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Dogs, owners take to the streets during Paws for a Cure

Daniel Lane Multimedia Journalist A man and a woman surrendered to police and were arrested on March 3 following an apparent road rage incident. Two people were hospitalized with head injuries following the incident that happened on northbound I-15 near Clinton Keith Road in Wildomar on March 2. see page A-2

Real Estate

Solar homes offer energy efficient solutions Dale Rolph III Special to Valley News If you have stopped by any local new home developments you may have noticed that many of the developers are promoting “Solar Included” as an option or upgrade. They have recognized that homes that offer energy efficient solutions are generating more traffic, producing more revenue and are selling faster than those that did not. see page C-1

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People walk with their dogs in an effort to raise money and awareness for the fight against cancer during the Susan G. Komen Paws for the Cure in Murrieta. Shane Gibson photo

Kim Harris Managing Editor Cold and rain that struck the Temecula area Saturday wasn’t enough to keep dog lovers and their four-legged friends from coming out for the third annual Susan G. Komen Inland Empire Paws for

the cure. More than 150 participants, along with their dogs, came out in support of the event held at Town Square Park in Murrieta on Feb. 28, according to Susan G. Komen Inland Empire’s Development Manager Bruce Cripe. “I think we had over 200 last year,” said Cripe, adding that he

believed the weather had something to do with the lower turn out this year. “There were 152 people who came out to support Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Paws for the Cure event,” Cripe said. “I think we had over 200 last year. I think the weather had something to do with the lower turn out this year. But we

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Temecula’s special needs playground opens Tim O’Leary Staff Writer

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still consider it to be a successful event in the fight against cancer.” Temecula singer songwriter Joanna Pearl was one of the participants who braved the cold weather to lend her talents to the event. Pearl, who recently won Hot AC Album of the Year for her debut

Sherry Husband pushes her daughter Autumn, 2, on a specialized swing designed for children with special needs at the new playground at Margarita Community Park in Temecula. The new enclosed playground is open to all children, but utilizes specialized play features that are more welcoming and safe for children with special needs. Shane Gibson photo

In the place of a name, Temecula officials have picked a pair of inspirational messages they say will “capture the intent” of the city’s $1.2 million special needs playground. That approach stemmed from scripture and a committee’s consensus, according to a city report and a council member’s remark at the playground’s recent dedication. That Feb. 25 event attracted hundreds of adults and noisy, scrambling children who celebrated the opening of a playground that has few rivals in the region. “This one is different,” said Mayor Jeff Comerchero. “This one is special.” Comerchero and Council Member Mike Naggar comprised the city committee that won approval of the project and steered it to completion in a fenced-off portion of Margarita Community Park, which opened in 1995. see PLAYGROUND, page B-6

Due to city and water district efforts, Lake Elsinore fares well in continued drought Kim Harris Managing Editor Water levels at lakes and recreation areas throughout the state continue to drop as the historic drought experienced across the state continues its stranglehold on limited water supplies, but Lake Elsinore continues to fare comparatively well according to city officials. “Lake Elsinore has done relatively well during this historic drought as compared to many lakes and reservoirs throughout the state,” said city of Lake Elsinore Management Analyst Nicole Dailey. Lake levels fluctuate daily and

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Water levels at Lake Elsinore continue to drop, as the drought continues. Seaport Boat Launch is currently closed due to the low water levels. Kim Harris photo

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Two arrested after apparent road rage incident on I-15 Daniel Lane Multimedia Journalist A man and a woman surrendered to police and were arrested on March 3 following an apparent road rage incident. Two people were hospitalized with head injuries following the incident that happened on northbound I-15 near Clinton Keith Road in Wildomar on March 2. Gabriel Elijah Bowker, 20, of Grand Terrace was booked at the Southwest Detention Center on suspicion of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon causing great bodily injury. His bail is set at $1 million. Guadalupe Bowker-Cadena, 29, of Fontana was also booked at the center on suspicion of attempted murder and being an accessory, according to court records. Four people, including two children, were transported to Inland Valley Medical Center about 7 p.m.

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Two people were injured when a family was attacked in an apparent road rage incident on I-15 near Clinton Keith Road on Monday, March 2.

following the incident. The victims, who are reportedly Lake Elsinore residents, were attacked with a baseball bat and suffered blunt force injures to their heads. The children were not harmed, according to CHP Press Information Officer Mike Lassig who said they were taken to the hospital for “safe

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A man suspected of driving drunk who led Riverside County sheriff’s deputies on a car and foot chase in Lake Elsinore is behind bars, authorities said. Deputies patrolling near Collier Avenue and Hunco Way about 4:40 a.m. on Monday, March 1, saw a 2005 Toyota Corolla swerving lane to lane, according to department officials. The driver of the car – 23-yearold Jonathan Iniguez, of Riverside

PERRIS - Deputies investigating an auto chop shop operation in Perris arrested a 51-year-old local man after finding about 400 growing marijuana plants and substantial quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine, authorities have announced. The service of a search warrant Friday, Feb. 27 at a home in the 20900 block of Nandina Avenue stemmed from the discovery on Feb. 6 of “a stolen vehicle that had been systematically stripped for parts,” said Riverside County sheriff’s Sgt.

Police are looking for a man who exposed himself to a girl in Lake Elsinore, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said on Feb. 28. While walking home from Earl

A shed caught on fire near a mobile home in Winchester and damaged power lines, Riverside County Fire Department officials said. The fire was reported at 4:56

A vehicle that crashed into a tree in Temecula on Friday, Feb. 27 on Solana Way has reportedly claimed the life of a 24-year-old man. According to The Riverside County Coroners’ Office, Temecula resident, Sean McGuire was killed in the single vehicle wreck that was reported just before 6:30 a.m. near Del Rey Road. Once emergency crews arrived on scene, it was determined that

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Warren Elementary School in Lake Elsinore about 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, the girl was approached by the man who exposed himself and ran away toward Rosetta Canyon Drive, authorities said.

The man was described as white, in his mid-20s, about 5 feet 6 inches tall, with a thin build. He was wearing shorts and a black hooded sweatshirt, the department said.

p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27 at 32900 Taylor Street. It took less than 20 minutes for 23 firefighters to contain the blaze. Southern California Edison arrived

at the scene to repair the downed power lines. No injuries were reported, but one person was treated at the scene for difficulty breathing.

the unidentified man was deceased, Riverside County Sheriff’s Sergeant Joseph Greco wrote in a press release. “The Temecula Police Department Traffic Team responded to the scene and assumed control of the investigation,” he said. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a Honda Civic was traveling eastbound on Solana Way approaching Del Rey Road when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree along the south roadway edge.” The ongoing investigation forced

the closure of Solana Way between Via Norte and Del Rey Road while police processed the scene. “The vehicle sustained major front end and driver’s side damage as a result of the collision,” Greco said. “The 24-year-old driver of the Honda is believed to have taken the vehicle without knowledge or permission earlier that morning from a family member.” Anyone with information is encouraged to call Officer Hoctor of the Temecula Police Department at (951) 696-3000.

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He then fled on foot, while his passenger remained in the vehicle, Hughes said. Deputies chased after Iniguez and caught him on Shay Lane. Iniguez complained of pain and was taken to a local hospital before being booked into the Southwest Detention Center. He is being held on suspicion of reckless driving, driving under the influence and driving on a suspended driver’s license. Bail was set at $100,000.

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– refused to pull over when police flashed their lights and a chase ensued, Sgt. Linda Maria Hughes said in a statement. In addition to driving the wrong way down a street, the Iniguez also ran several stop signs in downtown Lake Elsinore, Hughes said. Iniguez lost control of his car at Palomar Street near Mission Trail and crashed into a fire hydrant in front of The Round Up Market, Hughes said.

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nally went out as a traffic collision. Lassig stated that drivers should never pull over for a non-emergency vehicle. “You never know who you are dealing with out there,” he said. “For their own safety, drivers should call 911 to report road rage incidents.” CHP is in charge of the investigation and asks that anyone with information about the incident report it at (951) 506-2000 or 911.

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New fair offers fun and entertainment for Temecula Valley families Kim Harris Managing Editor The Temecula Valley Family Fair is right around the corner and offers up fun for the entire family. The TVFF will be held at Lake Skinner the weekend of March 27 to 29. The TVFF will feature entertainment, carnival rides and games, daily performances from local groups, informational and hands on exhibits, vendors, food and much more, all in a country fair type setting. “Patrons can expect to find 20 plus carnival rides, numerous game booths, a petting zoo, exotic bird show, zip line, rock tower, gold panning, roaming entertainment and a local stage showcasing the valley’s talent,” TVFF CEO Shannon Karrigan said. “We also have the Turkey Stampede which is always fun.” There will be children’s photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and Disney princesses, she added. “There is a custom 20-foot long, five-foot wide mural for kids to color on,” Karrigan said. “There will be a walk through butterfly enclosure with up to six different butterfly species. Plus aerial acrobatic shows from Cirque Adventure, they put on a great show all 25 feet up in the air. The food court will have all those carnival eats everybody craves. On Sunday, we

have a 200 plus car show coming in to the fair. “Every night of the fair we have lined up a live music concert,” Karrigan said. “Friday night is our country night showcasing country music star Randy Houser. For Saturday night, we have the up and coming pop artist, Becky G. performing for us. On Sunday, we have the Peter Furler Band performing.” Furler, formerly of the Newsboys puts on an uplifting show, according to Karrigan. “We have gone the extra mile to offer the valley all we can, and we have even bigger plans for the 2nd annual Temecula Valley Fair,” she said. Karrigan stated this is the first time that an event will bring all of the traditions of a county fair to residents of Southwest Riverside County, including the donations of proceeds to local charities. “This year TVFF decided to help out local nonprofits that are engaged in providing outdoor youth educational program,” she said. “With the world becoming more and more digitalized we thought it was important to help those who are trying to get kids outside to enjoy what nature has to offer.” Organizers made the decision on which charities will be helped from the fair based on certain criteria such as whether the charity benefits the

Temecula Valley, how long it has been established and the charity’s greatest need. Public opinion also played into the decision based on overall submissions and votes. “People in the community will benefit in the opportunity to start a new fair going tradition, stir up nostalgic memories and create new ones,” she said. “It’s very exciting to start a new tradition within the community.” There are plenty of opportunities to become involved in the TVFF. Currently, organizers are looking for sponsors, volunteers, vendors and people to assist in planning the new event. “This year’s fair has many volunteer opportunities.” Karrigan said. “We are strongly relying upon the support of the community to ensure that this year’s fair is a success.” Karrigan would like to see the entire community come out in support of the new one-of-a-kind event. “Join us and let’s start a new tradition,” she said. “There is a sense of pride that comes with living in Southwest Riverside County. The fair in Temecula Valley will serve not only as an annual celebration, but as a unique destination where the people can come together.” For more information, to volunteer, sign up as a vendor or for sponsorship information, visit www. tvfamilyfair.com.

Temecula Valley Family Fair seeks volunteers for various positions TEMECULA – The Temecula Valley Family Fair is accepting volunteer applications for various positions before, during and after the fair’s dates of March 27 to 29. The fair will take place at Lake Skinner Riverside County Park, just outside of Temecula Valley Wine Country. “Every volunteer will share in the success of this fundraising event. You will make a significant contribution to local charities in the community,” said TVFF CEO Shannon Karrigan. The fair invites the community and local organizations to be a part

of its inaugural event. Volunteers are eligible to receive benefits including shirts, meal/drink tickets, fair tickets, as well as several other fun perks. Volunteers are needed for parking, security, admissions, set up, clean up and other positions. If you have a special skill or just a willing attitude, the fair wants you. To volunteer, fill out the form at www.tvfamilyfair. com/volunteers.html. For questions or more information, email info@ tvfamilyfair.com. This year marks the fair’s inaugural event and a new tradition in Temecula Valley. Presenting spon-

sor, Temecula Valley Toyota, brings this family-friendly spring event that has something for everyone including competitions, rides, food, performances, headline concerts, exhibitors, vendors and non-stop fun. The fairgrounds are located at Lake Skinner Riverside County Park, 37707 Warren Rd. in Winchester, just 11 miles from the I-15 in Temecula. The fair is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that celebrates all things local and benefits local charities. For more information visit TVFamilyFair.com.

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believe other private launches have also had to shut down their launching operations.” The city’s $8 million boat launch, La Laguna, remains open. While there is no current data available, according to Dailey, fish populations can be affected and the city is currently coordinating with the Lake Elsinore San Jacinto Watershed Authority for a new fish population study to assist in coming up with new fishery management programs for the 3,000-surface acre lake. Once those studies are completed numbers will be compared with the last available data to see how fish populations have been affected by the drought. “In addition, we are currently researching fish stocking options this spring. We would like to stock more fish to our lake before summer,” Dailey said. According to Dailey, approximately $1.4 million is spent each year to add non-potable supplemental water to Lake Elsinore by the city and the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District. “We add five million gallons of water to the lake each day,” she said. “The lake evaporates at 4.5 feet per year and the recycled water adds about 2.25 feet of water per year. If not for this addition of supplemental water over the last several years, Lake Elsinore would be about 11feet lower. Dailey said that Lake Elsinore has been a pioneer in utilizing nonpotable water, such as recycled water

and brackish well water. “Even though we do add these supplemental resources, we depend on Mother Nature and need rain,” she said, adding that rainfall totals remain very low for the second year in a row. According to Dailey, along with a drought comes a concern of algae on the lake which can impact tourism, economic development and the water quality of the lake. “As our water levels decline, we expect to see increased algae on our lake,” she said. “Unfortunately, lower lake levels have a direct impact on the water quality and can stifle the dissolved oxygen levels of the lake, especially in hot summer months.” To help combat the algae problem, Dailey said the city invites boaters from throughout Southern California to come down and visit the lake. “The more action and activity on the lake, the better for its water quality,” she said. “Movement of the water helps augment our aeration and mixing fan systems that help to circulate oxygen throughout the lake. Last year, we offered Free Boating days to entice boaters to visit our lake. We will look at this option again this summer and whether it had any impact on tourism, economic development and the water quality of our lake.” The latest lake levels for Lake Elsinore and Canyon Lake can be accessed online on Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District’s website located at www.evmwd.com.

according to lake level reports provided by the city, Lake Elsinore hasn’t been at its optimal level of 1,240 feet since 2013. Those levels have fluctuated the last decade but the documentation shows, it never falls too far below that optimal level. “The lake level as of Feb. 17 is 1,237.46 feet, which means we are below our ideal operating range,” Dailey said. While levels are low, they are on the rise, compared to 1,237.28 feet that was recorded at the end of last year. Lake Elsinore’s levels are measured weekly. The lowest lake level occurred at 1,233.9 feet in September 2004, the highest occurred in March 2005 at 1,254.77 feet. From that point until July 2013 lake levels remained above the optimal level. It has steadily declined since. “That data shows just how critical it is for our region to have water,” Dailey said. “It demonstrates what impact the drought has on our natural resources.” Lower than optimal water levels in Southern California’s largest natural lake affects recreation – including flyboarding, boating, wakeboarding and fishing – in many ways, Dailey said. “Seaport Boat Launch has been closed since fall of 2013 and will remain closed,” she said. “As the water levels decline, we would anticipate that more boat launches will no longer be able to serve boaters. I

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Temecula Valley High School to host March 21 concert TEMECULA – A special veteran fund raiser concert will be held Saturday evening from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on March 21 at the Temecula Valley High School Theater located at 31555 Rancho Vista Rd., in Temecula. Living legend Virgil Gibson, former lead singer of the world famous Platters, and Anthony Sobak, CEO of Sobak Financial in Murrieta and his powerful rock band, will join forces for the veteran fund raiser Special Tribute to Our Veterans. Virgil has served for years with the USO in Europe and recently performed at several local events benefiting veterans. Sobak’s father served in the Navy and fought in the Korean War, so supporting veterans hits home for him as well. Sponsored by St. John’s University of Temecula, ticket proceeds from the event will go directly to veteran support organizations including 4Paws4Patriots, AssistOurTroops.com, Post 4089 VFW

of Temecula, I Wish Foundation, and Friends of Ronald Reagan S.P. Additional veteran organizations that want to participate, and corporate organizations who want to become sponsors or donors, can contact St. John’s University for more information at www.sjunow. org. “For over 45 years, SJU has many alumni who are veterans,” St. John’s University of Temecula President Dr. Pam Winkler said. “They have sacrificed so much for our country’s freedom and democratic way of life. SJU is honored to sponsor this event and hope other organizations will add their support.” The concert is being presented in conjunction with the Temecula Valley Unified School District. “Our entire school district completely supports this event,” TVUSD Superintendent Tim Ritter said. “I’m happy to open the program and welcome everyone who also joins us to help support our

returning and wounded veterans”. TVHS Principal, Allen Williams said, “We are really honored to have our school host this event in our beautiful new theater. We are proud that our Air Force R.O.T.C. will also participate with a precision drill performance.” Virgil’s concert will include some of the greatest hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s era, including “Only You”, “Under the Boardwalk”, “My Girl”, “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”, “Great Pretender”, and “Unchained Melody”, while the high energy Sobak Rock Band will leave the audience energized with its originals and select familiar hits. To support the project and purchase individual or blocks of tickets, please visit www.sobakmusic. com and select the organization you want your ticket proceeds to directly benefit. Supporting this event will bring the community together and show appreciation to the patriotic service given by our returning and wounded veterans.

Virgil Gibson, former lead singer of the Platters will be performing at a Special Tribute to Our Veterans on March 21 at Temecula Valley High School.

Anthony Sobak and his rock band will be the headline act at the Special Tribute to Our Veterans at Temecula Valley High School on March 21. Courtesy photos

Murrieta Planning Department update shows growth in city limits “The big project that we have going now is Kaiser Permanente and I was hoping this evening I could give you an update on specific target dates we are hitting but we are not quite there yet, but are very, very close,” she said. “Kaiser is an 890,000 square foot campus at Keller and I-215. We are almost ready to release the EIR. We are just weeks away and when we release the Enviromental Impact Report it will be available for a 45-day public review period and then we will be scheduling the public hearings before planning commission and city council.” Kinser said there has been a neighborhood meeting in the area and that the Kaiser facility was well received as a project by some 40 residents in attendance. “I will share with you this has been a pretty amazing process,” she said. “When Kaiser sat down with us and asked us what the time line would be for getting this project through, they were expecting the standard answer you would hear in any city. Minimum 18 months more

Kim Harris Managing Editor Murrieta City Council heard a report from City Planner Cynthia Kinser on Feb. 17. Kinser presented the update to highlight residential and commercial activity that has taken place in the city since October. According to her report, there are approximately 2,500 housing units in various stages of planning and construction throughout the city including Mitchell Crossing, Sierra Linda and Prudential. “It’s primarily condominium development,” Kinser said, adding that Golden city, Grapevine Villas, Creekside and the Vineyard specific plan are upcoming or still in the planning stages. “A couple of these projects are projects that were entitled many years ago or recently approved and are in the end check stages.” Kinser reported that there are approximately 600 single family and multifamily residences are currently under construction.

like 24 months. We told them we did Loma Linda in a year, we can do this in a year.” Kinser said the project would require a tremendous amount of work since the application was first submitted in June, but that only seven months later the planning commission is looking at a release date for the EIR, a relatively quick turnaround. “The teamwork has been awesome and we are looking at either 12 months, or 13, so kudos to all the team players working on this project,” she said. Phase one of the plan includes an 80,000-square foot medical office building that Kaiser plans to proceed with as soon as the EIR is completed, according to Kinser. Phase two will be a 114-bed hospital, phase three will be another medical office building and phase four will be a 140-bed expansion of the hospital and phase five will

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Temecula Valley High School hosting Career and Networking Fair Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer When high school seniors look to the future, finding the pathway to the right career can be a daunting prospect. “High school kids want to be hired, and if they don’t land the job, they need to know why not,” stated Temecula Valley High School College and Career Counselor La Verne WilliamsSchoonover. Through the TVHS Career and Networking Fair on March 5, in the mini-gym from 1 to 2:30 p.m. students can meet with over 55 businesses, schools and organizations to learn what options are available to high school graduates. “When we first started the career fair, we went door to door to area businesses, asking for them to come

and talk to the students. Now, we have found the perfect number for ideal interaction with the kids,” WilliamsSchoonover said. In her third year of organizing the fair, she sees great promise in the businesses attending the networking event. “We are keeping things smaller this year,” Williams-Schoonover said. “Having fewer, more unique businesses for the kids to speak with gives our students more time to interact one on one with the advisors present.” Often, the goal of the businesses in attendance is not to hire, but to lend experience to interviewees. The career and networking fair is available to all TVHS students. With representatives from In and Out Burger, Barnes Noble, MAC, Epic Rollertainment, as well as vocational schools and Armed Forces recruiters, this career and networking fair will help students meet and practice their interviewing skills.

