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Stars of the Valley fills hearts and fulfills dreams

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LE Planning Commission endorses Alberhill Villages Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

In a surprise move, the city of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission has given its endorsement of the long-troubled Alberhill Villages being developed by Castle & Cooke after coming to an agreement during a Feb. 7 Planning Commission meeting.

Marines line the path to the stage in respect for Sgt. Billy Hamlett at the Stars of the Valley event held Feb. 4, at South Coast Winery. He was the young adult beneficiary of this year’s event. Scott Padgett, Time Stood Still Photography photo

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Wonder Woman, cases of Sprite and a special Star in the Sky were just a few of the highlights of the 11th annual Stars of the Valley. Hearts were filled with emotion as founding organization Charity

for Charity once again fulfilled the wishes of special beneficiaries. This year’s “Valleywood”-style event was held Feb. 4 at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, complete with red carpet interviews, “paparazzi,” entertainment, a fourcourse dinner, awards and auctions. Throughout the years, founder

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Murrieta Park and Recreation Manager Lea Kolek led a workshop on the city’s Town Square Park improvement plan Tuesday, Feb. 7, highlighting the need for upgrades and maintenance improvements. The park, which opened for use in spring 2006, is the home to many of Murrieta’s special events including the annual Field of Honor put on by Rotary Club of Murrieta, Get Shamrocked, the city’s annual Festival of Trees and Murrieta’s Memorial Day Observance ceremony. “The first phase opened in 2006 and included essentially what is out there right now,” Kolek said. Phase one of the three-phase $3.7 million project will be completed once the city rehabilitates the well and adds restrooms at the site. Early plans for phase two includes a storage room, a dressing room or

see PARK, page A-5

Town Square Park in Murrieta, which features a fitness route, will soon see improvements including new Shane Gibson photo restrooms and a cover over the amphitheater.

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Charity Jane Prestifilippo and her husband Alex have used Charity for Charity to fulfill wishes for many local beneficiaries. Each year they select a child, a young adult and an adult from among a group of applicants for the “Wish Brigade” to surprise with their wishes. Through the generosity of

Hemet resident and retired Claremont Police Capt. Russ Brown tells Hemet City Council why he wants to work with them as a councilmember. He won the seat following an interview during a special city council meeting Feb. 7. Tony Ault photo

Retired Claremont Police Capt. and Four Seasons resident Russ Brown was selected to serve on the Hemet City Council in the seat left by former City Councilman K. Paul Raver. Brown, selected from a field of nine applicants at the Feb. 7 special Hemet City Council meeting in a 3 to 1 vote will be on dais as a councilman for the next two years. Brown who told the council of his extensive experience as a police officer and active community leader in Claremont before moving to Hemet during a public interview session won the approval of Mayor Linda Krupa, Mayor Pro Tem Michael Perciful and Council-

woman Bonnie Wright in the final vote. Councilwoman Karlee Meyer voted “No” expressing her favor for Cami McGargill, another highly qualified council applicant who interviewed that evening. City Clerk Sarah McComas wasted no time in swearing in Brown who joined the rest of the council immediately after going into a closed session. The full fivemember council will now consider the city’s business needs for the next two years, which most likely will center around the Measure U sales tax revenue expenditures to improve the public safety departments and the city’s economic development plans. Brown in his interview said he

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Love is in the air. But it’s not just for couples. An early Valentine event Feb. 4, organized by Wildomar-based nonprofit Community Outreach Ministry, showed love for Angel Tree families. The event supporting at-risk youth and their families was hosted by Wellness & More in Murrieta and featured lunch, screenings and workshops focusing on physical and emotional health. The A+ Dental Vista Community Mobile Clinic provided free dental assessments and fluoride treatments for 21 patients, performing 13 children’s cleanings and 18 sealants. Two adults were able to make appointments to be seen at the Vista Community Clinic in Lake Elsinore. VCC staff member Cristina Urquiza also provided educational materials and performed 15 blood pressure screenings on adult caretakers. Lunch was catered by Maria’s Street Tacos. Free clothing was available for those in need. Splash Medics provided a water safety program. Author and creative writing instructor Liz Gonzales of Uptown Word and Arts led a story writing workshop. Gonzales is widely published and teaches for Angel’s Gate Cultural Center and University of California Los Angeles Extension Writers Program. Cynthia Duran, a craft and sewing expert for 20 years, led a crafts workshop using decoupage and fabric strips to create unique book covers. The two noted that teaching these valuable skills fosters creativity and

MVHS volunteers Anna Gorski and Daniella Harrington prepare to hang the Community Outreach Ministry banner for the Feb. 4 Valentine event. Paul Bandong photos

boosts self-esteem, allowing the children to explore and see their potential. Caregivers, meanwhile, attended a unique workshop “Breaking the Cycle of Incarceration Model,” written by Community Outreach Ministry co-founder Mona Davies with her husband Bob. The program partners with Angel Tree, a program of Prison Fellowship, to reach southwest Riverside County youth whose parent or parents are incarcerated. In addition to the researchdriven, community-based interventions model, Davies also provided a valuable resource list of community support systems and after-school enrichment services. “This was intentionally developed to help prevent youth from involvement in the juvenile justice system and to help reduce recidivism and to help tear down the cradle-to-prison pipeline,” Davies said. Kathleen McCall, a mental health and drug and alcohol recovery counselor, was also on hand to provide support to caregivers.

Members of the Tuliau family, from left, Kennedi, mother Alisa, Brooklyn and Marley model some of the donated clothing. The family came out to support and volunteer at the Valentine event.

Jennifer Hernandez, an independent distributor of Herbalife and the owner of Wellness and More, said she was happy to provide her facility for the event. “If someone is doing something for the community, I always open up my place to them,” Hernandez said. Community Outreach Ministry’s motto is “Giving at-risk kids a second chance to be winners and champions.” The Valentine Celebration was just one of several events Community Outreach Ministry puts on throughout the year for these local at-risk youth. In addition to summer camp, the youth and their families are invited to an annual Angel Tree Christmas party. Davies gave special thanks to Natalie Morgan of Builders of Faith, an Angel Tree coordinator from Temecula and Kathryn Veenhuizen of Farmers Insurance for organizing and donating clothing to the families and to Janice Hare of Mountain View Church in Wildomar for volunteering with Community Outreach Ministry year-round and reaching out to

Jennifer Hernandez, owner of Wellness & More and independent Herbalife distributor, shared samples of her protein smoothies with attendees of the Community Outreach Ministry Valentine event held at her store in Murrieta.

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Wonder Woman arrives at the 2017 Stars of the Valley event Feb. 4 to present Payden Benson, 6, with her very own cape. Organizer Charity Prestifilippo (left) and parents Chad and Rebekah look on.

Undergoing 19 chemo treatments and eight surgeries, she fought for her life, her husband JJ tirelessly researching options. She continued to train, and in 2016, she completed the Carlsbad Half Marathon and was named 2016 Hero of the Marathon. She died Jan. 24, 2017. Her memorial service was the morning of CFC’s Stars of the Valley. In honor of Petchel’s wish to take her husband on a dream honeymoon cruise to Italy or Greece, CFC gifted the family a Mediterranean cruise. They are also sponsoring a half marathon in her honor Saturday, May 13. Lastly, Prestifilippo presented them with a star certificate, designating a specific star in the sky named after Petchel. “I didn’t know if I could handle being here, but this is where we are supposed to be,” JJ said. “We are so honored to be here, and this is what she would have wanted, a celebration of life. So let’s celebrate!” Chilean superstar Paolo lberto Ramirez Gonzalez entertained guests, as the live auction was held and awards announced. The “Got Your Back Award” sponsored by Temecula Valley Neurosurgery was awarded to Lisa Wayman. The “Invest in Others Award” sponsored by La Pointe Wealth

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Murrieta remembers the legacy of Katie E. Sleeper, owner of the Fountain House Jeffery G. Harmon SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Her mother, never remarried, but remained close to her three children. Emma Hale moved to Nebraska in 1886 and to Murrieta, in 1894. Sleeper and her two siblings followed their mother to California. Van Hale had married in 1888, but a year later his wife Lucida J. Hale abandoned him and refused to live with him. Van Hale filed for divorce in 1898, and it was granted. He ran a grocery store in Murrieta for a short time. He married Hattie Hurd Maydole in July 1900. They had one son, George S. Hale. Ethel L. J. Hale was a young single woman when her mother settled in Murrieta. She was the bridesmaid for Grace Sykes who married Charles North in June 1897 in the Murrieta Methodist Church. North’s groomsman was Harvey Sykes brother of the bride. Over a year later, Harvey Sykes and Ethel Hale were married Oct. 20, 1898, in Emma Hale’s home. Harvey Syke’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sykes were the only invited guests. Ethel gave birth April 11, 1900, to Emma Hale Sykes at their home in Murrieta. A week later, Ethel contracted blood poisoning and died April 19. She was laid to rest in the Laurel Cemetery in Murrieta. Recently widowed with a week-old

Katie E. Sleeper was the proprietor of the Fountain House, a hotel built west of the Murrieta Train Depot. The hotel was built to accommodate railroad travelers as an overnight and meal stop. Sleeper operated the hotel from 1907 until her death in 1921. She was a strong, independent woman, who raised her niece E. Hale Sykes as her own child. As challenges and changes arose in the Murrieta Valley, Sleeper was ready to serve her community and her guests. She was born June 13, 1861, in Corinth, Vermont, the daughter of George W. Hale and Emma Jane Moulton. She had an older brother named Van A. H. Hale and a younger sister named Ethel Louise J. Hale. Sleeper married George W. Chamberlin, a young medical student July 4, 1879. Once George received his medical degree, he set up his practice in Hanover, New Hampshire. It is unknown why Sleeper’s first marriage dissolved. Her second husband was C. L. Sleeper, who may have died in 1889. Afterward, Katie never remarried and never had any children of her own. Katie’s father died Jan. 5, 1881.

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Van Hale leased a ranch and moved to Lake Elsinore. E. Hale Sykes’ father had remarried and settled in Olive, California. E. Hale Sykes passed her eighthgrade examination in June 1915. In August, Sleeper took her niece and nephew on their annual vacation to San Diego. During her absence, a Mrs. Miller had charge of the Fountain House. America declared war on Germany April 6, 1917. Forty-two Murrieta men registered for the draft, and soon the town was a hive of activity. The Riverside County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting May 1917 in Murrieta to discuss county business and the possible labor shortage. Delegates toured the Murrieta farming community and the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort. In the evening, they held their meeting and dinner at the Fountain House. “A splendid chicken dinner, served by Mrs. Kate Sleeper, capable manager of the Fountain House, was appreciated by appetites sharpened by the long drive. The hotel dining room was filled to capacity, and a second table had to be set for a number who could not be seated at first. The tables were prettily decorated with roses,” the Riverside Daily Press said May 23, 1917. Sleeper was always willing to help her family. By December 1917,

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Van Hale and his family had moved back to Murrieta and lived at the Fountain House. They stayed for several months before they found another house to rent. A few months later, an estimated magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the region April 21, 1918. “The earthquake did quite a bit of damage at Murrieta yesterday afternoon, the Fountain House suffering the most from falling plaster and cracked chimneys. Stock in the stores was thrown from the shelves, but the buildings escaped with slight or no damage whatever,” the Riverside Daily Press said April 22, 1918. The Armistice was signed Nov. 11, 1918, and the Great War had come to an end. Murrieta’s doughboys began to return to their homes. The newly completed grain elevator, built just north of the Fountain House, greeted the young men as they arrived at the train depot. Sleeper and E. Hale Sykes traveled to Santa Cruz, August 1920 to attend Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sykes’ 50th wedding anniversary. The Sykes family had 12 children, 30 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The large family celebrated being reunited. Fire once again threatened the Fountain House January 1921. The Saturday night fire started in a barn owned by George Lambert. It leaped to the stable and out buildings of the Fountain Houseand threatened to destroy the hotel. Bucket brigades were quickly formed to pass water up to the top of the hotel; the roof was ablaze three times before they put it out, but the heroic work of the bucket brigade saved the buildings. While the men were fighting the fire with buckets, big trucks were brought into action, and like an army tank, they attacked the outbuildings, including the windmill pump and water tank, and razed them to the ground. This work checked the fire’s path of destruction. E. Hales Sykes turned 21 in April that year, and in June she received a new Ford roadster. In October, Sleeper’s health began to decline. Sleeper died Nov. 13, 1921, at the age of 60. She was laid to rest in the Laurel Cemetery near her mother and sister. She left her estate including the Fountain House to her niece. Sleeper left a lasting legacy to her niece, E. Hale Sykes. She had taught her the strength of being an independent hardworking woman in a competitive and challenging world. Sleeper was a beloved proprietor and hostess to countless residents and travelers who had stayed at the Fountain House. Her dedication to her family and her contribution to the town of Murrieta should always be remembered for generations to come.

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New San Jacinto City Manager Rob Johnson, arrives at a, Feb. 7, city council meeting. Johnson resigned from his former city manager position in Menifee, Dec. 27, 2016, and is replacing retiring San Jacinto City Manager, Tim Hults. Shane Gibson photo

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The San Jacinto City Council with little public discussion at their Feb.7 regular meeting hired Rob Johnson for their next city manager at a salary of $194,000 per year with benefits through June 30, 2020. Johnson, 47, comes to San Jacinto from his former employment as city manager for the nearby city of Menifee. Johnson resigned his position

in Menifee Dec. 27, following the disclosure that Menifee’s former elected Mayor Scott Mann was being fined $60,000 by Fair Political Practices Commission for allegedly using a portion of his campaign funds for personal family use. Johnson has spent the last four years as Menifee’s city manager and guided Menifee through a tremendous growth period. San Jacinto City Councilman Andrew Kotyuk said Johnson had reached out to them shortly after his

resignation applying for the position of longtime San Jacinto City Manager Tim Hultz who announced his retirement but offered to stay with the city enough time to bring the new city manager up to speed on city business. Johnson and Hultz will be working together until the transition is complete. Kotyuk said while the political upheaval in Menifee may have caused some criticism of the city staff working with then Mayor Mann on different projects and with the election of a new mayor in November the council has “done its due diligence” in deciding to hire Johnson. San Jacinto City Mayor Scott Miller reported it was fortunate that Johnson applied for the position when he did since it would be saving the city a lot of money that would have been needed for an executive search. The council saw no wrongdoing in Johnson’s work in Menifee and welcomed his knowledge in city operations. Kotyuk said Johnson is coming to San Jacinto with a salary cut from his position in Menifee. Johnson’s contract with the city as approved

by the council Feb.7 will pay him a base monthly salary of $16,166.67 per month with small raises each year providing he receives a favorable personnel review. The position will include a $500 per month automobile allowance, a city cellphone and service and a two-week paid vacation each year. He will also be able to obtain council approved professional organization member-

ships related to his position as a city manager. Johnson, in resigning his position as Menifee city manager, received a reported $235,500 contract buyout in a separation agreement provided he would not pursue and future legal claims against the city. The separation buyout included six months’ severance pay, accrued leave and salary owed.

