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South Bridge demolition set in Menifee Tony Ault WRITER

Menifee city officials and the Riverside County Transportation Department is advising motorists to be aware of traffic pattern changes around the I-215 and Newport Road interchange with the demolition of the south bridge to begin as early as Monday, April 4. see page A-3

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Veterans attending the ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War view a Vietnam War memorial wall at Town Square Park in Murrieta March 29. Shane Gibson photo

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“I want you to know, we won that war! It was the politicians that lost it,” said Duncan L. Hunter Sr. former U.S. Representative and decorated Vietnam War Veteran

speaking at the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration held at Murrieta Town Square Park, March 29. Duncan Sr. was one of a number of Vietnam War veterans, city, county and state officials called to the speakers stand to commemorate

the 58,000 servicemen and servicewomen who died in one of America’s longest and deadliest wars. All the speakers were veterans. It was 50 years ago that tens of thousands of young men from this nation either joined or were drafted into the U.S. military to fight in

the jungles and muddy waters of Southeast Asia against an elusive and deadly enemy. Too many of those brave American warriors never returned to their families. Most of the survivors of that

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Hundreds gather at Menifee Skate Jam to honor late Temecula teen JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

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Friends, family, professional and local skaters, members of the surrounding communities, extreme sports enthusiasts and hundreds of other supporters all gathered Sunday, March 13, at the Audie Murphy Ranch Skate Park in Menifee to pay their respects to late Temecula teen, Gage Seal. Seal, who tragically lost his life in 2015, was an avid baseball player who played in the TVHS Bears Baseball program as well as several travel ball teams and was also a passionate skater. The Skate Jam event was the biggest of its kind around this area and was held at Gage’s favorite local skate park. Organized by family friends to raise awareness of the Seal family’s efforts to bring another venue to the community

see SKATE, page A-3

Local fans stand in line to get autographs from the professional skaters that helped support the Menifee Skate Jam honoring Gage Seal of Temecula. Johnnie Saylors photo

TVUSD board approves competitive increase to executive salaries Jacob Preal VALLEY NEWS INTERN

Temecula Valley Unified School District Superintendent Timothy Ritter and other management officials will receive a sizable pay raise over the next few years. The school board voted unanimously to approve a new executive salary step schedule March 15. The schedule promotes the retention of quality staff by awarding steady growth in salary based on yearly increments. In a Board workshop, a strong desire to retain high quality staff and teachers was expressed as the district had already lost an assistant superintendent and a human resources figure. Responding to competitive executive salaries within Riverside County, the Board has approved this schedule in order

to rectify the district’s low salaries compared to surrounding areas. The executive salary step schedule was incorporated into Ritter’s employment agreement with the district through a modification amendment. When the amendment takes effect April 1, Ritter will increase from a current $216,207 in annual regular pay to $236,188 as a starting placement on the new schedule. Compared to the competitive wages in nearby districts, this will still keep him below the median salary of comparable districts in terms of budget size and student population. Provided the superintendent receives a board-reviewed positive performance evaluation, he will advance to the next increment

see SALARIES, page A-6

TVUSD Superintendent Timothy Ritter, along with other district executives, will receive a bump in salary designed to bring pay in line with other school districts in the area and promote the retention of quality staff. Kim Harris photo

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April 4-8 • 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Intermittent lane closures on Newport Road to shift eastbound and westbound traffic onto the north side of the bridge. April 8-9 • 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. Full freeway lane closures on northbound I-215 • 9-11p.m. Intermittent freeway lane closures on southbound I-215 • 11 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Full freeway lane closures on southbound I-215 at Newport Road April 9-10 • 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Intermittent freeway lane closures on northbound I-215 • 10 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Full freeway lane closures on southbound I-215 at Newport Road

The demolition of the south Newport Road/I-215 bridge shown here scheduled as early as April 4 will divert eastbound Newport Road traffic on a new off-ramp directly to the freeway southbound. Motorist coming westbound on Newport Road will take the recently completed northbound I-215 off-ramp and the southbound loop to Tony Ault photo south I-215.

Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

Menifee City officials and the Riverside County Transportation Department is advising motorists to be aware of traffic pattern changes around the I-215 and Newport Road interchange with the demolition of the south bridge to begin as early as Monday, April 4. The reconstruction of the new bridge will follow immediately. The demolition will occur in the nighttime hours sometime between April 8 and 9 when traffic is the lightest, officials reported. Just before the demolition occurs construction crews will shift Newport Road traffic onto the north side of the bridge and the traffic merge will run in both directions from April through October when the entire project will hopefully be completed. “It’s a promise they will complete the entire project by October,” said Menifee Mayor John Denver at a news conference with the County Transportation Department, city officials and construction representatives March 25. “In this temporary configuration, the eastbound traffic will include two through lanes, one dedicated left-turn lane for the

northbound I-215 on-ramp and one dedicated right-turn lane for the southbound I-215 on ramp. Westbound traffic will include two through lanes and one dedicated right-turn lane for the northbound I-215 on-ramp,” the official news release explained. RCT officials said in order to safely demolish the bridge, construction activities will require nighttime full-freeway closures in both directions of the I-215 Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10. Gina Gonzales, Menifee Economic Development Manager, said, “Motorist should expect delays, plan ahead and allow for extra travel time while traversing through this area. Drivers are urged to slow down while traveling through the construction zone, pay close attention to posted signage, obey the posted speed limit and be on the alert for crew members working in the construction zone and all construction equipment.” She added that all the stores and businesses in and around the interchange will be open for business and accessible throughout the construction period. The I-215/Newport Road Interchange Project is a part of the planned $170 million capital improvement plan for the city of Menifee. Construction on the

April 11-15 • 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Intermittent freeway lane closures on southbound I-215 between Scott Road and McCall Boulevard and intermittent ramp closures on southbound 215 onand off-ramps • 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Intermittent freeway lane closures on northbound I-215 between McCall Boulevard and Scott Road and Intermittent ramp closures on northbound I-215 on- and offramps. Dates and times are subject to change based on inclement weather and operation factors.

Newport Road/I-215 portion is costing $48.4 million of that cost. The construction began in April of last year and will be completed by October of this year. It will reconstruct the existing diamond interchange into a partial cloverleaf interchange configuration, with northbound and southbound loop on-ramps. The existing bridge will be widened to accommodate six through lanes of traffic, including outside shoulders that will be used as bike lanes and sidewalk on the north side of the bridge. The current diamond interchange causes long traffic delays because it required left turns to reach the freeway often backing up traffic east of Antelope Road and west of Haun Road. The project essentially does away with the left turn requirements and traffic should flow much smoother when the project is completed.

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Reality Rally kicks off with new competition, old favorites Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

Reality Rally 2016 is almost here and this year’s event will kick off with the newly added Reality Rally Lip Sync Showdown, Celebrity vs. Public Showdown Thursday, April 7, at Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook, so get ready to rock with Reality Rally. From 5:30-6 p.m. all guests contestants and crew are invited to meet at the Pala Mesa Aqua Terra bar to enjoy specially priced appetizers and drinks before heading out to the tent at 6-6:30 p.m and find a seat for viewing all of the action. The Lip Sync Showdown, Celebrity vs. Public Showdown begins at 6:30 p.m. sharp. Reality Rally Founder Gillian Larson will open the event with a summary of the evening, and Jonnie Fox will take the stage as the, Lip Sync Director, explaining the basics of the competition, the judging parameters, and introduce the Judges to the audience. Fox will also introduce disc jockey Mark Sterling from Sterling Productions as the sound engineer running the line-up. Emcee, Rat Sult, will open the competition. Contestants taking the stage include reality TV stars Carolyn Rivera, Sheila Kennedy, Laura Thompson-Nelson, Dennis Luciani, Ashley Sherman and Steve Cazel who will take on locals Matthew Gallagher, Doris Johnson, Tanya Pfenninghausen, Sascha LaRusso, Linda Maieta, Brandon Federowitz, Charity Prestifillipo and Ginger Seal Malone for the title of Top Lip Syncer. “Jimmy Fallon and Spike TV’s ‘Lip Sync Battle’ with LL Cool J have both made lip sync hot again,” Larson said. “We are definitely riding that wave with our new Lip Sync contest.” The event will be live streamed and can be viewed on the www. realityrally.com home page and all participants will be judged, Larson said. “Judges will score each contestant based upon entertainment factor, costuming, props, knowing the lyrics, as well as general fun in the

performance,” Larson said. For full information, and ticket sales, visit www.RealityRally.com. No walk-up Lip Sync performances will be permitted. Pala Mesa Resort is located at 2001 Old Hwy 395 in Fallbrook. The fun doesn’t end there though, a Red Carpet Celebrity Reception and Parade of Stars along with the Feeling Lucky Casino Fundraiser is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Wilson Creek Winery. Ticket holders have the opportunity to mingle with the celebrities, enjoy hor d’oeuvres, and participate in the casino night fun. In addition to the casino prizes there are two trips of a lifetime offered including an eight day Grand Canyon Whitewater Rafting trip through the Grand Canyon and a six day Luxury Safari stay in South Africa. Tickets are on sale right now at the Visit Temecula Valley office and will be at the Celebrity reception. Need not be present to win. The event will allow fans the opportunity to get up close and personal with 109 reality stars such as the original Survivor winner and Celebrity Apprentice contestant Richard Hatch, the winners of last Season’s Amazing Race, Joey Buttitta and Kelsey Gerkens, Chef Amanda Colello from Hell’s Kitchen and Chef Barret Bayer from Hell’s Kitchen, Cutthroat Kitchen, Kitchen Casino and Midnight Feast. At 9 a.m. Saturday, April 9, teams comprising of three members of the public and one Reality Star will converge on the steps of Temecula City Hall and subsequently flood onto the streets in a race to complete a series of challenges at checkpoints. Team tickets are available to purchase until April 1, on the website, www.realityrally.com. The public is invited to follow along with the game free of charge and cheer on their favorite celebrity and local teams as they navigate through the challenges in the style of “The Amazing Race.” “This is an opportunity for all those people who love reality television, said Larson. “People can ask ‘what was it like to be on ‘Naked and Afraid,’ ‘Survivor’ or ‘the Amazing Race.’ People can come

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to talk to them. That’s why they are here, to talk to the public while raising money for Michele’s place. It’s amazing.” Immediately following the race is the Reality Rally Festival. From 4 to 9 p.m., Temecula City Hall Square will be full of fun and games for the entire family. The reality stars will be available for autographs at the meet and greet from 4 to 6 p.m. All activities are only $10, children 5 and under are free. Autograph books are available for purchase for $3. Also starting at 4 p.m. is the Kidz Challenge Checkpoint Games Zone where children will have the opportunity to play a mini “Amazing Race” game of their own. There will be festival fun and games,

storybook character photo stations, birds and animals on display, live stream interviews. Wrapping up the event with be the third annual Celebrity Chefs Showcase. Beginning at 7 p.m., celebrity chefs from 14 Food Network shows such as “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Chopped,” “Cutthroat Kitchen,” “MasterChef” and many more will pair up randomly to compete against the other teams of chefs, judged by local community leaders until a winner is crowned at 9 p.m. One hundred percent of the net proceeds from Reality Rally benefit Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center. In “It’s such a great town, we support each others’ charities all the time and I want to be able to bring in

money from the outside rather than tap our own resources in town and that is exactly what we do,” Larson said “Every star has a fan base and we tap that component because each star actually has to raise money to be here. In 2015 we brought in money from 16 countries and every one of the 50 States.” Bottom line, for Larson is doing something for the betterment of the community, all for the price of a single dollar. “If everybody gave one dollar today, you never know if that dollar could save one or two lives, by paying the cost of that mammogram or ultrasound for someone who might not be able to afford it on their own. How powerful is that? One dollar could do that.”

Elks lodge announces installation of officers LAKE ELSINORE – After recent elections, Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge No 2591 held its 38th. annual installations of Elks Ladies and Elks Officers Sunday, March 20. Both groups will serve during the Elk Year which runs from April 1, to March 31, 2017. The Elks Ladies were first on the program with Soozi Greene, a past Elks Ladies president, serving as installing officer. She was assisted by Patty Quick. Before the installations, Carol Warren, the retiring Elks Ladies president, reviewed her past two years citing the accomplishments of the group such as Christmas Tree Lane, Champagne Breakfasts, The Fashion Show and others in which funds were raised for their charitable activities. She

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Abby White, 3, runs for Easter eggs and treats of her choosing during an Easter egg hunt held at Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park in Temecula March 26. Shane Gibson photo

Kelly White, 4, runs for Easter eggs during an Easter egg hunt held at Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park. Shane Gibson photo

Vanessa Dengler, 12, (left) and her sister Victoria, 5, Alannah Babai,6, shows off her face paint during Menifee Carolina Rodriguez, 5, (left) and her brother Andres, 4, grab examine the Easter eggs and treats they picked up at Springfest Saturday, March 19. Kevin Lee photo Easter eggs spread out on the field at Patricia H. Birdsall Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park. Sports Park in Temecula. Shane Gibson photo Shane Gibson photo

Children scramble to gather Easter eggs during Menifee’s annual Springfest. Kevin Lee photo

Children wait with their families before making a run for Easter eggs at Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park. Shane Gibson photo

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Governor’s plan to boost minimum wage a bad idea, Stone says RIVERSIDE – Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic lawmakers’ plan to hike California’s minimum wage from $10 to $15 over the next six years will be a drag on the economy and will lessen employment opportunities for entry-level workers, a Riverside County lawmaker said this week. Sen. Jeff Stone, R-Palm Desert, referred to the tentative agreement hatched by the governor, Senate President Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles, Sen. Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, and various labor unions as a “backroom deal” that will make the state’s minimum wage the highest in the nation.

“This starting wage, as I call it, was meant to be an entry-level salary where employees could learn a profession or trade and, through hard work, advance into good paying middle and upper management positions,” Stone said. “The consequences of this action will lead to fewer entry-level jobs, especially for young people just starting out in the job market, higher prices for consumers and even more reluctance by small business entrepreneurs to start or grow their operations in California.” In announcing the minimum wage proposal in Sacramento, Brown said that it proved “once Correction

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1, 2018, and continuing through Jan. 1, 2022. The dates would apply to businesses with 26 or more employees; those with 25 employees or less would implement each hike a year later. Hence, the final hike setting the wage floor at $15 would be Jan. 1, 2023, for businesses with 25 or fewer employees. The agreement stipulates that a governor have the authority to postpone each hike one year if the economy is faltering. According to the deal, the minimum wage would also be indexed to inflation, adjusting annually in line with the consumer

price index, meaning that any fluctuation in national CPI will be applied to base wage up to 3.5 percent. At $15, a 3 percent change in CPI would translate to an additional 45 cents per hour. There can be no reductions, even if there’s a deflationary cycle, as happened during the Great Recession, according to the proposal. Stone cited a National Federation of Independent Business survey indicating that many small businesses would have to shave staff, hike prices or both to remain afloat under a $15 minimum wage.

CID funding given to 3 local agencies Joe Naiman WRITER

The Riverside County board of supervisors voted 5-0, Jan. 26 to approve the allocation of $11,500 of 3rd District Community Improvement Designation Funding including $2,500 each for The Colony at California Oaks Emergency Preparedness Foundation and the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce and $1,500 for the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation. The funding to The Colony at California Oaks Emergency Preparedness Program will assist in purchasing an emergency supply storage unit which can store

supplies for senior citizens. The grant to the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce will support the growth of the chamber so that it can engage more of the communities and businesses in the overall economic development of Southwest Riverside County. The Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation will use the money for its No Child Left Inside environmental education program for children in third through twelfth grades which encourages youth to appreciate, preserve and protect nature. Each county supervisor has a discretionary Community Improvement Designation budget which can be allocated to nonprofit

organizations, public agencies or county departments, or other community organizations which have programs serving the social needs of the county’s population. The county supervisor recommends the allocation of his Community Improvement Designation funds, although that appropriation must be approved by the board of supervisors. Supervisor Chuck Washington recommended the use of his 3rd District funds for The Colony at California Oaks Emergency Preparedness Foundation, the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce, and the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation grants.

