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Murrieta Police Department introduces crime fighting tool ProtectRNeighbors

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Temecula Valley Family Fair fun for all

MURRIETA - The Murrieta Police Department recently launched a program to fight crime called ProtectRNeighbors. It’s a two-way communications program that allows the MPD to send out safety related information to specific areas of the city. see page A-3

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PWR to host 2nd annual Community Health & Wellness Fair Kim Harris Managing Editor Professional Women’s Roundtable will host the 2nd annual Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 25 at Murrieta Town Square Park. see page B-6

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Home teams heat up in Lake Elsinore during Sunbelt Diamond Showcase

Evan Kinkade, 6, (right) uses a pole to snag a frog in the carnival game, Fried Frogs during the Temecula Valley Family Fair on March 28.

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Kim Harris Managing Editor More than 20,000 people flocked to Lake Skinner for the first annual Temecula Valley Family Fair last weekend. With three main stage concerts, vendors, more than 20 rides and fair foods like funnel

cakes and deep fried Oreos, fair CEO Shannon Karrigan said the event delivered all that was promised and more.

“The families really enjoyed the event. There were lots of smiles and many family memories being made,” she said. “It is very exciting to see a positive response from the

community.”

Menifee resident Tiffany Soto said she brought her children to the fair for an afternoon of entertainment and to try out something different.

“We’ve never been to the fair before so I brought the kids,” she said, adding that she and her fam-

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Temecula Valley filmmaker Kiersten Meyers participates in Sundance Film Festival Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer

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Kiersten Meyers is like many middle school students in Southwest Riverside County. She’s preparing spring projects, studying hard for tests, but unlike fellow students, she’s sponsored by Hewlett Packard and busy at work editing film project from her recent trip to Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

“My daughter isn’t one of those kids who is searching for what they want to do with their lives when they grow up,” said Kiersten’s father, Matthew Meyers. “She’s already doing it.”

At the age of 13, Kiersten entered the 2014 Temecula Valley International Film Festival with a dream of making the world a better place, and ended up winning first place in the “Young Filmmakers” category. The 8th grade Shivela

On Thursday, March 26 it was the Sunbelt League’s turn to take the field at the Diamond in Lake Elsinore for the annual triple header that has now taken place for the last seven years at the home of the Lake Elsinore Storm, which is the Class A-Advanced farm team of the San Diego Padres.

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ily would certainly return again next year.

Lincoln Ramirez, 5, of the unincorporated area of Murrieta agreed with Soto’s assessment of the event after a ride on the bumper cars with his sister Madison, 9.

Kiersten Meyers in front of her quote on the wall in the Sundance House.

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Temecula City Council opts to fill seat by appointment instead of election Tim O’Leary Staff Writer A rare open seat on the Temecula City Council will be filled by appointment, and hopefuls have until April 10 to submit applications that detail their availability, education, work experience and political aspirations.

Mayor Jeff Comerchero set the tone for the 50-minute discussion by stating that the upcoming process “is a very serious matter for the future of our city.”

The decision on how to proceed – whether to appoint someone or schedule a Nov. 3 special election – was the first of its kind in a decade for the fast-growing city. It also marked the crest of a wave of turnover on a council that has seen

few changes since Temecula became a city more than 25 years ago.

The decision to appoint, as well as the use of a two-page form to evaluate applicants, dominated the March 24 council meeting.

Although the council has had four opportunities to fill vacancies within its ranks over the years, the panel has never held a special election for that purpose.

Many residents – including two candidates who were defeated in the Nov. 4 election – are expected to apply for the rare vacancy, which offers a $600 per month base salary, a $400 a month vehicle allowance and access to health care coverage if they desire.

But the pay is just part of the picture, as the post has the potential to become a stepping stone for

higher political office. Two former Temecula council members have climbed to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors over the past decade. One of those former council members recently catapulted his way into the state Senate.

The current opening on the council was created on March 4. That is which is when Gov. Jerry Brown picked longtime Temecula Council Member Chuck Washington to replace Jeff Stone on the county board. Washington resigned from the Temecula council the following day.

Washington was elected to the Temecula council in 2003. He had previously served one term on the Murrieta council before he moved south and sought elected office there. Washington has the

distinction of being the only black to serve on both councils as well as the countywide board.

Three audience members spoke to the council prior to the March 24 decision on how it will proceed.

Primarily due to the cost and time differences, most of the speakers recommended that the council appoint an applicant rather than hold a special election.

The cost of such a special election – a figure based on Temecula’s registered voter tally – would be $155,193. By contrast, the cost to fill the vacancy by appointment would total less than $500, City Clerk Randi Johl-Olson said in a staff report. By law, the council has until May 4 to appoint someone or

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Murrieta Police Department introduces crime fighting tool ProtectRNeighbors MURRIETA - The Murrieta Police Department recently launched a program to fight crime called ProtectRNeighbors. It’s a two-way communications program that allows the MPD to send out safety related information to specific areas of the city.

Murrieta residents can register free for it online at www.protectrneighbors.com or on the ProtectRNeighbors link on the MPD’s website.

“The ProtectRNeighbors program provides each user with the flexibility of how they can receive notifications from the MPD. A text message, email or automated phone call are the three options. Each user is attached to a neighborhood, including them in all notifications related to their specific geographical location,” a MPD press release stated.

Already named one of the safest city in the country, the program is another step to eradicate crime throughout the city and over 3,000 users have registered so far.

Those who register with the ProtectRNeighbors program will also have the ability to send crime related alerts.

“The user alerts will be delivered to all registered users within their neighborhood and to the Murrieta Police Department. User alerts will be screened before distribution to

make sure the content is safety related and does not violate the terms of the program,” the release also stated.

Local businesses, otherwise known as crime prevention partners, contribute so the ProtectRNeighbors program can be offered to the community at no cost.

In addition to the financial commitment from the 25 businesses involved, each business will assist in educating the public on the program and encourage them to register.

Murrieta Police Chief Sean Hadden believes the ProtectRNeighbors program will help his department reduce property crimes by having a closer partnership with the community.

“Murrieta is a safe community because of the direct involvement the community has with its police department,” he said. “The citizens of Murrieta care about their community and are true partners in reducing and preventing crime.”

Animal Friends of the Valleys will also be included in the notifications program for lost and recovered pets.

The lost pet alert will allow users to quickly send out a notification to their neighborhood with information about the lost pet, including a picture to assist in the location and recovery.

Just as the safety and crime prevention notifications will be copied

to the MPD, lost pet notifications will be directed to AFV to assist in reconnecting pets with their owners.

“We are very excited to partner with ProtectRNeighbors,” said Christine Antonelli of AFV. “AFV takes in over 9,000 animals a year.

Any opportunity we have to reunite these pets with their rightful owners in a timely fashion is a win for us.

We encourage all residents to sign up for this amazing program and take advantage of all it has to offer. I just can’t wait to see it all in action!”

ProtectRNeighbors Director of Community Relations Trina Fletcher said they are excited to have the opportunity to roll out the program with the MPD. “ProtectRNeighbors is more than just a social networking platform it’s a true partnership with the entire city,” Fletcher said. “It includes the local businesses working together to engage the public to assist the Murrieta Police Department as the eyes and ears and report events that might seem suspicious. The Murrieta Police Department is one of the best in the country and to have the opportunity to assist them in their crime prevention efforts is a great statement to our program.”

For more information on the program, contact MPD Officer Frank LaVigne at (952) 461-6301.

Volunteers needed to staff fire lookouts SAN BERNARDINO - The Fire Lookout Host Program, which is one of the six volunteer programs of the Southern California Mountains Foundation, is recruiting volunteers to staff fire lookouts for the 2015 fire season.

Lookout volunteers help to protect the forest and local mountains communities as well as the communities along and outside of the

forest boundary from the threat of fire. Lookout volunteers also act as hosts to many visitors to the lookouts.

New volunteer trainings begin April 4. To be a Fire Lookout host, volunteers must attend the following training classes: Orientation, a two-hour introduction to the program; Interpretation/ Natural History, a three-hour class;

Operations-a seven-hour class and In-Tower Training, an eight hour, hands on training that takes place in the lookout with an experienced host.

For more information, visit www.mountainsfoundation.org/ fire-lookouts or contact the Lookout Host Program Coordinator Pam Morey by calling (909) 225-1025 or emailing pammorey@fs.fed.us.

Applications available for appointment to fill Temecula City Council seat TEMECULA - The Temecula City Council invites interested residents of the city of Temecula to apply for a vacancy on the city council.

The appointment is to fill an unexpired term on the city council ending December 13, 2016.

The appointment is available to all residents of the city of the Temecula, over the age of 18, continuously registered for at least 30 days prior to the date of appointment.

COUNCIL from page A-1 schedule a special election, she said.

The council seat vacated by Washington’s appointment to the county board comes up for grabs in the November 2016 election. An appointment would put Washington’s successor in office for about 16 months. An election would cut that span to about a year, she said.

Ira Robinson, a local Republican Party leader, told the council it should pick someone who would replicate the racial diversity that Washington brought to the dais. He referred to a recent letter he sent to the city that noted Cecilie Nelson, who was defeated in the Nov. 3 council election, would fit that bill.

Nelson, who is African-American, attended the council discussion but did not speak. She recently indicated in a telephone interview that she will likely apply for the post.

Angel Garcia noted that he finished fourth in the Nov. 4 council race for three open seats, a factor he said merits consideration when a choice is made.

Longtime resident Wayne Hall said the council should opt for someone who has been part of the city’s framework. He suggested John Telesio, a longtime city planning commissioner, or Gary Thornhill, a retired Temecula deputy city manager, as potential contenders.

“Get someone in who knows city government,” Hall said. “I know what these two gentlemen have done.”

It was Stone’s election to the five-member county panel about a decade ago that created the last council opening that was filed by appointment. Stone was a longtime Temecula council member and mayor who had set his sights on higher office.

The vacancy created by Stone’s supervisorial victory was filled in February 2005. That is when the council appointed Maryann Edwards to the open seat. The council opted to appoint Edwards without seeking applications from

The application is available through the City Clerk’s Office and online at www.cityoftemecula. org. Completed applications, with supplemental information, and Form 700 (optional, but recommended) must be received by the City Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 10, located at 41000 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Temecula 92590.

A PDF version of the completed application packet may be

emailed to the city clerk at randi. johl@cityoftemecula.org by the deadline with a hardcopy mailed or delivered within 24 hours. The email date will suffice to establish meeting the deadline. Printed confirmation is encouraged. There are no exceptions to the receipt of the information by the deadline.

For additional information, contact the city clerk by email at randi. johl@cityoftemecula.org or by telephone at (951) 694-6444.

interested residents.

Stone completed more than two terms as a supervisor before he was elected to the state Senate on Nov. 4.

Edwards, a former school board trustee, has repeatedly won reelection since her appointment, including the Nov. 4 race that brought Matt Rahn to the council. Rahn is the first newcomer to join the council since Edwards’ appointment.

Rahn’s opening came when Ron Roberts opted not to seek reelection following 22 years on the council and an unprecedented five terms as Temecula’s mayor.

Comerchero interrupted the council discussion to note that Roberts had recently indicated he is not interested in replacing Washington on an interim basis.

The option of making an abrupt appointment along the lines of Edwards’ 2005 selection was not explored by the council.

Along with the decision to appoint, the council embraced an application format and a timeline that Johl-Olson had recommended.

Applicants must submit their materials to the city by 5 p.m. April 10.

The timeline calls for an April 20 special meeting of the council to interview the applicants.

A lengthy meeting could be held then or the review could be extended to another date if the city is deluged with more than 30 applicants.

April 28 was identified as a possible date to pick someone and then seat them with the rest of the council. It’s possible that the council could opt to schedule an election after the interview process if it repeatedly splits 2-2 on various applicants and can’t break such a voting deadlock.

The two-page application allows council hopefuls to attach a resume that details their education, work experience and any appointed or elected public offices they have held. It also seeks answers to seven required supplemental questions.

Three of the questions ask the applicant why they are interested

in a council seat, how much time they have available for the post and if they plan to run for the council seat in 2016 or beyond.

The other questions focus on the applicant’s understanding of city issues and their civic involvement and leadership experience.

They ask applicants to define the key issues that face the city and identify their prospective goals as a council member.

Council Member Mike Naggar said appointing someone won’t be “a comfortable process” because it will be hard to pick one highlyqualified applicant over another.

Furthermore, he noted that the council’s eventual choice might gain a name recognition advantage over other candidates when Washington’s seat comes up for election.

Other council members countered that shouldn’t matter because Temecula voters are attuned to such political nuances.

“We just have to appoint the best person and let 2016 take care of itself,” Comerchero said.

Naggar said he is not entering the process with any favorites in mind, but he cautioned that his “world view” could color his eventual decision.

He cited his staunch anti-abortion beliefs and noted that he could not support “somebody who is a 180-degree opposite.”

Unlike most cities in the region, Temecula’s council has experienced scant turnover since incorporation. As about 45 candidates can attest, defeating Temecula council incumbents has proven to be an almost impossible task.

Including Rahn, just 14 people have served on Temecula’s fivemember council over the city’s history. At the time of the Nov. 4 election, Washington, Edwards and the other three longtime members together had served more than 65 years on the council, according to city records.

Only two incumbents – Karel Lindemans and Sam Pratt – have lost a re-election bid since Temecula became a city.

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Reality Rally 2015 checkpoint organizations ready to go Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer With 13 local Southwest Riverside business organizations having committed to Reality Rally 2015, founder Gillian Larson took a moment to review just what goes into setting up each activity, challenge, and checkpoint along the way.

Reality Rally is a reality star celebrity race through Old Town Temecula, where teams plot their

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“Each organization is finalizing their challenge for the big race,” Larson said. Like the reality show, “Amazing Race,” the Reality Rally game has an international flavor.

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“The Old Town Gunfighters have 45 members participating this year,” Larson said. “They’re pretty spectacular with all that they do for us.” At the start of the 2015 Reality Rally competition, the Old Town Gunfighters also lead a big part in starting the show.

“At approximately 10 a.m., after the opening ceremony, each team will receive a clue during the gunfighter sequence, telling them what to do,” Larson said. “With this year’s theme, all events will look to the future, or back to the past. Teams can choose their own route through the stations, picking their best way through.”

Knowledge of Old Town Temecula is helpful, according to Larson. With challenges ranging from silly, to physical, to strategic, teams will need to have all four members present in order to complete their challenge and receive a token.

“Even if the teams choose to have one or two members compete at an event, all four have to be together the entire time through the race,” Larson said.

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The Old Town Temecula Gunfighters put on a show for spectators and contestants during opening ceremonies during the 2014 Reality Rally.

stars, others are new or have had a change of venue.

“The Temecula Theater Challenge Checkpoint has relocated this year to the Mary Philips Senior Center,” Larson explained, “due to the Old Town Temecula Community Theater’s restoration project.”

The theater’s challenge includes each team’s dressing in costume, doing a performance in front of entertainment industry judges, such as Temecula Valley Players Patti Drew.

“We’ve had the teams do Shakespeare before, and other things,” Drew said, “The theater challenge always is a lot of fun for the game.”

In another new challenge, the Temecula Valley International Film Festival—with special appearances

by Kiersten Meyers—will challenge teams with making a movie on the fly.

As a former nurse, Larson has ensured that there are mobile Emergency Management Services people available for every team.

“Our EMS people will be roaming the challenge field, if someone needs a Band-Aid, water, or even an AED, we have a critical incident protocol that our teams will follow,” Larson said.

The teams who fundraise over $4,000 will receive a U-Turn certificate enabling teams to skip a challenge if the line is too long,

or to use to make up valuable lost time.

“The ‘Start to Finish’ volunteers will verify that every team gets checked in, and that every team turns in all of their tokens, ending with the introduction to the Watson family at City Hall.”

Once finished, then it will be determined who is the Reality Rally winner. According to Larson, the city of Temecula is the biggest winner of all.

“One of the key elements of Reality Rally is that it highlights the best of Temecula, California to those who ordinarily might not make their way here. We want to draw revenue into our community, to support Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center, and have teams and out of town guests learn what an amazing place Temecula is,” Larson said.

Other participating organizations include the Temecula Farmers’ Market, St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School, Temecula Valley Museum, Vail Ranch Historical Society, Viva Vino, Pennypickle’s Workshop— Temecula’s Childrens Museum, Urban Adventure, Zultimate Karate, Temecula Stampede, and 3rd Street Smokehouse.

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Diamond Valley Lake boat ramp closure due to drought no surprise

Edgar Hall of Lake Elsinore proudly shows off his two bass caught at the receding drought-stricken Diamond Valley Lake.

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Mel Miranda and Anthony Borros of Hacienda Heights prepare to clean up their boat after fishing at Diamond Valley Lake that will soon close its only boat launch ramp.

Tony Ault Writer Metropolitan Water District announcing the upcoming April 15 indefinite suspension of private boat launches at Diamond Valley Lake is no surprise to area boaters and fishermen.

The water district’s Diamond Valley Lake reservoir in Hemet is slowly receding because of the statewide drought. The district says it expects its largest reservoir to recede even more as summer approaches. As a result the only remaining boat ramp at the East Marina, already once extended, will barely touch water by mid-April, MWD engineers suspect.

“This has happened before,” said Don Luoto, coming off the lake Sunday. “They already extended the ramp once. They can’t do much more. It’s a shame.”

Luoto and his three companions from Huntington Beach, who fish

at the lake often, caught about a dozen nice sized bass that day from their boat.

“I love the lake. It’s a fisherman’s lake,” he said.

He observed that because of the low lake level boaters have to be careful.

“Navigation is pretty hard now, especially the submerged reefs.

I don’t know about the guys that speed across the lake.”

The pending action marks the second time MWD will have temporarily suspended boat launches since the reservoir opened to public recreation in October 2003. The district closed the lake’s ramp form October 2008 to December 2009, again because of the drought-driven low lake levels.

The boat launching suspension termed “indefinite” by the MWD is a little more foreboding this year because of Gov. Jerry Brown’s announcement that the entire state is in a critical water shortage and

urging all counties, cities, and its citizens to take immediate steps to conserve water. He is pledging a billion dollars to help build the state’s diminishing water supplies.

“This action speaks volumes about the seriousness of the watersupply situation Southern California faces now and next year. That’s why continued conservation is so essential,” said MWD General Manager Jeffrey Kightlinger.

“We understand the public recreation impacts this action will have at the lake, recognized as one of the premier fishing spots in Southern California,” Kightlinger said. “While we remain proud of Diamond Valley Lake and the recreation it provides, the reservoir’s primary purpose is to help maintain water supply reliability for Metropolitan, our 26 member public agencies and nearly 19 million Southern Californians.”

Edger Hall from Lake Elsinore, fishing from the Diamond Valley

Lake shore, proudly displayed his two bass caught Sunday. He said he wasn’t too concerned about the ramp closing and would continue to fish at the lake.

“This still is a fisherman’s paradise,” he said.

Shore fisherman will still be assured that the lake will remain open to public in the coming months.

An MWD news release said three miles of the shoreline will remain available for public fishing.

Rental boats at the lake will still remain available until it becomes impractical or unsafe to operate and maintain the rental fleet.

In addition, Diamond Valley’s Lake View Trail will remain open to the public for hiking and biking as will the North Hills Trail for hiking and horseback riding, the news release said.

Nearly doubling the region’s surface water storage options when it was dedicated in 2000, Diamond Valley Lake has a storage capacity of 810,000 acre-feet of water, with a surface water elevation of 1,756 feet above sea level.

As of March 17 storage in the lake stands at 390,000 acre-feet, 48 percent of capacity compared to January 2014 when the 4,500-surface-area lake held 583,000 acrefeet. Metropolitan has withdrawn 193,000 acre-feet to meet member agency needs, dropping the lake levels to 44 feet. (An acre-foot is nearly 326,000 gallons, about the amount used by two typical Southland households in a year.)

For information about water saving rebates and MWD’s conservation programs can be found at bewaterwise.com.

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TEMECULA - April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day and the city of Temecula in partnership with Our Nicholas Foundation is hosting its 3rd annual Light It Up Blue Ceremony at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall located at 41000 Main St. in Old Town.

The community is invited to the steps of City Hall to commemorate April as Autism Awareness Month on World Autism Awareness Day, a global autism awareness effort.

The event will include light refreshments, guest speakers, and the special unveiling. Bracelets, pins and Light It Up Blue bulbs will be given away while supplies last.

Council Member Mike Naggar remarked, “Temecula’s City Hall will be lit up blue in solidarity with communities across the nation. Because Temecula provides an excellent quality of life and promotes family values, we thrive in a supportive, family-oriented community. We are passionate advocates for all children faced with disabilities. We continue to work closely with the Southwest Riverside Autism Task Force, Our Nicholas Foundation, and Temecula’s inclusive programming and amenities to focus on unique

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Karrigan said that she was grateful for the support those who worked behind the scenes to bring the fair to fruition.

“Annette Brown is amazing she played a huge role in connecting the fair with the community and the city delegates. Cheri Zamora our lead volunteer coordinator ensured that the fair was staffed and that all positions and shifts were filled. Both of these ladies highly contributed to making the fair a success,” she said.

Karriagan said she also recognized the fact that her dream of bringing a fair to the Temecula Valley would never had been realized were it not for the participation of those who live in the community.

“The fair received an amazing amount of support and grace from all who participated,” she said.

The inaugural Temecula Valley Family Fair hosted a variety of carnival rides and games during the threeday event at Lake Skinner Regional Park.

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Haley Juttner, 10, smiles while she spins fast around the Mind Winder carnival ride at the fair.

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“Many would love to see the fair come back next year and have shared great ideas on ways to make it an even better success.”

Some people drove a distance to take part in Temecula’s newest event, including Robert Clark who made the drive from Escondido with his two sons for a day of fun, games and fair food.

“I’m getting hungry. I want fair food, you know, stuff that ain’t good for ya,” he said while purchasing tickets for entry to the event.

“My little guy wants to jump on a couple of rides, we’re just checking it out,” he said.

Karrigan said after the successes of this year’s event, organizers are looking forward to continuing to host the fair for the coming years.

“Temecula Valley Family Fair is very pleased with the overall success of the fair and we anticipate continuing the tradition in 2016,” she said.

Madison Ramirez, 9, drives a bumper car as brother Lincoln, 5, laughs continuously as they crash into others.

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Young dancer of Miss Sue’s Dance Company in Temecula perform a dance routine for guests on the community performance stage.

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FILMMAKER from page A-1 Middle School student’s short film, “Future Earth,” gave a depiction of what is, and the horror of what could be.

“Kiersten hoped to touch others with her film,” Matthew said.

“What has happened since has been a bit of a dream, itself.”

Describing his daughter’s whirlwind tour of the SFF, Matthew spoke of the mentors who have taken his daughter under their wing.

“Kiersten’s short documentary was discovered by HP during the TVIFF,” he said. “That led to their sponsorship of her at Sundance.”

At the TVIFF, Creative Future Executive Officer Ruth Vitale noticed reached out to Kiersten. She asked if she would be interested in attending the SFF. “Of course, the answer was yes,” Matthew said.