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PARK from page A-1 green room, an amphitheater covering and some utility infrastructure improvements, Kolek explained. Phase three of the improvements includes a public-address system and Wi-Fi. “During the first phase, however, the project lost momentum when Gov. Brown dissolved the redevelopment agencies which was how we were funding the park project,” Kolek said, adding that the bulk of the project was placed on hold. Kolek said with the usage of the park being what it was at the time, staff then believed the park project needed restrooms so development impact fees were added. With the state’s RDA funds released, the city can now move forward with the project. “The state has not provided a time table by which the funds must be used, but moving forward, sooner rather than later, will provide the community with an enhanced facility suitable for a variety of user groups,” she said. After contracting with International Design Services for architectural services to design the final amenities of the park, staff met with annual users of the facilities to get their feedback, as well as Starway projections that provides lights and sound for the city’s annual birthday bash, who Kolek said “was able to shed some light on the project.” Louis Marinelli with IDS group presented a full concept of the park, complete with a band shell amphitheater design flanked by restrooms and changing facilities with a covered walkway between them. “As the concept itself developed, we actually spread the auxiliary buildings out to allow for adjacent space which could be used to enlarge the amphitheater stage itself,” he said. The design includes detailing to make the buildings compatible with City Hall and the library with an operable wall system that can make the stage larger or smaller based on the type of event being held. To cut down on maintenance costs, the entire structure will be made out of steel. Kolek said the buildings, come with a $1.2 million price tag, built offsite, delivered to the city and should be completed within 120 days of the order date. Capacity of the restrooms allow 405 persons per hour, but there would need to be additional services for any event lasting longer than four hours. The timetable for the project shows construction in July or August, installation in November and completion by the end of January 2018. “This is assuming that everything goes just perfect,” Kolek said. Kolek said she hopes to see finalized construction drawings within two months and to send the project out for bid no later than June.

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Lake Elsinore Planning Commission endorses Alberhill Villages redefine the land use map and clarify ambiguities of mining activity setbacks… ,” Taylor said. “One of the challenges is identifying a financing mechanism for that 46-acre sports park that we have done, and there is also clarifying certain implementation provisions, primarily the minor modifications. Basically, setting boundaries.” Changes due to mining activities in the area include a 1,500-foot setback from crushing plants, 500-foot setback from processing and 300-foot setback from excavation operations, Taylor said. Mining will be phased out over time as the area is developed. Other changes include narrowed and subject-entitled, projectwide development standards, clarification of timing phasing and financial responsibilities for the parks including the 45-acre regional sports park and the procedures and boundaries that Castle & Cooke need to operate under if they make any changes to the development plan.

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In a surprise move, the city of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission has given its endorsement of the longtroubled Alberhill Villages being developed by Castle & Cooke after coming to an agreement during a Feb. 7 Planning Commission meeting. The commission voted 5-0 to recommend the city council approve the Alberhill Villages Specific Plan, which will go before voters in a special election May 2. Lake Elsinore Community Development Director Grant Taylor gave a presentation to the commission, giving a brief history and showing the proposed amendments for the project. On the land use map, the boundaries remain the same, the land use designations and open space all remain the same. The only difference, according to Taylor, is the smaller of two lakes has been removed. “The primary provisions are to

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The city council is expected to hear the issue and possibly adopt an ordinance approving the addendum at its Feb. 14 meeting.

Alum treatments continue at Canyon Lake CANYON LAKE – Another alum application was applied in Canyon Lake Feb. last week, following final testing and recommendation from scientists. The Lake Elsinore & San Jacinto Watersheds Authority (LESJWA) is responsible for managing the alum applications. LESJWA, a joint powers authority, exists to improve water quality in Canyon Lake and Lake Elsinore within the watershed. Canyon Lake has a history of receiving high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus that enter the lake through water runoff. By reducing nutrients in the lake, the severity of algae blooms decreases, as algae feeds on phosphorus. “Historically, Canyon Lake receives high loads of nutrients, especially following heavy storm events, such as those which taken place over the past two months,” shares Mark Norton, LESJWA Administrator. “Since early 2016, alum treatment of Canyon Lake has expanded to include sections of Canyon Lake north of the causeway; an area plagued with repeated concerns over algae blooms. The alum treatments have been proven effective in reducing the phosphorus concentrations in the lake water and thereby minimize the

prevalence of algae blooms.” Our historic drought created a thirsty region for Southern Californians. In the southwest portion of Riverside County, Lake Elsinore reached low lake levels suffering algae blooms over the hot 2016 summer months. Recent storms hit hard, bringing much needed rain and snow. In the San Jacinto and Lake Elsinore Watersheds, snowmelt and rain flow downward and end up in Canyon Lake and eventually Lake Elsinore. As water enters Canyon Lake, along with it comes an increase in excess nutrients and sedimentation. Alum treatments to Canyon Lake have been effective in reducing nutrients and sediment concentrations related to flows of nutrients that enter the lake. Alum application to Canyon Lake are applied at levels that are safe for humans and marine life. It has continued as the preferred treatment to improve water quality in Canyon Lake. Minimal disruption will take place for lake recreation, said Norton. Before alum applications, water samples are always tested for dissolved oxygen, pH and temperature to confirm appropriate water quality conditions, a procedure that is always followed before beginning the treatment process. During the application,

sections of the lake being sprayed were by necessity blocked off, however access was to be open immediately following. To view the project updates, residents can visit www. canyonlakealum.wordpress.com. To comply with water quality regulations, enforced by the State through the local Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board, the Lake Elsinore & Canyon Lake Nutrient Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Task Force continues to conduct alum water treatments in Canyon Lake. The TMDL Task Force evaluated several options and determined that alum application provides the best option as a step to effectively treat the entire lake in a timely manner with minimal impact to Canyon Lake residents. Funding for the alum applications is being provided by the Lake Elsinore and Canyon Lake Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Task Force, which consists of cities, the County of Riverside, agriculture and dairy coalitions and other organizations in the San Jacinto River watershed. Implementation of the alum project is being coordinated by the City of Canyon Lake, the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, LESJWA, the TMDL Task Force and the Canyon Lake Property Owners.

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Taylor also proposed a development agreement which includes vested rights, development agreement fees, an Alberhill Park fee which includes $2 per square foot being put into a fund for the sports park development and locking in existing development fees. Taylor said the planning department worked with Castle & Cooke on the changes. “It’s good for the city, it protects the city, provides an opportunity for quality development,” he said. The estimated cost for the May 2 special election is estimated to be somewhere in the range of $73,000$83,000. If voters approve the plan, it opens the door for the city to have 8,024 homes, condos or apartments, 3.8 million square feet of commercial space, space for a college or university, an elementary school and 45

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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the expansion of Riverside County Fire Department Station 26. The 3-0 vote Jan. 31, with John Tavaglione absent and one vacancy on the board, authorized $1,110,760 of Development Impact Fee revenue for the expansion and found the project categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review. Al-

though the supervisors’ action did not authorize any specific design or construction contract, the county’s Purchasing Department was authorized to execute consultant services agreements for up to $100,000. The addition of Riverside County Fire Department staff, including female firefighters, has created a need to expand the Hemet fire station. The work will expand the existing restroom, add a restroom, relocate the existing bunk rooms and upgrade the fire

station to current Americans with Disabilities Act standards. The addition to the northeast portion of the existing building will increase the size of the fire station by 418 square feet. The budgeted $1,110,760 allows $70,800 for architectural

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Vista Murrieta’s Lydia Buggs (3) and Michaela Rentner of Temecula Valley, pictured here earlier this season, will try to help their teams advance in the post season. Annette Saenz photo Zack Dougherty and the Temecula Prep Patriots will host Marshall in Andrez Imaging photo the first round of the CIF playoffs.

Delaney Nuez and the Lady Wolfpack took control of the Southwestern League this past season and have a first-round bye in the playoffs. Scott Padgett photo

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Pairings for the 2016-17 CIF Southern Section-Ford Championship winter sports playoffs were posted this past weekend and will commence this week as the top teams from the area look to extend their seasons in hopes of the almighty right to call themselves CIF Champions. Girls Water Polo A total of 143 Southern California teams will battle for seven divisional championships in the 20th year of CIF Southern Section-Ford Girls Water Polo Championship Playoffs, scheduled to open with wildcard contests in all divisions early this week. The single-elimination tournaments will conclude with championship finals matches at the William J. Woollett, Jr. Aquatics Center in Irvine February 25. Murrieta Valley’s Lady Nighthawks (23-7, 8-0) have built quite the resume after claiming their 13th consecutive league championship, this year under new head coach Jason Shumway. They will be making their first appearance in the elite CIF-Southern Section Division 1 playoffs and are hoping that they keep another one of their streaks alive having won12 consecutive playoff openers. Murrieta Valley is the host team this week as they open up against Orange Lutheran in a match that pits last season’s CIF Division 1 and Division 2 champions. The two also met last month in the Southern California Championships where Orange Lutheran got ahead early with a 6-1 lead, ultimately pulling out an 8-5 win to advance to the quarterfinal round. Lakeside, which captured the Sunbelt League championship for the first time, is the No.1 seed in the Division 6 bracket. The Lancers (17-12) will host Glendale (9-14) in a first-round match Thursday. DIVISION 1 Orange Lutheran at Murrieta Valley DIVISION 2 Vista Murrieta at Santa Monica DIVISION 4 Chaparral at Chino Hills South Pasadena at Temescal Canyon

Isaiah Mobley (3) and the Rancho Christian Eagles look to be back in the CIF championships again this year after winning the South Valley League title this season. JP Raineri photo

DIVISION 5 Hemet at North DIVISION 6 Elsinore at Norco DIVISION 7 West Valley at Baldwin Park Boys’ Basketball A total of 318 entries, including top local teams Temecula Valley (Southwestern League champs), Rancho Christian (South Valley League champs) and Temescal Canyon (Sunbelt League champs) made the playoffs. The tournament will conclude with championship-final contests March 3-4 at The Felix Events Center at Azusa Pacific University, Godinez High School as well as March 4 at The Honda Center. Temecula Valley went to the CIF Division 1A championship game last season, but fell to Santa Monica 6660. The Golden Bears also reached the State regional quarterfinals. The Rancho Christian Eagles had the most successful season in not only school history, but in the history of any local boys’ team in the area in 2016 and won the CIF-SS Division 5 championship. In Division 1AA, none of the Inland area teams received a seed but three got byes into the second round. Inland Valley League champions, Rancho Verde, will play the Lynwood-Serra winner, Mountain Pass League champion Tahquitz will play the Inglewood-Edison winner, and Southwestern League champion Temecula Valley will play the Cantwell Sacred Heart-La Mirada winner. Great Oak, the third place team from the Southwestern League, will play a first-round game against North, the defending 1AA champion that reached a regional championship game last season. In Division 2AA, Perris will play host to Westlake and the valley has seven teams in Division 2A, including No. 4-seeded Vista Murrieta, runner-up in the Southwestern League, who will play host to Redlands. Other first-round 2A games among Inland area schools include Citrus Hill at Claremont and Rancho Christian, who will play host to the Palm Springs-Cerritos Valley Christian winner. In Division 3A, Sunbelt League champion Temescal Canyon plays

Murrieta Mesa advanced to the post season and will be at Santa Ana Segerstrom this week as the first round of the CIF playoffs get underway. JP Raineri photo

host to Garden Grove Pacifica and Hemet will play at Yucaipa, In Division 4A Heritage will play host to Desert Hot Springs. Division 5AA is the only division with wild-card games and is a 16team bracket, rather than 32-team one and in wild-card matchups, Temecula Prep will play host to Marshall. The first round of the 16-team bracket will begin Friday. In Division 5A, California Military Institute travels to Trona and in Division 6, Cornerstone Christian will be at Mesrobian. Girls’ Basketball Sunbelt League champions, Lakeside, learned Friday that they will be an Open team, drew a first-round matchup at Los Angeles Windward. A coin flip decided the fate for Great Oak (18-7), which tied Vista Murrieta (17-6) for the league crown, but got the league’s top seed on the flip. That gave the Lady Wolfpack squad a first-round bye and will now host the Canyon Springs-Roosevelt winner in a second-round game this weekend. Vista Murrieta will have a home game this week against North Torrance. If the Broncos win there, they would travel to fourth-seeded Canyon Country Canyon on Saturday. Division 1A houses Murrieta Valley (18-8) while Mountain Pass League-champ San Jacinto earned the fourth seed and a first-round bye in Division 3AA. Cal Lutheran (second, Division 5AA) and Linfield Christian (fourth, Division 6) were the other seeded valley teams. OPEN DIVISION Lakeside at No. 3 Los Angeles Windward DIVISION 1AA

North Torrance at Vista Murrieta Great Oak-bye. DIVISION 1A Murrieta Valley at Duarte DIVISION 2AA Lakewood St. Joseph at Temescal Canyon DIVISION 2A Murrieta Mesa at Santa Ana Segerstrom DIVISION 3AA Heritage at Simi Valley Royal San Jacinto-bye Phelan Serrano at Tahquitz. DIVISION 3A Hemet at Indio Shadow Hills DIVISION 5AA Wild-card ‘C’ winner at No. 2 Cal Lutheran. DIVISION 5A Wild-card winner ‘C’ at California Military Institute Bermuda Dunes Desert Christian at San Jacinto Valley Academy DIVISION 6 Temecula Prep at No. 4 Linfield Christian Cornerstone Christian at Valencia Einstein Academy Calvary Murrieta at Santa Ana Samueli Academy Boys Soccer Heading into the first-round games may of the local valley teams will compete in the CIF-Southern Section boys’ soccer playoffs, which were announced Monday. DIVISION 4 Anaheim Western at Chaparral Palmdale at Temescal Canyon Great Oak at Tahquitz DIVISION 5 Laguna Beach at Temecula Valley Perris at Apple Valley Jurupa Hills at Citrus Hill Paloma Valley at Hesperia Oak

Hills DIVISION 7 Covina Northview at Public Safety Academy Temecula Prep at Aquinas Friday’s first-round matches Hamilton at California Military Institute Santa Monica Lighthouse Christian or West Hills de Toledo at Nuview Bridge Aquinas or Temecula Prep at San Jacinto Valley Academy Girls’ Soccer Vista Murrieta, the No. 2-seeded team in Division 2, are just one of the teams to watch out of the area’s girls’ soccer teams that received berths this week into the 2017 CIF-SS playoffs. DIVISION 2 Norco at Temecula Valley Irvine Beckman at Vista Murrieta DIVISION 3 Cajon at Murrieta Valley DIVISION 4 Tahquitz at Paloma Valley Chino or Apple Valley at Temescal Canyon DIVISION 5 South El Monte at Hemet Cypress Oxford Academy at Linfield Christian Lakeside at San Gabriel Gabrielino DIVISION 6 Thursday’s first-round matches Santa Rosa Academy at Vista Del Lago West Valley at Fountain Valley Los Amigos; Victor Valley University Prep at Nuview Bridge DIVISION 7 Calvary Murrieta vs. Walnut Southlands Christian Yucca Valley or Pacific at San Jacinto Valley Academy

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HS Girls’ Basketball: Cooper scores record 47 points in Lady Bronco’s runaway win over Temecula Valley Paul Bandong SPORTS@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Senior Keilani Cooper made the most of senior night in front of the home Vista Murrieta crowd by lighting up the scoreboard for a school record 47 points against an over matched Temecula Valley High School girls basketball team Feb. 8. Vista Murrieta won 91-31.

