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Menifee to explore Joint Powers Authority Jacob Preal Valley News Intern Menifee City Council voted unanimously Feb. 17 to participate in a study of the feasability of a Joint Powers Authority in an attempt to rein in rising public safety costs which now take up 63 percent of the city’s annual budget. see page A-3

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PTSD garden shows outpouring of community support Bryce Chechile Valley News Intern Volunteers from Home Depot; Operation Silver Star, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting military veterans and Save the Animals Today all turned out to help construct a “Victory Garden” for people with Post-traumatic stress disorder Feb. 17, 18, and 19. see page A-5

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CEO of Southwest Healthcare Systems Brad Neet stands in the spotlight after Southwest Healthcare Systems is named the 2015 Platinum Shane Gibson photo Business of the Year during the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce 50th Annual Awards Gala at Pechanga Feb. 20.

Paul Bandong Staff Writer Hundreds came out to support the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 50th Annual Awards Gala, Saturday, Feb. 20, at Pechanga Resort & Casino.

Each year, the Chamber honors exceptional businesses, service and charitable organizations and

individuals who have been of outstanding service to the community and demonstrate strong values and leadership.

Jeff Kurtz, 2015 Chairman of the Board and general manager of the Promenade Mall passed the gavel of leadership to Jerry Konchar, 2016 Chairman of the Board and chief financial officer for Pechanga Resort & Casino.

Kurtz wrote in his outgoing message, “The collective efforts of so many individuals over the past 50 years have always helped point the way to a community characterized by business strength, charitable hearts and community pride.”

Highlighting this year’s event was the Lifetime Achievement Award given posthumously to Stan Harter. Touching tributes from

see GALA, page A-7

Ron Roberts praised by friends, colleagues as Temecula library dedicated in his honor Tim O’Leary Staff Writer

Tony Ault Writer

A Temecula building dedication Monday was one for the books – those focusing on friendship, politics, public service and city history.

Monday was a day of superlatives – the word “amazing” was used by speakers at least five times – as an existing library was named in honor of Ron Roberts, a five-term Temecula councilman and mayor.

“He leaves a legacy that is immeasurable,” said Councilwoman Maryann Edwards, who described her former colleague as a peacemaker, mentor and leader. “He has the biggest heart and this library shows it more than anything else in the city.”

Ricardo Breceda, noted metal sculptor and designer from Aguanga, will be bringing some of his life-sized sheet metal sculptures to the upcoming Temecula Valley Fair presented by Temecula Valley Toyota March 18-21 at Galway Downs.

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3rd District County Supervisor Chuck Washington, State Senator Jeff Stone, and Temecula City Councilwoman Maryann Edwards commemorated the life of a man devoted to family, respected for his business and legal acumen, valued as a friend, and dedicated to community service.

Retired Temecula City Council Member Ron Roberts looks at the new Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library sign as it’s unveiled during a dedication ceremony Feb. 22 for his 25 years of service to the city of Temecula.

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Rick Engineering to design Historic Old Town Murrieta Area Plan Tony Ault Writer After 16 years an Area Plan for Historic Downtown Murrieta may finally be put down in pen and ink complete with renderings and designs by Rick Engineering Company an award winning firm based in San Diego hired by the Murrieta City Council.

Rick Engineering, with an office in Riverside, was one of four bids for the area plan received by the

city since the request for proposal (RFP) bids was issued by the city in October 2016. The City Council Feb. 16 accepted Rick Engineering’s bid of $240,982 to prepare the Area Plan that is being sought as an amendment to the Historic Murrieta Specific Plan that was adopted in October 2000.

The City Council wants the plan to reflect ideas to revitalize the downtown area between Kalmia

see HISTORIC, page A-3

Part of the city’s plan to revitalize the historic area of downtown Murrieta will include walkable, pedestrian oriented village areas and Shane Gibson photo mixed use.

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Menifee to explore feasability of Joint Powers Authority Jacob Preal Valley News Intern Menifee City Council voted unanimously Feb. 17 to modify the freeway agreement between Menifee and the state to include the Holland Road overcrossing and have the city participate in a study of the feasability of a Public Safety Joint Powers Authority.

If successful, this could place Menifee under broader, multicity jurisdiction in an effort to facilitate police dispatches and regular patrol, as well as help to control spending on public safety services which continues to increase annually, according to a staff report. Currently 67 percent of the city’s annual budget is dedicated to public safety costs. Council also discussed Councilwoman Lesa Sobek’s desire for a Distinguished Citizen Award program.

Several cities have come forward expressing interest in a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for police services as the cost to maintain them keeps rising. These cities, including Menifee, are anticipating the formation of a JPA following a study to explore the advantages and disadvantages of a JPA and see if there can be any alterations to the “one size fits all” solution proposed.

“It’s not about the phenomenal service our deputies are providing us now.” City Manager Rob Johnson said. “It’s about the rising costs that its taking to pay for those services and to add deputies.”

As recommended by staff, the city will finance the study by authorizing the city manager to enter a Participation Agreement to share the cost to pay for the study and increase in appropriation the amount of $25,000 in the general fund.

“Does this (study) obligate us to go forward in the JPA?” asked Councilman Matthew Liesemeyer.

“Can we take this information and run and let other cities do what they want to do?”

Johnson confirmed that Menifee will maintain autonomy as an individual city, despite coming together with the other cities on board with the study.

Johnson announced that Menifee, out of a list of over 10 other participating cities and those considering participating, has both the third lowest amount of violent crimes and

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Menifee Councilman Matthew Liesemeyer listens as the city manager explains that Menifee will be under no obligations to other cities should the city approve the Joint Powers Authority. Jacob Preal photos Frank Brady of Audie Murphy Ranch expresses concern with his 748-gallon unit level being recalculated into a higher bracket of water rates. According to Brady watering the plants near his property increases his water usage.

the third lowest property crimes per 1,000 in population.

Council also approved an amendment to the 2014 freeway agreement with the California Department of Transportation to incorporate the Holland Road Overcrossing. In what Mayor Scott Mann considered a “straightforward action,” the council modified the agreement to include the once omitted overpass that spans 325 feet across.

The I-215 Bridge Overcrossing Project had determined back in 2012-13 that it would be necessary to construct an overpass at Holland Road, prompting Caltrans to request approval from the city to construct it. Though initiated by the state, the road was not ready for inclusion in the 2014 agreement. The road is now fully developed and Caltrans has the plans under review for its addition.

With the inclusion of Holland Road in the freeway agreement, Caltrans will assume responsibility for the installation of this foundation on the I-215 and the maintenance of its structure.

In other news, Sobek reopened

council discussion about plans for a Distinguished Citizen Award.

Behind the rail, Sobek expressed her desire to recognize the people who are doing good in the city, stating that more engaged communities have less crime. While members supported the benefits of her idea, they generally disagreed with the monthly requirement to nominate someone from each district.

“In my opinion, it might dilute… the true spirit of recognizing real and deserved achievement,” said Mayor Pro Tem Greg August, who got the other council members to concede that the award should be voluntary.

Councilman Liesemeyer feared the possibility of the award being viewed as a political endorsement and acting as a “steppingstone” to something more beneficial to a recipient. Similarly, Mayor Mann thought that formalizing an award process besides a citation or proclamation inside the municipal code would only lend itself to abuse.

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HISTORIC from page A-1 and Ivy east and west and Jefferson and Hayes south and north making it a tourist and shopping designation for the city. The original vision for the downtown area in 2011 was to “Create a vibrant, prosperous Historic Downtown that serves as a community center and provides a variety of quality shopping and dining experiences.”

The city is expecting Rick Engineering to provide them with regular updates on their progress and illustrate the plan. In implementing the vision, the consultant should include the following features or components as appropriate: Walkable, pedestrian oriented village areas, mixed use (especially along Washington Avenue), revisions to the Site Development Standards as contained in the existing Specific Plan, use of form based codes (if beneficial), minimize openings in the “street wall” along Washington Avenue, limit ground floor commercial to retail uses, village scale development, and in-lieu parking program to satisfy on-site parking requirements.

Also expected are Streetscape improvements (curb pop-outs at intersections, street furniture, street trees, lighting), identification of

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business sign types (programs) consistent with the village character, identification of niche retail opportunities, potential economic development incentives (e.g., infrastructure provision for new restaurant development), pedestrian linkage from the civic center area to Washington Avenue and an event center that would accommodate up to 300 people.

The staff report on the project explains that “in late 2011, after the city’s adoption of the City of Murrieta’s General Plan 2035, staff began seeking consultants to update the Historic Murrieta Specific Plan.

At that time, Low Income Housing Redevelopment Agency funds were the intended primary funding source anticipated for the project.

However, with the state legislature adoption of Assembly Bill X1 26 dissolving Redevelopment Agencies in the State of California, the update was tabled due to a lack of funds.”

Then in the city’s adopt ed 2015/16 Operating Budget, $250,000 was budgeted to retain a consultant to amend the Specific Plan leading to the hiring of Rick Engineering this month.

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Murrieta’s increasing revenues bring city operating budget adjustments Tony Ault Writer

in capital improvements. Revenues were up in each of the areas allowing for the adjustments to be made and gaining the council’s 5-0 approval in each area.

Even though sales taxes in the city were down by $445,000, mainly caused by the falling gasoline prices, the city still gained $786,000 in revenues from property taxes, plan check fees, permit fees, inspection fees interest income, the directional sign program, intergovernmental reimbursements and CFD administrative reimbursements. The staff recommended the addition revenues be allocated to engineering, contract services plan checks and inspections for a total of $420,000. The remaining $366,000 was set aside for economic contingencies (emergencies).

The Fire District revenues actually were up $1,358,000, but staff set aside $564,113 for economic contingencies or public service emergencies. The district revenues came from state reimbursements, property taxes,

With Murrieta’s economy continuing to recover from the 1980s recession and city revenues increasing, the City Council made $1,728,601 in midyear adjustments to its operating budget at the Feb. 16 council meeting.

The staff report prepared by Murrieta Finance Manager Londa Helms and approved by City Manager Rick Dudley reported, “The City is continuing to experience a recovery in revenues and is slowly approaching pre-recession levels. Property tax revenues continue to improve due to the housing rebound. Development revenues have increased exponentially after years of record low activity. Positive revenue growth is anticipated again in 2015/16.”

The operating budget adjustment requests were made in the general fund, the fire district, air quality management fund, recycling fund and

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The new revenues were provided the fire services to use for strike team overtime, for a training captain (replaces paramedic/firefighter), hiring a management analyst, fire management salaries/overhead/ moving expenses, cellphone allowances, retirement payoffs, post-retirement health services for new retirees, contract services, and concrete repair at Station 1.

The Air Quality Management Fund gained an $11,642 grant that will be used for purchasing equipment.

Money left over from 2014 and 2015 recycling funds totaling $8,588 will go toward program expenses and recycled material products.

The adjustments also included an Air Quality Management Fund grant of $11,642 that will be used for new air pollution equipment and the balance of the 2014/2015 recycling fund of $8,588 to be used for program expenses, salaries, marketing special events and recycled material products.

Capital improvement plan requests included revenues from a $89,256 CDBG Fund to be used for pedestrian safety enhancements and replacing the roof of the senior center.

The Gas Tax Fund of $32,319 will be used for Meadowlark (Whitewood) improvements and a WRCOG energy efficiency grant of $140,126 will be used for replacement lighting, window shades and pool pump/ boilers.

The report indicated that putting aside the economic contingency money in the different areas will basically begin to replace the $4.8 million the city had to pay back to the county and state after Gov. Brown discontinued the recession spurred statewide Low and Moderate Income Housing Redevelopment Agency funding program (AB X 126) because of the budget deficit and wanted cities and counties to return all the money the grants had provided that were not used. The unspent Redevelopment Agency funds were set aside for future projects in Murrieta that

These students from Murrieta Valley High School are the Virtual Enterprise Team State Champions for winning over other state schools in a contest of their skills in presenting virtual plans for businesses that one day they would like to establish. The students will be going to the national championships in New York. They were honored at the Feb. 16 Murrieta City Council meeting. Tony Ault photo

would have enhanced the quality of life for everyone in the city hurt by the recession but not spent for fear the state and county would one day want repayment – which did happen.

The state is promising the return of the monies over time, but when and how much has not been determined.

In other business what was to be a consent item on a change on the way a mayor is to be chosen on the council was pulled by Councilman Rick Gibbs for further discussion.

In Murrieta the city council itself chooses who will be the mostly ceremonial mayor among themselves.

In 2010 the qualifications to become mayor included the mayor is to have served at least two years on the City Council; the mayor pro tem is to have served at least one year on the City Council; the mayor shall have served as mayor pro tem at some time before serving as mayor with normal progression from mayor pro tem to mayor.

It also said members newly elected to the City Council in 2010 and thereafter shall be placed at the end of the rotational queue of all existing members for service as mayor and mayor Pro Tem. On Jan. 19, by consensus, the City Council provided direction to prepare a resolution to remove Section 3.1.3.3, which provided: “members newly elected to the City Council in 2010 and thereafter shall be placed at the end of the rotational queue of all existing members for service as Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.” In addition, direction was given to

establish a ceremonial transition of presiding officers at the next regular meeting following the selection (typically the second meeting in December). If the previous mayor and mayor pro tem are no longer city council members at the second meeting in December (or the next regular meeting following selection of officers), the City Council shall elect a temporary presiding officer (mayor). One option for the temporary presiding mayor could be the mayor selected at the previous meeting to call the meeting with the ceremony to follow.

Gibbs said the change that had been discussed for months on the council in his opinion still may not be fair to the residents. Councilman Harry Ramos who was removed from his mayoral position last fall for alleged misconduct also found the change questionable.

The council finally voted to make the change in a 3-2 decision with Gibbs and Ramos saying “no.”

Before the regular business meeting called by Mayor Randon Lane a group of students from Murrieta Valley High School was recognized for winning first and second place in a state Virtual Enterprise Team contest that encourages students to go into their own businesses. The two teams will go on to compete in the national championships in New York in April. It is the first students from one high school have taken both first and second in the state contest.

“We are so honored you are representing our city,” said Lane.

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PTSD Garden shows outpouring of Community Support Bryce Chechile Valley News Intern Volunteers from Home Depot; Operation Silver Star, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting military veterans; and Save the Animals Today all turned out their support Feb. 17, 18, and 19 to construct a “Victory Garden” for people with Post-traumatic stress disorder.

The community garden project, located at STAT, 31530 Scott Rd, Winchester, included the construction of several raised beds, benches, and preparing the soil for gardening.

The garden was built at the Save the Animals Today ranch, a rescue sanctuary in Winchester that takes in horses, as well as other farm animals.

Pattie Roberts, recipient of the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the year in 2011 and Community Organization of the Year in 2014 by the Inland Valley Business Community Foundation, began working toward this project when she founded Save the Animals Today, or STAT, in 2007. Twentythree undernourished horses were abandoned on Roberts’ ranch and were surrendered to the State, all while she was out of town. With little hesitation to save the horses from euthanasia, STAT was born.

The garden will be open to the community as much as it is needed, Roberts says.

“Most community gardens I have researched are open six days a week on an informal schedule. Most visi-

tors come multiple times a week to help tend the garden and do chores.

I think the program will evolve to serve the needs of our visitors.”

Roberts believes the project will have a therapeutic effect on the people it serves.

“Gardening and Animal Assisted Therapy is so effective in providing therapy to those with disabilities and challenges there is an entire field dedicated to this work. The general purpose of horticultural therapy is to improve a person’s physical and mental well-being.”

In addition to hopes of giving those with PTSD a therapeutic outlet, Roberts hopes the acreage of the new Victory Garden will potentially lead to the start of a community food project.

“Community food growing projects have a positive impact on the diet of users as many have little or no knowledge about healthy eating and limited means with which to obtain organic food.”

With the project finished on Feb. 19, a formal ribbon cutting ceremony will follow in the coming weeks.

Roberts also hopes a garden for severely disabled adults will follow the success of the Victory Garden.

In the meantime, Roberts says donations are key to the success of

this program. Donations to help the Victory Garden and STAT can be made to: www.SaveTheAnimalsToday.org.

“We are serving a community that generally cannot afford to pay for those services; it is only with donations and corporate sponsorships and volunteers that we will be able to continue to expand our programs.”

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A 5-0 Riverside County Board of Supervisors vote Feb. 2 awarded the $353,820 contract to Riverside Construction Company while finding the road work and the relocation of Verizon telecommunication facilities categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review.

Briggs Road crosses Warm Springs Creek approximately 1.2 miles south of Scott Road. The low water crossing is currently supported on a timber culvert whose width is approximately 18 feet, so at the culvert crossing the road is narrowed from one lane in each direction to one lane combined and northbound motorists must yield to southbound traffic.

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Temecula hosts first event aimed at getting firms to hire workers with disabilities, special needs Tim O’Leary Staff Writer Temecula has added another annual event to its growing list of programs that are aimed at helping youths and adults who are disabled or have special needs.

The event was titled the G.O.A.L. Luncheon. The acronym encapsulated Giving Opportunities to ALL – the Temecula way. It was touted as “An initiative among employment and training programs to effectively build community partnership to better serve individuals with disabilities and improve employment outcomes.”

The Feb. 18 event attracted about 135 people, an optimum number of participants that City Manager Aaron Adams termed a “great turnout.”

It also won kudos from an array of guests that included educators, employers and social service providers.

“I was very impressed with the presentation,” Greg Pennyroyal, vineyard manager at Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards, said as the event wound down and some par-

ticipants were exiting the city conference center.

Besides Wilson Creek, the event attracted representatives of several restaurants, a credit union, a distribution center and grocery and other stores. Exceed – a regional nonprofit that matches employers with workers with a range of disabilities – was the city’s partner in the event.

Temecula spent more than $1,600 on food, materials and other expenses to stage the two-hour event that drew upon the involvement of several city workers and two nonpaid interns. Vendors were not charged a fee to operate informational booths in the outside courtyard.

It was the second new city event that links Temecula with programs that serve autistic youth and other residents with special needs. Last year, the city provided services and facilities worth about $13,400 to help stage the Temecula Valley Holistic & Wellness Fair June 6.

Those funds are part of a flurry of spending by the city on special needs facilities, services and events

in recent years. The city’s total spending in that vein will top $1 million in the current fiscal year, which began July 1.

That spending includes allocated $875,000 for the design and construction of unique playground and water feature at the 20-acre Margarita Community Park. A $325,000 federal grant paid for part of the cost of that special needs playground.

Mayor Mike Naggar has led the charge in proposing and winning approval of the palette of city special need programs and events.

An unspecified illness prevented Naggar from participating in the luncheon, and Adams took his place as moderator.

Naggar played a key role in the genesis of the luncheon, Adams said.

Naggar has been a leading regional advocate for special needs programs and services since his son, Liam, was diagnosed with autism about nine years ago.

At the time of Liam’s diagnosis, Temecula’s services to the developmentally disabled were limited

to its High Hopes Program, which targets area residents age 18 and older. Naggar concluded that more services were needed, and since then he has pressed for more programs and greater awareness in the city and the region.

Naggar has frequently noted that his role as a parent of an autistic child has become a spiritual journey that has intersected with his work as a council member.

Naggar’s concerns over the lack of local job training assistance for autistic teenagers and adults previously prompted him to recommend council approval of the Global Citizens Viticulture and Hospitality Vocational Program.

In March 2014, the Temecula council agreed to spend $10,500 to fund the program through the remainder of that fiscal year. The city opted to continue funding the program five months later.

The city subsequently received a $25,000 grant from Autism Speaks, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit support groups for that medical condition. The goal of the program is to train participants for agricultural and food service jobs.

