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SJCC delays decision to purchase streetlights Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The San Jacinto City Council, following a presentation and review on the possible purchase of 1,810 streetlights from Southern California Edison that could save the city money over a 20-year period, was tabled at their March 22 regular meeting. see page A-4

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MSJC Solar project brings cost savings to campus Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Mt. San Jacinto College officials flipped the switches on 3,200 solar panels Thursday, March 6 that will bring a 20 percent cost savings in electrical energy for the San Jacinto campus and its almost 8,000 students. see page B-5

Major General Julian “JB” Burns (retired) awards Sgt. Joseph E. Engles, age 71, the Bronze Star Medal for Valor for Gallantry in the Face of the Enemy at The Battle of Soui Tre in 1967. The ceremony took place at Town Square Park in Murrieta, Monday, March 20.

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Sgt. Joseph E. Engles was just a young man when he found himself in one of the deadliest battles in Vietnam, The Battle of Soui Tre.

Originally scheduled for March 18, 1967, plans had to be scrapped due to “obstacles” which prevented the 2nd Battalion 22nd Infantry and the 2nd Battalion 34th Armor from securing the landing zone as planned, according to www.118ahc.

org, the official page of the 118th Assault Helicopter Company.

After rescheduling the assault, at a different location, Engles found himself in the middle of a firefight in an unsecured landing zone March 21, 1967. The battle, which

was part of the U.S. Army’s Operation Junction City in the Tay Ninh Province in the Republic of Vietnam, took the lives of 51 soldiers.

Engles was one of the lucky ones,

Rocking T Ranch; horsemanship in a familyfriendly setting

Villaranda advances to the knock out rounds on ‘The Voice’

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Carol Tice and her husband Jim have been teaching those ages three to adults the art of horsemanship since 1982 at Rocking T Ranch.

Caring for horses has been Carol’s passion since she was a child and now she is sharing that passion with others in the Temecula Valley.

Anatalia Villaranda, the 16-yearold singing Phenom from Temecula is one step closer to her goal of taking home the top prize on NBC’s popular signing competition “The Voice” after defeating her opponent Missy Robertson in the battle rounds of the show.

Villaranda last aired on the Monday, March 27, edition of the show performing Janelle Monae’s “Tightrope” for judges Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Gwen Stefani and their coach superstar Aleshia Keys. Villaranda blew the judges away with her powerful and energetic performance of the song that launched Monae’s career.

In an interview with Valley News, the high school senior still

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visits her friends at Chaparral High School even though she is doing online school so she can graduate on time. She said that she was beyond words when she got the chance to train with record producer, radio personality and king of Snapchat, DJ Kahled.

“They don’t tell you, it’s supposed to be a surprise. I walked in the door and I kind of flipped out,” she said. “It was too much to handle in that room. He is a big deal. He just did a song with Beyoncé. He has worked with so many incredibly talented people.”

Villaranda said it was a different experience for her as she worked to perfect her performance with both Kahled and Keys offering pointers throughout the practices.

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Anatalia Villaranda, right, performs against Missy Robertson, in the Battle Rounds on the hit NBC television show “The Voice.”

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Questions remain on Caltrans Hemet state Route 74 median project plan Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

After responding to Hemet merchants’ criticism of the planned Florida Avenue Raised Curb Median project and $1.5 million in revisions, Caltrans engineers still found some questions regarding the project slated to begin in 2018.

Caltrans invited local merchants and other interested citizens to an open house meeting at the Hemet Simpson Center March 20, to further explain the safety reasons for the project and some changes to the left hand turn lane and U-turn additions made to the original plans. It was the second Caltrans meeting held for Hemet city engineers and local merchants outlining the goal of the

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California Department of Transportation District 8 Office Chief Haissam Yahya, left, District 8 Program and Project Management Engineer Nader Naguir is ready to answer questions about Caltrans plans to place raised curb medians along Florida Avenue (State Route 74) from west of Acacia Avenue to Mountain Avenue in Valle Vista. The officials hosted an open house on the project March 20 at the Hemet Simpson Center. Tony Ault photo

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Murrieta city manager announces retirement MURRIETA – On March 16, Murrieta City Manager Rick Dudley announced his retirement effective June 30, 2017. Dudley, who has served as City Manager since November 19, 2007, will have completed 35 years in the public sector in Murrieta, the City of Vista, and the City of Escondido.

According to Murrieta Mayor Rick Gibbs, “Rick Dudley has successfully steered the City through the Great Recession, keeping the organization on a steady keel and laying the foundation for the future”. Some of the major infrastructure projects Dudley’s team completed under his leadership include both the California Oaks Road and Clinton Keith Road interchanges; Los Alamos and

Linnel Lane Overcrossings; Ivy Street Bridge; Jefferson Avenue and Jackson connector; as well as the Clinton Keith and Via Madrid lane widening.

Public facilities include construction of the Murrieta Youth Center; the Murrieta Innovation Center; Fire Stations 4 and 5; remodeling and expansion of Fire Station 1, the purchase of the Murrieta Equestrian Park, and a number of park sites throughout the City.

Economic development efforts resulted in laying the groundwork for the Medical Business Corridor anchored by Loma Linda University Hospital and Kaiser Permanente’s medical campus, and the forging of relationships with numerous countries including Finland, China, Iraq,

Korea, Kenya, Hungry, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore and Inner Mongolia.

Since his first day in Murrieta Nov. 19, 2007, Dudley has watched the population increase from 97,543 to almost 114,000. His work with business attraction has garnered the City a number of job creating businesses such as Loma Linda University Medical Center, Kaiser, CarMax, and eventually five hotels to support the region’s growing tourism industry.

Dudley announced his retirement to the City Council and staff saying it was time to let others lead the way as his previous plans were to retire in 2014, however, his love for the City and staff has kept him here until now.

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The fifth annual ‘Light It Up Blue’ for Autism Awareness Month hosted by city of Temecula and Our Nicholas Foundation TEMECULA – The city of Temecula and Our Nicholas Foundation will “Light It Up Blue” at City Hall, 41000 Main Street, to commemorate Autism Awareness Month starting Sunday, April 2.

“Light It Up Blue” is the unique global initiative that helps to raise and shed light on autism. In honor of this day, many iconic landmarks, hotels, sporting venues, concert halls, museums, bridges and retail stores in the region are among the hundreds of thousands of homes and communities that take part in “Light It Up Blue.”

“Our lives are all touched in one way or another by the growing epidemic of autism,” Council Member Mike Naggar said. “I’m very proud

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But the story is so much more than that of a soldier in the U.S. Army fighting for his country, as retired Maj. Gen. Julian “JB” Burns recalled during a ceremony honoring Engles at Murrieta’s Town Square Park Monday, March 20.

“In talking to those who witnessed that ferocious battle, in the space of two football fields where 197 men were wounded and 51 killed in just three hours, we came to realize Joe was more than just a gunner,” Burns said. “Joe was also much, much more. Mr. Engles was a hero and worthy of commendation for valor.”

According to Burns, before his death the former Chief of the Staff of the Army Gen. Jack Vessey asked Burns, his former aide, to ensure Engles was honored for his role in The Battle of Soui Tre. As a lieutenant colonel, Vessey served as commander of the battalion in which Engles served during the battle.

“His lone battalion of 400 men was surrounded by 200 north Vietnamese regulars in a surprise attack,” Burns said, adding that Engles was listed in his retirement papers as a cannoneer but that he wanted to be listed as a gunner. A simple administrative error that could be corrected with “some white-out,” Burns joked.

“The title ‘gunner’ was important to Joe. Soldiers serve as Coast Guard, Marines, Airman and Navy under some appalling conditions.

Appalling conditions,” Burns said.

“They do so without complaint, seeking no reward for themselves but a place to bury their comrades.”

Burns said that every man who is an artillery man knows that the gunner is the man who commands a firing piece and must stand up exposed to enemy fire at “great risk” and is a “favorite target to enemy fire, grenades, bullets and bombs.”

“Very often they are wounded or killed,” Burns said.

“As the battle commenced with intense rocket and grenade and sniper fire, Engles manned the gun and commanded his team to return fire,” the official history of The Battle of Soui Tre reads. “When a rocket landed close, without regard for his personal safety he neutralized the enemy ordnance and continued the mission. ... Though Specialist Engles was wounded in his left arm, he remained in command of his gun. As the blood loss worsened, he reported to the battalion aid station. With the shrapnel removed, he returned immediately to the battle as gunner.”

Engles was then shot in his armored vest, as he searched for a gun when his became unserviceable.

Finding no working guns, he joined the firing line and fought alongside his band of brothers, in spite of being hit in the arm with shrapnel and shot.

Nearly 50 years to the day after The Battle of Soui Tre, Engles was

of the efforts that we have taken to increase awareness, not only in children with autism, but to all disabilities and that Temecula’s City Hall will be lit up blue alongside other communities across the nation. I invite and encourage our local businesses and residents to do the same.”

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The community is invited to attend World Autism Awareness Day at the steps of City Hall as they kick-off the special celebration by illuminating the Civic Center April 2. The evening will begin at 7 p.m. with a message from Council Member Naggar. Light refreshments will follow the ceremony. To learn more about the nonprofit organization Our Nicholas Foundation, visit www.ournick.org. Contact the Temecula Community Services Department at (951) 694-6480 for more information.

recognized by the U.S. Army when he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor for courage under fire as a gunner with no regard for his own safety in the face of the enemy during The Battle of Soui Tre. “His gallantry and that of his comrades guaranteed, at great cost, an American decisive victory at Soui Tre,” Burns said. “After 50 years, we are going to make some real history today and correct the record.”

After Burns awarded the Bronze Star of Valor to him, Engles took to the stage and addressed the crowd that had gathered, calling the battle “indescribable.”

He thanked the Lord, his wife, his friends and family, and said he

could now make peace with the past. Engles said the day would not have been possible had it not been for the support of Vessey and Burns.

He recalled the battle and said that Vessey was in the dirt with the rest of the soldiers that fateful spring day in March 1967.

“There will never be another like him,” Engles said. “I gotta say, I kind of anticipated what this ceremony could look like, but I had no idea what it would feel like, and I gotta tell you, it’s a bit overwhelming. If I had one wish right now, it would be that every Soldier, Marine, Airman, Sailor and Coast Guardsmen could be standing with me right now.”

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7 Things You Must Know Before Putting Your Home Up for Sale Bronze Star Medal for Valor recipient, Sgt. Joseph E. Engles, age 71, gazes out at his family and friends that came out to support him at his Bronze Star Medal ceremony at Town Square Park in Murrieta, Monday, March 20.

Friends, family and city officials gather to celebrate Sgt. Joseph E. Engles, who at age 71, was awarded the Bronze Star for his for Gallantry in the Face of the Enemy at The Battle of Soui Tre of 1967, at Town Square Park in Murrieta, Monday, March 20.

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San Jacinto City Council delays decision to purchase streetlights from Southern California Edison Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

discussion about the approximately $1.6 million purchase with the council. A representative of the Western Riverside Council of Governments made the first presentation March 8 and said that most of the cities in the region have agreed to purchase up to 60,000 light poles from Edison and retrofit them with less costly and brighter LED lights.

The matter was brought before the council again with the knowledge that the offer to purchase poles from Edison had to be accepted or rejected by the end of March. It was pointed out that even if the council agreed to the purchase, they could still back out if they later found out it would be financially unfeasible but it would never again be offered by SCE. Western Riverside Council of

The San Jacinto City Council, following a presentation and review on the possible purchase of 1,810 streetlights from Southern California Edison, was tabled at their March 22 regular meeting.

The cost and the benefit of owning the light poles was reviewed

by Andy Ramirez, the city’s public works superintendent, with the approval of city Finance Director Tom Prill. The streetlight purchase was recommended by the Western Riverside Council of Governments for all the cities of the region as a cost saving plan to benefit not only the cities but the residents with better street lighting. It was the second

Governments’ financial study and the San Jacinto public works staff showed the city by making the purchase of the poles and putting in the LED lights would save the city almost $1.2 million from years 8-20 in the offered 20-year contract.

The staff estimated the valuation for Edison’s transfer of ownership to the city to be $1.62 million, plus $667,000 to retrofit with the grand financed total estimated at $2,215,538 for 15 years. Currently the city is paying Edison for the electricity used by the 2,352 streetlights in the city at a cost of $12.31 per month per pole. After the city purchases the poles and makes the LED retrofits, the cost would be reduced to $3.30 per pole.

Councilwoman Chrystal Ruiz said

she was completely in favor of the purchase because with the retrofits the streets of the city would be much better lighted and reduce nighttime crime making for a safer community.

While Councilman Russ Utz agreed with Ruiz that the streets would be much safer, he along with the other council members questioned why some cities and Riverside County had chosen not to purchase the available poles in their jurisdictions.

Councilman Andrew Kotyuk who represents the city in the Western Riverside Council of Governments, said the county was asked why they did not agreed to purchase their poles, but they had given no answer.

The cities that have chosen not to make the purchase as of March 22 include Eastvale, Norco, Perris and

the Jurupa Community Services District. Approving the purchase are the cities of Hemet, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Temecula and Wildomar.

Mayor Pro Tem Alonso Ledezma said he too questioned why the other cities have not agreed to the purchase and suggested, if there was still time to find out why the county and other cities have not agreed, to postpone the vote until the next called meeting March 28.

Mayor Scott Miller polled the council who agreed to table the decision until that date and asked the city manager and staff to try to find out the answer and bring it back to council.

Ticket and infraction amnesty program coming to an end officer of the Superior Court, said.

Governor Brown signed the one-time amnesty program into law in June 2015. The program was created as an incentive for people to resolve infraction-related delinquencies.

There are two groups of people who can participate in the amnesty program. Persons with unpaid tickets whose bail or fines were originally due to be paid on or before January 1, 2013, and who are not current with payments may be eligible to have both their debt reduced by 50 or 80 percent, depending on income, and the hold on their driver’s license released.

SAN DIEGO – A law allowing people to apply for one-time amnesty for unpaid pre-2013 traffic tickets and non-traffic infractions will expire soon. The program, which started in October 2015, will expire Monday, April 3.

“We are getting the word out about the upcoming deadline.

This is an important law that was designed to allow those who have been unable to pay their fines get right with the law and clear their record. We want to ensure, one more time, that people who are eligible for this program know it will be ending soon so they don’t miss out,” Michael Roddy, executive

Secondly, persons who were delinquent, but are currently making payments or become current at the date of the request, are not eligible for a reduction, but may be eligible to have the “failure to appear or pay” notification removed from their driving record.

Parking tickets and most misdemeanors, including driving under the influence and reckless driving, are not eligible. Individuals who owe restitution to a victim or have an outstanding warrant are also not eligible to apply for the amnesty program.

A $50 amnesty program fee will be charged for each eligible partici-

pant. This fee will be added to the first payment or lump sum amount.

In addition, the Department of Motor Vehicles will also charge a $55 driver’s license reinstatement fee, if it applies.

Civil assessments will be deducted and will not have to be paid.

Before contacting the court, residents should review the California Courts’ web page on the amnesty program. The site is also available through the San Diego Superior Court’s website at www.sdcourt. ca.gov.

Individuals who think they may be eligible for the amnesty program should complete the Amnesty Pro-

gram Participation Form, which is available on the court’s website, and bring it to the court location where the delinquent ticket is filed.

Individuals must appear in person to request amnesty, unless they live out of the state or county. For amnesty program information, visit www.courts.ca.gov/33230.htm.

The court has four locations, including Central Division, 8950 Claremont Mesa Boulevard in San Diego, East County, 250 E. Main Street in El Cajon, North County, 325 South Melrose Drive, Annex Building, Suite 350 in Vista and South County, 500 3rd Avenue in Chula Vista.

Mayor Maryann Edwards announces the city theme for 2017 ‘A community with pride’ TEMECULA – Each year, Temecula’s mayor selects a theme to draw attention to a special area of focus, or to highlight one of the tenets that make the city a great place to live, work and play.

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relationships and ultimately benefits the community as a whole. We are all proud partners in Temecula’s success and the resulting community pride is what unites us.”

Edwards will highlight examples of Temecula’s community pride, and the city’s commitment to public safety, infrastructure and quality of life at the State of the City Address May 11. The event is sponsored by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The State of the City Address is Temecula’s signature business event, bringing together business and community leaders. The event is open to the public and tickets must be purchased in advance. To purchase tickets or for further information please contact the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce at (951) 676-5090 or visit the website at www.temecula.org.

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“We were like all best friends, we were practicing, they were jamming and giving us tips. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity,” she said. “He was giving me tips and he got to hear me sing and he said it was, ‘So good it needed to be on a Grammy show.’ It was huge.”

Villaranda chose Keys to be her coach so she works with her weekly to fine tune her performances.

“It has been amazing. I am so blessed and honored to be a part of this whole experience,” Villaranda said. “She honestly has been one of my inspirations ever since I was little and her song ‘No One’ was one of the first songs I recorded.

She is just so sweet and so down to earth and so real. I think that is why I chose her as my coach because I knew that she would connect with me.”

Villaranda said Keys has been instrumental in providing her with support and insights into the business and her performances.

“She is always available and exposes me to different things musically. She is just amazing,” Villaranda said.

Villaranda, who stands at only 4-feet, 9-inches and oftentimes is referred to as the little girl with the big voice, said she feels blessed to born with a voice like hers.

Temecula native Anatalia Villaranda, left, barely contains a smile during a coaching session with competitor Missy Robertson, coach Alicia Keys and DJ Kahled.

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“It is a God given talent, it was just a matter of me discovering who I am as a person and grow with that,” she said.

Villaranda, who started singing at 10, said that she would advise anyone interested in following a path similar to hers to never give up on their dream.

“I didn’t know if I could sing at all,” she said, adding that she didn’t have a lot of self-confidence at first. “You never know unless you try and anything is possible. Never give up because I have had so many obstacles in my life, I have had my

ups and downs but I learned from my mistakes and that is what has taken me to where I am today on ‘The Voice.’”

Villaranda said she is enjoying her time on the voice and the exposure she is receiving because of it.

“Everybody is so nice and so sweet,” she said.

After the battle rounds, which ended this week, Villaranda moves on to the Knock Out round.

“The Voice” airs on NBC Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

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The original St. Catherine’s Catholic Church building in Sam Hicks Park is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a barbecue April 15. Courtesy photo

Temecula Candlelight Vigil will honor crime victims RIVERSIDE – District Attorney Mike Hestrin will host a Victims’ Rights Week candlelight vigil in Temecula Wednesday, April 5, at Temecula City Hall, 41000 Main St. The annual event is being held in conjunction with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Each year the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office pays tribute to those who have lost their life to violent crime through a series of candlelight vigils held across the county.

Hestrin will address those in attendance at each event that will also feature a keynote speaker. The names of victims who died as a

result of violent crime will be read at each venue and candles will be lit to remember them.

Special Speaker for the event will be Diane Bainbridge, the mother of 23-year-old Allison Jacobs, who was murdered on Mother’s Day 1993 in her Temecula apartment.

Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Kent Hintergardt was shot to the death by Jacobs’ killer as he was responding to a domestic violence call at the apartment complex with Jacobs as the victim.

The vigil will begin at 7 p.m. and the DA’s Office invites the public and media to this free event.

Residents may have noticed a little chapel nestled amid the trees and shrubs in Sam Hicks Park in Old Town Temecula. The chapel is the first church in Temecula built to be a church, and on many weekends it still hosts beautiful weddings.

It is the original St. Catherine’s Catholic Church built in 1917.

Though Old Town was built in the 1880s spurred by the coming of the Southern Pacific Railroad, the fact that the church was built in 1917 does not imply local citizens were not churchgoers before that date. Services were held in school buildings and other establishments.

A quaint white clapboard church with the traditional steeple, it sits a few steps down the walk from the “They Passed This Way Monument.” Now known as the “Chapel of Memories,” it is part of the Temecula Valley Museum and is used for weddings and special events.

The chapel is celebrating its 100th anniversary this month. At 9 a.m.

April 15, 1917, the opening Mass was held followed at noon by a “Free Barbecue … for the benefit of the New Catholic Church in Temecula, California.” The invitation encouraged participants to enjoy amusements from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. including “Sports of all kinds, Dancing and Music.” Admission

was $1. The barbecue was hosted at the Vail Ranch.

Originally, the church sat on Front Street where it served generations of Temecula citizens, including this writer. When we moved to Temecula in 1979, the chapel was our local church, and our youngest son had his first communion there. At that time, Temecula had one elementary and one middle school, where my husband and I taught. The pastor at St. Catherine’s often attended events at school, particularly eighth grade graduation ceremonies to celebrate with his parishioners.

Not long after our arrival, Temecula began to grow in leaps and bounds, and portable sections were added to the church to accommodate the growing parish. It soon became clear, however, that a new and much larger church would have to be built. Eventually, the original church was purchased by a local citizen who donated it to the museum, and the building moved to its current location.

An interesting aside is the idea of a barbecue to fund the church was supposedly generated by one of the more notorious characters in town – the proprietor of the Ramona Inn saloon. His establishment was infamous for the shooting between two young men of prominent local families and the killing of the town constable on Christmas Eve 1907.

He was also well-known for his disregard of legislation prohibiting the sale of liquor when Temecula was part of a dry county.

He was also the likely culprit stealing wood from the local mercantile store, now known as the Merc, causing the store owner to exact revenge by hollowing out a wood piece and inserting black gunpowder. The purloined wood had been regularly placed in the pot belly stove at the local livery stable. The altered wood was indeed picked up and chucked into the stove causing an explosion that proved the demise of the livery building, but luckily the explosion hurt none of the inhabitants. The quip was probably the only time the noted gentleman attended the church was for his own funeral.

The Temecula Valley Museum will be hosting a 100th anniversary celebration April 15 with a barbecue, music, cake, crafts and celebration at Sam Hicks Park of course, and like 100 years ago, the cost will be $1.

