard St. Hemet. Cost: $15. Information: Jack (951) 652-3679.

Feb. 2 – 1-4 p.m. Painting in Oil (all levels) at the Hemet Valley Art Associa-

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Feb. 3 – 1-4 p.m. Watercolor Painting (beginning to intermediate) at the Hemet Valley Art Association Gallery, 144 N. Harvard St. Hemet. Cost: $15. Information: Judy (951) 927-4176.

Feb. 3-4 – 7 p.m. Rock the Oaks 38801 Calistoga Dr. Murrieta. Rock the Oaks is a live music show performed by talented locals. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Performing Arts and Autism Programs of Oak Grove. Come out and show some support to the community and the students of Oak Grove Center. 2 shows Feb. 4, at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets and Information: www.oakgrovecenter.org or (951) 677-5599.

Feb. 4 – 8 a.m. to noon So Cal Bubble Run at the Storm Stadium, 500 Diamond Dr. Lake Elsinore. Participants run, walk, dance and play across 3.1 miles of fun.

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Feb. 4 – 7 p.m. 6th Annual Soboba Trail Race at the Oaks Retreat, 45750 Castile Canyon Road. San Jacinto. Trail running events includes 25K, 10K, 5K and 1 mile. Course is a mix of single track and fire road with challenging hills and some technical downhill sections. Registration and Information: (951) 634-8227.

Feb. 4 – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Valentine Celebration for Angel Tree Children and Families hosted by Community Outreach Ministry at Wellness and More, 25377 Madison Ave. Suite 104, Murrieta. Free dental workshop, Free stories and craft workshop for ages 10 and younger, Free caregivers workshop. Information: (951) 698-7650.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jan. 31 – 7 p.m. Auditions set for Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Mr. Randy Dawkins accompanied by Virginia Pritchard will hold auditions for singers with SATB choral group experience at St. John Lutheran Church, 26410 Columbia Ave. Hemet. Rehearsals for the ensemble’s upcoming Spring Concert Season will be held every Tuesday from 7-9:30 p.m. Information: (951) 660-6446.

Feb. 2 – 8-10:30 a.m. Solving Your Compliance Challenges at Council Chambers at Temecula City Hall, 41000 Main St. Whether it’s SWPPP’s, site maps or sampling, they have all the information you need for IGP compliance. The cities of Temecula, Moreno Valley, Menifee and area chambers of commerce for Temecula, Murrieta, Perris, Hemet and San Jacinto invite you to this free workshop. Registration: www.IGPcomply.com.

NOW – Do you have any unique antique collections? If so the TV show American Pickers is looking for you. The show will film in California this spring and the hosts are looking for people with unique collections and interesting stories behind them. If you are interested in more information please contact: Cat Raynor, Casting Associate at (646) 561-3617 or craynor@cineflix.com.

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

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White men over the age of 85 are considered high risk. The rate for 85-year-old white males is 49.8 deaths per 100,000, compared with about 14 deaths per 100,000 in people over 65 and 11 deaths per 100,000 in the general population.

Teens remain a high-risk group.

One in five high school students said they have considered suicide in the past year and 1 in 12 high school students attempt to take their own life. The suicide rate for 15- to 19-year-olds is 6.9 deaths per 100,000 people.

Suicide is more common among whites in the U.S. than Hispanics, blacks or Asians. No one is certain why whites are at a higher risk. It could have to do with a difference in social confirmation.

The only group at higher risk is Alaskan Natives and Native Americans, who have a suicide rate of 14.3 deaths per 100,000, compared to 13.5 deaths per 100,000 for whites and about 5 to 6 deaths per 100,000 for other groups.

Depression, creativity and suicide have long been associated, so it is no shock that some of history’s most creative individuals were adversely affected by mental illness.

Depression damaged great minds like Charles Dickens, Tennessee Williams and John Keats.

Many famous writers committed suicide, including Ernest Hemingway, David Foster Wallace and Sylvia Plath. These writers had something in common; they all wrote in first person, which is considered to be a sign of possible risk for suicide.

Two out of three people who commit suicide are depressed at the time they take their life. Alcoholism plays a huge role in 1 out of 3 suicides. With more active screening and treatment, depression carries less shame than it once did, but it remains one of the greatest risk factors for suicide. A family history of depression increases the chance of a child will suffer from depression tenfold. A robust social support is known to lower suicide risk when friends and family are available and supportive.

Wealthy countries based on their gross domestic product including Japan, Russia and France have among the highest rates of suicide, while some of the lowest rates are

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About 54 out of every 100,000 men in Russia commit suicide annually. The region’s high consumption of alcohol is suspected to be a major cause associated with these statistics. Auspiciously, only 1 in every 25 attempts actually results in death.

If you are concerned about someone, don’t enable them to have easy access to medications or guns. If possible, we want to make it more difficult for them to act on a persistent suicidal thought.

Suicide rates in the United States have remained relatively steady over the last several decades, and there is some evidence suicide rates are slightly down.

Adolescents between ages 15 and 24 have more than double the chance of committing suicide today compared with 50 years ago.

According to the World Health Organization, suicide rates have increased by about 60 percent in the last 45 years.

There are not a lot of ways to prevent suicide. However, treatment of any psychiatric disorder is imperative and can reduce suicidal thoughts especially among older individuals.

Many doctors are concerned that antidepressants may actually raise the risk of suicide among patients under the age of 25 especially during the first few weeks of therapy.

A person who calls a suicide hotline has a better chance of not killing themselves. Since people have been reaching out and using this kind of support it is working.

You can see this among veterans in recent years in response to increased publicity.

Veterans can call the general hotline at (800) 273-TALK and press “1.”

While Wednesdays are famous for being a rough day, Tuesdays have been found in some studies to be the deadliest for suicides; however, some doctors and researchers identified a distinctly high peak on Mondays. Recent research found most suicides fall on Mondays.

Prevention is always the best choice. Meditation, counseling and developing a spiritual life are all very important factors to maintaining a wellness lifestyle. We cannot separate your emotional or mental aspect of who you are from your body. A healthy holistic approach to emotional wellbeing always supports body, mind and spirit.

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Parenting a teenager made easier American Counseling Association SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Yes, being the parent of a teenager can be made “easier,” but sorry, it’s probably never going to be “easy.”

The teenage years are a difficult time in the life of a young person, and unfortunately, it usually makes for a difficult time in the life of the parents.

Teens don’t consciously mean to be non-communicative, withdrawn and perhaps even hostile when it comes to a relationship with parents. In reality, teens are more often confused, scared

and simply unsure of themselves.

Instead of wanting to let others, especially those in charge, see those “weaknesses,” the defense mechanism is to try and keep as much information as possible from the parental units.

What makes the teen years so difficult are the personal changes and situations facing children. School is probably more challenging than it was a few years before. At the same time, the teen is dealing with a body that is maturing, hormonal changes and increased pressure about unknown life changes like college or a career.

Meanwhile, the parent’s role is as the authority figure, setting rules and limits. The result is teens are more likely to talk and share feelings with friends than with their parents. Why? Friends are usually less critical, less judgmental and more likely facing the same issues. And friends don’t try to parent, but you do.

The cure isn’t to give up the parenting role, but simply to soften it a bit.

Invest some time in the things that interest the teen -- friends, food, television, video games and other favorite activities. Encourage the teen to invite

friends to the house and spend some time listening to their child’s favorite music. The goal isn’t to like any of the teen’s choices, but rather to demonstrate that the parent understands and respects the teen’s decisions.

Teen parenting frustration can also be lessened by simply offering communication opportunities. Be available to the teen, learn to ask questions and really listen non-critically to any responses. Don’t immediately offer advice or criticism. Giving an opinion or suggestion without being asked is a sure-fire way to shut down

communication.

The goal is for the teen to see the parent not just as a parent, but also as someone who respects them and as someone who is willing to listen without giving instant advice or judgments. Achieve that and the teenage years may indeed seem easier, at least from the parent’s side.

Counseling Corner is provided by the American Counseling Association. Comments and questions can be sent to ACAcorner@counseling.org, or visit the ACA website at www. counseling.org.

Three ways to lower skin cancer risk in 2017 NEW YORK − The beginning of a new year is typically when people assess their health and vow to improve their well-being. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends resolving to take better care of your skin – after all, it is the body’s largest organ.

Even though skin cancer is the world’s most common cancer − one in five Americans will develop the disease − it is also highly preventable.

“Skin cancer is mainly a behavioral disease and it is strongly linked to sun exposure − about 90 percent of non-melanoma skin cancers are associated with ultraviolet rays from the sun,” said Deborah

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The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends three critical steps to take in 2017 to help lower skin cancer risk.

1. Cover up Clothing is the best defense against skin cancer, and the more skin you can cover, the better. But not all clothing is created equally: tight-knit fabrics (like denim) and synthetic materials (like polyester) offer better sun protection than loosely-woven fabrics and natural

materials. Wear a broad-brimmed hat to protect your face, head and neck. To protect your eyes and the sensitive skin around them, wear UV-blocking sunglasses.

2. Use sunscreen every day Studies have shown that daily use of an SPF (sun protection factor) 15 or higher sunscreen reduces the risk of developing melanoma by 50 percent. Sunscreens come in many formulas − including sprays, lotions and oils − so everyone can find one that fits their lifestyle.

For daily use, choose a broadspectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. For extended outdoor activity, choose a water-resistant, broad-spectrum formula with an

SPF of 30 or higher. Apply 1 ounce of sunscreen to your body 30 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or sweating.

When sunscreen shopping, look for The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation (pictured below), which assures consumers that a sun protection product performs as its label claims.

3. Check in with your skin Skin cancers can be disfiguring and even deadly if allowed to progress. That’s why early detection is so important − skin cancer is very treatable if detected in its early stages. However, the five-year survival rate for patients* whose

Twenty-seven percent of adults have untreated cavities TEMECULA – Respected local dentist Dr. Clayton Cooke has stated that many American adults between the ages of 20 and 64 have untreated cavities in their teeth.

Cooke explained that there are three important things to understand about dental health. The first is that good, regular dental hygiene is the best weapon against cavities. Second, untreated cavities allow more advanced problems to occur. Third, dental health is closely linked to physical health.

“The teeth and mouth are closely associated with one’s overall health,” said Cooke. “There is a direct correlation that regular, professional care leads to extending the longevity of one’s gums and bone support of the teeth.”

“In addition, cavities that are not treated quickly allow the decay to just keep progressing,” he said.

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Many factors can affect an individual’s dental health outside of good hygiene. Those can include acid reflux, medications, dry mouth condition, eating disorders and radiation therapy.

“I advise patients to reduce their risk of cavities by brushing at least two times each day (after each meal), limit their snacking, watch sugar consumption, include dairy products, fruit and vegetables in their diet; and drink fluoridated water.”

Getting children off to a good start is key.

“Infants start to develop teeth within

the first year and early observation and parental care is critical to preserving the integrity of a child’s developing teeth,” said Cooke. “Children need quality instruction on toothbrush usage. Hygienists can help teach children to brush and clean their teeth and gums to avoid decay and unnecessary problems.”

Teenagers, Cooke said, have unique dental challenges.

“They tend to develop cavities inbetween their teeth,” he explained.

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melanoma has spread to distant organs is only 17 percent. If detected early, before the cancer has spread, the survival rate jumps to 98 percent. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends examining your skin from head-to-toe monthly, and seeing a dermatologist once a year for a professional skin exam. If you spot anything new or changing, make an appointment to see your doctor right away.

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Temecula inks deal with developer to build on city lots in Civic Center Tim O’Leary TOLEARY@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Temecula has struck a deal with one of its most prominent developers to construct a pair of commercial buildings on land flanking the iconic Civic Center complex.

The Town Square Marketplace, if it comes to fruition, would cap nearly a decade of uncertainty and negotiations over the fate of two city-owned parcels. The deal was hailed by council members at a recent meeting.

“I am absolutely thrilled with the way this turned out,” Mayor Maryann Edwards said. “I say: ‘Hurry up.’”

The decision to sell the lots to Bernie Truax II, who has developed land in Temecula on his own and with other groups, comes roughly one year after negotiation began on the fate of the lots that flank Main Street and together total about one acre.