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SALARIES from page A-1 July 1 of each year, potentially moving him to $245,636 and the median salary range this year, according to a TVUSD study. Further protecting executive wages and keeping them competitive, the amendment also disables the ability of the Board to adjust his salary downwards unless a majority of certificated employees of the district have already had their salaries adjusted downward due to financial strains. “We want to retain and attract high quality staff and management,” said Board President Dr. Kristi Rutz-Robbins. “We would like our staff to be competitively aligned with comparable districts in our region.” Concluding a study with nine other Riverside County school districts, TVUSD had determined that the superintendent’s salary fell 10.66 percent below the average salary and ranked the lowest of all

five-acre minimum lot size. The request for a general plan amendment did not include a proposed project. The site west of Calle Amigo and south of the Cleveland National Forest had an Agricultural land use designation before the October 2003 update of the county’s General Plan, and it has been considered for residential development since the 1990s. A residential land use designation would be compatible with properties in the surrounding area. An application for a General Plan Amendment was filed during the 2008 General

Plan review cycle. On Dec. 2, the county’s Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the general plan amendment. Because Oz Bratene owns not only the site granted the tentative general plan amendment but also the property directly south, access to any development from the property to the south might be possible and the Planning Commission hearing also discussed the possibility of extending Calle de Companero or Saint Gallen Way to access a future project.

the other districts. With 28,832 students within his jurisdiction, Ritter is currently earning roughly $7.50 per student. Desert Sands Superintendent Dr. Gary Rutherford, with a comparable student size of 28,719, makes around $9.73 per student at $279,575, the highest reported superintendent salary. By this same study, Lake Elsinore Superintendent Dr. Doug Kimberly’s annual salary sits at $250,479, meaning that with a student population of only around 22,000, he is earning $11.39 per student. Certificated assistant superintendent salaries followed a similar pattern with Temecula Valley falling again in last at 14.20 percent below average. These results prompted the district to produce a new salary schedule for all executive positions in hopes of compensating for the sizable salary gap between districts. According to Rutz-Robbins, the Board has had the intention of adjusting executive salaries for a

long time, but had held off due to the lengthy effects of financial infeasibility after the 2008 recession. Certificated positions, including teachers, were especially hit hard. The Board stressed the widening executive salary gap and realized that important school officials could transfer to other district for higher wages, but addressed the problem only “at the conclusion of taking care of everyone else.” Ritter is responsible for a $260 million budget and over 3,000 staff members and 28,000 students. As the second largest employer in Temecula, TVUSD places the superintendent in charge of staff development to help foster the growth of its top-performing high schools at both the state and national levels. Ritter stated that his goal as a superintendent is ultimately to assure that “students are positioned to be competitive after high school” and produce successful high school graduates.

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politicians at that time who he said made people think we lost that war. “I am here to tell you, we (the veterans of that time) won every single battle in Vietnam.” He said even after America pulled out of Saigon in 1971 Russia and China who had teamed up with the North Vietnamese who sent 600,000 tons of military supplies including hundreds of tanks to the Viet Cong the South Vietnamese held the line themselves with the help of American B-52 bombers. “Then politics happened,” Duncan said. Politicians, under the pressure of the left wing of that time, ordered the American bombing stopped and the South reluctantly had to capitulate to the communist regime. It was his way of telling the veterans that they are the warriors of the nation and as long as this country has “warriors” like them, we will “Continue to be a free nation.” The theme of the special event in Murrieta was to let every Vietnam War veteran there and where ever they are, and every American servicemen, active or retired the people of the Murrieta and Temecula Valleys honor them and all say, “Thank you for your service!”

bloody conflict surprisingly returned to a less than grateful nation who saw the war as a defeat. This was part of the reason that the hundreds that turned out to the Vietnam War Commemoration at Murrieta’s Town Square, to give those men and women from the conflict the honor they have long deserved. There was silence among the attendees as Vietnam War veterans including Murrieta Mayor Pro tem Rick Gibbs, Temecula City Councilman Jeff Comerchero, Riverside 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington, Congressman Ken Calvert and Duncan Hunter Sr. told of their experiences during that time of conflict. After each talk, applause sounded and even a few tears were shed, all sharing a little more understanding of just what these veterans went through. But, Duncan Sr., a decorated Army Ranger who lead many helicopter assaults in the Vietnam jungles, even though he was to become a long-term member of the U.S. Congress later, held nothing back as he criticized many of the

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Murrieta Valley High School Band Director Josh Boyd, leads the school’s band performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the beginning of the city’s ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War March 29.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Veteran Len Maffioli, attends the ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Maffioli served in three wars - WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Maffioli was a prisoner of war in the Korean War where he eventually escaped and earned the Bronze Star for his bravery.

Bill to strengthen supervision of sexually violent predators clears state assembly SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Melissa A. Melendez, RLake Elsinore, announced her bill to strengthen the supervision of sexually violent predators cleared the State Assembly with unanimous support. “The government’s first role is to ensure the safety and security of its citizens,” said Melendez. “We cannot afford to be hasty with the release of sexually violent predators.” Assembly Bill 1906 will require the Department of State Hospitals to notify the local district attorney’s office 20 days before the release of a person with a sexually violent predator conviction. This provides a district attorney’s office time to evaluate the offender to determine

if they have been rehabilitated and pose no threat to society or if further rehabilitation is needed. Current law requires the Department of State Hospitals to notify the local district attorney’s office before the release of a person with a sexually violent predator conviction, but gives no timeframe to do so. AB 1906 ensures proper notice is given to ensure these individuals are screened before release. AB 1906 is sponsored by the California District Attorneys Association. “Sexually Violent Predators must be thoroughly scrutinized before release,” Melendez said. “Current law is putting every single community at risk, if not corrected.

We cannot release another John Gardner into our communities.” John Gardner confessed to raping and murdering 14-year-old Amber Dubois from Escondido, California in 2009 and raping and murdering 17-year-old Chelsea King from Poway, California in 2010. AB 1906 will be heard next in the Senate Public Safety Committee. Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez represents the 67th Assembly District, which includes the communities of Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Murrieta, Menifee, Wildomar and a portion of Hemet. It also includes the Riverside County unincorporated areas of Lake Mathews, Good Hope, Nuevo and Winchester.

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Blotter Traffic stop in Murrieta leads to narcotics-related Child bitten by arrest of Menifee resident identified by officers as Frank Mo- vidual packaging of the narcotic stance with the intent to sell, being rattlesnake in Trevor Montgomery rote Moretti, 49, of Menifee. After substances and the digital scale, under the influence of a controlled WRITER determining his true identity, of- officers determined Moretti was substance, violation of probation, Lake Elsinore An early morning traffic stop ficers conducted a records check involved in the sales of narcotics. providing false identification to by Murrieta Police officers March 22, led to the arrest of a Menifee resident for numerous narcoticsrelated crimes and other charges, according to Murrieta Police Lt. Tony Conrad. Conrad explained Murrieta Police officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop near Jefferson Avenue and Elm Street, in the city of Murrieta, at about 12:30 a.m. The driver, who initially lied to officers about his identity, was

that revealed Moretti was on formal probation for the sales of narcotics. Based on the terms of his probation, officers conducted a search of Moretti and his vehicle. During their search, “officers located a large amount of narcotics and a digital scale inside a hidden compartment,” Conrad said. Officers also reportedly located cash, marijuana and other items related to the sales of narcotics. Based on the amount and indi-

Officers arrested Moretti and he was transported to the Southwest Detention Center, where he was booked for a number of charges. A jail records search revealed Moretti was booked for six felonies and six misdemeanors, including possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance for sales, transportation of a controlled sub-

peace officer and other charges. Moretti is being held in lieu of $120,00 bail. He is scheduled to be arraigned at the Southwest Justice Center April 5, at 8:30 a.m. Anyone with information about this arrest or other criminal activity Moretti was involved with is encouraged to contact Murrieta Police at (951) 461-6309. Callers can refer to incident file number 1603M4824 and can remain anonymous.

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An early-morning 911 call regarding a family disturbance on Saint Julian Circle led to the arrest of a subject who is a PRCS probationer and documented gang member Monday, March 21, according to Murrieta Police Lieutenant Tony Conrad. The subject involved in the call allegedly refused to comply with officers, who were forced to use a Taser device to temporarily incapacitate the out-of-control man, so they could take him into custody, Conrad said. The Murrieta Police emergency communications center received a 911 call at about 3:30 a.m., regarding the disturbance. The caller told dispatchers her 26-year-old son was under the influence of

drugs and was acting belligerent and violent. The caller identified her son as Andrew Sterling Davis. Dispatchers conducted a records check on Davis that revealed he is on Post Release Community Supervision for assault. Dispatchers also learned Davis is a narcotics registrant and is a documented gang member. Upon their arrival, officers located Davis who immediately became combative and confrontational with officers. “His refusal to comply and resistance towards the officers during the arrest resulted in the deployment of an electronic control device, known as a Taser,” Conrad said. After the officers deployed the Taser, Davis was taken into custody without further incident. After his arrest, officers con-

ducted a search of Davis’ room, in accordance with his PRCS probation terms. During their search, officers reportedly found two knives, narcotics and narcotics paraphernalia. “It should be noted that Andrew Davis is an AB109 probationer. AB109, also known as Post Release Community Supervision, was signed into law in November 2011,” Conrad said about the incident and arrest. “It allows thousands of less serious offenders to remain out of custody and on probation, while they would have previously been eligible for prison.” Based on their investigation and recovered evidence, officers arrested Davis. Officers transported Davis to the Southwest Detention Center, where he was booked.

Unlicensed driver causes wreck, chased down by victim LAKE ELSINORE – An unlicensed driver who fled the scene of a three-vehicle crash he allegedly caused in Lake Elsinore, was chased and caught by one of the other motorists involved in the accident Friday, March 25. The non-injury wreck happened about 12:20 p.m. at Blackwell Boulevard and Grand Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officer William Strom told City News Service that the suspect,

whose identity was not immediately released, was at the wheel of a gold Cadillac and rear-ended a compact car at a stop sign on Grand, causing the smaller vehicle to hit the back of a pickup truck. The caddy driver took off after the crash, fleeing southbound on Grand in the direction of a nearby residential area, according to Strom. He said the pickup driver went after and caught up with the suspect, insisting that he return to

the scene of the crash. There was no physical altercation between the two, Strom said. CHP officers arrived moments later and arrested the suspect, cited him for misdemeanor hit-and-run, then let him go with a promise to appear at a court hearing in the next 60 days. The compact vehicle sustained significant damage and had to be towed away, according to the CHP. Damage to the pickup was believed to be minor.

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Residential fire contained LAKE ELSINORE – Firefighters contained a residential structure fire in Lake Elsinore, March 26, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Two dozen firefighters and six different engines responded to a fire on Running Deer Road at 11:30 a.m. The fire was contained by 11:48 a.m. No one was injured in the blaze, according to the RCFD. Firefighters remained on the scene for approximately two hours to monitor the situation.

The San Gorgonio Chapter of the Sierra Club and its local groups announced a number outings and hikes planned for members and other area residents interested in hiking and outings in the National Forests, parks and monuments surrounding the Temecula, Murrieta and Anza communities. The Sierra Club is the largest and oldest influential grassroots environmental organization. It was established in 1892 by John Muir, a Scottish preservationist and conservationist. John Muir was the first president of the club. Sierra Club’s mission is in exploring, enjoying as well as protecting wildlife places on earth. The club practices and promotes the proper use of the earth’s resources and ecosystems. Sierra Club focuses on educating and enlisting humanity for protecting and restoring human and natural environment. Membership is approximately 1.4 million individuals. Sierra Club is organized with 62 national Chapters and has approximately 100 Groups supporting its efforts. The Tahquitz Group covers all of the low desert areas of Riverside County, the Morongo Basin in San Bernardino County, plus Joshua Tree National Park and the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto National Monument. They focus primarily on habitat, sprawl, OHV use and water issues. The Big Bear Group is part of the San Gorgonio Chapter includes the Big Bear, Santa Margarita, San Bernardino Mountains, Moreno Valley and Los Serranos Groups in the valley’s area. The hikes offered by the area Sierra Club groups and planned hikes can be found on the website sangorgonio2.sierraclub.org. Below is a list of some of the planned Sierra Club hikes.

The Santa Margarita Sierra Club Group is planning a strenuous hike Saturday, April 2, on the 7.5-mile Rock Tanks Loop Hike up Palo Verde Canyon in the Anza -Borrego State Park. Registration is required. For complete information contact Bob Audibert at bob.takeahike1@ gmail.com or (951) 302-1059. The Los Serranos Group is planning moderate hikes Thursday, April 7, and Sunday, April 17, in the Santa Rosa Plateau area of Murrieta. The 10-mile hike, weather permitting, begins at 8 a.m. at the reserve headquarters and includes rolling hills. There is a $2 fee to enter the park. Leader for the group will be Kathy Viola (909) 3469653. For more information, Contact her at kviola826@gmail.com The Moreno Valley Group is planning a strenuous 6-mile hike Sunday, April 10, to Mt. Russell at Lake Perris. The hike begins at

9 a.m. with leader Christina Torres, (951) 318-7503. Reservations needed by 8 p.m. April 9. For more information, email cmt.teck@ gmail.com. The San Bernadino Mountain Group is planning a Santa Ana River Bottom Bird walk-in Riverside Saturday, April 16. This walking hike that begins at 8 a.m. is easy and will be conducted by Bill Engs, (909) 338-1910 who will identify the different birds on the walk. For more information, email billengs@ yahoo.com The Sierra Club always recommends hikers take plenty of water, a snack/lunch, (binoculars and camera optional), and wear sturdy shoes/boots. For a complete list of Sierra Club hikes and outings in the future and learn more about the Sierra Club see the sierraclub.org/sangorgonio/big-bear website.

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Fazeli Wine Club members Bernie and Barbara Ellebrecht enjoy the ambiance at Fazeli Cellars’ Persian New Year NoRooz celebration Thursday, March 24.

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Tables were decorated for spring at Fazeli Cellars’ Persian New Year NoRooz celebration. Tammy Birmingham photos

estled in Temecula Wine Country on the De Portola Trail with panoramic views of the mountains lies the newly opened Fazeli Cellars Vineyard and Winery, where owners B.J. and Wendy Fazeli welcomed over 70 wine club members with wine, food and music on the evening of March 24.

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The theme for the event, Persian New Year, NoRooz, celebrated the arrival of spring as guests arrived dressed in everything from flip-flops and shorts to suits, dresses and high heels as always, the Fazelis made everyone feel at home for the winery’s wine club event. Upon their arrival guests were greeted by a ceremonial table, called the Sofreh-e, complete with the seven symbolic dishes that included sprouts representing rebirth, pudding representing the transformation of one life into another, apple representing beauty, lotus fruit representing love, garlic representing good health, sumac representing the spices in life and vinegar representing age and patience. Fazeli Cellars featured five wines at the event, a wonderful spread of food which highlighted hors d’oeuvres, a buffet style dinner and live music provided by the Spanish style guitar duo, Desert Rose. The musicians, Candace Klie and John Carlson, played Flamenco music in the background throughout the course of the three-hour event. The pair roamed the tasting room and patio so that all present could be entertained. The featured wines included

NoRooz, a light and slightly sweet white blend named for the Persian New Year, Fazeli Cellar’s sauvignon blanc, a refreshing white wine with citrus undertones, Pandemonium, a playful red blend of Petite Syrah, merlot, Cab Franc, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon from the “Chaos” series a 2012 Fazeli Khayyam which is another rich red blend and Fazeli’s 2012 shiraz which features blackberry and currant notes with hints of vanilla and black pepper. Chef Anthony Bartolotta said he was excited about the evening’s offerings, especially about the new saffron shrimp flatbread being served, which will soon be featured on the daily menu. My group sampled the shrimp which was sweet and delicate. The saffron was notably present in both taste and the mesmerizing golden hue and the cilantro gave the dish an extra special flavor that delighted the taste buds. We also tried the siracha glazed meatballs – another excellent choice as was the walnut panar, a walnut and cream cheese spread with a pomegranate reduction accompanied by toasted baguette. Fazeli’s signature fava bean hummus, with a heartier bite and texture than its traditional

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A ceremonial table or spread called “Sofreh-e Haft Seen” was set for the Persian New Year, Norooz, a celebration of spring.

BJ Fazeli welcomes the crowd to Fazeli Cellars’ first ever wine club event.

Flamenco band Desert Rose featuring Candace Klie and John Carlson perform during the event.