The Temecula Valley Historical Society meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Little Temecula History Center at the corner of Wolf Store Road and Redhawk Parkway. Admission is free. A meet and greet session begins at 5:30 p.m. with refreshments.

For more information, visit www. temeculahistoricalsociety.org.

Galway Downs general plan initiation proceedings continued to June 6 Joe Naiman JNAIMAN@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The potential Riverside County Board of Supervisors decision to approve initiation proceedings for a general plan amendment which would transfer Galway Downs property from the Temecula Valley Wine Country’s Equestrian District Policy Area to the Winery District Policy Area has been postponed to June 6.

The county supervisors voted 3-0, March 21, with Marion Ashley absent and one vacancy, to continue the proposed initiation of general plan amendment proceedings.

The 238.5-acre area south of De Portola Road, east of Los Cabellos Road, and west of Pauba Road consists of five legal parcels. SFT Realty Galway Downs, LLC, has proposed removing four of those parcels from the Temecula Valley Wine Country – Equestrian District Policy Area and placing them into the Temecula Valley

Wine Country – Winery District Policy Area while placing the fifth parcel, which is not within a policy area, in the Temecula Valley Wine Country – Winery District Policy Area. The land currently has RR Rural Residential and WC-E Wine Country – Equestrian zoning.

The proposed general plan initiation proceedings were recommended by the county’s General Plan Advisory Committee during an Aug. 26 hearing at which the committee members indicated that adding more land into the wine growing policy area and thus expanding the area’s overall inventory was an appropriate land use change.

The county’s Planning Commission recommended initiation of the proceedings Nov. 2.

The county’s approval to initiate proceedings does not commit the county to such a general plan amendment. The proposed amendment will undergo land use review process including environmental review and public hearings.

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Homes for Our Troops honors U.S. Marine Cpl. Christopher Van Etten Michelle Rivas VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Homes for Our Troops came to the city of Temecula and hosted a ceremony at the Trinity Lutheran Church to officially commence the building of a new home for U.S. Marine Cpl. Christopher Van Etten Saturday, March 18.

Founded in 2004, Homes for Our Troops is a private, nonprofit organization that builds custom homes for injured veterans, and has built 231 homes since its inception.

This year’s recipient, Christopher Van Etten, lost both his legs during his deployment in Afghanistan in 2012 while helping another member of his unit, who was injured by an explosive device.

Since then Van Etten not only recovered in stride, but has also kept busy by staying active in sports and even modeling for Jockey, an international clothing company.

Van Etten is an Illinois native but has chosen to live in Temecula for its “tight-knit community.” and because he “fell in love with Temecula and the Southern California vibe,” which is why he knows Temecula is the perfect place to call home.

The event started at 10 a.m. and was filled with citizens from the Inland Empire who awaited outside for Van Etten’s arrival, in-

cluding Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards.

Van Etten and his wife made their grand entrance with at least 15 motorcyclists and two firetrucks, where he was embraced by Mayor Maryann Edwards and greeted by a cheering crowd waving American flags.

The event continued inside of the church where several speakers commended and expressed their deep gratitude for Van Etten’s military service, including a speech from Edwards.

“It’s always a humbling day when Homes for Our Troops comes to town,” Edwards said. “We love this organization and we are so honored to have Christopher here to express our admiration and appreciation for all that he has done for our country.”

Van Etten said Homes for Our Troops has had a huge impact his life.

“I never went into deployment expecting to get injured and the fact that there are people willing to give their time and money to help an organization to make my dreams a reality is incredibly humbling,” he said.

Van Etten spoke about his experiences and the motivation that keeps him going every day.

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Van Etten said the time he spent modeling for Jockey’s “Show ‘Em What’s Underneath” campaign was “an awesome experience.”

“I was shocked when Jockey told me they wanted me to be a part of it, but it became an amazing campaign with an amazing message and I was just glad to be a part of it,” he said.

Going forward Van Etten plans on going to school for business, and eventually starting a family.

He says that he has his family and friends to thank for helping him strive and excel against all odds, which is a message he wants to continue to spread to all veterans for the rest of his life.

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MEDIAN from page A-1 project Caltrans believes will prevent cross-median collisions that have been rapidly increasing in recent years.

“This is a safety project, not a traffic flow project,” Caltrans project manager Nader Naguib said, as he and half dozen Caltrans officials at the open house answered questions from the community.

Florida Avenue merchants, Chamber of Commerce members and city officials were surprised in the spring of last year when Caltrans District 8 announced plans had been made to install a raised curb median on Hemet’s State Route 74 from west of Acacia Avenue to the Ramona Expressway in Valle Vista at a cost of over $9 million. City engineers and some Florida Avenue merchants, after looking at the project plan, discovered the raised median would cut off some left turns leading to their businesses possibly affecting their customer base.

Hemet officials said Caltrans should have discussed the plans with them before proceeding. As a result, Caltrans did conduct a meeting in June 2016 with city officials and the affected merchants hearing their comments and requests for changes. In response, Caltrans engineers made some of the suggested changes and agreed the city could landscape the medians as desired.

With the changes shown on a series of artist rendering panels in the hall, the recent changes brought both compliments and more criticism from a few of the merchants who saw no changes that would help or even maintain their businesses.

One of the more critical merchants, who would not identify himself, argued with Caltrans Office Chief Haissam Yahya from the Division of Traffic Operations. He said he felt Caltrans had “blindsided” the city by developing it and “throwing it at us.” He argued “You’re going to kill the economy of this city.”

Caltrans Chief and Public and Media Affairs officer Terri Kasinga explains some of the landscaping ideas for the planned raised median strip coming to Florida Avenue from west of Acacia Avenue to Valle Vista. Tony Ault photo

A flyer was being handed out, demanding there should be “no medians in Hemet” and urging residents to contact Congressman Raul Ruiz and ask him to go to President Trump to stop the construction of the medians. It claimed it will “harm our businesses and damage our cars, while making no one safe.”

Conversely, Judith McPherson, a downtown property owner of many businesses, lauded the project as revised.

“I am absolutely for the median,” McPherson said. She noted that the drivers in Orange County, for example, obey traffic rules and don’t illegally cross over islands to make illegal U-turns.

“In Hemet, they just don’t obey the rules, like the jaywalkers,” McPherson said. “We can’t get the citizenry to abide by the law, so we had to have Big Daddy come in and bring a median.”

Hemet interim city engineer Nino Abad said the project in his mind was “questionable,” because there was no traffic flow study made before it was planned.

Yahya wanted to emphasize the median project was strictly a safety project based on the data from Cal-

trans Annual Multilane Cross Median Collision Monitoring Report that identified the Hemet portion of SR-74 for safety improvements to prevent cross-median collisions.

Part of the collision problem has been brought about by motorists driving into the painted median islands or making illegal U-turns.

Yet some members of the Hemet traffic commissions see that the revised Caltrans median plan that allows more U-turns in the business area could be even more dangerous.

There was some concern about who would pay for the landscaping in the medians if approved.

Hemet’s landscaping plans for the medians have yet to be reviewed with the Caltrans engineers and some “plan tweaking” may still take place before construction begins in 2018. No traffic studies that would address the latest traffic volumes on SR-74 are being planned, according to Caltrans, although they believe it will be better than it is now.

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San Bernardino National Forest officials seek ideas, help for future trail work Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

U.S. Forest Service crews and volunteers for the past year have stepped up their pace to renovate many of the San Jacinto Wilderness area trails in the San Bernardino National Forest that were damaged or destroyed in the 2013 14,000acre Mountain Fire.

While the work continues to reopen a stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail, local hiking trails, the May Valley mountain bike trail and other San Bernardino National Forest trails damaged by fire in recent years, the Pacific Southwest Region (Region 5) is inviting the public to help identify area trails that continue to have limited access. With the help of the public, equestrians and hikers who know the trails, the pace of the trail maintenance may increase.

“We are counting on our fellow Californians to help us identify where maintenance is needed,” said

Randy Moore, regional forester for the Pacific Southwest Region. “The forest visitors who enjoy these trails year-round are the best source of information for what’s needed on the ground, and we’re counting on their expertise and willingness to help.”

He explained that Region 5 manages more than 16,000 miles of trails enjoyed by 16,100,000 users each year. In Region 5, volunteers and partner groups contributed more than 178,000 hours in maintenance and repair of nearly 2,984 miles of trials last year.

Nationwide, the Forest Service will select nine to 15 priority areas among its nine regions where a backlog in trail maintenance contributed to reduced access, potential harm toe natural resources for trail users and/or has the potential for increased future deferred maintenance costs, he noted.

Region 5 forest officials hope that information from the public will help complete at least three

regional proposals to the Forest Service National Headquarters that will be weighed against proposals submitted by other Forest Service regions.

The selected sites will be part of the initial focus that will include a mosaic of areas with known trail maintenance needs that include areas near urban and remote areas, such as wilderness, are of varying sizes and trail lengths, are motorized and non-motorized and those that incorporate a varied combination of partner and volunteer approaches and solutions.

The U.S. Forest Service Region 5 news release also noted the trail maintenance effort is outlined in the National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act of 2016 and aims to increase train maintenance by volunteers and partners by 100 percent by the end of 2021.

However, limited funding compounded by the rising cost of wildfire operations, like the Mountain Fire, has resulted in less than 25

Camp Pendleton begins 75th Anniversary Celebration with Battle Color Ceremony These tours include the Santa Margarita Ranch House National Historic Site and the Camp Pendleton Mechanized Museum.

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percent of Forest Service trails meeting all of the agency’s standards for safety, quality recreation and economic and environmental sustainability. The remaining trials meet standards of varying degrees.

Moore urged those wishing to provide motorized and nonmotorized trail information and suggestions on potential priority areas and approaches for increased trail maintenance assistance from partners and volunteers to contact the local Forest Service office in San Bernardino or Regional Trail Manager Garrett Villanueva at gvillanueva@fs.fed.us by April 7.

The Forest Service manages more than 158,000 miles of trail – the largest trail system in the nation – providing motorized and non-motorized trail access across 154 national forests and grasslands.

These Forest Service trails are well-loved and highly used with more than 84 million trail visits annually, helping to support mostly rural economies.

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ners each year who, in 2015, contributed nearly 1.4 million hours – a value of about $31.6 million – in maintenance and repair of nearly 30,000 miles of trails.

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The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world. Public lands the Forest Service manages contribute more than $13 billion to the economy each year through visitor spending alone. Those same lands provide 20 percent of the nation’s clean water supply, a value estimated at $7.2 billion per year. The agency has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 80 percent of the 850 million forested acres within the U.S., of which 100 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.

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The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform as part of the Battle Color Ceremony at the 11 Area football field on Camp U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tabitha A. Markovich photo Pendleton.

CAMP PENDLETON – Camp Pendleton hosted the annual Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment Ceremony at the Paige Field House football field, March 9.

The public ceremony was the first of many events this year on board the base in celebration of Camp Pendleton’s 75th anniversary.

“Camp Pendleton is a historic place,” Sgt. Kenneth Newton, the 37th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, said. “I trained here as a young Marine. I’ve trained Marines here. It’s an honor to bring the Battle Colors of the Marine Corps, which represents everything we’ve done, to Pendleton and commemorate that. I know 75 years is great, it’s going to be 100 years soon with more great accomplishments for the Marine Corps and for Camp Pendleton.”

The Battle Color Detachment performance featured the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, Silent Drill Platoon and Marine Corps Color Guard.

The 130 Marines of the Drum & Bugle Corps, Silent Drill Platoon, and Marine Corps Color Guard performed choreographed drill marches that included complex

rifle spins without verbal communication, displaying the discipline Marines are known for.

“The reason we travel is so we can show the United States Marine Corps and the American people, the discipline and professionalism the Marine Corps has,” Cpl. Jesse Thorton, rifle inspector for the Silent Drill Platoon, said.

The Washington based detachment performs the ceremony as part of its cross-country tour demonstrating the “Esprit de Corps” of Marines.

“For the Marines, we are 100 percent a morale booster,” Sgt. Rabon Hutson, Contrabass Bugler for the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, said. “They see us, and while they’re out in the field getting dirty, putting the rounds down range, they know they have somebody like us in D.C, the Battle Color Detachment, representing them wherever they may be.

“As for civilians, we give them a very positive, enjoyable entertainment from the Marine Corps. We give them good news, as well as lift their morale,” Hutson added.

Throughout the year, Camp Pendleton will continue to offer various tours of the installation.

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World of Outlaws Sprint Cars headed to Perris Auto Speedway April 1

Five-time USAC/CRA champions Damion Gardner of Concord and Mike Spencer of Temecula will both be in action at the “SoCal Showdown.”

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PERRIS – The world’s fastest dirt track sprint cars, the legendary World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series, will be making its only 2017 appearance in Southern California at the famous Perris Auto Speedway Saturday, April 1, for the annual “SoCal Showdown.” Joining the famous World of Outlaws stars will be the Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Cars and The PAS Senior & Young Gun Sprints. Spectator gates will open at 4 p.m. and the first race will take the green flag at 7 p.m.

The April 1 appearance will be the 18th ever for the World of Outlaws at the track locals affectionately refer to as “The PAS.” Over the years, nine different drivers have posted WoO wins at the famous Riverside County clay oval.

Oolitic, Indiana’s Mark Kinser won the first five WoO races at The PAS from 1996 through 1998. However, in the subsequent 12-races since, eight different winners have graced the top step of podium. The most recent winner is Darryn Pittman.

The Owasso, Oklahoma, star, who drives a car owned by NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne and former California Lieutenant Governor Mike Curb, has captured two of the last five WoO main events at the PAS. The 38-year-old’s three wins rank him second on the all-time PAS/WoO win list behind Kinser.

Fargo, North Dakota’s Donnie Schatz, who drives for Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, was the leader in WoO points as the series journeyed west for a month in early March to contest races in Nevada, California and Arizona.

The 39-year-old won his eighth World of Outlaws championship in 2016. Despite his eight titles and 232-lifetime WoO wins, Schatz has never won the main event at Perris.

Through the first four races of the 2017 campaign, Schatz has three wins. Eunice, Louisiana’s Jason Johnson – aka “The Ragin’ Cajun’” – was the only other winner in 2017 as the series headed west.

In addition to Pittman, Schatz and Johnson, others who will be competing April 1, include twotime Perris winner Joey Saldana of Brownsburg, Indiana, Grass Valley, California’s Brad Sweet, David Gravel of Watertown, Connecticut, 2007 PAS winner Ian Madsen from Sydney, Australia, Jason Sides of Bartlett, Tennessee, Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild and 2015 PAS winner Paul McMahon of Elk Grove, California.

As an added treat for the fans, the West Coast’s premiere traditional (non-wing) sprint car series, the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, will also be competing on the night. The USAC/CRA field will be headed by five-time series champions “The Demon” Damion Gardner of Concord, California and local racer Mike Spencer of Temecula. Those two veterans will have their hands full with a bevy of young stars including Richard Vander Weerd of Visalia, who led all 30-laps at the season opening main March 4, Austin Williams of Yorba Linda, Brody Roa of Garden Grove and Jake Swanson of Anaheim.

The PAS Young Gun Sprints, for drivers 14-25-years-old with no prior sprint car experience, and Senior Sprints for driver 40 and over, will complete the exciting quadruple-header.

Fans who purchase reserved seat tickets in advance to the “SoCal Showdown” will receive a free “World of Outlaws Fan Pit Pass.”

The fan pit pass will allow the spectators to get up close to the WoO’s

World of Outlaws legend Donnie Schatz of Fargo, North Dakota, has 232-lifetime World of Outlaw wins, but will be looking for his first Perris Auto Speedway win April 1.

to take photos, meet the drivers, get autographs and purchase merchandise straight from their favorite teams. Advance tickets are available 24-hours a day at the following link: http://www.woosprint.com/ perris-auto-speedway or by calling at (844)347-8849. For those who do not wish to purchase advance tickets, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket window on the night of the race.

2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7 P E R R I S A U TO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE April 1 - “SO CAL SHOWDOWN” WORLD OF OUTLAWS, USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints and PAS Young Guns “Power of Purple Night” Benefiting the City of Perris Relay For Life and The American Cancer Society.

April 8 - PASSCAR SERIES - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Factory Stocks and IMCA Modifieds.

April 29 - LKQ PICK YOUR PART PRESENTS NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION - Demo Cross, Figure 8’s, Figure 8 Trailer Racing, Spectator Racing, Formula-X Autocross & CrossKarts.

May 13 - PASSCAR SERIES - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Factory Stocks, IMCA Modifieds and CDCRA Dwarf Cars.

May 20 - LKQ PICK YOUR PART PRESENTS NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION - Demo Cross, Figure 8’s, Figure 8 Trailer Racing, Spectator Racing and Formula-X

Autocross & CrossKarts May 27 - “SALUTE TO INDY” USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, PAS Young Guns and California Guns, California Lightning Sprint Cars, “Power of Purple Night” Benefiting the City of Perris Relay For Life and The American Cancer Society June 3 - PASSCAR SERIES - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Factory Stocks and IMCA Modifieds June 24 - USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints and PAS Young Guns July 1 - 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND FIREWORKS LKQ PICK YOUR PART PRESENTS NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION - Demo Cross, Figure 8’s, Figure 8 Trailer Racing, Spectator Racing, Formula-X Autocross & CrossKarts “Power of Purple Night” Benefiting the City of Perris Relay For Life and The American Cancer Society July 15 - PASSCAR SERIES - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Factory Stocks and IMCA Modifieds July 22 - USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, PAS Young Guns July 29 - LKQ PICK YOUR PART PRESENTS NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION - Demo Cross, Figure 8’s, Figure 8 Trailer Racing, Spectator Racing, Formula-X Autocross & CrossKarts Aug. 19 - PASSCAR SERIES - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Fac-

tory Stocks and IMCA Modifieds Aug. 26 - “CALIFORNIA RACERS HALL OF FAME NIGHT” USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints and PAS Young Guns, California Lightning Sprint Cars Sept. 2 - LKQ PICK YOUR PART PRESENTS NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION - Demo Cross, Figure 8’s, Figure 8 Trailer Racing, Spectator Racing, Formula-X Autocross & CrossKarts Sept. 9 - PASSCAR SERIES - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Factory Stocks, Modifieds Sept. 23 - “GLENN HOWARD CLASSIC” USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints and PAS Young Guns Oct. 7 - 15 - Southern California Fair Oct. 21 - USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints and PAS Young Guns Oct. 28 - PASSCAR “Champions Night” - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Factory Stocks and Modifieds Nov. 8 - Oval Nationals Practice Nov. 9 Budweiser Oval Nationals “Presented by All Coast Construction” Nov. 10 Budweiser Oval Nationals “Presented by All Coast Construction” Nov. 11 - Budweiser Oval Nationals “Presented by All Coast Construction” *Note, this schedule is subject to change.

SDSU Baseball to play UCLA in Lake Elsinore this week LAKE ELSINORE – College baseball is returning to Lake Elsinore, as The Diamond – home of the Lake Elsinore Storm – is set to host a game between San Diego State University and the University of California, Los Angeles this week.

This will be the third time head coach Mark Martinez and SDSU has taken the field at The Diamond in the last two years, as the Aztecs took on the University of San Diego Toreros in a neutral site contest February 25 last year and were one of four teams to participate in an NCAA Regional at the facility in May 2015. San Diego State also played in Lake Elsinore during the 2002 season when they took on the Storm in an exhibition game.

“We want to thank the Lake Elsinore Storm, who has been so kind to us in the past by allowing us to compete at their facility,” Coach Martinez said. “This gives our players a unique opportunity to play at a premier professional baseball facility and give them a chance to experience one side of competing at the next level. The Storm and the facility always do a great job hosting our program and their hospitality is second to none.

“The stadium itself is a great venue and this is a chance for us to

This will be the third time SDSU has taken the field at The Diamond in the last two years.

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return there for a game against one of the marquee program in the West that should get the fans of both programs excited. It’s a great way to showcase the sport of college baseball,” Martinez said.

The 2013 National Champion UCLA Bruins, led by head coach John Savage, will play at The Diamond for the first time in program history. Their national championship run was capped by a win over former Storm Hunter Renfroe (2014) and his Mississippi State Bulldogs. Rosters for the up-

coming game will include players from many local areas including San Diego, Los Angeles and one extremely local standout, Gavin Johns, who graduated from Chaparral High School in 2015.

Johns went on to play at Yavapai Junior College last year where he was a member of Division I JUCO World Series Championship team, a 2016 All-NJCAA Region second team selection and was a 2016 All-ACCAC second team selection. Johns also hit game-winning home run in championship game

Former Chaparral Puma and current UCLA catcher, Gavin Johns, will return to the area when the Bruins take on SDSU at the Diamond in Lake Elsinore this week.

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and during the season hit .351 with 16 home runs, drove in 60 runs and stole 11 bases. He ended the season with a .641 slugging percentage with 19 doubles and signed to play at UCLA almost immediately after the season was done.

The neutral site match-up in Lake Elsinore is the first of two meetings between SDSU and UCLA this season. SDSU will visit Jackie Robinson Stadium in Los Angeles on May 2.

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Tahquitz student becomes trailblazer for male cheerleaders on campus

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HEMET – When someone mentions cheerleading to you, what do you think of? Do you imagine athletes? If you don’t, Tahquitz High School’s cheerleaders are looking to change your perception on what cheerleading actually is. Thanks to coaches Sarah and Michael, they have transformed the idea of cheerleading among students on the Tahquitz campus and are working on changing the minds of those who don’t view it as a sport.

The first hurdle the coaches needed to overcome was the negative stigma around male cheerleaders; enter in CJ Hawkins. CJ is now in his senior year, but can recall the process of joining the cheer team when he was a freshman.

