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Reality Rally wraps up weekend with fun for a good cause

Ashley Ludwig STAFF WRITER

It may seem like irony, but the proverbial “cat up a tree” was devastating for feline owner Megan Mead. “I noticed she was missing on Sunday,” Mead said. “(Bear) goes out every morning and comes home around 5 p.m. every night.

Sunday, she didn’t come inside.” see page A-3

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Tiffany’s Gift event shows driving and drinking don’t mix Tony Ault WRITER

Young Tiffany Breslin and her friend “Dessie” from Murrieta were floating on their Skidoos in the middle of the Colorado River just talking and having fun over the Fourth of July weekend in 2008 when tragedy struck. see page A-5

Reality Rally team Century 21 takes a selfie inside Pennypickle’s Workshop to post to social media for one of the Reality Rally challenges in Old Town Temecula April 9.

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Clinton Keith groundbreaking held Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

A groundbreaking ceremony for the long-awaited Clinton Keith Road extension project was held Wednesday, March 30. When completed the roadway, originally planned in the mid-1990s, will connect Clinton Keith from I-215 to State Route 79. see page A-6

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Menifee Artists featured at Open House event Tony Ault WRITER

Local artists, patrons of the arts and guests gathered to view the newest creations on the walls of the Kay Ceniceros Center April 3 at the bimonthly Arts Council Menifee open house. see page B-2

Reality Rally raced into town last weekend bringing with it a plethora of stars from some of TV’s most popular reality shows including “Survivor,” “Naked and Afraid,” and “The Amazing Race.” Fans flocked to a variety of events to meet with their favorite players.

Reality Rally kicked off with its first ever Lip Sync Showdown at Pala Mesa Resort April 7. The event was so successful that organizers are considering making it the regular kickoff event for the annual fundraiser benefiting Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center.

Fifteen groups participated in the showdown featuring both reality

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Pressured by a widening gap between expenditures and generated revenues within the city, Menifee City Council voted 4-1, April 6, to allocate the city manager $50,000 to consult with an expert in order to reach a city resolution for community outreach efforts that can accommodate public safety and rising costs in a growing city. City staff proposed four possible tax options to raise funds, three of which require a citywide special election.

Councilmembers said they realize the stiff competition a Menifee proposal will face on lengthy proposition forms this November with the general election coming full swing. Through a unanimous council vote, staff was directed to

return to the next council meeting with their recommendation of revenue generating options, as well as their opinion on whether or not to put it up for vote this November.

City Manager Robert Johnson shared with the council the city’s post midyear budget and his projections for city finances over the next five years. According to his forecast, Menifee broke even this year with $29.6 million in both expenditures and generated revenues.

Over the next five years, however, a considerable gap will be formed with a foreseeable $20 million deficit accumulating if the city does not act now. While councilmembers remained skeptical about handing over $50,000 for the consultation, Johnson assured them that doing so

see MENIFEE, page A-3

see RALLY, page A-7

Public Speaker Lisa Almendarez briefly explained to the public her concerns about roundup glyphosate being sprayed on playgrounds and schools.

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Murrieta Police and Fire new hires and promotions noted Tony Ault WRITER

Bella Vista Winery, history and European wine Ashley Ludwig STAFF WRITER

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“Conga” won the Golden Mic Trophy for best performance.

“The talent was so good and the response so great that we may do this every year as a kick-off for the Reality Rally,” said Chairman Jonnie Fox. Fox is founder and director of Jonnie Fox Entertainment, and vocal entertainment group Jonnie

Potential tax referendum coming to Menifee

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Quality counts at Temecula’s Bella Vista winery both in the wine created by Hungarian born owners Imre and Gizella Cziraki, and in the views from the historic Temecula California Wine Country estate. Bella Vista Winery is known as the first commercial winery in the Temecula region.

stars and players from throughout the Temecula Valley going head-tohead in the audience judged event.

Master of Ceremonies was Rat Sult, event coordinator and sports marketing and management promoter.

The high energy performances led to some close voting, but ultimately the audience chose Matt Gallagher over Ashley Sherman for second place. Dennis Luciani’s

Murrieta Police Chief Sean Hadden proceeds down the line pinning each of his newest police officers in a special ceremony performed in front of the City Council April 5.

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Murrieta Fire Chief Scott Ferguson and Police Chief Sean Hadden introduced the city’s newest police officers and firefighters to the Murrieta City Council April 5 followed by a formal badge pinning ceremony.

Introduced and pinned by Hadden and his command officers were officers Brock Devey recruited from Carlsbad Police Department and Officers Brock Devey, Reed Leitch, Jeff Martin, Steve Miller and Thomas Gresser all formally from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Edger Sel Hayes from Lake Elsinore and Disptacher Heather Scrivano.

Ferguson introduced newly promoted Deputy Chief David Lantzer and new Capt. Clinton Norton. He recognized Engineer Jacob Wright,

Fire Marshal Jason Briley and EMS Coordinator Jennifer Antonucci.

All were congratulated by the City Council who were also surprised to learn that a new tradition was being introduced by Chief Ferguson. The fire department had 50 coins minted to give out to city officials, public safety officials and community members who have given outstanding support to the fire department in past years.

