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Wildomar City Council gets closer to new districts
Volume 16, Issue 10
Menifee’s growth spurt continues to exceed expectations
Bryce Chechile Valley News Intern Wildomar City Council held a special meeting Feb. 24 to take public comments on the five new voting districts to be established by the November elections. The council took comments on the original three drafts from a previous council meeting and two additional drafts. see page A-3
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Fazeli Cellars celebrates with Mad Hatter Party Kim Harris Managing Editor When BJ Fazeli first visited the Temecula Valley back in 2001 on a day trip to explore wine country, he instantly fell in love with the area. From that moment on, he knew that Temecula would be the home of his new winery, Fazeli Cellars. see page A-11
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Stunt Dog U.S.A. set to wow crowds at TV Fair
Construction continues at the southwest corner of Newport and Haun roads in Menifee.
Tony Ault Writer There are more than 100 development projects going on across the city of Menifee at the present time, with more coming in the near future including 10,000 new homes, said Jeff Wyman, Menifee’s interim economic development director in an economic update presented to the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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Dog lovers and fair goers in general are bound to be thrilled when Stunt Dogs U.S. A. make their first appearance at the Temecula Valley Fair at Galway Downs March 18 – 21.
American Idol fan favorite and season 10 winner is heading to the 2016 Temecula Valley Fair. KFROG presents Country Night Saturday at the fair, March 19, featuring country superstar Scotty McCreery. The main gates open at 6 p.m. Kanan Road Band will be opening the show and takes the stage at 6:30. Ticket price of $30 includes your fair admission for Saturday, according to release. Country Night at the Twice As Nice 2016 fair, shows that Temecula Valley Fair, presented by Temecula Valley Toyota, is attracting huge names for their sophomore showing this year at Temecula’s Galway Downs venue. McCreery burst onto the na-
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Restaurant on the east side of Haun Road, “we have 100,000-squarefeet of retail stores and restaurants moving forward.” They include a new PetsSmart, Party City, Buffalo Wings, Rubios and a Krispy Kreme donut shop and there is a lot more retail coming, he reported. He told the guests that five years ago the city staff found out the new residents of the city were seeking more amenities, shopping, entertainment and places to eat.
“When I came to the city,” he said, “there was only one national chair restaurant, the Red Robin, here.” Since then he said the city’s goal is “to try to build amenities in the city to bring people back into Menifee so they don’t have to travel to enjoy those things,” elsewhere. He noted the shopping center across the street from Country
see MENIFEE, page A-3
Country idol Scotty McCreery to headline Temecula Valley Fair
Kim Harris Managing Editor
see page A-13
The update presented to the chamber members and other businessmen in Menifee took place at BJ’s Restaurant and Brew House Feb. 18 following a Meet and Greet event for new Menifee District 3 Councilwoman Lesa Sobek. “There is a lot of construction going on in this city as you can see,” Wyman said. “We have over 100 projects going on in the city or in the entitlement phase at the city.” He said across the street from BJ’s
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tional music scene at age 17, in 2011 and established his place in the country circuit right away. Five years later, McCreery has sold nearly 2.5 million albums, won Platinum and Gold album certifications, and debuted three consecutive albums at No. 1 on the Billboard charts. The first album, “Clear As Day”–which debuted at the top of the all-genre Billboard Top 200 albums chart – included two singles “I Love You This Big” and “The Trouble With Girls.” Fans, already drawn to McCreery during season 10 of American Idol, recognized McCreery’s style, charm and talent as a country singer who was on the scene to stay. His sophomore album, “See You Tonight” included the same titled single which was certified a
Season 10 American Idol winner turned country music superstar Scotty McCreery will headline The Temecula Valley Fair March 19.
see MCCREERY, page A-8
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New owners of Temecula Town Center to broaden tenant mix as part of makeover Tim O’Leary Valley News staff One of Temecula’s oldest and most visible shopping centers, the Temecula Town Center, will get a makeover as a result of a $60 million Internet auction deal. The recent transaction marked the first time the new owners, who together oversee a large portfolio of commercial properties, had participated in an online auction. But the company, Citivest Commercial Investments, was intimately familiar with the iconic Temecula Town Center.
Tenants include CVS, Home Goods, 24 Hour Fitness Sport Club, Chase Bank and Active Sports, Payless Shoes and Starbucks, among others. Courtesy photo
“We’ve been following this property since it was built,” Larry Weese, company president, said in a recent interview. “We’ve looked at it for many years.” The property, which fell into
disclosure and then took years to reach the market, changed hands in a public way. News of the center’s availability initially surfaced in an Aug. 12 Wall Street Journal advertisement.
That ad announced the sale of $2 billion worth of real estate on www.Auction.com. The ad, which showcased properties from across the county, set a Sept. 30 deadline for final bids on the 25.4-acre center at the northeast corner of Ynez and Rancho California roads. The center was built in 1989, the same year that Temecula became a city with about 27,000 residents. The center was the largest in Temecula at the time, and it became a key commercial component of the fast-growing city that quickly
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New Menifee Councilwoman Lesa Sobek introduced to Chamber Tony Ault Writer Long time Menifee resident Lesa Sobek, recently elected the city’s third district council member, was introduced to many of the city’s businessmen and businesswomen Wednesday, Feb. 17 during the Menifee Chamber of Commerce hosted Meet and Greet breakfast at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse on Haun Road. Sobek was elected to the council after the late City Councilman Wally Edgerton succumbed to lung disease in May 2015. She received almost half the vote in November winning over the other three candidates for the position. She is married with three children and 11 grandchildren. She will fill out Edgerton’s term. Before the election Sobek was active in the community and worked on the school bond issue and other community projects. Sobek said she was at the meet and greet to answer and questions the guests might have. “I care about Menifee. I am grateful to the people who voted for me,” Sobek said. Most recently on Facebook, she said she was most interested in finding suggestions from the residents about the Newport Road Interchange. The intersection is in part of her district that spreads from the eastern side of Haun Road east to the city limits and from the freeway to the southern city limits. At the meet and greet, Sobek said she has three priorities as a city council member. The first she said is family. “The first priority of any decision I make is the people. People want to live here, work here and have a place to play and enjoy their family.” She said traffic is her second priority. “We are working hard as a council on that,” she said adding that the city is working on coming up with creative ideas on how to solve that problem. Her third priority she explained is parks. “People want some really nice parks. How can we get better parks here,” she asked. She suggested that the people of Menifee observe what is called
The Wildomar City Council held a special meeting Feb. 24 to take public comments on the five new voting districts to be established by the November elections. The council took comments on the original three drafts from the last council meeting (A, B and C) and two additional drafts (D and E). The council decided at a meeting Jan. 27 to move the city’s voting system from at-large to by-district after the city received a letter alleging it’s at-large election system violates the California Voting Rights Act. The city had demographer Douglas Johnson from the National
MENIFEE from page A-1 Corners has been in the works for several years. “Development projects take a long time to come to fruition… and our staff has been going out to encourage development and the amenities that we know the residents want. Now there are other things coming,” Wyman said. The Krikorian Theater complex is moving forward, he said. The land has been purchased and they are now working on the development application. “It’s going to be more than a theater, it’s an entertainment complex, It will have 12 to 14 theaters with the largest screen in Southern California – a 100 foot screen and a 16 lane bowling alley. It will have a sports bar and a possible stage for entertainment,” Wyman said. He said the staff spent a lot time at trade shows across the country trying to find just such a thing, and found Krikorian. Looking to the town center area across Newport Road to the north Wyman said there will be additional restaurants, retail shopping, a civic center and a courthouse. He noted that the city already has the land to build the civic center. LA Fitness is under construction across from the town center.
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the “5-foot rule.” She said the rule says that everyone should be very observant of all people within five feet and do anything they can to help those in the space. She said that simple rule makes a much better community. During the question and answer period Sobek was asked about the possibility of combining the Menifee Union School District serving K-8 students with the high school district. Menifee is served by the Perris Unified High School District. She said she and other members of the council recently met with the district superintendent and learned that they are now considering building a fourth high school because of the population growth in the Menifee area. She explained the district boundaries are set by the state and the Menifee area now qualifies for only eight of the 10 requirements needed to form its own district. She suggested those who are interested in forming a Menifee school district might want to attend a Perris Unified High School District meeting to inform district leaders of their desire.
Demographics Corporation and legal expert Marguerite Leoni of Nielsen, Merksamer, Parrinello, Gross and Leoni LLP on hand once again to help in establishing the new districts. The five drafts, all depicting different ways the new district lines could look, were displayed on stands for the public to comment on. Although other drafts received some positive feedback, the draft that was most popular with the public was draft A. However, draft A would be given an update to not divide a neighborhood along Cashew Street. Draft E did not receive any positive feedback, due to its use of the 15 freeway as a central border between districts and its splitting
In Councilwoman Sobek’s District east of Haun Road and south of Newport Road a new Stater Brothers plaza will be built. In the Scott Road area The Junction Center has a 525,000-square-foot development in the works. A WalMart Supercenter is planned with the lot already graded. Wyman said the city is trying to speed up the Wal-Mart project because it was brought to the city through the initiative of the people. “But, they are working at their own pace,” Wyman said. “We have been trying to push them but they are like a giant, very hard to push. “South of that we will have the city’s first business park with 850,000-square-feet of space available to major businesses. This is needed not only in the city but in south Riverside. I think business park vacancies are now only 1 percent in the entire area,” he said. On the residential growth side, Wyman said the city has more than 10,000 units ready to be constructed. “Right now across the city there are 200 new homes under construction from Audie Murphy Ranch down Newport Road to Heritage Park and in the northeast part of the city,” he said. “These are quality new homes ranging in price from $350 to
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A representative of the Riverside Transit District told the guests questioning the transportation system in the city that RTA is working on different routes at this time from Menifee to connect with the Metrolink stations opening in the area. Sobek introduced Jeff Wyman, interim development director, to update the Chamber and guests on the economic growth coming to Menifee and the surrounding area.
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neighborhoods. In fact, Draft E was eliminated by the council as a viable option for new district lines. After hearing all the public comments and opinion from Johnson and Leoni, the council came to a consensus on Draft A, with the condition of the Cashew street addition. The council found the updated draft so favorable they renamed it “A+.” A third and final public hearing will be held in the coming weeks on the new voting districts. In the meantime, you can see all drafts for the new districts on the city’s website at cityofwildomar.org. For more local news or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.
400,000 in price. Housing prices have really come up, which is really great. They are quality homebuyers that have quality incomes that they are going to spend in the shops around the city,” Wyman said. He noted that because of the growth in the city more infrastructure is needed. “That is why we have $170 million in capital improvements on our project list,” he said, adding that infrastructure projects include the Newport and Scott roads intersections, the Holland Road overpass and the Bradley Road overpass crossing over Salt Creek. It also includes the McCall Boulevard interchange. “But that one is way down the road.” “Oh, yes,” Wyman said, “I almost forgot, there may be a second Wal-Mart coming as well.” The city recently printed an award winning brochure called “Menifee Moving, improving Menifee’s Infrastructure and Traffic Circulation” available at the City Hall. The brochure gives an updated guide to the city’s capital improvement plan. For more information about the city of Menifee readers may call (951) 672-6777. Menifee City Hall is located at 29714 Haun Road in Menifee.
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Former Platters’ lead singer introduces Virgil’s Kids program during Old Town Temecula concert Tony Ault Writer
Entertainer Virgil Gibson, in a solo performance at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater Feb. 24, proved that his “gifted” voice that lifted him to fame as lead singer for the world famous Platters, has never left him now at age 72. Gibson, who makes his home in Murrieta wowed an appreciative audience by singing the Platters’ songs “The Great Pretender,” “Only You,” “My Prayer,” and “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” among others. He showed his voice still could reach the melodic notes he made 40 and 50 years ago singing the favorite songs in the performance called “Remember the Magic.” “Yes, isn’t he amazing,” asked Gibson’s booking agent Albert Holquin after his performance. Gibson who likes doing solo performances. He appears on stage only with a microphone and chair, decked out in a fine blue suit and tie and with recorded backup mu-
sic. He keeps the audience well entertained with his five to six octave voice. Laughing at himself intermittently he encourages his audiences to join with him in singing and clapping in time to the favorites. “If I make a mistake, at my age, so what,” he said. But, his appearance last week was more for an appeal to help with a program he is introducing called, “Virgil’s Kids.” Following the show Gibson invited more than 100 local residents, friends, the press and business leaders to a private VIP after party hosted by the Temecula Valley Players in the Merc to introduce the “Virgil’s Kids” program. Gene Wunderlich of the Temecula Valley Players introduced Gibson during the after party saying the entertainer is always “wanting to work with children.” Gibson taking the Merc stage told the audience that he had a revelation when he was 49 that he would not come totally into his own until he was in his 60s. “Well its 70s now,” he laughed. He said the one thing he sees today
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is the too many children being mistreated. He recalled when he was just a child his mother prayed that he would be gifted with a “golden voice.” Her dream was realized as when age 9 her Virgil began singing with professional gospel groups in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. He says in his latest gospel album, “Prayers Have Wings,” “We all need inspiration and I don’t know anything that fills me up like singing gospel!” As a part of this revelation Gibson said he produced his “Prayers Have Wings,” CD that he believes will give those listening “gospel truths that will see you through.” He said before recording each song on his album he prayed that it would touch every heart. He said he hopes that prayer is answered. But, he said his childhood was not without difficulty. “You know at 4-foot-10… I had to do a lot of thumping.” He was poor and mistreated but wanted to use his “gift.” “I hate to see people mistreated,” Gibson said, “especially kids.” He said his Virgil’s Kids will focus on helping needy children by using the stage to teach them leadership skills and and self-confidence. Gibson said he believes that “everyone here has something in music and other gifts they can do.” Children as well all have a musical gift and special gifts he suggested. “You just have to find the way to do it.” He recalled he got his break as an entertainer at a very young age. He said he admired hearing the Platters who were at the top of the music charts in the 1950s. He prayed about joining them and his dream came true. “I asked God and He just fixed it that I could sing with them.” He went on to become the group’s lead singer and later joined the Rivingtons, famous for the their “Papa Oom Mow Wow” doo-whop sound. He was with them almost 17 years. He said he likes to tell children they sometimes have to come up through fertilizer or “do do,” in
Former Platters lead singer Virgil Gibson after his performance “Remember the Magic” at the Old Town Community Theater in Temecula Tony Ault photos Feb. 24 happily signs autographs to his many CDs.
Former Platters lead singer Virgil Gibson at a private after concert party at the Merc tells VIP guest about his new “Virgil’s Kids” program that will help children find their God given gifts through the stage. The concert was held at the Old Town Community Theater Feb. 24.
life. He said fertilizer gives them nourishment and strength so they grow up and bloom into beautiful flowers. He said those at the party can help these children through Virgil’s Kids. Standing behind his effort is the Temecula Valley Theater group that supports many youth acting programs. Virgil said the details and information about Virgil’s Kids is now being created and will soon be
officially announced. For more information about Virgil Gibson go to www.virgilgibson.com. Virgil Gibson Enterprises can be reached at (310) 922-9813 or (615) 947-7440. For more local news, or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.
March 2016 events
UPCOMInG events March 2nd ambassador Meeting 8:15 – 9:15 am Chamber office March 2nd Menifee City Council Meeting Menifee City Hall 7:00 pm
March 5th SWC Pageants 2016 Scholarship Pageant – city of Menifee, Lake Elsinore & Wildomar Register Online at: WWW.SWcPaGEaNTS.OrG March 9th March Madness Triple Threat chamber Mixer Mt. San Jacinto Community College, Menifee Campus, Room 805 5:30-7:30 pm
March 9th Student of the Month Sizzler 91 W Nuevo rd, Perris, ca 92570 8:15 – 9:30 March 10th Educational Solar Seminar Temecula City Hall Conference center 41000 Main Street, Temecula 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PST
March 11th SRCAR 5th Annual Texas Hold’Em charity Event 26529 Jefferson ave, Murrieta,ca 5:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST Tickets on sale now $25.00 March 22nd Basic Record Keeping for Small Business Chamber Conference Room 9:00-10:00am
For more information regarding any of these events, please contact the Chamber office at (951) 672-1991. Visit us at menifeevalleychamber.com.
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Temecula, other cities fund study to try to stem rising police costs Tim O’Leary Staff Writer Temecula has joined a group of cities that will fund a study to determine whether they can stem the rising cost of police services. The $195,000 study – which could involve 10 cities – marks the latest step in a years-long regional push. It will take at least six months for the study to begin and the group to get answers to an array of cost and service questions. The Temecula council quietly approved its share of the cost, which could total about $25,000 depending on how many cities participate, at its Feb. 23 meeting. That action followed similar votes by the Moreno Valley and Jurupa Valley councils. A string of others is expected to be cast in the coming days. After the Feb. 23 meeting, Councilman Jeff Comerchero said there is widespread agreement that the rising costs are “not sustainable” for cities that contract with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The push for the study was fueled by predictions that the cities’ costs will continue to climb by about 7 percent a year over the next several years.