He remembers attending freshman orientation when he was in eighth grade. He said he went to each sports table and grabbed a packet because he wanted to try everything. When he was leaving the auditorium, a cheerleader came up to him and asked why he didn’t grab a packet on cheer. He said he wasn’t interested, but she said, “Come to a practice, if you don’t like it you can leave.” He liked the idea of the challenge so he attended a practice. During the

practice, Coach Sarah did a stunt with her brother Jason, where he held her over his head in one hand without any assistance. “That stunt exploded something within me, and I thought I want the skills, technique and power that Jason showed,” said CJ. Hawkins also said being the first male cheerleader came with some challenges. Although he also played football, basketball, and volleyball for Tahquitz he was still called derogatory names and his family did not approve of his decision to be a cheerleader. He said these comments would get to him, but would wait until football practice where he would show the people (often his teammates) calling him these names “what a cheerleader hits like.”

As the driving force in recruiting the team’s male cheerleaders and changing the stigma associated with the sport, Hawkins reached out to his friends and classmates to tell them how tough the sport actually was. He would bring multiple people to cheer practice and said not one of the people he brought ever discredited the sport again.

CJ and the team have made themselves known not only on

the Tahquitz campus, but also throughout California. The team is currently undefeated and have won 17 competitions in a row. CJ said the sport has opened many opportunities for him and it is hard to disagree with that. He has been accepted to the University of Alabama, University of Kentucky, Stephen F. Austin State University, and many others. He said he has received many cheerleading scholarships for these schools, and is thankful for the opportunities the sport has given him. He is still making up his mind, but has a few options he is looking at. He has been invited to try out for the cheer team at the University of Kentucky, which is the top school in the nation for the sport. If he makes the team, he will attend Kentucky and major in biochemical engineering. If he doesn’t make the team, he will either go into the Navy for nuclear engineering or attend the University of Alabama for biochemical engineering.

“Never set easy goals for yourself. Just remember, there will always be someone better than you, but you have the potential to be great,” said CJ.

Hemet High School student accepted to Graceland University to play soccer said she can’t wait to start training at the school and playing at a more professional level.

McMacken has been playing soccer since she was in fourth grade.

She said her parents introduced her to a variety of sports when she was younger. She played T-ball, softball, soccer, gymnastics, dance, basketball, cheer and volleyball. While she enjoyed playing each sport, she decided to stick with soccer after meeting her best friend Sage.

The family aspect of soccer is what McMacken says she really loves and the opportunities it opened up for her, like traveling. In fact, this summer she will be trav-

HEMET – Keely McMacken, a senior at Hemet High School, has always known she would attend college. However, instead of attending a local college like she had imagined, her educational journey is taking her almost 1,700 miles away.

Keely was accepted to Graceland University in Iowa to play soccer for its team. She was scouted by the school over the summer when she was playing for Hemet Juventus Soccer Club. Luckily, Keely will not be alone in Iowa. Four of her teammates will also attend Graceland to play for the team.

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Keely said she feels very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to continue to play soccer.

She has been awarded an academic scholarship, a scholarship through Hemet Juventus Soccer Club, and Graceland University is offering her a scholarship as well. She plans on majoring in liberal education and communications and hopes to pursue a career in the education field.

She expressed thanks to the support from her mom, dad and Nana, she is confident in her move to Iowa. She admits that it will be a culture shock to move to a smaller town than Hemet, but she is excited about the new and exciting opportunities it will give her.

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The catfish bite is really starting to heat up. Fish are ranging from 2 to 8 pounds using Mackerel (Bite-On Mack - bites), shrimp and crawlers. Best bite coming on mackerel. Just ask Mayor Bob Magee who has had the hot stick the last couple of weeks pulling in the kitties.

The crappie bite still hasn’t taken off yet, but it’s still early in the season and water temp is still a little cool at 65 to 66 degrees for them to really go on the chew. Carp action is fair and will get better as warmer weather approaches.

Bass action has been picking up as well for those who can reach

the grass and fence lines and take advantage of those recently stocked fish that are now active and hungry.

Next stocking will be at the end of April. Just in time for the 2017 Dream Extreme Fishing Derby.

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Lake Elsinore Mayor Bob Magee poses for a photo with one of his catches at the lake recently.

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Education Cops for Kids announced the inaugural ‘Tom Thomas Memorial Scholarship’ LAKE ELSINORE – Cops for Kids was born over 20 years ago, when two Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Station saw a need in the communities they served. Collecting donations from other deputies assigned to the station, they went out and purchased Christmas gifts for underprivileged children in the neighborhoods they patrolled. The deputies delivered these gifts while out on patrol on Christmas Day. They have served the community in this way for more than two decades through the nonprofit entity Cops for Kids, its executive director, board of directors and countless volunteers.

Their mission is to ensure all children regardless of circumstances are provided the basic necessities that all children should enjoy and to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

Tom Thomas was synonymous with Cops for Kids; he was the executive director for many years. He was a member of the Lake Elsinore Unified School District’s board of trustees, a Rotarian and past president and a longtime community activist and philanthropist. Thomas loved kids and loved his community. The Cops for Kids organization cannot think of a better way to honor Thomas and his legacy than by doing what

Tom always did, giving back to the community.

Cops for Kids will be providing $10,000 in scholarships to high school seniors attending the Lake Elsinore Unified School District, and $5,000 of this money will be awarded in Thomas’ name. All seniors in the district are encouraged to apply through their school counselor.

Cops for Kids is able to award these scholarships because of the generosity of the communities they serve. Various fundraisers have been held throughout the year to allow them to operate. From gifts during the holidays for underprivileged children, to clothes and transportation so children can attend school, to emergency housing and now scholarship money for disadvantaged youth to achieve their dreams and to attend college or a technical school.

Cops for Kids operates on such low overhead that almost all of the monies donated are given back to those in need. They have no paid staff or office space associated with Cops for Kids.

To help fund scholarships like the Tom Thomas Memorial Scholarship, consider attending the next fundraiser, the Cops for Kids Celebrity Golf Tournament May 5. For more information, visit www.copsforkidsinc. org or find them on Facebook.

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Murrieta Mesa named AVID National Demonstration School

Students at Murrieta Mesa High school celebrate being named as an AVID National Demonstration School.

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MURRIETA – Murrieta Mesa held a special celebration Feb. 28, to celebrate becoming an AVID National Demonstration School. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a college- readiness system designed to narrow the achievement gap between the lowest- and highestperforming students and increase the number of students who enroll in four-year colleges.

Attaining this designation places Murrieta Mesa in the top 3 percent of approximately 5,600 AVID schools in 44 states, the District of Columbia, 16 countries and U.S. territories. Murrieta Mesa will now serve as a model to other

schools interested in implementing or expanding the AVID college preparation program.

“It has taken three and half years of hard work and dedication on the part of students, staff, and parents to move from being a school that does AVID to becoming the model of AVID and earning the designation of AVID National Demonstration School,” Murrieta Mesa Principal Steve Ellis said.

Murrieta Mesa and MVUSD AVID Coordinator Denise Guzman said she was proud of the Mesa students and staff.

“When we see kids entering high school unsure of future plans who end up in college with a clear

direction because of the support and structure AVID provides, I know we are changing lives,” she said.

AVID Demonstration schools undergo a rigorous validation process and are required to be revalidated every few years to ensure high levels of implementation, with quality and fidelity to AVID strategies schoolwide.

“This is a great honor for the Murrieta Mesa community and for our school district,” Murrieta Valley Unified School District Superintendent Pat Kelley said.

“This distinction showcases the outstanding work being done on behalf of our students.”

Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore recognizes Lake Elsinore Unified School District middle school teachers

Lake Elsinore Rotary Teacher of the Month honorees, Amy Pitotti from David A. Brown Middle School, Melissa Upton from Canyon Lake Middle School and Kelly Hendley from Terra Cotta Middle School, pose for a photo after receiving their awards.

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LAKE ELSINORE – The Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore honored three middle school teachers Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Teacher of the Month Program. The Lake Elsinore Unified School District teachers were

recognized for their dedication and work at their schools. February’s honorees are Melissa Upton, Kelly Hendley and Amy Pitotti.

Melissa Upton, a physical education teacher at Canyon Lake Middle

School, is setting new standards in performance for her students, said Principal Nick Powers. Upton took the lead at the school to revitalizing the intramural sports program and working closely with neighboring schools to promote participation.

Powers notes Upton’s unique ability to tap into each student’s physical talents and help them grow their skills and abilities.

Kelly Hendley of Terra Cotta Middle School has been teaching elementary and middle school students for 20 years. Dr. Kathy Nash, principal, notes Hendley’s initiative and her willingness to take on and fulfill many roles. Hendley is also known for her ability to engage students with coursework in the classroom. Hendley actively participates on campus, offering her time to tutor students and serve on the school’s PTA and other districtwide committees.

Amy Pitotti, of David A. Brown Middle school teaches math and science. She is recognized by Principal Karen Gaither as a compas-

sionate teacher who helps students to gain confidence in their leadership abilities and skills. Gaither also notes Pitotti’s success in launching a school choir program that travels throughout Southern California, performing at special events.

“Every month, I am amazed by the devoted teachers we have right here in Lake Elsinore,” said president of the Lake Elsinore Rotary Club, Kim Joseph Cousins. “The teachers recognized today show the commitment and care they have for our young people.”

The Teacher of the Month program is hosted on the fourth Wednesday of every month during the school year at the Lake Elsinore Rotary Club meeting.

The Club meets at 7 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Ortega Conference Center located at 520 Chaney St. for the event. Public is welcome to attend the awards or Rotary’s meetings.

The Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore also has an evening exten-

Lindsay Mitchell, a 2013 graduate of Chaparral High School in Temecula and student at Cal Poly, was one of 20 students honored last month by state lawmakers.

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SAN LUIS OBISPO – Twenty Cal Poly students were recognized for their awards and other accomplishments by state lawmakers on the floors of the state Assembly and Senate in Sacramento Monday, Feb. 13.

One of the students honored was Lindsay Mitchell, 21, who graduated from Chaparral High in 2013. Mitchell, who will graduate from Cal Poly in June, said she was grateful and humbled to be chosen for “such a prestigious honor.”

Mitchell said Cal Poly’s Learn

By Doing approach was “a nobrainer for me because I like to stay involved in what I’m learning. The

Girls Who Code partners with Val Verde Unified School District PERRIS – Val Verde Unified School District announced a new partnership with Girls Who Code.

The nonprofit organization aims to close the gender gap in technology by providing resources to inspire, educate and equip young women with the computing skills to pursue 21st century opportunities.

“Val Verde Unified School District aims to make ‘Every Student, Future Ready.’ This partnership will help to reinforce that goal by providing our female students with the skills necessary to compete in the 21st century workforce,” Superintendent Michael R. McCormick said.

This year VVUSD became a oneto-one school district, meaning that every student has access to their own electronic device to help enhance their educational experience.

“The gender equity gap on computer science and coding-related career pathways have no boundaries, and so we must work together as a region to empower our girls,” Dr. Angelov Farooq, board trustee at Riverside Unified School District, said. “Riverside Unified became the first school district to partner with Girls Who Code in the country last year, and I want to commend Perris Mayor Michael Vargas’ leadership for working together to expand opportunities for Val Verde School District to be included.”

The district believes that their students must be able to communicate, collaborate, think critically and be creative. Therefore, they see technology as a force-multiplier for teaching and learning. The partnership is another step toward helping students be future ready.

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Cal Poly President Jeffrey D. Armstrong, who accompanied the students to both legislative chambers said he was pleased to share the can-do Learn by Doing ethos that the group of “dedicated and talented students exemplify.”

“These fine young men and women from all six of our colleges will be future leaders in their respective fields,” Armstrong said.

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Ceremonies for the students were held in each chamber.

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Menifee Lakes Plaza welcomes two additional quality tenants MENIFEE – The city of Menifee’s Economic Development Department and the developer of the Menifee Lakes Plaza, Muirfield Properties, announced two additional tenants, Kahoots and Raising Cane’s, will be opening at the corner of Newport and Antelope roads.

Raising Cane’s and Kahoots are joining a quality line-up at the under-construction neighborhood shopping center. The 150,000 square foot, high-traffic plaza will include Barons Market, Cafe Rio, Jamba Juice and the under con-

be their first location in Riverside County to showcase their concept, it is a testament of Menifee’s strong regional pull.”

Raising Cane’s specializes in high-quality chicken finger meals.

Raising Cane’s opened their first store in 1996 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and has more than 300 restaurants in 22 states. The company is continually recognized for its unique business model and customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.raisingcanes.com.

Kahoots originated in Southern California in 1987 and currently operates 16 Kahoots Pet Stores and 6 Kahoots Feed and Pet Stores. The company has additional Riverside County locations in Riverside, Murrieta and Temecula. For more information, visit www.Kahootsfeedandpet.com.

For more information on Menifee Lakes Plaza or any other development in the city of Menifee, contact Menifee’s Economic Development Department at (951) 672-6777.

struction 38,000-square-foot LA Fitness center with state-of-the-art workout and cardio equipment and an indoor pool. The plaza will also feature a 12-pump Chevron gas station with 3,400-square-foot convenience store, car wash and lube center. The neighborhood center is expected to open at the end of this spring in phases.

“This is Raising Cane’s sixth and newest location in California and a first location in Riverside County,” Mayor Neil Winter said. “By Raising Cane’s choosing Menifee to

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Operation Prom Girl enters 4th year WILDOMAR – Operation Prom Girl SoCal is in its fourth year, assisting those with financial needs to help with prom expenses. The annual prom dress giveaway program includes a free dress of their choice, lunch, dessert and much more. The free event will be held at The Bridge Church in Murrieta April 8 from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.

This year the event will have an Alice in Wonderland theme but will still focus on the mission to reach out. Their tagline is “Beauty Behind the Mask.”

The group helps girls of any age feel loved and empowered. They are encouraged to face the “real you” at the end of the day and to love the reflection that is looking back in the mirror.

“We live in a society where the media culture and the Hollywood hype has young women hooked and when they feel like they don’t meet that standard, the bar that is set so high, with beauty, size, career, etc., women feel that they have failed,” Founder Dawn Schultz said. “That is a lie.

And we have to break through to let these beautiful young women and all women know that they do stand for something and can be who they want to be and stand with dignity in self-love and esteem. That they were put here for

a purpose no matter what their previous or current challenges look like.”

The featured speakers are Amy Martinez, a recent quad amputee, who will share her story of hope against all odds and Anika Ortiz of Anika’s Pink Closet, who will share how she lives out her sister’s legacy speaking about domestic violence and bullying.

Ortiz also reaches out as a 14-yearold entrepreneur leading a nonprofit organization.

There will be a fashion show and drawings throughout the day for giveaways. Each girl will also leave with a goody bag, resources and referrals.

Any high school girl with a hardship or special circumstances may apply at www.opromgirl.wordpress.com.

Limited seating is available. Although the event is for high school girls only, their mothers or female guardians are also welcome to accompany them, but please no children.

Operation Prom Girl SoCal also seeks donations from the community, as they depend on volunteerism and community support in everything that they do for the community.

Operation Prom Girl SoCal also serves U.S. military women in different capacities.

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

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4:00-5:30pm. Chamber Open House @ TVCC. 8:00-9:30am. Coffee Connection @ TVCC. 12:00-1:30pm. Business Encounter “Selling with Integrity” @ TVCC. 12:00-1:00pm. Southwest California Legislative Council @ Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors, 26529 Jefferson Avenue, Temecula, CA. 5:30-7:30pm. Mixer @ Habitat for Humanity Restore, 27479 Enterprise Circle West, Temecula, CA. 9:00-11:00am. Inland Empire Small Business Development Center “QuickBooks for Beginners 102” @ Temecula Entrepreneurs Exchange.

9:00-11:00am. Professional Development Workshop (Marketing) @ Temecula Entrepreneurs Exchange.

7:30-9:15am. Morning Mixer @ BJ’s Restaurant, 26500 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA. 5:30-7:30. VYP Mixer @ Ballast Point, 28551 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA. 9:00-11:00am. Professional Development Workshop (Marketing) @ Temecula Entrepreneurs Exchange.

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New Members: • 60 Grit Studios • Above & Beyond Beauty • Agate Technologies • Alive and Well Health Center • Amerigas • Arbonne International Independent Consultant - Bren Hamilton • Arbonne International Independent Consultant - Renee Scott • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Temecula • Center 4 Life Change, The • Century 21 Preferred - Nicole Campbell • Equu8 Horsemanship & Therapeutic Riding • FirstLight Home Care of Temecula • Full Throttle • Law Office of Jeffrey C. Nickerson • Lovely Little Ladies Salon & Boutique • Neal S. Simpson, M.D. • Network Funding • Pick Up Stix • San Joaquin Valley College • Sky Network Communications • Smith Trial Group, P.C. • Sleep Number • TPC Prime Real Estate • Vero’s Mexican & Seafood • Wine Town Rollers

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

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• My Buddies Pizza • Performing Arts Academy of Lake Elsinore • El Rancho Market • Stadium Pizza Main St. LLC • Madrid Equipment Rental Inc. • Coldwell Banker ABR Property Management

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For specific details and a complete list of community events visit www. hemetsanjacintochamber.com

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

New Members: • The Healthy Spot • Lake Elsinore Storm • Bellevue University • Tiffany Smith Realtor- Selling Hemet Valley • Day & Night Mobile Notary • Home Smart • Strategic Capital Group

President’s Message: In addition to the valuable services provided to our members and the business community check out the information available on our website. Check out the job board, community event calendar, hot deals, business directory and tourism information! www.hemetsanjacintochamber.com 615 N. San Jacinto, Hemet, CA 92543 (951) 658-3211 | info@hsjvc.com www.hsjvc.com

12-1pm. Lunch & Learn: Habitat For Humanity Presents Financial Wellness 101 at The Links at Summerly.

12pm. Jennifer Smart Foundation Ribbon Cutting at Outlets at Lake Elsinore, Suite #G-165.

8:30-9:30am. Hump Day Morning Mixer at CJ’s Sports Grill & Turf Club.

12-1:30pm. Lake Elsinore Nooner-Pins N’ Pockets at Pins N’ Pockets.

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

11:30am-1:30pm. EWDC Luncheon-LESJWA and The City of Lake Elsinore at Diamond Club.

5:30-7pm. After Hours Business Networking Mixer- Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce.

New Members:

April Events: Ramona Spring Festival & Food Truck Festival, Downtown Hemet Grand Opening- Hemet Valley Medical Center New Cardiac Cath Lab apr 15 Easter Egg Hunt at The Estudillo Mansion apr 29 2017 Diamond Valley Tamale Festival apr 27-30 Vintage Trailer Show, Golden Village Palms RV Resort apr 22, 23, 28, 29 Ramona Outdoor Play

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apr 12 26790 Ynez Courte, Suite a, Temecula, Ca 92591 (951) 676-5090 www.temecula.org

11:30am. Meet the candidates running for Canyon Lake POA at the Chamber luncheon on Wednesday, April 19 at 11:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room City Hall. Lunch is $8.00 and catered by The Sports Stop and The Cup Above. Reservations recommended, call the Chamber 951-244-6124.

Annual Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament supporting Junior Golf at the Canyon Lake Golf Course on Saturday, May 20. This event is open to the public. Registration is $100 per player; Canyon Lake Golf Course members pay only $65. Registration includes rounds of golf, golf cart fee and dinner.

The cost to attend dinner only is $25. Sign up at the Pro Shop, Chamber office, Pack, Wrap & Post Canyon Lake Towne Center, 31566 Railroad Cyn. Rd. Sponsorship opportunities are available by sponsoring a tee, special contest or donating a gift basket for the raffle. The Chamber’s first annual Ball Drop will take place after the tournament. Participants don’t have to be a golfer to participate and winners need not be present to win Golf ball “numbers” may be purchased for $10 each. Each ball purchaser provides their contact information and gets a number for a golf ball; not the actual ball. Using a mechanical lift, the hopper filled with the numbered golf balls will be lifted and dropped all at once over a hole (cup) on the Practice Range. The purchaser of the numbered ball that lands in the bottom of the cup will receive half the money collected from the golf ball sales, up to $5,000.

Numbers for the Ball Drop may be purchased at Pack, Wrap and Post, Country Club and Chamber office. A limited number of balls are available. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Canyon Lake Jr. Golf Program. In attendance will be Gabe Hrab, the PGA pro who stated the Jr. Golf Program in 1980. For more information about this event, contact Alison Burrafato at the Chamber office at 951-244-6124 or canyonlakechamber@ outlook.com.

Wildomar Chamber of CommerCe April Events: apr 6 apr 13

Mixer with Murrieta Chamber April 6th @ The Barn at Wildomar 5:30pm. Mixer at All Aboard Preschool in Wildomar 34570 Monte Vista Drive.

New Members: • The Barn at Wildomar

President’s Message: We want to congratulate everyone who won at this years Awards Dinner. Stay tuned for more fun events coming up.

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11:30am. Government Relations Meeting at Murrieta Chamber Office.

1pm. Ribbon Cutting EQUU8 Horsemanship and Therapeutic Riding, 42360 Fig St., Murrieta 92562.

12pm. Murrieta Lunch with Friends at Firehouse Subs, 26480 Ynez Road, Temecula 92591. Everyone purchases their own meal!

5:30pm. First Thursday Mixer, Morris Insurance Agency, Farmers Insurance, 32395 Clinton Keith Rd, Suite A208, Wildomar, CA 92595.

9am. Murrieta School of Business. Topic: The Power of the Inbox Constant Contact. Presented by: John Walker, Co-founder, Talent Evolution, Murrieta Chamber Office.

12pm. Ribbon Cutting Murrieta Valley Historical Society At Little House of Treasures, 24980 Washington Ave., Murrieta, CA 92562.

