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Anglers rejoice as Lake Elsinore begins fish stocking process

Jacob Preal Valley News Intern As dawn breaks the horizon, volunteers step into a small private plane with two days of belongings stuffed into a small backpack.

Aisles are cramped with doctors, nurses, support staff, translators and the pilots. see page A-4

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Lake Elsinore votes to address illegal dumping Kim Harris Managing Editor Lake Elsinore City Council met Feb. 9, establishing and appointing a litter and illegal dumping ad hoc subcommittee to review the city’s ordinances relating to the problem as well as policies, procedures and public education for the effort. see page A-5

Entertainment

Reality Rally ‘Fun for Funds’ event coming TEMECULA – Led by reality TV show personality Gillian Larson, of “Survivor, Gabon,” throngs of volunteers are plotting the sixth edition of Reality Rally, set for April 7-9 to benefit Michelle’s Place, Breast Cancer Resource Center. see page C-4

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Miramonte expands with Flower Hill Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer Foodies, wine lovers, unite. Miramonte’s new Flower Hill Bistro is open for business, serving Southern California Wine Country with the best in gastropub fare.

La Laguna Resort manager William Johnson holds one of the hundreds of catfish to be stocked in Lake Elsinore Feb. 12. The city budgeted $25,000 for the fish stock in an effort to boost the lake’s sport fish population. At least two more fish stockings are planned by April or May which will include bluegill, black crappie and largemouth bass. See more photos on page A-7!

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S.T.E.A.M. Workshop teaches recycled water Raevyn Walker Valley News Intern Flourishing minds led to flourishing plants at the S.T.E.A.M. Workshop Feb. 13, held in the Grace Mellman Library. The event featured Malea Ortloff as the main presenter, who with storybooks, comics and multiple activities taught the attendees the many steps required to produce recycled water in the Eastern Municipal Water District.

The water treatment facility takes in drainage from homes located in an area spanning Moreno Valley to Temecula, including water from sinks, washers and even toilets. Collected water undergoes an extensive cleaning process at EMWD, and is later delivered to golf courses and schools to irrigate

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Elia and Anabella Espino (center) learn about recycling water from Malea Ortloff and Allan Freetage during the S.T.E.A.M. Workshop helf at the Grace Mellman Library.

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Muralist provides entertainment and comfort with her special works Tony Ault Writer Countless thousands of people have admired beautiful realistic murals painted on the walls of restaurants, hospitals and bed-andbreakfast homes from Temecula to Palm Springs, unaware the works are from skilled muralist Jill Roberts, a local resident.

One of the most notable of her murals is painted on the wall of the old bank vault located at The Bank Mexican Restaurant on Main and Front Streets in Old Town Temecula, a popular attraction for people from all over the world. The Bank Restaurant is one of Temecula’s most talked about historic places as it was once an actual bank robbed by bandits in the early 1900s. The robbery was thwarted by citizens and sheriffs of the time, who caught the bandits fleeing down Front Street by firing a single shot. The robbery made the California newspapers and a page of history in Old Town Temecula

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MVHS students take 1st in competition Paul Bandong Writer Both MVHS Virtual Enterprise teams “Trifecta” and “Nocogo” dominated the California State Trade Show Business Plan Competition, marking the first time in VE history that teams from the same school took first and second place respectively. see page C-7

Muralist Jill Roberts with Casa de Monte Vista owner Joe Luisi who hired her on the spot paint a mural in the wedding and bed-and-breakfast venue in Palm Springs.

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An extraordinary Temecula pioneer

Mary Jane Welty

Bonnie Martland Special to the Valley News Mary Jane Welty was a tiny lady, under 5-feet tall and weighing only 80 pounds. Richard Johnson, her husband, called her his “wisp of a wife.” Other than the fact that she and Johnson and 11 children – all girls, the family seemed quite ordinary.

Mary Jane was born in 1840 in Indiana and moved to the Iowa frontier with her parents as a toddler. There she would meet and marry Richard Johnson Welty when she was 18. She, Johnson and their two eldest daughters came to California by covered wagon in 1864. Mary Jane married a man with that pioneering spirit who kept them moving from one place to another, leaving his family for extended periods of time, as he worked primarily as a bee keeper.

Mary Jane became very selfsufficient and resourceful as her husband was gone for long periods selling honey and honeycombs. On the trail to California they endured deaths by illness and accidents, battled sandstorms, drought and Indian difficulties. Trying a shortcut to California, they got lost. Too

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late to reach California by spring, they had to winter in the Rockies in the profane and disgusting mining camp of Alder Gulch. Mary Jane made Johnson take them away despite the weather.

Once in California, they set up house in the ruins of an old mission building and Johnson hired out. He partnered with a man running a lumber mill in the mountains. After being injured by Indians, they moved down to the valley. For a while, he made shingles, then took up the bee business. They lived in Grass Valley, and Vallicitos. When Johnson was away, Mary Jane was washed down a swollen steam during a massive rain storm trying to rescue the family milk cow. Also while there, a bear came in one end and out the other end of their lean-to home. They lived at Pala for a while.

They moved again, then back to Pala where Johnson built a house only to lose it to a prior claimant to the land. They moved to Happy Valley where Mary Jane was attacked by a bobcat one evening, nearly losing her leg. She was in bed a lengthy time and on crutches for two years. Her leg had to be periodically opened and the bone

scraped. They moved to the Tucalota Valley and while, still on crutches, barely outran a grass fire by buckboard.

The Weltys moved to Temecula and built the Welty Hotel, now the Hotel Temecula, shortly after the California Southern Railroad pushed tracks from near San Diego through Temecula, Murrieta and beyond in 1882. Railroad workers, passengers and boarders patronized the hotel. The hotel was known for its home cooking and warm hospitality. In January 1891, the hotel burned to the ground.

The community came together and helped rebuild the hotel. Johnson again wanted to move on. The girls and Mary Jane demurred and Johnson left. Mary Jane was used to doing without him, but this was different. Mary Jane took to her bed, but recovered upon his return.

The Weltys lost a daughter in infancy and three more before their own deaths. Johnson died at 84 in 1922. Mary Jane died in 1937 at age 96. The next time you walk, or drive, past the Welty Hotel, Hotel Temecula, think about that tough little lady and her family who had it built and how extraordinary were the ordinary citizens who began our extraordinary community.

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Dr. Anne J. Miller will present “What Was Where When in Historic Temecula” at 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 22, at the Little Temecula History Center at the corner of Wolf Store Road and Redhawk Parkway. It is located in the red barn west of Kohls.

Comparing surveyor’s records with old maps and photographs, Dr. Miller will show images of where long gone dwellings and businesses were located in Temecula before Old Town was imagined. As a professional genealogist and dedicated historic researcher, Dr. Miller finds hidden resources that escape the casual historian.

Her dynamic presentation will be helpful to explain the “real” history of Temecula and to debunk common myths. The public is invited to attend free of charge.

A social time with refreshments begins at 5:30 p.m.

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CHP announces dates for new Start Smart class for teens, parents TEMECULA – The California Highway Patrol will be conducting a Start Smart driver safety class for local teenagers and their parents and guardians. Start Smart is specifically geared towards the reduction of collisions and injuries involving teen drivers.

Start Smart addresses traffic safety issues that directly affect new drivers in a way no other program does. Start Smart speaks directly to the newly licensed or soon to be licensed drivers and their parents/ guardians. This program entails collision avoidance techniques,

The S.T.E.A.M. workshop took place as just one of many events sponsored by EMWD directed at youth. They also sponsor the Youth Ecology Core Program for individuals from 18 to 24-years-old, where students can find more about the careers offered by EMWD and even acquire some of their first job experience. One of the most important objectives of the waste water facility is to carry on water conservation practices, which may become imperative to California’s environmental survival.

“The Eastern Municipal Water District is one of the largest providers of recycled water in the United States,” Nieman said. “We use 100 percent of the drainage water. We can clean it up to almost drinking water standards and deliver it as recycled water. And, that’s a local source for us. It’s water that we don’t have to import.”

Ortloff agrees with the necessity to continue to organize more events with this initiative. “I think it is essential in our communities that we partner with libraries, schools, and community groups to get the message out because the kids are our future and it is important that we educate them,” she said.

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Allan Freetage, the coordinator for the event, oversaw planning and created the demonstration materials. He felt compelled to participate because he believes the important process never receives much attention.

“No one sees the recycled water process because it is kind of hidden away,” Freetage said. “Now, we can really show the children the actual work put into getting the water clean.”

The educational benefits of the program cannot be isolated from the inevitable progress toward water sustainability. Melanie Nieman, the Director of Interagency Relations for Eastern Municipal Water District, became involved in the workshop because she saw the opportunity for environmental change to begin in the minds of children.

“The more people understand about water and where it comes from, the more people have an appreciation for it and are less apt to use it unwisely,” Nieman said.

Although this library-partnered event is the first of its kind, education outreach programs from EMWD include 11 school districts and, according to Ortloff, impact about 60,000 students every year.

But Ortloff believes that the spread of information does not terminate there.

“We give the kids some knowledge and they go home and take it to their parents,” said Ortloff. “The kids have a really big voice.”

The program focused on handson activities to impart the information. A water tank showed the recycled water process on a miniature scale. The attendees committed the steps of water conservation to memory, through participating in a bracelet making station where each bead represented one step.

Ortloff planned various ways for the children to become engaged because, to her, interaction is the best form of education “You see something and you learn about it, but you touch something and it stays with you,” she said.

This method has proved to be successful. Freetage even commented that, “Our education specialist does such a great job a bringing it down that it is not so technical. It is easy to understand the process.”

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Local Flying Doctors of Mercy bring help to Mexico’s needy Jacob Preal Valley News Intern As dawn breaks the horizon, volunteers step into a small private plane with two days of belongings stuffed into a small backpack.

Aisles are cramped with doctors, nurses, support staff, translators and the pilots, all volunteers in an effort to bridge the land of the free with a land in need.

Among the volunteers are local orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Locke and his son Justin. After a grueling five-hour, 700-mile trip squeezed into such a narrow space, the duo touch down on a small airstrip in Mexico with no sign of any actual airport to greet them. As the city of Sinaloa, Mexico inches into view the plane soon lands and the adventurers, within minutes of debarking, quickly get to work treating desperate patients.

Locke is a four-time veteran of The Flying Doctors of Mercy, a program hosted by Liga International in 1934. Liga is devoted to consolidating volunteers that venture into the heart of Mexico in order to provide free health care and education to an area stricken with poverty. From October to June, a wide range of volunteers are flown down to Mexico on

the first Friday of each month to help with the project. Patients are treated as early as Friday evening, while Saturday is designated as a full clinic day. Sunday morning, everyone is flown back home.

Solid numbers of volunteers are the key to success. Translators are invaluable down in the country when understanding a simple phrase can mean life or death.

Even the pilots of each private plane used are volunteers and often take money from their own pockets to buy the fuel for the trip to Mexico. The doctors are grouped into teams and operate on patients according to their ailments.

Volunteers were treated to a surprisingly well-equipped operating room that allowed for confident surgery procedures much like in the United States. Locke found the greatest challenge in finding the right equipment and tools to conduct various surgeries. Regardless, he remained confident in the fact that he and the other volunteers were fully capable of producing “very good results.”

Without constant attention to health concerns, however, it can be difficult for locals in Sinaloa to stay healthy. The surgeon recounted cases of scoliosis and Justin explained that most of their

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Dr. John Locke examines a patient with a large lump on her right shoulder. Planning and performing surgery can be a little more challenging without additional tests such as an MRI, which may not be available.

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ailments are far more severe due to their lack of medical advancements. The illnesses treated in Mexico are often stopped before they reach that level of severity in America. For Locke, the Flying Doctors of Mercy exist to bridge this discrepancy.

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Locke hopes to improve his quality of life and return to him with an X-ray. Seeing the man struggle animates the challenge to reach out to those less fortunate.

“If we can try to get his hip fracture fixed, I think it will definitely improve his quality of life,” said Locke.

Surgeons in Mexico have the same values and simply want the same things that those in America have. He believes that The Flying Doctors of Mercy is an avenue that allows him to help provide that need. Locke worked primarily in the operating room while his son shadowed him in preparation for a future career in medicine.

“It really helps me get a good idea for what field I wanna do.

Orthopedics or Pediatrics,” Justin Locke said. “I just thought it was

Justin Locke is examines a toddler with difficulty walking.

The girl’s mother was concerned about a clubfoot, but since her feet are flexible, she just needs some education and reassurance.

a good experience.”

As in most foreign places volunteers were advised to stay indoors at night. Unable to sleep, Justin snuck outside and tried some Mexican ice cream before stumbling into a club. There he watched a quinceanera and recognized the locals’ keen ability to have fun.

“They were dressed all formal and really getting into it.” Justin said. “Some of those people just really know how to have fun, despite where they live and some of the circumstances they might have.”

John Locke stressed the general lack of infrastructure in the country. He enjoys the challenge and breaking down cultural barriers as an ambassador of the United States. From every patient he operates on, he learns something new and they are always receptive to his care.

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Lake Elsinore City Council votes to address illegal dumping Kim Harris Managing Editor Lake Elsinore City Council met Feb. 9, establishing and appointing a litter and illegal dumping ad hoc subcommittee to review the city’s ordinances relating to the problem as well as policies, procedures and public education for the effort. The goal is to come up with ways to educate residents and cleanup the city.

Nicole Dailey, senior management analyst for the city told council that the city has already been in contact with existing waste hauler CR&R for assistance in educating the public.

“We are going to be working regionally with our local cities in Southwest Riverside County on a regional task force, Riverside County Flood Control and our waste haulers to try and meet and compare what we are all doing

down here in the southwest region to address litter and illegal dumping,” Dailey explained.

Councilwoman Natalia Johnson and Councilman Steve Manos both volunteered for the ad hoc committee.

Councilman Daryl Hickman told the group he wanted them to be sure to address the transient camps that appear around the city as well.

“They sure do make messes,” Hickman said.

Manos said it is important to think about the property owners so it was important to look at the issue in a fair manner.

“By nature, illegal dumping happens in places that are hard to see, off main roads, so you have a property owner who gets violated the initial time by someone who trespasses on the property to go ahead and dump the couch or go ahead and put trash and what

not,” Manos said. “Then...some resident notifies the city and the city comes in; we provide notification (to the property owner).”

Manos said that the owner would then have to clean up the trash regardless of whether it be a transient site with hazardous waste or just common trash that is dumped out of the back end of a pickup truck.

“So either they clean it up or we send someone out to clean it up then we bill them for that,” he said, adding that the property owner gets violated a second time when they are given a bill. “Being someone that is in real estate, I am sensitive to private property owner rights.”

Manos said that while on the task force he wanted to find a way to deal with the problem whether it be through property modification, spot checks, working with law enforcement or neighborhood

watches.

“I want that ad hoc subcommittee to go ahead and have that conversation, put those ideas out, flush out the ones that are good and bring the good ones back to the council, ready to approve,” he said.

Mayor Brian Tisdale said it was important to address the laws that were already in place regarding illegal dumping.

“We need to make sure we are enforcing those existing laws, so if there are trails or something, properties where they are dumping that we find ways of securing those,” he said adding that at one time the city used graffiti cameras. “I don’t know how successful that was but we need to start catching and making the folks

who are dumping pay for this.”

The motion passed unanimously.

In other news, Tisdale spoke briefly on the HealthyLE initiative that encourages residents of the city to get active and get healthy. As part of the initiative, residents are advised to get moving with 43 miles of activity a month. Other classes are planned including nutrition workshops and the Tuscany Challenge at Summerhill Park, where residents are invited to come out and run or hike up Tuscany Hill. The Tuscany Challenge takes place Saturday, Feb. 27, at 8 a.m.

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This selfie of muralist Jill Roberts was taken in front of a portion of a mural at Rancho Springs Medical Center’s emergency room while painting murals for the Rady’s Jill Roberts photo pediatric area.

The entrance of the Casa de Monte Vista that mural artist Jill Roberts paintedon a wall in the late actor Robert Stack’s home in Palm Springs.

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Roberts, using some old photographs of the bank vault and studying its history, began to recreate in acrylic paints what the inner vault once looked like. So realistic is her 3D depiction of the cash boxes, bags of gold coins, a six-gun in a holster hanging on the wall, keys and a screwdriver used to open the boxes that when a person walks into it at first glance thinks it real.

This week Roberts, an Anza resident, is busy practicing her special skill at the very exclusive Casa de Monte Vista, the former home of actor Robert Stack in the old section to Palm Springs. Joe Luisi, host for many of visiting movie stars and celebrities, who purchased the actors home and converted it into a wedding venue and a bed-andbreakfast, hired Roberts, works unseen, when she was touring movies stars’ homes in Palm Springs.

Roberts while visiting the home that recently served as the set for the Liberace movie “Behind the Candelabra” with Michael Douglas and Matt Damon, mentioned to Luisi that an old painting he had hanging on the wall was “faded.” He learned she was a muralist and hired her on the spot to paint a mural for him in the pictures place. “I could tell there was good energy in her and knew she would be here,” said Luisi.

The contracted mural will, in the next week when the work is completed, be a realistic depiction of a beautifully landscaped entrance the Casa de Monte Vista.

Although most of her murals are in public places some her most comforting and beautiful pieces are not seen by everyone. They are located in the four pediatric operating rooms at Rancho Springs Medical Center. There is a different mural in each room. Her murals that range from beautiful beaches to cute animals to pirates, just what children like to dream about. The doctors use the scenes to calm the children down while being prepped for operations. Another Robert’s mural decorates the entrance to the hospital’s administration building.

There she said there are tree leaves where each of the hospital’s new hires sign their names. It highlights the hospital’s theme, “Building Relationships that Touch the Heart.”

She has painted murals at other hospitals in the Temecula/Murrieta valley.

Roberts who has 30 years of painting experience she said it comes from her desire to paint since she was a child. Her parents encouraged her and by high school she was air brush painting scenes on family vans, popular in the 70s and 80s. She is a graduate of Columbus College of Art and Design

Muralist Jill Roberts’ 3D artwork in the old vault of the The Bank Mexican Restaurant in Old Town Temecula.

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Senior bowler aims for 300 in Moreno Valley Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer

“When I hear music, my feet won’t stand still,” she said. Of her family, she waxed sentimental, discussing the differences of life and growing up on the East Coast.

“We grew up appreciating each other, and standing by each other,” she said. “We were a happy family.”

For Whalen, life in Philadelphia and New Jersey was about learning from her mother, who made all of their meals from scratch. “She taught us how to cook, using no measurements,” Rita said. “Her advice was just to use your best judgement on the ingredients.”

In south Philadelphia, she discussed the sights and aromas that linger in her memory. “Walking through South Philly, all you could smell was spaghetti sauce in the evening. Early in the morning, the air was filled with coffee and bread baking. Those were the good old days,” she said.

During World War II, Rita worked at the Philadelphia shipyard as a sheet metal worker. She was one of the original Rosie the Riveters.

“My brother and sister worked on the airplanes, and would drive them around and put them on the flat top aircraft carriers,” she said. “I helped build the USS New Jersey.”

Rita and her husband raised four sons and one daughter. She has 14

Rita Whalen, a member of a Moreno Valley Senior Bowling League, recently bowled a 207 scratch, without a handicap, according to the Renaissance Senior Living Community.

The 92-year-old woman’s story and enthusiasm led her to be nominated as the Spotlight Resident of the month for February for the development that she calls home.

Whalen is chasing a 300 bowling score in her league and with handicap adjustment, her current score has reached 289.

“Bowling is my therapy. I’m out having fun with my friends and forget things, I enjoy myself. My son takes me over there and sees what fun we have. I enjoy it very much,” Whalen said.

According to Whalen, the bowling alley made an announcement congratulating her for her achievement over the loudspeaker.