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“We have 3,000 kids who need to learn how to interact with professionals,” Williams-Schoonover said. “What a better way to introduce them by having so many area businesses under one roof.” Businesses will conduct interviews on site, as well as offer advice on dressing for success and looking your best when seeking a job. “We will have appointments available, as well as style tips from the

Paul Mitchell Salon School, on hair and makeup,” Williams-Schoonover said. Whether businesses are looking to fill open positions now, seeking volunteers to fill community service hours, or just aiding students with honing their interview skills, the Career and Networking Fair has something for everyone. “It’s touching, and overwhelming to see the kids come to these career and networking fairs,” Williams-

Schoonover said. “The kids truly come dressed to interview and learn. “We are excited to have ITT Technical Institute coming, as well as the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and look forward to having Temecula businesses come out for this perfect opportunity to help find their next employees.” For more information, visit tvhs. tvusd.k12.ca.us.

Historic plastic bag ban stalled until November 2016 elections Kim Harris Managing Editor California Governor Jerry Brown made history on Sept. 30, 2014 when he signed a bill into law banning single-use plastic bags throughout the state. But that ban, formerly known as SB 270, has now been suspended and its life has been placed in the hands of voters who will decide if the state should restrict the use of disposable plastic bags in grocery stores and other retail stores. The announcement of the referendum’s addition to the ballot came about on Tuesday, Feb. 24 when California Secretary of State Alex Padilla’s office announced that opponents of the measure had gathered enough signatures to place it on the ballot. “In order to qualify for the ballot, the ban on single-use plastic bags referendum needed 504,760 valid petition signatures, which is equal to five percent of the total votes cast for governor in the November 2010 gubernatorial election,” a press release issued by Padilla’s office stated. “A referendum can qualify via random sampling of petition signatures if the sampling projects a number of valid signatures greater than 110 percent of the required number. The plastic bag ban referendum needed at least 555,236 projected valid signatures to qualify by random sampling, and it exceeded that threshold today.” More than 800,000 signatures were submitted by the Dec. 29, 2014 deadline in order to qualify the referendum. Ironically, Padilla, a former California State Senator, was the author of the plastic bag ban legislation introduced on the Senate floor just over two years ago in February 2013. Since the measure has qualified for the ballot, the law, which was scheduled

to go into effect in July 2015, is now on hold until voters have their say during the next election cycle which won’t occur until November 2016. Brown said the bill was a step in the right direction when he signed it into law last September. “It reduces the torrent of plastic polluting our beaches, parks and even the vast ocean itself,” Brown said in a statement released on the www.ca.gov website. “We’re the first to ban these bags, and we won’t be the last.” Under the legislation, grocery stores and pharmacies would have been prohibited from distributing single-use plastic bags after July 2015. Convenience stores and liquor stores would have been affected by the legislation in 2016. While the governor has yet to address the referendum, Evan Westrup from Brown’s press office said that the move is nothing but a desperate attempt to delay something that is already in place in over 120 communities across the state. “This is a cynical ploy by out-ofstate interests desperate to delay a ban already adopted in more than one hundred communities across California,” Westrup said in a statement emailed to Valley News. Opponents said that the ban is nothing more than a tax scam that would increase costs for consumers and weigh down the economy. “SB 270 was never a bill about the environment. It was a backroom deal between the California Grocers Association and their union friends to scam consumers out of billions of dollars in bag fees – all under the guise of environmentalism,” Lee Califf, executive director of the American Progressive Bag Alliance said in a press release issued last week. “California voters will now have the chance to vote down a

terrible law that, if implemented, would kill 2,000 local manufacturing jobs and funnel obscene profits to big grocers without any money going to a public purpose or environmental initiative.” Save the Bay Executive Director David Lewis said that the ban was a great victory for all of California after SB 270 was signed into law last year. “We’ve seen locally that plastic bag bans lead to cleaner water and healthier wildlife, keeping trash off our beaches and out of our creeks,” Lewis said. “The success of bag bans in our local communities has empowered state legislators to make the right decision for the health of California’s waterways. Governor Brown’s signature of this statewide bag ban is an important moment for our state, demonstrating that California is once again willing to take the lead on important environmental issues.” The bill also prohibits stores from selling or distributing a recycled paper bag at the point of sale unless the store makes the same bag available for purchase at not less than $0.10. If the legislation is approved by voters, local governments can impose penalties on stores that do not comply, though it is not yet clear how local cities will approach the issue. “We haven’t had opportunity to study it yet,” said Temecula Assistant City Manager Greg Butler. “That’s part of our concern when any state legislation gets enacted is enforcement. Who is going to be responsible for any enforcement? If it gets pushed down to the local agency’s level to enforce a state regulation, that poses challenges for us on the Human Resources side. We are already trying to enforce the municipal code and any other regulations. Another one on there without a mechanism to recoup those added costs makes it challenging for us.”

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Local Lake Elsinore City Council strives to lower taxes for residents Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer There was good news about lower taxes for residents at the Feb. 10 Lake Elisnore City Council meeting. Administrative Services Director Jason Simpson discussed the refinance of special tax bonds to close on or about March 12 for the communities of Rosetta Canyon, Serenity, City Center Townhomes, Viscaya, Canyon Hills and Alberhill Ranch. “Serenity will realize 11.4 percent of savings. The skate park will be completed, with off street parking, lighting, and other improvements. In addition, we will complete promised improvements, as well as return money in the form of a tax reduction,” Simpson said. “Alberhill will have an estimated 10 percent savings for residents. We are essentially putting $20 million back into the community. We are saving $1.7 million in fees to help improve the community.” “We are making the changes to get a lower interest rate. It is not extending the time of the bond issue,” Councilmember Daryl Hickman said. “If we can get money back, I’m all for it.” Mayor Steve Manos added, “This

is somewhat of a dream come true. Last year, we didn’t think we could make this happen. But with market conditions changing, we have a huge win-win. “Finishing facilities and improvements, people should be cheering, and this is government working at its best,” Manos said. The refunding of revenue bonds resolution passed unanimously by all council members. Alberhill Ranch resident Sharon Gallina thanked the council for their tax reducing efforts. “I don’t have to worry anymore,” Gallina said. “You are taking care of everything. Thank you.” Other council business included Lake Elsinore Public Works Director Vince Demasse, asking for a resolution declaring weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt a public nuisance, which passed unanimously. Community Development Director Grant Taylor proposed to amend Lake Elsinore municipal code. Amendments will allow for more effective code enforcement and cost recovery procedures for broken windows, junked vehicles and graffiti. It will also beautify Lake Elsinore, Taylor said. The city council agreed to amend the municipal code unanimously. Recreation Supervisor Beau Davis

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March 2 Town Hall meeting to address community concerns Joe Naiman Writer The contractor for the Temecula Old Town Sewer Improvements along Front Street will be using jack-andbore drilling rather than trenchless pilot tube guided bore drilling for the segment from First Street to Main Street. The Eastern Municipal Water District board voted 4-0 Feb. 18, with Randy Record absent, to approve the amendment with W.A. Rasic Construction Company to change the method of drilling. The additional $1,546,015 increases the total contract agreement amount with W.A. Rasic to $10,196,015 and the total project cost to $13,932,843. The board action did not include the scheduling of a March 2 Town Hall meeting to address community concerns, although EMWD staff scheduled that event at the Temecula City Hall conference center beginning at 5:30 p.m. “They’re going to keep the original method from Fourth Street north,” said EMWD Senior Public Affairs Officer Roxanne Rountree. “From First Street through Main they’re going to have to change the method.”

The Temecula Old Town Sewer Improvements project will install approximately 3,000 feet of relief sewer 15 inches in diameter from First Street to Morena Road. The original method of construction utilized pilot boring. “That was to minimize any impacts to the merchants,” Rountree said. The EMWD board authorized a $1,311,828 design contract with HDR, Inc., in March 2013, and in September 2014 the district board authorized the award of an $8,650,000 construction contract to W.A. Rasic while appropriating a total of $11,075,000 to cover staff costs and consultant support as well as construction. The pilot boring involved shafts being drilled at each intersection between First Street and Moreno Road. Initially that method was successful. “The shafts went in fine,” Rountree said. The geotechnical field investigations performed during the design phase did not find cobble during the borings, but the drilling of a larger area encountered a significant amount of cobble. “They kept seeing the cobble which keeps the casing and the cutting head from pushing through to the next shaft,” Rountree said. EMWD staff conferred with HDR and W.A. Rasic before determining that

the jack-and-bore method would be the better option. W.A. Rasic determined that a change order adding $1,546,015 would cover the additional contractor cost of $1,322,524 along with bore and delay impacts of $223,491 to subcontractor Ayala Boring, Inc. HDR and district staff concurred that the additional proposed cost was reasonable and commensurate with the necessary level of effort. The jack-and-bore method won’t require shafts at each intersection. “Actually it’s going to minimize the impact,” Rountree said. “Some of the merchants will see less impact.” EMWD staff will work with Temecula business interests to ensure that any impacts are limited. “We work very closely with the Old Town Temecula Association,” Rountree said. Construction will be shut down during larger events. The next such event will be the March 6-7 Temecula Rod Run. The change in the construction method doesn’t alter the construction timetable which still has a scheduled end date of this November. “It’s kind of contingent on the success of not encountering any more cobbles,” Rountree said of the construction completion estimate.

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Wet weather enhances vernal pools at Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve

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Joe Naiman Writer Temecula’s recent wet weather has given visitors to the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve an opportunity to see natural vernal pools. “We’re fortunate this year,” said Visit Temecula Valley Marketing

and Public Relations Manager Annette Brown. “Enough water has collected to be able to enjoy the vernal pools at Santa Rosa Plateau.” The winter rains filled the vernal pools for the first time in three years. “With the drought we haven’t been so fortunate to experience them lately, so we’re excited they’re there,” Brown said. The recent period without rain is

lowering water levels and reducing the volume of the vernal pools. “They are drying up pretty quick,” said Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve Park interpreter Rob Hicks. “A week of water evaporation means that there’s hardly any water anymore,” Hicks said. “The water is not up to the boardwalk and is not too visible because of the high

rate of evaporation.” That may prevent later visitors from enjoying the vernal pools, but visitors can still see the by-product of that evaporation. “As the water dries that’s when the wildflowers of vernal pools will start to show,” Hicks said. “They’ll be in bloom March through April,” Brown said. “The weather tends to get flowering plants reproducing,” Hicks said. “Wildflowers are starting to come up in the open space.” If the vernal pools are present, the migratory birds which can be observed include California quails, bluebirds and meadowlarks. “They can enjoy that as well as the vernal pools,” Brown said. It is also possible to observe fairy shrimp in the vernal pools. “There are not a lot of places where you can see that,” Brown said. “It’s just a nice time of the year,” Hicks said. The vernal pools are accessible by a boardwalk onto the wetland. The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve encompasses approximately 9,000 acres and wildlife which can be seen include mule

deer, mountain lions, badgers, bobcats, western pond turtles and while-tailed kites. The Santa Rosa Plateau is an upland plateau extension of the Santa Ana Mountains and is accessible from Clinton Keith Road. The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve is open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. The visitors’ center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Reserve includes 40 miles of interconnected hiking trails. “With 40 miles of trails there’s plenty to explore,” Hicks said. While all of those trails allow for hiking access, some also have horseback or bicycle designation and dogs on leashes are allowed on some of the trails. “It has such beautiful hiking trails,” Brown said. The vernal pools, wildflowers, wildlife, and other natural amenities have been providing a positive experience for visitors to Temecula. “Right now they’re coming from places that are snowed in,” Brown said. “They are just loving it.”

Sun City woman takes old fabric items and upcycles them into unique aprons

Laura Rathbun Writer Sun City resident Maria Earle has been recycling since the early 1980s. “I try to keep it green, I garden, reuse, repurpose and recreate,” she said. Her favorite thing to recreate is an apron from old fabric items such as tablecloths and curtains. “I am an apronista and find all types of uses for the wearing of an apron and all types of materials for the making of an apron,” she explained. “I am always looking for unique things in thrift shops, yard sales, etc. that would make into a lovely and interesting apron.” Earle, whose mother was a seamstress and taught her sewing at a young age, recalls that her first upcycling experience was in high school. “I made a blouse out of a gathered skirt – I really loved the print,” she said. Earle, 62, recently started an upcycling project close to her heart for her sister Elenora. “My mother had brocade suits made from fabric my dad had

brought for her while in Hong Kong on military leave. I am upcycling one of them into a bed jacket for my sister, Elenora, who has been virtually bedridden for over five years,” she said, adding that she plans on making another item out of the remaining brocade for her other sister Rachel. “A very personal, heirloom and keepsake article can be created when treasured household items are recreated into aprons,” Earle said. “These items can be linens, table scarves, kitchen towels, tablecloths, crochet doilies, the possibilities are unlimited.” Earle said she began upcycling aprons in earnest years ago after a woman asked her if she could take heirloom table linens, kitchen towels and bedroom linen and make them into aprons. “She wanted to know if I could make her some aprons out of these sentimental, heirloom treasures,” she said. “This was the beginning of my seeing an apron everywhere and in everything.” For this past Valentine’s Day, Earle made two aprons with pink and red hearts from a curtain valance, handkerchiefs and pillow cases. “The pink hearts apron started with the cutest piece of curtain valance that I found one day in a thrift shop and thought what a sweet half apron it would make,” she said. “I

searched my fabric scrap stash and found some complimenting fabric choices. The red heart apron started with the handkerchief as pockets and I had a pair of heirloom pillow cases that has satin thread embossed crochet and stitching.” One of her next projects will be upcycling a dress into an apron for herself. “One of my most comfortable and favorite dresses had bleach splattered on it and it is now awaiting transformation into an apron,” she said. Earle, who owns the apron making business Earle Girl Aprons, is holding an upcycling apron workshop in late June at Nick’s Knacks in Old Town Temecula where her aprons are sold. Workshop attendees will have a choice of vintage items suitable for upcycling into an apron and either a vintage apron pattern, vintage apron or personal apron pattern customized to their size. “Attendees are welcome to bring their sewing machines or projects they would like to develop,” Earle said. She takes custom orders for aprons and is available for sewing assistance and training at her home. For more information on Earle’s services or the workshop, email her at earlegirl2@gmail.com or visit www.earlegirlproductions.com.

Maria Earle made these upcycled aprons for this past Valentine’s Day from a curtain valance, handkerchiefs, pillow cases and leftover fabric from other sewing projects. Upcycled aprons can be purchased at Nick’s Knacks in Old Town Temecula. Maria Earle photo

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS KIDS AND TEENS: March 13 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Magnetic Attraction – Magnets are one of Professor Pennypickle’s most fun playthings. See what magnets will attract and what they repel as you explore magnetism around the workshop at the Children’s Museum, 42081 Main St., Temecula. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376. March 14 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Groovy Animals Art Class at the Temecula Community Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Rd. Learn to create whimsical hand-drawn animals with detailed patterns and colors. This is a free event open to the public. March 15 – 8-11 a.m. Storm to host Spring Training Clinic for area youth ball players presented by Kielty Reality for ages 8-18. Participants will learn hitting and fielding fundamentals and get a chance to take batting practice. Lunch will be provided. Information: Terrance (951) 245-4487 ext. 220. March 18 – 4 p.m. Swazzle Presents: The Grasshopper and the Ants at the Grace Mellman Library, 41000 County Center Dr. Temecula. Listen to this classic tale and how the grasshopper finds the value of dedication hard work. For ages 3 to12. March 20 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pennypickle’s Lego Building Contest at the Children’s Museum, 42081 Main St., Temecula. The Professor challenges you to use the hundreds of LEGO pieces to invent and build a crazy wheeled contraption and bring it to the workshop to be judged. Your creation must be no larger than a shoebox and must have wheels. (Doesn’t have to run or be powered). Age categories: 4-6, 7-10 and 11 and up. Entries will be judges on originality, creativity and wackiness. Prizes will be awarded for each category. Tickets: $5 per person. Information: (951) 308-6376. March 24 – 4 p.m. Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square. Space is limited to the first 60 children. Information: (951) 3042489. March 25 – 4-4:45 p.m. Fantastic Patrick at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Rd. Enjoy a unique and entertaining blend of circus skills and comedy. This show is for all ages. Space is limited. Information: Children’s staff (951) 693-8980.

St. Live Country music show featuring house band backing up the Valley’s country artists. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696 or www.countryatthemerc.info. March 8 – 3 p.m. Classics at the Merc, 42051 Main St., Temecula. Classics is a weekly chamber recital series co-produced by the California Chamber Orchestra and Temecula Presents. Performers are all working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students. Featuring: Quartetto Sorrento violin, cello and viola. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. March 12 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 28816 Pujol St., Temecula. Enjoy an evening of Jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents featuring: John Rodby, piano, Bob Boss, guitar, Marshall Hawkins, bass and Charles Owens, tenor sax. Tickets: $15. Information: (866) 653-8696. March 14 – 7 p.m. Speakeasy at the Merc presents live Traditional Jazz of the 20’s – 40’s. Performances feature the house band, Second Hand Jazz with vocalist Rosalie Porter in rotation with prominent Southern California Traditional Jazz artists. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. March 14 – 7:30 p.m. Copland Celebration presented by California Chamber Orchestra & Temecula Presents at Murrieta United Methodist Church, 24652 Adams Ave. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. March 15 – 2-6 p.m. 5th annual St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser for the Rescue horses of Save the Animals Today. Party on the patio of RJ’s Sizzlin Steer, 41401 Kalmia St., Murrieta. $10 donation at the door includes one drink, raffle ticket, live music, dining room discounts and more. Information: (951) 733-3000. March 19 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 28816 Pujol St., Temecula. Enjoy an evening of Jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents featuring: Pamela York Trio with Rob Thorsen bass and Richard Sellers, drums. Tickets: $15. Information: (866) 653-8696. March 20 – 7:30 p.m. Dixieland at the Merc, 28816 Pujol St., Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. March 21 – 7 and 9 p.m. Country Live at the Merc, 42051 Main St., Temecula. Live Country music show featuring house band backing up the Valley’s country artists. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696 or www.countryatthemerc.info. March 22 – 4 p.m. Fallbrook Chorale “Spring, Wine & Song” Gala at Wiens Family Cellars, 35055 Via Del Ponte, Temecula with dinner and desserts, entertainment, auctions, wine, beer and art exhibit. Information: (760) 731-7534 or blsears@roadrunner.com. March 22 – 2 p.m. Kawika