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If the marketplace and the hotel become a reality, Truax will broaden his imprint on the city and its historic business district. His first change to its skyline came in May 2014, when Truax and his family dedicated a boxy, art deco building that flanks Interstate 15.

That 67,000-square-foot building features the family’s name on a vertical sign. It was partially funded through the EB-5 immigration program, which is operated by the federal government and is intended to spur foreign investment.

The Town Square Marketplace deal would allow Truax to own and construct a pair of three-story commercial buildings. He would purchase the city lots based on a yetto-be-done appraisal. Truax would construct public restrooms. The city will help pay for electrical upgrades in the area.

The Town Square Marketplace project would fill the final gaps in the city’s $93 million Civic Center complex, which opened in December 2010 along Interstate 15 at Main and Mercedes streets.

The 95,500-square-foot municipal complex and its connected parking garage anchor about five acres that the city cobbled together at a cost of more than $4 million. The Spanishstyle complex includes a conference room, police satellite office, visitors’ center, outdoor amphitheater, a tile fountain and a mosaic mural that features historic themes.

As part of the land purchases, the city razed several aging buildings and moved the historic Alec Escallier House and its nearby barn. The remaining vacant lots, which are split by Main Street, are the focus of the deal between the city and Truax.

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The hotel site is west of the Civic Center parking structure and south of the Town Square Marketplace lots. Plans call for the upscale hotel, which would blanket nearly 70,000 square feet, to feature three penthouse suites, three luxury rooms, 16 premium rooms, 21 deluxe rooms and 108 standard rooms.

The five-floor hotel would have enclosed parking and include an upper-floor pool. Hotel restaurants would range from pub offerings to fine dining.

Truax has worked throughout the country on numerous major projects over his nearly 70 years.

Over a four-year period that ended in 2005, Truax helped prominent Temecula developer Paul Garrett to construct four commercial and industrial buildings at various locations in the city.

Truax has also faced such personal setbacks as two bankruptcies, repeated heart attacks, diabetes and bouts with substance abuse.

Truax has cited his Christian faith as an anchor that has helped him weather those personal storms.

Truax and his wife are involved in the operation of a recovery center and home.

The projects feature a unique personnel mix. Truax has been joined by two retired Temecula officials – a former city manager Shawn Nelson and his former deputy Gary Thornhill. The two administrators had their hands on the tiller through major growth spurts that rippled through the city.

Nelson worked for Temecula about 21 years as community services manager, interim city manager and city manager. He formally stepped down as Temecula city manager in December 2011. He subsequently worked as a management consultant for the city of Menifee.

Nelson is also a founder of Jacob’s House, a Temecula-based nonprofit that provides hospitality housing for families with hospitalized loved ones. That facility traces its roots to the October 2006 traffic collision death of Jacob Nelson, the 24-yearold son of the former city manager.

Thornhill was one of Temecula’s first key employees when he was hired in 1990 as the city planning director. He played a pivotal role for the city as its population and regional importance surged in the decades after it incorporated in December 1989.

Thornhill was involved in city redevelopment efforts that cobbled together the Civic Center lots and set the stage for its development.

Thornhill was eventually promoted to community development director and finally to deputy city manager, the post he held when he retired in 2006.

Thornhill helped run the city of Hemet and held other posts outside Temecula following his retirement.

Thornhill said Town Square Marketplace and the hotel will become new milestones in the transformation of Old Town from a sleepy commercial area dominated by antique stores into a vibrant cluster of stores, public amenities, apartments, offices, bars and restaurants.

“This is very exciting to me,” Thornhill said in a recent telephone interview. “It’s like seeing a dream come true. This is exactly what we envisioned when we designed the Civic Center.”

Thornhill noted that the timeline for Old Town’s transformation started in 1998 when a developer’s plan to open a Western-theme entertainment hub fizzled. That developer’s vision ultimately “would have been a disaster” for Old Town, Thornhill said.

The developer ’s departure prompted the city to hire a consulting company to craft a development roadmap for Old Town that fused civic uses with private investment.

Aging structures were razed, many historical buildings were kept in place or moved, and taller, mixed-use buildings popped up. A smattering of developers constructed projects. Bill Dalton, a developer who boasted an extensive track record with the city, constructed four buildings in Old Town.

Three of Dalton’s projects tapped city redevelopment funds for a share of their financing. The state has largely eliminated that public funding tool, and Truax cannot seek city help to build his hotel or Town Square Marketplace ventures.

Both projects must receive city planning commission approval before they can proceed. Thornhill said Town Square Marketplace and the hotel are on similar tracks in the planning process.

He said the development team hopes to have its construction permits in place later this year. As a means to boost efficiency and cut costs, it is anticipated that both projects would be built at the same time.

Thornhill said the hotel project is more complex than the Town Square Marketplace buildings. It is possible that one or both projects would be finished by the end of 2018, he said.

Thornhill has told the Temecula city council that the projects will further burnish Old Town’s reputation as a regional attraction and the city’s center.

“I think you’re going to be blown out of the water when our team brings in the proposals in a few months,” he said. “There will be nothing like it between Riverside and San Diego.”

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Local 11th Annual MSJC MLK Unity Breakfast Delivers Message of Hope and Justice SAN JACINTO – “Continuing The Dream: The Struggle For Social Justice” was the program title for the 11th annual Martin Luther King Unity Breakfast event at Mt. San Jacinto College. Held at the San Jacinto Campus, this event brought a heartfelt community of people together to enjoy dance, music performances, speaker presentations, an art contest and breakfast.

MSJC Political Science Professor Willie Hamilton coordinated and hosted this event with the MSJC Diversity Committee.

MSJC student Enrique Trejo won first place in the MLK Day Unity Breakfast art contest for his mirror face sculpture. Trejo said his art tells stories of the lives of people facing different social issues.

“I just wanted to display what was going on in the world today because I feel that every life matters whether you be homeless or not” said Trejo, 29, of Yucca Valley.

Second place went to Kyle Nguyen for his fashion piece “Dance of Peace.”

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Before the vote, resident Claudia Greenwood during public comments, asked the council why they were spending so much money for the restroom and if it was really needed since the city claimed to be near bankruptcy. Robert Lennox had the city staff explain that the cost of the restroom project would not be coming out of the city’s General Fund but from fees collected from Audie Murphy Ranch Community Financing District revenues.

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In other business, the City Council received a report from Gina Gonzales that the Economic Development

Tropicalezia and Afro-Samba Mama Bateria African Drummers perform during MSJA’s 11th annual MLK Unity Breakfast.

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MSJC student Kimberly Sawyer gave her speech “Conformity and Social Change.” She expressed the importance understanding our own uniqueness while simultaneously responding to and embracing our current social communities.

The event included other speakers and performances by the Homeland First Church of God choir and Julie Simon’s Tropicaleiza and Afro-Samba Mama Bateria African Drummers.

Mt. San Jacinto College Diversity Committee gave a special thanks to the MSJC Board of Trustees and President and Superintendent Roger Schultz for their continued support and participation.

Department had found an interested hotel operator to build a proposed 80room hotel in the city’s Town Center with a 4,000-square foot meeting area. A new hotel for the city has long been sought by city officials and area businesses to accommodate visitors and coming into the city.

She said the city has been wanted to encourage developers to build a hotel in the city since 2013. The council seated at that time knew to bring new business to the city might be a “give and take.” As a result the Menifee Business Incentive Program was created.

Gonzales said the city used this program that six months ago attracted S.H. Menifee, LLC who is seeking to bring a Fairview Inn Hotel to the city. She said they have agreed to build in the Town Center in return for an “Agreement to Enter into Covenant to Operate and to Share Transient Occupancy Tax revenue.”

What this means is the city would share the transient occupational taxes collected from the hotel customers at a 50 percent rate for a period of

10 years. The city would help the developer build the hotel with $1 million that would be collected from the TOT. The hotel in turn would build on a 2.8-acre Town Center site containing minimum 80 guest rooms, conference rooms, ballrooms and other related amenities, with at least 4,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel will be a upper mid-scale hotel, limited service hotel. Any changes to the agreement would have to be made through the council.

Gonzales, in her report, said the city’s financial consultant Keyser Marston Associates said the agreement with the developer would generate $200,000 to $250,000 in TOT revenues annually, $950 to $1,200 in property tax revenue and $1,000 to $2,000 in sales tax revenue.

She estimated the hotel operation would also provide 30 to 35 new jobs locally.

Council did not hesitate to approve the agreement that could bring the hotel operation to the city in the next two to three years.

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Volume 17, Issue 4

EDUCATION

High school students get hands-on nursing experience at Menifee Mt. San Jacinto College health camp

Val Verde High School junior Diamond Sauls learns to use a stethoscope on a mannequin that simulates breathing and a heart beat during a tour of Mt. San Jacinto College’s health profession courses hosted by the Inland Health Professionals Coalition, Jan. 12.

Rancho Verde High School senior Maria Urbina learns to insert a nasogastric tube in the Mt. San Jacinto College nursing lab during a tour of the college’s health profession courses.

Val Verde High School senior Daijha Wilburn learns to use a sonogram on a fetal ultrasound training device during a tour of Mt. San Jacinto College’s health profession courses hosted by the Inland Health Professionals Coalition, Jan. 12.

Val Verde High School senior David Hetman learns how to perform CPR inside an ambulance simulator at Mt. San Jacinto College’s EMT skills course during a tour hosted by the Inland Health Professionals Coalition.

High school students gather around a SimMan simulator inside the Mt. San Jacinto College EMT skills course, Jan. 12. SimMan is a simulator that teaches health students to think critically to properly respond and manage a patient who may be having airway, breathing, cardiac and circulation issues.

Val Verde High School junior E.J. Robinson puts a surgical mask on during a tour of the Mt. San Jacinto College Menifee campus’s nursing program, Jan. 12.

The two-day program hosted by the Inland Health Professionals Coalition for Menifee area high school students is designed to inspire students about various health professions.

Full-time Mt. San Jacinto College nursing program instructor Nicolas Garcia demonstrates to high school students a variety of basic nursing skills using a mannequin during a tour of the college’s health profession courses, Jan. 12.

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The Temescal Canyon High School student carefully ran her sonogram wand over a simulated fetus. She watched it as it moved on the ultrasound monitor. Its little heart quietly beat as a smile came to her face.

It was her first experience with what a doctor or a diagnostic medical sonogram technician might see in a doctor’s office or hospital.

It is a memory never to be forgotten from the first Health Occupation Discovery Camp sponsored by the Inland Health Professions Coalition at the Menifee campus of Mt. San Jacinto College Jan. 12-13. Almost 160 seniors from Temescal Canyon High School and Val Verde High School attended the two-day camp. San Jacinto High School students were also invited but were unable to attend due to transportation problems.

It was the first time the camp was offered area high schools at the Menifee Mt. San Jacinto College campus, and it was designed to encourage students to enter the health care profession. The two-day health care camp was made possible with a $5,000 Perkins college grant for career occupations, according to Peter Zografos, Ph.D., R.N., director of the colleges School of Nursing.

“We haven’t done a very good job of reaching out to the community about the opportunities they have in health care,” Zografos said. “We want to continue to do these camps at our campus.”

Helping with the camp at the Mt. San Jacinto College nursing college were 12 staff and faculty along with 20 regular nursing school students.

The students were broken into two groups and given hands on experiences with what and how the Mt. San Jacinto College nursing students learn the skills needed in the various

nursing professions.

As diagnostic medical sonogram director Tracy Francis guided the students’ hands over simulated fetus, she suggested the medical profession offers good paying jobs to students receiving their Associate of Science in diagnostic medical sonogram.

They can look forward to making $28 to $32 an hour at hospitals and doctors’ offices. The Mt. San Jacinto College diagnostic medical sonogram program has about eight to 10 students per term.

The two-day camp gave the high school students an opportunity to learn about other badly needed nursing skills that are taught at the Menifee Campus School of Nursing and Allied Health program. They include the Associate of Science in diagnostic medical sonogram, an Associate of Science in nursing, a Certified Nursing certificate and an Emergency Services course.

The high school students each received some hands-on experience in each of the medical fields offered at the college with the hope of encouraging them to become a part of medical community.

