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Point-In-Time Count brings home reality of homelessness in RivCo

Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

In a special meeting Sunday, Feb. 27, the San Jacinto Unified School District Board of Trustees passed a resolution to censure Board Trustee Jeremy Fontes. The board met virtually to discuss the Resolution to censure Fontes for “unacceptable conduct” based on Board Bylaw 9000, “Role of the Board” and BB 9005, “Governance Standards.” see page A-4

Regional CA mask mandate ending for schools March 11 City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

California will lift its requirement that students and staff wear masks indoors at schools at 11:59 p.m. March 11, making face coverings “strongly recommended” but not mandated, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday, Feb. 28 see page C-5

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Riverside County Sheriff’s speak to a homeless individual in Lake Elsinore during the 2022 Riverside County Homeless Point-In-Time Count.

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Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

At 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, more than 800 volunteers took to the streets of Riverside County to

participate in this year’s Point-InTime Count of homeless individuals. The annual count covered 7,300 square miles and is required to be conducted by local governments by the Department of Housing and Ur-

ban Development. Federal officials use the information to determine funding levels, assess regional needs and monitor local progress in reducing homelessness.

“The count helps us assess the

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Menifee’s all-inclusive programs are mighty popular Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Menifee’s Community Services Department established its “Mighty Me” program in 2019 in response to requests to provide socialization programs for local children and adults with special needs. Open to all ages, the monthly events focus on games and activities for the groups to enjoy in a safe environment.

“Be Mighty” was developed shortly after the original program and is open to adults 18 and older.

With meetings twice a month, it is designed to be a more social program with crafts, game nights, painting, karaoke and themed dances. Both programs have been a popular addition and even when they had to be held virtually during the pandemic, the participation was strong, especially with the adults.

Michael Rinehart has worked see MIGHTY, page A-4

Be Mighty program participants socialize at a recent event sponsored by Menifee’s Community Services Department.

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Lake Elsinore City Council members pay tribute to longtime member

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impacts of the pandemic on our at-risk populations including seniors, youth and working-class families,” Heidi Marshall, director

Daryl and Amy Hickman attended many public events in Lake Elsinore during Valley News/Courtesy photo and after Daryl’s tenure with the city council.

Former Lake Elsinore City Councilmember and mayor, Daryl Hickman, died Saturday, Feb. 12.

At the most recent city council meeting, current members took time to reflect on what his contributions meant to the city they also call home and what they remember most about their former colleague.

“Many of us are in mourning because we miss Daryl but let’s remember that Daryl kept things light,” Robert “Bob” Magee said.

“In a politically correct world, he refused to be PC. He reminded us that it’s OK to laugh at ourselves while we are doing the very serious business of city government.

While there are many ‘Darylisms’

that still bring a smile to my face, the one that I remember most occurred during an annexation hearing. Several property owners had filled the chambers, angry about a potential annexation and demanding that we preserve their rural lifestyle. And Daryl, as only Daryl can do, addressed the crowd and said, ‘I’ve been out there and I don’t know what you people are so proud of.’ Rest in peace, Daryl.”

Brian Tisdale said, “With Daryl, there are a lot of special moments.

We didn’t always agree on the council but Daryl was genuine, you knew where he was coming from all the time. He cared; he was everywhere in the city. He believed in the city and he believed in see HICKMAN, page A-3

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Hemet redistricting plan approval seen soon: One more public hearing remains Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

The Hemet City Council announced their favor to the 2021 Census Redistricting Plan and map that keeps their five voting districts the same. That map will be presented to the public one more time at the Tuesday, March 8, meeting.

A single proposed Redistricting Map presented to the city by a resident was rejected as a possibility with too many boundaries changed although within the 10% deviation limit. Residents will still be able to voice their opinion at the next city council meeting on the final maps presented by Best Best & Krieger LLP. Three previous public hearings have been held on the redistricting process required after each 10-year census.

The map most favored by the

council can be reviewed on the Hemet City Council webpages in the Tuesday, Feb. 22, meeting.

The council at its Feb. 22 meeting also amended the second story housing design regulations allowing more visibility for newer homes adjacent to second story homes in the community with designated roof elevations, setbacks and landscaping. The amended roof elevations are for new homes to be built in residential zones.

The designs for more permanent outdoor seating parklets for local restaurants were presented and approved by the council.

Several outdoor seating tables at restaurants were mentioned in the meeting that do not comply with the new design requirements and termed illegal. They will have to be taken down or changed.

Temporary outdoor seating was permitted during the COVID-19

pandemic restrictions to help local restaurants maintain their economic viability. Now all outdoor restaurant parklets will have to follow the city’s conditional use guidelines with a one-year limitation that considers the public’s right of way.

Zone changes for several properties in the Santa Fe Street area in Hemet’s Downtown Specific Plan from operational office to retail zones were discussed and changed by the council. A 4 to 1 vote saw Mayor Pro Tem Karlee Meyer objecting, saying the homeowners and businesses in the zones should all have been notified by letter. The staff reported the zone changes were published in a local newspaper to notify all concerned of the changes complying with public notice rules. It was noted that no complaints from businesses or homeowners in the zones

were received before the change.

The council, noting their objection to state mandates Senate Bill 1383 and Senate Bill 19 concerning the recycling of residential and commercial food waste being placed in separate containers in the near future, voted to approve the measures. The council saw the mandate as almost impossible to comply with, as the containers needed would be more expensive to many homeowners and are even more difficult to find, purchase and distribute. They said, in addition, the mandate does not specifically tell where the food waste should be collected. Then, the mandate also outlines high fines if cities do not comply. A letter voicing their objection will be forwarded to the governor.

The council after extending the meeting time limit adopted a policy on Admonishment and

censure of elected officials in the city. Although there was some speculation that a certain elected official would be admonished that evening, none was forthcoming.

The adoption of this policy is in addition to the city already required elected city official’s code of conduct but was still added. The policy follows a series of criticism in public comment, both pro and con, about the election and responsibilities of the city treasurer, an elected official in recent months.

A council resolution promised that 15% of any surplus money coming out of the city budget will be withheld to assure city employees, past and present, their pension and post employment benefit rates will be stabilized in a negative future event.

Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com.

Canyon Lake celebrates first city-owned fire department Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

The City of Canyon Lake celebrated the opening of its first city-owned fire department during a grand opening celebration held Saturday, Feb. 26, at Fire Station 1 Fire Administration at 28730 Vacation Drive.

Residents and visitors were invited to meet the city’s new Fire Department personnel, take a look at the new engines and equipment and tour the station. Food was provided by The Urban Craft Eatery.

The department officially launched Jan. 1, after decades of contracting with Cal Fire Riverside County Fire Department, making Canyon Lake only the second southwest Riverside County city to form its own fire department. Murrieta was the first city to launch its own fire department.

The move comes after the city of Canyon Lake voted unanimously to terminate its contract with the county during its Nov. 4, 2020, meeting.

“The city has been looking at options for many years, but in the last year and a half, since I’ve been here, we really intently looked at options to solve the situation for the city,” Canyon Lake City Manager Chris Mann said at the time. “The first thing we thought is, ‘OK, well, can we negotiate with the county? Can we reduce the rate? Can we talk about what that rate is?’ We quickly found that that’s not doable. The county charges us to what they say are their actual costs for providing the service. And there’s really no wiggle room.”

City staff looked at several

different options and ultimately decided to open its own department which is partially funded by an EMS subscription program that includes an annual fee for residents. For those choosing not to subscribe to the program, a fee will be charged if services are needed.

The department launched with 11 sworn personnel, 15 reserve firefighters, an administrative assistant/analyst, one Type 1 fire engine, one Type 6 wildland fire engine, two command vehicles, one reserve engine and three shifts comprised of a fire captain, fire engineer and firefighter/paramedic, the city reported.

Dispatching and communication services are being handled through the Riverside County/Cal Fire Emergency Command Center in Perris.

“By contracting with the County of Riverside, which is currently dispatching for Riverside County/ Cal Fire, all the equipment at the fire station and fire engine remain the same,” the city said. “The radios are properly programmed and the station alerting system is in place.”

In its first month of operations, the Canyon Lake Fire Department responded to 85 calls, with most of these calls being medical calls.

The department responded to one fire and 13 other types of calls.

The average response time for a call was five minutes, the city said.

To learn more about the city of Canyon Lake’s new fire department, visit, https://canyonlakefireems.org.

Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

The Canyon Lake Fire Department’s brand-new fire engine now in service, identified as Engine No. 1, has been nicknamed the “Black Pearl” by the firefighters and is now the primary response engine of the Fire Department.

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People gather for tours of the new Canyon Lake Fire Department’s Station 1 during a grand opening celebration Saturday, Feb. 26.

NB I-15 on-ramp at Railroad Canyon Road northbound I-15 ramp temporarily closed Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

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The northbound interstate 15 on-ramp from Railroad Canyon Road closed temporarily Monday, Feb. 21, for improvements to the existing ramp.

According to a press release issued by the City of Menifee, the

ramp will be closed through April 2022 to allow crews to reconstruct the ramp.

During the closure, motorists wishing to travel northbound on the I-15 freeway will be directed to the new hook on-ramp located along Grape Street.

Drivers should follow all posted traffic signs during the temporary

closure. For weekly updates about the Railroad Canyon project, sign up for email notifications at www. rctc.org/railroadcanyon or receive updates by phone by texting RAILROAD to 772-22⁠.

Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

Motorist suffers burns in car fire that spread to bushes off I-15 in Murrieta City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A motorist was seriously burned Monday, Feb. 28, when his sedan caught fire on Interstate 15 in Murrieta, leading to a brush fire adjacent to the freeway that was quickly contained.

The car fire was reported about 2:30 p.m. on the southbound I-15, just north of Winchester Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The agency said the Toyota went off the freeway and down

an embankment, where it erupted in flames.

The driver, identified only as a 31-year-old man, was exposed to the fire for an unknown duration before getting a safe distance away, suffering burns to his hands, arms and other parts of the upper body, according to reports from the scene.

An off-duty paramedic stopped on the freeway and ran to the man’s aid, determining that he had burns to nearly 40% of his body, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

Crews from the county and the city of Murrieta reached the location within a few minutes and discovered that the car fire had extended to bushes and trees adjacent to the freeway, officials said.

Firefighters got the blaze under control by 3 p.m.

All southbound lanes on I-15 were shut down just after 3 p.m. to provide a temporary landing zone for a Mercy Air helicopter to set down and retrieve the victim.

The man was expected to be flown to an area burn center for treatment.

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History is at the heart of Lake Elsinore City Council meeting Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The Lake Elsinore City Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 22, began with recognition of Black History Month and a Presidents Day presentation. Mayor Timothy J. Sheridan officially designated the month of February as “Black History Month in the city of Lake Elsinore” and presented a proclamation to Pastor Willie Oliver II, president of the NAACP Branch No. 1034. It read, in part, that the city “encourages all citizens to participate in community practices that ensure equality for everyone.”

Oliver thanked the city for all its support in recent years with various events such as Unity in the Community and a Juneteenth celebration at Diamond Stadium.

“Even though this proclamation is great, I want to personally just say thank you to the City of Lake Elsinore for being on the forefront of this movement,” he said.

Jim Kubalik, a docent at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum and Anne Brown, Guest Services Manager of the Yorba Linda Richard Nixon Foundation, were on hand to share all that the historic venue has to offer and were presented with certificates of appreciation from Sheridan on behalf of the Council.

Located only 40 miles from Lake Elsinore in Yorba Linda, Sheridan said he was excited to welcome them to the meeting.

“As everyone who knows me knows, I am a big history buff and to have the opportunity to hear from you today is an honor,” Sheridan, who was wearing a 1968 “Nixon Now” lapel pin, said.

Kubalik provided a slideshow tour of the interior and exterior of the library and museum, extoling its many virtues while adding a bit of historical facts about the only California-born president of the United States. His overview included many photos of the nine-

HICKMAN from page A-1 people. It was hard not to like Daryl. We’re going to miss him.”

When Steve Manos spoke, he said. “The city owes a great debt of gratitude for Daryl Hickman. He was elected in 2001 on a reform ticket that shifted our council from an entirely no-growth group to one that was actually interested in economic development. It was a time of change when he came on board and that particular council had different challenges at that time.

The changes that occurred over the next decade set the table for what we are able to do today. He cared about kids and he cared a lot about supporting children through a number of programs, one of them being the City Cup (award) that he paid for out of his own pocket.”

Hickman earned a master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in finance. Professionally, he was an international businessman and was a substitute teacher for the Lake Elsinore Unified School District during his retirement.

Manos said that during his tenure, Hickman saw the construction of three new fire stations, 19 parks and much of the construction along the Central Corridor which brought in many major retailers.

Much of the revitalization of Main Street also happened during his tenure.

Pastor Willie Oliver II, right, thanks Mayor Timothy J. Sheridan and the city of Lake Elsinore for the Black History Month proclamation and other support it has shown through the years.

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acre facility which was dedicated in 1990 and underwent a significant renovation in 2015-2016.

The 52,000 square-foot museum offers many displays and the 38,000 square-foot library compound offers areas such as a meeting hall and auditorium that are open to the public for community activities.

Kubalik noted several of Nixon’s legislative accomplishments while serving as the country’s 37th president including the establishment of the EPA and OSHA, getting the voting age lowered to 18, ending the military draft, funding the war on cancer, focusing on civil rights and the plight of Native Americans and helping women find equality in sports through the passage of Title IX. For more information and some virtual tours, visit http://www. nixonlibrary.gov.

A public hearing scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, to consider city council district boundary maps was continued until the next meeting of March 8 at staff’s request. City clerk Candice Alvarez said it came to the attention of city staff that some members of the public did not complete the final steps of submitting their maps to the city clerk as posted in the instructions. Therefore, in an attempt to accommodate the public’s desire to participate in the

redistricting process, Alvarez said that staff is recommending that the council continue the hearing until the next regular meeting. The council unanimously approved the motion.

Returning to the agenda, the council members approved Consent Calendar Items 3-10 after hearing from one speaker regarding Item No. 6. Council Member Steve Manos abstained from voting on Item No. 10 as a precaution due to his field of work. That item was to adopt a resolution declaring certain city-owned real properties to be surplus pursuant to the surplus land act.

Items 11-13 of the Successor Agency Consent Calendar were approved, with Manos abstaining from voting on Item No. 13 for the same reason previously stated.

That item was to adopt a resolution declaring certain successor agency-owned real property to be surplus pursuant to the surplus land act.

Public comments on non-agendized items included speaker Jeanie Corral, a member of the Lake Elsinore Historical Society, asking for more city council involvement in spreading the word about the city’s “incredible museum” that she described as a “veritable showcase of items that are unique to Lake Elsinore and the citizens.” She also let the

“He also made history by serving as our international mayor and ambassador for the city as it related to foreign businesses,” Manos said.

At the end of his last term, Hickman served as Lake Elsinore’s International Mayor, engaging in foreign business relations to encourage new investment in the community and region.

“It’s hard to mention Daryl without mentioning his wife, Amy; they were so alike,” Manos said.

The couple were married for 26 years and Amy Hickman is a member of the Elsinore Woman’s Club. The rose garden in front of the building on Graham Avenue has been maintained by the Hickmans for the past decade.

“They’d go there on their own time, watering and cutting roses,” Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Johnson, who is also a club member, said.

“Those are going to be the memories that I hold near and dear.”

Hickman began his public service when he was 18 years old and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He served from 1958 to 1963.

Johnson said that being an Air Force veteran, Hickman “served our country first and then our community for 17 years.”

She said he was a champion for education and children.

“He taught us all a lot. We learned a lot of institutional knowledge from him and his insights,”

Johnson said. “My heart is broken for Amy as she is navigating this new world without her forever partner so we will say, ‘rest easy sir; we’ve got it from here’ and our hearts and prayers are with Amy.” Before adjourning the Feb. 22 meeting in Hickman’s honor and memory, Mayor Timothy J. Sheridan announced that the council received an email from Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto’s office

The foyer of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda features a welcoming photo of the 37th president of the United States on its wall and a copy of the Presidential Seal on the floor.

A replica of the Oval Office when Richard Nixon was president is one of the many attractions at the library and museum in Yorba Linda.

council members know that they are all part of living history as they carry out their duties of serving the city because what they do now affects the future.

Corral announced, as did council member Robert “Bob” Magee later in the meeting, that Ruth Atkins, president emeritus of the historical society, was recently named Woman of the Year by

Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto.

She will be honored at an awards ceremony Friday, March 18, at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Street Museum, 183 N. Main St. The next regular meeting of the Lake Elsinore City Council and Successor Agency is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit http:// www.lake-elsinore.org.

notifying them that per his request, the California State Assembly had adjourned in memory of Hickman earlier that day.

“Council member Hickman was my neighbor,” Sheridan said. “He was always a gentleman to me; he was a nice man and I’m going to miss him. Rest easy, sir.”

Hickman was first elected to the city council Nov. 6, 2001, and served for 17 years until 2018. He

also served as mayor from 2007 to 2008. When he left public office in December 2018, he described his time on the city council as one of the most rewarding experiences of his life.

The next regular meeting of the Lake Elsinore City Council and Successor Agency is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit http:// www.lake-elsinore.org.

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San Jacinto school board censures member for ‘unacceptable conduct’ Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

In a special meeting Sunday, Feb. 27, the San Jacinto Unified School District Board of Trustees passed a resolution to censure Board Trustee Jeremy Fontes. The board met virtually to discuss the Resolution to censure Fontes for “unacceptable conduct” based on Board Bylaw 9000, “Role of the Board” and BB 9005, “Governance Standards.”

Resolution No. 21-22-19 listed 11 incidents where “Mr. Fontes has engaged in inappropriate, unprofessional, harassing and disrespectful conduct toward District staff and other Board Members.”

Four of these items refer to being absent or tardy for regular and/or special meetings that were called.

During the course of about 90 minutes, SJUSD Superintendent Dave Pyle and board members Deborah Rex, Trica Ojeda, Jasmin Rubio and Sandra Peñaloza discussed the Resolution with Fontes and made some concessions.

Fontes admits to a few of the allegations but said some of the aggressive and negative wording was misleading. He was accused of making a proposal to provide teachers with a mental health day during the regular meeting Nov. 18, 2021. Since the item was not on the agenda for the meeting that day, the proposal in violation of Government Code section 54954.2(a)(2), the Resolution states. Fontes said that there was discussion among several board members at that meeting about providing some type of break for teachers and that he did not make a formal proposal and said he was not alone is his belief that it would be something they should pursue so that item was removed.

It was also noted that “he engaged in a hostile interaction with security officers at Soboba Casino Resort” using profanity and mentioning his position on the San Jacinto school board. Fontes does not deny doing this and in fact, he posted the altercation to his public Facebook page Jan. 8.

The Resolution calls Fontes out for driving his vehicle in an “unMIGHTY from page A-1 for Menifee’s Parks and Recreation Department for 11 years and began his role as community services coordinator six years ago. He recalled attending the city’s programs when he was in preschool and volunteering throughout high school to meet his community service hours requirement. His first job was working at the department’s summer camp and when he went to college with the plan to become a teacher, he switched his major to recreation management.

“The reason we offer Mighty Me for all ages is to give everyone a chance to be involved regardless of their skill level,” Rinehart said.

Community Services leader Lety Alegria works with Rinehart for all youth programs. She said Mighty Me is designed for those with special needs to meet others and she said some have formed friendship groups outside of the program.

“I’m very passionate about wanting them to be included rather than excluded,” she said. “It’s also for

San Jacinto Unified School District Board Trustee Jeremy Fontes is censured during a three-hour special meeting held Sunday, Feb. 27.

safe and erratic manner in front of (Board President) Deborah Rex’s residence, doing ‘donuts’ outside her home.” Fontes does not deny doing this, claiming it was in retaliation for her having RSO execute what he calls an “illegal search warrant” on his property and having him arrested. Fontes said “the DA knows this and dropped the case.” He said that incident is what led to his inability to attend the regular board meeting Feb. 10, which he was being held accountable for in this document.

Fontes denies attempting “to use his Board position to influence staff at Soboba Casino to grant him a $25,000 line of credit for his personal benefit” as noted in the Resolution. He also denies using his Board position “to threaten staff by claiming that he would have them fired if they did not comply with his request.” He said he submitted an application for a line of credit and used his personal business information on it. The wording was changed to read that “it was reported” that Fontes did those things, as Pyle said that was the case.

The declaration that Fontes, on two different occasions, “demanded that any items relating to Soboba be removed from all District property” was true because Fontes feels that “a casino should not be advertised at a school.” However, he objected to the parents as they can learn about available resources from each other.”

With a college degree in kinesiology, Alegria said her current position is helpful for her future career goal in occupational therapy.

She wants to work with clients who have special needs and her current position allows her to observe and see where needs are at different ages and levels of development.

“This whole program is a team effort,” Alegria said. “We want this to be a welcoming place where everyone can hang out together.”

The “Mighty” programs require registration but participants do not need to be Menifee residents.

A large part of the department’s direction comes from what the community wants and needs. The dances are particularly popular and typically attract more than 20 people, plus many parents who visit with one another during the events.

Community Services leader Miriam Barragan is new to her position but has a strong background in the recreation field, mostly in

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SJUSD Superintendent Dave Pyle, top, Trustee Jasmin Rubio and Trustee Jeremy Fontes review the amended Resolution made available on a shared screen during a special school board meeting held virtually Sunday, Feb. 27.

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the word “demanded” as he said he “strongly requested” that board policy be reviewed or established to determine if certain types of businesses should be allowed to have their names used on school properties. Fontes felt it was “marketing and not appropriate.”

It should be noted that recognition of contributions made to SJUSD have been given to the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians and its philanthropic Soboba Foundation, not the Soboba Casino Resort.

The Resolution goes on to state that “WHEREAS, the Board now determines that Mr. Fontes’ above-described conduct violates District Board Policies and California laws and fails to meet the high ethical standards expected of Board members. Mr. Fontes’ above-described conduct fails to promote mutual respect, civility, and orderly conduct and adversely affects the district’s commitment to ensuring a safe, orderly and respectful environment for students, staff and community members.

Mr. Fontes’ above-described conduct adversely affects the Board’s ability to govern effectively and responsibly and jeopardizes the public’s confidence in the Board; and WHEREAS, the Board also determines that Mr. Fontes’ abovedescribed conduct continues to escalate and therefore, it is the Moreno Valley. She said she likes working with those with special needs because they are so honest.

“Yes they have challenges, but at the end of the day they just want to be treated like everyone else,” she said.

Ariana Martinez has been a community services leader for about a year and said a parent committee provides input on programs such as this one.

“They said there was nothing in Menifee and they had to drive to Temecula or Murrieta; they expressed a need for this type of program where they live,” she said.

“The parents are very supportive of everything we’ve done and provide honest feedback and offer great ideas.”

Martinez said many of the participants attend for the crafts but enjoy coming together as a community and getting to know one another.

“For the dances, they come to us with song requests so they can sing along,” she said. “The parents tell us they love this program and are super grateful for it; we always get good feedback.”