The first coins were given as a special recognition to each member of the City Council, Mayor Randon Lane, Mayor Pro Tem Rick Gibbs, Councilmen Jonathon Ingram, Harry Ramos and Alan Long, City Manager Rick Dudley, Hadden, Administrative Director Joy Canfield, Human Relations Manager Dr. Kim Foxworth, Capt. Norton, Colony CERT member Hal Olcott and two others.

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It may seem like irony, but the proverbial “cat up a tree” was devastating for feline owner Megan Mead.

“I noticed she was missing on Sunday,” Mead said. “Bear goes out every morning and comes home around 5 p.m. every night.

Sunday, she didn’t come inside.”

The Mead family was unable to locate Bear until Tuesday, when Megan went out to get the mail.

“Our mailbox is located right next to the neighbor’s palm trees,” she said. It was then that she heard a faint crying sound she recognized as coming from the favorite family cat.

Her first move? To call the fire department.

“It was late Tuesday afternoon, and they came out to check on the situation,” she said. The recommendation was to give Bear a day to come down on her own and then they would return with a bigger truck if she hadn’t. Mead’s catup-a-tree crisis was also the fodder of local social media groups.

On Facebook recommendations ranged from “wait it out,” to sharing numbers of local “cat up a tree” reclamation services. Still, Cal Fire Riverside/City of Temecula Fire Department answered the call to give their two cents.

“The fire truck they brought didn’t have a long enough ladder,” Mead said. The palm tree in question is over 40 feet in height.

On Wednesday, unseasonably warm April weather with the combined forecast of rain on the way led Mead to decide it was time to contact the fire department once again.

“I called the fire department to see if they would help,” she said. “I wanted to make it clear that people are more important, but I didn’t know who else to call. The captain on duty agreed to come help.”

The palm tree, heavy with branches, as well as an owl’s nest, was more cause for alarm. Crows darting at Bear’s location in the palm tree added to the perilous situation for the cat.

On Wednesday afternoon after Bear spent two days in the tree, Cal Fire’s Temecula Fire Department arrived with the large ladder truck.

Mead admits that the ladder going up made her feel guilty all this

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Local Temecula Fire Department did a little community service this week, helping the Mead family get their cat out of a tree.

work for her little cat.

“I was just so concerned that a firefighter would get hurt,” she said. “I wanted my cat to be safe, but not at the expense of one of these nice guys.”

According to Mead, the entire neighborhood was outside watching and filming the rescue attempt that took just under 45 minutes.

“The engine was so loud she was very scared to come down,” Mead said. “The firefighter got Bear to lower herself down,” Mead said. But when the animal was approximately 15-feet off the ground, she jumped. “Any higher, and she could have really hurt herself.”

Following selfies with the TFD and once neighbors returned to their lives, Mead searched in earnest for her cat.

“I found her quickly she ran right to me and seems fine other than very hungry and dehydrated,” she said. At the time of this interview, Bear was curled up, sleeping comfortably on the couch.

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she is not dehydrated after the ordeal, but it is the Family First attitude of Temecula that truly brought her to pause.

“It’s amazing how many people in Temecula messaged me and were so caring with suggestions,” Mead said. “It really made me love this community even more.”

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thority of city council as a policy matter, will unshelve the Community Facility District for Public Safety that had been approved by an earlier council meeting but remained unadopted as of March 2015. If enacted by council at last, this revitalized action will generate $200,000 annually and $3 million in five years by requiring purchasers of new homes in the city to pay an additional annual fee to fund public safety costs.

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to the Council, however. Councilmember Matthew Liesemeyer pointed out that since the CFD tax will only be levied on new homes, that entire source of revenue “rides on the [housing] market.”

Menifee City Council will have 88 days before the vote date this year to register their proposal to the citizens. Residents can anticipate some kind of taxation or policy reform in the coming months if Menifee is to offset its growing deficit.

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“Timing is of the essence,” said Johnson. “If we are going to move on this for a potential November 2016 measure of some kind, there’s a lot of work that needs to go into this immediately.”

Public safety costs make up 64 percent of the city’s 2015/16 expenditures. Already, the city contracts its sworn officers with Riverside County under Police Captain Brandon Ford. According to city staff and Ford, Menifee only has 0.58 officers per 1000 citizens. Other surrounding cities have around 0.8 officers per thousand. In order to reach this threshold, Menifee would need to employ at least 18 more officers. Ford said he wanted to assure the council that the police force is operating as cost effectively as possible.

Of the three revenue generating options that require voter approval, Council was primarily interested in having staff bring back a utility user tax. A utility user tax would place a levy on the use of utilities, including gas, electricity and telecommunications. Based on a sample calculation provided by the City Manager’s study considering a 5 percent tax on an average $300 monthly bill for all utilities, the city would generate about $7.2 million a year with 40,000 dwelling units.

A sales tax measure is also being considered, which has a few different percentage options. At a 1 percent tax rate on tangible goods, with consideration to those that travel into Menifee, the city is looking at an annual $7 million generated in revenue. While some councilmembers saw the profitability in this tax, not all of council felt it was the best option.