“As long as people get sick, we will always have a job,” Mt. San Jacinto College professor Regina Marks, director of the Certified Nursing Assistance program and nursing teacher at the camp, said to visiting students in her classroom, The students explored the classroom becoming familiar with blood pressure cuffs, stethoscopes and other items they would use on the job.

Another group of students were introduced to the hospital simulation rooms. The rooms have everything a hospital would have with mannequin

Val Verde High School junior Jeallissa Velazquez learns to use a sonogram on Mt. San Jacinto College ultrasound program student Melanie Jacobs during a tour of the college’s health profession courses.

patients in the beds for the Registered Nursing program, including patient charts, intravenous equipment and monitors. Nursing Instructor and Registered Nurse Laura Gibson showed one of the students how they might insert a nasal gastric tube into one of the simulated patients. Mt. San Jacinto College nursing students were helping the high school visitors to perform other procedures on the mannequins they have learned a nurse might have to do in a real hospital room.

In the second simulated patient room a student was using a stethoscope to hear the heart and lung sounds built into a mannequin patient. The students could even see the mannequin chest move up and down as if it was actually breathing.

The high school students had the opportunity to visit the Emergency Medical Services teaching room.

There they found a simulated injured person who could talk and move like a patient that might be found during an EMT emergency call. This particular mannequin patient lay blinking its eyes and told students he had hurt his left leg; the injury turned out to be a simulated gunshot wound.

EMT 1 Instructor Dave King talked to the mannequin demonstrating to students what might be said to an injured person as he went through the appropriate procedures before loading the patient into an ambulance model. Two Mt San Jacinto College EMT students went through the ambulance procedures, siren and all, until pretending to arrive at a hospital’s emergency room.

“We have a very high success rate,” King said of the EMT program offered at Mt. San Jacinto College.

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Each of the faculty members took time explaining the opportunities offered in the allied health professional field to the visiting high school students.

Peyton Miles, a senior at Temescal Canyon, said the camp was “really amazing. The electronics and mannequins are really cool. It’s an unbelievable opportunity.”

Zografos said at lunchtime that the reaction of the students has been very gratifying.

“I think it’s wonderful,” Zografos said. “We are getting great feedback from the students and from the faculty. They are really excited. I’m just happy we can do this.” He said the response from school staff has been tremendous and hopes they can bring the camp back each year.

“It’s a really great experience,” Temescal Canyon senior Paige Zinda said. She said she particularly liked the EMT presentation with the ambulance and lifelike experience in the classroom.

Temescal Canyon senior Aeriel Medina said, “It really opened my eyes to new opportunities college gives you.” She said it got her out of the high school setting and had her thinking about going into the medical field.

All of the students were very excited about their first hands-on experience provided by the unique program.

More information about the Mt. San Jacinto College Nursing and Allied Health department is available at www.msjc.edu/alliedhealth or www.msjc.edu/CTE, or call the Menifee campus at (951) 672-6752.

The Menifee campus is located at 28237 La Piedra Road.

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Dining in the Valley

Mr. Kabob offers great food at great prices

The welcoming atmosphere at Mr. Kabob Fresh Mediterranean Grill invites guests to enjoy a hearty meal.

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John Farrell FOOD COLUMNIST

Have you ever become hungry, but you didn’t feel like a burger or taco? And you didn’t want to spend a ton of money for something different? Well, I found the place you have to try. I don’t normally do a review based on just one visit, but this little gem deserves a shoutout.

I’m talking about an eatery called Mr. Kabob Fresh Mediterranean Grill.

Not only is this place a unique restaurant, but it even contains a market where you can find ingredients for exotic dishes you can make at home. I spent my first 15 minutes just looking at the multitude of spices from all over the world. It was really fun discovering items I had never seen on any local supermarket shelves.

Enough about the market, let’s get back to the food. The first thing

you are going to notice when looking at the menu is the variety of foods that are offered with choices from the middle and beyond. Most everything starts with the basics, like choice of chicken, beef or lamb, plus all the vegetarian classics that are available as well.

From these simple beginnings, Mr. Kabob creates dishes that sparkle with flavor. I talked with several customers who were there enjoying their meal; they gave a unanimous “hurrah” in response. I did make the mistake of arriving after the lunch rush, because I found they had sold out of my favorite dish, lamb shanks. Oh well, it just goes to show you how popular the restaurant is. They had another lamb shank cooking and available for me in 20 minutes or so.

I truly enjoyed my gyro plate, and my wife loved her shawarma meal. After being pleased with the extensive variety on the menu,

The salad bar is offered complimentary with many meals at Mr. Kabob Fresh Mediterranean Grill.

Mr. Kabob Fresh Mediterranean Grill provides great food at reasonable prices, including the kabob salad.

you’ll move to the next pleasant surprise the prices. As an example, you can choose from a list of 17 different sandwiches ranging in price from $4.99 to $6.99. That is simply amazing. Full meals can be had for as little as $10.99; they are served with rice, flatbread and even include a trip to the salad bar. There are so many items to be enjoyed at Mr. Kabob that I could

The market at Mr. Kabob Fresh Mediterranean Grill provides a variety of spices for home cooks looking to take the Mediterranean flavors home.

go on forever. You will just have to make a trip to Mr. Kabob to see for yourself.

Mr. Kabob Fresh Mediterranean Grill is located at 28120 Jefferson

Ave. in Temecula. Their phone number is (951) 676-6175. This restaurant is the place you will have to try. Check out the menu on their website, www.mrkabobca.com.

Pinnacle Restaurant announces Valentine’s Day wine dinner and lunch special TEMECULA – The Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery will host a romantic evening Feb. 14 with a four-course Valentine’s Day Wine Dinner in their award-winning restaurant in Temecula.

The dinner will include individual wine pairings of the Falkner’s best wines with each course in this panoramic, hill-top location. The dinner will also include live entertainment. All food will be prepared under the direction of Executive Chef Gianni Ciciliot who has been

voted “Best Chef” by readers of Inland Empire magazine. Reservations will be available for seating at this wonderful and memorable event from 6 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. with a special “early bird” seating at 5:30 p.m.

The meal will begin with a glass of sparkling wine and an appetizer of seared duck breast served over Himalayan rice with port-infused cherries and sautéed foie gras paired with the Falkner 2015 Viognier.

The second course will be a choice

of either a salad of butter lettuce tossed in green goddess dressing topped with crispy onions, Maytag blue cheese, oven-roasted Roma tomato drizzled with balsamic grape reduction served with a glass of a 2015 sauvignon blanc or a slow-cooked wild boar with garlic, shallots, tomato, fresh herbs and porcini mushrooms in red wine sauce served on pappardelle pasta paired with the Falkner 2013 Amante, a superb Tuscan red wine.

The entree choices are fantastic; diners can choose either charbroiled beef filet mignon served with potato puree, blistered vine-ripened tomatoes, roasted cipollini onions, sauteed rapini, and a Falkner red wine demi-glace paired with a 2013 Meritage, a Bordeaux-style red wine or smoked almond-encrusted Chilean sea bass with roasted mixed marble potatoes, sauteed spinach and a tangerine beurre blanc paired with the Falkner 2015 chardonnay wine. Finally, the dessert is a dark chocolate creme brulee with saffron, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, paired with a 2013 port.

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Additionally, the Pinnacle Restaurant will offer a Valentine’s Lunch Special from Feb. 11 through Feb. 14. For $59 plus tax and gratuity for two people, diners will have a choice of either one shared appetizer or salad for two; a choice of individual entrees such as cilantro encrusted ahi tuna, pan seared and served with jasmine rice, spicy sugar snap peas and a ginger beurre blanc or charbroiled center cut sirloin served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and a Falkner Amante wine demiglace; and a shared dessert of either Kahlua toffee chocolate cake with whipped cream and white chocolate and raspberry sauce or a strawberry “poke” cake with whipped cream and sliced strawberries. Also included will be a nonalcoholic bever-

age per person. Selected wines will be offered as an option with the lunch special at $6 per glass. This special will be available in addition to the normal menu; reservations recommended. Diners will enjoy the wonderful and romantic Valentine’s Day hilltop ambiance of the Pinnacle. In order to accommodate additional reservations, the Pinnacle will take reservations up to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Call the winery at (951) 676-8231, ext 4 for reservations, or make them online at www.falknerwinery.com under the restaurant reservation tab.

Falkner Winery is a premier winery in the Temecula Valley Wine Country offering great food, high quality wines, spectacular views and spectacular service. The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with tours available on weekends and by appointment. The restaurant serves lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. They are located 5 miles east of Interstate 15, off the Rancho California Road exit, and left onto Calle Contento. Pinnacle reservations and other information are available by calling (951) 676-8231, ext. 4, or online under restaurant reservations at www.falknerwinery.com.

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Fazeli Cellars features Friday prime rib dinner with Legacy at Fazeli

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JANUARY 27, 2017

Wine Country Events Calendar Friday, January 27 Bootcamp, Passion4Ftiness, Cougar Vineyard & Winery Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery Live Music, Sebastian Sidi, Avensole Winery Restaurant Live Music, Jeff Johnson, Meritage at Callaway Winery Live Music, James Holland, Cougar Vineyard and Winery Live Music, Diego Mondragon, Leoness Cellars Live Music, Brian Stodart, the Restaurant at Ponte Winery Karaoke Night, Bel Vino Winery Live Music, Lifetime Rocker, Lorimar Winery Live Music, Sherri Annes, Fazeli Cellars Legends of the West Dinner Theatre & Variety Show, Longshadow Ranch Live Music,Tricia Freeman, Miramonte Winery Live Music, Steven Ybarra, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn Saturday, January 28 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery 5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Lilah Vener, Avensole Winery 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

TVWA Annual Barrel Tasting Event, most wineries 12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Gin Piston, Bel Vino Winery 12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Michael LeClerc, Wilson Creek Winery 1-3 p.m.

Paint Nite, “Rainbow The Boho Elephant,” Mount Palomar Winery 1-4 p.m.

Live Music, JD Priest, Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery 1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Callaway Courtyard 1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Tim Walsh, Fazeli Cellars 1-5 p.m.

Live Music, KG3, Pavilion at Oak Mountain Winery 5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Restaurant at Leoness 5:30-8 p.m.

Live Music, Ron Freshman, the Restaurant at Ponte Winery 6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Fear of Phobias, Lorimar Winery 6-10 p.m.

Live Music, Fire Mountain Special, Fazeli Cellars 7-10 p.m.

Live Music, Midnight Satellites, Miramonte Winery 7-11 p.m.

Live Music, Chini & Cambreros, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn 7:30 p.m.

Live Music, Diana Rein, Bel Vino Winery Sunday, January 29 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery 1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Cougrzz Rock, Avensole Winery 2-4 p.m.

Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

TVWA Annual Barrel Tasting Event, most wineries 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dog Day Sundays, Carol’s Restaurant at Baily’s Winery 12-4 p.m.

Live Music, The 80’s Brigade, Bel Vino Winery 12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Anthony Suraci, Wilson Creek Winery 1-3 p.m.

Epicurean Lunch, Monte De Oro 1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Joe Baldino, Europa Village 1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Inbar Horowitz, Leoness Cellars 1-4 p.m.

Live Music,Midnight Satellites, Lorimar Vineyards & Winery 1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Mark Sage Duo w/ Monte the sad man, Robert Renzoni Vineyards 1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Callaway Courtyard 1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Raye Zaragoza, Danza Del Sol 1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Michael LeClerc, Fazeli Cellars 1-5 p.m.

“Sounds of Sunday”, Monte De Oro Winery 2-5 p.m.

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Fazeli Cellars offers Friday night dinners for two that are a fun and affordable way to spend time with that special someone or with friends.

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Friday night is traditionally known as date night, and Temecula has endless options for those who want to wine and dine their special someone. Fazeli Cellars has a new special for Fridays that will be sure to leave every guest feeling pampered.

Fazeli Cellars will offer Legacy dinner, a three-course meal for two on Friday nights from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The meal comes with a bottle of wine, which will pair perfectly with guests’ choice of prime rib, roast Cornish hen or vegetarian entree. Diners do not have to be familiar with Fazeli Cellars and

its fabulous winery to enjoy the decadent meal that is offered, but for those who are already familiar, they can be happy to know that the same care that goes into the winery’s other events will go into their Friday night meal as well.

