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Oak Grove ‘Rocks the Oaks’ at Murrieta church

Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer If you’re looking for a unique place to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Temecula, look no further than Mount Palomar Winery and their newest addition, the Annata Bistro/ Bar which is quickly becoming a local favorite place to dine in Temecula Valley Wine Country. see page A-11

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Teen accused of killing friend to stand trial MURRIETA – A Temecula teen accused of fatally shooting his 15-year-old friend while high on drugs in a Lake Elsinore motel must stand trial for murder, a judge ruled Friday, Jan. 29. Ryan Jordan Jawad, 17, could face 50 years to life in prison if convicted of first-degree in the May 31 death of Gage Seal. see page A-7

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City sticks to shift on medical marijuana Tim O’Leary Staff Writer Temecula’s newfound acceptance of cultivating medical marijuana within city limits was recently upheld despite continued resistance from one council member and the contrary positions taken by a pair of nearby cities.

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

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Crystal Olmedo Valley News Intern Oak Grove Center for Education Treatment and the Arts welcomed musicians, singers, residents and members of the community to the 2016 Rock the Oaks concert held at Bridge Church in Murrieta, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29, and 30.

The proceeds from the event go toward funding the autism and arts and entertainment programs at Oak Grove Center. The nonprofit 24-hour residential, educational, and therapeutic treatment center serves 76 children who live on the main campus in Murrieta, as well as about 100 day students who attend the school.

A second campus, Oak Grove at the Ranch, located in Perris, serves another 50 students.

According to Tammy Wilson, Oak Grove’s CEO, the center’s treatment model puts a lot of emphasis on creating relationships.

“The connection that the kids make with the staff is going to be the most important thing in terms

of them being able to heal and have confidence and get beyond some of their problems and struggles,” Wilson said. “Teaching them to have respect for themselves and to show them they are not the problem that there may be behaviors that could be better, but they as people

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DA’s office confirms 2 victims allege misconduct following former teacher’s arraignment Trevor Montgomery Writer A former Murrieta Valley High School teacher, accused of having inappropriate sexual relationships with two students, appeared in court Friday, Jan. 29, for her arraignment. Shannon Fosgett entered not guilty pleas on all counts.

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

The charges stem from allegations involving two different juve-

nile male victims.

Court documents, filed with the Superior Court and obtained

by Valley News, detail the counts against Fosgett, including two counts of oral copulation, sexual intercourse, attempting to prevent or dissuade a witness and unlawful communication. All are felonies.

She was also charged with three misdemeanors, including annoying or molesting a child, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and furnishing alcohol to a minor.

The documents reveal the alleged inappropriate incidents occurred over a 13-month period, beginning

in October 2014 and continuing through November 2015.

Fosgett was arrested in December following an investigation

by Murrieta Police officials. The investigation began after police were informed of an alleged inappropriate relationship involving a teacher and a juvenile male student. The allegations were initially brought to the attention of MVHS administrators by other students in November. MVHS officials immediately reported the allegations to Murrieta PD.

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‘American Idol’ journey continues for 2 teens from Temecula, solo performances up next Kim Harris Managing Editor

Anatalia Villaranda (center) and her Chicken Noodle Soup group mates Dalton Rapattoni, 19 and Kassey Levels, 19, visit with “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest following their group performance in front of the show’s celebrity judges.

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

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

Villaranda and Sanders both survived Wednesday’s Line of 10 Eliminations and Thursday’s Group Night, saying they found the experience to be a difficult one.

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County adopts rules for short-term rentals RIVERSIDE – Rules aimed at protecting county residents from adverse effects of short-term rentals were adopted Tuesday by a 4-1 vote of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. The ordinance applies to unincorporated areas of Riverside County and will take effect in 30 days.

The ordinance establishes regulations for the use of privately owned residential dwellings as short-term rentals for any period less than 30 consecutive days. Also referred to as “vacation rentals,” these lodging accommodations are a growing component of the tourism industry and real estate market in the Coachella Valley and throughout Riverside County.

“As it has become increasingly frequent for tourists to rent houses for vacations, most cities in the Coachella Valley have adopted proper rules, and adjacent county areas such as Bermuda Dunes were left without reasonable regulations,” said Supervisor John J. Benoit. “This ordinance includes provisions that are easy to comply with to preserve the peace and quiet of neighborhoods from the occasional troublesome visitor.”

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nance directs owners to give their guests the county’s “good neighbor brochure,” detailing county ordinances already in place to minimize excessive noise, disorderly conduct, traffic, litter and other disturbances of the peace. Owners will be required to post contact information for a designated local person available to respond within 60 minutes of being notified of problems and take remedial action to resolve complaints.

Before renting or advertising short-term rental, owners need to obtain a short-term rental certificate from the Riverside County Planning Department and pay a first-time registration fee of $250.

The annual registration renewal fee is $100. Notice will be given to neighboring properties about the use of a residence as a short-term rental. The registration fees will offset the county’s cost of hiring an outside management company to administer and enforce this ordinance.

Under the county’s existing transient occupancy tax (TOT) ordinance, short-term rental owners are required to collect a 10 percent tax from renters and submit that payment to the Riverside

County Treasurer-Tax Collector.

The short-term rental ordinance clarifies that the county’s TOT ordinance applies to all short-term rentals, ensuring the collection and payment of transient occupancy taxes.

“I appreciate that this ordinance will enhance the quality of life for many surrounding property owners while ensuring that precious county revenues for services to residents are protected,” said Supervisor Chuck Washington, who co-authored the ordinance with Benoit.

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IDOL from page A-1 “It was a really crazy and hectic time given that we had three, maybe four minutes to get our group together,” Sanders, a senior at Great Oak High School said. “You don’t know what other people’s styles are. You don’t know what they sing. You don’t know if their range is different from yours. You have to worry about standing out in the group.”

Villaranda, who was inspired to start singing by Superstar Celine Dion, got off to a rough start when creative differences between herself and her initial group – made up of three other contestants – left her scrambling for a new group to perform with. On “American Idol,” groups are required to be made up of three or four performers or face elimination.

“They picked a song and I wasn’t comfortable with it at all,” the 4-foot-9 Chaparral High School student with the powerhouse voice said. “It fit all of their voices except mine and that is when the trouble came in.”

Villaranda said she tried to get the group to compromise and she tried her best to make the song work.

“They were set with that song and began to mold with that song.

I wasn’t molding with them as a group and they didn’t want to compromise,” she said. “They basically walked away and left me in the middle of the hallway without me knowing what they meant. I was so confused, it was crazy.”

That was the moment where Villaranda realized that this was a competition.

“We were really close friends and I thought we were like family but at that point it was a wake-up call for me as to who to trust. The true colors really come out,” she said. “there was no compromise at all, they totally turned, I was really hurt.”

Villaranda said she bears no ill will toward the group.

“It’s a competition and everyone is going to do what they have to do to get through, which I understand,” she said. “I did what I had to do too. At the end of the day, I know they are still my friends.”

Her mother, Lea Villaranda, saved the day when she saw two other contestants looking for a third performer and called out to them, creating the winning combination known as Chicken Noodle Soup with Dalton Rapattoni,19, and Kassey Levels, 19, both of Dallas, Texas.

“The funny part is, I was literally wandering the halls and had no idea where my mom went,” Villaranda said. “I just felt so blessed when my mom told me that she found another group. Basically my mom knew I was going crazy and literally swooped in and found me another group. She gave me the whole ‘mom talk’ which I needed at that point. She is with me every step of the way.”

The threesome hit it out of the park during their performance, wowing the judges and keeping herself, along with her group mates in the running for at least another week.

The three harmonized perfectly during their performance of “Treasure” by Bruno Mars, winning praise from the judges and keep-

ing themselves in the running for the title of “American Idol” for another week.

“My heart was pounding because I didn’t really expect that from them,” Villaranda said. “For them to tell me and my entire group that we did an amazing job, I had no words. It was like a dream come true.”

Jennifer Lopez told Villaranda and her group that things happen for a reason.

“Whatever the drama was, and whatever happened last night, you know I always believe that things happen for a reason,” she said.

“I was literally agreeing with J-Lo,” Villaranda said. “I felt so comfortable with my Chicken Noodle Soup group. It flipped a switch in my brain.”

Sanders’ experience with group night was quite different from what Villaranda experienced. She meshed immediately with her group Ooh Times 2 consisting of Lee Jean, Tristan Mcintosh and Amelia Eisenhauer.

“When I got together with Lee and Amelia and Tristan it was almost like they were in the same place as I was,” she said. “I was the oldest one at 17, but once we started singing it all came together.

It was a really, really great thing to find them.”

Sanders said she was stressed because she was afraid of whether or not the group would work out together, but that stress proved to be unfounded “We all loved each other immediately, no one was mean or malicious, no one wanted to sabotage each other because we are kids, you know, but being that, being one of the youngest groups that ‘Idol’ has ever seen, it was like it kind of all

came together in harmony. We all just wanted the best for each other.”

Sanders, who also performed in a group on the show “X-Factor,” said that it all came together when Ooh Times 2 performed for the judges.

“We all made it though. That was a crazy moment for all of us,” she said. “It was so awesome.”

She believes that her previous experience in performing with a group gave her a unique understanding of how a group needs to gel in order to have a successful performance.

“Working with people, I am a complete person. You have to know how to do harmonies. You have to know how to stay on melodies,” she said. “I feel like there are still some people on ‘American Idol’ who don’t know how to keep their voices on a perfect key and I feel like … now it comes naturally.

It was easier for me just like it was for other people on ‘American Idol’ who have been in other groups as well.”

Sanders said in order to perform for the judges she has to look at it as if she is performing for producers, not three of the biggest names in music.

“After you get off the stage you realize, I just sang for three of the most famous amazing musicians,” she said. “Then there comes the chills and the craze and the emotional feelings that you get. It’s just like when you are onstage it hits you but not in the way it hits you when you are off. It hits you because you are nervous and you want to do well. You just want to show them that you belong there.”

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Menifee prepares for Salt Creek Trail construction in 2018 Jacob Preal Valley News Intern MENIFEE – Time to saddle up and pull out your jogging clothes.

Menifee is slated to begin construction on a 16-mile trail in 2018 that will reach from Goetz Road to State Street in Hemet. Pedestrians, bicyclists and equestrians will be welcome.

The project started out as a major flood control operation back in the early 1970s. Deviating from the typical concrete boxes used to stop water from flowing, the Salt Creek Trail Project was visionary in its attempt serve the dual purpose of controlling floods during wet seasons and beautifying the city with scenic routes to travel. The fathers of this original model envisioned picnic areas, playgrounds, walking paths, and equestrian paths along the trail.

“It demonstrated through proper planning, proper engineering, and environmental work that you could find a balance between function, the environment and recreation,” explained Mark Brewer of the Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District.

The plan would resurface in the Menifee town mapping of 1986 and in 2003 as a “tiered trail” that reasserted its focus within the city.

Even in 2008, the plan was featured in a city update as they sought to secure funding.

The Commission met Jan. 21 for a workshop on the project. Brewer urged the committee to consider

Menifee is slated to begin construction on a 16-mile trail in 2018.

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working to bring the project to life at last. A soft-surface portion is planned for equestrians and joggers with asphalt on either side. The trail will be Americans with Disabilities Act compliant to support persons with disabilities who want to use it. Riverside County Flood Control will assume authority over the trail once it is built and continue to maintain it into the future.

Public commenters and Commissioner Ken Gaunt were concerned with the planned development and felt that Flood Control could do very little to prevent potential vandalism and homeless wanderers from reaching their homes.

In response, Brewer assured everyone that “Bicyclists are the best eyes and ears on the trail” and that an element of “self-policing” will take care of any problems.

One of the biggest perks of the project that the public speakers expressed was the incorporation of equestrians into the trail. This concept will be addressed in the form of a large five-foot wide trail with two extra feet of shoulder length.

Commissioner Martin H. Rosen feared that the trail would be too narrow to allow bicyclists, walkers and equestrians to travel in both directions at the same time.

Similarly, Commissioner Tom Giedroyce was eager to have the project supervisors identify open lots between homes and all major street crossings so that the council could find out if they were open for construction.

It was clear that the project has quite a few details to iron out before it can be fully underway, but the project speakers seem confident

that their trail will soon be birthed after all these years.

Project Manager Cathy Wappler explained that the trail will be federally funded, which could spell out stricter environmental requirements and other regulations when it is constructed. The project is also currently looking to dip into Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funds by way of a grant application.

At this point, the initial portion of the trail that runs through Menifee is near being fully-funded while other portions remain penniless.

There is still a lot of ground to cover, but the committee welcomes another way to put their city on the map.

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VFW Post 4089 seeks new members TEMECULA – The nation has over 2 million new combat veterans from conflicts since 2001. The local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4089 in Temecula has grown by nearly a hundred veterans just in the past year and is still seeking more members.

Scott Heidemann from VFW Post 4089 noted local VFW members serve the community directly through veteran assistance, youth programs and local

received hostile fire or imminent danger pay, then you’re eligible to join.” The Temecula Post has veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars and Afghanistan. Their goals are to grow their membership and are currently seeking a larger facility to better serve our community.

For more information, contact Heidemann at (951) 326-0741 or at vfwpost4089@gmail.com.

government advocacy. From emergency grants to local veterans in need to scholarship programs at area schools, veterans continue to serve at the local level.

VFW Post 4089, is located at 28075 Diaz Road in Temecula.

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Local lawmakers react to governor’s State of the State address Paul J. Young Writer RIVERSIDE – Governor Jerry Brown’s State of the State address Jan. 21 lacked a “real world” view of California’s future, a Riverside County lawmaker said, while another criticized the governor’s tax policy, and a third felt his priorities fell short on higher education.

“The Legislature was listening to how rosy the state’s economic outlook was,” Sen. Jeff Stone, RPalm Desert, said after the address.

“Sadly, those of us in the real world see higher gas prices, a sinking stock market and many of us fear about our economic futures.”

Stone pounced on the governor’s exhortation that “sooner rather than later, we have to bite the bullet and enact new fees and taxes” to pay for transportation infrastructure improvements.

“The radical special interests seem to have taken control of our state,” Stone said. “We need to build more roads and fix the ones that are broken ... We can do all that without raising taxes.”

Assemblywoman Melissa Melen-

dez, R-Lake Elsinore, said she was encouraged to hear the governor’s call for “greater savings,” but like Stone, was dismayed by his mention of more taxes.

“In one breath, the governor stated we have a $7 billion surplus, and in the next said we need to raise taxes,” Melendez said. “What we need is a re-evaluation of our priorities and an end to treating the taxpayers like an ATM. We have the money; let’s fix our roads and do right by the people of California.”

Assemblyman Jose Medina, DRiverside, praised Brown’s call for “fiscal responsibility,” but was let down that the State of the State address offered no indication of the governor’s desire to boost instate resident enrollment within the University of California system, as well as on Cal State and community college campuses.

Medina noted that almost 16 percent of the undergraduate population in the UC system last year was comprised of nonresident students.

“This is troubling, and the University of California must do better to serve our highly qualified California students,” the assemblyman

said.

Brown noted that, thanks to Proposition 30, spending on public schools and community colleges had increased 50 percent in the last four years. He regretted that UC tuition had doubled in the last 15 years, but did not offer any proposals on how to reduce higher education costs.

The governor struck a cautious tone on overall spending and the need for restraint.

“Here at the state capitol, we often think we have more control over things than we actually do. But the truth is that global events, markets and policies set the pace and shape the world we live in,” Brown said.

“The challenge is to solve today’s problems without making those of tomorrow even worse.”

Brown said it was “imperative” to build up the state’s Rainy Day Fund in the event of a recession that could happen anytime.

“I was pleased to hear the governor again reiterate his commitment to fiscal restraint and building up the budget reserve,” said Sen. Richard Roth, D-Riverside. “I also believe that, in our region in particular, rea-

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When the proposal was returned to the council it clarified the transportation reimbursement requirements, addressed lodging, meals, incidental and allowable expenses. It also gave the procedure for the councilmen to obtain mileage reimbursements. These policies can be reviewed publically on the Murrieta City Council Jan. 19, 2016 agenda on the city website www.murrieta.org/cityhall.

The conclusion was the Elected Official Travel and Expense Policy be approved and the Elected Official Credit Card Policy be rescinded as councilmembers would no longer be issued City of Murrieta credit cards.

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Sen. John Moorlach, R-Costa Mesa, has repeatedly called for reducing government bloat to hold down liabilities. In August, the certified public accountant circulated a state audit showing Caltrans has “3,500 more employees than it needs.”

Brown closed his address with an emphasis on water infrastructure and the environment. He expressed confidence in the “Water Action Plan” implemented to deal with the drought and said he remained open to suggestions on how to improve water storage and delivery.

The governor said it was necessary to “radically de-carbonize the economy” for the sake of the environment, as called for in the Paris Climate Agreement in which he had a hand last month.

Stone, Moorlach other Republican lawmakers counter that the state›s stringent environmental regulations already keep pump and electricity prices artificially high as a result of taxes and carbon trading costs.

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Murrieta City Council voted out the use of their own city credit cards Jan. 19 after voting for their use in a June 4, 2013 council meeting.

Late last year a question arose from city staff on the proper use of the issued city credit cards and a discrepancy in one of the travel expense reports submitted by a councilman.

Though the question was asked of the staff what the alleged discrepancy by a councilman was at one of the meetings, no direct answer was forthcoming in public session.

Under the June 2013 resolution authorizing the issuance and use of a city credit card to each councilman, guidelines were set on what they could be used for. Certain members

of the city staff were also allowed the use of city issued credit cards for travel and other city business expenses, but a different, yet similar, set of guidelines existed for them. The guidelines for use of the cards by the staff and city councilmen was termed “confusing,” and several councilmen suggested the guidelines be reviewed and clarified. Councilmen Randon Lane and Rick Gibbs indicated they didn’t need a city credit card and would prefer to use their own.

On Nov. 17, 2015, the city council provided input to staff on the proposed “Elected Official Travel and Expense Policy” and the “Elected Official Credit Card Use Policy.” In that proposal the council expressed the desire to discontinue the use of credit cards by council members. The vote to turn it over to staff was 3-1 with

sonable investments are absolutely critical.”

As in the previous legislative session, Roth is pushing this year for increases in the number statewide judicial positions. His last proposal to fund a dozen new judgeships was vetoed by the governor in October.

“Inland Southern Californians have been severely under-served in this area for many years, and the impact on the delivery of justice has been dire,” Roth said.

Brown complained of ongoing income inequality and the “disappearance of many middle class jobs” in the midst of “globalization” and “technological change.” He highlighted the problem of “outsourcing higher-paying jobs” to other countries but did not touch on how the influx of undocumented immigrants has impacted the job market or imposed a greater strain on state resources, as critics are quick to point out.

The governor acknowledged a “moral obligation” to pay down the $220 billion in unfunded retirement and health liabilities for state workers, but said there was little that could be done except “chip away”

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Broadway plays, country, indie folk, pop and rock were just some of the many genres of music performed by the featured artists during the Rock the Oaks fundraiser.

Students from Oak Grove sang Cassadee Pope’s “I Am Invincible” at the Jan. 30, 2 p.m. show. Some held signs with inspirational messages such as “I am unbreakable,” “I am diamond cut to last,” “I am a hero” and “I am a phoenix from the ash,” taken from the lyrics of the songs. Some of the students that did not perform volunteered as ushers or baked cookies that they served during the intermission.

During the intermission those with VIP tickets were able to meet and greet and take photos with Pearl, Criske and The Brewer Boys.

The show was hosted by Gwyn Sanborn, who produced the event and is the performing arts director for the school and Eric Warner, a social worker who has acted in over 20 community theater shows and participated in the event in many different roles since its inception.

“I had done Temecula Live, which was a country show and I was looking for a sponsor. I was paired up with Tammy from Oak Grove through another friend and when we met we started doing Temecula live together. About four years ago we changed it to a multi genre show. It’s just gotten bigger, so we grew out of the Old Town Theater,” Sanborn said. “I’ve worked with the kids at Oak Grove and in the last eight years I’ve seen so much growth and so much change … These kids have been through so much, worse than you can even imagine and they get up and go to school and go to their classes and at first they’re very resistant to the performance part, but once they get into it you see leaders come out of it and they start to become more assertive.”

Sanborn said the performance aspect of education has helped some of the kids with their therapy through singing and songwriting and sharing it with others.

“It helps them to get their feelings out and address what’s going on inside of them,” Sanborn said.

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People gather at Bridge Church in Murrieta to watch live local performers during the two-day Oak Groves Shane Gibson photos Center benefit event.

Kaden Birtell sings and plays the bass performing Green Day’s “American Idiot” alongside his band mates The Müberatoez during the 2016 Rock the Oaks event held at Bridge Church Jan. 30.