Coachella – agreed to hire the Matrix Consulting Group, a Bay Area firm. The study will explore dozens of issues, but its prime focus is to examine whether the cities should band together to police themselves. Moreno Valley initially signaled its concerns over spiraling contract costs during a council study session in March 2013. The discussion unfolded following a 5 percent increase in the contract’s cost and an additional assessment to help pay for a countywide communications system. About that time, the need to balance the budget prompted that council to cut $6 million from its police services contract. That forced the city to eliminate 27 police officer positions through layoffs, attrition or by failing to fill vacancies. Moreno Valley revisited the issue again in September 2014. The city’s police budget was trimmed by another $1 million that fiscal year. The cost concerns have intensified among the contract cities since then. Moreno Valley, which has about 200,000 residents, spent $33.4 million last year on its police services contract. Moreno Valley pays more than any other city in the study group, but its $165 per capita cost
Concerns over soaring police costs began to surface about three years ago and support for the study took root at a mayors’ conference held in Temecula in May. There are 17 cities that contract with the county. The most notable exceptions in the region are the cities of Riverside and Murrieta. The contract cities say they are generally happy with the quality of services provided by the county. County officials have attributed the contract cost increases to current and future labor and pension agreements. They have also cited the high costs of operating such specialty services as a SWAT team, bomb squad and labor-intensive investigation teams. Comerchero said Moreno Valley is the “most vocal” of the cities that will participate in the study. San Jacinto released the request for proposals that attracted seven firms that offered to do the analysis work for fees ranging from $123,000 to $580,000. The 10 cities that could join forces in the study together paid the county nearly $120 million for law enforcement services last year. Leaders from the group of cities – which is expected to also include Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Perris and
is less than many of the other cities. Temecula is in a much stronger financial position than Moreno Valley, but officials there became publicly alarmed about rising contract costs about two years ago. Temecula has contracted with the county since it became a city in December 1989. In Temecula’s early years, city officials merely shrugged when the country required them to pay annual increases for contract services. Since incorporation, Temecula’s population has more than quadrupled to nearly 110,000 residents. Over a recent five-year span, Temecula’s police costs increased 13 percent, according to a staff analysis. Past contract cost increases prompted Temecula to leave three police positions vacant until further notice. Temecula’s contract cost totaled $22.3 million last year, which equaled $203 per resident. On Jan. 26, the Temecula council approved a five-year contract with the sheriff’s department that will cost nearly $24.2 million in its first year. The 10-page agreement notes that the county can require annual cost increases, and the city must give one year’s notice before it can terminate the contract. Perris paid $13.5 million for its
contract last year. Lake Elsinore paid $11 million. Their patrol coverage levels exceeded that of Moreno Valley, but did not meet Temecula’s level. The per capita cost was the same for Perris and Lake Elsinore – $183 per person in each city. Menifee paid $10.4 million for that year and its per capita rate was $122, the lowest of the 10 cities that may participate in the study. Moreno Valley led the 10 cities in violent crime over a five-year period that ended in 2014. Jurupa Valley was second and Perris was third. Temecula, Menifee and San Jacinto boasted the lowest rates among the larger cities. The study, which will take about five months to complete, will examine whether the cities should band together in a joint powers authority. Such an agency could provide its own services. The study will examine how much it will cost to create, equip and implement a police services agency and whether that model would save money for the participating cities. It would also examine whether the agency could tap into some of the regional law enforcement services provided by the county.
Menifee experiences second largest sales tax revenue increase to date MENIFEE – For the fifth consecutive year, Menifee’s third quarter sales tax revenues outpaced the prior year’s results, a key indicator of a strong and growing local economy. The city’s sales tax revenues from July, August and September 2015 climbed 11.6 percent when compared with the same quarter one year prior, the second largest increase reported since the city’s inception in 2008., “As more businesses and restaurants open, Menifee’s sales tax revenues will continue to increase,” said Interim Development Director Jeff Wyman. “A newer city like Menifee depends on sales tax revenues to provide basic city services such as public safety, parks and community services, along with some road improvements.” Overall, the consumer goods category contributed most of the city’s sales tax revenues, 28 percent, and continues to outpace previous years’ results. A large increase in building and construction related spending, along with an uptick in restaurant revenues,
Flame Broiler, are helping to increase the city’s sales tax revenues,” Wyman said. When compared with surrounding cities, the region and Southern California, Menifee’s sales tax revenue categorically outpaced the region. Menifee reported increases nearly four times greater than Riverside County’s 3.1 percent increase and three and a half times Southern California’s 3.6 percent increase. “The fact that Menifee’s sales tax revenues have continually out-
contributed to the double digit sales tax revenue increase for third quarter, 2015. Although continued lower fuel prices caused a slight dip in revenues from the fuel and services stations category, the sales tax revenue increases from the other six categories compensated for the loss. “In addition to providing some tasty new dining options, last year’s newly opened casual and quick dining restaurants including Applebees, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Jersey Mike’s and
paced the region’s is evidence that Menifee’s economy continues to grow and that the city is dedicated
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Candidates Forum for 3rd District County Supervisor Paul Bandong Writer
based on the Candidates Forum held Feb. 9 in Murrieta.
The Southwest Riverside County Association of REALTORS® (SRCAR) held two candidate forums for the 3rd District County Supervisor seat Feb. 9 in Murrieta and Feb. 11 in Hemet. SRCAR’s former Government Affairs Director Gene Wunderlich asked the questions – many concerning real estate – at both forums. The 3rd Supervisorial District of Riverside County is comprised of more than 400,000 people and includes the cities of Temecula, Murrieta, Hemet and San Jacinto as well as the communities of Aguanga, Anza, Cottonwood Canyon, French Valley, Gilman Hot Springs, Green Acres, Homeland, Idylwild, Lake Riverside, Mountain Center, Murrieta Hot Springs, Pine Cove, Poppet Flats, Rancho California, Soboba Hot Springs, Twin Pines, Valle Vista and Winchester. Three candidates have declared their candidacy for the position: appointed incumbent Chuck Washington, Murrieta Mayor Randon Lane, and Hemet City Councilwoman Shellie Milne. Milne was unable to attend the first forum in Murrieta due to a Hemet City Council meeting where the topic of election by district was on the agenda. This article is
Opening Statements Lane stated that he was running for the office “because I believe that the quality of life in Riverside County should be second to none.” He said that the three pillars for that quality of life are public safety, economic development and infrastructure. Lane cited examples of Murrieta’s success; FBI ranking of No. 2-safest city in the nation, four times more likely to survive a heart attack than any other city in the nation, Forbes’ No. 1 ranking of post-recession boomtown in America, the building of Loma Linda hospital and the 2011 passing of $125 million infrastructure budget. Lane expressed frustration that the “Riverside County Board of Supervisors is not operating well.” He cited a decrease in revenues from $187 million to $100 million, an increase in taxes and cited an example of a developer taking seven years to get through the permitting process. “I want to take the experiences and successes we’ve had in Murrieta to the board of supervisors.” Throughout the evening, Lane’s consistent theme was “government’s best choice is to move out of the way for private industry to be successful.” Candidate Chuck Washington said
his career in public service goes back to his background as a Naval officer and aviator. He has been a local resident for 27 years and has served on the Temecula City Council and the Murrieta City Council and became mayor in both cities. He also served as president of Habitat for Humanity and vice-chair for the Boys & Girls Club. “My priorities on the Board are simple: one to create and retain good jobs, two to keep neighborhoods safe, three reduce traffic congestion and four to protect taxpayers.” Washington cited his efforts in public safety. They include; to increase the number of deputies, support programs to apprehend and prosecute gang members, track sex offenders, protect drug-endangered children and fight human trafficking. Also to set policies for prisoner release and keeping “Resource Officers” on middle and high school campuses. Washington touted the creation of 50,000 jobs in Temecula compared to 47,000 combined jobs in four neighboring cities, and the expansion of tourism in the area into a $660 million industry. He also cited a streamlined permitting process that make Temecula “one of the most business friendly in the county and the state.” Speaking on the issue of protect-
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ing tax dollars Washinton said, “I helped save millions of tax dollars by lowering city taxes through the refinancing of community facility districts. “My leadership at Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) was an integral role in establishing and maintaining the program that created a $4.5 billion Western County road network program – alleviating congestion and supporting economic development.” Washington agreed that there are a lot of needs at the county level, including making the permitting process more efficient and businessfriendly. “I know how to lead and create coalitions,” said Washington, “It’s an acquired taste, long hours, often six days a week, it’s diverse. But, I’m up to the challenge to get the county back on the right track. . . I am the only one here that has gone through the learning curve of serving this district on the board of supervisors.” Both candidates agreed that county government does have a direct impact on the real estate industry through fees, zoning and permitting. Lane does not “believe that its’ the government’s job to regulate the housing industry. Builders and developers are better equipped to know what to build.” Washington said that it is necessary to have “a partnership between planning commissions and developers to build desirable communities and that communities need to have a diverse housing stock.” Both agreed on cities’ and counties needing to have a good working relationship to mitigate development and building impacts within each city’s sphere of influence. On the question of air quality, Lane said, “that we will never be able to meet” the standards set forth in the passage of AB 32 and SB 75. “They are arbitrary and without reason. The board of supervisors needs to meet and maintain its authority to decide what is best for Riverside County.” Washington recounted the history of Agenda 21, a policy paper supported by the United Nations in 1992. “The state then made it mandatory and cities and counties made sustainability plans to meet those standards.” Washington thought that fees and entitlements as part of development were at an adequate level and he “would always fight to keep fees as low as possible.” Lane said “new fees are not acceptable; I am opposed to creating new fees and taxes. We have enough money. We just need to spend it in the right places…It’s time we hold our government accountable!” Lane felt that a recently approved charge for rental homes was a new fee. Washington explained his support of Supervisor Benoit’s initiative as “a way to implement the ordinance to collect already existing fees fairly across the board.” In response to the question of “With increases in salaries and public safety budgets, are current anticipated budget levels sustainable?” Lane responded. “Yes, but not by creating new fees and taxes.” He argued that increasing development increases revenues. He reiterated that public safety is a top priority. Washington stated that “layoffs are not a way to balance the budget and get to profitability. We need to seek
efficiencies.” Both agreed that local cities and the county are experiencing increases in criminal activity following the passage of AB109 and Prop 47 that redefined certain crimes from felonies to misdemeanors and affected prisoner release rates in order to reduce overcrowding. Washington stated that these provisions were passed, but “only provide 75 cents of every dollar needed to do the job. We have a long way to go to get dangerous people off the streets.” He said that it costs approximately $60,000 per year per bed to house a prisoner or approximately $90 million taxpayer dollars per year. Lane acknowledged that Murrieta is dealing with the same impact. “We have deployed teams that follow those who have been released. The focus is to be sure to use the resources we have to monitor and ensure they are following the rules of conduct.” Washington followed-up saying that Temecula and Murrieta have resources and there are other cities in the district that need far more attention because they do not have the resources. Both agreed that cities on the east end of the county need to be actively engaged in relationship and communication and that both have been reaching out to those communities. Lane followed saying WRCOG needs to have ongoing communication, input and concerns, with real estate professionals regarding the HERO program and its many program components. Washington supports modifying these programs to ensure vendor quality and that the homeowners are not unfairly burdened. “One of the most onerous components (of the HERO program) is that the loan was senior to the first mortgage,” said Washington. Both agreed that they would not support large residential development in wine country. According to Hemet Councilwoman Milne’s website, she is “a mother, family farmer and a small businessowner . . . committed to improving our local economy, keeping taxes down and making our homes and neighborhoods safe from crime. I believe my no-nonsense, fiscally conservative approach to government is what our district needs and wants in its supervisor.” Milne and Lane are both Republicans; Washington is a Democrat. According to publicly-available reports (“Campaign Statement” Form 460) on the County of Riverside Registrar of Voters website, in 2015, Milne raised $150,175, Lane raised $159,183 and Washington raised $243,904. The board of supervisors is the governing body of Riverside County. The 3rd District County Supervisor spot is up for election this year for a four-year term. The position became available when former Supervisor Jeff Stone was elected to the California State Senate, 28th District in November 2014. On March 4, 2015, Governor Jerry Brown appointed then Temecula Mayor Pro-Tem Chuck Washington to serve the remainder of the term. The primary will be June 7. If there is no clear majority winner, the top two candidates will face each other in the November,2016 runoff election.
Supervisors transfer Fire Station #61 to city of Wildomar Joe Naiman Writer The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the transfer of Fire Station #61 to the City of Wildomar. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote Feb. 9 does not involve compensation from the city for the transfer of the fire station constructed prior the incorporation of Wildomar, although the city will now be responsible for maintenance and other operations costs of the fire station. The fire station was not immedi-
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OWNERS from page A-1 staked out a position as a retailing and jobs hub. The fledgling city maintained that regional dominance as it attracted car dealers, new shopping centers and a regional mall. Those projects generated a broadening stream of sales tax revenues that helped fuel the construction of road and freeway improvements, parks, community centers, museums and a string of other amenities. The city’s population is currently approaching 110,000 and it is expected to someday total about 150,000 residents. The entire center totals nearly 492,000 square feet. The buildings that house Target, Vons and an office complex are key anchors of the center, but they are separately owned and were not included in the auction sale. Many of the retail tenants have been at the Town Center since it opened. Some of the larger tenants include Active, CVS pharmacy and 24 Hour Fitness. The center contains an array of restaurants, banks, shoe stores, a pool supply store, a martial arts studio, music school, hobby shop, dentist and real estate offices and nail, beauty and bridal salons. The center is a key player in Temecula’s retailing landscape. The city boasts about 80 community and neighborhood retail centers. A 2015 staff report noted that the city’s approximately $29 million in sales tax receipts placed Temecula 44th out of California’s 539 counties and cities. Temecula residents at that time spent about $275 per person a year on local retail products, an amount that ranked the city 79th in the state. But the Town Center’s previous owner was caught in a financial squeeze when the recession’s grip tightened after 2008. The center languished for years in foreclosure, a period in which little money was spent on marketing or tenant improvements and Citivest and other companies kept tabs on its fate. Before the sale, the center was owned by BACM 2006-5 Rancho California Limited Partnership. The sale prospectus described the complex as a “stabilized, seasoned center located in a premier location giving it a strong competitive advantage.” Fifteen buildings totaling 241,870 square feet were offered. The auctioned portion of the center had an 84.5 percent occupancy rate before the auction. The prospectus cited Temecula’s 4.5 percent unemployment rate, its $85,839 average household income and its $479,854 average price of sold homes. The sale prospectus also stated that another 48,000 square feet of land alongside part of the center could be developed into multifamily residential uses. There was a high level of interest in the property before the sale. Several qualified firms participated in the so-called “best and final round” that ended with Citivest submitting the winning bid. After the auction closed, Alice Sullivan, president and executive officer of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, crossed paths with the new owners. She said Citivest made a smart purchase and she was pleased that the company plans to plug into the local business community. “We’re really excited about that,” she said. The name of the new owner was announced after escrow closed. Citivest is a privately held owner, operator and developer of commercial real estate. Citivest, which is based in Newport Beach, currently owns about 15 properties across the state. They range from single industrial and commercial buildings to strip malls and large shopping centers. Their locations include San Francisco, San Diego, Santa Ana, Norwalk and Novato. The company’s current properties include a mix of uses that include supermarkets, banks, fitness centers and restaurants. Properties that were previously bought and sold by the company span the range of office, retail and industrial uses. In July, Citivest and its investment partner announced a $185.2 million deal that included a portfolio of properties stretching from Oceanside to Chula Vista, according to a company news release. Weese describes the company on its website as “very humble, approachable and knowledgeable about California real estate.” He goes on to say that the company rarely acquires properties that are beyond a two-hour plane ride from its core. The company’s three partners are Weese, Dana Haynes and Dwight Belden. Weese said Citivest will rely on experts to create a plan to upgrade and revamp vacant or underused portions of the center. The architectural themes and other details will be dis-
Citivest Commercial Investments, LLC has acquired a major portion of Temecula Town Center for $60 million.
closed as the plan takes shape and it is vetted by the city, he said. Weese said Citivest will take advantage of the center’s location as a gateway to Temecula’s popular wine country. But the firm does not plan to dabble in the housing market via the nearby property, he said. He estimated that it could take five to seven years to bring the shopping center to its next level. “It’s going to take a while to do it,” he said. Citivest often relies on Buxton, a retail consultant, to help tailor its tenant mixes. Buxton was hired by Temecula in March 2015 to do a retail recruitment report for the city. Buxton was paid $40,000 by the city to do the economic development work. A key feature of the study focused on identifying a wish list of 10 retailers that are not currently located in the city. Buxton, which is based in Fort Worth, held a presentation October 2015 at Temecula’s conference cen-
ter. The presentation attracted about 60 business owners, builders, real estate representatives, consultants and marketing firms. The presentation set the stage for retail recruitment efforts to kick into high gear, Cheyenne Robinson, a Buxton account manager, told the audience. “We’ve done the heavy lifting for you,” Robinson said. “Now we can reach out to those retailers and tell them why they should locate here. This is an ongoing relationship here.” In the recent interview, Weese said his company will try to tap into such research to target retailers and restaurants that currently lack a presence in the Temecula area. In turn, that will broaden the center’s appeal to area shoppers, he said. “Together these factors will build additional value for the property, for the city and for our customers,” he said. “We’re very serious about Temecula and the area.”
RIVERSIDE – The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources is seeking volunteers to help with the backyard composting program. Volunteers will attend a training course for eight Tuesdays and will then donate 40 hours back to the program. Volunteers are needed to staff Saturday morning workshops, classroom presentations, and community group presentations and to do outreach. It is a great way to learn more about recycling organic resources and then sharing that knowledge through program presentations. Students will learn various methods of composting, the best materials to
use, materials to avoid, and they will build and study active compost piles for hands-on learning. Books and study materials will be provided by the department. The training class will be on Tuesdays in Moreno Valley from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., April 12 through May 31. The class is available to Riverside County residents only and seating is limited. Candidates must apply online at www.rcwaste.org/opencms/ r e c y c l i n g / m a s t e r c o m p o s t e r. html#training. Send inquires t o WasteCompRecyc@rcwaste.org or call Riverside County Department of Waste Resources at (951) 486-3200.