“I received hugs from the members of my bowling league,” she said in a video released on her behalf by Moreno Valley’s Renaissance Senior Living Community.

“It’s all about keeping life fun.”

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A memory from the past, this newspaper clipping shows Rita Whalen working on a sheet metal project in World War II.

Rita Whalen, a resident of the Renaissance Senior Living Community, Courtesy photos shows off her latest bowling score.

grandchildren, plus their spouses and 20 great-grandchildren.

“I’m home, I’m happy and the view is beautiful at Renaissance.”

She said. “I love it. I feel like I’m back home, I’m close to where my husband is buried at the military cemetery. This is home for me.”

In her community Rita enjoys the variety of activities available.

“There is always something for people to do,” she said. “A place for dogs and for grandchildren. It’s a beautiful place. I’m home.”

Bowling, however, is one of her choice activities, both with her love

of the league, her team and that her son takes her and watches her play the game she loves. “I roll the ball, and say, ‘OK, Lord! Guide it down there!’ I’ll bowl as long as the Lord allows,” she laughed. “I have friends that I have bowled with for over 20 years,” she said. “Bowling is something that I still love to do with my friends.”

Watch Rita’s full video on YouTube at bit.ly/RitaWhalen. For more information on Renaissance Senior Living Community, visit www.renaissancevillagerancho belago.com.

Rita Whalen was one of the original “Rosie the Riveters” in World War II, helping to build the USS New Jersey.

RWQCB rescinds Waste Discharge Requirements order for Winchester Wesselink Dairy Joe Naiman Writer When the Winchester Wesselink Dairy operated in Winchester, the Regional Water Quality Control Board issued a Waste Discharge Requirements order for the dairy. Winchester-Wesselink, LLC, did not comply fully with the stipulations of the Waste Discharge Requirements order, but by the time the RWQCB issued a notice of violation the property had been sold and was no longer being used as a dairy.

Winchester-Wesselink, LLC, will still be responsible for civil penalties and unpaid debts, but the RWQCB board rescinded the Waste Discharge Requirements order for the property as of Feb. 10. The

order was revoked, both for the failure to comply and due to the sale of the property and cessation of dairy operations.

Winchester-Wesselink, LLC, did not submit an Annual Operational Status Letter for the reporting periods between 2010 and 2014, nor did the corporation submit the annual fee of $1,494 for fiscal year 2013. On Nov. 6, 2014, the property was sold at auction to HM Holland Development, LLC. The Waste Discharge Requirements order required advance notification to the RWQCB of a proposed transfer of the property and Winchester-Wesselink, LLC, was also in violation of that clause.

A notice of violation was issued to Winchester-Wesselink, LLC, July 31, 2015. On Sept. 2, 2015,

RWQCB staff inspected the property in cooperation with HM Holland Development, LLC, and verified that dairy and confined annual operations were no longer being conducted. Neither WinchesterWesselink, LLC, nor HM Holland Development, LLC, objected to the rescission of the Waste Discharge Requirements order after the parties were notified of the proposed action in December 2015.

Although the RWQCB does not intend to pursue fines against Winchester-Wesselink, LLC, at this time, the corporation has not submitted any notice of an intent to file bankruptcy and thus still owes $1,494 for the unpaid annual fee.

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Each of the pink and black Valentines thanked the soldiers, sailors and Marines, in their own words, for their service to this nation.

One Valentine to a veteran read, “Thank you for everything that you have done for this wonderful country. Thank you for protecting our freedom and our rights with your life, it means the world to me as well as everyone else. Have an amazing Valentine’s Day, you deserve it. God Bless.” – signed Hayden.

PTSA President Linda Lund appeared before the Feb. 9 MVUSD School Board reporting students in Murrieta Valley Unified School District broke last year’s record by making 35,022 Valentines for Vets.

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Originally built in 1988 and staffed fulltime since 1989, Fire Station 73 was due for renovation.

Construction began in March of 2015. The total project cost was $1,859,500 including design, engineering and construction.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place Saturday, Feb. 20, at 9 a.m. Guest speakers will include Temecula City Council Members and Riverside County Fire Chief John R. Hawkins. The public is welcome and fire station tours are available to interested members of the community.

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“Our firefighters live several days at a time at their stations and this fire station, in particular, needed updated facilities and living quarters,” stated Mayor Mike Naggar.

Improvements to the existing structure include a new HVAC system, LED energy efficient lighting, new suspended ceilings, kitchen and office cabinetry, appliances, plumbing fixtures and tile flooring.

On the exterior, the structure has been re-roofed, freshly painted, and the landscape was replaced with sustainable plant material and a high efficiency irrigation system.

Fire Station 73 is home to a total of eight firefighters each day. Four respond to emergencies on the fire engine (E73) and four on the ladder truck (T73). These units respond to approximately 2455 calls each year, which equates to roughly 33 percent of the total emergency responses within the City limits.

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Winter sports playoff pairings posted

Temecula Valley’s basketball team is smothered by storming fans as they beat Vista Murrieta 61-59 and celebrate winning the Southwestern League title.

The Murrieta Valley Lady Nighthawks clinched their 13th consecutive league championship last week and will open up the CIF-SS playoffs at home Thursday, Feb. 18.

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JP Raineri Sports Editor Pairings for the 2015-16 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 136 teams will battle for seven divisional championships in the 19th year of CIF-SS Girls’ Water Polo Championship playoffs, which will include two powerhouse teams from the area, the Murrieta Valley Nighthawks and the Vista Murrieta Broncos who battled it out last week in carousel action.

Murrieta Valley senior Tara Prentice led the Nighthawks with 6 goals in their 14-9 win over the Broncos Thursday, Feb. 11, claiming the 2016 Southwestern League Round Robin Tournament and giving them their 13th consecutive league championship. Murrieta Valley was ranked No. 1 in the CIF-SS Division Polls going into this week.

Christina Reyes added four goals for the Nighthawks while Randi Reinhardt had two as Megan Falcon and Delayne Linton each scored one.

Megan Jones was a key difference maker in goal with nine saves for the Nighthawks.

Vista Murrieta’s Amira VanBuren scored three goals, Chloe Robinson added two while Josce Godinez, Isabel Rack, Gabbi Cheselske and Adriana Arciniega each scored a goal for the Broncos.

Vista Murrieta finished second in the Southwestern League with a 21-8 overall record and was ranked No. 6 in the latest CIF-SS Division 2 polls as they head into the playoffs this week, which are scheduled to

open with wild card contests in all divisions Tuesday, Feb. 16. The single-elimination tournaments will conclude with championship finals matches at William J. Wollett, Jr. Aquatics Center Feb. 27.

Temescal Canyon went a perfect 8-0 in back-to-back seasons and were 15-13 overall to claim their sixth straight Sunbelt League title, giving them eight since the inception of the program. The Titans will be joined in the posts season

by Lakeside, who garnished a 6-2 league record to lock in their bid.

Playoff match-ups include: Division 2 Murrieta Mesa (home) vs. Lakewood – played Tuesday, Feb. 16, (Wild Card B) Murrieta Valley (home) vs. Winner Wild Card A – Thursday, Feb. 18 Vista Murrieta (home) vs. Montebello – Thursday, Feb. 18 Division 6 Lakeside (home) vs. West Valley played Tuesday, Feb. 16, (Wild Card C) Temescal Canyon (home) vs. Culver City – Thursday, Feb. 18 Basketball A total of 364 boys’ basketball teams and 348 girls’ basketball teams, including top local teams, the Temecula Valley Golden bears and the Vista Murrieta Lady Broncos, vie for championships in the single-elimination divisional playoffs that began Tuesday, Feb. 16.

The tournament will conclude with championship-final contests March 4-5 at The Felix Events Center at Azusa Pacific University, Godinez High School as well as March 5 at The Honda Center.

The Golden Bears Boys (24-4 overall) will head into the CIF-SS Division 1A playoffs ranked No. 2 in the polls after they defeated Vista Murrieta Thursday, Feb. 11,

in a very exciting finish, winning 61 -59 to claim the Southwestern League Championship.

Senior Scott Hollingsworth led the Golden Bears with 13 points while fellow seniors Robert Phillips (11 points), Nasir Ahmed (10 points) and Riley Schaefer (9 points) all helped rally for the win in their last Southwestern League game. Marcus Gonzalez scored 18 points to lead the Bronco attack.

Elsinore took the Sunbelt League for the second straight year (15-13, 9-1), sharing the accolade with Perris three years ago and in the South Valley League, Rancho Christian could not be stopped, going 10-0 to claim their second title in as many years. Linfield, who took fourth in the Ambassador League got an AtLarge bid for the post season and Cal Lutheran of the Arrowhead were the three seed and will open up the preseason on the road this week.

Playoff match-ups included: Division 1A Temecula Valley (home) vs. Troy – Wednesday, Feb. 17 Paloma Valley vs. Walnut – Wednesday, Feb. 17 Vista Murrieta vs. Poly/Riverside – Wednesday, Feb. 17 Division 1AA Great Oak (home) vs. Santiago/ Corona – Wednesday, Feb. 17 Chaparral (At-Large) vs. King, Martin Luther – Wednesday, Feb. 17 Division 2A Elsinore (home) vs. Agoura – Wednesday, Feb. 17 Murrieta Mesa (At-Large) vs. Redlands East Valley – Wednesday, Feb. 17 Temescal Canyon vs. Whittier – Wednesday, Feb. 17 Division 2AA Perris (home) vs. Newport Harbor – Wednesday, Feb. 17 Division 5A Rancho Christian – First round bye Division 5AA Temecula Prep (home) vs. de Toledo – Wednesday, Feb. 17 Linfield (At-Large) vs. Sherman Indian – Wednesday, Feb. 17 Santa Rosa Academy vs. Saddleback Valley Christian – Wednesday, Feb. 17 Division 6 California Lutheran vs. Noli Indian – Wednesday, Feb. 17 For the girls, Vista Murrieta claimed their fourth consecutive Southwestern League title with a convincing 68-23 win over Temecula Valley last week, marking their third undefeated Southwestern League Championship run in the past four years. Nasrin Ulel grabbed 7 rebounds, had 6 steals

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The Golden Bears (24-4, 9-1) got tough defense and 13 points from Scott Hollingsworth (33) to fight their way to the Southwestern League championship.

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Paloma Valley will travel to face Walnut Wednesday, Feb. 17, in round one of the CIF-SS Division 1A playoffs.

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and scored 15 points while Brittney Reed ended the game with 12 points.

Keilanei Cooper and Imari Cooley both scored 11 points in the win as well. Tehya Burroughs led the Lady Golden Bears with 8 points and Danielle Weinmann scored 6.

Both teams are headed to the CIFSS Playoffs.

Lakeside went undefeated in league to claim the Sunbelt League title, Temecula Prep shared the title with California Military (both went

9-1 in league) and Cornerstone Christian advanced as the number two seed from the Majestic league.

Playoff match-ups include: Open Division Vista Murrieta (home) vs. Harvard Westlake – Saturday, Feb. 20 Division 1A Temecula Valley vs. Arroyo Valley – Thursday, Feb. 18

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Sports PLAYOFFS from page B-1 Heritage vs. Valley View – Thursday, Feb. 18 Division 1AA Great Oak (home) vs. Chaffey – Thursday, Feb. 18 Division 2A Temescal Canyon (home) vs. Claremont – Thursday, Feb. 18 Division 2AA Murrieta Valley vs. Alta Loma – Thursday, Feb. 18 Hemet (home) vs. North, J.W. – Thursday, Feb. 18 Perris vs. Oak Hills – Thursday, Feb. 18 Division 3A Tahquitz (home) vs. Pacific – Thursday, Feb. 18 Division 3AA Lakeside (home) vs. Orange – Thursday, Feb. 18 Division 4A California Military (home) vs.

Louisville – Thursday, Feb. 18 Division 5A Calvary Murrieta vs. Coast Union – Thursday, Feb. 18 Division 5AA Hamilton vs. Village Christian – Thursday, Feb. 18 Temecula Prep (home) vs. Western Christian – Thursday, Feb. 18 Division 6 Cornerstone Christian (home) vs.

Calvary Baptist – Thursday, Feb. 18 California Lutheran – First round bye Soccer A total of 247 boys’ soccer teams were paired into seven tournament brackets, with competition scheduled to get underway with wild-card round matches where necessary that began Wednesday, Feb. 17. First-round contests will be played in divisions Friday, Feb. 19, with single-elimination competition leading to the Championships at either Corona High School or Warren High School on either March 4-5. In the Southwestern League the Chaparral Pumas took the title this year with a 7-2-1 record and was 14-5-2 overall.

Temecula Valley finished in second place and Vista Murrieta will represent the SWL as the three seed.

Temescal Canyon won the Sunbelt league with an 8-8-1 record, were 17-2-4 overall and ranked No. 8 in the latest CIF-SS Division 4 polls, heading into the playoffs.

Playoff match-ups include: Division 4 Perris (home) vs. Baldwin park – was played Wednesday, Feb. 17, (Wild Card C) Vista Murrieta vs. Oak Hills – was played Wednesday, Feb. 17, (Wild Card D) Temescal Canyon (home) vs. Cate – Friday, Feb. 19

Temecula Valley vs. El Segundo – Friday, Feb. 19 Chaparral (home) vs. Serrano – Friday, Feb. 19 Paloma Valley vs. Gladstone – Friday, Feb. 19 Division 5 Hemet (home) vs. Environmental Charter – Friday, Feb. 19 Tahquitz (home) vs. Charter Oak – Friday, Feb. 19 Division 6 Linfield Christian vs. Moreno Valley – Friday, Feb. 19 Division 7 Hamilton vs. Redlands – Wednesday, Feb. 17, (Wild Card C) California Military (home) vs. Winner Wild Card C – Friday, Feb. 19 Santa Rosa Academy (home) vs.

La Sierra Academy – Friday, Feb. 19.

On the girls’ side of the field, seven divisional champions will be determined out of 254 entrants into the CIF-SS playoffs, which are scheduled to open with wild-card matches in divisions where necessary Tuesday, Feb. 16. First-round contests are scheduled in all divisions for Thursday, Feb. 18. The single-elimination tournaments will conclude with championship finals matches at either Corona or Warren High Schools March 4-5. The Lady Broncos edged out Temecula Valley for the SWL title with a 7-1-2 record, going 18-3-5 overall. Chaparral (14-5-5, 6-2-2) will take the No. 3 seed.

The Lady Linfield Lions grabbed the two seed out of the Ambassador League going 17-4-1 overall with a 9-3 league record, Temescal Canyon claimed the Sunbelt League title with an almost perfect league record (13-7-5, 9-1) and Rancho Christian (10-4-1, (9-2-1), along with Santa Rosa Academy (14-5-1, 9-3), also advanced as the two and three seeds out of the South Valley League.

Playoff match-ups include: Division 2 Temecula Valley (home) vs. Newbury Park – Thursday, Feb. 18 Chaparral vs. Norco – Thursday, Feb. 18 Vista Murrieta (home) vs. University – Thursday, Feb. 18 Division 5 Tahquitz (home) vs. Winner Wild Card D – Thursday, Feb. 18 Hemet vs. La Quinta – Thursday, Feb. 18 Linfield Christian vs. Calvary Chapel/Santa Ana – Thursday, Feb. 18 Division 6 Santa Rosa Academy vs. Jurupa Valley – was played Tuesday, Feb. 16, (Wild Card) Lakeside (home) vs. Rialto – was played Tuesday, Feb. 16, (Wild

Nasrin Ulel (31), Brittney Reed (32) and the Lady Broncos will compete in the Open Division of the CIFSS playoffs after a flawless run, claiming their fourth consecutive Southwestern League title this year.

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Linfield’s Richard Serrano (24) uses his height advantage to help the Lions get past the Arrowhead Christian Eagles 76-33, clinching at At-Large bid in the Division 5AA CIF-SS playoffs. Amanda Schwarzer photo

The Chaparral boys’ soccer team was the SWL Champs this season and will open up their CIF-SS playoff run against Serrano Friday, Feb.19, at home.

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Card B) California Military vs. Bell gardens – was played Tuesday, Feb. 16, (Wild Card C) Rancho Christian vs. Grand Terrace

– Thursday, Feb. 18 Paloma Valley (home) vs. Jurupa Hills – Thursday, Feb. 18 Temescal Canyon (home) vs. Winner Wild Card E – Thursday,

Feb. 18 To comment on this story, or for the latest updates in local sports, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

Menifee Valley Senior Softball to hold Third Annual Wounded Warrior Benefit Tournament Dean Fioresi Sportswriter The Menifee Valley Upper Division Senior Softball league is getting set to hold their Third Annual Wounded Warrior Project Benefit Games.

On Feb. 24, over 300 players and fans will flood the fields at the Big League Dreams Sports Complex in Perris to help support the Wounded Warriors Project, whose mission statement is: “to foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation’s history.” They do so by raising awareness and enlisting the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, helping provide service members aids and to assist each other, and to provide unique direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members.

The festivities begin at 8 a.m., where fans will be treated to opening ceremonies that feature a color guard. Following that, games begin at 8:30 and will continue through-

Over 300 players and fans will flood the fields at the Big League Dreams Sports Complex in Perris to help support the Wounded Warriors Project Wednesday, Feb. 24.

out the day until the tournament champions is crowned around 5 p.m.

There will be multiple other events along the way, including a home run derby and various raffles

which fans can participate in. The snackbar will also be open for business. 100 percent of profits earned from raffles, snack bar purchases and team entries will be donated to the Wounded Warriors Project.

Over 300 players and fans will flood the fields at the Big League Dreams Sports Complex in Perris to help support the Wounded Courtesy photos Warriors Project Wednesday, Feb. 24.

There will be three separate tournaments for different age groups ranging from 55 to 75. Depending on selection, teams are guaranteed either two or three games of play.

Should the contest be rained out,

the date will be moved to March 23.

For more information, contact Mike Feeney at (951)-642-0964 or oneoldirtdog@gmail.com or Bob Kapeller at (951)-679-3938 or bobkap8@gmail.com.

Great Oak Track and Field to host Golf Tournament fundraiser JP Raineri Sports Editor The Great Oak Track and Field program would like to invite members of the surrounding communities out to enjoy a day of great golf and incredible food while helping raise money for the upcoming season.

A shotgun start is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Annual Great Oak Track & Field Golf Tournament, which will be held Saturday, March 19, at The Legends Golf Course at Temeku in Temecula.

This is a unique golf tournament, which promises to be a day filled with exciting prizes for events and games including a Putting Contest, Longest Drive, as well as Closest to the Pin. GOHS PSG will be hosting a fabulous luncheon with an Awards Ceremony, Raffles and Silent/Live Auction.

The Golf Tournament helps raise funds for the Nationally Ranked Great Oak High School Program.

Monies raised will be used to purchase new equipment, transportation, and meet entry fees for local and nationally ranked meets.

The GOHS Track & Field program provides a fun and safe environment for athletes to learn how to work hard and compete as a team. The Wolfpack has established an elite program in California and is one of the top programs in the Nation with coaches that encourage academics and sportsmanship, while teaching the athletes to compete at the highest level.

For more information contact Debbie Belus, golf tournament organizer, at (951)323-4395, or via email at luv2fishluv2ski@ yahoo.com Courtesy photo

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HS Wrestling: CIF-SS individual finalists named after weekend long tournament JP Raineri Sports Editor The 2016 Southwestern League individuals wrestling tournament was held Saturday, Feb. 13, at Temecula Valley High School where 44 student athletes, from all six local SWL schools, would win and advance to the CIF-SS Finals next week.

Vista Murrieta’s Anthony Orosco and Temecula Valley’s Asencion Rodriguez were named Most Valuable Wrestlers and it would be TV that would lead the medal count in the end with 12 wrestlers taking the podium, four of whom would take first place spots.