“If our sales tax is larger than other cities, that is a very negative for us and it causes people to … be going just outside our city to purchase things,” said Councilmember John Denver. “It causes problems with large purchases like cars.”

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Temecula and IVBCF to launch fashion week in April with 3 major events over 3 days TEMECULA – The inaugural Fashion Week Temecula, presented

by IVBCF, with three events over three days kicks off Thursday, April 14. This is the newest of five major special community events sponsored and promoted by the City of Temecula and Visit Temecula Valley, the local visitor’s bureau.

“The City of Temecula is very excited to be a sponsor of Fashion Week Temecula, in partnership with IVBCF. We are excited to promote and grow the fashion industry and local designers in the Temecula Valley,” said Christine Damko, the Economic Development analyst for the City of Temecula. Damko helped to spearhead this new event, partnering with Kimberly Adams of Visit Temecula Valley, Kym Espinosa of Promenade Temecula and Marie Waite, founder of the Inland Valley Business and Community Foundation.

Fashion Week Temecula began Thursday, April 14, at Leoness Cellars winery. Fashion in the Vines, will feature a fashion show showcasing three designers along with various entertainment. Showing for this first fashion event of the week will be Hope’s Chest, Kingdom Kraft Generation with Cheri Elizabeth Collection headlining the show. Guests on the first night will also enjoy featured entertainers including Adelle Lim and Valerie Geason. Local business and community leaders will participate

as special guest models. VIP Tickets are available and will have guaranteed admission, access to the Red Carpet photo shoot and up front seating.

Events continue Friday night, April 15, with the signature event of Fashion Week Temecula 2016, Cars and Couture. Fletcher Jones Mercedes-Benz of Temecula will host this prestigious event with a “Mad Men” theme.

“We are very excited to be involved in this new event, Fashion Week Temecula,” said Antony Chandler, general manager of the facility.

Having a show at Mercedes, makes perfect sense, according Waite.

“High fashion and luxury cars just go together and fit perfectly into Temecula’s lifestyle of wineries, equestrian facilities, craft breweries, dining and arts,” explained Waite.

This show features fashion styles by Ann’s Classic Affairs, Vanessa Alfaro and Whanda Madrid by Claire’s Collection. Top notch entertainment is always a part of IVBCF’s fashion shows and this year’s line-up does not disappoint. Guests Friday night will enjoy the music of rhytm and blues artist Lotis Jackson, American Idol performers Britt J and Temecula’s own Anatalia Villaranda, along with reigning U.S. female karaoke champion Miriam Kim. And the fashion is not relegated to just the runway. Event attendees can get in on the fun and strut their best

outfits, with a chance to be selected as the best dressed of the event. Best dressed awards will be selected by a panel of VIP judges and presented by last year’s IVBCF Spring Fashion Show’s best dressed winners, April Mays and Dave Neugart. VIP Tickets for this event are also available and will have access to the Red Carpet photo shoot, guaranteed admission, up front seating and a private reception room.

Fashion Week Temecula 2016 wraps up Saturday, April 16, at Promenade Temecula with Hello, hosted by celebrity fashion designer and red carpet host, Nick Verreos.

The show will feature fashions from better women’s apparel shops including White House/Black Market, Loft, Macy’s and more. This show is free to the public and will be held in the JC Penney Court beginning at 6 p.m.

A limited number of VIP tickets are available for advance purchase of $30 each. These tickets offer the bearer multiple “extras” including a private VIP reception before the show, up front seating, red carpet photo, and a special swag bag full of products and special offers from fashion retailers throughout the center.

“The vision for Fashion Week Temecula is grand,” said Christine Damko who went on to say that this event in the future will be “comparable to L.A., San Diego and even New York’s fashion weeks. We believe we

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Fashion Week Temecula, presented by IVBCF, with three events over three days kicks off Thursday, April 14.

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can do that.”

Waite readily agrees.

“This was the vision for IVBCF’s Annual Spring Fashion Show from almost the beginning, and now with the partnership and support of the City of Temecula, Visit Temecula Valley and our amazing sponsors who have stepped up, this community will have a fashion week rivaling the biggest and best.”

The IVBCF Annual Spring Fashion Show, the predecessor to Fashion Week Temecula started in 2011 as a small fashion show with one fashion boutique and about a dozen local business professional as volunteer models, which was a part of a business expo held in an empty furniture store. From those humble beginnings, it grew to become one of the largest and most prestigious fashion shows in the region, attracting designers, entertainers, celebrities, sponsors and attendees from across southern California and even out of state. Even with its now lofty reputation and high-profile participants, this remains a true community event with a mix of professional models and entertainers, local business leaders, community leaders, youth and local talents all working together to raise funds for local student scholarships. IVBCF and its supporters sought to use this event as a showcase for the local community, help local designers, retailers and entertainers gain exposure, generate visitor interest in the area and raise funds to support various community programs.

“The IVBCF exists to build busi-

ness and community together, and this event was, is and will continue to be a unique and artistic way to help achieve that goal,” stated Steve Matley, IVBCF’s President.