“B.J. Fazeli announced his plans to host a supper club and to throw, in his words, ‘wacky’ parties, such as the Mad Hatter party that took place last month, once a quarter exclusively for wine club members. A ‘Studio 54’ disco party is rumored to occur in the near future.” chickpea counterpart, on grilled pita bread was also served as was baked potato flatbread, featuring a bechamel sauce, delicate fingerling potatoes, bacon, sour cream and scallions. Owner B.J. Fazeli, always hands on, served this mouthwatering dish to our table on the patio. The entree featured both chicken and beef marinated in yogurt with a pomegranate glaze and was accompanied by a Mediterranean pasta salad with heirloom tomatoes. The “Fazeli Salad” which features romaine lettuce, beets, goat cheese, pickled onions, sabzi or butternut squash, vinaigrette and candied walnuts and a jeweled rice pilaf, delicately studded with pistachios, almonds and barberries was a true winner at our table. An array of petite pastries finished the meal, including mini red velvet cakes, chocolate truffles, lemon tart and a mini apple caramel pie. These sweet bites were just the right size to finish a perfect meal. B.J. Fazeli announced his plans to host a supper club and to throw, in his words, “wacky” parties, such as the Mad Hatter party that took place last month, once a quarter exclusively for wine club members. A “Studio 54” disco party is rumored to occur in the near future, so dust off your leisure suits and dancing shoes, for what will surely be a phenomenal event. Wine club members also enjoy six complimentary tastings per month, a shipment of two bottles of wine every other month charged to a credit card on file, 20 perrcent off all wine purchases and shipments, 25 percent off case purchases, 10 percent off food and merchandise purchases, invitations to special members only events and season parties and access to limited release and library wines. For more information, visit their website at www.fazelicellars.com or call (951) 303-3366. Better still, stop in to taste some fabulous wines, enjoy the views and the warm hospitality of the Fazelis and their staff. Fazeli Cellars Vineyard and Winery is

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Saturday, April 2

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oak Mountain Winery University, Oak Mountain Winery 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Moto Barrel Room Tours, Doffo Winery 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bailey Estate Club Tasting 11 a.m. to 12 noon Behind the Scenes Wine Tour, South Coast Winery 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Live Music, JD Priest, Wilson Creek Winery 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. “Wine Down” Live Music, Bel Vino 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Elegant Food & Wine Pairing, Carter Estate 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Live Music, Mt Palomar Winery 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Live Music, Danielle Taylor, Robert Renzoni Vineyards 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Live Music, Barrel Room, Leoness Cellars 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Live Music, Fazelli Cellars 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Live Music, Pavilion at Oak Mountain Winery 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Live Music, Desert Rose, Patio, Danza Del Sol 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Live Music, Al & Brad, Meritage at Callaway Winery 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Live Music, The Restaurant at Ponte Winery 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Karaoke Night, Bel Vino Winery 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Live Music, Diego Mondragon, Carter Estate Winery 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Live Music, Mrs. Jones’ Revenge, Lorimar Winery 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Live Music, Thornton Winery 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Live Music, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Winery 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Live Music, Devocean, Miramonte Winery

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9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Yoga class, Grapeseed Spa, South Coast Winery 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bubble Brunch Bufffet, Wilson Creek Winery 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Brunch at Meritage, Callaway Winery 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oak Mountain Winery University, Oak Mountain Winery 11 a.m. to 12 noon Behind the Scenes Wine Tour, South Coast Winery 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Moto Barrel Room Tour, Doffo Winery 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bailey Estate Club Tasting 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Live Music, Bel Vino Winery 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pet Fair, Oak Mountain Winery 11:30 - 2:30 p.m. Dog Day Sundays at Carol’s, Live music, Baily Winery 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Live Music, Dayton Borders, Oak Mountain Winery 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Music, Sangria, and BBQ, Falkner Winery 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Live Music,Chini and Camberos Guitar Duo, Ponte Winery 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Live Music, Astra Kelly, Wilson Creek Winery 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Elegant Food & Wine Pairing, Carter Estate 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Paint Nite “Midnight Forest”, Mt Palomar Winery 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Live Music, Leoness Cellars 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Live Music, Sam & Stacy, Europa Village 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Live Music, Mt Palomar Winery 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Live Music, Midnight Satellites, Robert Renzoni Vineyards 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Live Music, Fazelli Cellars 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. “Sounds of Sunday” Live Music, JD Priest, Monte de Oro Winery 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Live Music, Pavilion at Oak Mountain Winery 2 - 5 p.m. Live Music, Frankie & The Invisibles, Lorimar Winery 3 pm to 5:30 p.m. “Get Sauced”, The M Group, Danza Del Sol Winery 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Live Music, “Duo”, Meritage at Callaway Winery 4 - 8 p.m. “Sangria Sundays”, Meritage at Callaway

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS CHILDREN AND TEENS: April 1 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fool Your Friends…Trick Your Teachers at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Bet you can make a golf ball float to the top of a jar instead of sinking to the bottom, can you do that? You will be able to after you join Professor Pennypickle’s helpers when they show you science magic that will amaze and outsmart your friends and maybe even your teachers. Cost: $5 per person over age 2. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376. April 8 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Make Your Own Anti-gravity Machine at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Tickets and Information: (951) 803-6376 April 15 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. A d v e n t u r e r ’s S c i e n c e a t Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376. ENTERTAINMENT: April 1– 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main Street Temecula. Enjoy an evening of Jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents featuring: Jeremy Brown Quartet. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. April 1-10 – Jekyll & Hyde 2016 presented by Fine Arts Network Theatre Company at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. April 2 – 7 and 9 p.m. Country Live at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Live Country music show featuring the house band backing up the Valley’s hottest country artists. Artist showcases and songwriter nights change up once in a while so be sure to check the schedule at www. temeculatheater.org. Information: (866) 653-8696. April 6-9 – The Mystery of Edwin Drood presented by Temecula Preparatory school in association with Fine Arts Network at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. This wildly warmhearted theatrical experience kicks off when the Music Hall Royale (a hilariously loony Victorian musical troupe) “puts on” its flamboyant rendition of an unfinished Dickens mystery in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Tickets and Information:

(866) 653-8696. April 8 – 8 p.m. Comedy at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Hilarity ensues! Laugh and leave the week behind you with PRN’s unique style of audience participatory improvised comedy where you play too by helping to write, direct and even star onstage with some of the region’s most talented comedic actors. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. April 16 – 3 p.m. Temecula Valley pianist and singer Victor Peiffer and cellist Randall Plate of San Diego including accompanist Michelle Veroughstraere of Fallbrook will perform at 20286 Grand Ave. Wildomar. Proceeds from the recital will go toward the Temecula Valley Music Teachers Association for scholarships and competition awards. Information: Fred (951) 201-9383. COMMUNITY EVENTS: April 2 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Household Hazardous and E-Waste collection free to all city and county residents of Lake Elsinore at the Public Works Yard, 512 N. Langstaff, Lake Elsinore. City and county residents may drop off hazardous household products and electronic discards at no charge during this waste disposal event. Limit total chemical load to less than 15 gallons or 125 pounds. April 2 – 1-3 p.m. LFW Foundation Presents Women’s Expo and Fashion Show at the Lake Elsinore Outlets, 17600 Collier Ave., Suite A-101, Lake Elsinore. Guest speakers, appetizers, fashion show, entertainment, vendors and more. Cost: $20 advance or $25 at the door. Information: (951) 245-7073 or www.lfwfoundation.org. April 2 – 5-9 p.m. 11th Annual TIP Heroes with Heart 2016. Help honor our Heroes at Pins N Pockets Ballroom, 32250 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Tickets and Information: Magda (951) 609-5068 or www. tipswrc.ord. April 3 – 2:30-4:30 p.m. Arts Council Menifee to host their Art Gallery Reception at Kay Ceniceros Center,29995 Evans Road Menifee. Free admittance, drawings and refreshments. April 7 – 12:30-1:45 p.m. MSJC welcomes Alum and Award-Winning Author, Meg Elison at the Menifee

campus, 28237 La Piedra Road Room 927. MSJC Visiting Writers Series Spring 2016 welcomes Alum and Philip K. Dick award-winning author of “The Book of the Unnamed Midwife,” Meg Elison, who will engage in a conversation about writing, publishing and her work. This event is free and open to the public. Information: Rickianne (951) 639-5642 or rrycraft@msjc.edu. April 7- 7:30-9:30 p.m. Circus Vargas presents iLUMINOUS! Circus Vargas returns with an all new, high energy extravaganza at the Temecula Promenade Mall, 40820 Winchester Road Tickets and Information: www.circusvargas.com. Circus Vargas runs through April 18. Please check their website for times. April 8 – 5-10 p.m. Reality Star Celebrity Reception Casino Fundraiser to benefit Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Road Temecula. Information: Gillian (951) 962-8234. April 9 – 7-10 p.m. Astronomy Night at Marna O’Brian Park, 20505 Palomar St. Wildomar. Bring your blankets and chairs and join the Temecula Valley Astronomers as they do their presentation. Information: Janet (951) 677-7751 ext 210. April 9 – 6-11 p.m. Temecula Theater Foundation NFL Celebrity Gala Party and Auction at Harrah’s Southern California Resort Ballroom, 777 Valley Center Dr. Valley Center The Theater is excited to bring NFL and Hall of Fame Football stars to play with their teams and mingle, Live Art performance, Auction, Dinner and more. Tickets and Information: www. temeculatheaterfoundation.com. April 9 – 7-9 p.m. Reality Rally Celebrity Chef Showcase, Chef verses. Chef. Watch and meet Celebrity Chefs from Food Network TV show compete in a timed culinary challenges. Showcase admission $10. Includes admission to festival. This live streamed competition will challenge the Celebrity Chefs to test their culinary skills by creating a meal in only 15 minutes using ingredients and equipment from a surprise box. Event will take place at Temecula City Hall, 41000 Main St. Temecula. Information: (781) 962-8234. April 9 – 4-9 p.m. Reality Rally Festival will be held at Temecula

City Hall, 41000 Main St. Meet and Greet Reality Stars, autograph signing, Kidz challenge check points, character photo stations, play festival games, food and much more! Tickets: $10 per person/kids 5 and under are free. Information: Gillian (951) 962-8234. April 9 – 9:30-1:30 p.m. Reality Rally 2016 – Enter a team into the Reality Rally an Amazing Race type game. Only $150 for a team of 3 players with a Reality Star. Check out the Star line up! Information: Gillian (781) 962-8234 or www.realityrally. com. 100 percent net proceeds to Michelle’s Place a Breast Cancer Resource Center. WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 1 – 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. MSJC College 2016 Career and Job Fair at the San Jacinto, 1499 N. State St. MSJC partnering with California Family Life Center and the STEM program offer the Spring 2016 Career and Job Fair. Come out and meet over 50 employers! Information: (951) 487-6752. April 7 – 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Professional Women’s Roundtable Proudly announces Annual Introduction Scholarship recipients at the Grill Room at Temeku Golf Course, 41687 Temeku Dr. Temecula. Each year PWR awards scholarships with funds raised from auctions, grants and their Joan Sparkman Unity award The recipients are women who have overcome adversity, have exhibited high academic achievement, show a strong commitment to success and are involved in their communities. We will be awarding one woman who is current attending college and three high school girls. RSVP is a must. Information: www.pwronline.org. April 8 – 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. MSJC 2016 Career and Job Fair at MSJC, 28237 La Piedra Road, Menifee. MSJC is partnering with California Family Life Center and the STEM program to offer the Spring 2016 Career and Job Fair. Come dressed in your best and meet over 50 employers. April 8 – 6-8:30 p.m. Model Railroad Event/Annual Cajon Division spring event and meet at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 Sixth St. Temecula. This event is open to all and will feature a

complete selection of model railroad clinics, a model train contest, local area layout tour, awards banquet and division membership meeting. April 12 – 9:30 a.m. The Murrieta Garden Club to meet at the Murrieta Community Center, 41816 Juniper St. Guests are always welcome. Information: Barb (951) 677-7310 or murrietagardenclub@yahoo.com. April 13 – 11:30 a.m. Menifee NAFE’s monthly meeting at Merna’s Café and Grill, 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd., Sun City. Guest speaker, Louise Gardner, CEO/Founder of Villa Chardonnay. NAFE’s mission is to help women grow both personally and professionally. Don’t forget to check out the upcoming NAFE conference April 29 at Menifee Lakes Country Club. Reservations and Information: Robbie Motter (951) 255-9200 or www.wrnafe.com. Now – FTAspay is a local nonprofit spay-neuter assistance organization. Their mission to end animal shelter euthanasia through affordable spay and neuter and microchipping. FTAspay has partnered with Menifee Animal Clinic to offer affordable spay and neuter rates, available through their website www.FTAspay.org. In addition to their low online pricing ($50 for dogs and $30 for cats) they periodically run spay-neuter specials. Follow their website and Facebook for $10 microchip clinics. Donations to FTAspay are tax deductible. Now – Memoir Writing Group every second and fourth Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 4845 6th Street Temecula, everyone has a story, join them and write 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 Dr. Suite D8, Temecula. Information: (951) 775-4000 or info@thecenter4lifechange.com. Clippendales meet the first 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.” The object of this club is to send manufacturers coupons to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan to be redeemed for products at their commissary and other stores.

Theater Review

Jekyll & Hyde offers haunting show for theater lovers Beverly Nault THEATER REVIEWER

The Victorian gothic pop opera, “Jekyll & Hyde,” presented by Fine Arts Network and directed by Joseph Arreola, opened Friday night in the Old Town Temecula Community Theater to a small but appreciative audience. Paul Kehler, playing the dual and dueling role alongside Ashley Taft

as Emma Carew, and Cherie Kehler as Lucy, presented a strong trio of leads for the 10th anniversary of this company’s previous production of this show. With mostly music and limited dialog, it features several familiar songs such as the iconic “Someone Like You” and “Once Upon a Dream.” To recorded music and using a fixed staircase crossover bridge as the main set, the company worked

well together through the opening numbers. Crew moved pieces off and on for scene changes while the action continued across the bridge. Costumes coordinated by Beverly Stephenson were elaborate and true to the era, and backdrops of London, a courtroom, a palace, and the doctor’s study and laboratory completed the look. A large piece that flew in from the rafters swiveled from laboratory shelves to a giant mirror

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during the transition scenes as the self-medicating doctor consumed the experimental potion. His reflection became a metaphor to his introspection as he searched for the evil within. Jill Morrison choreographed the few dance movements that were limited but not disappointing in their delivery. Highlights of the show included Paul Kehler, whose depiction followed the customary method of assuming both parts in real time, singing duets with himself. His ability to change his demeanor and voice carried the theme from mildmannered research scientist to crazed revenge killer. At his side, fiancée Emma Carew, played by Ashley Taft, was soft and serene, her voice as clear and lovely as her presence. The visible contrast between the two grew wider as Mr. Hyde emerged and began keeping time with the naughty but voluptuous Lucy, played by Cherie Kehler, whose vocals were most pleasing in “Sympathy and Tenderness,” and “Someone Like You.” Other cast members of note were Sharon Duchi, the convincing and shrill Lady Beaconsfield, John Campbell as Danvers Carew, a highly worthy actor and singer, and

Patrick O’Conner as the two-faced Bishop of Basingstoke. Live theater has its challenges, and this opening night experienced a major set change hiccup during Act Two that required the actors to prove their ability to regroup and begin again. After the technical crew recovered, they gained their momentum again and made it through to the finale with poise and style. Arreola brought together a cast able to carry the haunting and sometimes gruesome script suitable for teens and older. As he remarked in his director’s note, Fine Arts Network has come a long way in the 10 years since they last produced “Jekyll & Hyde,” and the company plans to bring many more promising shows to the Valley. Jekyll & Hyde continues throughout the weekend at the old town Temecula Community Theater located at 42051 Main Street in Temecula. Showtimes are Friday, April 1, Saturdays, April 2 and April 9, at 7:30 p.m. Matinees are scheduled for Sundays, April 3 and April 10, at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online at www.tickets. temeculatheater.org.

Michelle’s Place Pink & Black Spring Fling at French Valley Airport TEMECULA – Michelle’s Place announced this years’ Pink and Black Spring Fling event will be held at Hangar 31 at The Wings and Rotors Museum 5. Muslim teacher at the French Valley Airport onJason May 7. This year 6. Placekicker Michelle’s Place 7. Bill Parcells is celebrating 15 years of service to the community. 8.The Quarter of docehouses fully Museum 9. Grave restored Vietnam era military 10. "Andy Capp" sound effect aircraft shown by lead mechanic, 11. Cartridge's pilot and retired need National Guard, Pat he will 12. Rodgers. Word withThis lightyear or write feature his F-4adjective Phantom jet as a 15. Guinness backdrop forof this aviation-themed 20. Enemy Frodo event. 21. Bridge This year,seats guests will enjoy a 24. Morgan Earp was one champagne reception, no host 25. and Overdo bar silenta scene auction inside the museum, dinner in the 26. Ask followed for moreby Time? hangar featuring entertainment 28. Like some live singing groups by Hat Patsy. Space is limited 29.Black BOA offerings

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and tickets may sell out. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased at www.michellesplace. org or by calling Michele at (951) 699-5455. This event has several sponsorship l e v e l s t h a t o ff e r m a r k e t i n g opportunities. Businesses that are interested in sponsoring the Pink & Black Spring Fling event are encouraged to contact Jamie Goebel to secure a sponsorship at (951) 7575936 or jamie@michellesplace.org. Or, contact Michelle’s Place directly at (951) 699-5455 or mbrewer@ michellesplace.org. Proceeds from this event will benefit the free programs and services provided by Michelle’s Place, Breast Cancer Resource Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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Entertainment

Volkswagen documentary to make Temecula premiere

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Damon Ristau’s documentary “The Bug: The Life and Times of the People’s Car” will premiere in Temecula April 9. The film, part of which was shot in the Temecula

area, chronicles the story behind the Volkswagen Beetle and its cultural significance. Filmmaker Damon Ristau shows us just how special these bugs are by interweaving the history of the bug with a series of personal stories from several subjects, a primary

one of which is Beetle enthusiast Jason Willenbrock. Willenbrock salvages a rusted Beetle from Corky Lord, an elderly Montana woman whose husband died before being able to restore his Beetle. With the promise of returning one day with the restored bug, Willenbrock takes on the yearlong project to return the Beetle to its former glory. The film follows the aesthetic shots of Willenbrock restoring the beetle through the months and includes its cultural significance from its origins in Nazi Germany, through its popup in the counterculture movement of the 1960s, to the modern Beetle. Even actor Ewan McGregor is featured professing the significance of the Beetle to his own life. Randy Carlson, an Aguanga resident and friend of Ristau, had Ristau come out to the area to

film the local Volkswagen club HerrKooleD before the two headed to Los Angeles to meet with Ewan McGregor. Carlson cited that the film shows the underlying personal significance of the car. “The relationships that owners build with their cars and all the fellow Beetle owners out there is the thing that I enjoy most about these cars. The car is just a conduit, a thread that ties us all together. I

honestly don’t think there is another car model out there that has spread so far and has touched the hearts of so many people all over the world as the humble little VW Bug,” Carlson said. “The Bug: The Life and Times of the People’s Car” will premiere at Carmike Cinemas in Temecula April 9 at 5 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit http://thebugmovie. brownpapertickets.com/.