Vista Murrieta led on top of the podium with five first place finishers, Great Oak had three, Chaparral won in the 170-pound class and the 285-pound class, Murrieta Mesa had two second place finishers and Murrieta Valley was able to grab two second place finishers when the dust settled as well.

Southwestern League Individual Championships 106 lb. Weight Class: Michael Munoz - Temecula Valley, Avery Crespin - Vista Murrieta, John Gonzales - Great Oak 113 lb. Weight Class: Arturo Baeza - Vista Murrieta, Cody Valencia - Murrieta Valley, Dylan Holt - Great Oak 120 lb. Weight Class: Phillip Applegate - Temecula Valley, Dakota Wagner - Murrieta Mesa, Alex Barajas - Vista Murrieta 126 lb. Weight Class: Tony Gonzales - Great Oak, Billy Beringer - Murrieta Mesa, Dylan Johnson - Temecula Valley 132 lb. Weight Class: Asencion Rodriguez - Temecula Valley, Alex Gomez - Vista Murrieta, Steven Emillio - Murrieta Mesa 138 lb. Weight Class: Alex Romo - Great Oak, Brandon Rudolph - Vista Murrieta, Antonio Gonzales - Temecula Valley 145 lb. Weight Class: Jacob Cooper - Vista Murrieta, Wade Gonzales - Temecula Valley, David Ogden - Great Oak 152 lb. Weight Class: Anthony Orozco - Vista Murrieta, Patrick Paz - Temecula Valley, Tyler Maser - Great Oak 160 lb. Weight Class: Daniel Hampton - Vista Murrieta, Jubal Cadsap - Temecula Valley, Ethan Varzeas - Great Oak 170 lb. Weight Class: Garrett Strang – Chaparral, Ryan Cosio -

Michael Munoz, seen here after his huge win, giving TV their 28th consecutive league title, won the 106 lb weight class this past weekend at the Southwestern League individuals wrestling tournament.

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Tony Gonzalez of Great Oak was the winner of the 126 lb weight class at this past weekend’s Southwestern League individuals wrestling Susanne O’Hara photo tournament.

Temecula Valley’s Paul Monteforte won the 183 lb. weight class at the Southwestern League individuals wrestling tournament this past Susanne O’Hara photo weekend.

Temecula Valley, Eli Sajia - Murrieta Mesa 183 lb. Weight Class: Paul Monteforte - Temecula Valley, Justin Barron - Murrieta Valley, Hayden Soave - Chaparral 195 lb. Weight Class: Mike Diaz - Great Oak, Emmitt Brooks - Chaparral, Jacob Fortin - Tem-

On Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19 and 20, six Divisional Championship meets will be conducted for the purpose of determining the 2015-16 CIF Southern Section Individual Wrestling Champions, as well as Masters Meet qualifiers.

Temecula Valley High School will be the location for the Southwest-

ecula Valley 220 lb. Weight Class: Rachaun Wagstaff - Vista Murrieta, Michael Stann - Temecula Valley, Damian Wake - Chaparral 285 lb. Weight Class: Michael McClain – Chaparral, Dakota Roberts - Vista Murrieta, Aijaz Ross - Great Oak

ern League winners as well eight other schools in the Inland Division. Seeding meetings will take place Thursday, Feb. 18.

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Murrieta’s Sean Bowers plays in Sockers alumni game Joe Naiman Writer When Sean Bowers returned to the San Diego Sockers in 2003 he relocated to Murrieta and has lived there ever since. Although he retired as a player in 2010 he now broadcasts Sockers games on ESPN Radio. His seasons as a Sockers player are remembered during the team’s annual Alumni Night, and Jan. 28 Bowers played in this season’s alumni game.

“There were a lot of legends out there playing,” Bowers said.

“Pretty honored to be there.”

The Blue team which included Bowers lost a 2-1 game to the White team. Each team had seven players who were on the field for the entire eight-minute game. Indoor soccer normally has six players on each team in the absence of a penalty.

“We had a couple of extra guys on each team so that helped,” Bowers said.

Bowers was raised in San Diego and graduated from Mira Mesa High School in 1986. He also played soccer at Quincy

Sean Bowers, who relocated to Murrieta in 2003, is a former professional soccer player and current broadcaster on ESPN Radio.

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College in Illinois. The Sockers were in the Major Soccer League in 1991, and Bowers was with the team’s training camp before the 1991-92 season. He played one regular-season road game in Dallas with the Sockers in 1991 but was assigned to the Sockers’ reserve team before the top-level team’s first home game. An agreement was reached for Bowers to play for the Detroit Rockers of the National Professional Soccer

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League, and that season he was selected as the NPSL rookie of the year. During the 1990s Bowers also played outdoor soccer with Major League Soccer’s Kansas City Wizards. Bowers later played for the Baltimore Blast of the Major Indoor Soccer League, and in 2003 the Blast traded Bowers to the Sockers, who at the time were in the MISL. Bowers played for the Sockers in 2003-04 and was also with the

Sockers for the 2004-05 season, although the MISL terminated the Sockers in December 2004 for non-payment of salaries and other expenses. In 2009 the current Sockers franchise returned to play in the Professional Arena Soccer League. Bowers played for the Sockers in 2009-10 before retiring.

In 2014 the MISL and PASL merged to form Major Arena Soccer League, where the Sockers now play.

Futsal differs from indoor soccer in terms of number of players (five on each team), surface (a harder floor), ball size (smaller), and out of bounds designation (lines rather than walls or boards). Bowers played on the United States National Futsal team from 1996 to 2004 and was the team captain for the entire time. He participated in the 1996 and 2004 futsal World Cup tournaments. In 2011 Bowers founded 619 Futsal, which has the goal of helping to develop youth soccer players in the San Diego area.

Bowers’ full-time job is as a professor in exercise science at Miramar College in San Diego.

He began his teaching position at Miramar in 2007, which is also when the Jets initiated a women’s soccer team. Bowers had coached the Miramar women’s team since its inception.

Bowers joined the Sockers broadcasting team in February 2015 and has provided color commentary for home games since then.

The alumni game took place during halftime of the current Sockers’ match against the Las Vegas Legends. “It was good to see everybody,” Bowers said. “I think it’s a great thing that the Sockers do.”

The spectators at the Jan. 28 game included Bowers’ parents, his sister and his sister’s children.

“We had a great time,” Bowers said. “It was just a good night overall.”

Bowers returned to the broadcast booth after halftime. The current Sockers defeated the Legends by a 4-3 score.

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TVH Celebrates 100th Open Heart Surgery TEMECULA – Heart surgery patients, surgeons, cardiologists, support staff and dignitaries shared inspiring stories of courage, trust, and gratitude at a celebration of the 100th open heart surgery performed at Temecula Valley Hospital. Smiles, hugs, and pictures were the main order of business at the informal gathering.

Physicians at TVH performed the milestone open heart surgery on Gale Hollister just 20 months after their first procedure in April 2014. Dennis Frank, TVH Board of Governor’s Chairman commented, “this accomplishment is just another indication of the outstanding cardiac services the hospital is committed to. This high level of care means that residents in the region no longer need to travel far from home to receive quality, comprehensive cardiovascular services.”

Specialty nurses from the operating room, Intensive Care Unit and the third floor Cardiac Care Unit greeted their former patients who often referred to them as part of their family. Representatives from respiratory therapy, anesthesiology, and recovery welcomed their patients and spoke of their shared experience.

Darlene Wetton, TVH CEO, acted as Mistress of Ceremony.

Dennis Frank, Governing Board Chairman, addressed the need and accomplishments of the cardiac program. Maryann Edwards representing State Senator Jeff Stone and the City of Temecula, shared a personal story and thanked the hospital for its commitment to the residents of the region. Dr. Andrew Ho, director of cardiology, expressed the pleasure of seeing so many of the patients back living their lives with such zest.

Dr. Steven Howe and Dr. Eugene Golts, cardiothoracic surgeons at UC San Diego Health, spoke of their appreciation to area residents and desire to continue serving patients at TVN. With a clinical collaboration agreement with UC San Diego Health, TVH patients

The lighted heart sign, appropriate for Valentine’s Day, signifies Temecula Valley Hospital’s 100th successful heart surgery.

benefit from the skills and experience of the area’s leading cardiothoracic surgeons. They perform a wide range of surgical treatments including coronary artery bypasses and valve repairs and replacements.

Cardiac Services at the hospital has grown significantly in the past two years. TVH earned designation as a STEMI (heart attack) Receiving Center by the Riverside Emergency Medical Services Agency in July 2014. The designation recognizes the hospital for meeting or exceeding national standards in diagnosing and treating heart attacks. It also has national accreditation as a Chest Pain Center by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. An accredited Chest Pain Center’s evidence-based, protocoldriven, systematic approach to

cardiac patient care allows clinicians to reduce time to treatment during the critical early stages of a heart attack.

Temecula Valley Hospital is located at 31700 Temecula Parkway brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. As the region’s newest acute care facility, the hospital features 140 private patient rooms, 24 hour a day emergency care, advanced cardiac and stroke care, orthopedics and general medical care and surgical specialties. For more information on Temecula Valley Hospital can be found at www. temeculavalleyhospital.com.

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Mary Ann Edwards, left, representing State Sen. Jeff Stone, presented this certificate of appreciation to Darlene Wetton, Temecula Valley Hospital CEO, at the 100th successful heart surgery celebration.

Doctors, nurses, staff members and patients shown here celebrated the TVH 100th successful heart surgery performed at the hospital recently.

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Retirement maybe not what it used to be American Counseling Association Special to Valley News

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Security benefits has risen and the private retirement savings of many were reduced by the recession of 2008, which also helped lower the value of many homes, most folks’ biggest financial investment.

But it isn’t always financial factors that have kept millions of Americans over the age of 65 in the workforce.

For many, the reality of retirement can be challenging, even frightening. Retirement usually means losing or limiting contact with former colleagues. It can also make one feel like there is less direction to one’s life. Whatever one’s job, there was always things to be accomplished, even with self-set goals. With retirement such goals can disappear.

A person may also feel a loss of identity since he or she is no longer

a teacher, or an office manager or whatever the profession was.

For some people none of that is a problem, but for others it’s helpful to take steps to ease the way into retirement. If money and emotional issues are going to be a problem, part-time work might bridge the gap. Car services such as Uber and Lyft now provide many older drivers a means to earn extra money while staying active and involved with people.

Or past work experience might be helpful to a local business as a parttime employee or as a consultant.

And if extra money isn’t your motivation, volunteer opportunities are always available with local schools, libraries, city governments, senior centers and civic groups.

Is staying active in retirement a

good idea? It sure is, whether it’s continuing to work or taking up a hobby. Staying active can help you feel productive and give direction to your retirement years. And it may even help you stay healthier and avoid elderly disabilities, according to several studies.

If facing retirement is something that has you nervous and scared, you might also consider visiting a professional counselor. A counselor can help you examine the options open to you, and can assist you in understanding your feelings, desires and goals for your retirement.

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Elizabeth Hospice holds ribbon cutting at new Temecula office

The Elizabeth Hospice Temecula office features a family and children’s counseling room for surviving loved ones.

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The Elizabeth Hospice staff and members of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon signifying the official grand opening of the new Temecula location Feb. 11. For 38 years, The Elizabeth Hospice has served as the region’s oldest and largest nonprofit hospice provider.

Invest an hour of your life to save the rest during Heart Month TEMECULA – February is Heart Month and the American Heart Association is calling on all women to invest an hour of their life to save the rest by scheduling a Well-Woman Visit with their health care provider.

A Well-Woman Visit is a prevention checkup to review a woman’s overall health so her doctor can measure blood pressure, check cholesterol and look for signs of heart disease, stroke and other illnesses.

It can be scheduled with a primary care physician, nurse-practitioner or an obstetrician gynecologist (OB-GYN).

A Well-Woman Visit requires no additional cost for most women because of the Affordable Care Act. Check your insurance plan for preventive services coverage before scheduling a visit.

“Getting to heart disease before it gets to you is one of the best weapons to fight the nation’s leading health threats,” said Nicole Or, executive director of the American Heart Association in the Inland Empire. “An annual preventive checkup is a must for all women.

It helps catch health problems early and minimize damage to the body.”

Cardiovascular disease is America’s leading killer, but it poses an even greater threat to women, killing more women than men every year. Heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year – more than all cancers combined.

An estimated 44 million women in the U.S. are affected by cardiovascular diseases. Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for heart disease or stroke.

The good news is 80 percent of cardiac events may be prevented with education and lifestyle changes.

In addition to scheduling a WellWoman Visit, the AHA also recommends Life’s Simple 7 as an approach to improving one’s heart and brain health.

Get active: Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity each day, five times a week.

Eat better: A heart-healthy diet is low in saturated and trans fat, cholesterol, sodium and added sugars, and high in whole grain fiber, lean protein and a variety fruits and vegetables.

Maintain a healthy weight: Bringing your body mass index (BMI) below 25 benefits your heart.

Stop smoking: Breaking the nicotine addiction is very important if you want to live a long and healthy life.

Manage blood pressure: Keep blood pressure levels to less than 120/80. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can hurt or kill you.

Control cholesterol: A cholesterol reading of 200 mg/dL or higher requires action. High cholesterol can cause blocked arteries, which may lead to a heart attack.

Reduce blood sugar: Blood sugar levels above 100 indicate that you may have diabetes or pre-diabetes, which increases heart attack risk.

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The ins and outs of ‘Breaking’ News Kim Harris Managing Editor Every once in a while I see comments on our website regarding our breaking news coverage. Most times I just go about my day, approving and addressing those comments that need addressing and just approving those that do not. But it seems lately there is something in the water that has readers being especially critical of our breaking news coverage, so in the best interest of sharing information, I thought I would share our process to cover these all-important news stories with our readers.

Much like what first responders encounter when responding to a crisis, breaking news, by nature is a constantly changing and developing beast. From the time the call goes out, until first responders’ arrival on the scene, it is anybody’s guess what is really happening. Our police force as well as firefighters and paramed-

ics never really know what is going on in any given situation until they actually arrive to the scene and it is no different for reporters.

We rely heavily on reports filed by the fire departments and law enforcement agencies that serve us and like those public information officers who feed us our information, we can only report on the information we have at the time. That is why our breaking news stories are constantly updated as more information becomes available to us. Crime scenes, car accidents, fires and suspicious activities are constantly changing as the incident progresses which means our information changes constantly as well.

So the process goes something like this – a call comes in, we hear it on the radio and contact the appropriate responding agency, who provides us with a brief explanation as to what is happening and where. We post that to our website and continue

to monitor the situation, updating the story as more information becomes available to us. We check back with responding agencies who update their information as they receive information from those on scene. They update us, and we in turn, update the story on www.myvalleynews.com.

Updates continue until the situation is resolved, then we wrap it all up and move on to the next story.

In my opinion, providing our readers with breaking news coverage is one of the most important aspects of our job as your local source for news and information. For example, if readers know there is an accident, fire or major incident that affects traffic, they can avoid time consuming delays by planning another route.

If there is an ongoing high speed chase or someone running from police in a certain area, residents can take the necessary precautions to stay safe. The list of why I believe breaking news is important goes on

and on.

Sometimes as a story evolves, we discover initial reports have changed, we go into our story on www.myvalleynews.com and update it immediately so readers have accurate and up-to-the-minute information allowing them to be in the know as to what is happening in our community in a timely manner when time is of the essence.

We have a great relationship with our first responding agencies. California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Lassig, Riverside County Sheriff Deputy Mike Vasquez, Murrieta Police Department Lt. Tony Conrad and Riverside County Cal Fire spokeswoman Jennifer Fuhrman are just a handful of people that we deal with on a daily basis. I wish I had the space to list them all, but that list would surely go on for pages and pages and that is not an exaggeration. These people along with everyone in their respective

departments and all of the other public safety agencies that serve us, understand the need to disseminate information to the public in a quick and efficient manner and are always available to us to ensure we can do our jobs here at Valley News. So to them, I issue a hearty thank you, not just for making our job at Valley News easy, but for everything they do to keep our communities safe.

We at Valley News look forward to bringing you the latest and greatest in breaking news that affects us all. I only ask that the next time you see a story of this nature on our website, you continue to follow it through to the end, keeping in mind that these kinds of situations are constantly changing and we are doing everything within our power to bring you the latest as the crisis develops.

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Rubio’s right about ‘O’ transforming Amerika Jane Chastain Special to Valley News Marco Rubio was exactly right when he said Barack Obama knows “exactly what he’s doing.” He may have repeated himself three times too many in the New Hampshire debate, but the point Rubio made to counter his GOP opponents’ attack on his inexperience was spot on.

This should in no way be taken as an endorsement for the junior senator from Florida. I believe that there is a good chance Rubio will be the eventual nominee. However, he lost me when he dismissed the anchor baby problem by sweeping it under the ambiguous 14th Amendment.

Nevertheless, Rubio is right about Barack Obama. He is without a doubt the most transformational president since Ronald Reagan.

If the truth be known, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush were simply placeholders. There were the usual party squabbles, scandals, budget deals, tax hikes and cuts.

The economy went up and down.

There were wars and scrimmages, the savings and loan debacle, recessions, the dot.com bubble and the housing crisis.

However, throughout their terms, the ship of state sailed a relatively steady course. The national debt, the growth of government and the number of onerous regulations were on a slow but steady climb.

Meanwhile, the leaders of both political parties played footsie, content to do nothing for fear they would damage their chance of being re-elected.

The problems we are facing in this country are not a result of Obama’s inexperience. The problems we are facing in this country are a direct result of Obama’s resolve to transform this country from a capitalist free-market economy to a socialist system he believes to be better, fairer and socially just.

Barack Obama, the community organizer and one-term senator with lofty rhetoric about “hope and change,” was swept to victory on a tide of optimism – and why not?

The nation had just experienced the biggest recession since the Great Depression, and we were all ready for something better.

Those who had studied his record were aware of his long-term goals and objectives, but I, for one, was optimistic as the first American black president was sworn into office, believing that he would take a more pragmatic approach.

When Obama began a hard left turn, I shared my dismay with a friend, a high-level congressional staffer whose Senate office had been located next to Obama’s.

He had gotten to know our 44th president and his staff quite well during that time.

He said, “Jane, if you or I were elected president, would we do the things we feel really need to be done for this country, or would we simply do the things that would get us past the next election?”

“We would do the things that we feel need to be done for this country,” I responded matter-of-factly.

“That’s exactly what Obama is doing,” he explained. “Obama is a true believer. In his heart of hearts,

he’s a Marxist, and he really doesn’t care about his next election.”

Obviously, the American people didn’t care about it either. In 2012, with so many people out of work, the economy in the tank and his policies universally unpopular, Mickey Mouse should have beaten him. Then, at the eleventh hour, along came Hurricane Sandy. Mitt Romney, who was not a good candidate, suspended his campaign.

Chris Christie gave Obama that bear hug on the Jersey shore. Our hearts went out to this small, sympathetic figure amid the rubble. He was trying so hard …

It should be obvious to everyone by now that Obama was not simply trying; he was and is doing it – transforming this once great and powerful country that was a beacon of hope to the rest of the world into one that is easily bullied.

In seven short years, he nearly doubled the national debt. He weakened our military. He kicked sand in the face of our friends and strengthened our enemies. He opened our borders and created an atmosphere of lawlessness. He

further divided the races. He took over one-sixth of our economy.

He kicked the rungs out from under the ladder of opportunity, put more people on the public dole and abused the power of his office.

With little or no push-back from the weak-kneed Republican leaders in Congress, it is little wonder there is a general feeling of helplessness among so many. They are willing to give up what’s left of their freedom to a leader who will promise to give them something – anything – for nothing.

Yes, Obama has successfully transformed Amerika.

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

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ground breaking ceremony in Escondido. A new home is being built for Marine Sgt. Toran Gaal, who sustained a brain injury and lost both legs to an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. Once complete, Sgt. Gaal’s home will have an open kitchen layout, lack of narrow confining spaces and other amenities

designed specifically to fit his needs.