12pm. Murrieta Lunch with Friends at Matty G’s, 25401 Madison Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562 5-7:30pm. Community Career & Tech Expo at Murrieta Mesa High School, 24801 Monroe Ave. Murrieta 92562. Community Outreach Designed to Bridge Education, Healthcare, Business & InnovationBring the Kids!

7:30am. Networking Breakfast at 8 Bit Brewing Company, 26755 Jefferson Ave. , Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 677-2322. $15.00 For Members/$20.00 For Future Members with early RSVP. Guest Speaker: Sean Hadden, Police Chief . Must call the Chamber to RSVP or online.

12pm. Ribbon Cutting Premier BBQ Islands, 26145 Jefferson Ave. Suite 301, Murrieta, CA 92562.

12pm. Southwestern California Legislative Council at SRCAR, 26529 Jefferson Avenue, Murrieta, CA 92562.

12pm. Ribbon Cutting at Tower Bridge International, 25240 Hancock Ave. Suite 330.

12pm. Murrieta Lunch with Friends Epic Eats at the Murrieta Chamber office.

5:30pm. Cruise Info Meeting, Murrieta Chamber Office.

12pm. Ribbon Cutting 5 Star Painting At the Murrieta Chamber.

8:30am. Power Partners at The Mill Restaurant, 24690 Washington Ave., Murrieta, 92562.

3:30pm. Ribbon Cutting Natalie’s Rascals Spa & Pet Services, 32294 Clinton Keith Rd, Suite 105, Wildomar, CA 92595. 4-5pm Yappy Hour.

8:30am. Coffee with the City At the Murrieta Chamber office. Join us for coffee with some of Murrieta’s City Staff. Bring your questions, you’ll get answers!

12pm. Ribbon Cutting Organized and Optimistic, LLC. At the Murrieta Chamber Office.

10am. Chamber Walkabout. Meet at the Chamber Office. This event is open to everyone!

12pm. Murrieta Lunch with Friends at Pins N Pockets, 32250 Mission Trail, Lake Elsinore.

9am. Ambassador Meeting At the Murrieta Chamber office 12pm. Ribbon Cutting at Carver Insurance Services, 40525 California Oaks Rd. Suite E-6, Murrieta, CA 92562.

New Members: • 24 Hour Lips • Altek Media Group • Carver Insurance Services • Edward Jones- Jason Kriz • Evolution Solution Marketing • Get1Free Coupon Book • JDS Creative Academy • Julie Bryan • La Masters of Fine Jewelry • Minuteman Press - Murrieta • MTA Taekwondo World • Organized and Optimistic, LLC • Polaris Endevors • Rita’s Itallian Ice • Spotless Cleaning • TEAM (Valley Business Professionals) • The Flower Vase • The Wine Trailer • U.S. Air Filtration • Valor Detox and Treatment • Wellness and More 25125 Madison Avenue, Suite 108, Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 677-7916 | pellis @murrietachamber.org www.murrietachamber.org

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Mt. San Jacinto College Solar project completed, brings cost savings to San Jacinto campus Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Mt. San Jacinto College officials flipped the switches on 3,200 solar panels Thursday, March 6 that will bring a 20 percent cost savings in electrical energy for the San Jacinto campus and its almost 8,000 students.

The $2.7 million, Measure AAfunded project completion brought the MSJC board of trustees and members of the community to the perimeter of the six-acre solar panel field on the northeast side of the campus to celebrate the occasion.

The quick five-month completion of the project surprised college officials with a significant cost savings for the taxpayer and the school. The Measure AA solar project construction began in November 2016 and was completed under budget and in record time.

Superintendent and MSJC Board President Roger Schultz said at the event that the college did not have the general funds to build the desired solar power project because those are operational dollars used pay the teachers and staff. Because of that, he said, they used a portion of the Measure AA school facilities dollars passed by voters in 2014 to bring less costly power to the San Jacinto campus.

“We’re excited to be able to invest in a project that will give us a good return on our investment for the taxpayer and the school and also to be environmentally friendly,” Schultz said. “Being an aging facility, we are able to start down that path of designing buildings that are more efficient and are able to have sustainable energy that can utilize it.”

Before flipping on the switches, guests were treated to light snacks and beverages and were welcomed

by Schultz, MSJC Board Chairman Tom Ashley, interim Vice President of Business Services Brian Orlauski and a representative of Borrego

These 3,287 ground-mounted solar panels now provide the Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto campus with a 20 percent energy savings, according to college officials. The project completed March 6 was made possible through Measure AA school facility money passed by voters in 2014.

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Solar Systems that will operate and maintain the solar panels for the school.

Orlauski explained the project will now supply 1.1 megawatt of power and is designed to save $5.4 million in energy costs over 25 years. It is comprised of 3,287 ground-mount tracker solar panels that are expected to produce 2.4 million kilowatt hours of energy a year. Environmentally, it is expected to offset 1,136 metric tons of carbon dioxide, the equivalent to removing 225 cars from the road.

Orlauski said MSJC made some energy saving initiatives like lighting retrofits and air conditioning retrofits through the governor’s Proposition 39 before the solar project came into view.

“This project could save us money and was environmentally friendly,” Orlauski said. “It just made financial sense.”

He indicated that under MSJC’s Master Plan a similar facilities project may be slated at the Menifee campus. Those changes may include a parking garage with a solar array on the roof, a new science and math building and other projects. A Science, Technology, Engineering

More families claiming California’s cash-back tax credit SACRAMENTO –the Franchise Tax Board announced March 3 a significant jump in the amount of California Earned Income Tax Credit dollars issued to low-income families compared to the same time last year.

The state has issued $132.9 million worth of CalEITC as of Feb. 25, a 50 percent increase over this time last year. About $88.9 million was issued at this point in last year’s tax season.

“This uptick is encouraging.

These cash-back refunds boost the income of working Californians on the lowest rungs of the pay ladder,” State Controller Betty T. Yee, chair of FTB, said. “With tax day approaching, we are working to ensure eligible families file taxes and claim the refunds they have earned.

Thanks to all our partners working to spread the word.”

The number of CalEITC claims has also jumped with about 212,000 credits issued so far, a 42 percent

increase. Approximately 149,000 credits were issued by the end of February 2016.

Los Angeles County saw the largest uptick with 13,782 more claims than the same time last year. San Bernardino County returns jumped by 5,631 claims, and San Diego County returns rose by 5,488 claims.

CalEITC, a supplement to the federal EITC, is in its second year.

Last year, $200 million worth of CalEITC was shared among 385,000 families in the Golden State.

To claim the CalEITC and the federal EITC, eligible families need to file their taxes which are due on April 18. Those earning less than $14,000 may qualify for CalEITC, while those with income less than $53,500 may qualify for the federal EITC. To determine eligibility and find a free tax preparation site, visit www.

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The completion for the Mt. San Jacinto College Solar Project brings many to celebrate March 6, including from left Dr. Roger Schultz, MSJC superintendent and president; Brian Orlauski, interim vice president of business services; Sal Valdivia, member of the Measure AA Independent Citizens Oversight Committee; Bill Zimmerman, MSJC board member; Dr. Sherrie Guerrero, MSJC board member; Ann Motte, MSJC board member and Tom Ashley, MSJC board chairman.

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Hemet Valley Medical Center reaches milestone with state-of-theart Catheterization Lab HEMET – Hemet Valley Medical Center, as part of a larger expansion plan, has opened a State-of-the-Art Cardiac Catheterization Lab. The hospital is hosting an open house for the public April 5 at 4 p.m. Refreshments will also be served.

This $8.4 million project has been two years in the making. A Catheterization Laboratory or “Cath Lab” is an examination room with diagnostic imaging equipment used to visualize the arteries and chambers of the heart and treat any stenosis or abnormality found.

Cardiac Catheterization is used to perform a number of procedures including angioplasty, PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) Angiography, balloon septostomy, electrophysiology studies or catheter ablation, closure of some heart defects, treatment of stenotic heart valves, implantations of pacemakers,

as well as many other studies and procedures.

“We are very proud and pleased to now offer our patients the contemporary technology that our new heart catheterization lab affords our community” said Dr. Anil Rastogi, Interventional Cardiologist and Director of the Hemet Hospital Heart Catheterization Lab. New technology Dr. Kali P. Chaudhuri purchased Hemet Valley Medical Center out of bankruptcy in 2010 with a group of physicians. Hemet Valley Medical Center is now completely owned

by Dr. Chaudhuri’s company KPC Global. Chaudhuri serves as the chairman of the board for KPC Global.

“With the growth of the San Jacinto Valley and the responsibility of our hospital for the local population, we have made a commitment to lead the

way in bringing new technology and expanded health care services to the Valley,” said Chaudhuri “The Hospital is coming back with new life. This has only been possible because of the local physicians, the employees, administration and most importantly, the support of the community.”

Chaudhuri is proud of the investment and the changes underway at Hemet Hospital. From the new Day Surgery facility to upgrades that include $1.1 million for radiation oncology, the reopening of a Skilled Nursing Facility in 2016, facility improvements exceeding $3 million, Laparoscopic and CT scanning upgrades, and, the new advancements in cardiology, starting with this Cath Lab. Looking to the future In the summer of last year, Chaudhuri recruited Dan McLaughlin as

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Chaudhuri’s vision for developing a medical school on the Hemet campus continues to be spurred on by the growth of the medical residency program for young doctors. Currently over 29 physicians are in residency training in Hemet where they rotate through all specialties and modalities.

These young physicians, the future of medicine, bring a fresh energy and

learning environment to our hospital.

About Hemet Hospital in the San Jacinto Valley Hemet Hospital is comprised of over 400 acute and sub-acute beds.

It was founded in 1942 by the wives of young military pilots temporarily living in Hemet while they trained at our Ryan field to go to war. The wives, seeing the need for a local hospital, organized the local charge and Hemet Valley Medical center was born.

Over the past 75 years, the hospital has provided lifesaving care to the local population and thousands of babies have been delivered. It is among the largest employers in the Valley and has had a significant impact on our community.

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Workshop ‘Be Free from Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks’ offered TEMECULA – St. John’s University of Temecula will offer a free workshop, “Be Free from Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks” Saturday, April 22, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

If not directly experiencing one of these health threatening problems, many people probably know someone who is. Life can be very stressful, and these symptoms can also be side effects of prescription medications.

The workshop will teach the community how to harness the inner mind to reduce stress, quit smoking, manage weight, comfortably give birth or sleep better at night. The workshop also teaches how the inner mind can resolve the root cause of depression and anxiety that robs many of their sense of safety and security. After experiencing stress for months or even years, panic attacks can seem to come out of nowhere, but they are a result of stress that has been building for some time.

It is easy to accept the old saying that “we are what we eat,” but it’s harder to realize that “we are also what we feel.” When feelings cause people to be anxious or depressed, they often don’t know what to do about it.

“We are seeing more and more clients experiencing chronic depression, anxiety and panic attacks,” Dr. Pamela Winkler, president of St. John’s University and director of their counseling services, said. “And this directly effects how well people are sleeping, which affects everything else in their lives.”

Winkler has worked with thousands of patients and helped them to gently resolve what had been causing problems on a deeper level.

“We might be able to put our finger on what is worrying us, but resolving that problem is not the same thing,” Winkler said. “The inner mind does know everything about a problem, and with proper guidance, our inner mind also knows how to resolve a problem completely and permanently.”

The Mayo Clinic, considered to be the most highly respected hospital in the United States, has included hypnosis and hypnotherapy for many years in every department of patient care, including obstetrics, pediatrics, geriatrics and the treatment of mental health issues.

According to AARP, research reveals a clear link between depression and anxiety and chronic pain.

If everyday stress is getting the best of people, it may explain the increase in people suffering with insomnia, depression and anxiety.

“We know the inner mind can resolve the root cause of chronic pain, just as it knows how to resolve anxiety, depression and panic attacks,” Winkler said. “The inner mind can also resolve what is triggering these feelings. This enables us to be back in control of our lives and experience greater peace of mind.”

The mind-body connection is so intertwined that once the mind begins to heal the mind, the mind automatically begins to heal the body. When we have peace of mind, we also can have a peaceful and healthier body.

The university is located at 40945 County Center Drive, Suite H, in Temecula, across from the Grace Mellman library. Seating is limited, and early registration is suggested. Reserve a seat by calling (951) 599-7550. For more information, visit www.sjunow.org.

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Americans hope for better days Dr. Glenn Mollette SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

We hope for fewer taxes instead of more taxes. We hope for better fiscal spending and less wasteful spending. It would be nice if the very poor who are hurting could be helped until they are back on their feet. However, the idea of delivering lifetime checks to adults who will not try to work has become a tiresome practice for many Americans.

Millions of Americans are addicted to welfare and would rather hang on to the addiction of welfare than go and find a paying job.

Welfare must become a temporary source of relief and not a lifestyle that’s passed on to future generations. Most Americans are willing to help anybody for a couple of years, but the time comes for change.

We all know of cases of longterm debilitation. America should help those who are blind, suffering with chronic diseases that keep them imprisoned in wheelchairs and other forms of disease and handicap that imprison people and prevent them from doing life and working like other Americans.

Americans hope for better days.

We have been flooded with immigrants in this country. We cannot continue receiving a hundred to hundred 50,000 immigrants that have been pouring into this country illegally each year. Regardless of how sorry you feel for the hurting people from other countries, how many people can we absorb into our schools? How many can we absorb into our welfare system?

How many Americans who have been here for years can afford to lose their job to someone who is willing to come and work for slave wages? How many refugees can we

bring into our country? Since the 1980 Refugee Act, we have averaged 98,000 refugees per year. By the way Senator Joe Biden was one of the sponsors of that act, and his home state of Delaware has taken in very few refugees.

Nine nonprofit organizations are making millions of dollars every year, bringing anybody they can into this country. They are the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Lutheran Immigrant Aid Society, International Rescue Committee, World Relief Corporation, Immigrant and Refugee Services of America, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, Church World Service, Domestic and Foreign Missionary Service of the Episcopal Church of the USA and Ethiopian Community Development Center. The money comes from the federal government or our pockets. The sources of income for the nine nonprofit organizations include $1,850 per refugee including children from the State Department; up to $2,200 for each refugee by participating in a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services program known as Matching Grant. To get the $2,200, the Voluntary Agency need only show it spent $200 and gave away $800 worth of donated clothes, furniture or cars; 25 percent of every transportation loan it collects from refugees it sponsors; all expenses and overhead in the Washington headquarters are paid by the government and money from all federal grant programs such as the “Marriage Initiative,” “Faith-based,” “Ownership Society,” as well as from various state and local grants.

The program is so lucrative that in some towns the Catholic Church has lessened support for traditional charity works to put more effort into resettlement. It uses collection offerings to promote the refugee

resettlement program. When you start multiplying 70,000 to 100,000 refugees times even just $1,000 you come up with some nice profit. The Voluntary Agencies get millions of dollars of other support from foundations and other nonprofits and a lot of community volunteers who help them with assimilating the refugees into their community.

The nonprofit agencies only have to spend four months with the refugee until the refugees are free to be anywhere in the United States doing whatever they want. The refugee program is a multimilliondollar moneymaker to these nine nonprofits. The Catholic Charities group is the largest group, and surprisingly, they have been bringing in thousands of Muslims who in turn have been buying their old churches and turning them into mosques. So let’s get this straight.

Our federal tax dollars are funneled into the Catholic charity, a Lutheran charity and seven other charities.

This money is supposed to be used to bring seventy to a hundred thousand refugees to America.

This number changes year to year.

These people come from all parts of the world.

Refugee access to welfare on the same basis as a U.S. citizen has made the program a global magnet. The federal programs available to them include Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, formerly known as Aid to Families with Dependent Children, Medicaid, food stamps, public housing, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, Administration on Developmental Disabilities for direct services only, Child Care and Development Fund, Independent Living Program, Job Opportunities for Low Income Individuals, LowIncome Home Energy Assistance

Program, postsecondary education loans and grants, refugee assistance programs, Title IV Foster Care and Adoption Assistance Payments, if parents are qualified immigrants and Title XX Social Services Block Grant Funds.

The numbers of people coming to your state are not exactly proportionate. As I said earlier, Delaware, where Biden lives, receives hardly any refugees. Other states like Florida, New York, Texas, Maryland and Kentucky have been bombarded with refugees. How many thousands can any one city and state take on? We are talking about year after year thousands of people being transplanted to your town and your subdivision. Since the 1980 Refugee Act, we have taken in over 3 million refugees.

The additional cost to the welfare system is between $10 to $20 billion. There must be major curtailing of this program until we can get this nation on its feet.

Americans are hoping that Congress and our new President Trump will help us. Will jobs really come back to America? Will Congress really cut the corporate tax rate and make it more affordable for corporations to operate in this country?

We need jobs. Our children are graduating high school and college every year. They want to move on with their lives and have a life. We need to help them.

Our veterans struggle to earn employment, housing and medical care, while we bring in 70,000 refugees and treat them better than our veterans.

Our military is surviving in old beat-up barracks. They often do not even have air conditioning in the summer and have old decrepit furnace systems in the winter. They are driving old equipment that mechanics work on every day to

keep running. Over the years, our government has lessened the number of our servicemen and women making it more difficult for soldiers to advance in rank. Instead, they leave the military because they could not promote. It’s time our government brought our military out of the doldrums of despair and made it once again the shining star of the world.

America’s high school students should have access to community colleges, and we should keep them as cheap as possible. Every kid in America should have an opportunity to go to college. Our country may not be able to offer community college for free, but it needs to be as close to free as we can make it. Professors have to be paid and buildings built, but let’s keep both within reason. We can make college accessible for all.

There is a lot of worry and fear in America these days. Will Congress cut the Social Security checks of aged America? Are we safe as more and more random acts of violence are committed? Congress and Trump are wrestling verbally, tweeting, debating and voting about our future. Americans can make phone calls and write emails and letters to our leaders in Washington. We can protest and organize in our own communities to work for change.

We can only hope our elected leaders will work to help this nation and preserve an America that our grandchildren might wake up to enjoy.

Thanks to www.refugeeresettlementwatch.wordpress.com for their statistics and information.

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A second bill, AB 502, also passed the Public Safety Committee with unanimous support. The bill establishes a two-year pilot program in San Diego County for the victims of elder or dependent adult financial abuse to receive assistance from the Victim Compensation Board to help with the costs of financial or mental health counseling.

A third bill, AB 478, raises the

minimum age for a fishing license from 16 to 18 years, allowing children to fish for free and enjoy the great outdoors. AB 478 passed the Appropriations Committee without opposition.

Lastly, AB 658 unanimously passed the Health Committee. The bill delays collection of Clinical Laboratory Licensure fees by the Laboratory Field Services branch of the Department of Public Health

for two years, encouraging efficient operations by allowing the branch to spend down an accumulated surplus of unspent fees.

I will provide more updates about my legislation in the future.

I’m looking forward to a productive year, serving you, the wonderful people of the 75th Assembly District.

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March has been a busy month in Sacramento as the Legislature moves into high gear. Happily, four of my bills have received overwhelming bipartisan support, all passing votes in their respective committees March 21.

My Assembly Bill 182, the Heroin and Opioid Public Education

Act, passed the Assembly Health Committee in a unanimous vote.

The HOPE Act will combat the growth of heroin and opioid abuse throughout California. The bill creates a comprehensive multicultural public education program to describe the effects and warning signs of heroin use and opioid abuse to assist the public in identifying when help is needed and the pathways that are available for help.

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Sheriff’s officials have provided additional information regarding an argument that escalated into a

shooting Thursday, March 23, in San Jacinto.

The shooting, which left a 35-year-old victim with major injuries, happened at the Mountain View Garden Apartments at 850 E. Main Street in San Jacinto.

At the end of their investigation, sheriff’s officials arrested Kendrick O’Neill Ayala, 26, of San Jacinto. He was later booked into the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, Sgt. Robert Duckett explained in a written press release the day after the shooting.

Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s San Jacinto Police Station responded to the apartment complex about 5:34 p.m., after receiving a 911 call reporting shots

fired at the location.

“Officers from the San Jacinto Police Department, Hemet Sheriff’s deputies and officers from the Hemet Police Department responded to the location,” Duckett wrote.

When they arrived, authorities located the 35-year-old male, suffering from several gunshot wounds.

“The victim had been shot multiple times,” Duckett explained.

Firefighter-paramedics treated the victim, who officials have not named, before AMR medics transported the man to a nearby hospital. He was evaluated and treated for “non-life threatening gunshot wounds,” according to Duckett.

Sheriff’s officials investigated the shooting and determined an argument preceded the shooting incident.

Police, forensics and coroner conduct investigation at Murrieta residence

A Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Forensics truck sits on the Kim Harris photo street near a Murrieta home, Friday, March 24.

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MURRIETA – Very few details are available about a March 24, murder-suicide investiga-

tion involving Murrieta police, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s forensics team and coroner officials at a private residence on a quiet cul-de-sac in the 36000 block of Moonbrook

Lane near Via Mira Mosa in Murrieta. The neighborhood is located south of Benton Road and west of SR 79.

According to Murrieta Police Lt. Ron Driscoll, there is no reason to indicate that the incident is anything other than a murdersuicide. The investigation into the incident which prompted authorities to cordon off the neighborhood and close down Moonbrook Lane at the intersection of Via Mira Mosa Friday, March 24, is ongoing.

At about 4 p.m., Riverside County Sheriff ’s spokesman Deputy Mike Vasquez referred all questions to Murrieta PD, which is handling the investigation.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident should contact Murrieta Police at (951) 304-2677 and ask to speak to Detective Sgt. Spencer Parker.

“There was a verbal argument between the victim and Ayala before the shooting taking place,” Duckett explained.

Sheriff’s officials recovered a firearm at the scene and collected the weapon as evidence.

The investigation into the shooting is active and ongoing.

An online jail records search revealed Ayala was released from jail the same day he was arrested, after he posted $25,000 bail. He is scheduled to be arraigned at an unspecified court May 19.