City employees say that program will now be bolstered by a $15,000 grant provided by the Western Riverside Council of Governments.

Pennyroyal noted his vineyard will become the second winery to enroll in that educational and job training program. He also teaches viticulture classes at the Temecula campus of Mt. San Jacinto College.

Pennyroyal said the focus of the luncheon – and the remarks by the speakers and panelists – fueled his realization that Wilson Creek should begin to tap into this supply of focused, eager workers. Each of the three panelists had a disability or a special need that could pose a barrier for some employers.

“This could be very helpful to me,” Pennyroyal said of the luncheon. He mused out loud about the tasks that workers with special needs could perform in customer service, agricultural and packaging positions.

The speakers included Exceed’s president and an employment coordinator for the state Department of Rehabilitation. Presentation topics included the tax benefits and other incentives that companies can receive when they hire workers with disabilities or special needs.

The speakers also noted the positive feedback companies can reap when workers with special needs win praise from customers or are singled out for their hard work, pleasant attitudes and broad smiles.

Patrick Laughlin, an Albertsons store director, told of the solid job performance of Daniel, a company employee who has special needs.

Laughlin recalled the instance when Daniel was promoted, an act that triggered a smile that “lit up the room.” He said his company recognizes the value that such workers bring to their jobs.

“They are my best,” Laughlin said. “They are loyal. The community loves it.”

Adams used that same worker to toss in a pitch of his own.

“There are a lot of Daniels out there,” Adams said. “You can hire a Daniel.”

A Temecula city intern, Melanie Brown, was one of the panelists.

She was joined by Orlando Gilliam, who works at a Lowe’s distribution center, and Troy Thomas, a substitute teacher at the Lake Elsinore Unified School district.

“They are an amazing asset to your workforce,” Adams continued. He later noted that Temecula interns and employees with developmental disabilities are “currently making a profound difference” in three city divisions.

The owner of one of the city’s smallest businesses said that even he benefited from the luncheon. For now, Michael Termini is the sole employee at his firm, Super Clean Home Services. But when it comes time to expand, Termini said he will be sure to consider candidates who have special needs.

“I’m looking for my future – starting out from my garage,” he mused.

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Emily Falappino speaks after receiving the 2015 Valley Young Professional of the Year award during the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce 50th Annual Awards Gala .

Falappino is vice president of Operations at Grapeline Wine Tours and general manager for Stryder Transportation.

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Gillian Larson speaks after receiving the 2015 Welty Award for Tourism Professional of the Year during the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce 50th Annual Awards Gala at Pechanga Resort and Casino. Larson is the founder of the annual Temecula event Reality Rally.

John Hine of John Hine Temecula Mazda Subaru speaks after receiving the 2015 Gold Business of the Year Award during the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce 50th Annual Awards Gala Feb. 20.

GALA from page A-1 Harter practiced business and taxation law for 29 years, served on the City of Temecula Planning Commission, served as chairman of the board for the Chamber for many years, sat on the board of directors for the San Bernardino County Bar Association as well as the Economic Development Corporation of Southwest Riverside County. He was also involved in numerous other business and charitable organizations.

The 2015 Valley Young Professional of the Year is Emily Falappino, vice president of operations for Grapeline Wine Tours. “I am the product of so much internship here in the Valley --- it’s a privilege to pay it forward!”

The 2015 Welty Award for Tourism Professional of the Year -- named after R.J. Welty who built the first hotel in Temecula in the 1890s -- went to Gillian Larson of Reality Rally for her creative local, national and international promotion of the area through her annual event that brings TV reality stars to the city. Larson, who is from South Africa, stated, “We live in a most amazing country and a most amazing Valley. This is the utopia of the country!”

The 2015 Ambassador of the Year is Liza Vega-Tallman of Novell & Novell Counseling Services is Vega-Tallman the 2015 and 2016 ambassador chair. “It is easy to be an ambassador for such a wonderful chamber!”

The 2015 Ruby Service Charitable Organization of the Year (nonprofits of $500,000 or less) is Rancho Damacitas Children & Family Services, a residential campus and nine comprehensive programs serving foster children.

The 2015 Emerald Service Charitable Organization of the Year (nonprofits greater than $500,000) is Jacob’s House, a hospital hospitality house that provides shelter for physical, emotional and spiritual support.

Founded by Shawn and Stephanie Nelson, named after their son Jacob, the home has served 165 guests from 25 states and two countries in the past two years. “We can’t change the destiny, but we can impact the journey,” Nelson said.

The 2015 Bronze Business of the Year (1-5 employees) is Exit Alliance Realty, a 3-year-old franchise run by Shawn Sorensen whose philosophy is putting people above profits. Sorensen promotes ‘Random Acts of Kindness Alliance Give Back Day.’ “She has a heart for the community – we are a giving office,” she said.

The 2015 Sterling Business of the Year (Six to 25 employees) is the Southwest Riverside County Association of REALTORS® (SRCAR).

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The 2015 Gold Business of the Year (25-50 employees) is John Hine Temecula Mazda Subaru. “Our business has been in this Valley for 10 years,” said John Hine, “and the community has been very welcoming to us.”

“We live here, play here and work here. Our team did this,” said vice president and general manager Bill Brumbaugh, “This is for them!”

The 2015 Platinum Business of the Year (50 or more employees) is Southwest Healthcare System that includes Inland Valley Medical Center and Rancho Springs Medical Center. “This would not be possible without our 1500 employees, staff and Board members,” said Brad Neet, CEO. “They help fulfill our vision of “Building relationships that touch the heart.”

The 2015 Chairman’s Choice Award is Brian Connor, director of marketing for Southwest Healthcare System. Connors is also a TVCC board member, board member of The Circle of Safety SW Riverside County, and adviser to Southwest Auxiliary board of directors.

The 2015 Citizen of the Year is Julie Ngo of Julie Ngo State Farm Insurance Agency. Ngo serves on various Boards of Directors: Rancho Damacitas, Old Town Business Association, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors,

Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington (left) presents the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award for the late Stan Harter who died on Nov. 15, 2015. Harter’s wife Lynne, received the award on Stan Harter’s behalf.

Exit Alliance Realty receives the 2015 Bronze Business of the Year Award during the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce 50th Shane Gibson photos Annual Awards Gala.

and the Rotary Club of Temecula.

“Thanks to my parents, my surrogate family (the Silvermans), my friends, my office staff and a community that embraced me 10 years ago,” Ngo said.

The evening meal featured filet mignon with roasted shallot demiglace and jumbo prawns with caper chardonnay sauce; dessert was choco-

Valley wine country and the “Cheers” bar in Boston.

“Please accept my heartfelt congratulations to all of the nominee businesses, organizations and individuals being recognized tonight,” said incoming TVCC Chairman Konchar, “It’s quite an honor to have your peers recommend you as the

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best in your category. I would like to thank each of you for your partnership with the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce and we look forward to another year making sure our mission ‘Where Business Meets Opportunity’ is fulfilled!”

The evening ended with dancing to music by Timmy D Productions.

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City celebrates completion of firehouse renovations

Temecula Fire Station 73 located at 27415 Enterprise Circle West, held an open house and ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the station’s $1.8 million renovation Feb. 20. Renovations began at the 28-year-old structure in March 2015.

Temecula Fire Dept. Division Chief Curtis Brown, welcomes guests and introduces the newly renovated Fire Station 73 in Temecula.

ROBERTS from page A-1 The facility – now known as the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library – owes much of its existence to its namesake. A commemorative placard distributed to event guests praised Roberts as “ …the man who believed in the power of touching one life at a time.”

The dedication marked a singular honor for the man who etched out a leadership role in an array of city, county, state and national agencies and organizations.

The dedication marked the second time in Temecula’s nearly 27-year history that a city facility has been named after someone during their lifetime. It was the first time that an honoree has lived to see such an accomplishment come to fruition.

“For me, I’m speechless. I have to tell you that,” Roberts said as he stepped to the microphone. “And that doesn’t happen very much.”

Roberts, who suffers from back problems, relied on a cane as he accepted proclamations, watched a video tribute and shook hands with well-wishers.

Fire Station 73 firefighters, Riverside County Fire officials and Temecula city dignitaries cut the ribbon signifying the official grand reopening of Station 73 Feb. 20.

Guests receive a tour inside the newly renovated Fire Station 73.

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A pair of standing ovations punctuated the speeches that led to two signs being uncovered as the final step in renaming the 34,000-squarefoot library that flanks Pauba Road and overlooks a sprawling sports park.

The intimate gathering attracted about 115 people, a group that included the five current council members and numerous other government officials. Roberts’ wife of more than 50 years, Jeanne, attended the presentation along with their son and his wife and child.

The speakers’ remarks centered on Roberts’ achievements, his humble demeanor and his ability to forge deep friendships with nearly everyone he met.

“We all have a very unique and special relationship with him,” explained Councilman Matt Rahn, who replaced Roberts on the fivemember panel.

Roberts has said the work done to finance and build the landmark library was the crowning achievement of the 25 years he spent in city and county government.

The Temecula council voted

unanimously in October, roughly one year after Roberts opted not to seek re-election, to name the library after him. Monday’s ceremony unfolded nearly 10 years after the library opened.

Until the October council action, Patricia Birdsall was the only resident who had a city facility named after her during her lifetime.

Birdsall was elected to the first council and she became the city’s first female mayor in 1992. Birdsall’s second stint on the council Dignitaries from left: Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington, Temecula Mayor Pro Tem Maryann Edwards, former Temecula Council Member Ron Roberts, Temecula Council Member Jeff Comerchero and Temecula Mayor Mike Naggar celebrate the unveiling of the newly named Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library Feb. 22. The five dignitaries were all members of the Temecula City Council when they cut the ribbon at the library in 2006.

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Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington (left), reflects on past memories with former Temecula Council Member Ron Roberts, at the newly named Ronald H. Roberts Public Library in Temecula Feb. 21. Roberts served as mayor of Temecula five times - the most of any other council member since the city’s incorporation in 1989.

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ended in November 1997.

In April 2005, the council for the first time voted to name a city facility after a living person. When it opened about 1½ years later, a $13.5 million sports park became the first Temecula park or city building to be named after a council member or local government official.

Birdsall was 69 when she died in August 2006 of heart failure associated with the breathing disease that she had suffered for years. Her husband and several family members attended the park’s dedication in December 2006.

Roberts became active in city issues soon after he arrived in the area in 1988 as a California Highway Patrol officer.

Roberts was tapped to serve on a traffic and public safety committee soon after Temecula became a city in December 1989. He quickly put his expertise to work for the new city, and helped create a program that used off-duty officers to help direct traffic through busy intersections until signals could be installed.

Roberts and Jeff Stone, a pharmacist, were both elected to the council in 1992. Roberts retired from the CHP as a sergeant after a 29-year career with the agency.

Stone, who repeatedly served as Temecula’s mayor, was elected to the five-member Riverside County Board of Supervisors about 13 years ago. Stone subsequently brought Roberts on as a part-time aide.

Stone was elected to the state Senate in November 2014.

Stone used a videotaped message to congratulate Roberts Monday.

Two CHP officers stood long a back wall of the library’s community room as their former colleague was saluted.

Roberts’ transportation background fueled his interest and involvement in infrastructure development, traffic circulation, public safety and mass transit. His expertise grew as he climbed from one influential post to another while he served on the council and worked for the county.

He served as chairman of the Riverside County Transportation Commission, and became president of the Southern California Association of Governments. SCAG is the nation’s largest metropolitan planning

organization. It serves more than 18 million people and is comprised of six counties and 191 cities.

Roberts also headed the National League of Cities Transportation, Infrastructure and Services Committee.

Those positions held by Roberts, as well as the posts leading up to them, required countless trips to Los Angeles, Sacramento, Washington, D.C., and numerous other far-flung domestic locations. His work with Temecula’s sister cities program repeatedly took him to Japan and the Netherlands.

Roberts was credited with much of the work to acquire and improve the city’s iconic Duck Pond Park.

He also led the push to win an $8.5 million state grant and take other steps that enabled the construction of the library.

Competition was fierce for the limited grant funds, and Roberts led a tight-knit group of library proponents on three lobbying trips to Sacramento. There they grappled with a politically-unfriendly panel that awarded the grants.

City, county and school district funds comprised the balance of the $12 million cost to build the library.

More than 400 people attended the December 2006 grand opening of the facility. Many of the key leaders who participated in that grand opening attended Monday’s naming ceremony.

The library and its computer and meeting rooms are now the busiest in the countywide system of 35 libraries and two bookmobiles.

It serves about 418,000 patrons a year, and its annual circulation represents more than a quarter of the countywide total.

More than 4 million people have visited the library since it opened and the total book circulation over the years has surged past 6.2 million, City Manager Aaron Adams said in his remarks.

“This library is nothing short of amazing,” Adams said.

In his trademark fashion, Roberts credited his colleagues and city staff for their work on the library and a myriad of other projects that dot the region. He also mused on the turn of events that, once again, thrust him center stage.

“It just keeps getting better and better,” he said.

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Parents can protect their children by opting out of court ordered data sharing Kim Harris Managing Editor Last week, word began to spread that the personal information of nearly 10 million students would be shared by school districts with attorneys for a parent group suing the state. This doesn’t sit well with me.

According to a story from the San Jose Mercury News, fewer than 10 people will receive the student data and the review will be overseen by a “court-ordered special master in electronic discovery.” The data will be kept private and confidential and must be returned or destroyed afterward.

California Concerned Parents Association requested the data in an effort to prove their case that students with special needs are not being provided adequate services.

Supposedly they asked for the data

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I would like to comment on Lake Elsinore’s City Council voting to address illegal dumping. I believe this is a great step in the right direction and should leave Riverside County looking a bit nicer. I have seen so many young kids nowadays just throwing trash out the window, but not seeing how it effects our cities.

The Riverside region is beautiful, but with all the trash in the way no one is really able to see that. It is refreshing to know that the subcommittee is trying to turn things around and educate the youth.

Shyanne Roney Murrieta, California

without identifying information but the state education department refused. Now, with the date for the data turnover looming on the horizon, the state says it’s not their fault.

Right now, I don’t really care whose fault it is. I just care that information such as Social Security numbers, addresses, test scores and health and mental records, along with everything else in my children’s records will be released to this group of attorneys who I know nothing about. There are several reasons this bothers me and – no surprise here – I am going to tell you why.

First of all, I view it as an invasion of my children’s privacy. It’s bad enough that I have to share my children’s medical stuff with the schools, who in all honesty, really do need it in able to ensure my children’s health and well-being

while they are on campus. But, to have someone else review it without the personally identifiable information, or PII, as we called it in the military, being redacted is a problem for me. It’s important to note that my children and I have nothing to hide, but my daughter, a chronic worrier, is concerned about someone stealing her Social Security number. At 15, that is something she shouldn’t have to worry about.

She has good reason to worry though. She saw what kind of a problem it can create when a group out of China hacked into the Department of Defense’s Office of Personnel Management system in June of last year affecting 21.5 million Americans, including her dad and by default, the rest of the family since all our information is shared as part of my husband’s background check for his security

clearance. Without getting into too much detail, let me just say it was a nightmare for my husband when that information was used to open credit accounts in his name.

Now back to the issue at hand.

Nobody seems to know why the personal information can’t be redacted – it should just be a keystroke to do so – but for whatever reason, it’s not going to happen.

The caveat that the data must be returned or destroyed afterward is fine in theory. Let’s just say for argument’s sake that they choose to destroy the data. Nobody knows how that will happen. Will they shred it? Burn it? Both? It’s anybody’s guess, but not having that knowledge and not being able to witness it with my own eyes, makes me nervous.

The good news is parents can opt out of this nightmare simply by visiting their respective school

district’s website downloading, filling out a form and mailing it to the court. I have already filled out forms for my children and they went in the mail this morning.

I have one last thought on this issue. Being an adult is tough enough, especially in this day and age where everyone’s information seems to be readily available with a simple Internet search. I believe that giving my children a good start on life, includes protecting their personal information. While I am sure that the aforementioned court case is needed as other parents work to give their children the best start on life they possibly can, I don’t think that not having my children’s information will make or break this attempt by California Concerned Parents Association to ensure that students’ needs are being met.

But hey, it’s only my opinion.

We should stop wasting water Marie Waldron Special to Valley News As most of you know, water remains one of the most pressing issues facing our state and region.

Whether or not our drought is ending cannot yet be determined, though future droughts are a certainty.

I have long supported initiatives that would increase local water supplies. While a member of the Escondido City Council, I was an early supporter of the `toilet to

tree’ plan. I joined with Escondido Growers for Agricultural Preservation (EGAP) to support using recycled wastewater to irrigate the citrus and avocado groves on the city’s perimeter. Since the capacity of the city’s outfall pipeline that delivers Escondido’s excess wastewater to the ocean is insufficient for future growth, a costly upgrade will soon become necessary. Instead of spending millions to upgrade the pipeline, Escondido is now building the first part of a multi-phased project to deliver this water to local

farmers and other users. While this solution won’t work everywhere, the plan could become a model for the entire state.

Two years ago I joined with Assemblyman Adrin Nazarian (D – Sherman Oaks), to co-author legislation to expedite construction of recycled water pipelines along existing rights-of-way by streamlining the regulatory process. That bill passed the Assembly with a huge bi-partisan majority, but later died in the Senate. Since then we’ve had two more years of severe drought,

and I am hopeful that the time is ripe for another try. This session I will be introducing similar legislation that can be used throughout California to increase the supply of locally available water.

There is no one-size-fits-all solution to California’s water-supply problems. Local initiatives like Escondido’s should be encouraged.

The state just needs to get out of the way.

Marie Waldron (R- Escondido) currently serves in California’s 75th Assembly District.

Melendez introduces bill to redirect high speed rail funding, fix California’s roads SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Melissa A. Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, introduced legislation today, Assembly Bill 2049, to redirect bond money from highspeed rail to California’s crumbling roads, highways, and bridges across the state.

“Our roads are crumbling. $59 billion is needed for maintenance and the Democrat majority’s

answer is to raise our taxes. That’s not the answer,” said Melendez.

“Our problem is not a lack of funding; it is poor spending priorities. Let’s allow the people to choose between the $68-plus billion high speed rail or quality roads. I think we all know what they’ll choose.”

The California Transportation Commission recently moved to

defund $754 million in projects across the state. This is the only major state program that funds new highway capacity in California.

With this funding gone, counties and cities will undoubtedly have difficulty paying for their transportation projects.

Melendez’s bill would reallocate bond funds intended for High Speed Rail to fund state highway

maintenance and fund programs to improve the transportation of trade products throughout California.

“Ensuring quality roads is a fundamental responsibility of government and the Democrat majority has failed the people of California in that regard,” said Melendez.

“We have the money. It’s time to stop wasting tax dollars on pet projects and fund our roads.

Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez represents the 67th Assembly District, which includes the communities of Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Murrieta, Menifee, Wildomar and a portion of Hemet.

It also includes the Riverside County unincorporated areas of Lake Mathews, Good Hope, Nuevo and Winchester.

Melendez introduces legislation to return millions of dollars to Riverside cities SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Melissa A. Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, has introduced legislation, AB 2277, to restore millions of dollars in funding to four recently incorporated Riverside County cities that lost Vehicle License Fee (VLF) funding due to state budget cuts in 2011.

“Since the state has essentially stolen this money from these cities, two of which I represent, vital

public services such as police and fire have seen drastic cuts,” said Melendez. “It’s shameful the state thinks it can balance its budget on the backs’ of our local cities.”

In 2011, in an effort to close the state’s massive budget gap the Legislature passed Senate Bill 89 which eliminated Vehicle License Fee (VLF) revenue allocated to newly incorporated cities and annexed areas. As a result, four

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newly incorporated cities in Riverside County – Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Menifee and Wildomar – lost critical funding.