Cooper hit seven field goals in the first quarter alone, five of them from beyond the arc, for a total of 19 points. She scored four more field goals in the second quarter, including two more threes and scored 32 points (of the team’s 55) in the first half. Cooper ended the night with 18 field goals on 34 attempts (53 percent), 10 of them three’s, and

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3-of-3 from the charity stripe. Her adjusted field goal percentage (AFG) was 65 percent. She accomplished the record feat, despite playing only 20 minutes of the 32-minute game (she sat for most of the third quarter). Her final score to break the record was a three with 2:08 left in the game as she left the floor to a standing ovation. The previous record of 46 points was set by guard Nasrin Ulel Feb. 6, 2015, in a 91-51 win over Murrieta Mesa. Ulel had broken forward Jaelyn Brown’s record of 44 set Jan. 28, 2014, in a 72-45 win over Chaparral. Brown still holds the record of 204 league points in a single season. Cooper currently has 160. Cooper had been averaging 18.1 points per game over the previous 21 games. Her previous highs were 28 points against Mater Dei Catholic, 27 against Chino Hills and Murrieta Mesa, and 26 against Lakeside. “I am blessed,” exclaimed Cooper,” I couldn’t have done any of this without my teammates.” Teammate Dani Weinmann scored 19, including two three’s of her own in the second half. The Lady Broncos (19-6, 9-1)

Vista Murrieta senior, Keilani Cooper, set a school record by scoring 47 points against the Lady Golden Bears Wednesday, Feb 8. Annette Saenz photo

finished out Southwestern League play at Murrieta Mesa (17-8. 5-4) Feb. 10, where they won 79-28 in another dazzling performance. Cooper led the way again that night with 23 points. Vista Murrieta and Great Oak ended up with a league co-championship this season as

both teams went 9-1 in Southwestern League play. Vista Murrieta begins CIF post season play this week against North (Torrance) in round one action. The Saxons also garnished a 9-1 league record in the Pioneer League.

Padres to play Storm in exhibition Tyler Zickel LAKE ELSINORE STORM

The Lake Elsinore Storm and the San Diego Padres will go headto-head at The Diamond in Lake Elsinore for an exhibition game on Friday, March 31, seven years removed from their last on-field meeting in 2010. “We are looking forward to visiting The Diamond next month to close out Spring Training,” said Padres Executive Vice President/General Manager A.J. Preller. “Not only is Lake Elsinore a great place to watch a baseball game, but it also serves as a key level in the development of our young players. Fans can expect to see a lot of talent on the field March 31.” Lake Elsinore first hosted the Padres for an exhibition game in 2001, year one of what is now a 17-season partnership. The big leaguers had the upper hand that night, as Tony Gwynn and company defeated future Padres - including Xavier Nady and Jake Peavy - in front of a capacity crowd. The two teams met again in 2003 (Peavy started for the Padres), 2005 and 2010. The Storm are winless in four meetings against their Major League affiliate. “We can’t wait to begin our 17th season with the San Diego Padres by welcoming them to The Diamond for this event,” Storm General Manager Raj Narayanan said. “Not only will it be a fun game to watch between Padres present and future, but it will also be the first chance for fans to check out our new seating in the ballpark. We’re excited to write another chapter in our long-standing relation-

The Diamond in Lake Elsinore will play host to an exhibition game between the San Diego Padres and the Storm in late March for first time since 2010. Courtesy photo

ship with the Padres while offering our incredible fans an opportunity to see big league talent take the field in Lake Elsinore.” The Padres last played at The Diamond in 2012, when the facility welcomed the Kansas City Royals for a big league exhibition contest. The game is set to begin at 6:00pm. Gates will open one hour before first pitch. Fans can purchase tickets for the exhibition online via stormbaseball.com, over the phone or in person as early as March 13, guaranteeing an opportunity to experience the brand-new seating at The Diamond. A Storm Mini Plan - which will feature tickets to the exhibition game, Opening Night on April 6, the July 3 Independence Day celebration and three other premier dates - will be announced in the coming weeks. San Diego’s final preseason game

in Lake Elsinore will be followed by Padres Fanfest presented by TMobile the next day, Saturday, April 1, at Petco Park. More details will be released soon and updates can be found at www.padres.com/fanfest. San Diego begins its regular season slate on Monday, April 3 at Dodger Stadium. The Padres will host the San Francisco Giants for their home opener at Petco Park on Friday, April 7 at 3:40 p.m. Singlegame tickets for the 2017 Padres season go on sale Wednesday, February 15 at 10:00 a.m. at www.padres.com. Lake Elsinore will begin the 2017 campaign at home on Thursday, April 6. For more information about the exhibition game or the 24th season of Storm Baseball, log on to stormbaseball.com or call 951-245-HITS.

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Bowers, Ladouceur, Hirmez play in Sockers alumni game Joe Naiman SPORTS@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Murrieta residents Sean Bowers and Jacques Ladouceur and Temecula’s Waad Hirmez were among the participants in the San Diego Sockers’ alumni game Jan. 21 at the Valley View Casino Center, which was the San Diego Sports Arena when those in the alumni game played for the Sockers. “I think it was the best alumni game we’ve ever had here,” said Bowers, who has been the Sockers’ general manager since July and who played on the 1991-92, 2003-04, 2004-05 and 2009-10 Sockers teams. Bowers has noted that upholding the team’s tradition is part of the Sockers’ marketing strategy. “We have a big list now of 150 alumni. We’re reaching out to them,” he said. The alumni game was at halftime of the current Sockers’ Major Arena\ Soccer League match against Soles de Sonora. The Sockers drew 5,250 fans to their Jan. 21 MASL game and the halftime alumni game. “It’s our biggest crowd of the year,” Bowers said. “The fans were fantastic. They supported the team,” Ladouceur said. The alumni game was a 12-minute contest with a running clock. The alumni were divided into the Gold and Blue teams in an effort to provide the most competitive distribution, and 13 players were on each squad. “We had a lot of older guys and a lot of newer players, which was interesting,” said Ladouceur, who played with the Sockers from 198485 through 1991-92. Normally five players plus a goalkeeper are on the field for each indoor team at a time in the absence of a penalty, but eight players along with Gold goalie Phil Salvagio and Blue net minder Nik Owcharuk were on the field for each side. “We’re not used to playing like that,” Ladouceur said. “That took a while to sink in.” The decreased space between players forced adjustments in play-

Murrieta resident, Sean Bowers, who has been the San Diego Sockers’ general manager since July, took part in the alumni game Jan. 21.

Temecula’s Waad Hirmez , who recently coached at Chaparral High School, played for the Sockers in the early 1980s.

ing style but also reduced the amount of running required for the old-timers. Ladouceur is now 57, Hirmez is 55 and Bowers is 48. Former TMSC Hawks goalkeeper coach Zoltan Toth, who turned 61 years old this past December, coached the Gold alumni team which included Hirmez, Ladouceur and Bowers. Toth has previously played in old-timers games, most recently in 2015, but no longer considers his knees to be in good enough shape to participate as a player. “I think I’m retired from old-timers,” he said. “You push it to the limit, you can get hurt.” The Blue coach, Guy Newman, played for the Sockers and is also the son of Ron Newman, who was the Sockers’ coach from 1980 to 1994. The Sockers played outdoor seasons from 1978 to 1984 and began indoor play with the 198081 North American Soccer League season. The Sockers were inactive between 1997 and 2000 and between 2005 and 2008. Hirmez was with the outdoor Sockers in 1981 and 1983 and began his indoor career with the Sockers in

1984. He concluded his nine indoor seasons with the team in 1994, when the Sockers were in the summer Continental Indoor Soccer League. Toth’s six seasons as a Sockers player began in 1984 and concluded in 1990, and he is currently the Sockers’ goalkeeper coach as well as the father of current Sockers goalkeeper Chris Toth. Wes Wade scored in the first 40 seconds of the alumni game to give the Gold team a 1-0 lead. Braeden Cloutier scored for the Blue team to tie the game after about a minute and a half of play. With nearly three minutes elapsed Namdar sent a ball toward the goal and Hirmez ensured that it evaded Owcharuk to give the Gold team a 2-1 lead. “It was before the line. I just touched it in,” Hirmez said. Namdar scored nearly a minute later to make the score 3-1. In the sixth minute Owcharuk saved Hirmez’s shot on goal. Namdar’s goal in the ninth minute gave the Gold contingent a 4-1 advantage. Although goals by Paul Wright

Southwestern League All-League teams announced for girls volleyball JP Raineri SPORTS@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Temecula Valley High School sophomore, Jordan Amoy, was named the Most Valuable Girls Volleyball Player in the Southwestern League after helping guide the Lady Golden Bears into the CIF-SS Division 1AA playoffs, as well as helping them claim their first Southwestern League Championship in 16 years. Twentyone other players from the other Southwestern League schools also made the list, representing one of the toughest leagues in the area. 2016 ALL SOUTHWESTERN LEAGUE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM • Jordan Amoy (10) - Temecula Valley - MVP FIRST TEAM • Kali Greathead (12) - Temecula Valley • Peyton McBride (11) - Temecula Valley • Maddison Endsley (9) - Temecula Valley • Maddie Nunley (12) - Vista Murrieta • Lexi Hadrych (11) - Vista Murrieta • Holley Persson (12) - Vista Murrieta • Karli Koza (12) - Chaparral • Kaili Downs (11) - Great Oak • Drew Morris (12) - Great Oak • Kali Uhl (10) - Murrieta Mesa

• Lindsey Schell (12) - Temecula Valley • Jasmine West (10) Temecula Valley • Liz Eardly (12) - Great Oak • Maddie Alan (9) - Great Oak • Kiara Schmidt (10) - Murrieta Mesa • Leimomi Arscott (12) - Murrieta Mesa • Bailey Pierson (12) - Vista Murrieta • Tiffany Pedersen-Henry (10) Vista Murrieta • Morgan Johnson (10) - Chaparral

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Business

Designs on a Vine boutique brings Hollywood to the valley

Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce members, family and friends came out to support the Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 8, for Rosalind Barmore’s Designs on a Vine Boutique. Courtesy photos

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“It’s been my dream to open an upscale women’s fashion boutique,” said Rosalind Barmore, owner of Designs on a Vine boutique, “and now women don’t have to go to L.A. to find professional business wear and fine eveningwear for special occasions. We also have trendy everyday casuals for every woman. We’re bringing Hollywood here to the Valley and Inland Empire.” The simple and elegant boutique offers a unique mix of dresses, tops, bottoms, handbags, jewelry and more for the sophisticated shopper. “We provide fashion-forward attire for all occasions,” said Barmore, a professional style consultant. “Our vision is to help women feel

beautiful through their outward appearance so that it may permeate inward, building their self-esteem, confidence and presence,” said Barmore. Barmore has over 25 years’ experience in retail and merchandising, including the Boston Store, Macy’s, TJX Companies and Target stores. She is a highly-sought after stylist in the corporate world. She recently completed a Hollywood Pilot Project. Barmore is a high-energy fashionista balancing photo shoots, fittings, store merchandising, trade shows, personal consulting and staff training. Designs on a Vine Boutique hosted a Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting Feb. 2, on Barmore’s birthday. The store

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Rosalind Barmore, a professional styling consultant, has opened her dream boutique Designs on a Vine to bring fashion-forward styles to the Temecula Valley.

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Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce announces 2017 board of directors TEMECULA – The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce announced the 2017 board of directors lead by newly elected Chairman of the Board Brian Connors of Southwest Healthcare System. The board members began their terms at the board meeting held Thursday, Jan. 26. “We are excited to start 2017 off with such an amazing group of individuals on our board,” Connors said. “The businesses of our chamber will be well represented from small to large companies including manufacturing, retail, commercial, finance, education, healthcare, hospitality and more.” 2017 Executive Board of Directors: Chairman of the Board – Brian Connors, Southwest Healthcare System 1st Vice Chairman of the Board – Kim Kelliher, Grapeline Wine Tours 2nd Vice Chairman of the Board – Tony Berardino, Cornerstone E&S Insurance Services Treasurer – Paul Nolta, Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Secretary – Janet Scott, CNN Mortgage Past Chairman of the Board – Jerry Konchar, Pechanga Development Corp. President/CEO – Alice Sullivan, Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce 2017 Board of Directors: Peter Baker, Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta David Beshay, Beshay Enterprises Tom DeMott, Temecula Creek Inn

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce announces its new board of directors, including Chairman of the Board Brian Connors of Southwest Healthcare System. Courtesy photo

Soledad Escobedo, Pacific Western Bank Kimberly Freize-Uhler, Clear Blue Promotions Tammy Marine, Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley Lori Marruffo, Virtual Outsourcing Solutions Michael Noon, Prudhomme Associates CPA’s Esther Phahla, Esther N. Phahla, CPA, APC Jeff Powell, Abbott Labs Robert Rosenstein, The Law Offices of Rosenstein & Associates Al Rubio, DCH Auto Group Temecula Donna San Miguel, California State University San Marcos Jackie Steed, Reliable Realty Linda Wunderlich, The Valley Business Journal The board thanked the outgoing board members for their dedication and service. The outgoing board

members are Jeff Kurtz, Promenade Temecula; LouEllen Ficke, Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley; Jann Gentry, Gentry Studios; Dawn Knight, Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta and Crystal Magon, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is a member-based, nonprofit organization, serving over 1,000 businesses in the community. Since 1966, the mission of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce has been to promote positive economic growth while protecting the environment for all businesses and by doing so, to support the programs which preserve and improve the quality of life for the entire community. To learn more or join the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.temecula.org or call (951) 676-5090.

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Education

Elsinore High School wins 34th annual Riverside County Academic Decathlon

Elsinore High School was named overall champion at the 34th annual Academic Decathlon and will represent Riverside County at the California Academic Decathlon competition in March. Courtesy photo

BEAUMONT – Last year they were the runner-up to perennial favorite West Valley High, but Saturday, Feb. 4, Elsinore High School was named overall champion at the 34th annual Academic Decathlon and will represent Riverside County at the California Academic Decathlon competition in March. Last year’s winner, West Valley High School of Hemet with seven

championships in 10 years, finished second overall. Hemet High was third. West Valley won the Super Quiz, which is the public part of the competition and was held in front of cheering spectators at the Beaumont High School gymnasium, while Elsinore High placed second and Hemet High finished third. Elsinore High will represent Riverside County at the California

Academic Decathlon to be held in Sacramento March 23-26. The United States Academic Decathlon will be held April 20-22 in Madison, Wisconsin. Twenty-two high school teams competed in the final round of the Academic Decathlon, sponsored by the Riverside County Office of Education. Statewide, 5,553 students and 2,800 volunteers are involved in

Cawston Elementary participating in the Follett Challenge HEMET – Hemet Unified School District Library Tech Sandra Blasic and Cawston Elementary School are in the running to be considered one of the most innovative school libraries. They entered the Follett Challenge, a program created to find and reward libraries for their work applying technology, content and creativity in ways that engage students, foster literacy and promote critical thinking. Cawston Elementary School recognized Blasic for doing a great job with limited resources, even participating in the Follett Challenge. With

her help, the Revolutionary Readers of Cawston Elementary School created a video entry that was available for viewing and was open for voting from Jan. 23 through Jan. 27. Voting has now closed, and entries are being judged. The Follett Challenge will announce the three semi-finalists and 10 People’s Choice winners Feb. 28, and the grand prize winner will be announced April 28 at www. follettchallenge.com. Semi-finalists will win $30,000, People’s Choice winners will win $8,000 and the grand prize winner receives an additional $30,000.

Follett Corporation was founded in 1873 and began selling new and used textbooks, stationary and school supplies. Over time Follett diversified the business, expanding into college bookstores and textbooks, classroom curriculum, school libraries and school management software. Each year, the Follett Challenge awards innovative educators for their ground-breaking educational programs. Through the Follett Challenge, educators are given a platform to share their stories of the unique programs and initiatives they use to teach students critical 21st-century skills.

Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts hosted tour of campus WILDOMAR – To celebrate the culmination of National School Choice Week, Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts hosted a school tour followed by a question and answer period. The event took place Friday, Jan. 27, at Sycamore Academy, 23151 Palomar Street. During Sycamore’s “Scorpion Salute” announcements, a special student performance celebrated National School of Choice Week 2017. The event was an opportunity for individuals to find out more about the free public charter school Sycamore Academy and to see their students in action. National School Choice Week is held every January in an effort to shine a positive spotlight on effective education options for every child. The goal of National School Choice Week is to raise public awareness of all the different types of education options available for children. These options include traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, online learning, private schools and homeschooling. To meet this goal, NSCW encourages schools, organizations and individuals to hold positive events that celebrate school choice options, while drawing attention to the need for even greater opportunities for children. Started in 2011, NSCW has grown into the world’s largest celebration of opportunity in education. The weeklong celebration is a nonpartisan, nonpolitical public awareness effort that welcomes all Americans to get involved and to have their voices heard. National School Choice Week 2017 was held Jan. 22-28. NSCW 2016 was the largest series of

education-related events in U.S. history and featured 16,745 total events across all 50 states, 13,224 schools of all types holding events, 808 home school groups holding events, 1,012 chambers of commerce holding events, 27 governors

issuing proclamations recognizing School Choice Week in their states, more than 200 mayors and county leaders issuing School Choice Week proclamations and rallies and special events held at 20 state capitol buildings.

Academic Decathlon in 2017 which featured a theme of World War II. The first day of this year’s competition was held Saturday, Jan. 28, and featured essay writing, speeches and interviews. The following weekend started with teams competing via written tests followed by the popular Super Quiz. For 2017, the 22 teams competing from 18 Riverside County high schools were two teams from Beaumont High, two teams from Corona High, Elsinore, Great Oak, Hemet, Heritage, Lakeside, two teams from Moreno Valley High, John W. North, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, San Jacinto, Santiago, Shadow Hills, two teams from Tahquitz High, Temecula Preparatory, Valley View and West Valley.

Each team is composed of nine students, three from each grade point category. The categories are three Honor (GPA 3.75-4.00), three Scholastic (GPA 3.00-3.74), and three Varsity (GPA 0.00-2.99) students. Students accumulate individual and team points in written events in mathematics, economics, art, music, literature, science, social science and Super Quiz. The Riverside County Academic Decathlon historical results for the past 10 years are dominated by West Valley High and Hemet High; this year is Elsinore High’s first win. Elsinore won for 2017, West Valley won for 2016 and 2015 and Hemet won in 2014. West Valley won from 2009 to 2013, and Hemet won from 2006 to 2008.

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Health

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Nearly 30 percent of the world’s population is overweight or obese, and this issue has a substantial impact on cancer rates according to leading experts. Recently, scientists reported obesity is responsible for an estimated 500,000 cancer deaths worldwide each year. Nearly two-thirds of obesityassociated cancers, including colon, rectum, womb and other cancers, occur in the U.S. and Europe. Women are at greater risk. Compared to men, women are two times more likely to develop obesity-associated cancer; the most common forms of which

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‘Rock Your Red’ emphasizes awareness and education viewpoints, but I am not here to be political. I don’t want to be the cause of anyone’s heart attack,” Melendez joked. “I am here as a woman and a sister.” She then emotionally recounted the story of her mother who passed away of a cardiac condition. “Please pay attention to your health signs and those around you,”

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ENTERTAINMENT

Vivica Fox, Michael Madsen, Steven Chase Shoot Feature Film in Temecula

The feature film “Garlic & Gunpowder” was shot in Temecula. Here city and film members pose at City Hall (left to right): Bonnie Lowell of Film Temecula, lead actor Steven Chase, lead actress Vivica A. Fox, Director Harrison Smith (behind), Executive Producer Rick Finkelstein, and City Manager Aaron Adams. Paul Bandong photos

Temecula Mayor Maryanne Edwards holds a boom microphone as the film crew modifies her office in City Hall for light and sound for the shooting of a scenes from the feature film “Garlic & Gunpowder.”

Mayor Maryanne Edwards, sitting behind her desk in her own office in City Hall, gets a sample of what it would be like to shoot a movie scene. The feature film “Garlic & Gunpowder was filmed entirely in Temecula during the month of January 2017.

Much of the production crew was in the conference room monitoring the “Mayor Brown” scene in the Temecula Mayor’s office. Vivica A Fox plays “Mayor Brown” in the action comedy “Garlic & Gunpowder.”

Actress Vivica A. Fox, who plays “Mayor Brown” in the film “Garlic & Gunpowder” undergoes some last-minute microphone adjustments before scene.

Actor Rob Coletti plays Rucci in the action comedy “Garlic & Gunpowder,” a feature film shot on location in Temecula.

Mayor Brown (Vivica A. Fox) holds a meeting in her office in the action comedy “Garlic & Gunpowder.”

Actress Vivica A. Fox poses with Film Temecula Coordinator Bonnie Lowell following the shoot of “Garlic & Gunpowder” in Mayor Maryanne Edwards’ office.

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Downtown Temecula was all abuzz as City Hall was overtaken by a cast of stars and a crew of 100 who have been filming an action comedy “Garlic & Gunpowder” in Temecula for the last few weeks. Some of the crew was in town for 33 days; some of the cast up to 22 days. The group took over Mayor Maryanne Edwards’ office as actress, producer and TV host Vivica A. Fox (“Days of Our Lives,” “Generations,” “The Young and the Restless,” “Independence Day,” “Empire”) came in to play her part as Mayor Brown Jan. 30. Edwards’ office was reworked for sound and lighting for the 3-1/2-minute scene. The movie is directed by B. Harrison Smith, written by producer

Actor Steven Chase (left) and producer Rick Finkelstein (right) take a “selfie” with actress Vivica A. Fox during the filming of “Garlic & Gunpowder” shot in Temecula in January.

Steven Chase and Zachary Sasim and produced by Chase, along with Rick Finkelstein, co-owners of the Entertainment Factory Group LLC. The company has two other films in pre-production and 10 more waiting. “Brad Bruce of Red 11 Pictures invited us here to film in his studios,” Harrison said. “They are phenomenal. We have everything here the movie requires.” Bruce, a Murrieta Valley High School graduate has been writing, directing and consulting on films since 2004. “At first we had some resistance from some of the cast and crew who had never been out here,” said Finkelstein, “I thought we were going out to the boonies. But when we got here, man, this place is fantastic! The studio was great. The people – store owners, citizens, public officials – are

wonderful in how they treat us, how they welcome us.” One neighbor even baked cookies for the cast and crew Finkelstein said. Harrison called Temecula a “great discovery with a real diversity of potential shooting scenes. “The word will definitely be getting out about this area,” Harrison said. According to Finkelstein, there were 18 actual days of shooting. “We filmed at Filippi’s, the Duck Pond, Maurice Car’rie winery, Spindles Music Shack, City Hall and Brad’s house,” said Finkelstein. “Bonnie (Lowell of Film Temecula) made much of this possible.” Lowell said they received the application from Garlic & Gunpowder’s production crew with short notice, but in true Temecula fashion, everyone pulled together to make the

Temecula Mayor Maryanne Edwards, who offered her office for a day of filming a City Hall scene for the movie “Garlic & Gunpowder,” gave Executive Director Rock Finkelstein a tour of the Council Chambers. The Florida native showed his support for SoCal, rocking Lakers gear.

production happen. “But everyone was so cooperative, including City Hall and the Mayor who let us take over her office for a day,” Lowell said. Film Temecula provides full-service coordination for films, including lodging, catering, locations, permitting, police/emergency services, etc. The action comedy film centers on two Mafia wise guys played by Steven Chase and James Duval who work for “Ma” a 300-lb Mob Boss played by Felissa Rose and all the people they meet along the way. The cast also includes Michael Madsen, Clint Jung, Dean McDermott, Martin Kove, Angelo Pagan, Lainie Kazan, Chris Coppola and others. In addition to Fox, two other daytime soap stars are also featured. Kathryn Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan

on “The Bold and the Beautiful”) plays Mrs. Smith. Lindsay Hartley (“Passions, “All My Children” and “Days of Our Lives”) plays the role of Rachel. “This movie has a little of everything,” said Finkelstein, “action, the mob, romance, gunfire, a car chase and lots of ‘laugh out loud’ scenes.” He said the movie, which is expected to be released later this year, has a distribution deal for 250 AMC theatres and expect it to go to 1,000. “This film should win awards. There is a lot of talent in front of and behind the camera. It is a great story, a sound investment and a wonderful experience,” Finkelstein said. The Entertainment Factory Group’s next projects include a romantic comedy and a horror film. “We will definitely be coming back here,” said Finkelstein.

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Dining in the Valley

In Lake Elsinore, King Kabob rules the table with Persian fusion

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Outstanding customer service, a relaxing Persian atmosphere and a tantalizing melding of flavors is what awaits patrons at King Kabob in Lake Elsinore. From the moment you step through the door at this unassuming restaurant nestled in a strip mall just off the I-15, the casual, relaxing atmosphere along with the aromas wafting through the restaurant from the variety of spices King Kabob, a true family-owned restaurant, uses to create their unique and appetizing flavors, your mind is put at ease. The only worry here is deciding which of the delicious flavor combinations to order for your meal. Restaurateur Haroon Ali has a storied background in the business, beginning with washing dishes at his father’s restaurant, Artie’s Pizza in West Covina, and working his way up into the kitchen, culminating in his opening of King Kabob in Lake

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Elsinore in 2010. Growing up in a family where food and hospitality rule, Ali’s roots shine through in the customer service and care that he, along with his head chef Hector Zachula, put into every dish. “My family had a catering business, and we were working out of a family friend’s restaurant. I was looking for a business, not a restaurant when our broker who happened to be a family friend found this place,” Ali explained. “My father looked at it and told me it was a great place.” Originally the restaurant was just going to be a lunch restaurant, a little 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. joint, but customers loved the food and just kept coming, Ali said. “Our menu continuously grew and here we are seven years later,” he said. “I had no menu; I had no preparation; I had nothing. I signed my lease before I even knew what I was going to do.” Ali enjoys cooking and baking, but said more than anything, he loves

A wide array of mouthwatering Persian-Afghani fusion dishes awaits eager diners at King Kabob in Lake Elsinore.

customer service. “I love what I do,” he said, noting that running his restaurant is not work to him. “This gives me change every day,” he said. “Restaurants are a tough business; it is about meeting expectations. Everyone has different expectations, but you have to be a chameleon and I think I do that well.” Family is important to Ali, so when the time came to name his new restaurant, he choose King because it makes people think of the highest. “Except for God,” he said. “It’s the best of Kabobs.” He chose four kings from a deck of playing cards as a logo to honor his family. “There are four men in my family, my father, myself and my two brothers; we are the four kings,” Ali explained. The Persian and Afghan fusion of flavors that Ali and Zachula have developed helps to create a delightful dish, no matter what you are craving. “I did a Persian menu with an

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infusion of Afghani dishes to separate me from all the other Persian restaurants in the area,” he said. “I just wanted to bring the Persian culture to Elsinore.” It was a smart move for Ali. King Kabob Chef Hector Zuchula places some K i n g K a b o b , chicken koobideh on a plate. conveniently located at 31712 Casino Drive, is a he said. For my visit, Ali pulled out all must try for anyone looking for something unique and delicious. the stops, from the incredibly fresh Complete with recipes from his Greek salad, a combination of icemother’s kitchen, Ali scores big berg and romaine lettuce, topped with with his varied and creative menu fresh Persian cucumbers, tomatoes, featuring dishes such as the chopan olives and Bulgarian feta cheese, kabob featuring cooked-to-perfection served with his incredible housemade filet mignon, or the lamb kabob plate lemon olive oil dressing, to the inwith specially seasoned, tender lamb credibly delicate lamb chops, chicken that practically falls off the bone. tenders and filet mignon served up All plates are served with imported steaming hot from the grill. From the first bite of King Kabob’s basmati rice and a juicy charbroiled imported basmati rice, I was hooked tomato. “It’s food consistency and custom- on the fluffy flavorful side dish. I tried er service,” Ali said when asked what it plain and with the ground sumac, he thought kept his customers coming served on the side so I could control back. “It’s very important to have top the spiciness of the dish, something notch customer service. You have to Ali does with all of his meals. “We only use the finest cuts of put 100 percent into your customers and making sure they are happy. meats at King Kabob,” Ali said, At the same time, you have to have adding that he drives to Anaheim good quality food that is consistent, for all his Mediterranean spices and because if you have food that tastes seasoning. “We serve our spices on a certain way one day then different the side and make our own hot sauce, the next day, they won’t come back. “I think I have a passion for this,” see KABOB, page C-3

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Dining in the Valley

Archibald’s drive-thru to open soon, now hiring MENIFEE – The Archibald’s experience will be like no other. Great food, “A Blizzard System serving Ice Cold Beer,” an atmosphere full of sports memorabilia and several large TV’s to watch all the games on. The diverse menu has some-

thing for everyone. From serving breakfast all day every day to the Tex-Mex menu, great burgers and many tasty sandwiches Archibald’s food is the absolute “Best” in town. To serve guests as fast as possible, Archibald’s will have added a double drive-thru to the restaurant.

Great food and great customer service has been Archibald’s motto for over 17 years now. CEO Andy Sehremelis, a lifelong sports fan, grew up working with his father in the restaurant business. Since 2000 when the first Archibald’s opened, it has now

prospered to Menifee being the sixth restaurant in the company. Grab a friend or a family member and head down to the newest Archibald’s restaurant. The opening will be the first or second week in March. Archibald’s, featuring great

food, a great meeting place, and the “Coldest Beer in town,” is now hiring for the Menifee location. Job seekers are encouraged to apply at the restaurant located at 28881 Newport Road in Menifee from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Using a slow cooker is an easy and fun way to prepare meals on busy nights Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

I love to cook, but sadly my schedule can sometimes prevent me from laying out a spread of epic proportions for dinner on a daily basis. I have deadline days, my husband has school and the last child left at home is constantly running between his job and hanging out with his friends. It doesn’t matter how busy we are; I still want to make sure my family has a hot, healthy meal to eat when they come home. On those days when I know I just can’t carve out the time to cook a delicious dinner, I grab my slow cooker, and with just a few minutes of preparation and about eight hours of cooking time, I still can serve up a healthy, delicious meal guaranteed to keep everyone full and happy. The beauty of using the slow cooker is its simplicity; you just prep the ingredients, drop them in and press start. A great side benefit is one-pot cooking means fewer dishes to clean when you are done. With the slow cooker liners available now, cleanup is a snap. Here are a few of my tips to make cooking with a slow cooker easy and enjoyable. Be sure to use the right size slow cooker when you are making one of those mouthwatering meals. They come in a variety of sizes, and you

don’t want them to be underfilled or overflowing as it can affect the way the food cooks. I have several at my house, including the 1-quart size which I like to use for appetizers, a larger 4-quart for family dinners and my monster 8-quart size for when the family comes over. Make sure you follow the instructions on the owner’s manual for filling the slow cooker, and don’t overfill it. Resist the urge to take off the lid and peek at your meal. I know it’s tempting as the smells waft through the air, but when you take off the lid, heat escapes. Since the heat needs to build up to cook properly, you should only open the lid about 30 to 45 minutes before the end of the cooking cycle to check for doneness. Resist the urge to take the lid off any earlier than that. When using your slow cooker, you do need to plan ahead. I usually do all my prep the night before. Slicing vegetables, trimming meat, measuring out the dry ingredients and making any necessary sauces the night before, all of this preparation makes it easier to just “dump and go,” as my husband says. Refrigerate any of the ingredients that require it, and make sure you put them in separate containers. If you are lazy like me and don’t want to add to the dirty dish pile, use plastic zip-close bags to store the ingre-

dients. In the morning, just reheat those sauces, put it all in the cooker, turn it on and you are ready to go. I also like to brown my meat before putting it in the slow cooker. If you are in a hurry, this step isn’t necessary, but by browning the meat it helps to lock in the flavor and juices. Depending on what meat I am cooking, I like to use a nice marinade the night before. My personal favorite for beef and pork is Dale’s Steak Seasoning. It’s hard to find in stores here, so if you want to try it, you might want to order it online in advance. Be sure to deglaze the pan with some liquid and add it to the slow cooker for a nice, rich flavor. A slow cooker is convenient, but if not used correctly there is the potential for food-safety hazards. Temperatures between 40 degrees and 140 degrees Fahrenheit fall into the so-called “Danger Zone,” since bacteria thrive in these temperatures. When using a slow cooker, be sure to take precautions that keep food from being in this temperature range for too long. The best way to avoid this situation is never add frozen ingredients to your cooker, refrigerate any ingredients you’ve prepped ahead in separate storage containers and bring liquids to a simmer before you add them to the pot if you’re cooking on the low setting.