Anyone with additional information about this incident or who witnessed the shooting is encouraged to contact Investigators Porrazzo or Janecka at the Hemet Sheriff’s Station (951) 791-3400. Callers can refer

to incident file number I170820075 and can remain anonymous. Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.

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Connor Feduniw, 8, gets on “Grits” for a riding lesson at Rocking T Ranch in Temecula.

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Olivia Joy Wade, 7, enters the arena riding “Sugar” for a lesson at Rocking T Ranch in Temecula.

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Carol Tice and her husband Jim have been teaching those ages three to adults the art of horsemanship since 1982 at Rocking T Ranch. Caring for horses has been Carol’s passion since she was a child and now she is sharing that passion with others in the Temecula Valley.

“I love to share that passion, that fun and that accomplishment of riding and caring for horses,” she said.

It was that passion that led to the dream of Rocking T Ranch becoming a reality.

Tice provides year long horse riding lessons for people of all ages and offers a variety of other services at her new ranch conveniently located on Nichols Road in Temecula.

Lessons at the ranch are tailored to the riders’ needs as the instructors attempt to set goals for beginners and allow them to further continue their interests or talents within the programs offered. For those who have already acquired riding skills, lessons are customized to help them advance on their current strengths while improving on weaknesses.

“The lessons that we provide are on horses that allow students to develop whatever skills they want to further their current riding or start a riding career to fulfill a dream they might have,” Carol Tice explained in a recent interview.

“I probably have an equal balance of adults and children when it comes to my students.”

Rocking T Ranch’s barns offer horse training, monitored foaling and lay-up stalls. Medical outpatient care and vacation stalls are also available.

“I have a lady whose horse couldn’t take the fireworks where she lived so the horse came to Rocking T Ranch,” Tice said. “we do specialty stuff like that as well as mare and foals.”

Tice said that she likes to offer options to horse owners in the community because those

options fill a need that many horse owners have expressed searching for an being unable to find.

“My husband and I both really enjoy that kind of work,” she said. “I know many people who board their dogs when they go on vacation and horse owners have that same need, which gives them peace of mind.”

Tice said her husband fell into the medical side of the business of foaling by working with someone who cared to racing quarter horses.

“He was her helper and learned quite a bit about it,” she said. “As you know there is nothing more fun than having a baby anything running around, so it is really fun.”

Rocking T Ranch offers turnout pens, wash stalls and a clean restroom with shower and viewing areas. Boy Scout and Girl Scout field trips where scouts can earn merit badges and privately scheduled group educational sessions are offered by qualified ranch staff.

For scouts and other groups, Rocking T Ranch offers lectures, field trips, hands on activities and paper handouts that can be custom designed for specific group needs.

“Western, cowboy and traditional dressage shows will also be coming soon,” Tice added.

“They will still be schooling shows.”

Tice said in the future she hopes to add clinics with local, national and international instructors focusing on the rider’s mind and body alignment as well as clinics featuring alternative equine therapies.

“We are still building and I finally got my arena all ready to go,” Tice explained. “We had those kinds of classes in at our Yorba Linda location and are looking forward to offering them here in the future.”

Emergency and scheduled equine transportation is a specialty for Rocking T Ranch which offers the chance to involve oneself in the wonderful sport of horses without the initial need of horse ownership.

Tice said that ranch gates are always open to visitors who schedule an appointment in advance.

“I never had to leave my property to teach at the old place but now I have to travel so having an appointment ensures that someone will be onsite to show visitors around,” Tice said.

Rocking T Ranch instructors also prepare riding school students to participate in local open and specific discipline shows held off ranch property using either ranch school horses and equipment or their own horse. Shows are selected throughout the year that will allow the riding school students to continue their pursuit of the sport of horsemanship.

“We pick certain shows, that will help students with first time showings, first time changing of discipline, so that they are not overwhelmed,” Tice said.

Rocking T Ranch, which recently relocated to Temecula from Yorba Linda is currently accepting new students interested in registering for their Spring Equestrian Riding Lessons.

To enroll at Rocking T Ranch to learn about basic riding skills or horse care and for more information on the programs available call (714) 514-5606 or visit the Rocking T Ranch website at www. rocking-t-ranch.com/.

Rocking T Ranch allows students the chance to learn to ride without having to own a horse. The ranch has a wide variety of riding horses available to students.

Rocking T Ranch co-owner Carol Tice (center), leads a riding lesson with two young students. Carol and her husband Jim have operated the riding school for over 30 years.

Originally formed and operated in Yorba Linda, the Tices are now offering their riding services in Temecula Valley. The ranch also offers boarding for horses in training, monitored foaling and lay-up stalls, medical outpatient care and vacation stalls.

Carol Tice leads a riding lesson for young students at Rocking T Ranch in Temecula.

Carol Tice gives a riding lesson to these youngsters at Rocking T Ranch in Temecula.

Rocking T Ranch riding arena at their Temecula ranch.

Rocking T Ranch offers a variety riding lessons from beginners to returning riders.

Rocking T Ranch riding student Connor Feduniw, 8, learns to clean and brush a horse after a lesson at the Temecula ranch.

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Press Espresso and ‘Two Chicks’ Win People’s Choice at first ever Dessert and Coffee Competition

Chef Mike Simpson directed the culinary students at Oak Grove in making their mocha chocolate chip cookies with espresso infused sea salt.

The award winners and judges from the first “Dessert and Coffee Competition. Back (from left) People’s Choice Coffee winners Jasmyne and DeShawn Wooten (Press Espresso), Chef Mike Simpson (judge), People’s Choice Dessert winners Brandi Tomaszewski and Stacy Blacketer (Two Chicks), Mark Christman (judge), Jeanette Ferguson (judge), Robin McCoy (event organizer). Front: Winner Professional Baker Award Chef Lisa Ballard, Chef Leah DiBernardi (judge), and Amateur Division Winner Dani Ferguson (Dessert Girlie).

Manuela Escobar serves up a scoop of Rose Ice Cream from Saffron Spot. The flavor was popular among the crowd

Arlene Fuller and Jessi Meyer of Ryan Bros Coffee brought their “Coronado Moonlight” coffee.

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Almost 400 people enjoyed samples and voted for their favorite delectable sweets and gourmet coffee treats at the first Dessert and Coffee Competition and Expo 2017. The March 26 event was held at Temeku Hills Ballroom and was organized

by Robin McCoy and Terri King of Women Organizing Women, Inc. “This event showcases the sweet creations of professional and amateur pastry chefs as well as the smooth roasts and brews of local coffee shops and baristas,” said McCoy, “It provides exposure for these businesses to the public and is a great way to fund raise for the Lydia Project and the Women’s Support Conference 2017.”

Culinary students from the Oak Grove Center for Education, Treatment & and the Arts won the “Cookie Battle” raising $176; Linfield Christian School Softball Team came in second and donated their cookie sales money as well.

First Place in the Pour Over Competition went to Press Espresso, who also won People’s Choice Award for their coffee, a butterscotch cold brew.

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Rainier Kaualanifajardo of E.A.T. Marketplace brought their two-time gold-winning cold brew “Ride the Wave” to the Dessert and Coffee Competition.

cause,” said co-owner Jasmyne Wooten, “We’ll definitely be back next year.”

First Place in the Amateur Baking Division was awarded to Dani Ferguson of Dessert Girlie. She made gluten-free tiramisu cupcakes.

First Place in the Professional Division was won by Chef Lisa Ballard of E.A.T. Marketplace. Her entry was an olive oil blood orange cake with basil foam topped with a fairy dust of strawberry and blood orange caramel glaze.

The homemade toffee of “Two Chicks” was a big hit and won the People’s Choice award. The two sisters – Stacy Blacketer and Brandi Tomaszewski – were test-marketing their toffee, made with almonds, chocolate chips and peanut butter chips, in anticipation of potentially starting up their own business.

“We have the healthiest dessert in the room,” said Taryn Broe of Juice It Up! The rose ice cream from Saffron Spot drew popular acclaim.

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Valley News • www.myvalleynews.com • March 31, 2017

De Portola Wine Trail’s 7th Annual Big Red Fest:

a celebration of Temecula’s best red wines Falkner Winery & Pinnacle Restaurant

Panoramic Views ~ Wedding Packages ~ Outstanding Mediterranean Food

– April Events –

April 16th

Easter Champagne Brunch in the Pinnacle Restaurant 10:00am - 3:30pm

40620 CALLE CONTENTO, TEMECULA (off Rancho California Road)

WWW.FALKNERWINERY.COM 951-676-8231 EXT. 4 OPEN DAILY | Wine Tasting 10am - 5pm | Dining 11:30am - 3:30pm

Andrea Verdin AESTRADA@REEDERMEDIA.COM

True wine tasting aficionados are always looking for an opportunity to enjoy great tasting wines with friends, all while enjoying amazing food created to perfectly pair with the wine being enjoyed.

The De Portola Wine Trail’s Big Red Fest is just such an event, and is the perfect opportunity for Temecula Valley locals and guests alike to enjoy some of the best food and wine the valley has to offer.

Big Red Fest will be held Sunday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the various wineries that are a part of the De Portola Wine Trail: Cougar Vineyards, Danza Del Sol Winery, Fazeli Cellars, Frangipani Estate Winery, Gershon Bachus Vintners, Leoness Cellars, Masia De La Vinya Winery, Oak Mountain Winery and Robert Renzoni Vineyards.

The 5 mile stretch of the De Portola Wine Trail passes through the Valle de los Caballos, also known as the Valley of the Horses.

These wineries are located along a quieter part of Temecula’s wine country where winery owners pride themselves on providing an intimate experience, greeting guests at the door at most opportunities. The laidback feeling created by these wineries allows guests to truly feel at home on the winery grounds and help to develop a love for the great flavors offered by the winery.

Each winery will have an artisan chef preparing a specialized dish at the winery, and offer three different red wine tastings that are expertly paired to the dish by the winery.

Guests can discuss the flavors of red wines that are poured and experience the best flavors available this year. The experience can be tailored by those in attendance pick whichever winery they want to start at and move from winery to winery at their own leisure. In addition to the tastings and dishes, each guest receives a glass with logo.

This family of wineries appreciates fine wine, great food and good company. Because of this, the Big Red Fest takes their love of the Temecula Valley and wine, celebrating top quality red wines of the new vintage releases.

The De Portola Wine Trail’s seventh annual Big Red Fest will be held April 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets cost $59.95 per individual and $29.95 for designated drivers. For more information, visit www.deportolawinetrail.com/ res-393824/2017-Dwt-Big-RedFest.html.

Robert Renzoni Winery Wine Consultant Rosalind Barmore pours some 2013 Big Fred’s Red for an eager customer at the 2016 Big Red Fest April 24. The winery also sampled its 2013 Tempranillo and 2013 Kim Harris photos Sonata at the Big Red Fest.

Gershon Bachus Vinters Wine Education Howard Kotliar pours a 2010 Estate Grown Zinfandel with a rich, fruit forward aroma and velvety color during the sixth annual Big Red Fest held on the DePortola Wine Trail.

Dana Wilson with Caterer M-Group puts a dollop of whipped topping on a slice of almond cake with a spicy blackberry glaze at Danza Del Sol during the 2016 Big Red Fest Sunday, April 24. The winery’s sister location Masia De La Vinya will also participate in this year’s event.

Frangipani pourer Sergio explains the finer points of red wines to Lisa Jokinen of Valley Center during the 2016 DePortola Wine Trail’s Big Red Fest.

[Left] Nathan Rivera entertains the crowd at Danza Del Sol during the 2016 Big Red Fest. Rivera played a variety of instruments including guitar and an accordion as well as sang for the crowd’s enjoyment.

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Maurice Car’rie Winery honored yet again for best wine Andrea Verdin AESTRADA@REEDERMEDIA.COM

In early March, Temecula Valley’s Maurice Car’rie Winery won several awards from the New World International Wine Competition.

The winery won best of varietal, class gold with its 2016 Riesling and 2016 Gewurztraminer. The Maurice Car’rie label also won bronze for its 2016 White Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery’s Van Roekel Vineyard label also won awards in the competition, with silver awards going to the 2015 Chardonnay and 2015 Sauvignon Blanc Temecula. In addition, the Van Roekel Estate won bronze awards for its 2013 Cabernet Franc and 2014 Tempranillo.

According to Gary Van Roekel, general manager for Maurice Car’rie Winery, entering the winery’s wines into competitions is a report card for its wine’s quality.

“It has a lot of value for us,” said Van Roekel. “On an everyday basis, we have instant response from guests in the tasting room, but this is an opportunity for us to put our wines in front of very knowledgeable experts.”

Van Roekel enjoys putting his wines in blind tastings because it allows for Maurice Car’rie to put its wines against wines from around the world.

“A small winery can compete against a larger wine. It’s an even

playing field,” he said. “It’s important for us to do our best so our customers know that we are one of the best wineries out there. Our employees and staff can influence customers, and when they know they are pouring award-winning wines, they pour with pride.”

By putting wines into competitions, wineries can help bring more popularity and notoriety to the valley.

“It helps the whole region,” said Van Roekel. “Historically, wine came from [Southern California].

Napa Valley tends to look down on us because Temecula Valley is a newcomer to wine, but that isn’t the case.”

As a way to select wines to enter into competition, Maurice Car’rie winemaker Renato Sais carefully watches every aspect of the winemaking process, from growing the grapes to bottling.

“There are a lot of aspects to orchestrate,” said Sais. “The fruit needs to be the perfect shape, at the perfect stage, and the temperature and nature of the grapes are all major factors needed to have grapes produce wine.”

Sais explained that there is a protocol in place to insure quality wines, and by carefully following it, the wine grapes can create the best possible wine.

“The grapes are able to express themselves fully at the wine stage,” said Sais. “We just guide the juice into the expression. We don’t de-

cide what the wine will smell like or express; that comes from the grape and varietal. It all goes along with the process of making wine.”

“We send three to four of each winery brand to competitions, and know that 80 percent is going to receive some type of award,” said Van Roekel.

“It’s nice to receive an award for all the hard work,” said Sais. “We work with the intention of being rewarded and appreciated. We want to create quality, and expand our wines.”

According to Van Roekel, the 17 varietals at Maurice Car’rie have won 46 awards, with some of the wines receiving awards before entering the tasting room.

Guests at Maurice Car’rie can tell which of the wines have won medals by stickers located at the racks in the tasting room. In order to enjoy the award winning wine before it is sold to the public, individuals can sign up for the wine club, and receive a newsletter with information about the latest awards won by the winery.

Maurice Car’rie Winery is located at 34225 Rancho California Road in Temecula Valley Wine Country. For information about the winery, call (951) 676-1711 or go to www.mauricecarriewinery.com.

For more news from wine country or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

Pinnacle Restaurant announces menu for Easter Champagne Brunch TEMECULA – Now with being voted Best Restaurant for 10 years in a row from readers of Inland Empire Magazine and the Diner’s Choice Award for 2016 from Open Table diners, the hilltop Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery announces that they will once again be offering their very popular Easter Champagne Brunch instead of their normal menu for the upcoming holiday.

This year the menu will include many Mediterranean style food offerings since recent health studies have shown the dietary benefits that Mediterranean food offers. The brunch will consist of multiple food stations and be available for reservations from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All food will be prepared by our Executive Chef Jason Barradas and his excellent staff. As the name implies, Champagne will be part of the meal along with other beverage options including discounted wine by the glass. Live entertainment will also be provided. Special Easter gifts will be given to all children upon arrival.

The Brunch will include items such as fresh seafood including cocktail shrimp, crab claws and smoked salmon; a carving station featuring prime rib of beef with Falkner Amante Au Jus and creamy horseradish all sliced to order; an omelet/egg station for made-toorder selections; blueberry or chocolate pancakes with maple syrup, berry compote, whipped cream and powdered sugar; breakfast sausage and bacon and an assorted selection of fresh sliced fruits with honey cinnamon yogurt sauce.

Also on the menu will be oven baked salmon with lemon caper cream; seared pork tenderloin with sriracha mango salsa; roasted chicken with a tomato sauce topped with fresh basil and feta cheese; a chef’s selection of assorted vegetables; oven roasted Yukon Gold potatoes; salads with various lettuces, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic croutons, parmesan, and balsamic and Riesling dressings; assorted imported and domestic cheese display with dried fruit and nuts and assorted breads, bagels, muffins and Danish pastries.

Don’t miss the dessert station featuring a “create your own” ice cream sundae station with vanilla bean and chocolate ice creams, pineapple and strawberry toppings, chocolate fudge sauce, whipped cream, peanuts and sliced bananas; assorted delectable cakes, pastries, cookies and tarts and special children items including chicken tenders and penne pasta.

All guests over 21 will receive a complimentary glass of Champagne. Nonalcoholic beverages are included for the under 21 crowd. Cost is $54.95 per person

plus tax (Wine Club members and their guests are $49.95+). Children 3-10 are $24 plus tax (Wine Club $19+) and free for children under 3. Reservations should be made by calling (951) 676-8231 ext.

4 or online www.falknerwinery. com. Reservations are available from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Falkner Winery is a premier winery in the Temecula Valley Wine Country offering great food, high quality wines, spectacular wine country views, and a fun environment. Since opening in July 2000, the winery has gained

distinction in Wine Country for its award-winning wines, great Mediterranean/American food at their Pinnacle Restaurant, tours & wine tasting classes, and private venues such as parties and weddings. The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with tours available on weekends and by appointment.

The restaurant serves lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. They are located 5 miles east of I-15 off the Rancho California Road exit then left onto Calle Contento. Visit their website for more information at www.falknerwinery.com.

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MARCH 31, 2017

Wine Country Events Calendar FRIDAY, MARCH 31 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

2-4 p.m.

Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Dayton Boarders, Avensole Winery Restaurant

5:30 to 9 p.m.

Live Music, Nina Francis, Legacy at Fazeli Cellars

6-10 p.m.

Live Music, Shoot4Tuesday, Bel Vino Winery

11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Foodie Fridays, Annata Bristo/Bar, Mount Palomar Winery

5-7 p.m.

Live Music, Jeff Johnson, Meritage at Callaway Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Cougar Vineyard and Winery

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Jason Weber, Ponte Winery Restaurant

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Fear of Phobias, Lorimar Winery

6-9 p.m.

Journey Caoptured, Thornton Winery

6-9:30 p.m.

Legends of the Wild West Dinner Theatre & Variety Show, Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery

7-10 p.m.

Live Music, Alaina Blair, Miramonte Winery

7-11 p.m.

Live Music, Michael LeClerc, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, The Counterfeits, Bel Vino Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Lindsey Carrier, Tasting Room, Avensole Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Tony Suraci, Fazeli Cellars

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Tim Cash, Avensole Winery Restaurant

12-1:30 p.m.

Andalusia Region Cooking Class, Europa Viullage

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Tralian Rox, Masia de La Vinya

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, JD Priest, Wilson Creek Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Robert Renzoni Vineyards

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Fandango, Danza del Sol Winery

2-3:30 p.m.

Andalusia Region Cooking Class, Europa Viullage

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Kyle Castellani, Ponte Winery Restaurant

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Bodie, Lorimar Winery

6-9:30 p.m.

Laugh Lounge, Danza Del Sol

7-10 p.m.

Live Music, Old School Band, Miramonte Winery

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

7-10 p.m.

Live Music, Ruben V and the Latin Sounds, Monte De Oro Winery & Vineyards

7-11 p.m.

Live Music, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Laramie Band, Bel Vino Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Izon Eden, Tasting Room, Avensole Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Desert Rose, Fazeli’s Cellars Winery Tasting Room

2-4 p.m.

Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery

8 a.m.

Our Nicholas Foundation “Walk in the Vines for Autism awareness”, Leoness Cellars Winery

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pet Fair, Oak Mountain Winery

SUNDAY, APRIL 2

11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dog Day Sundays, Carol’s Restaurant at Baily’s Winery 12-3 p.m.

FUNday SUNnday, Falkner Winery

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Tim Walsh, Wilson Creek Winery

1-3 p.m.

Paint Nite, Reservations in Paradise, Barrel Room, Mount Palomar Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Dustin Jake, Europa Village

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Travis Miller Duo, Lorimar Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn

UPCOMING EVENTS March 31, Journey Captured (Tribute Band), Thornton Winery April 15, Comedy Night, Doffo Winery April 16, Easter Sunday Lunch & Egg Hunt, Europa Village April 23, Spring Brunch in the Vines, Briar Rose Winery April 27, Rancho Damacitas’ “Intimate Evening in the Vines,” Ponte Winery, Peltzer Winery April 30, Big Red Fest, DePortola Wine Trail May 6, Cellar library Sale Event, Doffo Winery May 12, Wild Child/Journey’s Tribute Concert, Monte De Oro Winery May 21, Farm to Table in the Vines, Briar Rose Winery June 9, Summer Concert Series, Scott Stapp (Creed), Wiens Family Cellars ADVERTISE YOUR EVENTS WITH THE VALLEY NEWS and get exposure to over 140,000 readers! (only $25 per event, calendar items due Friday noon of the week prior to print)

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39870 De Portola Road Temecula, CA 92592 (951) 491-0825 www.cougarvineyards.com

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Sangio’s Deli

41220 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA 92592 951-676-5250 | Please visit us at www.bellavistawinery.com

Open Daily 11AM – 6PM Fridays 11AM – 7PM Hot & Cold Sandwiches, Artisan Cheeses, Salads, Meat & Cheese Platters, Made-to-Order Pizzas

$8.00 Daily Deli Specials Mon – BBQ Chicken Pizza Tues – Cougar Cuban Sandwich Wed – Prosciutto Pesto Sandwich Thurs – Pepperoni Pizza Fri – Pastrami Sandwich Sat – Chicken Caprese Sandwich Sun – Caesar Salad

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MARCH THROUGH AUGUST 2017 6-9PM

NO COVER • OUTSIDE UNDER THE LIGHTS • FAMILY FUN Dance outside on the patio under the lights with our steller line up of live bands. Come on out and enjoy the fun!! Great music, award winning wines, and of course our famous Sourdough Brie Bowl.