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Lake Elsinore votes to participate in JPA study Crystal Olmedo Valley News Intern Lake Elsinore City Council voted to participate in a Joint Powers Authority Study during a Feb. 23 meeting. Seventeen cities currently receive police services from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and of the 17, Temecula, Coachella Jurupa Valley, Menifee, Moreno Valley and San Jacinto have already agreed to participate in the study. The council voted 4-0 in favor of participation in the Public Safety Joint Powers Authority Feasibility Study with the other cities in River-
side County regarding law enforcement services currently provided by the Sheriff’s Department. If the JPA is ultimately approved, it will create a regional system of law enforcement between participating cities. Jason Simpson, Director of Administrative Services for Lake Elsinore explained that the study will assist the city in determining the benefits or disadvantages of the agreement in comparison to maintaining the current services. The study will be conducted by Matrix Consulting Group and will cost each participating city approximately $24,000. He mentioned that Riverside
County is currently examining its police services at the request of a few cities that are concerned with how much of their funding is allocated for them. “Essentially, for the contract cities 90 percent of our invoice for services is for salaries and benefits,” Simpson said. A report by City Manager Grant Yates projected an eight to 10 percent increase in the cost for services for each of the next two fiscal years. Calimesa, Canyon Lake and Eastvale have opted out of participating in the feasibility study. “We owe it to the taxpayers to look at every single possibility and give them as much bang for their buck as they deserve,” Magee said. Councilman Steve Manos said that the council needs to examine the potential repercussions of having a regional police force because it will assume “more risk.” Adding that, although he is in favor of staying under the current conditions, the consolidation may enable the cities to “drive down cost per service hour,” because a large amount of the budget is largely consumed by the cost of police services. “It’s an emotional issue. We love our police obviously, and it just comes down to the points where we have some public safety issues … Lake Elsinore has one of the highest rates per capita of property theft,” Manos said. “That’s something that we’re very concerned about and we want to address.” Councilwoman Natasha Johnson reported that she and Manos had their first litter and illegal dumping ad hoc subcommittee meeting that was established at the Feb. 9 city
council meeting. “Some great brainstorming and a great start, so more updates to come as far as what we’re going to do address (the illegal dumping and littering) because it’s definitely high on our priority, and we appreciate the community continuing let us know where you see (violations)…” Johnson said. “We are cleaning up as fast as we can, but really the community’s participation is going to be key in the success of getting everything cleaned up.” In other news, Manos reported that he attended a League of California Cities meeting that addressed the topic of a potential change transportation taxes, during the city council comments portion of the meeting. “There’s been a lot of conversation about diminishing gas tax dollars as the price of gas reduces; as well as, the number of vehicles that have high efficiency, they get more miles per gallon,” Manos said. “Gas is being used less and less and of course (people) are driving more and more, the roads get beat up and it diminishes the amount of money that’s available for transportation.” Manos added that the city is looking for ways to ensure that there will be funds to repair streets, given the declining transportation funds. He said the league is waiting to see what bills come through so they can choose which to support and what they are going to attempt to modify. “Some of the fees that are collected for vehicle license fees; as well as weigh station fees have been diverted to other places and
so you end up with cities and the state that has a lot of potholes they can’t afford to fill. They are looking at ways of going ahead and mitigating that through a number of measures.” Mayor Brian Tisdale weighed in on the subject saying the city has a great council in leadership roles. “Mayor Pro Tem Magee sits as the chair for the Riverside Transportation Commission and of course, you know the governor is a little short on money and he’s blaming it now on gas prices being too low, so now we don’t have money to pay for freeways,” Tisdale said. “So he conveniently took … $750 million out of the transportation (budget), which accounts to about $32 million for Riverside County.” Tisdale said the lost money would really impact the city since the items that the transportation commission has decided need to be on the chopping block is part of Railroad Canyon and the French Valley interchange. “Those are major impacts for our community,” he said, adding that Magee, “and some of the others are really fighting to make sure that our projects remain priority and we have funding for that.” Manos also addressed the legalization of medical marijuana as being, “the biggest concern” of issues that will potentially be on the November ballot. He also informed the Council that Desert Hot Springs has rejoined the League of California cities, so once again, all cities within Riverside County are members. To comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.
CRA announces endorsement of Cruz Rick Reiss and Jennifer Kabbany Special to Valley News The California Republican Assembly (CRA) state body endorsed Ted Cruz with over two-thirds of delegate support at the Presidential Endorsing Convention in Buena Park, Feb. 21. Florida Senator Marco Rubio finished in second place with 11.5 percent of the polling delegates, while prolific businessman Donald Trump placed third with 10 percent. In the U.S. Senate race in California, Tom Del Beccaro received 69 percent of the delegates earring him a CRA endorsement as well. Both endorsements for Ted Cruz and Tom Del Becarro were done on the first ballot. This vote occurred after the South Carolina primary on Feb. 20. According to CRA state Vice President Bob Kowell, Cruz’s endorsement shows that people are anxious for a change from the status quo. Out with the establishment and in with positive and effective
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change was the overwhelming mood of the CRA state delegates. Closer to home the CRA’s local chapter, the Murietta-Temecula Republican Assembly, also indicated a strong resolve for political, change during an informal straw poll conducted during its February meeting. As indicative of the Murrieta-Temecula pollsters ... Donald Trump is going to make America great again. At least, that’s what a majority of those who voted in the recent straw poll believe. Trump, the billionaire businessman frontrunner in the Republican presidential primary race, garnered 43 percent of the vote, which took place during the assembly’s monthly meeting at Temecula City Hall on Feb. 12. Coming in at a relatively close second place was US Sen. Ted Cruz, with 25 percent of the vote. Third place went to neurosurgeon Ben Carson, with 16 percent. Combined, the votes for Trump, Cruz and Carson make up 84 percent of all those cast and show that
many Southwest County Republicans are fed up with the status quo. “Trump, Cruz and Carson are all considered outsiders,” said Kowell, also president of the MTRA club. “They are considered anti-establishment candidates. It’s clear Republican voters are ready for a new type of leadership, one who does not take orders from the Republican establishment and will do things differently in Washington.” Placing fourth in the straw poll, with 14 percent of the vote, was US Sen. Marco Rubio, who is seen as the Republican establishment’s top choice heading into the latest primary contests. Former Gov. John Kasich placed fifth with 2 percent of the votes, and former Gov. Jeb Bush did not attract any votes. The vote on Feb. 12 marks the second time in six months the assembly chapter has taken a straw poll at one of its monthly meetings. In August, MTRA straw poll results placed Cruz on top.
the United States, into Canada, the Philippines and the Caribbean. McCreery has become a crowd favorite who appeals to all ages of fans – who call themselves “McCreerians” on social media. Of the big names he has toured with, Brad Paisley, The Band Perry, Rascal Flatts, as well as headlining his own tours. Social media accolades include over 3 million followers on Facebook, Twitter, and over 150 million YouTube views. Offstage, McCreery prefers to be the “guy next door,” according to a press release. Following his American Idol win, he graduated from high school and enrolled at North Carolina State University. He is an avid sports fan, outdoorsman, and regularly attends Wolfpack basketball games.
Giving back to the community that has done so much for him is important to McCreery. He has supported numerous charitable causes including St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, the 12.14 Foundation, World Vision, MLB RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities), The Opry Trust Fund and other organizations in his native North Carolina. See Scotty McCreery at Temecula Valley Fair on March 19, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Galway Downs in Temecula, located at 38801 Los Corralitos Road The fair runs March 18-21, 2016, Friday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday-Monday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., rain or shine. Purchase tickets at www.temeculavalleyfair.com.
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Villa Chardonnay Equine Animal sanctuary expands programs TEMECULA – Villa Chardonnay Equine and Animal Sanctuary has expanded and is offering new programs for the public and animals in need. The new sanctuary is over 25 acres in Temecula Wine Country, three times the size of their previous sanctuary. With the larger property comes the opportunity to help more animals and people in need. Also the need for a new outdoor cattery, the need for more shelters for the horses and new fundraising challenges. Villa Chardonnay has grown to be the largest equine and animal sanctuary in Southern California and has saved thousands of animal lives over the years. Dogs, cats and horses, with a few goats and turkeys, Villa Chardonnay is home to many creatures. Nearly all the animals at the sanctuary have special needs, from the seven month old Cayetano an Andalusian colt, who suffers from a neurological disorder causing difficulty standing, a cute little dog Angelo Mio, who was rescued from Taiwan and suffers from osteomyelitis, a deep bone infection in each of her front legs, and several blind cats like Chloe, Valentine and Andy. Each of them thrive at the sanctuary dedicated to helping special needs animals. The sanctuary provides medical care, love and attention, and food for more than 200 animals every day. The new facility features a number of pastures, paddocks and two barns, one of which is being modified for the horses most in need of medical care. Even in the short time they have been at the new facility, several horses have come their way including two young horses that were going to be shot by their owner because they were born with slight deformities. Many times the sanctuary helps people as much as horses, they also recently took in a horse from a woman with stage IV breast cancer who could no longer care for her horse and had nowhere to turn.
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Named after Chardonnay, a beautiful Palomino, the first horse rescued 13 years ago, Villa Chardonnay fits right in while residing in the Temecula Valley known for its wines. “We are reaching out to the wine community hoping for some support for the sanctuary. Perhaps one of the wineries would donate a dollar for every bottle of Chardonnay sold! It would be fun and the community will be aware of the winery’s dedication to Temecula horses in need,” said founder Louise Gardner. The average monthly expenses for feed, veterinary care and rescue efforts was $46,913 in 2015. The sanctuary is seeking to raise $10,640 for an outdoor cattery to expand the space for over 50 cats in its care. Up to $2,000 will be matched by Dr. Sharon McGilvery in honor of her mother, the “amazing cat lady” Sadie McGilvery. The expansion will allow an increase of 15 additional cats at the sanctuary. The additional acreage can house many more horses, however feeding and providing excellent care is a financial challenge. “It is critical that we receive additional steady and ongoing donations. This could be by the way of annual corporate sponsorships, individual monthly sponsor-
ships, creating a cause marketing partnership with a winery or other business. Nonprofits often have a major benefactor helping with their monthly and annual expenses, Villa Chardonnay does not have such a benefactor. With our extensive monthly expenses, we depend on small donations from individuals every month, which can be very inconsistent. Additionally, concerning is that this is an election year and that has historically taken its toll on all nonprofits,” said Monika Kerber, President and CEO. The two co-founders, Monika Kerber and Gardner put their money where their mouth is by making substantial donations every year to make sure ends meet. Villa Chardonnay’s new location will allow them to provide a good home to more homeless, slaughter bound and deserving creatures including horses, donkeys, dogs, cats, goats and turkeys for years to come. Contact Villa Chardonnay directly to discuss a program or partnership at (951) 526-5710. Villa Chardonnay is having their seventh Annual Mane Event Charity Fundraiser at Callaway Winery Saturday, May 21, see their website for details. All donations are tax deductible. Donate now at www.villachardonnay. org, or mail your donation to P.O. Box 890130, Temecula, CA 92589.
Mandy, a senior cat who is going blind is just one resident a Villa Chardonnay Equine and Animal Sanctuary. Courtesy photos
Pumpkin loves to wear his blanket at Villa Chardonnay Equine and Animal Sanctuary.
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Rancho Christian School and Community Church expansion now open
Ribbon cutting completed at the Rancho Community Church and Christian School expansion. Courtesy photo
Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer Rancho Community Church and Rancho Christian Schools have at last opened the doors to their new multigenerational facility expansion. In a ribbon cutting ceremony that took place Friday, Feb. 26, over 1,000 students, families, and area
dignitaries gathered to view the new buildings and grounds and to share in the first ever pep rally held in the Rancho Community Gymnasium. City council members Mike Naggar and Maryann Edwards, along with County Supervisor Chuck Washington witnessed the ribbon cutting ceremony. “This is a dream coming into
reality,” said Pastor Scott Treadway of the now opened facility. “In 2006 we dreamed about building this addition, but with the recession, we turned toward serving our community instead.” Rancho Community has been a driving force in the Community Mission of Hope, providing food, clothing, and comfort to the needy in Temecula and surrounding areas. Now established, the church and school rallied together to complete the expansion that was the vision for Rancho Community Church and Rancho Christian School from the beginning. Including the traditional chapel, 23 classrooms, seven science labs and the new student union. “Students and generations can connect with the new building in exciting ways,” Treadway said. “For the ministry, there are two new worship venues, each with a definitive worship style.” Encore has 1,400 seats for those who appreciate a more modern worship service. The Generations is a 1,200 seat venue with a multigenerational worship music theme and
The key to being a great neighbor Pastor Zachary Elliot Faith Columnist Jesus told us the greatest thing we can ever do with our lives is to “love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.” (Matthew 22:37-38) But did you know that the second most important thing you can do with your life has to do with every relationship you will ever have. Jesus said “A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:39) Do you know what that means? It means people matter! Your neighbor matters and your neighbor is everyone else on the planet but you. What would happen in your marriage, friendships or any other relationship if every time you encountered your neighbor you told yourself “this person matters?” You would begin to have less drama and conflict in your life. Not to mention you would begin to have some of the most meaningful relationships you’ve ever had. The key to being a great neighbor to the people in your life is to love
relationships will keep getting buried in it. But if you love your neighbor as yourself like Jesus told us to then you will have a life full of rich & satisfying relationships. Make It Count, Pastor Zac them! “Do to others as you would like them to do to you.” (Luke 6:2731) Show them their significance and stop putting yourself first. This is key! If you treat people like dirt your
Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor at Fusion Christian Church located in Temecula. He can be contacted at (951) 676-8511. For more information, visit www.myfusionchurch. com.
Menifee church replaces stolen rainbow banner MENIFEE – Menifee United Church of Christ, whose rainbow banner was recently stolen from an outside wall of the church, has replaced the symbol of support for the LGBT community. “One of our parishioners, who owns a print shop, donated the banner to the church for free,” said Senior Minister Bill Freeman. “As far
as I know, police have not caught whoever stole the original banner, I’m just glad a new one is up.” Like the old one, the new banner is 4 feet by 6 feet, and says to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people that they are welcome at the church. Menifee UCC is located at 26701 McCall Boulevard in Menifee.
“For Easter, we will be having 12 services in the three venues,” Treadway said. “We want to have an experience for our parishioners where each generation is welcomed where they are most comfortable. According to Treadway, music can set the tone for church service. “The style of music resonates with the crowd, as people express their worship in many different ways. My parents attend the Encore venue, with its loud and modern music, and they love it,” he said. “Come, and see which style of worship music resonates with you.” As for Treadway, his most memorable moment in the monthslong building project is when the cross was risen to the top of the chapel. “Witnessing the cross—that can be seen from all over south Temecula—being raised to the top of the chapel, I was choked up,” he said. “Our church is based upon the grace of God. In religion, good works don’t get you into favor. This cross is the symbol of God’s grace, and the ultimate act of His supreme love. To have that in the center of our city, atop our chapel that means a great deal.”
Traditions is a 400 seat, traditional worship style. “This new expansion will be the heartbeat of Rancho Community Church and Rancho Christian School,” Treadway said. “The new church facility will serve all of our parishioners with the style of worship service from traditional hymns to modern worship music that they are most comfortable with.” As for the school’s state of the art new facility, Rancho Christian School’s west campus will contain art, the gym and new science lab centers, while the top tier elementary school will remain in the east campus. With just shy of 1,000 students, and a High School Basketball team heading to the 5A Divisional Championships, Rancho Christian School has made its mark in Southwest Riverside County. Friday night, Rancho Christian School’s basketball team beat Capistrano Valley Christian School in their inaugural game at the new facility. For the Rancho Community Church, Easter is on its way and there is no better time to allow the public to see the new building than at Easter.
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Letter to the editor: RTA should help those working schmucks actually enjoy their commute. Among the possibilities: light rail, luxury and/ or articulated buses, and perhaps subsidized luxury shuttle buses (for exact location drop offs). Consider this question – how many cars does it take to equal the cost of one bus with a driver? With gas at about $2.25, it now takes more cars to equal the cost of operating an alternative transportation vehicle, than when gas was at $4. But, then, shouldn’t SANDAG and the Riverside Transit Agency, be obligated to at least try something, to alleviate this daily nonsensical commuter nightmare? G. Lance Johannsen Carlsbad, California
Dear Editor, Being retired, and able to pick my time of departures between Hemet and Carlsbad, I almost always pass through Temecula at times when traffic is minimal, in my direction. I usually witness the most congested opposing traffic, while traveling south through Rainbow, between 3 and 6 p.m., and, frankly, I feel sorry for those who are tied up in half or quarter-speed traffic, while making their twice daily commutes. Such delays take valuable time away from families, which Temecula seems to have a large supply of. That said, it is hard for me to understand why with all those thousands of cars, an alternative public transit model can’t be built, to let
The next few months are going to be busy Marie Waldron Special to Valley News Enacting new laws and passing a balanced budget are the primary responsibilities of the Legislature. While the budget won’t be finalized until mid-June, the final day to introduce new bills for consideration this year was Feb. 19. As a result, the annual bill deluge in Sacramento is well underway. As of the 19th, 1,326 Assembly bills were introduced, compared to 1,549 last year. In the Senate, 667 bills have been introduced this year, compared to 805 last year. The total
number of bills introduced in both houses this year is 1,993; the total last year was 2,354. For the twoyear session so far, the bill total is 4,347, not including special session bills, constitutional amendments or resolutions. Many of these die quickly, often pulled by their author when they fail to generate support. Many more will create no controversy whatsoever, and will eventually pass by an overwhelming margin. Even so, most bills never become law. Of the 2,354 bills introduced last year, Governor Brown eventually signed 808 into law and vetoed 133.