Remember, cooking with a slow cooker can be healthy too. Gone are the days of Mom’s beef stew, though that’s delicious too. With a simple internet search, there are literally thousands of healthy recipes available at your fingertips. Happy cooking! Kim’s Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Ingredients: 4-pound pork loin roast 1/2 bottle of Dale’s Steak Seasoning 2 packages beef onion soup mix 1 diced onion Barbecue sauce of your choice. I am partial to Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory and Brown Sugar. Dry rub of your choosing. (Optional) Directions: 1. The night before cooking, dice the onions and marinade the meat in a container using 1/2 of the bottle of Dale’s Steak Seasoning. To get more flavor, I poke holes in the meat and rub the Dale’s into it,

KABOB from page C-2 which is phenomenal.” After my salad, I dug right in to the chicken koobideh, a strip of juicy charbroiled ground chicken seasoned with minced garlic, fresh coriander seeds, onion, olive oil and other wonderful seasonings that gave this dish a unique flavor that left me wanting more. After my first foray into koobideh, I dug into the chicken barg, a tantalizing butterfly-cut chicken breast marinated and seasoned with Afghani-style spices and charbroiled to perfection. Juicy all the way to the center, the dish had a delightful melding of flavors including garlic, sumac and the most mouthwatering, delectable chicken I think I have ever tasted. It was tough to leave the chicken barg and move on to the chopan kabob, a butterfly-cut filet mignon marinated and cooked to perfection over Ali’s custom made grill, but I managed to do so, all the while eyeing those lamb chops that I saved for last. The chopan kabob was everything filet mignon should be, juicy, tender and full of flavor. After several bites of the chopan kabob, I went for the gusto and tried

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before covering with the dry rub and refrigerating overnight. 2. Set your slow cooker on low before browning meat. 3. Before placing meat in the slow cooker, brown the meat on all sides using 2 tablespoons olive oil and the marinade. If you have a cast iron pan, I recommend using it to brown the meat. 4. Place the meat in the slow cooker, top with soup mix and onion. 5. Add two cups of water to the pan you browned the meat in, bring it to a simmer then pour over ingredients in the slow cooker. 6. Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 8-10 hours. 7. When the cooking process is done, shred the pork and serve it on a bun with barbecue sauce and some mashed sweet potatoes. If you are watching your carb intake, try it without the bun and served with steamed seasonal vegetables.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS CHILDREN AND TEENS: Feb. 17-March 28 – 4-5:30 p.m. Homework Help free for elementary to teens every Tuesday at Grace Mellman Community Library, 41000 County Center Dr. Information: (951) 296-3893. Feb. 18 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sidewalk Chalk Street Painting Workshop at the Temecula Promenade Mall in the outdoor Plaza across from Edwards Theaters. During the workshop, students will learn how to transfer a 2D picture to a large format on the asphalt. Students will learn sketching, blending, and detail tricks to producing a street painting mural and will use a palette of 24-48 colors depending on design, using chalk pastels. Students can bring their own supplies if desired. Feb. 20 – 10 a.m.to noon Girl’s Only Club American Girl and their doll Adventures at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Girls love to play with science and if your American Girl doll, Barbie, Project MC2 doll, or other friends are interested in having fun adventures with you, bring them along for cool experiments and surprises! Cost: $25 per person includes all materials for ages 5-11. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376. ENTERTAINMENT: Feb. 17-18 and 23-25 – 7:30 p.m. My Fair Lady at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s play and Gabriel Pascals Motion Picture, Pygmalion. Performances Feb. 12, 19, and 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Feb. 18 – 7 and 9 p.m. Country Live at the Merc is a live country show featuring the house band backing up the Valley’s hottest country artists. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Feb. 19 – 6 p.m. Dixieland at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. February is the month of romance as well as Mardi Gras. They are combining the two in one great celebration from classic love songs for Valentine’s Day along with a mix of swingin’ Dixie tunes to honor Dixie’s own “National Holiday” Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Feb. 21 – 7 p.m. danceXchange at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. danceXchange is a monthly showcase presented in various settings at the Theater to bring the local dance community together in celebration of our varied and eclectic dance community and all it offers. No audition is necessary. Information: (866) 653-8696. Feb. 23 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula featuring: Jon Mayer with Harvey Newmark, Mark Z. Stevens and Sherry Williams. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 24 – 7 and 9 p.m. A Celebration of American Black History at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. The Merc to host a positive and entertaining celebration focused on the messages of Dr. Martin Luther King. The evening will feature a variety of exciting musical and spoken word talent. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Feb. 24 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Southern California Koto Ensemble and Gaichiku-Kaipresent Japanese Traditional Music at the Temecula Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road. This is a free concert open to the public. Information: Yuki (951) 235-5580. Feb. 25 – 8 p.m. Comedy at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Laugh and leave the week behind you with PRN’s unique style of audience participatory improvised comedy where you play too by helping to write, direct and even star onstage with some of the region’s most talented comedic actors. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: Feb. 18 – 5:30-11:45 p.m. 51st Annual Awards Gala at Pechanga Resort and Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy. Temecula. This premier blacktie banquet and awards ceremony of Temecula will award the past year’s achievements for Citizen of the Year, Sterling, Bronze, Gold and Platinum Businesses of the Year; Service/ Charitable Organization of the Year, Ambassador of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Recipient. Feb. 18 – 8 a.m.-noon – 6th Annual Wheels for a Cause at Petco, 40474 Winchester Road in Temecula. This annual show benefits Animal Friends of the Valleys and their need for pet food. This is also an amazing time to adopt as they bring TONS of cats and dogs. This show is dog friendly! Want into the show?? Bring a bag of pet food with you! This show is free and open to the public. Bring a bag of pet food to be entered into the car show. Feb. 19 – 1 p.m. Lake Elsinore/ Wildomar Elks Lodge No. 2591 to host a Relay for Life Bingo to raise funds for the American Cancer Society at 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar. There is a buy-in for $25 per packet which includes all games. Each game pays $100 or more. Information: Bob (951) 461-8101. Feb.23 – 6-7 p.m. Parent Support Group for parents of young adults battling chemical dependency. Education, Peer Support, Intervention Tools, Peace of Mind. Experience strength and hope at 41877 Enterprise Circle N, Suite 100 Temecula. Information: Erin (951) 719-3685 or Lizabeth (951)3488976. Support group sponsored by Hill Alcohol and Drug Treatment. www.

Sudoku by Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium. Answers on page D-7.

HillRecovery.com. Feb. 25 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PetA-Palooza event at 42149 Elm St. Murrieta. Hawk Ranch and Animal Friends of the Valley presents the Pet-A-Palooza Event. Come out and support the Paws4Law Foundation along with the Murrieta Police Department K9 Unit who will be doing a Law Enforcement K9 demonstration at this event. Pet adoption, shopping, petting zoo, vendors, kids bounce houses, entertainment and more. Feb. 25 – 7-10 a.m. Avocado Half Marathon! The streets of Murrieta will become the host to one of San Diego County’s newest and most scenic half marathons and 5K. The Marathon course is a mix of rolling hills, avocado farms and road side spectators galore. They are proud to once again support the military and those veterans that have served to protect our great country. Information: www.avocadohalfand5k.com. Feb. 25 – 6 p.m. Michelle’s Place to host a Bowl for a Cause Tournament at Brunswick Cal Oaks Bowl in Murrieta. Registration begins at 5 p.m. with games starting at 6 p.m. Cost: $30 per person with a chance to win raffle and cash prizes. Tournament consists of a 3-game handicap of 90 percent of 220. Register at www.michelleplace.org/ bowl4cause or (951) 699-5455.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Feb. 16 – 6 p.m. Community Builders, a nonprofit community group, is looking for a few good women to join them on their giving back projects such as Hamburger Bash held the first Saturday in March to benefit San Jacinto Schools, Valentine for Vets delivered to local Veteran’s Hospitals, Christmas trees to needy families and so many more. Community Builders meets every third Thursday of the month at the San Jacinto Museum, 695 Ash St. Information: Lynn (951) 255-5598. Feb. 17-24 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The MSJC College Fine Arts Gallery presents: Video Exhibition “Dusk to Dust at the San Jacinto Campus Art Gallery, 1499 N. State St. This show is a special opportunity to see four rarely screened video works by internationally recognized artists: Cristopher Cichocki, Cameron Gainer, Marc Horowitz and Dawn Kasper. Information: John (951) 487-3585 or jknuth@msjc.edu. Feb. 18 – 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Friends of the Murrieta Library “Corner” Bookstore to host an Overstock Sidewalk Sale at 39445 Los Alamos Road. Hardbacks $1 each and paperbacks, .25 each. Hundreds of books will be available, providing a wide range of choices for all ages. The books are in good to excellent condition. Special section of Hardback fiction published before 1999, .50 each. Proceeds benefit the Murrieta Public Library. Feb. 18 – 11 a.m. to noon Temecula Solar Education Series presented by Sullivan Solar at the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol St. This seminar is free and open to the public. Information: Emily (951) 241-7769 ext. 281. Feb. 20 – 11 a.m. Temecula Valley Newcomers Club. If you have recently moved to the Temecula Valley or have lived here for many years and want to get out more, meet new people and just have fun then TVNC is for you. Come see what it’s all about at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Road in Temecula. Paid reservations are required at least one week before

luncheon. Reservations: Anne (951) 677-7149. Club is a social organization with many different activities for members such as card games, book clubs, mahjong, movie groups, theater trips, lunch and dinner groups and much more. Information: Robin: (951) 428-0940. Feb. 21 – 7-9 p.m. The Fallbrook Chorale to start rehearsals for their spring program and concerts at the Community Baptist Church, 731 S. Stage Coach Lane. You are invited to join the group at the first rehearsal at 5:30 p.m. for a potluck or at 6:30 to get music and have a brief audition to determine part placement. Feb. 23 – 5 p.m. MSJC College welcomes Tim Wise, Author of Dear White America and White Like Me at the San Jacinto campus Theatre, 1499 N. State St. Hosted by MSJC Student Equity, Wise will address white privilege and advocate for a national revival of movements toward social unity. This event is free and open to the public. Information: Brett (951) 487-3501 or bdooley@msjc.edu. Feb. 24 – 6-8 p.m. MSJC College Eagle Events Committee to host a STEM Lecture with Sean M. Carroll, based on his new book, “The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning and Universe Itself” at the San Jacinto campus Theatre, 1499 N. State St. This event is free and open to the public. Information: Nick (951) 639-5735 or nreeves@msjc.edu. Feb. 25 – 9:30 a.m. Geri-Fit of Wildomar to host a free workshop on Preventing or Living with Osteoporosis. Exercises and nutrition tips for helping to prevent osteoporosis and improving the quality of life if already living with osteoporosis will be presented. Workshop is free but attendees must register at (951) 461-3210. Information: www. gerifitwildomar.com. Feb. 28 – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Love Your Heart Womens Heart Health and educational event at South Coast Winery, 34843 Rancho California Road in Temecula. Ladies come learn about heart disease and heart health, its risk factors and lifestyle changes, Q&A, free health screenings, booths, nutrition information and cooking demonstration by Temecula Valley Hospital dietitians, hands only CPR training, complimentary lunch provided. Attendance is free but registration is required. (951) 331-2200. NOW – Desert Hills Memory Care to host a monthly Education and Connections support group at 25818 Columbia St. Hemet on the second Monday of every month at 10 a.m. Complimentary respite care will be available for loved ones during these meeting. Education and Connections is open to anyone who would like more support and education while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia. Information: Chantelle (951) 652-1837. NOW – The Waves Project of Temecula is now accepting applications for the 2017 season giving wounded Veterans the opportunity to experience the freedom of scuba diving to help in the healing process. Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, amputations and/or paralysis received in service to our country are eligible to participate. In addition, a dive companion of their choice may be included at no charge. To apply, go to www.wavesproject.org, click on “PROGRAMS/PARTICIPANT APPLICATION,” and follow the instructions. The WAVES Project is a 501(c)

(3) nonprofit organization, established to provide an opportunity for American Veterans with service connected disabilities and their families/friends to experience scuba diving. Information: Ron (951) 265-6272. NOW – Do you have any unique antique collections? If so the TV show American Pickers is looking for you. The show will film in California this spring and the hosts are looking for people with unique collections and interesting stories behind them. If you are interested in more information please contact: Cat Raynor, Casting Associate at (646) 561-3617 or craynor@ cineflix.com. NOW – Older Adults Needed for Balance Study. This study will be conducted by the Geri-Fit Company and Balance Tracking Systems. To qualify you must be over the age of 65 and not involved in strength training exercises. Classes to be held at Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Road in Menifee. Tuesday/Thursday 3-3:45 p.m. or Monday/Wednesday 9-9:45 a.m. There is NO COST to be in the study. Information: Fran (951) 694-6873. NOW – MSJC Child Development and Education Centers are now enrolling and offer child care and preschool for children 18 months through five years, are open to students and the community and offer several enrollment options based on family income and need. The centers, located in San Jacinto and Menifee, are open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: San Jacinto: (951) 487-3605 or Menifee: (951) 639-5605. NOW – Sun City Certified Farmers Market is held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday in the parking lot of the Menifee United Church of Christ, 26701 McCall Blvd. Vendors offer produce, crafts, food and more. Information: Pamela (951) 491-4111. NOW – Memoir Writing Group every second and fourth Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 4845 6th Street, Temecula, everyone has a story, join them and write. NOW – Parent Support Group available for parents whose children of any age struggle with addiction. Education, Skills, Support. Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 43397 Business Park Drive. Suite D8, Temecula. Information: (951) 775-4000 or info@thecenter4lifechange.com. NOW – Clippendales meet the second Monday of each month 6 p.m. The Elks Ladies, an Elks Auxiliary of the Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 has formed a club call the “Clippendales.” The object of this club is to send manufacturers coupons to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan to be redeemed for products at their commissary and other stores. NOW – Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 hosts Bingo at the lodge each Thursday to raise funds for its charities. Occasionally the lodge arranges for additional Bingo games to help community groups raise funds as well. Lodge 2591 is located at 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Information: (951) 674-6804. NOW– 3:30-4:15 p.m. Monday and Wednesday afternoons Senior Fitness Program is offered at the Lake Elsinore Senior Center, 420 E. Lakeshore Drive. Participants should bring a set of 2 or 3-pound dumbbell weights and water to drink. Space is limited. Information: Lisa (951) 533-2612.