AB 2277 establishes a formula to calculate a new base year VLF adjustment amount which will return VLF dollars back to those hurting cities. Riverside County is estimated to bring in over $15 million per year under the new

formula.

This legislation was previously tried by Assemblywoman Melendez’s Senate counterpart. It received bipartisan support in both house and made its way to the governor’s desk where he vetoed the bill.

“This very bill has experienced overwhelming bipartisan support in the past. It’s time the governor sees

that these cities are in true need of his support,” Melendez said.

Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez represents the 67th Assembly District, which includes the communities of Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Murrieta, Menifee, Wildomar and a portion of Hemet. It also includes the Riverside County unincorporated areas of Lake Mathews, Good Hope, Nuevo and Winchester.

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Dining in the Valley Sposito’s Italian and Cuban cuisine offers international fare, bakery in Temecula

Behind the bar, multiple menu choices await lunch-goers at Sposito’s Italian and Cuban Cuisine.

Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer

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e m e c u l a ’s l a t e s t i n i n t e r n a t i o n a l f l a v o r, Sposito’s Italian and Cuban Cuisine, is a combined Cuban and Italian restaurant off Jefferson, just north of Rancho California Road. Sposito’s offers delicious, fast to the table, affordable cuisine.

Add the sweet treats available from the in-restaurant bakery and Sposito’s is a well-rounded restaurant experience that will please both your taste buds and your wallet.

Pairing Cuban and Italian foods on the menu is a perfect marriage.

Owner’s Claudio and Yohanka Sposito relocated to Temecula from Naples three years ago, along with their two daughters. Together, they share in their rich, international history, serving up the favored dishes from their pasts and Sposito’s Italian and Cuban Cuisine was born.

“We wanted to give our daughters a better life, growing up,” Claudio said. With family close-by in Orange County, the Sposito’s set

up shop in Southwest Riverside.

“Temecula is a great place to live and work,” he said.

With a long family history in the restaurant business, Claudio serves up tried and true recipes for his Bolognese sauce, and baked pasta dishes, along with the bakery’s crusty Italian bread, and delicate pastries.

“We serve a baked pasta every day in our lunchtime buffet,” he said. “Also, the Cuban food which is made by my wife.”

Yohanka cooks for the whole family, as well as the vast audience of Cuban food lovers in Southwest Riverside County. The reviews are in on social media sites, and the results are a celebration of this mouthwatering cuisine.

“We are selling more Cuban food right now,” Claudio said. “There are many Cuban and Puerto Rican residents in our area, looking for authentic Cuban food. Sposito’s is that place.”

Both Claudio and Yohanka work together to make all of the dishes on the menu, which is currently under renovation.

A rainbow of macaroons from Sposito’s bakery case, filled with raspberry, vanilla, chocolate, coffee or pistachio cream.

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“We expect to have our new menu released in March,” Claudio said. At lunch, diners can head to the counter for the “Best of Both Worlds” lunch special, which includes one main dish, two sides and a drink.

Inside, diners are met with aromas of roasting pork, and sizzling beef dishes that fill the air upon

and topped with a melting layer of mozzarella cheese, hits high on the radar of tomato to spice. A perfect balance of flavors, simmered slow for days according to Claudio.

“My grandmother used to make her Sunday sauce on Saturday,” he explained. “We do it the same way here at Sposito’s.”

The sauce, made from locally

“With lunch on the clock, Sposito's is an ideal stop for a fast, delicious lunch.” entry into the bright and airy restaurant. Behind the counter, it’s a concert of husband and wife, each cooking what they know best, and sharing in the duties of waiting on customers and inside the large kitchen.

When you come, choose a seat at the two seat or four seat tables, and sit back to enjoy your meal that is served to the table in rapid time.

With lunch on the clock, Sposito’s is an ideal stop for a fast, delicious lunch. Many visitors, as reported on Yelp and other review sites, purchase pasta, sauces, and meats to go to serve up for dinner.

“My sauce is my grandmother’s secret recipe,” Claudio said.

The penne pasta, served with just the right amount of meaty sauce,

grown tomatoes, slow simmers for hours, with onion, garlic, basil and 100 percent ground beef. Whether you try the baked penne, lasagna or another dish, this sauce is sure to please.

When you come for the midweek lunch special, under $8 a plate, make sure to add the baked pasta to your plate, but beyond that, the Cuban treats of Claudio’s wife, Yohanka, beckon.

Main dishes on the Cuban side of things include the Cuban Seasoned Roasted Pork, the Fricase de Pollo, otherwise known as the chicken fricassee, where Cuban seasoned chicken is stewed with tomatoes, onion, garlic, bell peppers, and potatoes in a flavorful sauce. The Ropa Vieja is a slow cooked shredded beef, where the beef is the main dish to choose from is hot, ready and equally delicious.

“We always serve a roasted pork, as well as the shredded beef,” Yohanka said. She described the daily process with a smile, describing how to properly roast

Modern interior, elegant tables, and a warm family setting await at Temecula’s Sposito’s Italian and Cuban Cuisine restaurant.

pork by generations before her.

“I make the roast pork the same way that my grandmother made it,” she said. “I just season it, slow roast it in the oven, it’s why it’s so delicious.”

For dessert, don’t forget to take home one of the many Italian and Cuban pastries on hand behind the bakery case. Nothing says spring like the rainbow colors of sweet, bite-sized macaroons in a variety of flavors – including vanilla, coffee, chocolate, raspberry, pistachio and lemon. Try the sweet, crispy shelled cannoli – complete with creamy center, or the flaky, crisp and delicious Sfogliatelle – a flaky, tight spiral of pastry rolled in butter, topped with powdered sugar and filled with a delicious, citrus ricotta.

According to Claudio, the Cuban food is always a best-seller at the restaurant, but there is no competition between them.

“It’s great, I love her food, and so does everyone else,” he said with a smile. Sposito’s Italian and Cuban Cuisine is open six days a week, closed on Sundays.

Visit them at: 28120 Jefferson Ave., Suite B207, Temecula, California or call (951) 676-1629.

Editor’s note: Sposito’s will close at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, but will reopen for business Monday, Feb. 29.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS KIDS AND TEENS: 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 2 – 4 - 4:45 p.m. Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Enjoy silly stories and crafts as the staff of the Temecula Public Library salutes Dr. Seuss. Must be registered in order to participate. For ages 3-12. Space is limited. Event will take place at, 30600 Pauba Road Registration began Feb. 24. Information: Children’s staff (951) 693-8980.

March 2 – 6 p.m. Start Smart driver safety class for local teenagers will be conducted by The California Highway Patrol at Temecula City Hall, 41000 Main St. Seating is limited. Reservations at www.eventbrite.com/e/start-smartclass-by-chp-ticke. or Officer Mike Lassig (951) 506-2000 or mlassig@ chp.ca.gov.

March 7 – 7-8:30 p.m. Innovation: 3 D P r i n t e r. M a t h e m a t i c s , 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. 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. 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.

Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

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 write, direct and even star onstage.

Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

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

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March 5 – Country Live at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

March 6 – 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 9 – 7:30-10 p.m. Delfeayo and Ellis Marsalis Quartet at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

March 10 – 8-10 p.m.

Pettybreakers a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Tribute at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

March 11 – 8 p.m. Dirty Cello presented by Temecula Presents will be at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street. Featuring home blues, Eastern-European dance music, bluegrass and classic rock. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

March 13 – 2 p.m. 5th Annual Jazz Festival – Big Band and Small Jazz groups featuring Mike Costly and Yve Evans presented by Temecula Presents to perform at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: 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. to 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.

March 6 – 6-8:15 p.m. Revival Christian Fellowship to host a live telecast of Harvest America with Greg Laurie. “Mercy Me” will perform three songs at the beginning of the telecast. Revival Christian Fellowship is located at 29220 Scott Road, Menifee. Information: (951) 672-3157 or www.revival.tv.

March 11 – 5-10 p.m. SRCAR 5th Annual Texas Hold’Em Charity event to benefit SRCAR Scholarship Foundation at 26529 Jefferson Ave. Murrieta. Information: (951) 8942571.

March 11 – 6-10 p.m. Taste of the World Sponsored by Rotary Club of Temecula at Pechanga Resort and Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. Proceeds to benefit Rotary Club of Temecula’s Community and International Projects. Enjoy restaurants, microbreweries and wineries.

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

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

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

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

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

Information: Matthew (951) 639-

5437 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 and 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. 26 and 27 –7:30 a.m. to 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. to 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.

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.

Crossword puzzle by Myles Mellor Across 1. Jackanape 4. Breakfast item 9. Ledger entry 14. Tree under which Buddha was born 15. Mournful poem 16. Make giddy 17. Jam 20. Apple’s apple, e.g.

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Breceda brings unique art to Temecula Valley Fair Tony Ault Writer Ricardo Breceda noted metal sculptor and designer from Aguanga will be bringing some of his lifesized sheet metal sculptures to the upcoming Temecula Valley Fair presented by Temecula Valley Toyota March 18-21 at Galway Downs.

Breceda’s sheet metal sculptures of horses, dinosaurs and mountain goats are well-known to visitors and residents of Temecula Valley that once decorated the foothills on Highway 79 coming into the valley.

He recently re-opened his sculptor garden in Aguanga.

“I am going to have some of my dinosaurs for sure,” said Breceda, “I want them to be there (at the fair) so they can take pictures with them and their families. We want people to come to the fair from all over.”

Breceda said he may make some new creations just for the fair as well.

Breceda said his horse creations, once seen perched atop the hills along Highway 79 south, are especially appropriate for the equestrians who frequent the park.

The Temecula Valley Fair was held at Lake Skinner last year and drew thousands of visitors. This year, the fair will be held at Galway Downs and the events will include 4H Club competitions, equestrians, a balloon glow, butterfly exhibit, car show, cirque adventure, family and children fun games, competitions, concerts, pig races and the always popular Stunt Dogs U.S.A. Included in the price of admission this year is the Peruvian Paso Horse Show. Fairgoers can enjoy a unique opportunity to view these beautiful horses at the

fair. With their thick mane and forelock and small, tipped ears, the beauty and grace of the Peruvian is legendary. Viewing of the Peruvian Paso Horse show will take place Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20, 2016, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. the Peruvian Paso Horse Show is sponsored by the Mission Trails Peruvian Horse Club.

Pony rides and equestrian trail rides will also be available to fairgoers.

Temecula Valley Fair helps to raise awareness and funding for local equestrian nonprofit organizations. Visit their booths, learn how you can help or make a donation at any of the fundraising locations throughout the fairgrounds.

To volunteer, or become a sponsor or for more information on Temecula Valley Fair, visit www. temeculavalleyfair.com, send an

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email to info@tvfamilyfair.com or call (877) 886-3646.

To learn more about Ricardo

Breceda works call (951) 236-5896 or look on his website www.recardo breceda.com.

Learn to square dance with the Temecula Grape Stompers

The Temecula Grape Stompers will start their 2016 session of square dancing lessons Monday, Feb. 29.

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TEMECULA – Are you looking for a great date night activity?

Would you like to meet some new friends? Or maybe you would like to get some exercise? Come join the Temecula Grape Stompers as we start our 2016 session of square dance lessons. We offer a great activity just for you – an activity that combines friendship, fun, music and exercise.

What we do is fast­paced Modern Western Square Dancing. It isn’t what your grandmother danced or what you might have learned in fifth grade. Today’s square dancing is friendship set to music. It’s based on a variety of music, everything

from Phantom of the Opera to Lady Gaga. And no, you don’t have to wear the funny skirts or kerchiefs… just comfortable casual clothing.

Square dancing is great exercise, both physical and mental. Square dance movements raise heart rates and lower blood pressure, and the quick changes of direction loosen and tone up muscles. You can burn as many calories dancing as you would walking or swimming.

Square Dancing also provides great mental stimulation, a clear reason to get off the couch and onto the dance floor. In addition, establishing social ties contributes to selfesteem and a positive attitude.

So come join the Temecula Grape Stompers for your first square dance lesson (first one is free) at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29.

Classes are held at the Mary Phillips Center, 41845 Sixth Street in Old Town Temecula. Charlie Robertson, our instructor/caller is excellent and will have you dancing the first night. His singing will be music to your ears.

Come have fun n with us.

For more information on the Temecula Grape Stompers call (619) 987-4484 or visit www. grapestompers.net.

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‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ a satisfying evening of entertainment Beverly Nault Theater Reviewer The much-loved true story of the time and motion study expert, Frank Gilbreth, has charmed generations since the 1948 release of the autobiographical book written by two of his children. “Cheaper by the Dozen” has been adapted as a play, a musical and several screenplays and recently Temecula Valley Players presented the family friendly play to eager audiences of all ages.

Directed by Lisana Taylor, herself an award-winning actor and theater teacher in the valley, the show adhered closely to the 1920s era in its costuming by Ruthann Malbrough and one-room set constructed by Neil Kapple and decorated by Sheila O’Rourke and Kristi Chenfield.

Many of the era-appropriate furniture pieces were generously shared by the director, and props were supplied by Laura Amarosa.

The action begins when two offspring, now grown, arrive in their childhood home and reminisce about the days gone by, introducing the scenes as flashbacks. Ryan McComas played Older Frank with wit, energy, and charm alongside the lovely Shane Murphy who was the Older Ernestine. The two set the tone as they fondly looked back at growing up with 10 siblings and a father who seemed larger than life in his zeal for organization, even while using them as a lab for his many studies. Their mother was a loving balance and a pioneer herself, having a Ph.D. in psychology, which no doubt came in handy with a house bursting at the seams with that many

personalities.

Derrick Spencer warmly played the father, Frank Gilbreth, and the talented Lisa Wunderlich was the mother, Lillian Gilbreth. The two worked side-by-side performing their time and motion studies, raising their brood, and proving that even with professions as serious as theirs, life is enriched with humor and devotion to family values.

Not without some pushback though, as eldest daughter, Anne, played flawlessly by Jillian Barnett, bravely marches against her father’s Victorian conventions into the shocking new era of silk stockings and un-chaperoned dates. When her suitor, the exuberant cheerleader, Joe Scales, played by Cosimo Satalino arrives, his comedic energy suitably shakes up the steadfast father’s intentions to keep the girls under his protective wing.

Other cast members included the delightful Penny Wagner as the overworked housekeeper, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Billy Clebeck as the brood’s brooding Doctor Burton, and Dakota Malbrough who arrives as Miss Brill, a convincingly shrill proctor with the dubious task of assessing the school-aged Gilbreth’s abilities. Ian Donley played the suitor Larry who attempts to break through Mr. Gilbreth’s resistance to a new age, and he convincingly morphs his character from doubtful to steadfast in his goal to court a Gilbreth.

Rounding out the children were Kathryn Quirk as the younger Ernestine, Morgan Young as the younger Frank, Beka Curwood as Martha, Thomas Mora as Bill,

Temecula Valley Fair deadline for entries fast approaching for popular competition Kim Harris Managing Editor One of the most popular competitions at the Temecula Valley Fair has an entry deadline quickly approaching. Those who wish to enter are encouraged to do so as the fair does not accept late entries for the Read and Win at the Temecula Valley Fair event.

Read and Win at the Temecula Valley Fair was first introduced during last year’s fair and invites students to read and win a free ticket to the Temecula Valley Fair. The competition makes winning simple for children between the ages of six and 12 as of Sept. 1, 2015.

Books read between Jan. 1 and March 4 of this year are eligible to be recorded on the reading record form for the fair which

can be downloaded from the fair website www.temeculavlleyfair. com and then verified by a teacher or librarian.

Children should mail their completed reading form to the fair at Temecula Valley Fair, 43053 Margarita Road, #8108, Temecula, CA, 92592.

Children who return their completed forms will receive an admission ticket to the 2016 Temecula Valley Fair that can be used Monday, March 21, and a Ribbon bookmark from the International Association of Fairs & Expositions.

Parents are encouraged to share the program with their child’s teacher and local librarians.

For more information on this and other competitions at the Temecula Valley Fair, visit www.temeculavalleyfair.com.

still entertained with its humorous script and adept direction. Beginning at a somewhat slow pace, the cast picked up the tempo and by the conception of the family council scene, really hit its stride. To coin Frank Gilbreth’s own phrase, “By jingo!” Temecula Valley Player’s “Cheaper by the Dozen” was a truly satisfying evening of entertainment.

“Cheaper by the Dozen runs through Feb. 28. To purchase tickets, for showtimes or more information, visit www.temeculavalleyplayers. com.

The Gilbreth children, organized and watched over by their strict, but loving parents played by Derrick Spencer and Lisa Wunderlich.

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Sean Barnett as Fred, Riley Clark as Lillian, Aiden Wise as Dan, and Kayla Wise as Jackie. Each brought his or her own charm and style to the characters, and by the end of the performance their individual personalities were made obvious; from the maturity of Morgan Young’s Frank to the boy-crazy zeal of the teen girls, to the hijinks of the

younger brothers. And as they say, sharing a stage with children and animals can be risky. In this case, the stuffed dog always behaved, but in the case of one young actor, a couple of wardrobe mishaps and a falling chair delivered on that promise.

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Volume 16, Issue 9

Everbright lights up Pennypickle’s with new display

Charles Portillo, 2, interacts and observes the many possibilities the Everbright LED light display offers now on permanent display at the Pennypickle’s Workshop in Old Town Temecula.

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Dr. Alan Rorie created the Everbright LED light display which incorporates art, science and education in one interactive exhibit. Pennypickle’s Workshop in Temecula is the first public facility where the Everbright exhibit will be on permanent display.

People of all ages gathered at Pennypickle’s Workshop, Temecula Children’s Museum for the unveiling of a new exhibit called Everbright when the popular museum opened their doors Saturday, Feb. 13, to reveal the 4-foot by 8-foot color changing toy display fit for children and adults alike.

It can be used for educational purposes or just plain fun, making it a fitting addition to the over 30 hands on exhibits displayed in the ever elusive Phineas T. Pennypickle’s Workshop.

Inventor Alan Rorie, Ph.D, of Hero Designs, was inspired by the classic Hasbro children’s toy Lite-Brite.

“The inspiration for the Everbright can from reimagining

Dr. Alan Rorie, creator of the Everbright display, demonstrates the large interactive LED light exhibit at Pennypickle’s Workshop in Old Town Temecula. The display features 464 individual dials that change the LED light colors as the dials are turned.

the Lite-Brite and designing things that allow people to start to create and play right away rather than having to struggle to figure it out,” Rorie said. “People see it and immediately start making patterns and shapes and it becomes this collaborative effort. There’s no blank slate anxiety to create something.”

The Everbright has 464 dials that when turned, illuminate in every color of the rainbow.

It took him about six months to develop, from concept to creating a prototype, with the help of a small team of three engineers.

“We don’t like to waste time coming up with drawings. We just went straight into building a prototype,” Rorie said. “It’s always really satisfying to see people play with it. I didn’t know what to expect, but everyone seems really enthusiastic and understands it and that was my goal in making it.”

The original Lite-Brite was a toy consisting of translucent colored pegs that were inserted into holes through a black paper that laid

Children twist dials to adjust the colors of the LED lights that span across the Everbright display during the unveiling ceremony at Pennypickle’s Workshop in Old Town Temecula Saturday, Feb. 13.

Isaac Jimenez, 11, gets a first look at the large Everbright LED light exhibit on permanent display at Pennypickle’s Workshop in Old Town Temecula.

over a light bulb to create pictures or mirror color by letter designs that came with the toy or could be purchased separately.

When the pegs were illuminated by the light they gave off a glow similar to that of LED lights.