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“Even though there were movie stars walking by, it was the behind the scenes people who really brought her to pause,” Matthew said. “We were given full access, not to just observe and people watch, but to really meet people who could help shape Kiersten’s future.”

Kiersten took part in videoing the experience and conducting interviews with experts in her future industry, according to her father.

“It was surreal watching her work,” Matthew said.

One person who took her underwing was Getty Image photographer Jeff Vespa.

“She did an actual Sundance photo shoot,” Matthew said. “Thanks to Jeff, she is now ingrained in the Sundance Film Festival’s history.”

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Now, Kiersten has been tasked with recording the 2015 Reality Rally, with “Survivor” Gabon’s Gillian Larson.

“We recently met with Larson to discuss the plans, at Old Town Temecula’s Happy Café,” Matthew said.

“Kiersten once again has a large role to play in recording the event.”

After Sundance, a large middle school video project, and Reality Rally, there may be an opportunity to exhale, according to Matthew.

“Kiersten is happiest when she’s editing. It’s such a huge part of her filmmaking process.”

Next stop for Kiersten is a trip to Hollywood, courtesy of Jeff Vespa.

“We are looking forward to what is on the horizons for Kiersten, and will be with her every step of the way,” Matthew said.

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Following the music, Lacy honored and told the stories of Marcella Rusch and Ann Syler who were the club’s co-presidents in 1994-1995.

Rusch, who turned 103 years old on March 26, wasn’t able to attend the event due to illness so Lacy requested that everyone sign birthday cards for her that were at each table. Syler, 91, was moved by the tribute to her and thanked everyone after Lacy presented her with a bouquet of red roses.

Lacy also thanked and presented certificates to the symphony members, the Brookdale-Cherry Hills Club, Nicoles and some club members for their efforts in making the yearly tea possible.

During the last hour, opportunity drawings were held for gift baskets and other items that guests had bought tickets for in the hopes of winning.

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“So far, it’s been quite lovely. The tables are beautiful and the flowers are gorgeous. I think it’s going to be a very nice day.”

Motter and her team decorated over 20 tables with fine China, silverware, fabric napkins and fresh daffodil plants. The large hall was also festooned with silk daffodil arrangements created by club member Jean Olexa.

Each table was decorated differently and some had themes such as Easter, NASCAR and St. Patrick’s Day. There was a hostess at every table to serve guests tea, sandwiches, scones and desserts.

The Brookfield-Cherry Hills Club provided the sandwiches and scones and Dannica Nicoles of Danni Cakes provided the desserts.

For entertainment four members of the Inland Valley Symphony performed classical music while guests dined and socialized. The symphony members were Richard Conviser and Sharon Rollinson on violin, Roark Miller on viola and

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The GFWC Menifee/Sun City Woman’s Club’s hosted its annual Reciprocity Tea on March 21. The affair celebrated the beginning of spring with a daffodil theme. The three-hour Saturday afternoon event took place at the North Town Hall in Menifee.

Most of the club’s 80 members, plus members from other General Federation of Women’s Clubs also in the DeAnza District, attended.

According to the club’s President Gayle Lacy, 188 people came, which is the largest number they’ve ever had at the free event that’s also open to the public.

“This is our social time, our time to get together because we believe there is unity always in the diversity of the clubs,” Lacy said.

Menifee resident Darci Castillejos isn’t a club member, but was invited as a guest to the event by its Chair Robbie Motter.

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Temecula girl earns two titles for competitive dance TEMECULA - Competitive Dance season has just begun and 13-year-old Temecula resident Sabrina Nilsen has already won two titles in the first two competitions of the season. She won Ms. Teen Elite StarQuest Dance Competition along with 1st Overall and Top Platinium Plus award at SDSC on March 1. Her second title win was at Thunder Struck in Ontario on March 15. Nilsen is now entitled to compete in the World Dance Competition in Galveston, TX this summer.

Nilsen’s hard work and passion for dance has perfected her dance in jazz, musical theater, tap, lyrical, hip hop, ballet and pointe. She will

be attending Temecula Valley High School as a freshman in the fall and looks forward to performing on their dance team.

Nilsen has been dancing since the age of 9 under the instruction of Amber Welte. Welte is the owner and director of Temecula’s newest Dance Studio “and All That Jazz!!!” where she trains inspiring dancers in all genres, voice and acting. She also trains at the Ballet Studio on Date Street in Murrieta and is cast in the winter Nutcracker and summer ballets.

Welte’s studio is located at 41669 Winchester Rd., #106 in Temecula.

For more information, call (951) 387-1099.

[Far left] Sabrina Nilsen has won two titles in competitive dance.

[Near left] Sabrina Nilsen performs a La Bayadere jump during a Courtesy photos competition held earlier this month.

Children scrambled for prize filled Easter eggs at Wildomar event

Children race onto a field at Marna O’Brien Park in Wildomar to hunt for prize filled Easter eggs at the city of Wildomar’s 2nd annual Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 28. City Mayor Ben Benoit, in hat, emceed the event, which was attended by over 500 people. Other cities are holding Easter egg hunts this weekend. For more information, see the Calendar page.

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Hazard Reduction Program introduces new format for ‘Notices of Violation’ PERRIS - The Riverside County Fire Hazard Reduction Program is turning to a new format on April 1 to notify parcel owners of a violation and order to abate hazardous vegetation.

The newly designed “Notice of Violation” will come in the form of a 4” X 6” postcard, designed to immediately grab the parcel owner’s attention. This new, streamlined process saves time, contains the same essential information and delivers the “Notice to Abate” message more effectively.

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The completed IRB (Improved Ribbon Bridge) spanning across a channel at the east end of Lake Elsinore assembled by the USMC Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Group on March 24.

USMC Commanding General, 1st MLG, Maj. Gen. Vincent Coglianese, explains some of the logistics involved with the bridge assembly training exercises. The location was chosen for the training exercise due to its ideal topography for spanning a 400+ foot water crossing bridge. The Marines have not had a training opportunity to span the floating bridge since 2002, but they do regularly assemble the aluminum modular bays as a floating raft.

A great blue heron flies by the floating modular bridge assembled by the USMC Bridge Company, 7th Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Group.

A Marine operating an all terrain forklift watches hand signals as he subtly inches the assembled section of MGB across a 53-foot gap in Lake Elsinore.

A Marine checks through a list of operation steps during a training exercise to assemble a MGB dry gap crossing.

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Marines work together to assemble a medium girder bridge near the eastern channel shore.

Marines push the bridge forward as they assemble each component to maintain center of gravity. This process is called "booming".

Sections of "roadway" that will span across the MGB (Medium Girder Bridge) sit in queue while the USMC Bridge Company assemble sections of magnesium, aluminum and zinc alloy bridge components.

A Marine walks across a beam of the MGB as they near the completion of bridging a 53-foot gap during a training exercise held at the eastern channel of Lake Elsinore.

The levees at Lake Elsinore inlet channel were in full military takeover from March 23-27. In an exercise not conducted since 2002, the Marine Corps 7th Engineer Support Battalion and 1st Marine Logistics Group constructed two bridges in a drill to build and dismantle water and land bridges over the span of a week.

Lake Elsinore’s land conditions offer a perfect location for the water based Improvised Ribbon Bridge or IRB – a floating structure designed to take vehicles shore to shore – and a Medium Girder Bridge, otherwise known as a MGB, across the dry culvert south of Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium.

The Lake Elsinore City Council and Storm Stadium baseball personnel, including Thunder – the mascot – were on hand to view the Marines at work in this first full operations drill to take place at Lake Elsinore.

“It is so gracious for Lake Elsinore to allow us to use their land and territory. This is the closest area within 250 miles to deploy a continuous span IRB and MGB. The operation went seamlessly,” said Capt. Andrew Hicks, Bridge Company Commander for 7th Engineer Support Battalion.

Approximately 100 U.S. Marines were on hand for the operation, where they would camp on the Lake Elsinore levee next to the inlet channel.

Having the chance to practice bridge building trains the Marines for emergency or wartime conditions, and is key to mobility, according to Hicks.

“We packed out for the night in a 37-vehicle convoy and built a continuous span IRB – shore to shore – in a little more than three hours.”

The 7th Engineer Support Battalion supports 1st Marine Expeditionary force when it comes to mobility, according to Hicks.

“If elements came to a river crossing, we could use continuous span and keep moving the bridge forward,” Hicks said.

The continuous span IRB consisted of five bay rafts that were floated across the waterway and driven around. The distance spanned more than 400 feet.

“Once assembled, the ramp touches each shore, and interior bases in between,” Hicks said.

Each bridge is capable of carrying 140,000 pounds, the military load classification amounting to the standard of construction capable of supporting the weight of the M1A2 Abrams tank.

“Whenever we construct, we build to the highest standard,” Hicks said.

The dry gap MGB was is also designed to withstand 140,000 pounds, though in battle situations, decisions can be made to make them less, if they know what vehicles will be crossing the bridge.

“If only Humvees are driving across, we will build to withstand that,” Hicks said.

Shortly after the IRB build-out was completed, trucks rolled across bearing parts for the next phase of bridge building, the MGB. One of the challenges for the MGB phase of the operation, according to Sgt. Joseph Horsey, is the heat and working in flack gear and Kevlar.

“Marines have built bridges in hotter conditions than this,” stated Horsey. “You have to be prepared to build the bridge in any condition in a combat situation. The enemy isn’t going to wait on you. You have to work as fast as you can to get the job done.”

From start to finish, the dry gap MGB took two hours until it was ready to cross. Total distance, across the culvert is 53 feet. According to those present, this was the first time that an IRB and MGB were built in sequence. Lake Elsinore offered a unique occasion for the Camp Pendleton based Marines to drill in realistic conditions.

“We have to train to our standards, and were lucky to find a venue that would support this effort,” Hicks said.

Though the levee was closed along the channel, the public was welcome to observe activities from the levee entrance road, next to Diamond Stadium, as well as from other view points along the shore. After five days of training, the 7th Engineer Support Battalion removed the bridge, also giving those present the perspective on what it takes to remove the bridges.

Daniel Lane contributed to this article.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS KIDS AND TEENS: April 3 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Food Science: Egg-citing Dyeing for ages 2 and over at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St., Temecula. Bring your own halfdozen or so hard boiled eggs as you eggs-periment with eggs-pert coloring techniques that would make the Easter Bunny proud! $8 per person. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

April 8 – 4-4:45 p.m. Authorfest at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Rd. Children will meet local authors and find out how to write and publish a book.

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April 13 – 7-8 p.m. Springtime Edible Art teen program at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Rd. What a better way to hang out with your peeps and create edible art using Peeps Marshmallows and other treats.

This program is for grades 7-12 and limited to 30 participants.

Registration required. Information and registration: (951) 693-8900.

April 15 – 4 p.m. Annie Banannie’s Balloon Show at Grace Mellman Library, 41000 County Center Dr., Temecula. Comedy and storytelling mixed with a balloon show for ages 3-12. Information: (951) 296-3893.

April 17 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tin Foil Hat Construction for ages 2 and over at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St.. Temecula. Bring your own aluminum foil or $2 extra per person for supplies. $5 per person. Tickets and information: (951) 308-6376.

April 18 – 12-4:30 p.m. SAT vs. ACT combo practice test at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square. Experience both tests.

Space is limited for grades 9-12.

Registration: (800) KAPTEST. CITY EASTER EGG HUNTS: April 4 – The city of Lake Elsinore presents “Children’s Fair and Egg Hunt” at McVicker Canyon Park, 29355 Grand Ave. Lake Elsinore. Games, activities and fun for all ages.

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April 4 – 10 a.m. City of Temecula Easter Egg Hunts at three locations: Temeku Hills Park, 31637 La Serena Way, Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park, 32380 Deer Hollow Way and Harveston Community Park, 28582 Harveston Dr. Have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny, music, games, fun and more.

Bring your own baskets to collect Easter treats. Egg hunts for children ages 1-12. Special needs area at all three locations.

April 4 – 9-11 a.m. City of Murrieta’s Spring Eggstravaganza at Los Alamos Hills Sports Park, 36700 Ruth Ellen Way, Murrieta.

Over 10,000 filled eggs will be hunted. Bring your own baskets to collect Easter treats. Information: (951) 304-7275.

April 4 – 9:30 a.m. Menifee United Church of Christ to host a free Easter Egg Hunt open to all children in the Menifee area at 26701 McCall Blvd. Games, activities and prizes. Information: Rev. Bill (616) 796-5598.

April 4 – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 4th annual Easter Egg Hunt at Marion V. Ashley Community Center, 25625 Briggs Rd., Menifee. Bring your own baskets to collect Easter eggs. Information: (951) 928-2700.

ENTERTAINMENT: April 2 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 28816 Pujol St., Temecula.

Enjoy an evening of jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Tickets: $15.

Information: (866) 653-8696.

April 4 – 7 and 9 p.m. Country Live at the Merc, at the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol St. Live Country music show featuring house band backing up the valley’s country artists. Tickets and information: (866) 653-8696 or www.countryatthemerc.info.

April 5 – 3 p.m. Classics at the Merc, 42051 Main St., Temecula.

Classics is a weekly chamber recital series co-produced by the California Chamber Orchestra and Temecula Presents. Performers are all working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students. Featuring: Tickets and information: (866) 653-8696.

April 9 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 28816 Pujol St., Temecula.

Enjoy an evening of jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Tickets: $15.

Information: (866) 653-8696.

April 10 – 8 p.m. The Honey Whiskey Trio at the Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Rd. Temecula. Folk, Bluegrass and Jazz. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

April 11 – 7:30 p.m. Presidio Brass: Sounds of the Cinema at the Temecula Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Rd. Tickets and information: (866) 653-8696.

April 11 – 6-8 p.m. Billy and the Rebels Temecula Valley Spring Music Fest free concert at the Broadway Starz Theatre, 42092

Winchester Rd., Temecula. Tickets and information: (323) 577-2524 or info@cheapjagrecords.com.

April 12 – 7 p.m. Speakeasy at the Merc presents live traditional jazz of the ‘20s – ‘40s. Performances feature the house band, Second Hand Jazz with vocalist Rosalie Porter in rotation with prominent Southern California traditional jazz artists. Tickets and information: (866) 653-8696.

April 12 – 3 p.m. Classics at the Merc, 42051 Main St., Temecula.

Classics is a weekly chamber recital series co-produced by the California Chamber Orchestra and Temecula Presents. Performers are all working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students. Featuring: Tickets and information: (866) 653-8696.

April 12 – 1-4:30 p.m. The Lakeside Dixieland Jazz Club to host its monthly afternoon of Dixieland and Swing music at the Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Club, 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar.

The public, dancers and musicians are invited. Feature band: Hotel Wolverine Jazz Band. Information: Arlene (951) 245-9504.

April 16 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 28816 Pujol St., Temecula.

Enjoy an evening of jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Tickets: $15.

Information: (866) 653-8696.

April 17 – 7:30 p.m. Dixieland at the Merc, 28816 Pujol St. Temecula.

Featuring: Honky-Tonk Dixie with the all new “Old Town Banjo Band.

Tickets and information: (866) 653-8696.

April 18 – 7 and 9 p.m. Country Live at the Merc, at the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol St. Live Country music show featuring house band backing up the valley’s country artists. Tickets and information: (866) 653-8696 or www.countryatthemerc.info.

April 25 – 8 p.m. Comedy at the Merc, at the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol St. Presented

by PRN Productions in association with Temecula Presents. Laugh and leave the week behind you for this unique style of audience participatory improvised comedy where you play too by helping write, direct, and star onstage. Tickets and information: (866) 653-8696.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: April 2 – 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m.

Professional Women’s Roundtable presents their 4th annual Accessories Auction fundraiser at The Grill Room, 41687 Temeku Dr., Temecula. RSVP required. RSVP and Information: Annette (951) 300-6676 or www.pwronline.org.

April 2 – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Mt. San Jacinto College Diversity Committee, Puente Program and San Jacinto campus Office of Instruction invite the community to participate in the Cesar Chavez Blood Drive at the Menifee campus, 28237 La Piedra Rd. Apointments: Diana (951) 965-8756 or dmedina155@ student.msjc.edu.

April 6 – 8:30 a.m. 15th annual K i d s C u p G o l f To u r n a m e n t presented by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest County at Bear Creek Golf Club, 22640 N. Bear Creek Dr., Murrieta. Reservations required.

Information: Beth (951) 699-1526 ext., 107 or beths@bgcswc.org.

April 8 – 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Angel Tree Easter Celebration at 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar.

RSVP by April 3 at (951) 698-7650. Information: www. communityoutreachministry.org.

April 10 – 5-10 p.m. 5th annual Reality charity event “Fun for Funds.” Celebrity reception and casino fundraiser at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Rd., Temecula. Tickets: Pre-sale $25 per person or $30 at the door.

Proceeds benefiting Michelle’s P l a c e . I n f o r m a t i o n : w w w. realityrally.com.

April 11 – 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

5th annual Reality Rally Charity Event “Fun for Funds” with Amazing Race type game all over Old Town Temecula with the public and reality stars. 4-9p.m. Rally Festival meet and greet reality stars and autographs, Kidz challenge, check points, character photo stations, booths, fun, games and more.7-9 p.m. Celebrity Showcase with national TV celebrity chefs.

Information: www.realityrally.com.

April 11 – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Ultimate BBQ Showdown East vs.

West presented by The Rotary Club of Wildomar at Marna O’Brien Park, 20505 Palomar St. Wildomar. Live music, vendors, kids play area, food, and more. Information: (951) 4451903 or www.wildomarrotaryclub. org.

April 11 – 5 p.m. Passcar Series – Street Stocks, Super Stocks, IMCA Modifieds and Factory Stocks at

the Perris Auto Speedway, 18700 Lake Perris, Dr. Perris. Information: www.perrisautospeedway.com.

April 11 – 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Family Discovery Day at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 29725 Bradley Rd., Menifee. This is a free event to learn about Genealogy and there are many classes to choose from. Information: (951) 672-0162 or familyhistory. menifee@gmail.com.

April 11 – 2-4 p.m. Murrieta Leaders to Honor Hospice of the Valleys Volunteers at the Murrieta Public Library, 24700 Adams Ave., Murrieta. In honor of National Volunteer Week, Hospice of the Valleys to hosts its Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to thank their dedicated volunteers who provide support, companionship, and dignity to members of the community with life-threatening illnesses. Information: (951) 2007800 or www.hospiceofthevalleys. org.

April 18 – 7 a.m. Menifee Half Marathon will start and end at MSJC, 28237 La Piedra Rd. Scenic course goes through Menifee.

Sponsored by the City of Hemet Menifee United Way. Information and registration: www.menifeehalf. com.

April 18 – 5 p.m. World of Outlaws, USA/CRA Sprint Cars and PAS Senior Sprints. “Power of Purple Night” benefiting the City of Perris Relay for Life and The American Cancer Society at the Perris Auto Speedway, 18700 Lake Perris Dr., Perris. Information: www.perrisautospeedway.com.

April 18 – 6 a.m. 14th annual Unity 5K/10K Run hosted by The city of Lake Elsinore along the scenic shore of Lake Elsinore on the levee adjacent to the Diamond Stadium, 500 Diamond Dr. PreRegistration recommended by April 1. 5K/10K runs begin at 7:45 a.m. Children’s Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. parking available in Lot B until 7:45 a.m. access the stadium from Malaga Rd. Information: (951) 245-0442.

April 23 – 5-9 p.m. 3rd annual Shakespeare Scholarship Monologue Competition sponsored

by Shakespeare in the Vines will take place at the Temecula Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Rd. All high school students in the Southwest Riverside County are invited to participate.

Scholarships. Applications from high school students must be received no later than noon on April 17. Application, competition rules and entry form available at www.shakespeareinthevines.org.

Information: Rob (951) 551-5338 or robcrisell@yahoo.com.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest County On-Going Car Wash fundraiser – The Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County are selling tickets for $21 to Rancho Car Wash or Temecula Car Wash. To purchase tickets to support this club please contact Beth Soltysiak (951) 6991526, ext. 109.

April 2 – 12:30-2 p.m. MSJC’s STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Engineering Workshop will be at the San Jacinto campus, 1499 N. State St. Room 107B. Information: Crystal (951) 639-5628 or cranthony@msjc.edu.

April 3 – 6 p.m. Murrieta Temecula Republican Assembly club has a Good Friday fish taco dinner meeting at the Temecula City Hall Conference room, 41000 Main St. Guest speakers: Andrea Yim, Project Life and Norma Murakami, Operation Rescue, both are powerful pro-life entities that work tirelessly for life of the unborn. RSVP: (951) 600-7370 or cradistrict36@gmail.com.

April 6 – 1:30-3:30 p.m. The Gem of the Valley Art Association to host monthly meeting at the Murrieta Senior Center, 41717 Juniper St., Murrieta. Demonstrator of the month: Susan Keith. Information: Chris (951) 461-9644.

April 7 – 12:30-2:30 p.m. MSJC Amnesty International Club in association with the Diversity Committee present: Spring 2015 Film Series at the Menifee campus, 282378 La Piedra Rd., Room 927.

Featuring: “Undocumented.” Movie is free and open to the public.

Information: Shahla at (951) 6395753 or srazavi@msjc.edu.

April 8 – 11:30 a.m. NAFE Menifee monthly luncheon meeting will be at Merna’s Café and Grill, 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd., Sun City. Dynamic speaker and great networking. RSVP and Information: Robbie (951) 255-9200.

April 8 – 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

TVE2 Pitch Practice calling all

tech start up entrepreneurs come and practice your pitch in a fun and friendly environment. If you would like to pitch, please email Cheryl.kitzerow@tve2.org or sign up at www.eventbrite.com/e/pitchpractice-tickets-16027615028.

April 9 – 5:30-7 p.m. MSJC’s STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Timothy Lyons, Bio-Geo Chemistry will be at the Menifee campus, 28237 La Piedra Rd., Room 927.

Information: Crystal (951) 6395628 or cranthony@msjc.edu.

April 9 – 5:30-7 p.m. TriTech SBDC CEO Storytelling with Joe Wallace of CVEP/iHub Palm Springs. Information and registration: www.swrbiztraction. com.

April 9 – 1-3 p.m. Lake Elsinore Genealogical Society to host free informational meeting at Mission Trail Community Library, 34303 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Speaker Francie Kennedy’s topic will be “Google for Genealogists” with a brief overview and strategies for successful Google searching. LEGS members will help you research your family to get you started.

Information: Arlene at aamoore@ yahoo.com.

April 10 – 9-11 a.m. TVCC Professional Development Series: Hitting a Bulls Eye in Identifying Your Target Market presented

by Helene Berren, AmpUrBiz. Information: Brooke (951) 6765090 or brooke@temecula.org.

April 14 – 9:30 a.m. Murrieta Garden Club to meet at the Murrieta Community Center, 41816 Juniper St. Agenda: Choose nominating committee for 2015-16 officers.

Beginners welcome. Information: Barbara (951) 677-7310.

April 14 – 9-11 a.m. Board of Equalization: Record Keeping for Small Business. This basic record keeping class will teach business owners and entrepreneurs the benefits of sound record keeping, the required documents and how long to keep them, the importance of Use Tax records and more. Registration: www.boe.ca.gov/news/news_and_ events.htm#events.