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An empty nest gives time for reflection Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

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I’m about to become an emptynester, at least for the next six months, that is. Like his father, stepfather, both grandfathers and his older brothers before him, the youngest is shipping off to U.S. Navy boot camp on Valentine’s Day. I actually took the day off to drive down and see him sworn in to serve the country as a reservist. It was a moving ceremony, both as an American and a mom. Anytime one of the children flew the coop there were always others around to take my mind off the fact that my flock had decreased in size. But being how he is baby of the family, this time it’s different. This time, I am forced to admit that I have reached the age where I am an empty-nester. That’s a tough pill to swallow. We spent his last weekend cleaning out his room as he determined what he has that he wants me to bring to him at his “A” School down at Joint Base San Antonio in about eight weeks or so once he gets settled. The Schechter guitar made the list along with his video game consoles and a few other things that he will need to pass the time when he’s not in class or studying. Everything else, he said, can either go into boxes or we can give it to Goodwill. When we were done, he had a

suitcase and three small boxes in his pile of stuff for me to bring to him. Most his stuff will just stay here, gathering dust until he comes home, only to leave again (I suspect), as he plans to move out into his own place with some friends. It’s sad for me as a mom, to see his life packed up into those boxes, or those lonely clothes, hanging in the closet waiting for his return. Since making the announcement to family and friends of his leaving, I keep hearing the same questions. “What are you going to do? Won’t you be lonely without him?” My personal favorite came from one of my sisters. In typical smart mouth fashion that we all inherited from my dad, she asked, “When’s the party?” This is all still new to me so answering those questions is tough. To date, I am passing the time with work, a good book and by spending time with my wonderfully supportive husband. As I sit here writing this I feel sad, then proud, then sad again. I’m like a little roller coaster, up then down, then up, then down again. You see, my children were my life for nearly 27 years. Not having them around is always tough, two already live on the East Coast where they spent much of their lives, the same with my three stepchildren. I now have four total in Southern Maryland, the lone wolf out on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and

now the straggler who is currently in Great Lakes, Illinois, soon to be in Texas. I’m proud of them all. I believe I have raised them to be responsible, civic minded adults who know right from wrong. So far, they are all succeeding in life, some are better off financially than others, but they all have a solid moral compass, they all make smart decisions and rarely forget to call their mom on Sundays. As of the time you read this, he will only have been gone a couple of days but some things I am looking forward to, aside from him coming home, are the simple ones. Alone time with my husband, not having to share my car and a lower grocery bill since my house is no longer filled with hungry 18-yearold boys are all appealing thoughts to me. Though I will happily deal with those things upon his return in about 29 weeks. I’m sad the little one is gone, but mostly, the pride I feel outweighs the loneliness that seems to go hand in hand with the little fella being away from home. To see my children grow into the young men and women they have become is gratifying to say the least. Some people say children are how we leave our mark on the world. If that is the case, then I know my mark on this world will be one that is noticed. But hey, it’s only my opinion!

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Christopher Kiser named Menifee Arts Council’s February Artist of the Month

Christopher Kiser has been named February Artist of the Month by Menifee Arts Council. Courtesy photo

MENIFEE – Christopher Kiser has been the performing arts technician at Mt. San Jacinto College in Menifee since 2003. His expertise with lighting, set design and sound for all theatrical, dance and music productions at the campus has helped actors, dancers and musicians shine. For his unwavering and enthusiastic dedication to the arts, Arts Council Menifee has chosen Kiser as February’s Artist of the Month. “I work backstage because I love

it, but it’s nice when people appreciate those who work behind the scenes in the arts – they know you are not just a spectator,” he said. “ACM does a lot in our community, and it’s nice to get recognized by them.” Growing up in Michigan, Kiser acted on stages from third grade through high school. Before moving to California, he started honing his building skills and went into the construction industry. Always in the back of his mind was the idea of go-

ing to Hollywood and getting back into acting. Kiser earned his Screen Actors Guild card and worked as an extra in many television shows and movies. Since the work wasn’t very steady and it didn’t pay too well, he started looking for opportunities closer to his Murrieta home and discovered the Murrieta Repertory Theatre in 2001. “One of the founding members brought me in as an actor, but then wanted me to be the technical guy,” Kiser, 48, recalled. “I didn’t have any experience doing that, but I knew how to build. I took stagecraft and lighting classes at MSJC, and I was in a couple of their productions.” He heard about an opening for a part-time tech person to work at the college and relished the opportunity. Soon the job duties expanded and almost exactly 13 years ago, Kiser was hired full time. ”I love what I do, being able to pull everything together,” he said. “I already had a love for theater and that has merged with what I am doing for a living. In addition, I am continually learning all kinds of new things.”

gives a vision, and then I draw up the designs. Then I figure out how it can be done and fit into the budget.” Recycling is a mainstay of Kiser’s designs, and he has learned to use fabric and paints in creative ways to dress up the limited space in which he has to work. Fall and spring semesters keep him busy with musicals, dramas, dance concerts as well as musical productions by the MSJC Jazz Ensemble, Menifee Valley Campus Singers and MVC Guitar Ensemble, plus faculty and student showcases. “Our deans and administrators are always supportive of what we do in the arts,” Kiser said. “We’ve done some pretty incredible things here.” In April, the MSJC Menifee Valley Campus Theater Arts Department will present “Spring Shorts” in an evening of short plays designed to delight and intrigue. The campus is located at 28237 La Piedra Road in Menifee. For more information on the spring production, please visit www. msjc.edu. For information on ACM, please visit www.artscouncilmenifee.org or call (951) 290-2781.

In the early days of the Menifee Valley campus theater, equipment was minimal, but thanks to some grant money, the department was able to purchase more items. “When I started, we had no workshop and not many tools,” Kiser said. “I built all the sets outside. Now we have this beautiful scene shop and all the tools we need. I love seeing the progression and being involved with it.” Kiser and the students in the theater tech classes are responsible for making the theater space work for every production of the theater, dance and music departments. “Where theater is set heavy, with lots of set design, dance is more about the lighting. Sometimes we have productions that revolve around light and catching the movement. Music is all about good sound,” he said. Kiser researches different techniques for each show and said he learns something new with every show. “When we design, we don’t think of the budget first,” he said. “I brainstorm with the director who

‘Shake, Rattle and Roller Derby’ adult program slams into the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library Feb. 23 TEMECULA – It’s time to “whip it” down to the library for a fun event. Be the “lead jammer” and “skate past the pack” to get a front row seat at the program, “Shake, Rattle and Roller Derby”

Thursday, Feb. 23, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library located at 30600 Pauba Road. Join Brittani Breaking Dawn and other members of the Wine

Town Rollers as they talk about the high contact sport of roller derby. Learn about the history of the sport, how it is played and what gear to use to stay safe. The derby girls might even inspire

guests to pick out their own roller derby name. Once the night is over, guests will be both a roller derby expert and a fan. This program for adults, 18 years and older, is sponsored

by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries. Space is limited, and carpooling is encouraged. For additional information, please call (951) 693-8900.

Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the base in honor of Maj. Gen. Joseph H. Pendleton. The land was chosen by the Marine Corps due to its unique terrain, which Marines train for their ship to shore mis-

sions today. For more information on Camp Pendleton’s 75th anniversary, visit www.pendleton.marines. mil/75thAnniversary/.

Camp Pendleton celebrates 75 years CAMP PENDLETON – Camp Pendleton commemorates its 75th anniversary with a series of celebratory events now through September 2017. The base invites the public to

a number of events including the Battle Colors Ceremony, multiple base tours, the World Famous Mud Run, an evening colors ceremony, and various events in the San Diego area.

Base personnel will also participate in a “75 Years of Service” campaign in which Camp Pendleton volunteers will be helping a number of local communities. On Sept. 25, 1942, President

American pickers to film in California

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TEMECULA – Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and the rest of the team from the television show American Pickers are excited to return to California to begin filming episodes throughout the region in spring 2017. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. The hit show follows Wolfe and Fritz, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizable, unique collections and to learn the interesting stories behind them. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Wolfe and Fritz are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the pickers want to meet characters with

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remarkable and exceptional items. The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. Wolfe and Fritz have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them. American Pickers is looking for leads and would love to explore local hidden treasures. For more information, contact American Pickers and include name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos; email americanpickers@cineflix.com or call (855) 653-7878.

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One of the Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards’ Legacy wines is celebrated in the middle of the lawn area at Wilson Creek.

Guests are invited to stroll along the Wilson Creek vineyards, some of which have been in Temecula soil Andrea Verdin photos over 50 years.

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When visiting Temecula wine country, guests have over 40 wineries to choose for a day out. However, few can offer the highquality entertainment, wine, and overall experience that Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards offers. Started in 1990 by Gerry and Rosie Wilson, who live on the winery grounds, Wilson Creek is a popular choice that many tourists and locals alike flock to. Most popularly known for the sparkling almond wine, the Wilson Creek tasting room offers something for everyone to enjoy. For those who would like to have a full understanding of what Wilson Creek offers, a winery tour may be a smart choice. Because of how popular the winery is, reservations are required for tours throughout the week, and strongly recommended on the weekends. Guests enjoy five tastings throughout the tour and wellversed guides explain how the once small vineyard has exploded into a multi-building, sprawling estate. Guests can get a behind the scenes view of how the winemakers create award-winning wine year after year. Even if guests arrive early, there is plenty to do around the grounds.

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The lower lawn is perfect for small parties to gather for picnics and guests can bring their own meals to enjoy if they so choose. For those who want an elevated experience offered at Wilson Creek, the Creekside Grille offers a wide variety of fabulous dishes to select from. If guests opt to spend a Sunday at Wilson Creek, they can enjoy the Wilson Creek Winery Bubble Brunch Buffet. Guests can enjoy all their favorite breakfast foods, with omelet stations, waffle stations, seafood stations, carving stations and dessert stations to choose from. This is a popular choice for many, so reservations must be made at least two hours before; the popularity of this event earns a two-week reservation recommendation. Buffet prices are $36.95 per person, $33.25 for Wine Club members. Of course, one doesn’t need to have a perfectly planned trip to Wilson Creek to have a fun time. Weekends at Wilson Creek can include wine tasting, in addition to lounging around the lawn while listening to live music. Guests can even take a turn playing bocci on the lawn while waiting for a table or a tour to begin. Though Gerry and Rosie have handed off winery management to their children, they are still frequently seen on the grounds to make sure that their guests are enjoying their time at Wilson Creek. It is the type of service that makes it easy to see why Wilson Creek Winery has stayed a tried and true favorite of many from Temecula and beyond. Wilson Creek Winery is located at 35960 Rancho California Road. For more information, call (951) 699-WINE (9463), email info@ wilsoncreekwinery.com or visit www.wilsoncreekwinery.com.

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Temecula Valley’s best young musicians/songwriters appear at Bel Vino Winery Some of the best student musicians in Temecula Valley and supporters in 2016 of better music education in local schools were spotlighted in special performances at Bel Vino Winery Jan. 28 at the Temecula Valley Winner Fest-Acoustic fundraiser for this year’s Temecula Valley Music Awards (TVMA). The performers were captured in their best performances by Valley News staffer Tony Ault. To help with this year’s TVMA awards contact Tim Moyer at info@moyerentertainment.com.

[Above] Homeschooled vocalist Makayla Phillips, 14, TVMA young vocalist 2016 winner, backed by another TVMA award winner Caden Levi on guitar sings out her song “Before you start your day,” to an appreciative audience at the TVMA Winner Fest at Bel Vino Winery Jan. 28. Tony Ault photos

Shea Givens from Temecula, TVMA 2016 Best Pop Artist, sings from her heart at the TVMA Winner Fest fundraiser Jan. 28 at Bel Vino Winery. Her song “Moonlight” brought great applause.

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Bootcamp, Passion4Ftiness, Cougar Vineyard & Winery

2-4 p.m.

Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Michael LeClerc, Avensole Winery Restaurant

6-10 p.m.

Live Music, Barry J, Bel Vino Winery

6-10 p.m.

Live Music, Israel Maldonado, Fazeli Cellars

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Valentine’s Wine & Cheese Tasting, Vindemia Vineyards & Winery (to Feb 20)

5-7 p.m.

Live Music, Astra Kelly, Meritage at Callaway Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Jeff Brinkman, Cougar Vineyard and Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Tim Cash, Leoness Cellars

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Old School, Lorimar Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Kanan Road, Vitagliano Vineyards & Winery

6-9:30 p.m.

Legends of the Wild West Dinner Theatre & Variety Show, Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery

6-10 p.m.

Live Music, Israel Maldonado, Fazeli Cellars

7-10 p.m.

Live Music, Mickie Arnett, Miramonte Winery

7-11 p.m.

Live Music, Kyle Castellani, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Special Edition Divas Half Marathon, Monte De Oro Winery

Tolan Shaw, young San Diego vocalist who likes to help music students in schools, is an outstanding pop, soul singer appearing at the Jan. 28 TVMA Winner Fest at Bel Vino Winery. He sings “Change the World” dedicated to the youth of today.

Bella Vista Winery

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, VIB, Bel Vino Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Lindsey Carrier, Tasting Room, Avensole Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Michael LeClerc, Fazeli Cellars

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Gil Guillen, Avensole Winery Restaurant

6-10 p.m.

Vintners Musical Showcase: Ryan Dart, Jillian Calkins, Shane Hall, Fazeli Cellars Winery

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Tralian Roslyn, Masia de La Vinya

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Dustin Jake, Wilson Creek Winery

1-3 p.m.

Paint Nite, Barrel Room, Mount Palomar Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Alaina Blair, Robert Renzoni Vineyards

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, JD Priest, Danza del Sol Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Michael LeClerc, Fazeli Cellars

1-5 p.m.

Tequila Tastings, Annata Bistro, Palomar Mountain Winery (thru Feb)

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, James Weber, Vitagliano Vineyards & Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Martin Mancuso, Restaurant at Leoness

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Bob Peace, Ponte Winery Restaurant

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Mrs.Jopnes’ Revenge, Lorimar Winery

6:30-9:30 p.m.

Live Music, Alaina Blair, Vitagliano Vineyards & Winery

7-10 p.m.

Live Music, Missy Anderson, Miramonte Winery

7-11 p.m.

Live Music, Jason Weber, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Billy Watson, Bel Vino Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Old School, Tasting Room, Avensole Winery

2-4 p.m.

Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Valentine’s Wine & Cheese Tasting, Vindemia Vineyards & Winery (to Feb 20)

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

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

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Raynaldo Martine, Wilson Creek Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Sebastian Sidi, Europa Village

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Sam & Stacy, Leoness Cellars

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Carlos Naranjo, Lorimar Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Mark Sage, Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Diego Mondragon, Carter Estate Winery & Resort

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Bluefish, Danza Del Sol Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Jillian Calkins, Fazeli’s Cellars Winery Tasting Room

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Eyes on Eden, Oak Mountain Winery

1-5 p.m.