This year my bill package includes legislation aimed at increasing local water supplies, improving public safety, supporting charter schools, and assisting elder and dependent adult victims of financial crimes. I’ll provide more details about my bills in a future article. Obviously, some of this year’s bills will soon be generating intense debate and commanding lots of public attention. As bill numbers are assigned and the bills are referred to their respective committees, the Legislature’s work will begin in earnest.
two weeks ago issued an executive order changing the method of this November’s election to his advantage. The country would be outraged. TVUSD voters should be similarly outraged. Two options could remedy this situation. If Dr. Rutz-Robbins and Dr. Pulsipher are prepared to immediately definitively declare that they will not seek re-election,
the conflict of interest goes away. If not, Dr. Rutz-Robbins, as board president, should call for a new vote in which she and Dr. Pulsipher recuse themselves. TVUSD families deserve board members who vote based on the public’s interest, rather than their own personal gain. Rob Clause Temecula, California
Letter to the editor: TVUSD’s by-trustee area fiasco violates Board’s Code of Ethics each effectively removed potential challengers from 80 percent of the school district’s geographic boundaries and changed the rules to their advantage in an election year. This is improper. The TVUSD Board’s Code of Ethics states, “… [E]ach Board member shall consider his/her position as a Board member as a public trust and not use it for private advantage or personal gain.” By casting the deciding votes to change the method of their reelection this year, Dr. Rutz-Robbins and Dr. Pulsipher have used their position for private advantage and personal gain. During the public hearings, it was suggested that the new election method take effect Jan. 1, 2017, so as to avoid eliminating challengers in an election year and the perception of impropriety. This is reasonable. Drs. Rutz-Robbins and Pulsipher seem to feel that protecting their seats is the more important consideration. The great irony in this situation is that by voting to adopt the by-trustee area plan to avoid disenfranchising voters, the entire
Is it proper for elected government officials to change the manner of how they are elected, to their advantage, in the midst of an election year? In TVUSD, board members Kristi Rutz-Robbins and Allen Pulsipher believe the answer is “Yes.” On Feb. 16, the TVUSD governing board approved, in a rare 3–2 vote, a change in the method in which board members are elected. Since TVUSD’s inception, registered voters within the school district’s boundaries have had the opportunity to vote for any candidate for the board. This is called at-large voting. Recently, TVUSD has been advised to transition to a by-trustee area voting method to avoid possible litigation. The Feb. 16 vote mandates the District be divided into five geographic areas beginning with the November election and that one board member live in and represent each area. This concept is sound, yet the vote establishing this new election method is extremely troubling. Dr. Rutz-Robbins and Dr. Pulsipher are both up for re-election this year. They both voted to approve the new election method. They have
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northern section of the school district, including French Valley, is guaranteed to be disenfranchised this fall since the two incumbents reside in the central and southern areas of TVUSD. Northern voters will not be allowed to vote in the upcoming election and will not have representation until 2018. Imagine if President Obama were eligible to run for a third term and
Carson and Kasich, time to go home Jane Chastain Special to Anza Valley Outlook It’s time for Dr. Ben Carson and Gov. John Kasich to leave the race for president of the United States. The high-speed train for the 2016 GOP nomination has left the station, and these two aren’t on it. In the case of Carson, it pains me to say it. I was among the thousands of people who urged him to run. In fact, I still have a Carson bumper sticker on my car that has yellowed with age. My husband and I have donated more to his campaign than we have to any other candidate. Carson maintains that he is staying in the race because his supporters don’t want him to drop out. Well, take my name off the list. It’s not because I don’t believe that he would make the best president, perhaps the best we’ve ever had. His goals for this nation are deeply held and well thought out, not like the current front-runner, who seems to be making them up as he goes along and, yes, feels free to change his mind on any given issue on a moment’s notice. I want Dr. Carson to drop out because his message is important, and I don’t want it to be lost in a sea of inevitability. Dr. Carson is a brilliant person. He’s knows that in this stepped-up primary process (some say rigged) he is not going to win. Let’s face it: The public has a short attention span, and voters are angry. They are tired of being sold down the river by their elected representatives. They are tired of shouting at the TV, and they are ready to support someone who shouts back, even if it
is often done in a tasteless manner. If Carson leaves the race now, he doesn’t have to leave the stage. He has an important message and will have the opportunity to carry it forward. If he leaves the race now, he will have greater influence over the eventual nominee and can build for the future. If he keeps on at this point, it will cast doubt on his judgment. The next president would do well to tap Dr. Carson to head the Department of Health and Human Services and give him the responsibility of rebuilding our broken welfare system and replacing “Obamacare”. He would have the bully pulpit necessary to get that accomplished. It is also time for John Kasich to get out and work to unite the party around the eventual nominee. Kasich believes, as the last governor standing that voters eventually will come to their senses. On the surface, his record in Ohio is impressive. He is fond of telling us that during his time in office, the state went from an $8 billion (more like $6 billion) deficit to a $2 billion surplus – and he cut taxes $5 billion. In addition, his state has fewer employees and has slowed Medicaid growth. However, the Cato Institute, a free-market think tank that produces a biennial scorecard on the nation’s governors, gave Kasich a “B” in 2012 and a “D” in 2014. What gives? Cato reports that state spending under Kasich from 2012 to 2015 increased a whopping 18 percent. He simply used federal dollars for transportation, education and Medicaid to hide the overall growth. That’s why he earned the worst score
of any Republican governor. Also, a white paper on Kasich from Club for Growth points out that the governor’s record is a lot better than it would have been if he hadn’t been stopped on numerous occasions from going overboard on taxes by a Republican legislature. Kasich also brags about being the architect of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 while head of the House Budget Committee. True, but hidden in that budget deal was the No. 1 goal of the Clinton administration: the S-Chip program, which now provides government health insurance to children in a family of four making up to $95,400 per year. “Hillarycare” had been soundly rejected by the voters, but after that defeat, Kasich let what amounted to this camel’s nose under the tent, through his backdoor. Kasich is also fond of telling us the BBA led to surpluses for the next four years. Also true, but those surpluses were not a result of a decrease in spending, but of the growth that occurred after the capital gains tax cut. Kasich has not been challenged on his record, but should he begin making headway in the swing states, he most assuredly will be. Jane Chastain is a Southern California-based broadcaster, author and political commentator. Despite her present emphasis on politics, Jane always will be remembered as the nation’s first female TV sportscaster, spending 17 years on the sports beat. Jane blogs at JaneChastain.com. She is a pilot who lives on a private runway.
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Fazeli Cellars celebrates with Mad Hatter Party
BJ and Wendy Fazeli built Fazeli Cellars as a work of art. With a large, beautifully decorated tasting room, an outdoor wedding venue and panoramic views, the couple created the perfect location for guests to enjoy their winery experience
Kim Harris Managing Editor hen BJ Fazeli first visited the Temecula Valley back in 2001 on a day trip to explore wine country, he instantly fell in love with the area. From that moment on, he knew that Temecula would be the home of his new winery. BJ, along with his wife Wendy, began purchasing land for what would later become Fazeli Cellars. In 2012 the Fazelis opened their Old Town Temecula Tasting room and earlier this year, Fazeli Cellars opened their doors to the public on the DePortola Wine Trail. Fazeli’s cellars is a true work of art and BJ and his wife spent much time creating the perfect place for people to enjoy their experience,
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The Fazeli family before the Mad Hatter Party. BJ and Wendy Fazeli are pictured in front surrounded by their family.
stroll, take a deep breath and enjoy the panoramic views. It’s more than just a place to come and drink wine, the 180 degree views are exceptional and provide the “art” around the tasting room walls. True to their Persian roots, the Fazeli family, including daughters Romy, Mahadice and Kyanais, is all about hospitality and customer service, creating a solid foundation for their family business. The winery itself boasts a double staircase leading to the winery’s restaurant Baba Joon’s Kitchen. The Fazeli’s named the kitchen Baba Joon with BJ’s daughters and grandchildren in mind. The grandchildren call BJ “Baba.” Baba Joon means father dear in Persian. Open seven days a week from noon to 5 p.m., Baba Joon’s will offer a menu featuring foods with a unique blend of Mediterranean and
Lenisha and Andy Hernandez from Murrieta (left, front), rear left to right, Amber Reeder, Annie Reeder and Tammy Birmingham of Fallbrook enjoyed the party from the dance floor.
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Party goers at Fazeli’s Mad Hatter Party Feb. 27 enjoyed lively conversation and entertainment, along with award winning wines.
Persian spices and flavors designed to please the palate. “It’s all about what you see and taste. It’s about your palate,” said BJ Fazeli. Best known for their reds, Fazeli Cellars boast a variety of wines, including 15 reds, four whites and one rose, all inspired by the ancient traditions and rooted in the modern expressions of California, all created under the guidance of awardwinning consulting winemaker Tim Kramer. The Fazeli family boutique wines reflect the passion they have not only for wine, but also their cultural heritage. Their Persian heritage is celebrated by creating wines that capture the essence of its ancient traditions, including the use of their benchmark Shiraz grape. Their flavorful wines have been awarded multiple times. Recently, Fazeli Cellars held a Mad Hatter Party as their first ticketed event after opening the winery. The party was open to the public as well as family, friends and wine club members. Held Saturday, Feb. 27, the winery was packed with guests wearing colorful costumes in tune with the party’s theme. Fazeli Cellars Wine Club members Lenisha and Andy Hernandez of Murrieta, were just two of those in attendance at the party which featured food, wine and dancing. “We’ve been wine club members for a couple months now,” Andy
said. “Fazeli’s has nice wines and a great property. The staff is friendly and BJ the owner is very hospitable. He treats you like he’s known you forever. The wines are amazing. Each one we’ve tasted gets better as far as boldness and flavor. We haven’t had a bad wine yet.” Lenisha agreed with her husband. “We’ve had a great time,” she said. “They did a great job.” One of the benefits to the Fazeli’s popular wine club is the opportunity to get out and meet new people and make new friends as was the case with party goer Paula Maplesden. “This party as incredible,” she said. “We made more friends tonight. They put a lot of thought into this and it was a great way to bring people together. We need more events like this.” Fazeli Cellars Winery, located at 37320 De Portola Road in Temecula’s Wine Country, is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and can be reached by calling (951) 303-3366. Fazeli Cellars Tasting Room, located at 41955 4th Street, Ste. 101 in Old Town Temecula, is open Wednesday and Thursday from 3-8 p.m., Friday from 3-10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The tasting room can be reached by calling (951) 695-9100. For more information on Fazeli Cellars, visit www.fazelicellars.com.
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Saturday, March 5 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Oak Mountain Winery University, Oak Mountain Winery 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Bailey Estate Club Tasting 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Behind the Scenes Wine Tour, South Coast Winery 12 - 4 p.m. Live Music, JD Priest, Wilson Creek Winery 12 - 4 p.m. “Wine Down” Live Music, Bel Vino 1 - 2:30 p.m. Elegant Food & Wine Pairing, Carter Estate 1 - 4 p.m. Live Music, Mt Palomar Winery 1 - 4 p.m. Live Music, Asrea Kelly, Robert Renzoni Vineyards 1 - 4 p.m. Live Music, Barrel Room, Leoness Cellars 1 - 5 p.m. Live Music, Pavilion at Oak Mountain Winery 1 - 5 p.m. Live Music, Patio, Danza Del Sol 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Live Music, The Restaurant at Ponte Winery 6 - 9 p.m. Karaoke Night, Bel Vino Winery 6 - 9 p.m. Live Music, Diego Mondragon, Carter Estate Winery 6 - 9 p.m. Live Music, Mrs. Jones’ Revenge, Lorimar Winery 6 - 9 p.m. Live Music, Thornton Winery 7 - 11 p.m. Live Music, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Winery 7 - 11 p.m. Live Music, DevOcean, Miramonte Winery Sunday, March 6 9 - 10 a.m. Yogas class, Grapeseed Spa, South Coast Winery 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bubble Brunch Bufffet, Wilson Creek Winery 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday Brunch at Meritage, Callaway Winery 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Oak Mountain Winery University, Oak Mountain Winery 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Behind the Scenes Wine Tour, South Coast Winery 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Moto Barrel Room Tour, Doffo Winery 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Bailey Estate Club Tasting 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Live Music, Bel Vino Winery 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pet Fair, Oak Mountain Winery 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Dog Day Sundays at Carol’s, Live music, Baily Winery 12 - 3 p.m. Music, Sangria, and BBQ, Falkner Winery 12 - 4 p.m. Live Music, Jason Weber, Ponte Winery, Reserve Room 12 - 4 p.m. Live Music, Tony Suraci, Wilson Creek Winery 1 - 2:30 p.m. Elegant Food & Wine Pairing, Carter Estate 1 - 4 p.m. Live Music, Leoness Cellars 1 - 4 p.m. Live Music, Jimmy Patton, Europa Village 1 - 4 p.m. Live Music, Leoness Cellars 1 - 4 p.m. Live Music, Mt Palomar Winery 1 - 4 p.m. Live Music, Alder, Blackburn and Quint, Robert Renzoni Vineyards 1 - 5 p.m. “Sounds of Sunday” Live Music, Dustin Jake, Monte de Oro Winery 1 - 5 p.m. Live Music, Pavilion at Oak Mountain Winery 2 - 5 p.m. Live Music, Will Sumner, Cougar Winery 2 - 5 p.m. Live Music, Buzz Campbell, Lorimar Winery 4 - 8 p.m. “Sangria Sundays”, Meritage at Callaway Monday, March 7 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Oak Mountain Winery University, Oak Mountain Winery 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Behind the Scenes Wine Tour, South Coast Winery 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Vintage Vantage Senior Menu, Vineyard Rose, South Coast Winery 1 - 2:30 p.m. Elegant Food & Wine Pairing, Carter Estate 3 - 5:30 p.m. Happy Hour, Vineyard Rose, South Coast Winery 4 - 7 p.m. Happy Hour, Cellar Lounge, Ponte Vineyard 5:30 - 9 p.m. “Marvelous Mondays”, Vineyard Rose, South Coast Winery
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KIDS AND TEENS: March 7 – 7-8:30 p.m. Innovation: 3D Printer. Mathematics, Sciences, Medical, Culinary and Entertainment – these are just a few of the fields that are being impacted by 3D printers. Learn about this innovative technology from Professor Nick Reeves of MSJC. He will showcase the science behind the ever evolving technology and demonstrate how the printer works. While supplies last, they will be giving away 3D printed items so that you can take a piece of the future today. Information: (951) 693-8980. March 7 – 6-7 p.m. Get Yourself Ready for the Right College - This college preparation seminar will be presented by Advanced College Solutions, Inc. For Teens and parents. At the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square, Murrieta. March 12 – 6 p.m. Murrieta Talent Showcase at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper Street. The City of Murrieta Youth Advisory Committee is calling all talented singers, dancers, musicians, comedians or anyone ages 5-18 with a fun and unusual talent that they want to showcase. Application can be downloaded at Murrieta.org/youth and submit ASAP. Information: jeckles@murrieta.org. March 12 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mad Hatter Tea Party at the Promenade Mall, 40820 Winchester Rd. Temecula. Join the fun with games, crafts, character visits, tea time and snack with the Easter Bunny in the Plaza across from Edward’s Theater. Admission is free but must present a ticket to enter. Ages 3-10 only. RSVP by picking up your ticket at Guest Services prior to event. March 22 – 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Safety CPR and First Aid for grades 6-12. Learn about cardiac arrest and its causes, safety issues, first aid tips and emergency information presented by the Murrieta Fire Department at the Murrieta Public
Library, 8 Town Square. ENTERTAINMENT: March 5 and 6 – 2 and 8 p.m. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel in Concert at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street This musical masterpiece will come alive for 4 performances. Presented by The Barn Stage Company, this staged concert reading will feature an all-star cast with the Temecula Valley Symphony right on the stage! Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. March 5 – Country Live at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 6538696. M a rc h 5 – 2 p . m . M S J C Performing Arts Presents The Hemet Harmonizers at the San Jacinto Campus Theatre. 1499 N. State St. San Jacinto. The Harmonizers present their spring concert, “Girl of My Dreams” featuring special guest, The Velvet Frogs. Tickets and Information: (951) 487-3790. 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 12 – 7:30 p.m. Celestial Sensation presented by Temecula Presents at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street. These musical stars will make you a chamber music fanatic. 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. March 14-20 – 8 p.m. Front & Main Dance Festival at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street. This weeklong festival culminates a competition style performance that will excite audiences with preprofessional and professional dance companies sharing the stage in each performance. March 19 at 8 p.m., March 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. March 16 – 7:30-9:30 p.m. Chamber Music Treasures at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. March 19 – 2-4 p.m. BRAVO! Adventures in Music showcases the winners of the 2016 Young Artist Competition at the Temecula Valley High Golden Bears Theater, 31555 Rancho Vista Road. Tickets and Information: Alana at tickets@ inlandvalleysymphony.org. COMMUNITY EVENTS: 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
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touches lives and makes a difference. If you have a formal cocktail dress or gown that is in great shape and you would like to donate it bring it to this meeting and allow a young woman to have the opportunity to attend her prom. Information: Robbie Motter (951) 255-9200. March 10 – 3-4 p.m. Job Search – Skills for Adults - Learn the best ways to find your dream job presented by Brandman University at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square, Murrieta. March 11 – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. MSJC College Announces FREE tours to local Universities. All tours are free and open to the public and provide a great opportunity to meet staff and different departments. Just bring your lunch or lunch money. If you would like to attend the tour to Cal State Long Beach, contact the Career/Transfer Center to sign up or contact Jessica Rodriquez at the Menifee campus (951) 639-5285 or jrodriquez@msjc.edu. March 15 –10:30 a.m. TVRWF (Temecula Valley Republican Women Federated) to host their monthly meeting at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Road. Temecula. Special guest William Baribault, CEO and President of the Richard Nixon Foundation will be speaking on the collections and materials at the Nixon Library and Museum. Also, Candidates for 3rd District Supervisor will speak. RSVP by Monday, March 7, to Colleen at cnielsen14@roadrunner.com or (951) 223-3500. or soarforamerica@ gmail.com. If you have special dietary needs, contact Colleen before March 7. March 21 – 11 a.m. The Temecula Valley Newcomers Club to host their monthly luncheon at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Road, Temecula. Have you recently moved to the Temecula Valley or have you lived here for many years? If you are interested in meeting new people and having fun, then join this group! Reservations are required. Information and Reservations: Sharon (951) 246-7532. Parent Support Group available WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and for parents whose children of any age ANNOUNCEMENTS: Now – MSJC College District struggle with addiction. Education, announces participation in the Child Skills, Support. Every Tuesday at and Adult Care Food Program. 6 p.m. at 43397 Business Park Dr. Information: Nancy Alvarado Suite D8, Temecula. Information: (951) 639-5605, (951) 487-3605 or ( 9 5 1 ) 7 7 5 - 4 0 0 0 o r i n f o @ thecenter4lifechange.com. nalvarado@msjc.edu. Egg Hunts: Now – Professional Clothing March 26 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drive presented by the Salvation Army Riverside County Drug and Children’s Fair and Egg Hunt at Alcohol Recovery Program. The McVicker Canyon Park, 29355 Salvation Army is looking for Grand Avenue, Lake Elsinore. unwanted dress shoes or suit jackets Join in the hunt as kid’s age’s 1-8 to help the men of the Salvation search for their share of 8,000 eggs. Army A.R.C. Program better their Free activities, live entertainment, life. Make donations at any chamber bouncers, food, pictures with the office or the Storm Stadium and Easter Bunny from 10:30 a.m. to receive one free ticket to a Monday 12:30 p.m. Information: (951) 674or Tuesday game at Storm Stadium. 3124 ext 292. March 19 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: Eilyn (951) 940-5790, ext.115 or Eric (951) 245-4487, Outlets at Lake Elsinore Presents: Free Hip Hoppity Easter with crafts, ext. 218. Now – MSJC has Occupational photos, pony rides, petting zoo Internships available through its and more at 17600 Collier Avenue. Career and Technical Education Information: (951) 245-0087. March 19 – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. City Department. Students can gain “hands-on” experience in their of Menifee’s Spring Fest at La field, reinforce learning and make Ladera Park, 29629 La Ladera connections with industry. See Road. $3 wristband for children 12 what opportunities are currently and under includes games, crafts 7. Ball material available for the fall 2015 semester. and jumpers. Egg hunt for ages 0-9 8. Mud hut Matthew (951) 639- and Scavenger hunt for ages 10-13. Information: 9. Fantastic Information: (951) 723-3880 or 5437 or mleyden@msjc.edu. Now – FTAspaygoal is a local nonprofit www.cityofmenifee.us. 10. Campaign March 18 – 8 p.m. Teen Egg Glow spay-neuter assistance organization. 11. Talk (over) Their mission to end animal shelter at Harveston Lake Park/ Harveston 12. Manipulate euthanasia through affordable spay Center. Grab your friends and a 13. A pop and neuter and microchipping. flashlight for this teen only night 21. Taxhas partnered with Menifee egg hunt. Candy, gift cards and a TV FTAspay 22. Priest's Animal Clinicrobe to offer affordable are some prizes you can win. Music, 26. Special effects maker: (abbr.) dancing, and fun for ages 13-18. spay and neuter rates, available March 26 – 10 a.m. Temecula through their website www.FTAspay. 27. Computer network Easter Egg Hunts! So many hidden org. In addition to their low online 28. Breakfast staple eggs and so much fun! Hop your way pricing ($50 for dogs and $30 for 30. Copper or bronze cats) they periodically run spay- to one of Temecula’s annual Easter 31. Indian region neuter specials. Follow their website Egg Hunts! Don’t forget your Easter 32. "The West network baskets and have your picture taken and Facebook forWing" $10 microchip 33. Bonfire fallout clinics. Donations to FTAspay are with the Easter bunny at Harveston tax Community Park, 28582 Harveston 35.deductible. Had a beef? Now – Memoir Writing Group Drive. Patricia H. Birdsall Sports 37. Holds title to every second and fourth Monday Park, 32380 Deer Hollow Way and 38. Container from 1-3 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Temeku Hills Park, 31367 La Serena 39. Keanu Reeves role Senior Center, 4845 6th Street Way. Hunts are for children ages 40. Pothole patchhas a story, join 1-12. Special needs hunts located Temecula, everyone 41. Some germ cellsInformation: at all parks. them and write yours! 42. Bite (951) 694-6464. March 26 – 12-5 p.m. Spring Fest March – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free hosted by the Pala Band of Mission 43. Club5 alternative Program 47. DogSpotlight retreat – This is where Indians at 12196 Pala Road. Pala. Successes Begin. At this free event Easter Bunny, pony rides, petting 48. Imprint you will meet students, alumni, zoo, bounce house, games, vendors 49. Mendacity professors, academic advisors, and more. Information: (360) 39351.financial Winkin' Blinkin' and __ and aid representatives 5172. 52.hear Jong,the and othersof students, and stories March 26 – 9-11 a.m. Murrieta’s alumni and instructors who have Spring Eggstravanganza at Town 53. Spanish Mrs. benefited from this unique programs. Square Park, 41717 Juniper St. 54. Blackened Space is limited and RSVP’s are Bring your baskets and camera’s and 56. Pursue requested at the Temecula Cal State search for over 10,000 filled eggs!! 58. Recipe direction University San Marcos campus, Egg Hunt times: 3 years old: 9:30 59. Gofer 43890 Margarita Road Temecula. a.m., 4 years old: 9:45 a.m. 5 years 60. Baseball complement Information: (760) 750-4004. old: 10 a.m., 6 years old: 10:15 a.m., 61. Circumference March 9 – 11:30 parts a.m. NAFE 7-8 years old 10:30 a.m. and 9-10 Menifee to meet at Merna’s Café &rugs years old: 10:45 a.m. 2 and under and 62. Handwoven Scandinavian Grill, 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun special needs area will be available 63. Hasty flight City. Special guest speaker, Dawn from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Information: 64. Blood gp. system Shultz, Founder of Operation Prom Murrieta Community Services (951) Girl, a nonprofit organization that 304-7275. 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. M a rc h 1 8 - 2 1 2 n d A n n u a l Temecula Valley Fair 2016 will be held at Galway Downs, 38801 Los Corralitos Road. This is a Country Style fair with carnival rides, food, performances, horse show, pig races, dog shows,4H, live entertainment and more! Information: Shannon (951) 389-0216 or Shannon@ temeculafamilyfair.com.