April 15 – 4:30-6:30 p.m. MSJC Amnesty International Club in association with the Diversity Committee present: Spring 2015 Film Series at the Menifee campus, 282378 La Piedra Rd., Room 927.

Featuring: “Citizen Four.” Movie is free and open to the public.

Information: Shahla at (951) 6395753 or srazavi@msjc.edu.

April 15 – 6 p.m. NAMI Mental Health Forum to host its monthly meeting at the Assistance League, 28720 Via Montezuma, Temecula.

Dr. Steven Galarza, Medical Director for Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine will speak on “Depression, Anxiety and Personality disorders” Information: (951) 672-2089 or www.namitv.org.

April 16 – 12:30-1:30 p.m.

MSJC’s STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math).

Stem Program Orientations at both campuses; Menifee – 28237 La Piedra Rd., Room 419 San Jacinto – 1499 State St. room 156.

Information: Crystal (951) 6395628 or cranthony@msjc.edu.

April 16 – 9-11 a.m. IE SBDC Home Based Food Operations.

As of January 1, 2013 the State of California permits private home enterprises to prepare and package low-risk food products to sell to consumers. This seminar will offer discussion on the steps required to become a Cottage Food Operation in the County of Riverside, including: permits and certifications required to operate, food categories permitted under the law and selling at retail locations and food labeling requirements. Registration: www. iesmallbusiness.com April 16 – 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

EWDC Luncheon- An Update by Anne Mayer Executive Director of Riverside County at the Diamond Club, 500 Diamond Dr., Lake Elsinore. Information and reservations: Michelle (951) 245-8848 or michelle@ lakeeldinorechamber.com April 20 – 6:30-8:30 p.m.

P a r k i n s o n ’s E d u c a t i o n a l & Emotional Support Group to meet at Atria Vintage Hills, 41780 Butterfield Stage Rd., Temecula.

Parkinson’s Resource Organization is proud to provide meetings with this tremendous importance and dynamic speakers to the Temecula area. Meetings are open to the public. Information: (877) 775-4111 or info@parkinsonsresource.org.

April 21 – 5:30 p.m. Temecula Valley Art League to host next demonstration featuring watercolor artist, Steve Gruber at the Assistance League of Temecula, 28720 Via Montezuma. Information: www. temeculavalleyartleague.com.

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Dining in the Valley Goat and Vine brings rustic flavors to Old Town Temecula

Goat and Vine restaurant in Old Town Temecula, owners Alicia and Brad Trevithick.

Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer

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n the corner of 5th and Mercedes streets, in Old Town Temecula’s turn of the 20th century brick row house buildings, you’ll find the Goat and Vine restaurant. Owners Brad and Alica Trevithick have recreated the space into a rustic yet modern environment with 100-year-old charm.

“We’ve dreamed of this restaurant for years, and wanted it to be distinct in every way,” Brad said.

Self-described as a wine bar, pizza, and sandwich shop, everything about the Goat and Vine’s décor remains California classy. Come for a weekday lunch, or a lingering midweek sunset dinner, with easy parking in packed Old Town.

The Goat and Vine’s line drawing logo depicts the Aesop’s Fable story—a goat, hiding behind a luxurious vine only to eat the very leaves that saved it—the underlying message, “ingratitude is dangerous.” There is nothing but gratitude on their success from the Trevithicks.

“I love all things literary, unique and whimsical,” Brad said. “The Goat and Vine is a result of all of those things.”

Brad monitors each table at the restaurant, which has only been open about a week.

“I want to make sure the front of the house, and back of the house are working well together. We are listening to our customers, adding and changing our menu as we see the need. So far, things are going well.”

With Brad’s contractor’s know how, and wife Alicia’s recipes— along with a 100-year-old sourdough starter from their native Alaska – the Trevithicks’ outfitted the space they define as “rustic, whimsy.” On the walls, a mix of brick, plank wood, barn style doors, and unique murals depicting goats at play. At the tables, marble tops, Victorian scrolled iron tables mesh with pseudo-industrial bar stools

with indoor/outdoor seating for 60.

The inside of the Goat and Vine is a feast for the eyes, with marble fronted bar, a full wall goats at play mural, and mix of silver and glass.

The aroma of yeasty breads, baked fresh in the Goat and Vine’s stone hearth daily, mingles with scents of baking pizzas, roasting meats. On a Sunday afternoon, the restaurant tables are full with diners.

The menu is varied, to satisfy just about any palate, and affordable enough to allow for a broad selection of items. All breads are baked daily in the stone hearth, but the vibe Brad and Alicia have cultivated at the Goat and Vine is fresh, distinct, and unique from lighting to tables.

Bare bulb, filament fixtures (from Restoration Hardware) are suspended over the bar, wrapped around a eucalyptus branch from the Trevithick’s property. Other distinct lighting, grapevine branches from Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, are wrapped with copper wire lighting.

“I saw the branches and knew I had to have them for the restaurant,” Brad said.

A contractor by trade, things changed after their move from Anchorage, Alaska, to Temecula, seven years ago.

“After the economy tanked, Alicia and I decided it was time to grab our dream to start a food related business,” Brad said.

The Trevithicks began Temecula’s popular Great Harvest Bread Company, a franchise, but looked long term to running things their own way.

“We learned a great deal from Great Harvest, but have planned for Goat and Vine,” Brad said.

When the opportunity for the 5th and Mercedes location opened up, they were ready.

My party started with the Brew House Blue Cheese Salad. The large portion, served to share on a silver platter, showed first impressions count at Goat and Vine. Everything a salad should be, bountiful with crisp romaine

Mother’s Meatballs served with crusty sourdough and crushed tomato sauce, a must order at the Goat and Vine restaurant in Old Town Temecula.

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Brewhouse Blue Cheese Salad with perfect balance of sweet and savory, and crisp fresh flavors.

lettuce, sliced red grapes, heaps of chopped caramelized pecans, married with smoked blue cheese crumbles and a homemade creamy blue cheese dressing.

The Goat and Vine offers regional and international beer and wine.

“We want people to enjoy high quality beer and wine not just from Temecula, but from around the world,” Brad said. Diners can bring their own bottles, if they choose, for a reasonable corkage fee.

“I try to choose wines that are designed to drink with food, rather than the fruit forward wines meant to be enjoyed on their own,” he said.

Wine is served in elegant, Sommelier-style glasses, giving diners the opportunity to enjoy the full flavors when sampling with food.

For a warm afternoon, we sampled the Edna Valley Chardonnay, crisp and clean with bright apple and bit of clove flavors, perfect with the salad.

Next, Brad recommended “Mother’s Meatballs,” a signature recipe

by Alicia, made from a mix of

sausage and Kobe beef she grinds daily, combined with milk-soaked homemade sourdough crumbs. The two generous sized meatballs arrive again in a silver dish, topped with melted Mozzarella, served with crushed tomato sauce and julienned basil. Two crusty sourdough slices pair with the dish, in perfect pairing. Flavors of light fennel, garlic, onion, and meats make these juicy meatballs a must order. Word on the street is their meatball pizza will not be far behind. Goat and Vine’s stone hearth baked pizzas are rapidly becoming a favorite, each made to order, none distinctly round, but with unique toppings worthy of this whimsical environment. One could be found at almost every table during our meal.

Final order of the day was the hot pretzels seen on Goat and Vine’s popular Facebook

page, and were on the must-try list.

The stone-ground mustard dipping sauce zipped with flavor, served with two piping hot out of the oven pretzels. Remember to save room for the delectable chocolate cake, or Alicia’s famous cookies.

Outdoor patio dining is available, but at this time, alcohol is not served outside. Stay tuned for that to happen, according to Brad.

For parties of seven to 10, the Goat Room is a perfect private retreat.

Though reservations are not required, calling ahead might be a good idea in the evening or on weekends. Visit the Goat and Vine online at www.thegoatandvine. com and www.facebook.com/ goatandvine. The restaurant is located at 41911 Fifth St., Ste. 100. Call (951) 695-5600 for more information.

Far left: Fresh baked pretzels with stone ground mustard dipping sauce.

Left: Interior of the Goat and Vine restaurant in Old Town Temecula is rustic, whimsical, with classy SoCal flair.

Above: Stone hearth fired pizzas scent the air of this rustic, charming restaurant.

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3rd annual Walk in the Vines for Autism to be held on April 25 Laura Rathbun Writer The 3rd annual Walk in the Vines for Autism will be held on Sunday, April 26 at 9 a.m. in the Temecula Valley Wine Country and there’s still time to sign up to participate.

Registration is $25 per person and includes a free T-shirt. Children under the age of 8 are free.

Mark Anselmo, founder of the Our Nicholas Foundation which sponsors the walk each year, said participants can enjoy scenic views while walking either one or two miles on the rolling hills of the Leoness Cellars winery.

“Leoness has been a great partner of ours for a few years and were kind enough to allow us to literally walk through their vines for this event,” he said. “It’s a beautiful setting on a Sunday morning and if we’re lucky like last year, we’ll have hot air balloons and beautiful weather that just showcase how beautiful Temecula Wine Country is.”

Anselmo said that in addition to Leoness Cellars, other Temecula

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Last year 1,400 people participated in the 2nd annual Walk in the Vines for Autism that was held in the Temecula Valley Wine Country.

businesses are helping make the walk a success, too. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will provide free coffee and tea prior to the walk and Tiffany’s Party Designs has helped with planning the event.

“We also have many wonderful volunteers,” he added.

The walk’s purpose is promoting autism awareness and providing financial support for families affected by autism and programs that

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“In addition to the fundraising opportunity for these families, it is a great opportunity for us to come together as families and friends to show our wonderful support for the autism community,” Anselmo said.

After the walk, there’s a fun fair for everyone to enjoy. “We have a small vendor fair after the walk that includes food, drinks, jolly jumps, face painters and more. It usually lasts for about an hour or two after the walk finishes. The vendor fair actually takes place on the neighbor’s property which is called Morgan Hill Manor that they let use as well,” Anselmo said.

For more information on the walk or to register online for it, visit www.OurNicholasFoundation.com.

Commemorative Holocaust exhibit opens at Temecula Valley Museum Daniel Lane Multimedia Journalist The “Multiply by Six-Million: A Personal Perspective on the Holocaust” exhibit opened at the Temecula Valley Museum on Saturday, March 28.

The exhibit, which commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Holocaust, runs through May 17.

Using a combination of displays and special events, the exhibit showcases stories of some of the 500,000 Holocaust survivors.

Two special events are scheduled where museum visitors are able to talk with a survivor.

A 50-minute play for guests to experience what life was like living in hiding and in fear of the Nazis during World War II is also part of the event.

“The ‘Multiply by Six-Million: A Personal Perspective on the Holocaust’ exhibit offers the public access to powerful first-person accounts of one of the defining events of the 20th Century,” museum Manager Tracy Frick wrote in a press release. “Their stories are accompanied by visually arresting original black and white portraits of Holocaust survivors living in California by photographer Evvy Eisen.”

Both special events are only available to those who RSVP with the museum. RSVPs can be made by calling (951) 694-6450.

Temecula Valley Museum will host the exhibit “Multiply by Six-Million: A Personal Perspective on the Holocaust” from March 28 through May 17.

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The first of the special events, “Surviving the Holocaust,” will be held on Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m.

Guests will be able to view and listen to a survivor’s first-person account through a live video conference.

The second event, “Edith Frank Remembers,” features the story of Anne Frank’s mother and will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at 6 p.m.

The play is suitable for those as young as 5th grade.

“Experience what life was like living in hiding and in fear of the Nazis in World War II Europe through the eyes of Edith Frank, Anne Frank’s mother,” Frick said in her press release. “Award-win-

ning actress, teacher, and director, Sharyn Lyon, performs her own 50-minute play, ‘Edith Frank Remembers,’ and shares the feelings and sounds of the Frank family’s captivity.”

The exhibit tells the stories of those who survived the Holocaust in an attempt to educate future generations while honoring the survivor’s past.

“The Temecula Valley Museum is pleased to be able to bring these historical memories and portraits in Temecula and grateful to do so during the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the concentration camps,” Frick said.

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ONF started the annual walk after being requested to do so by

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“We had local families ask us for quite some time to have a walk they could participate in locally instead of having to travel to Los Angeles or San Diego...also they wanted to have funds stay locally if possible,” Anselmo said.

“We offer a unique opportunity for families, schools and companies to create teams to specifically benefit one individual with autism or 100 percent to Our Nicholas Foundation,” Anselmo said. “For those teams dedicated to one individual, 75 percent of the net proceeds will go directly to that person’s needs.

An autism diagnosis can be very expensive and this walk has already helped hundreds of families reach financial goals of additional therapy, technology assistance and more.”

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Pets

Snake charms girl at petting zoo event

Wildomar resident Lilee De Leon, 7, is all smiles as a red-tailed boa constrictor drapes itself around her during a Trinity Ranch Petting Zoo event at Kahoots pet store in Murrieta on Saturday, March 21. “It’s cool,” Lilee said about the snake. “My mom’s afraid of them.” Her mom, Tessa De Leon, brought Lilee and her two younger brothers to the event, which was a fundraiser for the ranch in Nuevo that rescues and rehomes all types of animals.

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Adventure seeking photographer Wes Warwick receives award

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Arts Council Menifee Special to the Valley News Wes Warwick is always up for a challenge. As an experienced mountaineer, he has scaled the Alps and the Himalayas and backpacked deep into the canyons at Cedar Mesa, Utah. He’s been chasing Native American rock art and ruins for the past seven years.

“We’ve been all over the place – to hundreds, if not thousands, of ruins,” said Warwick, 79.

His Sun City home, which he remodeled to his own specifications, has walls filled with stunning photographs he has taken as he traveled extensively to take on nature’s peaks and valleys.

“I remember where every one was taken,” he said. “The pictures are something I can take home with me.”

Warwick’s talent with a camera led to his recognition as Arts Council Menifee Artist of the Month for April.

His first public photographic exhibit was “Rhythm of the Land,” a one-man show at the Sun City Library a few years ago. He is a member of its photography club and joined Arts Council Menifee about two years ago.

“I take every one of these photos for myself and if someone else enjoys them, okay,” Warwick said. “I have a good composition eye. When taking pictures, I visualize how it will be printed – how I want it to look.”

Photography has always played a role in Warwick’s life. He was born in Knoxville, Tenn. but moved to sunny Southern California at age 5. The only times he has lived elsewhere were when he served in the U.S. Army for two years and six years he spent in Colorado for business.

“Since I was raised on an orange grove three miles from Anaheim, I was always wandering the landscape,” Warwick recalled. “I enjoyed the solitude, freedom and the opportunity to be self-reliant. I’m still practicing it today.”

Last year, when Menifee’s new Boys & Girls Club was preparing for its grand opening, Warwick signed up

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to volunteer.

At the clubhouse, Warwick was working in the recreation room and noticed the blank walls could use some dressing up. He asked Bill Zimmerman, the club’s volunteer coordinator at the time, if he could donate 10 large framed photographic pieces to decorate the room. Zimmerman gave the thumbs up, and soon the walls were adorned with natural images that Warwick captured through his lens.

“Wes’s photography is an inspiration to our youth at the club,” said John Whann, executive director of Boys & Girls Club of Menifee Valley. “It can encourage them to explore remote places and seek outdoor adventure.”

Some of Warwick’s photos take advantage of unusual scenes found in landscapes, while others show the breadth and depth of what he experiences.

“I try to put people in (the photos) because it’s what I like to take, maybe just to give it a scale. It gives impact to me,” he said. “I don’t take typical pictures of typical spots.”

Nature reserves its most visually rewarding scenery for the adventurous outdoor enthusiast. Warwick has discovered this, and has developed a passion for finding those remote natural wonders, and sharing them through his photography.

He climbed Mt. Everest in 2012, just one of the many summits he has mastered. “It was really fun – we had great guides,” Warwick said. Next on his to-do list is a trip to Patagonia at the southern section of the Andes Mountains shared by Argentina and Chile.

Another creative outlet for Warwick is playing drums – which he has been doing for nearly 70 years. He was in marching band during high school and college and was a company drummer while in the Army. He taught himself how to play the conga drums, Harry Belafonte-style. He currently plays in a band – keeping rhythm in his life.

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Health

The importance of CPR – the Brennan story TEMECULA - After a long search in her Morgan Hill neighborhood, Alicia Brennan, 44, spotted the man mowing the lawn. “It’s him!” she thought to herself. She did not know his name, but she was on a mission.

“Thanks for helping me save my husband’s life!” she said hugging him and handing over a basket of goodies.

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was going for a jog. He normally ran alone, but this time Alicia decided to join him and walk their dogs while their three teenagers stayed at home. After jogging a few miles, Jacob became very tired.

They decided to turn back toward home. Alicia thought she saw Jacob trip as he walked ahead of her. He suddenly collapsed and landed on the sidewalk face down. Jacob was bleeding heavily – it turned out he had broken his nose – and he was not responding.

During the next few minutes Alicia was able to remain calm: she called 911, got help from a passerby and his teenaged daughter, and started performing CPR compressions.

Another neighbor approached them and took over the CPR compressions as Alicia increasingly panicked. She was terrified. When the paramedics arrived they lead her away before applying the AED that got Jacob’s pulse back.

Doctors later told them that plaque

had ruptured and clogged Jacob’s artery. He was having the type of heart attack also known as “the widow maker.” During the first 24 hours after the cardiac incident, doctors did not know the extent of Jacob’s neurological damage, but because Alicia performed CPR so quickly, she not only saved his life, the damage cause by the lack of oxygen travelling to the brain was greatly diminished.

On March 9, Alicia was presented

with the Heartsaver Hero Award at the Temecula Valley Hospital Board of Governors meeting. Given by the American Heart Association, it recognizes individuals who have successfully utilized CPR to raise public awareness about the importance of this lifesaving technique.

Nearly 383,000 out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrests occur annually in the United States, and 88 percent of cardiac arrests occur at home. If someone is trained to perform CPR, the lives they can save will most likely be a loved one. Effective bystander CPR provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival, but only 32 percent of cardiac arrest victims get CPR from a bystander, according to the American Heart Association.

Alicia now calls Jacob “the miracle man.” He dislikes the term, but only a month after the incident, his life is almost back to normal except for a stent in his heart, a new sense of mortality, and lots of new medicines. Alicia cannot decide which of the events contributed most to their good fortune that day; the help they received from total strangers or the

recent opening nearby of Temecula Valley Hospital that specializes in cardiac care. However, getting her CPR recertification for her job as a soccer coach just a week and a half earlier is at the top on her list of “miracles.”

“I will never ever complain about retraining for CPR again! You never know whose life you can save. It was so fresh in my mind, I did it right away. The men who helped me also knew a little bit about CPR,” Alicia said.

Jacob has learned his condition is genetic and not really related to his lifestyle, a fact that he shares those around him. “I am now the heart ambassador for my family and friends.

They could not believe someone like me, active and not obese, would suffer a heart attack. All of my family is getting checked out, and it has been a wakeup call for my friends.”

Today Jacob reads all the nutrition labels of the food he eats and is especially aware of his intake of sodium and fats. He is also aware that, with the help of strangers, his wife’s knowledge of CPR saved his life. “She reminds me enough times!” he jokes.

PWR to host 2nd annual Community Health & Wellness Fair Kim Harris Managing Editor Professional Women’s Roundtable will host the 2nd annual Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 25 at Murrieta Town Square Park.

The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will bring free health screenings, educational speakers and family activities to the community through partnerships with several health organizations including Southwest Healthcare Systems and Temecula Valley Hospital.

During the fair there will be screenings for things like osteoporosis, chiropractic checks from California Oaks Chiropractic and special speakers focusing on individual and family health and

wellness.

Health and Wellness isn’t just for adults though so this year’s fair will be family friendly said Laurie Provost, chairperson for the event.

“We are trying to make it a family event and bring health and wellness to the community,” she said.

“In doing that you have to make it fun for the kids so we have some things lined up for them as well.”

There will be a jolly jumps, an obstacle course and fun food vendors such as popcorn and cotton candy, Provost said.

Also on hand will be a blood bank for blood donations, and a variety of vendors.

“Vendor booths are still available,” Provost said.

Those interested in becoming a vendor should contact Provost

directly at (951) 265-0457.

“I really want it to be a fun family event,” she said. “We are going to have a DJ there playing music between all of the events that are going on. We will also have food vendors. It’s going to be a lot of fun, so bring your family and friends out for this wonderful event.”

For more information on the 2nd annual Community Health and Wellness Fair contact Provost by phone or send an email to lprovost@expbooksvc.com.

The Professional Women’s Roundtable is a nonprofit, 501c3, women’s organization, dedicated to helping women succeed through mentoring by example, powerful speakers, educational workshops and, of course, networking.

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The first step begins with a diagnosis. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be screened for general development using standardized, validated tools at nine, 18 and 24 or 30 months and for ASD at 18 and 24 months or whenever a parent or provider has a concern. However, less than half (44 percent) of children identified with ASD were evaluated for developmental concerns by the time they were 3 years old. Plus, the CDC’s report Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 8 Years and the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network found most children with ASD are diagnosed after age 4, even though they can be diagnosed as early as age 2.

Pediatricians may be the first to diagnose autism. Should something seem awry during a routine developmental evaluation, a child’s pediatrician may refer parents to specialists who can do more in-depth evaluations to recognize signs of ASD. Pediatricians and specialists also can provide a wealth of information with regard to therapists and special education providers offering services for children with ASD. Many experts believe that early identification and therapies can be the most

powerful tools people have to make a difference in the lives of children with autism.

Schools may also be a good resource for information on ASD. Parents can contact their local early intervention programs or school systems for free evaluations, after which parents may be put in touch with educators and therapists who can develop plans customized to children’s needs.

Schools and parent forums also can be the ideal places to meet and confer with other parents of children with ASD. With more contacts, the network of information increases exponentially.

A variety of resources also can be found online. The National Autism Resource & Information Center has the Autism NOW Center Local Agencies directory available through their site, www.autismnow.org. Individuals can browse agencies by state and find more information about programs in their communities.

Autism Speaks is a premier resource that aims to offer support, information and resources to families dealing with autism. The organization helps people get early access to care, attend ASD events and even advocate for change where they live. Autism Speaks also has an Autism Response Team, specially trained to connect with families and offer information or answer questions. Autism Speaks Canada is the Canadian off-shoot of the organization.

ASD affects millions of people worldwide. Each individual with autism is unique and may require a different set of resources. Fortunately, there are many assistance opportunities available.

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Opinion

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Does the faith of presidents matter?

Dr. Gary S. Smith Special to the Valley News Last month we celebrated the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, two presidents whose deep, but somewhat unconventional faith has evoked great debate. Does the faith of presidents truly matter? Does it significantly affect how they think, live, and govern? Concluding that it does not, most biographers have treated presidents’ religious convictions as no more important than hobbies such as collecting stamps or playing golf. Many other Americans, however, have considered the faith of presidents as either a cause for celebration or alarm.