Leona Ford Washington Foundation plans to encourage at April 2 Women’s Expo Raevyn Walker VALLEY NEWS INTERN

models, ranging from LFW Foundation professionals to members’ children were registered for the Igniting the spark of success, fashion show that culminates the the Leona Ford Washington Foun- event, featuring the works of local dation hosts their second annual designers. Audience members can Women’s Expo at the Lake Elsinore get involved in the action with a red Outlet mall April 2. Featuring a carpet power area, proving that any slew of female leaders throughout woman has model potential. The the day, the expo teaches young entertainment cannot cloud the lifewomen how to advance in a variety long enrichment Gleason believes every attendee can obtain at the of careers after high school. Although the LFW Foundation event with the myriad networking serves to support the educational opportunities available. “Hopefully, (the attendees) will endeavors of all high school students, Valerie Gleason, the foun- seek out and find someone that dation’s president, said that the they can connect with ... so that organization chose to focus on they can continue beyond the two hours and utilize females for this the information event because of “We find that when the in their lives to the large indirect be successful,” impact women women in the home are said Gleason. have on their empowered, it leads to the The event communities. children in the home being “We are trying more successful.” - Valerie arises as one of many LFW to empower, enFoundation outlighten and bring Gleason, president reach programs fun to women,” Gleason said. “We find that when into the community, coming after the women in the home are em- a recent scholarship opening for powered, it leads to the children in individuals pursuing educationthe home being more successful.” oriented careers and before a blackWomen not only benefit, but cre- tie gala featuring the Lake Elsinore ate every aspect of the event. The High Jazz Band April 29. Gleason created the LFW founfoundation sought out independent female designers to showcase their dation in 2011 to honor her mother, work. Gillian Larson, a “Survivor” who gave the organization its competitor and founder of the namesake. “She was such an influential Reality Rally charity event, will speak words of inspiration to the person in her community and an educator for 39 years,” said Gleaaudience. Even the food given to attendees son. “I wanted to keep her legacy, is cooked by renowned female chef, the energy of helping high school Deanna Benson. Gleason hopes students succeed, alive.” Combining her mother’s mission that every young woman who attends leaves with the message that, as a schoolteacher and Gleason’s occupation as a high school college “You can do this. Don’t give up” With planning beginning in counselor was central to goal of July of last year, the foundation the organization. For Gleason, the members worked to secure 20 dif- work of the LFW Foundation, from ferent vendors for the event. Also, the scholarships to the plethora of

MARB Air Show planned April 16-17 in Moreno Valley MORENO VALLEY – March Air Reserve Base the weekend of April 16-17 will host its first air show in four years, with a lineup of Air Force and civilian air demonstrations that will entertain the crowd, officials announced. “The Thunderbirds will be here,” base public affairs chief Linda Welz said. “We’re anticipating that up to a half-million people will turn out. March Field AirFest 2016, ‘Thunder over the Empire,’ has been in the works since last year, when U.S. Air Force higherups gave the go-ahead for the Moreno Valley base to host its first show since 2012.” The biennial events require months of advance planning and budgeting, she said. The 2014 AirFest was grounded because of spending caps imposed under the federal Budget Control Act of 2011. The fiscal “sequestration,” as it became known, was a short-lived attempt to hold down discretionary spending. Welz said the April 16-17 show will be every bit as exciting as the last one. The Thunderbirds, flying F-16 Fighting Falcons, will be the capstone to weekend aerial entertainment, but numerous other acts are in the mix, including a solo U.S. Navy F-18 Hornet tactical demo, a mock dogfight between an F-86 Sabre and a Russian MiG-15, and formation stunts by the Patriots Jet Team.

March’s 452nd Air Mobility Wing will deploy some of its aircraft for the show, featuring flyovers by mammoth C-17 Globemasters and KC-135 air tankers. Jon Melby will be on hand for stunts in his Pitts muscle biplane, while John Collver will run through a series of aerobatics in his T-6 Texan, code-named “Wardog.” Pilots from the Commemorative Air Force are slated to make low passes in and British Spitfire. There will be a large inventory of aircraft that fest celebrants can check out on the tarmac, as well as other equipment displays, according to Welz. Admission and parking will be free. March Air Reserve Base is located at Cactus Avenue and Ellsworth Street.

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Annual community Crosswalk as the faithful follow Christ’s footsteps

Hundreds of Good Friday Crosswalk participants begin the two mile walk March 25.

Ashley Ludwig STAFF WRITER

Student Venture and area churches gathered once again on Good Friday in a combined remembrance walk celebrating the sacrifice of their savior, over 2,000 years ago and celebrating 30 years of spreading the Word through the Community Crosswalk. The walk, just over 2 miles in distance, began as always at the Temeku Cinema’s parking area in the Palm Plaza at 11:15 a.m., continued over the Overland bridge, and south on Jefferson Avenue toward Old Town Temecula. The walk culminated with the praise and worship celebration at Sam Hicks Park in Old Town. As always, shuttles back to parked cars at the Temeku Cinemas lot, returned walkers back to their vehicles. Years ago there was a man who carried a cross all over the world, according to Director of Student Venture/CRU Riverside County, Monty Sharp, it was this man who led him to the idea of the Community Crosswalk more than 30 years ago. “He would carry the cross into war zones and different places and share Jesus with people and I just thought, ‘Wow that is really an amazing thing and it would be really cool to do that in Temecula,” said Sharp. “The Lord said ‘Why don’t you do it?’ So I called a bunch of friends and 70 of us met at the old Stater Bros. on Jefferson.” The group walked down Jefferson Avenue carrying crosses and guitars and singing and ended up at the Stampede which was Hank’s Hardware at that time, Sharp said. The Crosswalk began to grow from that point eventually evolving into what it is today, complete with a praise and worship celebration after the walk at Sam Hick’s Park. “Every year we have a different pastor share the message,” Sharp said. This year, hundreds of southwest Riverside faithful followers of Christ attended, making 2016 one of the most successful Community Cross-

walks yet. “We gather to observe Good Friday, carry crosses, and commemorate Jesus Christ’s walk to Calvary, where he was crucified,” one walker said. Every year, event goers bring crosses to carry in hand, or life sized crosses to carry over their shoulders, taking the walk together in an outward procession of their inward faith. At the finish line, worship leaders from area churches gathered onstage to sing, lift hands heavenward, and share praise music in an impromptu church service. Crosswalker Andrid Barron, 17, raised his hands in worship to the live Christian music performed by “REVO Collective” of Cross Culture Ministries at Sam Hicks Park. Melvin Chandler of Impact Church, held a life-sized cross during a prayer at the conclusion of the 30th annual Good Friday Cross Walk. Though the crystal clear southern California day was done, the annual event by Student Venture will return next year, according to organizers. “Temecula is like a piece of heaven. It’s been a beautiful day, at a beautiful place,” one speaker said at the end of the day. “This is a perfect opportunity to share your freedom in Christ, and the freedoms of our great country.” Sharp said that Crosswalk helps to remind people that Jesus is alive and well in our community and that there is a real joy in following Jesus. “One of the things that Crosswalk represents to so many people that come is that it is like a giant family reunion we have all these people from all these different churches who come together and get to see each other while celebrating together, walk and talk together and wave to people and have the chance to enjoy the worship together in the park,” he explained. “So many of the people that are here today have started the crosswalk as babies… and now they are bringing their kids doing the same thing. It just makes a really positive influence to our community.” Kim Harris contributed to this story.

A number of Good Friday Cross Walk participants bring their own crosses to carry in the 30th annual walk in Temecula.

Director of Student Venture Riverside County Monty Sharp, welcomes participants to the 30th annual Community Crosswalk in honor of Good Friday. The annual walk starts from the Temeku Cinemas parking lot, cross Overland Dr., south on Jefferson Avenue and concluding at Sam Hicks Park in Old Town Temecula.

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Melvin Chandler of Impact Church, holds the cross during a prayer held at Sam Hicks Park in Temecula during the conclusion of the 30th annual Good Friday Crosswalk.

Good Friday Crosswalk participants cross the street at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Overland Drive during the 30th annual Cross Walk March 25.

Andrid Barron, 17, raises his hands in worship to the live Christian music performed by REVO Collective of Cross Culture Ministries at Sam Hicks Park in Old Town Temecula on Good Friday.

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Real Estate / Home & Garden

The Importance of an OPEN HOUSE in today’s market open houses, it should be hosted by the listing agent and the homeowner and their pets should not be anywhere around. A Neighborhood Open House is equally beneficial for both the agent and the homeowner. In this style of Open House, a special invitation is prepared and distributed only to the other homes in the neighborhood. At least 100 invitations should be distributed as either a postcard of a flyer dropped on the neighborhood doorsteps. The idea is not to get your neighbors to move into your home (although stranger things have happened), rather it is to solicit the neighborhood for leads of friends and family who would love to live nearby for any number of reasons. Neighbors feel special when they have the opportunity to get the “inside information” on a new neighborhood listing and can create some urgency when they share the information with their friends and family who may want to move to this neighborhood. Please keep in mind it’s critical for the homeowner to NOT be present. This is not the time to socialize with your neighbors, telling everyone of your future plans. Neighborhood Open Houses also benefit the real estate agent by showcasing his skills and personality to the neighbors and hopes to attract a new neighborhood listing Finally, there is the traditional Open House’ that the agent will market online and with lots of signs and balloons. These Open Houses will typically run from noon until about 4 p.m. give or take an hour or two on either side of the time. Most will run on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and some will run both days. Aggressive real estate agents will even schedule a midweek open house hoping to attract the attention of local commuters on their way

John Occhi and Mike Mason SPECIAL TO THE VALLEY NEWS

There is a controversy in real estate as to whose interest is best served with an Open House. Seller’s often believe the purpose of an Open House is to showcase their home and finding a buyer for it. While real estate agents typically market Open Houses for the primary purpose of finding fresh “Buyers Leads.” The whole idea behind an Open House is rather straightforward. The real estate agent and Seller agree on a date or dates (both Saturday and Sunday are common and even a midweek afternoon can be beneficial) to make the home available for the general public to view the home and generate interest for a sale. Types of Open Houses: An Open House is typically focused on one of three different audiences. The first, and most beneficial for the homeowner is the “Broker Open,” or Caravan. This is when an announcement is made to all of the agents in the local marketplace that the home is for sale and available for the agents to preview the home, in hopes that agents will have a buyer whose criteria is met with this home. A Broker Open does not have to last more than two hours, as agents will come in and out rather quickly as they are on their Caravan, or tour of new listings in the marketplace. Literature should be available that is focused on the agent, and not the public. Like all LIC #3

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

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

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Market at a glance (As of March 27, 2016) No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed

TEMECULA

MURRIETA

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE

CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE

SUN CITY

HEMET

(344) 342

(389) 375

(81) 73

(239) 236

(115) 126

(124) 125

(137) 128

(409)

405

Average Selling Price

$461,597

$400,409

$423,600

$322,593

$449,480

$296,446

$166,099

$201,486

Average List Price

$790,636

$675,608

$389,248

$357,028

$625,071

$367,573

$268,032

$263,009

Median List Price

$550,000

$440,000

$384,900

$340,600

$492,450

$364,000

$242,500

$220,000

Asking Price per Square Foot

$194

$179

$144

$195

$159

(117) 112

(60) 56

(82)

(125) 122

$1,750,000

$2,299,900

$599,900

$475,000

$5,000,000

$185,000

$46,000

$119,000

$120,000

$139,900

$25,000

25%

35%

31%

23%

33%

27%

10%

3140

3020

2720

2228

2642

2314

1534

1502

Average Days on Market

(106) 112

(98)

Most Expensive Listing

$7,700,000

$3,900,000

$915,000

Least Expensive Listing

$250,000

$149,900

Average Age of Listing

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

35%

32%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

15%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

Median House Size (sq ft) Median Lot Size (sq ft)

(81) 83

$160 (82)

$151

$144

8,001-10,000

6,501-8,000

Median Number of Bedrooms

4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

2.5

2.0

Seller (44.8)

Seller (44.3)

Seller (55.8)

Seller (46.2)

Seller (36.2)

Seller (51.2)

Seller (52.2)

Seller (47.0)

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*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 03/28/16. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 03/27/16. Boxes with multiple entries have previous week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Strong Trends (multiple weeks) in each area are indicated by color: green indicates upward trend; pink indicates downward trend. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

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Tough hair clogs got you harried? Hair is the main culprit in most bathroom clogs. If you or a household member has long hair, you are likely to have a greater amount of it in your drains. For hair-clogged drains, pour an entire bottle of a product specially formulated to break down hair clogs, such as Liquid-Plumr Hair Clog Eliminator, which has 70 percent more hairbusting power than other formulas. It works to destroy clogs within minutes and is safe on all pipes, even old rusty ones. Let the gel work for 15 minutes then run hot water for a few minutes to rinse away any remaining gel and lingering strands. How about a drain check? If possible, transfer water that won’t drain and any lingering dregs in the sink basin into a bucket. Carefully remove stoppers and strainers from your drain. If you’re removing screws, make sure to keep a close watch so they don’t fall down the drain. If you need to remove stopper parts from under

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the sink, keep a bucket underneath the pipes. Remove all of the ghastly gunk and goo from stoppers and strainers. Run water to flush down remaining material and test the flow. Plunge right in Avoid over-flushing your toilet to prevent flooding the bowl and your bathroom floor. The best tool to unclog a toilet is a plunger with a flange, which is a smaller opening on the bottom of the plunger that resembles a cup. The flange fits perfectly into the toilet bowl drain to give your thrusts more power. Place the plunger into the toilet drain straight and vertical. Create a tight seal with the drain, with the plunger fully submerged in water. Plunge gently at first, then vigorously, in an up and down motion.

With a stubborn clog, don’t be shy; add some strength to your thrusts. If the clog remains, or the toilet still isn’t flushing properly, you may need additional support. A drain snake can help break up the clog or a closet auger can help remove larger clogs or foreign objects, such as flushed toys.

The type of grass and whether a lawn is mostly in the sun or shade may dictate fertilizer requirements. Courtesy photo

ing after a long season of cold weather and dormancy. Come spring, lawns need to be fed to turn green and grow. Soil supplies some of the nutrients grass needs, but many soils lack elements that lawns need to survive the growing season. Lawn and garden experts at Lowes say a healthy and actively growing lawn uses a great deal of energy, and fertilizer will provide the boost it requires. Fertilizer helps promote new root and leaf growth, aid in recovery from damage, reduce weeds, and replace nutrients lost to water runoff. Fertilizing the right way Follow these steps to feed the lawn and help it thrive. • Identify the type of grass in your lawn and consult with a garden center to find the right type of fertilizer for your grass. Many grasses are categorized by season and may be referred to as cool season, transitional or warm season grasses.

• Test the soil to check for pH. You want the soil to be as close to neutral as possible so it can readily process the nutrients in the fertilizer. • Broadcast or rotary spreaders will evenly distribute fertilizer and will not cause striping on the lawn like drop spreaders might. Resist the urge to fertilize by hand, as you may lay an uneven amount of product, producing burns and brown spots. • Fertilizers come in slow-release, fast-release, and weed and feed formulations. Which fertilizer you use will depend on the type of grass you have and how much time you have to devote to lawn maintenance. Slow-release fertilizers may be preferable because they do not need to be reapplied often. • Use caution and set the spreader to distribute less product if you are unsure how much to apply. Excessive fertilizer can damage a lawn. • Water the lawn well after application, and always follow the fertilizer manufacturer’s instructions. • Keep people and pets off the lawn for a day or two after application. • Scotts recommends that lawns with warm-season grass be fed over the summer as they grow steadily from spring to fall. • Another application of fertilizer in the fall will supply lawns with nutrients to continue to grow and then survive winter. • Build a strong lawn by feeding it effectively. Dense, healthy lawns can strangle weeds and lead to beautiful landscapes.