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Stunt Dog U.S.A. set to wow the crowds at Temecula Valley Fair Kim Harris Managing Editor Dog lovers and fair goers in general are bound to be thrilled when Stunt Dogs U.S. A. make their first appearance at the Temecula Valley Fair at Galway Downs March 18 – 21. With high flying stunt dog tricks such as High Jumping Challenges, Triathalon Racing and Big Air Dare Devil Stunts, the world’s best flying disc dogs put on a show that is sure to please. Owned by husband and wife team Chris and Suhey Perondi along with their son Anthony, these high-flying dogs have been featured on National Television numerous times. They have been guests on talk shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Oprah Winfrey Show, Queen Latifah Show, the Early Morning Show, Good Day L.A., Good Day Sacramento, “Home and Family” on the Hallmark Channel and Sabado Gigante
on Univision. Beginning in 1999, Stunt Dogs U.S. A. has produced over 8,000 live shows featuring the dogs they have rescued from pounds and shelters from across the country. Their mission is to promote pet adoption, responsible pet ownership, and educate on the importance of spay and neutering. During every show they take time to share their mission and encourage everyone to spend more time with their pets at home. Using positive training methods with the use of a clicker and toy motivation. Each dog has unique talents and signature moves to showcase. The Perondi’s work with each dogs’ individual ability, athleticism and intelligence. Then place them in segments that they excel the most. The dogs enjoy performing because they are doing what they love. Every show is enthusiastic with more energy than the last. These talented celebrity dogs have been showcased on Animal Planet dozens of times. They have
appeared on Amazing Animal Video’s and Planet’s Funniest Animals. You may have even seen two of their original extreme canines Air Ripley and Soaring Sierra on the show “Pet Star” with host Mario Lopez. Sierra even won an episode with a perfect score of 30. The dogs on the team have also had features in magazines such as Sports Illustrated, Dog Fancy, Dogs for Kids, San Joaquin Magazine and National Geographic. The specialized high-energy stunt dog shows are visual, unique in format and dmost importantly, entertaining. Now visitors to the Temecula Valley Fair, presented by Temecula Valley Toyota will have a chance to see these amazing acrobatic dogs for themselves as they perform all four days of the event. Tickets for the Temecula Valley Fair are on sale now and can be purchased online at www. temeculavalleyfair.com. For more information on Stunt Dog U.S.A., visit www.stuntdog. com.
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Parking spaces and vendor’s slots ‘sold out’ for Temecula’s popular Old Town Rod Run this weekend
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Tony Ault Staff Writer Parking spaces and vendor’s slots for the annual Temecula Valley Rod Run March 4-5, one of the city’s most popular events in historic Old Town Temecula, are
already sold out, according to city officials. More than 600 classic and vintage cars will be shined up and put on display again at this years’ event. Last year visitors to the city’s signature two-day event totaled almost 55, 000 visitors who got a
close-up look at some of the most beautiful tricked out and souped-up hot rods in the west. It will again be held on Old Town Front and Main Street with the special cars and trucks along with all of Old Town’s side streets. It begins Friday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the Friday Night Cruise set from 5-8 p.m. The event is free and visitors can join in the fun and watch the Friday Night Cruise and see hundreds of classic vehicles from all over the country cruise up and down Old Town Front Street. Many of the cars have colorful lights installed for the event with the drivers hitting the accelerators to show off their loud open header exhausts. The City of Temecula locks down Old Town streets from arch to arch to allow these classic vehicles to run wild. The show attracts thousands of classic and vintage car enthusiasts’ year in and year out. Over 600 vehicles, including classics,
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with event judges looking at all the cars and picking out the best of show with awards being handed out that afternoon. City officials said due to the amount of people in attendance, dogs are discouraged from attending the event. If necessary, dogs must be on leash at all times. And scooters and skateboards are discouraged. A heavy police presence will be on hand the for the special event. Parking will be available at the city hall parking building (until filled) and at other designated parking areas around Old Town. For more information, call (951) 694-6480 or check out the Temecula City website www. cityoftemecula.org.
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CIF Playoff Update: Nighthawks win it all, TV and Rancho Christian move on to finals
The Golden Bears have set a school record for most wins in a season this year with 28 Annette Saenz photo overall.
Jamal Brower had the Eagles soaring as they advance to the CIF SS Division 5A championship game with a 77-57 victory over Capistrano Valley Christian Saturday, Feb. David Canales photo 27.
Dean Fioresi Sportswriter The winter sport season is finally coming to an end as playoffs reach their final week of play. One team has already won it all and just a few local teams remain as they search for glory. Girls’ Water Polo Division 2 Murrieta Valley 10 – El Toro 8 (2OT) It took two extra quarters, but the Nighthawks were able to finish strong capturing the CIF-SS Division 2 Title with their 10-8 victory over El Toro High School Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Woollett Aquatics Center in Irvine. The last time that the Lady Nighthawks won was in 2012. For senior Delayne Lynton, who scored five goals in the match against El Toro and has watched her dad – who serves as head coach – win a few championships over the years, said, “It feels great to finally win one together.” Lynton led the charge for MV, and scored the first goal in doubleOT that gave them a 9-8 lead. Tara Prentice, who scored the second goal in double-OT, had two goals on the night. Randi Reinhart, Christina Reyes and Megan Falcon all had one goal each. For the second time in his tenure as head coach, Bryan Lynton has led both the girls’ and boys’ team to CIF-SS Championships (2006-07). The boys won their own title at the end of 2015. Overall, Bryan Lynton has made the celebratory leap into the pool seven times now, but the past two certainly will hold special significance for the Nighthawks’ leader. In November, Bryan made the jump with his son Casey and Saturday afternoon it was daughter Delayne who got to make a splash with him. Boys’ Basketball Division 1A Temecula Valley 65 – Camarillo 62 Two years after falling just short of the finals in a semifinal loss, the Golden Bears (28-4) have finally made it following their close victory over Camarillo High, 65-62. Led by junior Bryce Denham, who had 21 points on the night, TV outlasted a stellar effort from
Bryce Denham led Temecula Valley with 21 points, 9 of which came in a very exciting fourth quarter of the Division 1A CIF-SS semifinals Annette Saenz photo against Camarillo.
Isaiah Mobley leads Rancho Christian to a 77-57 win over Capistrano Valley with 22 points and 10 rebounds, sending the Eagles to the David Canales photo Division 5A CIF-SS Finals.
Camarillo, who charged back from a 12 point deficit at the half to make it a close game in the final minutes. Despite outscoring the Bears 19-12 in the final quarter, the Scorpions couldn’t make the most crucial shot as they missed two shots that would have tied the game in the final seconds. TV’s double figure scoring was rounded out by 14 points each from Robert Phillips and Riley Schaefer, who had his own version of Michael Jordan’s famous “flu game,” after missing two practices early in the week due to illness. The Golden Bears will now face off against Santa Monica High (28-2) in the CIF-SS Division 1A Finals at the Honda Center in Anaheim at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 5. The Vikings are coming
The Eagles were once again led by standout freshman Isaiah Mobley, who finished the night with 22 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and two blocks. They also got a stellar performance from senior Greg Walter, who had 17 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, three steals and a block. As if they needed anything more to add to this fairy tale season, the Eagles will face off against St. Bernard High School (15-15) in the Division 5A Finals, the team that downed them last season. The Vi-
The Murrieta Valley girls’ water polo team celebrates after their 10-8 double-overtime win over El Toro Saturday, Feb. 27, to claim the Division 2 CIF-SS Title. Courtesy photo
off a 68-45 victory over Burroughs High School in the semis. Division 5A Rancho Christian 77 – Capistrano Valley 57 For the second-straight year, the Eagles (19-11) find themselves in the Division 5A Finals, following their big 20 point victory in the semifinals. After falling just five points short of a title last season, Rancho Christian has played inspired ball all season as they look to avenge their tough loss.
kings won their semifinals matchup over Santa Clarita Christian, 64-47 Friday. The two teams are set to meet at Godinez High School in Santa Ana, California at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Girls’ Basketball Open Division Vista Murrieta 64 – Santa Barbara 62 Three days after their two point, 74-72 loss in the quarterfinals
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Vista Murrieta’s rally against Windward comes up just short, Jaelyn Brown (23 points,4 blocks) hits a 3-point basket at the buzzer to make the final score 74-72. David Canales photo
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Market at a glance (As of February 29, 2016) TEMECULA
MURRIETA
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SUN CITY
HEMET
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12
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(354) 356
(73) 78
(240) 247
(103) 104
(129) 124
(149) 162
(427) 410
Average Selling Price
$523,284
$359,385
$338,213
$270,302
$394,800
$333,233
$171,766
$189,032
Average List Price
$775,114
$684,883
$381,166
$340,621
$575,289
$373,324
$272,977
$262,186
Median List Price
$529,900
$445,000
$379,950
$335,000
$459,500
$359,700
$252,400
$222,450
No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed
Asking Price per Square Foot
$193
$174
$190
$148
(121) 118
(64) 63
$1,750,000
$2,190,000
$775,000
$1,300,000
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$88,000
$46,000
$119,000
$230,000
$84,500
$27,000
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Most Expensive Listing
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$3,495,000
$745,000
Least Expensive Listing
$259,000
$139,000
Average Age of Listing
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32%
% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)
15%
% of Flip properties (price increase)
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$142
Average Days on Market
(79)
79
$157 (86)
87
$152 (88)
$140
89
(121) 126
6%
6%
12%
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6%
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2517
1578
1569
8001-10,000
8001-10,000
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6501-8000
6501-8000
6501-8000
6501-8000
6501-8000
Median Number of Bedrooms
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
Median Number of Bathrooms
3.0
3.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.0
2.0
Seller (42.2)
Seller (42.6)
Seller (51.5)
Seller (42.9)
Seller (37.9)
Seller (47.6)
Seller (46.9)
Seller (45.5)
Median House Size (sq ft) Median Lot Size (sq ft)
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 02/29/16. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 02/28/16. 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.
Strategies for juggling simultaneous real estate transactions
John Occhi & Mike Mason Special to Valley News Today’s Temecula, Murrieta move-up/move down buyers face many challenges in an ever evolving real estate market. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a larger home for your family with more yard for the children and dogs to play, or are downsizing to a smaller home with less maintenance… the challenges are all the same, juggling two real estate transactions at once. Not an easy task for even the most diligent. Since many of our Temecula and Murrieta neighbors once again have equity in their homes, many are planning on selling one home and buying another this spring, as the local real estate market continues to heat up. The local Temecula and Murrieta market conditions can be both a blessing and a curse to the moveup buyer. While the thought of limited inventory to select a new home from is not something to look forward to, yet when selling your current home, you’ll welcome the bidding war that buyers will generate for the right home in the right neighborhood. The trick, of course, is in manag-
ing and even juggling simultaneous transactions, a task that can be both frenzied and daunting to even the most experienced homeowner. In the worst case scenario not only can the dream home be lost, but the earnest money deposit as well. While every seller-buyer is different and each has their own personal scenario, unique to them they still must answer the all-important universal question, “Can I afford to pay two mortgages at once if I buy before I sell? Or do I prepare to move twice, if I sell before I buy?” Should I stay or should I go? The biggest issue about buying before you sell of course, is financing. With the newest provision of the Dodd-Frank Act having taken effect last year, and even today, lenders will interpret differently the federal law aimed at protecting consumers while maintaining the integrity of federally insured mortgages. Now more than ever, it’s critical to speak with your lender and investigate how a ‘qualified mortgage’ effects your personal situation. Some move-up buyers will decide to not pay two mortgage payments and just go ahead and move in with friends or family, or perhaps rent an apartment or other temporary housing giving them more time to find and buy their new home. In a “seller’s market” like Temecula-Murrieta real estate is currently experiencing, most sellers will not accept an offer contingent on the buyer selling their current
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should go without saying that a full price offer should be made with few other contingencies and if you want a long escrow, perhaps sweeten the pot with a little extra purchase price. By having your financing locked in, removing a loan contingency is another strong move that can work in your favor. A seller may accept your contingent offer with a ‘kick-out clause’ that will enable them to keep their home on the market and if a better offer comes in, they can ‘kick’ your contract with an appropriate notice, giving you the opportunity to move forward with your contract. As the buyer, having more flexibility in location may work for you as well. While certain local neighborhoods turn homes quicker than others, there really are no bad Temecula and Murrieta neighborhoods. Allowing for some flexibility in location and even features can prove advantageous – without settling of course.