To add an extra element of elegance and romance, each Legacy dinner will also have live music, with various performances featured every night. This music is in addition to the live music traditionally performed during the weekend afternoons at Fazeli Cellars. To see who is performing on a particular Friday night, guests can visit www. fazelicellars.com/events.html.

Guests can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Temecula’s rolling

hillsides and wine country before their meal, sampling wines from the expansive assortment available, and settle in for a luxurious night of fantastic flavors from Baba Joon’s Kitchen. This Legacy meal is the perfect option for anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion, to romance someone or to simply enjoy the end of the week with a fabulous meal and fantastic company.

Legacy for two at Fazeli Cellars for costs $79.95 for wine club members and $99.95 for nonmembers. Fazeli Cellars is located at 37320 De Portola Road in Temecula. For more information or to make reservations for Legacy at Fazeli Cellars, call (951) 303-3366, or visit www.fazelicellars.com.

Friday Nite Live at Bel Vino starts Feb. 3 at 6 p.m.

TEMECULA – Bel Vino Winery is excited to present Friday Nite Live Friday evenings starting Feb. 3 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the newly remodeled Barrel Room.

The event will offer free admission, live music, bistro dining, wine, beer, specialty cocktails and happy hour from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The featured band Feb. 3 will be Shoot 4 Tuesday. Other bands in the line up include the VIB, Barry

J, the 80s Brigade and Gin Piston.

Visit the Bel Vino website for all upcoming bands and events at www.belvinowinery.com.

Bel Vino is also available to host various events from casual gatherings to formal weddings; Bel Vino’s beautiful grounds and the most impressive views in wine country make the ideal setting for any memorable day. Guests can enjoy an authentic winery experience

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with wine tasting and tours seven days a week. Casual bistro dining is open Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and live music is presented every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Bel Vino has just about everything, including a bed-and-breakfast inn located next to the winery. For more information about Bel Vino Winery, call (951) 676-6414 or visit the website.

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Entertainment

Fallbrook Propane presents the 12th Annual Art of the Avocado competition FALLBROOK – The Art of the Avocado competition, part of Fallbrook’s annual Avocado Festival, is now calling for entries with the sponsorship of Fallbrook Propane Gas Company. This is the 12th year of the popular competition.

Any artistic medium may be submitted; the only restriction is that an avocado must be very prevalent in all pieces.

There are three categories: 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional cash prizes are awarded in each: first place is awarded $300, second place is awarded $200 and the third-place winners receive $100.

The Photography category is limited to the first 10 registered entries – one entry per artist – with a cash prize of $100.

Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce will award a prize for their “Chamber Pick” and the winner of this award will be invited to design the 2018 Avocado Festival logo.

Additional cash prize awards include the Honorary Mayor Award selected by Tami Donnelly, owner of Hair Lounge, Avocado Chairman Award selected by Gary Schimer and George Archibald, the Brandon Gallery Director’s Award selected

by Noreen Ring, the Holy Guaca-

Moly Award Gayle and George Bamber and the People’s Choice Award, which will be sponsored

by La Caseta Fine Mexican Restaurant.

Delivery of entries to Brandon Gallery will take place Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1.

No entries will be accepted after April 1.

The entries in the Art of the Avocado competition will be on display at Brandon Gallery, 105 North Main Avenue, Fallbrook, from April 4 through 29, including the day of the Avocado Festival, April 23.

Collette Passini of Temecula accepts her third place award from Makenzie Gordon and Meredith Gordon from Fallbrook Propane Gas Company at the 2016 Art of the Avocado awards reception.

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“People’s Choice Award” can be voted on during the month of April at Brandon Gallery and the day of the Avocado Festival until 4 p.m. Awards will be presented at a private reception.

To register, contact Anita Kimzey at (714) 222-2462 (cell), 760-7310277(home) or email register@

fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org.

Rules and entry form can be picked up at Fallbrook Propane Gas Company, the Chamber of Commerce office, La Caseta Fine Mexican Restaurant, Brandon Gallery and can also be downloaded from www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org.

Wilson Creek Winery to host first-ever Wine Country Music Awards Paul Bandong PBANDONG@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Golden Crown Productions LLC has announced the Wine Country Music Awards “Music is Life” to be held Nov. 5, at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula. The organizers plan for this to be the first of an annual event recognizing local musical talent in a variety of genres and a fundraiser for local charity.

The evening will feature a redcarpet event, celebrity judges, live performances, beer, wine, food and a concert by The Stray Cats’ Lee Rocker.

This new music competition will provide exposure, publicity, cash and prizes to bands and musicians of all ages. Finalists may be asked to perform live on awards night and/or at the SoCal Fair in October and will be added to Golden Crown Productions Talent Roster.

The Grand Prize will be $1,000 cash, an opening slot performance with a national act, a four-song recording by The Recording Farm, a professionally-recorded music video by Sebaz Production, a 30-minute opening set at the SoCal Fair 2018, radio play package, media coverage and national exposure.

Artists registered before March 1, will be eligible to perform at the Taste of Temecula Valley. The event will be held April 28 and 29 at Town Square Park in Old Town Temecula. The event benefits local student programs in arts and sciences.

Three finalists will be chosen in the following categories: Acoustic, Pop, Singer-Songwriter, Country, Rock, Cover, Instrumental, Youth (under 18), People’s Choice, Christian and Miscellaneous. Artists

including bands, duos and solo acts, may enter by visiting www. winecountrymusicawards.com.

Submissions are open now.

This year’s Wine Country Music Awards will benefit the Temecula Education Foundation that supports local school programs. TEF was formed during the state’s budget crisis to raise and provide additional funds to support schools’ offerings in Arts, Sciences and Technology.

TEF also sponsors summer school enrichment programs.

TEF will receive 100 percent of the proceeds of the live and silent auctions as well as on-site raffle ticket sales, 20 percent of the ticket sales by TEF, and a $1 donation from Wilson Creek Winery for every alcoholic beverage sold during the evening of the Awards Ceremony.

Golden Crown Productions LLC, founded by Gregg Hassler and Don Harbour, has been bringing topnotch entertainment to the valley for years and has been active in supporting local charities. They have raised over half a million dollars for charities in the last 12 years.

Golden Crown Productions has brought Kris Kristofferson, Joan Jett, Berlin, Los Lobos, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Blues Traveler, The Gin Blossoms, The English Beat, Great White, Snoop Dog, Warrant and many others to perform in wine country.

“This will be a fun evening showcasing great musical talent and supporting a great cause,” said Hassler, “We invite the community to come out and celebrate with us!”

For more information on the event, participation, donations for the auctions, visit www.winecountrymusicawards.com.

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Entertainment

Old Town Temecula Community Theater offers a wide range of entertainment in February TEMECULA – Old Town Temecula Community Theater is offering a wide variety of performances beginning the first week of February.

Temecula Presents will host Queen Nation Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. There is little doubt among the pure rock community that the legendary band Queen and lead performer Freddie Mercury earn high ranks as one of the most powerful and iconic groups in rock history. Audiences are amazed at the accuracy of Queen Nation’s live retrospective journey through such songs as “We Will Rock You,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Are The Champions,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “You’re My Best Friend,” “Another One Bites The Dust,” “Under Pressure” and many more. Join Queen Nation as they carry the musical torch and pay homage to the golden age of vintage Queen concerts by reliving their greatest hits.

Steve Torok Collective will perform Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. Presented

by Temecula Presents, this evening of Funk, Soul and Latin-Jazz is sure to be entertaining. Having performed with the likes of Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Usher, Four Tops, Adam Levine, Taj Mahal and more, Steve Torok brings his funk-sax and stellar musicianship to Temecula’s Stage. Fronted by a SoCal all-star band, the Collective performs originals, along with Steve’s high-energy arrangements, which have been performed for/by American Idol, LucasFilms Ltd., Fred Wesley, Kenny G and Mike Stern, among others. This evening will be sure to have you in the groove.

Hotel Biltmore NYC 2017, will perform Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Presented by Temecula Presents. The world was at war when the New York Philharmonic Society performed

this concert at the Hotel Biltmore in 1917. Step back in time with us as we uncover what’s changed and what hasn’t, in classical music over the past century. Musical performances include Haydn’s Symphony No. 95 in C Minor, Debussy’s Petite Suite, Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll, Rossini’s Overture, Barber of Seville and Chopin’s Nocturne for Harp and Cello.

Visitors to the Old Town Temecula Community Theater Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. are bound to have a great time with Swinging Down Old Broadway with Richard Leibell, Mara Getz and the Big Band All Stars. Presented

by Temecula Presents. The greatest hits from the Golden Era of the New York Broadway Musicals are set to the swinging sounds of the Big Band All Stars conducted by Jeff Stover. Iconic songs by George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rogers and Hart, plus more

Queen Nation to perform Feb. 2 at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater.

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composers from the 1920s and 30s will come to life. Richard Leibell and Mara Getz perform hits from the early Broadway musicals done in our own swinging way: “I Got

Rhythm,” “‘S Wonderful,” “Strike Up The Band” and “A Foggy Day.” For ticket prices and more information, visit www.temeculatheater. org or call (866) 653-8696.

Experience the magic of theater in Old Town Temecula with Barn Stage Company Natalie Witt VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Broadway has found its new home in Old Town Temecula thanks to the Barn Stage Company.

The performing arts company first established itself in Temecula three years ago and has increasingly gained more recognition over the past year. They vow to deliver the finest level of professional theater by collaborating with the best of Broadway and by consistently bringing contemporary ideas to the stage. Collectively, the team uses their 100 years of experience in theater to produce excellent programs for the community to enjoy.

“Our whole team enables us to do other than the norm and go outside the box. We strive for the highest caliber of productions,” said Barn Stage Company General Manager and Associate Producer Jason Wesley Green.

The Barn Stage’s “home” performance venue is the TRUAX building in Old Town Temecula, only a short walk away from the Old Town Community Theater.

“Our blackbox shows are at the TRUAX, while our bigger shows are here at the Old Town Community Theater,” Green said.

As of now, the Barn Stage Company is working with the city of Temecula to get more dates to perform at the Old Town Community Theater. They also have their 2017 Fundraising Campaign underway and are looking for more Temecula residents to join their family of donors. Donors receive anything from free tickets to free concessions to a meet and greet with the cast.

There is something magical about the stage which is genuinely good for the soul. Finding your seat among the sea of bright red chairs.

Anxiously waiting for the actors to come out from backstage. Getting the chills when all the voices onstage mesh so well with one another and creates a perfect melody. There is so much to experience when going out to see a play, especially a Barn Stage Company play.

The company started this year strong with their play “Songs For A New World.” The incredible production only took 11 days to

perfect and was unlike anything they have ever produced. Tony award winning Composer Jason Robert Brown and Director Evan D’Angeles crafted a song cycle which transformed the play by taking the original story and seamlessly weaving in the narration of 9/11.

“Songs For A New World” featured four eager people who were anxious to find themselves and their purpose in life. They all had to make difficult decisions to become better people whether it came to making a choice, taking a stand or turning around and going back. The performance made it clear that each choice we make defines our journey throughout life and aids in the making of our own world – a new world. Everyone can familiarize this important message to their own lives which made the play truly touching for everyone who saw it.

At the end of the fantastic production, the actors were serenaded with applause and a standing ovation.

“Seeing the way people react after the show is my favorite part,” Barn Stage Company Artistic

Spring Music Festival auditions announced TEMECULA – The Temecula Valley Music Teachers Association is sponsoring the 2017 Spring Music Festival auditions.

The auditions will take place Feb. 25 in several music studios in the Temecula Valley area; see entry form for more information.

Entrants must not be over 18 years old as of Feb. 25, or above 12th grade. The purpose

of the audition is to provide music students the opportunity and experience of preparing and performing two solo pieces for adjudication. Each student will receive a written evaluation of their performance. If a student is the winner of their entrance category, they will play at the Honors Recital April 22. The festival is open to any teachers,

whether they are members of the association or not. Deadline to enter is Feb. 4.