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Kahiapo with Joe Berinobis and Dean Wilhelm at the Community Recreation Center Amphitheatre, 30875 Rancho Vista Rd. Temecula. Presented by Mehe’ula Music Productions in association with Temecula Presents. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. March 26 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 28816 Pujol St., Temecula. Enjoy an evening of Jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents featuring: “Interplay” with Dave Mackay, piano, Lori Bell, flutes and Ron Satterfield, guitar. Tickets: $15. Information: (866) 653-8696. COMMUNITY EVENTS: March 5 – 12:30-2 p.m. MSJC College to host Women’s SelfDefense Workshop at the Menifee campus, 28237 La Piedra Rd. This annual self-defense workshop is sponsored by the MSJC Diversity committee in collaboration with the Riverside Rape Crisis Center to help empower women with strategies and techniques to defend themselves. This event is free and open to the public. Participants should wear comfortable loose clothing, no jewelry. Water will be provided. Information: Vera vstamenkovic@ msjc.edu. March 6 – 1st annual Pink Golf Classic sponsored by Susan G. Komen Inland Empire at Journey at Pechanga, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula. Information and Registration: www.komenie.org. March 6 – 6 p.m. Celebrity Karaoke hosted by the Menifee Valley Community Cupboard at Monteleone Meadows, 25245 Briggs Rd. Murrieta with guest emcee Bob Madden. Evening includes dinner, silent auction, entertainment and more. Information: (951) 746-0295 or www.mvcupboard.org. March 6 – 6-9 p.m. High Hopes Program St. Patrick’s Day Party (snacks provided) for ages 18 and over. The city of Temecula High Hopes program enables special need adults to socialize and interact with peers while participating in group activities and events. The St. Patrick’s Day party will be held at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 6th St., Temecula. PreRegistration required. Information: (951) 694-6464. March 6-7 – Rod Run 2015 in Old Town Temecula. Friday Night Cruise from 5-8 p.m. Saturday Show and Shine from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: www.temeculaevents. org. March 7 – 5-8 p.m. The men of Temecula United Methodist Church to host a pasta meal at 42690 Margarita Rd., Temecula. At 7 p.m. Illusionist Jerry Langford will perform. Tickets: $12 per adult and $6 per child. Proceeds benefit the Community Food Pantry and Project T.O.U.C.H. Information: (951) 676-1800 ext 3. March 9 – 1:30-3 p.m. Notable Women in Temecula’s History at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Rd. Members of the Temecula Valley Historical Society will portray such notables as Ramona Wolf, Mary Jane Welty and Helen Hunt Jackson. Experience what life was like for some of our founding residents and celebrate National Women’s History Month. Free event open to the public. March 11 – 4:30-6:30 p.m. MSJC’s Amnesty International Club in association with the Diversity Committee present Spring 2015 Film Series featuring “The Invisible War” at the Menifee Valley Campus room 927, 28237 La Piedra Rd. Movies are free and open to the public. Information: Shahla (951) 639-5753 or srazavi@msjc.edu. March 12 – 7:30-9 p.m. Circus Vargas is back! This is the opening night for the traveling Big Top circus which continues to thrill and enchant children of all ages! This

event is at the Temecula Promenade, 40820 Winchester Rd. Tickets and Information: www.circusvargas. com. March 13 – 7 a.m. Registration and 9 a.m. Shotgun for the 12th annual Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley St. Patrick’s Day Golf Classic at Temecula Creek Inn, 44501 Rainbow Canyon Rd. Information: Elizabeth (951) 296-3362 or www. habitativ.org/golfclassic. March 13 – 10 a.m. Registration and 12 p.m. Shotgun for the annual Greenball Golf Tournament for the Menifee Chamber of Commerce at Menifee Lakes Country Club, 29875 Menifee Lakes Dr. Tickets and Information: Joan (951) 672-1991. March 13 – 5 p.m. 4th annual SRCAR Texas Hold’ Em Charity Event benefitting the SRCAR Scholarship Foundation at 26529 Jefferson Ave., Murrieta. $25 buy in includes $1,000 worth of chips. Information: (951) 894-2571. March 14 – 6-10 p.m. Hillcrest Academy annual Auction and Gala at Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula. Tickets and Information: (951) 676-4754. March 14 – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Great Country Run at Galway Downs, 38801 Los Corralitos Rd., Temecula. 5K Country music themed with live music, games, contests and BBQ. Information: Joey (951) 235-1546 or joey@ activelifeevents.com. March 14 – 4-7 p.m. 11th annual Wines for Canines and Kitties fundraiser for Animal Friends of the Valleys at Wiens Family Cellars, 35055 Via Del Ponte, Temecula featuring the Fido fashion show and guest speaker Ric Browde, buffet, entertainment, silent and live auction and more. Tickets and Information: www.animalfriendsofthevalleys. com. March 15 – 1 p.m. Vinland Lodge 6-159 Sons of Norway to host a Norwegian Beef stew dinner including dessert at the Assistance League of Temecula Valley, 28720 Via Montezuma, Temecula. Anyone interested in Scandinavian history, heritage, culture and traditions are welcome to join this family organization. The Sons of Norway meet the 1st Saturday of each month. Information: Caronne (909) 2398399 or treevannyhuis@yahoo.com. March 15 – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 9th annual Sip N’ Swing Pre-season Party at Storm Stadium, 500 Diamond Dr., Lake Elsinore. This event is free for fans of all ages, event to feature on-field batting practice, prizes, food specials and more. Parking and admission free. Information: (951) 245-4487 or www.stormbaseball.com. March 20 – 6-9 p.m. High Hopes Program Healthy Eating Class for ages 18 and over. The city of Temecula High Hopes program enables special need adults to socialize and interact with peers while participating in group activities and events. This class will be held at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 6th St., Temecula. PreRegistration required. Information: (951) 694-6464. March 21 – 11 a.m.-Noon – Propagation workshop at Rose Have Heritage Garden, 30500 Jedediah Smith Rd., Temecula. Each registrant will prepare and keep their own rose cuttings. All materials will be provided. Class size is limited. Pre-registration required. Deadline for registration is March 20. Material fee: $5 due at registration. Information and Registration: Frank roseguy2000@ aol.com. March 21 – 1-4 p.m. GFWC Menifee/Sun City Women’s Club to host their annual Reciprocity Tea at North Town Hall, 26850 Sun City Blvd., Menifee. The GFWC is always looking for women in the Menifee/Sun City area who are interested in joining the club.

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Information: Robbie (951) 255-9200 or rmotter@aol.com. March 21 and 22 – Bluegrass Festival featuring bluegrass bands from around the nation. Lineup includes: Dan Crary, Bluegrass Etc, Barefoot Movement, Silverado Bluegrass, The Central Valley Boys, Salty Suites, Sligo Rags, Bluegrass Brethren and more. In Old Town Temecula. Information: www. temeculaevents.org. March 22 – 3rd annual Culinary Cupcake Challenge at Pechanga Resort and Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula. Event is co-hosted by: Rancho Damacitas Children & Family Services and WOW, Women organizing Women. Information: Terri (951) 302-2317 or Robin (951) 926-7400. WORKSHOPS and MEETINGS: Cupcake bakers wanted – Sweet Charity Event for the Cupcake Challenge at Pechanga Ballroom on March 22. Need: Professionals, Amateurs and Juniors (14-17). Compete for Cash prizes and Trophies. Information: Terri (951) 302-2317 ext. 236. The Second (Indianhead) Division Association California Branch - to host its annual National reunion in Fresno from April 10-12 and are asking the Veterans of the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division to contact George Sousa (858) 3505953 or geonlou@aol.com or Duane Anderson (919) 481-1751 if you are interested in attending. March 6-April 3 – 2-5 p.m. MSJC’s STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). Build-A-Bot at the Menifee campus, 28237 La Piedra Rd., Room 932. Information: Crystal (951) 639-5628 or cranthony@msjc.edu. March 7 – 12:30 p.m. Temecula Sons of Norway will meet at the Assistance League of Temecula Valley. This meetings topic will include talk about the Viking King, Harald Fairhair. Anyone interested in Scandinavian history, heritage, culture and traditions are welcome. Information: Caronne (909) 2398399 or threevannyhuis@yahoo. com. March 9 – 1:30 p.m. The Mabel Corwin Branch of the American Begonia Society to host their monthly meeting at A & G Nursery, 2222 Twin Oaks Valley Rd., San Marcos for a nursery tour and plant sale. Visitors welcome. Information: Marla (760) 815-7014. March 10 – 9:30 a.m. The Murrieta Garden Club to host their March meeting at the Murrieta Community Center, 41816 Juniper St., Murrieta. Topic: All about Heirloom tomatoes. Join in on this informative fun morning. Beginners welcome. Information: Barbara (951) 677-7310. M a rc h 1 2 – 5 - 6 : 3 0 p . m . MSJC’s STEM Program (Science, Te c h n o l o g y, E n g i n e e r i n g & Math). STEM Lecture Series with Laura Schoepf, Ph D: Bone Tissue Regeneration at the San Jacinto campus in Room 109. Campus located at 1499 State St. Information: Crystal (951) 639-5628 or cranthony@msjc.edu. March 15 – Vinland Lodge, Sons of Norway to host a Norwegian beef stew dinner (Lap Skaus) with trimmings, dessert, local wines and Scandinavian beer for sale. Event will include Norwegian folk costumes, show and live accordion music. Information and Reservations: Caronne (909) 2398399 or threevannyhuis@hotmail. com. March 18 – 6 p.m. NAMI – Mental Health Forum to host its monthly meeting beginning with sharing, resources and information at the Assistance League, 28720 Via Montezuma, Temecula. Dr. David Libert Ph.D will speak on Neuropsychology Testing. Information: (951) 672-2089 or www.namitv.org. M a rc h 1 8 – 5 : 3 0 - 7 p . m . MSJC’s STEM Program (Science, Te c h n o l o g y, E n g i n e e r i n g & Math). Stem Conversational Café at 1499 State St. Room 1250C. Information: Crystal (951) 639-5628 or cranthony@msjc.edu. March 19 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. MSJC’s STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). Stem Program Orientations at both campuses; Menifee – 28237 La Piedra Rd., Room 419 San Jacinto – 1499 State St. room 156. Information: Crystal (951) 639-5628 or cranthony@msjc.edu. March 19 – 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. EWDC Luncheon – A Conversation with Southwest CA City Managers at The Diamond Club, 500 Diamond Dr. Lake Elsinore. Tickets and Information: Michelle (951) 245-8848 or michelle@ lakeelsinorechamber.com.

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Dining in the Valley Terra Madre Slow Food tour celebrated at E.A.T. Marketplace

Terra Madre Slow Food dinner with notable guests on March 1.

Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer

rainy Southern California evening didn’t keep the masses from gathering at E.A.T. Marketplace on March 1 to celebrate 12-year-old Gigi Di Bernardo and the release of her documentary film, “Gigi’s Road to Terra Madre.” The theme of the evening was a celebration of Terra Madre and appreciating small food producers around the world. Her story was told with bountiful food, Italian flavors, all in the presence of friends, area notables and supporters of the Slow Food movement. E.A.T. Marketplace’s farm-style tables were filled with guests, many who aided in funding Gigi’s journey. Gigi, the youngest Slow Food delegate ever selected to represent the United States at Terra Madre, vowed to create a documentary film to record her journey to Turin, Italy last October. “I was the only minor who has ever attended Terra Madre, and to be a delegate was so exciting,” Gigi said. Vista Murrieta High School senior Sofia Steckdaub stood by her side sharing her experiences as videographer of

Gigi’s journey. The evening was ripe with celebration, through the combination of food, wine and visual storytelling that culminated with the documentary screening. The menu was decided upon by Gigi and her fellow Hillcrest Academy Slow Food chapter members, while all courses were paired with wine, courtesy of Mick Wilson and Wilson Creek Winery. For an introductory course, spuntino veioce—a Terra Madre antipasto—greeted guests, with platters of meats, olives, and chilled pasta, served with Wilson

Gigi Di Bernardo and Sofia Steckdaub at the E.A.T. Marketplace celebration of “Gigi’s Road to Terra Madre.”

glasses of icy water with floating lime slices and courses brought out by helping hands from Gigi’s Hillcrest Academy Slow Food group. “The dinner was planned and orchestrated by the kids,” according to Gigi’s mother Leah Di Bernardo, owner and chef of E.A.T. Marketplace who brought all the young foodies to center stage for a photo opportunity. Each course was served by the Hillcrest Academy students, introduced by Gigi and Steckdaub with style and remembrance of their Italian adventure. The primo course, caprese of

“We want to bring good food back to the family,” Gigi said, “and everyone deserves a voice, no matter how young.” Creek’s sparkling rose, poured by Mick and Deanna Wilson. “Terra Madre is all about keeping food heritage alive, and bringing families back to the table, sharing conversations of love and life,” Gigi said. “At E.A.T., we put cellphones away, and enjoy our food and each other.” Places were set with Mason jar

mellow mozzarella, fresh basil pesto, roasted tomato, over a crusty thin sliced toasted baguette was quickly followed with secondo, Margherita pizza prepared by Edie and Paul Palumbo. Each course was summarily enjoyed by the crowd, served with complimentary wines from Wilson Creek, all selected by Mick Wilson after

reviewing the menu. Wilson Creek’s white cabernet added a sweetness of bright berries that paired with the zip of Palumbo’s thin crust pizza. For terzo, guests were brought individual ramekins of hazelnut pesto pasta delighted with nutty flavors, creamy sauce, and flavorful pesto which melded neatly with the quarto delivery of chicken piccata, developed by “Paleo Pete” with chicken provided through “Smart Chicken.” “Paleo Pete” shared that his creation was inspired by one of Gigi’s favorite childhood dishes, adding with a chuckle, “I am pretty sure her childhood is still happening.” The chicken, organic and humanely processed, was perfect for the piccata, with delicate, lemony and caper gremolata, an herbed condiment of parsley, citrus, and roasted garlic, as well as crispy non-gluten crust, all served over a bed of roasted root veggies. Wilson Creek did not disappoint with the offering of either chardonnay or malbec, served with the course. Doice, the finale, was a handcrafted esco gelato of lemon and chocolate, paired with Wilson Creek’s port or cream sherry.

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The crowd in attendance watched Gigi and Steckdaub’s documentary trek through Italy with rapt attention, as the 12-yearold entered the grand arena with Olympic feel, engaged in interviews, learned about other cultures, and shared the heart of the Slow Food movement. “ We m e t p e o p l e f r o m Kazakhstan, Prague, Italy, we discussed ideas, and saw how others live, it was truly beautiful,” Gigi said. She remains more involved than ever, following her visit to Italy, and all she learned from Terra Madre. According to Gigi, Steckdaub and Rico Chavez, who completed the rough cut edit of the documentary, the film took six weeks to put together the final product. “We want to bring good food back to the family,” Gigi said, “and everyone deserves a voice, no matter how young.” For more information, visit www.eatmarketplace.com and www.slowfoodusa.org.

Individual ramekins of hazelnut pesto pasta served as the terzo course for Terra Madre Celebration.

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culinary experience as you dine in complete darkness. The dinner will heighten your senses of taste, touch, smell while increasing you awareness of the abilities and needs of the visually impaired. You will hear an informative and personal testimony of a visually impaired person and the adjustments that one must make

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10 stage bands, impromptu pickers, workshops to highlight Old Town Temecula Bluegrass Festival

The Barefoot Movement is just one of 10 bands scheduled to perform during the Old Town Temecula Bluegrass Festival scheduled for March 21 and 22. Courtesy photo

Joe Naiman Writer Members of the public might pay for overnight recreational vehicle parking during the Old Town Temecula Bluegrass Festival which will take place March 21-22, and visitors may also pay for restaurant dining, but the concerts on the two stages can be seen and heard at no cost and March 21 workshops are

also at no charge. “We’re known as the best free festival on the West Coast,” said promoter Melody Brunsting. A total of 10 scheduled bands will perform on the two stages; one of those will be at Main Street and Mercedes Street in front of City Hall and the other will utilize the courtyard of Baily’s Old Town Temecula. The concerts on both days will begin at 11 a.m. and end at 5 p.m., and on March 21 Bodie Mountain will perform at Baily’s beginning at 6 p.m. Other bands may perform at restaurants, and impromptu performances along the walkways throughout the six-block Old Town Temecula area will also be a part of the Old Town Temecula Bluegrass Festival which will be celebrating its 15th year. “Bands pick up and play wherever they feel like playing,” Brunsting said. “They’re called pickers, but it’s jamming. Most of the attendees come with their own instruments.” Also performing during the festival will be The Barefoot Movement, which has been selected as showcase artists at both the International Bluegrass Music Association and the Americana Festival conferences and whose music was featured on the Outdoor Channel program “Huntin’ the World: Southern Style.”

“I’m very excited to be seeing the Barefoot Movement,” Brunsting said. In addition to Bodie Mountain and the Barefoot Movement, the other stage bands are Bluegrass Brethren, Bluegrass Etc., Central Valley Boys, Dan Crary, Old Haywire, Salty Suites, Silverado Bluegrass, and Sligo Rags. “Quite a few of them have Grammies under their belt,” Brunsting said. During the March 21 workshops at Sixth Street’s Mary Phillips Senior Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., band members will lead the workshops which will allow participants to play. The Temecula Valley Museum, which will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 21 and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 22, will feature 1950s photos from Gordon Gillingham documenting the “Grand Ole Opry” radio show. Overnight recreational vehicle parking is available for $40. “All the other parking is free,” Brunsting said. Bluegrass music has provided roots for blues, rock, classic rock, and southern rock as well as country music. Brunsting notes that many members of the public associate bluegrass music with hillbillies. “They don’t realize that bluegrass is a very Americana form of music,” she said.

THE TRIVIA GUY Randomly Speaking The original name of Google when it started in 1996 was called Back Rub due to the search engine’s unique ability to analyze “back links” pointing to a given website. If there is a statue in a park or memorial site which shows a person on a horse that has both legs in the air, it means the person died in battle. If one leg is in the air, it means the person died as a result of wounds received in a battle. If all 4 legs are on the ground, the person died of natural causes. The Pony Express started delivering letters in 1860 and a halfounce letter going from Missouri to California cost $5, which is about $90 in today’s dollars, and it took 10 days. The price went down soon, however, to $1. The term “wet your whistle” started in an English pub many centuries ago. At that time ceramic cups were used and a whistle was baked into the handle. When the drinker wanted more service, or a refill, he would simply blow the whistle. Try doing that today (using a regular whistle) and see what happens. The first Labor Day parade occurred in 1882 and the protest was by the Central Labor Union which was demanding an 8-hour work day. The state of California has Roman goddess Minerva on its state seal, which is symbolic of what? Answer: California achieved statehood without going through a territorial period just as Minerva

sprang to life full-grown. Half of our U.S. citizens live within 50 miles of their birthplace. Presidential hopeful Scott Walker of Wisconsin has been criticized for not finishing college. Neither did Bill Gates, Ted Turner, Mark Zuckerberg, Ralph Lauren and about four dozen other billionaires. Gates and Zuckerberg went to Harvard and each spent two years there – Gates in 1975 and Zuckerberg in 2004. Everyone now and then talks about creating a nest egg for retirement. The original meaning was different. The farmer put an egg in the hen’s nest to remind her to lay eggs. All insects, like man, have two ears, right? No, not the praying mantis. It has one. When Germany lost WWI the German-based pharmaceutical company was forced to give up two prominent trademarks to the U.S., Great Britain, France and Russia as reparations that were part of the Treaty of Versailles. They were major losses. They were aspirin and heroin. In its infant days, around 1900, baseball used different names than today. Then they had cranks, behinds and strikers. Cranks were fans, behinds were catchers and strikers were batters. Do you know the woman who almost made it to Mr. Rushmore along with Roosevelt, Lincoln, Washington and Jefferson? Susan B. Anthony was nominated and strongly supported but funding to

add her to the mountain dried up in the difficult 1930s. Do you like to take quizzes where you must look up the answers on the Internet, or a map, or Google? With no room in this space to print answers, be my guest and name 21 U.S. states that end in the letter A; name at least 30 of the 78 countries that end in the letter A; name one U.S. state, one European country, one Asian country and one South American country ending in the letter Y. Look for more quizzes in the future. A new European drink was discovered in the 17th century in Venice, Italy, and sold on the street by lemonade vendors. It caught on quickly. It is called coffee. New Year’s celebrants in Denmark throw old dishes at the homes of their friends as part of the Christmas holiday tradition, and of course the more dishes at the front door, the more friends. Four U.S. state capitals were named after presidents. No research needed. The answers are Lincoln, Nebraska; Jefferson City, Missouri; Jackson, Mississippi; and Madison, Wisconsin. What do prairie dog, guinea pig and groundhog have in common? Answer: All are rodents. There is not a dog, pig or hog among them. Remember Dr. Ruth (Westheimer), the TV sex therapist? In an earlier life she was an underground sniper in the Israeli Army. Doug Ives compiles information for The Trivia Guy weekly.

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Getting your mental health back in shape American Counseling Association Special to the Valley News Today, most of us are more aware of our physical health than ever before. We exercise more, pay attention to our diets and get needed health checks in order to catch problems early. But, most of us don’t think about our mental health very much unless we happen to be facing a serious problem. In truth, however, just as it’s possible to improve our physical health, there are also ways to get our feelings and attitudes into better shape. And in today’s complicated and often stressful world, that’s a very good thing. So, where to begin? How about your daily schedule? Most of us tend to fill our days with work, family and social obligations, leaving little or no time for ourselves. A fix for that is to include “you” in your daily calendar. Create a

real schedule that includes time each day for at least one thing you find relaxing or enjoyable. Maybe it’s reading a book, working at a hobby or just taking a quiet walk. Whatever it is, just plan it and make sure it happens. Another way to reduce stress and feel better about yourself is to get involved with others. Wherever you live, you’ll find community, civic and religious organizations searching for volunteers to help carry out their work. Giving something back to the community offers a sense of fulfillment and self-worth essential for good mental health. It can also offer a meaningful escape from your own problems and may help put such problems in a better perspective. And yes, exercise and staying physically fit is another means to improving mental health. Studies find regular exercise is a great way to fight depression, for example. Plus, as we get ourselves into bet-

ter shape, we usually start to feel more confident about ourselves - everything from how we look to what we can do. And that’s good mental health. No, you can’t make stress and problems just disappear, but building a little relaxation into your life, helping those in need and staying physically active can all improve mental health and make it easier to cope with any problems that arise. Don’t accept that you have to feel unhappy or depressed. If your own actions don’t have you feeling better, check out the help that a professional counselor can offer. However you go about it, good mental health is a goal worth achieving. Counseling Corner is provided by the American Counseling Association. Comments and questions to ACAcorner@counseling.org or visit the ACA website at www. counseling.org.