While Christians often campaigned vigorously and voted in droves for candidates who shared their faith, their foes warned that the dangerous religious views of other presidential aspirants made them unacceptable for the nation’s highest office.

In the presidential campaign of 1800, Federalists denounced Thomas Jefferson as an infidel who would subvert the nation’s Christian foundation. Rumors spread that, if elected, Jefferson would use public funds to entice civil servants, teachers, military officers, and even ministers to either ignore religion or teach secularism. After Jefferson won, these claims prompted many Federalists in New England to bury

their Bibles in their gardens so that his administration could not destroy them.

In 1908, Theodore Roosevelt assured apprehensive prospective voters that William Taft’s Unitarian faith did not disqualify him from being president. Twenty years later, fundamentalist Protestants argued that Democratic candidate Al Smith’s Catholicism made him unfit to be president. Despite John F. Kennedy’s assurances that he would be guided by the Constitution and his conscience, not the pope, his Catholic faith was as controversial in 1960 as Smith’s had been in 1928.

Jimmy Carter’s affirmation that he was born again baffled and frightened many Americans as did George’s W. Bush’s assertion that Jesus was his favorite philosopher.

Many worried that their decisions would be based on what they perceived God wanted them to do rather than on the advice of their cabinet and the nation’s strategic needs.

Are these concerns justi fied? Does the faith of presidents truly affect how they govern? Does it help shape their perspectives, policies, actions, and decisions?

The answer depends on which chief executives we are discussing. The faith of some presidents (such as Kennedy ironically) mattered little.

The faith of many others, including Hoover, Carter, Bush, and surpris-

ingly Jefferson, strongly influenced their political philosophy and policies.

Although it is impossible to disentangle the personal religious convictions of presidents from their use of religion to serve partisan political purposes, many of them were more deeply religious and had more vibrant personal devotional lives than most scholars have recognized.

Presidents use religious language and engage in religious practices to win public approval and gain political advantages. Therefore, we must judge whether their faith is authentic by examining their private correspondence as well as their public pronouncements and evaluating the testimonies of those who knew them best. We must also assess their statements and behavior before, during, and after their presidencies.

Their religious practices—frequent church attendance, prayer, and reading of the Bible—close relationships with some religious groups, regular use of religious rhetoric, and particular policies all testify that their faith was important to many chief executives. Most presidents have worshipped consistently to continue their life-long practice, seek divine guidance, set a good example, or to please prospective voters. Almost all presidents have extensively used moral and biblical language to console grieving Americans, provide assurance

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High-speed rail troubles continue Assemblywoman Marie Waldron Special to the Valley News Recent news about California’s high-speed rail project is raising more questions. Construction on the initial 29-mile link between Fresno and Merced, now two years behind schedule, was rescheduled to begin this March, but has now been delayed several more months.

These delays have resulted in huge costs for the contractor, who may sue.

Voters approved Proposition 1A in 2008, which authorized a $9.95 billion bond to help finance what was described as a $40 billion highspeed rail system, a projection that

in times of crisis, celebrate religious holidays, and promote particular policies.

The faith of many presidents has also helped shape their policies and determine their decisions.

Numerous other factors—strategic considerations, national security, party platform commitments, campaign promises, political philosophy, relationships, and reelection concerns—affect their decisions.

Nevertheless, their religious commitments have strongly affected the policies many presidents adopted.

Religious beliefs helped inspire Washington’s quest to guarantee religious liberty, Jefferson’s to ensure peace, and Lincoln’s to end slavery. Their Christian convictions helped prompt William McKinley to declare war against Spain and take control of the Philippines, Theodore Roosevelt to establish national parks, Woodrow Wilson to devise the Treaty of Versailles, Herbert Hoover to reform prisons, and Franklin Roosevelt to remedy the ills of the Great Depression.

Harry Truman’s decision to recognize Israel, Dwight Eisenhower’s attempt to reduce armaments, Carter’s quest to promote human rights, Ronald Reagan’s crusade to crush communism, Bill Clinton’s efforts to resolve international conflicts, George W. Bush’s support for faith-based initiatives, and Barack Obama’s policies on poverty were

has now escalated to at least $68 billion and will likely go far higher.

About $3 billion in federal funding is also involved in the project.

These funds must be spent by the September 30, 2017 deadline.

To meet this deadline, the project will be forced to spend around $6 million per day for a full fiscal year beginning in July, a staggering amount that far exceeds spending for any known past project.

Unfortunately, despite growing opposition from legislators and from the public at large, plans to forge ahead with high-speed rail are progressing.

California has many pressing needs, including costly upgrades

for its highways, its water infrastructure, a seriously underfunded Medi-Cal reimbursement program, and unfunded mandates in excess of $300 billion. Continuing to fund an expensive rail project with doubtful finances that few would ever use is sheer folly. Since good stewardship of the people’s tax dollars is absolutely essential in a representative republic, this costly boondoggle must be sidetracked, sooner rather than later.

Waldron is a Republican representing the 75th District, encompassing parts of Inland northern Riverside and San Diego counties.

I just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful article you wrote about our program. Since the article was published, we have received an abundance of dress donations, donations from hair salons for makeup and hair, invitations to visit the high schools to share information about our prom event.

The list goes on and on! Families in need also have been contacting us and visiting the store to select clothing after learning about our

We owe a debt to our veterans that can never be repaid. For over 200 years, our military has defended this great nation in war and in peace. When the need arises, our service men and women have always risen to challenge, guaranteeing our liberty and security at great cost to themselves and their families. They have never failed us.

In the aftermath of war, however, sometimes we fail them. That’s why groups like the Veteran’s Association of North County are so important.

VANC is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization of veterans helping

other veterans. VANC works with its partner organizations and social services to resolve issues specific to each veteran and manages that solution to a positive conclusion for each individual.

Located at 1617 Mission Ave. in Oceanside, VANC service territory includes all of North County from Hwy. 56 to the Riverside County line and east to the Imperial County line. This service area includes Camp Pendleton with its 35,000 active-duty Marines. VANC provides job placement services, education, training and counseling for all veterans, including active duty military seeking to transition to civilian life.

VANC specialists can also

It’s time for action to save the Salton Sea

State Senator Jeff Stone Special to the Valley News The Salton Sea is on the brink of an ecological disaster that will impact the lives, health and economy of not just the Coachella Valley and Inland Empire, but all of Southern California.

Recently an all-day hearing was conducted in Sacramento by the State Water Resources Control Board that bought together many agencies, water districts, elected officials and regular people who live near the Salton Sea. At that meeting real concerns were voiced from scientists and community members, business owners and farmers. Most agreed the time for talking is over and the time for action is now.

Preserving and restoring the Salton Sea, California’s largest lake, has been studied to death since the 1930s.

The Salton Sea was created in the early 1900s, when the Colorado River broke through irrigation canals and flooded into the basin.

The sea was once a tourist destination that brought thousands of people to the region including Hollywood elite like Frank Senator and Dean Martin. Some people even called it the Salton Sea Riviera.

Nobody calls it that anymore.

The Salton Sea is also a critical stop on the Pacific Flyway for as many as 400 species of migrating birds; several of them threatened and endangered.

These days, about 90 percent of the freshwater that flows into the Salton Sea comes from Imperial Valley agricultural runoff. Much of this water could stop flowing into the sea in just a few years unless something is done soon. That could mean the sea will dry up and people all across Southern California will feel – and smell – the consequences.

As the lake shrinks, as much as 150 square miles of lakebed is likely to be exposed, giving off large amounts of dust, killing millions of fish and birds and threatening air quality across the region.

Southern California got a preview of what that will be like just a

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Saluting the Veteran’s Association of North County Assemblywoman Marie Waldron Special to the Valley News

all motivated in large part by their faith.

Has the faith of presidents affected them and their administrations positively or negatively? The answer to this question depends largely on how individuals view the religious convictions and policies of particular presidents. However, when people’s faith gives them confidence, assurance, comfort, and inspiration, it is generally beneficial. People’s faith often stimulates them to be more compassionate, generous, and hopeful and supplies a constructive blueprint for bettering society. Moreover, the faith of presidents has often greatly aided them in carrying out their demanding duties and serving as the nation’s pastor-in-chief during crises and calamities.

Faith has played a very important and often controversial role in the lives of American presidents from Washington to Obama. Although the founders wisely separated church and state, religious belief and politics have often been inextricably joined and will undoubtedly continue to be.

Smith is a fellow for Faith and Politics at the Center for Vision and Values. He is the author of “Faith and the Presidency: From George Washington to George W. Bush” and “Religion in the Oval Office: The Religious Lives of American Presidents.”

help veterans navigate Veterans Administration bureaucracy and provide badly needed direction and solutions to vexing problems. A quick phone call to VANC is often the first step toward eliminating months of red tape.

Consequently, I take great pride in saluting the VANC and the work it does to help those who have risked everything to secure our freedom.

Waldron is a Republican representing the 75th District, encompassing parts of Inland northern Riverside and San Diego counties.

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Blotter Pedestrian killed, second victim seriously injured after car hits them in Homeland Daniel Lane Multimedia Journalist A pedestrian was killed and another was injured after being hit by a vehicle just north of Menifee in Homeland on the night of Monday, March 30.

According to a report by CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department’s Jody Hagemann, the

wreck was reported just after 8:35 p.m. in the 31200 block of Highway 74.

“The pedestrian succumbed to fatal injuries on scene,” she wrote in a press release. “A second patient was transported to an area hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.”

The wreck was investigated by officers from the California Highway Patrol.

Students arrested following Lakeside High shooting threat

Multiple agencies assisted CHP on scene including American Medical Response, CAL FIRE/Riverside, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department - Coroner’s Office, Riverside County Fire Department and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.

The victim’s identity has not been released pending family notification.

Man arrested by alert Border Patrol agent following bank robbery spree Daniel Lane Multimedia Journalist

Alfred Durosca, 34-years-old, of Murrieta allegedly robbed three banks before being arrested on Friday, March 27 when he was spotted by a Border Patrol agent.

A Murrieta man was arrested following the robberies of three local banks in just over a week.

According to a report by Murrieta Police Investigations Lieutenant Tony Conrad, 34-year-old, Murrieta resident Alfred Durosca allegedly robbed the banks and was arrested on Friday, March 27 at Walmart on Madison Ave. Conrad said that on March 19 at 10 a.m., the Murrieta Police Department investigated a Bank Robbery at the Visterra Credit Union on Hancock Avenue.

The suspect fled the area with an undisclosed amount of cash prior to officers arriving on scene,” he said in the press release.

A second robber by the same suspect was committed on March 23 at the America West Bank in Temecula.

The third robbery occurred on March 27 at the Compas Bank in Canyon Lake. The alleged suspect was identified to be the same as the previous robberies.

“An alert throughout Southwest Riverside County was broadcast to all law enforcement agencies,” Conrad wrote. “The suspect in the Canyon Lake case was believed to be the same suspect in the Temecula and Murrieta cases. Around 2 p.m., an alert Border Patrol agent spotted a possible suspect at the Walmart in Murrieta.”

The agent was able to detain the suspect without incident.

“Riverside Sheriff’s Detectives and Murrieta PD Detectives responded to the Walmart and ultimately determined the suspect being detained was in fact the bank robbery suspect from all three cases,” Conrad said.

Durosca was arrested for robbery and booked at the Southwest Jail.

Daniel Lane photo Parents stand outside of Lakeside High School in Lake Elsinore waiting for their children to be released after the school was locked down just before 1 p.m. on Monday, March 23.

Daniel Lane Multimedia Journalist A shooting threat posted to social media involving a Lake Elsinore high school on Monday, March 23 has resulted in the arrests of three students, according to a report by Riverside County Sheriff’s Sergeant Steve Brosche.

The School Resource Officer at Lakeside High School was informed of the threat and the campus was placed on lock down just before 1 p.m. The lock down lasted for about two-hours for student and staff safety, according to the sergeant.

“School Resource Officers from the Lake Elsinore Police Department arrested three juvenile males (on Wednesday, March 25) believed to be responsible for the threats made on social media on Monday,” he said. “The school had been locked down until law enforcement deter-

mined the campus was safe.”

The three alleged suspects were booked into juvenile hall and they all attended Lakeside High School.

“Officers conducted searches of the juveniles’ homes last night looking for additional evidence that may be related to the threats,” Broche wrote. “The Riverside Sheriff’s Department investigates all threats related to school violence. Parents and students are reminded that all threats are considered serious, can result in arrest and convictions, and anonymous threats can still be traced to cell phones and computers.”

Due to their age, no names of the alleged suspects have been released.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about the social media threat is encouraged to contact Deputy Tyler at (951) 245-3300.

Man reported missing, police come up empty handed Daniel Lane Multimedia Journalist A 50-year-old Wildomar man was reported missing by a family member on Friday, March 20 around noon, according to a Wildomar Police Department press release.

Daniel Ferguson allegedly told family “he was going camping in the Ortega Mountains,” Sergeant Pauling wrote. “A neighbor took Daniel to a location off of the South Main Divide, located off of the Ortega Highway.”

Ferguson reportedly told the friend that dropped him off that he was going to travel the world.

“Wildomar Police and the police helicopter searched the area but were unable to locate Daniel,” the sergeant wrote.

According to the report, family say Ferguson has traveled on foot for long distances in the past and he was “equipped with camping equipment, food, water and a cellular telephone.”

He was last seen wearing black jeans and a brown leather jacket, according to Pauling.

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few years ago when a massive fish die off at the Salton Sea produced a foul odor that could be smelled by people across the Inland Empire and as far away as Los Angeles.

Without action, foul smells like that will soon become the least of our problems.

It has been projected that without action to stop deterioration, the long-term social and economic costs — in higher health care costs, lower property values and others — could range between $29 billion and $70 billion over the next 30 years.

In 2007, nine different plans to restore the sea were identified.

The preferred plan was projected to cost $8.9 billion dollars. Now that plan has been shelved because it has been deemed unrealistic and too costly.

However, if we are going to

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Daniel Ferguson, a 50-yearold man from Wildomar, was reported missing on Friday, March 20 after being dropped off in the Ortega Mountains.

have seen Ferguson is asked to contact Wildomar Police Department Investigator Cornett at (951) 245-3357. make sure the Salton Sea doesn’t die, it’s time for water districts, landowners, along with local, state and the federal governments, to come together and make a decision on how best to fix the problem.

I am working hard to force decision makers to stop talking and start doing. The Salton Sea is too important to our local community and all of Southern California to ignore.

That’s why I am committed to bring people together to make the right decision for the people of California.

Stone represents California’s 28th Senate District, which includes the cities of Blythe, Canyon Lake, Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, Lake Elsinore, La Quinta, Murrieta, Temecula, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and Wildomar.

For more information, visit www.Senate.ca.gov/Stone or www. facebook.com/SenatorJeffStone.

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Healthy & Beautiful Gardens

How to irrigate landscape efficiently to save water

Linda McDonald-Cash Landscape Designer Special to the Valley News Hello fellow gardeners! Considering how hot it’s getting, way too early, I thought this would be a timely topic for this week. Although typically at this time of year we aren’t needing to supplement the garden with water, this year is very different. March, typically, one of the rainiest months of the year has been hot and dry this year,

not good, so we need to supplement what nature isn’t providing at this time.

I’m sure you’re noticing all your flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawn growing at this time, and if you aren’t supplementing that with water, you’re going to see them dying soon – so, that said, how is the most efficient way to water you may ask. Efficient for most people may mean, least time consuming, for others it means, cheapest – I’ll discuss both and you decide which is your preference.

The most efficient way to water is via drip irrigation, no doubt about that. Whereas your typical “pop up” type sprinkler head might be around 65 percent efficient (that means you’re losing 35 percent of your water that you’re paying for) drip irrigation, if correctly installed is approximately 90 percent efficient. Mind you, all irrigation, regardless of what type you’re

see IRRIGATION, page C-4

With drip irrigation, you’re putting the water right where it’s used.

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Market at a glance (As of March 29, 2015) TEMECULA (all zip codes)

MURRIETA (92562)

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE / CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE / SUN CITY

HEMET

No of Homes Sold

53

53

7

28

35

37

Inventory of Properties Listed

436

450

97

254

183

484

Average Selling Price

$402,680

$323,809

$376,214

$270,920

$282,263

$200,068

Average List Price

$687,485

$576,800

$370,338

$337,349

$342,326

$236,641

Median List Price

$493,212

$409,000

$359,999

$329,900

$338,900

$199,000

Asking Price per Square Foot

$191

$155

$141

$145

$140

$122

Average Days on Market

94

99

57

96

80

104

Most Expensive Listing

$4,700,000

$3,100,000

$1,299,000

$1,299,000

$595,000

$3,900,000

Least Expensive Listing

$149,900

$130,000

$100,000

$80,000

$99,900

$9,900

Average Age of Listing

17

16

21

21

12

33

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

35%

32%

25%

32%

34%

31%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

5%

6%

8%

10%

9%

8%

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

2906

2868

2472

2253

2444

1616

6501-8000

6501-8000

8001-10,000

6501-8000

6501-8000

6501-8000

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.0

Seller (40.3)

Seller (40.0)

Seller (45.0)

Seller (41.7)

Seller (42.8)

Seller (38.7)

* This Index measures the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory. Index above 30 implies a seller’s advantage. Below 30, conditions give the advantage to the buyer. Market data provided by Escrow Leaders (Altos Research) and is current as of 03/30/15. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 03/29/15. Note: Sun City sales data on MLS is now incorporated into Menifee. This is the first week of Hemet coverage. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

EVMWD applies for $150,000 indirect potable reuse feasibility study grant from Bureau of Reclamation Joe Naiman Writer The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District is seeking a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to fund a feasibility study on the possibility of EVMWD implementing an indirect potable reuse program.

A 5-0 EVMWD board vote March 12 authorized the grant application and also authorized and committed the EVMWD match of $166,292 including $66,292 of in-kind staff time funding. The study will analyze the ideal facility location and size along with water treatment options, and the components will include a review

of potential yield, regulatory and legal constraints, indirect potable reuse regulations, surface spreading and subsurface injection application, basin plan salt and nutrient requirements, water quality and treatment, project facilities, the estimated cost for each option, and conclusions with recommended next steps.

Effluent from the Regional Water Reclamation Facility would be used for groundwater recharge under the indirect potable reuse concept. In 2014, EVMWD conducted an initial study to determine the feasibility of such indirect potable reuse, and during periods when effluent is not required to replenish Lake Elsinore all available

flow other than what is required for the enhancement of Temescal Creek habitat could be treated and stored in the groundwater basin for future use.

The initial study indicated that a small project using tertiary treated water appears, but is not certain, to be the most cost-effective approach. There is no available data on effluent total organic carbon concentrations, which must be maintained below 0.5 milligrams per liter in the blended groundwater.

Groundwater modeling will evaluate the total organic carbon concentrations. If the concentration is too high, EVMWD would need to treat the groundwater or

purchase water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for dilution. Although advanced treatment alternatives are more costly due to the need for microfiltration and reverse osmosis membrane processes, the treatment may offset all excess salt.

The preliminary review of recharge sites and methods considered surface recharge with recycled water and advanced wastewater treatment recycled water at Leach Canyon and McVicker Canyon, injection at Black Basin with advanced wastewater treatment recycled water, and injection in Warm Springs Valley with advanced wastewater treatment recycled water. Those options

will be explored in more detail and a sampling program will be established to collect background data at the wastewater plant, which will allow treatment processes to be evaluated. An engineering report will be prepared as part of the evaluation.

The tasks will also include regulatory agency coordination, permitting strategy development, and progression of technical aspects such as treatment processes and conveyance. The technical work will resolve any issues prior to the preliminary design of the project.

The feasibility study is expected to take 18 months and will begin once the Bureau of Reclamation contract is executed.

EVMWD approves $65,097 purchase of replacement secondary clarifier parts for reclamation facility Joe Naiman Writer The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District will be receiving replacement parts to repair the secondary clarifier tanks at the Railroad Canyon Wastewater Reclamation Facility.

A 5-0 EVMWD board vote March 12 approved a purchase

requisition of $65,097 to obtain the parts from Evoqua Water Technologies. That cost does not include shipping and handling or any applicable taxes.

The Railroad Canyon Wastewater Reclamation Facility has three secondary clarifier tanks which include a flight scum and sludge collector system.

No major maintenance has been

conducted on the existing units, and a recent inspection discovered excessive wear on those units which could cause a complete failure of the tank system.

Many of the shoes which are the wear surfaces for the flights are broken or cracked, and in the absence of remediation the flight itself could wear.

The chain also has excessive

wear and has been stretched, which causes excessive sagging and can lead to jumping from the sprocket.

If chain jumps from the sprocket, a complete failure of the drive system could break flights and cause even more damage.

The replacement of all wear parts, chains, and sprockets along with proper maintenance will allow for long-term future operation

of the tanks. EVMWD mechanical maintenance staff members developed specifications for the necessary work. Evoqua is the sole provider of Envirex parts, and due to the long lead time needed to replace the parts and the emergency nature of the replacement a sole-source contract rather than a competitive bid process was justified.

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Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange still thriving for new businesses in Temecula Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer It began as an idea – to fill the empty former Temecula City Hall with incubator businesses, lend assistance, guidance and watch as they grow into viable members of the Temecula business community.

The vibe of the Temecula Valley Entrepreneurs Exchange is reminiscent of the dot.com boom, with spaces designed for brainstorming, ample meeting rooms for SCORE and other business forums. Yes, and a ping pong table and white boards within easy reach of any work station, and more.

Temecula founded NZN Labs, one of TVE2’s first businesses, is proof that the incubator plan is working. Cheryl Kitzerow, city of Temecula Economic Development analyst, who has been with TVE2 since the doors opened, took time to discuss the business incubator’s latest success.

“NZN Labs has grown from an idea to actually selling their product commercially, and we couldn’t be more pleased for them,” she said.

Kizterow referred to the recent release of NZN Labs’ primary product, the LIT Pro, an advanced wearable training tool for motocross riders, surfers, skaters, and skiers.

The LIT Pro helps serious riders and athletes get faster, according to the NZN Labs website, this tool tracks and breaks down key racing and training moments.

“500 units of the LIT Pro—NZN Labs’ wearable technology—are now in production,” Kitzerow said.

“NZN Labs is growing exactly in the way that we hoped they would.”

In their second year of business, NZN Labs is generating revenue,

Meeting room at Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange, which offers information and encouragement for local entrepreneurs.

creating jobs and hiring employees.

“The next step is for them to launch into general commercial space in the community,” Kitzerow said.

The same level of information, support and mentorship is available now to businesses and entrepreneurs looking to reach the next level.

For the month of April, the TVE2 schedule includes “Pitch Practice,” where tech start-up entrepreneurs can practice pitching their products and ideas in a fun and friendly environment, according to a press release.

“Being able to talk about their business is one of the important first steps entrepreneurs can take,” Kitzerow explained.

Other meetings for the month include “Hitting a Bull’s Eye in Identifying Your Target Market” presented by Helene Berren of

AmpUrBiz, “Record Keeping for Small Businesses” to teach business owners and entrepreneurs the benefit of sound record keeping, “Home Based Food Operations” to discuss steps needed in starting a Cottage Food Operation in the County of Riverside and more.