For the entry form and information about the festival, please call TVMTA President Elizabeth Medici at (951) 972-7998, TVMTA Vice President Cecilia Unpingco at (951) 551-7162 or visit www.tvmta.org.

Local talent comes together to benefit arts at annual ‘Rock the Oaks’

People gathered at Bridge Church in Murrieta last year to watch live local performers during the two-day Oak Groves Center benefit event.

The event will be held here again this year Feb. 3-4. Shane Gibson photo

Natalie Witt VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Oak Grove Center for Education Treatment and the Arts will once again be partnering with the community to host their annual “Rock the Oaks” event scheduled for Feb. 3-4. This live music show is unlike any other and exists for a great cause.

All the proceeds will go to Oak Grove’s Art and Autism program which will help children throughout California who have special needs or psychological, emotional or behavioral problems.

Oak Grove hopes to “rebuild the lives of at-risk children and their families through education, healing, restoring relationships, building character and instilling hope.”

The event, which will be at The Bridge Church in Murrieta, will feature nationally recognized hometown performers and local talent, including performers who have been discovered on shows like “The X Factor” and “The Voice.” Since its inception in 2008, Rock the Oaks has gotten bigger and better each year. This year, the line-up is sure to be something never seen before, with 13 new performers taking the stage.

One of the performers, local Chaparral High school student AnnaKate Gibson, is ecstatic for the show. The Sophomore found her passion for singing in the fifth grade when she sang “Love Story”

by Taylor Swift in a talent show.

“I heard about Rock the Oaks through my singing teacher,” she

said, “I am very excited because I am going to have backup dancers from the Gracenotes show choir so thats really cool.”

Gibson is not nervous at all for her performance, as she is a veteran performer performing in front of audiences frequently. Her last performance was at the Merc in Old Town where she sang country music. Although her incredible vocal range serves her well in all genres of music, Gibson mentioned that her all-time favorite music to sing is Broadway music. That is why she chose to sing “Roxie” from the popular Broadway production, “Chicago” for Rock the Oaks.

Apart from her own performance, Gibson is excited to cheer on her friends who will also be singing.

Some other local stars who will be taking the stage are “The Voice’s” Cole Criske, “The XFactor’s” Brewer Boys, vocal coach Noni Hilgesen, and country recording artist’s Maddie Leigh and Alaina Blair. These excellent performers will be joined by Oak Grove’s own musicians, including students and staff.

The two-day event will have three separate shows, the first at 7 p.m. Friday Feb. 3, and the other two at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4.

Rock the Oaks is sure to be a memorable event that all of the community will enjoy. Be sure to come out to enjoy local performers whilst supporting children in need.

For more information, a full lineup of performers or to purchase tickets, visit www.rocktheoaks.org.

Maggie Randolph as Woman No. 2 and Bryan Banville as Man No. 2 perform during Barn Stage Company’s production of “Songs for a New World.”

Shawna Sarnowski photo

Director J. Scott Lapp said. “It’s beautiful and it’s something very special.”

The Barn Stage Company has a variety of shows in store for 2017.

In March, they will be performing Lerner & Loewe’s “Camelot in Concert” followed by Ronald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach” in September and “A Wine

Country Christmas” during the holidays. This year, their biggest resolution is to have more people attend their phenomenal shows and to join them on their exciting theatrical journey.

Stay updated with the Barn Stage Company by checking out their website www.TheBarnStageCompany.com.

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Market at a glance (As of January 23, 2017) No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed

TEMECULA

MURRIETA

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE

CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE

SUN CITY

HEMET

SAN JACINTO

27

28

2

22

6

18

4

22

10

(316) 306

(312) 316

83

(199) 192

82

(119) 124

(129) 147

(343) 333

Average Selling Price

$450,245

$410,952

$289,000

$334,864

$427,667

$321,000

$201,250

$207,277

$310,140

Average List Price

$801,199

$681,849

$423,370

$353,251

$482,787

$405,514

$294,398

$269,429

$271,115

Median List Price

$552,485

$458,944

$417,900

$349,900

$423,200

$389,950

$279,900

$239,500

$256,950

Asking Price per Square Foot

$213

$178

$159

$168

$201

$154

$159

$148

$144

Average Days on Market

138

116

98

92

133

63

87

149

134

Most Expensive Listing

7,400,000

$5,500,000

$990,000

$ 1,198,000

$ 1,195,000

$950,000

$975,000

$1,649,000

$1,500,000

Least Expensive Listing

$63,500

$157,000

$200,000

$164,990

$149,000

$227,000

$139,900

$50,000

$59,000

Average Age of Listing

(91)

(80)

(122)

116

18

18

21

22

30

12

29

38

25

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

38%

34%

36%

26%

38%

24%

24%

25%

22%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

14%

10%

17%

6%

13%

8%

11%

6%

6%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

5%

7%

8%

7%

2%

4%

9%

8%

6%

1650

1842

Median House Size (sq ft) Median Lot Size (sq ft)

3102

3008

2550

2063

2116

2584

1558

8,001-10,000

8,001-10,000

8,001-10,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000 6,501-8,000

Median Number of Bedrooms

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

3.0

4.0

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

3.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.0

2.0

2.0

Seller (40.9)

Seller (43.2)

Seller (52.4)

Seller (46.5)

Seller (41.7)

Seller (46.6)

Seller (45.4)

Market Action Index*

Seller (47.8) Seller (44.7)

*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 01/23/17. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 01/22/17 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 grayscale: Light gray indicates upward trend; dark gray indicates downward trend. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

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Hi, my name is Cheddar. I am a 3-year-old orange and white cat. I am a very loving boy. I get alone with cats. I am litter-box trained and get along with cats. I can’t wait to find my “fur” ever home. I will need to fixed before I can go home with you!

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Business

Great Oak High School Revitalization Committee seeks help for first project Paul Bandong PBANDONG@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The Great Oak High School Revitalization Committee made up of parents, teachers and students is looking to raise $160,000 to provide a digital video scoreboard and sound system for the stadium that is utilized for school sports and activities, recreational and youth sport programs and camps, graduation, band and cheer competitions and community events.

Although Great Oak opened in 2004 and is the newest of three comprehensive high schools in the Temecula Valley Unified School District, the committee is dedicated to maintaining the quality of the school’s facilities and equipment.

“We understand the district’s priority on upgrading the older campuses,” one of the committee’s founders Larry Ciullo said, “And some of our facility and equipment issues fall outside of the district’s current budgetary guidelines, so we are trying to do our part to help keep Great Oak great. We hope to help address some issues directly ourselves.”

Temecula Valley High School was the city’s first high school, opening in 1985 with 350 students and 17 teachers; it was part of the Elsinore Unified School District at that time. The campus now serves almost 3,000 students and facilities upgrades were needed. Recent upgrades to the original TVHS campus include a $23 million, 56,000 square foot gymnasium opened in August 2007 and a $14 million, state-of- the-art performing arts center opened in May 2013. More recently, a $23 million, 38,000 square foot science laboratory and classroom building and an 8,300 square foot culinary arts building was begun in June 2015, replacing numerous old semi-portable buildings.

Measure Y, a ballot initiative approved by 63 percent of Temecula voters in November 2012, provides $165 million to TVUSD from the issuance of a series of bonds over a period of 10 years.

The first bonds, issued in February 2013, were budgeted to address the most critical needs of the district: health, safety, security, technology

Great Oak High School’s 14-year-old scoreboard was designed for Courtesy photos football and is in need of replacement.

and enrollment growth. There have been a number of major projects undertaken by TVUSD at many of its 30 school campuses.

The first expenditures included new gates and door locks for security, a project to install campuswide Wi-Fi at all the schools, smart technology in classrooms, installing a broadcast system at TVHS, and upgrading stadium athletic fields and track surfaces at Chaparral and Temecula Valley high schools. Solar panels were added to 20 schools in 2014-15 as part of a $24 million energy initiative.

“Our projects are not on that scale and are not that high on the district’s priority list,” Ciullo said.

“But for the parents, teachers and students who are here at Great Oak every day and the groups that use our facilities, it’s just as important to take care of our campus and its needs.”

The revitalization committee’s first project is replacing the scoreboard at the stadium.

“It has been in need of attention for a while,” Ciullo said. “It was designed as a football scoreboard and was meant to last 10 years. It is now 14-years-old. Bulbs are out, and it is hard to read and it goes out intermittently. Finding replacement parts is becoming an expensive – if not impossible – problem. Some of the parts are no longer being made.

So we are looking to replace it with

a high-tech system that will be more reliable, last longer and serve multiple needs.”

After extensive research, the committee has decided on a stateof- the-art video board. Fair-Play TL Vision video screens are becoming more popular at sports venues throughout the United States, much like Sony’s original Jumbotron system at professional stadiums and concert venues. The high-quality LED screen will use half the electricity of the current screw-in incandescent bulbs and will last for 20-25 years.

“We looked at more expensive boards, but chose this one for the value, reliability, complete hardware/software solution,” Ciullo said. “We can use the existing supports and wiring. This saves us $100,000 over a tear-out and reconstruction.”

The video board will be able to easily change scoreboard formats to accommodate multiple stadium sports including football, soccer and even track and field lane assignments, vault heights, throw distances and more. The fully wireless video server system is powerful yet fits in a small footprint in most press boxes.

Content can be wirelessly and instantly delivered to the highdefinition screen via wireless HD cameras and wireless workstations and includes instant replay with

Resolve to replace bad financial habits Nathaniel Sillin SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Most people have at least one bad financial habit. Whether it’s impulse shopping, forgetting to pay bills on time or putting off building that emergency fund, balancing what they want to do and what they should do is never easy. The New Year is the perfect time to identify potential financial weak points and replace bad habits with productive ones.

Start by identifying bad habits. Sometimes a bad financial habit is easy to identify. For example, there might be a growing stack of bills in the kitchen willfully being ignored. Others may be subtler, or perhaps they’ve become so ingrained that they are done without thinking twice about it.

Not sure where to start? Look through previous months’ expenses to help identify expensive trends or one-off purchases that are part of a larger theme. Online or paper bank statements can make this particularly simple. If people have a budget, they likely already compare projected spending with actual spending on a monthly basis; if not, this might be a good time to start.

There are a few common bad financial habits people might recognize, including paying bills after the due date; paying only the minimum required on bills; ignoring bills and letting them go to collections; putting off saving for retirement or for a rainy day; impulse shopping or retail therapy; not keeping track of how much debt they have or taking on debt to pay for something that they don’t currently need.

Ultimately, all of these bad habits lead to spending more than is earned, and in some cases, bad habits can have a cascading effect.

Try to figure out what’s driving the behavior. Figure out what triggers the behavior, and consider the perceived reward after repeating the habit before actually changing a habit. However, triggers and rewards aren’t always obvious.

For example, people buy bigticket items when they’re on sale because people want to feel like

they’re accomplishing something by saving so much. Perhaps a person could foster a similar feeling of accomplishment by investing the money in a tax-deferred retirement account and calculating how much it’ll be worth after years of compound interest.

Aim for these healthy financial habits. What habits should people try to adopt first? Budgeting is certainly a worthy activity, but also consider the following mix of behaviors and specific objectives that can help keep finances in order.

Pay bills on time. In addition to avoiding late-payment fees, making on-time payments is one of the most important factors in determining credit score.

Make paying down debt a priority. Rather than accruing interest, make a point to pay down debts as quickly as possible.

Build and maintain an emergency fund. Having three to six months› worth of living expenses in savings can help cushion the blow from a financial or personal setback. Start with a goal to put $1,000 aside and build toward the full emergency fund.

Save for retirement. Putting aside a percentage of a person’s income for retirement, invest the money within a tax-advantage account, such as a 401(k) or individual retirement account. Find a comfortable contribution amount to start with, and try to increase it at least once during the year.

Plan all large purchases. To help prevent impulse shopping from draining a budget, resolve to wait at least one day before buying anything that costs over $100 or whatever amount makes sense for individual budgets. If there a large purchase coming up, start saving early by setting a little money aside from each paycheck.

Consider asking others for input during this process. Especially if people are having trouble identifying a bad habit or finding the motivation to change, sometimes an outside perspective can help.