Lifestream holding blood drive at HomeSmart Real Estate in Temecula TEMECULA - Lifestream is holding a blood drive on Friday, March 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at HomeSmart Real Estate located at 27645 Jefferson St. in Temecula. Donors will receive a Chick-fil-A coupon while supplies last. Donors will also receive free cholesterol screening and Gift of Life Donor Loyalty points that may be redeemed in the online donor store at www.LStream.org. Those aged

18-44 years may register for Be The Match bone marrow screening at all donor locations free of charge. Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may donate blood. Fifteen and 16-year-olds must provide LifeStream with written parental consent. Parent consent forms are available at any donor center, community blood drive or at www.LStream.org. All prospective donors should be free of infec-

tions or illness, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not be at risk for AIDS or hepatitis. Donors receive a free mini-physical as part of the donation process. Donating blood takes about an hour, yet gives someone a lifetime. For more information, call 1-800-TRY GIVING. Join the LifeStream volunteer team and make a lifesaving difference. For information, call (800) 879-4484, ext. 458.

5 signs your headache may be caused by TMJ LAS VEGAS, NV - Nearly everyone on occasion experiences a throbbing headache that interferes with concentration at work or school or saps the joy from the day. But sometimes the source of that headache can be surprising. For many people, the pain that emanates from the head can be traced back to their teeth, their bite relationship and the alignment of the lower jaw. “Pain doesn’t happen randomly or because of bad luck,” said Dr. Fred Abeles, author of the book “Break Away: The New Method for Treating Chronic Headaches, Migraines and TMJ Without Medication.” With many headaches, Abeles said, the cause is the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, the place at the front of the ear where the lower jaw and the temporal bone on the side of the head meet. Sometimes the bite and the lower jaw are out of alignment, putting additional strain on muscles, which leads to the headaches. And for many, TMJ headaches aren’t going away because people try to mask the pain with medication rather than correct the underlying cause, Abeles said. But how do you know a headache is caused by TMJ? Abeles said these are some of the warning signs. Your jaw clicks or pops Any joint in your body should work silently and seamlessly, Abeles said. If your jaw clicks or pops when you

You have forward head posture Our heads are supposed to be centered over our shoulders. If yours is in front of your shoulders when you are upright, you have “forward head posture.” That relates to your bite and your airway. The human head weighs about eight to 10 pounds. The farther forward it is off the center axis, the more strain it places on neck muscles and vertebrae.

open or close it, it’s a clear sign that the lower half of the joint is not in the proper position. Even if the popping and clicking don’t produce pain, he said, the muscles that have to support and stabilize the joint become fatigued and will produce pain. Your bite feels off The TMJ is the only joint in the human body that has 28 teeth stuck between the opening and closing motion of the joint to complicate things, Abeles said. Every other joint is completely controlled by muscles, and the position of the joint, its movement and range of motion are mediated by muscle. The TMJ’s position is dictated by where our teeth come together in our bite. So if your bite feels off or your teeth don’t fit together well, there’s a good chance your TMJ joints are off, too.

You snore Snoring is a red flag that respiration during sleep is disturbed, Abeles said. Several factors can lead to snoring, but one of the most important is the position of the lower jaw, he said. If your lower jaw is a little too far back, then the tongue is farther back as well. “If the tongue is slightly farther back than optimal it vibrates against our soft palate, closes off our airway and we snore,” Abeles said. The snoring doesn’t cause the headache, he said, but it could be a sign the lower jaw is too far back. As a result, the muscles that support the jaw in an improper position produce the headache pain. Abeles is known as one of the most sought after TMJ experts in the United States (www.FredAbeles.com).He’s the clinical instructor and regional director for the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies – one of the most prestigious post-graduate teaching centers in the world today.

You have pain around your forehead, temples, back of head or radiating down your neck Ninety percent of pain comes from muscle, Abeles said. If your muscles are not functioning well because of fatigue from supporting one or both of your TMJ joints in an improper position, they produce pain. It’s much like when you exercise or work hard and feel muscle pain later, he said. The only difference is that TMJ is more subtle and chronic.

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Health PLAYGROUND from page A-1 The pair also opted to “synthesize” the 150 potential names that residents had suggested during an informal contest and craft the messages they hope will spur youths to succeed despite their disabilities or other hardships. The messages, according to a city report on the process, “conjures the image of children soaring to the unparalleled heights on eagles’ wings as they play in an inclusive and wonderfully-designed setting.” The message that will be embedded into an arch over the playground will say: “Welcome to all the children of Temecula – Come play … Come soar.” Signs scattered throughout the playground will state: “We expect great things from you.” The messages, according to Naggar, also have a scriptural basis. Comerchero and others frequently refer to Naggar as “the driving force” behind the city’s rapid development of special needs services and facilities. Naggar’s voice choked with emotion at several points during his remarks at the dedication. Naggar has championed special needs programs and services since his son, Liam, was diagnosed with autism about nine years ago. Naggar wove scripture verses into his remarks. A portion of the segment centered on the strength that parents of special needs children must summon as they plow through a myriad of medical tests and daunting predictions of the future. Naggar cited much of Isaiah 40: 28-31. A portion of that biblical segment tells how those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength and “mount up with wings like eagles.” He noted how parents must

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sometimes maneuver through unfamiliar educational and medical settings on behalf of behalf of their autistic children. “You wait, as the scripture says, and you hope,” he said. Naggar went on to note how numerous local youths and global celebrities who struggled with autism and its related conditions have gotten married, finished college and made their mark in a range of career fields. He said the new playground will focus on the abilities of youth, not their disabilities. He said parents and the community at large must work to tease the latent skills and abilities from all youths. “This is more than a playground,” Naggar said. “This represents a community coming together and telling our children that even under adversity we expect great things of you.” The new playground is the most tangible sign of Temecula’s plunge into the special needs arena. That push began years ago, as Naggar began to chart a path between his roles as a council member and a parent of an autistic child. At the time of the groundbreaking ceremony last June, the closest such special needs playground was located at Fairmont Park in Riverside, city officials said. Autism is a spectrum of neurological disorders ranging from mild to severe that affect attention, learning, speech, social interaction and completion of tasks. The disorder has become the focus of mushrooming interest as research makes new inroads into its cause and long-term impacts. The federal Centers for Disease Control last year announced a roughly 30 percent increase in the prevalence of the disorder. In 2012, the agency reported that 1 in 88 children (11.3 per 1,000 eight year olds) had been identified with autism spectrum disorder. In March 2014, the agency said that estimate had increased to 1 in 68 children (14.7 per 1,000 eight year olds). The disorder is five times more common among boys than girls. White children are more likely to be identified with the disorder than African-American or Hispanic youth. Children as young as two can be diagnosed with autism, although most are identified by age 4, the CDC report noted.

Temecula Mayor Jeff Comerchero addresses the crowd that gathered for the grand opening for the city’s $1.2 million special needs playground on Wednesday, Feb 25. Courtesy photo

At the time of Liam’s diagnosis, Temecula’s services to the developmentally disabled were limited to its High Hopes Program, which targets area residents age 18 and older. Naggar concluded that more services were needed, and since then he has pressed for more programs and greater awareness in the city and the region. Naggar initially strengthened the city’s ties to the nonprofit Our Nicholas Foundation. At the request of Naggar, Temecula in 2010 formed the Southwest Riverside Autism Task Force. The group includes Riverside County as well as the cities of Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Menifee, Perris, Wildomar and Hemet. Soon afterward, that group’s combined efforts created a Special Needs Resource Guide and an Autism Community Playbook. The city then created and staffed a new division aimed at serving special needs youth and adults. That program, which costs about $150,000 a year to staff and operate, is believed to be the first of its kind in the region. The division is staffed by a socalled “inclusion services specialist,” a position that had no other local counterpart when it was cre-

ated about four years ago. City officials opted to join the nationwide Light it Up Blue campaign, which cost about $5,000 a year and is part of a global autism awareness effort. The council subsequently endorsed Naggar’s request to launch a program that provides job training to special needs teens. That program is funded by city revenues and grant funds. As that unfolded, the existing playground at the 20-acre Margarita Community Park was targeted for replacement because its equipment had became outdated and was showing signs of wear, city staff said. Rather than ordering replacement pieces for the playground, Naggar persuaded the council to instead shift the focus of a twoacre section of the park to children age 2 through 8 who have special needs or physical or developmental disabilities. The council agreed and allocated $875,000 for the design and construction of the first phase of the playground. Those funds came from development and park fees that the city had collected, according to a staff report. The first phase included a 4,000-gallon underground water tank and pipes needed to operate a

“splash pad” feature. Plans initially called for the playground to open without a functioning splash pad. But the receipt of a federal grant totaling about $325,000 prompted city officials to press forward with the second phase and delay the opening of the playground until the splash pad was in place. The playground is tucked neatly inside a fence that is intended to restrict access to one way in and one way out. That will give parents a measure of control over their children’s movements inside the playground. It is filled with specially-designed swings, gliders, play areas, a sensory garden and rubberized padding for comfort and safety. Additional equipment makes it easy for children to slide, sway, crawl and play. The splash pad features a cluster of nozzles and sprayers that children can play, run and sit in and under. The splash pad will likely be placed in the “on” mode, which allows children to activate the sprayers, in the spring and summer months. In the end, Comerchero said during the playground opening, it’s all about having fun. “Just have a ball. That’s what we’re here for,” he said.

Workshop offered to teach parents how to keep special needs children safe MURRIETA - A workshop to teach parents how to keep their special needs children safe will be held on Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Shivela Middle School in Murrieta. Workshop topics will include eloping and wandering, warning signs of abuse, laws relating to sexual behaviors and relationships, when should the police be called, interacting safely with law enforcement in a crisis and interacting with the legal system, said Beth Burt, president of the Autism Society Inland Empire, which is one of

the organizations co-sponsoring the event. “This workshop is one of the first in the area that involves key stakeholders in these issues: local law enforcement, school districts, parents and nonprofit agencies working together to make this education available,” Burt said. “Last year marked an unfortunate record for the ASIE. We had calls from six different families with a loved one who was involved with the legal system. It is heartbreaking to talk with a person who is in jail and doesn›t understand why. It is

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these events provide important learning experiences for our local families,” said MVUSD Board Member Kris Thomasian. Funding for the workshop is made possible in part from a grant from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. In addition to ASIE, other co-sponsors are the MVUSD, Murrieta SEPAC, State Council on Developmental Disabilities - San Bernardino Office, California School Resource Association and Riverside County SELPA CAC. The cost to attend the workshop is $10 per person and scholarships are available. Spanish translation will be available for a limited number of people. Pre-registration is required to attend. To pre-register or inquire about scholarships, visit www.ieautism.org or call (951) 220-6922.

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Talking trash Kim Harris Managing Editor According to a report issued by the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generated about 251 million tons of trash in 2012. Of those 251 million tons, 87 million tons was recycled or composted. That’s about a 34 and a half percent recycling rate. Not too shabby, if you ask me. That report, which can be found by visiting www.epa.gov, states that over 65 million tons were recycled, the remaining just over 21 tons was composted. That seems like a lot, but what if we did more? Let’s just say we doubled that amount and recycled or composted 174 million tons of the trash we produce each year? Well, according to the EPA we would save more

than 2.2 quadrillion Btu of energy, that’s the same amount of energy consumed by almost 20 million U.S. households in a year. That’s a lot of energy folks. Did you know that every ton of mixed paper that is recycled can save the equivalent of 165 gallons of gasoline? Or that recycling just one ton of aluminum cans conserves more than 153 million Btu or the equivalent of 1,665 gallons of gasoline? Or how about the fact that recycling one ton of plastic saves the equivalent of 1,000 to 2,000 gallons of gasoline (depending on who you ask). Pretty impressive numbers right? Now let’s look at what the recycling centers are paying for these things you use every day. Temecula Recycling on Ynez is my favorite place to go when I have a load of recycling. They pay $1.75 for a

pound of cans $1.10 a pound for #1 plastic, such as water bottles and 10 cents a pound for glass. About 32, 12-ounce soda cans equals a pound, so that means for after four cases of soda have been consumed in your house, not at all a stretch in my house with all of the teenagers I have coming through, that’s $7 in your pocket. Supposedly, it takes about 16 empty 20-ounce water bottles to make a pound so for every three cases of water consumed that is $3.30 in your pocket. I couldn’t find statistics on glass bottles, they are too varied in weight, but for argument’s sake, let’s just say you go through three pounds of them a month too, that gives you a whopping 30 cents. But when you add it all together it looks like a crisp Hamilton and a couple of quarters and a dime to me. Now, it hardly pays to drive to

the recycling center for $10, but what if you do what we do at the Harris home and just go every other month? Well, then that $10.60 becomes more like $21.20. And before you go thinking that when you come to my house, it’s full of junk, let me just tell you, we wash everything out, crush what we can and have trash cans for each type of material we recycle. Sometimes we need to go a bit more often depending on what is going on in our lives but for the most part every other month works for us and my kids do all of the work. Aside from getting to keep the money they make, they have pride in knowing that what they are doing is making our world a better place. We recycle everything in my house, cardboard, cans, plastics, bottles, paper, clothing, motor oil, you name it and we recycle it. It

doesn’t take much effort to do it at all. Recycling is easy. Yes you have to wash it all out, keep it all separated and you will have to drive to the recycling center six times a year, but the payoff of knowing that we are doing a little good in our messed up world is good enough for us. So why not give recycling a try in your house too, take the money you make and save it to pay for a trip somewhere you’ve always wanted to go, blow the money you make on overindulgence at your favorite restaurant for a dinner with your significant other or donate it to a worthy cause. It doesn’t matter what you do with the money you make, just that you take the time to help our planet remain a pleasant place to live. Remember, together we can make a difference.

the democratic process to function properly. To this end, sending out occasional emails about specific subjects can be an efficient method of disseminating information at minimum cost. Consequently, I have been sending out monthly or bi-monthly emails with information covering a wide variety of topics. Recent

subjects have included brief messages about human trafficking, heart health and youth leadership. Future updates will include information on other important issues facing our state and region. My electronic database contains just under 27,000 email addresses, in a district with around 465,000 residents. Since many of these addresses were provided at the time of registration, many are out of date. If

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Communicating with 21st Century technology Marie Waldron Special to Valley News Some of you have expressed interest in receiving a regular newsletter from my office to keep you updated about goings-on in Sacramento as well as issues impacting the 75th Assembly District. My

experience with newsletters, both mailed and electronic, has led me to the firm conviction that most are simply trashed without being read. Nevertheless, maintaining communications is very important in a representative republic such as ours. Elected representatives and their constituents should hear from one another on a regular basis for

Greyhound, Temecula’s gateway to America

A few hours after buying my Greyhound ticket to Las Vegas for National Finals Rodeo Week one year, a friend was telling me about her plans to spend part of December at Disneyland. It turned out that my round-trip Greyhound ticket cost less than a one-day Disneyland ticket. In case you’re wondering how this is relevant to the Valley News coverage area, the Greyhound route from San Diego to Las Vegas stops in Temecula. That’s right, if you travel by Greyhound you can not only keep your belt and shoes on and put your toothpaste and contact lens solution in your carry-on, but Greyhound stops where the airlines don’t. It’s the next best thing to driving – and if you’re traveling solo and don’t need a car at your destination it’s better than driving. Greyhound’s slogan “Go Greyhound and leave the driving to us” means that you can sleep or read while traveling, which you can’t do while driving, and while the trip time includes meal breaks you can also eat on the bus. Temecula isn’t a Greyhound hub; the only route in and out of Temecula runs between San Diego and San Bernardino. The trip to San Diego has a stop in Escondido. One of the three Greyhound routes out of San Diego ends with transfers or arrivals in Phoenix (besides the one which

runs through Temecula to San Bernardino, the other runs from Mexico to Los Angeles), so a Greyhound trip from Temecula to certain points east may best be routed through San Diego. (Remember the line from the Eagles song Take It Easy: “standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona?” You can actually do that on the Greyhound between Phoenix and St. Louis; I’ve never checked airline schedules to see if they serve Winslow). The daily Greyhound runs from Temecula to San Diego leave at 2:05 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. and have a scheduled trip time of 80 minutes. A Greyhound trip solely to San Diego with the advance purchase rate is $11.00 each way on weekdays and slightly higher on weekends. The route from San Diego to Phoenix has stops in El Cajon, El Centro, Calexico, Yuma, and Gila Bend and includes meal breaks. The two northbound buses from Temecula to San Bernardino leave at 10:35 a.m. and 5:35 p.m. and have stops in Perris and Riverside. A Greyhound trip from Temecula to Los Angeles requires a transfer in San Bernardino. The bus leaving at 10:35 a.m. arrives in Los Angeles at 2:40 p.m. while the Greyhound departing at 5:35 p.m. arrives in Los Angeles at 9:30 p.m. Los Angeles is the transfer station for trips to (including transferring from) San Francisco and Sacramento. Sacramento is the ideal transfer

for a trip to Reno, but a transfer in Las Vegas is utilized for travel to Salt Lake City, Denver, or towns involving a transfer in Denver. The trip between Temecula and Las Vegas itself takes 6 hours and 20 minutes, including a 35-minute scheduled layover in San Bernardino for the bus leaving at 10:35 a.m. is 6 hours and 45 minutes, including a 1:35 break in San Bernardino, for the route leaving at 5:35. That includes a meal break in Barstow, and Victorville is the only other stop between San Bernardino and Las Vegas. The one-way advance purchase fare from Temecula to Las Vegas is $33 on weekdays and $37.50 Saturday and Sunday. Greyhound passengers are responsible for their own luggage, which is actually to your advantage versus airline travel since that ensures your bags will be on the same bus as you. You’re allowed a carry-on up to 25 pounds and one check-in up to 50 pounds free; the second check-in is $15. I’ve never asked how much fuel the Greyhound buses take to get from San Diego to Oklahoma City, where my godson and his family live. All I know is it’s not my gas (and I can’t drive to Oklahoma City for just over $100 in gas each way) - and it’s not my engine being used. And I can keep my feet on the footrest instead of the gas and brake pedals. Greyhound is a much better way than airlines to see America. And all you need to do is get to Temecula.

Dear Editor, The failure of the Veterans Administration system unfortunately has impacted many veterans in local communities around the country. My husband, Craig is merely one of them. Craig is a 50 year old Navy Veteran that served his country honorable with 10 and 1/2 years of consecutive active duty service. He is a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and is very giving and thoughtful to all who know him. Until his injury, he was a full-time engineer and builder with a thriving business and was actively involved in several charity organizations; fulfilling wishes of children with cancer, building ADA compliant homes for the severely injured, and providing educational resources for children in the foster care system. Now he is unable to support the things he cares about the most. Craig has a complicated cervical spine injury and has become completely disabled. He has an artificial disc replacement at the C6-C7 level that was implanted in 2010. Various test including MRI, CT Scans, etc. have been performed. However, the artificial disc causes an artifact that makes it impossible to evaluate the area. The issues of the artifact are clearly stated by the radiologists in their various reports, as well as the fact that the area cannot be evaluated properly due to the glare.