From the heart Most recently, Be Mighty visitors were treated to a Valentine’s Day themed dance and crafts Friday, Feb. 18, and it didn’t take long for the laughter and camaraderie to start once the first adults started arriving at 6:30 p.m. Many came dressed up with men in suits and women in fancy dresses and Rinehart said that he likes to see everyone get so involved, adding that they went all out with their costumes at the last Halloween party.

Parker Richotte, 35, said he attends because “it’s fun and there’s not too much for people with disabilities to do.” He enjoyed the music, especially reggae musicians such as Nattali Rize and Rebelution. He has lived in Menifee since 2016.

Karen Ritter’s daughter Rebecca English, 40, has been attending since the program started and Ritter said she thinks it is a wonderful opportunity for the kids to get out.

“Rebecca says ‘thank you for taking me’ because she enjoys seeing all her friends here,” Ritter, of Lake Elsinore, said. “I tell her she doesn’t have to thank me. I’m just happy she has fun.”

Board’s duty to publicly reprimand and sanction Mr. Fontes for these violations.”

A few items were stricken from the original Resolution, some were modified and several remained.

While the revised document was being prepared, a recess was taken, with the meeting reconvening at approximately 8 p.m. The amended Resolution was shared on the screen for all the 45-plus meeting participants to view. After it was reviewed by the Board members once again, a few more modifications were requested.

After a 10-minute recess, the final changes were viewed on a shared screen and Rex called for a motion to accept the amended Resolution, which was made by Ojeda and seconded by Rubio.

Peñaloza voted in favor and Fontes abstained from voting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m.

The final Resolution includes seven actions against Fontes, including “all communications from Board Member Jeremy Fontes shall be directed only to the Superintendent. The Board of Trustees declares that Mr. Fontes is not authorized by the Board to represent, take action, or speak for or on behalf of the Board of Trustees or the District under any circumstances or with any thirdparty, person, agency, entity, group

or bargaining unit with respect to any matter where the majority of the Board of Trustees has not taken official action or expressly authorized him to speak on the Board’s behalf.”

The passage of the Resolution also “demands and expects” that Fontes “will cease and desist from any improper and/or unprofessional conduct toward any District employee.”

Fontes, who serves Trustee Area No. 3, has been an Air Reserve Technician for the U.S. Air Force Reserves since 2008 and was a USAF combat veteran from 2001-2008. He is a 2001 graduate of San Jacinto High School and graduated from Mt. San Jacinto College in 2013. He was elected to the Board of Trustees in 2020 with his initial four-year term set to expire in 2024.

Fontes said he began seeking a school board seat in 2016 to “fix issues and have a say” as his children were about to enter SJUSD schools.

SJUSD Superintendent Dave Pyle commented by email before the meeting, saying, “The District’s focus/intent will remain on our students, staff and overall school community.”

Information, www.sanjacinto. k12.ca.us.

Menifee Community Services Department team members who oversee the Mighty Me and Be Mighty events are, from left, Lety Alegria, Michael Rinehart, Miriam Barragan and Ariana Martinez.

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Hilda Bojorquez of Menifee is on the parent committee and said many of the attendees have been together for a long time, knowing each other from school or similar programs such as High Hopes in Temecula.

“They are a close-knit group and we are thrilled to have Menifee support all this for us,” she said.

Valerie Raecke is new to the area, having moved to Menifee in July 2021 from West Hills. She said her daughter, Andrea Burnett, 30, found the Be Mighty program after doing some research and they have been pleasantly surprised with it since they started attending the regular events.

“She loves it and I like the fact everyone is so open to having parents participate,” Raecke, a retired special education teacher, said.

Michelle Brayley said her son Billy, 35, loves music and dancing.

“And he loves to be with his friends,” she said. “We are so thankful it’s in Menifee. We used to have to go to Temecula or Murrieta for programs like this.”

Sara Zerr, 40, was attending her first dance but saw a lot of familiar faces when she arrived, said her mother, Linda Zerr of Sun City.

“I love it; it brings out their

imagination and freedom of space. I love this, it’s excellent,” Linda said.

The department also has many other recreational youth programs available year-round and staff enjoys working to make sure all children have a good experience when participating.

“To say that Menifee’s Community Services team is dedicated to youth would be an understatement,” Menifee Mayor Bill Zimmerman said. “These professionals have a heart for our children. They are mentors and role models, showing our kids how to be the best they can be.”

Mighty Me and Be Mighty events will be held at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center in Menifee through May while renovation of the Lazy Creek Recreation Center is completed. The next Mighty Me event for all ages is Lucky Bingo Friday, March 25, at 5 p.m. For adults, Be Mighty will be hosting a Paint and St. Patrick’s Day Snack Thursday, March 10, and a St. Patrick’s Day dance party, March 25, both from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

For more information, contact 951-723-3880, mrinehart@ cityofmenifee.us, lalegria@cityofmenifee.us or visit http://www. cityofmenifee.us.

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Menifee’s strategic planning is discussed in a special city council workshop Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

Ideas for future projects needed in Menifee in the next five to eight years were discussed in a special Strategic Visioning Plan Workshop by the Menifee City Council Wednesday, Feb. 16.

The five-member council in the workshop heard that 60% of the 145 Strategic Plan projects seen by the city council in 2012 have been accomplished with 32 of those in the last 18 months. Sixteen of the projects have either been completed or are underway at this time.

Those 16 projects were outlined in a report made by Rebekah Kramer, management analyst, including street sweeping plans to widening Scott and Bundy roads.

The discussion centered around what areas of the city’s Strategic Plan now should be continued or added to in the next seven to 10 years. The Menifee City Strate-

gic Plan has four goals it needs to meet that will provide to its residents a safe, attractive community, economically prosperous,\a responsive and transparent city government and accessible and interconnectable residents.

Those projects or goals are achieved by improving Menifee’s public safety, land uses, public facilities, infrastructure, community services and its workforce.

Council member Bob Karwin opened the discussion asking about any progress being made to create a business district in the Sun City Plaza area and learned that at this time it did not have enough businesses to create a district. He hoped more could be opened to meet that goal.

Council member Lesa Sobek asked about what is or can be accomplished to improve the city’s “Welcome Mat” or signage and landscaping on Highway 215 lead-

ing into the city in the future. She was told it could be accomplished but would first need the approval of Caltrans which the city is now working on.

A question was also asked about how the Foreign Investment strategy the city has will help businesses already in the city. The staff said by bringing in foreign companies to the city it would help in economic downturns in America’s economy and provide needed jobs in those times. It will also help with the exporting of Menifee made goods to other countries.

Ideas about how the city might use its own monies to help speed up the needed Bradley Bridge Project ahead of some government grants expected for its construction. The council learned by using grants, other what is expected from the government, would not be reimbursed. However, the city’s own surplus money, if any, could

be used to help move it ahead.

The council learned the Holland Bridge Project was almost shovel ready with only a few hurdles to overcome in the next few months.

Construction on the project could begin by December.

Future annexation and increasing the Menifee’s sphere of influence was discussed with the council learning that moving forward on that issue might come after LAFCO determines what the future boundaries might be for Menifee and the surrounding area. They were told by Mayor Bill Zimmerman that a number of residents just out of the east end of the city were expressing their desire to become a part of the city rather than stay in the county because the city had better services.

Sobek and other members of the council expressed their desire that an overall disaster plan be created in the next few years outside of the

technological disaster plan already suggested.

One of the biggest issues that should be included in the city’s next Strategic Plan should be the establishment of more inside and outside community service and recreation facilities, something almost all the old and newer residents were asking about. There are some areas of the city that still have no parks or service centers near them, mainly in Sun City and Quail Valley.

The staff said the suggestions and ideas from the workshop provided by the council will be considered in creating the Strategic Visioning Plan for the next decade from 2023 to 2028. The plan will be presented to the council in a later meeting and when the new Community Improvement Projects are brought forward.

Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com.

Social Work Action Group (SWAG) employee Garret Chism (left) talks to a pair of homeless individuals in Lake Elsinore during the city’s participation with the 2022 Riverside County Homeless Point-In-Time Count, Feb. 23.

Surveys and data taken from homeless individuals will be collected and the results from the count will be released during the summer.

A homeless individual exits her parked van to be asked a series of questions during the 2022 Riverside County Homeless Point-In-Time Count in Lake Elsinore.

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A pair of homeless individuals are asked a series of questions in Lake Elsinore during the 2022 Riverside County Homeless Point-In-Time Count.

COUNT from page A-1 of the county’s Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions, said.

Marshall said this year’s count will emphasize linking services and resources to those who request them. Outreach teams will follow up with individuals in the coming weeks ahead.

The annual count is overseen by the Riverside County Continuum of Care, which comprises more than 200 representatives from civic, nonprofit and government organizations that actively coordinate planning efforts and solutions to end homelessness.

“Obtaining an accurate count of people experiencing homelessness is critical to direct resources to help our underserved communities with needed services,” Chairman of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors Jeff Hewitt, 5th District Supervisor, said. “We appreciate the collaborative spirit of this effort. Together, we can make a difference.”

The COVID-19 pandemic curtailed the ability for volunteers to participate in the 2021 count. The 2020 count reported that 2,884 individuals experienced homelessness countywide.

“We appreciate all the volun-

teers who got up on a winter morning to help us with the Count, and we are humbled by the response of those we encounter on the streets,” Sayori Baldwin, assistant county executive of Human Services and director of Riverside County’s Department of Public Social Services, said. “We want people to know we are here to serve them.”

Encouraging numbers Six teams with 32 volunteers, including officers from law and code enforcement, fanned out among the streets of Lake Elsinore and encountered an estimated 35 unsheltered individuals during the morning hours of Feb. 23. In 2020, the count had been 50.

“We believe the reduced count is a testament to our proactive and aggressive efforts to address homelessness since 2017,” Lake Elsinore’s Deputy City Manager Nicole Dailey said.

The numbers have been consistently dropping each year but Dailey said the goal is to achieve “functional zero” for the chronic homeless, meaning individuals who have been on the streets for more than a year or have had several instances of homelessness.

“We’ve applied for several additional grants including a $4.1 million grant from the state of California to try and further our

efforts and get closer to achieving that goal,” she said.

She cites the ability to secure $6.4 million in grants since 2019 as being a big help in bringing on needed programs and services without having to reach into the city’s resources. The Anchor, a crisis stabilization housing complex owned by the City of Lake Elsinore, opened at the end of 2020 and has proven to be a positive move in the right direction of getting individuals the services they need to change their lives for the better.

Dailey said that the city’s Homeless Task Force and Street Outreach Team, “One Team, One Dream” keeps its own internal lists as it has interactions with homeless individuals on a weekly basis. “We know who is on the streets, why they’re on the streets, whether they’re from our community or new to the area and this allows us to keep tabs on what is happening with our homeless population,” she said. “Because of these efforts, our team already knew the population had declined so this official count is verification that our efforts are working in Lake Elsinore.”

The Anchor offers daily case management and is operated by the Social Work Action Group, who were very involved with the P-I-T Count. Headquartered in Lake Elsinore, SWAG has been the City’s nonprofit partner since 2017 and the first to work with them. Now serving communities throughout the Inland Empire, Dailey said they are excited to see the organization grow and thrive in the region.

SWAG Vice President Aaron Petroff said all of the agency’s

50-plus paid staff members participated in this year’s P-I-T Count in nine cities and unincorporated areas of both Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

“I don’t have unofficial numbers but I anticipate them being lower in the cities we have been working with for some time,” he said. In addition to Lake Elsinore, the Riverside County cities of Murrieta, Perris, Temecula and Wildomar were visited by SWAG. Petroff said that consistently working with chronically homeless individuals, SWAG outreach workers see the effects of trauma that often occurred much earlier in life, and the effects of one’s inability to appropriately deal with that trauma, causing a loss of connection to friends and family and ultimately hitting rock bottom by living on the streets.

“We often find someone at the lowest point in their life, remind them of all the good we see in them and how we will help them become the best version of themselves and slowly rebuild their life,” he said.

“The annual P-I-T Count allows us to not only meet and talk with individuals living on the streets, but also get to start conversations with the volunteers that are also interested in homelessness and inform them of what it looks like in their community.”

Petroff said, “As the old saying goes, it takes a community and that couldn’t be truer for homelessness.

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dividual living on the streets. This may seem like a lot of effort, but it’s all worth it when we see the resilience in someone that eventually works with us, gets reconnected to family and permanently exits life on the streets.”

He said the information gathered by the Count is used by HUD to make decisions on funding and allows his agency to gather much more detailed information to access an individual’s situation and how to address the issues that are contributing to their homelessness.

A three-day count of homeless youth continued through Friday, Feb. 25, with volunteers searching in libraries, shopping malls, transit centers and other areas frequented by teens and young adults. Petroff said that population is often difficult to identify as they are more often “couch surfing” than literally on the streets.

Future needs Dailey said, “I think as we look toward what I call ‘COVID Fallout’ there’s going to be an increased demand in the need for help in our region, particularly with those with housing insecurity that might be on the brink of homelessness and/or those who are newly homeless. That’s one area we are going to look at in the coming year to address.”

She said another big issue in southwest Riverside County is the lack of mental health and substance abuse services. “Working with regional partners, we want to try to get ahead of these issues to be more effective in preventing addiction and homelessness,” Dailey said. “We’re optimistic.”

She added that supportive services are the most important piece in relieving the homeless problem but it is expensive.

“Every resident at The Anchor is case managed every single day, they need that support and they need that daily effort if they want to change their life,” Dailey said. “Again, that’s the part we are focusing on, how we can strengthen those services all across the region.”

Official results for the entire county are expected in the next couple of months. For more information, https://rivcopitc2022countyofriverside.hub.arcgis.com.

If you or anyone you know is experiencing homelessness in Riverside County, call 800-4988847 or email homeconnect@ ruhealth.org.

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Menifee police Chief Walsh outlines his goals before retiring in July leaving is not about his health or working conditions; it simply “is my time,” he said, after his 38-years in law enforcement. He said his wife Catherine of almost 37 years “is over the moon,” because of his decision.

He said he and Catherine see themselves in a good spot with all his debts paid off and healthwise are good. Walsh, who is 59, said, ”We are kind of adventurous … kind of gypsies.”

He said they do want to go to Florida as part of their adventures.

He said it has been, “ A tough couple of years for law enforcement. COVID was very difficult to navigate in starting a police department because the supply chains

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Menifee police Chief Patrick Walsh, who recently announced his plan to retire, offered his hopes for the continuing growth of the city’s police department and some goals he hoped to achieve before he takes his leave in July.

In an exclusive interview with the Valley News, Walsh outlined his reasons for leaving, his thoughts about his time in establishing Menifee’s first police department, the goals he has reached in his nearly three years with the city and those he still wants to see accomplished in the next few years.

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were almost halted, the people were nervous and the officers were nervous,” He said the police officer hiring was difficult because of the pandemic questions but it was still done, with hundreds applying.

“The hardest part is to leave the people in this building,” Walsh said.

“I love the people that work for me.

They are incredibly human.”

He praised Menifee City Manager Armando Villa, as the best city manager he ever worked for.

“He didn’t micromanage,” he said. “He chats with us. … He makes us think.”

The department he helped create, now has 77 sworn police officers and 26 professional staff members.

But, he said he still would like to see more come aboard, with a Drug Gang Team, joint Task Forces to curtail drugs and child abuse and have a total 90 to 100 sworn officers.

To that end, he said, “We’re trying to get a little closer (to the number) because we are growing so fast in this city. We have more and more responsibility with more and more people.”

He told the Valley News that when he advised Villa that he was going to retire, he handed him a blueprint of what resources the department had and what he thought he should do in the next two years.

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He said the residents love their officers. He said one officer, who came from Los Angeles, told him, “‘People are waving, and they are waving with all five fingers.’”

He laughed.

“And you know. This hasn’t stopped,” he said.

Walsh said he wants to assure his officers and staff that he will be in the city until July and will be working very hard until then.

“I set some goals I want to hit before I walk out the door,” he said.

He said his primary focus until he leaves is “to add more bodies to the mix,” to ramp up the department, to improve the police buildings, to enlarge the property room and to get the “community involved in their own safety, like auto theft, there are things they can do to educate themselves and talk with their neighbors because we can’t be everywhere all the time.

“There are some supplies the department has been waiting for that are delayed in the supply chain that we would like to use to take shots at illegal dumps and we want to reduce our response times,” he said.

He said he also wants to help the city manager get the new chief on board.

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He suggested that a full-time police chief be hired and not interim chiefs to prevent chaos in the department.

In hiring the new chief, Walsh said he already looked at his own command staff to fill his chief’s position, and in particular he looked at his two captains, David Gutierrezand Chris Karrer. He said, however, that he wanted to make sure they wanted the job. He said when he hired the captains he told them, “I’m not just hiring them; I am hiring my replacement.”

He said both captains will be applying for his job; however, Walsh also advised that the city manager may also look outside for other qualified and potential police chiefs.

Whoever is chosen to replace him, Walsh said he wants the new chief to encourage a good positive culture, be hard working and see that the officers have fun in doing a good job. He said the new chief should be ”positive, ethical and compassionate” and have a good relationship with the city manager.

“That is really important,” Walsh said. “We have that now.”

He saw Menifee as “a great place to be a police officer. A great city team.

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Ladahlord (Zoe Robinson) prepares James (Eiley Fazakerley) to leave the orphanage in the recent production of “James and the Giant Peach” by Christian Theater Arts Project.

Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal SPECIAL TO THE VALLEY NEWS

Sixty-one youth bowed to the standing ovation from the capacity crowd at the Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts in Fallbrook, Sunday, Feb. 27. The audience hooted and whistled approval as the cast took its final curtain call at the finale of “James and the Giant Peach.”

Written by the acclaimed children’s author Roald Dahl, “James and the Giant Peach” is one of his early works although it was

preceded by “Boy” which supposedly chronicles his unhappy years at boarding school. Other familiar works include “BFG,” “Matilda” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”

“James and the Giant Peach” opens as Ladahlord (Zoe Robinson) introduces the many woes of the recently orphaned James (Eiley Fazakerley) and how his life develops after he is sent from the orphanage to live with his two peculiar aunts.

After James is ordered by his wicked aunts to chop down the dead peach tree in the backyard,

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James’ awful aunts Spiker (Ashley Harvey) and Sponge (Olivia Redhouse) on the cruise to America in the Christian Theater Arts Project production of “James and the Giant Peach.”

to James’ surprise, the tree starts to grow an enormous piece of fruit right before his very eyes.

One of three shows for the 2022 season, the Christian Theater Arts Project (CTAP) is based in Murrieta. They offer classes in singing, dancing and acting for students from kindergarten through high school.

Fifteen-year-old Zoe Robinson (Ladahlord) remarked this was her 21st show with CTAP which covered 11 years of training. She said, “to date, this is my favorite part,” although that may change after she

auditions for the upcoming production of “High School Musical” in April. Zoe, who lives in Temecula, also plays piano, guitar and likes to write.

Auditions for “High School Musical” are open to all performers from ages 8 to 18 and will be held Friday, March 4, and Saturday, March 5, at their studio. The caveat being all cast members must be enrolled as students in order to perform. A faith-based production company, CTAP is dedicated to enriching the lives of youngsters on and off the stage.

For more information, visit Christian Theater Arts Project’s website at www.theaterartsproject. org, email info@theaterartsproject. org or text/call Jennifer Lloyd at 951-405-2159. Spring classes are filling up fast.

Note: My personal experience strongly recommends introducing children to the performing arts to help develop self-assurance and confidence, traits that will help them throughout their lives.

Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal can be reached at eyoungman@ reedermedia.com.

Fallbrook Propane Gas Company seeks artists FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Propane Gas Company, sponsor of the Art of the Avocado Art Competition, is calling for entries. This year marks the 16th year that the art competition has been part of Fallbrook’s annual Avocado Festival.

Any artistic medium may be submitted – the only restriction is that an “avocado” must be easily identifiable in all pieces.

There are three categories including 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional with cash prizes awarded in each: first place – $300, second place – $200 and third place – $100.

In the photography category, the cash prizes awarded are first place – $150, second place – $100 and third place – $75.

Additional cash prize awards are the Merrill Everett Memorial Award, Holy Guaca-Moly Award, George Bamber Memorial Award, Honorary Mayor Award and the Avocado Chairman Award. Awards will be presented at a private reception.

The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce will award a prize for their “Chamber Pick” and the winner of this award will be invited to design a piece of artwork that will be used in the 2023 Avocado Festival logo.

Entries should be delivered to the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce office, Saturday, March 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., located at 111 South Main Ave., in Fallbrook.

The community is invited to vote for the People’s Choice Award during April at the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce office as well as the day of the Avocado Festival, April 24. The winner will be notified that evening.

To register or request the rules and entry form, contact Anita Kimzey at

The winner of the 2021 Merrill Everett Memorial Award is Rikki Reinholtz’s “Sunflower and Avocados.”

First place in the 2021 three dimensional category is awarded to Margee Luper with “Avos on My Mind.”

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714-222-2462 or register@fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org.

Rules and entry form can also be picked up at Fallbrook Propane Gas Company, Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce office, The Gallery, Fallbrook Art Association at

300 North Brandon, The Green Art House at Pala Mesa Resort or downloaded from the Chamber of Commerce website at http://www. fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org.

Submitted by Anita Kimzey, event coordinator.

The first place winner in the 2021 photography category is John Tobin with “Green Eggs & Ham.”

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS If you have an upcoming community event, email it to valleyeditor@ reedermedia.com, put “attention events” in the subject line. Readers should call ahead on some listed events for the latest updates and time changes.

CHILDREN’S EVENTS March 9 – Menifee Park Rangers will present an Arbor Day tree planting or a Tree Seed Planting at Spirit Park, 25507 Normandy Road, in Menifee. Contact Menifee Community Services at 951-723-3880 for details.

March 19-20 – 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Take a ride on the Dino Train and STEAM Festival and a Polar Express Ride at the Southern California Railway Museum, 2201 S. A Street, in Perris, featuring “Buddy” from PBS SoCal KIDS’ “Dinosaur Train.” For more information and tickets, find the event on Facebook.

March 23 – Menifee Park Rangers will show how to make an aquifer in a cup on World Water Day at E.L. Pete Peterson Park, 29621 Park City Ave., in Menifee. Contact Menifee Community Services at 951-723-3880 for details.

COMMUNITY EVENTS March 5 – 9-11 a.m. Temecula Special Games will take place from 9-11 a.m. at Great Oak High School, 32555 Deer Hollow Way, in Temecula. Enjoy a time of free, fun and inclusive activities with athletes of all ages with developmental disabilities participating in noncompetitive games. Each athlete will be paired up with a high school volunteer with awards to follow. To register, contact http:// temeculaca.gov.

March 6 – 2-4 p.m. Attend the 10th annual Jazz Festival held in the courtyard of the Old Town Community Theater, 42051 Main St., in Temecula with some of the finest musicians in the Inland Empire.

March 9 – Healthy Living Workshops begin on Zoom with Health Living with chronic conditions presented by The Foundation for Senior Care in Fallbrook. Contact Debbie Adelman at 760-723-7570 for class registration and exhibit space opportunities. See dadelman@foundationforseniorcare.org.