The bottom line is making a resolution to replace bad financial habits with healthy ones this year.

Start by identifying the habits that need to change and trying to figure

out the trigger and reward that surround the behavior. Try to replace that behavior with something positive. After identifying and trying to change personal financial habits, consider the financial practices shared with a spouse or significant other.

Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter, visit www.twitter.com/ PracticalMoney.

The GOHS Revitalization Committee plans to replace the old scoreboard with a video scoreboard like this one, capable of serving multiple sports and providing video advertising for local businesses and internet streaming for remote viewers.

slow motion, flexible zoning, audio playback and other programmable production features.

“It also adds to our curriculum,” Don Skaggs, Great Oak director of student activities, said, “Our career technical education department will be running it, and students will be learning multiple aspects of broadcasting – sports and other programs and events -- that will provide us with professional-style productions and provide those students with valuable skills and experience.”

The system also provides for internet streaming, making it possible to view sporting events, graduations, band performances and homecoming events remotely.

This option makes it possible for military parents overseas on deployment, parents on business travel, extended family and friends in other states, patients in hospitals, college recruiting coaches and others to share in the events via the internet.

“This adds a whole new dimension to keeping our students, parents and community connected,” Skaggs said. “Our Red Wave is known for its school spirit, and this just adds to that. I can already see kids going crazy seeing themselves on the big screen. We can also do movie nights and other activities and fundraising events.”

“The district has approved it, but can’t fund it,” Ciullo said. “So we will raise the money and donate the board to the school district.”

The revitalization committee has a three-pronged approach for funding the video scoreboard and sound system: donations from students and their families, donations from alumni and teachers and donations or advertising packages from businesses.

“We are offering some significant advertising packages for businesses,” Ciullo said. “There are great opportunities to have businesses advertised year-round at every varsity event in the stadium for the next five years. That is over 100,000 views per year to capture current and future clients. And that doesn’t count the views from internet streaming. This creates a win-win situation for the school and for businesses. Since we fall under a nonprofit 501(c) (3), the marketing expense may also be tax deductible.”

The digital board will be able to play actual video commercials and digital ads that can be changed weekly, seasonally or updated as needed for current promotions.

Sponsor packages will include back-lit static signs and video advertising. The advertising opportunities will also allow teams to raise funds.

For more information, go to http://gohs.infomega.com. For more information on donating, or for business advertising, contact Larry Ciullo at (951) 447-5777 or via email at larryciullo@yahoo. com.

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Call for Appointment to see items.

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

760-723-4602.

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Land for Sale LAND FOR SALE More than 5 acres with picturesque view. Palomar observatory.

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Agent Century 21 Wright. LIC00934146 Miscellaneous Wanted MISCELLANEOUS WANTED IN OCEANSIDE I buy old military uniforms, medals, knives, helmets, etc. Even stinky stuff you think is trash. Bob MilitaryPickers.com (760) 450-8498 Personal Ads LOOKING FOR COMPANION Senior female retired wishes to meet senior male retired. 68-73yrs old. Active female, loves people, great personality. Enjoys life. Have many interests. In Sun City/ Menifee area. 951-733-6699.

Real Estate GORGEOUS VIEW LOT Want privacy, and a Tuscany view ? Your dream home, casita and sparkling pool can be built right here in Fallbrook tucked in off the street for solitude and privacy. 4 bedroom septic layout. Did we mention the view!?! $171,000. Rudy Sandy Gallegos. Remax United (760) 985-9600

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BRUBAKER CULTON (228 E. Sage.

Hemet,CA) (Tyler) Pride of ownership!

This 3br, 2.5 bath home with a large yard is ready for your garden and fruit trees. This home features a huge family room with fireplace and wet bar adjacent to a large open kitchen. Garage and extra storage.

Tile throughout downstairs. 3 Large bedrooms upstairs with mirrored closet doors. A massive sunbathing deck off of the master bedroom which overlooks the backyard. The master bathroom has been updated with beautiful tile countertops and shower. Don’t miss out on this opportunity, this one won’t last. $249,900. (951) 492-4756.

BRUBAKER CULTON (44166 Palm Ave. Hemet, CA) (Tyler) Contractor!

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BRUBAKER CULTON (858 Cameo.

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Great location and close to shopping.

This is a must see!! $194,500. (951) 492-4756.

BRUBAKER CULTON (3807 Seattle.

Hemet, CA) (PM) This is a unique and HUGE family home. 2,838 square feet of living space. Several different family and entertaining areas in this 4 bedroom 3 bath home. Gorgeous kitchen with granite counters and top end Samsung appliances. Refrigerator included, along with state of the art high end washer and dryer. All new GENUINE hardwood floors throughout the home.

The master suite is absolutely giant, along with a huge glamorous bath and a closet fit for royalty. Gorgeous back yard with landscaping. Huge 3 car garage makes storage a breeze. Close to good schools and shopping. This is a rare find at $1695/month. Look today!

For more info or to apply please visit our website at:brubakercultonpm.com.

(951) 492-4756.

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Security Deposit $200. No pets, no smoking/drinking/drugs. Call 951-7336699.

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

BRUBAKER CULTON (27750 Fairview Ave. Hemet, CA) (JC) GROWING LAND WITH WATER!!!!! SECLUDED 50.52 Acres with 360 irrigated Pomegranate trees. WATER: Good well + EMWD Domestic and Irrigation to the property. Retention pond with gravity feed irrigation. POWER: So Cal Edison.

This property perfect for GROWING, ORGANIC, CITRUS or other farming or livestock endeavors. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY: 3 Bedroom, 1248 sqft Mobile Home (on 10 Acres) rented for $1450 per month. Approved Tentative Parcel Map for 4 (additional) 10 Acre parcels. Property has gentle slope, viewing pads with magnificent views!

Perfect for custom Estate Homes.

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List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 144 closed transactions for 1/16/17 - 1/22/17.

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Aguanga Anza

Canyon Lake

Hemet

Lake Elsinore

Address

Sale Price

SQ. FT.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

48200 Leff Road

$265,000

2078

3BR

2BA

6

44465 Bonny Lane

$290,000

1624

3BR

2BA

50

59995 Granite Gulley Road

$71,000

1248

2BR

2BA

10

54361 Boulton Lane

$185,000

1260

2BR

2BA

23

52565 Wheeler Road

$193,000

1440

2BR

2BA

5

22569 Inspiration

$550,000

2662

5BR

4BA

204

30065 Buck Tail Drive

$375,000

1633

3BR

2BA

199

23576 Cruise Circle

$415,000

1665

3BR

2BA

24066 Outrigger Drive

$359,000

1570

3BR

2BA

30103 Clear Water Drive

$388,000

1893

3BR

30317 Cinnamon Teal Drive

$479,000

1608

2BR

515 Tell Lane

$233,000

1983

45925 Emerson Street

$215,000

147 Atlante Court

City

Hemet 2355 E. Florida

Address

Sale Price

SQ. FT.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Address

Sale Price

SQ. FT.