While new sponsors have steppedup to support this year’s event, like Fletcher Jones Mercedes-Benz of Temecula, Leoness Cellars and Promenade Temecula, Valley News, the primary name sponsor from the past three years is once again proud to be a major part of this year’s Fashion Week Temecula. Valley News, represented by longtime IVBCF and community supporter Paul Bandong, has been an integral part and indispensable financial supporter, helping to ensure the viability of the IVBCF’s fashion shows and making the partnership with Temecula and Visit Temecula Valley possible. Scores of volunteers and financial supporters in the community have also been an integral part of helping what was a small community fashion show become a prestigious fashion show garnering attention nationally, and now evolve to Fashion Week Temecula.

Christine Damko summed up the purpose for Fashion Week Temecula by her invitation, “The City of Temecula invites the public, the community, up and coming fashion designers and existing fashion designers from other areas to come and experience all that Temecula has to offer and experience Fashion Week Temecula.”

Information on Fashion Week Temecula events, dates, tickets and line-up is available at fashionweek. ivbcf.com.

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Just outside of Pole Position were the twisted remains of a completely crushed automobile that caused the death of its drunken driver and passengers. It was a fitting example of what can happen on the highway when people are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Since Tiffany’s untimely tragic death eight years ago, her family, mother, sister Lauren her dad created the Tiffany’s Gift Foundation that recently erected a billboard on the I-15 in Lake Elsinore, have created Tiffany’s Gift website, given talks at local schools, provided mini breathalyzers during a Diamond Stadium game and wristbands all in an effort to cut down on drunken driving. Three other billboards have been erected in the Needles area as well.

In addition to help make people aware of how dangerous drunken driving is the foundation looks to seek proper enforcement of the laws on the waterways through DUI checkpoints and an increased ration

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Young Tiffany Breslin and her friend “Dessie” from Murrieta were floating on their Skidoos in the middle of the Colorado River just talking and having fun over the Fourth of July weekend in 2008 when tragedy struck.

A high speed motorboat racing down the river at a very high rate of speed piloted by a suspected drunken driver suddenly crashed and sliced over the two Skidoos throwing the two mortally injured, bleeding girls into the cold water.

After being pulled out of the waters by other boaters and rescue crews they were rushed to a nearby Needles hospital. Dessie was pronounced dead there while Tiffany, comatose but still breathing, was life-flighted to a Las Vegas critical care hospital.

“It was a walk through Hell,” said Tiffany’s mother, Debbie Breslin, who with the rest of her family had to make the long drive into Las Vegas to their daughter’s bedside, where doctors sadly declared Tiffany was brain-dead, with no hope of recovery. Her 14-years of life as a promising athlete, a kind friend and loving daughter ended July 6, 2008.

Tiffany’s family made the decision to donate her organs to others in desperate need of transplants to save their lives.

Tiffany’s Gift lives on thanks to her mother and rest of her family, founders of Tiffanysgift.org, a life changing 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promote awareness and teach others about the importance of safe driving and the effects of drunk boating and drunken driving.

That lesson was brought home Wednesday, March 30, as four members of the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce, including President Patrick Ellis, Scott Agajanian, Kim Niebla and Laura Van Dam, agreed to spend the morning drinking everything from Margaritas to Guinness Ale and then climb aboard some high powered go-karts at Murrieta’s Pole Position Raceway to make a video demonstrating the effects alcohol had on their driving skills. The purpose of the special event that drew more than 200 people to the track was to show what just a little alcohol can do to

impair driving.

As the drinking quartet were assisted into the seats of the karts (which took some time) all seemed well with them as they laughed and waved at the audience anticipating a spin around the track. Once they sped off onto the track it only took a few turns until there was a very loud crash and two of the vehicles slammed into each other stopping the race. No one was hurt because of the safety of the equipment, even though the two karts had to be pulled apart by attendants.

Continuing on, there were more than a few crashes into the rubber walls, proving that alcohol and driving are extremely dangerous to the drivers and the people around them. Even after the race, the group still wasn’t completely cognizant as to their poor driving exhibition.

No doubt the video that will be shown on Tiffany’s Gift website soon will be a bit sobering to Ellis and his chamber crew. Murrieta Mayor Randon Lane and the Breslins thanked the Chamber for their participation in the special event that also included a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Tiffany’s Gift website

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Murrieta Mayor Randon Lane congratulates Debbie Breslin (in red shirt), founder of Tiffany’s Gift, and her daughter Lauren for helping to make people more aware of the dangers of boat and auto drunken driving. The tiffanysgift.org website ribbon cutting was held at the Pole Position indoor go cart track in Murrieta.

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A groundbreaking ceremony for the long-awaited Clinton Keith Road extension project was held Wednesday, March 30. When completed the roadway, originally planned in the mid-1990s, will connect Clinton Keith from I-215 to State Route 79.

If officials’ predictions are correct the extension project will relieve congestion and improve safety along Los Alamos as well as Scott Road, the current arteries that help commuters to get to the French Valley and Murrieta region from the I-215.

The ceremony was held on the corner of Clinton Keith Road and Trios Valley Street.

The project area is in the vicinity of north Murrieta and unincorporated French Valley.

Representatives from The County of Riverside, Riverside County Transportation Commission, Western Riverside Council of Govern-

ments and the cities of Murrieta and Temecula, including Murrieta Council Members Alan Long, Johnathan Ingram, Murrieta Mayor Pro Tem Rick Gibbs and Murrieta Mayor Randon Lane.