March 12 – 8 a.m. Birding tours have resumed in the San Jacinto Wildlands hosted by Eastern Municipal Water District. See up to 120 different species of birds each second Saturday through April. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Join at EMWD San Jacinto Valley Regional Water Reclamation Facility, 770 N. Sanderson Ave., in San Jacinto. All two-hour tours are subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Bring a water bottle, viewing devices and closed-toe shoes. For information and reservations, visit www.emwd. org/bird-walks.

March 18 – Attend Casino

Royal fun with casino games, raffles, silent auction, food and drinks at Estancia Senior Living, 1735 S. Mission Road, in Fallbrook. For more information, call 760-257-5498.

March 19 – 9:30-11 a.m. Menifee History Museum presents Menifee Early Homesteaders and interactive program at Haun Road, north of Garbani Road, in Menifee.

For more information, call 951708-6842 or visit http://menifeehistory.com.

March 21 – 10-11:30 a.m. Attend a Grief Recovery Support Group at Canyon Lake Community Church Family Center, 30515 Railroad Canyon. Road, in Canyon Lake. GriefShare is a friendly caring group of people who will walk alongside you through life’s most difficult experiences. Read more on http://AARP.org.

Apr. 23-24; Apr. 30-May 1 – 1:30 p.m. The “Ramona” Outdoor Pageant resumes at the Ramona Bowl Amphitheater, 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, in Hemet. See live depiction of Helen Hunt Jackson’s “Ramona” with a cast of hundreds in the scenic outdoor bowl and hacienda house. Tickets are adults $30-$44, children $18 to $44 and seniors $28-44. For more information, call 951-658-3111.

Apr. 28 – Noon to 6 p.m. Murrieta Fire & Rescue Barbecue will be held in Murrieta Town Square Park to celebrate the department’s 75th anniversary with music and other activities.

ONGOING – The city of Menifee offers in-city or out-of-city special event vendor applications online or at Menifee City Hall to apply for signature and other special events. Contact Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, 951-672-6777, or online at businesslicensing@ cityofmenifee.us.

ONGOING – Riverside Transportation Commission is offering Park and Ride Lots to connect with carpools, vanpools and transit systems in Beaumont at 600 E. Sixth Street, in San Jacinto at 501 S. San Jacinto Ave. and in Temecula at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. but not on weekends.

ONGOING – Sun City Civic Association Monthly Square Dance sessions are held Sundays from 1:30-5 p.m. at 26850 Sun City Blvd., Sun City.

ONGOING – If you know a homebound older adult, resources in Menifee are available, including grab-and-go, cooked and frozen food for pickup. Courtesy Pantry items and meals delivered with no contact. Three days of emergency food can be delivered immediately or restaurant meal delivery for those who don’t qualify for food assistance programs. Call 800-510-2020 for help.

ONGOING – The Riverside County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program is accepting

online applications for business grants up to $10,000 at http://www. rivercobizhelp.org that can be used for employee retention, working capital, protective equipment purchases, rent or mortgage payments and paying vendor notices. Eligible businesses, including nonprofits, must be in Riverside County, with a minimum of one but less than 50 employees and operating for at least one year since March 1. For more information, call Riverside County Business and Community Services at 951-955-0493.

ONGOING – 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Temecula Winchester Swap Meet continues, 33280 Newport Road in Winchester, Saturdays and Sundays only. The small local swap meet is only 50 cents for entry, and anyone under age 10 is free admission. No dogs allowed.

ONGOING – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Every Sunday, Murrieta Village Walk Farmers Market is at Village Walk Place in Murrieta. The Sunday morning farmers market at Village Walk Plaza is a place to buy fruits and veggies, gourmet food and crafts. Come to the center in the northwest corner of Kalmia/ Cal Oaks at the Interstate 215 exit in Murrieta.

ONGOING – Temecula’s Farmers Markets are offered in Old Town Temecula Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, 4100 Main St. in Temecula; at Promenade Temecula, 40640 Winchester Road, outside JCPenney every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Riverside County Public Health orders, the farmers markets will be restricted to agriculture products only. Follow the Old Town Temecula Farmers Market on Facebook to stay updated. No pets are allowed.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS March 4-6 – 2 p.m. The Edge Dance skills competition will take place at the California Ranch Company, 43101 Anza Road, in Temecula. Tickets are $10. Come see West Coast Country Heat perform.

For more information, visit http:// Allevents.com.

March 4-6 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attend the three-day, 20-hour CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Basic Training Course at the Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, in Menifee. The free emergency basic training creates a network of residents to help in a natural disaster or other emergency in cooperation with FEMA trainers.

More courses will run March 11-13 and April 1-3. Participants must be 18 years or older and attend all three training days to receive a CERT certificate of completion. Contact Vanessa Barrera, emergency management analyst, at 951-723-3771 or vbarrera@cityofmenifee.us.

Crossword Puzzle

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March 7 – 5:30 p.m. Lululemon Temecula Run Club meets at Temecula Promenade, 40820 Winchester Road, Unit 250, in Temecula. These free family friendly runs range from 5K to 10K. Meet at the store every Monday evening to join the community in connecting through sweating together.

March 10 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. The Multicultural Network meets at the Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce, 615 N. San Jacinto St., in Hemet, discussing current topics and strategies to move business forward. See Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce.

March 12 – 8 a.m to 6 p.m. U.S. Parachute Association Safety Day will be held at Skydive Elsinore, 20701 Cereal St., in Lake Elsinore.

Skydivers of all skill levels are invited to the safety seminar.

March 15 – 6-9 p.m. STAT Horse Sanctuary will host a St. Patrick’s Day Party Fundraiser at Chef’s Grille, 24660 Jefferson Ave., in Murrieta. Enjoy raffles and prizes with a $25 early bird donation or $30 at the door to support retired horses used as therapy horses. Register online at http:// STATHorseSanctuary.org/events.

March 20 – 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Attend the Wine Country Classic of the California Dressage Society. For more information, visit http://wcchorseshow.com or contact Cheryl Croasomon at 818314-0798.

March 24 – 6:30 p.m. Men of the Valley Men’s Fellowship meets at Our Community office at 30660 Benton St. in Winchester. For more information, listen to radio 102.5FM The Vine.

March 24 – 1-2 p.m. E-Commerce Basics from the city of Menifee, 29844 Haun Road, in Menifee. Learn the basics of ecommerce, Small Business Development Center, small business essentials and workshops. See Menifee Economic Development for more information.

March 31 – 8-10 p.m. Queen Nation, a Queen tribute at the Old Town Community Theater, 42051 Main St., in Temecula. Tickets at the box office and at http://temeculatheater.org.

April 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 – 7 p.m. Murrieta Calvary Christian School drama department presents “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” production directed by Chelsea and Daniel Lybeck in the school sanctuary, upper campus, at 24225 Monroe Ave., in Murrieta. General admission is $10; seniors and students are $8 with identification.

May 2-6 – Menifee restaurants celebrate the city’s return of “Restaurant Week.” This year’s theme, “Homegrown Flavors,” spotlights the growing local flavors and chefs that make Menifee’s culinary experience unique. For more information, contact the Economic Development Department at EconDev@CityofMenifee.us.

ONGOING – Caltrans offers volunteers a stipend of $250 a month for cleaning up highways from the Clean California Adopt a Highway Program. Visit http:// www.cleancalifornia.com for full details.

ONGOING – Sons of Norway/ Scandinavia meets at noon the first Saturday of every month, September to June, at the Heritage Mobile Park Clubhouse, 31130 S. General Kearny Road., in Temecula. A potluck lunch is followed by a cultural program and short business meeting. Please come and enjoy company with fellow Scandinavians. Call 951-309-1597 or 951-849-1690 for more information.

ONGOING – MilVet sends military care packages for deployed U.S. troops throughout the world and is seeking support for nutrition snacks, hygiene supplies and other small items that will show the love of those at home. Help shop for most needed items without leaving your home by purchasing items remotely and having them delivered to volunteers for packing. All items on the list are special requests from deployed military men and women sent through Amazon at https:// smile.amazon.com. Know someone deployed? Sign them up for monthly care packages: https://milvet.org/ request-for-care-packages.

ONGOING – 5 to 8 p.m. Temecula Community Services Department hosts “Art Off The Walls” every first Friday, featuring art from a variety of artists exhibiting in multi-genre forms. “Art Off The Walls” is housed exclusively at The Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula.

ONGOING – The First Fridays

art events, in the ambiance of great music and food, are free and offer an exciting opportunity for varied artists to share their work with the community and the many visitors to Temecula. This event is held at The Merc and The Lot on Main, 42051 Main Street. For more information, call the Community Services Department at 951-6946480. Artists may apply using the 2021 AOTW Application online at https://temeculaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11605/2021-AOTWApplication.

ONGOING – 8 to 9 a.m. Attend the city of Wildomar’s Small Business Roundtable on the third Wednesday of each month on Zoom. Register by emailing kdavidson@cityofwildomar.org and put “small business roundtable” in the subject line.

ONGOING – Noon to 1 p.m. Attend Murrieta Wildomar Chamber of Commerce’s weekly business briefing via Zoom or watch live on Facebook every Wednesday.

Registration required at https://bit. ly/MWCBizBriefing. The chamber business briefing is an opportunity to hear from city, county and business leaders about current and relevant business information.

ONGOING – Everything KETO classes. These interactive step-bystep workshops and classes on Zoom will guide students to begin this new way of eating and learn how to easily steer their decision making for effective results. For more information and to register, visit www.cityofmenifee.us/register or call 951-723-3880.

ONGOING – Menifee Community Services offers online driver’s education courses for a $21.95 fee.

The course includes animated driving scenarios, instructional videos, sample test, licensed instructor available to answer questions, DMV approved certificate of completion with all lectures and exams completed from home. Designed for students and does not include behind-the-wheel instruction or a California driver’s permit. Contact 951-723-3880 or visit the city of Menifee to register at www.city of menifee.us.

ONGOING – 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center and The Elizabeth Hospice host a virtual support meeting for caregivers every second and fourth week of the month via Zoom. Get helpful tips and learn from others who are also dealing with similar challenges. For more information and to register, contact The Elizabeth Hospice Grief Support Services at 833-349-2054.

ONGOING – Local chapter of the National Association of Female Entrepreneurs group helps women grow both personally and professionally and meets monthly.

Contact Robbie Motter, the NAFE global coordinator, at 951-2559200 or rmotter@aol.com for information about future meetings.

ONGOING – Hemet/Winchester National Association of Female Entrepreneurs meets monthly. For new meeting dates and destinations, contact director Joan Wakeland at 909-721-7648 or email Joanewakeland@gmail.com. Lake Elsinore/ Murrieta/Wildomar NAFE also meets each month in Lake Elsinore with director Sandie Fuenty. Call Fuenty at 714-981-7013 or email sandiesldy@aol.com to learn when meetings will resume.

ONGOING – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia, has meetings throughout the U.S. and the world. Contact 781-9326300, or for local meetings, call 925-321-0170 or visit http://www. foodaddicts.org.

ONGOING – The Murrieta Garden Club meets each month at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St. Anyone who likes to garden or is interested in plants is welcome. Membership is $10 per year. Find more information about the monthly event or project on Facebook.

ONGOING – Temecula Valley Rose Society meets each month.

For more information and new meeting dates and places, visit http://www.temeculavalleyrosesociety.org.

ONGOING – Menifee Toastmasters meets every Thursday at noon for one hour at a designated place to have fun, enhance speaking capabilities, gain self-confidence and improve social skills. For new dates, call 760-807-1323 or visit http://www.MenifeeToastmasters. org for more information.

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ENTERTAINMENT From a top-secret wine cellar in Temecula Wine Country, it’s…

Gershon Bachus Vintners

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Christina and Ken Falik stand near the grapevines that surround the Gershon Bachus Vintners property along the De Portola Wine Trail.

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The grapevines at Gershon Bachus Vintners.

Gershon Bachus Vinters Wine Educator Howard Kotliar pours a 2010 Estate Grown Zinfandel with a rich, fruit forward aroma and velvety color.

The Mystery Wino SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Early March in Temecula means bud break, that magical time when the vines wake up from their winter nap. As temperatures rise and days grow longer, vines draw on the energy they’ve stored within their trunks and roots to sprout their first leaves. Since great wines start in the vineyard, bud break is a preview of the coming vintage.

Speaking of great wines, this week’s column takes us to Gershon Bachus Vintners, a micro winery with a quirky name perched atop a hill overlooking the De Portola Wine Trail. Founded in 2005, Gershon Bachus once seemed to me to be a mansion with a winery on the first floor. More recently, though, I think of it as a winery with a mansion on the second floor.

The Background Christina and Kenny Falik are the husband and wife owners of Gershon Bachus Vintners, which produces around 2,000 cases per year. As far as I can tell, the Faliks are the only proprietors in Temecula who actually live in their winery.

The main part of their home sits directly above the former luxury car garage that now serves as the lobby and tasting room. That’s why Gershon Bachus Vintners is the place where you are most likely to share a bottle with the owners. Where else can they go? You’re literally in their house.

Nearly all their wines are estate reds: grenache, zinfandel, syrah, mourvèdre and assorted Bordeaux varietals. If additional fruit is needed, it’s taken from vineyards they can see from their patio. Mike Tingley – a well-respected Temecula winemaker since the 1980s – was

Gershon Bachus Vintners’s original consultant back in 2006. Since 2013, Dakota Denton has been in charge.

The talented Denton has the distinction of being the only local winemaker born and bred in Temecula.

There isn’t much at Gershon Bachus Vintners besides wine and views. There are no food trucks, restaurants or live music, and the only snacks available are crackers.

Their few wine servers are seasoned pros who are involved with every aspect of the winery, from viticulture to bottling. Crowds are generally mellow and the scene is laid back.

About that funny name. Gershon Bachus was Kenny’s grandfather, who immigrated from Ukraine with his family in 1922. He made wine as a hobby using know-how he picked up in the Old World. It was left to his grandson to build the dream, borrowing his grandfather’s wine-appropriate name. Kenny’s pride in his Jewish roots also shows in the kosher-style wines he makes.

L’chaim!

The Visit On a Sunday afternoon, I drove up the long road that winds through the vineyards. The building was decorated with murals of vines, as well as a large “GBV” emblazoned on the western-facing wall. Across the gravel parking lot, I spotted the large metal building that houses the production side of the business. From the hilltop, the vines tumbled down to DePortola Road in every direction. Premium wines usually come from vines that have to struggle, and vines struggle on hillsides.

Retractable garage doors in front and back opened to reveal a huge indoor room and a covered patio overlooking the valley. A semipermanent art gallery occupies the

southeast corner. The rest is devoted to a wine cellar, tables and a small coed bathroom. From the patio, views are magnificent, though the afternoon light can get intense as the sun approaches the horizon. Wine tastings are seated and usually on the patio. The place is unapologetically dog friendly.

My server Jeff escorted me to my seat, which has expansive views of Oak Mountain, Renzoni, Fazeli and Altisima wineries. The patio’s ceiling is a surreal trompe l’oeil of blue sky and white clouds. I half expected a cherub to flutter past.

Around 30 people sat at the dozen or so tables, including the owner Kenny, whose thick Bronx accent can be heard over the happy chatter. A clutch of off-duty millennial servers from other wineries enjoyed a glass at the table next to me.

The Wines Gershon Bachus rarely includes more than six choices on their tasting menu, and that’s how many tastes you get for your $22. There are no bargains here. For nonmembers, bottles begin at $50 and go up to $95. Gershon Bachus Vintners doesn’t do library wines.

When a wine sells out, it’s gone.

When I visited, they had exhausted the most recent vintage of their only white, a roussanne. Wines are aged longer than average for Temecula; most are from 2016, with two from 2015. Wines are named after Greek and Roman gods.

The first wine I taste is the 2016 Hesperus, which is 100% grenache. Along with other southern French and Spanish varietals such as mourvèdre, syrah, zinfandel and tempranillo, grenache thrives in our area. GBV’s grenache is among my favorite. The new release is a nice balance of acids and tannins, though it still tasted a bit tight on the finish.

Gershon Bachus Vintners’s 2016 Porta Accanto, which is 100% tempranillo, is aged three years in neutral barrels. It has a light color and low alcohol, but lots of flavor and character. Red fruit abounds on the palate, including cranberry, plum and sour cherry.

Next, I tried the 2015 Eurus, which is 95% merlot. This is a wonderfully complex wine. The nose is vanilla with a hint of rose petal. I pick up graphite, blueberry

Trace Adkins, The Clairvoyants, Ann Wilson of Heart to perform at Pala Casino PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort announced the upcoming entertainment lineup, featuring iconic artists and entertainers, including Trace Adkins, The Clairvoyants, Ann Wilson of Heart and more.

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Gershon Bachus Vintners 37750 De Portola Road, Temecula, CA 92592 Tel 877-458-8428 Email: info@gershonbachus.com http://www.gershonbachus.com Owner: Kenneth and Christina Falik Winemaker: Dakota Denton Founded: 2005 Acres planted: 20 acres Typical wines offered: cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, grenache, merlot, mourvèdre, roussanne, syrah, tempranillo, zinfandel, red blends.

Cases per year: 2,000-2,500 Price range: $$$ (of $$$) HOURS • Open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday to Sunday • Closed on major holidays.

• Wheelchair accessible TASTINGS & TOURS • $22 per six pours.

• Groups of six or more are encouraged to make reservations.

• Seatings limited to an hour, if busy.

FOOD No food on weekdays. Free cracker-style bread sticks.

New “Omelet bar” every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Call for details.

ENTERTAINMENT & PICNICS No picnic area. Children are discouraged. Dogs on leashes are permitted. Limited private gatherings and tastings. Art gallery located on site.

Wine club. Check the website for more details.

and dark plum on the palate. It has subdued oak notes and a smooth finish, despite some still-rough tannins.

I also tried the 2016 Erato, which is 100% cabernet franc, which tasted lush and delicious, like a black cherry pie.

My favorite wine of the day was the 2016 Lares, which is 100% mourvèdre from fruit harvested less than a mile away. It has been my go-to at Gershon Bachus Vintners for five years now; I have six bottles from the 2015 vintage in my cellar.

At 14.6%, the 2016 is much higher in alcohol than the 2015, but it is still well balanced, with dried fruit and date jam on the nose, along with baking spices. The taste is complex, with red berries, earth and some gamey notes.

Go to Gershon Bachus Vintners

if you like… estate red wines, aged wines, Bordeaux and Rhone varietals, zinfandel, views, knowledgeable and friendly servers, sit-down tastings, boutique winery, small crowds, laid-back atmosphere and dog-friendly.

Avoid Gershon Bachus Vintners if you like… rosés, whites, Spanish or Italian varietals, sweet wines, sparkling, restaurant, small bites, beer, wine slushies, kid-friendly, television, food trucks, bargains and party scene.

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HOME & GARDEN

Inaugural ride signals opening of new equestrian trail in Temecula

Cowgirl Hall of Fame member Pat Ommert (left) and Dan Stephenson prepare to ride the new equestrian trail in Temecula during a grand opening event. Both Ommert and Stephenson have been working to create and preserve equestrian trails in Temecula for 50 years.

People gather to celebrate the opening of a new equestrian trail in Temecula’s wine country, Feb. 26. The new equestrian trail will connect with the current network of trails in wine country. Rancho Water District, Temecula Valley Rural Lifestyles, Inc., and Rancho California Horsemen’s Association joined together to create the new trail located at the end of a dirt road across from Shiraz Way. Valley News/Shane Gibson photos

Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

Rancho California Water District was joined by numerous horsemen and women, several dignitaries and numerous community members Saturday, Feb. 26, to commemorate the opening of a new equestrian trail in Temecula.

Sherry Turner, president, Rancho California Horsemen’s Association, Gil Pankonin, president, Temecula Valley Rural Lifestyles, Inc., Carol Lee Gonzales-Brady, board president, Rancho California Water District and Robert Grantham, general manager, Rancho California Water District, were all on hand for the event.

Guest speakers, a rope-pulling

ceremony and horseback riders, including Cowgirl Hall of Fame member Pat Ommert and Dan Stephenson, who both have worked for more than 50 years to create and preserve equestrian trails in Temecula, were all part of the celebration which included an inaugural ride on the trail.

The new trail leads from Valle de Los Caballos to Oak Mountain Road, RCWD said in a news release “Rancho California Water District, Temecula Valley Rural Lifestyles, Inc. and Rancho California Horsemen’s Association have worked together to allow this safer trail access for local riders,” RCWD said. “Rancho Water is proud to partner with the com-

munity to offer its facilities in meaningful ways that benefit the public. This trail is a prime example of how local groups have come together to create a safe, useful amenity for our equestrian community.”

For more information on RCWD, visit https://www.ranchowater. com. For more information on the Rancho California Horsemen’s Association, including the latest news and how to become a member, visit http://www.rchatemecula.org.

Temecula Valley Rural Lifestyles, Inc., can be contacted by mail at 43980 Mahlon Vail Road, Ste 3002, Temecula, CA 92592.

Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

Sherry Turner, president, Rancho California Horsemen’s Association welcomes guests and riders to the new equestrian trail Temecula during a grand opening event.

Temecula to host Urban Forest Summit

Rancho Water District General Manager Rob Grantham pets a horse during the grand opening event for a new equestrian trail in Temecula.

TEMECULA – The city of Temecula will be hosting an Urban Forest Summit Wednesday, March 16, from 5-7:30 p.m. at Temecula City Hall, inside the conference center as the first step in developing an Urban Forest Management Plan for Temecula’s trees. Community members are invited to participate and share their thoughts about the opportunities, challenges and their ideas relating to Temecula’s trees.

The summit is open to all members of the community, and the city encourages residents, business owners and anyone who wishes to be involved in the planning process to attend. Spanish language translation will be available. There will also be locally catered food, refreshments and gift giveaways.

“An Urban Forest Management Plan is a roadmap that creates a shared vision for the future of a tree canopy,” Mayor Matt Rahn said. “It’s a tailored strategy which guides city tree care professionals to proactively and effectively manage and provide for maximum, longterm benefits to the community.

The city of Temecula is developing an UFMP, which will be the framework of how Temecula’s trees will be managed over the next 40 years. One of my goals is to make sure that every resident in the city lives in a neighborhood that is safe and healthy. Achieving this, in part,

depends on the well-being and sustainability of our city’s trees.”

Summit organizer, Dudek, a leading multidisciplinary, environmental consulting firm, will lead attendees through engaging activities and meaningful discussions with various stakeholders, including elected officials, city staff and community associations. The collective input received from the summit will help create the overall strategy and guiding principles of the UFMP. “The value of trees is experienced every day in many ways,” Rahn said. “Some experiences are physical and immediate like the relief of being in the refreshing shade of a large tree on a hot summer’s day. Others are less tangible but still present, like the clean air we breathe and positive impacts on our mental health. We need to make sure we continue to properly plan, plant and care for Temecula’s trees so that they may be enjoyed for all generations to come.”