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TEMECULA – Various components go into creating beautiful, lush lawns. Lawn maintenance involves ensuring lawns have all of the nutrients they need to thrive. Fertilizer is essential when feeding lawns, but fertilizing a lawn involves more than spreading fertilizer around the yard and hoping for the best. Fertilizing is a process that should be done carefully and timed correctly for optimal results. According to Scotts, a premier lawn seed and care company, no two lawns are alike and each lawn has different needs. The type of grass and whether a lawn is mostly in the sun or shade may dictate fertilizer requirements. While many lawns are comprised of several different grasses, a general rule of thumb is that the lawn will need to be fertilized in the spring at the very least. After that, fertilization schedules should be customized according to grass type, climate and other factors. Spring is a prime time to fertilize because the lawn is reviv-

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49350 Squaw Peak Court 41620 Skyview Way 58150 Liston Lane 51320 Old Mine Trail 23532 Fallen Boulder Way 23715 Fair Weather 22030 Loch Lomond Drive 30770 Long Point Drive 30076 Silver Saddle Court 32475 Sage Road 25325 Stephvon 25991 Baylor Way 24515 California Avenue 211 Elmwood Avenue 220 Vivian Lane 830 Palm Avenue 628 Le May Way 1449 Seven Hills Drive 435 Gilbert Street 471 Palomar Drive 1001 Lynwood Drive 3681 Park Avenue 40368 Clark Drive 41152 Mayberry Avenue 44384 Meadow Grove Street 857 Fruitvale Avenue 434 Monte Vista Way 1950 Silver Oak Way 24815 Cologne Drive 3473 Sydney Street 528 Monterey Place 501 Whittier Avenue 41715 Lomas Street 44199 E Street 4143 Northam Court 8161 Carnoustie Avenue 1060 Pertano Lane 3849 Stonemont Drive 43144 San Mateo Way 978 Woodbridge Place 1536 Camino Hidalgo 550 Olazabal Drive 652 Parnevik Drive 30049 Stephanie Street 701 Soboba Street 44802 Orpington Avenue 30505 Canyon Hills Road 53013 Belle Isis Court 15 Bella Caterina 31942 Daisy Field Court 34134 Dianthus Lane 21 Corte Rivera 4 Ponte Russo 32539 Crescent Avenue 29311 Home Plate 29602 Rawlings Way 29350 Homerun 619 Parkview Drive 15132 Camphor Way 15253 Washington Avenue 29020 Stoneridge 25891 Cherry Hills Boulevard 27083 Fan Lane 27109 El Rancho Drive 23830 Vista Way

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486 Evans Street 479 Santa Rosa Street 1089 Sombra Way 733 Torino Avenue 1814 Rosemont Circle 235 Mount Mckinley Place 2045 Augusta Court 1065 Garrett Way 2835 Newcastle Way 1874 Rosemont Circle 165 Lipizzan Drive 1856 Tennyson Street 1742 Caseros Drive 1575 Coldridge Circle 704 Sweet Clover 709 Agape Avenue 199 La Clarita Avenue 1110 Laurelhurst 26044 Verde Grande Court 27250 Murrieta Road 29301 Pebble Beach Drive 27214 Terrytown Road 26639 Sun City Boulevard 45175 Via Vaquero 42114 Sweetshade Lane 30412 Sierra Madre Drive 42143 Southern Hills Drive 31875 Cercle Chambertin 27684 Sonora Circle 40401 Amesbury Lane 41606 Slice Way 28969 Kennebunk Court 31333 Skyline Drive 31497 Paseo De Las Olas 42160 Calabria Drive 43143 Camino Casillas 31608 Corte Salinas 32000 Calle Ballentine 32331 Corte Las Cruces 31063 Calle Aragon 43176 Corte Calanda 31830 Corte Mendoza 31988 Corte Cardoza 32029 Calle Marquis 31806 Corte Rosario 28235 Corte Malbino 43320 Corte Rialto 44602 Johnston Drive 32560 Sunnyvail Circle 31559 Loma Linda Road 31392 Strawberry Tree Lane 45440 Camino Monzon 33945 Rustridge Street 44253 Phelps Street 45477 EAGLE CREST Lane 42160 Parado Del Sol 37770 Villa Balboa Drive 36151 Sunlight Court 25868 Via Sarah 35155 Momat Avenue 22915 Pavla Court 35524 Parkwood Court 22955 Greyhawk Road

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Help! My neighbor’s dog just bit me! What should I do? Morton J. Grabel ESQUIRE

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and unprovoked. Further, some dog bites result in serious injuries, and in the worst case death can result from the most vicious attacks. Also, a dog bite can result in permanent scarring, nerve damage and

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based on the legal theories of strict liability and negligence. You should note in California, there is no “one free bite” rule. Strict Liability. Certain California dog bite statutes impute strict liability on the dog owner for damages to any person bitten by the dog. It is not even necessary to show the owner was negligent, or had knowledge the animal was vicious. California Civil Code section 3342 provides as follows: (a) “The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner’s knowledge of such viciousness. A person is lawfully upon the private property of such owner within the meaning of this section when he is on such property in the performance of any duty imposed upon him by the laws of this state or by the laws or postal regulations of the United States, or when he is on such property upon the invitation, express or implied, of the owner.” This statute is “designed to prevent dogs from being a hazard to the community,” states Davis vs. Laschler (1992) 11 Cal.App.4th 1392, 1399. The policy behind the law is that innocent victims should have their damages covered by those who choose to own dogs that bite. In essence, “the owner is virtually an insurer of the dog’s conduct,” a dog owner is expected to be vigilant in preventing his dog from biting anyone. Under the dog bite statute, all the victim needs to show to recover from the dog owner is the victim was “in a public place or lawfully in a private place” when bitten. See Delay vs. Braun (1944) 63 Cal.App.2d 8, 146 P.2d 32. Here the plaintiff was lawfully on defendant’s property when bit by defendant’s dog while walking on the driveway of the home to find the defendant to discuss defendant’s tutoring of plaintiff’s grandchild. California’s strict liability is aimed at prompt resolution of dog bite cases with minimal litigation. Therefore, strict liability means exactly that, there is no dispute over fault, nor drawn-out lawsuits. There is also a second theory of strict liability when the dog owner defendant knows of certain propensities, for example a tendency to bite, attack, scratch or aggressively jumping on humans, such as a leaping dog.

See Drake vs. Dean (1993) 15 Cal. app.4th 915, 19 Cal.Rptr.2d 325). This theory is useful when there is no actual bite. For example, if the dog jumped and knocked the victim down as in Drake vs. Dean. The owner’s or keeper’s knowledge of a dog’s vicious or dangerous propensities may be inferred by (1) the general reputation of the dog, (2) the size and breed of the dog, or (3) the fact that the dog is kept chained or muzzled. (Smith vs. Royer (1919) 181 Cal. 165, 170). Negligence. Another theory of liability is to show the dog owner was negligent. One way to show negligence is when the owner allowed the dog to run uncontrolled in violation of the local leash law; for example, in both Temecula and Murrieta, there are municipal codes and often other local laws intended to protect the public from animals that are unleashed. This is called ‘negligence per se’ and places the burden on the defendant to give explanation for the violation of the local law. Negligence can also be established by showing the dog owner failed to exercise reasonable control over the dog. Again in Drake vs. Dean a dog knocked a woman to the ground. The court cited the general rule: “A negligence cause of action arises when there is ineffective control of an animal in a situation where it would reasonably be expected that injury could occur, and injury does proximately result from that negligence.” 15 Cal.app.4th at 926. “The amount of control required is that which would be exercised by a reasonable person based upon the totality of the situation at the time, including the past behavior of the animal and the injuries that could have been reasonably foreseen.”15 Cal.app.4th at 926. To be continued… Please note by reading the information above & herein, no attorneyclient relationship has been created. Moreover, the information provided herein is not be relied upon as legal advice for your specific legal needs. Should you have legal questions feel free to contact Attorney Morton J. Grabel in Temecula at (951) 695-7700. Mort, originally from Philadelphia Pennsylvania, attended an American Bar Association Law School, has an MBA, a real estate broker’s license, a CA nursing home administrator’s license and is a member in good standing of various local chambers of commerce.

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By trustee-area voting districts does not disenfranchise voters, was necessary move Dr. Kristi Rutz-Robbins TVUSD GOVERNING BOARD PRESIDENT

The Temecula Valley Unified School District serves 28,000 students and their families and employs over 3,000 people. We are the second largest employer and corporation in the valley, the first being Pechanga. Our decisions especially those that impact the community we serve have a widespread reach. We take our responsibility in ensuring we connect with our community seriously and make it a priority. As is the current case with the decision to move to a by-trustee area voting system. TVUSD began a process in December of last year to investigate our options to change our trustee election process from an at-large to a by-trustee area system, to be compliant with the California Voting Rights Act and law. The process involved notifying our community and employees about the opportunity to provide input which also included six public meeting opportunities over the course of two months. Out of the six public meetings as well as opportunities to provide input, we received five responses in opposition to the proposal. When we reflect on the outreach versus the responses, any reasonable person would come to the conclusion that the Board was on solid ground to move forward with the decision to approve the transition to a by-trustee area election process. Despite the lack of opposition received, recently, two of the five

recorded responders, Jeff Kingberg and Robert Clause of the Temecula Valley Educators Association, have published opposition editorials about TVUSD’s by-trustee area voting claiming the switch is unnecessary and ill-timed. And, as of last week, Valley News Editor Kim Harris published an opinion editorial supporting the two responder’s claims and stated that the move “disenfranchises” voters. This was particularly concerning because The Valley News did not contact the Board or District to seek out information on why we were researching switching to by-trustee area elections, what our outreach for public input was, or what opposition responses we actually received. However, they did quote comments from the two responders. None of the claims made by Kingsberg, Clause or Harris are true when the data and law which grounded this decision are considered. TVUSD has waited a long time and has carefully assessed the necessity of switching to a by-trusteearea voting process. We watched for the last several years what happened with the legal challenge letters and lawsuits to other school districts still using the at-large voting process. When it became apparent that districts lose in court regardless of the arguments made against switching to by-trustee-area voting, when challenge letters arrived at even more districts, and when most of the school districts in Riverside County switched to by-trustee area voting, we felt this issue could no longer wait. The

switch is not politically motivated and does not disenfranchise voters as claimed. The TVUSD governing board has an obligation to take actions that uphold the law, ensuring that the district is compliant with law. We do not get to pick and choose which laws we will follow. We follow all law. To not do so would be legally and fiscally irresponsible. The timeline TVUSD followed has been used by other districts and government agencies throughout California and is not rushed. In fact, one of the key goals outlined in the California Voting Rights Act supporting the change to the voting system is to ensure that no one is disenfranchised. TVUSD has conservatively waited a long time on this issue and makes this switch alongside the majority of districts in California. Carol Brydolf quoted Donna Martin, a board member from Visalia Unified School District, in her CSBA 2012 newsletter article “Like it or Loathe it, California Voting Rights Act is a Force to be Reckoned With,” wrote, “We saw that agencies were being sued; we hired a demographer, and we appointed a committee. We held public hearings. It wasn’t that big a deal. It’s a good thing to do to ensure that everyone is represented.” Lawyers representing districts advise them to be proactive like Visalia Unified and make the switch as the clock on fees starts ticking the moment a district receives a letter challenging the legality of the at-large voting system.

Can We All Get Along? Bill Freeman SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Years ago on the TV sitcom “Murphy Brown,” starring Candice Bergen as a network news anchor, the network president accused Murphy Brown of making disparaging remarks about the network’s new Fall shows. Murphy Brown said she was quoted out of context. The network president, played by Garry Marshall, asked her, “In what context would ‘crapola’ be a good thing?” Murphy Brown and her boss were able to settle their differences in a peaceful manner. That’s not always the case these days. The Bureau of Labor Statistics tells us that in 2012, 463 workplace homicides occurred across America. Granted it’s a long road, from a friendly disagreement to guns blazing. But sometimes it seems like people are able to stumble upon a shortcut, to quickly get from one to the other. What’s needed in those times is some kind of roadblock. Back in 1992, as you may remember, after Los Angeles police officers were acquitted in the beating of motorist Rodney King, riots broke out. During the riots,

Rodney King was interviewed and he asked, “Can we all get along?” That question, important more than two decades ago, may be even more important today, whether in America or around the globe, in San Bernardino or Brussels. A bully picking on a middle school classmate: Can we all get along? Two overheated motorists involved in a fender bender, fighting by the side of the road: Can we all get along? Presidential candidates trading insults in a debate: Can we all get along? Two countries that have been at war for many years: Can we all get along? Terrorists about to unleash carnage on a major world city: Can we all get along? What is America and the world coming to? And can it be turned around? Can world leaders and spiritual teachers offer any words of wisdom that might encourage people to get along, to travel from fighting to friendship, to journey from war to peace? Nelson Mandela, who spent 27 years in a prison in South Africa before becoming that country’s president, proclaims, “If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with

your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.” Mother Teresa, who offered unconditional love to the poor people of India, implores, “Peace begins with a smile.” And the dalai lama, the leader of Tibetan Buddhism, believes, “We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” Faith traditions may be able to help, too. The Golden Rule is found in nearly all of them. Christianity: “Do to others what you would have them do to you.” Judaism: “What is hateful to you do not do to others.” And Islam: “None of you believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself.” Perhaps one day all world leaders, spiritual teachers, faith traditions, and you and I will be able to live up to those ideals. Let’s hope so. For all our sakes. Bill Freeman is the senior minister at Menifee United Church of Christ, 26701 McCall Blvd., Menifee. His email address is Bill@ BillFreeman.org

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government. By adhering to law, TVUSD ensures that all our students and families are represented and that our voting system is fair and legally compliant. In our continuing effort to share opportunities with our community about the next steps regarding this proposal, any member of the public is invited to attend the next level public hearing scheduled Monday, April 4, at 6 p.m. The Riverside County Committee on School District Reorganization will meet to hear comments from the public on TVUSD’s by-trustee area proposal and take action. The meeting will occur at TVUSD’s District Office, Boardroom, 31350 Rancho Vista Road in Temecula. Information is also available on the board’s website at www.tvusd.k12.ca.us/ boardmeetings. Editor’s note: This editorial is being published in response to the March 25, opinion piece “TVUSD board disenfranchises voters, one district at a time,” by Kim Harris. Valley News encourages open discussion and responsible debates between all parties regarding opinions on matters that affect residents of the coverage area and encourages everyone to share their thoughts on this issue. Harris’ claim was that two board members should have recused themselves from the vote to avoid a conflict of interest and that by not doing so have disenfranchised voters in certain trustee areas. To read Harris’ editorial, visit www. myvalleynews.com.

Learning the arts is academic Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

School districts in North County San Diego recently hit a high note when they were recognized by the California Alliance for Arts Education for enhancing student scholastic experience through robust arts education programs. The results were music to the ears of San Marcos, San Pasqual and Vista Unified School Districts when students recently performed at the San Diego Museum of Art during the Alliance’s award celebration. The economic recession’s impact on school district finances has left arts education programs, including music, drama, dance and visual arts underfunded. With budgets now stabilized, some school districts have restored their investment in arts education. Each school district was cited for their work to develop strategic plans that will bring more arts education to their students. Studies have found that integrating the arts with other subjects can help raise achievement levels. They point to students who

regularly participate in the arts and note improvement in their overall scores in academic subjects. On hand to receive awards for their districts were: San Marcos Unified School District Board Member Stacy Carlson; Vista Unified School District Assistant Superintendent Sherry Opacic; and San Pasqual Unified School District Superintendent Shannon Hargrave. Accolades were also showered on Vista Unified’s music educator Ann Fennell. Ann was recently honored as a finalist for the Grammy’s 2015 Music Educator Award. Prior to the awards celebration, her student steel-drum ensemble entertained over 400 in the museum’s Sculpture Garden. All award recipients were quick to credit supportive parents, teachers, artists, community organizations, businesses and donors as the collective rock on which their programs are built. I am proud to recognize those in my district whose vision, vocation and talent are dedicated to student learning and inclusive of strong arts programs.

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Corona-Norco Unified also switched in 2012. Their consultant David Soldani said, “Changing the election system could cost $30,000 initially, followed by revisions every 10 years that could be as much as $9,000 each time. Lawsuits have cost anywhere from $150,000 to as much as 1.7 million” in the Ed Week March 26, 2013, article “Districts Abandoning At-Large School Board Elections.” Other district’s legal representation concur. Kasey Haws, Pomona Unified School District’s lawyer, stated in the article by Monica Rodriquez in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin date Feb. 13, 2015, “Among the factors that exist now is that school boards and local government with at-large elections have faced legal challenges under the California Voting Rights Act... Groups have filed lawsuits against local governments that have maintained at-large elections and the courts have taken action. The courts have shown a willingness to invalidate elections and call special elections,” This is something TVUSD wishes to avoid. TVUSD is not alone in switching, nor has TVUSD rushed into this decision. Currently, all of the school districts in Riverside County have now switched to trustee-area voting with the exception of one. The action by TVUSD to switch to by-trustee area voting protects the District from legal fees and ensures we are compliant with California law. The intent of the California Voting Rights Act was to make sure all California voters have fair and equitable representation in local

Dear Editor, My name is Jack Stringer, and I am a soon to be teenager living in Murrieta. I read your article, ‘Library offers safety programs for teens.” This is a very good program for kids my age, I just wish that there was a better way of letting our community know about these events in schools that are not in our city.