With many courses offered as free services to the business community, Kitzerow has seen TVE2 assist not just the start up tech companies, but small business in Temecula in general.

“Our services are for any business that finds itself in growth mode,” she said.

TVE2 offers a wide variety of one on one and informational seminars, from financial assistance and information, to working with mentors and networking, and the popular CEO Storytellers series.

Both a business incubator and a regional resource center, TVE2

Local family starts new Chem-Dry business in Temecula TEMECULA - Jake Oehlert and family, longtime residents of Southwest Riverside County, have recently started a new business in the area. Temecula Valley ChemDry provides Chem-Dry services for customers who wish to maintain and beautify their household and furnishings.

Other than complete customer satisfaction, their first and foremost goal is to change the attitude of the public towards carpet cleaning due to many of the problems associated with other cleaning methods. They feel customers are often discouraged by the poor results and damaging effects that may be caused by steam, shampoo, and dry cleaning methods. People are looking for— and very much deserve—a viable alternative that is fast, efficient, and economical. This is where ChemDry comes in.

Chem-Dry is a revolutionary carpet cleaning process that uses carbonation and ingredients copied from Mother Nature to make your

carpets fresh and clean again. Our process generates natural CO2 to produce millions of tiny, effervescent bubbles which penetrate the carpet fiber, dissolve dirt and stains quickly, and act as tiny propellants that actually lift dirt to the surface for extraction. As a result of using CO2, excess amounts of water are eliminated, thus preventing damage from over-wetting.

Chem-Dry offers a number of distinct advantages that other methods cannot such as: carpets dry in less 1-2 hours - not days; there are no dirt-attracting residues; virtually all stains can be removed; and it’s green and clean. It uses 1/5 the amount of water of steam cleaners. Our solution is safe and non –toxic- safe for children and pets.

Steam, shampoo and dry cleaning may leave carpet coarse, brittle, or stiff. The mildness of the ChemDry solution is safe for children and pets and leaves your carpet spotless without the stiffness.

The uniqueness and exclusive-

ness of the Chem-Dry process is backed by a worldwide franchise network of over 4,000 franchisees.

Chem-Dry’s proprietary cleaning system is so effective that ChemDry challenges you to clean any carpet that you may have decided to replace. They will bring the carpet back to a “like-new” condition and are so confident of their process, that if you aren’t completely satisfied, you pay nothing. You have nothing to lose but the dirt in your carpet. Temecula Valley Chem-Dry will also be offering professional upholstery cleaning, area rug cleaning, specialty stain removal, pet odor treatment, carpet protectant and tile and stone cleaning.

Call today for a special introductory special – clean 3 rooms for $79 (up to 250 sq. ft.). Simply call (951) 200-1977 to schedule an appointment. Mention this article to receive a free bottle of our World Famous Professional Strength Spot Remover. Limited time offer schedule your cleaning today.

NZN Labs wearable technology, LIT Pro tracking advanced motocross Courtesy photo metrics.

continues to outreach with local entrepreneurs and business owners to share their experience and expertise with the start-up business community. Consultants, such as the Musselwhite Consulting group, will host a free seminar on writing your first book, discussing why books are the new business cards.

TVE2 has all of the tools and knowhow under their programs to help a business grow from an idea to a profitable member of the Temecula area business community.

“For 2015, we are continuing to provide workshops and resources for area businesses, and consultants to help support growth,” Kitzerow said.

The business incubator continues to be in growth mode, bringing on five new companies into their incubator.

“Eventually, we hope to have 15-18 companies under our umbrella, leaving space for continuing growth,” Kitzerow said.

With so many advanced technology companies under the same roof, collaboration across compa-

nies occurs naturally, according to Kitzerow.

“We encourage those who are interested in learning more about TVE2 to come to our seminars, learn what we’re all about,” she said.

TVE2 is currently accepting applications for technology focused start-up companies that have potential to grow their business, create jobs, and bring an innovative product or service to market within two years, according to its website.

“For a nominal monthly fee, TVE2 offers individual work stations, and private offices,” the website states.

Other services include flexible leases, key cards, basic office equipment, high speed wireless Internet, collaborative office space and lounge, kitchen, janitorial services, utilities and U.S. Postal Service mail boxes.

For more information on becoming a TVE2 client, visit www.tve2. org or call (951) 506-5180. TVE2 is located at 43200 Business Park Dr. in Temecula.

Grand opening ceremony held for Senator Stone’s Southwest office

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MURRIETA - Several hundred people attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 12, for State Senator Jeff Stone’s new office in Murrieta.

The office is located at 25186 Hancock Ave, Ste. 320 in Murrieta and serves residents of Southwest Riverside County.

The Murrieta Valley Chamber of Commerce served as host for the evening. They were joined by Chambers of Commerce from Temecula, Wildomar, Canyon Lake and Lake Elsinore for the ribbon cutting ceremony.

The senator welcomed the crowd that gathered in the parking lot outside the building and gave them an update on the legislation he is working on in Sacramento.

Tours of the third floor office were given. Food was provided by

The Mill restaurant of Murrieta and dessert came from Nothing Bundt Cakes of Temecula.

Larger than four states and stretching from the vineyards of the Temecula Valley to the Colorado River, the 28th Senate District is home to more than 900,000 Californians.

“It is a truly an honor to represent the people of the 28th District,” Stone said. “We are doing everything possible to treat constituents as our top priority.”

Constituents can contact the Murrieta office by calling (951) 894-3530.

In addition to the Murrieta office and his office in Sacramento, Stone has an office in Indio to serve constituents in the Coachella Valley.

A grand opening ceremony was held at that office on March 19.

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Real Estate / Home & Garden Recent Home Sales

List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 232 closed transactions from 3/23/15 to 3/29/15.

www.srcar.org • (951) 894-2571 Murrieta 26529 Jefferson Ave.

Murrieta Chamber of Commerce’s "Medium Size Business of the Year" City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Aguanga

51403 Deerspring

$295,000

2034

3BR

3BA

102

40310 Beaver Avenue

$330,000

1972

3BR

3BA

167

37595 Aurora Lane

$100,000

816

2BR

2BA

57850 Johnston Road

$137,500

1404

3BR

2BA

59649 Rim Rock Road

$150,000

1800

3BR

2BA

23467 Canyon Lake Drive

$272,000

1290

3BR

30051 White Wake Drive

$305,000

1478

30471 Caliente Place

$335,000

2241

30538 Early Round Drive

$376,000

1581 Wesley Place

$125,000

25942 Baylor Way

Anza

Canyon Lake

Hemet

Lake Elsinore

Menifee

Hemet 2355 E. Florida

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Menifee

29648 Buena Tierra

$279,000

1709

4BR

3BA

4

26966 Moss Landing Drive

$280,000

2158

4BR

2BA

125

San Jacinto

889 Buick Avenue

$145,000

1741

3BR

2BA

55

1475 Western Village Drive

$156,900

1597

3BR

2BA

126

12

31832 Garlington Street

$282,000

1568

3BR

2BA

232

33077 Jasper Circle

$285,000

2110

3BR

3BA

23

1714 The Willows Road

$160,000

1088

2BR

2BA

65

158

1235 Bushy Tail

$165,000

1040

3BR

2BA

13

23525 Cheyenne Canyon Drive

$289,000

1785

3BR

2BA

11

8

625 Shaver Street

$180,000

1572

3BR

2BA

2BA

5

29401 Fall River Lane

$295,000

1901

3BR

70

3BA

107

1732 Giverny Court

$183,500

1197

3BR

2BA

163

3BR

2BA

49

25106 Corn Field Court

$297,500

2111

3BR

2BA

78

29450 Cresta Drive

$299,900

2425

4BR

2BA

19

1313 Avenida Roundelay

$185,000

1557

3BR

2BA

7

4BR

3BA

13

328 Buckingham Drive

$200,000

2387

4BR

3BA

19

2258

3BR

2BA

35

27193 Kepler Street

$300,000

1119

2BR

2BA

83

29320 El Presidio Lane

$305,000

1813

3BR

2BA

4

440 Cerro Vera Way

$217,000

1642

3BR

2BA

11

2425

4BR

3BA

11

707 Sweet Clover Loop

$232,000

2022

4BR

2BA

$68,900

1080

2BR

2BA

53

29214 Hidden Meadow Drive

38

$308,000

2220

4BR

3BA

158

27250 Murrieta Road

$50,000

1500

2BR

2BA

221

1540 Johnston Avenue

$72,000

1368

3BR

2BA

31

43195 Andrade Avenue

$78,000

1140

2BR

2BA

44

29127 Lakehurst Court

$317,500

2620

4BR

3BA

12

28181 Winged Foot Drive

$110,000

1066

2BR

2BA

67

30032 Via Amante

$326,000

2340

5BR

3BA

6

28813 Pebble Beach Drive

$159,000

992

2BR

1BA

148

1070 Tierra Linda Drive

$95,000

1404

3BR

2BA

517 Taylor Street

$95,000

956

2BR

1BA

50

31842 Mapston Court

$332,000

2489

3BR

3BA

13

25840 Interlechen Drive

$184,000

1450

3BR

2BA

156

86

29332 Harlequin Court

$350,000

2916

4BR

3BA

172

29025 Prestwick Road

$147,000

992

2BR

1BA

42127 Whittier Avenue

$119,111

1180

2BR

52

1BA

14

29224 Sparkling Drive

$357,000

2121

3BR

2BA

32

44132 Calle Allicante

$303,900

1519

3BR

3BA

41380 Sequoia Lane

$123,000

974

6

2BR

2BA

124

28355 Serenity Falls Way

$360,000

2595

3BR

3BA

57

41201 Via Aguila

$235,000

1120

3BR

2BA

65

1208 Quartz Way

$128,500

363 Monte Vista Way

$135,000

1008

2BR

2BA

32

29929 Boathouse Cove

$402,727

2998

5BR

3BA

13

27065 Quail Slope Drive

$275,000

1052

3BR

2BA

38

1100

3BR

2BA

405

30714 Shoreridge Drive

$410,000

2906

5BR

3BA

7

29154 Portland Court

$280,000

1577

3BR

3BA

25325 Browca Street

11

$139,900

1692

3BR

2BA

48

29625 Barton Banks Street

$411,075

3992

6BR

5BA

33

40093 Starling Street

$297,000

1834

3BR

3BA

96

40917 Whittier Avenue

$145,000

1191

3BR

2BA

138

30179 Puerta Vallarta Way

$449,000

2408

3BR

3BA

3

39570 Canary Circle

$297,500

1487

3BR

3BA

15

25508 Redwing Circle

$145,000

1184

3BR

2BA

2

25365 Alexis Lane

$452,000

3982

8BR

5BA

139

42063 Acacia Way

$304,000

1922

3BR

3BA

19

1101 Westmont Avenue

$147,500

1418

3BR

2BA

2

24909 Madison Avenue

$134,000

854

1BR

1BA

4

41542 Big Sage Court

$310,000

1489

3BR

2BA

239

2280 Glenwood Avenue

$150,000

1477

2BR

2BA

92

41410 Juniper Street

$186,000

1159

2BR

2BA

40

40209 Courtland Way

$350,000

1921

3BR

3BA

66

41221 Jamaica Lane

$151,600

2189

3BR

2BA

42

23787 Aspen Drive

$310,000

1872

4BR

2BA

4

41652 Chablis Court

$355,000

1776

3BR

3BA

53

26524 Ide Avenue

$160,000

1568

4BR

2BA

40

23699 Cadenza Drive

$330,000

2850

5BR

3BA

87

40277 Balboa Drive

$375,000

2106

3BR

3BA

21

688 Holly Drive

$160,000

1551

2BR

2BA

22

37334 Deep Wood Drive

$345,000

1887

3BR

2BA

67

40169 Alexandria Drive

$405,000

2033

4BR

2BA

43

2521 Alicia Place

$170,000

1304

3BR

2BA

50

42100 Thoroughbred Lane

$369,000

2326

4BR

3BA

11

41010 Burgess Court

$430,000

3197

6BR

3BA

149

25570 Orangewood Lane

$174,000

1285

3BR

2BA

21

23803 Bush Court

$440,000

2155

4BR

2BA

115

28564 Dalton Road

$449,000

2774

4BR

3BA

39

41230 Johnston Avenue

$185,000

1557

3BR

2BA

15

42161 Santa Fe Trail

$607,000

3084

4BR

3BA

37

39192 Twin Creek Drive

$470,205

3344

4BR

4BA

28

1412 Nutmey Lane

$210,000

1376

3BR

2BA

147

42168 Santa Fe Trail

$649,000

3084

5BR

3BA

2

39187 Wild Horse Circle

$500,560

3815

5BR

5BA

214

114 Atlante Court

$220,000

1604

3BR

2BA

29

35830 Ellison Lane

$205,000

1428

3BR

3BA

134

40664 Baccarat Road

$620,000

2781

3BR

3BA

24

42153 Carnegie Avenue

$220,000

2285

4BR

2BA

129

27424 Woburn Court

$217,000

1198

2BR

2BA

117

41911 Carleton Way

$625,000

3363

5BR

4BA

97

628 Yale Street

$223,000

2800

3BR

2BA

46

35792 Hazelhurst Street

$218,900

1201

2BR

2BA

37

31553 Corte Salinas

$270,000

1200

2BR

2BA

40

1529 Barry Wood Lane

$228,000

1946

4BR

2BA

26

40291 Corte Delfin

$235,000

1154

2BR

2BA

167

42968 Agena Street

$270,000

1660

3BR

3BA

277

42047 Mayberry Avenue

$230,000

2019

3BR

2BA

111

39542 Sunrose Drive

$244,500

935

2BR

1BA

48

31090 Corte Anza

$275,000

1235

3BR

2BA

35

2056 Rosemary Court

$230,000

2329

4BR

3BA

137

23741 Via Olivia

$270,000

1425

4BR

3BA

32

31732 Corte Encinas

$279,900

1267

2BR

2BA

26

185 Furyk Way

$232,000

1809

2BR

2BA

37

23766 Via Olivia

$273,500

1202

3BR

3BA

29

41657 Avenida De La Reina

$283,000

1514

3BR

2BA

142

531 Girard Street

$238,000

2045

4BR

2BA

137

39998 Quigley Road

$283,000

1370

3BR

2BA

47

31918 Calle Ballentine

$299,900

1217

3BR

2BA

20

193 Ropango Way

$245,000

2860

5BR

3BA

18

23752 Sierra Oak Drive

$300,000

1646

3BR

3BA

56

31975 Calle Ballentine

$317,000

1664

3BR

3BA

15

43816 Ganges Lane

$246,000

2257

4BR

3BA

63

23780 Golden Pheasant Lane

$322,000

1783

4BR

3BA

20

31916 Calle Novelda

$319,900

1339

3BR

3BA

18

8841 Stephenson Lane

$255,000

1809

2BR

2BA

142

26508 Veramonte Avenue

$355,000

2802

4BR

4BA

229

43218 Matera Court

$325,000

1556

3BR

3BA

3

42180 Margoni Way

$283,000

2160

3BR

3BA

21

27779 Post Oak Place

$365,000

2721

4BR

3BA

16

42974 Via Jumilla

$345,000

2143

4BR

3BA

19

3198 Dave Circle

$290,000

3057

5BR

4BA

190

41172 Robards Way

$370,000

3077

5BR

3BA

14

30490 Colina Verde Street

$345,000

1854

3BR

3BA

8

1286 Palomino Court

$399,995

3019

4BR

4BA

8

40011 Zamura Court

$375,000

2496

4BR

3BA

84

32245 Corte Illora

$386,000

2072

4BR

4BA

29

25248 Los Rancherias Road

$885,000

3250

5BR

8BA

264

39835 Tinderbox Way

$430,000

2716

4BR

3BA

113

32429 Angelo Drive

$425,000

2787

4BR

3BA

152

936 Lake Meadow Court

$247,000

1420

3BR

2BA

33

26302 Arboretum Way

$145,000

730

1BR

1BA

50

32464 Angelo Drive

$440,000

2873

5BR

3BA

8

45016 Altissimo Way

$267,650

2370

3BR

3BA

148

38175 Via Taffia

$150,000

1440

2BR

2BA

296

32449 Campo Drive

$449,900

2784

4BR

3BA

6

52987 Sweet Juliet Lane

$284,000

3237

4BR

3BA

68

26409 Arboretum Way

$200,000

1213

2BR

2BA

52

31839 Country View

$475,000

3216

4BR

4BA

40

31944 Hollyhock Street

$294,900

2200

4BR

3BA

79

38262 Via Oruga

$220,000

1684

2BR

2BA

74

42140 Lyndie Lane

$174,000

1040

2BR

2BA

136

45007 Bronze Star Road

$295,000

2370

3BR

3BA

103

37461 Paseo Violeta

$267,000

1590

3BR

3BA

103

44965 Blue Rosemary Way

$267,500

1340

2BR

2BA

24

40976 Diana Lane

$296,000

3049

4BR

3BA

6

31801 Paseo Lirio

$275,000

1601

3BR

3BA

18

30624 Loma Linda Road

$280,000

1503

3BR

3BA

234

31618 Saddle Ridge Drive

$300,000

2727

4BR

3BA

165

39672 Avenida Miguel Oeste

$279,900

1640

3BR

2BA

34

44980 Marge Place

$280,000

1237

3BR

2BA

11

5 Bella Caserta

$304,000

2007

4BR

3BA

153

31937 Calabaza Court

$302,000

2005

3BR

3BA

28

31778 Corte Pollensa

$290,000

1069

3BR

2BA

55

34353 Gilia

$310,949

1846

3BR

2BA

122

26200 Monticello Way

$305,000

1773

3BR

3BA

74

44664 Via Lucido

$300,000

1488

3BR

3BA

7

41116 Pascali Lane

$325,000

2904

5BR

3BA

79

39680 Maple Leaf Court

$310,000

1685

4BR

2BA

11

45500 Clubhouse Drive

$329,900

1604

4BR

2BA

4

32522 Crescent Avenue

$85,500

1152

2BR

2BA

6

26237 Heritage Union Lane

$310,000

2411

3BR

3BA

156

44865 Camino Alamosa

$335,000

1415

3BR

2BA

9

45004 Altissimo Way

$320,000

3081

5BR

3BA

77

38353 APPLEWOOD

$319,000

1910

3BR

3BA

64

32045 Camino Herencia

$384,000

2218

5BR

3BA

68

33169 Zellar Street

$261,000

2104

3BR

3BA

196

28544 Bauvardia Way

$320,000

2006

3BR

3BA

154

45735 Calle Ayora

$389,900

2321

4BR

3BA

8

32475 Somerset Drive

$267,000

1438

3BR

3BA

69

25088 Corte Anacapa

$335,000

2002

4BR

3BA

32

32057 Mallard Way

$390,000

2847

3BR

4BA

230

53019 Gallica Street

$335,000

3242

5BR

3BA

75

30808 Suncatcher Street

$339,900

2129

4BR

2BA

37

32076 Mallard Way

$434,000

2847

4BR

4BA

66

28346 Haygood Way

$100,000

1248

3BR

2BA

16

39263 Via Belleza

$345,000

1746

3BR

2BA

16

32230 Corte Fraga

$444,000

2450

3BR

3BA

70

28760 Red Gum Drive

$168,750

2618

2BR

2BA

49

31483 Whitefield Court

$347,000

3167

4BR

3BA

153

45109 Stoney Hill Drive

$570,000

3957

5BR

4BA

75

16524 Badalona Street

$207,000

1520

3BR

2BA

143

31088 Waterton Court

$350,000

2017

4BR

3BA

6

33813 Turtle Creek Street

$610,000

3609

5BR

5BA

35

16420 Mcpherson Avenue

$239,000

1040

3BR

2BA

9

25456 Blackthorne Drive

$360,000

2410

4BR

3BA

163

39500 Avenida de la Bandolero

$929,000

3770

5BR

4BA

6

45001 Cornelia Court

$240,000

1635

3BR

2BA

91

37224 Summerglen Avenue

$365,000

2671

5BR

3BA

29

40175 Via Verano

$1,825,000

6200

5BR

4BA

3

16504 Mango Way

$260,000

1452

3BR

2BA

183

36631 Ranch House Street

$370,000

2649

5BR

3BA

118

41863 Shorewood Court

$292,000

1658

4BR

2BA

109

29453 Mariners Way

$285,000

1362

3BR

2BA

59

26424 Castle Lane

$373,200

3483

5BR

3BA

11

31374 Corte Tunas

$430,000

2160

4BR

2BA

40

29264 Point Shore Drive

$295,000

2053

3BR

2BA

62

25418 Blackthorne Drive

$374,000

2079

4BR

3BA

27

33527 View Crest Drive

$245,000

1559

3BR

3BA

70

14607 Fair Oak Drive

$310,000

2705

5BR

3BA

175

39686 Via Las Palmas

$375,000

2558

4BR

4BA

140

33865 Canyon Ranch Road

$281,500

1875

4BR

3BA

29

26140 Bluebell Street

$166,000

1008

2BR

2BA

34

27969 Tree Ridge Street

$375,000

3129

5BR

3BA

145

35572 Susan Drive

$285,000

2617

4BR

3BA

23

26072 Goldenwood

$179,000

1199

2BR

2BA

30

25429 Lacebark Drive

$380,000

2607

4BR

3BA

60

35610 Dulock Road

$339,000

2617

4BR

3BA

54

27948 Rain Dance Drive

$200,000

1207

3BR

2BA

43

25369 Blackthorne Drive

$385,000

2090

4BR

3BA

2

35594 Larkspur Drive

$350,000

2640

5BR

3BA

3

28105 Lemonwood Drive

$227,500

1450

2BR

2BA

67

30270 Mayacamas Drive

$400,000

2262

4BR

2BA

85

35310 Billie Ann Road

$353,000

2049

4BR

3BA

106

30089 Shoreline Drive

$263,000

1502

3BR

2BA

10

35517 Summerholly Lane

$451,000

3119

4BR

4BA

7

32565 Meadow Ridge Lane

$420,000

3595

5BR

4BA

56

29139 Twin Arrow Circle

$265,000

1466

3BR

2BA

14

1425 Monroe Circle

$68,224

1058

2BR

2BA

83

21444 Muscatel Road

$360,000

2133

3BR

3BA

22

25065 Clover Creek Lane

$270,000

1975

3BR

2BA

61

440 5th Street

$82,500

1230

3BR

1BA

59

29799 PACIFIC CHANNEL Way

$271,000

1448

3BR

2BA

5

1450 Concord Circle

$88,000

860

2BR

1BA

39

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Real Estate / Home & Garden IRRIGATION from page C-1 using will require regular inspections and maintenance. We have very hard water here and I’ve found that it tends to clog up my drip head emitters, so every spring, like about now, I turn each valve on and check all the emitters attached to it, also check the valves while you’re at it for leakage – I need to replace at least one every year. You’re basically going to need to either just replace the drip head with a new one (they’re cheap) or clean it out somehow and replace.

For those of you with lawns – your pop up sprinkler heads need to be checked, cleaned, and/or replaced. Make sure all your pop ups are irrigating your landscape only, not the driveway or paths. Just a simple twist of the head will correct it if it’s been moved out of place.