The manner in which these funds were raised is truly inspiring. For example, local businesses stepped up to help build Sgt. Gaal’s home and to provide necessary financing and home amenities. These businesses include CertaPro Painters, Youngren Construction, Budget

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We must never forget the debt we owe to our veterans. If the outpouring of support for groups like Homes for Our Troops is any indication, we never will. It is truly an honor to represent such outstanding people in the California Legislature.

Supporting our veterans Marie Waldron Special to Valley News Though many government programs impacting our country’s veterans originate at the federal level, whenever possible I will continue to support state initiatives to improve the lives of California’s large, growing veteran’s population.

With well over 200,000 veterans calling this region home, it is also important to encourage and support nongovernmental organizations and local businesses when they join together to serve those who have

sacrificed so much for our freedom.

Homes for Our Troops is one such organization. A privately funded 501 (c) (3), the group builds specially adapted, mortgage-free homes for severely injured veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. Since its inception in 2004, Homes for Our Troops has built over 190 homes, with 90 percent of the funds raised used to finance specially outfitted homes for our country’s most severely injured veterans.

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Candidate filing opens for offices in June 7 primary election RIVERSIDE – Anyone interested in running for office the June 7 primary election can now take out candidate filing papers. Papers must be filed by 5 p.m. March 11.

If incumbent fails to file, the deadline for that office is extended to 5 p.m. March 16, for everyone except the incumbent.

The Registrar of Voters’ staff is available to help prospective candidates with the necessary paperwork and to answer questions.

Candidates unsure about the local district offices for which they are eligible, based on residency, should contact the Registrar of Voters Office for help.

Candidates will receive informational handbooks at the time they obtain their papers.

For more information about this election, contact the Registrar of Voters office at (951) 486-7200 or (800) 773-8683.

Washington leads supervisor race in total dollars raised and cash on hand TEMECULA – The recently released campaign disclosure reports in Riverside County Supervisor District 3 as reported to the Registrar of Voters show County Supervisor Chuck Washington with an impressive lead in total dollars raised and cash on hand.

Chuck Washington raised

$243,472 or $84,000 more than his closest competitor.

Randon Lane was second with $159,183 while Shellie Milne raised $150,175.

Washington also led all three candidates in cash on hand as he reported $155,292 to Milne’s $139,089 and Lane’s $123,574.

Washington has collected an array of endorsements to go along with his strong fundraising performance.

Chuck Washington is the current Riverside County Supervisor and has also served on the Temecula and Murrieta city councils.

CAP offers free tax preparation services to qualifying individuals RIVERSIDE – The 2016 tax season is in full swing and Riverside County Community Action Partnership’s Volunteer Income Tax Preparation program is available to help qualifying residents file their taxes.

The free tax preparation services are provided by IRS-certified tax preparers and are available to anyone with a total household income below $60,000.

“Community Action Partnership’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offers free tax preparation and financial education and helps ensure important benefits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) are not overlooked

by qualified residents,” Riverside County board of supervisors Chairman John J. Benoit said. “I commend the volunteer tax preparers for their commitment to providing these valuable services to many during the tax season.”

Based on an individual’s earnings and family circumstances, a tax payer could receive as much as $6,200 from the EITC. The tax payer may also qualify for other tax credits, including the Child Tax Credit that offers up to $1,000 per child.

“Every year, billions of dollars in tax refunds are left unclaimed by the very people who most need

those funds,” said Brenda Freeman, Community Action Partnership executive director.

Riverside County Community Action volunteers prepared more than 4,000 tax returns at 17 locations in 2015, returning more than $8.5 million in federal and state refunds to Riverside County residents, saving them more than $1.2 million in tax preparation fees.

For more information and to find the location of a free tax preparation site near you, visit www.capriverside.org/program/ volunteerincometaxassistance, or contact Charles Clinton at CClinton@capriverside.org.

February 19, 2016 • www.myvalleynews.com • Valley News

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Faith

God and Politics Robert Williams Faith Columnist I am not sure God cares about politics. I do not even know if God gives politicians a second thought?

What I do know is those who harm and kill others whether intentionally or not will be held responsible. They will spend much time in the hereafter working out their short comings. Regardless of the political nonsense which is self inflected by this current administration and what has been done to the country.

Priest, Ministers and almost all clergy generally do not speak out about politics. They only voice opinions in private many theologians do not think it is in their job title. God is above such things.

This is respectful and religious influence usually stays away from

the political influence.

I am retired. Like all other retired clergy, I may not serve a church canon, clergy never stop service to God. Active clergy keeps political views to themselves and try not to pass judgment on those miss directed thimble headed gherkins leading the country. No clergy generally point to issues of misgivings and mock scold the political agenda.

Even though ancient religious documents of scripture clearly show history of political destructive behavior.

Theologians would never point out verses in the Bible where exact political situations have occurred.

They would never say; those rotten soul searching fools are trying to take everything moral away and leave us in a deep dark empty hole of despair. Clergy would never mention agreements like the

nuclear deal with Iran. No theologian would say such deals are shameful nor point to North Korea as an example. The clergy would never question; why have the people been put in this situation by a faithless group of privileged political class individual who can’t even keep the country safe?

Clergy don’t apparently say appeasement hasn’t worked out well in Israel. Nor would they say it is quiet possible the federal government is setting up a state of Islamic rule in our own country.

Clergy would never point out even though they might be celebrating in the WH over the PEW report stating Christianity has fallen by 16 percent. Leaving still 73 percent of the country as a Christian strong hold in the world. Most in ministry would never point these things out and I appreciate that fact.

Like I said, I am not sure God pays attention to the politics of our country. Even though this administration is going to make its final assault this year on religious values. I don’t even know if God watches those on our Supreme Court and judges them as they pass judgment. I just do not know?

I do know those responsible for hurting, harming, dislocation of populations, destruction, destroying cultures, creating social genocide, hurting God’s children and killing of others will be held accountable.

I am sure they will be cast into a deep bright blue sea their soul will gently float through a collection of old objects from old times of history. Eventually finding the bottom surrounded by unfamiliar shapes of fishes while going deeper and deeper. Settling into a bed of soft fine white sand. Where they

will be left by themselves dealing with their own thoughts helplessly with no means of escape. The only view will consist of a bright circle of light off in the distance which never moves. For probably ever. They will be left alone reliving missed opportunities by themselves… in strict quietness their own thoughts and ways to entertain. Pretty bleak existence.

I am not sure how long ever is but eternity is probable close. I also think the clergy would never support such a punishment but I would. I would even ask God if there were any worse places?

This place is for those who, “Pop off” “from the high horse.”

I would ask in the name of God of course. AMEN Father Williams can be reached by email at fatherbotherme@ gmail.com.

You Are Gifted

Zachary Elliot Faith Columnist Have you ever felt like you didn’t have anything to offer, no talent to give? Or maybe you’ve felt like there’s nothing unique about you, nothing that makes you stand out?

If so you’re in good company.

It’s a common feeling - especially in a culture that seems to only celebrate what they feel is beautiful, talented or successful – but nothing could be further from the truth.

1 Peter 4:10 says, “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.”

Do you know what that means?

You might not know it but it means you’re gifted. No one does that thing you do like you do.

Romans 12:6-8 says, “In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well…If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously.

If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.”

Think about it this way. If you’re gifted at accounting and you help someone in need with his budget, you’re using your gift. If you’re good at teaching and you help tutor children after school, you’re using your gift. If you’re good at cooking and you make a dinner for a hurting friend, you’re using your

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gift. If you’re good at encouraging others and you call a discouraged coworker and lift their spirits, you’re using your gift. The list can go on!

The truth is not everyone is good at leadership, generosity, kindness, etc. because not everyone is gifted

in the same way. If we were all gifted in the same way we wouldn’t need each other.

God has gifted you in a very special way to display his glory to the world. So use your gift well and often to serve others. You are gifted. Never take that for granted.

In him, Pastor Zac Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor at Fusion Christian Church located in Temecula. He can be contacted at (951) 676-8511.

For more information, visit www. myfusionchurch.com.

Pets

Debunking myths about spaying and neutering Companion animal overpopulation poses a considerable problem.

The Humane Society of the United States says about 2.4 million healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are euthanized in American animal shelters each year, about one every 13 seconds. Many of these animals are the offspring of beloved pets or stray cats and dogs who reproduce unchecked.

One of the easiest solutions to the pet overpopulation problem is to have pets spayed or neutered.

Another solution is for prospective pet owners to adopt pets from a nearby animal shelter ? one that handles spaying and neutering for their adoptable animals.

Many pet owners are hesitant

to have their animals spayed or neutered. That hesitation may stem from some prevailing myths surrounding spaying or neutering.

Myth: You can use neutering or spaying interchangeably to describe the sterilization process.

Fact: Neutering is associated with male pets and the removal of the testicles. Spaying is for female pets and involves the removal of both the ovaries and uterus.

Myth: Recovery from spaying and neutering takes a long time.

Fact: Many veterinarians and animal clinics allow pet owners to bring their pets home on the same day the animal is spayed or neutered. Pets are usually fully

recovered within a week of having the surgery.

Myth: Removing reproductive organs will make my pet get fat and lazy.

Fact: Weight gain is not a byproduct of spaying and neutering. Pet weight gain is typically linked to an unhealthy diet and inadequate exercise.

Myth: My pet’s personality will change for the worse.

Fact: Pet behavior may improve after the animal is spayed or neutered. Males tend to be less aggressive, and females won’t howl, cry or pace when they’re in heat. Also, your pet actually may stick closer to home because the desire to find a mate has been reduced.

Myth: It’s adviseable to spay a female pet after she has at least one litter.

Fact: Many veterinarians stand by medical evidence that suggests females spayed before their first heat are typically healthier than those who aren’t.

Myth: It is expensive to have my pet spayed or neutered.

Fact: Subsidized voucher programs as well as low-cost spay/ neuter clinics can help make the procedure affordable.

Myth: The sterilization procedure is painful for my pet.

Fact: The surgery is done under general anesthesia, and the pet will not feel anything. Discomfort after the surgery is usually mild, and a

vet can prescribe a post-operative pain medication if your pet seems to have any lingering discomfort.

Myth: If I keep my pet intact, I can have a puppy or a kitten just like him or her one day.

Fact: The offspring of a pet is not guaranteed to be a duplicate in looks or personality to your existing pet. In addition, at a later point in life, you may find your schedule or ability to care for a young pet has changed.

Pet overpopulation is a considerable problem with wide-ranging consequences. Pet owners should speak with their pets’ veterinarians about spaying and neutering.

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For more information on Jack, please visit the Retrievers and Friends website at www.retrieversandfriends. com or call (951) 696 2428.

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St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School pays homage to the ‘Bard’ with annual Shakespeare Night

St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School seventh-grade student Adam Holland performs and interprets Act V, Scene 8 from Shakespeare’s Macbeth during the school’s second annual Shakespeare Night Feb. 12.

Rob Crisell opens the Shakespeare Night at St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School in Temecula Feb. 12. Crisell helped produce the seventh grade performances which coincided with the school Shakespeare Unit classes.

St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School seventh-grade student Jessica Goldmann, performs and interprets Act II, Scene 5 from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School seventh-grade students Anthony Chien (left) and Adam Holland performs and interprets Act V, Scene 8 from Shakespeare’s Macbeth at the school’s grotto during Shakespeare Night.

St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School seventh-grade student Aidan McClafferty performs and interprets Act II, Scene 2 from Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School seventh-grade student Oceana Alessandro performs and interprets Act V, Scene 1 from Shakespeare’s Hamlet during the school’s second Shane Gibson photos annual Shakespeare Night.

St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School seventh-grade student Olivia Lee performs and interprets Act II, Scene 1 from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar during the school’s second annual Shakespeare Night.

St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School seventh-grade students Veronica Gutierrez (left) and Silvia Cuadrado performs and interprets Act II, Scene 5 from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

Seventh-grade students Grace Lamb (left) and Regina Linsalato performs and interprets Act II, Scene 1 from Shakespeare’s Merry Wives of Windsor during the school’s second annual Shakespeare Night.

Seventh-grade students Emily Baet (left) and Hosea Sequeira performs and interprets Act II, Scene 1 from Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream during the school’s second annual Shakespeare Night.

St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School seventh-grade student Hosea Sequeira performs and interprets Act II, Scene 1 from Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream during the school’s annual Shakespeare Night.

Guests gather around the grotto at St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School for an evening of Shakespeare performances by students enrolled in the school’s Shakespeare Unit.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS KIDS AND TEENS: Feb. 19 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Flying Physics or…throw it and see if it flies – The Protoprop, the flutter faller, the flying napkin, the straw de loop…yep the Professor has played with all of these and now he’s offering them to you for your experimentation pleasure at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main Street, Temecula. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

Feb. 26 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Digging Science with Professor Pennypickle’s at the Temecula Children’s Museum, 42081 Main Street. Your child will get to play amateur archeologists to see what they can dig up. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

Feb. 29 – 6-6:45 p.m. Construction Crew at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road. Become a master builder, earn awards and trade mini-figures for ages 6-12. Space is limited. Information: Children’s staff (951) 693-8980.

March 7 – 7-8:30 p.m. Innovation: 3D Printer. Mathematics, Sciences, Medical, Culinary and Entertainment – these are just a few of the fields that are being impacted by 3D printers. Learn about this innovative technology from Professor Nick Reeves of MSJC. He will showcase the science behind the ever evolving technology and demonstrate how the printer works.

While supplies last, they will be giving away 3D printed items so that you can take a piece of the future today. Information: (951) 693-8980.

ENTERTAINMENT Feb. 19-21 and 25-28 – 2 and 7:30 p.m. Cheaper by the Dozen will be at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street Sunday performances will be at 2 p.m. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 20 –7-10 p.m. Country at the Merc, 42051 Main Street Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 21 – 6 p.m. Dixieland at the Merc, 42051 Main Street Temecula. Dixieland at the Merc is a monthly show dedicated to bringing the best of local and regional Dixieland talent to Old Town.

Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 24 – 7-10 p.m. Virgil Gibson Remember the Magic presented

by Temecula Valley Players at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street Virgil Gibson, former lead singer of the Platters brings back the great sounds of the doo-wop era with tunes like “Only You,” “Up On The Roof,” “In The Still Of the Night,” “You Send Me,” “My Girl,” “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes,” and many more. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 25 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main Street Temecula. Enjoy an evening of Jazz hosted

by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 26 – 7-10 p.m. Stepping through Black History with Style presented by Temecula Valley Museum and the City of Temecula Community Services at the Merc, 42051 Main Street Temecula. Join the Black Diamond Steppers and Special Blend for a night of dance, music and poetry. This will be an entertaining evening celebrating Black culture intermixed with art display and musical performances.

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Feb. 27 – 8 p.m. Comedy at the Merc. Hilarity ensues! Laugh and leave the week behind you with PRN’s unique style of audienceparticipatory improvised comedy where you play too by helping to

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Feb. 28 – 7-9 p.m. Cabaret at the Merc, 42051 Main Street Temecula brings the very best of Broadway to Old Town Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Feb. 28 – 3 p.m. Classics at the Merc, 42051 Main Street Temecula. Classics is a weekly chamber recital series that features an individual musician or small ensemble performing a wide range of music.

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

March 3 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main Street Temecula. Enjoy an evening of Jazz hosted

by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

March 3, 5 and 6 – 2 and 8 p.m.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel in Concert at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street This musical masterpiece will come alive for 4 performances. Presented by The Barn Stage Company, this staged concert reading will feature an all-star cast with the Temecula Valley Symphony right on the stage. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: Feb. 19 – 6-10 p.m. Casino Royal –Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce Anniversary Extravaganza Celebration will be at Doffo Winery, 36083 Summitville Street Temecula. Appetizers, dessert, drink, funny money, DJ, raffles and more! Information and Reservations: (951) 672-1991.

Feb. 19 – 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Imani Temple Christian Center Youth Choir will be at the Chapel of Memories next to the Temecula Valley

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Museum, 28314 Mercedes Street Traditional Spiritual Hymns and contemporary gospel music. This is a free event open to the public.

Information: (951) 694-6450 or historymuseum@cityoftemecula.org.

Feb. 20 – 7 p.m. Gallery Night XIV at The Dial, 27575 Commerce Center Dr. Suite 105, Temecula.

Support local artists!!Cost: $5 entrance fee. Information: Vania (951) 239-9026.

Feb. 22 – 6 p.m. Dr. Anne J. Miller to present “What Was Where When in Historic Temecula” at the Little Temecula History Center, corner of Wolf Store Road and Redhawk Parkway. Information: Rebecca (951) 775-6057.

Feb. 26-27 – 7-10 p.m. Eighth Annual Wine and Chocolate Decadence at Pechanga, 45000 Pechanga Parkway Temecula. Hundreds of wine varieties, sweet and savory chocolate confections, food, live music, silent auction and much more in the Grand Ballroom.

March 4-5 – Temecula Rod Run Come visit the Temecula Rod Run for our famous “Friday Night Cruise” and see hundreds of classic vehicles from all over the country cruise Old Town Front Street. Saturday is the day where you can get a close look at these classic vehicles and take a peek under the hoods.

March 5 – 8 a.m.-4 p.m. “Caring for Our Community” Rancho Dental and Innovative Oral Surgery to host second Annual Dentistry from the Heart Event. Dr. Dave Perry, and Dr. Dan Perry of Rancho Dental and Dr. Kenneth Whitworth of Innovative Oral Surgery are dedicating a day of free dental to those in need to residents of Temecula and surrounding communities at 29746 Rancho California Road Temecula. Services provided are one filing, one cleaning or one extraction per patient. Dentistry from the Heart is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free dental care for those in need since 2001. Information: www.ranchodental.net or (951) 225-4579.

field, reinforce learning and make connections with industry. See what opportunities are currently available for the fall 2015 semester.

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

Now – FTAspay is a local nonprofit spay-neuter assistance organization. Their mission to end animal shelter euthanasia through affordable spay/neuter and microchipping. FTAspay has partnered with Menifee Animal Clinic to offer affordable spay/neuter rates, available through their website www.

FTAspay.org. In addition to their low online pricing ($50 for dogs and $30 for cats) they periodically run spay-neuter specials. Follow their website and Facebook for $10 microchip clinics. Donations to FTAspay are tax deductible.

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

Feb. 23 – 9:30-11 a.m. State of California Board of Equalization Food Industry Workshop at Restaurants, Drive –Ins, Food Trucks and Food Vendors you don’t want to miss this special workshop.

Register at www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/ sbf.htm.

Feb. 26-27 –7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

MSJC Announces FREE Tours to Local Universities. All tours are free and open to the public and will provide a great opportunity to meet staff and different departments.

Please bring your own lunch. Feb. 26 UC Riverside. Feb. 27 CSU San Bernadino. If you would like to attend any of the tours please contact the Career/Transfer Center to sign up. Information: Jessica Rodriquez (951) 639-5285 or jrodriquez@ msjc.edu.

March 5 – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free Program Spotlight – This is where Successes Begin. At this free event you will meet students, alumni, professors, academic advisors, and financial aid representatives and hear the stories of students, alumni and instructors who have benefited from this unique programs. Space is limited and RSVP’s are requested at the Temecula Cal State University San Marcos campus, 43890 Margarita Road Temecula. Information: (760) 750-4004.

Now – MSJC College Business department Instructor Releases New Book: YESisms 2016. Denis Nurmela, author of several books, recently co-authored a book with local entrepreneur Jennifer Sinclair called YESisms 2016. It is a daily inspirational book intended to help focus readers on their goals. It supports the nonprofit YESplace. org. The City of Murrieta and MSJC are thanked in the dedication of the book. Specifically, Dr. Roger Schultz and Bing Bruce are named for their roles in helping the YESplace foundation grow with its many years of broadcasting radio and television shows from the San Jacinto Campus studios. Information: denis@YESplace.org.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Now – MSJC College District announces participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Information: Nancy Alvarado (951) 639-5605, (951) 487-3605 or nalvarado@msjc.edu.