Buying techniques As a move-up buyer with a house to sell a smart move is to limit your search to homes that have been on the market or 30 days or more. While this is not a long time in a ‘normal’ market, the seller will no doubt be feeling anxious and probably more willing to negotiate a contingency allowing the buyer to sell their home. The object will be to convince the seller to believe they are better off accepting your contingent offer than waiting for another buyer to come along. It
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What are your options with a “fixer upper” patio cover? Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer Your backyard can be your haven, a place to escape from the rigors of day to day life. A backyard patio is an ideal spot for parents to hang out while the children and pets play. If you have the opportunity to design your own space, homeowners can choose from a variety of options and styles. A patio cover that attaches to the house can create an exterior “room” for southern California homeowners, in a part of the country where sunny and dry weather enables families to make the most out of outdoor living. Whether you already have a backyard patio cover or just need one, here is a look at what’s available, and a look at redesigning one “Fixer Upper” style. New Ideas Alumawood is ideal for homeowners who wish to install ceiling fans or other outdoor lighting solutions, as the wiring can be threaded inside the hollow aluminum structure. Replacement for Alumawood is minimal, after your initial investment, which can be more expensive than their cousin – the wood patios cover. Paint colors are customized per your request, and adding skylights, solid roofs, or lattice is up to the homeowner. There is minimal maintenance on this type of patio cover that won’t crack, peel, warp, burn or need repainting, according to the manufacturer. Traditional wood patio structures require regular maintenance such as sanding, repainting, and repair of warped wood from weathering. If you want one, a professional patio installer is just a call away, through your home supply store. DIY minded? This project can take anywhere from a long weekend to several weeks depending on your skill set. Fixer Upper Choices For homeowners who purchase a “new to you” home or fixer upper – you get what you get with the backyard and existing patio structures. Perhaps you love what the previous owners made of their outdoor space, or as is more often the case, the choices in our backyard were not to our family’s liking. First, cosmetically, the color was dated, with a neutral, rose shade. Second, the structure itself had suffered from lack of maintenance and upkeep. The neglect had taken its toll on the lattice, and weathering caused paint to hang in flakes. Third, there was no solid cover over the outside patio door, and though rain is not often a factor, we decided a solid roof would be a better fit, for more shade as well as protection from the elements.
Removing the lattice boards and replacing warped or dry rotted support beams was the first step for this DIY patio cover fixer upper. Sanding and painting can be handled by hiring a painter, or doing it yourself with a little elbow grease.
Cost of Replacement At first, the idea was to have the patio removed, and construct an Alumawood patio rebuilt in its place. Over 10 years since we build an aluminum patio cover at our previous home, the costs had gone up significantly. Even just having the roof removed and replaced on our wood structure was prohibitive – amounting to over $2,000. For this do-it-yourself family, we decided that was just a bit out of our budget when all we really needed to do was remove and rehang a patio roof. DIY Patio Cover Redesign First, we called in an expert – All American Termite and Pest Control came to verify that the patio structure, and the balcony attachment, were both structurally sound. Though a complete termite and dry rot inspection was done before we purchased the home, a year of weathering had us wondering what part of the structure should be replaced. Dry rot had taken its toll on three support beams, though most of the lattice pieces were just in need of a re-sand and repaint. Once the go-ahead was given, off came the lattice pieces. Sanding with a Home Depot Ryobi hand sander did the trick, removing loose paint. We double coated with a heavy duty outdoor latex paint that took the better part of a long weekend. Upon further discussion, the look
and feel of the roof came into question. How should our patio cover reflect the inside of our “vintage ranch house” style? Rather replace the lattice piece by piece, we reinstalled just the support beams for the new roof. Fixer Upper Style Fans of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” that showcases reclaimed and vintage design, a galvanized steel roof seemed like the most cost effective solution to building our solid patio roof. The lightweight, corrugated metal is resistant to rot, lightens the load on building structure, and can last for over 50 years. Though the rest of the structure will need light maintenance, the roof would be impervious to most all weathering. In order to properly set the roof, the pitch of each support beam from the house needed to change, to allow for proper rain fall. That began the process of raising each cleat and beam, taking no more than a few hours to accomplish. Then, metal roofing flashing needed to be added, to ensure no leaks would happen over the doorway. This was a much more labor intensive process due to the stucco exterior of our home and properly seating the screws and sealant. Finally, the roof panels – purchased in 10 foot by 25.75 foot sections – were ready to place. We accounted for 2 inches of overlap per panel. With our wooden patio structure, we also had to account for the decorative
A faded, paint peeling patio cover, like this one, stems from years of neglect—what is needed is a fixer upper design upgrade in a weekend long backyard DIY project. Ashley Ludwig photos
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Address
Sale Price
Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms
Bath
Aguanga
51350 Hernley Road
$240,000
1701
3BR
2BA
96
40720 Lake Riverside Drive
$250,000
1440
3BR
2BA
167
Anza
59770 Moonshine
$155,000
1400
2BR
1BA
Canyon Lake
30811 Early Round Drive
$394,800
2850
3BR
3BA
Hemet
44522 Harvey Way
$71,000
880
2BR
830 San Ramon Drive
$100,000
1248
3BR
1090 Morning Mist Court
$110,000
1282
351 Rainier Way
$126,500
2338 Daybreak Street
Lake Elsinore
Menifee
Days on Market
Hemet 2355 E. Florida
City
Address
Sale Price
Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms
Bath
Days on Market
Menifee
29153 Bluestone Drive
$339,800
2916
4BR
3BA
11
26630 Johanna Circle
$340,000
2062
4BR
2BA
25
56
29494 Wagon Creek Lane
$346,000
2111
4BR
2BA
39
29351 Hartford Drive
$350,000
2801
5BR
3BA
2BA
37
28749 Autumn Lane
$365,000
2688
4BR
2BA
151
29521 Wooden Boat Drive
$376,960
2743
5BR
2BR
2BA
8
28665 Raintree Drive
$377,500
2316
1064
2BR
2BA
6
29983 Loy Drive
$382,390
$130,000
1222
2BR
2BA
20
29916 Bankside Drive
701 Santa Fe Street
$145,000
988
2BR
1BA
90
420 Simpson Avenue
$155,000
1622
2BR
2BA
125
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
2994 Joshua Way
$204,000
1392
27410 Piedmont Way
$205,800
4350 Amber Ridge Lane
$215,000
2609 Peach Tree Street 1121 Fruitvale Avenue
Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.
City
Address
Sale Price
Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms
Bath
Sun City
25810 Cherry Hills Boulevard
$114,125
1222
2BR
2BA
42
29028 Carmel Road
$120,000
1226
3BR
2BA
178
5
25960 Mccall Boulevard
$141,600
1408
2BR
2BA
63
8
27920 Murrieta Road
$167,500
1777
3BR
2BA
169
3BA
48
28686 Wee Burn Way
$173,000
1404
2BR
2BA
67
3BA
40
27712 Doreen Drive
$205,000
877
2BR
2BA
33
2BR
2BA
9
27384 Family Circle
$223,000
1224
3BR
2BA
64
2582
4BR
4BA
5
28272 Worcester Road
$229,900
1400
2BR
2BA
61
$400,000
2891
4BR
3BA
75
31913 Red Pine Way
$342,900
1753
3BR
3BA
7
27894 Seneca Court
$441,865
3766
5BR
4BA
13
28231 Sycamore Mesa Road
$680,000
4102
4BR
5BA
175
25586 Beth Drive
$537,000
3608
4BR
3BA
25
26525 CARANCHO Road
$850,000
3024
3BR
4BA
105
39894 Falcon Way
$340,000
1900
4BR
3BA
43
25115 Las Palmeras
$980,000
4721
5BR
6BA
156
39
41427 Lily Avenue
$415,000
2700
4BR
3BA
38
28995 Frankfort Lane
$299,000
1577
3BR
3BA
44
2BA
43
37819 Oxford Drive
$440,000
3441
4BR
3BA
107
42126 Chestnut Drive
$314,900
1442
3BR
3BA
159
5BR
3BA
97
23525 Sycamore Creek Avenue
$450,000
3018
5BR
3BA
41
42101 Orange Blossom Drive
$319,900
1442
3BR
3BA
2
3BR
2BA
25
42083 Taylor Street
$450,000
3738
6BR
4BA
246
39187 Hidden Creek Lane
$478,924
3344
4BR
4BA
135
1300
3BR
2BA
15
23642 Applewood Place
$504,000
4074
5BR
5BA
28
31998 Avenida Enrique
$499,000
3140
4BR
4BA
84
1376
3BR
2BA
79
40628 Corte Albara
$280,000
1263
3BR
2BA
2
39156 Clear Creek Lane
$520,000
3469
5BR
5BA
76
$217,000
1767
3BR
2BA
30
41087 Via Cedro
$289,000
1143
3BR
2BA
16
43185 Corte Tolosa
$307,400
1685
3BR
2BA
19
$220,000
1543
3BR
2BA
24
24018 Whistling Swan Road
$315,000
1420
3BR
2BA
50
43452 Modena Drive
$376,900
1973
4BR
2BA
208
Murrieta
Temecula
Days on Market
4164 Sidmouth Court
$226,000
1539
3BR
2BA
16
23928 Corte Emerado
$330,000
1901
2BR
3BA
125
42301 Harwick Lane
$597,000
3341
5BR
3BA
96
43792 Seine Court
$249,900
2862
5BR
3BA
24
24058 Verdun Lane
$335,000
1548
3BR
2BA
25
30420 Via El Delora
$1,125,000
4380
5BR
4BA
128
41861 Mayberry Avenue
$260,000
1917
3BR
2BA
70
24057 Chatenay Lane
$369,900
2704
7BR
3BA
42
44960 Blue Rosemary Way
$287,750
1586
3BR
3BA
47
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
36673 Hermosa Drive
$437,750
3681
4BR
3BA
21
38125 Via Taffia
$230,000
1440
2BR
2BA
54
31974 Lodge House Court
$420,000
2548
3BR
3BA
91
252 Ellis Street
$202,470
1156
2BR
2BA
36
39605 Vanderbilt Avenue
$350,000
2671
5BR
4BA
102
46302 Lone Pine Drive
$425,550
3133
4BR
3BA
64
32645 San Miguel
$270,000
1864
3BR
2BA
29
36580 Hilltop Lane
$365,000
2999
5BR
3BA
52
45645 Jaguar Way
$427,000
2628
4BR
3BA
117
16850 Ulmer Street
$191,500
2225
3BR
2BA
6
34090 San Sebastian Avenue
$375,000
3505
5BR
5BA
141
32632 Hupa Drive
$430,000
3086
4BR
3BA
53
16011 Via Sola
$260,000
1466
3BR
2BA
164
34525 Birdseye Street
$378,000
2607
3BR
3BA
41
45514 Ponderosa Court
$434,000
3210
5BR
3BA
23
16181 Marian Avenue
$330,000
1472
3BR
2BA
113
31287 Gatehouse Court
$379,000
3213
4BR
3BA
111
45673 Calle Ayora
$438,000
2909
5BR
3BA
27
16519 Sedona Street
$287,000
2197
3BR
3BA
132
37729 Sprucewood Lane
$380,000
3129
6BR
3BA
114
31966 Lodge House Court
$438,900
2976
4BR
3BA
26
16377 Lakeshore Drive
$110,000
791
2BR
2BA
22
25148 Corte Sombrero
$385,000
2222
4BR
3BA
3
46317 Kohinoor Way
$485,000
3613
5BR
4BA
124
210 Chestnut Street
$185,000
1065
2BR
2BA
8
33934 Wintergreen Place
$395,000
2648
4BR
3BA
4
43938 Bluewood Circle
$510,000
3609
5BR
5BA
79
26529 JAELENE
$210,000
1367
2BR
2BA
43
30330 Powderhorn Lane
$409,533
2910
4BR
3BA
66
34581 Collier Falls Court
$685,000
2923
4BR
3BA
69
27410 Uppercrest Court
$229,000
1318
2BR
2BA
92
26292 Palm Tree Lane
$415,000
3433
4BR
4BA
130
32502 Cervin Circle
$295,000
1001
3BR
2BA
43
27175 Via Debra
$266,000
1663
4BR
2BA
81
36840 Quasar Place
$439,000
3800
5BR
4BA
21
38555 Calle Jojoba
$1,545,000
6206
4BR
5BA
110
28251 Mariners Way
$275,000
1502
3BR
2BA
49
39770 Monarch Drive
$315,000
1916
4BR
3BA
34
39122 Loren Way
$785,000
3715
4BR
4BA
145
29168 Twin Arrow Circle
$280,000
1466
3BR
2BA
5
592 Soboba Avenue
$179,900
1400
3BR
2BA
50
39982 Via Calina
$850,000
3041
3BR
3BA
294
29908 Camino Delores
$290,000
1407
3BR
2BA
33
1241 Praise Street
$209,000
1578
3BR
2BA
23
33633 Plowshare Road
$175,000
1440
2BR
2BA
49
27809 Almont Way
$300,000
2525
4BR
3BA
6
1924 Medoc Circle
$212,000
1371
3BR
2BA
45
33738 Cherry Street
$301,500
1559
3BR
3BA
29
30141 Calle Belcanto
$300,300
1965
4BR
3BA
25
862 Park Avenue
$225,000
1540
3BR
2BA
82
22978 Catt Road
$357,000
2209
4BR
3BA
46
27038 Redriver Drive
$309,000
2248
4BR
3BA
191
2137 Gaillac Lane
$226,000
1548
3BR
2BA
17
35805 Elizabeth Lane
$365,000
2635
5BR
3BA
104
30656 Whetstone Circle
$309,600
1901
3BR
3BA
49
821 Schultz Way
$233,000
1894
3BR
3BA
46
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
1005 Gospel Drive
$268,000
2404
4BR
3BA
37
29843 Camino Cristal
$331,900
1777
4BR
3BA
69
2005 Hemmingway Place
$276,000
2713
5BR
3BA
44
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Wildomar’s Heritage Crossings homes now selling Phase 2 WILDOMAR – Following the recent successful grand opening of Heritage Crossings in Wildomar, Griffin Residential has released Phase 2 for sale as the demand continues for the one and two-story detached homes. Capturing the spirt of life in the country with all the modern conveniences, home shoppers are
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Have you ever thought of suing someone? What are the steps in a lawsuit? Morton J. Grabel Special to Valley News How does a lawsuit work? Civil lawsuits generally arise from disputes between people, businesses or other entities including the government. Civil lawsuits normally proceed through distinctive steps: First, there are pleadings. Second, there is discovery. Third, is the trial and fourth is a possible appeal. However, both parties can end the lawsuit by voluntarily settling at any time. Most cases settle before trial. Also, arbitration or mediation is an effective alternative to a trial. Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in which the outcome is entrusted to one or more independent third parties instead of the court. It is important to note an arbitration is formal and the arbitrator for the most part follows courtroom protocol including the rules of evidence such as not permitting hearsay and also requiring the authentication of evidence before it can be accepted as fact. Arbitration is binding. Mediation is another form of ADR in which resolution of the case is achieved by a mediator who is trained
in reaching mutually agreeable solutions between the parties. Each party has the opportunity to speak with the mediator privately and discuss how they look at the case and their expectations. Mediation is non-binding unless both parties agree with the results and thereafter the mutually agreed upon terms are reduced to writing. The pleadings: Each party in a lawsuit files initial papers, known as “pleadings.” The pleadings explain each party’s side of the dispute. Pleadings: Litigation begins when the plaintiff files a complaint with the court. After the filing of the complaint the plaintiff formally delivers a copy to the defendant (the person you are suing). The complaint describes what the defendant did (or failed to do) that caused harm to the plaintiff and the legal basis for holding the defendant responsible for that harm. The filing fee is approximately $500 in Riverside County and is paid to the court. The lawyer does not receive any portion of the filing fee money. The next phase of the pleadings is the answer: The defendant is given a specific amount of time to file an answer to the complaint, usually 30 days. The answer that is
prepared by the defendant provides the defendant’s side of the dispute. The defendant may also file counter claims against the plaintiff, alleging the plaintiff has harmed the defendant and should be held liable for that harm. Sometimes, the plaintiff responds to the defendant’s answer or counter claims by filing a reply. In some instances, in lieu of an answer or reply, a party may request that the other party clarify or correct deficiencies in its factual allegations or legal theories (as in a demurrer), or may ask the court to dismiss part or all of the suit. This may lead to amended complaints or amended answers. Once the parties have completed the complaint, answer and any reply, basically the issues for resolution by the court have been defined. The second phase of a lawsuit is discovery: meticulous case preparation is critical to any successful litigation. Discovery is the method by which parties gather relevant information from each other or from third parties. Research of the law, document review and organization, and witness interviews help clients and their lawyers assess the merits of claims and defenses. The extent
to which these and other steps are needed is determined by the issues of the case. Discovery: Discovery is usually the longest part of the case. It begins soon after a lawsuit is filed and often does not stop until shortly before trial. During discovery, the parties ask each other and third parties for information about the facts and issues of the case. Information is gathered formally through written questions (known as interrogatories), requests for copies of documents, and requests for admission which ask a party to acknowledge or deny statements of fact. Another key method of obtaining information is to conduct depositions in which witnesses are questioned under oath by the parties’ attorneys and the witnesses’ answers are recorded by a court reporter. Depositions are used to learn more about the facts of a case and about what the different witnesses contend happened. Depositions also may be used at trial to show inconsistencies in a witness’s story or to question the witness’s credibility. The recorded testimony from a deposition sometimes may also be used at trial in place of a witness who is
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Moody’s affirms Aa2 on Rancho California Water District’s revenue bonds TEMECULA – Moody’s Investors Service affirmed the Aa2 on Rancho California Water District’s revenue bonds. The affirmation reflects Moody’s expectation that the District’s financial position will remain sound even while dealing with challenges from the drought. Also reflected in the rating are the District’s strong management practices, which include a high percentage of fixed cost recovery, initiatives to increase storage capacity, and satisfactory resolution to the creation of the Santa Rosa Regional Resources Authority which will facilitate required wastewater treatment plant upgrades. Credit strengths included a growing customer base, affordable rate structure, strong planning practices that include established water budgets, and proactive capital planning with recent additions to storage capacity. Credit challenges continue to include uncertainty with respect to future drought conditions, and the potential of higher costs associated with purchased water. The District and its customers will benefit greatly from the strong rating
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return. The good news is that related expenses can be deducted, although hobby deductions are limited. It may also be possible that you are actually operating a business, and you could qualify for deductions for all related expenses – like new instruments for your band, feed for your horses and depreciation for your boat. The IRS defines a business as an enterprise with an “intention to make a profit.” That does not mean you must actually make a profit in order for it to be considered a business. On the other hand, a hobby is something engaged in for pleasure, for which occasional income may be earned. With this definition in mind, let’s explore the differences in taxation between a business and a hobby. If you have a hobby, you must report the income but it is not subject to self-employment tax. Hobby income is occasional or sporadic and not a main source of your earnings. So if you have a regular job during the week and you sell your homemade quilts at a few quilt shows per year,
you have hobby income. Any expenses you incur making your quilts are deductible only up to the amount of income earned, only as that exceeds 2 percent of your income, and only if you itemize deductions. All of those limitation make your deduction minimal while the income is fully taxable. By contrast, if you have a business, the expenses incurred are fully deductible even if you spend more than you earn. If you have a profit, you will owe income tax and self-employment tax (i.e., Social Security). However, if your expenses exceed your income in this enterprise, the loss can be deducted from your other income. The result may be a sizable reduction in your income tax. There are a number of criteria IRS uses to clarify this distinction. A profit in three out of five years supports the presumption that your activity is a business. But even without profits, you could have a business. IRS will consider other factors such as whether the activity is run in a businesslike manner, whether there
is reasonable expectation of earning a profit and certain extenuating circumstances. By keeping good records and documenting your business efforts, you can prove your intent to make a profit and thus substantiate the deductibility of any losses. Some professional advice is probably a good idea to clarify your particular situation, but the appropriate tax treatment can make a big difference in your tax liability. Karyn Vaughn is an Enrolled Agent and business consultant. She has been helping taxpayers for 29 years. She has extensive experience in tax matters for individuals, corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trusts, estates and IRS settlements. Her status as an E.A. allows her to practice in all 50 states and to represent taxpayers before the IRS. If you have tax questions that you would like to see covered in this column; please submit them by email to karyn@karynvaughn.com or at www. karynvaughn.com.