Hasbro designed many different versions of the toy including a 3D cube and a flat screen.

The Everbright brought some in attendance back to their childhood as they shared their memories with the children at Pennypickles.

“In the 70s my twin nieces who were only 15 months younger than me had two of them and I didn’t get one,” said Bea Barnett, theater manager of the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. “This is thrilling for me. My adult hometown has provided the toy I always wanted as a child. They fulfilled one of my childhood dreams.”

Community leaders came out to show their support. Some included Temecula Councilman Jeff Comerchero, City Manager Aaron Adams, and Zak Schwank, Community Services Commission chairman.

“I brought my family to enjoy the event and show support for the museum and the city of Temecula,” Schwank said. “We’ve lived in Temecula for 15 years. It’s cool to see the kids pretty much grow up here and get to experience all the exhibits here. We’ve been here since the first day,” Schwank said.

Schwank attended with his wife and their children Emily, Jack and Owen. The children’s ages range from 5 to 12-years-old.

“It was so great to see my oldest enjoying it so much, almost more than the younger kids and it’s a plus that there’s no choking hazards as there were with the original Lite-Brite,” Schwank joked.

Adams shared Schwank’s supportive views. “I’ve lived here for 21 years. It’s been a great place to be. My family has spent a lot of time here it’s definitely one of our favorite places,’ he said. “It made me feel nostalgic. It took me back. It’s like a Lite-Brite on steroids. This introduction of it is just another reason for us to come back. I think it’s going to be very popular.”

Rorie’s adaptation appealed to parents who used to own one or had at the very least seen one as a child.

“We brought our daughter (Mia) here a couple of weeks ago and we saw that they were going to

open this exhibit so we decided to come back,” said Ashley Milano a museum visitor who attended the exhibit with her husband and 21-month-old daughter.

“She (Mia) liked it she could reach some of the dials on the bottom row. It was awesome to see.

I’d like to have it on my wall at home,” Mike Milano said.

Joe Tritt a resident of Oceanside made a drive to Temecula with his 9-year-old daughter Addyson and happened to stumble upon the museum. Joe said it reminded him of a Lite-Brite he had as a child.

“I like it. It was different,” Addyson Tritt said with a smile on her face as she explored the rest of the museum.

“This is amazing for Dr. Rorie to see,” Pat Comerchero founder of the museum and member of the nonprofit organization Friends of the Temecula Children’s Museum said. “The children and parents interacted very well and all had fun taking turns on the Everbright.”

She informed those in attendance that Professor Pennypickle would have loved to be present, but he had been called away on an important time traveling mission with Albert Einstein.

“Pat contacted us when she saw the Everbright, and she’s clearly a woman of vision,” Rorie said. “She described the museum and it was just clear that it would be a great addition.”

The museum is open to school field trips and fitting for family groups. To make arrangements interested parties can call (951) 308-6370 or email fieldtrips@ cityoftemecula.org.

There are three sessions daily from Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon, 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. with science experiment demonstrations on Fridays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. On Sundays there are two sessions from 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-5 p.m.

“It’s amazing because we get regulars that come in and we get to know them,” Senior Recreation Leader for the museum Michelle Elrod said. “There’s always something new to pick up every time they come. It’s also a great way to meet people that come from all over the country to visit and they leave with great memories.”

Pennypickle’s Workshop is located at 42081 Main Street in Old Town Temecula and can be reached by calling (951) 308-6376. Visit them online at www.pennypickles.org.

Samantha Deel, 5, becomes the first official child to tinker with the interactive Everbright LED light display after the exhibit’s unveiling at Pennypickle’s Workshop.

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Real Estate / Home & Garden

Market at a glance (As of February 21, 2016) TEMECULA

MURRIETA

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE

CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE

SUN CITY

HEMET

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28

6

10

1

23

8

19

(323) 341

(355) 354

(74) 73

(238) 240

(103) 104

(137) 129

(162) 149

(426) 427

Average Selling Price

$529,921

$362,783

$338,213

$251,887

$394,800

$325,805

$171,766

$185,616

Average List Price

$744,968

$686,693

$372,089

$339,615

$571,818

$371,168

$278,291

$266,386

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$525,000

$438,500

$379,900

$334,950

$450,000

$359,500

$265,000

$224,900

$196

$176

$138

$158

$188

$151

$149

$139

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$7,700,000

$3,495,000

$745,000

$1,750,000

$2,190,000

$775,000

$1,300,000

$5,000,000

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$259,000

$119,000

$110,000

$49,500

$119,000

$179,000

$62,000

$27,000

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4.0

4.0

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3.0

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Seller (41.6)

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Seller (43.2)

Seller (37.9)

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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 02/22/16. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 02/21/16. 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.

Tips for Selling Your House Quickly

Mike Mason and John Occhi Special to Valley News Read along and prepare yourself with these tips for selling your house quickly and you’ll be in escrow before you have to mow the lawn again. Of course, you’ll have to prepare yourself, your family and your home if you want to sell your house fast. To accomplish this, there are two very basic rules that you should follow early in the process of preparing to sell your house.

Two rules to sell your house fast First rule is to find a seller’s real estate agent that you trust and like. Selling your house fast requires teamwork and communication. Don’t let anyone hustle you with pie-in-the-sky promises they can’t deliver. You need to interview three highly regarded agents in your community before making a decision. Realize that the real estate agent you hire is a professional with a wealth of market knowledge, professional contacts and years of

experience – all valuable resources who will be selling your house quickly, for the most money, with the least amount of stress to you and your family. If they are a true professional, they won’t have an issue with your careful consideration of the valuable information they have shared with you.

The second rule is to listen to your real estate agent. Sure, you know your home but he knows how to sell your house. Remember, you chose your real estate agent because he was the best and you like him; now you must trust your agent.

Since we have agreed that you will both trust and listen to your agent, even if you start to feel as if your agent is now becoming tripe or counterintuitive. If he says you should paint a room, or the whole house it’s because he is looking at the big picture. If your agent suggest you lower your price, then lower the price…yes, you can get more by asking for less.

Selling your house quickly Many professional real estate agents find that sellers have a universal set of obstacles to overcome which is counterproductive when they plead, “Sell my house quickly!” Learn from these examples…

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Hogwash. Let the market set the price and sell your house. You are much better off starting with a lower asking price than a higher one. A value that is set slightly one to 3 percent below the market value is much more likely to sell your house quickly and for more money than one priced at the very top of the market.

Sure, many sellers believe they want room to negotiate and that if there is no action in a few weeks, they can always come down in price. The problem is that when you start high and lower the price, rarely do you get fair market value and even rarer that you’ll ever get to the number that you’ll get by starting low and letting anxious buyers bring the value up. Then the sellers end up blaming the agent and ask why she “can’t sell my house?”

The best place to start is slightly below the lowest, most recent comp. Price your home too high and you’ll do nothing but scare off buyers. When offers do come in, they’ll be low-ball offers anticipating your pain and eagerness to move. This is not how to sell a house.

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Home repair can help sell your home fast While a well maintained home will always appeal more to a homebuyer than one a shabby home that has not been taken care of in years.

Home renovations are not always the cure-all to selling your house quickly.

Rarely does the cost of a home renovation ever get recovered by the home seller, yet almost every seller tells every real estate agent who will listen to them, how they spent $25,000 on this project and $10,000 on that one and so their home has to be worth at least $35,000 more than the neighbors down the street who have never done anything to improve their house.

Sure a coat of paint and new carpet take care of many obstacles to a prospective buyer, but all it does is maintain the status quo. It’s better to have the fresh and new, because that’s what the buyers expect – they won’t necessary give you more.

However, they won’t be kicking

Be different to sell your home fast Sure, every real estate agent who wants to sell your home has a pitch that includes all of the latest gadgetry and electronic gizmos to tell the world about your home. There is no doubt, in this day and age that some of it is a necessity.

In today’s Internet society the homebuyer public has access to information – too much information at times. Not everyone who reads MLS data fully understands what they are reading, regardless of how a third party website massages it and presents it. This information overload actually slows down the process as homebuyers often feel the need to “go back” and research this and that.

Many top agents will agree keeping it simple is better. See if the agents you interview might have some “Old School” real estate sales techniques up his sleeve that can

the tires either saying “there is so much work to be done” to justify the lowball offer they presented.

It all makes a difference Don’t interpret this article as the simple 3-step process of selling your house quickly as the be-all to endall magic bullet that will sell your home in a week, it’s not. However, stray from these guidelines and you just may find yourself revisiting this article in a month or two down the road, scratching your head wondering why “selling my house quickly” was such a foreign concept.

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DIY decor with creative containers TEMECULA – Containers come in all shapes and sizes with purposes ranging from helping organize your stuff to adding an extra element to your decor. These simple DIY projects make it easy to transform basic containers into pretty accent pieces that showcase your personal style.

Re-imagine plain glass jars by adding texture and color with a project created by the crafting experts at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. Create a faux milk glass look and emulate the appearance of tree bark by simply using hot glue to make your design. Finish with paint to match the palette of the room where your vessels will be displayed and add some dried or fresh vegetation for an added organic touch.

Then spruce up boring terra cotta pots using decorative paints and tape to add trendy patterns and designs. The pots make a lovely addition to any room, or they’re perfect as hostess gifts or party favors.

Find more ways to get creative with the containers in your home at joann.com.

Create a faux milk glass look and emulate the appearance of tree bark by simply using hot glue to make your design on plain glass jars.

Milk Glass Jar and Jug Crafting time: 3-5 hours Skill level: Some experience necessary Supplies and Tools: • Mason jar • Glass milk jug • Rubbing alcohol • Hot glue gun and glue sticks • 1/2-inch flat brush • FolkArt Home Decor Chalk: White Adirondack • Mod Podge Ultra Matte finish

Wash jar and jug with mild soap and water.

Dry and wipe with rubbing alcohol to remove any residue.

Create dots on Mason jar with hot glue. Work in sections to allow glue to harden. Apply lines of hot glue to milk jug, starting with a swirl in the middle to create a tree knot design. Create lines around knot to achieve a faux bois effect. Allow glue to harden.

Paint over glue on both glass surfaces. Apply several coats if needed, allowing drying time between applications.

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TEMECULA – When you grow bored with your furnishings or want to change up the look and feel of a room, you may find yourself trying to put off redecorating until you have a bigger budget. Instead, you can give the furniture you already have a unique, fresh look at a fraction of the cost.

These projects from the crafting experts at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores show how easy it can be to transform a tired old desk or a basic dining chair into one-of-a-kind pieces that complement your space perfectly.

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Chalk Acrylic Paint Desk Crafting time: Weekend project Skill level: Beginner Supplies and Tools: • painter’s tape • FolkArt Home Decor Chalk: Imperial or color of choice • 2-inch paintbrush • hand sander and 80 grit sandpaper • soft cloth • dark wax

Using painter’s tape, tape off areas not to be painted. Paint desk.

Allow to dry and recoat as needed.

When dry, distress edges with hand sander until desired look is achieved. Using soft cloth, wipe on dark wax and buff.

Sitting Pretty Painted Chair Crafting time: 1-2 hours Skill level: Intermediate Supplies and Tools:

• white cotton canvas to cover seat and back of chair • masking tape in a variety of widths • Tulip Soft Fabric Paint in Ebony, Crimson Red, Royal Blue and Sunshine Yellow • foil or foam plate for palette • paintbrushes • spray paint in coordinating color • scissors • Aleene’s Fast Grab Tacky Spray • Aleene’s Fast Grab Tacky Glue • staple gun and staples • craft knife • black trim fabric • Glam-It-Up! Iron-On Crystals in Clear • Tulip Cordless Heat Setting Tool Lay canvas flat on work surface.

Randomly place a variety of tape strips on canvas, intersecting strips to create abstract lines and shapes.

Fill in open areas between tape strips with fabric colors, using one dominant shade for majority of sections, with other colors as occasional accents. Remove tape and allow fabric to dry.

Remove old upholstery from chair.

Reserve it to use as a pattern for cutting painted fabric.

Spray paint chair base; allow to dry.

Cut out painted canvas to fit chair backing and base. Apply tacky spray to chair base and position painted fabric over base. This will help to hold new fabric in place while gluing and stapling edges. Repeat for chair back.

Use tacky glue around the edges of fabric to secure it to chair base and back. Use staple gun to secure fabric edges on the base and back for additional security. Trim excess fabric around edges with craft knife. Cover edges of fabric and staples with black trim, secured with tacky glue. Allow glue to dry completely.

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Real Estate / Home & Garden Recent Home Sales

List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 135 closed transactions for 2/15/16 – 2/21/16.