Attendees can register for the event by visiting http://TemeculaTrees.org to see an interactive map of the city’s current tree inventory.

Pan and zoom and click on any individual tree for specific details about that tree. Also, residents are asked to take an online tree survey, which will help direct the long-term planning goals for Temecula’s trees.

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HEALTH

Seizures come from uncontrolled brain electricity a specific area of the brain. During a focal onset aware seizure, the person remains conscious during the short seizure, which lasts less than 2 minutes. When focal onset impaired awareness seizures occur, the person is unconscious and typically has noticeable lip smacking, chewing, or movement of the legs.

A person suffering from seizures should try to identify their triggers.

They should take note of the time of day, sounds and sights around, what activity they were doing, their level of fatigue and how long it had been since they had eaten. Treatment involves antiseizure medications which can help reduce the number

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When a seizure takes place, there is actual electrical activity occurring in the brain. A seizure can go unnoticed, but people are more familiar with the type that results in unconsciousness and convulsions.

The body suddenly starts to shake uncontrollably. They last between 30 seconds and 2 minutes. For some people, it can be an isolated incidence, but for others seizures can come and go. Epilepsy is the term for the condition when seizures keep coming back. Luckily, less than 1 in 10 people who have had a seizure actually have epilepsy.

Seizures can be caused by a number of reasons, but typically the root cause is unknown. Possible causes include low blood sugar, brain tumors, head injuries, flashing lights, stroke, medications or withdrawal from medications such as Xanax or narcotics, lack of sleep, stress or the actual use of narcotics.

Epilepsy also runs in families. The risk for development is about 1 in 100 people. A doctor will perform a neurological examination for diagnosis. A doctor will perform blood tests to rule out all possible causes. An electroencephalogram is the most common test. Electrodes are attached to the scalp which will record the electrical activity of the brain. CT scans and MRIs can also be used.

There are actually different types of seizures. Tonic-clonic or grand mal are the most common type.

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You might stop breathing and feel like your body has gone stiff in the legs and arms. The limbs start to jerk and the head shakes. Absence seizures or petit mal last only a few seconds, are more common in children and are marked by a short period of losing awareness. Febrile

seizures are a type of convulsion that occurs when a child has a fever that is very high when they are sick. These are very short. There are also seizures specific to infants that happen in children age 4 and under before stopping. There are also focal seizures which occur in

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Equip children to face difficult news with weekly family time TEMECULA – The stream of tough topics for parents to explain can feel unending: the pandemic, hate crimes and natural disasters.

Many children and teens have struggled to process what they see at school, in their neighborhoods and on the news.

The McGee family of Temecula confront this challenge every Tuesday evening after dinner, usually over ice cream and chocolate chip cookies.

“It’s helped me to overcome some things that I have dealt with,” Dylan, 13, said of this weekly family discussion hour. “If you are really stressed out by something, your parents can help if you tell them from the heart what you are feeling.”

This weekly routine proved important for Dylan and his brother Tristan when dealing with pandemic-related anxiety, which was often triggered by bad news, according to his parents.

“I think always hearing one bad thing after another is draining on you, especially on social media,” Tristan, 16, said.

For parents Matt and Erin McGee, tempering their sons’ anxieties has become a priority during their weekly family time.

“We try to focus on a positive outlook on things,” Matt McGee said. “We make sure that we are still setting goals and focusing on how we can attain those goals.”

In an ever-changing and challenging world, experts recommended

regular family discussions to help young children build resilience.

“Good communication is essential for a child’s survival in this world,” James Wright, a Californiabased family counselor and conflict resolution mediator, said. “Why not have a family discussion once a week and talk about what’s going on in your lives?”

The McGees are not alone in holding to a set time to have family discussions. For nearly two decades, families of Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world have been encouraged to make “family worship” an uninterrupted weekly routine.

“For many of our families, their weekly discussions are among the most important hours of the week,” Robert Hendriks, U.S. representative for Jehovah’s Witnesses, said.

“It has brought thousands of our families closer together and helped children feel safe and loved.”

In hurricane-pummeled New Orleans, the Andrades address safety concerns with their two sons during their regular family worship night.

“On one of our family nights, we were able to put our emergency go bags together and practice what we would do if we were to get separated during a natural disaster,” Ashley Andrade said, who safely evacuated with her family before Hurricane Ida uprooted trees and downed power lines on their street.

Her family strengthened this routine in 2009 when Jehovah’s Witnesses reduced their midweek

meetings from two to one, freeing up an evening each week for families to enjoy such time together.

“Meeting in large groups for worship is a Bible command, but the Bible also tells parents to make time to talk with their kids,” Hendriks said. “The change to our weekly meetings helped families to prioritize unhurried Bible discussions tailored to their needs.”

For the Cariagas of Lomita, their weekly discussion provided a time to promptly address racism when their three girls saw news reports about hate crimes targeting their Asian community.

“The articles on jw.org about prejudice and the video about anxiety were really helpful,” Lorrie Cariaga said, referencing free resources on the official website of Jehovah’s Witnesses, where they often turn for practical and Scriptural solutions to family concerns.

Along with serious topics, the Cariagas mix in singing, dramatic performances and hiking in their family worship together.

“Family time is like an open space; it’s relaxed, and it’s always fun,” Sophie, 14, said.

Family nights forged something special for Erin McGee too.

“These moments feel precious because they’re going to get older,” she said. “They are going to look back and hopefully realize they were able to be open with us.”

Submitted by Jehovah’s Witnesses.

LA expects to receive tens of millions of dollars from opioid settlement City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Los Angeles expects to receive tens of millions of dollars from a $26 billion settlement announced Friday, Feb. 25, with Johnson & Johnson and three pharmaceutical distributors over claims they helped fuel the opioid crisis.

The settlement – which involves the pharmaceutical distributors Cardinal, McKesson and AmerisourceBergen – needs to be approved by the court, but California Attorney General Rob Bonta said it could begin providing funds to California and its cities and counties in the second quarter of 2022.

California is slated to receive $2.05 billion to help fight the opioid crisis, and 85% of the funds will go to the state’s local communities to support treatment, recovery, harm reduction and other strategies to address opioid addiction, according to Bonta’s office.

Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer said the city expects tens of millions of dollars from

of seizures you have. A vagus nerve stimulator can be placed under the skin that stimulates the nerves that run through the neck. The ketogenic diet is also recommended consisting of high fat and low carbohydrates.

Brain surgery can be done to the area that causes seizures.

Living with this condition can be challenging and discouraging but finding the right treatment to manage seizures can help. The support and care of others provides hope. Electricity in the brain that is abnormal is not something anyone would wish upon themselves. There is help and seizures can be reduced in their frequency.

the settlement.

“My goal is that the tens of millions of dollars we expect from this settlement for our city will target the intersection between substance abuse disorder and homelessness,” Feuer said. “We sued because no corporation, no matter how powerful, should be allowed to get away with putting profits over people’s lives. Though no amount of money can ever replace the lives lost and families shattered by opioid addiction in Los Angeles, this substantial settlement will help prevent future devastation.”

The settlement’s negotiations were led by Bonta, along with the attorneys general of North Carolina, Tennessee, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas.

The settlement is the secondlargest multistate agreement in U.S. history, after the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement.

Along with the $26 billion settlement, the distributors Cardinal,

McKesson and AmerisourceBergen agreed to establish a clearinghouse to provide state regulators and other distributors with data and analytics about where drugs are going and how often, which officials said will eliminate blind spots in the current systems used by distributors; use data-driven systems to detect suspicious opioid orders from customer pharmacies; report companies that show signs of diversion to state regulators and stop customer pharmacies’ ability to receive shipments: prohibit shipping of and report suspicious opioid orders; prohibit sales staff from influencing decisions related to identifying suspicious opioid orders and require senior corporate officials to engage in regular oversight of anti-diversion efforts.

The settlement also required that Johnson & Johnson stop selling opioids; not fund or provide grants to entities to promote opioids; not lobby on activities related to opioids and share clinical trial data under the Yale University Open Data Access Project.

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Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley helps repurpose for a purpose

The Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley ReStore Design Center open to the public is located at 28410 Vincent Moraga Drive in Temecula sells new and gently used home improvement and furnishing items donated to the nonprofit.

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Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley has served families in southwest Riverside County for more than 30 years. The affiliate improves living conditions by building and providing affordable homeownership opportunities and through a variety of other housing programs that include critical home repair, minor repair, neighborhood revitalization and education.

In 2008 and 2009, it opened two ReStore retail outlets that also improve living conditions by providing home improvement items and furnishings at a fraction of retail value. Additionally, the Temecula and Lake Elsinore ReStores have diverted more than 10,000 tons of trash from local landfills while allowing consumers to purchase gently used items.

“The ReStores are a community resource that help the environment and are consistent with Habitat for Humanity’s commitment to sustainable practices,” Tammy Marine, executive director of Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley, said.

The 35,000-square-foot Design Center has been thriving since it opened in June of 2020, providing a low-cost solution for shoppers on a fixed budget. Its primary focus is on brand new home furnishings.

Commonly sold items are couches, tables, outdoor furniture, vanities, rugs, barbecues and more.

“The store is different every day based on donations received. It also has a nice selection of smaller items including tools, paint, linens, pans and more,” Marine said. “Our prices are amazing, and the ever-changing selection makes it an exciting place to shop. All of the proceeds support

families in southwest Riverside County so the Design Center offers inspiration and obtainability for a feel-good cause.”

Marine has been at the affiliate’s helm for 17 years and said the Design Center emerged due to a large donation received from “the most significant online retailer in the world.”

“We needed extra space to accommodate this large donation and thus the Design Center was conceived,” she said. “Over time, we dedicated the new space to brand new materials and now receive donations from a wide variety of donors. The store is a treasure hunter’s dream and offers new items at a fraction of retail cost. Discounts are as deep as 70% and our frequent sales drive the prices down even more.”

Like the ReStores, the Design Center is consistent with Habitat’s mission of providing a way for individuals to improve their own living conditions by purchasing items at huge discounts.

“While we appreciate the wide array of shoppers from about every demographic, we know that a portion of our shoppers are relying on us to help them improve their own living conditions through our affordable prices,” Marine said. “If we don’t have what you were hoping for when you come in, keep coming back. Eventually you will find what you want.”

With full-time and part-time professional staff, all stores have contributed to creating jobs in the communities they serve. Volunteers, groups and individuals are also introduced to the centers through workforce development groups.

“All of our stores represent a combination of many people coming together to do some good,”

The Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley ReStore Design Center in Temecula sells a wide variety of new and gently used home furnishing items.

Marine said. “The proceeds go to support our many programs.”

Current construction projects include a one-house project in Lake Elsinore that is likely to have its groundbreaking and wall raising in June and a six-house project in Temecula. Marine said the affiliate has done larger multi-house projects in the past but the homes were not located together so the Temecula project will be its largest development to date.

“The county of Riverside approached us right before COVID-19 and asked if we would be interested in partnering with them on a Temecula project,” Marine said. “The city of Temecula quickly jumped on board with the project, offering land and additional resources. We were delayed due to COVID-19 but are now in the developmental phase and once the agreements are signed, we will start moving quickly and turning the vision into a reality.”

Marine said there has never been a time when housing is more important with affordability, housing shortages and rising costs forcing families to make challenging decisions that have the potential to compromise their quality of life.

“While subsidized programs are needed for some, for others it holds them back,” she said. “Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley is committed to finding innovative solutions to the affordable housing crisis while providing a responsible option that bolsters families and sets them, and their children, on a trajectory for

Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley ReStore Design Center employees Parker Hackett (left) and Matthew Gray move a piece of furniture inside the nonprofit’s warehouse in Temecula.

success. I am so proud of our holistic long-term solution that elevates families into self-sufficiency.”

Marine said now is the time for everyone to get involved and become a part of the solution.

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Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce to host annual legislative summit TEMECULA – “Enforcing The Law in a Polarizing Society” is the theme of this year’s Legislative Summit, sponsored by Abbott and hosted by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce. Riverside County District Attorney Michael Hestrin, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and Murrieta police Chief Anthony Conrad will share keynote speaker duties at the summit Tuesday, April 12, at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, 34843 Rancho California Road, in Temecula. Gene Wunderlich, retired former mayor of Murrieta, will moderate the event.

The summit is the chamber’s premier advocacy event, offering an opportunity to engage with government, business and community leaders, as well as policy experts, to learn how best to navigate the challenges of an everchanging business environment.

Topics for this year’s summit include cannabis grows, the rise of fentanyl and other drug issues, preventing smash and grab retail theft and ongoing efforts to reduce

homelessness.

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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is a scheduled speaker at Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Summit Tuesday, April 12, at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa in Temecula.

Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin is a scheduled speaker at Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Summit.

Murrieta police Chief Anthony Conrad is a scheduled speaker at Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Summit at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa in Temecula.

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MURRIETA – Murrieta Roadhouse, along with the Murrieta/ Wildomar Chamber of Commerce and many local supporters, wecomed the city’s newest restaurant in February.

“Our mission is simple,” according to the restaurant management.

“Today we celebrated the grand opening of Murrieta Roadhouse.”

The ribbon cutting ceremony for Murrieta Roadhouse, 40345 Murrieta Hot Springs Road in Murrieta, brought out many city, county and state officials to welcome the new business and members of Lions International and other service clubs.

A special certificate of celebration was presented by Erik McLeod, chair of the chamber board, and Patrick Ellis, president and CEO of the chamber, and a recognition proclamation was read from 67th District Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto.

Recognition from state Sen. Melissa Melendez from the 28th District was awarded, and memorable recognition came from Murrieta Mayor Jonathan Ingram with council members Lori Stone and Cindy Warren.

On hand for the celebration were Murrieta firefighters and members

of law enforcement. The event was supported by many local businesses in the community.

Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley came out to support the restaurant, as well many local veterans with their wall art to be displayed. The wall art will feature photos of veterans to grace the walls in the new Murrieta Roadhouse.

“We built this location to service Murrieta and all neighboring communities,” the new owners said. “We are vested in our 105 experienced team members we employed, as a private company.

We will adjust and develop to the needs of the community.

“Our location can handle large groups, business meetings and a roomy environment for your enjoyment in this health and safety climate we all live in now. We will work to provide superb food, amazing service, hand-cut meats, fall-off-the-bone ribs, made from scratch sides and fresh-baked bread, ice-cold beer and our amazing margaritas. Our mission is to support local schools and local nonprofits,” the restaurant owners said.

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This car at the grand opening ceremony for Murrieta Roadhouse, 40345 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, in Murrieta caught the attention of city, county and state officials, along with local business owners and community members.

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Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac Provides Free Meals to Thank Area Hospital Workers For the second consecutive year, Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac partnered with local hospitals to say thank you to over 1,900 frontline hospital staff. On February 21, 2022 Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac brought the In-N-Out truck to Inland Valley Regional Medical Center, Rancho Springs Medical Center, and Temecula Valley Hospital. Over 1,900 hospital staff enjoyed a special lunch or dinner to thank them for their service to the community.

“Our hospitals are working tirelessly day and night to keep our community safe, this is a way to thank them for all they do, and let them know their hard work isn’t unnoticed,” said Terry Gilmore, owner of Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac.

“We are happy at the opportunity to show our appreciation with lunch and dinner.”

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CIF-Southern Section winter sports playoff wrap-up Temecula Valley secures first ever Division 1 girls' soccer title

The Temecula Valley girls’ soccer team shows off its CIF Southern Section Division 1 championship plaque after beating Corona Santiago, 2-0, in the finals.

Temecula Valley goalie Ellie Ludwig punches the soccer ball away from Corona Santiago forward Krystal Medina during the second half of the Saturday, Feb. 26, CIF Southern Section Division 1 Valley News/Jerry Soifer photos championship game.

JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The high school winter sports season is in the books, well kind of. Yes, there are still a few local programs from boys’ and girls’ soccer, and boys’ and girls’ basketball, which will be competing at the CIF State tournament level this week. But, as for that elusive CIF Southern Section title, only one local team made that push, and won. The Temecula Valley girls’ soccer program has once again made history, claiming a Division 1 title for the first time ever.

The Lady Golden Bears avenged their only loss of the season, which came from the same Santiago squad back in December in a 2-1

loss. This time around, and with a CIF Southern Section title on the line, Temecula Valley kept Santiago midfielder Krystal Medina at bay. Medina scored both goals in that one and only loss.

The midfield duo of Peyton Bundy and Camryn Vehlow did an excellent job causing chaos in the middle during the final game for Temecula Valley, which prevented Medina from getting the best of them. Senior Natalie Mitchell took it from there on offense, and junior keeper Ellie Ludwig recorded yet another shutout on defense for the Lady Golden Bears.

“As a staff, we are so very proud of our entire team,” head coach see WINTER, page C-2

Temecula Valley’s Camryn Vehlow, Kathryn Jacobson and Peyton Bundy celebrate their team’s 2-0 win over Corona Santiago Saturday, Feb. 26.

Southwestern League water polo 2022 AllLeague girls' teams announced JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The Southwestern League water polo coaches, and Darin Mott, athletic director of Murrieta Valley High School, recently announced the selections for the First and Second All-League teams. The first-place team always hosts the meeting with their school’s athletic director, which, again, went the way of the Nighthawks for the girls’ teams. Garnishing an undefeated Southwestern League record, Murrieta Valley has not been challenged for a league title since before 2014.

Based on where the SWL team placed also determines how many selections that team will get. For the girls’ team, Murrieta Valley showcased senior Ashley Murray as the league MVP, and by coming in first place, was granted five selections overall: three First Team, two Second Team. Murrieta Mesa, who scored the most goals as a team this season (118), along with Vista Murrieta (third place), got four selections each: two First Team, two Second Team, and Temecula Valley, Chaparral and Great

Oak high schools got one First Team and two Second Team each.

The complete list of girls’ water polo players selected as AllLeague for the SWL are as follows: GIRLS’ MVP: Autumn Day Murrieta Valley - 12 GIRLS’ FIRST TEAM Murrieta Valley: Jaden Soto (11), Mackenzie Wood (10), Kristin Alexander (11); Murrieta Mesa: Taylor Orellano (12), Savannah Sollie (12); Vista Murrieta: Kennedy Guidizi (12), Reese Beringer (12); Temecula Valley: Daniella Alpert (12); Chaparral: Katrina Bobrova (12); Great Oak: Larissa Mendiburo (10).

GIRLS’ SECOND TEAM: Murrieta Valley: Elizabeth Hernandez (11), Elsa Borgerding (10); Murrieta Mesa: Kirstin Maag (11), Seryn Stites (12); Vista Murrieta: Raven Walton (12), Aleira Valenzuela (10); Temecula Valley: Kennedy Cross (12), Kelsey League (11); Great Oak: Cristina Scott (11), Paige Ellinger (11); Chaparral: Natalia Ferrette (10), Julia Neal (10).

JP Raineri can be reached via email at sports@reedermedia. com.

Murrieta Valley senior Ashley Murray was named the Southwestern League MVP for girls’ water polo from the 2022 winter season.

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Local wrestlers conquer Masters Meet, turn around to compete at CIF State tournament JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the CIF Southern Section Masters Meet wrestling championships returned in midFebruary and were dominated by local wrestlers. The Temecula Valley boys’ wrestling team kept their fire lit by claiming the team title with 243.5 points, just four points ahead of Palm Desert, who beat the Golden Bears in this year’s CIF Southern Section Division 1 finals. As for what has happened since then, it has been nothing but success for Temecula Valley, who had 11 wrestlers advance to this past weekend’s CIF State meet in Bakersfield.

At the Masters Meet, champions Ethan Perryman (120-pound) and Alec Peralta (145-pound) led w w w . m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o m

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Temecula Valley. Perryman defeated Richard Murillo of Canyon Springs (16-7) in the championship match by major decision and Peralta beat Calvary Chapel’s Koa Ruiz, 1-0. The Golden Bears also had three other wrestlers advance to championship matches in their respective weight classes: Devin Avedissian (132-pound), Mark Takara (152-pound) and Manuel Gaitan (160-pound).

On the girls’ mats, Temecula Valley’s Leah Gaitan won the 121-pound championship by pinning Marina’s Anderson Presley. This marks the third section championship for her career, but first as a Lady Golden Bear.

Gaitan won the 106-pound title in 2019 and the 111-pound title in 2020, though both came while she wrestled at Yucaipa.

Vista Murrieta’s Mariyah Casados also captured her second section championship, winning the 170-pound title after pinning Hueneme’s Angelina Renteria at the 3:47 mark. The win for Casados is the first as a Lady Bronco, she won the 150-pound title during her sophomore season at Corona.

Paloma Valley’s Reyna Montenegro claimed the 137-pound title, pinning Palm Desert’s Chloe Overgaag at the 3:55 mark. Three additional Inland girls’ wrestlers advanced to championship finals: Lakeside’s Jillian Wells (101), Paloma Valley’s Karissa Turnwall (111-pound) and Elsinore’s Gabby O’Connell (189-pound).

At the state finals, which concluded Saturday, Feb. 26, at Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, a slew of local wrestlers represented Inland schools in hopes of keeping their dream of winning a CIF State championship alive. Wrestlers who reached the semifinals were guaranteed a podium finish (top 8 places). For those in the consolation brackets, a victory in their first match of the final day also secured them a spot on the podium.

Temecula Valley had four wrestlers advance to the semifinal round, including Ethan Perryman (120-pound) Mark Takara (152-pound) and Manuel Gaitan (160-pound) on the boys’ side, as well as his cousin Leah Gaitan (121-pound) on the girls’ side.

Three other Golden Bear wrestlers made it to the consolation brackets, including Abel Gaitan (138-pound), who is Leah’s brother, as well as Devin Avedissian (132-pound) and Alec Peralta (145-pound). Anthony Pererya of Lakeside (126-pound) also had high hopes of finishing on the podium.

Joining Leah Gaitan in the girls’ semifinals were Paloma Valley’s Reyna Montenegro and Vista Murrieta’s Mariyah Casados. Jillian Wells of Lakeside (101-pound), Karissa Turnwall of Paloma Valley (111-pound), Makayla Correa of Paloma Valley (121-pound), Janelle Gomez of Paloma Valley (143-pound), M a r i z S o l i m a n o f Te m e s cal Canyon (143-pound) and Gabby O’Connell of Elsinore (189-pound) all made it to the consolation brackets.

By the final day at the CIF State tournament, things ended well for

WINTER from page C-1 Jennifer Guinn said. “The goal this year was to make history for our school, and they did that. They rose to the occasion and handled everything like a family.”

Mitchell scored a pair of goals in the first half, which would be all Temecula Valley needed as they defeated Santiago 2-0 in the CIF Southern Section’s Division 1 championship match. This is something Guinn and her seniors have been talking about for the past four years.

“So very proud of the leadership from my three captains Kate Jacobsen, Peyton Bundy and Natalie Mitchell,” Guinn said. “They helped set the bar, and the rest of the team followed suit. Santiago always challenges us. It could have gone either way. Mike runs a great program.”