The last radiologist within the VA System who performed an MRI, wrote in bold letters on his report “Severe Major Abnormalities.” We also provided the physicians the reports of the original surgery from 2010 when the artificial disc was installed. The surgeon’s notes and report clearly state something went wrong during the surgery. Craig’s primary VA doctor diagnosed him with failed cervical spine surgery syndrome & cervical radiculopathy. Despite the clear indication that something is wrong, the orthopedic specialist and neurosurgeons within the VA system have refused to review the original surgeons report. The VA has denied any request for additional tests, including an EMG or a second opinion from another VA neurosurgeon. Instead, they have referred him to pain management and physical therapy. Does anyone see a problem with this? If issues cannot be identified and the area in your cervical spine cannot be evaluated, one would assume that they have no idea what is wrong. Why would any doctor risk further injuring a patient with cervical neck damage by recommending physical therapy? Craig is now unable to move his neck and is having TIA mini strokes. The VA Pain Management Clinic refuses to see him until he is stabilized. These means that Craig is not receiv-

ing medical attention from the Pain Management Clinic nor an orthopedic specialist, and keeping him medicated is not the answer. After continually battling the VA, we sought the opinion of some wellknown neurosurgeons. These doctors are specialists in cervical spine injuries and artificial disc replacement. The specialists all agree that he needs surgery and advise us that the longer the surgery is delayed, the riskier the surgery will be, including the possibility of death. With the constant pain, medication and loss of mobility, he is unable to function on a day-to-day basis, sometimes meaning that he cannot get out of bed. He is losing the ability to move his arms and hands. The situation has become incredibly hard on us and we need your reader’s help. Our family setup a GOFUNDME campaign in an attempt to raise the funds needed to cover the cost of his surgery, and living expenses, including long term care if needed. We understand that many families are struggling but if you can donate it would be very much appreciated. The link is www.GoFundMe.com/Schick. Thank you in advance for your support. If you would like additional information, please contact us at Veteranschick@outlook.com. Sincerely, Sherry Schick

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REAL ESTATE / HOME & GARDEN

Solar homes offer energy efficient solutions for today’s homebuyers

Dale Rolph III Special to Valley News If you have stopped by any local new home developments you may have noticed that many of the developers are promoting “Solar Included” as an option or upgrade. They have recognized that homes that offer energy efficient solutions are generating more traffic, producing more revenue and are selling faster than those that did not. This is also supported by studies published by the Department of Energy and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories. Considering that the cost of utilities in Southern California is among the highest in the nation, this should not surprise homebuyers. Although, while it is comforting to know that the trend in new home design is to conserve our natural resources and move us closer to sustainability, the number one driving force that motivates home buyers is still the desire to reduce living expenses. This is why “Solar Included” new home sales have

vantage of attracting buyers, increasing appraised values and the ability to quickly generate offers. It also does not require any upfront cost. The solar power system is not installed until after escrow closes. In addition to a 30 percent federal tax credit, the buyer receives the financial benefits of purchasing a home with solar and wrapping the cost in their mortgage, saving them thousands from the other financing options available today. Savings to the buyer starts from day one by eliminating or reducing living expenses immediately. No home should be sold or purchased without considering the benefits of wrapping the cost of a solar power system into the mortgage. In the words of Thomas Edison, “I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.” If you are interested in this program and how it works, contact a representative by calling (951) 348-4001 and ask for additional information regarding the Solar Ready Homes advantage.

the edge in today’s market. Wrapping the cost of a solar power system in a 30-year mortgage at the current low interest rates will undisputedly maximize the return on investment over all other purchase, lease or finance programs. In addition, homebuyers will avoid many of the unfavorable terms, conditions and cost associated with these programs such as high interest rates, hidden administration fees, non-assumable or transferrable obligations, and undesirable property tax liabilities – all which could make selling your home in the future difficult. While this is great for developers, what about all other home purchases which represent the majority of sales in Southern California? Well, now the good news – there is a new solar program that originated right here in sunny Temecula, “Solar Ready Homes.” Unlike the current financing options, this program effectively bundles solar into the sale of the home, much like what the developers are doing, but at a fraction of the cost. This program is designed to work for the seller and buyer. The seller receives the Solar Ready Homes ad-

Market at a glance (As of March 1, 2015) TEMECULA (all zip codes)

MURRIETA (92562)

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE / CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE

SUN CITY

No of Homes Sold

Inventory of Properties Listed

424

450

283

195

304

Average Selling Price

$399,570

$358,459

$325,325

$290,112

$277,043

$206,667

Average List Price

$684,143

$565,497

$356,283

$335,442

$349,432

$368,068

Median List Price

$479,900

$393,108

$342,450

$325,000

$339,900

$300,000

$186

$157

$136

$144

$145

$159

104

Most Expensive Listing

$5,195,000

$4,177,000

$1,299,000

$1,999,900

$599,000

$2,000,000

Least Expensive Listing

$149,900

$144,900

$100,000

$80,000

$99,900

$39,000

Asking Price per Square Foot Average Days on Market

Average Age of Listing

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

38%

37%

34%

33%

30%

39%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

12%

13%

Median House Size (sq ft) Median Lot Size (sq ft) Median Number of Bedrooms Median Number of Bathrooms Market Action Index*

2944

2737

2483

2251

2376

1868

6501-8000

8001-10,000

6501-8000

4.0

3.0

2.5

2.0

Seller (42.3)

Seller (40.7)

Seller (43.1)

Seller (41.8)

Seller (41.3)

Seller (39.2)

* This Index measures the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory. Index above 30 implies a seller’s advantage. Below 30, conditions give the advantage to the buyer. Market data provided by Escrow Leaders (Altos Research) and is current as of 03/02/15. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 03/01/15. Note: Sun City sales data on MLS is now incorporated into Menifee; this column may be eliminated in future issues. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

Healthy & Beautiful Gardens Organic disease and pest control

Linda McDonald-Cash Landscape Designer Special to Valley News Hello fellow gardeners! I thought this would be a good time to discuss problems we might incur in the garden, either now or soon. After putting in all the hard work that we do, we certainly don’t like to watch it all disappear due to disease or pests, and since I’m against using toxins in the environment – I use organics when necessary and will tell you about a few here today. First and, most importantly, is to know that a healthy plant is your best defense. That means correct watering, and healthy soil. The plants that usually get attacked by either fungus or pests are usually stressed due to heat, lack of water, too much water, not enough sun, etc. Always address those issues

The Monarch butterflly is dwindling in numbers due to toxic pesticide use. Gardeners can help save them by using organic pest control products. Courtesy photo

first. Think of a plant as a living organism, which they are, not unlike an animal, or even us – when we aren’t taking care of ourselves, not eating

right, getting enough sleep, etc. Isnt that when we end up catching a bug? It’s the same with plants, make sure they’re taken care of correctly and they will rarely have

problems. However, I know it’s rare to find anybody, myself included, who always takes perfect care of every single plant, so let’s learn some

organic ways of dealing with the aftermath of our neglect. There are many types of diseases that affect various plants and I can’t address them all here, however, fungus is usually a big issue and there are many organic methods to deal with those. Roses are a big one for fungal diseases, from rust, powdery mildew to black spot and these diseases respond to several organic treatments. I use a mixture of baking soda, ½ c. to a gallon of water and a tablespoon of Neem oil; you can also add a tablespoon of a liquid soap such as Dr. Bronners, or mild dish soap, mix well and spray. Make sure to cover all leaves on plants. If you overhead water with sprinklers, which I don’t recommend, this fungicide will wash off, so you might need to hand water with a hose for a week. Otherwise convert to drip irrigation. This mixture will also help kill off many pests and their eggs as a bonus. This mix works for pretty much all plants with fungal diseases, not just roses. When it gets really hot out, plants get stressed, especially those in terra cotta pots, and you may see them fading and shriveling up. If you look closely you may see very fine webbing on the bottoms of

see GARDENING, page C-4

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Recent Home Sales

List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 236 closed transactions from 2-23 to 3-1-15.

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Murrieta 26529 Jefferson Ave.

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Aguanga Canyon Lake

41205 Rolling Hills Drive 29710 Longhorn Drive 29888 Steel Head Drive 22696 Canyon Club Drive 30491 Golden Gate Drive 22915 Canyon Lake Drive 22718 Lighthouse Drive 2383 Garland Way 42135 Gray Squirrel Road 364 Long Street 40685 Whittier Avenue 680 Palmer Drive 830 Felipe Place 501 Latham Avenue 818 Topaz Avenue 1540 Whittier Avenue 43772 Olive Avenue 670 Mount Hood Drive 610 Lassen Way 641 Stetson Avenue 2245 Juneberry Avenue 25216 Steiner Drive 3984 Roxbury Drive 360 Loyola Court 25096 Steiner Drive 41076 Felton Court 1395 Hickory Drive 44220 Galicia Drive 332 Weston Place 256 Firestone Lane 1138 Navarre Drive 3066 Greengable Lane 1225 Granite Drive 44704 Palm Avenue 43588 Savannah Way 1223 Lavender Lane 3830 Claremont Street 42350 Santiago Drive 222 Marmalade Lane 170 Lehman Way 4369 Muleshoe Court 4425 Trotter Drive 5605 Corte Vallarta 43100 Acacia 783 Olivette Street 26295 Amen Street 4128 Roxbury Drive 52924 Overlook Drive 53855 Marian View Drive 26430 FOREST HILL Drive 52632 Chickadee Lane 55025 Daryll Road 25000 Walters Drive 30505 Canyon Hills Road 45010 Dortmund Court 33036 Canopy Lane 35139 Fennel Lane 52096 Alba Street 41 Vista Palermo 34149 Ambrosia Court 15 Del Pizzoli 36686 Acanthus Drive 32911 Valley View Avenue 33128 Tetterington Street 901 SUMNER Avenue 17639 Bobrick Avenue 18900 Applewood Way 4152 Alderwood Place 31701 Ridgeview Drive 225 Southshore Drive 29021 Avocado Way 29 Via Scenica 16493 Joy Street 29309 Quiet Harbor Street 171 Massachusetts Street 31019 Lausanne Street 15210 Washington Avenue 15510 Starview Street 4158 Isabella Circle 4166 Isabella Circle 25170 Malone Avenue

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Menifee

28871 Avenida Estrella 28266 Bavaria Drive 28100 Calle Casera 27328 Potomac Drive 27733 Avenida Halago 25790 Interlechen Drive 25364 Mammoth Lakes Circle 29779 Desert Jewel Drive 29728 Jura Court 26530 Baldy Peak Drive 28100 Aspenwood Way 30559 Meadow Run Place 27439 Montague Court 29728 Desert Jewel Drive 24932 Springbrook Way 29923 Winter Hawk Road 29123 Navigator Way 27451 Solitude Drive 29052 Foghorn Court 26331 Rim Creek 28127 Lookout Point Lane 27992 Breakwater Court 33464 Lazurite Way 29887 Boathouse Cove 31730 Livingston Street 25529 Beth Drive 23670 Cassandra Drive 38933 Calle De Companero 25655 Bass pt 41410 Juniper Street 23782 Scarlet Oak Drive 24090 Sweet William Lane 41909 Black Mountain 41644 Cherrybranch Avenue 38203 Pine Creek Place 23670 Ballestros Road 37365 Jerome Lane 42813 Beeman Drive 37549 Windsor Court 23539 Mountainside Court 42768 Mountain Shadow Road 24010 Via Astuto 24365 Grouse Lane 23763 Cork Oak Circle 40280 Via Calidad 24544 Calle San Vincente 24530 Westhaven Court 39482 Country Mill Road 39893 Wild Canary Lane 24830 Shoshone Drive 39540 Calle San Clemente 40013 Temecky Way 40365 Via Reata 38343 Via La Colina 30396 Pelican Bay 33690 Willow Haven Lane 37220 Ascella Lane 25896 Marco Polo Street 39270 Devotion Lane 33630 Iris Lane 38099 Talavera Court 35710 Adrienne Street 39441 Via Montero 39570 Saint Honore Drive 30634 Gray Wolf Way 34145 Albacete Avenue 37372 Hydrus Place 38134 Amador Lane 37534 Newcastle Road 31807 Empresa Circle 30181 Alfalfa Lane 36668 Covington Circle 38079 Turning Leaf Court 37773 Sweet Magnolia Way 30932 Windflower Lane 37210 Van Gaale Lane 38057 Pearwood Lane 36623 Longbranch Avenue 28765 Prairie Falcon Court 28193 Cottontail Drive 1349 Freedom Way

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Hemet

Idyllwild

Lake Elsinore

Menifee

Bedrooms 3BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 2BR 3BR 2BR 2BR 2BR 2BR 2BR 2BR 2BR 2BR 2BR 2BR 2BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 2BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 2BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 5BR 2BR 4BR 4BR 3BR 2BR 2BR 3BR 2BR 3BR 2BR 3BR 2BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 5BR 5BR 4BR 3BR 5BR 2BR 2BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 1BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 3BR 2BR

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Murrieta

Quail Valley San Jacinto

Hemet 146 S. Harvard St. Bedrooms 3BR 2BR 2BR 2BR 3BR 3BR 5BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 5BR 4BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 5BR 4BR 5BR 4BR 3BR 5BR 5BR 2BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 5BR 4BR 5BR 4BR 4BR 5BR 5BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 2BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 5BR 4BR 4BR 5BR 2BR 2BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 5BR 5BR 4BR 4BR 5BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 5BR 4BR 5BR 5BR 5BR 3BR 2BR

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Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

San Jacinto

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How to prepare for an open house in today’s market

John Occhi and Mike Mason Special to the Valley News There is a controversy in real estate as to whose interest is best served with an open house. Sellers believe the purpose of an open house is to showcase their home and find a buyer for it while realtors typically market open houses

for the primary purpose of finding fresh buyer leads. The whole idea behind an open house is rather straightforward. The realtor and seller agree on a date (or dates – both Saturday and Sunday are common and even a mid-week afternoon can be beneficial) to make the home available for the general public to view the home and generate interest for a sale. Types of open houses An open house is typically focused on one of three different audiences. The first, and most beneficial for the homeowner, is the Broker Open or

Caravan. This is when an announcement is made to all of the agents in the local marketplace that the home is for sale and available for the agents to preview the home, in hopes that agents will have a buyer whose criteria is met with this home. A Broker Open does not have to last more than two hours, as agents will come in and out rather quickly as they are on their caravan, or tour of new listings in the marketplace. Literature should be available that is focused on the agent and not the public. Like all open houses, it should be hosted by the listing agent and the homeowner and their pets should not be anywhere around.

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A neighborhood open house is equally beneficial for both the agent and homeowner. In this style of open house, a special invitation is prepared and distributed only to the other homes in the neighborhood. At least 100 invitations should be distributed as either a postcard of a flyer dropped on the neighborhood doorsteps. The idea is not to get your neighbors to move into your home (although stranger things have happened) rather it is to solicit the neighborhood for leads of friends and family who would love to live nearby for any number of reasons. Neighbors feel special when they have the opportunity to get the inside information on a new neighborhood listing and can create some urgency when they share the information with their friends and family who may want to move to this neighborhood. Please keep in mind it’s critical for the homeowner to not be present. This is not the time to socialize with your neighbors, telling every one of your future plans. Neighborhood open houses also benefit the realtor by showcasing his skills and personality to the neighbors and hopes to attract a new neighborhood listing. Finally, there is the traditional open house that the agent will market online and with lots of signs and balloons. These open houses will typically run from noon till about 4 p.m. give or take an hour or two on either side. Most will run on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and some will run both days. Aggressive realtors will even schedule a mid-week open house hoping to attract the attention of local commuters on their way home who don’t have the time to visit on the weekend. Most visits are spontaneous in nature so signs matter a lot more than any print or internet advertising. A skilled agent will be able to determine how to best help this new buyer who has raised their hand and identified themselves as someone who wants to buy a home. Long story short, open houses are one of the very best buyer lead sources in an agent’s arsenal.

How to prepare for an open house Regardless of what type of open house you have scheduled, here are a few basic tips to prepare. They may seem common sense and should be taken for granted, but just visit a few open houses in your city and see for yourself how unprepared some home sellers are. Clean and up to date Make sure every room in the house is clean – no bathtub rings or mold growing on the shower tile. Clean your floors and windows. The deeper the clean the better, but at least cover all of the basics. Eliminate clutter – start packing, remember you are moving so the more you do now the easier the move will be. If you are undergoing any renovations, make sure they are complete before the Open house. Your home should scream easy maintenance to any potential buyer. De-personalize This is often the hardest single step for sellers. It’s time to remove all of your family photos, religious and ethnic artifacts. Anything in your home that identifies what type of person you are can be a negative to some. Sure, some will respect the pictures of a loved one in uniform, but the goal here is to make it easy for the buyer to visualize themselves living there. Clean out your closets You only have to watch a few episodes of almost any house hunting TV series to hear the advice given to always check out the closets. If you’re selling in the summer time, pack up your winter clothes (vice versa in winter time) so that the closets are not packed tight. The goal is to have 50 percent open space in each closet. Don’t store boxes and totes in the closet – add open space. It’s OK to neatly fill the garage – remember, you’re moving and buyers expect you to leave with all

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Real Estate / Home & Garden GARDENING from page C-1 your leaves – this is the spider mite. The fastest way to get rid of them is with a hard jet of water, as well as watering the plant more of course, also spraying with a Neem oil or liquid soap in water mixture – one tablespoon per gallon of water. Be vigilant! If you’re dealing with caterpillars my recommendation is something called “Bt” or Bacillus thuringiensis. Just ask for Bt at the garden center! It’s basically beneficial organisms that caterpillars eat that disrupt their digestive systems and causes them to die. I also try to hand pick as many off as I can. It really helps believe it or not, and if you’re growing tomatoes, you know how much damage can be done in just one night by them. Slugs and snails are actually an easy one. There are several ways to get rid of them. Place boards out at night where they have been seen when they are active, they will hide under the boards then pick the boards up in the morning and throw them in the trash. Bury a saucer full of flat beer in the garden where they frequent, both slugs and snails will be attracted to it, and drown – what a way to go, huh? Diatomaceous earth – one of my personal favorites – sprinkle around in the area they frequent, this is also good for those annoying pillbugs and it literally cuts them up as they crawl through it. You can buy a box of this at most nurseries or pool supply centers. Also another great product that I use, called Sluggo Plus, is made with Iron Phosphate, that destroys slugs and snails like magic and adds iron to the soil at the same time! I found this at Big

Fungal disease ‘Rust’ as seen on rose leaves.

Lots last year. One of my most annoying pests both indoors and out has been a little fly called the fungus gnat; they usually come from the nursery and are already in the potting soil. They can destroy a greenhouse in no time. I have used yellow sticky traps to good advantage, along with setting out bowls of water to which I add a drop or two of liquid soap – they are attracted to the water, but then can’t fly away and drown. Lawns – although I keep telling people to get rid of them, you’re not all listening, so at least make sure when you weed and feed that growth, you use “earth friendly” products . They’re out there! Even manure is better than chemical products on your lawn, it won’t burn, it actually adds humic acid to the soil, which basically means its building the soils structure, and its long lasting. There is a product out which is based on corn gluten and although

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I wouldn’t eat it, it’s perfectly safe for the environment, and prevents weed seeds from germinating anywhere, without harming growing plants. Use it on your lawn, ground cover areas, and anywhere you want to keep weeds down. Spot treatment of weeds can consist of a mix of a gallon of vinegar (it’s actually cheaper than chemicals) with about two cups of Epsom salt added and a tablespoon of dish soap – spray on a day when rains not forecast for a couple days. Avoid getting on plants you want to keep though. This is much better for you, your pets, and the earth. In addition to these after the fact control methods, I highly recommend encouraging the many beneficial insects out there to live in your garden, by providing sources of nectar for them. Ladybugs, Praying Mantis, and Green Lacewings are three of the top in my opinion. Many of these insects are available to purchase if you don’t see them in your garden already and need them. If you refrain from using toxic chemicals, you will usually see the beneficial insects coming in to feast. There are many plants that encourage them to stay in your garden as well – dill is a great one to grow for this. I’m already out of room this week. Have fun in your garden,

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Recent temperatures have been quite erratic with periods of warm to very warm days and very cool nights which will influence how quickly new rose foliage grows. The warm daytime temperatures warm the soil which will stimulate greater root growth and thus new foliage. To the rose it seems more like spring at times so some roses are well into the growing cycle even though it is March. Truthfully, I think the roses are as confused as we are. Some folks pruned as early as December, I hope the new growth was not frost-damaged on your roses—it’s a risk one takes every year when deciding when to prune. Generally in our zones 18/19 mid-January to mid-February is good for pruning. Depending upon when you pruned your roses (you did prune last month, right?) I noticed that this year the new growth began very early and if you recently pruned even some of this new growth was likely left. Unseasonal rains contributed to this early growth. Be sure to remove all old leaves off the bushes and debris from around and underneath, apply lime sulfur dormant spray according to the package direction, and then thoroughly wet all canes and the surrounding soil. For roses that have sprouted, be more careful in your application and be sure to follow the “growing season instructions” on the label. Given that your roses are about

as bare as they’re going to be for the rest of the year, take time now to inspect and make any necessary repairs to the irrigation system. Drip systems are the most efficient and they avoid problems of aboveground sprayer and sprinklers which waste water (especially important during our serious drought) and can foster molds (mildews and rust). Make sure your irrigation system is in good working order; for example, make sure all the emitters are delivering the expected amount of water and that there are no leaks. Seeing tender new red-coppery growth is a pleasing sight for rose aficionados. Now would be the time to sprinkle ½ cup to 1 cup of Epson Salts widely around the base of each plant. (Use half as much for minis and mini-floras.) There is some indication that this helps in producing new cane growth known as “basal breaks.” If your feeding program is organic you can apply fertilizer immediately after pruning; if you use inorganic fertilizers wait until this new growth is two to three inches long. I suggest the initial feeding be higher in nitrogen to encourage new stem and leaf growth. When new growth is four to six inches long apply a fertilizer higher in phosphate to give roots a boost at start of season. Another method used by some is to sprinkle superposphate (available at home stores and nurseries) on the soil surface at rate of 1 pound for every 10 square feet. Lightly water it into the soil. Top your rose bed with a minimum three to four layer of organic composted mulch. If you’ve read this column for more than a month or so, you know that I’m a big believer in composted mulch! It’s best if it covers the entire rose bed. It will help supply nutrients for beneficial soil organisms that transport these nutrients into the plant root zone. It will also insulate the upper eight to 12 inches where most rose roots feed, keeping it cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Mulch also helps prevent water loss and evens out the soil moisture. I am often asked how much water a rose needs. This is another of those “It depends.” Much depends on a lot of factors; weather, the size of the plant, the composition of the soil, the cycle of growth, the variety of the plant, etc. Typical mature, full-size hybrid tea in Southern California soil requires about six to nine gallons of water a week when the high temperatures are in the 70s. As temperatures rise into the 80s the rose will require about nine gallons of water per week. In the 90s, the rose will require about 12

gallons per week and even more. A miniature rose, depending on size, requires about one-third to one-half as much. These figures are rough and based on the amount of water needed to maintain the highest level of show quality; the rose will stay alive on considerably less. For your regular feeding program, I recommend that you avoid products that describe themselves as “systemic.” These contain insecticide and/or fungicide (mold killer) that enter the plant through the leaves and roots, and circulate within it. I avoid such products for two reasons. First, because much of the product ends up washing into the soil, you are laying waste to a wide range of soil organisms, including beneficial ones, thus making your soil less diverse and dynamic—this can only be bad in the long run for your plants. Secondly, because these poisons circulate within the plant, there’s a chance that they are implicated in the widespread collapse of honey bee populations. Also, “bad” bugs will feed on the poisons and in turn poison the beneficial insects, birds, the praying mantis, and lady bugs that eat them; because these predators are further up the food chain, they concentrate the poisons and can be killed by them too. Finally, if you plan to use blossoms or petals for any household purpose (potpourri, recipes), be aware that these poisons are in all plant parts also in the blooms and thus petals. Also, I use and emphatically recommend organic types of fertilizer, as vs. inorganic or “chemical” ones, because organics are less concentrated (thus less likely to burn plant tissues) and their nutrients are released more slowly. This fosters better soil development, making for a richer, livelier, and more viable community of soil organisms that is able to break the elements into an easily absorbed form and releases them slowly to the plants. As your soil develops, you’ll be able to use less and less product and save money in the process. Lastly, as I am writing this light rain is predicted and if you were fortunate enough to have fertilized before the rains how lucky you are that this rain will soak it into the root systems sooner. Be sure to visit the Rose Haven Heritage Garden located at 30500 Jedediah Smith Rd. (the cross street is Cabrillo Avenue) in Temecula. Spread the word and spread the joy of roses! Also, visit our web site at www.TemeculaValleyRoseSociety. org regularly for great information and schedule of events! Spread the joy of roses!