Delaena Stephens (left) and Hannah Warner sing performer Liz Longley’s “When You’ve Got Trouble” during the 2016 Rock the Oaks event held at Bridge Church Jan. 30.

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Caden Levi sings country performer Lee Brice’s “I Drive Your Truck” during the 2016 Rock the Oaks event.

Sanborn also sang background vocals for many of the performers and Warner appeared in the show dressed in a colorful and traditionally sparkling Elvis jumpsuit singing “Song of the King” from the Broadway play “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

The concert featured over 75 different performers spread over three show times, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. About 1,200 total people were in attendance throughout the three shows according to Kristine Turner, Oak Grove’s marketing director.

“The kids had a blast. It’s a lot for them to get up there and do that.

So they worked so hard with Gwyn perfecting the routine,” Turner said.

“For some of these children it’s the only way they can express themselves and it means a lot to us and it means so much for them and it’s such a confidence booster for them.

They just feel so fulfilled.

“That was huge for them, just huge, to see their parents out in the audience,” Turner said. “It’s such a beautiful environment. The stage is so massive, the lighting, it’s a beautiful, beautiful place, so it all comes together for them.”

The Jan. 30 show featured artists such as Cole Criske, 17, who appeared on NBC’s The Voice and The Brewer Boys who competed on FOX’s The X Factor.

From a very young age, Criske said he used to sing all the time, anything from tunes on the radio to commercial jingles. His parents took notice of this and bought him a karaoke machine, but it wasn’t until dealing with a crucial accident that would change his life that he took music more seriously.

“My dad was actually hit and killed by a drunk driver when I was nine and I think that was the point that I really started looking for something to hold on to,” Criske said.

Criske grew up in the area near Cornerstone Church in Wildomar and spent a lot of his childhood in the Temecula area and even performed at the MERC at Old Town Temecula Community Theater.

“I can’t see myself living anywhere but here. I always want to come home,” Criske said. “It’s the nostalgia, the great people, the great events.

It’s hard to explain because there are so many little things about it.”

Criske performed a cover of Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful” that the house band, The Ranch

Kaitlyn Smith sings country performer Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Built Me” during the 2016 Rock the Oaks event held at Bridge Church.

Rockers had to quickly learn.

“I think they did a great job with all the material that they had to learn,” Criske said. “I was looking forward to seeing was the Brewer Boys and the many others who performed. I think every performer we have is really top notch.”

Attendee Leif Jacobson said he enjoyed the concert featuring some of the area’s finest musicians.

“It was a great performance. I really support Oak Grove and it’s nice to see the talent come together,” Jacobsen said.

The Brewer Boys (Nathan Alcoseba Brewer and Justin Timothy Brewer) performed an original song titled, “Broken” that Nathan Brewer wrote for his mother who died from cancer two years ago.

“Our mother was a singer herself and she always had karaoke going and had us take music, no, singing lessons,” Justin Brewer said.

The brothers said music was always a part of their lives.

“It was always fun for both of us,” Nathan Brewer said. “There’s nothing like music. It’s quite a unique thing, it’s a very important part of our lives and it does wonders for us. We played for the first (Rock the Oaks) and it’s just become a tradition for us. It’s for a really good cause. It’s always really fun to do, so there is no reason to miss it our eyes.”

Joanna Pearl, singer/songwriter who was nominated for Best Pop Artist of the year at the Temecula Valley Music Awards and won the Hot Adult Contemporary Album of the Year award for her album “Sensitive Material” at the 2014 Los Angeles Music Awards, was also a part of the Rock the Oaks lineup.

“I love Oak Grove because of the arts. It’s a tangible charity where you can see your impact as an artist helping in the community,” Pearl said. “They honored me with an Angel award. I got to watch them perform Christmas songs when they first got their gym and it brought tears to my eyes. Tammy, their CEO, her heart radiates so much and she’s a big part of these kids’ lives.”

Pearl said she has always loved music that it’s always been her “best friend.”

“It’s changed my life, so know the power of music,” she said.

“That’s what I try to do with charities is try to give back in some way.”

Four members of the School of Rock Temecula performed Green Day’s “Basket Case.”

“It was fun to be up on stagehand it’s awesome to know that you’re doing something good,” said Caden Levi Nihart, one of the School of Rock student performers.

On Feb. 26, at 11 a.m. Oak Grove Center will hold a cultural heritage show at the main campus. “I have a choreographer coming in twice a week leading up to that event that has worked with famous people like Will Smith. It’s going to be great,” Wilson said.

The 12th Annual Evening Under the Oaks Gala and Silent Auction is scheduled for April 30. Funds will go toward improving technology and the Children’s Fund that provides medication and other need to children who do not have families or are in great financial need. It will also help to supply special needs that are not covered by funding.

For more information, contact Rosie Girardot at rosie@oakgrovecenter. org or call (951) 677-5599.

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Teen accused of killing friend to stand trial

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MURRIETA – A Temecula teen accused of fatally shooting his 15-year-old friend while high on drugs in a Lake Elsinore motel must stand trial for murder, a judge ruled Friday, Jan. 29.

Ryan Jordan Jawad, 17, could face 50 years to life in prison if convicted of first-degree murder with sentence-enhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations in the May 31 death of Gage Seal.

Following a preliminary hearing at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta, Riverside County Superior Court Judge John Monterosso found there was sufficient evidence to warrant a trial and scheduled a post-preliminary hearing arraignment for March 18.

Jawad remains held in lieu of $2 million bail at Southwest Juvenile Hall.

The Wildomar City Council convened Jan. 27 to commence with establishing five single-member districts, effectively abandoning its current at-large system of electing members to city’s governing body council.

On Dec. 21, the council received a letter containing “unsubstantiated allegations” that the city’s current at-large election system violates the California Voting Rights Act by allowing for a lack of representation

by Latinos in the council. The letter demands the city change its election system by the November 2016 elections.

The council decided during closed session at the Jan. 13 meeting to change its system rather than enter into a risky legal battle that could cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars, win or lose.

A shift from an at-large to a bydistrict system previously required voter approval. However, new state legislation passed at the beginning of the year allows city councils to decide to change from an at-large to a by-district, and vice versa.

The city retained demographer Douglas Johnson of the National Demographics Corporation and legal expert Marguerite Leoni of Nielsen, Merksamer, Parrinello, Gross and Leoni LLP to guide the council, and the public, through establishing a by-district system.

County unemployment rate falls to eight-year low RIVERSIDE – A blitz in yearend hiring pushed Riverside County’s unemployment rate down to its lowest level since mid-2007, state officials said Friday, Jan. 22.

The jobless rate in December, based on preliminary estimates, was 6.1 percent, one-tenth of a percentage point lower than in November, according to the California Employment Development Department.

The rate was also a full percentage point lower than a year ago, when unemployment stood at 7.1 percent, EDD data showed.

According to the agency’s labor market archive, the last time the county’s jobless rate was at or below its current level occurred in June 2007, when the rate was 5.9 percent.

According to figures, the countywide civilian labor force numbered 1,032,000, with 62,800 people out of work in December.

The unincorporated community of Mecca had the highest unemployment rate countywide at 15.9 percent, followed by Cabazon at 12.2 percent and the March Air Reserve Base census-designated community at 12 percent, according to the government.

The combined unemployment rate for Riverside and San Bernardino counties in December was 5.9 percent, down from 6.1 percent the prior month.

Bi-county data indicated payrolls expanded by the widest margin in the retail trade sector as businesses ramped up staff for the holiday season, adding 3,800 new positions.

The leisure and hospitality sector followed close behind with 3,400 new hires.

The public sector and miscellaneous unclassified industries altogether added another 1,400 jobs, while the mining, farming and information services sectors were unchanged, according to figures.

A total of 1,700 positions were cut in the construction, educational services, financial services, manufacturing and professional services sectors, data indicated.

The EDD said that the state’s non-seasonally-adjusted jobless rate in December was 5.8 percent.

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Johnson walked the council through how the new districts could potentially look. He noted that fragmenting pockets of Latinos geographically with new district lines would not be a problem since there are none. The council was shown a map of the original districts drawn years ago to generate thought into how the districts may look. Interactive maps will be available on the city website for public viewing.

Leoni then showed the council the logistics of the shift in election system. Three public hearings are to be held before May, followed by the adoption of an ordinance commencing the districting in June with implementation of new districts

by November. When this happens, council members will not be required to cut their terms short, but will have to run from the new district in which he or she resides if they choose to run again.

Leoni went on to emphasize population equality as the primary concern when drawing up new districts. “When you have minority concentrations and you draw your lines specifically to divide that concentration – to prevent them from coalescing behind candidates – that’s called dilution.”

Inversely, concentrating minority voters in a single district is another form of dilution, which Leoni says can be just as problematic. However, as Johnson had expressed earlier, Leoni reiterated dilution would be unlikely, as there are no real concen-

trated communities of minorities.

Leoni noted topography, geography, and existing communities of interest as additional areas of concern when drawing new district lines.

Wildomar residents who spoke at the council meeting were all in opposition to a by-district system. Some cited Wildomar’s small size – in population and area – as a compelling reason to retain the existing election system. However, Leoni pointed out that size is not a consideration in either the federal Voting Rights Act or the California Voting Rights Act. All members of the council were in stark disapproval of the move to a by-district system, but were forced to support it when left with no other choice. Mayor Pro Tem Ben Benoit best encapsulated the council’s frustration with not being able to pursue the lawsuit.

“Our voters all agreed that at-large is what they want, and that’s where we’ve been the last five years. I think we can make some good arguments, maybe we could even win [the lawsuit], but to have the $500,000 to pull out of our reserves to do that doesn’t make fiscal sense for our citizens,” he said.

In the meantime, the public will be able to submit maps or drawings to the council with suggestions for how the district lines will look for the November elections.

For more information on election districts, and how to submit input, visit the city’s website at www. cityofwildomar.org.

According to sheriff’s officials, the defendant, Seal and other youths gathered in a first-floor room of the Travel Inn to party all night. Jawad brought a semiautomatic handgun and was randomly pointing the pistol at Seal and others, dry-firing for kicks, investigators allege.

Jawad later told authorities that he was high on “wax,” a concentrated variety of marijuana, and wasn’t entirely aware of his actions, according to sheriff’s documents.

Investigators alleged that shortly before 1 a.m., Jawad put a magazine full of bullets in the pistol, racked it and leveled it at the victim, firing a single shot to his face. Seal died at the scene.

Jawad insisted that he did not intend to kill the teen, according to sheriff’s officials.

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Renovations moving along at historic Vail Ranch Headquarters in Temecula

Construction supervisor Paul Shields (right) leads the renovation and construction team at the historic Vail Ranch site.

VaRRA President Darell Farnbach explains a four-sided stone monument which will have plaques describing to the observer what they would be looking at in each direction back in time. Each of the four perspectives indicate a Native American village, cowboys (at the Vail Ranch site), the Southern Emigrant Shane Gibson photos Trail and the Butterfield Trail.

[Left] Re-purposed wood from the historic Vail Ranch site’s bunkhouse lines the bunkhouse’s floor. Committed tenants of the bunkhouse will include a pizza store and a tack house offering horse riding equipment.

From left, Jerry Tessier, owner of Arteco Partners who owns the historic site and construction supervisor Paul Shields go over blueprints of the historic Vail Ranch project site in Temecula Jan. 25. The construction team are projecting the site’s completion in summer 2016.

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The supervisors’ 5-0 vote Jan. 12 changes the zoning from A-1-5

(Light Agricultural - five acre minimum) to R-4 (Planned Residential). Benton Road is the southern boundary of the property which extends northward to between Thompson Road and Yates Road.

The January 2016 action finalizes a tentative rezone approved by the Board of Supervisors in November 2014 when the supervisors changed

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This is a great time for citizens to recognize the important role libraries play in the cultural and economic success of local communities and the nation as a whole.

Whether Murrieta residents can come to the Library for bestselling books, children’s story times, to access the Internet, or to use the computers, residents are encouraged to show how much they love their public library as well as their community by participating in this celebration.

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Temecula council sticks to shift on medical marijuana cultivation Tim O’Leary Staff Writer Temecula’s newfound acceptance of cultivating medical marijuana within city limits was recently upheld despite continued resistance from one council member and the contrary positions taken by a pair of nearby cities.

But, like the last time the medical marijuana issue was raised in Temecula, the decision did not come easy for the City Council. The outcome was essentially the same Jan. 12 and Jan. 26, but the two hearings together lasted nearly five hours and drew comments from about 15 speakers.

“This is really a tough one, folks,” Councilman Jeff Comerchero noted at one point in the Jan. 26 discussion.

As was the case Jan. 12, most of the audience members who spoke on the issue were in favor of loosening restrictions. Several of them detailed how the plant has lessened their pain or eased the serious medical conditions suffered by loved ones.

In the end, Comerchero again won sufficient votes from his colleagues to end the city’s longtime resistance to cultivating medical marijuana.

Comerchero did so despite the qualms of colleague Matt Rahn and recent votes by the Murrieta and Menifee councils to reinstate their existing bans on the controversial plant.

But Comerchero was joined this time around by Mayor Mike Naggar, who was absent from the Jan. 12 meeting in which the council

approved the policy shift in concept. After listening to audience input, Naggar cited some personal instances that prompted him to endorse the council’s previous stance.

He initially asked city staff to show a “60 Minutes” television report that examined how the mother of a young girl credited a marijuana extract with eliminating debilitating seizures that had convulsed the youth every half-hour.

Naggar said he and his wife have increasingly relied on homeopathic medicines to treat their 10-year-old son, Liam, who is autistic. Those deviations from traditional medicine have been beneficial, he said.

He went on to tell how the parents of his niece have used a marijuana derivative to ease the girl’s suffering from terminal cancer. The parents switched to the substance, he said, because narcotics put the girl to sleep and rob the family of the precious time they have together.

Naggar said he would, despite his conservative political beliefs, give a relative medical marijuana if it eased their pain or improved their quality of life “Those (instances) have changed my world view, and I’d be a hypocrite if I did anything else,” Naggar said as the recent council discussion wound down.

A flurry of new state laws signed last year has prompted scores of jurisdictions to examine, and in many cases change, their long-standing policies toward medical marijuana dispensaries, deliveries and cultivation.

Many cities and counties are moving quickly because they will be required to follow state medical marijuana guidelines if they do not have local ordinances in place by March 1.

Temecula and many other cities have cited the need to tailor their own ordinances in order to maintain local control over such a key issue.

In order to win approval, city and county ordinances typically require a pair of votes cast over a short period.

Those ordinances take effect 30 days after they are approved on a second reading.

Temecula’s vote, which is expected to be reviewed in a year or less as additional information is gathered, represents a sharp detour from past council actions.

California voters took the lead on the emerging medical and social issue when they approved the nation’s first medical marijuana initiative in 1996.

Yet despite the voter support, there was no uniformity across the state in establishing policies for sales, distribution or cultivation.

Many cities like Temecula opted to simply ban cultivation, deliveries and sales of the product to residents who obtained a doctor’s recommendation. Riverside County also banned medical marijuana But California’s action spurred similar shifts in other states. Since California’s approval, 22 other states and the District of Colombia have allowed the use of medical marijuana.

In recent years, four states – Colorado, Oregon, Alaska and Washing-

ton – have also legalized recreational use of marijuana.

During the council discussion, Temecula City Attorney Peter Thorson conceded that the steady relaxation of marijuana laws has made it difficult in recent years to prosecute those who discretely grow or use the substance.

Last year, Riverside County supervisors eased their longtime opposition to medical marijuana. The county’s new ordinance, which took effect in July, permits holders of a medical marijuana identification card to grow plants.

Under the ordinance, a qualified patient or primary caregiver can grow up to 12 marijuana plants on the grounds of a single-family dwelling. Up to 24 plants may be grown if there are two patients. A least one patient or caregiver must live on the property where the marijuana is grown.

A package of bills signed in October by Gov. Jerry Brown established a licensing system for medical marijuana dispensing, deliveries and cultivation.

That package, referred to as the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act, has prompted scores of jurisdictions to examine, and in many cases change, their longstanding policies by March 1.

Yet federal law continues to outlaw marijuana possession, and the Food and Drug Administration has maintained that marijuana has no accepted medical use. Councilman

Rahn noted the legal discrepancy and countered that the full consequences of this “social experiment” remain unknown.

“It’s opening a door and that’s a concern,” he said.

Cities throughout the area have recently enacted a range of policies.

The city of San Diego has authorized 13 medical marijuana dispensaries, and cultivation is allowed and dispensaries are becoming established in outlying unincorporated communities there. The city of Riverside will allow medical marijuana users to grow their own plants.

Oceanside is expected to authorize medical marijuana deliveries, yet Poway and Escondido plan to keep their existing ban intact.

Murrieta and Menifee each recently upheld their existing bans on medical marijuana. Temecula council members said they must base their decisions on their city’s needs, not how other councils act on the issue.

Temecula’s ordinance mirrors the rules adopted by Riverside County.

Those ordinances identify a range of restrictions that govern medical marijuana cultivation. For example, plants cannot be grown in certain structures and cannot be grown within 1,000 feet of any school, park or community center. Plants must also be reasonably secured to prevent theft or access by minors.

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“Your brand name is only as good as your reputation.” – Richard Branson A brand is a ‘customer-focused’ commitment Pictured from left Vista Murrieta High School teacher Markela Parsons, Murrieta Police Officer Jennifer Metoyer and Murrieta Deputy Fire Chief were honored for their outstanding work service by the Rotary Club of Murrieta Jan. 25.

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MURRIETA- A Murrieta police officer, fire department deputy and Murrieta Valley Unified School District teacher were honored during the Rotary Club of Murrieta Vocational Service Awards luncheon, Monday, Jan. 25.

The three receiving awards were Murrieta Police Officer Jennifer Metoyer, Murrieta Deputy Fire Chief Pat Jennings, and Vista Murrieta High School teacher Markela “Kelly” Parsons.

The trio were nominated by their respective agencies for their distinguished vocational and community service. The awards luncheon was held at the Salvation Army Center in Murrieta and was attended by Murrieta elected officials as well as community business

leaders.

“The Rotary Club of Murrieta is honored to recognize these upstanding citizens who through their work are making real differences in our community,” Al Vollbrecht, president of Rotary Club of Murrieta, said. “We asked the organizations to nominate individuals who exemplify the standards of Rotary, including ‘Service Above Self’ and the Four Way Test which stresses integrity and fairness while building goodwill and better friendships.”

Officer Metoyer has been in police work for 15 years and with the Murrieta Police Department for 11 years. She currently works as a motorcycle police officer and traffic investigator; in addition, she volun-

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minor under 18 and two counts of oral copulation with a minor, according to Murrieta Police officials.

In an email, District Attorney Information Specialist John Hall confirmed that following Fosgett’s arrest, a second victim came forward with allegations against Fosgett’s as well.

“One John Doe, identified by the initials A.P., is the victim listed in seven of the counts and victim John Doe, identified by the initials N.B., is the victim listed in count eight, which is a misdemeanor child annoyance charge,” Hall wrote.

A court records check revealed Fosgett was previously arrested by Murrieta Police Nov. 18, 2014, for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Fosgett pleaded guilty to those charges in February of last year. She was ordered to attend a drinking driver program and paid nearly $2,500 in court fees and fines. She was also placed on summary probation for 36 months.

Court records confirmed she was on probation at the time of the alleged incidents involving the two teens.

Fosgett’s next court date is for a felony settlement conference set for March 7. Superior Court records show she remains free on $50,000 bail.

Investigators interviewed the original victim, who reportedly told them Fosgett began showing interest in him over a year ago, according to authorities. A press release previously issued by Murrieta Police officials indicated the relationship began with afterschool texting.

“As the relationship grew, the minor and the teacher engaged in oral sex and ultimately sexual intercourse,” the release from the law enforcement agency read.

A statement about the alleged incident was published on MVHS’s website in December alerting parents to the allegations. A phone text was also sent out to notify parents.

According to the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Administration, Fosgett was placed on administrative leave by the School District on Nov. 30, the day MVUSD became aware of the allegations. Fosgett resigned from her position as an earth sciences teacher two days later.

Court records and other official documents show Fosgett turned herself in to Murrieta Police detectives Friday, Dec. 4. She was originally arrested for one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a

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Valentine’s Day in the Valley Food and wine pairings for that romantic dinner on Valentine’s Day are easy as 1, 2, 3 Laurie Adams Writer Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and while many opt for an evening out, in my opinion there is nothing more romantic than staying in and cooking together. So after you’ve decided what to prepare, how does one choose the perfect wine to accompany the lovers’ feast? That’s where I come in, I’m here to help you pair wine and food perfectly and seamlessly! Here are some conventional and not so conventional, pairings.

Surf and Turf (filet mignon and lobster tail) is the classic choice for Valentine’s Day. It can be both decadent and delicate at the same time.