I currently attend a private school in Temecula, and we never hear of anything that goes on for kids in our city. It would be very nice if the private schools in both Murrieta and Temecula could find a way to communicate public events to us kids. Jack Stringer Murrieta, California

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Murrieta Robotics Automation firm reaching across the globe MURRIETA – iA-ROBOTICS of Murrieta will be exhibiting in booth D58-09 of the USA Pavilion at Hannover Messe during the April 25-29, international trade show in Hannover, Germany. The international trade show in Germany is a considered a global hot spot, drawing attendees from five core areas of the technology industry to meet under one roof. “The opportunities are endless in attending this world-renowned trade show,” said Saksit Suetrong, owner and CEO of the robotics company. “Our goals are to con-

nect with other industry experts at the various educational events and to create strategic partnerships bridging our ability to bring the best possible resources and products to our clients. We are partnering with Fanuc Germany to showcase a robot model that will provide fun and interesting interaction with visitors to our booth. We are also collaborating with the City of Murrieta, where we are headquartered, toward our shared vision of establishing the city as an international tech hub.” iA-ROBOTICS is at the fore-

front of the industrial automation industry. Custom automation frees employees to perform more challenging tasks and promotes reshoring, reduces risk and saves manufacturers millions of dollars. With groundbreaking technology, a fresh approach and a thriving export business, the company is positioned to add jobs and realize exponential growth in services and locations during 2016 and beyond, explained Suetrong. iA-ROBOTICS is a locally owned and operated robotics automation firm with capabilities

reaching across all industries and geographic locations. The advanced team of mechanical, electrical, software and installation engineers manage consumer projects from concept, through virtual cell simulation and mechanical design, to proactive maintenance. Each employee is an expert in their field and trained in innovative topics to consistently deliver the best approach and products, geared specifically toward end-user needs. The company is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with a global footprint. iA-RO-

BOTICS is the recipient of the Fanuc Global Distinction Award and enjoys the advantage of being the only certified servicing Fanuc integrator in the Western US. “Delivering the Future in automation - Today!” is iA-ROBOTICS’ theme. For more information, please contact Doug Pergamella, director of sales and marketing, at (951) 219-7895 or see dpergamella@ ia-robotics.com. For more business news or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

TVE2 sees Hawk Analytics as Innovative Business of 2015 TEMECULA – Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange 2 company Hawk Analytics recently received an award from the Economic Development Corporation of Southwest California. The company was recognized at the EDC’s annual Signature Awards Presentation as the Innovative Business of 2015. The EDC annual Signature Awards Presentation is an event that pays tribute to outstand-

ing companies in the southwest Riverside region. The Innovative Business of 2015 award recognizes overall achievement in product, marketing, sales, manufacturing, and/or management through innovation or technology; a business that is technology-led and/or looks to innovation to solve problems and increase efficiency and innovation or technology implemented to solve an issue or attain goals with an impact on all aspects of the

business. Hawk Analytics is located in the TVE2, Temecula’s technology business incubator program. The company develops applications that extract rapid answers and compelling visual evidence from location-based data. The company was founded by a cellphone industry veteran with over a decade of experience analyzing cellphone records for law enforcement. Hawk Analytics’ flagship product, Cell-

Hawk, combines that cellphone industry experience with an understanding of an investigator’s needs. The result is an easy-to-use system for rapidly mapping, analyzing and presenting historical cellphone data records. Founder and CEO of Hawk Analytics, Mike Melson said, “Hawk Analytics is very honored to receive the EDC’s ‘Innovative Business of 2015’ ASAP award. We would like to humbly thank

both the EDC for being an advocate for businesses such as Hawk Analytics, and the Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange for giving startups like us the support and encouragement we need to grow and serve our community and beyond.” For more info about TVE2 visit www.tve2.org. For more info about Hawk Analytics visit www. hawkanalytics.com.

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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8-9:30am. Coffee Connection at TVCC. 4:00-5:30pm.Open House at TVCC. 9:00-11:00am. Professional Development Series, Marketing Management, “What You Need To Consider When Marketing” @ TVE2, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA. 12:00-1:30pm. Business Encounter at TVCC. 8:00-9:00am. Membership Committee Meeting @ TVCC. 8:30-9:30am. The Professionals Collective-Wedding Professionals at TVCC. 12:00-1:30pm. Southwest California Legislative Council at Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors, 26529 Jefferson Avenue, Temecula, CA. 5:30-7:30pm. Mixer sponsored by Strachota Insurance Agency and Toward Maximum Independence. Mixer to be held at Strachota Insurance, 27710 Jefferson Avenue, Ste. 100, Temecula, CA. 9:00-11:00am. Professional Development Series, Marketing Management, “Don’t Just Do Social, Be Social!” @ TVE2, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA. 5:30-7:30pm. YP Mixer at Maria Vitale Salon, 41785 Nicole Lane, Temecula, CA. 7:30-9:15am. Morning Mixer at BJ’s Restaurant, 26500 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA. 7:30-9:30am. State of the City Address at Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, CA. 12:00-1:30pm. Power Networking Workshop @ TVCC. 8-9am. Ambassador Training @ TVCC. 8-9:30am. Coffee Connection @ TVCC. 12:00-1:30pm. Business Encounter, @ TVCC. 8-9am. Membership Committee Meeting @ TVCC. 9-11am. Professional Development Series, Marketing Management, “The Elements of Design Workshop” @TVE2, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA. 12:00-1:00pm. Southwest California Legislative Council @ Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors, 26529 Jefferson Avenue, Temecula, CA. 11:30-1:30pm. Southwest California Manufacturing Council, (Exclusive to Manufacturing Companies Only). 5:30-7:30pm. Mixer Location TBD. 7:30-9:15am. Morning Mixer @ BJ’s Restaurant, 26500 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA. 5:30-8:00pm. VYP Cornhole Tournament @ Temecula Creek Inn, 44501 Rainbow Canyon Road, Temecula, CA. 9-11am. Professional Development Series, Marketing Management, “Marketing Management Series Wrap-Up” @TVE2, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA.

April Events: 1-3pm. LFW Foundation Presents: Women’s Expo & Fashion Show, Outlets at Lake Elsinore. april 6 Noon-1pm. Southwest Healthcare: Healthy Living, The Links at Summerly. april 2 5-9pm. TIP Presents: 11th Annual Heroes With Heart, Pins ‘N Pockets. april 8 Noon-1:30pm. Lake Elsinore Nooner, Vincenzo’s Olive Tree. april 9 Lake Season Opening Day april 13 8:30-9:30am. Hump Day Morning Mixer, The Links at Summerly. april 14-17 Lake Elsinore Storm: Opening Weekend, Lake Elsinore Storm. april 16 10am-4pm. The Rotary Club of Wildomar Presents: The Ultimate BBQ Showdown East VS West, Marna O’Brien Park. april 16 9am. Elsinore Valley Pregnancy Resource Center Presents: Hackfest 2016, North Golf Course. april 19 11:30am-1:30pm. Student of the Month, Lakeside High School. april 29 6-10pm. LHS Music Dept & LFW Foundation Proudly Presents: Big Night with the Big Band Black Tie Gala Dinner, Pins ‘n Pockets. april 29 1pm. 8th Annual Lake Elsinore Valley Education Foundation Charity Golf Tournament, The Links at Summerly. april 30-may 1 The Lake Elsinore Hotel Presents: The 4th Annual Fishing Derby, La Laguna Resort and Boat Launch. april 2

New Members: • California Budget Finance • Western Riverside Council of Governments • Horizon Solar Power

7:30am. Wake Up wildomar, Tacos Tijuana. 5:30pm. Mixer and Ribbon Cutting, Bear Creek Eye Care. 10am-4pm East Vs West BBQ showdaown Marna O’Brien Park.

New Members: • New life Catering • Giant RV • Lake Elsinore Hotel and Casino • The O’Nello Group • NEAR-Cal • Horizon Solar

President’s Message: Why Join the Wildomar Chamber? Chamber membership provides your company with: Connections to business prospects, opportunities and relationships through multiple networking programs throughout the year. Visibility and exposure for your business through print, social media and online presence. Access to elected city officials and information about laws from our legislative council. Marketing to maximize your dollars and reach our local business community! At every level of membership you will continue to receive a package of benefits including: Business Referrals, Presence on the Chamber website Publications, Networking Opportunities, Marketing Services. Chamber membership is your link to the people, programs and information you need to increase your organization’s visibility and grow your business. – Sandra Tordoff 33751 Mission Trail Road, P.O. Box 855, Wildomar, CA 92595 (951) 245-0437 | admin@wildomarchamber.org www.wildomarchamber.org

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

Canyon Lake Chamber of CommerCe April Events: april 13

april 27 132 West Graham Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 (951) 245-8848 www.lakeelsinorechamber.com

New Members: • A Living Chance Clinical Trials • Agility Consulting & Training • Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - DeAndrea Brazel • Automatic Electronic Gates • Automobile Club of Southern California Westways Magazine • Batteries Plus Bulbs #678 • Beczkowska, Iwona • California Parks Company, The • Capt. Bill Catlett, USMM • Experimac of Temecula • FastSigns of Temecula • Frank Garcia Insurance Agency (Farmers Ins.) • Healthpointe, Inc. • Heart of the House Restaurant and Lounge • ICM Consulting Solutions • Inland Vet Supply • Inside Plants • Jettribe • Karl Strauss Brewing Company Temecula • KR Realty Group, LLC, The (Keller Williams) • Pacific Premier Bank • R.M.B. Shave Parlor • Roberts Business Group - Alifah Achmad • Robinson Bradford, LLP • Simon, Heather • Temecula Valley Real Estate - Briana Darby • Tough Turtle Turf • Van-A-GoGo Mobile Painting Parties • Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)

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11:30 am. City Hall multi-purpose room. Chamber Luncheon Canyon Lake POA “Meet the Candidates” Lunch is $8.00 catered by Sports Stop and The Cup Above. Seating is limited, reservations suggested. 5:30 pm. Chamber Mixer host “The Cup Above” in Canyon Lake Towne Center (next to Prestige Golf Cars). 11am. Ribbon Cutting – Grand Opening Legacy Realty 24370 Canyon Lake Dr. N #12 ( East Port Center). 10am. Check- in, Shotgun start at Noon - Ray Chenette Memorial Golf Tourney. The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce Ray Chenette Memorial Golf Tournament is back and scheduled forSaturday, May 14, at the Canyon Lake Country Club. For player information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Alison at the Chamber office 951-244-6124 or canyonlakechamber@outlook.com.

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President’s Message:

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

• It Works Independent Consultant - Crystal Kirby (IMG 4027) • Strachota Insurance Agency Inc. • Hana Sushi Menifee • Western Riverside Council of Governments • D & R Traffic Control (IMG 4046) • Menifee Lakes Country Club • Mr. Pops Popcorn • Menifee Studios Photography

On behalf of the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce, we would like to say thank you to the many individuals who were present to honor the Board Installation and Community Award winners at our Awards Gala at the Lodge on March 11, 2016 and to all our generous sponsors. Those honored included Business of the Year: Sports Stop Pub & Grill, sponsored by Jordan and Jennie Ehrenkranz; Citizen of the Year: Sosy Robinson, sponsored by CR&R; Organization of the Year: Family Matters Club: Volunteer of the Year: Dr. George Middle; and Youth of the Year: Katlyn Edwards, sponsored by Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant Jeanne O’Dell. Calvert provided a Congressional Record for Citizen of the Year Sosy Robinson. Several community sponsors helped with this event, including Platinum Sponsors: CR&R, Platinum Plumbing and Sports Stop Pub & Grill; Gold Sponsor: Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District; and Silver Sponsors: Ken Cable, and Larry And Terriann Neigel. A big thank you to David McCrory, who did a fantastic job as master of ceremonies. Many thanks to The FridayFlyer for all its support and publicity in the weeks prior to the event. Thank you to the City of Canyon Lake, the Canyon Lake POA, and all the individuals and businesses who attended this event. Your attendance and support truly makes our community shine. Riverside County Supervisor Kevin Jeffries was the installing official for the 2016 Chamber Board of Directors. Kevin Jeffries, Melissa Melendez and Megan Locke from Senator Jeff Stone’s office honored all award-winners with those who generously donated silent auction items. Your continued support is truly appreciated. Generous donations for the silent auction were from: AL Assistance League Temecula Valley, Amber Nishida (Edward Jones), Bombshells, Mike Burrafato (Harbor Graphics), Cal-Kool AirConditioning & Heating, CR&R, The Cup Above, Ron Hartley, Kevin Jeffries, Just 4 Gifts, Pat Kemball (Canyon Lake Country Club), Lake Elsinore Storm Baseball, Jenniver Lawrence (The Dore to Lawrence), Sally Myers (Sizzler), Pack Wrap & Post, Rancon Real Estate, and From a Whisper to a Scream Nail Salon. Thank you all, Jim Randle – President

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12 pm. Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting, Marion Ashley Center. 8:30-9:30am. Ambassador Meeting, 27937 New Hub Dr. #102 Menifee, CA 92586. 7 pm. City Council Meeting, Menifee City Hall 5:30-7:30pm. Chamber of Commerce Mixer, Menifee Valley Medical Center. 8-11 am. SCORE Training. Topic: Constant Contact, 27937 New Hub Dr. #201, Menifee, CA 92586. 4 pm. Temecula Valley Symphony – Tapestry of Voices, Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, Temecula, CA 92591. 9 am. New Member Reception (New members Jan-March), 27937 New Hub Dr. #201, Menifee, CA 92586. 4 pm. Ribbon Cutting – Strachota Insurance Agency Inc., 27710 Jefferson Ave. Suite 100, Temecula, CA 92590. 7 pm. City Council Meeting, Menifee City Hall. 8am-12pm. City of Menifee-Menifee Better Together, Kabian Park – Quail Valley. 11am. NAFE – SUCCESS UP Women’s Conference, Menifee Lakes Country Club. 10am-4pm. Motte Historical Museum -4th Annual Car Show, 28380 HWY 74, Menifee, CA 92585.

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Wilson Creek named Winery of the Year at 6th annual Xenia Awards

The 2016 Xenia Awards “Spotlight on Service Award” recognized 23 people in various industries for their exceptional customer service. The Awards luncheon was held March 10 at the Temecula Creek Inn. The inaugural Temecula Origin Award, went to Cole Criske from The Voice and Lindsey Carrier from the final season of American Idol.

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TEMECULA, CA – Visit Temecula Valley held their sixth Annual Xenia Hospitality Industry Awards March 10, at Temecula Creek Inn. “It was a very good year for the industry in 2015,” said Tom DeMott, Chairman of the Board for VTV. Tourism is a $650 million industry in the local area. VTV’s video presentation stated there were over 2.8 million visitors last year; lodging revenue was up 9.3 percent; midweek stays were up 6.7 percent. There are now over 6,500 tourism professional jobs in the valley. President and CEO of VTV, Kimberly Adams, thanked sponsors and tourism partners for their part in making 2015 such a successful year and for helping to pave the way for additional growth and success. This is the first year for the Temecula Origin Award, recognizing local residents for representing the Temecula Valley beyond the immediate area. Cole Criske, from season 8 of The Voice, and Lindsey Carrier from the final season of American Idol were the first recipients of the award. Criske also performed two songs during the awards program. “Every day more than 7,000 hospitality workers in our area greet and serve visitors – locals as well as worldwide,” said Jan Smith, VTV Hospitality Task Force chair. The Spotlight on Service award recognizes exceptional customer service across numerous industries in the Valley. There were 23 Spotlight on Service award winners: Tony Alvarez of Top Dollar Gold Exchange, Justin Bellevan of Macy’s Temecula, Daryl Boone, Dana Zella and Ray Roberson of Grapeline Wine Tours, Walter Carter of Danza Del Sol Winery, Colleen Cherry of Pechanga Resort & Casino, Ashley Copeland of Forest City/Promenade Mall, Megan Davison of Carter Estates Winery & Resort, Michael Eddlemon of South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Kristina Galyean and Danae Wegner of Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery, Hugo Garcia of Vineyard Coast Transportation, Shelby Gonzalez of Forest City/ Promenade Mall, Rachelle J. of Olive Garden, Cody Lerner of Wilson Creek Winery, Erin Lyons of Golden Spoon, Nealani Orr of Mount Palomar Winery, Suzanne Papiro of Ralphs Grocery Store,

Noelani Smith of Annie’s Café, Erica Sundale of Jamba Juice, Brittany Vasquez of Liberty Kitchen and Gilmarie Villegas of Bluewater Grill. The Social Media Award recognizes “the organization that has had the greatest impact, through social media, promoting Temecula and successfully attracting visitors.” This year’s award went to Wilson Creek Winery “whose 25,000 Facebook likes and 4,800 Instagram followers exponentially expanded the reach to hundreds of thousands of visitors,” said Crystal Magon, marketing director for last year’s winner, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. Jeff Brown of Vail Lake Resort was named Ambassador of the Year for his work in encouraging tourism to the area. The Hospitality Award went to E.A.T. Marketplace, one of nineteen nominees. “This award goes out to our farmers, vendors, cheese makers, staff and everyone who makes us what we are,” said owner/ operator Leah Di Bernardo. The inaugural Cilurzo Award for Winery of the Year was won by Wilson Creek Winery. Vincenzo Cilurzo, 91, and the namesake for the award had died the day before the event. Owner Bill Wilson accepted the award, recounting how the elder Cilurzo freely and openly helped a young, inexperienced, cutthroat “mergers & acquisitions guy” start up a winery. This was also the first year for the Champion Culinary Award recognizing “exceptional dining experiences through service excellence, innovation and culinary offerings.” The inaugural winner was Executive Chef Tim Prezio of Cork Fire Kitchen at Temecula Creek Inn. The Welty Award for Tourism Professional of the Year was presented to Gillian Larson of Reality Rally at the recent Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 50th Annual Gala Awards. Larson has brought international recognition to the area by virtue of her fundraising event for Michelle’s Place, a cancer resource center for women that has brought hundreds of reality TV stars to the area. DeMott then recognized all th4 ten-year and five-year members of the TVVT. “The future is bright for tourism in the area,” said De Mott.