34225 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591 951.676.1711 | www.MauriceCarrieWinery.com/events

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS CHILDREN AND TEENS: April 1 – 10-11:30 a.m. Kids Art Jam at the Hemet Valley Art Gallery, 144 N. Harvard St. Children from age 6-12 will learn a variety of art techniques and occasionally, a craft project. All materials are provided. Information: (951) 306-5411.

April 14 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. KIDS ONLY CLUB – Eggs-celent Experimentation Lab at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Eggs-periment with eggspert coloring techniques that will make the Easter Bunny proud. Wear your lab coat as things may get a little colorful and messy. Early preregistration is suggested as space is limited. Tickets, Information and Pre-Registration: (951) 308-6376.

ENTERTAINMENT: March 31, April 1-2, 8-9 – 2 and 7:30 p.m. A Chorus Line at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

April 1 and 2 – 2 p.m. San Diego Ballet Company Joplinesque and Mixed Rep presented by Fine Arts Network Theatre Company at the Old Town Temecula Community Center, 42051 Main St. Sunday performance at 7 p.m. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

April 5-8 – 7:30 p.m. Bonnie and Clyde the Musical presented

by Fine Arts Network in association with Temecula Prep School Patriot Players at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Saturday performance at 2 p.m.

Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

April 9 – 7 p.m. Mrs. Jones Revenge the 2017 Farewell Tour / Keith Boyer Tribute presented by Fine Arts Network at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: April 1 – 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ramona Spring Festival in Downtown Hemet. This is a free event open to the public. Spring Festival celebrating the start of the Ramona Season

with a historic 1890s street faire.

Festivities include entertainment, artesian exhibits and demonstrations, contests, games, free crafts, petting zoo and food truck. Information: (951) 658-3111.

April 1-2 – 8 a.m. to noon. Lake Elsinore 2nd Annual Water Ski Marathon at La Laguna Resort and Boat Launch, 32040 Riverside Dr. Lake Elsinore. These are qualifying races for the United States World Water Ski Racing championships in Seattle. All boat launches will be closed during the event due to high speed. Closures are April 1, noon to 5:30 p.m. and April 2 8 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. Boating Season begins April 8.

April 1-4 – 7 p.m. Special Screening: “Cataract Gold” at the Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E. Florida Ave. Hemet. Based on historical events, “Cataract Gold” tells the story of an 1869 exhibition that became lost and abandons a stash of Federal gold in the hills of Utah. Years later a desperate race ensues to capture a map to the treasure’s location and retrieve the gold. Screening Saturday, April 1, will be followed by a Q&A session with the director and cast members.

Information: (951) 658-5950.

April 1 – 7 p.m. So Cal Showdown – World of Outlaws, USAC/ CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints and PAS Young Guns – Power of Purple Night benefiting the City of Perris Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society at Perris Auto Speedway, 18700 Lake Perris Dr. Perris. Gates open at 4 p.m. Tickets and Information: (951) 940-0134.

April 1 – Menifee’s Got Talent a noncompetitive variety show which includes traditional performing arts as well as entertainment such as jugglers and magicians to host a live audition at Paloma Valley High School Theater, 31375 Bradley Road No cost to perform but all acts must audition either online with a link to a video of their performance or attend this live audition. 20-22 acts will be chosen, each approximately 4-6 minutes in length. Applications and Audition information available at www.

Sudoku by Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult.

Level: Medium. Answers on page D-7.

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April 1 – 9 a.m.5 p.m. Ramona Spring Festival with wood carving, calligraphy bookmarks, face painting, art, jewelry and more. Sales by HVAA artists at the Hemet Valley Art Association Gallery, 144 N. Harvard St. Information: Penny (951) 392-5296.

April 1 – 3 p.m. Kiwanis of Temecula Valley to Distribute 5,000 units of food in one day. This massive effort for five local nonprofit charities will receive approximately 5,000 pounds through the efforts of the Kiwanis of Temecula Valley. Distribution will take place at the Murrieta Boys and Girls Club, 40550 California Oaks Road Rancho Damacitas, Jacob’s House, Oak Grove, Boys and Girls Club SWC and Veteran Supplemental Support Network will receive the donations. Information: Gregory (310) 413-8878.

April 1 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bell Mountain Middle School Community Day at 28525 La Piedra Road Join as they celebrate families, schools and community with this free family event featuring fun, games, entertainment. Police and Fire Department and other community services will be represented with interactive booths for children.

Refreshments and a variety of items will be available for purchase. Information: Betti (951) 813-9773.

April 1 – 5 p.m. Battle of the Badges at Pechanga Resort and Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy.

Temecula. Police, Corrections, Fire, EMS and Armed Forces will battle it out in the Grand Ballroom.

Tickets and Information: www. pechanga.com.

April 1 – 2-9 p.m. Central County United Way Food Truck Festival at 123 S. Carmilita St. Hemet.

Entertainment, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Beer Garden, 12 Food Trucks, Vendors and more. Information: (951) 929-9691.

April 2 – 2:30-5p.m. Spring/ Summer Art Show presented by the Arts Council Menifee at Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Road Menifee.

April 6 – 9 a.m. to noon Portraits in Oil (All levels) at the Hemet Valley Art Association Gallery, 144 N. Harvard St. Cost: $15. Information: Jack (951) 652-3679.

April 6 – 1-4 p.m. Painting in Oil (All levels) at the Hemet Valley Art Association Gallery, 144 N. Harvard St. Cost: $15. Information: Jerry (951) 654-5620.

April 6-8- 7th Annual Reality Rally Fun for Funds breast cancer charity event for Michelle’s Place.

Activities include: Celebrity vs Public lip sync showdown, Red Carpet Reception and Casino Fundraiser at Wilson Creek Winery, Amazing Race Game, Reality Rally Festival, Celebrity Chef Showcase at Fazeli Cellars. Come out and support this great event. Information: jonirealityrally@gmail.com.

April 6 – Storm Baseball Opening Day at 500 Diamond Dr. Lake Elsinore. Storm versus Modesto.

Tickets and Information: (951) 245-HITS. April 7 – 1-4 p.m. Watercolor Painting (Beginning to intermediate) at the Hemet Valley Art Association Gallery, 144 N. Harvard St. Cost: $15. Information: Judy (951) 927-4176.

April 7 – 5-8 p.m. Above and Beyond Beauty to host a Client Appreciation Night with Fine Art, Jewelry Trunk Show, Live Music, Local Wine, Prizes, on-site Botox injections and more all benefiting Project T.O.U.C.H. at 41925 3rd St. Temecula. Information: (951) 693-9777.

NOW – April 13 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MSJC Fine Arts Gallery Exhibit: “Don’t Touch the Art. Let the Art Touch You” will be at the San Jacinto Campus Art Gallery in Building 1400 at 1499 N. State St. See diverse work by an international group of artists including Anders Brinch, Alexander Calder, Meg Courtney, Fritz Chesnut, Sarah Cromarty, Justin Hansch, Julian Hoeber, Cody Hudson, Dan-

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KARAOKE SUNDAYS Starting at 5pm

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: March 31-April 2 – Friday 5:309:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CERT Training in Wildomar at City of Wildomar 23873 Clinton Keith Road Ste. 106.

New team member training. Visit www.cityofwildomar.org or call (951) 955-4700 to register.

April 4 – 6 p.m. Nafe Temecula to meet at Bamboo House, 2473 Ynez Road Temecula for their monthly meeting with networking and great speakers that bring you the tools to grow both personally and professionally. Nafe is the largest global network for women with thousands of members and networks across the country. Information and Reservations: Robbie (951) 255-9200.

NOW – April 15 – 10th Annual Temecula Young Artists Piano Competition sponsored by The Temecula Valley Teachers Association for students age 18 and under.

Entrants must not be over 18 years old as of May 6, 2017, or above 12th grade. Monetary awards will be given in each of the 4 divisions, which are: 3rd grade and under, 4th-6th grade, 7th-9th grade and 10th-12th grade. Total awards are over $1,100. Application deadline is April 157. Entry form and Information: Elizabeth (951) 972-7998 or Cecilia (951) 551-7162.

April 1-30 – Celebrate the beauty of trees in anticipation of opening the Great Oak Playground this fall at the Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes St. They will feature tree-inspired works by local 3-D artist, Eric Yandell. Information: (951) 694-6450.

April 5 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. MSJC welcomes Jane Elliott, “Blue Eyes / Brown Eyes” at the Menifee Valley Campus, 28237 La Piedra Road, Room 927. The Psychology Club and Student Equity committee will host internationally recognized diversity trainer Jane Elliott, recipient of the National Mental Health Association Award for Excellence in Education, and educator regarding prejudice and bigotry. This event is free and open to the public. Information: Richard (951) 639-5695.

NOW - MSJC program helps connect businesses with qualified student workers. What if your business could have one or more employees for up to 20 hours per week and up to six months with 75 percent of their wages subsidized? Mt. San Jacinto College CalWORKs Work Study program offers this amazing opportunity to community businesses by matching qualified students to the businesses.

Participating businesses must hold current business tax identification, pay 100 percent of the mandated payroll taxes and other associated costs and hold a permanent position available should the student be a fit for the company at the end of the student worker’s six months.

Interested businesses can set an appointment by contacting MSJC’s job developer, Timmy Diaz at (951) 487-3472 or jdiaz@msjc.edu.

NOW: Arts Council Menifee in conjunction with Making Moves Dance and Fitness is offering free fitness dance classes for adults and children of all ages at North Annex, 29995 Evans Road. Class

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iel Johnston, James Krone, Rachel Mason, Ryan McIntosh, Jeffry Mitchell, Ry Rocklen and Michael Smoler. Information: John (951) 487-3585.

April 7 – 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

MSJC to host a Career and Job Fair at their Menifee campus, 28237 La Piedra Road Mt. San Jacinto College’s Career/Transfer Center is partnering with California Family Life Center Empower Youth/Planet Youth and the STEM Program to offer the spring 2017 Career and Job Fair, featuring employers, colleges and universities. Attendees should bring resumes and dress professionally. This event is free and open to the public. Information: Jessica (951) 639-5285 or Aimee (951) 487-3285.

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WEDDINGS QUINCEANERAS MEETINGS & MORE!

offerings include Toddler and Preschool Creative Movement on Wednesdays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Contemporary Movement and Hip Hop for children ages 5-12 on Fridays from 2:30-4 p.m. Adult Contemporary Dance on Mondays from 7-8 p.m., Dance Fitness on Saturdays from 9-10 a.m. and Stretchaletez on Mondays from 6-7 p.m. Priority will be given to individuals residing in Menifee.

Registration is ongoing and classes will continue through May with sufficient enrollment, participation and funding. Information and registration: makingmoves@gmail. com or (951) 570-7701.

Tuesdays and Thursdays – 6 p.m. Zumba Gold Comes to Wildomar. Geri-Fit of Wildomar is excited to announce the addition of Zumba Gold fitness. Zumba Gold is perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves at a lower intensity.

Come ready to sweat and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. Cost: $5 per class. Geri-Fit of Wildomar is located at Clinton Keith and Palomar in the Rite Aid center. Information: (951) 4613210 or www.gerifitwildomar.com.

NOW - Desert Hills Memory Care to host a monthly Education and Connections support group at 25818 Columbia St. Hemet on the second Monday of every month at 10 a.m. Complimentary respite care will be available for loved ones during the meeting. Education and Connections is open to anyone who would like more support and education while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia. Information: Chantelle (951) 652-1837.

NOW – Sun City Certified Farmers Market is held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday in the parking lot of the Menifee United Church of Christ, 26701 McCall Blvd. Vendors offer produce, crafts, food and more. Information: Pamela (951) 491-4111.

NOW – Memoir Writing Group every second and fourth Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 4845 6th Street, Temecula, everyone has a story, join them and write.

NOW – Parent Support Group available for parents whose children of any age struggle with addiction. Education, Skills, Support. Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 43397 Business Park Drive.

Suite D8, Temecula. Information: (951) 775-4000 or info@thecenter4lifechange.com.

NOW – Clippendales meet the second Monday of each month 6 p.m. The Elks Ladies, an Elks Auxiliary of the Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 has formed a club call the “Clippendales.”

April 12– 11:30 a.m. Nafe Menifee to meet at Merna’s Café & Grill, 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun City for their monthly meeting with networking and great speakers that bring you the tools to grow both personally and professionally. Nafe is the largest global network for women with thousands of members and networks across the country.

Information and Reservations: Robbie (951) 255-9200.

NOW – Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 hosts Bingo at the lodge each Thursday to raise funds for its charities. Occasionally the lodge arranges for additional Bingo games to help community groups raise funds as well. Lodge 2591 is located at 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Information: (951) 674-6804.

NOW– 3:30-4:15 p.m. Monday and Wednesday afternoons Senior Fitness Program is offered at the Lake Elsinore Senior Center, 420 E. Lakeshore Drive. Participants should bring a set of 2 or 3-pound dumbbell weights and water to drink. Space is limited. Information: Lisa (951) 533-2612.

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Entertainment

The 7th annual Reality Rally weekend set to kick off April 6 princesses and character photo stations, a magical performance by Rick the Magician, an appearance by Jelly Bean the Clown and a variety of different games and activities.

The last event of the weekend will be the Celebrity Chef Showcase. The

2016 Reality Rally participants race through Old Town Temecula in an attempt to finish challenges as quickly as possible April 9. Shane Gibson photo

Michelle Rivas VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The 7th Annual Reality Rally in Temecula Valley is back and better than ever before! The festivities begin April 6 and run though April 8, and includes a variety of events and reality stars all coming to together in the name of an amazing cause.

The first event is the Reality Rally Celebrity vs. Public Lip Sync Showdown Thursday, April 6, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook, which will include lip sync performances and appearances from a slew of reality stars. Tickets for the showdown start at $10 presale, $12 at the door and tickets to be on the judging panel are $250. There will be a cash bar as well as food for purchase during the event.

The next event is the Red Carpet Celebrity Reception and Casino Fundraiser April 7, from 5-10 p.m.

Tickets run from $25 pre-sale and $30 at the door. The reality stars will be there to walk the red carpet, sign autographs and mingle with guests.

The event will include a small buffet with dishes from 12 local restaurants, access to the cash bar, musical performances and a drawing with the op-

portunity to won dozens of fabulous prizes. The Casino will be open from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for guests who are 21 and older.

The last day of the Reality Rally weekend April 8, will include three different events – the Reality Rally “Amazing Race” style game, the Reality Rally Festival, and the Celebrity Chef Showcase. The first event of the day will be the Reality Rally race through Old Town Temecula, beginning at City Hall 9 a.m. Check-in begins at 7 a.m. for the “Amazing Race” style game which takes teams of four through a variety of challenges and checkpoints throughout Old Town.

After the race ends at about 11 a.m., there is a short break for reality stars and families to gear up for the Reality Rally Festival that will run from 2-4 p.m. Also at City Hall, the festival includes performances from local talent, games and an autograph signing session featuring the 81 reality stars in town for the event. The autograph signing will include a meet and greet for a fee of $20, where guests will be able to meet 81 reality stars from over 36 different shows. There will also be family friendly activities including The Kidz Challenge Checkpoint Zone, where there will be Disney

EQUU8 celebrates anniversary at Murrieta campus April 4 Murrieta – EQUU8 Horsemanship & Therapeutic Riding has bragging rights, even after only four years in operation, and the public is invited to find out why. The organization will host a special anniversary event Tuesday, April 4, at noon at its Murrieta campus.

Beginning as a glimmer in the eye of Executive Director Suzanne Hodges, EQUU8 has jumped leaps and bounds in the past four years.

“I never imagined we’d come so far so quickly,” she said. “I can’t wait to see what the next four years will bring.”

The organization boasts 40 special needs students and groups from throughout San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties, two full-time certified instructors through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, a part-time assistant instructor and a team of qualified volunteers.

EQUU8 acquired its newest staff member Feb. 13, Development Director Stephanie Thoth, whose purpose is to further advance the organization and its campuses located in Big Bear Valley and Murrieta.

“As a parent of a student benefiting from EQUU8 for more than three years, I knew firsthand what Suzanne (Hodges) was capable of providing in the field of equine therapy,” Thoth said. “The opportunity to now help EQUU8 evolve into all it can be is both an honor and a vested interest.”

To mark its successes, EQUU8’s April 4 event kicks off at noon with a ribbon cutting courtesy of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce followed by another ribbon cutting by the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce at 1 p.m. There will be snacks and refreshments served, a meet-and-greet with staff, volunteers and students and program demonstrations. Area dignitaries are expected to attend, and the public is welcome.

EQUU8 Horsemanship & Therapeutic Riding’s Murrieta campus is at 42360 Fig Street in Murrieta. For Correction:

In the story “Ramona Cowboys ride again in Cataract Gold April 1-4 at the Historic Hemet Theatre” which ran in the March 24 edition of Valley News, it was erroneously reported that “Cataract Gold” would be showing at the Historic Hemet Theater Friday, April 1, through Monday, April 4. The dates reported should have read Saturday, April 1, through Tuesday, April 4. Valley News apologizes for the error.

more information about the program or to become a sponsor, visit www.equu8.org or call Thoth at (540) 336-0692. EQUU8 Horsemanship & Therapeutic Riding is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

cook-off competition with a variety of different celebrity chefs at the Fazeli Cellars Winery on De Portola Road in Temecula, features many of today’s hottest Network TV Celebrity Chefs.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event will run from 7-9 p.m. Tickets will

be sold $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door which includes entrance into the event and the opportunity to mingle with the chefs.

For more information on the events or how to volunteer, visit www.realityrally.com.

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10-year-old Wildomar girl’s pastel was chosen for national art contest Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

“The Fox and the Crow” story from Aesop’s fable inspired homeschool student, 10-year-old Ava Lorren Gray, from Wildomar to pick up her box of pastel sticks and begin drawing. Little did she know that in May a group of skilled art judges in

faraway Virginia will carefully look over her colorful creation and determine if she will win first place in a national art show.

Her pastel painting depicts a sneaky fox waiting for the perfect opportunity to steal the crow’s cheese. As the crow becomes increasingly occupied by showing off for her audience, she drops the cheese from

her beak and fails to detect the fox’s evil intention. Ava’s piece entitled “Fame and Fortune” hopes to emphasize the potential consequences of stardom for those who are desperate for fame and attention – a lesson for Ava herself if she wins the national art contest.

The pastel painting she created in an art class impressed her art-

ist mother, Janna Geary, who is the owner of an art and design studio in Wildomar. She encouraged her daughter to enter a Home School Legal Defense Association art contest last year. She walked away with a $100 and the display of her painting for one year.

Ava Lorren Gray, 10, from Wildomar shows off her “I was hesitant colorful pastel painting entitled ‘Fame and Fortune’ and nervous, but I entered into a national art contest. Courtesy photo decided to enter the contest anyway,” Ava said. on exhibition for one year at Patrick Ava enjoys singing, dancing and Henry College in Purcellville, Virbuilding. She hopes to use her cre- ginia. The finalists must ship their ativity in the engineering field or to artwork for hanging. Then in May, become an entrepreneur. She receives HSLDA judges will review the works fine art training from her mother at the and will announce the first, second Art & Design Studio of Janna Geary. and third place winners for 2017.

Her success has inspired her to Patrick Henry College is a private, once again enter the 14th annual art independent college with an evancontest sponsored by HSLDA this gelical Christian basis that focuses year. on teaching classical liberal arts and Ava’s work is one of 150 entries government. It is known for its conbeing submitted by home-school servative evangelical Christian focus students ages 7-10 from around and receives its primary funding from the United States. In recognition of the HSLDA and private donations. artistic excellence, her piece will be

‘A Chorus Line’ onstage at the Old Town Theater TEMECULA – “A Chorus Line,” one of the most award-winning and longest running musicals, opens March 24, on the Old Town Temecula Community Theater stage. The music for “A Chorus Line” was written

by Marvin Hamlisch, the lyrics are

by Edward Kleban and the book was written by James Kirkwood Jr. and Nicholas Dante. It will be produced locally by Fine Arts Network Theater Company.

The show centers on 17 Broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line. The musical is set on the bare stage of a Broadway theater during an audition for a musical. “A Chorus Line” provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.

Forty years later amongst the cur-

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rent cast members, the story is as true and as real them as for the original Broadway cast. The FAN Theater Company production features some of the finest dancers and vocalist in the Valley. They relate to the story of “A Chorus Line” to the goals of their own lives.

The Broadway musical has had 12 Tony nominations and nine wins; it has won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Obie Awards and Drama Desk Awards. There have been 6,137 performances of “A Chorus Line,” making it the sixth longest running Broadway show ever.

“A Chorus Line” opens March 24 and runs through April 9. Tickets can be purchased online at www.temeculatheater.org or by calling (866) 6538696. The theater offers discounts to seniors, military and students. Deeply discounted tickets for some shows are still available through Goldstar.

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Volume 17, Issue 13

HOME & GARDEN

Find fun for the whole family at Valley Fort Village

The north side of Valley Fort Village is seen looking westward.

Lucette Moramarco LMORAMARCO@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The collection of shops now open at Valley Fort Village, 3757 S. Mission Road, is becoming a destination for fun family outings on Sunday afternoons.

When the Valley Fort Sunday Farmers Market first opened in 2014, there were just a few shops in the little buildings that surround the open-air market. Now there are six shops with a seventh one nearly completed.

A variety of wares can be found by exploring building by building. They include both vintage and antique objects from furniture and clothing to candy and garden decorations. Unique handmade items like pot holders, aprons, birdhouses, flower boxes, soaps and avocado fudge make thoughtful gifts for any occasion.