Tequila Tastings, Annata Bistro, Palomar Mountain Winery (thru Feb)

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Live Music, David Maldonado, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

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Live Music, Don Brennan, Cougar Vineyard & Winery

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REAL ESTATE

Earthquake Risk is Real, California Earthquake Authority CEO Glenn Pomeroy says Paul Bandong PBANDONG@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The CEO of the California Earthquake Authority, Glenn Pomeroy, visited the Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors in Murrieta Feb. 7, sharing his company’s strategic plan to educate, mitigate and insure earthquake losses. CEA is the largest provider of earthquake insurance in the United States, and Pomeroy has been its CEO since 2008. He was elected to the state Legislature of North Dakota at age 22; he served as county prosecutor, as well as state Insurance Commissioner. He was selected by his peers from around the country to serve as president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners before going on to work in the private reinsurance industry. “The risk is very real,” Pomeroy said. “California is home to twothirds of the nation’s earthquake risk. There is a 99.9 percent chance of a magnitude 6.7 or larger in the next 30 years and a 93 percent chance of a magnitude 7.0 or larger in that same time period.” A magnitude 7.0 quake would be three times stronger than the Northridge quake. “Most Californians live within 30 miles of an active fault,” Pomeroy said. “Ninety percent don’t have earthquake insurance. We need to do something

about this.” The Northridge earthquake Jan. 17, 1994, was a magnitude 6.7 and was felt as far away as Las Vegas, Nevada. The death toll was 57, with more than 8,700 injured. Property damage was up to $40 billion with $20 billion being residential damage. “If that same earthquake were to happen today,” Pomeroy said. “Residential damage would be $75 billion; only $7 billion would be insured, leaving $68 billion in uninsured damage. That would be a financial catastrophe.” Pomeroy went on to dispel some common myths. Many people believe the government will bail them out; assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is limited and can be used only for a specific purpose. The grants range from an average of $5,000 6,000 to a maximum of $32,000. Emergency government loans must be repaid. Typical homeowner’s policies specifically exclude earthquake coverage. In 1984, homeowners’ insurance providers were required by law to offer separate earthquake insurance policies. Since the devastating Northridge quake, many stopped writing homeowners’ earthquake insurance in California. The not-for-profit CEA was formed 20 years ago by the state Legislature in the wake of the Northridge quake to meet the need.

CEA is a publically-managed but privately-financed entity specifically for residential earthquake insurance. CEA currently has 931,000 policy holders. They have claim-paying capacity of $14 billion. To put that in perspective, that is enough to cover $8.2 billion in claims for the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, $5 billion for the 1994 Northridge quake, and $900 million for the 1989 Loma Prieta quake. In the 20 years since 1996, inflation is up 51 percent. Housing reconstruction costs are up 168 percent. By contrast CEA has lowered its earthquake insurance rates by 55 percent. “People used to say ‘it costs too much, there’s too little coverage and the deductible is too high’,” Pomeroy said. “So we revamped the policy and the underlying value proposition.” Comparing the 1996 policy with today’s offering, the personal property replacement was $5,000; it is now up to $200,000 with $1,500 for emergency repairs like ripping out wet carpet, with no deductible. The deductible used to be 15 percent paid by the homeowner; it is now a choice of 5 percent to 25 percent, and the homeowner is not required to pay to receive their claim payment. Loss-of-use was $1,500; it is now up to $100,000 with no deductible. There was zero mitigation discount; now there is up to a

20 percent reduction in premium. “One of the biggest differences is now the homeowner has a choice of coverage and deductibles to fit their needs and budget,” Pomeroy said. “And there are new discounts for retrofitting older homes. Californians are responding well to these new affordable options. We added 52,000 new policy holders last year. Homeowners can use the simple calculator app (www.earthquakeauthority.com) to explore their different options.” However, CEA does not sell the insurance directly as a stand-alone product. “Over 75 percent of the homeowners insurance providers in the state have signed on with CEA to sell the earthquake insurance products,” Pomeroy said. “The risk of a catastrophic earthquake in California is very real,” Pomeroy said. “Homeowners need earthquake insurance. Contact your local homeowners’ insurance agent today.”

The CEO of the California Earthquake Authority, Glenn Pomeroy, visits Murrieta, making a presentation at the Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors Feb. 7. Courtesy photo

How to save enough for a down payment on a house

Saving enough to make a down payment on a home can be accomplished if buyers stay disciplined about saving and make sound financial decisions. Courtesy photo

TEMECULA – A home is the costliest thing many people will ever buy. The process of buying a home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. One way to make the process of buying a home go more smoothly is to save enough money to put down a substantial down payment. Saving for a down payment on a home is like saving for other items, only on a far grander scale. Many financial planners and real estate professionals recommend prospective homebuyers put down no less than 20 percent of the total cost of the home they’re buying. Down payments short of 20 percent will require private mortgage insurance, or PMI. The cost of PMI depends on a host of variables, but is generally between 0.3 and 1.5 percent of the original loan amount. While plenty of homeowners pay PMI, buyers who can afford to put down 20 percent can save themselves a considerable amount of money

they will qualify for. Prequalifying for a mortgage can make the home buying process a lot easier, and it also can give first-time buyers an idea of how much they can spend. Once lenders prequalify prospective buyers, the buyers can then do the simple math to determine how much they will need to put down. For example, preapproval for a $300,000 loan means buyers will have to put down $60,000 to meet the 20 percent down payment threshold. In that example, buyers can put down less than $60,000, but they will then have to pay PMI. It’s important for buyers to understand that a down payment is not the only costs they must come up with when buying a home. Closing costs and other fees will also need to be paid by the buyers. Examine monthly expenses. Once buyers learn how much mortgage they will qualify for, they will then see how close they

by doing so. Down payments on a home tend to be substantial, but the following are a few strategies prospective homebuyers can employ to grow their savings with an eye toward making a down payment on their next home. Decide when you want to buy. The first step to buying a home begins when buyers save their first dollar for a down payment. Deciding when to buy can help buyers develop a saving strategy. If buyers decide they want to buy in five years away, they will have more time to build their savings. If buyers want to buy within a year, they will need to save more each month, and those whose existing savings fall far short of the 20 percent threshold may have to accept paying PMI. Prequalify for a mortgage. Before buyers even look for their new homes, they should first sit down with a mortgage lender to determine how much a mortgage

are to buying a home. But prospective buyers of all means can save more each month by examining their monthly expenses and looking for ways to save. Buyers can begin by looking over their recent spending habits and then seeing where they can spend less. Cutting back on luxuries and other unnecessary spending can help buyers get closer to buying their next home. Avoid risky investments. Some times it’s great to take risks when investing, but risk should be avoided when saving for a down payment on a home. Traditional vehicles like certificates of deposit, or CDs, and savings accounts can ensure the money buyers are saving for their homes is protected and not subject to market fluctuations. Saving enough to make a down payment on a home can be accomplished if buyers stay disciplined about saving and make sound financial decisions.

Market at a glance (As of February 12, 2017) No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed

TEMECULA

MURRIETA

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE

CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE

SUN CITY

HEMET

SAN JACINTO

(300) 284

(307) 312

(185) 182

(133) 136

(137) 134

(335) 331

Average Selling Price

$494,261

$359,196

$306,063

$300,383

$470,542

$349,721

$200,000

$209,908

$242,550

Average List Price

$805,034

$735,100

$418,610

$363,477

$478,733

$410,687

$294,968

$265,885

$271,260

Median List Price

$559,450

$462,450

$415,000

$350,000

$419,000

$393,875

$269,500

$239,000

$260,000

$217

$184

$159

$165

$202

$153

$162

$147

$144

Asking Price per Square Foot

(83)

(78)

(104)

105

Average Days on Market

137

120

114

137

142

122

Most Expensive Listing

$ 7,400,000

$ 9,990,000

$990,000

$ 1,198,000

$1,650,000

$950,000

$975,000

$ 1,649,000

$1,500,000

Least Expensive Listing

$280,000

$153,990

$139,900

$60,000

$93,000

$259,000

$139,900

$55,000

Average Age of Listing

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

32%

39%

30%

25%

30%

25%

22%

23%

19%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

13%

18%

11%

10%

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

11%

10%

3016

3008

2567

2064

2076

2619

1604

1640

1762

6,501-8,000

8,001-10,000 8,001-10,000 8,001-10,000 6,501-8,000

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

Median Number of Bedrooms

4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

4.0

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

2.5

2.0

Seller (42.9)

Seller (45.0)

Seller (51.9)

Seller (46.4)

Seller (40.4)

Seller (47.6)

Seller (46.9)

Market Action Index*

Seller (48.2) Seller (48.7)

*This Index measures the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory. Index above 30 implies a seller’s advantage. Below 30, conditions give the advantage to the buyer. Market data provided by Escrow Leaders (Altos Research) and is current as of 02/13/17. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 02/12/17 Boxes with multiple entries have previous week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Strong Trends (multiple weeks) in each area are indicated by color: green indicates upward trend; pink indicates downward trend. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

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List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 156 closed transactions for 2/6/17 through 2/12/17.

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Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Anza