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New technical course outlines at Vista Murrieta High School approved Tony Ault STAFF WRITER

Course outlines for two technical education classes at Vista Murrieta High School have been approved by the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees. The high school’s Exploring the U.S. Criminal Justice System course will be expanded and a new course, Computer Integrated Manufacturing-Project Lead the Way, will be a new engineering course. The course outlines were de-

signed after the district received a $560,000 Career Technical Education Incentive grant from the California Department of Education. The most recent CDE grant is a part of the awarding of $336 million this year to 365 applicants that integrate academics with career technical and professional training, connect employers with schools and prepare students for jobs in high-demand fields, including robotics, information technology, health care, teaching and emergency services. The grant is the largest of its

The grants ranged in size from $28,562 to Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District in Trinity County to the Los Angeles Unified School District that received $32.5 million. Grant recipients include school districts, county office of education, charter schools, Regional Occupational programs and programs of groups of participating schools and districts often in partnerships local businesses and nonprofits. In addition to providing a high quality Career Technical Education program, grant recipients are re-

kind in the nation. Established in the 2015-16 California state budget, the program will provide $900 million over the next three years. “California’s Career Technical Education leads the way in providing our students with a rigorous academic education in addition to the practical job skills that are in the greatest demand,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson. “At the same time, we’re providing businesses and our communities with a nextgeneration workforce needed to keep our economy thriving.”

quired to provide dollar-for-dollar matching funds. As new and expanded technical pathway course outlines are prepared at the different Murrieta high schools they will be submitted to the board for approval. They will include a sequence of three courses in business, culinary arts, environmental engineering, medical, visual and performing arts, law enforcement, advanced manufacturing/robotics, automotive and computer programming.

Murrieta Chamber announces March Students of the Month MURRIETA - The Murrieta Chamber of Commerce announced the March Students of the Month during a March 3 breakfast at the Murrieta Sizzler restaurant. The Students of the Month include; Nathan Barr from Murrieta Valley High School, Alexis Halley from Springs Charter School, Janelle Custodio of Vista Murrieta High School, Katelyn Dykhouse from Calvary Murrieta Christian, Thomas Alipranti from Murrieta Mesa High School and Oliver Waterfall from Oak Grove. Murrieta Valley High School senior Nathan Barr is the commander of his school’s JROTC unit which makes him responsible for leading 140 cadets and managing their field trips and community service. Barr is poised and confident in his leadership abilities. At the same time, he is respectful, hard-working, friendly and caring. He maintains a 4.0 GPA and he is on track to earn a full International baccalaureate diploma. He is also a member of National Honor Society and is on the track team. Barr was nominated to attend the U.S. Naval Academy by Congressman Ken Calvert. If he doesn’t receive an appointment, he will attend Oregon State University where he will join the ROTC. Following in the tradition set by his grandfather and father, Nathan plans to enter the military after college. Springs Charter Schools senior Alexis Halley attends Venture Online Academy where she has taken charge of her learning in the online

independent study program. Halley grew up riding horses, making music and skateboarding and she has a passion to build things and create. She changed schools six times and the changes in her life made focusing on school difficult. Her perseverance, hard work and fortitude enabled her to overcome those challenges and Alexis now has a 4.0 GPA. Halley said her outlook on life has improved and she has learned that no matter how dark life may seem, there is always light at the end of the tunnel and you have to go for it. She plans to attend Palomar Community College where she will study mechanical engineering. Vista Murrieta High School Senior Janelle Custodio has achieved excellence because of her kind and generous attitude and her strong work ethic. She maintains a 4.2 GPA while taking rigorous courses including 10 advanced placement and dual enrollment courses. She has been a member of AVID for four years. Custodio served in student senate, the Interact Club, Renaissance and as secretary of the Do Good Things Club. In addition, she volunteers to tutor struggling students and has played softball and volleyball. She plans to go to the University of Washington, UCSD or USD and major in chemistry with a focus on pharmacy. She wants to become either a pharmacist, teacher or counselor. Custodio said if she becomes a teacher or counselor, she would love to come back to Vista Murrieta to work and give back what

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Murrieta Chamber of Commerce High School Student of the Month Program attendees included standing from left are: Rick Gibbs, Murrieta Mayor Pro Tem; Pat Kelley, MVUSD Superintendent; Margaret Jones, SOM Chair; Jen Pham, SOM Chair and Patrick Ellis, Murrieta Chamber of Commerce CEO. Students of the Month sitting left are: Nathan Barr, Murrieta Valley High School; Alexis Halley, Springs Charter School; Janelle Custodio, Vista Murrieta High School; Katelyn Dykhouse, Calvary Murrieta Christian; Thomas KC Photography photo Alipranti, Murrieta Mesa High School; and Oliver Waterfall, Oak Grove.

she has received during her four years at the school. Calvary Murrieta Christian High School Senior Katelyn Dykhouse is known for her strong character, leadership abilities, kindness and determination. She is president of the National Honor Society and vice president of her school’s Associated Student Body. Dykhouse is a straight-A student who also is on the video production team, plays softball and basketball in high school and she plays two musical instruments. She has a heart for Central America and plans to become a missionary to make the world a

better place. She has spent the past two summers on mission trips in Belize and plans to move to Belize after graduation. While working in Belize, Dykhouse plans to and take online college courses and major in business. Eventually she plans to become a lawyer who fights against human trafficking and other social injustices. Murrieta Mesa High School Senior Thomas Alipranti has been a member of JROTC for four years and he is a natural leader. Alipranti overcame the difficulties he had learning in elementary school and he now maintains a 4.0 GPA.

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He is also a member of the Patriot Club and he plays tennis. Alipranti has served 250 community services hours and he is close to earning his Eagle Scout award. He is humble, positive and helpful. He plans to go to a 4-year university and he wants to go on to medical school. His goal is to become a doctor in the Navy and he looks forward to working with servicemen and veterans to meet their health care needs. Thomas said he has learned that no matter what situation you are in, as long as you are dedicated and seek help, you can overcome your challenges. Oak Grove Center Senior Oliver Waterfall has made tremendous progress in his time at Oak Grove. He grew up in Canada and when his family made the move to California, the adjustment was difficult for him. When he entered Oak Grove five months ago, Waterfall was a loner who lacked confidence. Since then he has overcome a drug addiction ad gained confidence and courage. He has also demonstrated his resilience, compassion and kindness. Waterfall said he has learned to ask for help and open up to others. He is ready to take on new challenges in the next chapter of his life. After graduation he will move back to Montreal and go to a university. To learn more about the Student of the Month Program, contact Sally A. Myers, Founder at (951) 506-8024. If anyone is interested in sponsoring the Student of the Month program, contact Margaret D. Jones, Chair of the Murrieta Student of the Month Program at (951) 677-4856.

Murrieta Library offers free SAT practice test MURRIETA – Improve your college admission test scores by participating in this free, New SAT Practice Test hosted by the Murrieta Public Library and presented by Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions. This Practice Test will be held in the Library’s Community Room Saturday, April 9, at 12:30 p.m. Practice tests are the perfect opportunity for students to gain experience and learn tips to succeed. Now is the time to register by calling (800) KAPTEST. This program is free and open to the public. The Murrieta Public Library is located at 8 Town Square (Adams Avenue and Kalmia Street). For more information about this program call (951) 304-BOOK (2665) or visit the Library’s Web page at www.murrietalibrary.info.

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Health

Murrieta woman raises awareness of rare disease day Crystal Olmedo VALLEY NEWS INTERN

Rare Disease Day may pass just as any other to many people, but for some it is a reminder of the struggles they deal with day after day. For Murrieta resident Robyn de Leon, 55, it’s a day to raise awareness and share her story with others who may have family members who struggle with a rare disease or may have one themselves. Robyn was born with a urea cycle disorder called ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency or OTC. Which means her body lacks one of six enzymes needed to break down proteins, resulting in a high ammonia level in her blood that is toxic and harms the liver. Although she was born with the condition, she did not find out until she was 32-years-old that she had adult onset OTC. The condition is genetic and can be passed on to children, yet de Leon is the first in her family to be diagnosed with the disease. In 1996 de Leon lost her son Jesse, who was three days old, to OTC. After Jesse’s autopsy, doctors began conducting a DNA study on de Leon. In 2001 she lost a second child, Michael Jr. at four months old also due to OTC. “It’s amazing, because as hard as it is to bury a child,” de Leon said. “What I went through has brought me to where I am today, advocating for this illness and helping other people to encourage them.” She said she recalled consistently becoming ill after eating meats, getting symptoms such as headaches. So she does her best to point others that suffer from OTC, in the right direction as far as diet and what doctors to see. “Being able to help people, it’s like my boys’ legacy lives on,” de Leon said. De Leon said she thinks it is important to raise awareness about the disease because even among doctors there is limited knowledge about it so it may often go undiagnosed. According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders it is estimated that 1 in 50,000-80,000 will be diagnosed with OTC. The high ammonia levels that result from OTC may make a person seem intoxicated because it affects the brain. So de Leon encourages people who think they may have the disease not to take it lightly and be adamant about their doctors understanding the significance of their symptoms. She also encourages newborn screenings to catch symptoms earlier. De Leon’s 13-year-old daughter Ariella, has also been diagnosed with OTC as well and has been

stable for the last two years. She is even able to attend public school for the first time since she was 6-years-old. “That’s one of the tough things about this disease is that you never know when it’s going to show its ugly face,” de Leon said. “There is a continuous cloud hanging over me because I never know when she’s going to get sick. She should be able to enjoy her childhood so it’s been hard.” When Ariella is sick she visits the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. Because she has to take medications so often Ariella can’t always participate in school sports or sleepovers. Something as simple as her daughter showing signs of being tired needs to be monitored, but Ariella does her best to live her life as any other teenager. “I don’t really think of myself as different,” Ariella de Leon said. Ariella offered advice to other children who may be suffering from OTC or other diseases that can make life challenging. “Just keep living your life as if you’re the same as everyone else,” Ariella de Leon said. De Leon and her daughter both take medications 11 times a day. The primary medication they take is an ammonia scavenger called Ravicti which comes in a liquid form and they take it orally three times a day. Although this seems like a lot, de Leon said she is thankful for Ravicti and the pharmaceutical company that makes it because she used to take 30 pills a day. Ravicti is made by Horizon Pharma a pharmaceutical company. Because the medication is fairly new they maintain consistent communication with de Leon to monitor her treatment. She cooperates with the National Urea Cycle Disorder Foundation to help raise awareness about her condition. De Leon said she also has met with medical students who are studying genetics to help them better understand OTC. Another way she gets the word out and gives advice to those who suffer from or are affected by the illness is through a support page on Facebook titled Urea Cycle Disorders Survivors. The group provides an outlet for those who need others to share their experiences with or may have questions about OTC. De Leon said she is thankful for her family. Her husband Michael is at every doctor appointment with de Leon and their daughter, even traveling out of state when necessary. “He is very involved in our care,” Robyn de Leon said. “He has spent many nights in the hospital with us, he rocks.” Her daughter inspires her to

Robyn de Leon and Ariella at Loma Linda University Children’s Courtesy photos Hospital.

continue to raise awareness about OTC. “She’s my little hero,” Robyn de Leon said. For those who suffer from rare diseases everyday may be an obstacle, but de Leon maintains her

optimism. “I just want people not to lose hope. We can be triumphant in our illness,” Robyn de Leon said. “There are many times we are challenged to get the right health care. We need to spread awareness

Robyn de Leon and her daughter both live with a rare disease that only one in 50,000-80,000 people will be diagnosed with.

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bles, consult your eye doctor. If eyestrain is the culprit, then there are some ways to remedy your problems. Adjust lighting. The American Academy of Ophthalmology notes that reducing glare from the screen can reduce symptoms of eyestrain. If necessary, use a screen filter when staring at a computer screen. When you will be spending long hours at a desk, the Mayo Clinic suggests lighting your work area with a shaded light positioned in front of you. Such an arrangement can prevent light from shining directly into your eyes. Take frequent breaks. Another way to combat eyestrain is to take frequent breaks from whatever your eyes are focusing on. When sitting at your desk, look away from your monitor. The Mayo Clinic notes that looking at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes can provide the respite your eyes need. Make yourself cry (artificially). Artifical tears are a proactive way to combat eyestrain. The AAO notes that artificial tears, which are over-the-counter products that can be found at many pharmacies, can refresh dry eyes. But artificial tears also can be used to prevent eyes from drying out. Even if your eyes feel normal, a few drops of artificial tears can keep them lubricated and prevent the onset of eyestrain. Speak with your eye doctor about which artificial tears to use, as all products are not the same and you may need to follow specific instructions depending on your eyes. Learn more about eyestrain at www.aao.org.

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Temecula Special Games set to take place in late April Dean Fioresi SPORTSWRITER

The 8th Annual Temecula Special Games are open for registration! Once again, the City of Temecula and the Temecula Valley Unified School District are sponsoring the Temecula Special Games, whose goal is to provide individuals of all ages and developmental disabilities the opportunity to enjoy the fun of playing sports and activities, the joy of teamwork, and the achievement of making a goal. Originated in Fullerton, the Special Games were brought to Temecula in hopes that children and the city would benefit from their success. The event is based on the Special Olympics, but in a non-competitive atmosphere that allows the athletes to move around and play any game that they want. For the last eight years, the Temecula Special Games have promoted a “can do” spirit and

The Temecula Special Games return this April to provide individuals of all ages and developmental disabilities the opportunity to enjoy the fun of playing sports. Valley News file photos

The Temecula Special Games are based on the Special Olympics, but in a noncompetitive atmosphere that allows the athletes to play any game that they want.

physical activity of athletes of all abilities to help encourage confidence. Festivities are set to take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April

volunteers to accompany participating athletes and be their “buddy of the day.” Both athlete and volunteer applications are available online at temeculaevents.org. For more

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VALLEY SPORTS SCORES Weekly prep sports scores for Southwest Riverside County HS Baseball: Mar. 24 Temescal Canyon (6-4) – 9 Rancho Cucamonga (7-5-1) - 15 TCHS: T. Pritchard 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI; T. Hardman 2-5, HR, 2 RBI Mar. 24

Southlands Christian (3-2) – 1 Calvary Murrieta (7-2) – 3 WP: Aidan Stout CM: B. Smith 1-4, 2 RBI, 3B; L. Schell 1-2, RBI, 3B

Mar. 28

Lakeside (6-5) – 0 Rancho Mirage (5-3) – 6 LHS: C. Baker 3-3; J. Ybarra 2-3

Mar. 26

Murrieta Mesa (12-3, 3-0) – 4 Village Christian (8-5) – 3 WP: Austen Salcedo MMHS: Kiel Palm 2-4, RS; A. Thomas 1-3, 2B, BB

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Mission Viejo (8-4) - 3 Murrieta Mesa (12-3, 3-0) – 1 MMHS: B. Prebay 2-4; J. Randle 1-3, RBI; H. Woodruff 1-3, 2B

Mar. 28

Cathedral City (3-6) – 0 Chaparral (4-5, 2-1) – 11 WP: Casey McKelvie CHS: J. Sanchez 3-3, 2B, S. Meling 2-3, RBI, RS; D. Cordero 2-3, 2 RS, 2B

HS Boys Tennis: Mar. 24 Murrieta Mesa (5-4, 1-1) – 10 : Temecula Valley – 8 Singles sweeps: Chris Deddeh 6-1, 6-1, 6-0 Nathan Hormozi 7-5, 6-3, 6-2 Christian Daga 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 Mar. 24

Murrieta Valley (5-3) 9 (85) : Chaparral (6-6) – 9 (72) Singles Sweeps MV: David Ramirez 6-1, 6-1, 6-0 Doubles Sweeps MV: Noah Carr and Colton Swingle 6-4, 6-3, 6-1

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Linfield Christian 17 : Notre Dame 1 Singles Sweeps LC: Justin Locke, Trevor Yerkes, Luke Xu Doubles Sweeps LC: Jeremy Rodriguez & Zac Archer, Carl Li & Joey Prudencio

HS Boys Golf: Mar. 22 TVHS - 201 : Chaparral – 226 Location: Golf Club at Rancho California 1.) Devin Ferguson - 37 2. Griffin Ferguson - 41 3.) Mitchell Huber - 41 4.) Justin Lopez - 41 5.) David Tobey - 41 6.) Tevan Chiayakum - 41 Mar. 24

TVHS - 205 : Murrieta Mesa – 237 Location: Cross Creek 1.) Griffin Ferguson - 36 2.) Devin Ferguson - 39 3.) Mitch Huber - 41 4.) Justin Lopez - 45 5.) David Tobey - 44 6.) Sonny Blankenship - 48

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HS Baseball: Linfield Christian wins San Diego Lions Tournament JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The Linfield Lions went 5-0 last week to claim the title at the San Diego Lions Club Tournament. Two sophomore pitchers helped Linfield nail down for first victory of the tournament as they beat Maranatha Christian 7-3. Ryan Di Poma threw 4 innings allowing 3 unearned runs on 2 hits and Taylor York finished with 3 shutout innings. Leading Hitter, sophomore Tyler Baca, went 3 for 4 and Senior Matt Lucas went 2 for 3. Game two was a huge 16-0 win over Kearney as senior pitcher, Tim Lee got the win while freshman Anthony Alfino finished the game on the bump. The Linfield bats were hot as the team combined for 20 hits on the day. Jeremiah Farris had 4 RBIs, Matt Lucas went 4 for 5 with a double and Austin Willis went 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs The third game of tournament was a true test for the Lions, who hung on to beat Imperial 3-2 in 8 innings. Senior pitcher, Bentley Acee, went 6.2 innings allowing 1 earned run, then gave way to Ryan Di Poma as Linfield squeezed in the go ahead and winning run in the top of the eighth. Di Poma got the win giving up only one hit in 1.1 innings on the mound.