Also in attendance were Temecula Mayor Mike Naggar, Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington, Western Riverside Council of Governments Director of Transportation Christopher Gray, Riverside County Transportation Commission Executive Director Anne Mayer and Riverside County Transportation & Land Management Agency Director Juan Perez.

Plans for the much-needed extension is included in the County’s General Plan as an urban arterial road, but progress of the project has been constrained by the availability of funding which has resulted in a phased implementation, according to a press release issued by the county.

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Menifee Road. The current signal at Whitewood Road will also be modified. Interestingly, goats were used to clear the vegetation in the area.

Within the current segment to be constructed (Phase 2), it is projected that this extension of Clinton Keith will have an approximate average daily volume of 14,000 vehicles per day at opening day. The

A guest attending the Clinton Keith Road improvement and extension groundbreaking ceremony views a graphic outlining the plans for the extension project March 30.

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On Friday, celebrities, team members and fans all came together for the Reality Rally Celebrity Red Carpet and Casino Fundraiser held at Wilson Creek Winery. The evening began with the Red Carpet Parade of Stars as eager fans waited to mix and mingle with their favorite TV reality personalities.

Following the parade of stars, guests enjoyed a small plate buffet with signature dishes from 12 local restaurants and a cash bar featuring Wilson Creek’s famous wines.

Prizes, including a 50/50 drawing and two luxury trips were given away to two lucky attendees. The night ended with guests crowding around the black jack tables as they played alongside the stars to raise funds for Michelle’s Place.

Saturday saw thousands flock to Old Town Temecula for the highlight of the weekend, the Reality Rally “Amazing Race” style race through Old Town where 76 teams competed for the top prize in their respective divisions and the title of Reality Rally Champion.

Teams raced through the streets of Old Town completing challenges set up by local businesses including acting out a scene from a play at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, deciphering a code at the newly reopened Hotel Temecula and even shooting a revolver to hit a target.

“The challenges ranged from easy breathers that we could quickly do to catch our breath – we practically sprinted to every station – to tricky puzzles that required the wits of a full team of four,” said Valley News Intern Jacob Preal. “What struck me as something exceptionally clever was the way that certain challenges forced teams to divide and conquer, divvying up activities based on their personal talents and abilities. Having practiced shooting rifles out in the desert since I was young, I immediately volunteered to fire the revolver for my team, hitting the bottle square in the center in rapid succession.”

Unofficial results for the race have Tata Sisterhood, which raised over $8,000, coming in first place overall and taking home the award for Fun Friends winner. They were followed by Valley News’ team, the Valley Newsies coming in second and winning the Corporate Cup. Third place overall went to Dang It Nyugen Ha. Charity Chalice Challenge went to the team Worth Playing For. Battle of the Badges’ top team was Team Smorgasbord and the city of Lake Elsinore came in first in the Valley Intercity Challenge, retaining their title for an impressive fifth time in a row.

Menifee City Councilman Matt Liesemeyer said he thoroughly enjoyed the race even though his team finished behind both Lake Elsinore and Temecula.

“I had a great time. I didn’t really know what to expect, but after it was all said and done, it was a great day, and all for a really great

Reality TV stars gather at the Temecula City Hall before the start of the 2016 Reality Rally fundraising Shane Gibson photos event in Old Town April 9.

Reality Rally founder Gillian Larson (left), listens as Temecula Mayor Pro Tem Maryann Edwards, reads commemorative words engraved on the back of a U.S. flag pin State Senator Jeff Stone wore at the state’s capitol. Stone gave the pin to Larson for her charitable efforts toward the fight against breast cancer.

Reality Rally “Team Go Pro” reads a script inside The Merc in Old Town Temecula during one of the rally challenges April 9.

Retired NFL football player Lance Zeno (left) and Jerry Burke of team “The SmartHasses” search for challenge clues in the Temecula Valley Museum during the Reality Rally in Old Town April 9.

cause,” he said. “It was so awesome to see so many people come out to show their support for Michelle’s place. Knowing what I do now about how the event works, I’ll be better prepared for next year, and Elsinore had better watch out.”

The weekend ended with the Celebrity Chef’s Showcase held at Oak Mountain Winery instead of on the steps of City Hall as in years’ past due to the rain. Celebrity chefs from shows such as “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Chopped,” “Cutthroat Kitchen,” “Master Chef,” and Master Chef Junior” came together and competed in Reality Rally fashion

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While the weather presented some other challenges, causing the cancellation of the Reality Rally Festival typically held in the downtown area, Organizer and “Survivor Gabon” Alum Gillian Larson said she was still happy with the event and how everyone had come together to raise funds for Michelle’s Place.

“I think it went great,” she said.

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Michelle’s Place and the family are so visible and present and are a big part of the event. I am in awe every year at how it comes out. It’s just awesome.”

Larson said she is grateful to all of the volunteers whose hard work brings Reality Rally to fruition making it an enjoyable event for everyone who attends each year.