But what to do here when you have both red meat and seafood? When in doubt, a nice sparkling wine – think Champagne – will complement any meal. On a side note, for a sparkling wine to be classified as Champagne, the grapes must come from the Champagne region of France. Alternatives to this often pricy bottle include prosecco from Italy, cava from Spain, and the sparkling wines which are produced in many regions of the U.S., including right here in Temecula Valley!

Shellfish is my personal favorite.

For a romantic dinner for two, nothing beats an inviting shellfish and

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Shrimp Scampi goes well with a smooth pinot grigio. Laurie Adams photo

pasta dish such as shrimp scampi. A nice pairing for this combination is pinot grigio. The subtle notes of this wine won’t overpower the delicate flavors of the shrimp. Seared Scallops are also a nice choice with a playful viognier; as are oysters on the half shell – you know what they say about oysters – with a sparkling wine or Muscadet, a dry white wine from the Loire region in France.

Fish is a popular choice among the more health conscious couples.

Salmon pairs well with sauvignon blanc; the bold flavors of salmon can stand up to the often stringent

grapefruit notes of this varietal.

Other popular fish choices include sea bass which is amazing with pinot grigio or pinot gris, Mahi Mahi – pair with a dry rose and my favorite fish, Ahi Tuna served very rare is meaty enough to stand up to a merlot or a pinot noir.

And speaking of meat, whether you serve your steak plain or “Oscar style” (filet topped with a rich mixture of crabmeat, asparagus and hollandaise sauce) it calls for a bold red which can hold its own against the flavors of the steak. A nice cabernet or zinfandel will do

the trick here!

And for the special vegetarian or vegan in your life, what could be more thoughtful than preparing a special dish to show how much you care? How about a Vodka Cream Pasta paired with an impressive Sangiovese? Other contenders include grilled eggplant with a fruit forward zinfandel or primitivo or an earthy mushroom risotto paired with an oaky chardonnay or a pinot noir.

The sky is the limit when it comes to pasta. There are so many choices and combinations of pasta and sauces but here are a few particularly romantic choices and their wine/grape counterparts. Pasta Alfredo with chicken or seafood pairs well with a buttery chardonnay. Spaghetti carbonara would go equally well with a chenin blanc; a pinot Gris, or even a nice pinot noir. And don’t forget the classic

spaghetti and meatballs which will pair wonderfully with a full bodied red blend.

Last but not least, we come to desserts. The classic chocolate dessert (be it a brownie, chocolate lava cake or mousse) will pair nicely with a rich port or dessert wine.

Chocolate covered strawberries are wonderful with a sparkling wine.

In fact, when in doubt, almost any dessert pairs well with Sparkling wine! And a rich, fruity red will enhance the flavor of a decadent dark chocolate truffle.

So this Valentine’s Day, whatever you and your sweetheart decide to prepare, making it together makes it special and coming home with the perfect bottle (or two) of wine will make it memorable.

Cheers!

Valentine’s celebrations coming to high school campuses Raevyn Walker Valley News Intern High school stands out as the singular time period where individuals are young enough to have relationships monitored by parents, and old enough to have meaningful Valentine’s Day experiences.

Although the chocolate coated delicacies will never change, high school Valentine’s Day celebrations this year serve as a testament to the

changing tides in how teenagers form relationships.

Cameron Flummer, a senior at Great Oak High School, said, “things used to be a lot more conservative. It was more common for it to just be a guy giving a gift to a girl. Nowadays, there are girls giving gifts, guys giving gifts, and even having Valentine’s Day just for friends. It’s become way more open than it was 30 years ago.”

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“I think Valentine’s Day can sometimes be perceived as a very annoying holiday to people who are not in a relationship,” said Alondra Pena, senior. “It gets overdone with the candy and the cards and the bears, but I just think that it is great to remember that it’s not about having a boyfriend or girlfriend. It could be about just spreading love

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to the people that you are closest with.”

Even junior Nicholas Flores, a junior said, “I will mostly be spending time with my family, giving simple things, like gift cards, to my parents.”

Although Shelby Gregg doesn’t plan to have a Valentine this year, she doubts she will mind. Gregg said, “my friends are single too, so we will just hang out together.”

Pena shared that her favorite Valentine’s Day gift did not come from some knight in shining armor, but her caring sister. “She drew me an elephant and wrote down reasons why she loved me.”

Alongside a new perspective on who qualifies as a valentine, students take advantage of technology available to make Valentine’s Day gifts even more special. Whether it is waking up at the crack of dawn to send a “good morning” text or posting a heartfelt message on Facebook about a significant other, social media always showcases the love.

For senior Quentin Porter technology helps to make his long-distance relationship possible through this holiday season. He wants to continue dating a college student in Iowa, who left eight months ago, but the distance will not keep them from celebrating.

Porter said, “Whenever we are done with school we are going to Skype together. Hopefully our presents will arrive by then and we can open them then.”

Still, Porter admits that phone calls and facetime can only do so much. He said, “We don’t really get all the things other people enjoy

in a relationship. In a way, this is more real. I know our relationship is a lot stronger because we have lasted this long and I know we are going to last longer.”

A belief has grown among students that there should be not only more ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but also more days to celebrate.

Many have reached the same conclusion as Gregg, who said that, “what makes a good Valentine’s Day, is for someone to do nothing for me. Do something for me on just a random day. Have it be spontaneous rather than feeling like you have to go buy me a gift.”

Chad Morales, senior, is most annoyed by the superficial nature of the holiday. He said, “I dislike that we have to have a day in order to love our significant others. I think we should show that love on any day in the year.”

The most disliked aspect of the holiday continues to take its form in two words: “being single.” This year, singletons can be a little less stressed, though, with Valentine’s Day not only falling on a Sunday, but also landing in the middle of a four-day weekend. But this fact does not dissipate the general hatred many harbor over the holiday.

“Valentine’s Day kind of rubs it in your face if you are a single person,” said Alessia Britton, a senior. “It can make you miserable.

Sweets and singleness have and always will be caked into the essence of a high school Valentine’s Day, but a plethora of new options for celebrating have begun to trend in today’s technologically savvy world.

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ak Mountain Winery is offering something special for Valentine’s weekend – tours of their new 10,000 square foot, mined wine cave during the cave’s grand opening weekend Feb. 13 and 14. Foodies can enjoy a 45-minute tour, with six tastes of wine, soup, a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich prepared in the Cave Cafe and a bottle of white wine to enjoy on the veranda after the tour. The explorer tour allows for a 30-minute guided tour of the cave and winery grounds while enjoying three samples of wine.

This is the first cave of its kind in the Temecula Valley as it was mined into the hillside and extends 104 feet underground. Common in France and the Napa Valley, mined caves are considered to have the best environment for aging and storing wine. Using geothermal technology, Oak Mountain Winery’s cave will provide consistent temperatures in the 60s and ideal

humidity. The cave is reinforced with eight to 10 inches of steel and concrete.

With two entrances, a full commercial kitchen, a banquet room and tasting rooms, the cave will also store over 400 barrels of wine.

Oak Mountain Winery currently produces 10,000 cases of awardwinning Bordeaux-styled wines including cabernet sauvignon, merlot and Cabernet Franc. Their production facility 12 miles east of Oak Mountain provides Rhonestyled wines such as Syrah and Viognier.

Tours will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the Grand Opening weekend and reservations are recommended.

Be prepared to spend the day enjoying the winery and its view of the DePortola Wine Trail region of Temecula Valley. This part of wine country offers wide-open vistas of rolling hills, vineyards and thoroughbred ranches. Oak Moun-

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After the premiere weekend, wine cave tours and tastings in the cave will be open to the public Monday through Friday. Cave tasting room will be reserved for wine club members only on weekends.

S c h e d u l e a t o u r a t w w w. oakmountainwinery.com or by calling (951) 699-6102. The winery is located at 36522 Via Verde Road just off Deportola Road.

With a banquet room (pictured above) two entrances, a full commercial kitchen and tasting rooms, Oak Mountain Winery’s Wine Cave will also store over 400 barrels of wine. courtesy photos

Oak Mountain Winery’s Wine Cave, left, is the first of its kind in the Temecula Valley Wine Country. The cave is scheduled to be open beginning Feb. 13 and 14.

Wine Country’s Mount Palomar’s Annata Bistro/Bar provides romantic dining

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pastry puff, filled with vanilla ice cream, served in a chocolate sauce. Wine, chocolate, and romance all await at the Annata Bistro/Bar, whether you come for Valentine’s Day, or a romantic getaway lunch during the week. If wine is not your flavor, Annata Bistro/Bar will not disappoint, with one of Temecula Valley’s premier mixologists on-hand to serve a variety of mixed drinks from his vast array of experience.

Erik Alvarez uses the orchard to juice his flavorful concoctions.

From the blood oranges, lemons, to the cilantro and rosemary that grace various selections from his mixed drink menu, Alvarez offers a hand crafted cocktail menu suitable for whatever your mood.

“We make our own lemonade, our own sweet and sour,” Alvarez said.

Annata Bistro/Bar at Mount Palomar Winery offers a happy hour with food and drink specials, Friday through Sunday, from 4-8 p.m. Live music, during concert season.

When you arrive at Annata Bistro/ Bar, the open and airy structure gives way to breathtaking views north to snow-dusted mountains during winter, and the rolling hills of wine country. Whatever the occasion, Mount

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table wine, or a house Brut Sparkling Wine to enjoy with your appetizer.

For starters, guests will enjoy Serrano wrapped asparagus, served in a balsamic reduction, beautifully plated

by Chef Luna.

The Valentine appetizers will be followed with choice of soup or salad, a hearts of palm salad, with roasted beets, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, arugula, blood orange vinaigrette—or the roasted butternut squash soup, with maple cinnamon The windows of Annata Bistro’bar offer a panoramic crème fraiche. view of Temecula Valley Wine Country. The “All of our unobstructed vistas set the tone for romance, delicious citrus served at dining, and scintillating conversation.

Annata Bistro/ Ashley Ludwig Bar comes from Bordeaux style our orchards at wines and with the Staff Writer Outside of the Annata Bistro/Bar Mount PaloAnnata Bistro/Bar, restaurant at Mount Palomar Winery m a r, ” C h e f f you’re looking for a unique place has added an invento celebrate Valentine’s Day in tive, romantic restaurant to its vast Luna said. “Valentine’s Day is our Temecula, look no further than property. The fine dining Valentine’s first day of wine season at Mount Mount Palomar Winery and their menu, created by chef Joseph Luna, Palomar, and the grand opening of newest addition, the Annata Bistro/ offers the benefit of the large farm the Annata Bistro/Bar. We’re looking forward to packing the house, and Bar. Serving lunch, weekend happy available to him.

“We use much of what we grow making dinner special for everyone.” hour, dinner, and special occasion Grilled skirt steak, with parmesan dining, the Annata Bistro/Bar is here, on the property,” Luna said. quickly becoming a local favorite From the citrus groves to the herbs au gratin, seasonal vegetables, in place to dine in Temecula Valley and vegetables planted for each sea- a red wine demi glaze, fresh herb son, Mount Palomar’s Annata Bistro/ roasted chicken breast, served with Wine Country.

The restaurant—located in one of Bar showcases dishes rich in flavor root vegetable wild rice, seasonal vegetables and a roasted cauliflower Temecula Valley Wine Country’s old- for any palate.

The Valentine’s Day dinner— puree and Orchette pasta, served with est growth vineyards and wineries— has an elegant flair with California priced at $120 per couple, $100 for wild mushrooms, chopped tomatoes, style making it perfect for any special wine club members is a four course garlic, shallots, chopped herbs and occasion dining whether it be lunch prix fixe menu that will surely send Mount Palomar Winery chardonnay are all on the menu this Valentine’s your Valentine’s heart to soaring. or dinnertime.

Diners begin with a bottle of the Day. Mount Palomar Winery has long For dessert enjoy Profiteroles or a provided visitors with award winning, award winning Shorty’s Bistro Red

Laid Back Lemonade, a highly drinkable adult lemonade, made with a maple simple syrup, fresh organic lemons grown on the property, a perfect way to spend any afternoon in Temecula Valley Wine Country.

Palomar Winery and the Annata Bistro/Bar is the ideal location for wine tasting and dining in Temecula Valley Wine Country.

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Grilled shrimp crostini with goat cheese and champagne spread paired with Brut Sparkling wine

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Wild mushroom bisque, roasted wild mushrooms & chestnuts, smoked olive oil & micro parsley paired with 2014 Chardonnay

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Artisan lettuces, Mourvedre soaked mission figs, Montchevre goat crumbles, tasted marconas, balsamic local honey and dijon vinaigrette paired with 2012 Mourvedre

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Center cut filet mignon - scallion and mascarpone mashed potatoes. 2012 Cabernet Demi, grilled asparagus, rosemary fingerling potatoes, paired with 2012 Cave Cabernet Sauvignon

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS KIDS AND TEENS: Feb. 5 – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Fingerprint Foolishness at Penny Pickles. Come and bring your children to Penny Pickles, located at 42081 Main St. Temecula, to come and learn about fingerprinting and everything that includes! For more information, visit: www. pennypickles.org or call (951) 3086376.

Feb. 6 – 1 p.m. Soap Making Fun! Come make soap at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square for grades 6-12. Choose a color and a scent to create your own unique bar of soap. Perfect for gifts or for yourself. Space is limited to 24 teens. Information: (951) 304BOOK. Feb. 8 – 4 p.m. Love Monster!

Come show your love as we read the “Love Monster” make a craft and decorate cupcakes to enjoy after the program at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square. Space is limited to 60 children ages 3-12.

Information: (951) 304-BOOK. Feb. 12 – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. KIDS ONLY CLUB: Valentine Party Time. Kids, let your parents have a romantic (ew!) night to themselves while you come and have some fun with Professor Pennypickles!

Fee: $15/child; must be 5-10 years old. This will be a lock-in event and children will need to be preregistered. For more information, visit: www.pennypickles.org, or call (951) 308-6376.

Feb. 13 – 12:30-2 p.m. Unveiling a New Invention! Be sure to join in on the fun as the Children’s Museum unveils Professor Pennypickle’s new exhibit- the Ever-So-BrightColor-Creator (or simply known as the EVERBRIGHT). There will be refreshments, surprises and a meet and greet with the inventor, Pennypickle’s esteemed scientist friend, Dr. Alan Rorie.

Pennypickle’s Workshop is located at 42081 Main St. Temecula and will be the first public installation in the world of this amazing new toy! Cost: $15 per person over age of 2. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

Feb. 14 – All day. Pennypickle’s Sweetheart Birthday Bash. It’s Professor Pennypickles birthday and his assistants and Beaker are throwing him a party – and YOU are invited! Lots of fun and surprises throughout the day. $5/person (ages 2 and up). For more information, visit: www.pennypickles.org, or call (951) 308-6376.

Feb. 15 – Monday Madness at Professor Pennypickle’s Children’s Museum, 42081 Main St, Temecula.

All sessions are open. Cost: $5 per person. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

ENTERTAINMENT Feb. 6 – 7-10 p.m. Country Live at the TCC, 28816 Pujol St. Temecula.

Presented by Gwyn Sanborn. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 6 – 2-4:15 p.m. Neil Diamond Tribute at The Golden Bears

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with prominent Southern California Traditional Jazz artists at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 14 – 2 – 5 p.m. That’s Italian: A Tribute to the Great Italian Singers and Songwriters presented by Temecula Presents at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Enjoy tributes to famous midcentury era Italian entertainers such as Dean Martin, Louis Prima, Mario Lanza, and, of course, Frank Sinatra. Backed by conductor Jeff Stover and his All Star Big Band, Frank Disalvo and Mike Costley bring back the classic Italian songs, love ballads, and personalities with a show full of singing, humor and camaraderie, leaving audiences thoroughly entertained.

Feb. 16 – 7 p.m. danceXchange a t t h e O l d To w n Te m e c u l a Community Theater, 42051 Main St. danceXchange is a monthly showcase presented in various settings at the theater to bring the local dance community together in celebration of varied and eclectic dance community and all it has to offer. No audition is necessary.

Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: Feb. 6 – 5-11 p.m. 10th Annual Stars of the Valley at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, 34843 Rancho California Rd. Temecula.

Each year, Charity for Charity selects an adult, young adult and child as its beneficiaries, and grants their wish at this event.

Food, wine, live entertainment, dancing and more. Tickets and Information: Alison (951) 777-8277 or charityforcharity07@gmail.com.

Feb. 13 – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 4th Annual Sweetheart Car Show at St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 44651 Avenida de Missiones. Car enthusiasts are invited to see a variety of classic and custom cars and street rods, enjoy food and enter a raffle. Pet friendly show, music, entertainment and more. Information: (951) 302-4566.

Feb. 13-14 – 9 – 4 p.m. FREE Electronic Waste Recycling Event hosted by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce located at the Temecula Promenade’s parking lot. Electronic Waste includes: most electronics or electric appliances with a cord or circuit board, which includes: computer monitors, television sets, printers, laptops, copiers, scanners, fax machines, toner cartridges, etc. There will be $5 service charge for microwave ovens and refrigerators, washer and dryers, fluorescent light bulbs, and household batteries will not be accepted. For more information, call: (951) 676-5090.

Feb. 13-14 – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free E-Waste Collection for the City of Murrieta will be held at Target parking lot (Cal Oaks Plaza) 41040 California Oaks Rd. Murrieta.

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Theater, 31555 Rancho Vista Rd. Temecula. Cost: $5-$25. Tickets and Information: Alana (951) 587-1536 or tickets@inlandvalleysymphony. org. Enjoy a night full of Neil Diamond’s greatest hits backed by the Temecula Valley Symphony.

Feb. 7 – 3 p.m. Classics at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula.

Classics is a weekly chamber recital series that features an individual musician or small ensemble performing a wide range of music.

The performers are all working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 8 – 8-10 p.m. Avocado Dance Theatre presented by Temecula Presents will be at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Avocado’s new works incorporate multimedia in their dances and are inspired by poetry to create dance for the audiences to enjoy. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 10 – 7:30-10 p.m. Willie K Presented by Temecula Presents will perform at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Willie K performs a variety of musical genres including: Hawaiian, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Rock, Country Western and Opera. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 11 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula.

Enjoy an evening of Jazz hosted

by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents featuring: Jim De Julio Trio. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 11 – 8-10 p.m. Led Zepagain a Led Zeppelin Tribute presented

by Temecula Presents at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 12 – 8-10 p.m. Quattrosound presented by Temecula Presents a t t h e O l d To w n Te m e c u l a Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Quattrosound music takes you from harmonies and lyrics to rhythms.

Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 12 – 8 p.m. Comedy at the Merc. Hilarity ensues! Laugh and leave the week behind you with PRN’s unique style of audienceparticipatory improvised comedy where you play too by helping to write, direct and even star on stage.

Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 13 – 7:30 p.m. Music for the Heart presented by California Chamber Orchestra in association with Temecula Presents. Come celebrate the most romantic of holidays with music about intricacies of love at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 13 – 7 p.m. Speakeasy at the Merc presents live Traditional Jazz of the 20s-40s. Performances feature Second Hand Jazz with vocalist Rosalie Porter, in rotation

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Help get rid of E-Waste and avoid using landfills. Proceeds benefit camp scholarships for at-risk kids. Information: Community Outreach (951) 698-7650 or www. communityoutreachministry.org.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Now – MSJC College District announces participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Information: Nancy Alvarado (951) 639-5605, (951) 487-3605 or nalvarado@msjc.edu.

Now – Professional Clothing Drive presented by the Salvation Army Riverside County Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program. The Salvation Army is looking for unwanted dress shoes or suit jackets to help the men of the Salvation Army A.R.C. Program better their life. Make donations at any chamber office or the Storm Stadium and receive one free ticket to a Monday or Tuesday game at Storm Stadium.

Information: Eilyn (951) 940-5790, ext.115 or Eric (951) 245-4487, ext. 218.

Now – MSJC has Occupational Internships available through its Career and Technical Education Department. Students can gain “hands-on” experience in their field, reinforce learning and make connections with industry. See what opportunities are currently available for the fall 2015 semester.

Information: Matthew (951) 6395437 or mleyden@msjc.edu.

Now – FTAspay is a local nonprofit spay-neuter assistance organization.

Their mission to end animal shelter euthanasia through affordable spay/ neuter and microchipping. FTAspay has partnered with Menifee Animal Clinic to offer affordable spay/ neuter rates, available through their website www.FTAspay.org. In addition to their low online pricing ($50 for dogs and $30 for cats) they periodically run spay-neuter specials. Follow their website and Facebook for $10 microchip clinics.

Donations to FTAspay are tax deductible.

Now – Memoir Writing Group every second and fourth Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 4845 6th St. Temecula, everyone has a story, join them and write yours! Information: (951) 694-6464.

Feb. 9 – 9:30 a.m. The Murrieta Garden Club will meet at the Murrieta Community Center, 41816 Juniper St. Guest speaker, garden theme photo contest and more. Join this informative meeting with topics including gardening, interests in civic beauty and charitable projects.