Now – Professional Clothing Drive presented by the Salvation Army Riverside County Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program. The Salvation Army is looking for unwanted dress shoes or suit jackets to help the men of the Salvation Army A.R.C. Program better their life.

Make donations at any chamber office or the Storm Stadium and receive one free ticket to a Monday or Tuesday game at Storm Stadium.

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

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Platter’s former lead singer Gibson to make Temecula performance

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TEMECULA – Virgil Gibson, former lead singer of the world famous Platters and the California based Rivingtons, will perform one night only Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater.

Hosted by the Temecula Valley Players, who have been providing live local theater to the community for over 30 years, Gibson’s concert celebrates a medley of Platters favorites and R&B hits that includes, “Under the Boardwalk,” “Only You,” “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” “The Great Pretender,” “My Prayer,” “My Girl,” “Unchained Melody” and many more of favorite oldie but goldies from the Golden Era of Doo Wop. Gibson performed with the Plat-

ters during the 1960s and 1970s throughout Europe, Asia, Latin America, Canada and across the United States. Considered a living legend, Gibson has shared the stage with the Drifters, the Coasters, the O’Jays, Bobby Day, Dee Clark, Al Wilson, among others.

Gibson has provided his talent and celebrity prestige for decades to raise funds for many children’s charities. Since serving as a judge for a recent Temecula Valley Boys and Girls Club talent competition, Gibson continues to focus on serving the needs of the Temecula Valley youth. He recently created “Virgil’s Kids,” a nonprofit program that develops leadership skills and enhances self-esteem by preparing children to

perform onstage with him.

Gibson explained, “We need to bring out the best in our kids.

I founded ‘Virgil’s Kids’ and use teaching music and performing onstage with me to teach them more than just how to sing and perform. Most of all, I want to teach them how special each kid really is.

This in my way of doing that.”

Gibson added, “There is nothing more important than helping kids to learn the values that help them become real leaders. Music is one of the best ways I know to help bring out the best in a child.”

Gene Wunderlich, president of the Temecula Valley Players, stated, “We’re very fortunate to be able to host this special one night appear-

ance of one of the greatest entertainers I have ever seen. It is also special that Virgil’s concert Feb. 24 is right in the middle of our ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ performances at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater.

Virgil’s heart, and his dedication to bringing out the best in children, is as big as his famous six octave voice!

You do not want to miss this event!”

On Wednesday night Feb. 24, the doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Those planning to attend the one night only performance should reserve their tickets now. Orchestra tickets are $25 and parterre and balcony seats are $20.

For additional ticket information, call (866) 653-8696 or visit www.

TemeculaTheater.org.

Lee Coulter concert planned at Temecula Library Feb. 21 to 3 p.m.

C o u l t e r ’s s o u l f u l acoustic performances and memorable songwriting have landed him opening spots for music legends Tom Jones and Chuck Berry, critic favorites Martin Sexton and Griffin House, and had Sirius XM’s Coffee House channel dub him “the discovery of the year” in 2011 for his debut album.

Originally from Brisbane, Australia and based in San Diego since 2006, he uses the combined power of lyrics and music to promote the idea that conscious connection is what separates us from the rest of the matter in the universe.

Courtesy photo He has spoken to audiLee Coulter ences about this at three TEDx TEMECULA – The Ronald H. events. As one of his songs sugRoberts Temecula Public Library gests, “Stardust and forces of atwill host a free concert by Lee traction, that’s all we are.”

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Reality Rally ‘Fun for Funds’ breast cancer charity event coming in April TEMECULA – Led by reality TV show personality Gillian Larson, of “Survivor Gabon,” throngs of volunteers are plotting the sixth edition of Reality Rally, set for April 7-9. The fun “Amazing Race” style game will completely benefit Michelle’s Place, Breast Cancer Resource Center.

More than 110 reality television stars from more than 50 television shows will converge on Temecula for fundraising parties to offer press coverage, mingle with the public and compete in the race and the Reality Rally festival which will include a Celebrity Chef’s

Showcase.

The event kicks off with the Red Carpet Celebrity Parade of Stars and Feeling Lucky Casino Fundraiser at 5 p.m. Friday at Wilson Creek Winery where members of the press and ticket holders can mingle with the celebrities, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and participate in the casino night fun.

The entire Saturday event is live streamed for the world to watch as their favorite Reality TV stars raise funds for charity.

At 9:30 a.m. Saturday, teams comprising of three members of the public and one reality star will

converge on the steps of Temecula City Hall and subsequently flood onto the streets in a race to complete a series of challenges at checkpoints. The public is invited to follow along with the game.

From 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Temecula City Hall Square will be filled up for the Reality Rally Festival. The reality stars will be available for autographs at the meet and greet from 4 to 6 p.m. and autograph books can be purchased.

Also starting at 4 p.m. is the Kidz Challenge Checkpoint Games Zone where children will have the opportunity to play a mini

“Amazing Race” game of their own. There will be festival fun and games, photo stations, birds and animals on display, live stream interviews.

Starting at 7 p.m., celebrity chefs from “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Chopped,” “Cutthroat Kitchen” and “MasterChef” will compete in the third annual Celebrity Chef’s Showcase. Three chefs will pair up randomly to compete against the other teams of chefs until a winner is crowned.

Reality Rally is most certainly an opportunity for fans of reality television shows to get up-close

and personal with their favorite personalities, but it is also an opportunity to support those who are fighting for their lives against breast cancer.

For more information on Michelle’s Place, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide emotional and educational support to those touched by breast cancer and to facilitate breast health care services, visit Michelle’s Place website at www.michellesplace.org.

For more information, event flyers and highlight video on Reality Rally, please visit www.

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Children’s art instructor “Mrs. G” honored Bill Zimmerman Arts Council Menifee Nicole Greenberg recalls being fascinated with visual arts in her youth. Today she enjoys introducing art to young children. “Mrs. G” as the children like to call her, especially cherishes that magic moment when their minds realize the possibilities of creativity and accomplishment through color and composition.

Because of her efforts and dedication to youth, Greenberg is being

Nicole Greenberg has been honored as Arts Council Menifee’s Artist of the Month.

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honored as Arts Council Menifee’s Artist of the Month recipient.

Summer break for children usually means time away from school and learning. But for approximately 400 local children it has meant attending Arts Council Menifee’s Summer Youth Art Institute at Quail Valley and Romoland Elementary Schools. One of their favorite teachers there has been “Mrs. G.” Greenberg recalls getting her start in high school where she elected to take painting, drawing and art history classes. At age 16, she studied art while traveling in France. She studied interior design in college and received her bachelor’s degree.

She and her husband Jonathan, raised two children, Jason and Naomi. During those years Green-

berg helped coordinate a number of art projects with the Girl Scout troop she co-led. Sharing her love for art has always been important to Greenberg. Whether it was her own children, her Scout troop or neighborhood children, Greenberg’s kitchen served double-duty as an arts studio. About 10 years ago, Greenberg began to teach art in a more formal setting. She taught art classes after school through Young Rembrandts, which allowed her to develop her teaching style and technique.

“Children’s minds are like sponges, yearning to soak up art theory while demonstrating their own individual talents,” the art teacher said. “I always tell students that there is no right or wrong way; it is an expression of yourself and how you see things,” she added.

Greenberg loves to introduce the different visual arts mediums available, from pastel to pencil, and from black and white to watercolors. She encourages her students to experiment with mixed media in order to bring versatile outcomes to a drawing or painting.

While teaching children to discover “the artist within themselves,” Greenberg usually incorporates a little art history in the lesson.

Menifee’s Summer Youth Art Institute has a wonderful curriculum that describes popular styles and the early artists who became well-known for introducing these signature techniques.

Greenberg has recently joined the board of trustees for the Arts Council with a focus on seeking opportunities to develop and expose local youth to the world of artistic expression.

“The kids really enjoy Mrs. G. They come away loving to paint and draw with the same enthusiasm as their teacher”, Kathy Pickett, who co-chairs the Visual Arts Division at Arts Council Menifee said. Pickett and Greenberg are discussing the potential for new year-round art classes for youth that can be offered for free at locations in the Menifee area.

For more information, please visit www.artscouncilmenifee.org or call (951) 290-2781.

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Miramonte’s new Flower Hill Bistro, conceived from the team of owner Cane Vanderhoof and Public House Restaurateur Gerry Kent, offers a plethora of gastropub fare at the Temecula Valley hilltop winery.

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sampled the roast chicken—with farm fresh roast chicken from local Pasture Bird – an extension of the regional farmers, Primal Pastures.

“We were the first restaurant delivery of the Pasture Bird chicken,” Kent said. Both believe in supporting local, and put it into practice.

The roast chicken flatbread, combined with Chimichurri sauce, caramelized onion, and cilantro is a flavor sensation, highly sharable, over the blue-corn flower flatbread crust. This is artisan, homemade flatbread, so expect a crust that is homemade in taste, in harmony with the toppings.

Off the main menu, and at Gerry Kent’s suggestion, we sampled the Pork/Lamb Sausage. Once again, locally made at Temecula’s Naughty Pig Butchery, this custom combination of pork to lamb, with

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oodies, wine lovers, unite. Miramonte’s new Flower Hill Bistro is open for business, serving Southern California Wine Country with the best in gastropub fare.

What started with visioning a best view property where no land existed, has transformed the hilltop winery into a broad expanse where visitors can enjoy outdoor wine tasting, entertainment, and now some of the best casual dining in all of Temecula Valley Wine Country.

The idea of Miramonte owner, Cane Vanderhoof, and Public House restaurateur, Gerry Kent, Flower Hill Bistro creates unique, madeon-site flatbreads, finger foods, and farm-to-table main courses, all paired with the award winning Miramonte wines. The food and wine are ripe with authenticity beyond what the public sees day to day.

“It’s amazing to see our conversations have transformed into reality,” Cane said.

There is more to the story of Miramonte and Flower Hill Bistro than just the surface of a successful winery drawing record crowds to local concerts. There is an authenticity in the air, of people who love wine, who love great food, and want to see others enjoying the varied menu all week long.

“We knew we wanted to put the bistro in from the beginning, it was a natural progression as things grew,” Cane said. “The idea was always to provide a space for people to enjoy Temecula Wine Country’s ambiance with wine and great food.”

The two businessmen have a long history of working together.

Gerry Kent’s PUBlic Restaurants – PUBlic House in historic Old Town Temecula, PUBlic 74 in San Juan Capistrano, and a new Murrieta location coming soon – and Cane Vanderhoof’s ownership of Miramonte Winery since 2000 and Etched Wine, a 20-year-old wine

pairing.

“We get together, and talk shop,” Cane said. “That’s how the Flower Hill Bistro menu developed.”

On a breezy, warm February afternoon, the views captivate from Temecula’s Miramonte Winery. The broad upper and lower terraces – decked with tables, sofa seating and a wrap-around bar – allows one to drink in every ounce of the breathtaking view of wine country. Below, wildflowers are beginning to bloom, like the namesake restaurant.

The one-page menu has something for every palate. Prices are moderate for wine country, with starters and flatbreads ranging around $15, and main course items under $25 per plate.

All bread is made from scratch on the property, by hand with no mixer.

Dough ferments overnight to be shaped into flatbreads, house baked bread for the Fromage and Tomato, or the Spread and Bread starters.

“The Fromage and Tomato came from a conversation Gerry and I were having, while pitching ideas for the menu,” Cane said. “It’s authentic, and something Gerry loves to make for his own family during the holidays. A no brainer for the menu.”

Listed on the menu as a “Sharable Starter” item, the Fromage and Tomato consists of vine ripened tomatoes, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, crushed garlic, chili flakes, and fresh spices. The platter is paired with three artisan spreadable cheeses and the toasty, house baked bread. The spice of chili, combined with the bright acidity of the tomato and the mellow cheeses over yeasty bread make this one a must-order.

No better time to discuss food and wine pairings than when sitting with the winery owner and restaurateur, the Fromage and Tomato is best paired with the Miramonte Tempranillo. The bold, fruit forward flavor of the Spanish varietal is ideal for this dish.

Sitting back in the VIP grassy area, on conversation couches, Kent explained the process of how the

for this dish that is best enjoyed with a glass of Miramonte Roussanne. This dish is addictive, with the perfect-consistency of the cauliflower, a surprise of sweet from the raisins, balanced with the chili heat.

A splash of Roussanne rounds out the flavors of this appetizer. Another definite hit from Flower Hill Bistro.

The kitchen is small, but things are clicking according to Kent.

“It’s amazing what’s done in that small kitchen, and one outdoor grill,” he said. “The volume is already huge, and things have really sped up.”

Flatbreads, according to Cane and Gerry, were a must have for the menu. Toppings, over the blue cornmeal flatbread, San Marzano tomato sauce, and marinated mozzarella – topped with a variety of unique combinations. Our table

secret spices for good measure, is unique to Flower Hill Bistro. A round of sausage, seasoned with rosemary, mint, fennel and other spices is served over stewed white beans and alongside roasted Brussels sprouts. Expect a flavorful, well balanced sausage, once again, ideal for sharing.

The two are already talking kitchen expansion, as there is much still to be done.

“We have an awesome view, amazing wine, and both crossover to excellent food,” Cane said. “The Flower Hill Bistro is just the next chapter in our story.”

Flower Hill Bistro is open seven days a week. Check the website for hours of operation, and complete menu at www.miramontewinery. com/flower-hill-bistro.

Fazeli celebrates new winery with ribbon cutting

Owner BJ Fazeli cuts the ribbon at the new Fazeli Cellars now open along the DePortola Wine Trail in Temecula’s Wine Country. The Fazeli family is proud of its Persian heritage which they celebrate by creating the wines that capture “the essence of its ancient traditions. The winery is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is located at 37320 De Portola Road in Temecula. Call (951) 303-3366 or visit www.fazelicellars.com for information.

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The Roasted Chicken Flatbread, sliced in sharable pieces, is complimented easily with the Miramonte award winning Tempranillo.

Miramonte’s extensive outdoor patio seating is ideal for taking in the views of Temecula Valley Wine Country and enjoying the new menu offerings from Flower Hill Bistro.

and champagne bottle etching company.

“We began partnering with food in 2003, selling food on Friday and Saturday nights, then added catering, along with desserts like our chocolate crème brulee,” Gerry said. “But now, with the kitchen at Miramonte, we’ve definitely turned everything up a notch.”

What started out as business has turned into a friendship, both agree.

Discussing the varied menu, the choices of what worked for the vibe of the hilltop restaurant and what didn’t was the result of months of experimentation, tasting, and wine

main dishes evolved to the menu.

“Our fans watched us develop the menu online,” Cane said, “and there was a great deal of enthusiasm from folks waiting to try what we were sampling.”

With Gerry’s mind always on “what’s next” in the gastropub world, cauliflower was a natural transition, while still keeping Brussels sprouts on the menu.

The cauliflower is herb-roasted, paired with golden Roussannesteeped raisins, with added heat from chili flakes, salt from capers, and pecorino Romano cheese and panko crust. Beautiful presentation

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Movie Review: “Deadpool” Bob Garver Movie reviewer Viewers were first introduced to Wade Wilson, also known as, Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) back in 2009 with “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.” The movie was a critical flop and fans didn’t like its take on the Deadpool character.

A spinoff movie seemed unlikely, especially once Reynolds jumped franchises to “Green Lantern” in 2011. Then “Green Lantern” opened and a standalone “Deadpool” movie seemed like a better career move. “Deadpool” opened to $135 million this past weekend, so the risky revisiting has paid off.

Wade starts off as a “mercenary” who does dirty jobs for chump change. He leads such a miserable life that he and his friends pass the time trying to win a “dead pool,” a drawn-out bet over, who will be the first to die. Things pickup when he meets Vanessa (Morena Baccarin), who makes him happy for once. The happiness turns back

to misery when he finds out he has late-stage cancer. Against his better judgement, Wade undergoes a dicey treatment from the shadowy Francis (Ed Skrein), who knows how to unlock mutant powers that might be able to heal him. As he undergoes a brutal series of treatments, Wade learns that Francis has nefarious plans for him once he’s transformed.

Wade finally gains mutant powers that include regeneration, but at a price: his face is permanently disfigured. He burns down the mutant-transformation clinic so Francis can’t continue his work, dons a superhero persona, and sets out to track down Francis. He wants to kill him, but he also needs him to fix his face so he can rekindle his relationship with Vanessa, who will never love him with his face the way it is. Oh, and although “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” has been all but forgotten, this movie still takes place in the “X-Men” universe. So the good news is that there are X-Men around to help or hinder his mission. The bad news

is that we only get third-tier X-Men Colossus (Stefan Kapičić) and Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand). Still, X-Men! The most prominent feature of this movie is its humor. From the goofy opening titles to a post credit scene that pays homage to one of the most famous post credit scenes of all time, this movie is stuffed with jokes. Entertainment Weekly recently ran an article called “10 ‘Deadpool’ Jokes That Didn’t Make the Movie.” I’m thinking, “There were 10 jokes that didn’t make this movie?”

Most of the jokes are extremely crude, much more than one would expect from a movie spun off from a relatively family-friendly franchise like “X-Men.” Wade has quite the foul mouth, even though the Deadpool mask has no mouth. And don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying every superhero franchise could be improved just by adding vulgarity.

But the vulgarity here is so wellwritten, creative (I cracked up at Wade and Vanessa’s celebration of International Women’s Day), and

expertly delivered by Reynolds that anything less would make the movie feel like it’s being deprived of its natural tone.

“Deadpool” is at its best when it’s aiming to do nothing more than make its audience laugh. It’s at its worst when it’s trying to be a straight superhero movie -- which it does minimally-- or when Wade is whining about his appearance, which gets old fast. There are some effective tender moments between Wade and Vanessa, so I can’t say the movie only works when Wade is making wisecracks, but the wisecracks are what people are going to take away from this movie. The raunchy humor isn’t going to be for everybody. If you’re not sure that you can handle this movie, watch one of the many redband trailers available online and go by your reaction to that. If you’re appalled, stay away. But if you’re like me and you can embrace that type of humor, then see this movie and laugh yourself silly.

I give it Two and a Half Stars out of Five

“Deadpool” is rated R for strong violence and language throughout, sexual content and graphic nudity.

Its running time is 108 minutes.

Robert Garver is a graduate of the Cinema Studies program at New York University. He has been a published movie reviewer since 2006. Feedback is welcome at rrg251@nyu.edu.

Temecula Valley Players set auditions for ‘Guys and Dolls’ TEMECULA – The Temecula Valley Players will hold auditions for “Guys and Dolls,” a musical fable of Broadway, based on a story and characters of Damon Runyon with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser.

The show is based on the book

by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. Guys and Dolls is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International. All authorized performance materials are also provided by MTI and

are available at www.MTIShows. com.

The artistic team for this production include Director and Cchoreographer Jill Morrison and Musical Director Karen Gittins. Auditions will be held at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater at 42051 Main St. in Temecula Monday, Feb. 22, at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 6 p.m. with callbacks at the director’s discretion Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. TVP holds an open casting

call - there is no pre-casting. TVP requests non-union only please.

Performance dates are April 14 through May 1.

For the audition, please bring a headshot and resume and prepare 16-32 bars of a classic musical theater song. You should bring your backing track for your audition song on CD, iPod, iPad, or phone with companion cords to hook up to speaker. No vocals on track and no sheet music please.

Then be prepared to dance, bring

body conscious attire and comfortable shoes for movement and for women only bring dance heels.