Paula Little, owner of P.J.’s Applecrate, designs custom birdhouses for her husband Skip to build for customers. A Temecula resident, she manages the village for property owners Hank and Patty Hornsveld. She also oversees the Valley Fort Rummage Sale, held the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please note that in May, the rummage sale will be held May 20 instead of the usual day.

Melinda Johnson’s shop, The Red Geranium, houses an assortment of charming country-themed antiques and goods, including hats and hatboxes, signs, tea cups and garden statues. Nearby is a covered patio area with shaded seating perfect for picnics.

Rhonda Smoot, a Fallbrook resident, just opened her Not Your Average Garden shop which features

hand-crafted tillandsia and succulent gardens. She has plans to expand her shop to larger succulents and eventually plans to add a minigarden center with bedding plants, native plants and garden art.

De Luz r es ident B i anca Acevedo, owner of Old Thyme Country Store, makes frequent additions to her inventory of antiques from local estate sales besides carrying a roomful of old-time and unique candy.

Next door, Lovable Shoppe offers lovable “stuff” like women’s clothing, accessories and gifts. The husband of owner Belle Braglia, Gary Braglia, also provides custom-crafted, vintage furniture at the shop.

Across the way, Robyn Dahlson offers flowers for all occasions at the Social Flower, right inside the entrance to the village. The flower shop used to be located in Jackson Square.

While some of the shops are open Wednesday through Sunday and some Friday through Sunday, all are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for quick shopping trips. Having the additional vendors at the market Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., makes that day the ideal time for an afternoon excursion.

The number of vendors v a r i e s

The dining area is at the west end of Valley Fort Village.

week to week, but one of them, Anne Margaret, owner of The Peaceful Dove, let Hank Hornsveld know she wanted a more permanent spot at Valley Fort Village.

The little building for that spot is now under construction. A gemologist, Margaret offers gems in various forms, including set in jewelry or as hand puppets for children.

Other vendors display handmade products from chocolate fudge and toffee to jewelry and crocheted baby items to potted succulents.

Fresh vegetables, locally grown, are also available some weeks. Commercial offerings include children’s books, penny collector supplies, clothing and products for organizing rooms.

Caterer’s Kitchen was open March 19 for hungry visitors. Cook Misty Lee Hickox, a De Luz resident, supplied a varied menu with an Irish flair. She used white cheddar, parmesan and Dubliner, a sweet and nutty dry cheese, for her Dubliner mac ‘n cheese which could be paired with bourbon meatballs made with ground beef.

For dessert, Hickox offered chocolate cupcakes made with Old Stage stout and topped with Irish creme in buttercream frosting. A self-taught cook, she enjoys experimenting with different flavors requested by clients.

The variety of options at Valley Fort Village shops inspires visitors to try something new, as the ever-changing offerings continue to grow and the shops expand. Each afternoon visit is a unique experience for shoppers.

For more information about the village, the Farmers Market or the rummage sale, call Little at (951) 6950045.

Lucette Moramarco photos

Rainbow resident Renee Scott takes a look at a bird cage inside P.J.’s Applecrate at Valley Fort Village during her visit March 19.

Fallbrook resident Sheila Plowman examines a pair of gemstone earrings at The Peaceful Dove during her visit to Valley Fort Village.

The many unique items at Old Thyme Country Store include these pieces made from old car parts.

From Silvermoon Succulents, these succulents make a cute gift but will need repotting in a month.

Market at a glance (As of March 26, 2017) TEMECULA No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed Average Selling Price

MURRIETA

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE

CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE

SUN CITY

HEMET

42

42

8

25

4

35

4

43

(313) 327

(298) 304

(65) 69

(168) 184

(87) 88

(137) 131

(127) 117

(291) 267

$466,062

$390,791

$262,688

$323,096

$343,750

$311,209

$191,100

$227,708

SAN JACINTO 12 (103)

98

$232,633

Average List Price

$803,435

$718,548

$436,767

$378,393

$551,529

$411,208

$307,116

$280,297

$268,216

Median List Price

$575,055

$459,999

$422,500

$359,994

$434,000

$392,290

$284,000

$259,000

$254,450

Asking Price per Square Foot

$207

$178

$159

$162

$209

$160

$164

$148

$142

Average Days on Market

104

113

97

71

103

65

78

107

105

Most Expensive Listing

$7,400,000

$9,990,000

$990,000

$1,198,000

$1,888,000

$800,000

$975,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Least Expensive Listing

$309,900

$149,000

$138,000

$160,000

$175,470

$203,000

$139,900

$79,000

$35,000

Average Age of Listing

18

17

20

20

29

13

29

36

28

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

30%

31%

28%

23%

26%

30%

21%

21%

21%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

12%

10%

12%

7%

12%

8%

8%

4%

5%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

5%

10%

7%

5%

5%

8%

13%

5%

8%

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

3145

3012

2632

2372

2296

2463

1569

1722

1770

8,001-10,000

8,001-10,000

8,001-10,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.0

2.0

2.0

Seller (45.1)

Seller (47.5)

Seller (55.5)

Seller (54.3)

Seller (42.8)

Seller (51.3)

Seller (50.5)

Seller (56.1)

Seller (54.7)

*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 03/27/17. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 03/26/17 Boxes with multiple entries have previous week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Strong Trends (multiple weeks) in each area are indicated by color: green indicates upward trend; pink indicates downward trend. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

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Real Estate / Home & Garden Recent Home Sales

List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 202 closed transactions for 3/20/17 through 3/26/17.

Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 “Sterling Business of the Year” Murrieta Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 "Medium Size Business of the Year" City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft. Bedrooms

Bath

Aguanga

43850 Cowboy Country Trail 40660 Caliente Road 49875 Hopi Court 43820 Dale Street 36850 Tripp Flats Road 23634 Big Tee Drive 30639 Champion Drive 24017 Cruise Circle Drive 30606 Wood Duck Place 525 Monterey Place 43155 Johnston Avenue 42645 Whittier Avenue 32881 Red Mountain Road 3663 Thornton Avenue 1510 Carlotta Drive 210 Santa Lucia Drive 460 Kiitos Circle 4648 Limerock Avenue 30250 Stephanie Street 568 Louisville Street 2266 Redwood Drive 1350 San Marcos Drive 3706 Walnut Park Way 1014 Johnston Avenue 27361 Cloudrest Way 25163 Elan Drive 107 Whittier Avenue 1060 Hawthorne Drive 27340 Hemet Street 3082 Thyme Way 43259 Benton Road 5542 Corte Portico 610 State Street 912 San Francisco Drive 1166 Via Del Mesa 41355 Ladd Court 157 Ibiza Lane 635 Franklin Street 137 Atlante Court 3378 Murray Hill Way 961 ROXANNE Drive 40455 Vista Rd 240 Eagle Lane 2722 Maple Drive 1569 Whiterock Lane 861 Bermuda Drive 405 Ruby Avenue 501 Wright Street 2271 Rose Avenue 949 Val Verde Drive 44230 Galicia Drive 43793 Acacia Avenue 15321 Tiller Lane 725 Walnut Drive 30602 Via Bonica 40944 Diana Lane 25 Vista Palermo 1100 Buchanan Street 29323 Prestwick 15227 Lake Terrace Drive 29209 Hibiscus 34070 Agaliya Court 16503 BADALONA Street 32800 Mission 29223 St Andrews 29215 St Andrews 36412 Tenino Court 15175 Teakwood Street 3515 Ash Street 29226 Crescent Ridge Drive 30505 Canyon Hills Road 32019 Merano Street 33100 Windward Way 15016 Zieglinde Drive

$347,500 $337,000 $329,000 $405,000 $190,000 $98,000 $407,000 $340,000 $529,999 $163,000 $370,000 $415,000 $158,000 $240,000 $125,000 $49,400 $215,000 $205,000 $389,900 $265,000 $200,000 $44,900 $210,000 $67,000 $195,000 $260,000 $174,000 $335,000 $299,000 $244,000 $405,000 $329,000 $211,000 $78,000 $77,250 $225,000 $275,000 $185,000 $255,000 $276,000 $225,000 $429,000 $286,500 $255,000 $260,000 $240,000 $190,000 $221,000 $188,000 $196,500 $215,000 $145,000 $305,000 $155,000 $464,000 $420,000 $360,000 $276,000 $364,725 $293,200 $390,904 $342,000 $302,500 $136,000 $351,895 $353,765 $380,000 $334,900 $334,900 $380,000 $243,000 $300,000 $310,110 $402,500

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City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft. Bedrooms

Bath

Lake Elsinore

228 White Oak Road 34016 Winterberry Lane 3457 Cherry Blossom Lane 28211 Spring Creek Way 30031 Westlake Drive 30350 Blue Cedar Drive 29605 Avenida De Fiesta 31234 Hawthorne 29626 Eastbank Drive 26580 Jaelene Street 29910 Watson Road 28690 Milky Way 30975 Green Branch Street 25276 High Plains Court 29518 Winding Brook Drive 29384 Owl Creek Court 28355 Moreland Road 30244 Twain Drive 30234 Linden Gate Lane 29873 Tierra Shores Lane 25383 Hitch Rail Lane 29717 Fingerling Drive 28118 Millstream Court 26611 Chambers Avenue 28297 Paseo Grande Drive 26517 Calle Emiliano 30279 Lakeport Street 29933 TIERRA SHORES Lane 29415 Cottage Court 25841 Sandy Lodge Road 29722 Cool Meadow Drive 29899 Evans Road 29550 Ash Dale Way 27809 Ruggie Road 29215 Mesa Crest Way 26410 Allentown Drive 29096 Woodbine Lane 26936 Merced Street 26271 Jasmine Avenue 23959 Corinth Drive 27015 Lemon Grass Way 24091 Via Perlita 40211 Torrey Pines Road 42752 Mountain Shadow Road 38320 Maple Court 41715 Cayente Court 37591 River Oats Lane 34027 Pamplona Avenue 35691 Sainte Foy Street 29100 Calle Del Buho 23649 Kathryn Street 42646 Meadowlark 40225 Buckwood Way 28656 Triple C Ranch Road 30061 Chateau Cuvaison 26475 Arboretum Way 24909 Madison Avenue 39505 Calle San Clemente 23745 Aspen Drive 33550 Willow Haven Lane 40214 Jonah Way 40671 Kona Court 34127 San Sebastian Avenue 41410 Juniper Street 28285 Socorro Street 37604 Flora Court 23890 Via Astuto 23682 Via Segovia 26337 Arboretum Way 40155 Ravenwood Drive 39868 Candy Apple Way 23878 Jonathan Place 24452 Calle Tassjara 29584 Pebble Beach Drive

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Landscapes offer beautiful flagstone uses landscapes with natural flagstone.

Flagstone comes in sheets of natural stone of varying thicknesses and sizes. The range of color and texture flagstone offers is diverse.

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This material will add appeal to any landscape.

A driveway, walkway or patio created out of natural stone lends an understated elegance to any home and it is valued for its distinctive appearance that is both beautiful and durable. Installation usually requires thin material, 1 inch thick or less and set on concrete. Flagstone could be laid in dirt or decomposed granite, depending on the project, but it would need thicker pieces of 1 and one-half inches or more.

Often used to create pathways, flagstone pieces are spread out in irregular stepping placements, adding a natural, aged texture to any landscape. This application is typically laid in dirt or decomposed granite, and thicker material is required, usually between 1 and one-half to 2 inches.

Stone veneer is used as a protective and decorative covering for exterior or interior vertical walls and surfaces. These individual pieces are typically thin and stacked, but they are available in panels to go on walls. It’s great for indoor and outdoor applications such as kitchens, garden walls and fireplaces.

Pool coping is the material above the tile line that generally covers the top of the pool structure and is used to separate the pool structure from the pool decking.

It is made from 2-inch pieces usually that go around the edge of a pool. Typically, this application requires a more durable stone, not sandstone or something with high iron content.

Add a natural feel to ponds and other water features by using flagstone in waterfalls, spillways and fountains. A spillway is a structure used to provide the controlled release of water flow into a downstream area. A waterfall is a place where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of drops in the course of a stream or river. A fountain is a piece of architecture which pours water into a basin or jets it into the air for a decorative or dramatic effect.

Tri-State Materials carries a wide range of flagstone options; they have more than 30 types, consisting of quartzite or sandstone and can be used for a variety of projects. For more information, visit www.tristatematerials.com.

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EMWD has also conducted significant outreach to promote recycled water, including improving community signage and integrating recycled water into its award-winning education programs.

EMWD has previously been honored by the WateReuse Association with a variety of awards. In 2008, they were chosen community outreach and public education program of the year; in 2010, they were awarded California Agency of the Year. In 2011, the water agency was honored with California Customer of the Year by the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District. In 2012, they were chosen California Customer of the Year by Scott Brothers Dairy and National Project of the Year. In 2013, John Wuerth, EMWD senior recycled water program analyst, was awarded Staff Person of the Year, and Paul Jones, EMWD general manager, was given the President’s Award.

“We would like to thank WateReuse for their continued support of the work EMWD is doing to make recycled water a priority,” Jones said. “Our board has provided clear direction that we will continue to be at the forefront of the recycled water industry and our staff will continue to develop new programs to assist our customers and share our program successes with our peers for the benefit of our state’s water supplies.”

EMWD is the water, wastewater service and recycled water provider to approximately 804,000 people living and working within a 555-square-mile service area in western Riverside County. It is California’s sixth-largest retail water agency, and its mission is “To deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve by providing safe, reliable, economical and environmentally sustainable water, wastewater and recycled water services.” More information can be found at www.emwd.org.

day at regional water reclamation facilities located in Moreno Valley, Perris, San Jacinto and Temecula.

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EMWD achieved 100 percent beneficial reuse of its recycled water supplies again in 2016. The recycled water was used for irrigation of agriculture, parks, schools, recreational facilities, golf courses, public landscaping and industrial uses.

Recycled water accounts for 36 percent of EMWD’s water supply portfolio. That figure is among the highest in the nation.

“We are honored to be selected as the Agency of the Year,” EMWD Board President David Slawson said. “Recycled water is an incredibly valuable asset that allows us to responsibly maximize our resources and reduce dependence on imported water supplies. EMWD is committed to continually investing in our recycled water system for the benefit of all of our customers.”

EMWD has invested nearly $200 million in its recycled water program over the past 20 years. The investments have resulted in a fully integrated recycled water supply, storage and distribution system that provides a level of service commensurate with the potable water system.

In 2016, EMWD broke ground on its North Trumble Road Recycled Water Storage Pond, which increases seasonal storage capacity by 900-acre-feet. The facility came online in early 2017 and is the first EMWD project funded in part through Proposition 1, the water bond passed by voters in 2014.

EMWD also recently began work on shallow recovery wells adjacent to its Winchester Ponds. These 75-foot deep wells will recover the recycled water from the ground and pump it back into the storage ponds for beneficial use. The first phase is anticipated to recover several hundred acre feet of recycled water each year.

Also, EMWD completed work on its innovative Accelerated Retrofit Program in 2016. The program identified nearly two dozen sites that were using potable water for irrigation and were adjacent to existing recycled water infrastructure.

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Rental properties can make good investments, but they come with risk

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Maybe your financial house is in order. Your debt is manageable or paid off. You have an emergency fund, and now you’re looking for ways to grow your wealth. Or perhaps you’re planning ahead by learning about different investments options. Have you considered becoming a landlord?

Rent prices tend to rise over time, providing an inflation-protected income into your retirement years.

You also might be able to cash in big later if the unit’s value increases. It doesn’t always work out that way though. Some landlords wind up with a trashed property after evicting a tenant or lose their savings in a natural disaster.

In between the extremes of easy, hands-off income and total ruin are the everyday concerns, benefits and risks that most landlords face.

One risk you could face as a landlord is that investment property mortgages tend to be a little more difficult and costly to secure than primary residence mortgages. It can also be harder to take cash out of investment properties – either with a cash-out refinance or a home equity line of credit. In other words, you might not have access to the money during an emergency.

Owning a rental property outright can be risky as well, especially if you’re placing a significant amount of your savings in a single investment.

The lack of diversification could put you in a precarious situation.

Those aren’t the only risks you could face when owning a rental.

Finding and keeping good tenants is a challenge too. Landlords learn from experience that it’s worth leaving their rental empty for a month or two rather than pay for an eviction or expensive repairs later. You can pay for professional tenant screening reports or credit reports and call applicants’ references before offering a lease.

It can be difficult to cover your expenses. Between taxes, insurance, repairs, maintenance and mortgage payments, the monthly and one-off costs can quickly stack up. Some landlords lose money because their rental income doesn’t cover their

expenses, but they won’t be able to attract tenants if they raise it. If the housing and rental markets drop, you could be stuck losing money each month or selling the property at a loss.

The time or cost of managing a rental property means that becoming a landlord is often far from a handsoff job. When the phone rings in the middle of the night because the roof is leaking, you’ll need to figure out how to solve the problem. You may be able to hire a property management company to take on this work for you, but they often charge about 8 to 12 percent of your rental income or a flat monthly fee.

Even with the risks involved, there are countless examples of successful landlords. Many find the experience so rewarding that they purchase additional investment properties.

Set yourself up for financial success. What separates the successful and sorrow-filled landlords? Luck certainly comes into play, but you can also take steps to get started on the right foot.

Try to determine a property’s capitalization rate, the estimated annual return, before making an offer.

To calculate the capitalization rate, divide the annual net income by the property’s purchase price.

Your net income will be your rental income, which you can approximate based on rental prices for similar properties, minus your costs, such as maintenance, upgrades, vacancies and emergencies. You may need to consult an accountant to understand how your new tax situation can affect your costs.

Cap rates tend to change depending on the area and type of property.

But regardless of what’s considered “good” in your area, you can use this formula to compare different investment opportunities.

The bottom line is many people focus on the positives of owning investment property. An extra income and potential to build equity with their tenants’ money seems too good to be true, and it just might be. If you’re going to be successful, you should acknowledge the risks that come with the territory and plan accordingly.

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City of Lake Elsinore reopens the dog park at Rosetta Canyon Sports Park

The dog park at Rosetta Canyon Sports Park is now open after its relocation and refurbishment.

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LAKE ELSINORE – The city of Lake Elsinore continues improvements to the community and pet amenities.

It’s a beautiful day at the Rosetta Canyon Sports Park, not only for the humans but for their pets as well.

After a relocation, some fencing and the addition of “puppy play equipment,” the Rosetta Canyon Sports Park Dog Park is open for the city’s four-legged friends.

This is the third city dog park with Serenity’s Dog Park scheduled to

open in May and Summerly’s Dog Park set to open in June 2018.

“We truly embrace a pet-friendly lifestyle here in Lake Elsinore,” Mayor Bob Magee said. “It is also important to remember that these are the only places dogs may be allowed off their leashes inside the city limits.”

The new dog park is split into “large dog” and “small dog” areas, and each area has doggie play equipment, grass and fountains. Both sides have plenty of room for dogs to socialize and for their owners to meet

new people.

“When the sports fields were being designed, a priority was relocation of the dog park with better functionality and more accessible location,” Jason Simpson said. Simpson is the assistant city manager and project manager for the owner build project.

In addition to the dog park, the community garden that was originally connected to the dog park has been relocated adjacent to the new location.

Community Services Director Johnathan Skinner said, “These

amenities were definitely needed in the renovation of the park. The city increased the usability of the park, while keeping features that will bring people to Rosetta.”

As the community garden is now complete, city staff will be reaching out to the community for input on planting and harvesting. Interested residents should email jskinner@ lake-elsinore.org or contact the Community Services department at (951) 674-3124, ext. 265.

Pets of the Week Animal Friends of the Valleys

Retrievers and Friends

Ramona Humane Society

Special: All cats/kittens, pit bulls and Chihuahua adoptions are just $5 (spay/neuter fees, if applicable, are additional). Dog & cat adoption fees include a microchip, basic shelter vaccines (excluding rabies), and a free vet check.

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Intake Number: 93136/R208531 Intake Number: 105495/R207656 Website: www.animalfriendsofthevalleys.com Address: 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA 92595 • Phone: (951) 674-0618 For of more information on Crissy, Sandy and other great pets for 10 adoption, Hours operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from a.m. to contact the Ramona Humanefrom Society at (951) or visit www.ramonahumanesociety.org.

4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 654-8802 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

My name is Carson. I am a 5-year-old pug.

I am a friendly boy and weigh about 20 pounds. I am looking for a loving home.

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

My name is Missy. I am about 3 years old and sweet as sugar. I only want to be your friend! I am spayed, good with other dogs, up-to-date on my shots and am great with older kids. I am looking for a loving home.

Intake Number: 110933/R209616 Courtesy photos

My name is Roman. I am a good boy who has a sweet personality. I am a 2-year-old domestic short hair cat and very sweet and loving. I am good with other cats, litter-box trained, up to date on shots, de-wormed, neutered and micro-chipped.

Is there room in your heart for me? Intake Number: 112425/R210777

For more information on Missy, Roman and other great pets for adoption, contact the Ramona Humane Society at (951) 654-8802 or visit www.ramonahumanesociety.org.

Business Directory LANDSCAPING

PAINTING

REAL ESTATE

ELISSA’S ESTATE SALES

OLIVOS LANDSCAPING

Let us do ALL the work for you!!

Serving the Inland Valley Area. Over 15 years experience.

References upon request

Synthetic Grass ~ Water Wise Maintenance ~ Clean-ups ~ Mowing Palm & Tree Trimming ~ Planting Irrigation & Repairs FREE ESTIMATES - Insured

WOOD’S PAINTING CONTRACTORS

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BOOKKEEPING

ESTATE SALES

Bookkeeping & Payroll Services

ERIKKA WATTS Building a Solid Foundation to Facilitate Growth

(951) 365-0002 www.Merit-Resources.com info@Merit-Resources.com

Elissasestatesales@gmail.com www.californiaestatesale.com

(951) 285-6461

BUILD DESIGN/CONST.