Information: murrietagardenclub@ yahoo.com.

Feb. 10 – 11:30 a.m. NAFE meeting at Merna’s Grill and Café, 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd, Sun City.

Topic: “Learn How to Turn Your Profile Into Profit, Relationships and Revenue on LinkedIn. Speaker: Rhonda Sher. For more information, visit: www.wrnafe.com.

Feb. 12 – 6 p.m. Murrieta Temecula Republican Assembly (MTRA) will hold their monthly dinner meeting at Temecula City Hall’s Conference Center, 41000 Main St. Temecula. Guest speaker Howard Hyde will cover the topic “Escape from Berkeley: An Exliberal Progressive Socialist’s Warning and Advice for America.”

Non-member cost: $20 per person.

RSVP to contactus@MT-RA.com or Information: Bob (951) 600-7370.

Feb. 16 – 10:30 a.m. Temecula Valley Republican Women Federated (TVRWF) Luncheon meeting will be held at Wilson Creek Winery with guest speaker, Congressman Ken Calvert. RSVP by Feb. 9 to soarforamerica@gmail.com Information: www.tvrwf.org.

Feb. 17 – 6 p.m. NAMI Temecula Valley Mental Health Forum will meet at the Assistance League, 28720 Via Montezuma, Tenmecula.

Guest speaker Dr. Steven Galarza, Medical Director for Loma Linda University Behavorial Medicine Center will speak on the topic of Depression, Anxiety and Personality Disorders. Information: (951) 6722089 or info@namitv.org.

Fallbrook Art Association announces call for entries FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Art Association Spring Open Juried Show Photo/Entry Event will take place on Sunday, Feb. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Fallbrook School of the Arts.

This service is provided for artists who want to enter this show, and who are unable to photograph their own work, and/or who do not have sufficient computer skills to complete the entry process on their own.

Cost for members is $10 for up to three entries, non-members is $15 for up to three entries. The fees cover the service of having the works photographed and entered for you only, and does NOT include show entry fees.

Event participants must bring a credit card to be used to pay the entry fees during the online entry

process. Checks and cash cannot be used for online entry. Interested parties must register as soon as possible to secure a space, since participation will be limited.

To register for the event contact A n n e Yo u n g b l o o d a t ( 7 6 0 ) 728-7306 or send an email to anneygbl@roadrunner.com. Please leave your name, phone number and the number of pieces you will be entering. Details of the event will be sent via email or regular mail to registered participants before the event.

If you are capable of completing the entry process on your own, please do not register for this event.

Remember, this is a juried show, and not all entries will be accepted to hang. Jury-in / jury-out notices will be received by March 7.

Super Sunday viewing party at Pala’s Infinity Showroom PALA – Pala Casino Spa & Resort will host all football fans for free starting at 1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 7, in the Infinity Showroom for a “Super Sunday Viewing Party” to watch the Denver Broncos clash with the Carolina Panthers for the National Football League championship in Super Bowl 50.

The kick-off will be at 3:30 p.m.

Seating will be first-come, first-serve.

Fans, 21 and over, can purchase a variety of food and beverages in Infinity. Executive Chef Robert Camerota’s menu will include hot beef

sandwiches with Provolone cheese and natural juice; Denver jalapeno cheddar dogs; Carolina sweet and sour pulled pork sandwiches with southern slaw and chips; foot-long hot dogs with condiments; spicy Buffalo wings with hot sauce or ranch dressing; chips and salsa, popcorn, assorted candy, big cookies and brownies.

In addition to Infinity, the game also will be televised at the casino’s Center Bar and the West Video Wall, and on all televisions throughout the casino.

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rieta High School. She is the Link rew adCviser for the high school, annually deploying some 100 upperclassmen who welcome and mentor incoming freshmen to help them make the most of their high school years. Link Crew provides service to the school community daily but their giving does not end at the school’s gates. They participate in community events including food and blood drives. Mrs. Parsons has been teaching for 11 years.

The Rotary Club of Murrieta was chartered April 28, 1992. The club is involved in many international and community projects, in cooperation with Rotary International, which has as its theme “Service Above Self.”

Club meetings are held Mondays (excepting holidays) at noon at Richie’s Diner in Murrieta.

For more information, please see www.MurrietaRotary.org, or visit Facebook.com/murrietarotary.

juvenile helmet safety event.

The fire department’s Jennings spent 30 years in fire service, 28 of which were at the Murrieta Fire Department. He was instrumental in transitioning the department from an all-volunteer fire department to a fully careered department in 1989.

During his years, he served at every rank: firefighter, engineer, captain, training officer, battalion chief, deputy chief and interim fire chief.

Pat brought direction and stability to department after the fire chief was seriously injured. He developed positive relationships with the Fire Fighters Union, Murrieta City Manager’s Office and Murrieta City Hall and laid the groundwork for transition to new department leadership.

The Murrieta Valley Unified School District’s honoree Markela “Kelly” Parsons teaches English and Peer Leadership at Vista Mur-

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Santa Rosa Plateau Photography Classes planned MURRIETA--The winter schedule of the popular series of photography classes at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve has been set each Saturday in February beginning Feb. 6. Conducted by awardwinning wildlife photographer Dick Cronberg, classes will be held at the Visitor Center at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, 39400 Clinton Keith Road on Saturdays, 1 – 3:30 p.m.

Tuition for each class is $65 for the general public and $55 for Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation members. Enroll in all four classes for a non-member discount of $250 and SRPNEF member discount of $210.

To join the Foundations and receive class discounts and other member benefits, go to www.srpf. org/becomeamember. Portions of the photo class fee will support the children’s nature education programs at the Reserve. The classes scheduled shown below.

Introduction to Digital Photography - Feb. 6 Cost $65. Class is from 1 – 3:30p.m. (SRPNEF members $55) This is a basic class aimed at the

person who is just getting started in digital photography. Subjects covered are understanding the differences between digital and film photography (gigabytes, megapixels and memory cards), camera settings for most photos (including “how to avoid problems”), basic understanding of composition, tips on how to get the quality photos you were hoping for, loading images onto the computer, camera care and more.

Students are urged to bring their camera and instruction manual to class.

Intermediate Digital Photography – Feb. 13 Cost $65. Class is from 1 – 3:30 p.m. (SRPNEF members $55) This class is aimed at those who already feel comfortable with photography and want to learn how to get more out of their camera.

Subjects covered are “What are all those buttons and dials on the camera?” understanding the different exposure modes, how to use light to your advantage, understanding and using depth-of-field as well as stop or blurred action, advanced composition techniques, all about other equipment such as electronic

flashes, tripods, and other accessories that you might consider purchasing and much more.

Advanced Digital Photography –Feb. 20 Cost $65. Class from 1 – 3:30 p.m. (SRPNEF members $55) This class is aimed at those already proficient with their cameras but want to take their photography to that next level. Subjects covered are handling tricky light, understanding how backgrounds and foregrounds affect your photo, all about lenses (what they do, which brands are best and how to choose which ones to purchase), understanding flash photography, learning the qualities of prize-winning photos, and specific instruction on how to make stunning photos of people, pets, landscapes, wildlife, night shots and macro photography (tricks of the pros!) and much more.

Wildlife Photography - Feb. 27 Cost $65 Classes from 1 – 3:30 p.m. (SRPNEF members $55) Join award-winning wildlife photographer Richard Cronberg as he shares his knowledge is this specialized form of photography. He will

cover everything you ever wanted to know about taking wildlife photos and maybe some things you never thought about! Richard will review the essential equipment you’ll need how to use it to the fullest and will explain the different types of wildlife photos. He will even cover where to go to get those breathtak-

ing shots. Surprisingly many locat6ions are close to home! If you ever thought about taking photos of wild animals, this popular class is a must.

For more information, see dickcronbergphotography.com, call Instructor Dick Cronberg at (951) 553-1586 or send an email to dkcron@yahoo.com.

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Musical Valentine from The California Chamber Orchestra TEMECULA – The California Chamber Orchestra has a great plan for a romantic date with your sweetheart this Valentine’s weekend.

“We’re calling this concert, “Music for the Heart,” says Artistic Director and Conductor Dana Zimbric.

“We’re hoping lots of couples will choose to make great music a part of their celebrations this year.”

The concert, Saturday evening, Feb. 13, at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater includes some romantic favorites as well as some new music. “Our soloist is the amazing flute and piccolo virtuoso Kate Prestia-Schaub,” Zimbric said.

“Kate lives and teaches in the Temecula Valley, and she’s very active in the local music community. She’s also well-known as a soloist throughout the United States.”

The featured works on the program will be Martin Kennedy’s “Desplazamiento” for piccolo and

orchestra, and Daniel Dorff’’s “It Takes Four to Tango” for flute and strings.

“Martin Kennedy wrote ‘Desplazamiento’ for Kate,” Zimbric said.

This is the premiere of the orchestral version. Kennedy will be flying in to attend the concert.

“Tango is perhaps the most romantic form of dance,” Zimbric said.

“And both these works really bring the rhythms and the emotion of the dance to life on the stage.”

The program also includes Felix Mendelssohn’s incidental music for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

“You may not think you know this music, but you do,” Zimbric said.

You’ve heard it in movies and on TV. Hearing it performed live in a concert setting is a whole different experience.”

The California Chamber Orchestra is offering a special valentine for active duty troops and their

families. “We’re inviting activeduty families to attend our Feb. 13 concert at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater as our guests,” Zimbric said. “Come with your spouse or significant other, or bring the whole family.”

Tickets are $32 for adults, $27 for seniors, and $10 for students.

Children 10 and under are admitted free with a paid adult or senior ticket.

Visit www.CalChamberOrchestra. org, or call the Ticket Office at (866) OLD-TOWN. To take advantage of the military offer, be sure to mention coupon code “Military.” The free tickets are available to all active-duty military members and their immediate families, subject to availability.

“We’re playing music that’s fun and romantic. It should make for a lovely evening,” Zimbric said.

The concert is a part of the Temecula Presents Classical Series.

Soap making fun at the Murrieta Public Library MURRIETA – A “Make Soap with Us!” event is planned for teens in grades 6 to 12 at the Murrieta Public Library Saturday, Feb. 6, at 1 p.m. in the Library’s Community Room.

Teenagers will have the opportunity to make unique bars of soap using a variety of colors,

scents and other special ingredients. They will learn how to make soap for themselves or as a gift for someone special. Space is limited to 24 participants. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the event.

This event is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the

Friends of the Murrieta Library.

The Murrieta Public Library is located at 8 Town Square (Adams Avenue and Kalmia Street). For more information, call (951) 304-BOOK (2665) or visit the Library’s Web page at www. murrietalibrary.info.

Kung Fu Panda 3, not without its charms Bob Garver Movie Reviewer I wasn’t crazy about “Kung Fu Panda” in 2008, but I loved “Kung Fu Panda 2” in 2011. So I had high hopes for “Kung Fu Panda 3,” using the logic that maybe this franchise gets better as it progresses. Alas, it seems to have reached its creative peak with the second film, but the third is not without its charms.

All your favorite good guys are back. Jack Black returns as Po, the clumsy panda who literally fell into a position as the Dragon Warrior, the fiercest Kung Fu master in all of China. He’s flanked by his friends The Furious Five: Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Viper (Lucy Liu), Crane (David Cross), Monkey (Jackie Chan), and Mantis (Seth Rogen). Also returning are his mentor Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) and adoptive goose father Ping (James Hong). We even get the return of late Kung Fu master Oogway (Randall Duk Kim), more at peace than ever in the afterlife. All of these characters are welcome, but some seem to have been wedged in only because they would be conspicuous by their absence. The contributions of The Furious Five in particular amount to little more than a cameo.

For this film, Po learns from Shifu that as Dragon Warrior, he is expected to take over as teacher to The Furious Five. As much as Po loves the idea of being the best, he hates the pressure of having to be a leader. Maybe he’s not meant to be the Dragon Warrior after all, which is not exactly a fresh conflict in this series. He snaps out of his distraught demeanor by the sudden appearance of his biological panda father Li (Bryan Cranston). The two bond, much to the dismay of Ping, who’s

afraid Po has no more use for him.

The family reunion is interrupted by villain du jour Kai (J.K. Simmons), a bull who specializes in collecting the chi of kung fu masters past and present, essentially turning them into robots that do his bidding.

If he collects the chi of the Dragon Warrior, he’ll be unstoppable (or unstoppa-bull). The pandas in Li’s village are supposedly masters of chi, so Po goes with his father to learn the ways of his kind. Their methods turn out to have a lot more to do with laziness than they do with peace. It’s certainly a convenient life for Po, but it’s not getting him anywhere.

The humor in the film is about what you’d expect, which isn’t a bad thing. Kung fu slapstick and eating jokes abound as always, and they usually land pretty well. It can get a little juvenile at times, but the movie is made with juveniles in mind. The film is right to think that if one panda is cute and funny, a whole village of pandas will multiply those qualities.

It’s a ton of fun to see the pandas eat, dance, hug, fly and tumble (this film had the good timing to come out around the same time as that video of Tian Tian the panda rolling around in the snow at the National Zoo).

The problem with “Kung Fu Panda 3” is that we get the feeling that we’ve seen this all before. The interaction with other pandas may be new to this series, but the obstacles are the same as ever. Po is having an identity crisis, he doesn’t know if he deserves to be called Dragon Warrior, he ends up surprising everybody including himself. It’s not a bad journey, just an overly familiar one.

And even the whole “main character discovers more of his own species” aspect has been done before in a lot of animated sequels. Still, this is an

adequately enjoyable film in an era where “adequately enjoyable” is getting harder and harder to find.

Two and a Half Stars out of Five.

“Kung Fu Panda 3” is rated PG for martial arts action and some mild rude humor. Its running time is 95 minutes.

Robert Garver is a graduate of the Cinema Studies program at New York University. He has been a published movie reviewer since 2006.

Feedback is welcome at rrg251@ nyu.edu.

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VALLEY QUILTERS

36th Annual

QUILT SHOW

February 12th & 13th, 2016 Friday & Saturday 10am-4pm

2016 Philanthropic Quilt “Flowers for My Wedding” Drawing Saturday at 3:45pm

Valley-Wide Recreation Center 901 West Esplanade San Jacinto, CA 92583

Admission $7.00

(Children 3 & Younger Free. No Strollers Please.)

We have teamed up to bring you

Over 100 quilts on display, vendors, drawings, boutique, featured quilter and quilt appraiser on Friday.

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For Disneyland animals, Murrieta becomes Shane Gibson photos

From left: Shayla, 16, Mark, Austin, 14, and Jenelle are the family who will now care for the retired Disneyland petting zoo animals at their Murrieta farm. The family originally acquired two retired goats from Disneyland before the closure of the theme park’s petting zoo. Based on their reputation with the animals and having the proper farm to hold the animals - Disneyland donated the remaining petting zoo farm animals, with the exception of a miniature cow, to the family upon the closure of Big Thunder Ranch at Disneyland.

The 11 goats, two babydoll sheep and two miniature donkeys will now live out the rest of their lives on the family’s private farm.

Bolt is one of two babydoll sheep who once was part of a number of farm animals at Disneyland’s petting zoo. Eleven goats, two babydoll sheep and two miniature donkeys are now in the care of a Menifee family at their Murrieta farm after acquiring the animals from Disneyland. The theme park will no longer have a petting zoo due the construction of Star Wars land.

Retired Disneyland miniature donkeys Daisy (left) and Dot will now live a private life at a Murrieta farm after the removal of the petting zoo at Big Thunder Ranch at Disneyland.

Mark leads a herd of retired Disneyland goats for a run at his family’s Murrieta farm.

[Top photo] Many of the retired Disneyland goats are related and will benefit from being together at their new home at a privately owned family farm.

Jenelle hand feeds Bianca who climbed a tree at their farm.

Jenelle was featured in a Disney video describing the farm that the Disneyland farm animals will live out their lives after the closure of the petting zoo at Big Thunder Ranch.

Jenelle and Mark’s son Austin, 14, spends a moment with two miniature donkeys the family acquired from Disneyland.

Shayla, 16, leads a herd of goats to their pen for feeding time at the retired Disneyland goats new home in Murrieta.

Retired Disneyland goat Jane is described as the leader of the 11 goats who now call Murrieta home.

A herd of retired Disneyland goats run around their new Murrieta farm home.

Retired Disneyland goat Medusa waits for feeding time in her pen.

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Real Estate / Home & Garden

Market at a glance (As of January 31, 2016) TEMECULA No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed

MURRIETA

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE

CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE

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28

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(69) 76

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(97) 101

(129) 136

(156) 162

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Average Selling Price

$459,872

$336,500

$343,000

$279,916

$414,750

$304,420

$173,740

$197,723

Average List Price

$722,311

$676,744

$348,307

$340,657

$552,055

$367,893

$269,694

$261,487

Median List Price

$515,000

$444,450

$369,000

$329,900

$450,000

$350,000

$254,950

$216,750

$192

$170

$146

$156

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$152

$148

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Asking Price per Square Foot Average Days on Market

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Most Expensive Listing

$7,700,000

$3,495,000

$745,000

$1,750,000

$1,800,000

$775,000

$469,000

$5,000,000

Least Expensive Listing

$199,000

$135,000

$115,000

$58,000

$149,000

$224,900

$62,000

$9,900

Average Age of Listing

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17

19

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29

12

27

36

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

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34%

30%

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24%

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% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

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11%

9%

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12%

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7%

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% of Flip properties (price increase) Median House Size (sq ft) Median Lot Size (sq ft)

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7%

9%

4%

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7%

7%

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3000

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2338

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1542 6501-8000

8001-10,000

8001-10,000

8001-10,000

6501-8000

6501-8000

6501-8000

6501-8000

Median Number of Bedrooms

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

3.0

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

3.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

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2.0

Seller (39.3)

Seller (39.6)

Seller (44.8)

Seller (41.7)

Seller (38.4)

Seller (43.8)

Seller (46.1)

Seller (42.9)

Market Action Index*

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

Market data provided by Escrow Leaders (Altos Research) and is current as of 02/02/16. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 1/31/16. Boxes with multiple entries have previous week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Strong Trends (multiple weeks) in each area are indicated by color: green indicates upward trend; pink indicates downward trend. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

Be ready when preparing to get a home mortgage pre-approved for a mortgage. This will dictate how much home you can buy and how much cash you’ll need to come up with.

Because this is so critical, it is always best to prepare yourself ahead of time.

John Occhi & Mike Mason Special to Valley News A recent survey reported by “The Washington Post,” conducted in December 2015, covering sales and purchases during the previous three months, by the National Association of Realtors®, found that 32 percent, nearly one-third of all transactions encountered delays of some sort. Of those real estate transaction problems, 46 percent, nearly half, were triggered by financing issues, up from 40 percent during the first half of 2015.

With that said, every homebuyer needs to be concerned about getting the best rate and terms on their mortgage when buying a home. Considering that only a few percentage points can be the difference of thousands of dollars more than the life of the loan it is only common sense to get the best home loan you can qualify for.

Buying a home is going to cost you a lot of money already and there is no reason to pay more than you have to.

It’s a shame, but most homebuyers don’t take the time or put in the effort to take the necessary steps to get their best mortgage.

Perhaps the best way to get the best terms and condition for your mortgage is to prepare yourself ahead of time.

Before you ever start house hunting, you’ll want to find a mortgage lender that you are comfortable with (remember they will know all of your dirty little financial secrets before this is done). Once you have established the relationship, you’ll want to be

Credit First step is to determine what your credit FICO score is with each of the Big 3 Credit Bureaus (Experian, Trans Union and Equifax) and review it for any errors. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that 20 percent of the population has errors contained in their credit reports that adversely affect their score. Consider that just 10 points on your credit score can potentially mean the difference of tens of thousands of dollars in interest over the lifetime of the loan. Any errors found in your credit report need to be corrected, which can be a long and frustrating process.

If there are any delinquencies or collection accounts in your credit profile clean them up and if possible, negotiate their removal. You’ll have to wait several months before you apply for a home loan.

Assets A lender will be examining any assets the home buyer has. Typically, they will want to see cash reserves in the bank or in a retirement account.

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what type of loan program might work for you. A pre-qualification only scratches the surface and in a perfect world, this is what they can do. A pre-qualification letter does not indicate that anyone has dug into your unique scenario or verified any of the information that you have represented to be the truth.

On the other hand, a pre-approval letter is worth its weight in gold.

Once a lender has taken your application, verified your employment and income, explored all aspects of your credit, secured relevant documentation and possibly run your application through underwriting, the bank/ lender is going to have a good idea of who you are, what you can qualify for and how quickly they will be able to process the entire loan package which may be a good indicator on how quickly you can close escrow.

For this reason, most home sellers are not interested in entertaining offers from buyers with a ‘pre-qual’ letter and will only work with buyers who have been pre-approved for a mortgage sufficient to purchase the home.