Make sure you have the correct nozzle pattern on them also, in other words, don’t have a full spray head if a three-quarter head will work, or half pattern if one-quarter will do.

If you do decide to replace them, my suggestion would be to get the “rotary head” type, they make them now for smaller projections such as home lawns, slopes, etc. and you can get reimbursed by the water district for doing so! You need to replace all those sprinkler heads on the same valve in this case, not just one. So not only will you save water and money but you’ll be paid to do so.

Go to www.socalwatersmart.com.

This is also the same site where you can apply for the turf replacement rebate. If you’re thinking of removing lawn and replacing with drought tolerant landscaping, it’s a very smart thing to do right now!

Something else to keep in mind if you are thinking of converting pop ups in your landscape, shrubs and beds, to drip – you will need

to convert to lower water pressure and that can be done with a pressure reducing coupler, available everywhere they sell irrigation supplies.

Always remember to run your irrigation in early morning or late evening. I prefer morning myself as I think it’s good to have the plants watered as the sun is coming out not at night when fungus can multiply on wet lawn, etc. In the afternoons here we have quite a bit of wind I’m sure you’ve noticed, and using your sprinklers at this time is wasting a lot of water. Just stand there and watch it sometime, going up into the air and all over the sidewalks, driveway, and patio.

If you’re seeing dead spots on the lawn, check and make sure whether it’s getting watered there. If not, you need to add another head in or increase the spray pattern and/or radius of the ones currently there.

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Back to sprinklers, and drip irrigation – one other critical item is an automatic timer to which your system is attached via the valves and their wiring. This makes it nearly fool proof to care for a large yard, without having to remember whether you need to water, or for how long, read instruction, set it up, and then only adjust as necessary.

There are now “Smart Controllers” available, super cool, and they are mini-computers basically, they detect weather changes and adjust accordingly. You can purchase one of these now and also get money back on them from our water district – so no reason not to have an efficient system going in your garden now, that will not only save you money and time, but our precious, and getting more expensive by the year, water!

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PRUNING from page C-3 for a variety of reasons, many tree projects are best left to the professionals.

Avoid injury Professional tree contractors recognize and understand the hazards associated with tree and limb re-

moval. Many operate in accordance with national or local guidelines to maintain proper clearance of power lines and structures.

Trimming trees close to electrical lines puts a person at risk of being electrocuted. Professionals know how to protect themselves and prevent power outages, which can result when limbs come into contact with power lines.

Professional tree services will use machinery appropriate for the task. Cherrypickers and cranes may lift workers to the correct height to work on trees, while do-it-yourselfers who rely on climbing trees or using ladders are at risk of injury.

Prevent damage to the tree Many tree services understand the proper way to prune trees to minimize stress and damage to the tree itself. Novice pruners may inadvertently do more harm than

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good, resulting in proliferation of tree disease or shock. Improper pruning technique also can lead to an unsightly tree.

Liability A professional tree service will possess the correct liability and worker’s compensation insurance.

This protects homeowners against litigation should someone be injured while tree work is being done.

Homeowners who damage neighboring properties when cutting down a tree may find that they are not covered by their homeowner’s insurance policies.

This can be a costly mistake that’s easily avoided by simply hiring a fully insured tree removal service.

The right tools The right tools can mean the difference between a job done correctly and one that results in disaster. Professional arborists and tree services have acquired the training, tools and techniques to perform the job safely. This includes using the right tools to tackle the job. Ropes, pulleys, cranes, stump grinders, and other heavy machinery are just a few of the tools tree services have at their disposal that the average homeowner does not.

Trimming or removing trees can be an unpredictable and potentially dangerous endeavor. Such work is best left to professionals.

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Is the Internet really a home buyer’s friend?

John Occhi and Mike Mason Special to the Valley News The last decade has seen the relationship between real estate industry and consumers flourish.

The public today can simply go online, or even open a mobile app on their phones, to research almost every aspect of real estate from property characteristics, sales history, zoning, and even research realtors. Most of what the general public has access to is free, which makes it that much more appealing.

The issue though, all those “free” Internet tools are only free to the user. In 2013, according to the Interactive Advertising Bureau, Internet advertising surpassed all of television advertising for the first time, clocking in with a 17 percent increase over 2012 online advertising with a whopping $40.1 billion in advertising revenue. Increasing even higher to 23.1 billion in just the first half of 2014.

Follow the money Unlike television advertising where ads are sold on a market share, Internet advertising is purchased with a very specific goal – how many times it will appear; how many times it is viewed; or how many times it is clicked on – all dynamics that are easily tractable by each platform and the advertisers paying the bill. It then stands to reason that the platforms that rely on advertising for their revenue, such as Zillow, Trulia, REALTOR.com, Homes.com, Yahoo Real Estate and every other real estate portal, have a vested interest in keeping the consumer engaged to generate additional advertising dollars.

The question then is whether or not the content the public accesses

is accurate or meant to engage the user for as long as possible, generating additional advertising opportunities. Certainly the lion’s share of the content is accurate and up-to-date and yet as a realtor it amazes me how often I hear a prospective home buyer complaining about search results they found while surfing the Internet.

For sale by owner A common issue found with large real estate portals is homeowners testing the market by listing their home for sale, without using a realtor. Often times, they want to see what kind of interest there is in their neighborhood and their home in particular.

Once I heard a homeowner created a series of false email addresses registering as several of his neighbors just to be able to list their homes for sale by owner on different portals. Then he would jack up the prices on these phantom listings, just so he could appear to be the best deal in his neighborhood.

Pre-marketing We’ve called on homes that clients have identified from the web that don’t appear in the Multiple Listing Service, only to be told by the agent that she is “pre-marketing” the home, that it is not ready to be shown yet. This means that the agent is doing everything they can to build an interest list before it is listed in the MLS. Pre-marketing is a disservice to the seller; although it may sound appealing the agent is working so hard before the house is even ready in reality the agent is doing nothing more than everything they can to “double end” the deal, trying to get both the Buyers Commission along with the Listing Commission. The disservice to the seller is that the house never had the opportunity to “hit the market” allowing all viable buyers to preview the home and make fair offers.

Bank owned homes are notorious for pre-marketing. REO agents are first assigned a new listing two

weeks or more before it goes live, while the bank determines the price and what repairs, if any, will be made. This gives the REO agent more than ample opportunity to reach out to their own list of preferred buyers and investors, double ending these transactions. It’s not at all uncommon to check the MLS and see a new listing come on and off the market within 24 hours with the listing agent double ending the transaction.

Off the market Many times a home will remain listed for sale on a real estate portal long after it has closed escrow and transferred ownership to the new homeowner. This of course, is just another attempt by an unscrupulous agent to continue to build a list of perspective buyers with an attractive home. The agent will apologize and offer to provide information on similar homes, placing the home shopper on a “drip” campaign intended to keep their brand in front of the buyer by flooding their email box.

The solution Successful real estate transactions always come down to a honest and ethical realtor representing your needs. While this may sound self-righteous and self-serving, the truth is that only realtors have direct access to the MLS – real estate data live as it happens.

If agents misrepresent a property in the MLS, they will be told to correct it or be fined. If a home sells and it is not reported as a sale, again the agent runs the real risk of being fined. While the MLS and the realtor Code of Ethics may not be perfect there is at least the accountability that professional realtors adhere to and model their businesses after.

Ask your realtor to enroll you with a personalized MLS feed that will allow you to search the MLS on your own as well as providing you with a drip campaign that can notify you within minutes of a listing that matches your personal

Advocacy coalition SWCLC is the people’s voice in Sacramento MURRIETA - More than 2,300 bills have been introduced in the California Legislature for the 2015 session. That’s 2,300 new attempts to tax, regulate or otherwise impact how you live and how you run your business. The Southwest California Legislative Council, a decade old advocacy coalition of the Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Menifee and Perris Chambers of Commerce representing nearly 4,000 local employers, is your voice in Sacramento advising lawmakers about how these bills will affect your business.

SB 3 (Leno) In the first three months the council has already taken action on 18 bills, some good, many bad. As a business owner some of the bills you may want to watch include: SB 3 (Leno). Not satisfied with the 20 percent increase mandated last year raising the minimum wage to $9/ hr and $10 on Jan. 1, 2016, Senator Mark Leno wants to accelerate that and bump the minimum to $11 in 2016 and $13 by July 2017.

After that there would be automatic annual raises set to the Consumer Price Index (or more), in perpetuity. Increases to the minimum wage in areas like Seattle, Oakland and San Francisco have already had a chilling effect on small businesses in their communities. The SWCLC doesn’t believe that’s good either for businesses or for employees just

trying to start up the job ladder and we have opposed this bill.

AB 1038 (Jones) Local Assembly Member Brian Jones has introduced a bill that would allow employees to request an employee-selected work schedule that would allow them to work 10 hour days for 40 hour work weeks without the employer having to pay overtime. While a flexible work schedule is ideal for many types of businesses, the true benefit it to employees. It allows them to enjoy three day weekends, spend much-needed time with their families, lessen traffic congestion on our crowded roads and highways, and time to attend to other important family matters, medical visits, etc. without taking time off work. The SWCLC thinks this makes a lot of sense and voted to support this bill.

SB 67 (Galgiani) and AB 1525 (Jones) Most people, especially small business owners, agree that ADA compliance nuisance lawsuits have gotten way out of hand. It has become a fertile and lucrative source of funding for unscrupulous attorneys and has forced more than one owner out of business while costing others thousands of dollars they couldn’t use to grow their business or hire employees.

These two bills, among others we have yet to consider, would help

reign in these nuisance lawsuits by requiring sufficient advance notice of infractions, sufficient time to effect any repairs that might actually be required, remittance of 75 percent of the fee from the filing party back to the state (there goes that profit motive) and a requirement that there actually be a damaged party. This step alone would prevent attorneys from simply paging down a phone directory and firing off extortion demands to every restaurant or flower shop or real estate office on the list. We like bills that make your life easier and, while we fully support access for the disabled, California has tied ADA compliance to the Unruh Act. That act is aimed at discriminatory practices and this linkage has made a mockery of the intent of the ADA compliance bill while not actually helping people with disabilities.

The SWCLC strongly supports these bills.

The council meets monthly in a public forum with representatives from our city, state and federal representatives, water districts, utilities and other groups. It invites citizens to get involved, attend its monthly meetings and let it know when a particular bill comes along that would either help or harm business. For more information on the council or specific bills, contact GAD@swcaladvocacy.com.

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Murrieta Public Library offers edible landscaping program by expert gardener MURRIETA - Master Gardener Lucy Heyming, of Riverside County Master Gardeners, will demonstrate how to combine both function and beauty within a garden on Wednesday, April 8 at 2 p.m. in the Murrieta Public Library’s Community Room.

Edible landscaping incorporates the use of food plants as design features. Heyming has been actively involved with the Master Gardener program since 2003. She has given numerous lectures over the years on edible flowers, edible landscaping, container gardening, companion planting, vegetable

gardening and attracting beneficial bugs to gardens. She is the host of the cable TV show, “Gardening with Lucy,” sponsored by the city of Riverside. Her own extensive gardens on her five-acre residence have been featured on many garden tours since 1999.

This event is free and open to public.

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Student’s letter initiates a visit from a Rhode Island businessman to Ysabel Barnett Elementary School in Temecula

Dalise Jackson’s 5th grade class.

TEMECULA - On Friday, March 6, 2015, John Melo, vice-president of Global Human Resources of Cross Pen, visited Dalise Jackson’s 5th grade classroom at Ysabel Barnett Elementary to support their reading program.

Jackson’s class hand writes letters to companies asking them to donate products for the class reading program.

Student Jenna Yi wrote a letter to Cross Pen in the fall and Melo responded by asking Jackson if he

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could come to Temecula to meet her class. Melo, a former teacher, traveled from Rhode Island to share his passion for reading and to discuss the importance of communication through writing in a world filled with technology and texting. He applauded Jackson for what she is doing and said what touched him the most was that the letter was handwritten.

“Obviously, in our business we believe writing and reading are fundamental to human development

Local residents make Dean’s List AZUZA, CA - Several local residents made the academic Deans’ List at Azusa Pacific University.

These students are honored for a fall 2014 grade-point average of 3.5 or better: Kayla Abrahamian, Emily Bhanukitsiri, Hayley Bowden, Kendra Bryant, Alexandra Citta, Adriana Cortez, Kezia Cunalata, Justin Dempster, Janelle Eccles, Reed Fletcher, Andrea Hook, Anna Kane, Mitchell Kopitch, Cassondra Kruel, Cora Lakey, Tori Lavan, Julia Marshall, Emily Minor, Alysha Oeleis, Jennifer Okada, Conor Olson, Christie Sakata, Shelby Sti-

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Shakespeare scholarship competition invites all high school students to apply TEMECULA – The 3rd annual Shakespeare Scholarship Monologue Competition, sponsored by Shakespeare in the Vines, will take place on Thursday, April 23 at the Temecula Community Recreation Center on 30875 Rancho Vista Rd. from 5 to 9 p.m. All high school students in Southwest Riverside County are invited to participate.

Competitors will be judged on how well they perform two contrasting Shakespeare monologues of their choice.

Scholarship prizes will be: $400 for 1st place; $200 for 2nd places; and $50 for three runners-up.

Applications from area high school students must be received no later than noon on April 17, barring extraordinary circumstances.

Judges will be Christopher Salazar, an MFA-trained, L.A.based professional stage actor; Bobbie Helland, a San Diegobased actress and veteran of SITV; and Michael Manuel, a veteran MFA-trained, L.A.-based stage

and movie actor.

The application, including competition rules and entry form, are available at www. shakespeareinthevines.org.

Actors associated with Shakespeare in the Vines are available to work with students on their monologues or to speak to a class or club.

Contact event organizer Rob Crisell at robcrisell@yahoo. com or (951) 551-5338 with questions.

Nicolas Valley Elementary School staff, students, parents and friends gathered at Winchester and Murrieta Hot Springs roads on March 20, the first day of spring, to “sprinkle happiness” to passing motorists. The group was participating in the Happiness Sprinkling Project.

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and that capturing the written word creates what we call ‘Signature Moments,’” Melo said.

Each student was presented with a Cross Pen and writing notebook.

Additionally, he donated other Cross products to be bid on during the end of the year silent auction where students use their year-end reading page totals to purchase donated items.

It was an unforgettable experience for the students in Jackson’s 5th grade class.

About 60 Nicolas Valley Elementary School staff, students, parents and friends gathered on the four corners of Winchester and Murrieta Hot Springs roads on March 20, the first day of spring, to sprinkle happiness to passing motorists from 5 to 6 p.m.

Smiling and wearing bright yellow clothing, the group waved positive signs with sayings such as “It’s going to be all right,” “You are delightful,” and “You are loved.”

They also shouted “Honk your horn!” to motorists and many did and waved back with smiles, too.

The group was participating in the Happiness Sprinkling Project, which was created in 2012 by Laura Lavigne, founder of the Anacortes Center for Happiness in Washington. The event was organized by NVES’ Principal Shelley Maxwell and Happiness Sprinkling Ambassador Ed Sonia, who’s also a positive behavior intervention coach with the Temecula Valley Unified School District.

According to a press release from the TVUSD, happiness sprinkling

events have occurred in recent months in Washington, D.C., Chicago, California, Oregon, Seattle, Los Angeles, Florida, Indiana and Canada. The project has also been featured on various television programs and Internet websites.

“This growing movement is building a web of Happiness Ambassadors and Happiness Sprinklers and changing the world one gathering at a time,” the release stated Temecula residents Mark and Rocio Peters were part of the group with their 7-year-old daughter Jordan who’s a 2nd grader at NVES. Dressed in all yellow, Jordan said she was participating to let people know to always be happy on the first day of spring and other days, too. She added that wearing yellow makes her feel happy because it’s like “bright sunshine.”

“I’m shouting at them to be happy,” Jordan said as she held a yellow balloon on a string and squeezed a yellow rubber chicken that made funny sounds.

Amanda and Albert Neri also participated with their children, Anissa, 10, Ali, 7 and Andrea, 3.

“I think it’s fantastic,” Amanda said about the event. “Our principal

Shelley Maxwell is a positive role model. She loves to give us a lot of activities that are positive and family oriented to get involved in our community.”

Anissa said, “I’m here because it’s the first day of spring and to spread some happiness. I think it’ll make a difference and put a smile on peoples’ faces. She held a sign that said “Breathe.”

Sonia commented that the group was getting a good response from motorists. “It’s just great to see them smiling,” he said. “They’re all coming off the freeways after long drives from LA and San Diego.

They’re all honking and having a good time and we’re having a good time.”

Due to the positive responses, Sonia and Maxwell want to hold the event on a yearly basis. “We were just talking about that,” Sonia said.

“We’ll definitely do it again.”

After sprinkling happiness, the group walked over to nearby CiCi’s Pizza to have dinner at a fundraising event for NVES. For more information on the Happiness Sprinkling Project, visit www.happinesssprinklingproject. org.

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Temecula Students of the Month for March honored

Temecula’s March Students of the Month seated left to right: Alexis Kupka, Kharastin Chea Howard, Jihee Son, Alysia Stevens, Tanya Bitanga and Julia Yuan. Standing in the back row left to right: Sally Myers, founder/advisor of the Student of the Month Program and Temecula City Council Member Maryann Edwards.

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TEMECULA - Six Temecula high school seniors were honored as Students of the Month on March 19 by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce at a breakfast event at the Sizzler restaurant in Murrieta. The following students were recognized by their families, teachers, principals, the business community and locally elected officials.

Alexis Kupka, Temecula Valley High School The life lesson Kupka said she has learned is appreciating that she comes from a family who loves and supports her unconditionally. She realized last year that not everyone has that unconditional love and support. She also learned to not assume you know what someone is going through. Kupka’s nominating teacher, Toby Brannon wrote that he nominated her because she is driven, outgoing and fierce and is an “amazing student and an even better person.” Anthony Mendez, another one of Kupka’s teachers said she transcends generations and is a person with good character and strong leadership. He said most students say “hi? to him when walk-

ing into class each day, but Kupka is one of the only students to say “bye” when leaving the classroom.

After graduation, Kupka will attend a four-year university where she plans on getting a biology degree.

She hopes to then attend medical school where she would eventually like to become an orthopedic surgeon. Kupka’s dad said he marvels at how she can read something and take it in and then apply it. He used the example of how she can read her brother’s college accounting book and then help him with the subject, never formally learning about it herself. He said the family is so proud of her.

Kharastin Chea Howard, Chaparral High School Chea Howard said she was raised by a single mother and her mother has seen her through every obstacle she has encountered. She is the president of the Black Student Union at Chaparral High School, took the lead in creating a sister school with a school in Los Angeles, and implemented a leadership conference. She has learned that what we see in other people is what we see in ourselves and not to listen

Army and Navy Academy cadets win awards CARLSBAD - Anthony Tucker of Murrieta was awarded Army and Navy Academy’s General William W. Crouch Distinguished Leadership Award for his performance during the fall 2014 semester.

The award is granted each semester to cadets who serve with distinction in a leadership position of platoon sergeant or higher in the Academy’s Corps of Cadets.

They must also have received a semester grade point average of 3.3 or higher, a Leadership Education Training grade of an “A,” and a citizenship grade of “Excellent” during each grading period.

ZongLi Huang of Temecula received Army and Navy Academy’s Dean Raymond Ede Superior Academic Achievement Award for his performance during the fall 2014 semester.

Named after the late Dean Raymond Ede who served the academy

for over 40 years, the award is granted each semester to cadets with high achievement in the school’s college preparatory program. Each of the recipients has maintained a minimum grade point average of 3.8.

“We are very proud of these cadets who have shown such a strong commitment to academic achievement,” said Lisa Basista, dean of Academics, “and we know they’ll continue to strive for excellence in all that they do.”

Founded in 1910, the Army and Navy Academy is a private notfor-profit institution that provides an academically robust, characterbased education for young men, grades 7 through 12. It is the only private boarding school in San Diego County and the only private military academy for high schoolage students in California and surrounding states.

Murrieta Public Library offers SAT vs. ACT combo practice test for teens MURRIETA – Teens can improve their college test scores by participating in the free SAT vs.

ACT Combo Practice Test and corresponding workshop hosted by the Murrieta Public Library and presented by Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions. This free practice test is the perfect opportunity for students to experience both tests.

It will be held in the library’s Community Room on Saturday, April 18 from 12 to 4:30 p.m. Students are invited to attend the follow-up SAT vs. ACT Workshop with their parents on Monday, May 4 at 6 p.m. where they will learn specific information about each test and time saving strategies. Students who took the SAT vs. ACT Combo Practice Test on April 18 will also

receive their test scores. This workshop is beneficial for all high school students, even if they did not take the practice test.

Now is the time for students in grades 9 to 12 to register as space is limited. Register by calling 1-800-KAPTEST. “Teens, this is your chance to discover what the tests are like, learn tips to succeed and best of all, it’s free,” stated Joyce Lea Brown, the Teen Services librarian.

This event is free and open to the public. The library is located at 8 Town Square (Adams Avenue and Kalmia Street).

For more information call (951) 304-BOOK (2665) or visit the library’s website at www. murrietalibrary.info.

to negativity but only radiate positivity. Nominating teacher, Linda Zimel said Chea Howard is “determined, positive, a leader, exceptional, consistent, responsible, an innovator, and intelligent.” Zimel said she built Students Empowering Students from scratch and that she stands up for what is right.

She said Chea Howard is not only a leader to the students on campus but also an asset to the staff. Zimel said she knows Chea Howard will be successful in life. She plans on studying biology at Norfolk State University and wants to become an obstetrician. Chea Howard’s mom, Leslie, said she did amazing things as a toddler and is so resilient. She said being her mom has been one of the greatest joys of her life and that she is so proud of her.

Jihee Son, Linfield Christian High School Gay Bennett, vice principal at Linfield Christian High School said Son is the first International student to be selected as student of the month from their school. Son is from South Korea and said one of the biggest obstacles in life has been living away from her family.

She didn’t realize until she was gone how dependent she was on family, friends and something she called home. She said that although it has been an obstacle, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise because she has become a stronger person for going through this experience.

Mari Palafox, Son’s nominating teacher said she stands out as one of the top one percent of students she has taught in her 40 years of teaching. She said Son has started a UNICEF club, worked with Habitat for Humanity, started a clothing drive and has volunteered with United Way. Palafox said Son “is passionate about serving others locally as well as globally,” and said she couldn’t be more proud that they are honoring her for this recognition. Son hopes to study political science and one day work in the political field. Bennett said she knows Son makes her family proud and that she has made Linfield a better place to be.

Alysia Stevens, Rancho Vista High School Stevens moved from Michigan to Temecula when she started high school and said she struggled to find a group of friends she fit in with. To overcome this obstacle, she learned to be more outgoing and straightforward. She also learned to not judge others even if she does not entirely agree with them. Nominating teacher Matthew Razukas wrote that Stevens is a “kind and respectful student who truly puts forth all of her effort on a daily basis.” Her other teachers said she has a quiet determination and leads by example. Stevens’ mom said she is really proud of her and that she has come a long way by reinventing herself. Stevens plans on attending community college in the fall and then transfer to a university. She intends to major in English with a minor in psychology. Stevens plans to continue to work with the animal shelters and Habitat for Humanity. She said she has discovered that she truly enjoys helping people and animals who are in need of extra help.