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Temecula Recycling helping the city’s green revolution Tony Ault Writer Temecula Recycling, an offshoot of the modern “Green Revolution” of the 1960s is a successful business today thanks to an environmentally conscious public. One of 11 large recycling companies, the firm at 27635 Diaz Rd. in Temecula provides local residents with a place to dispose of their used items. Items that, in time, could be destructive to the environment. Those items include empty plastic and glass bottles, cans, broken appliances, used metals, worn and torn textiles and cardboard boxes. The steadily growing population of family recyclers are proud of their efforts to help clean up the world that we live in. They even enjoy the added reward of a few extra dollars in their pockets for the time spent gathering the recyclables. Every day, except Sundays, people in the community and local businesses come into the recycling companies with tons of cast off items. Temecula Recycling, the largest in the area with 25 employees, painstakingly sort and wrap the assorted items either for shipment to cooperate recyclers and manufacturers or for their own 4,000 square foot Surplus Corner. There motto is, “Love where you live. Recycle!” “We like to call it our ‘Surplus Corner’ because we sell many of our still usable recyclables to the public,” said Jane Laskin, Temecula Recycling’s public relations officer. “We even have some brand new items on the shelves for bargain prices.” Customers can spend hours examining the thousands of items on the racks including clothes, hardware, electronic appliances, metals, furniture, and brick-a-brack to mention a few. There are unusual items, as well, like the Middle Aged armored knight suit that stands at the door of the store and a complete stainless steel food cart with canopy. “Here at Temecula Recycling we like to use the terms ‘gentle used’ or ‘re-purposed’ for our items,” Laskin said. Today’s shoppers, as many of the successful recycling firms and thrift store operators can attest, are no longer embarrassed to be using gently used clothes or other goods. They

Temecula Recycling warehouseman Danny Merk dumps and sorts cans into a recycling bin.

no longer see it as a sign of poverty especially when the brand names on the labels say Gucci, Louis Vuitton or Brooks Brothers. Some of the best in brands can be found in almost perfect condition in the thrift and surplus stores today. It is not uncommon for even the wealthiest person to proudly say, “You can’t believe how much I paid for this—and at a thrift store.” The pride of the company providing inexpensive goods to local customers extends even further to the community. “We love our community,” said Laskin with a smile. “We will sponsor local organizations and clubs like the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and local schools,” Laskin noted. “We will even send a team with a truck out to a local company to pick up their recycled goods if they have collected them for charity.” Another growing interest in recycling is the reuse of metals, particularly copper and aluminum. Top dollar is paid for metals in recycling companies. New metals are costly to contractors and they are looking for anyplace they can find a bargain. Not only is the cost lower at recyclers it is also immediately available. Today’s environmental front also dictates that by reusing metals it reduces the drain on critical and diminishing worldwide natural resources, not to mention the damage to the land and air around us by mining and refining the metals. Laskin said their biggest market is in recycled metals. The popularity and high prices paid for the metals,

The following is a partial listing of local recycling centers Heavy Metal Scrap and Recycling – 43136 Rancho Way, Temecula Murrieta Recycling – 38365 Innovation Ct., Ste 1102K, Murrieta MW Trading – 26342 Madison Ave., Murrieta Love Earth Recycle – 31949 Corydon St., Lake Elsinore Industrial Recycling – 26710 Calle Gregoria, Sun City Lake Elsinore Recycling Center – (951) 228-9100 Ecology Auto Parts – (800) 444-5865

however, has caused some problems in the past. The recyclers found that some people coming in with large quantities of metals, particularly copper, were stealing it from storage yards, construction sites, and even from air conditioners and public power grids. Today Temecula Recycling, according to Laskin, requires that unlicensed contractors and the public who come in with large quantities of copper must wait three days for payment or until it is cleared from any reported thefts. “However, our licensed contractors don’t have to wait. They get paid the same day,” she added. “We only accept California products as well. We will not take out-ofstate recyclables,” she said. On the brighter side, the dedicated Temecula Recycling staff, said Laskin, goes out of the way to help customers who come in with heavy or unwieldy items such as washing machines, dryers, metal cabinets, or large quantities of plastic bottles and cans. “We will even help sort them out,” she said. All plastic and glass up for recycling needs to be sorted by color. Usually customers will do this themselves, but others are not sure what category they fit into. Once the recyclables are accepted from the public, more sorting takes place by the employees. Metals are also sorted by type and quality. Electric appliances often are broken down into different categories like wire, circuitry, plastic and rare metals. Some electronics like old computers and televisions are shrink-wrapped and sent off to foreign or domestic markets. It’s not uncommon the see semi-trucks at Temecula Recycling

Rifling through some recycled newspaper scraps is Jane Laskin, Temecula Recycling public relations officer.

being loaded up with such items each week. The company’s large storage yard boosts large quantities of crushed bottles and cans, strips of metal, cardboard and larger home appliances all destined to shipment throughout the world for reuse. The most important thing to the

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OPEN HOUSE from page C-2 of your possessions. Move your cars If at all possible, move all of your vehicles around the corner or elsewhere. Make the space appear larger. Nothing less appealing than two cars in the garage with barely enough room to squeeze into one. Landscape Please, make sure the lawn is freshly mowed and the front planters are weed free. Eliminate weeds growing out of cracks in the concrete. Use some common sense and let the landscape shine and sell the home not give the impression that a potential homeowner will have to rip out your jungle to start with a fresh landscape design. Protect yourself Unfortunately, Open houses are invitations for anyone to preview your home and there are those who are more interested in your possessions than the structure itself. Today, it is very inexpensive to purchase a CCTV system and record everyone who comes in your home. Place signs about, to include the bathrooms that they are being recorded. Secure all of your personal

paperwork and protect yourself from identity theft and of course all of your valuable should be secured or taken with you. Even if you don’t buy a CCTV system, as a pre-emptive precaution get some signs and place them around the property warning visitors that they are being recorded. With today’s micro-cameras, no one knows where the camera is or when they are being recorded. A final thought is perhaps you’ll want to avoid the open house all together and have a professional virtual tour filmed that can be placed on the Internet – after all, that is where 95 percent of all homebuyers start their search these days. Call us today and get the information you need to make the right decision. The info is free so call now at (951) 296-8887.Questions regarding available inventory and/or other real estate matters please contact me, Mike@GoTakeAction.com. Mike Mason, Broker/Owner of MASON Real Estate Cal. BRE: 01483044, board of director of your Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors, traveling state director, California Association of Realtors.

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Education

Elsinore High School wins 2nd place at Riverside County Academic Decathlon ROMOLAND - West Valley High School emerged victorious at the 2015 Riverside County Academic Decathlon on Feb. 7. Students from 19 high school teams were honored following the final competition that included the Super Quiz held at Heritage High School. Second place honors went to Elsinore High School and third place went to Hemet High School. West Valley High School won the Super Quiz—where spectators watched teams answer questions and immediately view their scores. Elsinore and Hemet High Schools placed second in the Super Quiz and Temecula Preparatory School was third. West Valley High School will go on to compete at the California Academic Decathlon in Sacramento to be held March 19 to 22. Approximately 200 Riverside County high school students com-

peted in the 32nd Annual Academic Decathlon by writing essays, delivering prepared and impromptu speeches, and interviewing with judges. The theme this year was “New Alternatives in Energy: Ingenuity and Innovation.” The annual event is sponsored by the Riverside County Office of Education and includes competitors from grades 9th through 12th that compete over two weekends as individuals and as team members. Each team is composed of nine students, three from each grade point category, and includes three Honor (GPA 3.75-4.00), three Scholastic (GPA 3.00-3.74) and three Varsity (GPA 0.00-2.99) students. Students accumulate individual and team points in written events in mathematics, economics, art, music, language/literature, social science, and Super Quiz.

6 graduate boot camp T E M E C U L A - A i r m a n C a r o l i n e J . Yi , A i r m a n 1 s t Class Connor J. Zubicki, Airman Odie A. Ruddell, Airman 1st Class Daniel B. Petrushev and Airman Nicasio R. Westland have all graduated from Air Force basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Yi is the daughter of Sun Wha and Chan Yi of La Habra, Calif., and ward of Veronica Gonzalez of Menifee. She is a 2013 graduate of Heritage High School in Romoland, Calif. Zubicki is a 2010 graduate of Great Oak High School in Temecula,. Ruddell is the son of Chris A. Ruddell of El Dorado, Ark., and Julie A. Sullivan of Temecula and step-son of Mike D. Sullivan also of Temecula. He is also the grandson of Millie Pharr of Temecula and Bennie and Kay Ruddell of El Dorado, Ark., and nephew of Jenipher Pharr of El Dorado, Ark. He is a 2014 graduate of Smackover High School in Smackover, Ark. Petrushev is the son of Plamena and Daniel A. Petrushev of Sun City and a 2008 graduate of Paloma Valley High School in Menifee. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 2012 from the University of California, Irvine. Westlund, who earned distinction

as an honor graduate, is the son of Becky L. Westlund of Lake Elsinore, brother of Joseph C. Morgan Jr. of Carlsbad, and grandson of Susan Westlund of Rigby, Idaho. He is a 2011 graduate of Valley Center High School in Valley Center. All graduates of basic training completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. A r m y P v t . B r a n d e n A . Moore graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

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Temecula Sunrise Rotary Music Competition winners TEMECULA - The Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club has named the winners of its 16th annual Music Competition held on Feb. 9 at Grace Presbyterian Church in Temecula. There were three categories of musical presentations: “vocal,” “piano,” and “other instrumental” and 12 high school students from the Temecula Valley area competed for cash prizes. In first place was pianist Mitchell Kong, a junior at Heritage Christian School. Mitchell, who won $400, played “Concerto No. 3, 3rd Movement” by Ludwig van Beethoven. In second place was Coryn Richardson, a vocalist winning $250. Coryn is a senior at Murrieta Valley High School, and her presentation included “S’altro che lagrime” from “La Clemenza diTito” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Allerseelen by Richard Strauss. The third place winner was Jason Chan, a home schooled junior, winning $100. He performed “Grand Sonata in B flat, Op. 106, Allegro” by Ludwig van Beethoven. In addition to the three cash prize winners, the judges chose two more to go on to the finals. Vocalist Lexi Gunn, a senior at Chaparral High School and pianist Anthony Agbay, a senior at Great Oak High School, were given high marks by the judges and will participate on an equal basis at the finals to be held at the University of of Redlands, where the top prize in each category is $1,000. Second place winners will receive $500 and third prize will be

The Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club held its 16th annual Music Competition held on Feb. 9 at Grace Presbyterian Church in Temecula. Pictured are winners Mitchell Kong, Coryn Richardson, Courtesy photo Jason Chan, Lexi Gunn and Anthony Agbay.

$250. The first place winners in the Rotary District 5330 finals will be invited to show off their talents at the May Rotary District Conference in Cathedral City. Adjudicators this year were Saya Hazel, Desiree Jaramillo, and Stan Nickel, who are all talented performing and teaching musicians in their own right. Out of the 61 Rotary clubs in District 5330, encompassing all of Riverside County and much of San Bernardino County, about one third are participating in this year’s competition. In addition to Temecula Sunrise, the Rotary clubs of Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar and Lake Elsinore also had their

competitions in February. Rotary International is a worldwide humanitarian service organization with 34,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and territories. Founded in 1905 in Chicago, members of Rotary are business and professional leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build good will and peace in the world. Rotary International is celebrating its 110th birthday in February and is the oldest service organization in the world. For information about membership in Rotary, call (951) 698-6116.

Local residents attending colleges earn high grades and degrees TEMECULA – The following local residents were recently recognized for achievement by their out of state colleges: Student Amber Rivadeneira, Temecula Isaiah Saucillo, Murrieta Jordan Durham, Wildomar Andrea Slane, Temecula Mary Aragon, Murrieta Hallee Haygood, Temecula Shyah Ghaseminia, Murrieta Derek Emanuel, Temecula

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College Maryville University, St. Louis, MO Maryville University, St. Louis, MO Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison NJ University of Delaware, Newark, DE University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Creighton University, Omaha, NE Creighton University, Omaha, NE

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Johnson accepted to Ashland University ASHLAND, OH - Taylor Johnson of Murrieta has been accepted to Ashland University for the fall semester of 2015 and will receive the Provost’s Scholarship for $8,000 annually to attend Ashland. Johnson is a senior at Calvary Chapel Christian School.

Azusa Pacific has a reputation for consistently producing innovative and comprehensively prepared educators. Our graduates serve as teachers, counselors, coaches, and administrators throughout Southern California, and are known in their schools and districts as leaders in the field. Choose from more than 25 ways to earn your degree and credential at APU’s Murrieta Regional Center, including a bachelor’s degree completion program in liberal studies, and join a 116-year legacy of excellence in education.

Ashland University, which has been ranked in the top 200 colleges and universities in U.S. News and World Report’s National Universities category, is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland

University values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students.

Music in Art youth competition announced TEMECULA – The Temecula Valley Music Teachers Association is sponsoring the 2015 “Music in Art” youth competition. The competition is open to students ages 18 and under who are in 12th grade and below. Most two-dimensional artwork is accepted including drawings,

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sketches, paintings, charcoal, photography, two-dimensional digital and graphic arts. Divisions are grades 1 - 6, with first prize f $50 and second prize of $25; grades 7 - 12, with first prize of $100.00 and second prize of $50.00. Deadline for digital submissions

is May 2 for preliminary judging. For the entry form and information about the art competition, please visit www.tvmta.org under Student Activities. For additional information and to learn how to sign up for the competition, please call Cecelia Unpingco, vice president, TVMTA, at (951) 551-7162.

Tucker named Cadet of Distinction

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CARLSBAD - Anthony Tucker of Murrieta has been named a Cadet of Distinction at the Army and Navy Academy. This title is given to students who have achieved the highest citizenship grade attainable and zero demerits for the entire third grading period. Cadets of Distinction exhibit a strong commitment to the Academy’s unique character education

program. They exemplify the Academy’s mission of educating and developing young men of good character. “Congratulations, Cadets,” said Sgt. Maj. Eusebio Gonzalez, USMC (Ret.) in an awards ceremony recognizing the students. “You set the standard.” Founded in 1910, the Army and Navy Academy is a private not-

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

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Business

Backyard chicken farming brings joy to area residents Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer When Temecula resident Stephanie McKay decided to bring chickens home to roost, her husband’s initial reaction was no. She checked the Temecula city ordinance and learned of the two hen maximum but it took a little more to convince her husband to turn his backyard into a free range chicken farm. “Steve finally agreed to let the boys get baby chicks for Christmas,” McKay said. “The rest is history!” The trick was to ensure the baby chicks wouldn’t turn out to be roosters, a challenging feat according to backyard chicken specialist, James Blow of Tractor Supply. “Tractor Supply sells chicks and ducklings from February to April,” he said. “For agricultural reasons, our customers must purchase at least six chicks so that they can stay warm and have the best chance to grow.” Chickens arrive from the hatchery in either “straight runs” or “pullets,” according to Blow. There is no guarantee that you will get hens from a straight run, but chances are greater than 90 percent your chick will be a hen if you purchase from the pullet run, he said. Pullets – hens less than 1-yearold – begin producing eggs at 22 weeks of age. McKay’s pullets lived incubated for eight weeks in her garage in a large box with a light. “They were incredibly self sufficient, even in cold weather,” she said. She had her coop built by someone off Craigslist, but Tractor Supply, along with many other local businesses, provides a full range of backyard chicken supplies too. “We supply everything from the

Brood of chicks, shortly after bringing them home.

Pullets in the backyard, a lesson in farming and fun for McKay’s young Courtesy photos sons.

coops, to lights, feed, and information,” Blow said. “We try our best to help the whole community learn all there is to know on the benefits of raising chickens at home.” Tractor Supply will be on hand at the upcoming Temecula Valley Family Fair at Lake Skinner, March 28-29 where store representatives will teach those interested on how to raise backyard chickens. “We will be available to discuss the many benefits of raising your own eggs,” Blow said. Tractor Supply will feature a Blue Book giveaway.

range pecking. “We have our own backyard urban farm. I love to see (the chickens) happy, pecking, and being outside of their coop. There are millions of chickens living in tight quarters, and we subscribe to the theory that happy animals make happy food.” McKay said. “I’ve been inspired by Primal Pastures free range chickens, and hope to one day have enough land to raise more farm animals. Clean eating is of utmost importance to my family.” Knowing where her food comes

“The book features all backyard farming supplies available to our customers in Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, and surrounding areas,” he said. As for McKay, she loves the way her brooders have taken over the yard, pecking for bugs and grass. “The boys love the chickens,” she said of her two young sons. “It’s crazy how fast the (now ten-weekold) hens have grown. Having them is far easier than I ever anticipated.” McKay feeds her chickens a variety of specialized grain, scraps, bugs, and fruit, along with free

from will give her peace of mind, according to McKay. With another month to go before she can expect any eggs, McKay looks forward to hunting eggs with her sons. “With two hens, we can expect about one egg from each, per day. Our family eats a ton of eggs, so it will be perfect.” Before purchasing, check with city codes for your neighborhood, as roosters typically are not allowed to live within city limits. For more information, visit www.TractorSupply.com.

Temecula man reclaims life after lawn care invention hits the market JP Raineri Staff Writer/Multimedia Editor It’s winter, and while one half of the nation is seeing record breaking snowfall, we all know it’s never really that cold in Southern California. It’s actually a great time to start spring projects around the house, such as getting a jump on preparing your lawn for the heat of summer. One local person in particular, has found the secret. His name is Charles Huckey, and while he loves green healthy lawns, the grass wasn’t always greener on his side, in fact, he remembers a harder time, not too long ago, when he was living in his car. Huckey had made a bit of a name for himself while in the landscape business from 1984 until 1994 and did so well, that he sold his business and started a plant nursery which he owned and managed for about seven years. A Newport Beach native, Charles moved to Temecula in 2004, so he had seen the range of lawns from coastal palaces to the bedroom

The concept behind Spray and Green was created in the late 1980s by Temecula resident Charles Huckey, but only recently has his product made a unique comeback thanks to shelve placement at many major retail stores.