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Address

Aguanga

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Sun City

178

51350 Hernley Road

$240,000

1701

3BR

2BA

96

29153 Bluestone Drive

$339,800

2916

4BR

3BA

11

29028 Carmel Road

$120,000

1226

3BR

2BA

40720 Lake Riverside Drive

$250,000

1440

3BR

2BA

167

26630 Johanna Circle

$340,000

2062

4BR

2BA

25

25960 Mccall Boulevard

$141,600

1408

2BR

2BA

63

Anza

59770 Moonshine

$155,000

1400

2BR

1BA

56

29494 Wagon Creek Lane

$346,000

2111

4BR

2BA

5

27920 Murrieta Road

$167,500

1777

3BR

2BA

169

Canyon Lake

30811 Early Round Drive

$394,800

2850

3BR

3BA

39

29351 Hartford Drive

$350,000

2801

5BR

3BA

8

28686 Wee Burn Way

$173,000

1404

2BR

2BA

67

Hemet

Lake Elsinore

Menifee

Menifee

Hemet 2355 E. Florida

44522 Harvey Way

$71,000

880

2BR

2BA

37

28749 Autumn Lane

$365,000

2688

4BR

3BA

48

27712 Doreen Drive

$205,000

877

2BR

2BA

33

830 San Ramon Drive

$100,000

1248

3BR

2BA

151

29521 Wooden Boat Drive

$376,960

2743

5BR

3BA

40

27384 Family Circle

$223,000

1224

3BR

2BA

64

1090 Morning Mist Court

$110,000

1282

2BR

2BA

8

28665 Raintree Drive

$377,500

2316

2BR

2BA

9

28272 Worcester Road

$229,900

1400

2BR

2BA

61

351 Rainier Way

$126,500

1064

2BR

2BA

6

29983 Loy Drive

$382,390

2582

4BR

4BA

5

31913 Red Pine Way

$342,900

1753

3BR

3BA

7

2338 Daybreak Street

$130,000

1222

2BR

2BA

20

29916 Bankside Drive

$400,000

2891

4BR

3BA

75

28231 Sycamore Mesa Road

$680,000

4102

4BR

5BA

175 156

701 Santa Fe Street

$145,000

988

2BR

1BA

90

636 Rainier Way

$155,000

1504

2BR

2BA

45

26589 Franklin Avenue

$170,000

1248

2BR

2BA

1438 Barbados Drive

$192,000

1806

3BR

26315 Investors Place

$197,500

2600

5BR

2994 Joshua Way

$204,000

1392

27410 Piedmont Way

$205,800

1300

4350 Amber Ridge Lane

$215,000

1121 Fruitvale Avenue 4164 Sidmouth Court

Temecula

27894 Seneca Court

$441,865

3766

5BR

4BA

13

25115 Las Palmeras

$980,000

4721

5BR

6BA

39894 Falcon Way

$340,000

1900

4BR

3BA

43

28995 Frankfort Lane

$299,000

1577

3BR

3BA

44

39

41427 Lily Avenue

$415,000

2700

4BR

3BA

38

42126 Chestnut Drive

$314,900

1442

3BR

3BA

159

2BA

43

37819 Oxford Drive

$440,000

3441

4BR

3BA

107

42101 Orange Blossom Drive

$319,900

1442

3BR

3BA

2

3BA

97

23525 Sycamore Creek Avenue

$450,000

3018

5BR

3BA

41

39187 Hidden Creek Lane

$478,924

3344

4BR

4BA

135

3BR

2BA

25

42083 Taylor Street

$450,000

3738

6BR

4BA

246

31998 Avenida Enrique

$499,000

3140

4BR

4BA

84

3BR

2BA

15

23642 Applewood Place

$504,000

4074

5BR

5BA

28

39156 Clear Creek Lane

$520,000

3469

5BR

5BA

76

1376

3BR

2BA

79

40628 Corte Albara

$280,000

1263

3BR

2BA

2

43185 Corte Tolosa

$307,400

1685

3BR

2BA

19

$220,000

1543

3BR

2BA

24

23928 Corte Emerado

$330,000

1901

2BR

3BA

125

43452 Modena Drive

$376,900

1973

4BR

2BA

208

$226,000

1539

3BR

2BA

16

24058 Verdun Lane

$335,000

1548

3BR

2BA

25

42301 Harwick Lane

$597,000

3341

5BR

3BA

96

Murrieta

43792 Seine Court

$249,900

2862

5BR

3BA

24

24057 Chatenay Lane

$369,900

2704

7BR

3BA

42

30420 Via El Delora

$1,125,000

4380

5BR

4BA

128

814 Brisbane Street

$269,000

2581

4BR

3BA

2

36181 Coffee Tree Place

$370,000

2621

4BR

3BA

139

31535 Via Santa Ines

$320,000

1330

3BR

2BA

74

181 Janzen Way

$270,000

1861

3BR

2BA

106

39940 Corte Calanova

$402,500

2100

3BR

2BA

33

31861 Red Pine Way

$338,900

1650

3BR

3BA

6

350 CHI CHI

$270,000

2024

2BR

2BA

44

23958 Via Madrid

$500,000

2508

4BR

3BA

7

32675 Hislop Way

$349,900

1495

4BR

2BA

19

34183 Renton Drive

$290,000

1767

3BR

3BA

43

38561 Via Escarlata

$125,000

1344

2BR

2BA

15

45900 Parsippany

$365,000

1948

4BR

2BA

94

32516 Sprucewood Way

$329,900

2473

3BR

3BA

11

30400 Buccaneer Bay

$195,000

961

2BR

2BA

30

45133 Putting Green Court

$389,000

2055

3BR

3BA

22

35242 Bacopa Court

$350,000

2257

4BR

3BA

45

28900 Via La Espalda

$215,000

1440

2BR

2BA

67

45554 Masters Drive

$405,000

2268

4BR

3BA

8

252 Ellis Street

$202,470

1156

2BR

2BA

36

38125 Via Taffia

$230,000

1440

2BR

2BA

54

45645 Jaguar Way

$427,000

2628

4BR

3BA

117

32645 San Miguel

$270,000

1864

3BR

2BA

29

39605 Vanderbilt Avenue

$350,000

2671

5BR

4BA

102

32632 Hupa Drive

$430,000

3086

4BR

3BA

53

16850 Ulmer Street

$191,500

2225

3BR

2BA

6

36580 Hilltop Lane

$365,000

2999

5BR

3BA

52

45673 Calle Ayora

$438,000

2909

5BR

3BA

27

16011 Via Sola

$260,000

1466

3BR

2BA

164

34090 San Sebastian Avenue

$375,000

3505

5BR

5BA

141

31966 Lodge House Court

$438,900

2976

4BR

3BA

26

16181 Marian Avenue

$330,000

1472

3BR

2BA

113

34525 Birdseye Street

$378,000

2607

3BR

3BA

41

46317 Kohinoor Way

$485,000

3613

5BR

4BA

124

16377 Lakeshore Drive

$110,000

791

2BR

2BA

22

37729 Sprucewood Lane

$380,000

3129

6BR

3BA

114

43938 Bluewood Circle

$510,000

3609

5BR

5BA

79

210 Chestnut Street

$185,000

1065

2BR

2BA

8

25148 Corte Sombrero

$385,000

2222

4BR

3BA

3

34581 Collier Falls Court

$685,000

2923

4BR

3BA

69

26529 JAELENE

$210,000

1367

2BR

2BA

43

33934 Wintergreen Place

$395,000

2648

4BR

3BA

4

32502 Cervin Circle

$295,000

1001

3BR

2BA

43

27410 Uppercrest Court

$229,000

1318

2BR

2BA

92

30330 Powderhorn Lane

$409,533

2910

4BR

3BA

66

38555 Calle Jojoba

$1,545,000

6206

4BR

5BA

110

27175 Via Debra

$266,000

1663

4BR

2BA

81

26292 Palm Tree Lane

$415,000

3433

4BR

4BA

130

39122 Loren Way

$785,000

3715

4BR

4BA

145

28251 Mariners Way

$275,000

1502

3BR

2BA

49

36840 Quasar Place

$439,000

3800

5BR

4BA

21

39982 Via Calina

$850,000

3041

3BR

3BA

294

29168 Twin Arrow Circle

$280,000

1466

3BR

2BA

5

39770 Monarch Drive

$315,000

1916

4BR

3BA

34

33633 Plowshare Road

$175,000

1440

2BR

2BA

49

29908 Camino Delores

$290,000

1407

3BR

2BA

33

592 Soboba Avenue

$179,900

1400

3BR

2BA

50

33738 Cherry Street

$301,500

1559

3BR

3BA

29

27809 Almont Way

$300,000

2525

4BR

3BA

6

1924 Medoc Circle

$212,000

1371

3BR

2BA

45

22978 Catt Road

$357,000

2209

4BR

3BA

46

27038 Redriver Drive

$309,000

2248

4BR

3BA

191

862 Park Avenue

$225,000

1540

3BR

2BA

82

35805 Elizabeth Lane

$365,000

2635

5BR

3BA

104

San Jacinto

Wildomar

30656 Whetstone Circle

$309,600

1901

3BR

3BA

49

2137 Gaillac Lane

$226,000

1548

3BR

2BA

17

33269 Cameo Lane

$385,775

2632

4BR

3BA

60

29592 Cool Meadow Drive

$315,000

2152

4BR

2BA

63

1664 Garden Lane

$245,000

2662

5BR

3BA

193

22920 JOY Court

$445,000

2844

4BR

3BA

97

29922 Pacific Channel Way

$329,000

1666

4BR

2BA

33

453 Wamblee Lane

$265,000

3322

5BR

3BA

204

30698 Tierra Linda Court

$329,500

1869

4BR

2BA

37

2005 Hemmingway Place

$276,000

2713

5BR

3BA

44

29843 Camino Cristal

$331,900

1777

4BR

3BA

69

25810 Cherry Hills Boulevard

$114,125

1222

2BR

2BA

42

Sun City

How to approach buying a pool or spa for the home Many homeowners feel pools or spas are must-have features as they attempt to turn their homes in their own personal oases. The decision to get a pool or a hot tub is not one to take lightly. Significant purchases, pools and/or spas can affect the value of a home and also require various safety modifications. Taking a thoughtful approach when considering adding pools and/or spas to their homes can help homeowners rest easy knowing they made the right decision.

Do your research first. When making any decision, it’s best to be wellinformed. Read reviews on products and find out the base prices of certain pool models so you’ll have a system of comparison. Choose the type and size of pool you want. Other factors, such as the material used in the pool (i.e., concrete, metal, fiberglass or vinyl) and filtration methods, also can affect the price, so consider each of these factors carefully before making your decision.

Determine why you want a pool or spa. The type of pool or spa you ultimately choose should depend on how you plan to use the pool. If you want a pool mainly for family entertainment, then you may want to add mood lighting or special landscaping features. If you simply want something in which you can cool off, a basic model may be most practical.

If your spa is intended for therapeutic purposes, look for ones with multipositional water jets or other specialized features. Don’t fall into the trap that a large pool with a deep diving area is best. Young children and many adults do not frequently use the deep end, and you may end up with wasted pool space.

Find a good time to buy. Fall and

winter are some of the best times to get deals on pool and spa equipment because it’s no longer prime swimming season. However, there are deals to be had come early spring as well. Retailers may deeply discount last year’s models to make room for new inventory. You always can negotiate if the price is just a bit beyond your reach. Retailers may be motivated to make sales in the offseason, so try to use that motivation to your advantage.

Recognize there will be extra costs.

Some retailers sell pools and spas but do not arrange for installation. Realize that an in ground pool will require excavation, and your yard may need to be regraded to allow for rain runoff. Electricians and landscapers are some additional costs to factor in.

Make sure you understand the bigger picture and account for the total cost of modifying the yard.

Inquire about insurance. Speak with the pool installer about any liability and compensation insurance they may carry to protect you in the event of an accident during the installation of the pool. Reputable builders should be fully insured.

Learn about zoning laws and other ordinances. Rules regarding pool placement and size will vary depending on local laws. Always consult with the town’s municipal office and get the proper permits. Otherwise, you may face fines and be forced to spend more to fix problems that need to be addressed.

Pools can be entertaining additions to a home. When considering the addition of a pool to their properties, homeowners should take their time and make sure it’s the right decision for them.

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When considering the addition of a pool to their properties, homeowners should take their time and make sure it’s the right decision for them.

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Supervisors approve rezone, specific plan amendment, tract map for Rancho California subdivision Joe Naiman Writer The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 Feb. 2, to approve a zoning change, specific plan amendment, and tentative tract map for 1,656 acres in the Rancho California area.

The rezone and specific plan amendment cover an area north of Safflower Street, south of Koon Street, east of Winchester Road, and west of Woodshire Drive. The tentative map subdivides 20.27

acres of that area into 71 residential lots and 14 open space lots.

The rezone increases conservation drainage open space acreage from 71.3 to 83.1 and commercial retail land from 54.9 to 58 acres. The portion with Medium Density Residential zoning was decreased from 878.3 to 872.8 acres which decreases the number of allowable units from 2,875 to 2,865. The acreage zoned Medium High Density Residential was reduced from 214.1 to 204.3. The change in zoning created a corre-

sponding change in the boundaries of four planning areas and thus required the amendment to the Winchester 1800 Specific Plan. The tract map covers portions of two of those planning areas; each residential lot will be at least 5,000 square feet and the stipulated off-site improvements include grading and drainage easements.

On Sept. 30 the county’s Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the rezone, specific plan amendment and tentative map.

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Education

Early morning surprise in Temecula reveals fourth Riverside County Educator of the Year at Greak Oak High School RIVERSIDE – Great Oak High School Principal Marc Horton was named the Riverside County Principal of the Year by Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Kenneth M. Young, in an early morning surprise visit in the main lobby of the Temecula Valley Unified School District high school last week.

Horton stepped out of his office just as school was starting to the applause of the gathered crowd that included his mother, Christie Horton, who teaches at nearby Luiseño Elementary, and his wife, Cindy Horton.

“I’m really only good at one thing,” he said, once the shock of the surprise subsided. “And that is surrounding myself with people who are smarter and better than me. It’s an honor to serve alongside great people.”

A resident of Temecula, Horton has served as principal at Great Oak since 2013. He previously served as a principal at elementary schools in Temecula Valley and Hemet Unified School Districts.

Horton started his career as an elementary school teacher and has been described by colleagues as a “leader of leaders” and a principal who is “truly a master at both the precision skills needed by a strong leader as well as the people skills.”

According to a recommendation letter from Temecula Valley Unified School District Superintendent Tim Ritter, Horton’s capacity, motivation, and drive as

an educational leader stem from his childhood which included a brain tumor that doctors estimated at a 50/50 chance of survival. After two years in and out of the hospital watching friends lose their battle, Horton decided that if given the chance, he would never abuse what he had been given and from that point on was on a mission to make a difference. His educational path consisted of studies in pre-med, a degree in psychology, roles as a social worker, and then eventually, a teacher.

Horton’s selection is the fourth of seven announcements of the 2016 Riverside County Educators of the Year. On Tuesday, Feb. 16, the first three honorees were named. The remaining surprises will be conducted over the next several weeks in districts across the county. All honorees will be officially recognized at the annual Riverside County Celebrating Educators Luncheon at 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, May 10, at the Riverside Convention Center. The 2016 Riverside County Teachers of the Year were announced in June 2015 and will be honored at the same event this May. “We started making the surprise announcements in person a few years ago. I felt it was important to bring the surprise recognition visits to the location where they do their excellent work every single day,” Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Kenneth M. Young said. “It’s been obvious

Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Kenneth M. Young, (right) applauds Great Oak High School Principal Marc Horton with the 2016 Principal of the Year award while colleagues celebrate in the background Thursday, Feb. 18.

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from the reaction of employees today that these selections were right on target.”

The 2016 Riverside County Educators of the Year include Classified Administrator of the Year Evita Tapia-Gonzalez, communications manager, CoronaNorco Unified School District; Confidential Employee of the Year Regina Castellano, administrative

assistant, Moreno Valley Unified School District; Classified Employee of the Year Katie Chapman, assistant to the director, Alvord Unified School District; Principal of the Year Marc Horton, Principal of the Year, Temecula Valley Unified School District.

Certificated Administrator of the Year, Site Support Employee of the Year and a new award, School

Counselor of the Year, have yet to be announced.

Educators of the year are selected by a committee comprised of Riverside County educators— including former honorees—that review nominations, letters of recommendation, and other criteria.

Committee members also conduct selected site visits and interviews as part of the awards process.

CYT Riverside County coming to Menifee MENIFEE – Christian Youth Theater has been running programs in the Temecula area of Riverside County since 1991, and in that time has positively enhanced the lives of thousands of local families. Now, the after-school theater arts program is offering classes in Menifee beginning in March.

The 10-week spring session will begin March 3 and run every Thursday 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at

Impact Church on New Hub Drive.

Those interested in auditioning for the CYT spring production of Jungle Book can do so in Temecula March 4.

CYT Riverside County is a nonprofit theater arts training program for students entering kindergarten through age 18. CYT offers a variety of singing, dancing and performance classes as well as Broadway-style musicals in the fall, winter and spring. The plan is

to continue to expand the program to areas beyond Temecula.

CYT began in the Temecula Valley as CYT Temecula in the fall of 1991. It operated as an area branch of San Diego until August 2011 when it became an official affiliate and branded as CYT Riverside Temecula. Since its founding in 1981 in San Diego, CYT has grown to be the largest youth theater in the nation and is a nonprofit 501(c)3 educational

MVUSD Schools boast lowest suspension and expulsion rates in county Tony Ault Writer Because of Murrieta Valley Unified School District’s strategic plan to maintain and develop positive behavior interventions and supports for students the district staff reported to the School Board Tuesday, Feb. 9, the district now has the lowest expulsion and suspension rates in Riverside County.

The staff presentation informed the Board of the progress made in the area of supporting district student’s social behavioral and emotional needs using evidence-based schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports.

The staff indicated the key to the success of the PBIS is a tiered system approach to establish the “the cultural and behavioral supports needed for all children to achieve social and academic success.” The presenters identified various strategies used by the district to implement the core elements of PBIS, and highlighted the benefits of each of its tiers and discussed the district’s mental health services.

Staff reported a number of years ago school districts were given a choice to continue to receive mental health services from Riverside County or work with the county to set up their own in-district mental health services. Murrieta chose to go on their own with the most recent data showing their success since 2010.

The first tier of the PBIS includes a consistent message encouraging good behaviors from elementary school through middle school. Mes-

sages about schoolwide expectations include: “Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful” are placed on signs and posters around the campuses.

Elementary schools also use videos to showing how to best behave on the school grounds, in classroom and at home in ways children best understand. Student programs and assemblies encourage them to help and respect others.

The teachers and staff in the second tier of PBIS in the schools bring students exhibiting difficult behaviors together in small groups to discuss and find social solutions to their problems. The board was told “Boys Town Social Skills” are used in PBIS. Boys Town curriculum is used to teach social skills and manage behavior. The Boys Town Social Skills curriculum includes teachertested, classroom friendly lessons to help teachers develop a positive relationship with each student by praising students’ positive behaviors and successes as part of a shift in the way student behavior is addressed.

The third tier uses data analysis to identify and locate students who need the most help in improving their social skills.

In addition to using PBIS strategies and BoysTown Social Skills; staff reported on the district’s efforts to meet the needs of students with mental health issues.

The presentation included the Director of Special Education and mental health who work with students who need Special Education service. Since the district developed their own program to deliver mental health services, more students in need of mental health services have

been identified and are now served by the district staff.

In 2010 the district reported 26 students were receiving county mental health services. Currently the staff reported the district has identified 357 students who are receiving the needed mental health services. The district provides intensive family therapy supports to over 50 families.

The district has also identified 115 homeless or foster care children in the district who require interventions and services due to frequent moves and lack of stability in their education and home life. Of the 115 identified 73 are in the general education program and 42 are Special Education. Fifteen are receiving mental health services.

The increase in providing behavioral intervention and support district wide and the focus on finding students who need special help have both played a role in the drop in the districts suspension and expulsion rates.

The Board expressed their satisfaction in what the PBIS program has accomplished and encouraged staff to continue to reach the goals.

Board President Robin Crist said “It is important to the district to identify all these kids who need special services.

“It is good having more counselors on the staff to help these kids,” said Board member Paul Diffley. “It’s really exciting.” Since 2010 the district has hired more psychologists, counselors, marriage, family therapists and licensed social workers to meet the mental health needs of the growing student population.

Terry-Wilson named to honor roll at Army and Navy Academy CARLSBAD – Army and Navy Academy is pleased to announce that Jamison Terry-Wilson of Lake Elsinore has been named to the Honor Roll for the third grading period of the 2015-2016 school year.

Students with a grade-point average of 3.50 or higher are named to the Honor Roll. This is an impressive accomplishment, especially

given the Academy’s unique college preparatory curriculum which includes leadership training in addition to the core subjects.

“I am very proud of the students who made the Honor Roll this grading period,” said Dr. Lisa Basista, dean of Academics.

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

for-profit institution that provides an academically robust, characterbased 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 schoolage students in California and surrounding states.

organization funded primarily through its tuition, ticket sales and outside contributions. The goals of CYT are: 1.) Train children in the performing arts, 2.) Build leadership skills, 3.) Develop a sense of community and fellowship, and 4.) Provide positive, Godly role models for students.

CYT Riverside County produces at least one Broadway-style musical for the community each session (fall, winter, spring). Enrollment

in class provides students (ages 8-18) the opportunity to audition for one of the current productions that session. Approximately 75 students are cast in each CYT Riverside County production. CYT also offers summer day camps for younger and older students that focus on learning, working hard and having fun.

For registration and information, call (951) 331-8036 or visit www. cytriverside.org.

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Hundreds celebrate Temecula Toyota Grand Re-Opening Paul Bandong Staff Writer “We are running out of room for both service and sales,” Tom Rudnai, president of Temecula Valley Toyota, said, “and those are good problems to have.” Rudnai addressed a crowd of hundreds at the grand re-opening of his Toyota dealership on Ynez Road Feb. 18.

Among the guests were a large contingent of Toyota executives as well as local government officials, including Temecula council members Matt Rahn and Maryann Edwards; Southwest District Director for Sen. Jeff Stone; and Opel Hellweg representing County Supervisor Chuck Washington.

Murrieta Mayor Randon Lane also congratulated Rudnai, saying that Murrieta and Temecula celebrate the successes of businesses in both cities since those successes benefit both communities, economically and with job growth and housing.

Rudnai’s next step following his successes at Longo Toyota, the largest Toyota dealership in the world with one thousand employees, was to partner with RJ Romero of the Oremor Automotive Group

to take over the Temecula dealership in 2014. He credited the move to his wife, Karen, Romero and the support of Toyota.

Rudnai immediately expanded the showroom by 2,000-square-feet and updated the exterior while he instituted the “TV Way” a cultureenhancing campaign embodying 20 different tenets, tripled the inventory and implemented employee programs. His programs emphasized training and treating his employees well in order for them to treat their guests well.

His efforts are showing great success. The Temecula dealership was ranked No. 50 in the Los Angeles Region when Rudnai took over; last month it was ranked 13th, having grown 50 percent while the region grew 5.7 percent. Nationwide, they were number 962th. Last month they were No. 54. Temecula Valley Toyota is not only the fastest-growing Toyota dealership in Southern California, but the fastest-growing in the USA. Temecula Valley Toyota is ranked in the top 15 in CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index) and their Yelp ranking went from 2.0 stars to 4.5 stars; their Google ranking also

increased from 2.1 stars to 4.3 stars.

“This is a reflection of how well we are treating our customers,” said Rudnai.

Rudnai is proud of the team that helped achieve those goals, but he is not complacent, establishing lofty goals for 2016: Top 15 New Car Dealer in the L.A. Region, Top 60 New 3 Car dealer in the U.S by the board of governors, Presidents Award, Top 20 Certified Dealer, Top 20 in CSI for both service and sales, Customer Relations Excellence Awards.

Rudnai and the dealership have also been quick to get involved in the local community, providing support for 30 local charities. In fact, Rudnai presented a check that evening for $5,000 to Oak Grove Center for Education, Treatment & the Arts, a 24-hour educational and residential treatment center for students with behavioral challenges.

The event was catered by Temecula catering. Champagne was provided by Wilson Creek.

Temecula Valley Toyota is located at 26631 Ynez Road, Temecula.

Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays.

Tom Rudnai, president of Toyota Temecula Valley, presents a $5,000 check to Kristine Turner and Rosie Girardot of Oak Grove Center for Education Treatment and the Arts. The presentation was part of the store’s grand reopening Feb. 18.

RJ Romero (third from left) and Tom Rudnai cut the ribbon at Toyota Temecula Valley’s Grand Re-Opening. Also pictured are Tom’s wife, Karen, in between Tom and Temecula Councilwoman Maryann Edwards. A number of Toyota executives and local dignitaries were on hand for the occasion.

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chamber update Events and News from your Local Chamber of Commerces - Check Chamber websites for updates & more detailed information Attention Business Owners: This section is intended to provide you with a single location for all the local Chambers of Commerce monthly events. This will be printed the last week of the month for the upcoming month’s events. It will also list all the new Chamber members from the previous month and a message from each Chamber President/Chairperson. Please contact your Valley News Hometown Sales Rep for advertising opportunities on this page.

Temecula Valley

Lake Elsinore Valley

CHAMbER oF CoMMERCE March Events: Mar 3 Mar 4 Mar 8 Mar 9 Mar 9 Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 21

Mar 23 Mar 24

8:00-9:00am. Ambassador Training @ TVCC 8:00-9:30am. Coffee Connection @ TVCC 12:00-1:30pm. Business Encounter, @ TVCC 8:00-9:00am. Membership Committee Meeting @ TVCC 12:00-1:30pm. VYP Speed Networking @ TVCC 11:30-1:30pm. Southwest California Manufacturing Council, (Exclusive to Manufacturing Companies Only).

5:30-7:30pm. Mixer @ Temecula Wellness Center, 28780 Old Town Front Street, Unit D7, Temecula, CA. 12:00-1:00pm. Southwest California Legislative Council @ Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors, 26529 Jefferson Avenue, Temecula, CA. 7:30-9:15am. Morning Mixer @ BJ’s Restaurant, 26500 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA. 5:30-7:30pm. VYP Mixer @ Rock Fitness, 24305 Prielipp Road, Ste. 107, Wildomar, CA.