Tanya Bitanga, Susan H. Nelson High School As a new upcoming actress, Bitanga said she encounters a lot

of rejection and has learned to use rejection as motivation to keep improving. She said she has learned to always strive for success and to never give up. Brian Balaris, Bitanga’s nominating teacher, said the virtual school is there for students like her and she has embraced the program by starting one of their first clubs on campus and by almost always being on time or ahead in her classes. He said Bitanga is “bright, outgoing, and a friendly individual.” After graduation, Bitanga plans on attending a community college to get her general education and then transfer to a university with a good performing arts program. She wants to continue her career as an actress while expanding her knowledge on the history of acting and films. Bitanga’s mom congratulated her for receiving this award and said she has patience and determination to learn new things.

She said they are so proud of her.

Julia Yuan, Great Oak High School Yuan moved to Temecula during middle school and said she used to be terrified of public speaking and presenting in front of a class but with practice, has overcome that obstacle and has gotten better at it.

She said she has learned to accept her mistakes and to take on challenges. Yuan would like to continue tutoring and volunteering at the High Hopes program in Temecula.

Nominating teacher, Lora Sanders, said as a teacher, you keep about 10 percent of students’ names in your head wondering what the student did after high school but Yuan falls into a different category.

She said Yuan is in the one percent unicorn category because Yuan is an all around outstanding student who is a quiet mentor, is humble and extremely talented. Sanders said Yuan’s “grace, tenacity, and excellence shine in all she does here at Great Oak,” and excels in many things. She thanked Yuan for being her one percent unicorn student. After high school, Yuan plans on majoring in English and/or neuroscience and hopes to become a primary care physician. Her dad said he knows this is one award she will remember receiving and said she is the best kid a parent could have.

MPD visits class, educates students

On Thursday, March 26, the Murrieta Police Department’s Traffic Division visited Stephanie Hartley’s 3rd grade class at Cole Canyon Elementary School in Murrieta to give a talk on leadership and the job of a police officer. The students had a question and answer session, and all six Murrieta PD motor officers participated. This presentation was conducted as part of the Murrieta Police Department’s outreach program to Partner with Our Community. Murrieta motor officers are available to speak to your group or organization on a variety of topics. If you are interested in scheduling a presentation contact Officer James Tompkins at (951) 461-6304 or send an email to at jtompkins@murrieta.org.

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KnowBe4 warns of onslaught of new ransomware strain TEMECULA - Ransomware expands capabilities with several new types found, expanding its deadly reach into unmapped network drives, malicious help and games.

Cybercriminals have launched another ransomware attack wave with several new malicious strains hitting both businesses and consumers alike. A newly discovered strain called CryptoFortress of Crypto Wall was discovered last week that has the look of TorrentLocker but is able to encrypt files over network shares even if they are not mapped to a drive letter.

It doesn’t end there. Another new ransomware called TeslaCrypt attempts to cash in on the $81 billion gamer market by placing a strong emphasis on encrypting video game related files. Unlike other ransomware that typically target images, documents, videos, and application databases, TeslaCrypt also targets over 40 different video game related files such as RPG Maker, Call of Duty, Dragon Age, StarCraft, MineCraft, World of Warcraft, World of Tanks, and

Steam.

Stu Sjouwerman, CEO of KnowBe4 stated, “These new capabilities of cryptoware change the threat landscape for all server and network administrators and it is even more important than ever to properly secure your shared folders with strong permissions. Between increasingly sophisticated phishing emails and exploit kits on compromised websites, users need to be trained to recognize threats with effective security awareness training.

System administrators should also patch workstations religiously and tighten up proxy/firewall rules.”

CryptoWall 3.0 is the most recent version of CryptoLocker and hides its malicious payload as an attachment. The latest wrinkle is that the fake “incoming fax report” email looks to the user to come from a machine in their own domain.

Discovered by BitDefender in late February 2015 with global targets, this version encrypts the files of all mapped drives and demands a $500 ransom in Bitcoin. Cybercriminals use .chm files to automatically

execute malware once the file is accessed.

CryptoFortress includes the new and nasty feature of being able to encrypt files over network shares even if they are not mapped to a drive letter.

Normally when ransomware encrypts data it does so by retrieving a list of drive letters on a computer and then encrypting any data on them.

Therefore any network shares on the same network would be safe as long as they were not mapped to a drive letter.

Sjouwerman advised, “Security Awareness Training is really needed for every employee in any organization. Since employees often access their own personal email over company networks or surf the web over lunch, it is essential to put in place a more effective human firewall and protect your company assets.”

For more information or to get a free phishing test to see how “phish-prone” your employees are, visit www.knowbe4.com.

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April 3 – 9, 2015

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Volume 15, Issue 14

SPORTS

Home teams heat up in Lake Elsinore during Sunbelt Diamond Showcase Wildcats, Titans and Tigers all victorious in triple header

On Thursday, March 26 Sunbelt League teams took to the field at the Diamond in Lake Elsinore for the 7th annual Diamond Showcase triple header.

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JP Raineri Sports Editor On Thursday, March 26 it was the Sunbelt League’s turn to take the field at the Diamond in Lake Elsinore for the annual triple header that has now taken place for the last seven years at the home of the Lake Elsinore Storm, which is the Class A-Advanced farm team of the San Diego Padres.

“We love what this event has become for not only the players, but also the families and fans,” said Josh Ferguson, Director of Storm Events.

Temecula Valley Toyota and Temecula Nissan both helped lead the way into the stadium for guests as they provided some of the latest cars on the market and of course the lure of an iPad giveaway from the new owners of Temecula Valley Toyota had a lot of fans signing up for more info throughout the entirety of the event. Other vendors like Trinity Bats and the Assistance League of Temecula as well as Michelle Munoz of Farmers Insurance helped line the pavilion and even gave away products, making the experience far better than just an average baseball game.

On the schedule for the day was Paloma Valley vs. Perris, Temescal Canyon vs. Heritage and the night game, which brought in some good attendance, was Elsinore vs.

Lakeside.

It would be a day for the home teams to prevail this go around, last week’s showcase was the exact opposite as the visiting teams all took away the wins, and the first game out of the gate brought on the excitement early.

The Perris Panthers (1-8) looked to pounce early on the Paloma Valley Wildcats (6-4) when leadoff batter Giovanne Mendoza (So) drilled a double to the right center gap. Mendoza would then make his way to third on an error, but Paloma Valley pitcher, Payton Dobbs (Jr), settled in and made quick work of the side forcing a bunt pop up by Rene Hulzar (Jr) and then struck out both Victor Carrillo

Paloma Valley starting pitcher, Payton Dobbs (2), picked up the win, throwing a complete game for the Wildcats with 11 strike outs, four hits, one walk and only gave up one earned run.

(Sr) and Oscar Rodriguez (Fr) to finish the inning.

Paloma Valley, riding the energy from stopping the Panthers early on, exploded for eight runs in the first two innings thanks to the hefty sticks of seniors Jed Walz and Dominic Monachino as well as sophomore Angelo Capolupo, who all had two hits in the game. Senior Panther, Jorge Gomez, tried to keep his team in the game contributing two hits for his visiting team, and a sac fly in the bottom of the fifth, which would score senior outfielder Peter Sermeno, got Perris on the board, but in the end the huge lead early on would not be overcome.

Dobbs threw a complete game for the Wildcats and picked up the win allowing only one earned run and struck out 11 batters faced while only giving up four hits and one walk. Junior right hander, Rene Huizar, took the loss for Perris. The final score was 9-1.

Game two of the day pitted the Temescal Canyon Titans (9-1) against the Heritage Patriots (5-6) and early on it seemed as if it could be anyone’s game.

Both pitchers had great defenses behind them and had it not been for a three run inning by the Titans in the third, this game could have gone on all night. Senior first baseman, Devin McKesson, led the way for Temescal Canyon with two hits on the day, one of which was a base clearing two run triple that sent the Titans crowd into a frenzy, scoring Tyler Pritchard (Jr) and Eli Thomas (Sr). Junior Dylan Alhanati, who went the distance on the mound as well, would drive in McKesson for the third run of the inning, which would prove to be enough for the victory. Sophomore Tyler Hardman also had two hits on the night for the Titans. Alhanti, who gave up six hits, one walk and struck out three, picked up his fifth win of

the season with his complete game shutout of the Patriots. The final score was 3-0.

The final game under the lights brought in a huge home crowd for the Tigers of Elsinore and visiting crowd supporting the Lancers from Lakeside. Despite a three run first inning that went in favor of the Tigers, this game was another back and forth battle that kept the crowd on their toes through the last pitch.

Senior Jaydon Patillo swung a hot bat all night for Elsinore, going three for four and scored one of the four runs for the Tigers. Kai Sinclair (Sr) and Elijah Davis (So) both drove in runs to help put Elsinore out in front and the solid performances on the mound from Anthony Jimenez (Sr) and Travis Willis (Jr) secured the overall win for the Tigers. Junior Isi Soto took the loss for the Lancers, despite not having any earned runs against him. The final score was 4-0.

On April 17 at 2 p.m., Chaparral will face last year’s CIF Division 2 Champions , Temecula Valley, in the early game, while Great Oak will grind it out against Vista Murrieta in the second game, and the battle of the Murrieta’s will cap off the night when Murrieta Valley takes on Murrieta Mesa. Take the day off and get out to the Diamond in Lake Elsinore to watch the last tripleheader of the season as our local teams continue to battle it out.

This year’s event sponsors include The Temecula Youth Baseball League, John Hine Temecula Subaru, Rita Johnson of Tarbell Realtors, Swing Away Batting Cages, Trinity Bats, Assistance League of Temecula, John Hine Temecula Mazda, Michelle Munoz of Farmers Insurance, Swivel Vision Goggles, The Lake Elsinore Storm, Temecula Valley Toyota Scion and Valley News.

Sponsorships are still available for the upcoming League Showcase events; please contact Paul Bandong for more information via email at editor@valleynewsports.com.

[Left] Titans pitcher, Dylan Alhanati, recorded the complete game 3-0 shutout win over Heritage with 7IP, 6-H, 3-K.

Senior first baseman, Devin McKesson (19), jogs into third base after driving in two runs with a triple in the third inning of their Sunbelt David Canales photos Diamond Showcase game against Heritage.

Temescal Canyon catcher, Terry Zuccola, tags out Joshua Ordonez to preserve the Titans shutout win against Heritage that took place during the Sunbelt Diamond Showcase triple header in Lake Elsinore.

Lakeside starting pitcher Isi Soto threw 5 innings and recorded no earned runs in the 4-0 loss to the Elsinore during the Sunbelt Diamond Showcase triple header.

Elsinore’s Jaydon Patillo went 3 for 4 for the Tigers in their 4-0 win over Lakeside.

Valley News • www.myvalleynews.com • April 3, 2015

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McWilliams still happy with third-place Demo Cross trophy Joe Naiman Writer Shortly after the Demo Cross main event March 28 at Perris Auto Speedway was completed, Ken McWilliams was recognized as the second-place finisher and given his trophy. In the pits later that night the Menifee driver had his second-place trophy replaced with a third-place trophy after a scoring correction gave Jim Schoening second place and that position’s associated honors.

“It works for me. I’m still okay with it,” McWilliams said. “It was great. I was happy.”

M c Wi l l i a m s , S c h o e n i n g , and winner Shawn Myers were among the nine finishers of a 20-lap race which began with 26 cars. McWilliams began that race in the back row and also drove the main event with an impaired motor which was the result of a cam which went flat during his Figure 8 heat race. McWilliams, who drives a 1978 Camaro for the Night of Destruction races at Perris, still finished third in that six-lap heat race.

Myers, who won his sixth career Demo Cross during his four years racing at PAS, had the newest car among the top three finishers. Myers lives in Boulevard in the southeastern part of San Diego County but owns an auto repair business in the Clairemont area of San Diego. “I usually get cars that are dying and I just hang onto them,” he said.

Myers took a 1995 Buck LeSabre to the track. The route from Old Highway 80 in Boulevard to Interstate 8 to State Route 163 to Interstate 15 to Ramona Expressway to the Lake Perris Fairgrounds is approximately 160 miles each way, although Myers considers the 320-mile round trips worthwhile. “It’s a lot of fun,” he said.

Myers drives car number 01.

Schoening drives car number 60, which matches the model year of his Chevrolet Biscayne. The car has been in his family since 1986; his brother purchased it in Texas and it was raced at the Brotherhood Speedway in Long Beach in the early 1990s. It then sat idle in western San Diego until

2012, when the Biscayne made its Demo Cross debut.

Schoening lives in Bay Park, which is across Interstate 5 from Pacific Beach. His route to Perris takes him to Interstate 15 by State Route 56, but the 55-year-old racecar turned out to be in better condition that night than the truck hauling it. “The truck broke down on the 56 outside of Poway,” Schoening said.

Schoening’s brother, Andy, lives in Corona. “Andy came down from Corona and got my trailer with the car on it. We threw some tools in the back,” Schoening said.

Schoening was on John Ahrendt’s crew when Ahrendt drove at Cajon Speedway and became Ahrendt’s crew chief when Ahrendt raced at Irwindale.

Ahrendt is now Schoening’s crew chief; he took his own truck to Perris.

“It was a pretty frustrating day,” Schoening said.

Myers began the race on the pole while Schoening took the original green flag on the inside of the second row. Daniel Soto,

2015 PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE April 11 April 18 April 25 May 2 May 16 May 23

June 6 June 13 June 27 July 4

July 18 July 25 August 15 August 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 October 3 October 24 November 11 November 12 November 13 November 14 November 25 November 26

NOTE: THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

PASSCAR SERIES - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Modifieds and Factory Stocks WORLD OF OUTLAWS, USAC/CRA Sprint Cars and PAS Senior Sprints.

“Power of Purple Night” Benefiting the City of Perris Relay For Life and The American Cancer Society NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION II - Demo Cross, Figure 8’s, Trailer Figure 8’s and Spectator Racing USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints and PAS Young Guns PASSCAR SERIES - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Modifieds and Factory Stocks “SALUTE TO INDY” USAC/CRA Sprint Cars (40 Lap Main Event), PAS Senior Sprints, PAS Young Guns and California Lightning Sprints.

“Power of Purple Night” Benefiting the City of Perris Relay For Life and The American Cancer Society NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION III - Demo Cross, Figure 8’s, Trailer Figure 8’s, Spectator Race and a Block Party USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints and PAS Young Guns PASSCAR SERIES - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Modifieds and Factory Stocks “FIRECRACKER 40 & SKY CONCERT” USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, PAS Young Guns and California Lightning Sprints “Power of Purple Night” Benefiting the City of Perris Relay For Life and The American Cancer Society.

PASSCAR SERIES - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, and CDCRA Dwarf Cars NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION IV - Demo Cross, Figure 8’s, Trailer Figure 8’s and Spectator Racing “CALIFORNIA RACERS HALL OF FAME NIGHT” USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, PAS Young Guns and California Lightning Sprints PASSCAR SERIES - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Modifieds and Factory Stocks NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION V - Demo Cross, Figure 8’s, Trailer Figure 8’s, Spectator Race and a Block Party PASSCAR SERIES - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Modifieds and Factory Stocks “GLENN HOWARD CLASSIC” USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, PAS Young Guns and California Lightning Sprints 11th Southern California Fair PASSCAR “Champions Night” - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, and CDCRA Dwarf Cars Oval Nationals Practice 20th Annual Oval Nationals USAC National and USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th Annual Oval Nationals USAC National and USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th Annual Oval Nationals USAC National and USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Turkey Night Grand Prix Practice Agajanian Promotions and Oval Entertainment, LLC Presents the 75th Running of The Turkey Night Grand Prix - USAC NATIONAL AND WESTERN STATES MIDGETS

who lives in the Linda Vista area of San Diego, took the initial lead before Schoening gained the lead for the remainder of the first lap.

“I got past him. Then the 01 (Myers) and I started racing for the lead,” Schoening said. “The 01 and I went back and forth taking the lead.”

Demo Cross is similar to a demolition derby in that drivers are allowed to take each other out. It differs in that it is run on an oval track and ends when the remaining drivers complete a specified number of laps rather than when only one car is running. Demo Cross drivers are not allowed to drive in reverse. Another difference is that track personnel place obstacles such as tires, boats, and water barrels on the track. Debris from cars and inoperable cars add to the original obstacles, and while a red flag may be thrown to stop the race for safety purposes there are no yellow flag cautions to remove debris or inoperable cars.

During the second lap the Biscayne began racing with a flat tire. “Between turns three and four there was a lot of metal debris and I ran over something,” Schoening said.

“I didn’t know it was flat. I just knew the car wasn’t steering correctly,” Schoening said. “The whole race I was trying to figure out how to make it around the corner.”

The first of the race’s two red flag stoppages was on the fourth lap. On the restart Schoening ran into a large tire in turn one and Myers took over the lead.

“Once I took the lead I tried to get as far ahead as I could,” Myers said.

The same reduced control which prevented Schoening from avoiding the large tire settled the race between the two San Diego County drivers in Myers’ favor.

“I hit a big boat in turn three and the 01 got past and I never quite caught him again,” Schoening said. “We just kind of hung out and made sure we finished.”

Schoening was still close enough to secure second place.

“I was right behind him until the end,” he said.

Myers still had to worry about lapped traffic. “That’s where it’s challenging,” he said.

“In this kind of race you can take anybody out. That’s what makes it so challenging,” Myers said. “That’s why I like doing that.”

Myers added that the ability to take out the leader makes a race more interesting for the fans. “They don’t know what to expect,” he said.

What the fans might like to see isn’t what the lead driver necessarily wants. “Passing people up is where it gets dangerous, because they want to take you out,” Myers said.

Myers also had to contend with debris and intentional obstacles.

“I ended up hitting a lot of stuff out there,” he said.

Myers was not paying attention to how far a lead he had over Schoening or McWilliams.

McWilliams wasn’t paying attention to the scoreboard which indicated the leaders and thought the crew member flashing fingers was indicating the number of laps remaining until that crew member went from four fingers to two on the following lap. McWilliams was approximately a straightaway length behind Myers. “It didn’t matter,” McWilliams said. “I gained some ground on him, but I just didn’t have enough laps.”

Although this is the fifth Night of Destruction season at PAS, season championship points were not given until this year, and there will also be a grand champion for the three classes (Demo Cross, Figure 8, and Trailer Figure 8) combined. Myers thus obtained 60 points towards a potential season championship, and his sixth career Demo Cross win was his first in a points season.

“It’s ecstatic. It’s great. It’s a lot of fun,” he said.

McWilliams received 54 points for his third-place finish and also received points in the other two races for a potential grand champion title.

Dennis Holt of Hemet was initially declared the third-place finisher before the scoring correction relegated him to fourth.

No racing at Perris Auto Speedway this Saturday PERRIS - There is no racing at Perris Auto Speedway this Saturday, April 4, so fans, drivers, crews and officials can enjoy the holiday weekend with family and friends. Action will return on April 11with the PASSCAR Stock Car Series and the IMCA Modifieds. The legendary World of Outlaws will be making their only Southern California appearance of 2015 on April 18 at the So. Cal showdown. Joining the Outlaws will be the USAC/CRA and PAS Senior sprint cars. Night of Destruction #2 will take place on April 25th.

Advance tickets for all events at the PAS, with the exception of the World of Outlaws, are available 24 hours a day by calling 1-800-595-4849 or online at http://pas.tix.com/Schedule. aspx?OrgNum=7. Advance tickets for the World of Outlaws can also be obtained via phone or online at 1-877-395-8606 or http:// dirtcar.ticketforce.com/ordertickets.asp?p=558&backurl=default. asp.

For more information on the PAS call (951) 940-0134.

Camping is available for $25 per night for all PAS events. The campground opens at noon the day before each event. Tailgating in the spectator parking lot will begin at 1p.m. for all PAS events as well.

Perris Auto Speedway wants to thank its corporate sponsors for the 2015 season. AA Lynco Painting, All Coast Construction, All Seasons Tree Repair, Amsoil, Ayers Hotel and Spa, Budweiser, California Budget Finance, CamGuard, Champion Towing, City of Perris, Perris Com Ecco, Daytona Boat & RV Storage, Drop

Zone, Edelbrock, Engine Pro, Harry’s Café, HD Industries, Horizon Solar, K&N Engineering, Livingwaters Hospice, Luke’s Transmission, Moon Nursery, P.I.P.E., Paul Oil Company, PepsiCola, Pick-A-Part Auto Salvage, Pizza Factory, Red Lion Inns and Suites, Robert Dempster, Scott Sales, Shaver Racing Engines, Sherwin-Williams, Stassines Cross, Square H, Swedish Speed, Town & Country Golf Carts, Trench Shoring, US Foods and Valley News.

To keep up with all of the latest PAS news, photos, gossip and receive special offers, sign up at the PAS Facebook site at: https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/11 3876798686480?ref=hl.

You can also keep up with the latest news and receive special offers from the PAS Twitter site: Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter.

Video and DVD productions of all racing events at PAS are available from Loudpedal Productions.

For more information on these productions, call (805) 844-3854, email mailto:trtruex@gmail.com or visit LoudPedal Productions’ website.

PAS is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds (home of October’s Southern California Fair), approximately one hour east of Los Angeles and one hour North of San Diego. To get to the track, take the 215 freeway, exit on the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds. racesatthepas@aol.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from the PAS or Oval Entertainment.

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Lease extension ‘huge win’ for all says promoter Don Kazarian Joe Naiman Writer The lease the Perris Auto Speedway has with the Lake Perris Fairgrounds has been extended through 2029.

The fair board approved the lease extension in June 2014 and the agreement was signed in December 2014, but PAS promoter Don Kazarian didn’t announce the extension until March 7, when the track began its 20th season of racing.

“It’s a huge win-win for all the parties. It really is,” Kazarian said.

PAS opened in March 1996 after Kazarian and his brothers reached

an agreement with the Lake Perris Fairgrounds. The original lease was for 14 1/2 years and expired in December 2014. Kazarian’s three older brothers assisted in track operations during the first seven years but have ventured into other pursuits, so Kazarian has run the track by himself for the past 13 years with the help of his staff.

“The fair board, they’ve been wonderful to work with,” Kazarian said.

Due to the economic downturn which began in 2008, Kazarian and the fair board agreed to some modifications in the original lease.

“They gave up some of the percent-

Traffic related questions from citizens answered Sergeant Jay A. Froboese Murrieta Police Department Traffic Division Special to the Valley News During the course of the year I get many calls from citizens wanting me to cover some particular traffic related topic in an article. All the suggestions are excellent ideas, but many only require a few lines, and therefore I cannot make an entire article out of them. So I would like to use this month’s column to clean house and cover several topics that have been suggested.

Parking violations When you receive a parking violation citation, it is usually for some simple vehicle code violation you know you violated. You pay the nominal fine and get on with life.