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Blotter Rattlesnake bites man near national forest hiking trail LAKE ELSINORE – A hiker was bitten by a rattlesnake Sunday, Feb. 28, while hiking 2 miles off a national forest hiking trail
and was later hospitalized, according to firefighters. Riverside County and U.S. Forest Service firefighters were
called out at 11:53 a.m. to an area 2 miles off the San Juan Loop trail, a Cleveland National Forest hiking trail approximately 2
miles west of Lake Elsinore, said Jody Hagemann of the Riverside County Fire Department. Responding firefighters had to
hike to reach the man. By 1:20 p.m., he had been taken to a hospital for treatment of the snake bite, Hagemann said.
Injured hiker airlifted off hiking trail near Murrieta MURRIETA – An injured hiker was airlifted off a trail in the rugged Cleveland National Forest west of Murrieta, and hospitalized Feb. 28, firefighters said.
Riverside County firefighters and sheriff’s deputies were called at 10:33 a.m. to the Tenaja Falls trail, west of the La Cresta community near Murrieta, said
Jody Hagemann of the Riverside County Fire Department. A male hiker sustained a “lower extremity” injury on the trail and had to be flown out of the area to
receive proper medical treatment. A sheriff’s department helicopter was requested to retrieve the hiker, who was flown to an ambulance at a nearby landing site.
He was then taken to hospital with moderate injuries, Hagemann said.
Alcohol, drugs contributed to fatal crash, police say MURRIETA – An 18-year-old man and two teenagers killed in a high-speed crash on Winchester Road last month in Murrieta had consumed alcohol or drugs before the crash, according to the Murrieta Police Department. Lt. Tony Conrad said the Riverside County Coroner’s Office returned toxicology results this week from the Jan. 16 accident
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Many Murrieta neighborhoods participating in the “Neighborhood Watch Program” help keep crime numbers down which is just one of the reasons the city of Murrieta once again has been named the second safest city in America in the population of at least 100,000 residents, according to an article published in the “Wall Street Journal.” Shane Gibson photo
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family members.” The teens were apparently celebrating Kennedy’s birthday when they decided to go joyriding. According to investigators, the Lexus was traveling southbound on Winchester Road at an estimated 90 mph – the posted speed limit is 55 mph – when Aleman lost control of the car. The Lexus was just north of
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liquor” from a Hemet store that apparently all of them consumed, though the lieutenant would not specify the responsible party. There was also no confirmation of the type of drugs present or who was in possession of them. Conrad said the 2002 Lexus IS300 Aleman was driving had been “taken without permission ... without the knowledge of (his)
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Stealing the show, 24 show choir groups participate in Chaparralhosted showcase Raevyn Walker Valley News Intern
Enthralling a crowd with jazz numbers and classic hits, Chaparral High hosted its second annual Show Choir showcase Saturday, Feb. 20. Growing from last year to include 24 different schools ranging from Temecula to San Francisco, the event took place in the Temecula Valley High Golden Bear Theater. With the tickets for the first division selling out, according to Marechale Damasco, the president of Chaparral’s Vocal Music Parent support group, the showcase came close to the turnout of grand productions, like the California Classic. Starting at 9 a.m. with voices tweeting and shoes tapping until 10:30 that night, Chaparral’s showcase
became an all-day production that Damasco believes “would not have been possible without the community’s support.” The 24 schools competed in a variety of different divisions for trophies. Judges evaluated groups on their showmanship, dancing accuracy, harmonics, and theatrics, an aspect Gabe Vega, a senior from Chaparral’s show choir group, believes many overlook. “Show choir is dancing and singing, but there is also a lot of acting involved,” Vega said. “We are trying to draw the audience in and tell a story with our show.” The event not only fostered competition, but served as a platform for the schools to attract new members to join show choir. Unlike last year’s showcase, the showcase allowed
middle schoolers in some divisions. Dillon Arther, who began performing in eighth grade and currently performs in Vista High’s show choir, said, “We decided to come to the competition to have a shot at what it is like to perform for some of the new show choir members.”
“I don’t think I have ever had this much fun.” – Gabe Vega For Vega, who just joined Chaparral’s show choir group as a senior, his choice to become a part of the vocal group was a different, but all the more exciting decision. “I am an athlete and I am used everyone running around,” Vega said. “I never thought something like
this would be as equally entertaining as a sport. I don’t think I have ever had this much fun.” The showcase provided an atmosphere for new members to feel comfortable, while still providing the stressful environment of performing in a large production. This created a balance that many including Arther enjoyed as his team tested the new waters. “There is a lot of improvement that can be made for sure. But for our first show, with the majority of our choir being made of new members, I think we did pretty well,” Arther said. Vista High’s show choir, named the Show Cats, performed a show entitled, “Out There.” “It’s a message about the drought in California and it’s to say that we
need to take care of our resources or we might end up having to go to some other planet to survive as a human race,” Arther said. The piece featured a mix of songs, including Earthsong by Michael Jackson, Black Hole by Muse, and Beautiful Day by U2. Both students participating in and faculty organizing the performance worked under the central objective to make sure that the show goes on, for many more students, for many years to come. “If you want to become involved in a show choir or if you want to become involved in arts, then the time to do it because you going to make a lot of memories and you’re going to meet a lot of people that you will never forget,” Arther said.
Culinary Camps offer delicious way to spend spring break
Sam making French Crepes. Junior Master Chef competition.
MURRIETA – Spring break is just around the corner when children and teens 6 to 15 have a great opportunity to learn how to cook and bake in a fun and safe environment during a series of culinary camps at Temecula and Murrieta Community Center kitchens. It’s never too early for children to start learning the basics of healthy
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cooking and nutrition. While focusing on real ingredients and food such as chicken nuggets made from natural chicken and coated with real eggs breadcrumbs…or advanced dishes like pasta dough from scratch. Cooking instructor Celine CossouBordes will explain where the food comes from, show how to prepare it, and help the children become
healthier and happier in the process. The camps will teach children a variety of culinary skills that they can duplicate in their own kitchen. Each location and camp offer different menus and themes. After preparing a different dish every day, children and teens will have the opportunity to enjoy their creations at the end of the class or take them home to share with their family. For the older culinary enthusiast and perhaps
Bethani Holloway inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi BATON ROUGE, LA – Bethani Holloway of Temecula, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Holloway was initiated at Brigham Young University-Hawaii. Holloway is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Member-
ship is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. Founded in 1897 at the University
of Maine and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. The Society has chapters on more than 300 college and university campuses in North America and the Philippines. Its mission is “To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”
Moore graduates basic training FORT JACKSON, SC – U.S. Army Reserve Pfc. Kevin S. Moore has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values,
physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military
courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. Moore is the son of Scott Moore of Temecula, and a 2007 graduate of Martin Luther King High School in Riverside.
the next Food Network Star, CossouBordes has created Junior Master chefs for children ages 9 to15 that will be held at the Temecula location. They will learn to cook and star in their very own creation. Individual attention is given to each camper during each of these classes, and therefore class sizes are limited. At the end of the camps, each guest will receive recipes and a certificate. As with adult cooking lessons, children’s cooking classes and camps use organic, local and seasonal ingredients when available, and avoid processed and packaged foodstuff. register ASAP since some camps a Those interested should register soon as camps are sold out quickly. The children’s cooking and baking camps and Junior Master Chefs camps in Temecula will be located at the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street. For Temecula registration questions or assistance visit www.tcsd.cityoftemecula.org or call the Community the Services Department Class hotline (951) 240-4266. The Temecula camps are: Culinary Cooking Spring Camp 1655.101 for those 7 to 13-years-old. $90 Monday-Thursday from March 21 to Thursday, March 24, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Junior Master Chefs Spring
Camp #1675.101 for those 9 to15years-old. $95 Monday-Thursday from Monday, March 28, to Thursday, March 31, 2 to 4 p.m. Junior Master Chefs Spring Camp #1675.102 for those 9 to 15 years old. $95 Monday-Thursday from Monday, March 28, to Thursday, March 31, 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. Sweet Treats Spring Baking Camps #1650.101 for 7 to 13 year olds. $90 Monday-Thursday from Monday, March 21, to Thursday, March 24, 9 to 11a.m. The Murrieta Childrens Cooking and Baking Camps are for children 6 to 13-years-old and cost $90 and held at the Murrieta Community Center kitchen, 41810 Juniper St, Murrieta. For registration questions or assistance visit www.murrieta.org or call the Community the Community Services Department Services (951) 461-6109. Kids Baking Camp Bar Code 25233: March 21 to 24 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Kids Baking camp Bar Code 25224: March 28 to 31 from 9-11 a.m. Kids Cooking camp Bar Code 25232: March 28 to 31 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. For more information, contact: Celine Cossou-Bordes by phone at (951) 285 9487 or email at celinescuisine@gmail.com
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End the Word, GOHS fight derogatory diction toward disabilities Raevyn Walker Valley News Intern Sticks, stones and words can all hurt others, became the message this week at Great Oak High School. The student body participated in the “Spread the Word to End the Word” initiative March 2, the National Day of Awareness. The initiative urges individuals to stop using the word, “retard,” in colloquial language, since it perpetuates a negative conception of individuals with disabilities. Traci Kofler, a special education teacher at Great Oak, felt compelled to lead the initiative on campus as she witnessed the challenges that her students face. “People don’t realize how hurtful that word can be until you are educated,” said Kofler. “I am hoping that having this banner and staff wearing
these T-shirts will educate everyone that there are different words we can use that are not the r-word.” All teachers were asked to wear shirts embellished with the End the Word logo. Red signs plastered the walls and posts of the school grounds, informing passersby how to take the “End the Word” pledge. Over the background of live music, the awareness day climaxed with a “Spread the Word to End the Word” booth on Great Oak’s senior lawn where students had the opportunity pledge in person to not to use the r-word. With multifarious activities throughout the day, the members of the Special Education Department worked to ensure that every student not only heard the message, but felt impacted by it. Like any student, Kofler said that special education students “want to
fit in. They want to be just like you and I.” This has always been the underlying message for the Spread the Word to End the Word program. Members of Special Olympics conceptualized this advocacy campaign in 2009. Since then, more than 500,000 individuals took the End the Word pledge online, millions heard about the initiative through public service announcements, and schools like Great Oak implement the National Day of Awareness on their campuses. Ultimately, Kofler believes that programs like the Special Olympics and the R-Word initiative are necessary in our society because of their success in dissipating the stigma surrounding disabilities. “Special Education kids can do what anyone else can do,” said Kofler. “It just takes time and patience.”
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Ryan achieves Scouting’s highest honor Larry Ryan, Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge No. 2491’s Scouting Chairman, presided over an Eagle Court of Honor at Tuscany Hills Elementary School in Lake Elsinore Jan. 9 when Andrew Marks was awarded the title of Eagle Scout. Marks’ Leadership Project included updating the emergency supplies at the school. He also inventoried, organized and resupplied the equipment in the storage bins as well as restocked and updated the emergency backpacks in each classroom. Courtesy photo
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Health
Hospice of the Valleys announces new board of director officers Hospice of the Valleys has elected their 2016 Board of Directors officers. The Board of Directors makes policy decisions, authorizes financial decisions, responsible for decision making in compliance with the organization’s mission,
and acts as the organization’s community ambassadors. Tom Bloom, owner of Pre-Need Partners Advance Planning Specialists, will serve as Hospice of the Valleys’ Board President for 2016. “I am honored to work side by
side with such a great group of professionals who care about their community and are committed to such a noble cause,” Bloom said. “Our mission is, we foster reverence for life, relief of suffering, and compassion in loss for the terminally ill residents and their families in the communities we serve. As volunteers we give of our time, talents and emotion to better the lives of those we serve. I am grateful for my association with such a fine group of compassionate members.” Rosie Wilson, owner of Wilson Creek Winery, has served as the
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Senior fitness program wins national award TEMECULA –The Geri-Fit Company of Temecula won an honorable mention for the fitness classes it conducts at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center in Menifee from the National Institute of Senior Center’s Programs of Excellence. The National Institute of Senior Centers Programs of Excellence awards are designed to honor and promote outstanding efforts made by senior centers throughout the nation to offer innovative, creative, and replicable programs for older adults. A NISC committee selected the award winners from 69 nominations. Six award winners, along with six honorable mentions, were chosen. The Geri-Fit Company won an honorable mention in the Nutrition, Fitness and Health Promotion category for its innovative senior center programming held at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center. “Geri-Fit Private Lessons” are one-on-one personal fitness training sessions. Clients meet privately with a certified Geri-Fit Senior Strength training specialist at the senior center once or twice-a-week depending on their health and fitness goals. Each 30-minute session is custom tailored to the client’s needs and includes strength training with dumbbells and barbells, stretches, and balance and gait exercises. In 2014, Menifee’s Kay Ceniceros Senior Center was one of the first senior centers in the country to offer
Geri-Fit® Personal Fitness Training. The Geri-Fit® private lessons concept was developed out of need and was implemented at the senior center for older adults that wanted to work one-on-one with a certified Geri-Fit® instructor without having a trainer come to their home. Most of the clients wanted to improve their functional capacity or wanted to feel younger, perhaps lose some weight or have more energy and stamina. Most that sought out the service were either very weak or frail and were susceptible to falling. Some clients had strokes, many had Parkinson’s disease, but all from the 30-minute strength training sessions led by a Certified Geri-Fit® instructor. Joyce Folman, a 74-year old client that has worked with her trainer for more than two years, was affected by a stroke in 2013. She says the oneon-one training has helped her to improve her balance and walking. “I don’t know what I would do without my trainer, Barry. He has helped me more than physical therapy and he genuinely cares about his clients,” said Folman. The Kay Ceniceros Senior Center is located at 29995 Evans Road and offers the Geri-Fit® private lessons on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays by appointment only. For more information, call (888) GERIFIT (888-437-4348) or visit the company’s website at gerifit.com.
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TEMECULA – The American Heart Association’s Inland Empire Division will host its annual Southwest Riverside County Heart & Stroke Walk at 5 p.m., Saturday, April 30, at Lake Skinner in Winchester. It is estimated that 3,000 people will lace up their sneakers and make lifesaving strides. Event registration is open and everyone is encouraged to form or join teams at www.temeculavalleyheartwalk.org. Participation is free and donations are welcomed. The Heart & Stroke Walk is an annual tradition that brings the community together to raise awareness and funds to fight heart disease and stroke, the leading killers in the United States, including the Inland Empire. The Southwest Riverside Heart & Stroke Walk is an occasion for the whole family. The day’s main events are the noncompetitive five-kilometer walk and a one-mile Survivor Path. Other highlights include a Health and Wellness Expo, as well as a Kids Zone featuring games promoting heart health. Pets are welcomed! Among the participants will be many families who lost loved ones to the nation’s leading causes of death, and heart disease and stroke survivors. Denyse Wilson could have been one of them, but she paid attention to her symptoms and went to the doctor on time. Wilson, a Temecula resident, was diagnosed with a congenital heart disease at age 48, after discovering she had a hole in her heart since birth. If she had
not listened to warning signs like palpitations, shortness of breath and fatigue, doctors told her she would have suffered a stroke, heart attack or died. After going through open heart surgery, Wilson found out the lifesaving medical devices used during the operation were funded by research from the American Heart Association, the reason why she has become an avid volunteer helping organize this year’s event. “You never know, the AHA research that is funded through events like the walk could save someone you love!” she said. Now committed to the AHA’s mission, Wilson, a real estate agent, is the chairwoman of the 2016 Southwest Riverside County Heart & Stroke Walk: “Our goal is to raise $160,000 for the fight against heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases which claim the lives of more than 831,000 people every year.” Everyone is invited to be a part of this community event sponsored nationally by Subway, and locally by Abbott Vascular. To join or learn more visit www.temeculavalleyheartwalk.org or call (951) 751-2115 The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke, the two leading causes of death in the world. AHA teams with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. To learn more visit www.heart.org.