New Members: • Aerotek • Carlson & Associates, LLC • Dannah Insurance Solutions, LLC • Experimac of Temecula • Farmers Insurance - Crisma Padilla • Fazeli Cellars Winery • Gems N’ Loans • Haute Inspirations • Hole Hearted Foundation • House of Maxx • Inside Plants • Johnstone Construction Company • KR Realty Group, LLC, The (Keller Williams) • Merrill Lynch - Victor Kassel • Money Mailer of Temecula • Temecula Lavender Co. • Tough Turtle Turf • United Real Estate Southwest • Van-A-GoGo Mobile Painting Parties • WE CARE Plumbing, Heating, Air and Solar • Welcome Wagon • Zetz Family Pancreatic Cancer Research Foundation

President’s Message: The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is actively engaged in promoting and sustaining a business friendly environment in which businesses grow and thrive. The mission of the TVCC is to give our members direct access to business and community leaders who share their economic, civic and social concerns. The Chamber unites the efforts of business, industrial and professional individuals to ensure an enhanced business climate, harnessing the tremendous potential of the private enterprise system and enabling its members to accomplish collectively what no one could do individually. – Alice Sullivan, President/CEO

Mar 3 Mar 9 Mar 11 Mar 15 Mar 17 Mar 17 Mar 19 Mar 20 Mar 26

New Members:

President’s Message: Our mission is to pursue excellence and economic growth in the lake Elsinore Valley through leadership and community partnerships, by acting as a catalyst for an innovative business environment, representing the interest of business before government and enhancing the vitality of the community we serve through Economic Development. The purpose is not to make a profit in dollars and cents, but rather to profit its members through an improved market that allows our ultimate goal to make Lake Elsinore a great place to do business.

132 West Graham Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 (951) 245-8848 www.lakeelsinorechamber.com

Canyon Lake

CHAMbER oF CoMMERCE March Events: Mar 11

CHAMbER oF CoMMERCE 6:00-10:00pm. Installation Dinner Boots and Bling.

Pins & Pockets.

New Members:

President’s Message:

11:30 am. City Hall Multi-purpose room. Cost of lunch is $8, catered by Sports Stop and The Cup Above.

6:00 pm. Annual Board Installation and Awards Gala.

Canyon Lake Lodge. Silent Auction funds raised allow us to support our many programs and events throughout the year.

Want to promote your business? The Chamber is in need of items for our Silent Auction. All donations big or small are appreciated.

Gift baskets, gift certificates, event tickets, collectibles. Your business name will be displayed with that item in the Silent Auction area throughout the evening.

March Events:

• Lake Elsinore Hotel and Casino • Near-Cal Corp • The Joseph o’Nello Group • Giant RV

Noon-1:00 pm. Lunch & Learn: COPS For Kids Update By Dave Fonteneau. The Links at Summerly.

5:30 pm. Vista Community Clinic: Lake Elsinore Ribbon Cutting. Vista Community Clinic: Lake Elsinore.

8:30-9:30 am. Hump Day Morning Mixer. Lake Elsinore Casino Restaurant.

Noon-1:30 pm. Lake Elsinore Nooner. The Lookout Roadhouse Restaurant.

11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Student of the Month. Lakeside High School.

5:30-7:30 pm. After Hours Business Networking Mixer Lake Elsinore Storm. Location: TBA. Noon-1:30 pm. EWDC Luncheon-A Conversation with Southwest CA City Managers. Pins ‘n Pockets.

11:00am-2:00pm. Outlets At Lake Elsinore Presents: Free Hip Hoppity Easter Event. Outlets At Lake Elsinore.

11:00am-3:00pm. 10th Annual Sip N’ Swing.

Lake Elsinore Storm.

10:00am-1:00pm. City of Lake Elsinore Presents: Childrens Fair and Egg Hunt. McVicker Canyon Park.

• The Camp Transformation Center • ResCare • Commerce bank • Grace and Truth Worship Ministry • Law office of Pietro Canestrelli • Lowe’s • Dickey’s barbecue Pit

Mar 9

Mar 5

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March Events: Mar 2

26790 Ynez Courte, Suite A, Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 676-5090 www.temecula.org

Wildomar

Murrieta

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Mar 30

Advanced tickets are $45, please contact the Chamber officer 951-244-6124.

Monthly Chamber mixers are held on the last Wednesday of each month. Hosted by a Chamber member at a various locations.

Call for location 244-6124.

March Events: 9:00am. Murrieta School of Business. Adobe Three Part Series.

Topic: InDesign. Presented by Bryan Caron, Phoenix Moirai. This class will teach the basics of InDesign, including how and when to use InDesign. If you have ever wanted a better understanding of the program, or are looking to get started but don’t know where to start, this is for you. Topics include: Integrating with Photoshop and Illustrator, Pages and Layers and how they work together, Type flow, Borders, bleeds, trims and live areas, Saving to PDF. A question and answer period will be included for questions.

Mar 1 11:30am. Government Relations Meeting.

Mar 2 Noon-1pm. Ribbon Cutting for King Law Firm & Murrieta Lunch with Friends @ King Law Firm.

Mar 2 5:30-8pm. Craveyon CloudWines Complimentary Wine Tasting Event. 3rd Street Live, 41915 3rd St. Temecula, CA. Mar 3 11:30am-12:30pm. Ribbon Cutting for Video Adventures at the Chamber Office.

Mar 3 5:30-7:00pm. First Thursday Mixer at St. Martha’s 2nd Hand Treasures! 39793 Avenida Acacias, Murrieta, CA 92563.

Mar 4 10:30-11:30am. Ribbon Cutting for Sister’s Bottles and Brushes.

24941 Washington Ave, Murrieta, 92562.

Mar 4 11:30am-12:30pm. 2nd Anniversary Ribbon Cutting! at Little House of Treasures! 24980 Washington Ave. Murrieta, CA 92562.

Mar 5 Grand Re-Opening for Little House of Treasures! 24980 Washington Ave. Murrieta, CA 92562.

Mar 8 9:00-10:30am. Murrieta School of Business: Topic: Philanthropy and Charitable Giving at the Chamber office.

Mar 9 Noon-1:00pm. Murrieta Lunch with Friends. Location TBA. Mar 10 7:30-9:00am. Networking Breakfast at The Corporate Room, 34846 Monte Vista Drive, Wildomar, CA 92595.

Mar 10 9:00am-3:00pm. 43rd Annual Children’s Conference. Human Trafficking: Reclaiming our Youth, HOPE, and Power. Grove Community Church. 19900 Grove Community Dr, Riverside, CA. Mar 10 6:00-7:30pm. Educational Solar Seminar. Temecula City Hall Conference Center 41000 Main Street, Temecula.

Mar 11 11:00am-12:30pm. 2nd Anniversary Ribbon Cutting for iClean Maid Services at the Murrieta Chamber offices.

Mar 12-13FREE Electronic E-Waste Collection Event! Albertsons 30901 Riverside Drive Lake Elsinore Ca 92530.

Mar 15 9:00am-10:30am. Murrieta School of Business: Topic: The Two Economic Factors Needed for A Secure Retirement at the Murrieta Chamber Office.

Mar 16 Noon-1:00pm. Murrieta Lunch with Friends. Location TBA. Mar 18 Noon-1:00pm. Ribbon Cutting for Paws for Law. Mar 18-21Temecula Valley Fair, Galway Downs 38801 Los Corralitos Rd. Temecula Valley Fair.

Mar 21 Noon-1:30pm. Southwest California Legislative Council at Southwest Riverside County Association of REALTORS Office.

Mar 22 8:30-9:30am. Coffee with the City! Murrieta Chamber office.

Mar 22 1:00-6:00pm. Golf Networking! A Unique Way of Networking! The Golf Club at Rancho California, 39500 Robert Trent Jones Pkwy., Murrieta, CA 92563.

Mar 23 10:00-11:00am. Chamber Walkabout! Meet at the Murrieta Chamber office. You will be teamed up with a partner, given a location and event materials and your off meeting new & assisting businesses!

You will be promoting the Chamber as well as your business!

Remember to wear comfy shoes! 25125 Madison Ave 108, Murrieta CA 92562.

Mar 23 Noon-1:00pm. Murrieta Lunch with Friends. Location TBA. Mar 23 1:00-5:00pm. Nine Hole Golf Networking! A Unique Way of Networking! The Golf Club at Rancho California, 39500 Robert Trent Jones Pkwy., Murrieta, CA 92563.

Mar 24 9:00-10:00am. Ambassador Meeting! at the Murrieta Chamber office, 25125 Madison Ave., Suite 108, Murrieta, CA 92562.

Mar 30 Noon-1:00pm. Murrieta Lunch with Friends. Location TBA. Mar 1

25125 Madison Avenue, Suite 108, Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 677-7916 | pellis @murrietachamber.org www.murrietachamber.org

New Members:

Menifee

CHAMbER oF CoMMERCE

• Trusted business Partners • Juice Plus +

Why Join the Wildomar Chamber? Chamber membership provides your company with: Connections to business prospects, opportunities and relationships through multiple networking programs throughout the year. Visibility and exposure for your business through print, social media and online presence. Access to elected city officials and information about laws from our legislative council. Marketing to maximize your dollars and reach our local business community! At every level of membership you will continue to receive a package of benefits including: Business Referrals, Presence on the Chamber website Publications, Networking Opportunities, Marketing Services. Chamber membership is your link to the people, programs and information you need to increase your organization’s visibility and grow your business.

– Sandra Tordoff

I wanted to update you on the exciting progress of our ever-expanding Chamber. Our membership is growing, with larger-than-ever attendance at our lunches, mixers, and inter-chamber events with fantastic speakers, great food, and invaluable fellowship. We are holding our annual Board Installation and Community Awards dinner on Friday, March 11, at 6 p.m. at the Canyon Lake Lodge.

The evening will be an exceptional way to network and meet 100+ fellow Chamber members and friends.

Need a ticket, call the Chamber office today at 951 -244-6124.

33751 Mission Trail Road, P.o. box 855, Wildomar, CA 92595 (951) 245-0437 | admin@wildomarchamber.org www.wildomarchamber.org

31658 Railroad Canyon Road, Canyon Lake, CA 92587 (951) 244-6124 | canyonlakechamber@outlook.com www.canyonlakechamber.org

President’s Message:

March Events: Mar 2 Mar 2 Mar 5

Mar 9 Mar 10 Mar 11

8:15-9:15 am. Ambassador Meeting at Chamber office.

7:00 pm. Menifee City Council Meeting – Menifee City Hall.

SWC Pageants 2016 Scholarship Pageant – City of Menifee, Lake Elsinore & Wildomar. Register Online at: WWW. SWCPAGEANTS.ORG. 9:15-9:30am. Student of the Month. Sizzler, 91 W Nuevo Rd, Perris, CA 92570.

6:00-7:30 pm. Educational Solar Seminar. Temecula City Hall Conference Center, 41000 Main Street, Temecula.

5:00pm. SRCAR 5th Annual Texas Hold’Em Charity Event.

26529 Jefferson Ave, Murrieta, CA. Tickets on sale now $25.00.

29737 New Hub Drive, Suite 102, Menifee, CA 92586 (951) 672-1991 | ceo@menifeevalleychamber.org www.menifeevalleychamber.com

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Business Wildomar ACE Store celebrates Grand Re-Opening with food drive Paul Bandong Staff Writer The Wildomar community came out in force to support the grand re-opening of the Wildomar ACE Hardware Store Feb. 20. Vendor booths, KFROG radio station, a children’s jump house, a car show and “Can-struction” displays took up three entire rows of parking in front of the store.

“It’s all about the customer,” Ace store owner Paul Shanabarger said, “The total re-set to the ACE format means a new style of shopping.” He said it is the right merchandise mix for this market where it’s especially hard to find stuff. It is a new easy to navigate layout and helps in training our staff to be knowledgeable and extremely customer-oriented.

“Customer service can sometimes be hard to find in the big box warehouse stores,” he added. “Its putting a helpful hub right in the middle of the store.”

Shanabarger credits ACE corporate, his cooperative supplier, with providing the appropriate market data on what is successful in certain markets as well as the guidance on setup and layout. “Although there is a large cost involved, it is a better customer experience and similar stores have experienced a longterm business increase of seven to 20 percent,” Shanabarger said.

Shanabarger, who has been in business with ACE since 1999, managed the Riverside Woodcrest store for nine years before buying it. He opened the Wildomar store

Wildomar ACE store owner Paul Shanbarger congratulates son and store manager Sean Shanabarger at grand rePaul Bandong photos opening.

in 2008 with the help of a contract with Camp Pendleton. He also opened the Temecula store that did not generate sufficient traffic to survive in its location on Highway 79 South.

“We have great management here,” said Shanabarger, referring to his sons Sean and Chris Sampson.

“We’re proud to have this as our flagship store,” said the younger Shanabarger.

Outside, vendor booths promoted various community product and services. Many had “can-struction” displays that were food donations creatively stacked and arranged.

Local vendors and residents came out to support the grand re-opening of the Wildomar Ace store Feb. 20.

The food donations go to support Helping Our People in Elsinore and Animal Friends of the Valleys.

H.O.P.E. assists more than 1400 families each month with food, clothing and basic necessities. AFV provides animal control services for six local communities as well as education, spay/neuter and adoption services.

Twelve-year old Billy Mackell, a sixth-grader at David A. Brown School, and his Boy Scout Troop 332 spent two weeks collecting canned goods. The winning display was made in two hours. “It feels really good to help people and pets by donating food,” said Mackell.

Billy Mackell proudly shows off the winning “Can-struction” display put together by Boy Scout Troop 332.

Menifee Chamber Holds 39th Anniversary Celebration at Doffo Winery The Doffo Winery venue featured a celebration among wine barrels and vintage motorbikes.

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The Menifee Chamber held its 39th Anniversary Celebration Casino Night at Doffo Winery Feb. 19.

Paul Bandong Writer The Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce held its 39th Anniversary Casino Royale Extravaganza, Friday, Feb. 19, at the Doffo Winery in Temecula.

Surrounded by scores of vintage motorcycles photos on the walls, motorcycle memorabilia displayed in glass cases and wine barrels

stacked to the rafters, party-goers enjoyed casino table games, appetizers, drinks and music.

Prizes included vacation trips to Antigua and St. Lucia as well as various gift baskets and certificates from participating businesses.

The event honors the Chamber and its staff and the board of directors for its commitment to the community and its businesses.

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TVWC donates to Murrieta Creek Regional Trail TEMECULA – The Temecula Valley Woman’s Club Conservation Committee presented a $300 check to the Sierra Club Santa Margarita group for its work to move forward the Murrieta Creek Regional Trail Project.

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As part of the project, the Santa Margarita Group held a contest and selected a local college student to receive a cash prize for her award winning design of a trail logo. TVWC’s donation will be used to help promote the Santa Margarita Group’s Regional Trail Project. Proceeds from the Temecula Valley Woman’s Club’s Holiday Home Tour provides the funding for such donations. This year’s home tour will be Nov. 18 and 19. For more information, visit www.tvwc.com.

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Blotter Murrieta man arrested for suspicion of homicide, released following autopsy report Trevor Montgomery Writer MURRIETA – The husband of a Murrieta woman found dead inside her residence was released from custody on Friday, Feb. 19, the day after he was booked into jail under suspicion of homicide. Vincent Steven Elmer, 49, of Murrieta, was originally arrested Thursday, Feb. 18.

The Riverside County Coroner’s Office conducted an autopsy on

the victim Friday, Feb. 19. According to police officials, Elmer was released from custody based on evidence and information gathered during the investigation. As of Saturday, Feb. 20, the coroner’s office had not yet released the results of the autopsy or the name of the victim.

Elmer’s wife, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was found dead under what investigators called “suspicious” circumstances at the

Camden Apartments located in the 24300 block of Jackson Avenue shortly before 10:30 a.m.

Detectives questioned Elmer who was arrested based on that interview and evidence collected at the scene, according to a press release issued by the Murrieta Police Department. Elmer was released the next day.

“Based on their investigation, detectives determined the death did not appear to be accidental or selfinflicted,” Murrieta Police Lt. Ron

Driscoll said. “The exact cause of death will be determined following an autopsy by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Coroner’s Bureau.”

Members from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Coroner’s Bureau assisted with the investigation.

The investigation remains active and ongoing, according to Driscoll.

“Because the case is still an active and ongoing, no additional details will be released at this time,”

Driscoll said about the incident and investigation.

Driscoll encouraged anyone who has additional information about this case to call Detective John Therien at (951) 461-6346 or Sgt. Phil Gomez at (951) 461-6356.

Callers can remain anonymous.

Tips can also be anonymously called into the Murrieta Police Department through “We Tip” at (800) 78-CRIME.

Temecula Call Girl murder trial goes to jury deliberations MURRIETA – Jury deliberations got underway this week in the trial of a felon accused of fatally stabbing a Temecula call girl and trying to kill his neighbor only days after being paroled from state prison.

Jonathan Kim, 25, could face life in prison if convicted in the death w w w . m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o m

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of 21-year-old Wilysha “Dezaree” Gardner in May 2014.

Kim, who is being held without bail at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta, is charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder and a special circumstance allegation of lying in wait.

The prosecution and defense made their closing statements at the Southwest Justice Center, after which Riverside County Superior Court Judge John Monterosso sent jurors behind closed doors to begin weighing evidence and testimony from the nearly two week trial.

According to the District Attorney’s Office, Kim engaged in several text- messaging conversations with women in the predawn hours of May 15, 2014, alternately complaining about being dumped by his girlfriend and feeling “horny.” The defendant also allegedly bragged about having to spend only five months in prison, thanks to good time and jail credits, for an assault with a deadly weapon conviction

out of San Bernardino County.

According to a trial brief filed

by Deputy District Attorney Dan DeLimon, Kim left his apartment at 30660 Milky Way Drive about 2:30 a.m. and allegedly broke into an apartment three doors down.

After climbing through an unlocked window, the defendant allegedly stabbed a 20-year-old woman, identified only as Samantha, who was asleep on her living room couch.

Court papers state that she awoke to find blood streaming out of her neck and saw Kim leaving her apartment via the front door. The victim screamed, and her roommate came to her aid, helping keep pressure on the wound until paramedics arrived.

The young woman was transported to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar and underwent surgery, eventually making a full recovery, according to DeLimon.

The prosecutor alleged that Kim began texting Gardner less than an hour after the attack.

According to the brief, Gardner had advertised sexual services via the Internet and was using a rented two-story residence in the 27500 block of Nelle Court to conduct business. Kim repeatedly texted the woman, asking her to pick him up for a date, even though he was “carrying an almost empty wallet,” DeLimon wrote.

He said Gardner finally retrieved the defendant shortly before 9 a.m. and took him back to the house.

The victim’s friend, identified only as Noval, interacted briefly with Kim and detected hostility but went about her business after Gardner and the defendant disappeared behind closed doors, according to court papers.

Noval later told sheriff’s investigators that she heard an increasingly loud commotion from the upstairs bedroom, prompting her to knock on the door, at which point Gardner stumbled out holding her neck with both hands.

“Kim emerged from the bedroom

and tried to run past Noval … (who) pushed Kim, causing him to tumble down the stairs,” DeLimon said.

According to the prosecutor, when the witness saw blood pouring out of Gardner’s throat, which had been deeply slashed, she ran outside and began yelling for help.

A neighbor heard the screams and spotted Kim fleeing the house, prompting the witness to follow him in his car. The witness called 911 and reported Kim’s location to sheriff’s deputies, who converged on the area and arrested the ex-con outside a hardware store minutes later, according to the brief.

Gardner died before paramedics arrived. DeLimon alleged that Kim used two separate kitchen knives with six-inch blades to perpetrate each attack and that his fingerprints were lifted from both weapons.

The defendant told deputies immediately after his arrest that Gardner had tried to assault him, and he acted in self-defense.