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debt as possible in order to qualify for the best mortgage.

Even with a low debt-to-income ratio, new debt is a red flag. When a lender see’s recent inquiries their reaction is that you want to add more debt which will have a negative effect on your debt-to-income ratio. It is best, if you are looking to finance anything else that you wait until the mortgage has been completely processed, right up to the time it is funded. Yes, they will look at your credit on the last day or two to make sure that you are still the borrower you represented yourself to be when you applied for the home loan.

expensive item on credit.

Income In rare occasions, a self-employed borrower may be able to qualify for a stated income loan. The rest of us, however will have to prove our income to our lender. The lender wants to make certain that the borrower will have the ability to repay the loan.

The lender wants to see several years’ job stability, if at all possible.

Even if the borrower has recently changed jobs, as long as it was in a progressive career path that makes sense, the lender will be satisfied.

Whatever you do, don’t quit your corporate America job and start your own business within the year prior of applying for a mortgage because that will be an exercise in futility.

Pre-quallified or pre-approved?

Once you meet with a mortgage banker/loan officer you’ll want a letter stating that you are working with them and letting any prospective home seller know that you can afford their home for sale. There are two different letters that prospective home buyers will use.

The pre-qualified letter is worth about as much as the paper it’s printed on. All it means is that you’ve had a conversation with a Mortgage Banker or Loan Officer and they’ve checked you on, on the surface. They may have looked at a recent paystub and perhaps even pulled a credit score to determine

Debt The bank will be looking at your debt and the ratio to your income.

While each lender and loan program has their own criteria, the lower your debt-to-income ratio the better. I do not believe there is a legitimate loan that will support a 50 percent debt-toincome ratio.

Debt includes all of your monthly living expenses to include credit cards, car payments as well as your housing expenses. It is best to pay off as much

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Mortgage foreclosure defense may be available for those in need Morton J. Grabel Special to Valley News There are homeowners facing the possibility of losing their home because they are behind on their house payments and are on the verge of foreclosure. Attorney Morton J. Grabel, in his abbreviated primer, says there may be options in defending against a foreclosure by using the very same law, lenders use, but to the homeowner’s advantage.

Grabel said, “There are more solutions for homeowners today than their have ever been.”

He gives possible solutions.

Federal Laws that protect the homeowner including Hamp, Harp and Hardist Hit Fund; State Laws including the California Homeowner Bill of Rights that helps protect homeowners from foreclosure and lender abuses if the home is owneroccupied, residential and has no more than four units.

He suggests that homeowners learn lawful options including

injunctive relief (to halt the foreclosure), and (actual economic damages) if the foreclosure has already occurred and if there are lender violations such as breach of contract, fraud, negligence, dual tracking (while the loan modification is being considered a nonjudicial foreclosure cannot occur) and statutory violations.

• Litigation: may encourage a loan modification with a lower interest rate and/or principal reduction and/or extend the length of the term of the loan • Bankruptcy: may be the right option (Chapter 7 or Chapter 13) if it is needed to eliminate or reorganize debt • A refinance: if the mortgage is not underwater, if one spouse or both have sufficient credit and income to qualify for a refinance if there is equity in the property • A short sale: may be the right solution if there is not equity • A forbearance plan: an agreement between the lender and the bor-

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rower wherein a certain portion of the mortgage is deferred for a period of time • An exchange: of a deed in lieu of foreclosure.

Please note the information identified above-and herein does not create an attorney-client relationship. Moreover, the information provided above and herein is general information and not legal advice nor shall it be relied upon as a particular answer to your particular legal needs. Grabel who is originally from Philadelphia, attended an ABA credentialed law school, is a lawyer in California good standing, has an MBA, an active nursing home administrator’s license and is a licensed real estate broker in California. For questions or to make an appointment call the Law Offices of Morton J. Grabel in Temecula at (951) 695-7700.

Disclosure: this office does not offer a loan modification service; although a loan modification may result from litigation.

Three ways to improve indoor air quality all year long TEMECULA – As winter wears on, it’s not uncommon for people living in cold weather climates to experience some cabin fever. Winter weather confines many people to their homes, making many antsy to get out once the first signs of spring begin to appear.

In addition to contributing to cabin fever, winter weather can have a negative impact on indoor air quality. While air pollution is something most often associated with densely populated cities, the air inside homes is not immune to pollution, especially during long winters when windows are often closed for months at a time.

Though open windows in spring and summer can vastly improve indoor air quality, there are ways to ensure that air stays fresh and healthy regardless of which season it happens to be.

Clean the floors.

Dirty floors are one of the chief contributors to poor indoor air quality.

Dust, dirt, pollen, and pet dander can accumulate on floors, leading to poor

air quality and potentially aggravating respiratory conditions such as asthma.

When vacuuming, use a vacuum with a HEPA filter, which is a uniquely designed mechanical air filter that traps harmful particles such as pollen, pet dander and dust mites. When you finish vacuuming, mop floors to gather any dust or allergens that escaped the vacuum.

Control indoor air moisture.

Moist air is great for dust mites and mold, both of which are very bad for humans, so do everything you can to maintain healthy levels of indoor air moisture. Dehumidifiers can reduce indoor air moisture and control allergens, but it’s important to take additional steps as well. When bathing, try to keep a bathroom window open on a slight crack to prevent mold growth.

When preparing meals in the kitchen, make use of your exhaust fan. In addition, don’t overwater houseplants, as they can become breeding grounds for mold.

Resist synthetic fragrances.

A home that smells good tends to feel more pleasant, especially during winter months when windows are closed. But synthetic fragrances, such as those found in detergents and air fresheners, may be providing that welcoming scent at a heavy cost to a home’s inhabitants. Such fragrances may be emitting various chemicals, including volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, into the air, affecting indoor air quality and possibly even human health. When buying laundry products, look for those that are fragrance-free, also choosing home cleaning products that do not include any artificial fragrances.

Indoor air quality tends to suffer in colder months, when windows are closed and doors are open only briefly.

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Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Anza

53450 Cave Rock Road

$193,000

1568

3BR

2BA

25

42770 Terwilliger Road

$325,000

2640

3BR

2BA

51

24018 Canyon Lake Drive

$260,000

1173

3BR

2BA

30074 Big Range Road

$450,000

2859

3BR

29903 Mayflower Drive

$460,000

3065

30401 Sparkle Drive

$489,000

3079

44741 Stewart Way

$63,000

1060

43235 Andrade Avenue

$88,000

1384

1213 Yellowood Drive

$90,000

1692

2330 Cristobal Avenue

$95,000

827

587 Solano Drive

$97,500

40727 Stetson Avenue 2445 Cristobal Avenue

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Lake Elsinore

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City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Lake Elsinore

15216 Washington Avenue

$293,000

2459

4BR

3BA

3356 Fir Circle

$309,900

2581

4BR

3BA

37

29127 Edgewood Drive

$319,900

1859

3BR

3BA

591

15419 Regatta Way

$329,000

2257

5BR

3BA

160

194 California Street

$330,000

4BR

3BA

62

29296 Sandpiper Drive

2BR

2BA

112

2BR

2BA

60

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

35

691 Rosario Avenue

$100,000

798

2BR

1BA

62

61

1014 De Anza Drive

$127,000

988

2BR

2BA

67

2BA

62

744 Camino De Plata

$150,000

1316

2BR

2BA

68

4BR

3BA

85

734 Margarita Street

$170,000

1170

2BR

2BA

70

2459

4BR

3BA

110

407 Quandt Ranch Road

$190,000

1336

4BR

2BA

14

$349,900

2109

4BR

2BA

5

151 Honeysuckle Circle

$193,000

1197

3BR

2BA

164

30025 Carmel Road

$198,500

1460

2BR

2BA

50

1657 TRINITY Way

$210,000

1539

3BR

2BA

13

27118 Stark Street

$210,000

1393

2BR

2BA

98

1143 Agape Avenue

$210,000

2144

4BR

3BA

161

3BR

2BA

2BR

1BA

62

29762 Mimosa Court

$222,000

1299

3BR

2BA

40

1037 Jude Court

$235,000

1814

4BR

3BA

89

2

29738 Mirasol Circle

$243,900

1299

3BR

2BA

147

1248 RAMONA

$241,000

1332

3BR

2BA

820

2BR

1BA

8

151

27570 Avenida Halago

$249,900

1317

3BR

2BA

70

1703 Beringer Drive

$266,000

2553

4BR

2BA

36

$103,754

884

1BR

$119,000

891

2BR

1BA

11

26228 SPANIEL

$260,000

1749

2BR

2BA

12

28301 Los Cielos Road

$140,000

977

2BR

2BA

65

2BA

52

29406 Honeywood Drive

$298,900

1500

2BR

2BA

27

29096 Bradley Road

$145,900

992

2BR

1BA

703 La Morena Drive

$140,000

1216

15

2BR

2BA

145

29900 Bay View Way

$303,000

2167

4BR

3BA

4

29030 Del Monte Drive

$150,000

1098

2BR

2BA

199

2228 Oakland Avenue

$145,000

40636 Caroline Court

$150,000

1576

3BR

2BA

66

29987 Cool Meadow Drive

$308,000

2119

4BR

2BA

138

26019 Bluebell Street

$157,000

840

2BR

1BA

42

1090

2BR

2BA

150

31067 Green Forest Drive

$320,000

2100

4BR

3BA

109

28680 Troon Court

$170,000

1404

2BR

2BA

1504 Devonshire Avenue

45

$154,900

948

3BR

1BA

175

26934 Red Bluff Court

$330,000

2000

4BR

3BA

53

25791 Baltrustrol Drive

$174,000

1404

2BR

2BA

86

44033 D Street

$170,000

1098

3BR

2BA

13

28770 Dijon Court

$334,000

1996

4BR

3BA

141

27330 UPPERCREST Court

$180,000

1002

2BR

2BA

41

441 Carmel Way

$195,000

1425

3BR

2BA

88

29334 Woodbine Lane

$335,000

2444

4BR

3BA

59

26146 Allentown Drive

$183,000

1328

2BR

2BA

52

43653 Persimmons Lane

$205,000

1285

3BR

2BA

110

25871 Boulder Rock Place

$335,000

2921

4BR

3BA

61

28591 Middlebury Way

$190,000

1404

2BR

2BA

98

135 Toluca Court

$215,000

1747

3BR

2BA

29

29641 Camino Cristal

$349,900

2337

5BR

3BA

15

27830 Grosse Point Drive

$247,500

1744

3BR

2BA

71

1237 Granite Drive

$215,000

1732

3BR

2BA

37

29520 Camino Cristal

$351,650

2828

4BR

3BA

54

39785 General Kearny Road

$320,000

2026

4BR

3BA

10

44412 Galicia Drive

$219,000

1661

4BR

2BA

137

28173 Rustling Wind Circle

$354,225

2320

3BR

3BA

9

41973 Via Renate

$345,000

1836

4BR

3BA

36

1617 Malachite Street

$220,000

1787

3BR

2BA

9

31811 Rouge Lane

$355,000

3318

6BR

4BA

119

30177 Sierra Madre Drive

$362,000

2200

4BR

4BA

70

3625 Coronado Avenue

$229,900

1986

4BR

3BA

76

30655 Buckboard Lane

$425,000

2832

3BR

3BA

32

27555 Nellie Court

$375,000

1878

4BR

2BA

71

2592 Colby Street

$235,000

2065

4BR

3BA

137

22916 Saint Annes Court

$610,000

3056

3BR

4BA

82

40385 Salem Way

$474,900

2443

5BR

3BA

98

286 Finnhorse Street

$252,000

2457

3BR

2BA

40

25056 Driftoak Street

$245,000

1548

3BR

3BA

60

31098 Del Rey Road

$599,000

3216

4BR

3BA

43

4455 Brighton Court

$255,000

2003

3BR

3BA

28

23820 Via Olivia

$266,000

1355

2BR

2BA

20

31010 Avenida Buena Suerte

$625,000

1939

4BR

2BA

27

3175 Everlasting Street

$258,000

2375

4BR

3BA

88

39512 Crystal Lake Court

$275,000

1480

4BR

2BA

132

32379 Puerto Oro Street

$335,000

1430

3BR

2BA

40

42795 Acacia Avenue

$275,000

2438

3BR

3BA

127

39415 Medina Court

$276,000

1591

3BR

3BA

49

43052 Avenida Cielo

$350,000

1739

3BR

3BA

19

541 Suncup Circle

$284,900

3054

5BR

3BA

72

23961 VIA PAMILLA

$307,500

1489

2BR

2BA

96

43140 Corte Calanda

$374,900

1849

4BR

3BA

47

640 Brisbane Street

$290,000

2353

5BR

3BA

46

40550 Via Malagas

$309,000

1614

2BR

2BA

58

43800 Corte Amaya

$385,000

1950

4BR

3BA

62

44370 Mayberry Avenue

$300,000

2640

3BR

3BA

29

40362 Via Siena

$334,000

1585

2BR

2BA

40

32174 Cala Torrente

$405,000

2214

4BR

3BA

1

7914 Rawls Drive

$320,000

2024

2BR

2BA

4

39809 Candy Apple Way

$345,000

1610

3BR

2BA

37

32948 BONITA MESA Street

$405,000

2146

3BR

3BA

80

520 Charmin Circle

$349,000

2975

4BR

3BA

41

23838 Peach Blossom Court

$355,000

2155

3BR

3BA

112

33513 Corte Porfirio

$515,000

3989

5BR

5BA

110

34095 Agaliya Court

$280,000

1294

3BR

2BA

112

27661 Dogwood Street

$405,000

3238

5BR

3BA

76

43864 Carentan Drive

$525,000

3432

5BR

3BA

70

3 Ponte Verde

$325,000

2696

4BR

3BA

100

29011 Via Princesa

$140,000

1440

2BR

2BA

82

43943 Calle De Velardo

$1,610,000

5000

4BR

4BA

33

34002 Corktree Road

$326,000

1963

4BR

3BA

31

26364 Arboretum Way

$175,000

890

2BR

2BA

91

31259 Taylor Lane

$188,000

1101

2BR

2BA

53

36411 Tansy Court

$356,000

2795

5BR

4BA

38

28378 Socorro Street

$186,000

1156

2BR

2BA

384

44875 Athel Way

$250,000

1548

3BR

3BA

27

312 Lewis Street

$160,000

1320

3BR

2BA

36

38917 Paseo Corta

$215,000

1276

2BR

2BA

17

45261 Palmira Circle

$330,000

2009

3BR

3BA

77

33178 Zinck Way

$191,500

1930

2BR

2BA

11

33690 Willow Haven Lane

$216,000

1246

2BR

3BA

27

45204 Almora Street

$377,000

2223

4BR

3BA

53

240 White Oak Road

$290,000

1316

3BR

2BA

100

39960 Stacy Court

$305,000

1350

3BR

2BA

68

44753 Longfellow Avenue

$433,000

2794

5BR

3BA

25

16091 Marian Avenue

$297,000

1472

3BR

2BA

39

33631 Carnation Avenue

$337,500

2365

4BR

3BA

91

46068 Via La Colorada

$435,000

2547

4BR

3BA

96

15078 Amorose Street

$332,000

2511

5BR

3BA

32

37628 Flora Court

$351,000

2459

4BR

3BA

54

46270 Carpet Court

$448,000

3097

4BR

3BA

141

731 Lake Street

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WILDOMAR– Hundreds of home shoppers turned out for the recent grand opening of Heritage

Crossings, located at The Farm in Wildomar recently. The crowd learned about the new offering by

Griffin Residential, providing a superb value for a modern lifestyle in a peaceful, country setting.

The single-family detached homes offer one- and two-stories featuring up to five bedrooms, four baths, up to 2,907-square-feet, and are affordably priced in the mid $300,000s. Features include expansive kitchens with roomy breakfast bar islands, walk-in pantries and Whirlpool designer stainless steel appliances. Special interior touches will be found in the spacious master suites offering oversized soaking tubs and walk-in closets.

“The family residences were designed to capture the spirit of life in the country, with many options to personalize their homes,” Ian Griffin, CEO of Griffin Residential said. “Opportunities include, fire-

places in the great room, expansive floor to ceiling glass folding doors, multigenerational suites, offices, extra garage storage, a bunkroom, an additional fifth bedroom with private full bath, and more.”

The Farm amenities include a variety of citrus groves, a recreation center, three swimming pools, two spas, sports courts, tot lots, catch and release fishing pond, hiking trails, community gardens and more.

Direct access to the 15, 215 and 74 freeways offer an easy commute to major employment centers in Riverside, Orange and San Diego counties.

With its legacy beginning over 100 years ago, the Griffin family established a privately owned homebuilding and land development business that has been synonymous with

exceptional Southern California homes and communities. Griffin Residential is continuing that legacy by offering the highest quality construction, attention to detail and superior customer service.

To reach Heritage Crossings, exit the 15 freeway at Bundy Canyon Road and drive east. Turn right on Harvest Way and follow the signs to the sales center. If traveling the 215 freeway, exit at Scott Road and drive north. Turn left on Harvest Way East and follow the signs to the sales center, open Friday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, 1-5 p.m. and closed Wednesday and Thursday. Call (951) 5473528 for more information, go to www.Heritage-Crossings.com or visit www.Facebook.com/ GriffinResidentialLLC.

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Education

Temecula Sunrise Rotary announces music competition TEMECULA – High school musicians in the Temecula Valley can win cash prizes at the annual Rotary Music Competition. The Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club will hold its 17th annual Music Competition Monday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road in Temecula.

Serious musicians from local high schools or home-schooled students are invited to apply. This is an opportunity for young musicians to win cash prizes, to perform for an appreciative audience, to enhance their future careers, and to have the opportunity to go on to the finals for more cash prizes. For information about registration for the competition, call (951) 698-6116.

The public and family members of the musicians are invited to the Temecula Sunrise competition and admission is free. With the high quality of the talent in the Temecula area, this is always a wonderful concert for everyone.

There are three categories of

musical presentations: vocal (classical or Broadway), piano and other instrumental. First place prize is $400, second $250 and third $100, all regardless of category.

The club winners will go on to the Rotary District 5330 finals at the University of Redlands, and winners of those contests in each category will be awarded $1,000 for first place, $500 second place and $250 third place.

Many of the other 60 rotary clubs in District 5330, encompassing all of Riverside County and much of San Bernardino County, are also participating in this year’s competition. Other local Rotary clubs are holding competitions. These include Murrieta, Temecula, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar and Hemet.

Advance registration is required for all competitions. For dates and contacts, call (951) 698-6116.

Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. at Journey’s End at Pechanga, 45000 Pechanga Parkway in Temecula.

The club’s main community project each year is the annual Safety Town for children 5-8 years of age, to be held in June. The 2016 Safety Town will be the club’s 14th annualevent.

The club’s primary fundraising event is the 10K Run through the Vineyard, to be held at Maurice Car’rie Vineyard and Winery Saturday, April 23. Registrations are now open. For more information about the club, Safety Town and the 10K, log on to the club website, www.temeculasunriserotary.com.

Rotary International is a worldwide humanitarian service organization with more than 1.2 million members in more than 200 countries and geographical areas.

Founded in 1905 in Chicago, members of Rotary are business and professional leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

For information about membership in Rotary, call the above number.

The 2015 Temecula Sunrise Rotary Competition winners were (Back row) Mitchell Kong, Anthony Agbay, and Jason Chan, all pianists.

(Seated) Coryn Richardson and Lexi Gunn, vocalists.

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Career education opportunities for students reviewed by MVUSD Board

Santa Rosa Academy to hold 5th annual STEM Expo

Tony Ault Writer

MENIFEE – Santa Rosa Academy will be holding their annual STEM Expo Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. on their campus in Menifee.

Santa Rosa Academy students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics explorations at the annual STEM Expo Thursday, Feb. 11, at their campus in Menifee, California.

The Expo will offer a venue for students to showcase their STEM studies and hard work. Students will show how STEM is used to better our communities, and invite attendees to participate in hands-on experiments.

This event will connect our schools to the community, our students to professionals, and

Murrieta Valley Unified School District board members heard a presentation on the progress of districts Career Technical Education Programs Thursday, Jan. 21, by Mary Walters, executive director of the program.

Walters said staff and teachers are working to expand and add to the technical training pathway classes offered at the district’s high schools. Several of the teachers from the high school’s technical classes appeared at the board meeting to tell the board members what they are teaching and expanding the programs.

“Career technical education programs provide our students with integrated academic and career-based education and training aligned to current industry standards and emerging regional economic needs,” Director Walters explained. “The Career Technical Education pathway programs are designed to ensure our students have multiple opportunities to gain real world experience and

occupational knowledge successfully leading to postsecondary degrees and/or certifications to high-skill, high-wage and highgrowth fields.”

Teachers in the high schools are working to provide students the opportunity to learn about career choices available in the local area.