Additionally, be prepared to read from the script. Also, bring a list of all potential conflicts with rehearsals. Conflicts with performances are not permitted under any circumstances. Rehearsals start Feb. 27 with three to five rehearsals per week, typically on weeknights and days. Performances are April 14 through May 1 at the Old Town Temecula Com-

munity Theater.

For character breakdown, go to: www.temeculavalleyplayers. com. For more information, contact Terri at temeculaterri12@ icloud.com.

TVP has been entertaining with quality live theater in the Temecula Valley for over 35 years. Visit our website www.

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Celebrated Hong Kong artist calligrapher exhibition coming to Sun City Tony Ault Writer Yan Wing Foon, a Chinese high school teacher and artist, for most of his adult life has always had a dream. A dream of coming to the United States to share the long history of China through the art he has created. Wing Foon, a celebrated artist and calligrapher in Hong Kong and mainland China, after a

long career in teaching was gathering up his artwork and planning his trip to America when he was hit with a devastating setback.

He was diagnosed with a metastasized malignant astrocytoma or commonly called a brain tumor more than two years ago. Through time he found he could no longer travel to the United States and other parts of the world to spread his art to new places and cultures.

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His son Kevin Yan and his family including Murrieta Family Practice Dr. Frank Tang and his wife Debbie Tang, seeking to help make their distant relative Wing Foon’s dream come true, made arrangements with U.S. Customs to bring a limited amount of his artwork into the country and combined with their own families Wing art collection, have arranged a special exhibition March 5 at the

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Wing Foon, according to Debbie Tang is actually his first name, and Tan his last which is in the Chinese tradition. The family who will be on hand for the exhibition will explain more of the Chinese traditions and culture including a special opportunity. Visitors will be offered brushes and ink they can use to create their own calligraphy art pieces free of charge.

“I am so sorry that Wing Foon cannot be here for the exhibition but he is unable to come because of his accident,” Debbie Yang said.

The family hopes many will come to see her brother-in-law’s works.

The exhibit will be brought to the community by Peter and Anna Wong, Jimmy and Louisa Hsieh, Debbie and Dr. Frank Yang and Kevin Yan Wing Foon Tan artwork is unique. It is done in black inks carefully scribed on a special fabric with rollers on both ends so it can be rolled up and easily transported from place to place. Along the side of some of the works are Chinese word symbols explaining the his-

tory and legends of China through its different unique dynasties. Wing Foon has also created other large and small works that will be shown at the exhibition.

Yan Wing Foon was born and raised in Hong Kong. He always had a love for Chinese painting and calligraphy. During his more than 20 years of teaching Chinese literature and history to high school students he immersed himself in his art by learning from numerous famous Hong Kong Chinese painters and calligraphers. He talent was soon recognized and has earned several special awards, due to his exquisite blend of scenery and ancient Chinese legends.

After his career in teaching, he began to share his new gift by offering classes to young people in Hong Kong and had a number of successful exhibitions there. With this he began to aspire to come to the U.S. with his art.

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Temecula Elks #2801 Honor Middle School Students TEMECULA – Temecula Valley Elks held their 17th annual middle school “Student of the Year” presentations at Van Avery Prep School recognizing 46 middle school students from eight schools in the Temecula area.

Each middle school was asked to submit applications for three females and three males. Each application included a 300-word essay, describing why he or she should be selected as the “Student of the Year” from their school.

A committee of Elks judged the applications according to their academic achievement, citizenship, involvement in school activities, and leadership activities. The top female and top male from each school received a gift card for Barnes & Noble in the amount of $50. All the candidates received a framed Certificate of Achievement from the Temecula Valley Elks; an engraved Olympic style medallion medal; a coupon from Chick-fil-A and a coupon from Golden Spoon.

The winners from Bella Vista Middle School are runners-up

Adrianne Gillette, Ale Martin, Josiah Davis and Lorena Herrara.

Top Female was Patricia Alvarado and Top Male was Ryan McClain.

From Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School runners-up were Annika Clewis, Taylor Mapes, Spencer Bundoc and Noah Schott.

Top Female was Elizabeth Rudisill and Top Male was Cole Newell.

James L. Day Middle School winners were runners-up Angel Cumbo, Kayla Lesovsky, Caidan Booth-Drenk and Justin Delara.

Top Female was Allison Selwavy and Top Male was Ethn Johnstone.

Margarita Middle School winners were runners-up Gracie Halley, Victoria Winn, Michael May and Cray Minor. Top Female was Jasmine Webb-Pellegrin and Top Male was Brian Newill.

From St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School runners-up were Teresa Dinverno, Hannah Valencia, Christian Berkshire and Louis Leavitt.

Top Female was Kelsey Waite and Top Male was Ryan Kane.

Temecula Middle School winners were runners-up Lauren Beall,

Top Middle School Students are from Row 1 left: Monet Naber; Kelsey Waite; Sheen-Yi Chen; Elizabeth Rudisill; Patricia Alvarado; Jasmine Webb-Pellegrin; Allison Selway and Trinity Chikwanda. Row 2 from left: Ken Hauer, Temecula Valley Elks President; Jimmie Spezia, Southeast Elks District Leader; Jonathan Le; Ethan Johnstone; Samuel Paplanus; Cole Newett; Ryan Kane; Brian Newill; Nick Bacani; Ryan McClain; Diane Farrens, Middle School Student of the Year Co-chairman and Bob Farrens, Middle School Student of the Year Co-chairman Courtesy photo

Maya Shea, Joshua Paino and Zach Shea. Top Female was Sheen-Yi Chen and Top Male was Samuel Paplanus.

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winners were runners-up Morgan Charrette and Brooke Fuller. Top Female was Trinity Chikwanda and Top Male was Nicholas Bacani.

From Van Avery Prep, runners-

up were Olivia Nuno Chou, Erin Schneider, Jay Chen and Tyler Jeide. Top Female was Monet Naber and Top Male was Jonathan Le.

Career education opportunities for students reviewed by MVUSD Board Tony Ault Staff Writer Murrieta Valley Unified School District board members heard a presentation on the progress of districts Career Technical Education Programs Thursday, Jan. 21,

by Mary Walters, executive director of the program.

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

“Career technical education programs provide our students with integrated academic and

career-based education and training aligned to current industry standards and emerging regional economic needs,” Director Walters explained. “The Career Technical Education pathway programs are designed to ensure our students have multiple opportunities to gain real world experience and occupational knowledge successfully leading to postsecondary degrees and/ or certifications to high-skill, highwage and high-demand fields.”

Walters said the state has provided grants to public schools to expand CTE courses and pathways in area industry sector fields. The grants are based on the jobs most in demand in the region where the schools are located.

District staff are now expanding the career pathways so all include a sequence of three courses in business, culinary arts, environmental

engineering, medical, visual and performing arts, law enforcement, advanced manufacturing/robotics, automotive and computer programming. The district has articulation agreements with area colleges and universities and many of the career technical classes meet the a-g university admission requirements and they also meet the criteria for community college credit. Students are also able to earn a certification in their chosen career pathway.

A number of local businesses and organizations are currently working with the district to provide internships for students so they can gain practical experience in the job itself.

Recently, students from Dorothy McElhinney and Shivela middle schools and students from Murrieta Mesa and Vista Murrieta high schools had the opportunity to take

MVHS students place first and second in state business competition Paul Bandong Writer

qualify to advance to Nationals in New York City, April 17-19.

BAKERSFIELD – Both Murrieta Valley High School Virtual Enterprise teams – “Trifecta” and “Nocogo” dominated the Jan. 1415, California State Trade Show Business Plan Competition, marking the first time in VE history that teams from the same school took first and second place respectively and the first time in MVHS’ history of competing that one of their teams took home a first place trophy.

This is the eighth year that MVHS has participated in the program and competitions. MVHS teams have made it to the Nationals competition the past four years; last year, both teams qualified. Two years ago, the MVHS team placed second in the state and fourth in the nation for the Business Plan competition.

The Virtual Enterprises International program gives students an opportunity to startup and run “virtual enterprises,” learning what it takes to run a simulated business and fulfill various roles in that business. Virtual businesses can transact deals with one another, nationwide and globally, and participate in trade shows and competitions.

Teams had to qualify for the highly competitive state level through regional Business Plan competitions. There were 75 teams from throughout California that qualified; MVHS was the only school that fielded two teams. The two are among the top six who

The “Trifecta” Business Plan Team consists of Stephanie Machuca, Danny Baerman, Hannah Paysse, Hannah Adams, Catherine Fangon and Erika Barsby. The “Nocogo” Business Plan Team consists of Matthew Betz, Connor Campbell, Kathy Kong, Jordan Sellars, Danielle Pease and Christian Ulibarri.

According to VE Coordinator and MVHS teacher, Joel Levin, “our teams competed in all of the other competitions and did extremely well.” Each competition had 75-100 entries. The results follow: Human Resources Scenario: The Nocogo team of Alexas Serrao, Marissa Aragon, and Sergio Bugarin took First Place. The Trifecta team of Nathan Fosgett and Jayla Lupoa placed third.

Website: Nocogo, represented

by Austin Ouellette and Evan Suther earned a second place finish. The Trifecta team of Michael Meadors and Jacob Norgord finished tenth.

Impact Marketing: Megan Finnie of Trifecta took third place.

Sales Presentation: The Nocogo team of Austin Darragh and Madi Greene took 5th place; Brandon Matheson and Josh Benitez of Trifecta were right behind them at sixth place.

Apprentice: MVHS placed first and second with Nocogo’s Luis Machaca and Trifecta’s Nora Mai, respectively.

Marketing Plan: Both teams earned an Honorable Mention. Nocogo was represented by Kyla Osburn, Alyssa Ireland, and Makenna Hannon. Trifecta was represented

by Gillen Flororita, Ryan Johnson, and Hope Grimes.

Booth: Trifecta’s Megan Finnie and Bethany Larcher earned a top 10 to finish in number eighth. Madi Greene and Camille Cohen earned an Honorable Mention for Nocogo.

Perfect Pitch (Elevator Pitch): Nocogo’s Trent Hill took sixth place.

Results are still pending for: Commercial, Sales Catalog, Company Newsletter and Business Card.

“A number of other team members have also contributed greatly to our success,” Levin said, “Corben Cubete, Ethan Ginsberg-Margo, Aura Romero, Ryan Waelde and Caleb Whiting for Nocogo; Joanna Hernandez, Gavin Miller and Beau Paiva for Trifecta.”

The students are now preparing for the National Competition and Youth Summit in New York City in April. They each need to raise their own funds for the trip and donations, corporate sponsorships and fundraising opportunities are welcome. The students will be holding garage sales and other fundraisers.

Donations are also being accepted at www.mvhsvirtualenterprise. wordpress.com/.

For more information on the program or fundraising, please contact MVHS teacher Joel Levin at Jlevin@murrieta.k12.ca.us.

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a field trip to Hewlett Packard where they learned what education the technical field requires, the pros and cons of the work, working conditions, salaries and the possibility of career advancement.

Having the opportunity to explore career technical education classes and pathways enables what career he or she wished to enter upon graduation and how they need to prepare themselves to enter

the field.

Walters said the district has received three large grants. They include the California Career Pathways Trust Grant, a California Health Science grant, a Carl Perkins Grant, and funds from the district’s Local Control Funding Formula. The district has submitted the application for the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant.

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Education Students invited to take part in the 10th annual Can-Do Day The Friends of Ronald Reagan Sports Park will present the 10th annual Can-Do Day Celebration Saturday, March 5, starting at 3 p.m., at the Perry Peters Auditorium in the Ronald Reagan Sports Park.

This day honors local students who demonstrate the can-do spirit, described by President Reagan March 3, 1983, when he spoke of the people in Temecula as having a can-do spirit. The words appear on the Can-Do Monument that stands near the snack bar fronting Rancho Vista Road.

Each year, third and fourth grade students from the Temecula Valley Unified School District, as well as private schools and home-schooled students, are invited to enter an

essay contest answering the question: “Why is individual initiative important, and why do we honor President Reagan and the Temecula volunteers who built our first sports park?”

First prize of $150 goes to the third or fourth grader with the best response. Second place gets $100 and third place gets $50. The essays of the top three prize winners will be printed in the next issue of Community Little Book.

Every student who enters the contest and attends the Can-Do Day Celebration will receive an “I’m a Can-Do Kid!” decal at the event.

In addition, a Temecula or Murrieta high school senior will be awarded the Medallion of Initiative and a $500 scholarship for

submitting an essay that offers a compelling, true, personal story of individual initiative.

Also part of this event is the presentation of the Mayor’s Trophy which is awarded to the school with the greatest number of qualified entries in the essay contest for the third and fourth graders.

For more information about the Can-Do Day celebration, contact Ed Dominguez, President by mail at Friends of Ronald Reagan Sports Park, 27636 Ynez Road, Suite L 7-245 in Temecula, email at edconni@yahoo.com or by phone at (951) 394-1963. Information can also be found online at www. ronaldreagansportspark.com or on Facebook at “Friends of Ronald Reagan Sports Park.”

Tucker named Cadet of Distinction CARLSBAD – Anthony Tucker of Murrieta has been named a Cadet of Distinction at Army and Navy Academy. This title is given to students who have achieved the highest citizenship grade attainable (Excellent) and zero demerits for the entire second grading period of the 2015-16 school year.

Cadets of Distinction exhibit a strong commitment to the Academy’s unique character education program. They exemplify the Academy’s mission of educating, mentoring, and developing good character and leadership in young men.

Founded in 1910, the Army and Navy Academy is a private not-

for-profit institution that provides an academically robust, character-based education for young men, grades 7 through 12. It is the only private boarding school in San Diego County and the only private military academy for high school-age students in California and surrounding states.

Five local students receive honors at colleges TEMECULA – Marvin Johnson of Murrieta was named to the Champlain College President’s List for the fall 2015 semester.

Students who are named to the president’s list have achieved a semester grade-point average of 4.0 or higher. Johnson is majoring in Integrated Studies.

Taylor Griffith from Lake Elsinore has made the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater dean’s list for the 2015 fall semester. Griffith received a grade-point average of 3.4 or above in the semester.

Lafayette Waters, Jr., a sophomore psychology major from Murrieta, has been named to the McKendree University dean’s list for the fall 2015 semester for

earning a grade-point average of 3.60 or higher.

Zachary Plummer of Temecula made the dean’s list for the fall 2015 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 3.0 or higher academic Jansen Button of Menifee was named to the president’s list for fall 2015 at Georgia State University.

To be eligible for the president’s list, degree-seeking students with a minimum Georgia State cumulative GPA of 2.00 must earn a 4.00 GPA for the semester and complete at least nine semester hours of academic credit with no incompletes.

Ferguson initiated into ECU’s Alpha Chi National Honor Society ADA, OK – Brittney Ferguson from Menifee was initiated into the Alph Chi National Honor Society in December in a ceremony held in East Central University’s Foundation Hall in the Chickasaw

Business and Conference Center, along with 97 other ECU students.

Alpha Chi, which promotes academic excellence and exemplary character, is for undergraduate juniors and seniors in all disciplines.

McFarland awarded scholarship to University of Tennessee

Local students receive degrees at Miami University

MARTIN, TENN. – A Riverside County student has been awarded a scholarship for the 2016-2017 academic year to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin, according to Dr. James Mantooth, executive director, Office of Enrollment

OXFORD, OH – Miami University awarded 932 degrees to students during fall commencement exercises Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, in Millett Hall including Jennifer Emery and Page Klee, both of Temecula.

Both received Master of Arts

Services and Student Engagement.

Bianca Jade McFarland, daughter of David and Lupe McFarland, of Temecula, will be a freshman.

She received the Honors Out-ofState Tuition Waiver Scholarship.

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SoCal Battle of the Badges Boxing Tournament was a hit Dean Fioresi Sportswriter On January 30th, tons of people headed to Pechanga Resort & Casino to watch the 27th annual Battle of the Badges Boxing Tournament, which sees members of Law Enforcement, Fire Protection, U.S. Armed Forces and Public Safety Agencies in a boxing event to support at-risk youth.

Run by the Cops 4 Kids & Communities program, the event pits various law enforcement officers, armed forces members, corrections officers and firefighters against each other in front of a crowd of approximately 2,000 people. The proceeds are all donated to the C4KC, whose goal is to help transform the lives of disadvantaged youth who exhibit maladaptive behaviors.

The event sold out within minutes of the first round, and those who attended were treated to 14 bouts of either boxing or kickboxing.

This year, fans were given a show that included even more than the usual, as one fighter changed his life forever shortly after winning his bout.

Cody “Ironman” Anderson, of Rincon Fire Department, took the easy first round TKO victory over his opponent Manuel “The Thrilla from Manila” Bustillos. After being named winner, Anderson invited his girlfriend, Tricia Gaffier, onstage to help him celebrate his victory.

It was then that Anderson dropped to one knee, and asked Gaffier to be his for life, to which she said yes.

The C4KC also played a short, but moving tribute to the victims, firefighters and officers involved in the San Bernardino shooting in late 2015.

The next Battle of the Badges event will be held July 23, at Pechanga Resort & Casino.

Results: Bout 1 – Kickboxing 258lbs Marcos Sanchez (SD Airport Police) vs. John Lopez (LA County Fire) – Lopez by decision Bout 2 – Boxing 195lbs James Douglas (USMC) vs.

Mike Lim (DPS Pechanga) – Douglas winner by 1st round TKO Bout 3 – Boxing 125lbs Leslie Sanchez – (C4KC) vs.

Amber Sarkissian (Kaiser Hospital) – Sanchez by decision Bout 4 – Boxing 225lbs

Cody Anderson (center) receives the championship belt after his bout Jan. 30 at Pechanga resort and Casino.

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Rocky Holm (Navy) vs. Ruben Gamboa (Fire Protection Agency) – Holm winner by walkover Bout 5 – Boxing 155lbs Babak Izadseta (CDCR Chino) vs. Ancel Patricio (OC Sheriff Dept.) – Patricio by decision Bout 6 – Kickboxing 180lbs Mark Houston (Riverside Sheriff Dept.) vs. PJ McGee (Midwest Security) – Houston by decision – Fight of the Night Bout 7 – Boxing 155lbs Joey Valencia (Riverside Sheriff Dept.) vs. Christian Foster (USMC) – Valencia by 2nd round TKO Bout 8 – Kickboxing 175lbs Michael Wenger (Inland Medical Center) vs. Sam Morales (Tyler Mall Security) – Wegner by 2nd round TKO Bout 9 – Boxing 160lbs Katherine Proudfoot (29 Palms Fire) vs. Jasmine Isiodoria (EMS) – Proudfoot by decision Bout 10 – Boxing 220lbs Chris Seelig (Rialto PD) vs.

Jeremy Magoffin (DPS Pechanga) – Seelig by 1st round TKO Bout 11 – Boxing 160lbs Manuel Bustillos (Riverside Sheriff Dept.) vs. Cody Anderson (Rincon Fire) – Anderson by 1st round TKO Bout 12 – Boxing 205lbs Reggie Dixon (CDCR, Chino)

Cody Anderson proposes to girlfriend Tricia Gaffier after his victory at the 27th annual Battle of the Badges Boxing Tournament.

Padres announce Francisco Morales as 2016 Lake Elsinore Storm Manager LAKE ELSINORE – The San Diego Padres recently announced the staff for their Minor League affiliate in Lake Elsinore, which will now consist of Francisco Morales as the new Storm Manager. Xavier Nady and Glendon Rusch have been retained as the team’s hitting and pitching coaches.

Morales, 42, joins the Storm after making his managerial debut with the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low-A) in 2015. The Dominican Republic native previously served as a bullpen catcher and staff assistant with the Cleveland Indians. He joined the Padres as a hitting coach for their Double-A affiliate San Antonio in 2014.

As a player, Morales spent parts of eight seasons in the Minor Leagues with St. Louis, Chicago (Cubs) and Montreal before spending four seasons playing Independent ball. He got his start as a coach in 2005, when the Arizona Diamondbacks pegged him as an instructor in the Dominican Summer League.