“I will never be able to thank everybody enough for what they do to make this event what it is,” she said. “Everybody, I mean the imagery team, the live stream team, the production team, the sponsors the volunteers the reality stars, everybody. The people are just amazing and they work so hard. It’s amazing to me that people do this year after year out of the goodness of their heart to make this even what it is.

They work hard at this event so I like to take my hat off to them and thank them.”

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With giggles and jugglers, circus brings family fun to Temecula’s Promenade

Sway Moorehead (left), 5, and Gavohn Jackson, 7, eagerly wait for the Circus Vargas “iLUMINOUS” show to begin at the Promenade.

The Circus Vargas AcroTrio perform a contortion routine for guests attending the show’s opening night in Temecula April 7.

The Circus Vargas AcroTrio perform a contortion routine for guests attending the show’s opening night.

Circus Vargas performer “Steve” of “Steve & Jones” from Italy, interacts with the crowd under the Big Top in Temecula.

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Circus Vargas performer Patrick Gable Marinelli performs a high flying strap routine under the Big Top in Temecula April 7.

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Circus Vargas host Jon Weiss performs a disco routine during the show’s opening night at the Promenade in Temecula.

Circus Vargas performer Vova Kim, performs a cube spinning routine during the show’s opening night at the Promenade in Temecula.

Rooted in tradition, Circus Vargas performed their opening show April 7, for the fifth time in Temecula, according to Jon Weiss, the host of the show.

The event under the Big Top, now at the Promenade through April 18, comes with all of the cherished acts of wonder anticipated at the circus, alongside Circus Vargas staples. At all the Circus Vargas performances, the audience plays an intimate role in the production, with children allowed to step into the ring and learn circus skills before the show begins. Weiss finds this connection that Circus Vargas is able to make with viewers as the most worthwhile aspect of performing.

“What I truly enjoy is the families coming to watch the show and coming back to watch the show again, talking about their experience the previous years’ up until now,” said Weiss.

From the group’s inception, Circus Vargas has been a family oriented production, made by families for families. Weiss met his wife through the circus. He began as a balancing act and she as a dancer.

A circus tent and hoops became the backdrop of their entire lives. The couple were married at the Ringling Bros. Circus at Madison Square Garden. They later had children who followed in their parent’s footsteps taking up performance positions in Circus Vargas.

“As a performer, to live together with your family is pretty special and most people don’t have that opportunity,” Weiss said. “They go to work, they come home, they see each other for a little bit in the evenings and that’s it. The great

thing is that we are together all of the time. You get to watch your kids grow, learn and become productive young adults in this industry.”

Weiss hopes that all families will experience the same pleasure that his family gained from the circus.

“It such a great thing to see families having a good time together,” said Weiss. “With all the things we do in our daily lives, life can get a little hectic. It’s nice to take a break from that and just spend time with your family and be entertained by these incredible circus performers who are dedicated to this industry... For me, it’s about keeping this tradition alive and the audience is a part of the tradition, allowing that.”

For the Weiss family, the Circus Vargas showings in Temecula are “one of the highlights of our tour.”

“Temecula is great place to have a circus. We have a very good relationship with the community,” said Weiss. “I will tell you, I have traveled over all of the United States, extensively in California, and Temecula has a vibe as a community like no other.”

This year, Circus Vargas planned to participate in Temecula’s own, Reality Rally, the weeklong fundraiser where reality stars help fundraise for the cancer-support center, Michelle’s Place. Weiss was frequently drawn to Temecula to participate in the event, since he is a reality star in his own right. He achieved fourth place in the CBS show, “The Amazing Race.” Circus Vargas, as a whole, planned to get involved in the Rally with a small show as part of the fundraiser’s opening.

“This year we are fortunate that Circus Vargas will be there at the same time (as Reality Rally). It’s really cool,” said Weiss.

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Menifee artists spotlighted at Open House event Tony Ault WRITER

Local artists, patrons of the arts and guests gathered to view the newest creations on the walls of the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center April 3 at the bimonthly Arts Council Menifee open house.

More than 100 artists and patrons came to the event to meet and enjoy the works of the many Menifee artists, accomplished and aspiring, viewing the many oils, watercolors, sculptures and other pieces of art displayed on the tables and hung on the wall of center’s multipurpose room. Adding to the festivities were refreshments and a drawing for paintings donated by the artists.

Walt Edler, one of the communities most accomplished artists specializing in oil and acrylic painting won the Open House Artist and Visitors choice award for his fine painting “Cathedral Rocks.”

Other paintings were donated for the drawings.

Dawn Smith, president of the Arts Council Menifee was particularly delighted with the turnout to the event that day. It has been her dream since 2010 to have an active arts council in the city and a place to meet with other artists and display their works. Now the 501(c) (3) nonprofit displays local artists works in the center and holds open houses. The local arts displays are changed every two months.

Oil and acrylic paint artist Walt Edler of Menifee shows off his 3-D painting of “Cathedral Rock,” that won him the Artist’s Choice award at the April 3 Arts Council Menifee open house held at the Kay Ceniceros Tony Ault photos Senior Center.

Many Menifee artists and photographers turned out to put their creations on display and the bimonthly Arts Council Menifee Open House in the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center. Local artworks are displayed on the walls of the senior center and changed every two months to highlight the different artist’s creations in Menifee.