One side of the grass at this residence in Temecula was treated with Spray and Green at the beginning of the year and one side was not. The grass is noticeably different on the right side, which was the treated side. Courtesy photos

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communities of Riverside and San Bernardino counties In December 2011, times were rough, the economy was down, and Huckey found himself out of luck, no longer a business owner and homeless. While living in his car, he pondered his life, accomplishments and a way to get back on top. He realized that something he had created years earlier, while in the landscape business, was just not available on the market and he set out to revisit this great idea. Huckey developed the recipe for what he now calls Spray and Green in 1989, while he was working to maintain an 11,000 square-foot lawn in the Redlands area. The owner of the property had a bad rabbit problem and tried many different ways to get rid of them. The industry standard spray seemed to kill the rabbits off rather quickly, but Huckey didn’t like the fact that the rabbits died from eating the grass he had sprayed and began to think about what grass in

a dry climate needed most while repelling bugs and small critters. His experience in landscaping had convinced him that the common applications reaped only shortterm benefits. Being conscious of the ongoing drought in Southern California, he knew that the best recipe would result in a reduction of weeds, greener lawns, less water consumption and fewer grasseating critters. The resulting product differs from other industry applications which have substantial chemical compositions or are granular. Spray and Green is an all-natural liquid application that is applied simply by attaching it to a hose and spraying the lawn. Due to its natural ingredients, it will not discolor driveways, sidewalks or decorative stone. Its efficacy is also increased as the liquid penetrates deeper into the soil and causes the roots to grow deeper, and, consequently, requires less water to sustain the lawn during the heat of summer.

Customers see as much as a 46 percent savings in water usage. The result is 100 percent guaranteed, and to prove its safety, Huckey has even demonstrated drinking it, although, he warns against it. While you may find this product in some Tru-Value and Ace Hardware stores, 113 mobile franchisees currently use this product nationwide to keep their customers’ lawns green and healthy. There are even four professional landscape franchisees in Dubai, and if you know your geography and associated climates, Dubai is desert. Not only is Huckey back on his feet, he is proud to demonstrate how his product hasn’t just made lawns healthy, he’s provided a way for others to make a living and provide for their families. He hopes that none of his franchisees ever have to experience living in their cars. Learn more by visiting www.sprayandgreen.com or contact Huckey at (951) 961-2800.

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CIF Southern Section girls’ and boys’ playoff updates for soccer, water polo and basketball JP Raineri Sports Editor The CIF-Southern Section playoffs, presented by Farmers Insurance, are close to wrapping up for Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer and Basketball as well as Girls’ Water Polo. These are the results as of press time on Tuesday, March 3. For the most up to date sports scores and information visit www. myvalleynews.com. BASKETBALL Girls Open Division Vista Murrieta defeated Mark Keppel High School, 83-62, and took on Long Beach Poly in round two, who defeated Cajon 59-42, in the first round. Poly got the best of the Bronco’s, defeating them 58-54 in the final seconds of the game. Vista Murrieta has to wait two weeks to see whom they will face in the CIF State Division One playoffs. Girls Division 2A Lakeside defeated Fontana 7622 in round one and cruised to a 68-38 victory over the Arroyo Knights (18-9, 10-2) of El Monte in a second round game of the CIF Southern Section Division 2A playoffs. The Lakeside Lady Lancers are in familiar territory again, having advanced to at least the quarterfinals round of the CIF Southern Section Division 2A playoffs the last three years. They were in the finals last year and made it to the second round of the state tournament. Lakeside traveled to face Colony in the quarterfinals this past Saturday, Feb. 28, but lost to the Titans of Ontario, 60-36, and are now out of the playoffs. Girls Division 6 Number 2-seed California Lutheran had a first round bye and faced Santa Clarita Christian in round 2 on Saturday, Feb. 21 where they won 42-11. They traveled to play St. Monica Academy last week in the quarterfinals and edged out the Crusaders 26-23. California Lutheran faced Rio Hondo Prep on Saturday Feb. 28 in the semifinals, but lost to the Kares from Arcadia, 46-32. California Lutheran is now out of the playoffs. Boys Division 1AA Great Oak defeated Rancho Verde 65-48 in the first round and

The Chaparral boys soccer team advanced to the semifinals of the Division 4 Championships with wins over Carpinteria, seen here as Jared Dave Canales photo Wolf (27) tries to head the ball over GK Edward Delgado (1), as well as Mayfair, Valencia and El Segundo.

took on Oxnard at home last week in round two action, defeating the Yellow Jackets, 78-58. The Wolfpack advanced to the quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 27 where they defeated Roosevelt on the road, 81-70. Great Oak will face Los Alamitos in the semifinals on Tuesday, March 3. Los Alamitos beat Santa Margarita, 69-65, to advance. Game time is 7 p.m. Boys Division 2AA Elsinore defeated Murrieta Valley 62-44 in round 1 and defeated Redlands last week in round two action, 65-53. The Tigers advanced to the quarterfinals where they hit the road to take on Glendora on Friday Feb. 27, beating the Tartans 53-30. Elsinore will take on Lawndale in the semifinals on Tuesday, March 3. Lawndale defeated Mira Costa 67-59 to advance. Game time is 7 p.m. Boys Division 5A Rancho Christian defeated Mesa Grande 74-40 in round one, Thach-

er in round two, 67-29 and were victorious against Ribet Academy last week in the quarterfinals, winning 72-38. The Eagles moved on to the semifinals where they faced Capistrano Valley Christian at home on Friday Feb. 27 and took down Capo in the final seconds, 6866. Rancho Christian has moved on to the Division 5A Finals for the first time in the school’s history, facing St. Bernard from Playa del Rey at Godinez High School on Saturday March 7. Game time is 7 p.m. SOCCER Girls Division 6 Temescal Canyon defeated Santa Rosa Academy 8-0 in round 1 and was victorious against Whittier Christian earlier this week, defeating the Heralds, 3-0, advancing them to the quarterfinals where they defeated Summit, 1-0, on Thursday, Feb. 26. Temescal Canyon will now face Sierra Vista in the semifinals on the road on Tuesday, March 3 at 5 p.m.

Paloma Valley defeated Katella, 5-0, in round 1 and La Sierra, 2-0, in round 2 and traveled to face Bloomington in the quarterfinals on Thursday, Feb. 26, where the Wildcats were victorious, 1-0. Paloma Valley will now face Maranatha in the semifinals at home on Tuesday, March 3 at 5 p.m. Boys Division 4 Chaparral, who beat Mayfair 6-0 in the wild card round, went on to defeat Valencia in the first round of playoff action, 1-0, and Carpinteria in the second round, 1-0, as well. The Pumas moved on to the quarterfinals to face El Segundo on the road on Friday, Feb. 27 and defeated the Eagles, 5-2; advancing them to face Hart in the semifinals on the road on Tuesday, March 3 at 5 p.m. Hart defeated Great Oak in the quarterfinals, 3-0, to advance. Boys Division 7 Santa Rosa Academy defeated St. Michael’s Prep, 4-3 in round one and were victorious against

La Sierra Academy in the second round, wining 3-0. The Rangers moved on to the quarterfinals where they took on West Shores at home on Friday, Feb. 27, but lost 5-2, and are now out of the playoffs. GIRLS WATER POLO Division 2 Murrieta Valley, who advanced to the quarterfinals of the playoffs after defeating Millikan 16-3 in the first round and Montebello 13-11 in the second round, fell to El Toro earlier last week in the semifinals, 11-9. The Nighthawks, who are now out, will wait to see about a run at State as the playoffs wrap up. All other teams are out of the playoffs. Check back for updates on the winter sports playoffs in the Valley News print edition and be sure to follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ ValleyNewsSportsPage.

Eight Local wrestlers qualify for State Meet in Bakersfield

Chaparral’s Garrett Strang qualified for State with his 7th place finish at 160 lbs. during last weekend’s CIF-SS Master Meet in Ontario.

JP Raineri Sports Editor Fresh off their third place finish at the CIF Inland Division Wrestling Tournament two weekends ago, it was back to business for the Golden Bear wrestlers who went on to tie for ninth place with 52 points at the CIF-SS Masters Tournament that was held at the Ontario Con-

vention Center this past weekend. Two Wrestlers from Temecula Valley, Christian Mateos, who finished in seventh place at 132 lbs. and Joshy Cortez, who took first at 137 lbs, qualified for the 2015 California State High School Wrestling Tournament at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield this upcoming weekend, March 6th and 7. Vista Murrieta, who took 6th at

Rachaun Wagstaff of Vista Murrieta, along with 7 other local wrestlers, qualified for the State Meet in Bakersfield at Rabobank Arena during the weekend of March 6 and 7.

the Inland Division meet, finished in 23rd place at the Masters Tournament with 37 points. Jacob Cooper finished in third place at 138 lbs and Rachaun Wagstaff, ninth at 195 lbs, both qualified for State. Chaparral finished in 16th place at Individuals with 63.5 points and finished in a tie for 60th place with 15 points at the Masters Tournament. Garrett Strang qualified for State with

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his seventh place finish at 160 lbs. Rounding out the Southwestern League, Great Oak finished in ninth place with 99.5 points at Individuals, Murrieta Mesa finished in 15th and Murrieta Valley placed 32nd, but no-one from the wrestling programs qualified for State. In the Sunbelt League, Elsinore High School has one state Qualifier, Kenneth Kirk, who finished third at

152 lbs. and Temescal Canyon is sending two wrestlers to the State Meet, Todd Stafford, who finished in seventh place at 126 lbs. and Dave Eubanks, who placed second at 285 lbs. Check online for updates at www.myvalleynews.com and be sure to follow us on Facebook a t w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / ValleyNewsSportsPage.

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Former Bronco Baseball player sets new Jayhawks record JP Raineri Sports Editor Vista Murrieta Bronco alum, Joven Afenir, who is currently playing baseball at the University of Kansas, recently set a new Jayhawks record for most consecutive hits. In an email from Rob Chalk, the KU Head Coach, Bronco Coach Matt Mosiello was happy to share the news that in a recent series of games Joven had four consecutive hits versus Oregon State, then in their next game had three more hits combined with two base on balls reaching base nine consecutive times, which is a KU record. He also set another KU record by w w w. m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o m

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getting seven hits in a row. Afenir then extended his streak to 11 consecutive plate appearances of reaching base safely, before striking out in the fifth inning of the Jayhawks game vs. North Dakota State, ending his streak with eight hits and three walks. “I’m seeing the ball really well right now,” Afenir said. “(Assistant coach) Ritchie Price worked with me on a few things in batting practice a few games ago and it is really working for me. It has been a big confidence booster,” exclaimed Joven in a recent interview with the Jayhawks Radio Network. To keep up with Afenir and the Jayhawks, visit www.KUAthletics.com. Bronco Baseball alum, Joven Afenir, is currently a sophomore playing baseball at the University of Kansas and recently set a new Jayhawks record for most consecutive hits during 11 plate appearances with eight hits and three walks. Courtesy photo

Two Puma players commit to play baseball at Palomar next season JP Raineri Sports Editor Chaparral High School has committed two more players to move on to play sports after high school. Marc Sauceda and Louis Tade, both of whom have played Varsity Baseball for the Pumas for over two years now, will be moving on to play at Palomar next season for Coach Buck Taylor. This season Taylor enters his 14th season on the Palomar baseball staff and his ninth as head coach. Taylor has compiled a 217128 record in his eight seasons as head coach and has won five Pacific Coast Athletic Conference

championships, including the last three in a row. The Comets, who went 29-14 last season, brought home Taylor’s fifth championship and the college’s 15th conference title with a 21-4 mark and advanced to within one win of the State Final Four. Tade and Sauceda open up their season this week for the Pumas who will kick tings off in the Newport Elks Tournament against West Hills from Santee. Coach Buck Taylor of Palomar College stands with Chaparral baseball players Marc Sauceda and Louis Tade who recently committed to play for the Palomar Comets Baseball Program in 2016.

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Lake Elsinore Storm to hold Youth Camp along with 9th annual Sip N’ Swing Day includes on-field batting practice, prizes, food specials and more JP Raineri Sports Editor The Lake Elsinore Storm, in conjunction with the Kielty Realty Group, are proud to announce the first-ever Storm Spring Training Clinic, a baseball skills instruction camp to be held at The Diamond on Sunday, March 15 from 8 to 11a.m. World Series champion and Inland Empire native Bobby Kielty will lead a staff of four other former pros for a day of: quality baseball instruction that will immediately impact each camper’s on-field performance; batting practice on the field; laughs! Baseball is fun, and the coaching staff intends on keeping it that way. Campers will be grouped by age and rotate through various stations. Each station will be focused on different fundamentals that are crucial to success on the baseball field. The camp is designed for players of all skill levels, and each camper will leave the clinic with knowledge they can immediately apply in their first practice or game with their team. Players who register before March 6 will receive a $10 discount and two tickets to Storm Opening Day on April 9. Groups of 10 or more will receive a discounted rate. After the camp, the Lake Elsinore Storm would like to invite fans of all ages to the 9th annual Sip N’ Swing preseason party when gates will be open from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. and parking and admission are free.

Courtesy photo World Series champion and Inland Empire native Bobby Kielty, formerly of the Boston Red Sox, will lead a staff of pros for a one day camp of baseball skills instruction to be held at The Diamond on March 15.

Headlining the event is the opportunity for guests to be a part of the season’s first batting practice on the field. Behind-the-scenes tours of the stadium will give Storm faithful an inside look at the clubhouse, home dugout, press box and luxury suites. Storm mascot Thunder will be on hand for photos and fun, and fans will have the chance to take home prizes (including a VIP Package) and giveaways throughout the party. The Storm Fun Zone will be open for kids 12 and under and the Souvenir Store will feature this sea-

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son’s newest Storm merchandise. New menu items will be served in the Diamond Club and the concession stand will offer ballpark favorites. The right field picnic area will once again be transformed into a Beer and Sausage Fest, featuring juicy brats and local brews for those “of age.” Guests in attendance will also have the chance to purchase their favorite seats for the best games and promotions of the season, as individual game tickets will be made available for those in attendance before going public the following day. The stadium concourse will feature vendors, local nonprofit groups and the Storm Booster Club. “Sip N’ Swing is always a special event for us and our extended fan

base,” Team General Manager Raj Narayanan said. “Storm fans get to take the field before the players do, and it gets everyone excited for baseball season. Plus, who doesn’t love a Beer and Sausage Fest?” For more information about Sip N’ Swing, call the Storm at (951) 245-4487, visit stormbaseball.com or follow the Storm on Facebook, Twitter (@Storm_Baseball) and Instagram (lakeelsinorestorm) for the latest updates on all things Storm Baseball. Director of Storm Media Relations Tyler Zickel contributed to this article. The Lake Elsinore Storm begin their 22nd season and 15th as a San Diego Padres affiliate on April 9th, 2015. A full season schedule can be found at stormbaseball.com.

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HS Boys Basketball: Rancho Christian Eagles in CIF-SS Div 5A Championships for first time

Paul Bandong Staff Writer The CIF Southern Section Division 5A Semifinal game was on the line; there were 3.9 seconds left on the clock and the game was tied at 66-66. “You can do this; you’ve done this thousands of times before,” recounted junior point guard Trace Redfield as he calmly swished two free throws to win the game for Rancho Christian. Pandemonium broke loose at the buzzer as local favorite Rancho Christian Eagles (23-7, 9-1) defeated the Eagles of Capistrano Valley Christian (24-5, 4-2) 68-66 to advance to the Championship round for the first time in the school’s short four-year basketball history. On paper, the Capo Christian Eagles had a significant height ad-

vantage with a roster of two 6’10” centers, a 6’8’ forward, and a 6’6” guard. “They are a team that has the make-up any coach would want: size, great athleticism, good shooting forwards and smart guards,” said Rancho Christian Coach Ray Barefield. “They are a serious contender.” Indeed, the Capo strategy was “to go up-tempo and play from the inside out” according to their Head Coach Zach Brogdon. True to form, the game was fast-paced and their inside game started out with 15 of their first 23 points. The half ended 45-38 with Rancho ahead and the battle between the two Eagles teams went in favor of the visiting Capo team as they switched to a 2-3 zone pressuring the guards higher; they held Rancho to two field goals in the third quarter, erasing the deficit and taking a 52-51 lead into

Rancho Christian advances to the CIF-SS Division 5A final after beating Capistrano Valley Christian 68-66.

the final period. Both crowds were at a frenzied level as the intensity grew and the time ticked away. The fans traded cheers: “I believe . . . I believe that we will win!” It was a back-and-forth battle in the fourth quarter: the score was tied three times. Capo had the lead four times; Rancho had the lead five times. Jamal Brower’s three gave the lead back to Rancho, 64-62 with 1:40 left to play, but Simon Okolou answered with a rebound putback to tie the game at 64. Corbin Martinez’ layup put Rancho up again 66-64 with under a minute left. Okulou was then fouled under the basket and missed both free throws with 46.5 seconds left. Brower missed the front end of a one-and-one, recovered the rebound, but lost the ball to Peter Abramsky who found Amazon Nwoye for a fast

break basket to tie the game at 66 with 16 seconds left. Barefield used his final timeout. On the inbounds pass, Trace Redfield was fouled and went to the line for the one-and-one. He calmly sank them both to seal the win and earn Rancho Christian their first trip to the Finals. “Coach kept telling us ‘we’re going to win – just stay in it . . . the next play’”, said Redfield. “There was no doubt in our minds.” Redfield was the leading scorer with 25 points. Ja’mel McMahan had 13; Greg Walter had 12 and Jamal Brower contributed ten. Rancho shot 8-of-11 from the free throw line. “We were fortunate. That was one well-coached basketball team; we had to adjust to their big rimprotectors and we tried to find a body early for rebounds,” Coach Barefield

Celebrates 40th Year Anniversary; Mott Named Rookie of the Year AD

Paul Bandong Sports Writer The Citrus Belt Area Athletic Directors Association (CBAADA) inducted its 45th member, Jim Perry, into its prestigious Hall of Fame. The CBAADA – formerly known as the Inland Empire Athletic Directors Organization – also celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Murrieta Valley Athletic Director, Darin Mott was named CBAADA 2015 Rookie of the Year AD. The CBAADA started in 1975 as a group of twelve athletic directors with the goal of promoting the area’s teams and athletes to the very large Southern Section. The organization now represents 87 schools and fourteen leagues in the area and has programs recognizing male and female Athletes of the Year at each member school, scholarships, a Championship Coaches Breakfast, and mini-clinics to educate and inform athletic directors on important issues (e.g., concussions, etc.). Their recent Women In Sports Conference attracted 1,300 female student-athletes. Perry received a Physical Education degree from USC and has been serving in education for the past forty years. He was the longtime basketball coach and Athletic Director at La Quinta High School in Orange County. He also served as Athletic Director at Corona High

School from 2008-2014. Perry was the former Chair of the National Coaches Council. He was also the past president of the National Council of Secondary School Athletic Directors as well as serving as President and Board Member for the Orange County Athletic Directors Association, CBAADA, CSADA and on numerous CIF committees at the state and sectional level. In 1997, he was inducted into the SCIBCA (Southern California Interscholastic Basketball Association) Hall of Fame. In 2003, he was named CAPHERD (California Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) Educator of the Year. In 2006, Perry was named State Athletic Director of the Year by the California State Athletic Direcors Association (CSADA). In 2012, he was inducted into the Athletic Director Presidential Hall of Fame by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). Perry is a currently a member of the CIF Southern Section Executive Board, CIF State Federated Council, and is also an adjunct professor for the Concordia University Masters Program. His advice to athletic directors is to “calibrate your personal and professional GPS and moral compass every day.” Ray Marisnick from Patriot High was named CBAADA 2015

Courtesy photos Murrieta Valley High School Athletic Director Darin Mott was named 2015 Rookie of the Year AD at the 2015 CBAADA Hall of Fame luncheon.

Athletic Director of the Year. Bill Gunn from Centennial High was selected CBAADA State AD of the Year Nominee. Darin Mott, Athletic Director at Murrieta Valley High School, was named 2015 Rookie AD of the Year. Mott manages a program that has 47 teams competing in 22 sports at the freshman, JV and var-

sity levels. Since opening in 1990, Murrieta Valley teams have won over 100 league championships and twenty CIF Southern Section Championships. “It’s an honor to be recognized by your peers for a job that you do, that you love, to do things for the kids of the school,” said Mott, “I am humbled.”