Nady, 37, returns to the shores of Lake Elsinore for his first full season as hitting coach after making his professional coaching debut before the 2015 All-Star break. The Salinas, California product was the 49th overall pick in 2000, signing with the Padres out of University of California, Berkeley. Nady joined the Storm as a player in 2001 and was part of Baseball America’s Minor League Team of the Year that season.

He helped lead Lake Elsinore to a 94-49 overall record by batting .302 in 137 games, driving in 100 runs while

slugging 26 homers. Nady went on to play 12 seasons in the big leagues, suiting up for the Padres, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Arizona Diamondbacks, Washington Nationals and San Francisco Giants. He returned to San Diego for the final 22 games of his Major League career.

Rusch, 41, also returns to The Diamond as pitching coach for the upcoming season after making his coaching debut in 2015. A two-sport star at Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, WA, Rusch was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 1993.

He made his big league debut in 1997 and went on to play parts of 12 seasons with six teams in the Major Leagues, including a brief stint with the Padres in 2008. After ending his playing career in 2009 with over 1,000 strikeouts, the southpaw founded the Full Count Baseball Academy for young athletes in Southern California.

“We welcome Francisco Morales to the Storm Family as the 13th manager in franchise history,” Storm GM Raj Naryanan said. “We’re also excited to welcome back Glendon and Xavier, who made an indelible impact on the team last year.”

Morales, Nady and Rusch will be joined by Coach Mike McCoy, athletic trainer Ricky Huerta and strength coach Scott Cline.

The 23rd season of Storm Baseball kicks off with Opening Night Thursday, April 14. For more information, log on to stormbaseball.com or connect with the club on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.

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Easy ways to manage your whole home in zones TEMECULA – You’ve been taught from childhood to turn off the lights when you leave a room to save energy and money. Now, technology is allowing homeowners to apply those years of training to managing energy consumption – and comfort – on a room-by-room basis throughout the house.

This new approach to managing your home allows you to customize nearly every aspect of a room’s environment independently from other parts of the house, in some cases, even when you’re miles away. You can adjust lighting, music and even the temperature using the right technology-enabled devices.

Options to create ambiance Nothing sets a mood quite like music. Your home audio system may be perfect when you’re home alone, but when guests fill every room, a more custom approach is in order. For example, the volume may be louder to overcome the commotion of the kitchen, while a lower decibel provides a gentle backdrop to conversation in the living room. Where the kids are congregated, you can play a different soundtrack entirely.

Likewise, there are dozens of

reasons to change the lighting from room to room. Kids shuffle from room to room and guests gravitate to different parts of the house, or you may simply want to give the appearance that someone is home when you’re on the road. These are all good reasons to explore a system that lets you adjust your home’s lighting from a single location.

Zoned climate control The approach to heating and cooling homes has evolved dramatically through the years as well.

Now, the latest technology makes it possible to combine the advantages of cooling and heating systems with the benefits of more localized climate settings. Individualized zone control allows homeowners to save money while offering the flexibility to choose which rooms they want to cool and heat.

“Cooling or heating unused areas of your home means using less energy,” said Mike Smith, senior marketing manager, residential, Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Cooling & Heating Division. “By creating zones, homeowners can feel confident that they are not only saving money, but living smarter

see ZONES, page D-4

There are dozens of reasons to change the lighting from room to room and all are good reasons to explore a system that lets you adjust your home’s lighting from a single location.

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Market at a glance (As of February 14, 2016) TEMECULA

MURRIETA

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE

CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE

SUN CITY

HEMET

32

32

5

13

2

19

1

31

No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed

(334) 323

(346) 355

(72) 74

(241) 238

(101) 103

(131) 137

(162) 162

(402) 426

Average Selling Price

$466,528

$341,881

$312,180

$300,566

$282,738

$293,009

$245,000

$160,203

Average List Price

$759,561

$690,770

$365,823

$335,125

$553,654

$369,849

$268,812

$265,440

Median List Price

$529,900

$445,000

$374,948

$328,500

$429,900

$358,000

$257,450

$222,700

Asking Price per Square Foot

$191

$172

(125) 129

(114)

Most Expensive Listing

$7,700,000

$3,495,000

$745,000

Least Expensive Listing

$300,000

$119,000

$110,000

Average Age of Listing

113

$144

Average Days on Market

(83)

82

$157

$188

$154

(125) 118

(77) 67

(90)

88

(128) 118

$1,750,000

$2,200,000

$775,000

$475,000

$5,000,000

$46,000

$119,000

$199,000

$62,000

$9,900

(79)

79

$148

$140

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17

19

22

28

11

27

36

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

33%

30%

38%

32%

26%

22%

30%

29%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

15%

11%

14%

10%

7%

9%

10%

10%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

6%

8%

9%

8%

1%

4%

9%

7%

3009

3010

2607

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

8001-10,000 8001-10,000 8001-10,000

2039

2356

2438

1674

1588

6501-8000

6501-8000

6501-8000

6501-8000

6501-8000 3.0

Median Number of Bedrooms

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

3.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.0

2.0

Seller (40.7)

Seller (40.9)

Seller (49.3)

Seller (43.3)

Seller (38.4)

Seller (45.3)

Seller (46.3)

Seller (44.1)

Market Action Index*

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

Market data provided by Escrow Leaders (Altos Research) and is current as of 02/15/16. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 02/14/16. Boxes with multiple entries have previous week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Strong Trends (multiple weeks) in each area are indicated by color: green indicates upward trend; pink indicates downward trend. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

Understanding the first right of refusal that contingency offer.

John Occhi & Mike Mason Special to Valley News As a home seller, it’s possible to receive an offer to purchase your home for sale that is contingent on the buyer making the offer to first sell their home. This means that the buyer is making you an offer to buy your home but first they must sell their home.

While this may be good for a potential buyer it is something that is rarely recommended for any seller of real estate; certainly not without the protection of a kick-out clause or offering the first right of refusal. These terms mean the same thing in real estate lingo.

Why a contingency offer A first-right-of-refusal should never be considered early in the listing process.When a home comes on the market, it’s important to allow as may qualified buyers as possible preview the home and make the home seller a reasonable offer.

However, when a contingency offer comes in, and your home had been on the market longer than you had hoped, and have not received the acceptable offer yet… you just may want to take a closer look at

What is a home sale contingency?

A home sale contingency is written into the purchase when the buyer will not have to proceed until they successfully sell their current home. This type of offer might be considered “Fool’s Gold!”

In most cases this is a waste of everyone’s time and the seller could easily lose control over the process. There are many issues the seller should consider: Is the contingent home properly priced?

If the Contingent Home is overpriced, then it probably will never sell. It’s important to know that the contingent real estate is priced for a quick sale. If there has been an appraisal in the last year, obtain a copy of it. Ask for a copy of the Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) that the listing agent prepared for the listing. Ask if the buyer has any other CMAs from agents who valued the property for less. Finally, have your professional real estate agent prepare a current CDMA on the contingent home.

Is the contingent home currently in escrow? If so, when will it close?

It’s important to know who all of the players are – both agents, lender, title and escrow officers. Do you due diligence and find out if there are any pending or potential problems on the horizon.

Does the contingent buyer have a competent real estate agent listing the home for sale?

Not only is it important for the contingent buyer to be represented by a competent real estate agent you want to know if the real estate agent who has the listing is from your local market or is she a friend of the family doing a favor to save your buyer a few bucks in commission? Remember all real estate is local and so should your real estate agent.

What will happen if the contingent home for sale has repair issues?

Have there been any inspections?

By who and when? Obtain copies of all reports and speak with the inspectors to get a feel for the property. Make a point of viewing and inspecting the property yourself – after all this is the asset that is tying up your home…Do your due diligence.

Do a gut check!

An article like this is intended to make you think and not be an all-inclusive checklist of what you need to do or know before accepting any offer. Trust your gut – if it smells fishy – avoid it…if everything seems perfect – exhaust yourself doing your due diligence.

What is the First Right of Refusal?

When you are going to consider any offer with any contingency know that this goes against con-

ventional wisdom, but they do happen. The key is to know that you don’t have a deal until it actually closes escrow. It’s important that you minimize your risk. The first rule for accepting such an offer is to

have a First Right of Refusal clause added to the contract.

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Michelle’s Place announces two new executive board members TEMECULA – Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center announces the appointment of two new members of its executive board, Leslie Doherty and Brenda Ruocco.

“Our newest board members embody the spirit of community and bring talent, expertise and energy to the board at Michelle’s Place. We are very fortunate to have them by our side as we continue our mission to empower individuals and families impacted by breast cancer,” said Kim Goodnough, executive director.

Leslie Doherty is owner/ president of Leslie A. Doherty & Company, Certified Public Accountant, located in Murrieta. Doherty has over a dozen years of experience volunteering on committees and as a board member for several local nonprofit organizations, including Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Dorland Mountain Arts Colony, All From the Heart, Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, and as a founding board member of The Seth Foundation.

“The impact Michelle’s Place has been able to make directly with

those that they serve impresses me.

My goal when joining a board of directors is to serve…I am eager to do what I can to assist,” said Doherty.

Brenda Ruocco is the director of wholesale for South Coast Winery in Temecula. Before South Coast Winery, Ruocco worked for several investment banks including, Sallie Mae, American Security Bank and Met Life. Ruocco holds a bachelor’s of science degree in Business Administration from the College of Charleston, South Carolina, and has several years of experience in marketing, sales and

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“Having been a recipient of Michelle’s Place’s embrace, education, encouragement and emotional support, I would be honored to serve on the board to help build brand awareness and fundraise to ensure that the mission to help support those living with breast cancer thrives for many years to come,” said Ruocco.

Ruocco is a breast cancer survivor who has been a valuable resource for Michelle’s Place build-

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Protect Your Retirement against Market Volatility Article 12 – Sept. 22, 2014

As an investor, you’re well aware that, over the short term, the financial markets always move up and down.

During your working years, you may feel that you have time to overcome this volatility. And you’d be basing these feelings on actual evidence: the longer the investment period, the greater the tendency of the markets to “smooth out” their performance. But what happens when you retire? Won’t you be more susceptible to market movements?

You may not be as vulnerable as you might think. In the first place, given our growing awareness of healthier lifestyles, you could easily spend two, or even three, decades in retirement — so your investment time frame isn’t necessarily going to be that compressed.

Nonetheless, it’s still true that time may well be a more important consideration to you during your retirement years, so you may want to be particularly vigilant about taking steps to help smooth out the effects of market volatility. Toward that end, here are a few suggestions: • Allocate your investments among a variety of asset classes. Of course, proper asset allocation is a good investment move at any age, but when you’re retired, you want to be especially careful that you don’t “over-concentrate” your investment dollars among just a few assets. Spreading your money among a range of vehicles — stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, government securities and so on —can help you avoid taking the full brunt of a downturn that may primarily hit just one type of investment. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can help reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t assure a profit or protect against loss.)

• Choose investments that have demonstrated solid performance across many market cycles. As

you’ve probably heard, “past performance is no guarantee of future results,” and this is true. Nonetheless, you can help improve your outlook by owning quality investments. So when investing n stocks, choose those that have actual earnings and a track record of earnings growth. If you invest in fixed-income vehicles, pick those that are considered “investment grade.”

• Don’t make emotional decisions. At various times during your retirement, you will, in all likelihood, witness some sharp drops in the market. Try to avoid overreacting to these downturns, which will probably just be normal market “corrections.” If you can keep your emotions out of investing, you will be less likely to make moves such as selling quality investments merely because their price is temporarily down.

• Don’t try to “time” the market. You may be tempted to “take advantage” of volatility by looking for opportunities to “buy low and sell high.” In theory, this is a fine idea — but, unfortunately, no one can really predict market highs or lows. You’ll probably be better off by consistently investing the same amount of money into the same investments. Over time, this method of investing may result in lower per-share costs. However, as is the case with diversification, this type of “systematic” investing won’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss, and you’ll need to be willing to keep investing when share prices are declining.

It’s probably natural to get somewhat more apprehensive about market volatility during your retirement years. But taking the steps described above can help you navigate the sometimes-choppy waters of the financial world.

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TEMECULA – The Temecula Valley Woman’s Club Arts & Entertainment Committee presented a $500 check to Chaparral High School’s music department after it came to TVWC’s attention that the department is in dire need of funds to help students with instruments, uniforms, and equipment needed to play and compete with other schools.

The students started a “Save the Music” campaign to raise funds. They ran car washes, bingos, restaurant fund raisers, sold bracelets and have an online crowdfund-

ing account.

The Temecula Valley Woman’s Club said they were delighted to help the boys and girls continue competing and sharing their talents.

The check was presented to Alan Underwood, Music program director, who said the money will be used to purchase recorders to help all the students in the band improve their performances.

This donation was made possible from funds raised at the Temecula Valley Woman’s Club Annual Home Tour and Gala.

Altura Credit Union reports $5.95 million net income for 2015 RIVERSIDE – Altura Credit Union recently reported net income of $5.95 million on total assets of $1.15 billion as of Dec. 31, 2015.

This compares to net income of $11.61 million for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014. Notably, Altura completed its merger with Visterra Credit Union in the third quarter of last year.

“Since our August 2015 merger, we have been systematically combining Altura’s and Visterra’s operations,” said Altura CEO Mark Hawkins. “Net Income year-overyear is down somewhat, reflecting continuing challenges in the local economy and merger-related expenses, which were anticipated.

The final piece of the merger is the consolidation of Altura’s computer operations. Once our Core Conversion is completed in March, all our Members at all our locations will enjoy the full complement of our products and services,” he said.

“Simultaneously, throughout this transition, the benefits of our new, stronger organization will be evident for all Members,” Hawkins added. Altura’s Total Revenue grew by 44.5 percent, or $4.9 million, for 2015 compared to 2014. “Altura’s larger asset base, our strengthening consumer lending operation and our consistent revenue growth will all enable us to better serve our members and their financial needs now and moving forward,” he said.

Hawkins pointed out that the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, was Altura’s fifth consecutive year of positive financial performance as

the post-recession recovery continues. Altura ended 2015 with a Net Worth ratio of 10.64 percent.

Although down from last year’s ratio of 11.96 percent, the change is due almost entirely to the boost in total assets as a result of the merger.

Altura remains comfortably above the standard for “well capitalized” as established by the National Credit Union Administration.

“The ongoing strength of our consumer lending reflects the continued rebuilding of our local economy,” Hawkins said. “Lending is the backbone of our income, and the renewed vigor we’re experiencing in our consumer lending is welcome evidence of improvement.”

In fact, Altura’s Total Loan Balances reached $686 million, up $10 million since Sept. 30, 2015, the end of the third quarter. Member loan balances are up 67 percent over last year’s unmerged total.

With the completion of the Core Conversion, Hawkins anticipates additional opportunities for Altura.

“Our focus has always been on providing our Members with the products and services they need at prices that will help them achieve their financial goals. As a billiondollar institution, Altura is now operating from a position of added strength in a more competitive marketplace.

“We plan to open new doors and new opportunities to assist our members and, by extension, our local communities,” Hawkins added. “We’re excited about the new year.”

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Planning for retirement; Is there a better way?

Understanding your choices for the future Sam Payne Payson Financial Insurance and Financial Services A retirement plan is like a puzzle, made up of many dynamic pieces. The question is, how do all the pieces fit together? In our opinion, they should dovetail and work in concert with each other.

All the pieces will affect retirement positively or negatively and things like inflation, taxation, longevity, health or long-term care

costs, and market/sequence of returns, to name a few, can severely impact the plan. Creating a plan that addresses these important pieces of the puzzle and answers questions like, how much income will I need, where will that income come from? When should I start taking Social Security? When should I stop working? And most importantly, how do I create a plan with a goal of providing predictable, reliable, sustainable, inflation adjusted income? Identifying

and deciding how to arrange the pieces of the puzzle in the most beneficial order is an important decision.

Payson Financial, located in Temecula, is conducting a free one-hour educational event Tuesday, Feb. 23, starting at 7 p.m. at the Temecula Public Library located at 30600 Pauba Road Some of the important educational topics we’ll discuss at this free educational event include, understanding the five biggest

Assistance League makes it happen with apps for LEUSD students

Assistance League President Sue Sampson and Past President Electra Demos attended the LEUSD Board of Trustees meeting and accepted a plaque commemorating the donation to the district from Dr. Alain Guevara Dec. 10.

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TEMECULA – Each year Assistance League chapters throughout the country participate in Make a Difference Day. For more than two decades, USA TODAY and Points of Light partner on Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of community service. It is also supported by the Paul Newman’s Own and Gannett Foundation.

Make A Difference Day is a day to celebrate the power of people to make a difference. Assistance League has traditionally purchased and collected new books to give to recipients in their communities.

Each year they have collected and donated over 1,200 new books to recipients such as Temecula Elementary School, Rancho Damacitas, Oak Grove, Boys and Girls Club and Menifee Boys and Girls Club.

This year Assistance League approached the Lake Elsinore Unified School District as the recipient for the books they would purchase and collect. The district governing board came back with a request for educational apps to use with the iPods they are implementing in their classrooms. Assistance League’s philanthropic program Operation Nonprofit Partnerships had $1,000 budgeted for Make a Difference Day. After consideration, it was decided that educational apps would impact many children in the district so educational apps were purchased and donated instead of books.

Assistance League thought this program might be something the communities whose children attend LEUSD schools would like to participate with them and donate

to purchase more apps. “Assistance League has provided services to LEUSD since 1989,” said past President Electra Demos. “We were delighted to support the district with their apps project and benefit a great number of students with their use in the classroom.”

Demos facilitated the community fund drive and raised an additional $1,200 for the program. Assistance League was able to donate $2,200 to the district for the purchase of educational apps.

“LEUSD is thrilled with all the years of support we have received from Assistance League of Temecula Valley,” said Dr. Alain Guevara, LEUSD Assistant Superintendent, Administrative and Educational Support Services. “Their out of the box thinking and Make a Difference Day program raised $2,200 for licensing hundreds of apps for education that will be used on district iPads to benefit students from TK to grade 12. Assistance League of Temecula Valley is making a lasting difference in our classrooms.”

Assistance League of Temecula Valley operates the Assistance League Thrift Shop at 28720 Via Montezuma in Temecula. Revenue from thrift shop sales is the main source of funding for chapter philanthropic programs.

Assistance League of Temecula Valley, a chapter of National Assistance League, is a nonprofit, volunteer philanthropic organization dedicated to serving the needs of families in Southwest Riverside County since 1989. Browse their website for more information about their philanthropic programs

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Wildomar Ace Hardware to hold grand re-opening event WILDOMAR – Wildomar Ace Hardware will hold a grand re-opening event Saturday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to celebrate an extensive redesign and newly expanded product offering. The store is located at 23881 Clinton Keith Road in Wildomar.

The new store features an optimized layout, which will allow customers to quickly find what they are looking for, and a unique vintage-inspired atmosphere to offer shoppers an authentic neighborhood hardware store experience. Wildomar Ace Hardware has extended its store hours and created a more efficient checkout experience to create even more convenience for its customers.

The grand re-opening event will feature a 20 percent off bag sale, canned food construction competition to benefit local charities Helping Our People in Elsinore and Animal Friends of the Valleys, and performances by local high school dance teams. Local country music radio station, K-FROG 95.1, will be onsite at the event to give away tickets to the Stagecoach Music Festival, taking place April 29 through May 1.

Power tools and small appliances will qualify for a 10 percent discount.

Offer is valid Feb. 20, 2016, only and the discount applies to applies to the regular price of in-stock merchandise that can fit inside the bag at one time.