But did you know there are also city and county ordinances that if violated could get you a parking ticket?

The most common city ordinance violated in Murrieta is the ordinance prohibiting a citizen from advertising their vehicle for sale on public or private property, unless of course the private property is their own. The ordinance is in place to keep our cities clean and free of the “used car lot” look. The fine is steep at $80 and we tend to write a lot of these tickets on the weekends. Check with your city code enforcement for a complete list of city ordinances related to parking violations.

Turn signals Yes, it is the law that a turn signal must be used before any lane change or turning movement if another vehicle is close enough to be affected by the turning movement. This is covered in section 22107 of the California Vehicle Code, not to mention it is the courteous and safe thing to do when driving. The signal should be given at least 100 feet before the vehicle begins turning or changing a lane.

Bicycle helmets, scooters Yes, there is a law in the Vehicle Code that requires children under the age of 18 years riding the nonmotorized scooters and bicycles to wear bicycle helmets. Our officers do cite for this violation and take this very seriously. We have had several very serious and fatal traffic collisions involving children on bicycles not wearing helmets. We also have had at least one accident where a child was cited for no helmet, and then had a severe fall the following day that would have resulted in a serious injury or fatality if that same child had not been wearing their new helmet. So we know they work and encourage children to wear them every time.

Cellphones The Vehicle Code requires motorists not use their handheld cellphones while driving. This law has been on the books for some time now, yet we still see and cite for many violations involving cellphones every month.

Airbags and children Although not a law, please remember when you travel with small children or infants to always follow your vehicles and car seat manufacturer’s recommendations and place those kids in the rear seats away from front seat airbags. I am surprised at the number of parents I see with infants and small children in the front seats exposed to the explosive nature of airbags should an accident occur. Many of these airbags can kill your child on a very simple low speed front-end collision. If you ever have question about how to properly restrain your children, do not hesitate to call or stop by Temecula CHP Office and they are always more than happy to help you with your car seat or offer advice regarding the restraint of your children in your vehicle.

Limit lines and crosswalks Limit lines are solid white lines 12 to 24 inches in width that extend across the roadway to indicate the point where traffic must stop at intersections. I get a many calls during the year that motorists ignore these lines and crosswalks and protrude across the lines or into crosswalks when they stop at intersections. Remember, when you stop at an intersection, your entire vehicle should be behind the limit line or first line of the crosswalk. Blocking a crosswalk is an infraction, not to mention it exposes pedestrians to traffic if they must walk out of the crosswalk and around your vehicle to cross the street.

ages that we negotiated back in 1996 and made it more attractive,” Kazarian said. “It’s a good deal for both parties.”

The extension of the lease not only ensures a future venue for fans and racers but also allows Kazarian to focus on long-term work at the track. “We’re going to put $5.5 million into the facility and maintain it up to that standard,” he said.

When economic circumstances permit, the track may also invest in capital improvements now that the speedway’s future is secured for the next 15 years. “I don’t see any major capital improvements in the foreseeable future,” Kazarian said.

The original plan was to add 16 corporate suites on top of the grandstands, although that was scrapped after the 2008 economic downturn began. “I don’t think the marketplace is there in the foreseeable future,” Kazarian said.

“In about five or six years we may look at it again,” he said.

“We’ll look at it again on a yearby-year basis, but I think it’s still five years out.”

The original plans also called for a “Jumbotron” scoreboard. “That was put on the back burner by mid96,” Kazarian said.

“The economic model is driven by ticket sales, sponsorship, the race teams,” he said. “We’re still recovering.”

When the economy is favorable, Kazarian desires to offer more races at the track. “Our goal is to get back up to the 42, 45 events we run a year,” he said.

The 2015 PAS schedule includes

28 race nights. “It’s going to take some time, still,” Kazarian said of restoring additional race dates.

“We’ll have to see what the market will bear.”

The specific classes of racing will be based on ephemeral demand, so the long-term plans do not designate a particular type of dirt racing once the additional nights are feasible. “You’ve got to see what the public wants, what the race fan wants,” Kazarian said.

“You’ve got to change your whole plan every year to see what’s working and what’s not.”

PAS is the Southern California venue for the touring California Racing Association sprint cars and the World of Outlaws sprint cars. In past years the track has also utilized the infield for off-road races. The PAS Stock Car Racing Association has season championships for its classes which are currently the Super Stocks, Street Stocks, Factory Stocks, and International Motor Contest Association Modifieds.

Temecula Speedway closed unexpectedly in 2000 when the Temecula City Council refused to extend the track’s permit early in the speedway’s second season.

Cajon Speedway closed after the 2004 season and 44 years of racing because of the expiration of the Brucker family’s 50-year lease with the County of San Diego for the Gillespie Field airport land, which was not needed for aviation use in 1955. Prior to the late 1990s Cajon Speedway drivers established themselves in a starter class over a multi-year period before repeating

that process in a higher-level class; as the end of the lease approached and that development ceased to be possible the Cajon Speedway car count dwindled. Thus the most notable advantage of the PAS lease extension may be that the drivers will have time to develop into potential track champions.

“It gives stability,” Kazarian said. “It gives the racers the stability to know this place is going to be here for the long term.”

Kazarian added that the longterm stability will also benefit sponsors and the fan base. “It’s a huge accomplishment,” he said.

Kazarian feels that the lease extension underscores the relationship between the track and the fair board. “There are very few longterm contracts at the fairgrounds given out, especially for racing,” he said.

“They have just been so supportive of the racetrack,” Kazarian said.

“It’s been a great partnership.”

That partnership has allowed the speedway to remain viable for its first 19 years. “These guys listened to us and worked with us,” Kazarian said. “I think that’s been part of our success.”

Because PAS is part of the fairgrounds, the Southern California Fair takes over the facility in early October, but incorporates the track into fair activities.

“It’s not a one-way partnership.

It’s a two-way partnership. They give and take and I give and take,” Kazarian said. “That’s the way a partnership should work.”

Valley News • www.myvalleynews.com • April 3, 2015

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Local winter sports players named to All CIF-SS teams JP Raineri Sports Editor Even though the high school spring sports season is in full bloom, the Southern Section of the California Interscholastic Federation just announced the All CIF teams for the winter sports and quite a few of the top local players from the basketball, soccer and girls water polo teams all found themselves on the list.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Southwestern League Jaelyn Brown - Junior - Vista Murrieta - Open Division All CIF team Makayla Williams - Senior - Great Oak - Division 1AA All CIF team Sunbelt League Maia Crawley - Senior - Lakeside - Division 2A All CIF team Mt. Pass League Brittney Thomas - Senior - San Jacinto - Division 2A All CIF team Arrowhead League Kati Aguilar - Sophomore - California Lutheran- Division 6 All CIF team Ashley Dyrssen - Junior - California Lutheran- Division 6 All CIF team

Senior forward from Paloma Valley, Melody Gonzalez, was named to the Division 6 All CIF girls soccer team.

Sydnee Planter, senior defender from Temescal Canyon, was named to the Division 6 All CIF girls soccer team.

Junior defender, Lauren Perez, from Paloma Valley, was named to the Division 6 All CIF girls soccer team.

David Canales photos

Hali Oakes, junior mid fielder from Temescal Canyon, was named to the Division 6 All CIF girls soccer team.

Sophomore mid fielder, Kiara Ayala from Temescal Canyon, was named to the Division 6 All CIF girls soccer team.

Senior goal keeper, Christina Rodriguez from Paloma Valley, was named to the Division 6 All CIF girls soccer team.

BOYS SOCCER Southwestern League Aydan Bowers - Senior - Midfielder - Vista Murrieta – Division 4 All CIF team South Valley League Corey Aaragon-Moore - Junior - Forward - Santa Rosa Academy Division 7 All CIF team Troy Burnham - Senior - Defender - Santa Rosa Academy - Division 7 All CIF team Christian Redin - Senior - Forward - Calvary Murrieta - Division 7 All CIF team GIRLS SOCCER Sunbelt League Player of the year - Marissa Everett - Forward – Senior (34 goals, 12 assists) - Temescal Canyon Coach of the year - David Cox Temescal Canyon Kiara Ayala - Sophomore -Mid Fielder - Temescal Canyon - Division 6 All CIF team Hali Oakes - Junior - Mid Fielder - Temescal Canyon - Division 6 All CIF team Sydnee Planter - Senior - Defender - Temescal Canyon - Division 6 All CIF team Melody Gonzalez - Senior - Forward - Paloma Valley - Division 6 All CIF team Lauren Perez - Junior - Defender - Paloma Valley - Division 6 All CIF team Christina Rodriguez - Senior Goal Keeper - Paloma Valley - Division 6 All CIF team

Temescal Canyon’s senior forward, Marissa Everett, was named as the Division 6 Player of the Year. Everett scored 34 goals and had 12 assists this season.

GIRLS WATER POLO Southwestern League Delaney Lynton - Junior - Murrieta Valley - Division 2 All CIF team Tara Prentice - Junior - Murrieta Valley - Division 2 All CIF team Sunbelt League Kora Wade - Senior - Temescal Canyon - Division 2 All CIF team [Right] Jaelyn Brown from Vista Murrieta was named to the Open Division All CIF girls basketball team.

LAKE ELSINORE DIAMOND • LAKE ELSINORE, CA Junior Delaney Lynton, from Murrieta Valley, was named to the Division 2 All CIF girls water polo team.

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ADMISSION

Friday, April 17, 2015 Southwestern League Showcase

2:00 pm

Chaparral vs Temecula Valley

4:45 pm

Great Oak vs Vista Murrieta

7:30 pm

Murrieta Mesa vs Murrieta Valley

$5 or $3

and donation of two cans of food for local food pantries

gets you into ALL 3 games!

Head Coach David Cox, from Temescal Canyon, was named the Division 6 Coach of the Year.

April 3, 2015 • www.myvalleynews.com • Valley News

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Five players, one coach receive All-CIF boys basketball honors

Elsinore senior, Preston Beverly, was selected to the ALL CIF-SS First Team in Division 2AA. Dave Canales photos

Rancho Christian junior, Jamal Brower, was named to the ALL CIF-SS First Team in Division 5A.

Latrelle Franklin from Great Oak High School was selected to the ALL CIF-SS First Team in Division 1AA.

new South Valley league, made it to the Championship game in the CIF Southern Section Division 5A and to the second round of the CIF State Southern California Regional’s.

The Eagles’ program finished the season ranked in the top 10 in the state in their division.

Complete listings of all the selections may be found online at www.myvalleynews. com/sports.

Paul Bandong Staff Writer

Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County to Host 15th Annual Kids Cup Golf Tournament On Monday, April 6, the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County will host their 15th Annual Kids Cup Golf Tournament. Sponsored

by Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC, this popular event will take place at Bear Creek Golf Club, a spectacular and challenging Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.

Whether you are an experienced golfer or a novice, this tournament will be an amazing day of golf for all. Registration starts at 8:30

a.m., with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Trophies will be awarded for first and second place individuals and groups. Trophies will also be given for the winners of hole games. Early Bird registration is $175 until March 23 then goes up to $200. Registration includes your golf cart and three meals.

This event also offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities to suit the needs of all local businesses.

You can support this great event

starting at $200. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your business and support this amazing organization.

All proceeds from this event will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County.

For more information about event sponsorship or to register as a golfer contact Beth Soltysiak at 951-699-1526, beths@bgscwc.org.

Or visit www.kidscupgolf.com.

Ray Barefield from Rancho Christian High School was named CIF Division 5A Coach of the Year.

HS Winchester street lighting zone to Softball: be added to county Landscaping and Pre-season Lighting Maintenance District standings Joe Naiman 10 action adopted the preliminary land into the county maintenance Writer

JP Raineri Sports Editor Southwestern League Murrieta Valley -- 9-2 Vista Murrieta -- 8-3 Great Oak -- 5-3 Temecula Valley -- 10-7 Murrieta Mesa -- 6-5-1 Chaparral -- 7-8

A commercial area in Winchester will soon be added to Riverside County’s Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District.

A 5-0 Riverside County Board of Supervisors vote March 10 initiated proceedings to annex Street Lighting Zone 110 into the county assessment district. The March

engineer’s report, ordered a mail ballot election, and set an April 28 public hearing to adopt the annexation.

The annexation will fund the maintenance and servicing of street lights south of Grand Avenue and west of Oxbow Drive. The owners’ commercial property which comprises Street Lighting Zone 110 petitioned the county to annex their

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The current annual assessment will be $839; that may be adjusted annually by two percent or the Consumer Price Index increase in urban electricity costs, whichever is greater.

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Junior Trace Redfield, from Rancho Christian High School, was named to the ALL CIF-SS First Team in Division 5A.

The All-CIF Southern Section/SCIBCA selections for boys basketball were announced this week and five valley players and one coach were named to the elite list.

Latrelle Franklin and Torin Webb, both seniors from Great Oak High School, were selected First Team in Division 1AA. Preston Beverly, a senior from Elsinore High School, was selected COUGAR • TAYLOR MADE First Team in Division 2AA. Trace Redfield and Jamal Brower, both juniors at Rancho Christian High School, were named First Team in Division 5A. Coach Ray Barefield of Rancho ChrisPro V1 & Pro V1x tian High School was 99 named CIF Division 5A Coach of the Year.

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Local Temecula and Murrieta schools claim Inline Hockey Championships

Murrieta Valley High School swept the best of three game series for the TVIHA School League Championships with their wins over the defending champions from Temecula Valley.

Temecula Middle School won the TVIHA school league championships Courtesy photos by defeating Murrieta Middle School.

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winning the playoffs in their respective divisions.

After finishing in first place in the regular season, Murrieta Valley High School defeated Chaparral in the semifinals and then swept the best of three championships over the defending champions from Temecula Valley, 8-7, in a thrilling

On Thursday, March 19, Murrieta Valley High School and Temecula Middle School were crowned Champions of the Temecula Valley Inline Hockey Association school league after

series finale.

In game two of the finals, team captain, Tyse Teague, scored 5 goals to lead the Nighthawks to a come from behind victory.

Goalie and MVP nominee, Dallas Gardner, made a few big saves at the end while his team killed off a 4-2 man disadvantage.

Before the game Temecula Valley High’s Joseph Maurer was named the league’s MVP for the regular season.

In the middle school division, Temecula Middle School completed their second back to back undefeated championship in game two with a hard fought 9-5 victory over a determined group of kids from Murrieta Middle School.

League MVP and Captain Jake Maurer led the way with 6 goals.

TMS also led the league as a team in goals scored and goalie Cade Murchison and his defense set a new league record giving up

only 17 goals in 12 regular season games.

Hudson Lammatao and Brayden Platek each tallied 2 goals in the final losing effort for Murrieta Middle school.

For more information on the Temecula Valley Inline Hockey Association visit www.tviha.com.

TVIHA President Tom Bilek contributed to this article.

HS Baseball: Recent scores and league standings

Scores updated through 3/31, Polls updated through 3/23 JP Raineri Sports Editor

MMHS: Austin Salcedo – 2-3, 1 RS, SB

Southwestern League Vista Murrieta -- 8-3 overall, 3-1 in league (currently ranked 10th in Coaches Polls for Division 1) Murrieta Valley -- 10-3 overall, 2-1 in league (currently ranked 9th in Coaches Polls for Division 1) Great Oak -- 6-3-1 overall, 2-1 in league Temecula Valley -- 5-3-1 overall, 2-2 in league Chaparral -- 4-6 overall, 1-2 in league Murrieta Mesa -- 9-5 overall, 0-3 in league

Vista Murrieta – 6 Murrieta Valley – 3 WP: Brandon Nelson - LP: Johnny Morell VMHS: Luis Silva – 2-3, 1 RS / Connor Cannon – 2-4, 1 RS / Jake Moberg – 2-4, RBI MVHS: Brendan Moore – 2-4, RBI / Aaron Shackelford – 2-3, 2 RS, RBI Chaparral – 4 Great Oak – 14 WP: Tom Vasquez - LP: Jesse Morales GOHS: Mitch Hayes – 4-5, 2 RS, 7 RBI, 2 doubles / Logan Morrison – 2-3, 2 RS, 2 doubles / Brandon Stewart – 2-3, 4 RS, SB, BB, 1 RBI, HBP CHS: Louis Tade – 2-3, 2 RS, 2B, BB, SB/ Marc Suaceda – 2-3, 2 RBI, 2B / Gavin Johns – 2-4, 1 RBI, 3B

Recent scores: 3/25 Murrieta Mesa – 1 Temecula Valley – 3 WP: Jarrod Iwasaki - LP: Christian Skinner TVHS: Caleb Harmond – 2-2, BB, HBP, 1 RS

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Murrieta Valley – 6 Chaparral – 2 WP: Nikko Cottone - LP: Cameron Haskell MVHS: Walker Keller – 2-2, RS, RBI, 2B, BB / Max Maitland – 2-2, RS, 2 RBI, 2B, BB, HBP CHS: Brhet Bewley – 2-3, RS, RBI, 2B Vista Murrieta – 10 Murrieta Mesa – 6 WP: Connor Cannon - LP: Christian Stiegele VMHS: Mitchell Morales – 3-4,

Chaparral shortstop, Brhet Bewley, looking here to make a play, went 2-3 with an RBI double in the Pumas 6-2 league loss at home to Craig Johns photo Murrieta Valley.

RS, RBI / Joey Hodapp – 1-2, RBI, BB / Jack Moberg – 1-2, 2 RS, 2 RBI, 2B, 2 BB

MMHS: Christion Anderson – 2-3, 3 RBI, 2 doubles / Zachary Filos – 2-3, 2 RS

MVUSD announces hiring of new high school athletic directors

Football Legends at Komen Pink Golf Classic at Pechanga Susan G. Komen Inland Empire is hosting their 1st annual Pink Golf Classic on Monday May 11 at the Journey Golf Course at Pechanga Resort with an 11 a.m. shotgun start.

The fundraising event will feature an opportunity to meet and play with football legends Willie Buchanon, Terrell Davis, Ted Hen-

3/27 Great Oak – 6 Temecula Valley – 8 WP: Isaiah Moten - LP: Drake Mekkers TVHS: David Maldonado – 2-4, 2 RS, 4 RBI, HR / Caleb Harmond – 2-3, RS, RBI, 2B GOHS: Mitch Hayes – 1-2, RS, 3 RBI, 3B / Trey Endris – 1-2, 2 RS, SB

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Murrieta Valley Unified School District Superintendent, Pat Kelley, announced earlier this week that John Broussard has been named the new athletic director for Murrieta Mesa High School, while Coley Candaele has been named the next athletic director for Vista Murrieta High School. Candaele and Broussard will replace Ray Moore and Bill Bree who are retiring at the end of the school year.

Bree, who has been a high school athletic director for 32 years, opened MMHS in 2009 and was honored as the Western Regional Athletic Director of the Year twice and as State Athletic Director of the Year by three organizations. He received a National Citation and State Award from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association and served on the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

Broussard comes to the district from Linfield Christian School where he served as the school’s athletic director, assistant principal and director of athletics and has also served as the commissioner of the Christian Football League and president of the Inter Scholastic Athletic Association. Broussard received his Bachelor degree from Linfield College in Oregon and a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix. He taught in Rialto Unified School District and served as athletic director at Kotlik High School in Alaska and was also the varsity basketball, volleyball, and cross-country coach. Broussard holds an Administrative Services Credential, California and Alaska Teaching Credentials and an Alaska State High School Coaching Certification.

Kelley said, “John is passionate about serving young people and making a positive impact on their lives. He is highly recommended by his colleagues and his philosophy is a perfect fit or Murrieta Mesa.”

Broussard said, “I’m excited to be a

John Broussard, formerly of Linfield Christian School, has been named the new athletic director for Murrieta Mesa High School.

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part of Ram athletics. I define a successful athletic program by character, community and championships. Athletics teach so many wonderful things about life; hard work, teamwork, selflessness, doing the right thing and goal-setting.

Sports have a way of bringing the community together. Athletics are important, not only for the students, but for the community and all the school’s stakeholders to come together and be excited about Mesa athletics. I believe championships come as a bi-product of the first two when we work together to bring out the best in every athlete.”

MMHS Principal Steve Ellis said, “The solid foundation of our athletic program is the legacy that Bill Bree leaves behind. He worked tirelessly to establish programs which are headed in the right direction, becoming more successful every year. The addition of John Broussard is another step in the right direction. His passion and commitment to students, their families and the entire school community will be the catalysts that accelerate our athletic program to the next level.”

Bree said, “I am thankful for the opportunity to be involved in the opening of Murrieta Mesa High School and the establishment of a proud Interscholastic Athletic Program. It was a wonderful experience interacting with our studentathletes, staff and community. I will al-

ways have fond memories of the special moments at Mesa and wish the students and the staff the very best.”

Commenting on Coley’s appointment, Kelley said, “The competition for this position was intense. Coley is, above all, an individual concerned with healthy student engagement and leadership development. Vista athletics will certainly continue on their course of excellence under his leadership.”

VMHS Principal Mick Wager said, “Ray is one of the key reasons for the success of Vista Murrieta’s athletic program, and also for the success of the school as a whole. While Coach Moore’s departure will have a great impact on our site, we could not imagine a better replacement for him than Coley Candaele.

Championship football and track teams at Vista Murrieta are a result of Coley’s commitment to building students of character first. We look forward to Coley having an even greater influence on our staff and students than he’s had since helping to open the school 12 years ago.”

Coley will continue to serve as VMHS’s head football and track coach next year.

Named the replacement for when current Athletic Director Ray Moore retires, Coley Candaele will continue to serve as Vista Murrieta High School’s head football and track coach next year.

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IT’S TIME TO GET A VEHICLE THAT WORKS AS HARD AS YOU DO.

T HE P ARADISE A DVANTAGE P ROGRAM

LIFETIME OIL CHANGES

Purchase a new or used General Motors vehicle from us and you will receive lifetime oil changes as long as you own the vehicle. The minimum mileage interval between oil changes is 6,000 miles. This offer is non-transferable.

72 HOURS EXCHANGE POLICY

We want you to LOVE your new or pre-owned vehicle. If for any reason you are not totally satisfied with the vehicle you purchased from us, simply bring it back within 72 hours of purchase with less than 300 miles driven. You can choose any other vehicle in stock to replace the one you purchased.

DOOR DING REPAIR ADVANTAGE

With paintless dent repair it couldn’t be easier to remove door dings and small dents without the need for expensive and time consuming body shop repairs. You get up to five door ding repairs for FREE up to a $50 value per repair.

NITROGEN CLUB Experience the

Benefit of Buying a GM Certified Vehicle from Paradise!

• FREE Tire Rotation • FREE Visual Brake Inspections • FREE Tire Patches at No Charge • UNLIMITED Pressure Adjustments ANY Time Our Service Dept. is Open • 10% OFF Future New Tire Purchases Simply drive-in and present your Nitrogen Club key chain tag. www.GetNitrogen.org Ask your Service Writer how to join today!

951-699-2699 • www.ParadiseAutos.com 27360 Ynez Road, Temecula In the Temecula Auto Mall Terry Gilmore, Dealer FOR The People