The win marks the third section championship in the program’s history but the first in the section’s highest division. Temecula Valley will now move on to the CIF State Regional tournament where they

Temecula Valley wrestler Ethan Perryman captured the 120-pound title at the CIF State championship meet Valley News/John Sachs photo Saturday, Feb. 26, at Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield.

Temecula Valley co-head coaches Arnold Alpert and Lyndon Campbell (left) announced their retirements after Valley News/David Canales photo being inducted into California’s wrestling hall of fame this past weekend.

the Temecula Valley boys wrestling program as Ethan Perryman and Manuel Gaitan captured titles, marking the first time in the program’s history that two of its wrestlers won state titles in the same season. Gaitan and Perryman joined four former Temecula Valley wrestlers that secured state championships in the past: Justin Flores (1997), Ryan Kane (1998, 1999), Calvin DeVault (2004) and Patrick Martinez (2009). Also claiming an individual girl’s state championship this year was Vista Murrieta’s Mariyah Casados.

Temecula Valley placed sixth in the boys’ team standings with 141 points. The Golden Bears had four other wrestlers finish on the podium: Abel Gaitan (7th, 138-pound), Devin Avedissian (7th, 132-pound), Alec Peralta (7th, 145-pound) and Mark Takara (6th, 152-pound). Paloma Valley tallied 58 points and finished in a tie for third place in the girls’ team standings. The Wildcats, who had the programs best finish at a CIF State championship, also had three wrestlers finish on the podium: Reyna Montenegro (3rd, 137-pound), Karissa Turnwall (7th, 111-pound) and Makayla

received a first-round bye.

“Our girls are driven and as a coach I believe that the COVID experience and how close we came last year drove these returners toward this moment,” Guinn added.

“One of the quotes I gave them all season was that ‘We did not come this far to only come this far.’”

The Lady Golden Bears will be home in round two where they will face the winner of the first-round match-up between Los Alamitos and Cleveland. That game will have taken place before this story going to print.

The Hemet girls’ soccer team also reached the CIF Southern Section finals in Division 5. The Lady Bulldogs had to go up against Marshall, which was going to be the ultimate test as both teams had not given up a single goal during the playoffs. The result played out as expected, with both teams playing to a 3-3 draw at the end of regulation at Pasadena City College.

The game would come down to the fourth minute of sudden-death overtime when senior Brianna

Temecula Valley claimed the Masters Meet team title and had 11 wrestlers advance to last weekend’s CIF State meet in Bakersfield.

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Correa (7th, 121-pound).

The biggest news from the tournament came before the state championship matches started as Temecula Valley cohead coaches Arnold Alpert and Lyndon Campbell were inducted into California’s Wrestling Hall of Fame during this year’s state meet. The honor was supposed to happen last year but the event was canceled due to the pandemic.

Alpert and Campbell then announced their retirements during the parade of champions, which many insiders already knew was coming. The Valley News will catch up with the two coaches in a later issue, recapping the illustrious careers the two have had at Temecula Valley High School.

JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

Marquez scored the game, giving Marshall the title and second championship in school history. Both teams advanced to this week’s CIF State Southern California regional playoffs. Hemet will face Sierra Canyon in round one of the Division 4 brackets.

Regional Championships for all teams that go the distance will take place Saturday, March 5, at 5 p.m. at host schools.

On the boys’ soccer fields, Citrus Hill out of Perris and Santa Rosa Academy out of Menifee were the only two local teams left representing the area through the semifinals, but both teams fell in the final four of their respective brackets and did not advance to the State tournament.

CIF-SS BOYS/GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS All local boys’ teams were taken out during the CIF Southern Section playoffs, except Rancho Verde, who fall just outside the Valley News coverage area. The Mustangs did advance to the title game of the D3AA playoffs, where they fell to Rancho Cucamonga by

one point, 67-66. Rancho Verde did also advance to the CIF State tournament this week, where they will face off in the Division 3 brackets against Grant High School in the opening round.

For the girls’ teams, Heritage was on a collision course with a title game, but they could not power their way through last week’s Division 4AA semifinal matchup against Lawndale. Despite the loss, they advanced to CIF State brackets, along with Fallbrook and Cal Lutheran. Vista Murrieta and San Jacinto Valley Academy were the only other local teams to make it to the quarterfinals, but both teams fell in their respective divisions.

Fallbrook will travel to take on Shadow Hills in the Division 3 brackets, Heritage will be at Imperial in the Division 4 brackets and Cal Lutheran is at Maywood CES in the opening round of the Division 5 brackets.

JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

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Local high school baseball and softball preseason standings

Vista Murrieta’s Tarralynn Allison (1) slides into third base for a triple against Paloma Valley in preseason Valley News/Action Captures Media Group softball action.

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High school baseball and softball teams have begun preseason play, mostly in tournament settings, in order to get ready for league play. Here is a look at the standings for local teams inside our coverage area, as well as some game recaps and stats, posted from http://www.maxpreps.com.

Baseball Standings Southwestern League Temecula Valley – 3-1 Chaparral – 5-2 Murrieta Mesa – 2-1 Vista Murrieta – 3-2 Great Oak – 3-2

Murrieta Valley – 1-2 Recent Games Temecula Valley – 10, San Dieguito – 4 No stats entered on MaxPreps Great Oak – 9, La Jolla – 4 WP – None recorded GOHS: Rodda 3-3, 2 RBI, 2 RS, 2 2B; Ferrell 1-3, 2 RBI, 2 RS, 2B Chaparral – 4, Christian – 14 LP – J. Pavlosky CHS: Doughty 2-2, RBI; Stordahl 1-1, BB, 2 RS, 2B South Valley League Temecula Prep – 2-3 Santa Rosa Academy – 1-2 San Jacinto Valley Academy – 0-0

Cal. Mil. Institute – 0-0 Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School – 0-0 Nuview Bridge – 0-5 Recent Games Temecula Prep – 4, Cornerstone Christian – 3 WP – Chapman. LP – O’Sullivan TP: Canavan 1-2, RBI, RS, BB, HR; Kobayashi 1-2, SB CC: Rivera 3-3, RS; Sweeton 2-4, RBI; Hoham 2-3, 2B, RS; O’Sullivan 2-3, 2 SB, RS Ivy League Temescal Canyon – 4-3 JW North – 3-3 Riverside Poly – 3-3 Paloma Valley – 2-2

2022 College Preseason Top 25 JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

Texas, coming off a season that saw it win the Big 12 title and reach the bracket finals of the College World Series, opened the 2022 season ranked No. 1 in the Baseball America Top 25. Texas went 50-17 in 2021 and went 3-2 in Omaha, losing a pair of one-run games to eventual national champion Mississippi State.

The Longhorns return much of that team, combining impressive talent and experience around the diamond. Texas enters the season as the top-ranked team in the country for the first time since 2010. It is the seventh time in the 42-year history of BA Top 25 that the Longhorns rank No. 1 in the preseason.

Vanderbilt and Mississippi State, who met in last year’s CWS finals, follow Texas at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. Notre Dame and Virginia round out the top five.

It is the Fighting Irish’s highestever appearance in the Preseason Top 25, while the Cavaliers enter the season ranked No. 5 for the second year in a row.

Led by Vanderbilt and Mississippi State, the SEC has eight teams in the Preseason Top 25, the most of any conference. The ACC

follows with six ranked teams.

The staff of Baseball America determines the Top 25 rankings.

1. Texas - Big 12 2. Vanderbilt - SEC 3. Mississippi State - SEC 4. Notre Dame - ACC 5. Virginia - ACC 6. Florida - SEC 7. Stanford - Pac-12 8. Arkansas - SEC 9. Mississippi - SEC 10. Louisiana State - SEC 11. Oregon State - Pac-12 12. Florida State - ACC 13. Arizona - Pac-12

MSJC is garnishing an 8-7-1 record as they head into Imperial Conference play this week.

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The MSJC baseball team got off to a great start this season, which includes an offensive explosion last week where they picked up wins over Imperial Valley, Taft and San Diego City with double digit runs in each contest.

The Eagles (8-7-1) began their three-game win streak with a 16-7 win on the road at Imperial Valley, with Michael Downtain collecting 4 RBIs with a homerun to lead the Eagles offense. Alec

WP – Perez LCS: Simon 3-4, 4 RBI, 3 RS, 3B; Lanham 3-5, 4 RBI, 2B (2), 4 RS, 4 SB; Beall 3-3, 3 RBI, 2B, 4 RS; Perez 2-4, RBI, 4 RS, 6 SB; Pitchford 3-3, 2 RBI, 3B, 2 SB, RS TP: No stats entered on MaxPreps Inland Valley League Orange Vista – 3-1 Temescal Canyon – 3-2 Canyon Springs – 3-3 Hemet – 3-5 Recent Games Temescal Canyon – 13, Jurupa Hills – 0 WP – Mendoza TCHS: Peters 3-3, 2 RBI, 2B, RS; 2-3, 3 RBIs, 2B (2); H. Garcia 2-3, 2B, RBI, 2 RS; A. Garcia 1-3, RBI, 3B, RS Ivy League Heritage – 5-1 Elsinore – 3-1 Riverside Poly – 7-3 Valley View – 5-3-1 JW North – 5-3 Rancho Verde – 2-2 Vista del Lago – 2-5 Notre Dame – 0-1 Paloma Valley – 0-2 Lakeside – 0-0 Recent Games Elsinore – 5, Sage Creek – 4 No stats entered on MaxPreps Heritage – 6, Corona – 3 WP – Shaw HHS: Shaw 3-3, 2B, 3B, 4 RBI, 2 RS; Olivas 1-3, 2B, RBI Other Area Teams Linfield Christian (1-0), currently competing in the Ambassador League Rancho Christian (0-1), currently competing in the South Eastern League *Photos and sports scores/ stats can be submitted to sports@ reedermedia.com.

Soboba Charity Golf Tournament reaches milestone

Murrieta native Jake Moberg appeared in 20 games, starting nine as a true junior for UCLA, who is sitting in the No. 22 spot of the preseason Valley News/UCLA courtesy photo Baseball America Top 25 rankings.

14. Georgia - SEC 15. East Carolina - AAC 16. North Carolina State ACC 17. Tennessee - SEC 18. UC Irvine - Big West 19. Oklahoma State - Big 12 20. Nebraska - Big Ten 21. Georgia Tech - ACC 22. UCLA - Pac-12 23. Texas Tech - Big 12 24. Old Dominion - Conference USA 25. Miami - ACC JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia.com.

MSJC baseball wins three-straight as bats get hot for conference play

JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

Canyon Springs – 0-6 Recent Games Carlsbad – 7, Paloma Valley – 4 LP – Weber PV: Holmes 3-4, RS, SB; Breeze 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI Other Area Teams Linfield Christian (4-1), currently in fourth place in the Ambassador League Rancho Christian (2-1), currently competing in the Freelance League Recent Games Linfield – 1, Aquinas – 3 LP – Wilson LCS: C. Lopez 2-3, RS; Butler 1-3, RBI Softball Standings Southwestern League Murrieta Mesa – 6-3 Murrieta Valley – 3-2 Vista Murrieta – 3-3 Chaparral – 1-1 Temecula Valley – 2-3 Great Oak – 2-3 Recent Games Murrieta Mesa – 7, Roosevelt –2 WP – Raines-Campbell MMHS: Farrier 3-3, 3 RS, 2B; Karam 1-4, 4 RBI, HR, RS; Holley 2-4, 2 RS, SB Rancho Cucamonga – 6, Murrieta Valley – 3 No stats entered on MaxPreps South Valley League Temecula Prep – 0-1 Nuview Bridge – 0-2 San Jacinto Valley Academy – 0-2 Santa Rosa Academy – 0-4 Cal. Mil. Institute – 0-0 Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School – 0-0 Recent Games Linfield Christian – 22, Temecula Prep – 4

Bressler added 3 RBIs while Will Potter racked up 3 hits and a pair of runs driven in. In all, MSJC pounded out 19 hits in the victory where Derek Ryan picked up the win with 2 scoreless innings in the bout.

MSJC followed up that win with another offensive showcase on the road at Taft winning 203. Jaden Jones, Phoenix Sommay and Potter all went deep for homeruns. Potter drove in 5 runs on the day, almost hitting for the cycle with a double and a triple as well. Jones added a double on his

way to 4 RBIs. Brody Brown and Downtain also got in on the action as each of them drove in 3 runs apiece. Ethan Van Scoy pitched 6 shutout innings, allowing just 2 hits to earn the victory on the mound.

Last Tuesday the Eagles kept it rolling as they won at home over San Diego City, 13-5. Jones was once again one of the offensive stars as he drove in 5 runs while going 5 for 6 at the plate with a double. Sommay (4 hits) and Jaden Pickowitz contributed with 3 RBIs each in the win, while Andre Torres also had 4 hits. The Eagles put 22 hits on the board in the trouncing of SDC. Ryan once again earned the pitching victory, this time he went 6 innings allowing 3 runs and striking out 4.

MSJC did end the week dropping three-straight games (SDC 12-3, Irvine Valley 11-2, and Chaffey 10-2), but will look to turn things around this week as they start Imperial Conference play.

JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

Participants in last year’s Soboba Charity Golf Tournament get ready for a day of action and fun at the Soboba Springs Golf Course. The 10th annual two-day tournament is scheduled for March 29 and 30.

Puma Images Photography/Carlos Puma photo

Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Golfers can look forward to a fun day on the greens while local nonprofits will enjoy the green of money they can earn for their worthy causes as the Soboba Charity Golf Tournament prepares to tee off for the tenth year. The Soboba Foundation and Soboba Casino Resort are collaborating once again for this annual signature event.

A two-day tournament will give teams plenty of opportunities to enjoy a round of golf while supporting 10 area charities. But the fun starts prior to the carts and clubs coming out.

Early registration opens Monday, March 28, with a shopping experience at the Soboba Springs Golf Course from 5-9 p.m. Available spots for each day will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The tournament begins Tuesday, March 29, with additional registration and shopping experience from 7-9 a.m. before the shotgun start at 10 a.m.

Raffles, an auction and an awards banquet will follow at about 5 p.m. at the Soboba Casino Resort Event Center. The second day of the tournament will follow the identical schedule so that everyone can enjoy the same exciting experience regardless of which day they are registered to attend.

Soboba Tribal Chair and Tournament Director Isaiah Vivanco and Soboba Foundation President Dondi Silvas said the foundation contributed more than $1 million of support to local nonprofit organizations throughout Indian Country and Southern California in the past nine years because of the generosity and assistance of its partners.

“This simply would not be possible without everyone’s continued generosity and support,” Vivanco said.

Participants will also receive a reduced room rate opportunity at the Soboba Casino Resort hotel, allowing all guests to enjoy the entirety of the course, the festivities to follow, and all that Soboba Casino Resort has to offer.

“The support we receive each year is greatly appreciated by both the Soboba Foundation and all of the charity recipients who benefit,” Silvas said.

Sponsorship packages are available again this year. Anyone purchasing a premium package for $7,000 will receive four entries to one day of the tournament, four $600 gift cards to use at the shopping experience, four 10-year anniversary commemorative golf gifts, four vouchers for $100 free slot play at the Soboba Casino and a tee sign to advertise their business or name to all golfers on the course.

A pair package for $3,500 offers two entries into the tournament, two $600 shopping experience gift cards, two 10-year anniversary premium gift packages, two $100 vouchers for free slot play and a tee sign on the golf course. For those that want to support the charities but don’t golf, tee signs at $750 and in-kind donations are available.

The excitement continues beyond the course as a grand prize of at least $10,000 cash, and up to $20,000, will be available at each evening’s banquet. Officials say sign up now to be part of the excitement of the Soboba Charity Golf Tournament’s 10-year celebration.

For more information, visit http://www.soboba-nsn.gov/sponsorship.

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EDUCATION

San Jacinto Valley students honored in February

Recipients of the Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month award for February are, from left, Erica Gutierrez, Abigail Lazarrus, Freddy Boyd, Amari Hill, Aaliyah Cruz and Kasey Aguilar. Jasmine McKenna, at right, was chosen in January. Not pictured, Cynthia Jauregui.

Valley News/D.L. Starkey photo

Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month program held its most recent recognition event at the Maze Stone restaurant at Soboba Springs Golf Course, Thursday, Feb. 17. With one carryover from January, eight local high school seniors were recognized and honored for their character, love of learning and commitment to academics in addition to their involvement in school and community activities and their ability to overcome difficult life challenges. And they do it all in a setting that honors God, America, family, community and free enterprise. Students are nominated by teachers or other school personnel for making a difference in their homes, schools and communities.

Program founder and event facilitator Karena Zermeno also represents one of the sponsors, Altura Credit Union. Backpacks filled with gifts, a Student of the Month award, certificates of recognition and much more were donated by the program’s sponsors to the award recipients. Each student was invited to the podium to share their personal story, past challenges and future goals with a room full of supporters that included principals, teachers, peers, family members and community and school district dignitaries.

February’s students of the month from Hemet Unified School District schools are Kasey Aguilar, Aaliyah Cruz, Erica Gutierrez, Amari Hill and Cynthia Jauregui. San Jacinto Unified School District honorees for February are Freddy Boyd and Abigail Lazarrus.

Hemet Unified School District Kasey Aguilar from Tahquitz

High School is the class of 2022 valedictorian and Principal Kari McGowan said she is the “epitome of Titan Pride.” Being on Associated Study Body all four years and serving as its current president are among her numerous accolades and accomplishments. A past soccer player for the school, she joined the football team this year as its field goal kicker and made 27 of 30 point after kicks and was named Varsity Special Teams Player of the Year. Aguilar said her father was in the Navy for 22 years and was deployed for much of her childhood. She, her mother and her three siblings found it hard to have him gone so much. In 2015, a close family friend died and left behind four teenagers that Aguilar’s family took in, completely changing their family dynamic. Aguilar has volunteered 100-plus hours to AYSO and became Tahquitz’s first female kicker to play in a game and score a field goal. She said through her hard work she achieved a goal she set for herself in sixth grade which was to be the valedictorian for her graduating class. She plans a career in the surgical field and hopes to attend University of California Los Angeles to major in biology.

Hemet High School’s Aaliyah Cruz was nominated by her ASB teacher Lindsay Brown who said she has had the joy of knowing Aaliyah all four years and watching her grow throughout her high school career.

“She goes over and beyond to be kind and include everyone and truly leads by example,” Brown said.

Born and raised in Hemet, Cruz will be a fourth-generation Hemet High School graduate.

“School was difficult for me,” she said.

She worked to overcome dys-

lexia by committing herself to new challenging roles and getting involved in ASB, yearbook and softball. Cruz said her teachers have taught her more than what can be learned from reading a book such as responsibility, teamwork, accountability and leadership.

“It is because of these amazing educators that I want to be a teacher myself,” she said.

Erica Gutierrez was Hamilton High School’s choice for February. Her twin brother, Christian Gutierrez, received the Student of the Month award in January. Her art teacher started off with a quote from Irish artist Stacia Tauscher: “We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today.” Erica Gutierrez said online learning during the pandemic proved to be a challenge for her but with the help of teachers and staff she was able to get back on track and she is thankful for their support. Gutierrez aspires to be a wildlife biologist and has always been big on volunteerism and wildlife conservation.

Alessandro High School singled out Amari Hill to be recognized this month. She serves as her school’s representative for the board of trustees and only needs to complete 15 more credits to graduate. She is a member of ASB and plans to take after her mother and pursue a career in psychology. She said during middle school she suffered with depression and anxiety but one thing she learned that she will take to college and onward is that “I can’t let my off days turn into my every day.” Her mother said Hill has faced many health challenges and to see how far she has come is amazing.

“As for the future, I know Amari is going to rock it out,” her mother said.

West Valley’s Cynthia Jauregui could not attend but Principal Shannyn Cahoon said the senior is a four-year cadet with the school’s Navy Junior ROTC and very active with the program. She’s also on the soccer team and is “honest and dedicated and believes in service to country and stands firm on her beliefs.” Cynthia plans to either attend college or enlist in the U.S. Navy as a step in accomplishing her lifelong goal of being “financially independent.”

San Jacinto Unified School District Freddy Boyd transferred to San Jacinto High School two years ago and has excelled on and off the football field since he arrived. Principal Courtney Hall said he is one of the best ambassadors for the school by possessing the skill to talk to people

that takes most people many years to develop, if ever.

“You can tell he genuinely cares about what you have to say,” Hall said.

Football coach and Tiger University teacher/mentor Aric Galliano said Boyd is a born leader and has made first team All-League both seasons and team MVP this past year.

Boyd started off by saying, “This community offers nothing but the best so I feel it deserves nothing but the best in return. I believe my greatest contribution to my community, my school and my family is the way I motivate others and bring joy into people’s lives whether I know them or not.”

His passion for sharing knowledge and helping others is what has led him to aspire to three careers simultaneously: a football coach, a personal trainer and a high school math teacher, all to help further develop the next generation of society. He said his mother’s ability to maintain a positive outlook despite what is going on around her is one of the many lessons he will carry throughout his future journey.

“Because my mom is my role model, my hero and most of all, my best friend,” Boyd said.

Mountain Heights Academy chose Abigail Lazarrus as its outstanding student for February. Principal Ken Swanson met her when she first moved to San Jacinto as a fifth-grade student at Megan Cope Elementary where he was principal at the time. Lazarrus said her parents divorced at that time but that her father started sexually abusing her at the age of 3 and it continued when he had visitations. She said she was sexually abused by her boyfriend at the age of 13 and “lost myself.” She started hanging out with the wrong crowd, drinking, doing drugs and fighting which led to her being kicked out of school.

“I was a toxic person and hard to be around,” Lazarrus said. “I tried to take my own life.”

She said the ensuing trauma led to physical problems and she was full of pain. Now four months clean and sober, she finished high school in early February.

“I found hope and I want to inspire others,” she said.

She is working as a respite caregiver for adults with special needs and plans to attend college and start her own business.

“My goal is to make people feel beautiful and empowered and feel good about themselves,” she said.

Jasmine McKenna of Mountain View High School, who couldn’t attend the recognition ceremony when she was honored in January,

was given the opportunity to share her story at this month’s event. The school’s ASB director said when in-person learning resumed in August students were isolated and disconnected but when McKenna joined ASB she brought many students with her and improved school morale. She serves as her school’s board of trustees representative and even though she officially graduated in January and works two jobs, she has committed to continuing her role of reporting at monthly school board meetings.

“One thing I learned while being here at Mountain View is that even if you don’t believe in yourself when things get really difficult there are people that are there for you and they are there to help you,” McKenna said. “When I was younger, my mom and dad split up and not having my mom around was very difficult for me and caused a lot of personal problems for me and it also affected my schoolwork.

“But I decided I didn’t want it to affect me in the long run so I started focusing more and putting myself out there,” McKenna said.

She hopes to follow her dad’s creative path as a tattoo artist and open her own shop. Her ultimate goal is to work in the dental field as a dental assistant or a hygienist.

Zermeno applauded the students for sharing their personal stories and for being great examples of persevering through difficult times and situations. She encouraged everyone to forgive the past and to “forgive the person who did you wrong because when we forgive, we do something very powerful, not for them but for ourselves.”