Man killed in Feb. 21 accident on Ortega Highway identified Trevor Montgomery Writer A Lake Elsinore resident was killed Sunday, Feb. 21, on the Ortega Highway when a 2012 Chevy Camaro crossed over the double yellow lines and crashed head-on into his 2005 GMC Yukon, according to Officer Mike Lassig, press information officer for California Highway Patrol.

The fatal collision occurred at about 8:40 a.m. on Highway 74, about 730 feet West of Mile Post Marker No. 9, near the Lookout Roadhouse.

According to a report from CHP, the driver of the SUV was heading east when the driver of the Camaro,

headed in the opposite direction, crossed over the double yellow lines in an apparent attempt to pass another vehicle when the driver’s front end of the Camaro crashed into the driver’s front end of the SUV, causing severe damage to both vehicles.

The driver of the Camaro, identified as Bradley Stow, 21, of Murrieta, suffered a punctured lung, broke both legs and his left arm.

His passenger, identified as Celese Truc Dao Cao, 20, of Murrieta, suffered a fracture to her lower back.

The driver of the Yukon, identified as Greg Barron, 59, of Lake Elsinore, sustained blunt force trauma, a press release issued by the CHP reported.

After the collision both vehicles came to rest on their wheels, blocking both lanes of Highway 74. The highway was closed for about two hours while the victims were extricated from their vehicles and CHP officers investigated the accident.

The highway was reopened following the investigation and cleanup.

Seventeen firefighters from four engine companies and one truck company responded to the collision, according to Jody Hagemann of Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department. She reported Cal Fire was assisted by U.S. Forrest Service and Cleveland National Forest firefighters.

All three victims were transported to Inland Medical Center

for medical treatment. According to a CHP report, Barron succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Both Stow and Cao were listed in serious, but stable condition.

Alcohol and drug intoxication were not believed to be contributing factors to the collision, Lassig said.

A report released by CHP indicated Stow was arrested after the accident, however as of press time, potential charges remain pending depending on the outcome of the investigation, Lassig said.

The crash remains under investigation and anyone with information should call the CHP’s Temecula office at (951) 506-2000.

Retrial set for man accused of killing car wash manager RIVERSIDE – A March 24 retrial date was confirmed for a man accused of fatally stomping a Menifee car wash manager during a dispute over missing clothes.

Jeremy Joseph Robbins, 39, could face 15 years to life in prison if convicted of second-degree murder for the death of 60-year-old Wesley “Wes” Uyekawa.

Last month, a Riverside jury deadlocked 9-3 in favor of convicting Robbins, culminating in a mistrial. During a status hearing earlier this week, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Becky Dugan scheduled the retrial after the prosecution and defense said they

would be ready to proceed at the end of March.

Robbins is being held in lieu of $1 million bail at the Robert Presley Jail.

Deputy District Attorney Michael Lough built his case around a security surveillance videotape that captured most of the March 23, 2014, confrontation at the McCall Storage & Car Wash.

Lough used the tape to reconstruct events leading up to the encounter, beginning with Robbins› visit to the car wash on the afternoon of March 22.

Images showed that after the Lancaster man vacuumed out his

four-door sedan, he left the business without retrieving dry-cleaning that he had placed on a fence.

A couple of hours later, another car wash customer snatched the articles before driving away.

Lough played segments that showed Robbins arriving the following morning, parking in a handicap spot and searching for his dry-cleaning. The defendant appeared visibly upset when unable to find the clothing, circling the parking lot outside the main office, eventually knocking repeatedly on the glass door to the business, at which point Uyekawa answered.

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as the victim and defendant spoke for the first time uneventfully.

Robbins departed the business, but surveillance video showed him returning roughly 20 minutes later with his girlfriend in the front passenger seat. By that time, Uyekawa had gone into the apartment adjacent to the main office, where he lived on-site.

Cameras captured Robbins making his way to the residence, from which Uyekawa emerged moments later carrying a birdcage pan, appearing ready to empty it. The video showed Robbins gesturing aggressively and apparently pushing the victim into a thorn bush.

The ensuing 30 seconds of video were obscured by a wall.

However, Uyekawa later told sheriff›s investigators that Robbins – convinced that the car wash manager had stolen his garments and wouldn›t give them back – turned violent. The victim alleged that he was punched in the face and fell to the ground, where he attempted to grab onto the defendant’s leg.

Lough alleged that Robbins stomped the older man’s stomach before fleeing the scene. The defense insisted that Uyekawa was the aggressor and that Robbins reacted accordingly.

The video showed Uyekawa gripping his abdomen in obvious pain. He was transported to Menifee Valley Medical Center for an examination, but was released later in the day.

The victim was found by a coworker the following morning, dead in his apartment from a ruptured small intestine.

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Health

Diet and exercise needs change as men and women age

The Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center at Durham Medical Center in Virginia says people need to change how they eat for every decade they reach.

Caloric intake should be reduced because individuals are generally moving around less, have less muscle and their metabolic rates decline. People who find that they are having trouble losing weight in their 50s and older may be basing weight-loss goals on calorie recommendations for younger people.

One challenging thing about eating less overall is supplementing with more nutrient-rich foods.

Older bodies still require similar amounts of protein, vitamins and

TEMECULA – Maintaining a healthy weight is important at any age. But avoiding being overweight or obese can be particularly crucial for seniors, considering many illnesses are tied to body weight.

Maintaining a healthy immune system also can require eating a balanced, nutritionally sound diet.

The Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center at Durham Medical Center in Virginia says people need to change how they eat for every decade they reach.

Turning the page on America’s chronic disease crisis ers. While the Affordable Care Act established a grant program that helps small businesses setup wellness initiatives, a permanent federal tax break doesn’t yet exist.

Policymakers must also work to promote the development of better treatments, like the recently released hepatitis C medications that boast cure rates of 90 percent or more. More innovative treatments like these could be a game changer in the battle against chronic disease.

But that depends on a policy environment that fosters innovation by protecting the incentives research scientists need to develop the next series of breakthroughs.

Finally, expanding access to care is essential to any chronic-disease policy strategy. Lawmakers can start by addressing the lack of physicians across the country. According to one recent analysis the nation could face a shortage of 90,000 doctors by 2025, making it even more difficult for chronic-disease patients to manage their illnesses.

On this front, economic incentives could go a long way.

New doctors who practice in underserved areas or who go into less popular specialties might be eligible for student-loan-repayment packages or other financial benefits.

Just as important, leaders need to help preserve programs like Medicare Part D, which are already providing chronic disease patients with access to the care they need.

By making it easier for seniors to adhere to their drug regimens, Part D has dramatically reduced hospitalization rates among enrollees. Research shows this effect is especially prevalent among patients with congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Chronic disease is a massive problem – but a solvable one.

Through policies that promote prevention, innovation and access, our political leaders can turn the page on a chronic disease epidemic that has plagued our nation for too long.

Kenneth Thorpe is professor of health policy at Emory University and chairman of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease.

Kenneth Thorpe Health Columnist After rising steadily for decades, U.S. life expectancy has flat lined for three consecutive years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study also finds that chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer, stroke, and kidney disease remain among the leading causes of death in the United States.

Our country requires a new strategy for improving the health and longevity of Americans. In particular, our leaders need to focus on reforms aimed at combating chronic diseases through prevention, medical innovation and improved access to care.

By elevating these three priorities, policymakers can help make 2016 the beginning of the end of America’s chronic-disease crisis.

Chronic conditions represent the single largest threat to health in America. According to the CDC’s latest statistics, roughly half of all adults suffer from at least one chronic disease. In 2014, seven chronic conditions were responsible for nearly 65 percent of all deaths.

Not surprisingly, these diseases also are the main driver of our nation’s rising health spending. About 86 percent of all healthcare spending goes toward treating patients with chronic conditions.

The good news is that policy strategies for reducing the death, suffering, and cost associated with chronic disease are within reach.

What’s required is a renewed emphasis on three core principles.

First, policies must incentivize all actors in our health sector – from insurance providers to physicians, employers and individuals – to focus on prevention.

For instance, individuals suffering from a chronic illness – or at risk of developing one – could receive tax deductions for healthy behaviors like joining a gym, just as they would for owning a home.

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minerals as younger ones, but older men and women must balance that need with their need to consume less calories. Consuming more fruits, vegetables and lean protein sources, including beans, and choosing whole grains over refined starchy foods can be the key.

Watch what you drink, as well.

Soft drinks and other sugary beverages may be packed with calories you don’t need. Choose unsweetened beverages and opt for water as much as possible. Protect yourself against dehydration, which can be harder to detect as you get older.

In addition to modifying food and beverage choices and reducing their calorie intake, seniors should continue to exercise. Healthy eating paired with moderate exercise remains one of the best combinations for healthy weight loss or weight maintenance. The goal is to consume fewer calories and expend more energy. While cardiovascular exercises can be a good way to get the heart pumping and stimulate your metabolic rate, as you age you should perform strength-training and weight-bearing exercises as well. Muscle mass naturally diminishes with age, and according to the Mayo Clinic if you avoid strength exercises you can eventually lose muscle and increase the percentage of fat in your body. Strength

Aging skin is less able to transform sunlight into the vitamin, which can affect the body’s ability to absorb calcium. Deficiencies in vitamins D and B12 and calcium can result in a number of health conditions.

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The body’s nutritional and fitness needs change as a person ages.

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Sports

CIF Playoff Roundup failed to advance past the first two rounds of play after their 63-58 loss to Saddleback Valley. The Lions played inspired ball, led by 17 points from Richard Serrano and 16 from Joey Prudencio, but it wouldn’t be enough as they fell in the final quarter. Linfield unfortunately couldn’t contain the Warriors best player in Trey Smith, who scored 31 of the team’s points.

Saddleback Valley will now face Silver Valley in the quarterfinals.

Vista Murrieta (18-3-5) gets three goals from team captain Josie Guinn (14) to defeat University Prep 6-2 in the opening round of the CIF SS Division 2 playoffs.

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Broncos hosted Burroughs High School (21-7), coming off a dominant 68-42 win over Beaumont, on Tuesday, Feb. 23.

Dean Fioresi Sportswriter CIF-SS playoffs continued over the weekend with a series of exciting games. Dozens of teams move on as they continue their quest for success, while a few others suffered unfortunate sudden ends to their seasons.

Division 1AA Great Oak 56 – Millikan 67 Just a year after falling short in the finals of CIF play, the Wolfpack (19-9), was confident that they could return and grab the title.

Unfortunately that dream fell short Friday night as they fell to Millikan High School. Despite getting 23 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists from senior Caleb Giordano, most of Great Oak’s shots didn’t fall, as they shot just 37 percent from the field. Jacob Tryon finished with his own double-double, putting up 16 points with 15 rebounds and three big blocks. Millikan will now face Long Beach Poly in the quarterfinals.

Boys Basketball Division 1A Temecula Valley 58 – Oxnard 49 The Golden Bears (26-4) squeezed past Oxnard in the final quarter of play Friday night, moving on to the quarterfinals for the second time in two seasons. As we’ve seen all season, TV relied on a stellar performance from senior forward Riley Schaefer, who finished the game with 27 points and 13 rebounds. Schaefer almost single-handedly won the game for the Golden Bears, who trailed by five at the beginning of the fourth quarter, as he went on to score 12 points to lead them to victory. TV will now host Foothill High School (21-7) in the quarterfinals Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. Foothill won their second round game against Cajon, 71-64 and have won five straight heading into Tuesday.

Division 5A Rancho Christian 76 – Pasadena AGBU 35 A week after getting a bye, the Rancho Christian Eagles (17-11), cruised past their second round opponents to earn a spot in the quarterfinals. The Eagles had five of their nine players score in double figures, led by 20 from senior Jamal Brower. Brower added five rebounds and 11 assists to his game totals, as the Eagles won their fifth straight. Isaiah Mobley (13 points, 13 rebounds, 2 blocks) and Greg Walter (11 points, 9 rebounds, 6 steals) rounded out the Eagles to performers. They hosted Holy Martyrs Armenian High School (19-8) Tuesday. The Armens are coming off a 53-43 win over Thacher High School in the second round.

Vista Murrieta 52 – Cypress 47 A couple of days after leaning on two-sport star Dwayne Johnson to lead them to victory, the Broncos (17-11) found their success in another player Friday night. Armani Mills, senior guard, went off for a team-high 20 points, as he led Vista Murrieta past the Cypress Centurions, 52-47. Much like the Golden Bears, Vista trailed by five heading into the fourth, but it was then that Mills turned it on, scoring 14 of his points and leading the team to victory. Nate Duran was the only other Bronco player to score in double figures with 12 points. The

Division 5AA Linfield Christian 58 – Saddleback Valley Christian 63 For the third time in four years, the Linfield Lions (16-10) have

Division 6 California Lutheran 60 – Apple Valley Christian 59 The C-Hawks narrowly avoided a loss that would have ended their season pretty abruptly Friday night. Fortunately they outlasted the Apple Valley Warriors, 60-59.

Now in the quarterfinals, Lutheran will rely on seniors Ethan Aguilar (15.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.0 steals) and Sebastian Ramirez (14.7 points, 4.6 rebounds), like they have all season, to lead them past McAuliffe High School (17-13) Tuesday night.

Girls Basketball Open Division Vista Murrieta 68 – Westlake 65 Much like the boys team, the Broncos (26-2) squeaked out a victory over their first round opponents in Westlake High School. Led by senior Brittney Reed, who had 18 points, seven rebounds and two assists, the Broncos earned a close 68-65 victory. Keilani Cooper also had 17 points, four rebounds and four assists to go with her six steals, and Nasrin Ulel complimented that with 16 of her own points and six steals. Vista faced Windward High (19-5) in the second round Wednesday, Feb. 24.

Division 1A Temecula Valley 38 – Arroyo Valley 48 The lady Golden Bears (17-10), couldn’t match the win put up by their boys’ team, as they fell to Arroyo Valley 48-38. Despite the loss, TV had a solid effort from two players in Danielle Weinmann, who finished with 15 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals, and Tehya Burroughs, who had 11 points, five rebounds and two steals. Arroyo fell in the second round to Burroughs High School, 45-36.

Heritage 26 – Valley View 51 After making the playoffs for the first time since 2013, the Patriots (16-9) run was short-lived, as they fell to Valley View, 51-26. Unable to score more than 10 points in any quarter, Heritage suffered to put up quality shots against a dominant Eagles team. Valley View will now face Burroughs in the quarterfinals after defeating Aliso Niguel, 69-62 in the second round of play.

Division 1AA Great Oak 27 - West 44 The Wolfpack (18-8) won their first round game handily, downing Chaffey High School 63-12 in one of their most dominant games of the season. Unfortunately that high was over pretty quickly, as they went on to lose to West High School, 44-27.

West will now take on Valencia in the next round of play.

Vista Murrieta’s Camryn Jones (1) works to keep from being trapped by a Cypress defender during a first round CIF-SS playoff win Friday, Feb. 19.

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Division 5A Trinity Classic Academy 63 - Calvary Murrieta 39 Just a few days after winning their first round game against Coast Union, 52-29, the Warriors (11-11), were handed their final loss of the season as they were knocked out of the playoffs. Trinity Classic Academy took the win 63-39, despite being on the road.

Division 5AA Temecula Prep 22 - Loma Linda Academy 47 The Patriots (16-10), were on a 10-game win streak before having their season ended suddenly by Loma Linda Christian Thursday night. Things looked good for Prep after winning their first round game over Western Christian, 3422. Heading into Thursday’s game they were prepared to take their 11th straight win as they sought for a CIF title. Unfortunately it wouldn’t go as expected as they fell by 15 points. Loma Linda will now face Mission Prep in the next round.

Division 6 Cornerstone Christian 12 - Price 95 In what was their worst loss of the season, the Crusaders (9-6) allowed just two players to score 61 combined points, while putting up just 12 of their own. The 83 point loss was an exclamation point on what was a disastrous season for Cornerstone. Price will look to continue their dominant run in the next round against Big Pine in the quarterfinal.

California Lutheran - BYE This year’s Arrowhead League Champions was awarded a bye in round one of playoffs thanks to their stellar performance this season. The C-Hawks (22-3), will

have an extra week to practice as they look to avenge their early exit from the playoffs last season.

Girls Water Polo Division 2 Murrieta Mesa 2 - El Toro 24 A week after winning the first girls water polo playoff game in school history, the Rams (23-6) were destroyed in the second round of play, in what was their worst loss of the season. El Toro followed up their big win with another victory to move on to the semifinals of Division 2 play, where they will face Los Osos.

Murrieta Valley 16 - Dana Hills 10 As expected, the No. 1 seeded Nighthawks have plowed through their opposition in search of a CIF title just a year after falling short in overtime. Led by goalkeeper Morgan Jones, who had 16 saves in their win, Murrieta Valley faced No. 4 seed San Clemente Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the semifinals.

Los Osos 13 - Vista Murrieta 8 The Broncos (22-8) saw their season come to an end in the quarterfinals, when Los Osos took the 13-8 victory on the road. Despite winning the first matchup over the Grizzlies earlier in the season by a score of 12-6, Vista Murrieta couldn’t handle them in playoff form, as they earned their way to the semifinals.

Division 6 Lakeside 5 - Cabrillo 16 The Lancers were able to overcome their wild card opponent to earn a spot in the D-6 playoff bracket, when they handed West Valley a 10-5 defeat. Unfortunately they saw that end quickly, as the Cabrillo Conquerors rightly conquered Lakeside 16-5 as they moved on to quarterfinals play.

Since then they have advanced to the semifinals, where they will face Santa Monica.

Temescal Canyon 4 - Ocean View 14 For the second time in four games, the Titans (16-14) fell to Ocean View. This time was a little different though, as they fell in the quarterfinals of D-6 play. Led by freshman Kennedie Ryan, who scored all four goals for Temescal,

see CIF, page B-11

Division 2A Temescal Canyon 49 - Claremont 47 Two years removed from a two-win season, the Titans (22-5) are now moving on to the second round of play after a close victory over Claremont High School. They will lean on sophomore guard Julia Inman (13.1 points per game) much like they have all season to earn their sixth-straight win.

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Division 2AA Murrieta Valley 34 - Alta Loma 54 A disappointing season for the Nighthawks (11-15), ended as one would expect as they fell in the first round of playoffs 54-34. The future looks bright for MV though, as they rounded out their season led by sophomores Megan Ormiston (15 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals) and Gabriella Stoll (6 points, 2 steals).

Alta Loma lost their next game to North High School 52-46.

Perris 25 - Oak Hills 79 The Panthers (15-13) had their season end rather abruptly in their first round defeat to Oak Hills, 7925. The walloping was their eighth loss in 12 games. Oak Hills now hosts J.W. North in the next round of play.

Senior Jacob Tryon (33) grabs a rebound in Great Oak’s second round loss to Millikan in the CIF-SS Division 2 Basketball Championships.

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Sports CIF from page B-10 the Titans couldn’t handle the onslaught from this year’s No. 2 seed, who faced Westridge in the semifinals Thursday.

Boys Soccer Division 4 Perris 1 - Valencia 5 A few days after winning their wild card play-in game over Baldwin Park in double-overtime, the Panthers (7-15-4) had their season ended by No. 3 seeded Valencia.

Despite a quick start in the first period that saw Perris score their only goal, Valencia then capitalized on their flaws, scoring five quick goals to take the victory and move on to the next round, where they defeated Oak Hills, 7-0.

Vista Murrieta 0 - Oak Hills 1 The Broncos (9-9-7) saw their season come to a close in the first round of playoff play over the weekend, after suffering a 1-0 zero loss at the hands of Oak Hills High School. Keeper Sebastian Castellanos made two big saves, but couldn’t stop their third shot on goal which found the back of the net, and eventually gave the Bulldogs the victory. They went on to fall in their next game, a 7-0 loss to Valencia.