“This show exposes the artist to the general public,” Smith said.

The Arts Council Menifee has 400 members and is governed by a 14-member board in seven divisions. The goal of the Arts Council Menifee is to “support, encourage, coordinate and promote high quality events and programs for the arts in the City of Menifee.”

In addition to the open houses at Kay Ceniceros Center the Arts Council has signature events throughout the year, showcasing

“Menifee’s Got Talent,” in June; the Menifee Arts Showcase in May; the Summer Youth Art Institute; a Mystery Dinner Theater and a Pen-to-production Project. Details of these events will be in future Valley News articles.

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The Arts Council Menifee upcoming signature events include:

artscouncilmenifee.org, email info@artscouncilmenifee, or send inquiries to the Arts Council Menifee, P.O. Box 385, Menifee, CA 92586, or call (951) 290-ART1 (290-2781).

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Fifth annual Recycled Art and Fashion Show scheduled for May 13 TEMECULA – The 2016 Recycled Art & Fashion Show will be held at the Monte De Oro Winery & Vineyards Friday, May13 to show the art creations and clothing fashions that can be made from repurposed and discarded materials.

The show will be from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the winery, 35820 Rancho California Road in Temecula.

The proceeds from the show sales go to support the arts, arts education, environmental awareness in the community and promote creative, eco-friendly alternative art and fashion, handcrafted from repurposed and discarded materials. Some of the proceeds will benefit Mt. San Jacinto College arts programs.

The annual gallery exhibition and runway event, now in its fifth year, was inspired by International Earth Day. It brings together established, professional artists and talented middle school through college-level art students creating a rich range of designers, collaborators and mentors. Art students present with and learn from regional designers and art-

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The fashion show runway models represent a spectrum of “real’ body-types including young and old models, couples, family groups, theatrical and dance performers and southwest California pageant titleholders. Fashion designs are selected based on innovative use of recycled material, expression of humanitarian and ecological statements, craftsmanship, transformation of the model and original design.

The gallery show and runway events present highly expressive, unusual and beautiful art and fashion. The Recycled Art & Fashion Show promotes designs inspired by but not limited to cur-

rent issues and events, ceremonial costume, global, ethnic traditions and futuristic sci-fi visions.

Jane Laskin, producer of the event, has spent over 25 years in the valley playing an active role shaping the culture and improving the quality of life in Temecula. She donates her time to promote various nonprofit groups including events with the Rotary and Elks Clubs, Boys & Girls Clubs, Dorland Mountain Arts Colony, Oak Grove and many other arts groups, councils and leagues.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS CHILDREN AND TEENS: April 15 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Adventurer’s Science at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

April 22 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hooray for Planet Earth! Come and celebrate Earth Day with lots of fun and experiments at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Cost: $5 per person over age 2. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

April 29 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Science Meets Art at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula.

Wait…there’s science to art? Come and create some science art at this workshop and find out! Cost: $5 per person over age 2. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

ENTERTAINMENT: April 14-17 – 7:30 p.m. MSJC College Announces performances of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby at the Menifee Valley Campus Lab Theatre, 28237 La Piedra Rd. Performance on April 17 will be at 2 p.m. Tickets: $10 or $9 with SGA. Tickets and Reservations: (951) 639-5790. Information: Shezwae (951) 639-5793 or spowell@ msjc.edu.

April 14– 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main Street Temecula.

Enjoy an evening of Jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents featuring: Sherry Williams, Jim DeJulio Trio and Friends Tribute to Nancy Krantz.

Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

April 14-17, 21-30 and May 1 – 7:30 p.m. Guys and Dolls presented by the Temecula Valley Players at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Sunday performances at 2 p.m. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

April 15 – 7-9 p.m. US Air Force Band of the Golden West the Commanders Jazz Ensemble will be at Vista Murrieta High School Theater, 28251 Clinton Keith Rd., Murrieta.

Free tickets available at the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, 26790 Ynez Ct. Suite A. Information: (951) 676-5090.

April 16 – 3 p.m. Temecula Valley pianist and singer Victor Peiffer and cellist Randall Plate of San Diego including accompanist Michelle Veroughstraere of Fallbrook will perform at 20286 Grand Ave. Wildomar. Proceeds from the recital will go towards the Temecula Valley Music Teachers Association for scholarships and competition awards. Information: Fred (951) 201-9383.

April 16 – 7:30 p.m. Chamber Music Treasures presented by California Chamber Orchestra in association with Temecula Presents to perform at Murrieta United Methodist Church, 25652 Adams Ave., Murrieta. All seats will be general admission. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

April 16 – 9 p.m. Country Live at the Merc presented by Gwyn

Sanborn. Live Country music show featuring the house band backing up the Valley’s hottest country artists. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

April 17 – 6 p.m. Dixieland at the Merc, 42051 Main St. “A Dixieland Gospel Jubilee II” Dixieland is a monthly show dedicated to bringing the best of local and regional Dixieland talent to Old Town Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

April 17 – 6:30 p.m. Interfaith Council of Murrieta and Temecula Valley present “Night of Music,” a musical presentation to embrace Interfaith Unity and Diversity at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road., Temecula. Musicians from varying religious faiths and congregations perform for the entire community. Information: ifc. temecula@gmail.com.