She said it gives us the ability to move on and look forward and added, “Don’t give up on your dreams. Don’t be a victim, be a victor.”

HUSD Superintendent Christi Barrett said some of the students’ speeches brought to mind the importance of family and what that means.

“Many of us have a very distinct definition and mental model of what a family is,” she said, adding that the critical takeaway from this event is that everyone has the ability to be someone’s family.

“Family means to love and to support without judgment and to love unconditionally.”

SJUSD superintendent Dave Pyle said he was inspired and impressed by the fact that so many of this month’s honored students have played strong leadership roles at their schools, with ASB and other programs.

For more information, visit http://www.studentofthemonth.net.

Temecula Valley Genealogical Society Dean’s, president’s lists announces annual essay contest students named for UA TEMECULA – The Temecula perspectives or attitudes and to forum to exchange genealogical fall 2021 term Valley Genealogical Society an- consider if there were any positive information and stimulate interest

nounced they are currently accepting essays for their annual scholarship contest. The scholarship award this year is $500. The essay contest is open to any graduating senior in the Temecula/Murrieta Valley area, whether attending public, private or homeschool.

This year’s essay topic should be of particular interest to students.

It is “My Covid Experience – A Letter to Future Generations.” In their essay, students are asked to describe how the global pandemic impacted their life, to explain what they learned about themselves and their family through it, to reveal how the pandemic changed their

things that came from their experience.

More information concerning the scholarship contest can be found at http://TVGS.net. Questions may be directed to TVGS President Susan Puma at swpuma@puma-appsci. com. All entries must be received by midnight Monday, May 2. The scholarship winner and their family will be invited to a TVGS member meeting to receive the award and read their essay.

The TVGS was founded in 1998 as a nonprofit corporation with a mission to provide public education on matters related to genealogical science, as well as a

in family history research.

TVGS has monthly meetings at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library. Guests are welcome. Membership is $25 per year, and to get the full benefit of a year full of activities with the TVGS, now is the time to apply. For more information, use “Contact” on the society’s website.

One upcoming TVGS event of public interest is the Salt Lake City genealogy trip. For more information on this event, contact Puma at swpuma@puma-appsci.com.

Submitted by Temecula Valley Genealogical Society.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A total of 11,979 students enrolled during the fall 2021 term at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0.

Jenna Daniel of Canyon Lake, Devin Majors of Murrieta, Monet Naber of Temecula and Zachary Price of Wildomar were named to the dean’s list.

Emma Brennan and Cortney Turner, both of Temecula, were named to the president’s list.

The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. The university shapes a

better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, the university provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a student-centered campus. A leader in cutting-edge research, the university advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. As the state’s largest higher education institution, the University of Alabama drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond. For more information, visit http://ua.edu.

Submitted by University of Alabama.

Briana Vilches named to fall 2021 dean’s list at Wisconsin Lutheran College MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Briana Vilches of Menifee, a sophomore at Wisconsin Lutheran College, was named to the college’s dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester.

Vilches is a graduate of Western Christian Schools.

To be eligible for dean’s list, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.6 or higher.

Wisconsin Lutheran College is an independent, nationally ranked Christian college located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The college,

which prepares students for lives of Christian leadership, is recognized for its academic excellence and superior student experience.

Caring, Christian faculty work directly with students, who benefit from numerous research, service and co-curricular opportunities designed to enhance academic and spiritual growth. For more information, visit http://wlc.edu.

Submitted by Wisconsin Lutheran College.

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Fallbrook resident renders aid to Oceanside plane crash victims The single-engine Cessna 208B Caravan came down about 12:45 p.m. about a half-mile east of the general-aviation airfield near Mission Avenue and state Route 76, according to the Federal Aviation Administration and Oceanside Police Department.

“Vohs ran across a highway and field to get to the plane within one minute of seeing the plane come down,” Patti Thompson, whose soon to be son-in-law was on the plane, posted on social media.

“This man is a real hero. So is the Army soldier who showed up within 30 seconds of Morgan.”

That Army soldier was later identified as Army Sgt. Christopher Gordon, also commuting home when he witnessed the crash.

“I turned onto 76, off the Douglas Road, and noticed all the parachutes in the sky, which is a common sight in that area,” Gordon told NBC 7.

“And then I saw the skylight plane.

What I thought was trying to dive below the parachutes to land before they got to the ground, and he didn’t pull up.”

After running across the highway, Vohs checked on the pilot,

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Morgan Vohs, who is stationed at Camp Pendleton and lives in Fallbrook, is one of two good Samaritans who rendered first aid to two plane crash victims in Oceanside Thursday, Feb. 24.

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Pendleton, saw an airplane operated by a skydiving company crash just short of reaching the Oceanside Municipal Airport.

“It took me about half a second to realize what had happened,” Vohs told San Diego’s NBC 7. “My response was…fight. Get in there.

Help them.”

Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

It was just a normal day for U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Morgan Vohs as he made his way home to Fallbrook Thursday, Feb. 24, until he saw the unthinkable.

Vohs, who is stationed at Camp

who happened to be Thompson’s daughter’s fiancé, 45-year-old Darren Mohle.

“He was conscious, he was a little confused. He said he was in pain,” Vohs said.

He then checked on the co-pilot, known as Marco, and said the door was damaged and he was unable to open it.

“I had to pull the (door) handle, and I was able to squeeze my finger underneath it and just kind of yank that door open,” Vohs told NBC 7.

“Luckily, it wasn’t too bent up and I could get into it.”

According to Thompson, Vohs and Gordon cared for the two while waiting for first responders to arrive.

After emergency crews freed the occupants of the damaged aircraft, paramedics transported Mohle to Scripps Memorial Hospital for back fractures, a concussion and cuts and bruises all over his body, but none of those injuries were lifethreatening, Thompson said.

According to Thompson, the co-pilot identified only as “Marco” was airlifted to Palomar Medical Center in critical condition, but is

SpaceX launches batch of Starlink satellites from California

CA mask mandate ending for indoor schools March 11 when transmission rates are high.

We cannot predict the future of the virus, but we are better prepared for it and will continue to take measures rooted in science to keep California moving forward.”

Under the timeline announced Monday, the state will no longer mandate indoor mask-wearing on school campuses beginning March 12. Individual school districts or counties, however, will have the option of maintaining local requirements if they deem them necessary.

It was not immediately clear if Los Angeles County, which has taken a conservative approach throughout the pandemic in easing public health rules, will align with the state and lift the school masking requirement. The county has already lifted its outdoor maskwearing rule at schools and child care centers.

The governors of Oregon and Washington joined Newsom in Monday’s announcement, with those states also announcing a lifting of indoor mask requirements as of 11:59 p.m. March 11 -- effectively ending the face-covering

City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

California will lift its requirement that students and staff wear masks indoors at schools at 11:59 p.m. March 11, making face coverings “strongly recommended” but not mandated, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday, Feb. 28. As of Tuesday, meanwhile, the state will also lift its requirement that unvaccinated people wear masks in most indoor settings, but masks will be “strongly recommended” for everyone indoors.

Masks will also continue to be required for everyone at settings including health care facilities, transit centers, airports, aboard public transit, in correctional facilities and at homeless shelters and long-term care facilities.

“California continues to adjust our policies based on the latest data and science, applying what we’ve learned over the past two years to guide our response to the pandemic,” Newsom said in a statement. “Masks are an effective tool to minimize spread of the virus and future variants, especially

rules for the entire west coast.

The announcement comes following Friday’s change in guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which adopted new standards that rely largely on COVID hospital numbers to govern whether masks should be worn. Those new standards, while resulted in mask recommendations being lifted for much of the country, still classified Los Angeles and San Diego counties as having “high” virus activity and urged that people continue to wear masks.

Under the new CDC guidance, both Orange and Riverside counties are in the “medium” category, so the federal guidance does not require mask-wearing.

Despite California’s lifting of indoor mask-wearing requirements, Los Angeles County continues to require face coverings in most indoor settings. However, the county is allowing vaccinated people to remove their masks in indoor locations where all patrons are checked for either a COVID vaccination or a recent negative test.

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doing well, Thompson said.

“He is banged up also, but he is walking and talking just fine,” she said. “His back is hurt, and he also has cuts and bruises. But he is OK!” Thompson said her daughter Catherine is shaken up but said the couple are not canceling the wedding which is scheduled in March.

“It’s on. He’s alive. She’s like, ‘We’re getting married in the hospital if that is the case,’” Thompson said.

Since the crash, Thompson has had the opportunity to thank Vohs for his role in responding to the incident.

“I was able to talk with Morgan Vohs and thank him,” she said. “He is a kindhearted man and he said he just was doing what anyone else would do.”

The National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA will investigate the accident, Eva Lee Ngai, a public information officer for the FAA, said.

City News Service contributed to this story.

Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

The first stage successfully landed on a “droneship” in the Pacific Ocean. It was the fourth successful launch and landing of the reusable booster.

Starlink is a space-based system that SpaceX has been building for years to bring internet access to underserved areas of the world.

Hawthorne, California-based SpaceX has close to 2,000 Starlink satellites orbiting Earth at an altitude of 340 miles.

To watch the webcast, visit https://www.spacex.com/launches/sl4-11/.

The Associated Press SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from California Friday, Feb. 25, and carried 50 more satellites into orbit for the Starlink internet constellation.

A SpaceX webcast showed the rocket’s upper stage deploying the satellites a little over an hour after the 9:12 a.m. liftoff from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

The satellites will use their own thrusters to move into their operational orbits over a period of weeks.

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AMPlifying the urban forest to plant 2,000 trees in 30 communities throughout California PERRIS – The city of Perris is looking for community volunteers to help with AMPlifying the Urban Forest, an initiative of the California Urban Forests Council to plant nearly 2,000 trees across 28 California communities Saturday, March 12.

The Urban Forestry Workshop will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Saturday at the Bob Glass Gym, 101 North D St., in Perris. Register at https://investfromthegroundup. org/amplifying-the-urban-forestin-perris/.

Volunteers who sign up will be entered into a raffle to win a

guitar made of recycled urban forest wood built by Taylor Guitars, demonstrating how city trees continually enhance city life from seed to shade to song. Developed and presented by a groundbreaking partnership between the California Urban Forests Council, West Coast Arborists and Taylor Guitars, Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture and the Britton Fund.

AMPlifying the Urban Forest will empower 30 municipal agencies throughout California to plant 2,000 trees.

By funding urban tree-planting

events, AMPlifying the Urban Forest will allow communities that lack tree canopy coverage to celebrate Arbor Day, learn how trees contribute to community wellness and develop the knowledge and tools to sustain and maintain their new trees.

The 2,000 trees planted through AMPlifying the Urban Forest, with the assistance of WCA, will benefit the residents of their host cities by enhancing air quality, abating pollution, offsetting carbon emissions, mitigating heat and lessening the effects of severe weather.

As part of a larger, collaborative urban forestry movement, AMPli-

fying the Urban Forest also will provide California communities with volunteer opportunities and educational resources, supported by urban forest advocates, environmental experts, and certified arborists.

“Through the expertise provided

by CaUFC, WCA, Taylor Guitars, WCISA and the Britton Fund, AMPLifying the Urban Forest seeks to exemplify the circular model that supports all aspects of a tree’s life cycle, from planting to cultivating to repurposing, i.e. seed to shade to song,” Mike Palat, vice president of WCA, said. “The main objective of AMPLifying the Urban Forest is not

simply to plant 2,000 trees in one day, but instead, to provide California communities with tools and education they may use to properly care for and fully utilize during all stages of their newly planted trees’ lives.”

For more information, visit http:// InvestFromtheGroundUp.org and http://catrees.org.

Funding for this project is provided by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection as part of the California Climate Investments Program.

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RCHCA board members along with local stakeholders who laid the groundwork, the SKR is no longer in danger of imminent extinction,” Joseph Morabito, RCHCA chair and mayor pro tem of Wildomar, said. “Our region will continue building on this effort to one day fully recover the species while still ensuring continued certainty for the development of western Riverside County. This effort demonstrates that HCPs continue to work and protect sensitive species while still providing opportunities for residential and commercial developments.”

“This Rangewide Management and Monitoring Plan is the first of its kind for the SKR,” Brian Shomo, RCHCA director and longtime advocate for regional conservation efforts, said. “Intended to unify the various organizational efforts to protect SKR, the Plan standardizes methods for SKR management and monitoring, evaluates genetic diversity, coordinates resources and provides a process to assess SKR recovery.”

The geographic range of SKR spans from western Riverside County to northern San Diego County, crossing not only county lines but also multiple reserves under different jurisdictions, which is why the Rangewide Management and Monitoring Plan is such a critical process – it unifies many years of SKR recovery efforts across more than 30 agencies by establishing a consistent management approach based on the needs of the species across its entire range.

By combining data from the geographic range, it showed indicators of SKR recovery, namely population dynamics and reduced threats to SKR populations.

“Lastly, but equally important, since RCHCA’s transition to WRCOG, we found the supportive resources and agility necessary to accomplish this incredible milestone. The unique partnership and collaborative approach we were able to take with the support of

WRCOG was essential in making this happen,” Shomo said.

HCPs serve as a significant framework towards conservation efforts and expediting development while simultaneously protecting the environment. The SKR HCP in particular serves as a blueprint for how collective efforts can make an impact for both public and private benefit. Prior to the SKR HCP, developments in SKR habitat had to navigate the regulatory environment individually. This resulted in significant increases in time and cost required to complete projects, and a patchwork of conserved land. HCPs enable streamlined consultation and a unified management strategy.

“A collaborative effort consisting of the RCHCA, along with state and federal conservation partners made this milestone possible, furthermore, a sustainable approach to furthering conservation efforts must also identify long term funding solutions whereby all stakeholders are invested in a fiscally responsible manner. Such an approach could provide the critical funding necessary towards furthering collaborative efforts without placing undue burdens or hardships on any one entity. In this fashion, we can ensure that these large reserves are managed for the public benefit and further streamlining of future development projects- a win, win, for all,” Lesa Sobek, former chair of RCHCA board of directors and council member for the city of Menifee, said.

RCHCA is a joint powers authority consisting of 10 cities and Riverside County. RCHCA manages over 46,000 acres of land conserved for the Stephens’ kangaroo rat, which is federally listed as an endangered species. RCHCA is administered by Western Riverside Council Of Governments. For more information about RCHCA, visit http://www.rchca.us/. For more information about WRCOG, visit http://www.wrcog.us/.

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Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat

RIVERSIDE – The Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat, named after famed American Zoologist Frank Stephens, at first glance may seem inconsequential, but at 2.4 ounces the small animal plays a significant role in maintaining Southern California’s ecosystem, according to federal and state conservationists.

Known as a keystone species, apparently their impact on surrounding environments is critical to the survival of others in their ecosystem, which means that if this species were to disappear, no other species would fill its ecological niche. Similarly, the collaborative and critical nature found in keystone species can also be reflected in various conservation agencies that work to fill important roles to better steward the natural environment.

Most recently, collaboration among conservation agencies

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resulted in the successful downlisting of the SKR from endangered to threatened – a status that signifies species recovery through excellent land management practices as outlined in regional Habitat Conservation Plans.

As such, the RCHCA SKR HCP identifies the practice of successful land management that reduces, for example, the threat of invasive grasses to minimize the threat of extinction. However, accomplishing the downlisting of the SKR was not without a history of momentum and collaboration exhibited

by RCHCA alongside Federal and State conservation partners over the last three decades. Established in 1991, RCHCA was established as a Joint Powers Authority among 10 cities, consisting of: Menifee, Wildomar, Corona, Hemet, Lake Elsinore, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Riverside, Temecula, Perris and

the County of Riverside to manage and conserve open space lands within Western Riverside County.

In 1996, the adoption of the SKR HCP was created to conserve 15,000 acres of SKR occupied land. Locating 15,000 acres of SKR occupied habitat, RCHCA needed to conserve over 46,000 acres of land, largely in part to protect the endangered SKR. In 2008, RCHCA received concurrence from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service along with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife that their acquisition was completed. Over the following years, RCHCA generated funding assurances for land management and worked to mitigate the future effects of habitat fragmentation by development projects, ensuring regional residential and commercial development could continue unabated by the SKR. Then in 2019, under a complimentary partnership with WRCOG, RCHCA completed the most comprehensive SKR Habitat Sustainability Model to streamline management and monitoring moving forward towards full recovery of the species. Finally, in 2020 the SKR Rangewide Management and Monitoring Plan was established, a monumental significance towards futureproofing the preservation of this keystone species to the Southern California ecosystem.

“Because of the foresight and planning efforts of those past

Big rig’s fuel tanks breached in crash, causing leak on Jurupa Street City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A tractor-trailer that collided with a pickup truck in Jurupa Valley Thursday, Feb. 24, spilled diesel fuel that prompted a hazardous materials cleanup at the location.

The non-injury crash was reported about 1:30 p.m. at Mission Boulevard and Wineville Road, according to the Riverside County

Fire Department.

The agency said several engine crews were sent to the location and discovered that at least one of the big rig’s saddle tanks had been breached, causing about 10 gallons of diesel fuel to flow onto the roadway in less than a half-hour.

Crews worked to contain the spill and prevent the fuel from running into storm drains, according to reports from the scene.

A hazardous materials unit was summoned to mop up the fuel and prevent further leakage, while staff from the county Department of Environmental Health were requested to assess whether the spill posed a contamination threat, officials said.

Sheriff’s deputies were investigating the cause of the collision.

The intersection remained open.

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Elon Musk says Starlink activated in Ukraine after internet cut during Russian invasion Mimi Nguyen Ly THE EPOCH TIMES

Entrepreneur Elon Musk announced Saturday that his company’s SpaceX satellite broadband service, Starlink, has been activated in Ukraine, after the internet was disrupted in the country due to Russia’s invasion.

“Starlink service is now active in Ukraine. More terminals en route,” Musk wrote on Twitter in response to Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. “(Elon Musk), while you try to colonize Mars, Russia try to occupy Ukraine! While your rockets successfully land from space, Russian rockets attack Ukrainian civil people!” Fedorov had written to the SpaceX billionaire.

Internet monitors said Saturday, Feb. 26, that connectivity in the southern and eastern parts of Ukraine were particularly affected by the Russian invasion.

Starlink is a space-based system that SpaceX has been building for years to bring high-speed broadband internet to underserved areas of the world, such as rural or hard-to-serve places where fiber optic cables and cell towers do not reach. It can also serve as a

Elon Musk is a technology entrepreneur, investor and engineer.

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backup if natural disasters affect communication.

SpaceX has almost 2,000 Starlink satellites orbiting the earth at an altitude of 340 miles (550 kilometers). The company hopes to have 4,425 Starlink satellites in orbit by 2024.

Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Reprinted with permission from The Epoch Times. To subscribe to Epoch Times, go to www.epochtimes.com.

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Ukrainians return from abroad to fight Russian invasion

Polish volunteer Jedrzej, 34, in military uniform joins Ukranians, left, waiting to cross the border to fight against Russian forces, at Medyka border crossing, in Poland, Saturday, Feb. 26.

(AP Photos/Visar Kryeziu)

Monika Scislowska and Rafal Niedzielski THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MEDYKA, Poland (AP) — While hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians flee their country, some Ukrainian men and women are returning home from across Europe to help defend their homeland in the face of Russia’s invasion.

Poland’s Border Guard said Sunday that some 22,000 people have crossed into Ukraine since Thursday, Feb. 24, when Russia invaded the country.

At the checkpoint in Medyka, in southeastern Poland, many stood in a line early Sunday to cross into Ukraine.

“We have to defend our homeland. Who else if not us?” a mustachioed man in front of a group of some 20 Ukrainian truck drivers walking to the checkpoint to enter Ukraine said. They came from across Europe to return to Ukraine.

Another man in the group said, “The Russians should be afraid.

We are not afraid.”

Members of the group declined to give their names, or only gave only their first names, citing their security and that of their families.

Denis, 28, who has spent six months working at construction sites in Poland, said he was returning to Ukraine where his “everything” is.

“I’m on my own here in Poland.

Why should I be here? So I go, for the homeland,” Denis said, with a small Ukrainian blue-and-yellow national flag on his winter jacket.

“I want to go back to join the army, to fight. We will see, we hope we will win,” he said.

In the nearby city of Przemysl, Janiel, 27, was also preparing to return. An engineer by education, he has been working in construction in Wroclaw, Poland, but could not remain knowing his homeland was being attacked.

“I talked to my parents and I cried. And I just decided to myself that I can’t watch that and I can’t just stay in Poland as Russians destroy our independence, destroy our cities, kill our citizens, kill our children, kill our elderly people,” he told The Associated Press in

A Polish woman hugs Polish volunteer Jedrzej, waiting to cross the border to go and fight against Russian forces at Medyka border crossing in Poland, Saturday, Feb. 26.

The U.N. refugee agency says nearly 120,000 people have so far fled Ukraine into neighboring countries in the wake of the Russian invasion.

English.

Before the recent exodus, there were at least 1 million Ukrainians in Poland, working or studying.

The women often work as nannies and caretakers for the elderly across the European Union, and in many cases leave their children back in Ukraine with grandparents or other relatives.

Lesa, 36, from Lviv, spoke to The Associated Press just before entering the checkpoint building, following her brother into Ukraine.

“I am afraid, but I am a mother and want to be with my children.

What can you do? It’s scary but I have to,” she said.

Another young woman, Alina, said she was returning to get her children and take them out of Ukraine.

“We have to, we Ukrainians have to take our children away ... to allow our boys to fight,” she said.

On Ukraine’s side of the border, a man was directing those arriving to a place where cars and buses were waiting to take them onward.

The Czech Republic, which

borders Poland to the southwest, is planning to support Ukrainian families living in the country whose men decide to return home to fight.

The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs is preparing bonuses to families who would lose income if “the men need to join the (Ukrainian) army,” Minister Marian Jurecka said.

There are about 200,000 Ukrainian workers in the Czech Republic, the majority of them men.

Czech railways said Ukrainian men traveling back to Ukraine can take any train free of charge. They need to travel through Poland or Slovakia to reach Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stayed in the capital, Kyiv, boosting the morale of Ukrainian fighters as Russian troops were closing in on the city and huge explosions lit up the sky early Sunday. Zelenskyy has banned men of military age, 18 to 60, from leaving the country.

Ukrainian authorities have also called on foreign volunteers to come and fight in Ukraine’s defense.

In Israel, the media reported that the Ukrainian Embassy there had posted a call for anyone willing to join the fight against Russia to travel to Ukraine. The invitation, marked “Urgent” on the embassy’s Facebook page, was later removed, the reports said.

Israeli leaders are cautious in how they speak of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The country is home to hundreds of thousands of people with roots in Ukraine or Russia, or in both countries, and has sought good ties with both Moscow and Kyiv.

At least 368,000 people have fled Ukraine into Poland and other neighboring countries in the wake of the Russian invasion, the U.N. refugee agency, the UNHCR, said Sunday.

Poland’s border Guard said some 156,000 people have entered from Ukraine since the invasion started, while some 22,000 have gone in the opposite direction.