Merchandise placed in the bag must remain in its original packaging. The offer is not valid on sale, discounted and clearance priced merchandise, online purchases, rental, in-store services, Ace gift cards, city stickers, garbage tags and lawn/trash bags, lumber and building materials, fuel, previously purchased merchandise, Weber® branded products, Stihl® branded products, power equipment, YETI® branded products, water heaters, grills, EdenPURE® heaters, and other items that each participating store may designate, or in conjunction with any other coupon, excluding Rewards. Discount does not apply to phone orders, special orders or store charge accounts.

No rain checks will be givenand there is a limit of one bag and one offer redemption for each individual customer. Additional exclusions may apply. Ace stores reserves the right to limit any customer’s purchase quantities to five on any item. Customers will receive this bag at participating retailers.

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Days on Market

Aguanga

40795 Lake Riverside Drive

$376,250

2252

4BR

3BA

21

Anza

38875 Indian Road

$130,000

1220

2BR

2BA

56

Canyon Lake

30794 Long Point Drive

$230,000

1716

3BR

2BA

29699 Smugglers Point Drive

$335,475

2829

4BR

Hemet

661 Suncup Circle

$265,000

2609

4BR

1490 San Marcos Drive

$55,000

1272

25564 Sharp Drive

$59,900

2066 Avenida Olivos

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City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Menifee

26898 China Drive

$255,000

1776

3BR

2BA

61

27951 Winter Branch Court

$267,000

1500

2BR

2BA

73

66

28980 Bradley Road

$274,800

1788

3BR

2BA

4BA

23

29715 Cottonwood Cove Drive

$282,000

1979

3BR

3BA

107

27754 Hollyoak Way

$289,370

2865

4BR

2BR

2BA

73

29809 Painted Desert Drive

$290,000

1963

832

1BR

1BA

97

25811 Nubs Court

$298,500

$83,500

827

2BR

1BA

84

28351 Edgewater Circle

43690 Jared Lane

$84,900

1536

3BR

2BA

138

2065 Avenida Olivos

$85,500

827

2BR

1BA

2053 Avenida Olivos

$85,500

827

2BR

1BA

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City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

San Jacinto

781 Nantucket Street

$203,000

1391

3BR

2BA

46

1564 Western Village Drive

$215,000

1597

4BR

3BA

22

62

1833 Rue Pinot Blanc

$235,000

1949

3BR

2BA

111

2BA

53

872 AGAPE Avenue

$250,000

2144

4BR

3BA

111

3BA

58

912 Washington Avenue

$251,000

1968

4BR

3BA

42

4BR

3BA

158

2056 Wild Thyme Place

$265,000

2723

4BR

3BA

34

1522

4BR

2BA

150

1142 Sandy Nook

$265,500

2992

4BR

3BA

40

$310,000

1785

4BR

3BA

81

Sun City

26119 Westridge

$245,000

1164

3BR

2BA

41

29284 El Presidio Lane

$315,000

2425

4BR

3BA

60

Temecula

24851 LAS PALMERAS

$665,000

2439

3BR

3BA

252

84

29334 Grande Vista Avenue

$325,000

2425

5BR

3BA

56

42365 Vista Montana Court

$959,000

4381

4BR

3BA

150

84

28532 Bridge Water Lane

$345,000

2154

4BR

3BA

43

42305 Via Nortada

$1,350,000

3314

4BR

3BA

244 30

225 Inez Street

$90,000

810

2BR

1BA

2

29101 Steamboat Drive

$347,500

2533

3BR

3BA

40

30480 Anaconda Court

$300,000

1095

3BR

2BA

43733 Hartley Avenue

$110,000

1741

2BR

2BA

85

28536 Chaparral View Drive

$349,000

2773

4BR

3BA

27

29691 Deal Court

$349,000

1856

4BR

3BA

76

1337 Seven Hills Drive

$114,000

1189

2BR

2BA

30

29407 Harlequin Court

$350,000

2916

5BR

3BA

86

27588 Campana Circle

$389,900

2011

3BR

3BA

153

1078 Morning Mist Court

$120,000

1124

2BR

2BA

13

27927 Hide Away Court

$366,000

3279

5BR

3BA

32

28854 Edenton Way

$429,000

2528

4BR

3BA

83

300 San Carlos Drive

$121,000

1568

2BR

2BA

22

30089 Lamplighter Lane

$387,000

3951

4BR

4BA

93

29850 Mira Loma Drive

$315,000

1490

4BR

2BA

35

43821 Applewood Street

$129,900

1896

2BR

2BA

6

39775 Sunrose Drive

$265,000

935

2BR

1BA

54

31993 Corte La Puenta

$340,000

1719

3BR

2BA

26

971 Windsong Street

$145,000

1222

2BR

2BA

163

40592 Corte Albara

$270,000

1263

2BR

2BA

34

31903 Corte Pollensa

$345,000

1400

3BR

3BA

27

43907 D Street

$146,500

958

2BR

1BA

65

24804 Oakhurst Court

$290,000

1217

3BR

2BA

155

30978 Eagle Court

$355,000

1424

3BR

2BA

36

2841 Fruitvale Avenue

$159,000

1206

2BR

2BA

166

41181 Oleandro Circle

$291,500

1202

3BR

3BA

35

31408 Corte San Leandro

$370,000

2050

4BR

3BA

7

480 Hermosa Street

$167,100

1516

2BR

2BA

70

40297 Via Acuna

$316,000

1585

2BR

2BA

30

42577 Drennon Court

$400,000

2294

4BR

3BA

31

26681 University Drive

$170,000

1680

3BR

2BA

24

27940 Wintergrove Way

$330,000

2608

3BR

3BA

24

43529 Nantes Court

$421,000

2436

4BR

3BA

62

2265 Marigold Way

$190,000

1220

3BR

2BA

44

39099 Via Las Sintras

$340,000

2102

4BR

3BA

35

32642 Campo Drive

$455,000

2852

4BR

3BA

33

41750 Shady Lane

$202,000

1547

3BR

2BA

164

24439 Leafwood Drive

$340,000

1970

4BR

3BA

177

32156 Calle Resaca

$487,000

3141

4BR

4BA

44

1166 Euclid Street

$209,500

1392

3BR

2BA

106

23608 Wooden Horse

$350,000

2052

4BR

3BA

3

43031 Noble Court

$589,000

3145

4BR

3BA

53

25425 Rockford Street

$210,000

1936

3BR

2BA

143

24558 New Haven Drive

$355,000

1828

4BR

3BA

68

43199 Calle Ventura

$698,000

3550

5BR

4BA

74

26162 Girard Street

$210,000

2000

4BR

2BA

77

23842 Matador Way

$390,000

2646

4BR

3BA

16

31361 Taylor Lane

$162,000

864

1BR

1BA

93

41422 Whittier Avenue

$213,000

1452

3BR

2BA

37

24097 Crowned Partridge Lane

$395,000

2528

4BR

3BA

106

31350 Taylor Lane

$209,000

1101

2BR

2BA

13

2640 Banyan Tree Lane

$220,000

1895

3BR

2BA

4

23575 Underwood Circle

$444,900

3675

5BR

3BA

92

32978 Rossman Circle

$283,000

1294

3BR

3BA

11

1241 Moonstone Street

$230,000

1720

4BR

2BA

36

36001 Darcy Place

$458,000

4261

5BR

3BA

93

44728 Corte Gutierrez

$325,000

1345

3BR

3BA

40

7620 Watson Circle

$260,000

2024

2BR

2BA

88

30286 Pelican Bay

$208,000

1016

2BR

3BA

144

30852 Loma Linda Road

$335,000

1445

3BR

3BA

55

24954 Cologne Drive

$265,000

2067

4BR

3BA

45

30345 Buccaneer Bay

$255,000

1387

3BR

3BA

103

31559 Mendocino Court

$350,000

1949

3BR

3BA

5

1458 Angelus Hill Road

$285,000

2744

5BR

3BA

21

29751 Ascella Lane

$289,900

1636

3BR

3BA

78

30272 Long Valley Drive

$380,000

2042

4BR

3BA

7

561 Lanier Street

$130,000

1026

2BR

1BA

66

39635 Ramshorn Drive

$320,000

2137

3BR

4BA

5

32139 Via Saltio

$393,000

2323

4BR

3BA

201

Murrieta

43142 Andrade Avenue

$150,000

2268

2BR

2BA

145

33587 Zinnia Lane

$320,000

2784

4BR

3BA

2

45267 Aguila Court

$435,000

2668

4BR

3BA

54

36499 Chervil Way

$343,558

2251

4BR

3BA

57

39944 Trowbridge Court

$325,000

1555

3BR

2BA

107

31939 Via Seron

$455,000

2761

4BR

3BA

77

32517 Duckweed Court

$355,000

2647

3BR

3BA

124

39060 Via Pamplona

$330,000

2159

4BR

3BA

151

44466 Kingston Drive

$491,000

3717

5BR

3BA

68

34356 Gilia Court

$365,000

2739

4BR

3BA

34

35458 Evening Glow Drive

$334,000

1794

3BR

2BA

34

34077 Temecula Creek Road

$630,000

3371

5BR

3BA

21

36250 Pursh Drive

$369,500

3102

5BR

3BA

111

25468 Blackthorne Drive

$349,900

2410

4BR

3BA

130

37210 Rancho California Road

$449,000

1456

3BR

2BA

45

34357 Blossoms Drive

$372,900

2998

4BR

3BA

93

35350 Evening Glow Drive

$355,000

2298

4BR

3BA

74

39489 Calle Santa Cecilia

$815,000

3260

5BR

4BA

34

32940 Mesa Drive

$147,000

525

2BR

1BA

29

30639 Gill Street

$358,000

1757

3BR

2BA

67

32524 Morelock Way

$250,000

2240

5BR

3BA

61

1005 Meadowlake Lane

$312,500

2073

4BR

3BA

337

26831 Maple Glen Street

$359,000

2100

5BR

3BA

19

24010 Wheatfield Circle

$259,900

1495

3BR

2BA

25

19515 Palomar Street

$320,000

2823

4BR

3BA

151

30853 Prairie Smoke Court

$360,000

1992

3BR

3BA

54

22839 Navut Avenue

$309,000

1899

4BR

2BA

104

29302 St. Andrews

$329,500

1832

3BR

2BA

62

28435 Cottage Way

$366,990

2446

4BR

3BA

9

33242 Willow Tree Lane

$354,000

2246

3BR

3BA

91

1800 Lakeshore Drive

$208,000

1527

3BR

3BA

24

29823 Old Sycamore Lane

$378,000

2800

4BR

3BA

27

35745 Country Park Drive

$388,000

3205

5BR

4BA

110

15167 Grand Avenue

$214,000

1512

4BR

3BA

64

40296 Miklich Drive

$389,000

2679

5BR

3BA

96

29135 Ocotillo Drive

$320,500

2000

4BR

3BA

88

30938 Prairie Sun Way

$395,000

2384

4BR

2BA

14

32588 Hartley Street

$249,900

1268

4BR

2BA

42

29133 Via Espada

$412,000

3142

6BR

3BA

20

23706 Cypress Place

$139,000

960

3BR

2BA

93

352 Win Court

$175,000

1154

3BR

2BA

78

28722 Carmel Road

$175,000

1404

2BR

2BA

24

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$187,500

1437

3BR

2BA

82

26664 Calle Gregorio

$202,000

1237

2BR

2BA

61

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$199,000

1572

3BR

2BA

97

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The second issue to take into consideration is that if you do receive an acceptable offer from a new buyer and you are exercising your first right of refusal clause, then your new buyer is on-hold for up to 72 hours and it’s very possible they just may find another suitable home in that time frame and you cannot only lose the new buyer, but now you have given your contingent buyer with a legal escape from their agreement and they are now free to possibly find another home themselves.

Home loan Even though the buyer will typically need to sell their current home in order to obtain financing to purchase yours, they can still start the process and receive a set of conditions that are necessary for them to complete the transaction. It’s important that you are kept up to date with these contingencies that the lending world refers to as conditions.

The first right of refusal, or kickout clause as it is sometimes referred to, is nothing more than letting the contingent buyer know that if a better offer comes along that you, as the seller, have the option of giving the contingent buyer a written demand to remove the contingency within a time period specified in the original first right of refusal clause – typically anywhere from 24 to 72 hours.

By a “better offer,” we are referring to any offer that you, as the home seller want to accept. There are many factors that go into every real estate contract including price, closing date, earnest money, loan and so on. So, if you like any other offer for any reason, then it’s time to kick-out the contingent buyer with the appropriate notice.

When the contingent buyer cannot perform, the home seller must then return the contingent buyers earnest money deposit and is then free to proceed with the new transaction to sell the real estate.

Is a first right of refusal a win, win?

While it may appear to be a nobrainer for the home seller to accept a contingent offer with a first right of refusal clause it is not necessarily a win-win for the seller.

The first issue is that your real estate agent must now list the home in the MLS with the status of “subject to cancellation of current escrow.”

Many homebuyers and their real estate agents will not consider such a listing as it may have too many obstacles to overcome. In a market where there is a lot of current inventory to consider, there usually isn’t any reason to consider this type of listing.

Closing date What is the proposed timeline the buyer is proposing? What happens if it extends? Does the buyer lose their Ernest Money Deposit?

The elements of a first right of refusal If you are going to consider a first right of refusal clause in a purchase agreement, there are a few elements that you should expect:

How long is the kick-out clause?

As suggested above, 24 to 72 hours is a very typical range of time the contingent buyer should be granted.

Purchase price How much is the contingent buyer willing to spend – many times it will be full-price or over in consideration for you accepting their offer.

Is the contingent buyers home on the market?

If it’s not, then it should be listed on the MLS ASAP, and you should have the right to be made aware/approve their real estate agent – who is now actually working for you as much as they are for the contingent seller/ buyer. You may consider having your listing agent list the contingent home.

Inspections Just like any home purchase, the contingent buyer will have the right to inspect your home. The question is will they inspect sooner or later?

By sooner, we are referring to the current time period – typically within the next 10 days, as any other buyer would do. By later, once the contingent buyer sells their home and now commits to moving forward on the purchase of your home. Obviously, sooner is better for you – the home seller as now the buyer has skin in the game and is less likely to back-out at a later point. The added bonus is you now have additional time to make any corrections.

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Blotter Alert citizen leads to recovery of stolen vehicle and arrest Trevor Montgomery Writer Murrieta Police officers arrested a man for possession of a stolen car after an alert citizen called 911 Feb. 10, to report a suspicious vehicle in the area of Norma Jean Place, Murrieta Police Lt. Tony Conrad wrote in a press release.

The resident reported he had observed a suspicious male driving an older model Honda Accord in a residential neighborhood at at

was able to obtain the vehicle’s license plate number which he provided to officials.

Murrieta Police dispatchers conducted a records check of the license plate number and discovered the vehicle was stolen from the Outlets at Lake Elsinore Feb. 3.

Several officers converged on the area and began searching for the stolen vehicle. Eventually they found the driver standing outside the vehicle in the Wendy’s parking

2:55 p.m. The resident told 911 dispatchers the man parked the car and was pouring water on the vehicle from a water bottle. According to the caller, the driver appeared nervous, disheveled and possibly under the influence of narcotics.

At one point the driver reportedly asked the resident if he could borrow his hose to wash the vehicle. The suspect eventually drove the vehicle away from the area, according to Conrad. The caller

lot at Murrieta Hot Springs Road near the I-215 freeway.

The man, who officers identified as John Dewolf Rounsefell, 40, of Lake Elsinore, was taken into custody without incident at about 3:20 p.m., according to Conrad.

Officers conducted a records check and learned Rounsefell had an outstanding warrant for his arrest, a suspended driver’s license and a long history of narcotics and theft related offenses. “Mr. Roun-

sefell is currently on two separate summary probations, one for DUI and the other for under the influence,” Conrad wrote about the incident and arrest.

Rounsefell was booked at the Southwest Detention Center for possession of a stolen vehicle, probation violation and the warrant. He is being held in lieu of $5,000 bail and is scheduled for arraignment Feb. 16, at 8:30 a.m.

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CHP continues to investigate school bus crash Trevor Montgomery Writer California Highway Patrol has issued a press release regarding the investigation into a Feb. 10 school bus crash in Menifee. In the release, CHP is reporting that the driver of a 2005 Nissan Sentra that struck a bus carrying 19 students, was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. w w w . m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o m

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According to the press release, the driver of the school bus, Rogelio Zuniga, 19, of Perris was attempting to turn left onto Holland Road from Evans Road when the bus he was driving was struck by the Nissan Sentra, driven by Garrett Breece, 22, of Romoland.

Breece had observed the bus making the turn and applied the vehicle’s brakes but was “unable to avoid a collision” with the bus,

Lassig wrote in the press release.

The front of the Nissan collided into the left front of the bus with both vehicles sustaining major damage as a result of the collision.

A passenger in the Nissan fled the scene on foot and has yet to be located but the CHP continues to investigate the identity of the missing passenger, the release reported.

Only one of the 19 students on board the 77-passenger bus

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Police report issued Tuesday, Feb. 16.

The press release reports that during an unknown time in the early morning hours Sunday, Gary Salveson, 51, of Temecula, driving a 2005 Kia Sorrento, was traveling northbound on Borel

A single vehicle accident that occurred on Borel Road, just south of Buck Road in Winchester Sunday, Feb. 14, has left one dead, according to a California highway Patrol

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two men who were in possession of a stolen car Thursday, Feb. 11.

In a press release from the sheriff’s department, Sergeant Todd Grimm wrote the arrests followed a lengthy vehicle pursuit, crash

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The incident began when an alert Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy observed two occupants in a vehicle he recognized as stolen.

The vehicle was in the area of El Toro Road and El Toro Road Cutoff, at about 9 a.m., when the deputy first spotted it. Upon seeing the deputy, the suspects immediately fled from the area at a high rate of speed, according to Grimm.

Additional deputies responded to the area while the first deputy requested assistance from a sheriff’s helicopter. The helicopter arrived overhead within minutes as the deputy attempted to maintain a visual of the fleeing vehicle. The helicopter monitored the vehicle’s progress and direction of travel as the driver attempted to evade the deputy.

As the suspects continued to flee, additional deputies arrived in the area and began to converge on the stolen vehicle.

At one point, deputies in the sheriff’s helicopter observed the driver of the stolen car stop, at which time the passenger exited the car and fled on foot. The deputies in the helicopter provided directions and updates regarding the

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Road at an undetermined speed when the vehicle began to drift “off of the roadway and onto the dirt shoulder.”

According to the release, Salveson lost control of the car, causing it to roll over and land upside down in a deep ravine. He was not wear-

ing a seat belt and suffered fatal injuries.

There were no witnesses to the collision and anyone with information regarding this accident should contact the California Highway Patrol, Temecula Area at (951) 506-2000.

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Valley Medical center that Breece “had been driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage at the time of the traffic collision,” Lassig wrote.

The cause of the collision and any resulting charges are pending completion of the investigation.

Anyone with information on this incident should call the CHP’s Temecula Station at (951) 506-2000.

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was transported to the hospital, complaining of dizziness, Lassig reported. That female student was transported to Loma Linda Murrieta University Medical Center and was evaluated and later released.

Breece and two of the passengers in the Nissan sustained major to minor injuries and were transported to Inland Valley Regional Medical Center.

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The driver of the stolen car eventually crashed and fled from the vehicle on foot. After a short foot pursuit he was taken into custody without further incident, according to Grimm.

Following their investigation, deputies arrested Craig Deliane Kincheloe, 28, of Lake Elsinore and Jesse McKinney, 28, of Wildomar.

Both men were transported to the Southwest Detention Center where they were booked for vehicle theft, possession of stolen property and other charges.

A jail records search showed Kincheloe was arrested on Nelson Avenue in Lake Elsinore and was being held without bail.

Jail records also showed McKinney, who was on probation, was arrested on Liberty Lane in Lake Elsinore and was being held in lieu of $50,000 bail. Both men are scheduled to be arraigned at the Riverside Hall of Justice Feb. 17, at 8 a.m.

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