In Murrieta they include child development, fashion design, foods and nutrition, sports medicine and photography. Walters said the state has provided grants to public schools to begin to teach needed technical skills. The grants are based on the technical jobs most available in the region where the schools are located.

The staff is now designing the technical courses offered the students in three stages; introduction to the career field, concentrated studies in the field and what is called capstone classes where student can actually work in the field at businesses and medical facilities in the community. To implement the capstone portion staff is working with state universities and colleges to provide the students taking the courses with college credits. A

number of local businesses are currently working with the district to design internships for students so they can gain practical experience in the job itself. Some agreements have already been made with area colleges and universities.

In addition to the classes offered the schools are inviting those people in the community who are actually working in the different technical and service fields. The students spend a day with those in the fields they are most interested in. They learn what education the technical field requires, the pros and cons of the work, working conditions, salaries and the possibility of career advancement. With that information the student can better decide what career he or she wishes to enter upon graduation and where they can better learn about the field.

Walters said the district has successfully applied for four large grants. They include the Career Technical Education Fund, a California Health Service grant, a Perkins Grant, and from money from the Local Control Funding Formula.

generate interest an excitement for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Santa Rosa Academy’s STEM program helps prepare students for their future.

“We are very excited for the 5th Annual STEM Expo as it gives our students an opportunity to share the exciting activities they participate in on a daily basis at Santa Rosa Academy, Santa Rosa Executive Director Laura Badillo said.

Whether within a science, engineering, business or math class, the students will be demonstrating their ability to think critically and develop reasonable solutions to today’s problems.

Finish Your Bachelor’s Degree at Azusa Pacific in Murrieta

MSJC opens spring 2016 semester to nearly 15,000 registered students

Earn your accredited degree close to home.

Bree’anna Wright gets ready for classes on the first day of the spring 2016 semester at Mt. San Jacinto College’s Menifee Valley Campus.

Jasmin Hernandez (left) gets her first college student ID card on the first day of the spring 2016 semester at Mt. San Jacinto College’s San Jacinto Campus.

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Jasmin Hernandez marked a milestone Jan. 20, when she got her picture taken for her first college ID card at Mt. San Jacinto College. She was one of 14,914 students registered for the spring 2016 semester.

The Hemet resident, who plans to get into the nursing program, said she is currently focusing on general education and got nearly all of the classes she needed.

“I’m excited to come back to school,” the 19-year-old said. “I

like it so far.”

Hernandez was among the students across the 1,700-square-mile district who purchased text books, squared away parking pass and ID requirements and began to reach their goals to earn an associate degree, transfer to a four-year university or earn a career certificate.

MSJC offers classes at the San Jacinto, Menifee Valley and San Gorgonio Pass campuses and the Temecula Education Complex and Temecula Higher Education Center.

On the Menifee Valley Campus, student Bree’anna Wright was excited to start classes. Like Jasmin, Bree’anna wants to become a nurse.

There is still time to register for classes at MSJC. MSJC will offer late-start classes that begin in March. Seats are open in a variety of classes students need to transfer to four-year universities, complete their associate’s degrees or earn career certificates.

Students named to dean’s lists at out-of-state colleges Shantille Deriger of Temecula, David Gandara of Canyon Lake and Eric Ambriz of Lake Elsinore have all been named to the dean’s lists at their respective colleges for fall semester.

Deriger was among more than 1,550 students named to The University of Scranton dean’s list, which recognizes students for academic excellence during the 2015 fall semester. A student must have a grade-point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours to make the dean’s list at the school.

Deriger is a sophomore oc-

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Gandara is a senior at American International College where dean’s list students are full-time students with a grade-point average between 3.3 and 4.0.

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Trump’s fear of Megyn Kelly Jane Chastain Special to Anza Valley Outlook Donald Trump skipped Thursday night’s GOP presidential debate hosted by Fox News anchors Bret Baier, Megyn Kelly and Chris Wallace and held his own town hall instead. The lemmings in the news media dutifully followed him and made this the story.

Let’s be clear. The reason Trump ducked this debate is because he is afraid to face the razor-sharp Kelly. Trump, who has been short on specifics and long on bravado, clearly came out the big loser when Kelly questioned him in the Fox News’ debate last August and he has been smarting over it ever since. Sure, he won the online polls, which amounted to little more than Trump groupies or paid operatives sitting at their computers for hours on end clicking his name over and over again. However, he was caught flat-footed and ill-prepared by Kelly who cut him down to size as she has so many other egotistical politicians and officeholders.

She had no intention of backing off in Round 2. That’s why Trump asked Fox to replace her.

Trump’s whole campaign is built around his ability to win, but look at his record against CNN and Fox News over their respective debates.

In September, he pressed CNN to give $10 million to a charity for his appearance. He did the same thing in December but lowered it to $5 million. Then he pushed Fox News to dump Kelly in this one.

For the record: Trump 0 Cable News Networks 3 Not very impressive!

(He also claimed victory over CNBC’s October debate format, but he had lots of help from other candidates.)

Trump was born with a platinum spoon in his mouth and with daddy’s money was accustomed to getting his way. When he graduated from college he was already worth $200,000 and was handed control of his father’s real estate investment company. By contrast, Kelly was born into a middle-class family.

When she finished law school she had a $100,000 student-loan debt.

My guess is it is a lot easier to make money when you have money than it is to start from obscurity and wind up one of the highest-paid television news anchors on the country’s most popular cable news network.

Both Trump and Kelly are excellent communicators, but where Trump relies on bluster, Kelly relies on preparation.

Trump wears his feelings on his sleeve and is prone to outbursts of anger. Kelly is cool, calm and collected. Trump relies on intimidation and insults when challenged. Kelly relies on facts.

Trump recently told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, “I don’t think she can treat me fairly, and I’m not a big fan of hers. Maybe I know too much about her.” Woo! Then he added, “I don’t like her.”

Ah, too bad! Clearly, most news anchors care more about being “liked” by The Donald than they do about doing their job. They will press, but not too hard, in order

Human trafficking: A San Diego County scourge Marie Waldron Special to Valley News I am pleased to co-author Senate Concurrent Resolution 88 (SCR 88) which proclaims January 2016 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

Human trafficking, a form of modern day slavery, has become increasingly prevalent, placing the United States in the top three world trafficking destinations.

Unfortunately, San Diego’s involvement in this repugnant crime wave is significant. A recent joint study by the University of San Diego and Point Loma Nazarene University estimated that underage and adult sex-trafficking victims in San Diego County number between 8,830 and 11,773 each year. San Diego County’s sex trafficking business generates an estimated

to stay in his good graces. Kelly, on the other hand, will ask the hard questions, and if they are not answered, she will press until her subject’s back is against the wall, as any good journalist should.

Trump is arrogant. Kelly is confident. Trump to Blitzer: “I might be the best thing to ever happen to her. Whoever had even heard of her before the last debate?” Really?

Whoever heard of paying an “unknown” news anchor on a cable news network some $6-$9 million a year? Earth to Trump: Megyn Kelly is the hottest thing to hit cable news and perhaps news in general.

Trump may be surrounded by liberal friends with New York values who would not stoop to watch the only “fair and balanced” cable news network, so it’s entirely possible that these libs hadn’t heard of Kelly before that August debate when she took him down. However, Trump knows better.

In her flashy cover story for Vanity Fair, Kelly confessed that, in the past, Trump would “send me press clippings about me that he would

just sign ‘Donald Trump.’ And he called from time to time to compliment a segment. I didn’t know why he was doing that. And then when he announced that he was running for president, it became more clear.”

So Trump is putting us on, again?

Is he also putting us on about deporting illegal aliens, building a wall on the border, defunding Planned Parenthood and all the rest?

One thing is sure: If he is afraid to face a 130-pound woman in 4-inch heels, we can’t possibly expect him to take on the likes of Vladimir Putin.

Jane Chastain is a Southern California-based broadcaster, author and political commentator. Despite her present emphasis on politics, Jane always will be remembered as the nation’s first female TV sportscaster, spending 17 years on the sports beat. Jane blogs at JaneChastain.com. She is a pilot who lives on a private runway.

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annual income of $810 million, supporting an underground economy second only to the illicit drug trade. Sex trafficking involves at least 110 gangs countywide -- it is believed that 85 percent of local sex traffic facilitators are involved with gangs.

The average age of entry into child commercial sexual exploitation is 15. Most victims are female, with significant recruitment occurring on middle and high school campuses. Aside from the trauma inflicted on individual victims, illegal trafficking contributes to increasing levels of violent crime throughout California. Obviously, more needs to be done to inform the public to deter this malicious form of human exploitation.

It is my hope that passage of SCR 88 will highlight what is happening in our communities and help save more victims from this life shattering crime.

Dear Editor: While my wife and I were driving from Palm Springs back to our home in La Jolla, we made a stop in your community to purchase some delicious Lebanese food at Pacific Pita. While waiting for our order, I picked up a copy of your Jan. 22 issue of Valley New and began reading it. To my surprise and delight I found two articles concerning two very community conscious young men for which Murietta should be very proud.

The front page article highlighted a 16-year-old Triston Muzic who is working on an Eagle Scout project that will honor his school, its Marine Corps program, the military and most importantly two area soldiers that made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Well done, Triston. In my experience in higher education you will be a top student at Embry-Riddle or whatever college you choose. Eagle scouts usually are.

The second article in the issue was about Tyler Waterman, also a prospective Eagle scout that will receive this honor on the 31st of this month. Apparently a 50-foot retaining wall was needed to be constructed at a farm that grows and harvests fresh produce for the needy. Who best can organize a project like this that involves planning, fundraising and leadership than a potential Eagle scout-like Tyler? I’m sure the project was completed on time (and under budget)! Well done, scout.

My sincere thanks and appreciation to the Valley News for highlighting community services like these performed by Triston and Tyler.

Sincerely, Ernest E. Conklin La Jolla, California Executive Director (retired) American University of Kuwait

Pets

Animal Friends of the Valleys receives grant help save homeless pets WILDOMAR—Animal Friends of the Valleys received a grant from Best Friends Animal Society for its “2016 Doggone Adopt One” dog adoption event to help save the lives of homeless pets living in southwest Riverside County.

“This grant allows us to include its ‘2016 Doggone Adopt One’ dog adoption event in our work finding forever homes for the homeless dogs in our care,” said Willa Bagwell. “Our goal will be to adopt out 89 dogs to loving families. We appreciate the support of Best Friends Animal in making the “2016 Doggone Adopt One” dog adoption event possible.”

Animal Friends of the Valleys is an active partner in Best Friends No More Homeless Pets® Network which offers help and support to animal rescue groups and shelters that save lives in their communities.

“Every day some 9,000 animals are killed in our nation’s shelters simply because they don’t have a home. When you choose to adopt your next pet you are becoming part of the solution right here in our community,” said Bagwell. “That’s why we are proud to partner with Best Friends. We really believe together we can save them all.”

AFV is the only animal shelter in southwest Riverside County. AFV is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 1987. AFV is dedicated to promoting humane care of animals through education and a

humane, proactive animal services program. AFV is committed to preventing the suffering of animals and to ending pet overpopulation. AFV provides animal control services to the cities of Canyon Lake, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula and Wildomar. They shelter animals at the Wildomar shelter from the unincorporated areas of southwest Riverside County. AFV was founded in 1987. AFV has been able to reduce the numbers of animals coming into the shelter, while the population has exploded in the area. This is a result of the many programs AFV offers the public and their animals. AFV’s Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic will help us continue our mission of ending pet overpopulation.

Best Friends Animal Society is the only national animal welfare organization dedicated exclusively to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America›s shelters. A leader in the nokill movement, Best Friends runs the nation›s largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals, adoption centers and spay and neuter facilities in Los Angeles and Salt Lake City as well as lifesaving programs in partnership with more than 1,300 rescue groups and shelters across the country. Since its founding in 1984, Best Friends has helped reduce the number of animals killed in American shelters from 17 million per year to an estimated 4 million. By continuing to build effective initiatives that reduce the number of

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John Hine Temecula Subaru sponsors Bark in the Park event FALLBROOK - The Live Oak Dog Park committee has announced that John Hine Temecula Subaru has become a major sponsor of the upcoming Bark in the Park fundraising event slated for Sat., March 19 in Fallbrook.

John Hine Temecula Subaru will help sponsor the annual event that is held to raise much-needed funds for maintenance of the off-leash Live Oak Dog Park, located at the intersection of Gird and Reche Roads, part of Live Oak Park, in Fallbrook According to committee members, contributions by major sponsors, other sponsors, vendors, and contest entries are the major source of revenue for the year to maintain the park.

The event on Saturday, March 29 will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Live Oak Park, 2746 Reche Road, Fallbrook. General admission is free; contests and an organized dog walk are available for a donation; visit www. liveoakdogpark.com for all details.

Celebrating the major sponsorship of Bark in the Park are, from left, Live Oak Dog Park committee member Nieneke Hardenbol and Sporty; Bill Brumbaugh, VP and general manager of John Hine Temecula Subaru; and committee member Anne Richter and Quincy.

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Pets of the Week Special: All cats/kittens, pitbulls & Chihuahua adoptions are just $5.00 (spay/neuter fees, if applicable, are additional).

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Business

Best Wei Chinese Health Food offers authentic foods for the Lunar New Year

Shoppers at Best Wei Chinese Health Food in Temecula can find a wide selection of soy sauces including organic varieties.

Best Wei Chinese Health Food in Temecula offers a wide variety of authentic Chinese grocery store goods Shane Gibson photos and produce. The store is located at 27452 Jefferson Ave. 7A-7B in Temecula.

Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer The Chinese Lunar New Year starts this week, bringing in the Year of the Monkey. For the best place in Temecula to shop for the bright red decorations, lanterns for lantern festivals or ingredients for a traditional Chinese home-cooked meal look no further than Temecula’s Best Wei Chinese Health Food store.

Owned by the Li family of Temecula, Best Wei has become more than just another Asian market.

Inside, shoppers can find an array of authentic Chinese foods, sauces, vegetables, and fruits as well as an “over the counter” Chinese herbal remedies for various ailments, including beverages to drink when one has a cold, digestive aids and “slim tea” to name a few.

“We are not a typical Chinese clinic,” Li said in interview. “Our medicines are what you would find like at a drug store.” Most of what can be found on the shelves include remedies made from plant extracts or essential oils. Snacks and treats, such as goji berries, dates, and Logan berries, are also available right off of the shelf.

Li, who grew up in Beijing, China, loves living in Temecula and sharing her culture with both Chinese, Japanese, and Korean families to whom her store caters, and to those who wish to learn more about Chinese recipes, cooking, and way of life.

According to customers on Yelp, Best Wei Chinese Grocery’s prices

are reasonable and hard to find ingredients are on hand for purchase.

“There is a large Chinese and Asian population in the area, and Best Wei has become a place for people to gather, to share experiences and to spend time with each other,” Li said.

In the Chinese culture, according to Li, family believes in staying together. After completing her business degree at San Diego State, Li returned to Beijing, where her father was a developer and met her husband. But, wanting her family to enjoy clean air and sunshine, returning to California was a high priority for Li. “Asian food is what we know,” she said. “Starting a small Chinese grocery, to carry the types of foods and produce for Korean and Japanese families, as well as focus on the health side.”

Providing well-known brands of ginseng tea, herbs, and organic products is of utmost importance to the Li family, as is educating their customers on the importance of the health cycle.

Walking through the store with Li is the best way to learn about foods and health, as taught to her by her relatives. Li described certain foods she stocks are used in recipes for Chinese, Korean, and Japanese cuisine. Li believes that clients should pay attention to the season and the natural foods that are grown in each time of year.

“Our produce comes from local farms, such as our mushrooms that are grown in Hemet and Fallbrook,”

she said.

In the back of the shop, a fresh produce area showcases vegetables and fruits from area farms, brought in fresh throughout the week. Here, shoppers can discover unique-looking items, including jute, nagaimo (a root vegetable), leafy bok choy, winter melon – a gourd called Tong Qwa that is a healthy dish for those who wish to lose weight and Chinese cabbage.

In the frozen section, shoppers hit the gold mine with a traditional Chinese snack – sticky rice balls.

Each, with different types of fillings inside, make for a distinctive dinner table treat. Other favorites, such as sweet fragranced dumplings and frozen chestnuts and bamboo, can also be found here.

On the shelves, recognizable brand names of hard to find sauces, vinegars and spices abound. She also supplies a plethora of cooking implements, all traditional Chinese in manufacture.

When asked what her favorite recipe to cook, Li laughed.

“In Chinese culture, we believe that family should stay together. At home, my mother cooks,” she said with a smile. “I eat.”

In the frozen section of her grocery, Li offers hard to find Chinese bacon and sausage and other traditional cuts of meat from the United States,” she said. Also in the refrigerated section, Li sells maitake, a Japanese medicinal mushroom thought by many in Asian culture to stimulate the immune system.

“Several customers purchase

Asian pears are among the varieties of fresh produce offered at Best Wei Chinese Health Food in Temecula.

Organic and locally grown produce are offered at Best Wei Chinese Health Food in Temecula.

Maitake as a preventative for cancer,” she said.

As for her clients, Li often makes special orders and enjoys the sense of community the shop has given the Chinese and Asian community of Southwest Riverside County.

“People meet here, they stay, they

have conversation,” she said. “Best Wei has become a true part of our community.”

Visit Best Wei Chinese Grocery in Temecula at 27452 Jefferson Ave., Suites 7A-7B in Temecula, CA. Call ahead to (951) 699-7788, or browse their website at www.best-wei.com.

Menifee Small Business Development Center presents ‘Incorporating Your Small Business’ MENIFEE – Incorporating a small business can be complex.

To help new and existing business owners, Menifee’s Small Business Development Center will offer a free workshop about the steps to incorporating a business.

The Incorporating Your Small Business seminar is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

The workshop will be held at the Menifee Valley Chamber of Com-

merce, located at 29737 New Hub Drive, Ste. 102 in Menifee.

The workshop presenter, Attorney Gary Foltz, has more than 20 years of experience helping entrepreneurs incorporate their small businesses.

He will discuss forming a corporation, the various forms of organization and selecting the right type of organization. Foltz also will be available to answer business planning questions.

MTRA meeting to feature Republican club president TEMECULA – Howard Hyde, President of the Southern California Republican Women and Men, will be the guest speaker at the next Murrieta Temecula Republican Assembly meeting to be held Friday, Feb. 12, at the Temecula City Hall’s Conference Center. The topic will be Escape from Berkeley: An Ex-Liberal Progressive Socialist’s Warning and Advice for America.

Howard Hyde is a former liberalleftist from Berkeley who is now an evangelist for free markets and capitalism, and a Republican Club

president. His articles are published on AmericanThinker.com, FrontPageMag. com, WesternJournalism.com and others. He edits the website www.

CitizenEcon.com, “Because every voter must be a citizen-economist.”

It is a dinner meeting. Non-member cost per person is $20. The check-in time is 6 p.m. RSVP at contactus@ MT-RA.com or leave a message for Bob at (951) 600-7370.

The Temecula City Hall’s Conference Center is located at 41000 Main Street in Temecula.

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Blotter Solo-vehicle rollover on 215 freeway leaves morning traffic backed up for miles Trevor Montgomery Writer A single-vehicle rollover traffic accident in Perris left traffic backed up in both directions for several hours Feb. 2. The accident reportedly occurred on the southbound Interstate 215 freeway, just North of Highway 74 East, at about 7:30 a.m., CHP Officer Mike Lassig reported.

CHP, CalFire and AMR responded

to the rollover accident after receiving multiple 911 calls regarding the incident. Upon arrival, emergency first responders found a 2003 Ford Focus upside down in the No. 1 lane. Fire personnel helped remove the sole occupant from the vehicle who was evaluated and treated at the scene.

The victim’s car sustained major damage during the accident and was later towed away, according

to Lassig.

An initial CHP investigation revealed the driver of the Focus, identified as Lillian Arias, 21, of Perris, was traveling Southbound on the 215 freeway nearing a large curve in the roadway near East Highway 74, when she “felt a popping in her steering wheel,” Lassig explained.

Arias felt her car start drifting into the No. 2 lane. She reportedly pulled her steering wheel hard to the left,

at which time she over-corrected and lost control of her vehicle. The move caused her vehicle to flip over and come to rest in the fast lane of the freeway.

“Thankfully, this young lady was wearing her seat belt and despite the major damage to her vehicle, she didn’t sustain any injuries. She walked away from what could have been a tragic accident, because she was wearing her seat belt properly,”

Lassig said.

Fire personnel and other emergency first responders were on scene for about one hour, for cleanup Lassig said.

The No. 1 lane was blocked for approximately one hour following the accident, according to Lassig.

However, traffic backed up in both directions for several hours.

No one else was injured in the accident.

Woman arrested for alleged credit card theft LAKE ELSINORE – A Long Beach woman was arrested mere hours after allegedly stealing credit cards and purchasing items with them at a Lake Elsinore business, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported Saturday, Jan. 30.