Adam Pemble in Przemysl, Poland, Karel Janicek in Prague and Laurie Kellman in Jerusalem contributed. Scislowska reported from Warsaw, Poland.

Biden’s ‘weak’ messaging a factor in Ukraine Invasion, Richard Grenell says Isabel van Brugen and Jan Jekielek THE EPOCH TIMES

President Joe Biden’s weak messaging and policies on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline played a role in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch a full-scale invasion against Ukraine Feb. 24, former Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell suggested in a recent interview.

“This is a disaster … We didn’t have to have this situation unfold,” Grenell told EpochTV’s “American Thought Leaders” program at the 2022 Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando.

Grenell, former U.S. ambassador to Germany, said he believes the Biden administration’s decision in May 2021 to waive sanctions on the company behind Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to Germany and its chief executive, factored into Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine.

“This is a terrible situation that has unfolded because Joe Biden is so weak and has messaged multiple times that he would make decisions and not think about the consequences,” he said.

“The Biden administration took sanctions off the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline. The Nord Stream 2 Pipeline is the most influential project

that the Russians have. The Trump administration had it sanctioned. It is not up and running.”

The project represents an $11 billion investment from Russia that, if certified, would carry 55 billion cubic meters of natural gas from Russia to Germany every year.

Last year, a State Department report sent to Congress concluded that Nord Stream 2 AG—the company behind the pipeline—and its CEO, Matthias Warnig, an ally of Putin, engaged in sanctionable activity. But Secretary of State Antony Blinken immediately waived those sanctions, saying that it was in the U.S. national interest.

The waivers had no specific end date and could be rescinded by the secretary of state.

Biden moved to announce new sanctions Nord Stream 2 AG and its corporate officers “in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine,” Feb. 23.

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in Washington Feb. 24, 2022. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) “As I have made clear, we will not hesitate to take further steps if Russia continues to escalate,” the president said in a statement, announcing the measures.

Russian officials “turn energy off and on whenever they want to

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create leverage,” said Grenell. “We already know that the Russians do this.”

“And so the largest economy in Europe, the Germans, should not be in a position of being able to be leveraged by the Russians. And they currently are with this Nord Stream 2 pipeline.”

“This is a failure of epic proportion,” Grenell continued.

“We wouldn’t be in this situation if Donald Trump were President, if we had a president who really thought about what was happening,” he added. “There are implications for your decisions. When you drop sanctions on the Nord Stream Two Pipeline, don’t be surprised that you’re empowering the Russians.”

Biden meanwhile Monday downplayed fears of nuclear war with Russia, after Putin said Sunday said that he had placed Russia’s nuclear deterrent forces on “high alert.”

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Monday that that the United States will not attempt to escalate the rhetoric against Russia in light of the apparent heightened

A woman reacts as paramedics perform CPR on a girl who was injured during shelling, at city hospital of Mariupol, eastern Ukraine, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. The girl did not survive.

(AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

nuclear threat.

“It is important to remember— even over the course of the last several months and years—when we had significant disagreements with Russia on several issues, the United States and Russia have long agreed that nuclear use will have

devastating consequences,” she told reporters.

Jack Phillips and Reuters contributed to this report.

Reprinted with permission from The Epoch Times. To subscribe to Epoch Times, go to www.epochtimes.com.

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Local AVMAC meeting scheduled for March 9 Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

The Anza Valley Municipal Advisory Council Meeting will hold its March 9 meeting via Zoom, organizers announced. see page AVO-2

Local Code Enforcement officers promoted Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

County of Riverside Code Enforcement announced last week that Officers Ron Welch and Michael Collins have been promoted to positions in the new Special Enforcement Team within the department. see page AVO-3

Lions District Governor Fred Caldera presents a trophy to Lions president Greg Sandling at the Lions Club of Anza Valley’s inaugural meeting Monday, Feb. 21.

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The Lions Club of Anza Valley conducted its inaugural meeting at the Anza Community Hall Mon-

day, Feb. 21, to a packed house filled with new members, Lions from all over the region and area residents. Forty-six Lions members were present, both in person and virtually.

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Hope Ranch’s first free spay and neuter event a huge success

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The About That Horse You Rode In On club has announced several equestrian events that are planned for the coming months. From trail rides to horsemanship events to celebrations and clinics, the club will be busy with all things horse.

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The Riverside Department of Animal Services spay and neuter bus arrives at the Hope Ranch Free Spay and Neuter Clinic at the Lions Club of Anza Valley’s Gymkhana field Saturday, Feb. 26.

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Hope Ranch hosted a free spay and neuter event for area pet owners on a chilly morning that did not prevent dozens of animals being checked in to be sterilized.

The clinic, conducted by the Riverside Department of Animal Services with its spay and neuter bus, was held at the Lions Club of Anza Valley’s Gymkhana field Saturday, Feb. 26.

Dogs and cats were checked in and left for the few hours it took for each animal to undergo its procedure. Thirty spaces were available and filled within hours when first announced on social media. Emails were sent regarding preoperative care.

The bus arrived at 7 a.m. and check-in began between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. Pickup times were between noon and 2 p.m.

The spay and neuter surgery see EVENT, page AVO-3

Equestrians enjoy the snow Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Local Lake Riverside Estates horsewomen Sabrina Drake and Jackie Burch went on a ride in a winter wonderland Wednesday, Feb. 23.

The rural community received several inches of snow from a fleeting winter storm. It was still coming down when the equestrians decided to saddle up for a wintry adventure.

“I was on Disa and Jackie was riding Assa,” Drake said. “Elska was in the pasture.”

Known in the local equestrian community for videos on social media and a welcoming demeanor on the trail, Drake and her husband Douglas own several Icelandic horses. The animals are comfortable in icy, frigid conditions.

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The riders greet Elska an Icelandic horse over the fence during their wintry ride through Lake Riverside Estates Wednesday, Feb. 23.

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Free Mobile Health Clinic – Open every third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment is needed. Uninsured may only be seen in the Anza Community Hall’s parking lot or inside the hall.

Medication Assistance and Treatment for Opioid Dependence – Get treatment for heroin addiction. Transportation to the clinic is provided. For more information, contact Borrego Health’s Anza Community Health Center, 58581 Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call 951-7634759.

Food ministries F.U.N. Group weekly food ministry – Deliveries arrive noon Thursdays at the Anza Community Hall. To order a paid box and help feed those who can’t afford to pay, drop off payment and cash donations by Thursday at 1:30 p.m., to ERA Excel Realty, 56070 Highway

371, in Anza. Pay inside or drop off during the day in the red box outside. To drop it off, put name and request on an envelope with payment inside. A $30 box has about $100 worth of food and feeds six people. Half boxes are available for $15. Food is delivered once a week to those who cannot find a ride. For more information, call Bill Donahue at 951-288-0903.

Living Hope Christian Fellowship Community Dinner – 1 p.m.

Dinners are held the last Sunday of the month at the Anza Community Hall. All are welcome. Donations of time, money, etc. are always welcome.

Food for the Faithful – 8 a.m.

The food bank hands out food the last Friday of the month until the food is gone. The clothes closet will be open too. Emergency food handed out as needed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. FFF is a non-denominational nonprofit. All in need are welcome; call Esther Barragan at 951-763-5636.

Bible Studies The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anza – Sunday Sacrament is held 10 a.m.; Sunday School is 11 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society meets noon; Wednesday Boy Scouts gathers 6 p.m. and Youth Night is 7 p.m. For more information, call Ruiz at 951445-7180 or Nathan at 760-3990727. The Wednesday Genealogy/ Family History Class, 5-8 p.m., is open to the public at 39075 Contreras Road in Anza.

Native Lighthouse Fellowship – 10 a.m. The group meets the first Saturday of the month, and breakfast is served. All are welcome to fellowship together at the “Tribal Hall” below the casino in Anza.

For more information, call Nella Heredia at 951-763-0856.

Living Hope Bible Study – 8-10 a.m. Tuesdays at Living Hope Christian Fellowship, 58050 Highway 371, in Anza. All are welcome.

For more information, call Pastor Kevin at 951-763-1111.

Anza RV Clubhouse – 7 p.m., the second Wednesday of the Month, Pastor Kevin officiates at 41560 Terwilliger Road in Anza.

Monthly Christian Men’s Breakfast – 9 a.m. Breakfast takes place the fourth Saturday of each month and rotates to different locations. Contact Jeff Crawley at 951763-1257 for more information.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church – 10 a.m. Weekly Wednesday Bible study takes place at 56095 Pena Road in Anza. Call 951-763-4226 for more information.

Valley Gospel Chapel – 7 a.m.

Saturday Men’s Study meets weekly with breakfast usually served at 43275 Chapman Road in the Terwilliger area of Anza. For more information, call 951-763-4622.

Anza First Southern Baptist Church – 9 a.m. The church offers Sunday school for all ages with a 10:30 a.m. worship service and 6 p.m. for prayer and Bible study. Youth ministry meets Mondays from 6-8 p.m. The women’s Bible study meets Thursdays at 10 a.m., but it is on hiatus through the summer. Celebrate Recovery meets Fridays; doors open at 5:30 p.m. with large group meeting, 6-7

p.m.; small group share, 7-8 p.m. and Cross Talk Cafe, 8-8:30 p.m.

Church is located at 39200 Rolling Hills Road in Anza. For more information, contact at 951-763-4937, anzabptistchurch@gmail.com or http://www.anzabaptistchurch. com.

Clubs High Country Recreation – Second Monday of the month attend committee meetings at ERA Excel Realty in Anza. For more information, call Albert Rodriguez at 951-492-1624 or Robyn Garrison at 805-312-0369.

HCR Bingo fundraisers – 6:30-9:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays at Anza Community Hall.

Anza Valley VFW Post 1873 – Capt. John Francis Drivick III Post, the Ladies’ and Men’s Auxiliaries are located at 59011 Bailey Road in Anza. Mail P.O. Box 390433.

Request monthly newsletter and or weekly menu by email at vfw1873anzaca@gmail.com. For more information, call 951-7634439 or visit http://vfw1873.org.

High Country 4-H Club – 6:30 p.m. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month, except February, at Anza Community Hall. 4-H Club is for youth 5 to 19 years old offering a variety of projects. High Country 4-H Club is open to children living in the Anza, Aguanga and surrounding areas.

For more information, call Allison Renck at 951-663-5452.

Anza Valley Artists Meetings – 1 p.m. Meetings are the third Saturday of each month at various locations. Share art, ideas and participate in shows. Guest speakers are always needed. For more information, call president Rosie Grindle at 951-928-1248.

Find helpful art tips at http://www. facebook.com/AnzaValleyArtists/.

Anza Quilter’s Club – 9:30 a.m. to noon. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza.

Anza Valley Lions Club – The Anza Valley Lions Club has been reinstated and is open to all men and women who want to work together for the betterment of the community. The group is working on securing a new venue for meetings. Meetings and events are posted on the Anza Lions Club of Anza Valley Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LionsofAnzaValley. For more information, email president Greg Sandling at President.AnzaLions@gmail. com or Chris Skinner at Secretary.

AnzaLions@gmail.com.

Boy Scouts Troop 319 – Cub Scouts meet 6 p.m. every Tuesday, and Boy Scouts meet 7 p.m. every Wednesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Contreras Road, south of state Route 371, in Anza. For more information, call Richard Hotchkiss at 951-551-3154.

Boys Scouts Troop 371 – Boy Scouts meet at Lake Riverside Estates. For more information, call Ginny Kinser at 909-702-7902.

Civil Air Patrol – Squadron 59 is looking for new members of all

ages. For more information, call squadron commander Maj. Dennis Sheehan from the Anza area at 951-403-4940. To learn more and see the club’s meeting schedule, visit http://www.squadron59.org.

Fire Explorer Program – 6 p.m.

The program meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday of the month at Fire Station 29 on state Route 371 in Anza. Call 951-7635611 for information.

Redshank Riders – 7 p.m. Backcountry horsemen meet at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Anza, the second Thursday of each month. Visit http://www.redshankriders.com or call Carol Schmuhl for membership information at 951-663-6763.

Anza Thimble Club – The club meets the first Thursday of the month at Valley Gospel Chapel, 43275 Chapman Road in Anza.

The social hour is 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. Contact Carol Wright at 951-763-2884 for more information.

Organizations Terwilliger Community Association – 6 p.m. Second Monday of the month at VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza. Potluck dinner open to all. For more information, call Tonie Ford at 951-763-4560.

From the Heart Christian Women’s Ministries – Noon.

Monthly luncheon and guest speaker are held the second Saturday of each month. The $5 charge covers lunch at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza. From the Heart helps the area’s neediest children and invites all women and men to join in their mission. Donate or help with the rummage sales twice a year to raise funds for the cause or other events. For more information, call president Christi James at 951-595-2400.

Anza Community Hall – 7 p.m.

General membership meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month. Memberships cost $20 per person or $35 per business, and both get one vote. No government funds are allocated for the Hall, which pays its bills through memberships and swap meets. Voting members receive discounts off hall rentals, swap meet booths and save on propane gas from Ferrellgas.

Mail membership to: Anza Community Building Inc. at P.O. Box 390091, Anza, CA 92539. The hall is located at 56630 Highway 371 in Anza. Swap meet held each Saturday of the month, weather permitting, early morning to 1 p.m.

Vendors wanted. For more information, call 951-282-4267.

Anza Civic Improvement League – 9 a.m. meets the first Saturday of each month at the Little Red Schoolhouse. The league maintains Minor Park and Little Red School House, which are both available to rent for events. No government funds are allowed; the membership pays the bills – $10 a person, $18 family or $35 business membership. For more information, visit http://www. anzacivic.org.

AVMAC meeting scheduled for March 9 Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

The Anza Valley Municipal Advisory Council Meeting will hold its March 9 meeting via Zoom, organizers announced. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.

“In the interest of public health and pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, this meeting will be conducted via Zoom Webinar teleconference,” officials said in a news release emailed to Anza Valley Outlook. “There will be no in-person public access.”

Those in attendance can expect to hear from the Riverside County Sheriff, CalTrans, Animal Control and Code Enforcement.

Leslie Huennekens, Lieutenant to Field Offices, Riverside County Animal Control, will give a presentation and staff reports are expected from Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington’s Office by legislative assistant Margaret Adkins, Terry Kasinga from CalTrans, Dan Winder from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Jennifer Morris from River-

side County Code Enforcement and Angelica Austin from California Senator Melissa Melendez’s office.

Lisa Cohen from San Diego Universal Management will be on hand to discuss a proposed cannabis retail project and Annika Knoppel will give a presentation on the Highway 371 Business Association.

The Zoom meeting can be accessed online by visiting, https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/85916165705 ?pwd=QjRFU0pqV0pOMDR1K3 JENG9OY2R1Zz09.

The Meeting ID number is 859 1616 5705 and the passcode is 20220309. Those unable to access Zoom can instead call into the meeting by dialing, 669-900-6833.

To receive agendas and other important meeting information for the Community Council, please send your email address to Margaret Adkins at madkins@rivco. org. Visit 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington’s website to access more information at www.

SupervisorChuckWashington.com.

Kim Harris can be reached by email at valleyeditor@reedermedia.com.

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Code Enforcement officers promoted

Code Enforcement Officer Michael Collins is promoted to a senior position with the new Special Enforcement Team.

Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photos

Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

County of Riverside Code Enforcement announced last week that Officers Ron Welch and Michael Collins have been promoted to positions in the new Special Enforcement Team within the department.

EVENT from page AVO-1 was the only service offered at the event.

“We are still waiting for a date for a second spay/neuter day,” Ashley Villa-Lovos said. “We will

Welch has been promoted to Supervising Code Enforcement Officer and will be overseeing Code Enforcement’s Special Enforcement Team. Collins has been promoted to the position of Senior Code Enforcement Officer for SET. “Their hard work on the Cannabis Team has not gone unnoticed and they were the perfect fit for

post on social media as soon as possible once we get a date.”

For more information, contact Hope Ranch at 951-515-4077.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

Pet owners complete forms for their pets at the Hope Ranch Free Spay and Neuter Clinic at the Lions Club of Anza Valley’s Gymkhana field Saturday, Feb. 26.

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This dog is nervous but curious at the Hope Ranch Free Spay and Neuter Clinic at the Lions Club of Anza Valley’s Gymkhana field Saturday, Feb. 26.

Cats calmly wait to be admitted at the Hope Ranch Free Spay and Neuter Clinic at the Lions Club of Anza Valley’s Gymkhana field Saturday, Feb. 26.

Code Enforcement Officer Ron Welch is promoted to Supervisor for the new Special Enforcement Team.

the new team,” Jennifer Morris, Supervising Code Enforcement Officer, said.

SET will enable Code Enforcement to operate on weekends and evenings in response to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors’ desire for increased enforcement on short-term rentals, unpermitted special events, noise complaints,

illegal street vending and other activities that occur outside of normal business hours.

“We will miss them on the Cannabis Team but are so excited for the difference they’re going to make for the community in their new roles,” Morris said.

The supervisors unanimously approved to add a new Special

Enforcement Team to Code Enforcement in November 2021. This action added new positions to the Code Enforcement Department.

For more information regarding Riverside County Code Enforcement, https://rctlma.org/ce.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

ATHYRIO announces upcoming events Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

The About That Horse You Rode In On club has announced several equestrian events that are planned for the coming months. From trail rides to horsemanship events to celebrations and clinics, the club will be busy with all things horse.

Eagle Rock Ride, Warner Springs, Sunday, March 27, 10 a.m. A flat, hour and a half trail ride to a grand stone monolith.

Cowboy Polo, Calamity Ranch, Lake Riverside Estates, Aguanga, Friday, April 8, 5 p.m. Bring your broom. Make goals and compete for a great prize at the end of the series.

Easter Egg Hunt, Lake Riverside Estates, Aguanga, Sunday, April 10, 10 a.m. A mounted hunt for eggs.

Two-Day Obstacle Clinic and Challenge, Challenger Quarter Horses ranch, Lake Riverside, Aguanga, Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m.

Learn how to compete over natural obstacles for prizes.

Hobo Halloween Fun Day Lions Field, Anza, Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. The fifth annual fun day to raise funds for Toys for Tots.

Games, crafts, raffles, stick horse races, pumpkin painting and a small horse show.

The All Hallows’ Eve celebration earned its unusual name in memory of ATHYRIO member Stacy Kuhns’ mule, Hobo.

“Our Hobo Halloween is such a fun time for the kids,” Kuhns said.

“Some pretty amazing pumpkins have been painted and the Build Your Stick Horse Then Race ’Em is fantastic! The day is filled with lots of laughter!”

Dozens of volunteers helped make these events a success.

“We haven’t set the events for June or September yet,” Cezanne Ryerson-Jodka said. “So there is

The equitation class shows off local equestrian talent at the ATHYRIO Hobo Halloween event last year. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo

more to come!”

The About That Horse You Rode In On is a nonprofit charity organization and open to all horse owners past, present and future.

Money raised goes to support the charity’s holiday gift drive and other educational events throughout the year.

To learn more about the club,

visit them on Facebook at www. facebook.com/joinathyrio. For more information on upcoming events, click https://m. facebook.com/pg/joinathyrio/ events/?ref=bookmarks&mt_ nav=0.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

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Spring into daylight saving time Sunday, March 13 Diane Sieker STAFF WRITER

Satirized by Benjamin Franklin, cursed by sleep lovers and anticipated by those who look forward to later evenings, love it or hate it, daylight saving time will spring into our lives this month.

Daylight saving time in California will begin at 2 a.m. Pacific time Sunday, March 13 and will end at 2 a.m. Pacific time Sunday, Nov. 6.

Daylight saving time is the practice of setting clocks forward one hour from standard time during the summer months, and back again in autumn, in order to make better use of natural daylight. Of course now, with smartphones, smart houses and computers, clocks are programmed to do this chore themselves without being prompted.

“Spring forward, fall back,” is the phrase that urges us to remember which way to set our watches and clocks, if they do not do it themselves.

Chronological devices are set one hour forward in the spring, springing forward to lose an hour and back one hour when DST ends in the fall, falling back to regain that hour.

Automotive clock changes can be so complicated that motorists simply do time calculations in their heads, rather than try to adjust to the changes. No matter what, for half the year, the car clock will be correct.

Inventor, writer and politician Benjamin Franklin first proposed a loose concept of DST in 1784. In a letter to the editor of the Journal of Paris, titled “An Economical Project for Diminishing the Cost of Light,” Franklin jokingly suggested that Parisians could conserve candle usage by getting people out

of bed earlier to use more morning sunlight. This 1784 satire proposed taxing window shutters, rationing candles and waking the public by ringing church bells and firing cannons at sunrise.

Franklin also published the proverb “early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.”

The United States adopted DST in 1918 and it was widely used in America and Europe from the 1970s as a result of that decade’s energy crisis.

According to Wikipedia, a 2017 meta-analysis of 44 studies found that DST leads to electricity savings of 0.34% during the days when DST applies. It furthermore found that electricity savings are more significant for countries farther away from the equator, while southern regions actually use more electricity because of DST. This may mean that changing the time may conserve electricity in some countries, such as Canada and the United Kingdom, but be wasteful in other places, such as Mexico, the southern United States and northern Africa. The savings in electricity may also be offset by extra use of other types of energy, such as heating fuel.

DST is generally not observed near the equator, where sunrise and sunset times do not vary enough to justify it.

In many countries, fire safety officials prompt citizens to use the two annual clock shifts as reminders to replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Authorities also suggest reviewing and practicing fire and disaster plans, inspecting properties, checking for hazardous materials and reprogramming thermostats at these times of the year.

Daylight saving time in California will begin at 2 a.m. Pacific time Sunday, March 13. Set watches ahead one hour.

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The Florida, Washington, California and Oregon legislatures have all passed bills to enact permanent DST, but the laws require Congressional approval in order for this to take effect. Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island have also introduced similar proposals.

Although 26 states have considered making DST permanent, unless Congress changes federal law, states cannot implement this, they can only opt out of DST, not standard time. Since 2015, more than 200 daylight saving time bills and resolutions have been introduced in almost every state across

the U.S., according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

However, none have received congressional approval to abolish the time change. For this to happen, Congress first has to pass a federal law allowing states to observe DST year-round.

In Florida, the Sunshine Protection Act bill was passed on to Congress in March 2018, eliminating the practice of resetting the clocks twice a year. The bill is awaiting approval at the federal level.

In November 2018, California voters approved Proposition 7, to allow Californians to be on yearround DST. Specifically, Proposi-

tion 7 was passed to permit the state Legislature to vote to adopt daylight saving time year-round with congressional approval, which has not yet been granted.

California was one of 14 states to introduce legislation for permanent daylight saving time in 2018.

Politically motivated or not, for most, it takes a week or two to get used to the time change, but in the end everyone must adjust and forget about it, until the time comes to fall back. Then the process starts all over again.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

Secretary Christopher Skinner receives her crown as she is sworn in at the Lions Club of Anza Valley’s inaugural meeting Monday, Feb. 21.

LIONS from page AVO-1 up in support.