HANDYMAN

BLAZE ANTHONY DESIGN

INLAND EMPIRE HANDYMAN & MAINTENANCE

New Homes / Additions / Remodel FREE CONSULATION Lic. 177427

(951) 526-7349 CABINET MAKER

ANTIQUE REPAIR Leather Repair & Custom Moccasins Professional Wood Carving & Fine Wood Work 30 years experience Joseph F. Schembri

(631)725-4473 ​Fallbrook CABINET REFINISHER

REFINISH ARTS Cabinet Refinishing Cabinet Color Makeover and Restoration from $999 a kitchen. 20+ years experience.

Yelp reviews. Free consultation.

License #100417 RefinishArts.com Jason (951) 239-6702

"Give us a call we do it all" Handyman Repairs,Upgrades,and Remodels Home and Office Cleaning Maintenance Residential and Commercial Lic#022985 English- Harvey 951-581-5851 Spanish- Ula 951-525-7812 Quality,Service, Craftsmanship We accept Credit,Debit Cards

AFFORDABLE GENERAL HANDYMAN SERVICES experienced, fast & reliable service Call Brian

(951) 923-6015 HOME CARE

OFF YOUR ROCKER HOME CARE

Wood Patio Covers, Fencing, Decks & Repais

(760) 689-5562 Bonded & Insured Lic#324346-B ELECTRICIAN

OSCAR'S LANDSCAPING SERVICES Full Decorative Landscaping including: Low Voltage Lighting, Artificial Turf, Sod, Rock Design, Irrigation, Planting & Hauling Call for FREE Estimate

(760) 717-0731 MASONRY

KIM & KEN REAL ESTATE GROUP

PIANO LESSONS

KIM CARLSON

(951) 677-2728

INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP

Kim@KimCarlsonHomes.com

OFFICE SPACE

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC Why RENT when you can OWN? Specializing in Medical office space Right space/Right lender/Custom Builds available

(760) 206-3993

Children and Adults

(760) 434-6873

John and Audrey

KimCarlsonHomes.com CalBRE# 00968586

Teachers with Degrees

(951) 672-9051 PIANO TUNING

FUHR PIANO Repair, Restoration and Tuning Call Bob Fuhr

(760) 468-9007

PAINTING

(951) 440-3408

HOME IMPROVEMENT

GREG’S QUALITY PAINTING

PLUMBER

• Interior and Exterior • Repaint Specialist • Quality work, Quality materials • Serving the Temecula Valley, Murrieta and Fallbrook since 1982 • Competitive prices • License #499346

ZAZZARA PLUMBING

951-692-0247

951-339-2390

Professional quality painting at affordable prices!

FREE estimates, senior discount.

We do all paint jobs including stucco and drywall repair.

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CL#620784 - Bonded Full Service Home & Commercial Honest & Reliable - Free Quotes Call Mario (951) 491-1439 or (951) 252-4322 Web: MLELECTRIC.NET

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Termite/Dry Rot Repair Remodels & Restorations Room by Room Renovations Escrow Repairs Lic#B928620 Insured & Bonded Call Jose 760-519-4432

Seniors! Purchase a New Home No Monthly Mortgage Payments No Qualifying - No Credit Check FHA Insured - H ​ UD Approved Relocate to a Senior Community www.ihavenomortgage.com

(951) 400-3126

John Grant (951)775-0615

REASONABLE PRICES

HOME PARTNERS REALITY

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Call Tony for free estimate

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• Resurfacing • Slurry Seal • Chip Seal • Crack Filling • Patching • Brick Pavers • Concrete • Striping Free Estimates!

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PAVING

A helping hand when you need it most!

CONSTRUCTION

RF KINZEL CONSTRUCTION

760-859-4839

Interior ~ Exterior Professional Workmen!

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Full service plumbing and bathroom remodeling serving Orange County, Riverside County, and San Diego. Water filtration system installation.

PONDS - FOUNTAINS

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760-717-0338

List your business for less than $20 week.

Call today! 951-763-5510

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JJ’S MOBILE SCREEN SERVICE Family Owned and Operated New Screen / Re-Screen and Repair Pick-up/Deliver Mobile/We Come To You.

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CAL-WESTERN WEED CONTROL, INC. • Empty-Lots • Storage Facilities • Ranch Lands • Residential • Agency & Utility Right-of-Way • Sub Asphalt Treatment • Solar Farm Facilities

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CLASSIFIEDS Animals (Boarding Sitting)

Employment Jobs

For Rent

Health Fitness

Real Estate

PET SITTING IN MY HOME Cage free, social environment, day care + long term. Large rooms for exercise and play. References. Call for details.

760-723-6675

PAUMA VALLEY CSD IS HIRINGF/T GATE ATTENDANT We are currently accepting applications for a Gate Attendant. This position requires a Guard Card and is available for immediate hire. We offer competitive pay, health/life ins. to all full time employees and participate in the CalPERS retirement system. To apply please visit our website and return application via fax to 760-742-1588 or email to mindy@paumavalleycsd.com

BUSINESS/RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; FOR RENT Available; approximately 1500-1800 sq.ft. of Excellent frontage on high traffic volume corner in downtown Fallbrook.

Located @ 404 E. Mission Rd. unit A, this highly visible corner is a great location for a variety of businesses or even a residence. Flexible lease terms from $1500 to $2000 per month w/ $3000 deposit. For more information, call Richard 760-586-4996.

WELLSPRING HERBS & VITAMINS offers a wide selection of herbs, vitamins, essential oils, homeopathics, teas, flower essences and other lotions and potions. Iridology and Live-Cell appointments are available. Come in for your FREE Bio-Scan! Bio-Scan will scan your body and tell you where your deficiencies are. We are located at 1223 S. Mission Rd. (Behind PizzaHut) 760-728-1244 www.nutrastar.net.

BRUBAKER CULTON REAL ESTATE 3bd, 2ba home with a 2 car attached garage. Fenced in yard. Located in central Hemet in an established neighborhood. Close to schools and shopping. $225,000. (951) 658-7211.

SCWCONTRACTINGCORPORATION - - Help Wanted -For Shop Work: Sandblaster/Painter -Structural Steel Welder/Fabricator -Structural Steel Erectors. For Field Work:- Pipeline Operator/Foreman. Email resume/ experience to: info@scwcompanies. com. Fax resume/experience to: 760.728.2517

For Sale

Business Opportunities CAPITOL CODING INSTITUTE Get stated in a medical coding career!

6-9 month course. Locations: Ontario, Santa Ana, and Temecula. Call now 800-770-2800.

Asphalt Services S TA N L E Y A S P H A LT S E RV I C E Licensed and Insured. Crack filling, seal coating, patching, paving, commercial residential. 20 years experience. Free estimates. 760-715-4996

Commercial for Lease PROFESSIONAL SUITE 1593 S Mission Rd. Suite b. 756 sq ft. Two offices, reception area, conference/ kitchen area. Bathroom with storage.

Great Location. (760) 728-0185.

Commercial/Industrial For Rent SHOP SPACE 800 sq. ft. to 1,800 sq. ft. in Fallbrook. 760-728-2807 or 760212-0584.

Electrical Services MIKES ELECTRIC 24/7 Emergency calls welcome. If it’s electrical, I can do it. Lowest prices and quality work guaranteed. 951-973-9120.

Employment Jobs EXPERIENCED COOKS & SERVERS and Host/Hostess. 2 years minimum experience in family style restaurant.

Apply in person. 739 E. Mission Rd. Se buscan cocineros con experiencia de 2 anos en restaurante de estilo familiar.

Solicite en persona. 739 E. Mission Rd.

Real Estate

MAGIC LAUNDRY SERVICES, INC. is looking for a Dry Cleaning Attendant in Temecula. This position is Part-Time (24 hours per week, Monday through Saturday, from 5pm-9pm, minimum wage. This position also serves as coverage for the earlier shift (6am10am) when needed. The Dry Cleaning Attendant is responsible for taking in our esteemed client’s garments, as well as payment, to be sent to our facility, and returning them once they are back. This position is ideal for someone responsible, flexible, has a pleasant disposition, manage light paperwork, filing, lifting (garments,) and customer service. If you are someone you know is interested, please contact Magic Laundry Services through the website at: www.magiclaundryservices. com/contact-us OR by calling (323) 726-4061

Firewood SPLIT AND SEASONED 1/2 cord. Avo $60, Eucalyptus $120. Mixed $95. Self pick up and will help load. Frank (760) 728-1478.

FOR SALE 29 acres for sale in De Luz, Fallbrook Remote, peaceful, quite.

Seasonal stream. Income avocado and flowers on property. Water and power, telephone. Beautiful little valley. $399,000. Weekends 760-728-2012.

Cell 310-612-3547. Private seller.

Garage Sale/Moving Sale/ Estate Sale.

GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER Saturday April 8th. 6am-4pm. 18930 Stonewood Way. Lake Elsinore.

Construction tools, air compressor, car tires, seasonal decor, books, craft items, clothes, and other household items. Prices range from $1- $600 (Air Compressor). All proceeds from garage sale will go towards helping fund our son’s Eagle Scout service project.

GARAGE YARD SALE 1072 and 1075 Tanya Lane. Friday 3/31 and Saturday 4/1. 8 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Bicycles. Baby Items. Furniture. Linens. China.

Miscellaneous. Two Families.

HUGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE: 500+ homes Saturday, 4/1/2017. Lake Rancho Viejo HOA at 4809 Dulin Road.

Don’t miss it!

GARAGE SALE Saturday April 1st8am-2pm. 410 Morro Rd. New and used items. Furniture, clothing, antiques, camping equipment. Hundreds of items. Priced to sell.

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

COUNTY CLASSIFIEDS ADOPTIONS

CABLE/SATELLITE TV

HELP WANTED/DRIVERS

PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Call us first. Living expenses, housing, medical, and continued support afterwards. Choose adoptive family of your choice. Call 24/7. 1-877-879-4709 (Cal-SCAN)

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TRUCK DRIVERS. Obtain Class A CDL in 3 weeks. Company Sponsored Training. Also Hiring Experienced and Recent Graduates. Must be 21 or Older.

Call: (866) 275-2349. (Cal-SCAN)

DISH TV - BEST DEAL EVER! Only $39.99/mo. Plus $14.99/mo. Internet (where avail.) FREE Streaming. FREE Install (up to 6 rooms.) FREE HD-DVR. Call 1- 800-357-0810 (Cal-SCAN)

INSURANCE/HEALTH

SENIOR LIVING A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation’s largest senior living referral service.

Contact our trusted,local experts today!

Our service is FREE/no obligation.

CALL 1- 800-550-4822. (Cal-SCAN)

TAX SERVICES Do you owe over $10,000 to the IRS or State in back taxes? Our firm works to reduce the tax bill or zero it out completely FAST. Call now 855-9935796 (Cal-SCAN)

AUTOS WANTED DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. FREE 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care of. Call 800-731-5042 (Cal-SCAN) Got an older car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 1- 800-743-1482 (CalSCAN)

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800- 966-1904 to start your application today! (Cal-SCAN)

HEALTH/FITNESS ELIMINATE CELLULITE and Inches in weeks! All natural. Odor free. Works for men or women. Free month supply on select packages. Order now! 844-703- 9774.

HEALTH/MEDICAL OXYGEN - Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. The All-New Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! FREE info kit: 844-359- 3976.

AUTOS WANTED

AUTOS WANTED/LUXURY WANTED! Old Porsche 356/911/912 for restoration by hobbyist 19481973 Only. Any condition, top $ paid!

PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE (707) 965-9546 (Cal- SCAN)

BRUBAKER CULTON REAL ESTATE Just like a model home This spotless 3 bedroom, 2 bath pool home has a nice open floor plan. Perfect formal living/ dining room. Big open kitchen with all new flooring/appliances, granite counter tops. All bedrooms are oversized. The master has a retreat, great for workout equip. or craft area, or a sitting area to read or to look out at the mountains. Covered backyard patio is perfect while you have the family over to swim in your in ground pool and spa.

RV parking Power and sewer for RV brand new RV gate, Custom concrete all around house, and outside front patio. $343,000. (951) 658-7211.

BRUBAKER CULTON REAL ESTATE STUNNING Hacienda Style Ranch home Offers 3 bed, 2.5 bath, with over 2600 square feet of living space, and an attached 3 car garage. The home sits on just under half an acre that includes an in ground pool! Some of the features include custom built ins, plantation shutters, wall to wall carpet, and comfortably sized bedrooms.

The sun room has walls of windows that allow ample natural light to flow through the home and looks out into the backyard with traditional California foliage. $479,900. (951) 658-7211 BRUBAKER CULTON REAL ESTATE Ready to move in! 2Br, 2Ba, 2 car garage home with new interior paint and new carpet. In a quiet neighborhood with a low maintenance yard! Close to schools and shopping. Call now, listed at only $174,900. (951) 658-7211.

BRUBAKER CULTON REAL ESTATE BRAND NEW 4 BEDROOM SPECIAL OFFER Special Discount on LOT #7!

This 4 BR., 2.5 BA. home in a pristine GATED Community with park, sports courts, BBQ and picnic areas. This home perfect for active family, Seniors, or singles that don’t want yard work.

This special includes quality washer / dryer, and Refrigerator PLUS $3,000 in Seller Paid Closing Costs!! Only $259,900!! Call Broker today and experience SAFE, EASY LIVING! (951) 658-7211.

Room for Rent ROOM FOR RENT In gated Community.

Furnished bedroom with adjoining bathroom/shower. Direct access to pool plus patio kitchen/ open acreage. $500/month plus $100/all utilities. (951) 763-2222.

Services FRAMING- Drywall for residential homes (951) 973-7680?

Surplus Sale FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2017. FUESD Transportation Dept. 825 Winterhaven Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028. 9am 12:00pm. All items, AS IS condition

Vehicles / Shop Equipment H E M E T W O M A N’S C L U B-Huge Parkwide Patio Sale. Many Sellers!

Saturday April 8 8A-2P. Colonial Country Club. 601 N Kirby, Hemet

Lost Found FOUND CAT- long hair, black and white female with short tail. Found near Palomino Rd. Fallbrook. On last week of February. 760-645-3180.

Miscellaneous Wanted MISCELLANEOUS WANTED IN O C E A N S I D E I buy old military uniforms, medals, knives, helmets, etc.

Even stinky stuff you think is trash. Bob MilitaryPickers.com (760) 450-8498

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Lowest Prices on Health & Dental Insurance. We have the best rates from top companies! Call Now! 888989-4807. (Cal-SCAN)

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HEALTH/MEDICAL

GET CASH FOR CARS/TRUCKS!!!

All Makes/Models 2000-2016! Top $$$ Paid! Any Condition! Used or wrecked.

Running or Not. Free Towing! Call For Offer: 1- 888-417-9150. (Cal-SCAN)

GORGEOUS VIEW LOT Want privacy, and a Tuscany view ? Your dream home, casita and sparkling pool can be built right here in Fallbrook tucked in off the street for solitude and privacy.

4 bedroom septic layout. Did we mention the view!?! $171,000. Rudy Sandy Gallegos. Remax United (760) 985-9600

Real Estate

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PEST CONTROL KILL ROACHES-GUARANTEED! Buy Harris Roach Tablets or Spray.

Odorless, Long Lasting. Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com. Try Harris Bed Bug Killers Too! (Cal-SCAN)

PEST CONTROL

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E-mail: lanikenterprises@hotmail.com Gordon Lanik, President

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VILLAGE PROPERTIES Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated

NEW LISTINGS

HOME BUYS

There’s a reason Thousands of Customers were so Impressed with our Service, they gave us 5 Star Reviews.

Y AD G E N I R AL END P

First time on market by original owner. Pride of ownership stands out. 1912 SF, 4BD, 2BA. Extra large 1/2 acre flat lot. The grounds are stunning & easily qualify for a Better Homes and Gardens spread. Detached office w/ a 1/2 bath for possible guest quarters. 170012603 $599,000

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QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP abounds in this Bill Kiddoo constructed custom home. 3 Large BD, 2 full BA, formal dining room, 2 fireplaces, separate living & family rooms, breakfast nook, a cooks delight kitchen, oversized 3 car garage. Panoramic view lot. 160059224 $683,000

Difference for yourself.

Hilltop location in the exclusive Wilt Road area just mins to the I-15 commute corridor. Stunning Hacienda inspired estate is beautifully designed and fully appointed offering casual comfort with a seamless blend of indoor & outdoor living. 3 en’suites + an opt 4th currently used as an ofc. 160059552 $1,590,888

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LAND/BUILDING SITES First Time Offered! Custom 3BD, 2.5BA Luxury Home on 1+ acre view lot. Spacious gourmet kitchen w/ granite counter tops & stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, elegant formal dining room, sensuous master suite w/ fireplace. A Great Family Home. 170012782 $649,900

Morning Star Ranch Community located in Winchester.

Gorgeous 2946 Sq.Ft 2 story home featuring 4 BD, 3.5 BA, master suite located downstairs. Backyard oasis with pool and spa.Temecula school district. Enjoy!

SW16734054 $489,000

4BD/3.5BA all w/granite counter tops, private office, formal dining room, double master suites, one w/ fplc, gourmet kitchen w/ center island, granite counters & walk-in pantry. High end lighting fixtures, central vacuum, zoned heating & air, Lot Split Potential - 3.07 Gentle Acres - 1/2 acre zon- pool & spa. Outdoor covered dining area & lushly landscaped. 160060813 $789,000 ing - located close to town - with 1” water meter and sewer in street. Bring your builder’s, here’s an opportunity to develop a small subdivision in a great location. This property sits up on a high knoll with views of the surrounding hillsides and evening sunsets.

170009121 $598,000 Welcome to Shogo Mountain. From the beautifully landscaped entrance to the fantastic views this 8 acre professionally managed grove has appx. 500 Hass avocado trees with great production records.

170008627 $429,000

Welcome Home! Beautiful 3 bedroom home with panoramic views on 4.78 acres. Open floor plan with great room features large picture window to bring in natural light. Covered patios to enjoy the views - horses welcome. 170008090 $565,000

Walking distance to shopping, parks, trails, golf course and award winning Bonsall schools! Open floor plan with upgraded kitchen cabinets and granite counter tops.

Master bedroom has jetted tub. A short drive or peaceful bike ride to the beach! 170005858 $489,000

Land without a home due to fire. Views and pool are still there! 1.18 acres with approximately 50 remaining avocado trees. Great location! 3/4” water meter, existing septic and underground power needs to be updated with county.

160061689 $210,000

Field of Dreams! Outstanding all useable 25 acre ranch with 5306 SF, 3 BR home, private irrigated baseball field, 13 stall horse barn, 6 pastures w/well irrigation, huge car collector’s barn, pool, original farm barn & much more.

160004017 SW16014872 $3,250,000

OUR COLDWELL BANKER VILLAGE PROPERITES AGENTS: Pat Bresnahan Dana Corso Abby Elston

Don Bennetts Kimberly Biller Judy Bresnahan

Susie Emory Jean Esop Jane Felton

Jerry Gordon Linda Gordon Eddie Harrison

Bret Hasvold Chris Hasvold Cynthia Hauff

Lorene Johnson Paul Kavanaugh Ruth Kavanaugh

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Cathy Kudroshoff Darlene Mielke Cheryl Pizzo

JERRY & LINDA will create a plan that fits YOUR needs~

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THE FEEL OF COUNTRY LIVING WITHOUT THE DRIVE. Your own haven with this 2314 sf ranch style home nestled on an acres of trees, flowers and shrubs $556,000 just minutes from town.

Hilltop Views

SECOND PARCEL APN #110-350-15. 7.84 acres, has water meter & a percolation report from 11-78 - will need updating. Animal designator “M” $125,000

Enjoy the beautiful hilltop views on 13+ acres. Family compound, that offers both the main home, plus two bedroom guest house. Need appointment to preview.

Cheryl Pizzo Specializing in Fallbrook For 30 yearS

760-468-2218 CalBRe# 00815495

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Wander down a quiet country road to find this impressive single story home. This rare gem has soaring ceilings, views, a giant island in the open concept kitchen, room for horses (up to 3) on the gentle 1+ acre fully fenced and cross-fenced lot, and a huge 3 bay garage with a middle bay designed for your motor home or man-cave extraordinaire. Septic plans show approval as a 3 bedroom. Third bedroom currently used as an office. 3 baths, 2691 sq ft. Nearly new solar lease is assumable. $675,000

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Do you dream of living in a family neighborhood, having a big enough yard for barbecues and you and the kids to play, and be within 10 minutes of town and schools? Come by with the family to experience the best parts of what Fallbrook has to offer wrapped up in one home! Enjoy your new chapter here in “The Friendly Village. $429,000

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A lovely home located in the Ridge Crest Estates neighborhood.

Offered at $628,800

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W NE Fantastic views from this 11.73 acre parcel with 1 1/2” water meter & drip irrigation. Property was previously a avocado grove and currently has wax flower plantings. Irrigation runs to various parts of this parcel. Great potential building site,4 Bd septic layout (requires updating),power to the property. Picturesque setting with amazing boulders. Located on a paved road for easy access and do not miss the seasonal stream. Motivated seller says bring all offers! Seller may consider financing. 170011410 $275,000

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Southwestern Style single story custom on 11.7 acres with amazing panoramic view (Ocean view on a clear day). Massive kitchen/great rm area for entertaining or family gatherings. Kit has granite countertops incl the 9’ island w/ food prep sink, Wolf 5 burner stove. Double door entry w/ tile floor inlay includes French doors to the outdoor pergola. Solar sys is paid for. Oversized 2 car garage (32x27). plus det. workshop. $890,000

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$795,000

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With guest house, well & view!

Located on 2.45 acres with older orange trees. So charming with 3 fireplaces, pool and privacy.

The property affords the cool breezes in desirous Morro Hills. Large Barn/Workshop with office with heat & air.

$880,000

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