58875 Burnt Valley Road

$292,000

2547

3BR

3BA

Canyon Lake

22086 Treasure Island Drive

$420,000

1252

2BR

2BA

176

30732 Early Round Drive

$375,000

2060

3BR

3BA

30445 Harbor Circle

$483,000

2712

4BR

22085 Hoofbeat Way

$420,000

2318

29634 Bonanza Place

$595,000

22518 San Joaquin Drive Hemet

Lake Elsinore

Days on Market

Hemet 2355 E. Florida

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Lake Elsinore

29348 Tournament

$337,500

1739

3BR

2BA

1211 Pottery Street

$250,000

1248

3BR

2BA

149

32495 Beechwood Lane

$324,000

1500

3BR

2BA

3BA

119

15663 Vista Way

$207,000

1141

2BR

4BR

3BA

104

32581 Winterberry Lane

$301,500

1712

4162

4BR

5BA

31938 Gladiola Court

$387,000

$530,250

3681

5BR

3BA

29421 Infield

43690 Rassle Drive

$70,000

1488

2BR

2BA

129

25198 Omni Drive

$142,000

1930

3BR

2BA

3665 Oslo Court

$195,000

1410

3BR

2BA

4131 Windsor Street

$279,000

1991

4BR

3BA

193

1010 Santa Fe Street

$169,000

1108

2BR

1BA

136

44690 Bantam Way

$125,000

1152

2BR

2BA

2677 Banyan Tree Lane

$257,000

1654

3BR

811 Shiraz Drive

$277,000

2360

811 Alondra Drive

$175,000

664 Gibbel Road 41210 Dixon Drive

Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Murrieta

24532 Calle San Vicente

$360,000

1669

4BR

3BA

24044 Falconer Drive

$329,900

1462

3BR

3BA

37386 Paseo Violeta

$298,000

1601

3BR

3BA

2BA

30279 Laruns Street

$445,000

3404

5BR

3BA

3BR

3BA

25550 Buckley Drive

$407,000

1847

4BR

3BA

2880

4BR

3BA

35710 Adrienne Street

$351,500

2096

4BR

3BA

$344,000

2049

3BR

2BA

40155 Grenache Court

$400,000

2876

4BR

3BA

900 Marcia Court

$316,000

1679

3BR

3BA

671 W. Linn Pt.

$261,000

2363

4BR

3BA

149

30042 Lake Trail Circle

$340,000

1871

4BR

2BA

2075 Bergerac Lane

$239,000

1548

3BR

2BA

16377 Lakeshore Drive

$130,000

791

2BR

2BA

1714 Beringer Drive

$273,000

2999

4BR

3BA

29720 Struble Lane

$235,000

1497

3BR

2BA

327

1130 Las Rosas Drive

$262,500

1919

4BR

2BA

26431 Chambers Avenue

$183,000

1204

2BR

2BA

118

1513 Beringer Drive

$237,000

1599

3BR

2BA

31004 Durham Drive

$355,000

2417

3BR

3BA

167

306 Clydesdale Court

$255,500

2030

4BR

2BA

116

31868 Harden Street

$370,000

2517

4BR

3BA

109

234 Garcia Drive

$289,000

2393

4BR

3BA

4BR

3BA

103

27280 Yorba Linda Court

$245,000

1555

2BR

2BA

115

1451 Rojo Lane

$250,000

1922

4BR

2BA

1166

2BR

2BA

31572 Melvin Street

$576,000

2986

4BR

3BA

154 Mahogany Street

$232,500

1627

4BR

3BA

$124,000

1280

2BR

2BA

28254 Windsail Court

$310,000

1785

4BR

3BA

1399 Congress Way

$126,000

1106

2BR

2BA

$249,500

1584

4BR

3BA

29432 Garnet Street

$365,000

2444

3BR

3BA

Sun City

26574 Sun City Boulevard

$200,000

1674

3BR

2BA

8030 Bay Hill Avenue

$235,200

1439

2BR

2BA

29903 Garbani Road

$693,000

5000

4BR

3BA

Temecula

45895 La Cruz Drive

$1,126,000

3725

4BR

4BA

184

977 Saltbush Lane

$311,000

3096

4BR

3BA

100

26273 Lilac View Circle

$517,972

4651

4BR

3BA

32267 Cask Lane

$444,990

2554

4BR

3BA

137

1003 La Casa Way

$158,000

1580

2BR

2BA

105

30676 View Ridge Lane

$342,000

1901

3BR

3BA

-27

38199 Gio Circle

$740,000

3719

5BR

3BA

217

26158 Champagne Circle

$175,000

1034

2BR

2BA

-14

27984 Oakhaven Lane

$304,900

1500

2BR

2BA

28961 Kennebunk Court

$460,000

3150

5BR

4BA

169

396 Loyola Court

$205,000

1254

2BR

2BA

31930 Rouge Lane

$369,000

2413

4BR

3BA

31368 Brush Creek Circle

$448,078

2399

4BR

3BA

240 Firestone Lane

$235,000

1439

2BR

2BA

26306 Foxgrove Road

$162,000

1098

2BR

2BA

44788 Adam Lane

$190,000

864

1BR

1BA

43910 Tiber Street

$271,900

2119

3BR

3BA

29060 Golden Pebble Court

$347,000

1717

3BR

2BA

43211 Via Angeles

$400,000

3099

4BR

3BA

461 Whicha Way

$219,000

1500

3BR

2BA

25666 Sandy Lodge Road

$195,000

1146

2BR

2BA

31304 Corte Talvera

$340,000

1524

4BR

2BA

1185 Quartz Way

$160,000

960

3BR

2BA

234

29872 Sea Breeze Way

$332,000

2167

3BR

3BA

33872 Temecula Creek Road

$495,000

3371

4BR

3BA

25331 Auld Avenue

$277,000

2333

4BR

2BA

28159 Panorama Hills Drive

$350,000

1734

2BR

2BA

44269 Phelps Street

$557,000

3002

4BR

4BA

2410 Garland Way

$235,000

1779

4BR

3BA

29185 Crestline Drive

$310,000

1522

4BR

2BA

44235 Reidel Street

$755,000

3143

5BR

4BA

8305 Faldo Avenue

$255,000

2024

2BR

2BA

28179 Stillwater Drive

$322,000

1746

3BR

3BA

42120 Paseo Sonrisa Del

$382,500

1668

3BR

3BA

431 Apricot Lane

$157,900

1026

2BR

1BA

30157 Beeswing Circle

$400,000

3281

5BR

4BA

33826 Star Hill Street

$545,000

2418

3BR

3BA

1145 Broadway Lane

$244,000

1556

3BR

2BA

31720 Tupelo Court

$410,000

2755

4BR

3BA

31335 Paseo De Las Olas

$345,000

1524

4BR

2BA

7701 Armour Drive

$306,990

2024

2BR

2BA

31965 Mirada Circle

$415,000

3258

5BR

3BA

182

43604 Corte Cabral

$375,000

1539

3BR

3BA

41427 Crest Drive

$268,000

2229

3BR

3BA

40676 Symphony Park Lane

$425,000

2335

4BR

3BA

184

42399 Gronlund Court

$629,900

3028

4BR

3BA

1930 Flame Tree Way

$195,000

1612

3BR

2BA

31879 Rosales Avenue

$375,000

2648

4BR

3BA

153

33180 Madera De Playa

$674,900

2340

4BR

3BA

487 Monte Vista Way

$140,000

1015

2BR

1BA

38100 Via Del Largo

$180,000

1640

2BR

2BA

122

42005 Veneto Drive

$335,000

2060

3BR

3BA

8869 Stephenson Lane

$240,000

1761

2BR

2BA

29048 Cassia Court

$355,000

2916

4BR

3BA

33963 Turtle Creek Street

$524,000

3335

5BR

3BA

4337 Willowcreek Court

$248,000

1476

3BR

2BA

40244 Via Marisa

$368,000

2010

3BR

2BA

42070 Paseo Brillante

$360,000

1873

4BR

3BA

2972 Pembroke Avenue

$255,000

1856

3BR

2BA

29061 Derby Drive

$350,000

2873

5BR

3BA

31769 Poole Court

$480,000

3505

5BR

4BA

1073 Ivy Street

$190,000

1188

3BR

2BA

28768 Lavatera Avenue

$389,900

3261

5BR

3BA

40384 Calle Medusa

$377,000

1872

3BR

2BA

1602 Oakland Avenue

$205,000

1351

3BR

2BA

40025 Via Oporta

$378,000

2010

3BR

2BA

31114 Corte Anza

$368,000

1235

3BR

2BA

41182 Torrey Pine Court

$180,000

974

2BR

2BA

38620 Via Taffia

$165,000

1512

2BR

2BA

33864 Pegase Court

$509,900

3229

5BR

3BA

18 358

Menifee

Murrieta

San Jacinto

1663 Gazebo Lane

$262,000

2575

4BR

3BA

40513 Corte De Opalo

$380,000

1912

3BR

3BA

100

21610 Darby Street

$217,000

1344

3BR

2BA

1637 Brentwood Way

$125,000

1900

3BR

2BA

39903 Notting Hill Road

$352,000

1722

4BR

3BA

21248 Illinois Street

$226,000

1728

3BR

2BA

650 La Mancha Place

$160,000

1092

2BR

2BA

33700 Verbena Avenue

$389,999

3258

4BR

3BA

35918 Covington Drive

$360,000

2606

3BR

3BA

107

225 Matich Street

$220,000

1334

3BR

2BA

108

39864 Ranchwood Drive

$400,000

2310

4BR

3BA

33431 Harvest Way

$260,000

1536

3BR

2BA

16949 Pierrott Avenue

$295,000

1590

3BR

2BA

40920 Lacroix Avenue

$345,000

2066

3BR

3BA

35928 Country Park Drive

$385,000

2635

5BR

3BA

1320 Dawes Street

$287,000

1586

4BR

2BA

24909 Madison Avenue

$162,000

854

1BR

1BA

34633 The Farm Road

$237,500

1545

4BR

2BA

45011 Promise Road

$370,000

2696

4BR

3BA

23792 Matador

$410,000

2646

4BR

3BA

23828 Copper Court

$398,000

2858

4BR

4BA

7 Villa Milano

$354,900

2425

3BR

3BA

37154 Floral Creek Circle

$462,000

2622

4BR

3BA

33180 Windtree Avenue

$365,000

1812

3BR

2BA

40953 Whitehall Street

$388,000

2428

4BR

3BA

29674 Big Dipper Way

$355,700

2643

4BR

3BA

33191 Booth Street

$170,000

1000

1BR

1BA

40268 Via Aguadulce

$309,500

1243

3BR

2BA

15207 Tidewater Circle

$385,000

2188

4BR

4BA

40024 Athena Lane

$499,000

3284

5BR

3BA

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is not the case. If these items are not specifically detailed in your listing, you are not at all obliged to give them up if you don’t want to. Holding these items back until late in the negotiating process is often an effective way to arrive at a price that both seller and buyer can live with. Used this way, these items can become effective negotiating tools. If you give them away too early, you may lose any potential leverage. And remember, there is nothing stipulating that these items even must enter into the negotiating process at all. Unless they are specifically itemized in your listing, you can treat them entirely outside your home sale. 4. Not understanding the issue of “Dual Agency” Dual Agency exists when the offer made on your home comes from the same real estate company that you listed your home with - i.e., when both you and the buyer are represented by agents who work for the same broker-age. When dual agency exists, both your agent and the buyer’s agent are legally required to tell each other everything material fact their clients say. Therefore if, you don’t want your buyer to know the lowest price you will accept, or that you’ll toss in the appliances if push comes to shove (and you certainly don’t want the buyer to know these things), then you should not be divulging this information to your agent - because he or she must then pass this information on to the buyer’s agent who works for the same company. Your agent should make you aware of the implications of dual agency when it occurs so you can take away a clear understanding of this important issue. By being aware of these and other issues and by seeking the advice of an experienced real estate professional and lawyer, your negotiating skills can be more effective in your home selling process.

Market factors can cause large swings affecting pricing. Also, the skill of the person responsible for negotiating can also determine what your home will sell for. However, negotiating effectively doesn’t have to be as difficult or intimidating as you might expect. Like anything else, if you have a proven system to follow, and know the signals and the language, you can successfully turn the tables to be in your favor. 1. Saying too much during an offer The first and second rules of effective negotiating are to a) know what you are legally required to divulge, and b) don’t say anything more than this in front of someone who is not completely representing your interests. It’s very important that a seller think through every point he or she is going to make… before it is spoken. What you say can and will be used to your buyer’s advantage, so don’t say anything more than you must. For example, if you are reviewing an offer in front of both your agent and the buyer’s agent, and you mention what your “bottom line” price is, you better count on the fact that the buyer’s agent will pass this information on to your buyer, and you’ll probably lose the opportunity of getting a higher price than this. Remember that you don’t have to say anything in front of the buyer’s agent. They are representing the buyer’s needs, not yours. It is quite acceptable to ask them to leave before you discuss details of the offer with your agent. 2. Failing to take time on the counter offer Many sellers feel pressured to respond immediately to a presented offer. Remember that negotiation over price is a critical issue, and it is quite within your rights to take the time you need to respond effectively. You are certainly within your rights to request a private consultation with your agent. However, even more than that, you may also want your legal counsel to advise you on the next steps. If you find yourself in this situation, request the time to meet with, your lawyer. A little bit of space, and an objective and knowledgeable third party, will certainly lead to clearer thinking and more effective decision making. 3. Giving away too much Many sellers feel that they must throw in home fixtures such as appliances, lighting, drapery etc. This

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We can’t live without it. It literally surrounds us. But we can’t see it and most of us never think about it. It’s our air. We all share it and we all need to protect it, because pollution – from chemical vapors to tiny particles of matter – can make people sick and hurt the environment. Fortunately, much of the world has made great strides in the last few decades in controlling and fighting air pollution. San Diego County’s Air Pollution Control District (APCD) says we’re enjoying the best air quality we’ve ever had here in more than four decades. APCD constantly monitors our air, conducts thousands of air collection and sampling inspections every year; and permits and regulates businesses like gas stations, manufacturing plants and power plants. But there’s always more to do. So APCD has some tips for how everyone can protect our air and fight pollution – even at home. Try not to use aerosol sprays – Products that use aerosol sprays – like deodorants, cleaning products, insecticides and spray paint – contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs). They are chemicals and pollutants that easily evaporate into the air and are major contributors to ground-level smog and an indirect contributor to greenhouse gases. Don’t top off your gas tank – Topping off your tank, past the point the gas pump automatically shuts off, can spill gasoline and its vapors into the air. Those vapors not only contain carcinogens like benzene, they also contain VOCs that create smog. Turn off appliances and lights when not using them – Chances are, your electricity is generated by a fossil-fuel power plant. That means using electricity burns fossil fuels that create air pollution. Use an electric mower or push

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Stolen vehicle pursuit suspect arrested in Murrieta MURRIETA – A suspected car thief led police on a multicity pursuit in a stolen car, authorities said Sunday, Feb. 12. The pursuit began when Riverside County sheriff’s deputies attempted to pull over a Mercedes-Benz sedan. It matched the description of a recently stolen ve-

hicle from Temecula at about 1:45 p.m. Saturday near Mission Trail and Malaga Drive in Lake Elsinore. However, the vehicle sped off and Lake Elsinore deputies pursued it over surface streets through the city of Wildomar. Deputies “lost sight of the vehicle” in the area of Clinton

Keith Road and the Interstate 15 freeway and the vehicle information was relayed to surrounding law enforcement agencies, according to Sgt. Dan Ponder. Within minutes, Murrieta police found the stolen Mercedes-Benz sedan in the 23000 block of Single Oak Way, Ponder said.

A caller had also reported that they had seen “a male running through residential properties in the same area,”’ deputies said. A Riverside sheriff ’s helicopter was then dispatched to help locate the suspected runaway driver of the stolen car. He was later located, arrested

and identified as Tyler Nutting, 23, of Temecula, according to Ponder. Nutting was booked into the Southwest Detention Center on suspicion of auto theft, burglary, possession of stolen property, felony evading and narcotics possession. He was being held in lieu of $100,000 bail.

2-year-old boy succumbs Sun City robbery suspect on the lam SUN CITY – Riverside County a.m. in the 27300 block of Sun City could arrive, deputies said. to injuries after sheriff’s deputies are searching for Boulevard, according to deputies. It was not clear if the suspect was a man who allegedly robbed a Sun The suspect entered the business, armed and no description of him City business Saturday, Feb. 11. stole an undisclosed sum of money was immediately available. accidental drowning The robbery was reported at 9:10 and fled the scene before authorities According to the Riverside Sheriff’s department, on January 31, deputies from the Hemet Sheriff’s Station responded to an address in the 25000 block of Belleview Street, Val Vista, for a medical aid call involving a 2-year-old boy, found floating in a backyard swimming pool. The child was immediately transported to Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital by ambulance, where he remained on life support systems. On February 12, 2017, the child succumbed to the injuries sustained from the swimming pool incident. The boy has been identified as Zayden Wilson of Aguanga. The incident reportedly occurred while

he was visiting his grandparents in Hemet. Investigators are currently conducting a follow up investigation on the incident to rule out foul play or neglect. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind anyone with swimming pools to secure both interior and exterior access to these areas with fencing and door alarm systems. This should help to eliminate any accidents from occurring around unsupervised swimming pools. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call Investigator Porrazzo at the Hemet Sheriff’s Station (951) 791-3425, Or Investigator Harvey at (951) 955-6136.

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Thomas Dietrich, 47, of Moreno Valley man was killed Thursday, Feb. 9, in a two-vehicle collision that led to a vehicle overturning into a ditch on a two-lane road west of Temecula. The crash happened just before 11 a.m. on Los Gatos Road, near La Villa Circle, on the south boundary of the Santa Rosa Ecological Preserve. According to a press release issued by the CHP, the incident

occurred when a 2006 3-axel Peterbuilt dump truck was experienced mechanical problems while driving southbound on Los Gatos Road. The driver, identified as Haroute Barbarian, turned on his hazard lights and exited the vehicle. About the same time, Dietrich, driving a 2008 Freightliner 3-axle Dump Truck, was also driving southbound on Las Gatos Road, at an undetermined amount of speed. The Freightliner failed to brake, hitting the disabled Peterbuilt in the roadway. The press release reported that

the Freightliner’s trailer became disconnected from its cab, causing asphalt to spill all over the roadway and that the force of the crash pushed the unoccupied Peterbuilt into the opposing lane. Barbarian observed the collision and fell down a dirt embankment where he suffered minor injuries. He was transported to Temecula Valley Hospital with minor injuries. Dietrich was pronounced deceased at the scene by CAL FIRE at 11:31 a.m. The CHP is investigating the crash.

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Outstanding all useable 25 acre ranch with 5306 SF, 3 BR home, private irrigated baseball field, 13 stall horse barn, 6 pastures w/well irrigation, huge car collector’s barn, pool, original farm barn & much more. 160004017 SW16014872 $3,250,000

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First time on the Market! 4 BD in one of Fallbrook’s premier neighborhoods near lanes end. Versatile floorplan w/space for an active family. Large eat in kitchen w/plenty of cabinet storage. Formal & informal dining & living areas. 160053018 $665,000

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This 3 bedroom home sits on just over an acre. Plenty of room to plant or play. It has a formal living room w/ fireplace & wood floors, kitchen w/ new appliances & propane cook top. The upstairs is a large master suite w/ balcony. 170000116 $580,000

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One of two lots, this lot is APN #110-350-14 and is 6.89 acres. It has a water meter and a percolation report from 11-78 which will need updating. Animal designator is “M” 160055544 $125,000 6.51 acre charming custom VICTORIAN FARMHOUSE in private setting! Rare architectural find characterized by 19th Century Turrets, Gables soaring 35’ above 4.59 Acres fronting paved road with income from ground level, Fish Scale shingles, 10’ ceilings & over 2000 sqft of covered porches Sprint Cellular. Upscale rural Fallbrook commu- for yr round outdoor San Diego living. Panoramic views. 170000635 $745,000 nity. Panoramic views. Partial Fencing. Small avocado grove. Build your dream home while benefiting from this income producing parcel! Part of parcel map 04684. Just minutes to the quaint community of Fallbrook and only 20 minutes to Temecula. Enjoy the best of San Diego’s peaceful country living. Within minutes to beautiful Pacific Ocean beaches, world class casino entertainment & dining. 160009452 $310,000 Private 2.54 acre parcel. Electric gate, partial fencing, corners are marked, power to property. Property will require a well for water. Contact me for more information! 160060333 $75,000

4 BD, 3.5 BA all w/granite counter tops, private office, formal dining room, double master suites, one w/ fplc, gourmet kitchen w/center island, granite counters & walkin pantry. High end lighting fixtures, central vacuum, zoned heating & air, pool & spa. Outdoor covered dining area. Lushly landscaped. 160060813 $789,000

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An exciting hideaway with a feeling of peace & privacy. You will feel the inviting feeling from the time you enter the courtyard. Open floor plan, Living rm. centers around a wall of glass to enjoy the beautiful Santa Margarita views. $599,000

Classic Custom Spanish home. Chef’s kitchen w/slab granite counters. Great Room with multiple seating areas, wet bar, wood burning fireplace. Master bedroom suite, balcony access. 3 BD, 2.5 BA, 2758 Sq. Ft. Bonsall Views & Bonsall Schools! $560,000

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Land Without A Home Due To Fire Southwestern Style single story custom on 11.7 acres with amazing panoramic view (Ocean view on a clear day). Massive kitchen/great rm area for entertaining or family gatherings. Kit has granite countertops incl the 9’ island w/ food prep sink, Wolf 5 burner stove. Double door entry w/ tile floor inlay includes French doors to the outdoor pergola. Solar sys is paid for. Oversized 2 car garage (32x27). plus det. workshop.$890,000

Unbelievable views from this 4.86 acre parcel with 2 potential building sites. 3 Bd septic layout on file (Requires updating), 1 1/2” water meter plus professionally managed appx. 300 Hass avocado grove. 30-40% of the trees were stumped in 2014 at a cost of $7011 and are now ready to vigorously produce. The canyon, mountain & valley views are amazing! Paved road access and ready for new owners. Power is available at the property. Possible seller financing! $239,000

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