Current Lions Club of Anza Valley members were officially inaugurated by the District Governor of the Lions Club Caldera and received their membership cards and membership kits. Committee chairs and board members received special and humorous treatment during the inauguration, as they agreed to abide by the standards of the organization. Caldera also oversaw the presentation of a new club banner given to the club by many other clubs.

“Our club was given a new club banner to display our awards on since the original banner had disappeared with the prior club directors,” club secretary Christopher Skinner stated. “The Murrieta Lions Club donated $250 toward the banner, and the Temecula Lions Club donated $100 to our club. The San Jacinto Lions Club donated also. Many other Lions had their hand in making sure we got a new banner to display with pride.”

Skinner presented the Treasurer’s report. As of Feb. 21, the balances are as follows: Administrative: $2383.67 General: $941.82 Donations received since last meeting in December were from ACIL, $200; Chili Ainsworth, $100; Backcountry Horsemen Redshank Riders, $500; and Gary Worobec, $250.

Total donated since last meeting $1050.

Other monies received include Anza Trader, two months of sign rental space, $200 Outstanding debts include receipts from members for office supplies, plumbing supplies and food and drinks.

Check for $161.25 to International Lions Club dues Check for $735 to Multiple District Four for district dues Membership Chairman Dennis McQueary gave his membership

report, revealing that the club had 55 members total.

President Greg Sandling mentioned that the Andy Minor/Agri Empire lease for the gymkhana field was in process.

“The paperwork has all been sent to Andy Minor. We are waiting for him to finish everything on his end so that the lease can be signed,” Sandling reported.

The club has many events planned for the coming months, including assisting with Easter at Minor Park, Anza Gymkhana Playdays and BBQs, Turkey Shoots and events from other groups hosted at the Lions field.

However, Anza Days will not occur as it has in the past.

“We will not be hosting Anza Days at the normal time of year because we do not have a committee or enough volunteers to do that,” Sandling said. “Possibly later in the year or next year.”

Committees for cleanup, sign sponsorship, gymkhana and other endeavors were discussed and club members volunteered for the tasks. Discussion was held to rejuvenate the Eyeglasses Recycling Program and members volunteered to help.

Lion Heather Bourgeois said that the Girl Scouts would like to help clean up the arena to be able to earn badges.

Lions, guests and members of the public enjoyed a very productive and humorous evening, full of promise for the new Lions Club of Anza Valley.

“I for one, and I’m sure many others also, are very proud that our beloved Lions Club is back in full force now,” Bud Elmore said. “Major thanks go out to Greg Sandling for spearheading the re-beginning of one of our most treasured community groups.

Let’s have fun again and restore our friendly community that we used to have.”

Lions Club of Anza Valley applicants must be of good moral character and fall under the approval guidelines in the constitu-

The Anza Community Hall was packed for the Lions Club of Anza Valley’s inaugural meeting Monday, Feb. 21.

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Lions District Governor Fred Caldera presents a hat to Lions Membership Chairman Dennis McQueary as he is sworn in at the Lions Club of Anza Valley’s inaugural meeting Monday, Feb. 21.

Lions Valley Region Chair Alan Winkelstein and Lions president Greg Sandling shake hands at the presentation of a new official banner at the Lions Club of Anza Valley’s inaugural meeting Monday, Feb. 21.

tion and bylaws of the club.

For more information regarding the Lions Club of Anza Valley, or if interested in becoming a member,

please email Greg Sandling at President.AnzaLions@gmail.com or visit the club at www.facebook. com/LionsofAnzaValley.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

Federal firefighters conduct prescribed burn near Mountain Center City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Slash pile burning Friday, Feb. 25, by federal firefighters in the San Bernardino National Forest, near Mountain Center, prompted 911 reports of a wildfire, but the U.S. Forest Service reminded motorists and residents that it was a prescribed burn.

Crews are working to eliminate roughly 600 acres of excess foliage on the Riverside County side of the 676,000-acre national preserve.

Controlled burns have been

scheduled on a recurring basis since November, whenever conditions are appropriate, with no threat of high winds or extremely low humidity.

The burn operation Friday morning was initiated southeast of Mountain Center, according to the USFS. The smoke was visible from multiple points along Highway 74 in Mountain Center and surrounding communities, leading to the 911 calls, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Burns are closely monitored and immediately suspended when there

are signs of changing weather.

Officials advised motorists, as well as people on hiking and biking trails and in campgrounds near Mountain Center not to be alarmed by the smoke.

Slash pile burning, which as the name implies, involves torching piles of brush to clear space around fire stations, communications towers and other facilities.

No road closures have been announced in connection with the burns, which are slated to continue next week.

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Court martial ordered for sailor accused of arson in USS Bonhomme Richard fire City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A court martial was ordered for a San Diego-based Navy sailor accused of setting fire to the USS Bonhomme Richard, it was announced Friday, Feb. 25.

Seaman Ryan Sawyer Mays was charged with arson and willful hazarding of a vessel for allegedly setting the July 12, 2020, fire, which burned for several days while the warship was docked at Naval Base San Diego.

Following an Article 32 hearing held late last year in a Naval Base San Diego courtroom, during which evidence was presented to determine whether Mays should face further criminal proceedings, Vice Adm. Steve Koehler, commander of U.S 3rd Fleet, referred charges against Mays for a general court martial, according to a Navy statement.

Prosecutors alleged that Mays was “disgruntled” with the Navy after dropping out of the SEAL training program.

Mays has denied any role in the

fire, though other sailors have testified to seeing him enter the ship’s “Lower V” area – where investigators said the fire originated – just before the blaze broke out.

Defense expert witnesses at Mays’ Article 32 hearing challenged findings that the blaze was an incendiary – or deliberate – fire, and alleged further analysis of the fire scene should have been completed before investigators ruled out possible accidental causes of the blaze.

Special Agent Matthew Beals, a certified fire investigator with ATF

and prosecution witness, testified that the fire was sparked by someone touching an open flame to an ignitable liquid applied to tri-wall containers in the Lower V. According to a search warrant affidavit, Mays was interviewed regarding the blaze and maintained his innocence, while denying being in the Lower V that day and stating “that he was being set up.”

Other details in an affidavit indicate that firefighting equipment may have been sabotaged. Firefighting stations in the Lower and Upper V

areas were found to be “not in their normal configuration,” while fire fighting hoses connected to the stations were found cut or disconnected.

A Navy official told ATF investigators that he believed the stations were “purposely tampered with and/ or disconnected.”

While Mays is the only person criminally charged in connection with the fire, a Navy investigation determined that failures regarding training and oversight, among other factors, also contributed to the ship’s destruction.

Man who mowed down Alleged celebrity stalker pleads not Nuevo woman while her guilty to terrorizing local residents When the homeowner confronted with Kardashian. According to pubNews Service kids watched sentenced City SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS Costanza, he said that he’d been lished reports, he allegedly sent the City News Service SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A 46-year-old man who ran over and killed his ex-girlfriend, as well as injured her mother when she tried to intervene, in Nuevo while the younger woman’s children watched was sentenced Friday, Feb. 25, to 29 years to life in state prison.

A Riverside jury in December convicted Bun Thieng Leuk of firstdegree murder, assault with a deadly weapon, child abuse and violation of a domestic violence restraining order for the deadly 2019 vehicular attack on 35-year-old Linda Holguin.

“The crime involved great violence, and there are no circumstances in mitigation,” Riverside County Superior Court Judge Bernard Schwartz said before handing down the sentence. “The defendant has expressed no remorse.”

Schwartz gave Leuk credit for time served in the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta while awaiting trial, amounting to roughly 2.5 years, effectively reducing his sentence to 26.5 years to life in state prison.

According to sheriff’s officials, about 5 p.m. Sept. 9, 2019, Leuk was involved in a dispute with Holguin

while the victim stood with her young children and mother, Frances Rios, outside her home in the 29000 block of 13th Street, near Reservoir Avenue.

After Holguin told Leuk to leave, he threw his Toyota Tacoma pickup into gear and aimed it at the victim, according to witnesses, one of whom told investigators that the woman was run over several times before the defendant fled.

Rios was struck when she attempted to come to her daughter’s aid, suffering minor injuries, according to investigators.

Sheriff’s Sgt. Rick Espinoza said Leuk raced out of the area before deputies arrived. Holguin was pronounced dead at the scene.

During the predawn hours of Sept. 11, 2019, Fontana police officers stopped Leuk in his pickup on Riverside Avenue, near Interstate 10, where he was taken into custody without a struggle.

The defendant had a related domestic battery case pending at the time of his arrest, and that matter was consolidated with the offenses for which he was ultimately convicted.

Leuk had no documented previous felony or misdemeanor convictions.

Charges allege Southern California hospice care fraud The Associated Press SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Sixteen people have been charged with defrauding the California MediCal and federal Medicare systems of more than $4.2 million by enrolling people who were not terminally ill into hospice care, authorities said Thursday, Feb. 24.

Fourteen of the individuals charged in San Bernardino County Superior Court have been arrested, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced during a news conference at the Rancho Cucamonga courthouse. Two defendants remain at large.

The allegations involve two locally based companies, New Hope Hospice Inc. and Sterling Hospice Care Inc., and span the period from 2015 to 2021.

A probationer with a Kim Kardashian fixation and who allegedly terrorized a Lake Mathews family by illegally entering and vandalizing their home pleaded not guilty Wednesday, Feb. 23, to more than a dozen felony and misdemeanor charges.

Nicholas Scott Costanza, 25, of Lake Mathews was arrested by Riverside County Bureau of Investigations personnel Friday following a months-long investigation stemming from his alleged targeting of the victims, whose identities were not released.

Costanza is charged with four counts of vandalism, two counts of burglary and one count of stalking – all felonies – as well as three counts each of entering a property with intent to cause damage and violating a court order, all misdemeanors.

The defendant was arraigned before Superior Court Judge Gail O’Rane, who scheduled a felony settlement conference for Friday, March 4, at the Riverside Hall of Justice and ordered that he remain held without bail at the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning.

According to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, Costanza began harassing the victims Sept.

15, when he stood outside the front of their house shouting at 5 a.m., demanding the occupants’ attention.

Many of the patients told investigators that they were enrolled in hospice care without their knowledge or understanding of what hospice is, according to prosecutors.

“The crimes allegedly committed by the defendants against their patients, Medicare, and our state’s Medi-Cal program will not be tolerated,” Bonta said in a statement.

Charges in the case include conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, insurance fraud, grand theft and fraudulent insurance claims. Some defendants also face charges related to identity theft, money laundering and tax evasion.

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invited to the location by Kim Kardashian, who was supposed to be hosting a party, prosecutors said.

When he was informed there was no party, the defendant left, but three days later, while the residents were on vacation, Costanza broke into the house and videotaped himself walking around, then posted the images on Instagram, according to investigators.

“He also had inscribed black marker graffiti within the home and destroyed property inside and outside,” according to a DA’s office statement. “Damage to the home was estimated to be $11,000.”

When the residents returned Sept.

19, they discovered the defendant squatting in the guest house, prosecutors said.

“He told them that Kim Kardashian gave him permission to be there,” according to the agency statement.

The homeowner ordered the defendant to leave, which he did, and the next day, the victims obtained a temporary restraining order against Costanza, but deputies were not able to locate him until October, at which point he was served with the order, prosecutors said.

It was learned during the process that, in June, Costanza had been served with a five-year restraining order issued by a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, barring the defendant from having any contact

reality show performer a diamond ring and morning-after pills, as well as randomly appeared in her gated community trying to gain access to her property.

Despite the temporary restraining order, Costanza continued to harass the Lake Mathews victims, who in November filed for – and were granted – a five-year restraining order, prohibiting him from getting anywhere close to them or their property, according to the prosecution.

On Jan. 7, he was captured on a security surveillance video camera using bolt cutters to break the lock on their security gate, the DA’s office stated. Three days later, he left a note in their driveway saying he was “God,” and directed the victims to leave their home so he could have it, prosecutors alleged.

That alleged act resulted in the most recent criminal proceedings and the defendant’s arrest in Perris.

According to court records, Costanza has previous misdemeanor convictions for breaking and entering, fighting in public, driving without a license and being in possession of controlled substances.

He additionally has unresolved vandalism and trespassing cases pending that are directly connected to the current case. Those charges are likely to eventually be consolidated with the ones on which the defendant was arraigned Wednesday.

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Masculinity on full display in Kyiv

Julie Reeder PUBLISHER

I don’t know who wrote this poem, but it seems true to me.

Hard times create strong men, Strong men create good times, Good times create weak men, Weak men create hard times.

While I believe feminine women help civilize men as well as provide leadership, stability and nurture, I believe masculine men are also crucial to society, not only to lead and physically build things, but also to protect. A great example is what is going on in Ukraine this week.

The world has stood in awe as Russia has attacked Ukraine and Ukrainian residents have been armed by the government to defend

their own country, neighborhoods and homes. It would be neglectful to say it’s just men because we have photos of young girls, taking up arms and being trained in the defense of their motherland, but it’s mostly men. I wonder how many of these young ladies have been influenced by movies and stories like Moana and Mulan?

The largely male population in Kyiv stays to fight bravely and courageously alongside men from other countries who are responding to Ukraine President Zelensky’s call for men internationally to join alongside them in their fight. Until the last few days, help was scarce from outside countries, but now Germany, and other European countries have stepped up, including Sweden, a traditionally neutral country. The U.S. has followed behind the EU and is also providing weapons as well as sanctions.

Meanwhile, as of Tuesday, 500,000 mostly women and children are estimated to have fled the country. Their men stay behind to “fight to the end until the enemies have left our land,” Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, a Ukrainian rock star, said to a TV news crew. “We believe in God and we believe in justice. They are killing our women and children. We need the free world to stand with us.”

Everyone has a place and some-

times it’s just to stand and fight in defense of your home or neighborhood, city or country. What is interesting to me is how our society has been at war with the masculinity that is needed in times like these, except when it serves them, as in police and fire response, or defense from invasion, home or country.

On the American Psychological Association’s website, Stephanie Pappas sums up traditional masculinity as harmful.

“Traditional masculinity — marked by stoicism, competitiveness, dominance, and aggression — is, on the whole, harmful,” she said adding that the job as therapists “is to remove all but the ideologically sound ‘masculinities’ from boys and men, and specifically remove masculinities that involve competition, aggression, strength, and power.”

Stoicism involves the endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.

Now in fairness, I can see how those traits would not be helpful in counseling, but there seems to be an attitude that innate masculinity is bad.

There are times when the world

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Assemblymember Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The recreational use of marijuana, legalized by Proposition 64 in 2016, has not eliminated illegal marijuana grow sites in many rural areas throughout the state. The illicit marijuana market continues to thrive, financed by consumers seeking to avoid taxes imposed on sales at legal dispensaries.

In our own region, huge illegal

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her or something to that effect, but what she was absolutely beaming about was his response. She said, “Grandma, he said he would go to war for me!”

That made her day. She felt loved and protected.

No one wants to go to war, and no one wants to have their family members go to war, but I think it’s healthy to realize that it is innate in masculine men to be the protectors. They are built for it. Their hormones, their physical body and their psyche is naturally to act as the protector of those more vulnerable around them. And women, whether they admit it or not, typically love that about men. It explains why some women choose men who may not be the smartest or the best looking, but men who make them feel safe. They believe the man they chose would be a protector for their children.

As some things change, some things stay the same The whole idea that men need to forget about everything that has made them successful since the dawn of time because we’ve discovered that the real secret to men’s mental health is being more like women is just destructive.

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depends on men to be men – masculine men. They don’t have to be bulging with muscles and trained for war, but we depend on them to be masculine. That includes what the APA describes as “harmful,” including stoicism, competitiveness, dominance, and aggression. That’s exactly what the Ukrainian men are utilizing as a strength to save their country. It’s natural and healthy and God-given. It’s preferable to have a male in the family as a protector and defender, mostly people need protection from other men, who are physically stronger, dominant and aggressive.

Men need their masculinity while fighting cyber warfare, or fighting human trafficking even behind the scenes, or showing up to work each day and going home to nurture and support their families each night, or hundreds of other things. But sometimes it just means standing your ground and fighting for what is important to you, like the Ukrainians are doing.

My 6-year-old granddaughter recounted a story to me last week about a conversation she had with her uncle Mark. She must have said something about something bad happening to her or someone taking

Zachary Elliott SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

From the beginning of time, man has struggled with giving God his best. Too often, we settle for giving God our some and keeping the best for ourselves. We see this struggle all the way back in the account of Cain, Adam and Eve’s first child, and Abel, his younger brother.

“When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain cultivated the ground. When it was time for the harvest, Cain presented some of his crops as a gift to the Lord. Abel also brought a gift – the best portions of the firstborn lambs from his flock. The Lord accepted Abel and his gift, but he did not accept Cain and his gift. This made Cain very angry, and he looked dejected,” in Genesis 4:2-5.

There are a couple of things that we must point out before we move forward. First, Abel gave his best to God while his brother Cain gave some of his crops.

Second, God accepted Abel and his best, but he did not accept Cain’s gift.

At first glance, you might think, “Hey, that’s not very nice, God. Why couldn’t you have accepted Cain’s gift? Wasn’t it good enough for you?”

The short answer to that is no.

Cain’s gift wasn’t good enough for God. He is never satisfied with our

“some.” He always wants our best.

Does that mean you need to start giving more for God to accept you?

No. You can never give enough to make God accept you. But he still wants your best and nothing less.

So how do you become more like Abel and less like Cain? How can we be accepted by God instead of rejected?

Here are three things we can learn from Abel to give our best instead of the some God doesn’t want.

Give with the right heart.

The difference between Cain and Abel comes down to a heart issue.

They both knew what was right in God’s eyes. Cain just chose to ignore it. That’s why he threw a fit and looked so sad.

Jesus taught that “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also,” in Matthew 6:21.

Cain cared more about his stuff than he did surrendering his heart to God. Don’t let that be you.

Remember that what you give is holy, so give your best.

It would have been one thing if Cain only gave his brother some of his crops. That gift would have just ended up as a family issue. Abel could have said, “Hey, what do you expect? It’s Cain. He’s always been selfish” at the next family reunion.

But Cain wasn’t giving to his brother. He was giving to God, which makes all the difference in the world. It makes the gift holy.

For Cain to give some to God and pretend it was holy was like a slap to God’s face. It basically meant that Cain found whatever was lying around and the stuff he thought he wouldn’t use for himself and gave it to God as a holy gift. It was actually shameful.

That’s what separates Abel. He gave the best of the best to God. He remembered who he was giving to and that the gift itself becomes holy when you give to a holy God.

Leviticus 27:30 said, “A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord.”

So, when you give to God, always remember that it’s a holy gift to a holy God. Give in faith and repentance.

If you notice, Cain gave fruit while Abel gave a sacrificial lamb.

It was a faith offering of blood. This gift tells us that Abel came to God with a heart of faith and repentance, asking God for his mercy and forgiveness.

“It was by faith that Abel brought a more acceptable offering to God than Cain did. Abel’s offering gave evidence that he was a righteous man, and God showed his approval of his gifts. Although Abel is long dead, he still speaks to us by his example of faith,” in Hebrews 11:4.

Abel’s offering speaks to our need to come to God through faith in Jesus Christ. For we know that “without faith, it is impossible to please God,” in Hebrews 11:6.

Cain had no faith, but Abel did.

Abel recognized that materialism couldn’t buy his way into a right relationship with God. Only faith could do that. The same goes for you.

“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect,” in 1 Peter 1:18-19.

Jesus is our sacrificial lamb.

Through faith in him, we offer God our best.

Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor of Fusion Christian Church in Temecula. For more information, visit https://www.fusionchristianchurch. com, http://www.encouragementtoday.tv or find them on Instagram.

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Registrant: Martha E Lopez Covarrubias Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/08/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3525 PUBLISHED: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202201432 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PRECISE CATERING TEMECULA 30854 Bow Bridge Drive, Murrieta, CA 92563 County: Riverside a. Ceasar Delfino Solarzano, 30854 Bow Bridge Drive, Murrieta, CA 92563 b. Ali -- Badakhshan, 49480 Kiowa Drive, Aguanga, CA 92536 This business is conducted by a General Partnership Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Ali Badakhshan Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/02/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3528 PUBLISHED: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PAULA ANNE CRUTCHFIELD CASE #: PRIN 2101550 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of PAULA ANNE CRUTCHFIELD, ANNE CRUTCHFIELD, ANNE B. CRUTCHFIELD, ANNE BOYD CRUTCHFIELD A Petition for Probate has been filed

by JOAN SPIEGLER in the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DIANE E. LOOMIS CASE #: PRIN 2101159 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of DIANE E. LOOMIS A Petition for Probate has been filed

by TODD M. LOOMIS & TAMARA RENEA LAVENDER in the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202201959 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: YCL CONSULTING 42 Lafayette Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 County: Riverside Young Chuan Lai, 42 Lafayette Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 02/08/2022 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Young Chuan Lai Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/14/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3526 PUBLISHED: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202201831 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: a. TREE b. WCC 63758 Orr Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Mailing address: 596 E. Boxwood Ln, Azusa, CA 91702 County: Riverside EO X WCC LLC, 63758 Orr Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Daniel Lee, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/09/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3529 PUBLISHED: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202201911 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RS DRYWALL AND RESTORATION 26610 Apple Creek Rd, Menifee, CA 92586 County: Riverside RS Drywall And Restoration LLC, 26610 Apple Creek Rd, Menifee, CA 92586 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 02/01/2022 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Ryan Stephenson, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/10/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3527 PUBLISHED: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202202358 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: a. TOTAL CARE WORK INJURY CLINIC b. PREMIER OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE CENTER 72-057 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 County: Riverside WS Chief Cornerstone, Inc., 72057 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 08/09/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Wayne Dion Starks, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/24/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3530 PUBLISHED: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202201763 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ACQUA ONE FRIDGE FILTERS 41615 Date St Ste 105, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside Adrian -- De La Rosa, 31348 Canterbury Ct, Temecula, CA 92562 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Adrian De La Rosa Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 02/08/2022 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3531 PUBLISHED: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022

CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVSW 2200362 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: JESSICA MARIE SMITH Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: JESSICA MARIE SALDIVAR Proposed Name: JESSICA MARIE RODRIGUEZ THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 03/17/2022 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: S101 The address of the court: Riverside Superior Court, Southwest Justice Center, 30755-D Auld Road, Murrieta, CA 92563 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: 2/3/22 Signed: Joni I. Sinclair, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3521 PUBLISHED: February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022

The Petition for Probate requests that JOAN SPIEGLER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 5/3/2022 Time: 8:45 a.m.

Room: PS3 Address of court: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (Form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: Joan Spiegler, PO Box 1161, Boulevard, CA 91905, 619990-8489 LEGAL #: 3532 PUBLISHED: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022

The Petition for Probate requests that TODD M. LOOMIS & TAMARA RENEA LAVENDER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 05/09/2022 Time: 8:45 a.m.

Dept. PS3 Address of court: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (Form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: Peter J. Babos, Esq., 6346 Brockton Ave., Riverside CA 92506 951-444-6434 LEGAL #: 3523 PUBLISHED: February 18, 25, March 4, 2022

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