Temescal Canyon 2 - Cate 1 A year after getting knocked out in the first round of CIF play, the Titans (18-2-4) have bounced back in a huge way, beating their first round opponents in Cate High School by a score of 2-1. As they prepare for their next round of play against Saugus High (15-6-30), they will depend on senior Israel Vazquez (10 goals) and sophomore Nathan Maroquin (six goals). The two teams will meet up Wednesday Feb. 24 at 3 p.m.

Temecula Valley 1 - El Segundo 4 The Golden Bears (6-8-8) had their season end in the most fitting way, as they fell 4-1 in the first round of

play. After a disappointing regular season campaign, TV struggled to capitalize against El Segundo High School, despite having a goal from the season’s second-leading scorer in Anthony Yacoub. El Segundo will face Bellflower in the next round of play.

Chaparral (14-5-2) vs. Artesia (184-3) Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m.

The Pumas advanced past their first round opponents in Serrano High School to advance for the second round of play for the thirdstraight season. After failing to advance past the semifinals in their last two playoff appearances, the Pumas will rely on this year’s leading scorers, Noah Mabre (13 goals) and Eric Poland (12 goals) to push them past Artesia High School Wednesday afternoon.

Paloma Valley 0 - Gladstone 0 (3-2 shootout) In what was probably their most heartbreaking loss of the season, the Wildcats (6-7-7) had their hopes slip through their fingers as they fell in a shootout against Gladstone High School despite ending regulation and both overtime periods in a 0-0 tie.

Gladstone will now face Valencia in the second round of play.

Division 6 Linfield 0 - Moreno Valley 10 The Lions (11-10-2) suffered what may have been their worst loss of the season in the first round of play, getting downed by Moreno Valley High School 10-0. The Vikings made quick work of Linfield as they advanced to the second round of play in the D-6 bracket, where they will face Covina High.

Division 7 Santa Rosa Academy 7 - La Sierra Academy 1 The Rangers (17-5-1) jumped out to an early lead and never looked back against La Sierra Academy Friday night, when they scored three first half goals, only to top it with four in the second. Corey Aragon-Moore,

Alan Vasquez-Lamadrid and Ashton Vega had two goals each, and Axel Pacheco had three assists. SRA will now face Dunn (7-3) in the second round of play.

Girls Soccer Division 2 Temecula Valley 1 - Newbury Park 2 The Golden Bears suffered a quick loss in the playoffs to end their run for a title, falling to Newbury Park 2-1.

Despite finishing the season with a 17-5-2 record, TV couldn’t overcome the overbearing Panthers defense.

Chaparral 2 - Norco 1 (OT) The Pumas (15-5-5) earned an exciting victory in the first round of play, downing Norco High School in overtime on a goal from Jordan Dow, which gave them the 2-1 victory. Their first goal came in normal regulation, off the foot of Madyson Brown. After this thrilling win, the Pumas will host Palos Verdes (164-2) for their second round matchup Tuesday, Feb. 23.

Vista Murrieta 6 - University 2 The Broncos (19-3-5) look to continue their recent successes in the playoffs, after earning the Southwestern League Title. In their first round of play, Vista crushed University on the back of three goals and an assist from Josie Guinn, two goals and two assists from Ashley Johnson, and one goal and one assist from Emma Vanderhyden. Senior keeper Rebeccah Rojas also had four huge saves to help the Broncos to victory. They will face off against King this week.

Division 5 Linfield 0 - Calvary Chapel 6 Much like their boys team, the Linfield girls (17-5-1) suffered a crushing blow in the first round of play, getting shut out 6-0. The Lions only had five shots on goal throughout the entire regulation, while their defense was run all over by the Eagles offense. Calvary will now face La Quinta in round two.

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Murrieta Valley’s Lady Nighthawks advanced to the semifinals of the CIF-SS Division 2 Water Polo Championships after defeating Dana Annette Saenz photo Hills 16-10 Saturday, Feb.20.

Santa Rosa Academy 0 - Jurupa Valley 3 The Rangers (14-6-1) disappointed in the first round of play, getting shutout by Jurupa Valley, 3-0. Despite such a great regular season record, the girls couldn’t get it together for their final game of the season, as they failed to score on the Jaguars, who lost their second round matchup to San Giorgio High School, 4-1.

Lakeside 2 - Savanna 1 The Lancers have now won two straight games by a score of 2-1, after winning their playoff game over Rialto, and their first round game over Savanna. In their first game, Lakeside got both off their goals from Sandra Esquivel. Her effort was matched in the second game by Arianna Serrato, who also had two goals. Keeper Monserrat Hernandez has also combined for 13 saves over the two games, turning in a great effort. The Lancers will now face off against Sierra Vista (23-2-1) in the next round.

Rancho Christian 0 - Grand Terrace 9 The Eagles (10-5-1) got smashed

in their first round game, getting exactly zero shots on goal and allowing Grand Terrace to make 80 percent of their shots, as they fell 9-0. Grand Terrace hits the road to take on Valley Christian in round two.

Paloma Valley 6 - Jurupa Hills 1 The Panthers (10-10-4) exploded for six goals in the first round of play, thanks to a huge all-around effort.

The defense/keeper allowed Jurupa to score just one goal, giving themselves a comfortable cushion. They will now host Patriot High School (14-7-4) for second round play.

Temescal Canyon 3 - Buckley 0 Three different girls scored for the Titans in their first round playoff game, as they cruised past Buckley. Cyanne Smith, Allyson Redman and Jade Aguilar all scored as they have for Temescal all season. As they look to repeat their CIF Title performance from last season, the Titans faced off against Colton High School (15-6-4) Feb. 23. *All stats are attributed to MaxPreps.com* For up to the minute sports, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

Citrus Hill High School recognized in 11th Annual MaxPreps Tour of Champions

Citrus Hill High School and the Hawk Football team were honored with the MaxPreps award for national excellence.

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PERRIS – The National Guard and MaxPreps presented Citrus Hill High School of Perris the Minuteman Trophy and banner Friday, Feb. 19, at Citrus Hill High School in the 11th Annual MaxPreps Tour of Champions ceremony.

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Menifee fitness champion gives back at upcoming competition JP Raineri Sports Editor Menifee’s Nora Reynoso, a true all-natural Pro and PNBA Pro (natural bodybuilder and fitness competitor), is an inspiration to many in our local communities. In less than three years she has won over 19 trophies in competitions, 13 of which have been first place, and still has found the time to be a mom and successful business woman with “Nora’s Angelz Bail Bonds” for many years.

Born in Santa Monica and raised in Inglewood before landing in Menifee, Reynoso was destined to grow up and bloom into a superstar.

Her parents raised her with strong family values and a great work ethic and as a life coach, fitness model and health consultant. The path of life she has chosen has given her a large desire to stay 100 percent dedicated to training and staying healthy, while still focusing on her family and business life. Of course,

through all that, a much deeper passion consumes any free time she may have.

When not training, competing, working or catching up with her 25-year-old daughter, 19-year-oldson or even her granddaughter, Reynoso helps out at a local community charity she loves, the Life & Love Hope Cancer Foundation, whose goal is to help OC Hospice patients and families when it comes to dealing with life threatening diseases.

With so much going on her life, Reynoso went into planning mode last year to figure out how she could combine two of her passions, where both of her worlds could collide for the greater good.

So, on Saturday, March 5, Reynoso will be presenting the Inland Empire Classic, Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships at Harrah’s Resort-Rincon in San Diego, with proceeds benefiting the Life & Hope Center Foundation.

“I’m extremely excited because

this gives me a chance to give back to my community athletes and organizations that I hold very dear to my heart,” says Reynoso.

Reynoso has overcome many great challenges in her life and continues to work hard and surprise many by achieving so much in her life in such short periods of time.

When most people meet the business savvy fitness competitor, they are surprised to learn she has only been working out and weight training for less than three years. Most recently, Reynoso was invited to give a very special speech at the Las Vegas Women’s Competition, after being nominated as one of the 100 most inspirational and influential women in the country.

From raising her children to winning top awards in fitness competitions, Reynoso encourages anyone looking to get into the sport or for competitors looking to compete at the upcoming event to contact her at (951) 255-7533. The event hotline is (951) 734-3900 and more info on

the event can be found by emailing info@naturalbodybuilding.com or by visiting www.naturalbodybuilding.com.

Nora’s Angelz Bail Bonds and the Natural Bodybuilding Association will donate a portion of every ticket sold to the Life & Hope Center Foundation along with all sponsor donations. Raffle prizes and goodies will be awarded to competitors and attendees throughout the day by Boomkinis, Quest, Brett Naturals, Simple Nutrition, Selfowned Clothing, D’s Hair by Crystal, Dave Trujillo Personal Training and more.

Harrah’s Resort-Rincon in San Diego is located at 777 Valley Center Road Valley Center, CA 92082. Athletes registration is at 6 p.m. Friday, call (760) 751-3100 for special rates. Pre-judging begins Saturday, March 5, at 10 a.m. with main show starting at 5 p.m. $20 Pre-Judging Tickets/$25-$35 Reserved Seats. $50 VIP All-Day Tickets/$70 Backstage Pass.

Nora Reynoso, a natural bodybuilder and fitness competitor from Menifee, will be presenting the Inland Empire Classic Saturday, March 5, at Harrah’s Resort-Rincon in San Diego.

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HS Girls Water Polo: Lady Rams record first ever playoff win, dunk Lakewood 14-13

Lady Ram’s goalkeeper, Ashton Farrar, had 8 saves in the match, keeping Murrieta Mesa ahead in the final minutes of the game.

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JP Raineri Sports Editor The Murrieta Mesa Rams girls’ water polo team helped the fledgling school attain yet another milestone with their first ever CIF-SS playoff victory for the program Tuesday, Feb. 16, defeating Lakewood in their Wild Card match-up, 14-13, in Ram waters.

“It was exciting to be a part of and lend support,” says Murrieta Mesa athletic director, John Broussard. “It’s a great time to be a Ram, our student athletes are making strides all-around, not only are the girls playing great, our basketball team making the playoffs has made

it a busy week for us.”

The Lady Rams jumped out early and commanded an 8-3 lead going into the half. Carissa Waters and Kate Fox would prove to be the dominant fixtures in pool for Murrieta Mesa, scoring 9 of the 14 goals, but Lakewood did not back down despite being down 12-7 going into the final quarter.

Lakewood’s Janet Rivera went on a scoring spree late in the game, netting 4 of the 6 goals scored for the Lancers, but Murrieta Mesa’s Jazmin Handorf tightened up to play some tough defense garnishing a steal late in the game to lead to the final goal that put the Lady Rams ahead.

Crystal Branscome (11) scores one of her three goals past Lakewood’s Isis Clay in the Lady Rams first-ever CIF-SS water polo playoff victory.

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Fox led Murrieta Mesa with 5 goals, Waters had 4, Krystal Branscome scored 3 and Ashley Lybbert hit the back of the net twice. Goalkeeper, Ashton Farrrar, fought hard in the pool box for the Lady Rams contributing 8 saves, which made the difference. Lakewood was led

by Rivera who scored eight goals.

The Lady Rams faced El Toro on the road in round one action Thursday, Feb. 18, but the division’s defending champion and the second-seeded team in Division 2 were too much for Murrieta Mesa to handle as they dropped the match, 24-2.

Murrieta Mesa’s Ashley Lybbert (9) deflects a ball thrown by Lakewood’s Rhe Lawrence (3) in the Lady Rams 14-13 first-ever playoff win for the program.

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HS Track & Field: Great Oak’s Isaac Cortes Wins at Millrose Games in New York City JP Raineri Sports Editor The Wolfpack’s Isaac Cortes, who currently holds the 1600-meter record in Riverside County and is the defending CIF-SS Division 1 champion in the 800 and 600 meter races, won the Mile race at the Millrose Games Saturday, Feb. 20, in New York City.

The Great Oak senior, who just won the 600-meter race (1:18) at the Cerritos College winter State Meet, Feb. 13, edged out New

Yorker Noah Affolder in the Mile race by one one-hundreth of a second, finishing with a time of 4:09.87. Affolder of Carthage, who celebrated too early, which was quite reminiscent of Molly Huddle of the USA Olympic team last year in Beijing, came in second at 4:09.88.

Isaac Cortes and the Great Oak Track and Field teams will be at the Trabuco 7-Way meet Saturday, Feb. 27, at Trabuco Hills High School and at the Corona Relays on the same day.

Isaac Cortes of Great Oak High School leans into the tape for the Mile race win at the Millrose Games Saturday, Feb. 20, in New York City.

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L A B O R AV O C A D O H A R V E S T WORKER Jaime’s Grove Service, Inc. located in Fallbrook, California, is seeking 25 temporary Avocado Harvest Workers to harvest avocados.

Contract period is from March 28, 2016 through July 29, 2016. Work sites are in Fallbrook, CA. Wage offered $11.89/hr and piece rates depending on crop activity. 3/4 of the work hours guaranteed. Tools and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker.

Free housing is provided to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided or paid by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract or earlier. Apply for this job at the nearest CA Employment Development Department, County Coastal Career Center 1949 Avenida Del Oro, Ste. 106, Oceanside, CA 92056. Please reference Job Order Number 14673564.

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For Rent SMALL 2RM OFFICE FOR RENT $600/month plus utilities. Valley Auto 58581 Highway 371 in Anza 951-7634395.

BOARD VACANCY The Vallecitos School District is accepting applications for a new member of the Board of Trustees. We are seeking a community member who is highly motivated and interested in leading and serving the needs of our school district.

Applicants must be registered voters and a resident of the Vallecitos School District. Applications are available at the school office or you can download application from the Vallecitos School District website. Applications are due March 1, 2016 at 4:00 PM

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EXPERIENCED KITCHEN HELP Line Cook/Prep needed for fast paced Mexican restaurant in Fallbrook. Bilingual a plus. Call Jon 760-728-4556

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Men’s & women’s restrooms. Complete Cat 5 wiring for data/phones. Two separate A/C systems. Alarmed. 3,000 sq. ft. industrial shop. 12x12 front roll up. 6x10 rear roll up. 3 phase power.

Compressed air. Men ‘s & women ‘s restrooms. 3 private offices, 2 propane high volume heaters, alarm system.

Please call (951) 973-7680

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Beautiful single story offers the ultimate in gracious living. Remodeled kit, vaulted ceilings, dual pane windows, pergo floors, all new interior paint, ceiling fans, and all new front and backyard low maint landscaping! 160000508 $429,000

Nothing like it. Immaculate single story 3766 sq.ft. Views pool, spa, 4 BD, 3 BA, fenced, RV Parking, private cul-de-sac, outdoor kitchen and fireplace area. A 10+.

160008128 $1,100,000 - $1,200,000

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2/27 12-4PM 4368 Estate Drive, Fallbrook

LAND/BUILDING SITES Pala Mesa Golf & Tennis Club - West facing lower 1 BD unit completely furnished - move in ready. Beautiful mountain vistas.

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$215,000

2BR, 2BA with NEW paint and carpet. Golf Course View! Step out patio, 2 car garage. Resort style living - close to one of the 2 community pools - guest parking - convenient to commute corridors. 150034296 $269,000

13 acre exclusive Bonsall estate homesite with excellent producing Hass Avocado grove! Private prestigious gated community Electric & 1.5” water meter. 140040874 $270,000

Entertainer’s custom dream home. 3 BD, 3 BA with 4 fireplaces. 1 BD, 1 BA detached guest house. Private Tennis Court, 3 car detached garage plus 4 car detached garage with room for 2 RV’s.

160005913 $925,000

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Approx. 40 acres - planted with avocados and flowers. Well, approx. 60 GPM. 2 - 2” water meters, bunk house, stream monitored by the Farm Bureau. 17 varieties of greens and flowers; 1,100 Avocados includes 200 Lam Hass & regular Hass Avocados. numerous potential home sites. Outstanding Vistas.

150019787 $585,000 HANDCRAFTED CHARM! Custom-built in 1991, tasteful 4 BD 3 BA home offers comfortable living in a quality setting. Open beam ceiling with decorative corbels, Saltillo tile flooring, plantation shutters throughout. 160002675 $635,000

Beautiful setting in Pala Mesa Oaks. Entry level for main living. 2 BD/BA downstairs. Open floor plan, views, lush grounds.

160002806

$499,000 - 515,000

Exceptional property! Income producing Hass Avocado Grove. 128.13 acre current crop included! Excellent production; professionally managed/well maintained. 3 APN’s. Potential for estate home w/grove. Pano 360 views.

140045559 $754,000

4.64 ac private exclusive estate at end of road. 1000’ elevation w/pano views of Santa Margarita & San Bernardino Mtns! Highly upgraded Mark Kirk custom w/dramatic entryway, custom Rustica hand hewned wood doors, 18’ ceiling, arched spiral stairway. 150065775 $795,000

OUR COLDWELL BANKER VILLAGE PROPERITES AGENTS: Don Bennetts Kimberly Biller Judy Bresnahan

Johnny Faubel Jane Felton Jerry Gordon

Pat Bresnahan Abby Elston Susie Emory

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Cheryl Pizzo JoAnn Rapaszky Vicki Robertson

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4 BD, 5 BA, guest suite, custom features throughout.

150038574

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$849,000

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760.803.8377 800.372.0008 VIEWS TO THE HORIZON from this custom built adobe home designed for indoor-outdoor living. Nestled on 5 gentle acres.4BD 3BA w/master & one guest BD on entry level. Formal liv rm, vaulted wood ceilings, & beehive fireplace. Spacious family/bonus room. Pool/Spa.160007473 $659,000

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760.522.2588 EXQUISITE QUALITY with attention to details rarely found. Views LoreneRealtor@aol.com of valleys and mountains to the east overlooking lush avocado grove watered by well. Private access to Santa Margarita River Trails. See VILLAGE PROPERTIES www.1609SantaMargaritaDrive.com. 160003792 $1,499,000 CalBRE# 00612840

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“Fantastic, Extremely Professional. I really appreciated her steady stream of communication. Nancy did everything in her power to negotiate the best possible outcome for us.” Anna “Her wealth of knowledge of a fairly complex area, her stellar negotiating ability and her incredible people skills were obvious to all throughout the process.” Jim “She was a true advocate for us during the entire process and went beyond our expectations to get us into the perfect home.” Lynn “WANT TO BUY OR SELL A HOUSE? CALL NANCY SCHRIMPF! SHE IS THE BEST! HANDS DOWN.” Rainbow, CA

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CASA CONTENTO!

Casa Contento - more than a home - it’s a dream that has become a reality - and now it can be yours. If you desire stargazing, serenity, twinkling city lights, panoramic views, expert craftsmanship and room to stretch, your paradise is found. www.575precioushillsroad.com. Offered at $1,900,000

Sycamore Ranch

4495 Ramona, Fallbrook

3212 SF, single level on 2.01 acres. 4 BD + 1 optional, 3 BA. Warm, inviting family room w/ perfect floor plan for entertaining. 4 Car garage plus fenced backyard.

150052195

Offered at $739,000

Jessi Huber 760.419.9802

Licensed Elder Care Facility

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Exquisite custom front doors, hardwood flrs, plantation shutters, many upgrades.

Offered at $769,000

2BD, 2BA, 1344 sf end unit. Granite, plantation shutters, private yard.

Pala Mesa Fairways.

Turnkey operation includes recent complete interior upgrades incl travertine tile & laminate flooring thruout.

Open flowing floorplan, plenty of natural passive lighting, deck and patio areas. 4BD, 5BA licensed for 6 residents.

Call Tom Van Wie 760.703.6400

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Offered at $485,000

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