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If you knew how many calories in that sandwich, would you still eat it? Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service Not long ago my husband showed up with a sandwich for lunch that he bought at a local supermarket. I thought it was going to be our usual – turkey and provolone with lettuce on a hard roll, always plenty for both of us. At $6.50, how could you go wrong? This time the sandwich was different. It now cost $9.50 and was piled high with turkey and cheese on a roll that was much bigger than what we were used to. In short, it was awful – enough meat and cheese for four people on squishy bread that tasted more like a morning sweet roll. But the bigger serving probably looked like a good deal to a lot of people who thought only about size relative to cost and nothing about size or cost relative to calories. After surgery on the sandwich, the two of us ate some of it and saved slices of the meat and cheese for later. My guess is most buyers would have eaten the whole thing believing they were getting great
Is winter finally starting to get you down? The American Counseling Association Special to Valley News You seldom, if ever, hear people complaining that spring has hung around too long. But winter? Yes, skiers may never want it to end, but for most of us, it seems to drag on way too long. Right about now is when the midwinter blues become most common. They can make you feel sad or lacking for energy, yet apparently for no real reason. The name that mental health experts use for this condition is Seasonal Affective Disorder, or S.A.D. They believe it’s tied to the reduced amounts of sunlight and activity that most of us face in the winter. It’s estimated that about 9 percent of the population in the northern parts of the country have the winter blues, but even in southern states such as Florida, an estimated 1.5 percent of people suffer from this condition. For most people, S.A.D. takes the form of mild depression. Symptoms can be reduced energy, decreased participation in once-liked activities and loss of interest in what had normally been enjoyable. But in some cases, S.A.D. can be strong enough to cause severe depression, severe enough to raise the chances of suicide or possibly require hospitalization. Fortunately, there are ways to fight these midwinter blahs. One simple remedy is getting out more into the daylight. Researchers report even a 10 minute exposure to the sun can help brighten a person’s mood and overall attitude. There’s also evidence that increasing your level of exercise can help limit those winter blues. Even on the coldest days, just bundling up and getting out for a walk or to play with the children or dog can improve your day. It also helps to put extra effort into activities you know bring you joy. Getting together with family or friends, going to a movie, working at a favorite hobby, or just lunching with someone special, can all help raise your spirits. What you want to avoid is withdrawing and sitting on the couch focusing on feeling blue. So if winter has you a little down, fine. But if you find that your winter blues, or those of someone close to you, are severe enough to truly affect your life negatively, talk to your family physician or consult a professional counselor. From counseling, to various light treatments, to pharmaceutical therapies, there are a variety of options that mental health professionals have available to help keep S.A.D. from ruining your life. Counseling Corner” is provided by the American Counseling Association. Comments and questions to ACAcorner@counseling.org or visit the ACA website at www. counseling.org.
value for the money. Maybe they were, but they were also getting at least half the calories most of them needed for the day. Take the calories we consume at breakfast and dinner plus a bunch of Cokes and other sweet drinks we sip through the day, and that sandwich likely would put people well over their ideal daily caloric intake. Too many calories, as we all know, leads to obesity and serious health complications. The picture isn’t pretty. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese and more than one- third are obese. Yet if we connect the dots, we see more and more of this moneyfor-value proposition in the foods we buy away from home, which prompts us to consume more calories than we need. An average American eats about one-quarter of his or her calories from chain restaurants, says Margo Wootan, the national nutrition director for the advocacy group Center for Science in the Public Interest. Think about how many times you want a Coke in the afternoon. I do, but I won’t pay for a 16 or 20-ounce soda. It’s way more than I can drink, and for me a waste of calories at any price. But if it seems like we’re getting more for less money, people will probably drink more. Would our collective behavior change if the food we eat outside our kitchens came with calorie labels
that clued us in on what exactly we were consuming? The Affordable Care Act called for supermarkets, movie theaters, convenience stores and restaurant chains with more than 20 outlets to post the calories for the items they sell. The Food and Drug Administration issued regulations late last year, but the final rules have been delayed until the end of 2016. In the meantime, several localities like New York City and Philadelphia now require calorie labeling. What prompted me to take a second look at what seems a sensible public health measure was a post I read recently on the blog of the Incidental Economist where Aaron Carroll, one of the editors-in-chief and a professor of pediatrics at the University of Indiana, argued that a systematic review of all the studies done in the few localities where labeling exists showed "Although current evidence does not support a significant impact on calories ordered," labeling is a "relatively low-cost education strategy that may lead consumers to purchase slightly fewer calories." Carroll quarreled with the idea that labeling is actually a low-cost strategy. I tried to reach him, but he did not respond. So I phoned Wootan, who said the studies and the conclusions were based on very small numbers of participants. Besides that, she said, small dietary changes can make a big difference. "The whole obesity
epidemic can be explained by 100 to 150 calories more than people need on average per day," she said. It boils down to choices like the one we made not to eat the overstuffed sandwich at one sitting. My neighborhood Chipotle says a burrito could have 450 calories or 1,025 depending on what you put on it. The order taker said salsas had fewer calories than cheese and sour cream. Chicken, she said, was the most popular meat. Apparently customers believe that calorie-wise it’s better to eat chicken than the beef or pork op-
tions. But chicken with sour cream and cheese could pack more of a caloric hit than pork carnitas with salsa. That’s why calorie labeling is an important step toward sensible eating and better health. We’d like to hear what you think of calorie labeling. Write to Trudy at trudy.lieberman@gmail.com.
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Marine for a day: Temecula soccer team goes behind the scenes with 1st MLG Marines Sgt. Laura Gauna Special to Valley News CAMP PENDLETON – Sweat drips down a young boy’s face as he strains to move in a 70-pound bomb suit. Thirty or so of his fellow team members watch as he tries to pick up a simulated bomb a few inches from his feet. Laughter erupts as he topples over and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marine hoists him up. The fun did not end there for the Temecula Valley Hawks Soccer Club members visiting 1st Marine Logistics Group Marines aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 1315, 2016. The boys’ visit included training with drill instructors, an EOD demonstration, shooting in an Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer, and a military working dog demonstration. “It’s great to see how things work behind the scenes,” said Peter Gregory, an assistant director for the Temecula Valley Soccer Club. “I think it puts into perspective what these boys need to know about team spirit. We’ve already seen a big difference in some of our players. They are fully supportive of each other. You certainly see the spirit of the Marine Corps [here] and I think our boys have it too now.” The players spent three days learning about what it takes to be a Marine. They were first welcomed by drill instructors who, in typical drill instructor fashion, trained the boys in various workouts and later spent one-on-one time sharing Marine Corps values. After their “Marine welcome” the boys spent an afternoon learning about the various vehicles used in 1st MLG, including the 624 KR Tram, M9 Air Combat Element and the 420E Back Hoe. They also had an opportunity to wear the EOD bomb suit, control EOD robots, and learn about the various types of explosive devices the EOD teams encounter while overseas. “I’ve never done anything like this before,” said Trevor Park, a 14-year-old club member. “It was so fun learning about the Marines and seeing what they do every day. It makes me think about what these Marines were like when they
More than 30 Temecula Valley Hawks Soccer Club members pose with military working dog handlers with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Laura Gauna Marine Expeditionary Force, during the team’s visit to Camp Pendleton Feb. 15, 2016.
were my age.” The Marines also instructed the players on how to shoot the M9 Beretta pistol, M16 A4 service rifle and the .50 caliber machine gun. To end their stay, military working dog handlers with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, provided the players with a demonstration of the military working dogs’ tracking skills and take-down capabilities. When all was said and done, the experience was not only good for the players but the Marines were also able to take something away as well. “We wanted to be able to share what we know with these guys,” said Lance Cpl. Levi Misenhimer, a heavy equipment operator with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st MLG. “I’m glad we came out and I hope we gave them an experience of a lifetime. I know we had fun being out here.”
Staff Sgt. Juan Lopez, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, shows members of the Temecula Valley Hawks Soccer Club how to wear the EOD bomb suit during the team’s visit to Camp Pendleton Feb. 14.
Members of the Temecula Valley Hawks Soccer Club aim a .50-caliber machine gun in the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer during the team’s visit to Camp Pendleton.
(21 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists), who have helped lead the team all season. They face off against Troy (22-6) in the semifinals of the consolation bracket this week.
CIF from page B-1 against Windward High, the Broncos (27-3) handed out their own two-point loss to Santa Barbara High in the consolation bracket quarterfinals. Vista got incredible performances from Keilani Cooper (25 points, 2 assists, 1 steal) and Brittney Reed
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A member of the Temecula Valley Hawks Soccer Club rides a 624 KR Tram during the team’s visit to Camp Pendleton.
to an end last week in their quarterfinal loss to Canyon High School. It was the farthest that Temescal has advanced in recent memory thanks to an all-around team effort from all grade levels. Canyon failed to advance in their semifinals game after downing the Titans, losing to Norco 54-43.
Despite taking 12 shots on goal in their second-round matchup against Saugus High School, the Titans (18-3-4) couldn’t score more than just one goal as they fell, 2-1. Saugus’ James Johnson scored both of the Centurion’s goals as they advanced to the quarterfinals, where they lost to Godinez High, 2-1.
Division 6 California Lutheran 51 – Bellarmine 57 For the second-straight year the C-Hawks (23-4) fell in the semifinals of Division 6 play. This year’s loss came after an incredible effort from the whole team. Senior Ashley Dyrssen led the way, as she has much of the season, with 16 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals. Julia Wilson, who led the team in steals this season (188), with 100 more than any other player turned in a stellar performance as well, putting up 14 points with eight rebounds, two assists and six steals, just two games after notching 14 steals against their second round opponents. Bellarmine-Jefferson will now host Price High School in the Division 6 Finals at Godinez High School at 10 a.m.
Chaparral 0 – Valencia 0 (5-4 in shootout) Just a few days after an inspired 2-1 double-overtime win over Artesia High School, the Pumas couldn’t keep their title dreams alive. After playing both halves, plus two overtime periods, Valencia emerged victorious on 5-to-4 shooting in the shootout round. They now face off against South High School in the semifinals.
Boys’ Soccer Division 4 Temescal Canyon 1 – Saugus 2
Division 7 Santa Rosa Academy 2 – Dunn 6 The Rangers (17-6-1) got an incredible performance from their goalkeeper Matthew Heron, who notched 16 saves on the night. Unfortunately, it wouldn’t be enough as the defense allowed Dunn to score six goals in Santa Rosa’s season-ending loss in the secondround. The Rangers got one goal each from Timothi Pacheco and Corey Aragon-Moore. Dunn will now face Fillmore in the semifinals after winning their
quarterfinals match over Grace Brethren, 3-2. California Military Institute 1 – Saddleback Valley Christian 3 After their 2-1 victory over Laguna Blanca, things looked good for the Rough Riders (15-4). Unfortunately that would end quickly in their 3-1 loss to Saddleback Valley Christian in the quarterfinals, in a game that saw CMI take just three shots on goal. Saddleback Valley now hosts Foothill Tech in the semifinals. Girls’ Soccer Division 2 King 3 – Vista Murrieta 1 The Broncos (19-4-5) had their CIF-SS Division 2 title hopes shut down just short of the quarterfinals, following their 3-1 loss to King, who is now in the semifinals against Northwood. Vista’s only goal came off the foot of the team’s leading scorer in Emma Vanderhyden. Division 6 Temescal Canyon 1 – Schurr 2 Just like the boy’s team, the Titans (15-8-5) saw their season end in a narrow 2-1 loss in the quarterfinals. Schurr now faces Bloomington in the semifinals of Division 6 play.
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The JDL acts as part of the SCPGA’s “Player Pathway,” by introducing golf to children through the Golf in Schools and Neighborhood Golf programs. Courtesy photos
Dean Fioresi Sportswriter The Golf Channel spotlighted the Southern California PGA Section and the Junior Developmental League in celebrations of the PGA of America’s Centennial on February 17. The JDL, formed in 2006, features boys and girls ages 7 to 18 from many backgrounds, where they get the opportunity to compete in a fun environment while getting instructions from professional PGA instructors.
Featured in the spotlight were the SCPGA’s Executive Director Tom Addis III, PGA Junior Golf Director Kevin Smith and Junior Golf Manager and PGA Professional Eddie Rodarte. The three discussed how the JDL makes golf accessible for children of all communities, providing various grants and scholarships to families in need. The JDL also acts as part of the SCPGA’s “Player Pathway,” which begins by introducing golf to children through the Golf in Schools and
Making golf accessible for children of all communities, the Junior Developmental League provides various grants and scholarships for families that need to utilize those benefits.
Neighborhood Golf programs. They also get to participate in PGA Professional camps, clinics and events at golf courses all over Southern California. The main goal is to help empower children enough to compete in tournaments like the SCPGA Players’ Tour, Toyota Tour Cup and many others, all of which have scholarship opportunities. Alumni of the JDL include current golf legends like Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler, Lizette Salas and Alison Lee.
There are dozens of locations for the JDL all over Southern California, including six in the Orange County region and nine in Los Angeles County. The Golf Channel has partnered with the PGA to help celebrate their centennial, by spotlighting all 41 of their PGA Sections, spanning over 100 days, from Jan. 27 to May 4. “In celebrating our Centennial, we want to honor our 28,000 men and women PGA Professionals in all PGA Sections across the country,”
said PGA President Derek Sprague. “Each day, they’re growing the game and using golf to better lives in their communities, as evidenced by programs like that of the Southern California PGA Section. We’re very proud of these PGA Professionals and look forward to highlighting their efforts this year.” If you missed the spotlight or are interested in watching it again, you can find the SCPGA Spotlight on ThxPGAPro.com.
Temecula Valley Inline Hockey playoffs approach, spring registration open for school leagues from the Temecula Valley currently leads goalies in wins with Paloma’s Amanda Ewing having the top save percentage. In the middle school division, Temecula Middle School leads the way with an unbeaten 9-0 record. The Valley Snipers hold a 3 point lead over Margarita middle school in the fight for second place. Vail Ranch and Gardner sit currently in fourth and fifth place respectively with the standings changing each week. Josh Hilton from Temecula Middle School currently has the scoring lead with teammate Griffin Gudat in second. TMS Goaltender,
Marco Bentivengo, leads all goalies in wins and shutouts while Valley Snipers, Matt Russell, leads in save percentage. Spring assessments are well underway with March 5 being the next assessment date for boys and girls ages 4-17 that are interested in recreation hockey at the Ronald Reagan Sports Park. To learn more about the school league or upcoming recreation season please go to tviha.com or contact TVIHA’s President, Tom Bilek at president@ tviha.com. You can also follow TVIHA on their Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/tviha.
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The TVIHA school leagues are currently wrapping up their seasons and signups along with spring assessments for the upcoming recreation season are next for local inline hockey players. Courtesy photo
JP Raineri Sports Editor The Temecula Valley Inline Hockey Association school league is 2/3 of the way through the regular season with playoffs starting the week of March 14. In the high school division, Temecula Valley and Murrieta Valley share the division lead with 7-1 records. They have split the season
series 1-1 and face-off again March 8 for the probable top seed in the playoffs. Great Oak, Chaparral and Vista Murrieta are currently in a three way battle for third place with Great Oak currently up by 2 points. Paloma Valley, in their inaugural season, is still looking for their first win, but they remain a competitive challenge for the top teams. Last year’s MVP, Joey Maurer from the Temecula Valley, cur-
Vista Murrieta names new head football coach MURRIETA – Vista Murrieta High School announced last week that David Olson has been named head football coach for the Broncos. “Coach Olson has been a key component to our success in both football and track for the past decade,” Athletic Director Coley Candaele said. “His organizational skills, initiative, ideas, and his competitive spirit will drive Vista Murrieta football to the next level.” Olson, who has served as VMHS’ varsity defensive coordinator for the past five years, said he was excited to begin the new venture. “I’m very excited that I have been given the opportunity to lead the Vista Murrieta football program, and I look forward to working hard with the student-athletes, staff, teachers, administration and parents to continue the program’s success.” Olson has 28 years of coaching experience. Before his time as varsity defensive coordinator, he was the assistant to the defensive coordinator and linebacker coach. Olson was also the varsity track and field co-head coach this year and he has served as the boys JV soccer coach for seven years. Olson teaches Government and AP Psychology at Vista Murrieta. Before coming to Vista Murrieta,
Coach David Olson will take over as head football coach for the Broncos in the 2016-17 school year. Courtesy photo
he coached football at Los Amigos, Capistrano Valley and Estancia High Schools. “For years, David has demonstrated his passion for coaching and building young men and women of character,” said Principal Mick Wager. “He is committed to honoring the traditions we have established and continuing our tradition of competing with CLASS.” For more information, contact Candaele (951) 894-5750 ext. 6782.
rently leads the league in scoring with teammates Drew Murchison and Ben Dunford in close pursuit along with Murrieta Valley’s Dryden Thomas. Cade Murchison
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Puma softball set to hold Big Cat camp fundraiser JP Raineri Sports Editor The Lady Pumas softball program from Chaparral is once again hosting their annual fundraiser softball camp, which will be held this year on March 21 and 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Chaparral High School Softball fields. The camp is for players of all skill levels from ages 5 – 14. Campers will be placed by age and ability. Cost for the camp is $40, which includes both days, a camp T-shirt, plus pizza lunch with the high school players after Tuesday’s session. The camp will be taught by the high school coaching staff and players with the primary focus on basic defensive skills, position play, hitting, the short game and base running. Registration for the camp is due by March 11. For more information, contact Janet Newman at teamnewman1@verizon.net or by telephone at (949) 2932445. The Chaparral softball fields are located at 27215 Nicholas Road in Temecula at the corner of Winchester and Nicholas roads. The Lady Pumas will be taking their skills from the field to teach an upcoming skills camp during spring break, which will help bring money into their softball program this season. David Canales photo
Wine Town Rollers host March Badness derby bout showcase TEMECULA – The Wine Town Rollers, Temecula Valley’s first roller derby league, present March Badness, their first event of the season March 6 at 6 p.m. at Epic Rollertainment located at 39809 Avenida Acacias in Murrieta. Tickets are $10 per person and free for children 12 and under. This event will feature all three home teams who will battle it out and showcase modern flat track roller derby. This is an all-ages, familyfriendly event which will have lots of derby action with three mini-bouts, plus food, drinks, Wine Town Rollers merchandise, raffles and bake sale. Tickets can be purchased any time at Epic Rollertainment as well as at the door, at the time of the event. WTR is devoted to the hard-hitting world of women’s flat-track roller derby and was recently accepted as a full-fledged member league for the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. The league is currently comprised of three home teams, the Winchester Rivals, Margarita Hot Sprints, the Hit Bosses and two travel teams, the Grapes of Wrath and the Whine Makers. In addition to these teams, WTR also has a 16-week Raisinette training program for new skaters learning skating skills and the game of roller derby. For more additional information or details, visit winetownrollers.com or facebook.com/WineTownRollers or contact Ellianna “Foxxy Blocksy Brown” Reed Jameson, at media@ winetownrollers.com.
The Wine Town Rollers, Temecula Valley’s first roller derby league, will host their first event of the season March 6 at Epic Rollertainment in Murrieta. Courtesy photos
The new league is devoted to the hard-hitting world of women’s flattrack roller derby.
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