Bedrooms

Bath

32344 Rock Rose Drive

$340,000

2726

3BR

3BA

55

34045 Corktree Road

$345,000

2133

3BR

3BA

7

24909 Madison Avenue

$240,000

1232

3BR

2BA

9

34088 Keri Lynn Avenue

$401,500

2736

5BR

3BA

13

29153 Sunswept Drive

$310,000

1549

3BR

2BA

21

29159 Ocotillo Drive

$320,000

1342

3BR

2BA

6

33576 Azalea Lane

$394,500

2201

4BR

2BA

12

2540 7th Street

$1,450,000

1092

2BR

1BA

273

33455 Megan Court

$340,000

1794

4BR

2BA

30505 Canyon Hills Road

$250,000

1633

3BR

3BA

13

329 Santo Drive

$86,500

1067

2BR

2BA

323

20

1395 Sierra Seneca Drive

$84,500

937

2BR

2BA

28752 Park Trail Way

$405,000

2798

4BR

98

3BA

196

1507 Chateau Court

$254,500

1508

3BR

2BA

127

78

31875 Byers Road

$318,500

1504

63

28847 First Star Court

$390,000

3472

3BR

2BA

129

1475 Lechuga Way

$249,900

1815

4BR

3BA

45

5BR

4BA

80

2832 Hartley

$244,000

2222

4BR

3BA

104

2BA

63

28492 Ripple Brook Lane

$395,000

2BA

7

25285 Lone Acres Road

$410,000

2908

4BR

3BA

71

749 Sweet Clover

$285,000

2723

4BR

3BA

42

3324

5BR

3BA

124

1355 Freedom Way

$117,000

1015

2BR

2BA

4BR

3BA

132

29105 Prestwick Road

10

$235,000

1905

3BR

2BA

120

806 Mirage Court

$220,000

1286

3BR

2BA

1248

3BR

2BA

15

12

29354 Brigantine Court

$357,500

2824

4BR

3BA

85

138 Wateka Street

$110,000

800

3BR

2BA

$246,500

1872

3BR

2BA

145

2

23887 Norma Drive

$168,000

894

2BR

1BA

22

25881 Middlebury Way

$218,000

1460

2BR

2BA

139

367 Montero Court

$269,000

2614

5BR

3BA

631 Boston Street

$225,000

1561

3BR

2BA

105

28720 Avenida Marbella

$380,000

3389

4BR

3BA

23

29100 Del Monte Drive

$165,000

1404

2BR

2BA

59

80

29052 Rocky Summit Drive

$330,000

1968

3BR

2BA

41

27752 Doreen Drive

$252,000

1157

3BR

2BA

25171 Posey Drive

$159,000

1856

2BR

2

2BA

72

26088 Sunnywood Street

$214,500

1199

2BR

2BA

39

26511 New Bedford Road

$170,000

1149

3BR

2BA

901 Lyon Avenue

$53,000

1440

4

2BR

2BA

18

30482 Wide Plains Court

$337,500

1662

3BR

2BA

14

44972 Vine Cliff Street

$527,960

4209

5BR

4BA

306

27026 Bonnie Court

$189,000

1471 Brentwood Way

$168,000

2038

4BR

3BA

67

30657 Lime Rock Circle

$306,000

1490

3BR

2BA

61

40377 Amesbury Lane

$468,000

3028

5BR

3BA

207

1848

2BR

2BA

91

31127 Larchwood Street

$359,000

2100

4BR

3BA

25

42904 Via Alhama

$361,000

2326

4BR

3BA

34821 Donald Street

15

$110,000

1400

3BR

2BA

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29067 Beryl Street

$317,000

1740

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2BA

3

45884 Parsipanny

$375,000

2250

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3BA

113

8292 Campbell Court

$270,000

2071

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2BA

9

26628 Calle Gregorio

$200,000

1007

2BR

2BA

27

28929 Bridgehampton Road

$475,000

2806

5BR

3BA

135

26706 Dartmouth Street

$225,000

1182

3BR

3BA

46

30224 Via Palermo

$305,000

1334

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2BA

4

31647 Pio Pico Road

$830,000

4160

5BR

4BA

129

948 Acacia Avenue

$170,000

1368

3BR

2BA

8

29553 Yarmouth Court

$350,000

2506

4BR

3BA

6

27460 Blackstone Road

$389,000

2010

3BR

3BA

105

42952 Avenida Gato

$235,000

1606

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2BA

38

36154 Provence Drive

$345,000

1561

4BR

3BA

84

32097 Cala Gerona

$475,000

2918

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3BA

77

1127 Acacia Avenue

$168,000

1077

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1BA

70

39872 Wild Canary Lane

$361,000

1891

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3BA

165

28994 Williston Court

$519,900

3280

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4BA

52

4840 Creekridge Lane

$210,600

1376

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2BA

37

28334 Cottage Way

$394,000

2446

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3BA

124

32038 Corte Eldorado

$400,000

2232

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3BA

96

26860 California Avenue

$650,000

3585

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3BA

35

31097 Rose Circle

$350,000

2005

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104

45770 Corte Lerma

$490,000

2953

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4BA

95

2061 Carnation Avenue

$212,000

1417

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3BA

14

27669 Passion Flower Court

$325,000

1797

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3BA

82

31124 El Torito Court

$396,500

2367

5BR

3BA

56

43323 Alto Drive

$285,000

2190

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3BA

46

23626 Underwood Circle

$355,000

1789

4BR

3BA

70

36070 Valencia Way

$555,900

1631

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2BA

32

41408 Thornton Avenue

$183,000

1427

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2BA

44

23607 Coast Live Oak Lane

$415,000

3077

5BR

3BA

126

40368 Amesbury Lane

$481,000

3028

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3BA

40

969 San Marcos Drive

$60,000

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10

42554 Meadowlark

$875,000

4086

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5BA

80

32542 Campo Drive

$370,500

2595

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3BA

38

44038 Lloyd Street

$24,000

1152

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1BA

30

23658 Hollingsworth Drive

$497,000

3311

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3BA

59

32834 Pine Circle

$519,750

3747

5BR

3BA

26

21025 High Crest Drive

$325,000

2486

4BR

3BA

74

40955 Belleray Avenue

$334,860

2066

3BR

3BA

56

32590 Angelo Drive

$456,000

2785

3BR

3BA

44

29244 Southerness

$352,065

2182

3BR

3BA

50

40324 Corte Martinez

$435,000

2888

5BR

3BA

60

43150 Avenida Amistad

$353,000

1523

3BR

3BA

19

16091 Via Media

$260,000

1440

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2BA

61

29688 Troon Court

$430,000

2156

3BR

2BA

39

44553 La Paz Road

$265,000

2021

4BR

3BA

56

154 Massachusetts Street

$286,000

1753

3BR

3BA

7

41445 Agean Court

$405,000

2850

5BR

3BA

45

30237 Corte Cantania

$774,500

3778

5BR

4BA

55

29248 Southerness

$400,000

2926

4BR

4BA

18

23891 Corte Emerado

$410,000

1754

3BR

2BA

35

28894 Kennebunk Court

$470,000

3106

5BR

3BA

20

34177 Camelina Street

$427,000

1963

4BR

3BA

36

29216 Bent Tree Drive

$385,000

2459

4BR

3BA

55

32030 Calle Marquis

$432,000

2000

4BR

2BA

7

32296 Machado Street

$320,000

1967

3BR

2BA

69

37224 Edgemont Drive

$450,000

3677

5BR

3BA

39

27572 Aralia Court

$334,800

1254

3BR

2BA

9

5 Ponte Negra

$415,000

3161

4BR

3BA

39

25458 Lacebark Drive

$399,900

2079

4BR

3BA

5

32108 Corte Carmona

$407,000

2326

5BR

3BA

6

29249 Southerness

$365,805

2182

4BR

3BA

4

28375 Cottage Way

$393,900

2446

4BR

3BA

6

32448 Enriqueta Circle

$339,900

1234

4BR

2BA

0

29256 Southerness

$396,085

2521

4BR

4BA

33

23628 Stephanie Lane

$515,000

3738

5BR

4BA

4

33032 Rossman Circle

$330,000

1205

3BR

2BA

22

31872 Calle Luz

$359,900

1512

3BR

3BA

0

21090 Union Street

$279,000

1344

3BR

2BA

30

33934 Canyon Ranch Road

$299,000

1420

3BR

2BA

9

Lake Elsinore

Menifee

Murrieta

32296 Machado Street

$320,000

1967

3BR

2BA

19

30582 Red Fox Court

$369,000

2617

4BR

2BA

26

32925 Kevin Place

$310,000

1682

3BR

2BA

28

35830 Ellison Lane

$269,000

1428

3BR

3BA

7

39591 Strada Venezia

$373,046

2487

4BR

3BA

27

39918 Ashwood Lane

$347,000

1664

3BR

3BA

10

591 Le Harve Avenue

$275,000

1345

3BR

2BA

30

37297 Galileo Lane

$315,000

1795

3BR

3BA

26

19435 Oakview Lane

$307,000

1500

3BR

2BA

55

23957 Noelle Avenue

$660,000

3084

4BR

4BA

1

32425 Racquet Club Way

$330,000

2048

3BR

3BA

42

41757 Clark Way

$435,000

2654

4BR

3BA

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Outreach volunteers assist with classes or events by interacting with the public, answering questions on outreach programs and distributing

materials. The ideal volunteer enjoys meeting people, likes to learn new things and is passionate about the environment. The total volunteer commitment is attendance at the two-hour orientation and training meeting and four hours of volunteer time donated each quarter while participating in the program. Opportunities to volunteer at classes and events exist across the entire county, plus the volunteers select the events, dates and times that work best for them.

Outreach volunteers can also choose to attend extra training and volunteer more hours in order to become certified as a master composter. Once a volunteer reaches master composter status, the volunteer is allowed to teach classes on their own or work with schools and community gardens as a composting mentor.

Outreach volunteers are integral to the success of county recycling and composting programs; they are recognized by the county annually for

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Real Estate / Home & Garden

How to avoid costly housing mistakes in a divorce non-emotional, straight-forward, specific answers. Once you know how a divorce affects your home, your mortgage and taxes, critical decisions are easier.

Neutral, third party information can help you make logical, rather than emotional decisions.

Probably the first decision is whether you want to continue to living in the house. Will the familiar surroundings bring you comfort and emotional security, or unpleasant memories? Do you want to minimize change by staying where you are, or sell your home and move to a new place that offers a new start? Only you can answer these questions, but there will almost certainly be some financial repercussions to your decision process. What can you afford? Can you manage the

Mike Mason SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The holidays are clearly over.

Things did not go as you had hoped, again! Divorce is now clearly on you mind. You are asking yourself how will a divorce affects my home, my mortgage and my taxes? How can I make these critical decisions easier?

Neutral, third party information can help you make logical, rather than emotional decisions.

Divorce is a tough situation which opens many emotional and financial issues to be solved. One of the most important decisions is what to do about the house. In heavy emotional and financial turmoil, what you need most is some

WestMar Commercial Real Estate announces recent transactions TEMECULA – WestMar Commercial Real Estate, a leading local real estate services firm, announced their recent transactions.

I Love Kickboxing leased 2,855 square feet of retail space within the Bel Villaggio Shopping Center, located adjacent to the Promenade Mall, from PFP Temecula Real Estate Holdings. The space is located at 41269 Margarita Road, Suite 102. Lessee will be operating a kickboxing fitness center. Mark Esbensen of WestMar Commercial Real Estate represented the lessee in the transaction.

Winchester Western Saddlery / Diana’s Unique Tack leased 2,654 square feet of retail space within Vail Headquarters at Redhawk Towne Center from Vail Headquarters. The space is located at 32123 Temecula Parkway, Suite A. Lessee will be operating a store selling western clothing and accessories at this location. Scott Forest of WestMar Commercial Real Estate and Chad Iafrate of Cushman Wakefield represented both parties in the transaction.

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from BRSC 3-6. The space is located at 33321 Temecula Parkway, Suite 101. Lessee will be operating a full-service hair salon at this location. Mark Esbensen of WestMar Commercial Real Estate represented both parties in the transaction.

Papa G’s Pizza leased 1,772 square feet of retail space within Willow Springs Retail Center from Pacoima Plaza. The space is located at 34830 Monte Vista Drive, Suite 101, in Wildomar. Lessee will be operating a pizza restaurant at this location. Mark Esbensen and Luanne Palmer of WestMar Commercial Real Estate represented both parties in the transaction.

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The purpose of this report is to help you ask the right questions so you can make informed decisions that will be right for your situation.

4 OPTIONS You have 4 basic housing options when in a divorce: 1. Sell the house now and divide up the proceeds.

2. Buy out your spouse.

3. Have your spouse buy you out.

4. Retain your ownership.

It’s important for you to understand the financial implications of each of these scenarios.

Sell the house now and divide up the proceeds Your primary consideration under these circumstances is to maximize your home’s selling price. A good real estate agent can help you avoid the common mistakes most homeowners make which compromise this outcome. As you work to get your financial affairs in order, make sure you understand what your net proceeds will be after selling expenses, and after determining what your split of the proceeds will be. Note that the split may not be 50/50, but rather may depend on the divorce settlement, the source of the original down payment, and the legislative property laws in your area Buy out your spouse If you intend to keep the house yourself, you’ll have to determine how you’ll continue to meet your monthly financial obligations, if you now have only one salary. If you used two incomes to qualify for the old loan, refinancing on your own might be a challenge.

Have your spouse buy you out If you are the one who is leaving, you have the opportunity to start again in new surroundings with cash in your pocket. However, be aware that if the old home loan is not refinanced, most lenders will consider both you and your spouse as original co-signers to be liable for the mortgage. This liability may make qualifying for a new mortgage difficult for you if you decide to purchase a home, even though you won’t have legal ownership.

Retain joint ownership Some divorcing couples postpone a financial decision with respect to the home and retain joint ownership for a period of time even though only one spouse lives there. While this temporary

situation may mean you have no immediate worries in this regard, keep your eye on tax considerations which may change from the time of your divorce to the time of the ultimate sale.

When you decide to sell If you and your spouse decide to sell your home, it will be important to work together through a professional to maximize your return.

Differences aside, you both should be present when a listing contract is put together. Both of you should understand and sign this contract, and both should be active in the ultimate negotiations.

When you buy your next home Use the proceeds from your previous home or buy out to determine an affordable price range for

your next home. Maintain a clear focus on getting the right home to suit your new situation. You may wish to review with a real estate agent who offers a customized house-hunting service to help find a home that matches your new home buying criteria.

Call us today, (951) 296-8887 and get the information you need enabling you to make an informed, educated sound decision.

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Time to add roses to your garden Frank Brines, Consulting Rosarian SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

What a roller-coaster ride we’ve been having. Although daytime highs have ranged from 50s to 60s, they’ve still been as much as 10 degrees below normal. Night temps at or below 32 degrees – some nights with hard freezes – have certainly put some non-rose plants at risk.

And the recent rains are certainly promising but aren’t anywhere close to what is needed to solve our yearslong drought. The cold temps and rain result in colder than usual ground which further delays root activity and plant growth.

There is no specific timeline for winter rose care, but there are general time frames. For our area, spring pruning should be completed around mid-February. I will provide details on that in my February column.

This will be a major pruning that removes canes and branches that are dead or diseased, are in contact with other branches, and/ or that pass through the interior of the plant. It also brings the plant down to three to five major canes, each about 18 inches tall, (I prefer knee high, 24 inches) and re-directs growth to new “basal” canes and outward-facing buds on strong existing canes.

When done properly, this major pruning produces a strong, wellformed plant that optimizes flower production.

Many gardeners mistakenly think that doing their “spring” pruning in December or early January will give them a head start on flower production, but this is a delusion.

First, consider that even if January brings us exceptionally warm air temperatures, the soil will still be quite cold, so the roots (and stems) will not be “revved up” for much active growth – your head start won’t amount to much.

And more importantly, if early pruning is followed by a hard frost you will probably lose the tender young growth and have to prune again. Will the remaining canes be long enough and have enough stored energy for vigorous spring growth? Will you have enough outward-facing buds? Probably not. Simply stated, pruning too early will set back stem growth and flower production, and can ruin your chances of a strong, wellformed plants.

So before you pick up those pruners and launch out into the chilly January air, contemplate the odds of another frost or freeze. The frost dates for the Temecula Valley are mid-November through late March, but we can get damaging frost as late as April.

Time your pruning more closely to when the soil begins to warm, temperatures moderate, and the threat of frost is likely past. Pruning in mid-January (at the earliest) to mid-February usually strikes a balance between potential frost damage and time to get two or three good bloom cycles in before the brutal summer.

New growth will usually appear two to three weeks after your spring pruning, and new blooms 8 to 12 weeks from pruning – if a cold spell doesn’t interrupt.

For now, just “chill.” January and February are excellent months for planting new roses in the Temecula Valley and environs; let’s be optimistic that the weather for the next few weeks will be relatively dry

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and warm so planting will be easier.

Still, one can usually wait until March to plant and still expect the roots to form relationships with beneficial soil fungi and become showstoppers as early as May, well ahead of the heat of summer. Potted rose bushes will be optimal for late plantings.

For now, be thinking about adding one or two new roses to your garden in spring. Roses offered for sale are rated by quality. You want only #1 roses – they are the surest guarantee of success, with all horticultural methods employed to provide satisfaction – don’t waste your time and money on anything lower.