Linfield Christian claimed the San Diego Lions’ Tournament Championship with a 9-4 win over Southwest El Centro High School Thursday, March 24. Courtesy photo

Another close game for Linfield came in the semifinals with a 2-0 win over Horizon. Tim Lee was once again on fire as he pitched 6.2 innings of shutout baseball when Ryan Di Poma, who picked off the tying run at first base, came in and ended the game in Lion fashion. The Championship game was a battle to the end as Linfield beat Southwest El Centro High School, 9-4. Sophomore Taylor York allowed 2 runs in the first inning and then pitched lights out the next five, giving up zero runs. Linfield was down 2-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning, but scored seven runs to put the game away. Leading the hitting attack was Matt

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Lucas and Luke Stratton, who both doubled in the game and Connor Kostecka who went 2-4 and led the inning off with a laced single. Overall the Linfield Lion pitchers combined to give up only four earned runs in 35 innings. Matt Lucas went 9 for 15 for the tournament and was named MVP. Luke Stratton hit .400 with a double and a triple for the tournament. This tournament championship comes off the heels of the Lions second place finish in the Citrus Hills tournament. Linfield’s record is now 10-3 overall and 1-1 in league as they head into the Don Lugo Easter Tournament this week.

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Former world record holder in the mile, 1500m and 800m, Jim Ryun, who is also a three time Olympian (silver medalist 1968 Olympics), will be speaking at Vail Ranch Middle School at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 7. Ryun, who was the first high school athlete to ever run under four minutes for the mile and who is also a former U.S. Congressman, will be speaking about his life and trials as a runner and his life since retiring. As a high school senior he was voted the fourth best miler in the world by “Track & Field News.” ESPN.com named him the best high school athlete of all time, beating out people such as Tiger Woods and LeBron James and was “Track and Field News” High School Athlete of the Year in 1965. The meeting will be in the multipurpose room at Vail Ranch Middle School, which is just off Butterfield Stage Road south of Temecula Parkway in Temecula, located at 33340 Camino Piedra Rojo. “We are so excited for the local student athletes in our area to hear about Jim’s experiences and his trials and tribulations in sports, politics and life,” says Steve White, Vail Ranch crosscountry coach. There is no cost for the event, which will include a raffle and some light refreshments. Email coach Steve White at swhite@ tvusd.k12.ca.us to find out more information.

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HS Baseball: Rams race to the top; Pumas, Wolfpack, Broncos close behind JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The Southwestern League has taken a turn so far this season as two of the three top baseball teams in the standings were at the bottom of the list last year. Though the teams, in what was said to be the toughest league in the nation in 2014 by MaxPreps, are only three games into league match-ups, a message is definitely being sent. Murrieta Mesa (12-3, 3-0) controls the standings right now, but a hungry Pumas team, and a well rounded Great Oak squad are not backing down as they proved Thursday, March 24. Chaparral (4-5, 2-1) traveled to Nighthawk country and bounced back from their 12-1 mauling from Great Oak Tuesday, March 22, by taking out Murrieta Valley 11-6, Thursday, March 24. Seniors Jake Hitch and Casey McKelvie, along with junior Cole Saenz, all pounded the ball for the Pumas, each contributing a double in the game scoring the runners in scoring position. Saenz went 3-4 on the day and McKelvie had 3 RBI’s in his 2-3 performance. Junior right hander, Jesse Morales, picked up the win for Chaparral, pitching 6.2 innings with 5 strikeouts. Joey Fregosi, Dominic Morace and Gage Sanchez all had two hits each for the Murrieta Valley Nighthawks (2-10, 0-3), who still find themselves winless in league. With the win the Pumas move into a three-way tie for second place in the Southwestern League with Great Oak (8-3, 2-1) and Vista Murrieta (9-2, 2-1). The Great Oak Wolfpack won their second game in a row Thursday, March 24, 5-1, sending a struggling Golden Bears team home with little wind left in their sails. Temecula Valley (1-6-1, 0-3), who won the CIF-SS Division 2 title just two short years ago, have had a rough start to the season under new head coach Daniel Franklin and hope to ignite some sort of spark as they head into the Daryl Kile Tournament over spring break. Senior Chris Begg led Great Oak with his 2-3 day from the plate, knocking in 3 RBIs and scoring two runs himself while lefty ace, senior Zack Noll, picked up his first league win of the season (fourth overall) throwing a complete game

Chaparral’s Matt Happ dives back to first base during Southwestern Annette Saenz photo League baseball action Thursday, March 24.

David Blanset drives the ball in the Pumas 11-6 win over Murrieta Valley Thursday, March 24. Annette Saenz photo

Great Oak senior Zack Noll picked up his first win of league with a 5-1 victory over Temecula Valley Thursday, March 24. Scott Padgett photo

Kiel Palm slides into second base safely during Murrieta Mesa’s 19-2 win over the Broncos Thursday, March 24. Alicia Salcedo photo

from the mound. Noll only gave up three hits, had 6 strikeouts, let up 1 earned run and walked none in his performance. Temecula Valley’s Simon Rangel would be the only runner to reach home safely after hitting a triple off Noll, scoring when junior Spencer Stone hit him in. Devin Castro picked up the loss for the Golden Bears, pitching 5.2 innings with 5 walks, 7 strikeouts and 2 earned runs. Great Oak joined Vista Murrieta this week in the highly competitive Boras Classic, where they faced Notre Dame – Sherman Oaks (91, 2-1) out of the gate Tuesday, March 29. Temecula Valley went up against Victor Valley (5-2-1, 0-1) when yhey kicked off their tournament Wednesday, March 30. The Murrieta Mesa Rams varsity

Ram’s lefty, senior Nate Stillinovich, gave up just 2 hits and 1 run as he picked up his third victory of the season with the complete game from the mound. Bobby Stemrich scored Temecula Valley’s only run when he homered in the first inning. Murrieta Mesa traveled to Vista Murrieta Thursday, March 24, to take on the Southwestern League’s defending Champions, who were also 2-0 heading in to the game. Murrieta Mesa jumped out early on the Broncos, scoring 3 runs in the top of the first inning, then 4 in the fourth, but it would be an 11-run inning in the fifth that would be something Vista Murrieta, who got their only two runs in the fourth inning, would not be able to counter. Kevin Palm led the Rams assault going 4-4 on the day with two doubles, bringing in 3 RBI’s, Hunter Woodruff also had two

baseball team has rolled past the three top teams in the Southwestern League from last season, outscoring Temecula Valley, Murrieta Valley and Vista Murrieta 30-7 over the past week, putting them on top of the SWL standings. The Rams, who beat Murrieta Valley in their league opener at Storm Stadium last week, won their second consecutive league game Tuesday, March 22, when the Rams got past Temecula Valley (0-3) with the help of solo home runs from Hunter Woodruff, Justin Randle and Austen Salcedo, as well as doubles from Nick Brock and Kiel Palm. Salcedo also tripled in the game and scored while Brad Prebay scored the other run for the Rams who took down the Golden Bears for the first time in the young school’s history.

doubles on the day, going 3-4, scoring three runs with 2 RBI’s, and catcher, Andy Thomas, blasted his second home run of the season midway through the game. All in all the Rams had 17 hits in the game, while senior ace, Zac Filos, picked up a complete game win of his own from the bump, striking out 5 and only giving up one earned run. All Southwestern League teams will pick back up with league play April 5. Murrieta Mesa will face Great Oak (8-3, 2-1) and Vista Murrieta (9-2, 2-1) will take on Chaparral (3-4, 2-1). While on the break, the Rams will be competing in the Anaheim Lions tournament, and Vista Murrieta, along with Great Oak, will be competing once again in the Boras Classic. *Stats and schedules can be found online at www.maxpreps. com.

Redline Athletics to host upcoming of A. Golf School autograph session with Willie Donachie U.S. Sam Snead & Barry Krumweide Methods Taught and Temecula FC semi-pro players For Disabled Golfers Foundation JP Raineri SPORTS

Redline Athletics, one of Temecula’s premier sport-specific training facilities, will be hosting an upcoming autograph session featuring Willie Donachie and the semi-pro

players from Temecula FC. Donachie, a Scottish former professional footballer, won 35 full caps for Scotland, playing in the 1978 World Cup. Willie is currently the head coach for Temecula FC at the National Premier Soccer League level and also serves as the

Former professional Scottish soccer player, Willie Donachie, will be signing autographs with his semi-pro Temecula FC players at Redline in Temecula Friday, April 8. Courtesy photo

CIF-SS Rankings Update Boys Baseball Division 1: Vista Murrieta No. 10, unranked last week Division 6: Calvary Murrieta No. 3, up two spots from No. 5 last week Tennis Division 3: Great Oak No. 3, no change from last week; Temecula Valley No. 7, no change from last week Division 5: Heritage No. 1, no change from last week Volleyball Division 3: Paloma Valley No. 8, down five spots from No. 3 last week Division 5: Calvary Murrieta just outside of Top 10, dropped from No. 9 last week

Lacrosse CIF-SS: Great Oak No.7 Girls Softball Division 1: Vista Murrieta just outside of Top 10, unranked last week Division 4: Temescal Canyon No. 7, up three spots from No. 10 last week; Linfield Christian No. 10, unranked last week Division 7: Calvary Murrieta No. 9, unranked last week; Santa Rosa Academy No. 10, unranked last week * CIF rankings updated as of March 21, due to the CIF office being closed for spring break, polls will resume April 4.

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HS Basketball: CIF Honors announced for 2015-16 season Dean Fioresi SPORTSWRITER

The 2015-16 basketball season is finally over, and what an exciting season it was. Dozens of local teams advanced to their respective Divisional CIF-SS playoffs with one team capturing the title. Several other teams went on to compete in the State Championships, and tons of the players who made this season possible are now being recognized. The CIF-SS Committee has announced the Southern Section awards and first-team selections for each division of play. Out of the 31 athletes chosen, ten different local players were awarded with some kind of honors for their stellar performances throughout the year. Boys Division 1A First Team – Riley Schaefer (Senior, Temecula Valley): No stats provided for 2015-16 season

Division 5A Coach of the Year – Ray Barefield (Rancho Christian): CIF-SS Division 5A Title, 23-12 record, CIF-SS Division 5A State Regional Finalists Player of the Year – Isaiah Mobley (Freshman, Rancho Christian): 16.2 points per game, 10.4 rebounds per game, 2.7 assists per game, 1.4 steals per game, 2.3 blocks per game First Team – Greg Walter (Senior, Rancho Christian): 11.6 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 2.5 ASG, 2.8 SPG Division 5AA First Team – Alex White (Senior, Linfield): No stats provided for 2015-16 season Girls Open Division First Team – Brittney Reed (Senior, Vista Murrieta): 18.2 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 2.9 APG, 1.6 SPG Division 2A First Team – Julia Iman (Sophomore, Temescal Canyon): 14.1 PPG Division 3AA

First Team – Emma Merriweather (Junior, Lakeside): No stats provided for 2015-16 season First Team – Triann Thompson

Riley Schaefer, senior, Temecula Valley, Division 1A First Team. David Canales photo

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The third year of the Champions Division kicked off in early March under the guidance of the Temecula Youth baseball league. Mark Jordan photo

JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The Temecula Youth Baseball League, which plays host to nearly 1,600 players every spring, has now entered its third straight year as the host for their very successful Champions Division. The Champions Division enables boys and girls with physical, medical and mental challenges, aged 4 – 18, to enjoy the sport of baseball through the use of “buddies.” The program was unanimously adopted at the PONY Baseball and Softball International board of directors meeting Oct. 13, 2009. The new division was hosted by Major League Baseball and debuted at the 2009 All Star game Fanfest activities in St. Louis, Missouri. A “buddy” is a volunteer who guides the player throughout their turn at bat and in the infield or outfield and many local programs, as well as baseball and softball teams from the local high schools, volunteer their time to make sure the Champions Division players have the greatest Saturday mornings every spring. Each of the teams play with standard equipment on regular fields and players learn not only the fundamentals of baseball, but also how it feels to be part of a team. The most fundamental goal of the Champions Division is to

give everyone a chance to play, regardless of limitations. In its inaugural season the Temecula Champions Division had over 100 players at the fields at the Ronald Reagan sports park each Saturday morning and that still holds true three years later with the same amount of players. The Champions League started their games early in March, where a major sponsor came out to show their support, Butterfield Ranch Self Storage, who also brought along a check for the league, which will help fund new equipment and uniforms. “We are proud to support such great organizations in our community,” said Mark and Angela Jordan, managers at Butterfield Ranch Self Storage. The league includes all children who reside in Temecula as well as allows a number of players from surrounding cities who choose to play their baseball in the PONY organizations. . If you are interested in finding out more information, look for the “Champions” headline on the TYB website at www.temeculapony. com, visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TemeculaChampions or contact Amy Minniear at amy@temeculachampions. com.

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APRIL 2016 EVENTS

MARCH 2016 NEW MEMBERS

It Works Independent Consultant - Crystal Kirby Strachota Insurance Agency Inc. Hana Sushi Menifee Western Riverside Council of Governments D & R Traffic Control Menifee Lakes Country Club Mr. Pops Popcorn Menifee Studios Photography

MEMBER RENEWALS RECEIVED IN MARCH 2016 Storm Baseball Riverside County Workforce Development Brite Star Care Evan-Brown Mortuary - Sun City America’s Best Value Inn Glass Doctor of SWRC Giovanni’s Pizza and Pasta Erickson Orthodontics Carl’s Concessions Swan, Carpenter, Wallis & McKenzie, LLP US Bank

UPCOMING EVENTS APRIL 5TH Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting: 12:00 pm – Marion Ashley Center APRIL 6TH Ambassador Meeting 8:30 am – 9:30 am 27937 New Hub Dr. #102, Menifee, CA 92586 City Council Meeting • 7:00 pm • Menifee City Hall APRIL 13TH Chamber of Commerce Mixer 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm • Menifee Valley Medical Center APRIL 14TH SCORE Training Topic: Constant Contact • 8:00 am – 11:00 am 27937 New Hub Dr. #201, Menifee, CA 92586 APRIL 16TH Temecula Valley Symphony – Tapestry of Voices 4:00 pm • Grace Presbyterian Church 31143 Nicolas Road, Temecula, CA 92591 APRIL 19TH New Member Reception (New members Jan-March) 9:00 am • 27937 New Hub Dr. #201 Menifee, CA 92586 APRIL 20TH Ribbon Cutting – Strachota Insurance Agency Inc. • 4:00 pm 27710 Jefferson Ave. Suite 100, Temecula, CA 92590 City Council Meeting • 7:00 pm • Menifee City Hall APRIL 23RD City of Menifee-Menifee Better Together 8:00 am – 12:00 pm • Kabian Park – Quail Valley APRIL 29TH NAFE – SUCCESS UP Women’s Conference 11:00 am • Menifee Lakes Country Club APRIL 30TH Motte Historical Museum - 4th Annual Car Show • 10am – 4pm • 28380 HWY 74, Menifee, CA 92585

For more information regarding any of these events, please contact the Chamber office at (951) 672-1991. Visit us at menifeevalleychamber.com.

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