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She was booked at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta, but was released on $2,500 bail, according to jail records. She is due in court on Feb. 23.

Mobile homes catch fire, displaces four TEMECULA – Four adults were displaced when fire damaged two single-wide trailers in an unincorporated area outside Temecula Monday, Feb. 1, authorities said.

The fire in the 44000 block of LaCruz Drive was reported just before 8 p.m. Sunday, said April Newman of the Riverside County Fire Department.

The first arriving engine company reported a roof fully engulfed in flames, Newman said.

“Upon further investigation firefighters discovered there were two

single-wide trailers fully involved in fire,” she said.

The flames were reported out at 9:26 p.m., she said. No injuries were reported.

Massive eucalyptus tree falls onto Temecula home, three displaced TEMECULA – A 100-foot-tall tree collapsed on a house in Temecula Sunday, Jan. 30, displacing three people who narrowly missed being crushed beneath the uprooted euca-

lyptus, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

County firefighters arrived at 2:43 p.m. to a two-story home in the 29000 block of Via Norte, department

spokeswoman April Newman said.

The fallen tree caused “major damage” to the property, Newman said.

Firefighters initially received reports the downed tree started a fire

at the residence, but no smoke nor fire were found.

None of the displaced people were injured and they were assisted by the American Red Cross.

Fire department responds to suspected gas leak LAKE ELSINORE – The strong smell of gas prompted a fire department investigation at a Lake Elsinore home Saturday, Jan. 30, but no source was found, authorities said.

Firefighters responded about 7 p.m. to a report of an odor of natural gas coming from a home in the 31000 block of Sagecrest Drive, according to April Newman of the Riverside County Fire Department.

“The first arriving engine company reported a smell of gas coming from inside the garage of a residence,” Newman said.

They searched for the source of the odor but were able to find noth-

ing and cleared the scene by 8:25 p.m., Newman said.

“Southern California Gas Company is on scene and will remain in the community to monitor,” she said.

Eight displaced by Lake Elsinore house fire LAKE ELSINORE – Four adults and four children were displaced Jan. 30 when their home caught fire, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

County firefighters reported at 10:41 a.m. to a single-story home in the 31000 block of Kansas Street, said April Newman of the Riverside County Fire Department.

Smoke was seen coming from the side and rear of the house. The fire, which caused an estimated $40,000 in damage, was attended to by 23 county firefighters, Newman said.

The eight occupants of the home were assisted by the American Red Cross.

The fire was contained at 11:30 a.m.

Home, three vehicles burned in overnight fire MURRIETA – An overnight fire scorched part of a Murrieta home and three vehicles outside the residence Saturday, Jan. 30, according to the Riverside County

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The fire broke out at 3:12 a.m. at a home in the 31100 block of Old Trail Circle, in the unincorporated area of Murrieta, said Jody Hage-

mann of the Riverside County Fire Department.

The blaze caused an estimated $80,000 in damage, burning three vehicles and the exterior of the

house, Hagemann said.

The fire was quickly put out by 21 county firefighters. No injuries were reported.

Health Stater Bros. Charities and American Heart Association/American Stroke Association team up for 15th year of “Have a Heart, Save a Heart” campaign

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victim’s credit cards.

Kristy Gamble, 28, of Long Beach, was arrested for suspicion of burglary, identity theft and stolen credit card charges.

This year’s “Have a Heart, Save a Heart” campaign at Stater Bros. will feature the Brennan Family from Temecula.

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SAN BERNARDINO – Stater Bros. Charities is teaming up once again with the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for the 15th year of the Have a Heart, Save a Heart campaign to raise awareness and funds to fight

heart disease and stroke, America’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers.

Last year Have a Heart, Save a Heart raised $385,319 by selling $1 and $5 paper hearts at registers in Stater Bros. supermarkets throughout Southern California. The campaign

has raised over $4.6 million for the fight against heart disease and stroke since it launched in 2002.

This year’s campaign will feature the Brennan Family from Temecula.

A year ago, Alicia Brennan saved her husband’s life when he collapsed after jogging. Jacob Brennan suffered a type of heart attack also known as the widow maker, and Alicia’s prompt reaction, inmediately applying Handsonly CPR, saved his life. The family of five – they have three teenagers – have become CPR advocates and Alicia and her youngest son, Joshua, helped trained 1,000 students at the local high school where she coaches soccer and he is a student.

The Brennan’s story will be on display at 168 Stater Bros. supermarkets, where customers can make donations and dedicate a paper heart in honor or

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“Like the Brennan’s, Stater Bros.

Charities also wants to be proactive in bringing awareness to our consumers about these two deadly diseases,” commented Pete Van Helden, president and chief operating officer of Stater Bros. Markets.

“We are grateful to Stater Bros. for their continued commitment to saving lives,” said Mike Bolen, chairman of the AHA/ASA Western States Affiliate Board of Directors. “Through this campaign, we are raising critical funds needed to find better ways to prevent and treat heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases.

We are also reaching thousands of customers with information that will help them take positive steps for their health.”

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Health

Temecula girl in coma after medical nightmare

Marley Millward of Temecula is currently hospitalized at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital where she continues to fight for her life following a diagnosis of Diabetic Ketoacidosis due to Type 1 diabetes.

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Kim Harris Managing Editor TEMECULA – Marley Millward had a stomach bug, so her dad thought. She was spending half her winter vacation with him and he had plans to take Marley, her big brother and little sister, up to the mountains to play in the snow. In the first few days of her visit, Marley had thrown up and was not feeling well. But, on the morning of Jan. 5, her dad determined she was well enough to go on their trip to the snow.

On their way down the mountain the following day that decision may have seemed like the wrong one, as Marley’s condition progressively became worse.

Her dad, Ted Millward, noticed that she became delirious and was speaking gibberish in the backseat.

By the time the family had reached their home, Marley’s breathing had become labored.

Then, suddenly, Marley wasn’t breathing at all.

She was rushed to the hospital, in Temecula, where the staff was able to resuscitate her. But, having developed ketoacidosis and swelling in her brain stem, Marley’s condition was so severe that she slipped into a coma.

Marley was transferred to Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital where a team of specialists in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit could dedicate their time, around the clock, to helping her recover from this medical nightmare.

It was quickly determined that Marley had Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 juvenile diabetes according to the American Diabetes Foundation, effects over 1.25 Million children and adults in America.

The life-threatening condition Marley had developed Diabetic Ketoacidosis is a condition where cells don’t get the glucose they need for energy and instead burns fat for energy producing ketones which poison the body. This condition is often the way people first discover they have the disease. This is the case, since many of the signs and symptoms of Type 1 diabetes mimic other conditions.

For instance, some of the signs may include decreased alertness, extreme thirst and/or hunger, weight loss, headache, “fruity smelling” breath, nausea and vomiting, and confusion. Some people only experience a few of these symptoms, and often “explain” them away as something much less serious.

Both diagnosed, and undiagnosed, Type 1 diabetics have elevated risk of DKA when they are sick with any other type of virus or infection as was the case with Marley. What may have seemed to be a standard case of the flu, turned out to be something much more critical.

Now, it has been three weeks since Marley was rushed to the hospital and despite the best efforts of the doctors and nurses; she is still in a coma, fighting for her life. There have been some small triumphs and a few setbacks.

Her DKA and her insulin levels are under control. However, the swelling in her brain stem, is very rare.

So, determining how to best help Marley is a challenge. The doctors in the PICU have made two attempts to clear Marley’s breathing tube, with no success. Instead they performed a tracheostomy help her breathe.

They have been encouraged to see signs of her responding to pain, and even attempting to open her eyes to the sound of familiar voices.

However, until she fully awakens, it is difficult to tell how much of a recovery she can be expected to make.

Marley’s Mom, Jamie Millward, who works at D’anza del Sol – one of Temecula’s many local wineries – has been on leave, and at Marley’s side, since she was first rushed to the emergency room, on Jan. 6, by her dad.

Family and friends have come, some from as far as the East Coast, to show love and support for Marley.

Her hospital room walls are filled with get-well cards. Stuffed animals and colorful blankets lay with her in the bed, They sit in stark contrast to the machines, tubes and monitors that surround her, making it clear how serious her condition really is.

“So many people love Marley, and it is not hard to figure out why,” said Marley’s grandmother, Kelly Baker.

“Just one look at her bright eyes and smile, and you can see the vibrant girl that she is. You can even sense her love for music, dancing and making silly videos. Marley is as wellknown for her sense of fashion, as she is for her warm heart. She makes handmade cards for anyone in need, and if given the chance would adopt any puppy she sees. Another great example of her funny, firecracker personality is that her New Year’s resolution for 2016, was to become a Pop Star.”

“It is so tragic to see this beautiful young girl’s light dimmed, by this medical tragedy. Seeing her lying in the PICU, fighting for her life, is heartbreaking,” a press release reported. “Social Media has been buzzing, and prayers and messages of hope have been pouring in. Marley’s mother expressed how much all of the support and prayers mean to them. Facing a situation like this would be so much worse if they felt as if they were doing so alone.”

Marley’s family wants to share her story in the hopes that anyone who

reads it will stop and learn about the signs of Type 1 diabetes, according to the press release. All it takes is a simple test to rule it out, and no parent would regret seeking medical attention at the first signs, and finding out they were wrong. No parent wants to miss the signs, and wait until their child has to be in Marley’s situation, or worse – to lose a child to something that can be so treatable.

Marley’s prognosis is still unknown. The doctors in the PICU have explained that because the swelling in her brain stem, something which is not common with DKA, and because they have only a few cases to compare it to, it is difficult to predict the potential outcomes. Doctors showed Jamie the five other cases that they found with Marley’s same symptoms, and each of those cases had different outcomes.

Marley has shown increased signs of alertness, such as responding to pain, attempts at opening her eyes to the sound of familiar voices, and movement in her arms and legs. She has not, however, fully awake and is still unable to breathe without the ventilator. The doctors have expressed that only when Marley awakens will they be able to fully assess her prognosis for recovery.

A website has been set up, where people can donate to help with Marley’s expenses, as well as provide messages of support, and get updates on her story. The website can be found at www.youcaring.com/ Miracles4Marley.

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Sports

HS Football: Riverside All-Stars win Inland Empire All-Star Classic Dean Fioresi Sportswriter

jump way ahead as they now lead San Bernardino 11-6 all-time. The two teams started facing off in the same format 17 years ago.

The Riverside County All-Stars emerged victorious in this past weekend’s Inland Empire All-Star Classic, downing the San Bernardino County All-Stars in the final minute, 34-31.

It was the 31st annual All-Star Classic, and as exciting as any.

In a game that featured 10 local players and 70 players overall, perhaps no play was as exciting Riverside County’s last, when Heritage High School quarterback Brett Virgil hit Santiago High School wide receiver Jacob Ricard for the seven-yard touchdown with just a little over 20 seconds left, delivering the victory like he did so many times for the Patriots.

The game’s MVP award went to Banning High School kicker Fidel Romo, who’s two field goals (26 yds, 41 yds) and four good extra points kept Riverside County in the game until the end.

Carter High School running back Spencer Coleman started off the high scoring game in the first quarter with his four-yard rushing touchdown, giving San Bernardino the lead. But Riverside would strike back quickly on a 92-yard kickoff return touchdown from Citrus Hill’s Skyler Thomas, evening the score at 7-7.

It was then that the scoring really took off, as San Bernardino QB Joey Burrola would erupt for 356 yards and three touchdowns.

Virgil, who split time with Centennial’s Anthony Catalano (one passing TD), finished the game with two passing touchdowns himself.

Despite such a high-scoring contest, the defenses showed their own respective abilities, intercepting several passes and forcing multiple fumbles.

At halftime, with Riverside leading 17-10, the committee announced their two recipients for the Jerome Wall Memorial Scholarships, both worth $1,000.

Zack Markworth of Citrus Hill, who finished the game with several tackles and Alexander Mattison of San Bernardino High, who led his team with 146 yards.

This year’s Riverside All-Star head coach, Jeff Steinberg, Rancho Verde’s Offensive Coordinator, along with a vast amount of his own coaches and a few others from outside schools, helped Riverside

SCORING PLAYS: FIRST QUARTER SB – Spencer Coleman (Carter) – 4 yd rushing TD (0-7) RC – Skyler Thomas (Citrus Hill) – 92 yd kickoff return TD (7-7) SB – Jaron Imbriani (Cajon) – 31 yd field goal (7-10) SECOND QUARTER RC – Brett Virgil (Heritage) pass to Sammonte Bonner (Centennial) – 26 yd TD (14-10) RC – Fidel Romo (Banning) – 41 yd field goal (17-10) HALFTIME – THIRD QUARTER SB – Joey Burrola (Redlands) pass to Kris Vaughn (Redlands East Valley) – 42 yd TD (17-17) RC – Fidel Romo (Banning) – 21 yd field goal (20-17) SB – Joey Burrola (Redlands) pass to Tyrone Gasaway (Cajon) – 35 yd TD (20-24) FOURTH QUARTER RC – Anthony Catalano (Centennial) pass to Cameron Jackson (Centennial) – 17 yd TD (27-24) SB – Joey Burrola (Redlands) pass to Kris Vaughn (Redlands East Valley) – 17 yd TD (27-31) RC – Brett Virgil (Heritage) pass to Jacob Ricard (Santiago) – 7 yd TD (34-31)

The Riverside County All-Stars won the 31st annual Inland Empire All-Star Football Classic for the 11th time in the last 17 years, defeating San Bernardino this year, 34-31.

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FINAL: 34-31 Riverside County All-Stars Local players from the Riverside County roster include: OFFENSE Quarterback: Brett Virgil, Heritage.

Wide Receivers: Alive Hifo, Heritage; Lloyd Hightower, Chaparral.

Offensive linemen: Quireo Woolley, Murrieta Valley; Ty Whitworth, Linfield;

Valley Inside linebacker: Kalil Mazen, Murrieta Valley Outside linebacker: Austin Cuicchi, Temescal Canyon Defensive back: Lorenzo Burns, Linfield

More info on the 31st annual Inland Empire All-Star Classic can be found online by visiting www. eventsofsocal.com.

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DEFENSE Defensive line: Kevin Atkins, Vista Murrieta; Max Pichardo, Paloma

Linfield’s Lorenzo Burns was one of 10 local players that participated in the 31st annual Inland Empire All-Star Football Classic Saturday, Jan. 30.

Heritage High School quarterback, Brett Virgil, helped lead the Riverside County All-Stars past San Bernardino with a touchdown pass late in the game.

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Local softball players hope to bust through at World Softball Championships Taryn Murphy Valley News Intern

are more advanced than the regular wreck league, who go to the teams to learn and compete more with the idea of staying with travel ball and earning a college scholarship.”

The team consists of 13 girls from multiple cities, including Murrieta, Menifee, San Diego and Victorville.

One team-member even flies in periodically from Colorado to practice and compete.

Two years ago, the Batbusters qualified to play at Nationals in Johnson City, Tennessee, where they placed second. Last year, the team also qualified for the PGF, or Premier Girls Fastpitch, which was aired on television.

“That is actually probably the biggest softball championship around,” Ham said.

In the younger age division, the Batbusters tied for 17.

“Even though we didn’t win, we actually did really well for being a younger team for that tournament,”

This year, a local middle-school softball team is dreaming big – a dream that includes the words “world championships.”

The Orange County Batbusters, a nationally ranked travel ball team, has been invited to play in the World Softball Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. Scheduled for July 10 through 17, the championship will be the first of its kind, and the Batbusters are raring to go. Only one thing stands in their way: funding.

Emily Ham, whose 12-year-old daughter Lacie plays on the team, says the group is a dedicated collection of young girls who have been playing together since the age of eight. They also attend various middle schools throughout Southern California, hence the name “travel ball team.” Ham described a travel ball team as a “group of girls that

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The nationally ranked Orange County Batbusters, consisting of many local players, have been invited to play in the World Softball Championships in Kansas City, Missouri, this July.

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Ham explained. “What makes us so strong as a team is, like I said, we’ve been together for almost four years.

It’s like a family. You get in the routine, you know everybody, the girls trust everybody, and the girls trust our coach. And they know what it takes to win. They know it takes dedication and hard work.”

Not only do the girls practice for five hours on Saturdays and Sundays, but they also attend pitching and hitting lessons, and speed agility training twice a week. Ham says it’s purely out of the girls’ free will.

“Most people say that in the softball world, parents are only doing it because the parents want their girls to play softball. I think what’s special about our team is that our girls legitimately love playing this game, they love practicing, they are very competitive, and they will do anything to make sure that they’re there for each

other,” she said. “They have the eye, they know what they want, and they want that national championship.”

The girls not only plan to attend the world championships in Kansas City, but also PGF the week afterward.

“We’re playing two championship tournaments within two weeks of each other,” Ham said.

And that means $10,000 in costs.

So far, the team has been fundraising by selling Super Bowl squares, gaining a few sponsors, and also creating a Go Fund Me page. One of their goals is to make sure they can supply hotel rooms for the families.

The team hopes the community will reach out, share their excitement for the championships, and extend a helping hand.

“We’re really just looking to see if the community can help these girls achieve their dream of going to this tournament, and actually come

back knowing that the community supports them,” Ham said. “There’s a lot of publicity in my opinion about certain baseball teams like the Pony teams and Little League teams. We want to get a little bit of support. I don’t think you hear of many softball teams getting support from the community.”

Ham believes it is the girls’ passion for the sport that best shows why the community should feel enthusiastic about giving.

“They give up slumber parties.

They give up going to their friend’s house. They do homework in the car. They do homework at practice, on the fields or in the batting cages.

It’s just a really dedicated group that deserves the accolades for all the hard work they’ve put in,” she said.

To support the Batbusters on their championship journey, visit gofundme.com/bxjm496c.

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Sports

League titles on the line as winter sports playoffs approach

Great Oak used 12 points from Cheldon Alcantara (#3) to get past Murrieta Valley 50-31 last week.

David Canales photo

JP Raineri Sports Editor Spring sports are in full practice mode as the winter sports athletes bare down for their final two weeks before playoffs start and a number of local schools are in attack mode with high hopes as they battle for the top spots.

The Great Oak Wolfpack (16-6, 6-0) boys’ basketball team came out for the Coaches versus Cancer games last week and knocked off the host Vista Murrieta Broncos (12-10,

Murrieta Mesa got 11 points from Aleks Pocej (35) in last week’s 52-49 loss to Murrieta Valley.

David Canales photo

3-3), 60-46 Thursday, Jan. 28, to pretty much secure their spot in the post season. The Temecula Valley Golden Bears (20-4, 5-1) are hot on their heels though and with just four games to go, Great Oak players knows they need to take every game even more seriously as they look to clinch back-to-back league titles.

Other boys’ basketball victories last week came from Temecula Valley, who took out Chaparral (11-12, 1-5), 57-47 and Murrieta Valley (10-11, 2-4), who edged out the Murrieta Mesa Rams (9-13, 1-5), 52-49. Senior Nighthawk, Francesco Lorenzetti, led all scorers with 14 pts, while Aleks Pocej dropped in 11 points for the Rams. This week Vista Murrieta will face both city rivals in the Nighthawks and Rams, who also take on the Golden Bears before Temeucla Valley heads to Great Oak to try and knock down the Wolfpack. Murrieta Valley will also face Chaparral, who also has to face Great Oak early this week.

Game times are at 7 p.m.

On the girls’ side of the court, Vista Murrieta (21-2, 6-0) continued their dominating success wrapping up last week with a huge 64-36 win over Great Oak (13-7, 4-2). The win was the 16th straight in league for the Broncos who are 35-1 overall in the SWL since losing to Chaparral in 2013, 45-42. Junior Keilanei Cooper led all scorers with 19 points, Nasrin Ulel added 17 points and brought down 9 rebounds while Sharyah Cotton drained five 3-pointers, finishing with 15 points. Junior Tianna Shaw led the Lady Wolfpack with 8 points.

Temecula Valley ()15-7, 4-2) got the best of the Lady Pumas (7-13, 1-5) to wrap up last week’s league

battle for positioning, winning 59-52. The Golden Bears were led by junior Danielle Weinman, who scored 24 points. Tehya Burroughs added 10 points and Emma Vollmer scored 8. Chaparral’s Teya Searles led the Pumas with 13 points, Geneza Manlulu added 12 and senior Taylor Norman (8 points) brought down 12 rebounds.

The Lady Rams (7-15, 0-6) are still looking for their first win of league after wrapping up last week with a loss to Murrieta Valley (1011, 3-3), 59-25.

The Lady Golden Bears will face Murrieta Mesa early this week as well as Great Oak, who will also take on Chaparral. Murrieta Valley will try to handle the Broncos attack before also facing the Lady Pumas and finally Vista Murrieta will wrap up the week at Murrieta Mesa. Game times are at 5:15 p.m.