Higher quality plants have a higher chance of success, require less effort and acclimate faster.

Also, the cost of any rose is a very small fraction of what you will eventually invest in that plant over the years in water, fertilizer, pest control and effort, so why not start with a first-quality plant?

Roses may come to you as “bare root,” potted, or packaged. Bare root plants are just that, usually packed in wood chips to keep the roots damp and viable. They are the slowest to thrive and it is best to get them early and planted immediately so they have the maximum amount of time to become established.

Potted roses make the quickest and most successful transition to the garden, but they also tend to be more expensive and not as plentiful in selection, but as I said, the initial cost will pale against what you put into the plant in the years to come.

There are many sources: local nurseries and reputable online retailers who specialize in roses. New stock will begin appearing in nurseries this month, and online suppliers usually ship in mid-January.

(Does that tell you anything?) But be sure to shop early for the best selection—and if you have access to it, be sure to consult your American Rose Society Buyers’ Guide (which you will receive with your annual ARS membership or renewal).

I received my ARS 2016 Rose Annual 100th Anniversary edition a month or two ago, and in my opinion it is one of the best (if not the best) issues published. It is full of rose info and tips and new varieties one might desire to secure. One needs to inquire at www.rose.org (American Rose Society website) to determine if the 2016 ARS Rose Annual is available for purchase.

Visit www.temeculavalleyrosesociety.org for information on future programs and events in the garden.

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Sports

Temecula’s D-BAT batting cages are a hit, open with swinging success

Players and instructors gather around the HitTrax hitting system at D-BAT in Temecula to see the results of a recent session.

Markley saw a need to bring both the recreation player and competitive player together in one arena. As a recreation coach where he spent the past few years coaching his own son in the Temecula Youth Baseball (TYB) League, Markley’s arena is now his new D-BAT hitting facility.

“The plan is to give back and support the youth of the community.

We will offer all sorts of camps and clinics so players can fine tune their skills and we will maintain the best coaching staff around,” exclaims Markley.

Almost a year ago to the day, Markley was in Nashville, Tennessee, at the yearly American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) convention, which he attended for business reasons. At the time he wasn’t thinking about opening up a business of his own in Temecula, but when he ran into a gentleman from Texas named Matt Hinds, who was running the D-BAT booth at the convention, Markley’s world changed for the better after that day.

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With the amount of youth players that grow up in the valley dreaming of life in the big leagues, it’s no secret that outside of the local batting cages, many businesses in the area harness warehouse batting cages, plus many a coach has a backyard workout area for players to utilize, to help get them better. Those that do have business based batting cages know that it’s not a hand over fist moneymaker, but still find a way to keep their doors open through the year, waiting for that spring season trumpet to sound bringing on the baseball action.

With the rise of travel ball at a national level, there are now more than enough baseball and softball teams in the local area looking for a place to practice year-round, keeping many of the area’s batting cage businesses afloat during the offseason. But what about when baseball season actually hits? How does a batting cage accommodate the diverse group of talent, especially when it’s on a first come first serve basis?

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conversations over the course of the four-day convention. From there the light went on for Markley to look into bringing a facility to the area that could house numerous teams, coaches, instructors and individual hitters all at the same time, no matter their level of play.

Once back in Temecula, Markley made a few business calls, saw it was feasible to bring the D-BAT name to the area and enticed Hinds with the opportunity to be the general manager of the Temecula location.

Within minutes of their first local meet up in 2016, Hinds was hooked and the two Matt’s began their journey together.

“I personally love the small big town feel. It is an amazing community filled with so many amazing people and so many genuine people.

I feel very blessed that I got moved from my home in Texas to this absolutely beautiful city,” says Hinds.

Originally founded in 1998, DBAT has always been considered by many to be one of the top baseball and softball training facilities in the country with almost 45 locations in 11 states, including the brand-new location in Temecula. D-BAT has as a core belief that every player plays a different game and should be taught to maximize his or her talents to suit his or her game. Developing Beliefs, Attitudes and Traditions is what D-BAT stands for and in addition to private baseball and softball lessons, they will be offering pitching machines with professional baseballs and softballs, a fully-stocked Pro shop and with a large staff of local instructors they plan on hosting many camps, clinics, birthday parties and fundraisers throughout the year.

Now open, with prime real estate located next to Get-Air off Ynez Road, which is another fun family favorite destination, D-BAT Temecula has already helped cater to the local youth leagues by hosting indoor tryouts while fields have been washed away from all the recent rain.

“It has been nice to hear good feedback about how beautiful the place is, but even more is how they love how nice our coaches and employees are. We are in the business of being good to people and it always makes me smile to hear that it is being executed, added Hinds.

Sitting just minutes away from the nearest freeways, D-BAT in Temecula will strive to keep up with their nationwide reputation as one of the premier facilities in the country.

With over 25,000 square feet of indoor baseball and softball real estate, including 16 cages that allow for live pitching, hitting and fielding, one of the most popular new features, for the young and older experienced players, is the HitTrax system. Hit-

Jessica Beaver helps Carson Olsen (left) and Donovan Hazen, two local youth baseball players, with their purchases at the newly opened D-BAT hitting facility in Temecula.

D-BAT Temecula owner, Matt Markley (left) and general manager, Matt Hinds, began their journey to open the new hitting facility in Temecula just one short year ago.

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Trax is the first and only baseball simulator that delivers innovation to the baseball industry by measuring real-time data and displaying live, video game style, simulated results for immediate feedback. Players can swing on their own or gather around to watch the hitter try and beat the personal bests of others and can even participate in tournaments and other fun competitions to climb the local leader boards.

Open 7-days a week, with membership packages that guarantee results, the new Temecula location has high hopes to connect the player and

parent with coaches and facilities to better the game every day.

“I want to thank everyone for all the love and support they have given us. This business is my dream and I built it for the youth of our community,” stated Markley. The goal is to bring something to our community that can make a difference in our children’s lives and have a positive impact.”

D-BAT is located at 26201 Ynez Road, Suite 103 in Temecula. Find out more info about hours of operation and membership packages by visiting www.dbattemecula.com.

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Chaparral’s Romy Laredo tries to get around Great Oak’s Ashley Waltz during their league game Jan. 11.

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Great Oak’s Trevor Mcnabb (5) goes up for a shot against Chaparral’s Antonio Camacho during their Southwestern League game Jan. 11.

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HS Boys’ Basketball Jan. 23

Ontario Christian (9-9, 4-5) - 69 Linfield Christian (5-14, 1-9) - 56

Jan. 21 Great Oak (10-11, 3-1) - 64

Murrieta Valley (8-13, 1-3) - 58 MVHS: A. Iannuzzi - 16 pts; A. Shackelford - 13 pts; A. Montion - 12 pts, 6 assts GOHS: Stats not provided…

Jan. 21 Vista Murrieta (16-3, 3-1) - 84

Temecula Valley (16-5, 4-0) - 92 Stats not provided for either team…

Jan. 21 Chaparral (9-10, 1-3) - 79

Murrieta Mesa (9-12, 0-4) - 71 CHS: Stats not provided…

MMHS: A. Routh - 20 pts, 4 rbds, B. McIntosh - 16 pts, 9 rbds; T. Wright - 14 pts, 3 stls Jan. 20 Rancho Christian (11-10, 4-0) - 75

Temecula Prep (11-9, 3-1) - 54 RCS: I. Mobley - 24 pts, 8 rbds; S. Davis - 17 pts TPS: Stats not provided…

Jan. 20 Calvary Murrieta (5-9, 0-4) - 61

Santa Rosa Academy (6-10,

1-3) - 47 CMCS: N. Nicholas - 13 pts; R. Collom - 11 pts; C. Ramirez - 7 pts, 9 rbds;

B. Campos - 9 rbds SRA: Stats not provided…

Jan. 19 Temescal Canyon (12-8, 4-1) - 53

Elsinore (5-13, 1-3) - 50 Stats not provided for either team…

Jan. 17 Lakeside (6-13, 1-4) - 49

Perris (12-6, 4-1) - 67 Stats not provided for either team…

Jan. 17 Temescal Canyon (12-8, 4-1) - 57

Heritage (13-6, 3-1) - 58 Stats not provided for either team…

HS Girls’ Basketball Jan. 17 Notre Dame (10-12, 5-3) - 31

Linfield (8-11, 7-2) - 34 LHS: S. Fowler - 16 pts, 3 stls; K. Taylor - 14 pts, 5 rbds Jan. 18 Murrieta Valley (13-6, 1-2) 52

Murrieta Mesa (15-5, 3-1) - 66 Stats not provided for either team…

Jan. 18 Great Oak (9-8, 2-1) - 37

Vista Murrieta (12-4, 4-0) - 48 GOHS: Stats not provided…

VMHS: K. Cooper - 13 pts, 3 stls; G. Stoll - 12 pts, 5 rbds; M. Kinglsey - 10 pts, 6 rbds Jan. 19 Perris (10-6, 3-2) - 43

Lakeside (17-3, 5-0) - 58 PHS: Stats not provided…

LHS: T. Thompson - 20 pts; E. Merriweather - 19 pts; J. Green - 14 pts Jan. 20 Vista Murrieta (12-4, 4-0) - 57

Temecula Valley (5-12, 1-3) 16 VMHS: K. Barton - 12 pts, 4 stls; M. Kinglsey - 7 pts, 8 rbds; G. Stoll - 11 pts; K. Cooper - 8 pts TVHS: Stats not provided…

Jan. 20 Paloma Valley (8-13, 0-5) - 31

Heritage (12-9, 2-3) - 43 PHS: Stats not provided…

HHS: S. Fowler - 16 pts, 3 stls; K. Taylor - 14 pts, 5 rbds

HS Boys’ Soccer Jan. 20 Chaparral (11-4-2) - 1

Murrieta Mesa (5-5-4) - 1 CHS: A. Fonseca - 1 goal MMHS: Stats not provided…

Jan. 20

Great Oak (6-8-3) - 1 Murrieta Valley (3-10-1) - 0

HS Girls’ Soccer Jan. 20

Chaparral (2-9-2) - 0 Murrieta Mesa (3-5-4) - 0

Jan. 23 Linfield (10-5-1) - 2

Ontario Christian (9-4-3) - 0 LCS: A. Oeleis – 2 goals; J. Burns (GK) - 3 saves HS Wrestling Jan. 12

Temecula Valley won the San Clemente Invitational Wrestling Tournament. The Golden Bears scored 223.5 points, with 11 of their wrestlers placing.

Jan. 19

Temecula Valley – 72 Murrieta Valley – 6

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Centennial, who won the tournament.

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Linfield’s Nayana “NayNay” Jenkins puts up a shot in Linfield Christian’s 34-31 win over Notre Dame Tuesday, Jan. 17.

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Temecula Valley’s Michael Scarponi defeats Murrieta Valley’s Billy Jarvis 8-6 during their league wrestling match Jan. 19.

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Temecula Dollars for Scholars to host upcoming golf tournament fundraiser JP Raineri SPORTS@REEDERMEDIA.COM

As the Temecula Dollars for Scholars program heads into year 31 in the valley, the staff plans on hosting various events this year to raise funds.

Temecula Dollars for Scholars provides financial aid to high school graduates in the Temecula Valley Unified School District. Seniors who have a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher and are planning to pursue higher education the following academic year can apply. Recipients are announced at an awards ceremony each spring.

The program, initially called the Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of Temecula Valley, has given out over $2.7 million over the years and one new event this year is an upcoming

golf tournament fundraiser to be held Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Cross Creek Golf Course. This is the first time the program is holding a fundraiser of this sort and is hoping for much success. The event, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Temecula and Sprinter, will kick off with a 9 a.m. shotgun start and there will be a longest drive, closest to the pin and putting contest. There will also be mulligans, raffles, a silent auction, a hole-in-one contest and a helicopter ball drop. Lunch will be provided

by Buffalo Wild Wings and Nothing Bundt Cakes.

The next awards ceremony will be held May 15 at the Temecula Valley High School Golden Bear Theater. One hundred percent of all donations go to scholarships. There is no paid staff; everyone with the

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