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said. “Basketball is a game of runs. We had ours early; they had theirs in the third quarter. But our kids have a lot of heart; they are battle-tested. We always have the faith, the belief. “ “My heart is still pounding,” Redfield said. “We set the goal of a CIF Championship at the beginning of the season . . . one more win!” Rancho Christian goes on to the CIF-SS Division 5A Championship game on Saturday, March 7 at Godinez High School. Game time is 7 p.m. The Eagles will play #5-seed St. Bernard who beat top-seeded Bellarmine-Jefferson 67-52. St. Bernard made 27 free throws in the contest. As of press time on Tuesday, Feb. 3, there was talk from CIF admins that the game could be played earlier in the day on Saturday, please check for updates at www.myvalleynews. com/sports. SPALDING • PING • TITLEIST • RAM • HOGAM • LYNX • COUGAR • WILSON • TAYLOR MADE • FOOTJOY • DEXTER • YONEX • COBRA • CALLAWAY •

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New athletic directors welcomed at Calvary Murrieta and Chaparral High School JP Raineri Sports Editor Chaparral and Calvary Murrieta high schools both recently announced that they have filled their empty athletic director positions. David Reisinger, the new assistant principal for Athletics at CHS, joined the staff in February and comes to the school from Valley View High School in Moreno Valley. His teaching and administrative experience is extensive as he taught primarily in the fields of math and science. Reisinger’s administrative experience includes principal of Alternative Education, Summer School principal, athletic director, and assistant principal supervising special education, guidance, math, social science and physical education. Reisinger holds teaching credentials for NCLB Authorizations in mathematics and life science and a Professional Clear Single Subject in physical education. His coaching experience includes varsity football head coach and varsity baseball assistant coach. “We are very excited to have Mr. Reisinger with us. He understands the philosophy behind Chaparral sports and knows the expectations

David Reisinger, the new assistant principal for Athletics at Chaparral High School, came from Valley View High School in Moreno Valley.

we set forth for us to succeed in our programs, as students first and athletes second. He is going to be a valuable asset for some time to come,” said CHS Co-Principal Gil Compton. Calvary Murrieta also welcomed a new athletic director, but a very familiar face to the area, Jeff Nichols, formerly of Linfield Christian School. Nichols had left Linfield

Courtesy photos Calvary Murrieta recently welcomed in new Athletic Director Jeff Nichols, who returns to the area after leaving two years ago as the former head baseball coach at Linfield Christian School to pursue other baseball avenues in Texas.

two years ago, where he had put in 10 years as the head baseball coach, to pursue other baseball avenues in Texas. A Temecula resident since 2003, Nichols has three children, Stephen, Ryan, Katelyn – all student-athlete college graduates and four grandchildren: Joel, Micah, Judah, Lucy. On a professional level, he has been a certified athletic administrator since 1995 with

25 years’ experience as a coach at the high school and collegiate level and is also a CIF coach certification instructor. He attained his B.S. Degree from California State University, Fullerton (scholarship athlete – baseball) and his M.A. Degree from Bellevue University, Nebraska. “I’m very excited to join the Calvary Murrieta family,” said

Nichols. “One of God’s powerful gifts is the opportunity to test ourselves in the physical world... to run, jump, and play! Whether active recreationally or in competitive athletics, we can honor all God created in us through sport. I look forward to work with a great team of coaches and staff to build on the tradition of excellence that is Warrior Athletics! Go Warriors!”

Rancho Christian’s Preston Diehl signs with UC Davis JP Raineri Sports / Multimedia Editor Rancho Christian High School recognized student athlete, Preston Diehl, Wednesday morning, Feb. 4, as a part of National Signing Day, when high school athletes from around the nation made the decision where they will play at the next level. Preston signed his Letter of Intent to play football with UC Davis. Diehl threw for over 20 Touchdowns this season as Rancho Christians QB, which helped lead his Eagles football team to their first ever playoff berth. Congratulations to Preston and his entire family. Rancho Christians senior QB, Preston Diehl, pictured here with Coach Jimmy Kemmis and brother Jax, signed his Letter of Intent to play football at UC Davis next year. Kelly Frichner photo

Padres announce 2015 Lake Elsinore Storm coaching staff

Temecula Warriors 10U Hockey team wins gold

Courtesy photo Michael Collins, Glendon Rusch and Rod Barajas will bring their Major League expertise to the Diamond during the 2015 season as they team up to coach the Lake Elsinore Storm during their 15th season as a San Diego Padres affiliate.

Tyler Zickel Lake Elsinore Storm Public Relations Special to the Valley News The San Diego Padres just announced the 2015 Lake Elsinore Storm field staff, naming Michael Collins, Glendon Rusch and Rod Barajas to the Storm coaching ranks. Collins will take over as manager of the Storm in what will be his fourth season as a coach within the Padres organization. After an 11year playing career, including two seasons in the San Diego system, Collins signed on to coach the Padres’ Dominican Summer League team in 2012. He followed that up with a stint as the head of the AZL Padres in 2013 and skippered the Fort Wayne Tin Caps last season. Originally from Canberra, Australia, Collins managed the Canberra Cavalry of the Australian

Baseball League during the last three off seasons, leading the club to an ABL title in 2012-13. Collins is the 12th manager in Storm franchise history. Glendon Rusch will make his professional coaching debut as the Storm pitching coach in 2015. Rusch played parts of 12 seasons with six teams in the Major Leagues, including a brief stint with the Padres in 2008. After ending his playing career in 2009, the southpaw founded the Full Count Baseball Academy for young athletes in Southern California. Rod Barajas returns to the Diamond as hitting coach for the 2015 season. A 14-year veteran of the Major Leagues, Barajas enters his second season with the Padres organization and his first full year as hitting coach for the Storm after joining Lake Elsinore midway through 2014. The Southern Cali-

fornia native won a World Series in 2001 as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Rounding out the field staff are 2008 California League Athletic Trainer of the Year is Will Sinon, who has signed on for his 18th season with San Diego and ninth season in Lake Elsinore, and strength & conditioning coach Dan Byrne, who enters his third year with the Padres and first with the Storm. Jamie Quirk, last season’s Storm skipper, and 2014 pitching coach Bronswell Patrick will remain with the Padres organization for the upcoming season. Quirk will manage the San Antonio Missions (AA) and Patrick will serve as pitching coach for the El Paso Chihuahuas (AAA). The Lake Elsinore Storm begin their 22nd season, their 15th as a San Diego Padres affiliate, on April 9. A full season schedule can be found at stormbaseball.com.

Courtesy photo The Temeucla Warriors 10U Hockey team won Gold in a tournament that was organized by the Western Inline Hockey Association during the weekend of Feb. 7.

JP Raineri Sports / Multimedia Editor In a tournament that was organized by the Western Inline Hockey Association (WIHA) and held earlier this month, the Temecula Warriors 10U Hockey team, which is a part of the Temecula Valley Inline Hockey Associations, defeated the Corona Bulldogs 6-2 to bring home the gold. Temecula Warriors players, Andrew Williams (defensemen) won the award for top scorer during the round robin portion of the tournament and Robert Michaelsen (goalie) won the top goaltender

award during the same portion, while team captain, Reese Gowen, scored the game winning goal in the championship game. Additionally the Temecula Warriors fielded teams in the 8U, 12U and 16U divisions. “All three teams were very competitive and received positive comments from our competition,” said TVIHA President and 10U head coach, Tom Bilek. For more information on the Temecula Valley Inline Hockey Association or to register for the Spring season, visit www.TVIHA. com.

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Perris Auto Speedway to commence 20th season March 7 Joe Naiman Writer The Perris Auto Speedway community is starting the track’s 20th season March 7. Spectators should be cautioned that the first races of the season will take place March 7 if weather permits. “Weather permitting’s a naughty word,” said PAS Promoter Don Kazarian. Light rain makes an asphalt track unsafe to race but actually benefits a dirt track such as Perris since it helps compact the dust. Heavier rain can turn a dirt track into mud, in which case the races are cancelled. The PAS 2015 schedule calls for the track’s 20th season to begin with sprint car races March 7 and conclude with the November 26 Turkey Night Grand Prix for midget cars. “Time has flown,” Kazarian said of starting the track’s 20th season. After Kazarian and his brothers reached an agreement with the Lake Perris Fairgrounds, the track was built in 43 days. “I’m very proud that we’ve made it 20 years and hope I’m around another 20 years,” Kazarian said. Kazarian has been the promoter for all 20 years. His three older brothers assisted in track operations during the first seven years but have ventured into other pursuits, so Kazarian has run the track by himself for the past 13 years albeit with the help of staff. “It’s just a great staff to work with,” he said. “Their honesty and dedication to the facility has been unblemished.” Family Affair has had the concessions all 20 years. “They’ve been just like family to us,” Kazarian said. The oldest Kazarian brother, Ken, now lives in Broken Arrow, Okla. Dan Kazarian, the secondoldest, lives in Palm Springs. Chris Kazarian, the third of the four brothers, lives in Rolling Hills Estates. Don Kazarian moved from Rancho Palos Verdes to Temecula 11 years ago. Rancho Palos Verdes is less than 15 miles from Gardena, where the Ascot Park dirt track operated from 1957 until 1990. The closure of Ascot left Southern California without a half-mile dirt oval

Local drivers Kris Carnish of Murrieta (#26 car) and Tom Gillum of Riverside race at Perris Auto Speedway during preseason practice on Saturday, Feb. 21. Doug Allen photo

until Perris opened, although Kazarian is reluctant to call Perris the replacement for Ascot. “There’s no replacing Ascot,” he said. Kazarian noted that Ascot’s character and history were components of that track as well as a racing surface. The presence of a racing surface at Perris was sufficient to lure former Ascot drivers to the Riverside County track. “We’ve got a lot of the old Ascot drivers,” he said. Perris is building its own legacy. “We’ve got a good history in the last 20 years,” Kazarian said. The first race at Perris was on March 30, 1996. The first main event was a Sprint Car Racing Association feature. The winner, J.J. Yeley, raced in this year’s Daytona 500. Yeley is one of 27 drivers who has raced at Perris and has also raced at the NASCAR or Indy Car top level. The United States Auto Club

has taken over the sanctioning of the California Racing Association sprint cars which run at Perris, which is considered the USAC’s West Coast home track. Perris is also the site of the only Southern California appearance for the World of Outlaws sprint cars who will race at the track April 18. Last year the Perris race was the first time ever that World of Outlaws and USAC cars raced on the same track in different races, and the CRA cars will also race this year. “This will be making history again,” Kazarian said. In addition to sprint car nights, eight PAS Stock Car Racing Association race nights will feature stock car racing. The Super Stocks, Street Stocks, and Factory Stocks will return on the PASSCAR nights, and the International Motor Contest Association has sanctioned IMCA Modifieds racing on the Perris track for the first time. The

first PASSCAR races will be held March 14. Two years ago Perris Auto Speedway began its Night of Destruction races. “That has become extremely popular,” Kazarian said. The March 28 Night of Destruction will be the first of five at the track this year. Demo Cross is a demolition derby run on the quarter-mile oval track - drivers face obstacles on the track as well as each other. Two races will be run on the Figure 8 course - a regular Figure 8 race and a Trailer Figure 8 competition whose rules require the trailer to remain connected to the driver’s car. The Night of Destruction event with the least contact is Spectator Racing, where two spectators driving their own registered cars start on opposite side of the quarter-mile track to determine the faster vehicle over two laps. Because PAS is part of the fair-

grounds, the Southern California Fair takes over the facility in early October but incorporates the track into fair activities. The Oct. 3-4 first weekend of the fair will use the track for monster trucks, but the Oct. 11 activity will include Demo Cross and Spectator Racing competition along with two actual demolition derbies. PAS actually has two tracks. The outer half-mile track will be used for sprint car and PASSCAR races while the quarter-mile track will accommodate Demo Cross and Spectator Racing cars. Tickets for the World of Outlaws event April 18 are $45. The prices for tickets on the sprint car nights are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $5 for children ages 6 to 17 with children under six being admitted free. The cost for tickets on PASSCAR nights will be $15 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 17.

Perris Auto Speedway begins collection for Relay For Life PERRIS - When Perris Auto Speedway kicks off its historic 20th anniversary season on Saturday, March 7, with the Sokola Shootout for the Amsoil USAC/ CRA Sprint Cars, it will also begin its annual effort to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. 2015 will mark the ninth consecutive year that the track has supported the Relay For Life and to date more than $100,000 has been collected at the track through the generous donations of fans, racers, sponsors and officials. “Our goal last season was to

get our all-time total to $100,000 and we did that, so now we start the climb to $200,000,” longtime Perris Auto Speedway promoter Don Kazarian said. “It is all about our great fans, sponsors, race teams and officials. They have embraced this cause every year and have donated from pocket change to hundred dollar bills. Our goal is always $10,000 or more. It all helps fight this dreaded disease. Our wonderful drivers go up into the stands and collect money in their helmets at intermission. That is where a majority of it comes from. All of the fans and drivers

have relatives or friends who have been affected by cancer and they know it is a horrible disease. They all have given graciously to help.” In addition to the March 7 season opener, collections for the Relay For Life will also take place at the Night of Destruction on March 28, The So Cal Showdown on April 18 featuring the World of Outlaws & USAC/CRA, May 23 Salute to Indy and July 4. The May and July dates are headlined by USAC/CRA. In the mid-1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of

his local American Cancer Society office. He decided to personally raise money for the fight against cancer by doing something he enjoyed – running marathons. In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma for more than 83 miles. Throughout the night, friends donated $25 to run or walk 30 minutes with him. He raised $27,000 to fight cancer. That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt’s friends, family, and patients watched as he ran and walked the course. While he circled the track those 24 hours, he thought about how others could take part in the effort. Klatt envisioned a 24-hour team relay event that could raise more money to fight cancer. Months later he pulled together a small committee to plan the first team relay event known as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer. In 1986, 19 teams took part in the first team relay event on the track at the colorful, historical Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000. An indescribable spirit prevailed at the track and in the tents that dotted the infield. The vision turned into over 5,200 Relay For Life events across the United States and nearly $5 billion in fundraising to save lives from cancer. In addition, the American Cancer Society licenses twenty non-governmental cancer organizations in other countries to hold Relay For Life events to battle cancer across the globe. For three decades, Relay For Life has provided inspiration and hope for millions of cancer survivors. Spectator gates will open at 5 p.m. on March 7 and racing will begin at 7 p.m. The PAS Senior and Young Gun Sprint Cars will join the USAC/CRA stars on the triple header card. Advance tickets for all events at The PAS, with the exception of the World of Outlaws, are available 24 hours a day by calling (800) 595-4849 or online by visiting http://pas.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=7. Advance tickets for the World of Outlaws can also be obtained via phone at (877) 395-

8606 or online at http://dirtcar. ticketforce.com/ordertickets. asp?p=558&backurl=default.asp For more information on The PAS call (951) 940-0134. Camping is available for $25 per night for all PAS events. The campground opens at noon the day before each event. Tailgating in the spectator parking lot will begin at 1 p.m. for all PAS events as well. Perris Auto Speedway wants to thank its corporate sponsors for the 2015 season. AA Lynco Painting, All Coast Construction, All Seasons Tree Repair, Amsoil, Ayers Hotel and Spa, Budweiser, California Budget Finance, CamGuard, Champion Towing, City of Perris, Perris Com Ecco, Daytona Boat & RV Storage, Drop Zone, Edelbrock, Engine Pro, Harry’s Café, HD Industries, Horizon Solar, K&N Engineering, Livingwaters Hospice, Luke’s Transmission, Marjon RV, Moon Nursery, P.I.P.E., Paul Oil Company, Pepsi-Cola, Pick-A-Part Auto Salvage, Pizza Factory, Red Lion Inns and Suites, Robert Dempster, Scott Sales, Shaver Racing Engines, SherwinWilliams, Stassines Cross, Square H, Swedish Speed, Town & Country Golf Carts, Trench Shoring, US Foods and Valley News. To keep up with all of the latest Perris Auto Speedway news, photos, gossip and receive special offers, sign up at The PAS Facebook site at https://www.facebook. com/pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/ 113876798686480?ref=hl Fans can also keep up with the latest news and receive special offers from The PAS Twitter site Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter. Video and DVD productions of all racing events at Perris Auto Speedway are available from Loudpedal Productions. For more information on these productions contact them by calling (805) 8443854, or send an e-mail to trtruex@ gmail.com or you can visit the web site LoudPedal Productions. Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds (home of October’s Southern California Fair), approximately one hour east of Los Angeles and one hour north of San Diego. To get to the track, take the 215 freeway, exit on the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds.

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MODEL #11455 2 AT THIS PRICE VIN #FL401360, #FL375687

$6187 SAVINGS MSRP .................................................$15,185 Temecula Nissan Discount ................. -$4,187 Factory Rebate ...................................... -$500 NMAC Financing Bonus Cash ............... -$500

$7322 SAVINGS MSRP .................................................$23,320 Temecula Nissan Discount ................. -$5,072 Factory Rebate ...................................... -$750 President’s Day Customer Bonus Cash -$500 NMAC Financing Bonus Cash ............ -$1,000 ______________________________

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MODEL #22115 2 AT THIS PRICE VIN #FP517817, #FP507564

New 2015 Nissan Rogue $5047 SAVINGS

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MSRP .................................................$24,045 Temecula Nissan Discount ............... -$4,0417 Factory Rebate ...................................... -$750

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$18,998

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$15,998

New 2015 Nissan Altima 2.5 Sedan

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$8,998

$4817 SAVINGS MSRP .................................................$12,815 Temecula Nissan Discount ................. -$4,317

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MODEL #11155 2 AT THIS PRICE VIN #FL892183, #FL891883

$7,998

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MODEL #31055 2 AT THIS PRICE VIN #FN722626, #FN729194

New 2015 Nissan Frontier King Cab $4012 SAVINGS MSRP .................................................$19,010 Temecula Nissan Discount ................. -$3,512 NMAC Financing Bonus Cash ............... -$500 ______________________________

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$14,998

New 2015 Nissan XTerra $4682 SAVINGS MSRP .................................................$24,680 Temecula Nissan Discount ................. -$4,182

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MODEL #24115 2 AT THIS PRICE VIN #FN659044, #FN658202

$19,998

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The Factory Rebates may not be available on this vehicle if you elect to take advantage of a Special Alternative APR or Special Lease program. Some Factory Rebates are California Resident specific and may vary for residents of other states. 0 Down & 90 Day deferred first payment program on approved credit. 0% financing on select New Nissan Vehicles & on approved credit and may be limited term specific thru Nissan Motor acceptance Corporation. Must be deemed Tier 0 thru 3 with Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation to qualify for 0% financing or any subvented special rate specials. NO sales to Dealers, Brokers or Exporters. Please contact us for special Multi-Vehicle or Fleet pricing. Prices are plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, alarm, nitrogen and any other dealer add ons, $80 documentary fee, $29 electronic registration fee, any emission testing charge and $1.75 per new tire CA state tire fee. Subject to prior sale. Pictures for illustration only. Offer ends 3/11/15.

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outlets for his laptop, scanners and radio), but also the seamless power delivery from the 5.6-liter V8. The immediate response to acceleration pushed him back in his seat. The 317-hp engine was built for torque (385 lb-ft) and properly-equipped, the Titan Crew Cab can easily tow 9400 pounds and a full cab of passengers. The EPA’s estimated fuel economy for this model is 13 city and 18 highway. The 28-gallon capacity can get you to 400 miles between fill-ups. The Titan has antilock disc brakes, traction control, and stability control. Other safety features include front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. Overall, this is a very functional and versatile option for a relatively affordable pick-up truck. Schedule an appointment to test drive a Titan today at Temecula Nissan, 41895 Motor Car Parkway, Temecula, CA 92591. (866) 216-2124.

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a 604/40 split rear bench seat. The SV Crew Cab model I drove had chrome bumpers, power outside mirrors, side step rails, a lockable tailgate with assist, 20-inch alloy wheels, foglights, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera (very useful in this big truck) and a lockable bed storage compartment. The SV Sport Appearance package is very cool. The interior features include front captain’s chairs (eight-way power seat for the driver), leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth connectivity, a 120-volt power outlet in the center console, satellite radio, and a 5.8inch touchscreen with navigation as well as power locks, power-down rear window, upgraded cloth upholstery, full carpeting and eight speakers. The utilitarian design was built for durability with hefty control buttons and switches. I took our Breaking News Reporter out for a ride and he was impressed with the interior comfort and roominess (space and power

The Titan is an impressive value for a work truck: spacious interior, great towing and responsive handling.

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two-or-four-wheel drive and in one of four trim options: S, SV, Pro-4X (off-road package), and SL (Titan Crew Cab only). MSRP for the S model starts at $30,735; the SL base MSRP is $44,955. The base model S has 18-inch steel wheels, cloth upholstery, power windows, a 40/20/40 split front rear seat and

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Titan Crew Cab 4x2 SV

King Cab with rear-hinged back doors and a 6-foot 7-inch cargo bed and Crew Cab with four conventional doors, a larger interior and a 5-foot 7-inch bed. The long wheelbase with the 7-foot 3-inch bed has been eliminated this year. Either cab configuration can be had with

The Nissan Titan is a full size pickup offering a powerful 5.6-liter V8 engine.

This full-size half-ton pickup truck represents an impressive value for a work truck: spacious, comfortable interior, loaded with functionality and versatility, great towing capability and surprisingly responsive handling. It is built in the USA. The Nissan Titan comes in two cab styles:

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MODEL #36314 VIN #517117

$29,999

New 2014 Nissan Titan Crew Cab 4x2 SV

$9031 SAVINGS

MSRP .................................................$39,030 Temecula Nissan Discount ................. -$4,681 Customer Bonus Cash ....................... -$2,000 NMAC Financing Bonus Cash ............ -$1,000

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