On the soccer fields the Vista Murrieta (16-3-3, 5-1) girls are one game ahead of Temecula Valley (143-2, 4-1-1) as they head into a week where they will face both city rivals in the Nighthawks and the Rams.

The Lady Broncos wrapped up last week with a 2-1 win over Great Oak (4-8-4, 1-2-3). Emma Vanderhyden and Ashley Johnson scored goals on assists by Josie Guinn and Kathleen McCarthy. Goalkeeper, Rebeccah Rojas, would pick up the win with her 4 saves despite letting up a goal in the 64th minute of play. The Lady Golden Bears got bested by Chaparral as they wrapped up their week Thursday, Jan. 28, with a 1-0 loss. Jordan Down was selected as the Player of the Game, scoring the only goal of the game off an assist by Juliette Brown. Sophomore Isabella Ouliguian recorded 6 saves for the Lady Pumas. Murrieta Mesa (6-62, 2-4-1) moved ahead of Murrieta Valley (3-13-1, 1-5) after beating the Nighthawks, 1-0. Temecula Valley will face Murrieta Mesa and Great Oak this week, Vista Murrieta will take on the Nighthawks and the Rams, while the Lady Pumas go to battle against the Nighthawks and Wolfpack.

For the boys, Chaparral (12-4-1, 5-1) leads in the standings with Murrieta Mesa (8-11-1, 4-2) being the only other team chasing right behind them. The Pumas fell last week to Temecula Valley, 1-0, off a goal by Anthony Yacoub, and will try to stay ahead of the pack this week when they take on Great Oak (5-8-4, 0-3-3) and Murrieta Valley (4-7-6, 1-2-3), who beat the Rams 2-0 last week off goals by Kyle Stokes and Kevin Sanchez. Murrieta Mesa will look to bounce back this week when they Face Temecula Valley (3-7-7, 1-2-3) and Vista Murrieta (7-8-5, 1-2-3).

In the water for girls’ water polo, the Lady Nighthawks and the Lady Broncos have battled hard all season and cruised right past all their Southwestern League opponents in

HS Football: Chaparral standout commits to Humboldt State

Chaparral’s Juliette Brown (24) dribbles past Temecula Valley’s Cami Gayden (11) as the Pumas beat the Golden Bears 1-0.

David Canales photo

their final League games.

Murrieta Valley kept Great Oak quiet, shutting down the Lady Wolfpack, 12-0 Thursday, Jan. 28. Nine different MV players would pick up scores in the game.

On the opposite side of town, Vista Murrieta jumped all over Temecula Valley, winning 17-5. Isabel Rack led the Lady Broncos with 7 goals while Goalkeeper Jacelyn Geddes had 6 saves. Temecula Valley senior and captain, Kyley Duff, scored 5 goals for the Golden Bears.

The format for the league carou-

sel will be a round robin tournament this week which will determine the teams that will head to the CIF-SS playoffs.

Finally, the big news this week comes in the world of wrestling as 27-time SWL champions Temecula Valley Golden Bears will travel to Vista Murrieta Wednesday, Feb. 3, where the red-hot Broncos could put an end to an era for Coach Arnold Alpert and his wrestlers. Follow all the action here with the Valley News Sports department.

Great Oak’s Darin Fleming (6) looks to split defenders for a score in Annette Saenz photo last week’s 0-0 tie with Vista Murrieta.

Vista Murrieta’s Josceline Godinez (3) scored 4 goals in the Lady Annette Saenz photo Broncos 17-5 rout of Temecula Valley last week.

Dean Fioresi Sportswriter The Chaparral Pumas got some good news on the football front this past week, when their star linebacker Isaiah Hall announced his commitment to attend and play football for Humboldt State University.

After being invited for an official visit of Humboldt State’s campus and athletic facilities, they offered Hall, a linebacker/running back a scholarship to play with their team starting in 2016.

Hall had a stellar senior year with the Pumas, where he led the team in tackles, with 65 (43 solo, 22 assists). He added three sacks, three pass-deflections, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery for a touchdown to his resume. As the heart of the defense at linebacker, Hall was one of the Pumas most valuable defensive players.

But his abilities don’t stop on defense, as he contributed to the offense as well. On 28 carries, Hall picked up 186 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught four passes for 64 yards.

Most recently, Hall participated in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Tampa Bay, Florida, Jan. 9. The Blue-Grey Bowl is a prestigious bowl that pits the nation’s top high school recruits against each other.

Hall will begin his first term at Humboldt in the fall of 2016.

Chaparral Football player Isaiah Hall stands in front of the Humboldt State Fight Song after committing to play football with the team starting in 2016.

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Chaparral and Murrieta Mesa lead in the standings with four games to Annette Saenz photo go before playoffs begin.

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HS Wrestling Update Dean Fioresi Sportswriter With winter sports underway, we take a look at the start of wrestling season and what can be expected from this season.

Arrowhead League Santa Rosa Academy The Rangers prepare for their first meet of the season this Wednesday when they visit Excelsior Charter (2-0). Santa Rosa will be led by team captains Sammy Lashley and Sammy Lara, both seniors who are looking to start their final seasons off on the right foot. Corey Martinak, also a team captain, is a talented junior who hopes to lead his team to a better record than last season, when they finished without a win.

Nuview Bridge Led by head coach Ramon Mares, the Knights hope to improve off a decent 2014-15 season, where they went 4-4 overall and 3-1 in league. This year’s team features a talented senior in Roman Villegas and junior Oliver Carillo, who was a team captain last season. They have a while before their first league meet, when they face off against Excelsior Charter on Jan. 21.

Southwestern League Chaparral The Pumas, who finished fourth overall in the Southwestern League Finals hope to improve on that mark, led by standout seniors Garret Strang, Matthew Fausto and Maxwell Irvin. So far this season, Strang, California’s No. 7 overall wrestler, has captured a championship in the Cerritos ‘Tournament of Champions’ and a second place finish in the ‘Rumble for the Rig’ as he looks to return to Masters for a second-straight season after taking third in 2015. In their most recent meet, the Pumas fell 42-30 to perennial champions in Temecula

Valley. The team placed in the Top 40 in the Battle of the Belts, at No. 37 overall.

Chaparral also sports a girl’s team, who has competed in tournaments like the La Quinta Tournament, where they had girls finish second and third in their respective weight classes, and the ‘Queen of the Hill’ tournament. Ariana Davidson, their top wrestler, who finished in third at the Riverside County Girls Wrestling Championships in late December, leads the team as they continue to work toward more titles.

Great Oak Last year’s third place team will look to improve on their mark from last season, led by a slew of talented wrestlers. Senior Tony Gonzales has had an impressive showing so far, capturing second place in the Riverside County Finals, followed

by Alex Romo, who took third place in Riverside County in his own weight class. As a whole, the team finished fourth overall in the Hamada Invitational Tournament out of 58 teams. After a successful preseason where they finished 6-1 on the back of a five-match win streak, the Wolfpack began their league season against Vista Murrieta Jan. 6. Most recently, Great Oak participated in the Battle of the Belts, where they took 39th overall.

Murrieta Mesa The Rams started their league play on a high note last week, earning a 48-36 victory over Murrieta Valley. They will be led once again by head coach Lee J. Rice. Mesa finished fifth overall last season in the Southwestern League finals with a score of 128.00 to Temecula Valley’s 244.50. They’ll look to improve on that mark this season, led by senior John Flores and junior Dakota Wagner.

Murrieta Valley In their first season with a new head coach, the Nighthawks will look to better their sixth-place finish in league last season. Daniel Kingman, their new coach, had most recently led Modena High

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VALLEY SPORTS SCORES Weekly prep sports scores for Southwest Riverside County HS GIRLS BASKETBALL:

Feb. 1

Riverside Christian (7-8) – 19 Hamilton (5-10) – 47 HHS: A. Bohannon, 17 pts; S. Williams, 10 pts, 13 rbds

Jan. 29 Nuview Bridge (3-10) - 32

Calvary Murrieta (8-7) – 35

CMHS: J. Lombardi, 13 pts, 10 rbds; K. Shiffett, 9 pts, 13 rbds Jan. 28 CMI (5-8) - 28

Temecula Prep (11-9) – 34 Jan. 29 Temescal Canyon (17-5) – 20

Lakeside (19-4) – 64

HS BOYS BASKETBALL:

Jan. 29 Hamilton (4-12) – 50

Sherman Indian (13-1) - 82 Jan. 26 Nuview Bridge (13-6) – 33

Temecula Prep (19-3) – 51

Vista Murrieta defeated Chaparral 60-6 Wednesday, Jan. 27, to set up a showdown with Temecula Valley for the Southwestern League title this week.

David Canales photo

School to four league titles and two CIF Division Championships. Under Kingman, MV will be pressed with the tough task of overcoming the loss of their top wrestlers to graduation. This year’s team will likely be led by juniors Jose Herrera and Alejandro Gomez. They got off to a rough start in league play, falling to their rivals in Murrieta Mesa, 48-36.

captured third at the Five counties Tournament over the weekend, finishing just three points out of second place. Orozco finished in second overall in his weight class, suffering his first loss of the season.

Wagstaff took the championship in the 220 weight class.

Temecula Valley

Elsinore

The Golden Bears, who have now won 27 consecutive league titles, will look to keep that streak going this season led by head coaches Arnold Alpert and Lyndon Campbell. TV lost several key wrestlers to graduation, but as always they were replaced by the talented droves of wrestlers that Alpert and Campbell produce. This year’s team will be led by seniors Ascension Rodriguez, Jared Estero, Patrick Paz and Paul Monteforte and junior Michael Stann, all of whom finished Top Four in their respective weight classes in the Southwestern League finals. They started league play off as many would expect, downing Chaparral 42-30. Most recently, TV placed 18th in the Battle of the Belts.

The Tigers placed at No. 54 in the Battle of the Belts over the weekend. So far this season, Elsinore wrestlers have seen considerable success at tournaments, most notably the first place finish by Dominik Urena in the Riverside County Wrestling Championships. The Tigers also had two other wrestlers finish in the Top 10 of their weight classes, Austin Mobley (120) who finished sixth, and Jacob Bean (106), who finished fifth.

• Elsinore does not have any information available on MaxPreps.

Heritage • Heritage does not have any information available on MaxPreps.

Lakeside • Lakeside does not have any information available on MaxPreps.

Vista Murrieta The Broncos drastic improvement last season didn’t go unnoticed, as they finished second in the SWL finals, with five different wrestlers taking home individual league championships. Luckily for them two of those wrestlers, Anthony Orozco and Ryan Stewart are back for their senior seasons. So far this year they’ve continued where they left off, capturing First Overall in the Inland Empire Tournament of Champions as a team, with five different wrestlers capturing first place. In the tournament, both Ryan Stewart and Rachaun Wagstaff took home first place finishes and Tournament MVP titles. They started their league season off by visiting Great Oak on Jan. 6.

Most recently, Vista Murrieta

JP Raineri Sports Editor

Jan. 29 Aquinas (10-12) – 36

Linfield Christian (13-7) – 69

Tryouts for Temecula United 2002-2009 ages are quickly approaching and the program is looking forward to a great week. All players born in the years listed are welcome to attend tryouts which will be held at Patricia Birdsall Sports Park located at 32380 Deer Hollow Way in Temecula. The tryouts will be on fields 2 and 3.

Feb. 15 and 17 - Girls - Check-in is at 5:30 p.m. and tryouts begin at 6 p.m. and go to 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 16 and 18 - Boys - Check-in is at 5:30 p.m. and tryouts begin at 6 p.m. and go to 7:30 p.m.

Temecula United plans on having at least one team at every age level (2002-2009) for boys and girls, if not two teams.

For more information on tryouts, contact Girls Director of Coaches Mike Costaglio via email at mcostaglio@earthlink.net or Boys Director of Coaches Rob Skinner by email at robcheriskinner@outlook.com.

For more information on Temecula United, visit their w e b s i t e a t w w w. t e m e c u l a unitedsoccerclub.org.

HS GIRLS SOCCER:

Jan. 29 Elsinore (1-13-1) - 1

Paloma Valley (8-9-3, 3-0) – 5 Feb. 1

Calvary Murrieta (4-11) – 1 Rancho Christian (9-3-1) – 4

Jan. 29 Aquinas (5-10) – 0

Linfield (12-4-1) – 2

HS BOYS SOCCER:

Jan. 28 Public Safety Academy (3-7-1) – 0

Santa Rosa Academy (13-4-1) – 1

SRA: A. Vasquez-Lamadrid, 1 gl; T. Pacheco, 1 ast; M. Heron, 14 saves Jan. 29 Temescal Canyon (14-2-4) – 4

Lakeside (8-8-5) – 0

HS GIRLS WATER POLO:

Feb. 1

Temescal Canyon (11-11) – 20 Lakeside (13-12) – 3

*Report scores to MaxPreps or to sports@reedermedia.com.

The Panthers have one of the most senior heavy teams in the Inland Empire, led by seven different returning seniors who wrestled with varsity in 2014-15. They also feature six juniors. Their experience has helped them perform well so far this season, as they placed 35th overall at the Battle of the Belts.

Perris • Perris does not have any information available on MaxPreps.

Temescal Canyon Led by standout senior Austin Cuicchi and Jason Patterson, the Titans look to solidify themselves as a force in the Sunbelt League this season. After capturing seventh overall at the Riverside County Wrestling Tournament, they finished 22nd overall in the Battle of the Belts. So far this year, Temescal Canyon looks like the team to beat. Along with Cuicchi and Patterson, who both finished third in their weight classes at Battle of the Belts, the Titans feature seniors Fernando Mercado, who finished third at the Riverside County Wrestling Championships, Jesse Pacheco and Isaiah Tafolla, who took sixth and fifth respectively at the same tournament.

Temecula Valley’s Jubal Cadsap, seen here wrestling Elsinore’s Austin Ratigan in the 160-pound class, is a part of a wresting program that has won the Southwestern League title 27 years in a row.

Susanne O’Hara photo

Temecula United Soccer Club seeks players to fill new teams

Jan. 30 St. Bernard (8-14) - 75

Rancho Christian (12-11) – 69

RC: I. Mobley, 31 pts, 12 rbds; G. Walter, 16 pts, 10 rbds

Jan. 29 Paloma Valley (15-8) - 69

Elsinore (12-13) – 60

EHS: M. Taylor, 24 pts, 13 rbds; N. Dodson, 15 pts, 5 asts

Sunbelt League

Paloma Valley

Courtesy photo The Temecula United soccer program is looking for players born between 2002 and 2009 for the upcoming season.

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ADOPTIONS

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FOR SALE Star-Trac fitness equipment.

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Call Jan 760-728-0650.

Miscellaneous Wanted

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Valley News • www.myvalleynews.com • February 5, 2016

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VILLAGE PROPERTIES Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated

NEW LISTINGS

HOME BUYS

consistency We’ve

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Truly custom 3,173sq ft, 4BD/4BA single level home. Each BD suite w/own bath. Views from many rooms. Entertainer’s kitchen. Ample storage w/built-ins throughout. Vaulted ceilings, skylights & ceiling fans. 160004533 $627,000

MORE HOMES

Private 4 bedroom home on 4 1/2 acres, with incredible views surrounded by lush green gold avocados.

150048441

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than any other company in town!

$695,000

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160002806

$499,000 - 515,000

Opportunity knocks! Welcome to this charming home in the friendly village of Fallbrook. You’ll love this recently refreshed home from top to bottom.

150043722 $365,000 13 acre exclusive Bonsall estate homesite with excellent producing Hass Avocado grove! Private prestigious gated community Electric & 1.5” water meter.

140040874 $270,000

Field of Dreams! Outstanding all useable 25 acre ranch with 5306 SF, 3 BR home, private irrigated baseball field, 13 stall horse barn, 6 pastures w/ well irrigation, huge car collector’s barn, pool, original farm barn & much more. 160004017 $3,250,000

Pano. Views, 2” water meter, partial fencing & gate. Great potential homesite with opportunity for income producing tree crops or flowers. Small outbuilding/shed onsite. Peaceful, serene setting.

150047128 $109,000

Pala Mesa Golf & Tennis Club - West facing lower 1 BD unit completely furnished - move in ready. Beautiful mtn vistas.

160003025

$215,000

2BR, 2BA with NEW paint and carpet. Golf Course View! Step out patio, 2 car garage. Resort style living - close to one of the 2 community pools - guest parking - convenient to commute corridors. 150034296 $269,000

Fully improved and ready to build your custom home. 2.26 acre view parcel on private culdesac with southerly view. Water meter, 200 amp power transformer in place, Large certified pad, approved 4 Bd septic layout (may require updating), Phone/ cable conduit in place.

150063334 $199,000

Early California Ranch Home with charm and character. Detached casita, pool, avocado grove & awesome views, all on 2.79 acres.

160001601

$890,000

OUR COLDWELL BANKER VILLAGE PROPERITES AGENTS: Don Bennetts Kimberly Biller Judy Bresnahan

Pat Bresnahan Abby Elston Susie Emory

Johnny Faubel Jane Felton Jerry Gordon

Jessica Huber Lorene Johnson Paul Kavanaugh

Bret Hasvold Chris Hasvold Cynthia Hauff

Linda Gordon Tess Hansford Eddie Harrison

Cheryl Pizzo JoAnn Rapaszky Vicki Robertson

Ruth Kavanaugh Cathy Kudroshoff Kay O’Hara

Jordan Rochlis Nancy Schrimpf Donna Shanahan

Janice Shannon Geri Sides Tom Van Wie

Susie’s Home Collection...

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150038574

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CalBRE# 01079037

$849,000

TESS HANSFORD 1st in Customer Service Awards

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CalBRE# 01130589

760.803.8377 800.372.0008 YOUR OWN PIECE OF PARADISE. Charming adobe home on 2 parcels totaling over 9 acs. Water meter and well! Vaulted ceilings thruout, skylights, enclosed patios and awesome views. Over 3600 sf, 4+BD. $735,000

RETURN TO A QUIET, SIMPLER LIFESTYLE. Located off Live Oak Park Road in desirable Los Alisos. Recent kitchen remodel; surrounded by plants, oaks and Mulberry tree. 2BD, 2BA, 1800sf. $525,000

Shows like a Model

Cheryl Pizzo & Don Bennetts

LORENE JOHNSON

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Cheryl 760-468-2218 Don 760-822-3284 CalBRe# 00815495

VILLAGE PROPERTIES

Calbre# 01450115

4.64 acre very private exclusive estate at end of road. 1000’ elevation with Pano views of Santa Margarita &

Marketing Fallbrook for 35 years

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Amenities included, pool/spa, clubhouse, sport court & walking trails.

VILLAGE PROPERTIES SW15219910 $489,000 CalBRE# 00612840

San Bernardino Mtns! Highly upgraded Mark Kirk custom w/dramatic entryway, custom Rustica hand hewned wood doors,18’ ceiling,arched spiral stairway & solid bronze hand cut lead crystal chandelier. Exquisite architectural details throughout. $850,000 - $925,000

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Kay O’Hara

Estate Homes, Groves, Land

760.207.0562

KayOHaraHomesAndGroves@gmail.com CalBRE #01408324 VILLAGE PROPERTIES

Remodeled kitchen, vaulted ceilings, dual pane windows, pergo floors, all new interior paint, ceiling fans, and all new front and backyard low maintenance landscaping!

Offered at $429,000

WELCOME TO EAST RIDGE, A GATED SENIOR COMMUNITY.

Located at end of a cul de sac with lovely low maintenance private use yard, a few fruit trees and a fenced side yard for pets. All the homes in this gated community were custom crafted by or for the owner. Wide walking path around the perimeter of the community, a beautiful pool & club house area and tennis courts. There is an area for parking RVs and other toys within the community.

Offered at $419,000

Sycamore Ranch

Licensed Elder Care Facility

JoAnn Rapaszky 760.212.5461

Johnny Faubel 760.845.7572

CalBRE #00672280

JoAnnRapaszky@gmail.com

CalBRE #01927730 VILLAGE PROPERTIES

JohnnyFaubel@gmail.com

Immaculate with Golf Course View!

Highly desirable Sycamore Ranch single story with detached casita plus workshop on 1.34 ac cul-de-sac location. What more can you ask for!

Exquisite custom front doors, hardwood flrs, plantation shutters, many upgrades.

Offered at $775,000

2BD, 2BA, 1344 sf end unit. Granite, plantation shutters, private yard.

Pala Mesa Fairways.

Turnkey operation includes recent complete interior upgrades incl travertine tile & laminate flooring thruout.

Open flowing floorplan, plenty of natural passive lighting, deck and patio areas. 4BD, 5BA licensed for 6 residents.

Offered at $485,000

Call Tom Van Wie 760.703.6400

Offered at $349,000

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River Village: 5256 So. Mission Road, Suite 310, Bonsall Fallbrook: 1615 So. Mission Road, Suite C

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