April 19 – 7 p.m. danceXchange at the Merc, 42051 Main St., Temecula. this monthly showcase presented in various settings at the theater to bring the local dance community together in celebration of varied and eclectic dance community all it has to offer.

No audition is necessary. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

April 23 – 7 p.m. Sobak Live at the Last Stop Shoppe, 30520 Rancho California Rd., Temecula.

April 24 – 3 p.m. Classics at the Merc, 42051 Main St., Temecula.

Classics features an individual musician or small ensemble performing a wide range of music. Performers are all working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students.

This performance features Trio Focoso - Shannon Canchola, flute; Kelsey Boersma, saxophone and Hanna Aparo, piano. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Project T.O.U.C.H. at Journey at Pechanga, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula. Four-man scramble starts at 8 a.m., continental breakfast, lunch, dinner banquet, silent and live auction, awards and more. NFL legends tee up to help fight homelessness in the Temecula Valley.

Information: (951) 677-9661.

April 29 – 6-10 p.m. Sixth Annual Taste of the Valley VIP Dinner and Concert sponsored by the Temecula Education Foundation at Town Square Park, 41000 Main St. Temecula. This event will benefit students of the Temecula Valley Unified School District. Dinner, live auction, live entertainment and more. Seating is limited. RSVP by April 22. Information and tickets: Jennifer (951) 901-0171 or jsevilla@ myprovident.com.

April 30 – 5-10 p.m. 12th Annual Evening Under the Oaks Gala and Auction will be held at the Oak Grove Center, 24275 Jefferson Ave., Murrieta. Dinner, live entertainment, auction and more. Proceeds to benefit the Oak Grove in areas of improved technology, parking lot expansion and the Children’s fund which provides assistance for children who do not have families, or are in great financial need in addition to special needs not covered by funding. An Evening Under the Oaks is expected to attract more than 400 supporters.

Oak Grove’s Mission is to rebuild the lives of at risk children and their families through educating, healing, restoring relationships, building character and instilling hope. Tickets and Information: Rosie: rosieg@ oakgrovecenter.org or Kristine: kristinet@oakgrovecenter.org.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 15 – 4-5 p.m. Cal Stage University San Marcos Free Information session regarding Master of Public Health program at. Students of the new CSUSM program can choose between a 14-month accelerated track or a part-time self-paced track.

This program prepares graduates to be public health professionals and leaders in community organizations, government, the military, academia and private sector businesses. This free forum will be held at Cal State University San Marcos campus, FCB 106. Information: (760) 750-4004 or el.inquiry@csusm.edu.

April 16 – MSJC College Announces Eagle Career Days at 28237 La Piedra Rd. Room 927, Menifee.

This event is hosted by the MSJC Career Technical Education (CTE) program. High school students and their parents are invited to learn about career interests, job options and salary ranges, attend information sessions and panels with MSJC students, and tour the campus. Information: Karie kwhite@msjc.edu or (951) 639-5281 or Jenna jhuntzingermsjc.edu or (951) 487-3437.

April 18 – 11 a.m. Have you recently moved to the Temecula Valley or have you lived here for

COMMUNITY EVENTS: April 15-18 - 7:30-9:30 p.m. Circus Vargas presents iLUMINOUS! Circus Vargas returns with an all new, high energy extravaganza at the Temecula Promenade Mall, 40820 Winchester Rd. Tickets and Information: www.circusvargas.com. Circus Vargas runs through April 18. Please check their website for times.

April 23 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. James L. Day Middle School PTSA to host their Annual Spring Bazaar and Marketplace at 40775 Camino Campos Verdes, Temecula. Local vendors, crafts, food, children’s activities and more. Bring a bag of recyclables for free drawing tickets. Celebrate spring while supporting students and local businesses.

April 24 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free Public Health Fair at Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church, 27885 Bradley Rd. Menifee. Medical vendors, Quick EMR, Fire prevention, disaster preparedness training, dental, blood pressure, BS, HEP B and C screening, kids zone, organic produce market and more. Information: (951) 672-9699.

April 25 – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 8th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic to benefit

many years? If you are interested in meeting new people and having fun, join the Temecula Valley Newcomers Club as they host their monthly luncheon at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Rd. Temecula. Reservations Required. Reservations: Ann (951) 677-7149.

Information on Newcomers Club: Robin (951) 482-0940.

April 19 – 10:30 a.m. Temecula Valley Republican Women Federated (TVRWF) luncheon meeting will be held at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Rd. Temecula.

Mike Garrison and Scott Mann of the Riverside County GOP will discuss party unity and strategy going forward to the election. The Republican candidates for Riverside County Superior Court Judge will each speak for 10 minutes and answer questions.

RSVP by April 11 to Colleen at soarforamerica@gmail.com.

April 19 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Brandman University workshop How to Become a Teacher will explain the California Teacher Commission requirements for completing a credential and becoming licensed to teach in the State of California. The workshop will be held in the Menifee campus, 28237 La Piedra Rd. room 3018. Space is limited to the first 35.

Information: Nicole (951) 297-1383.

April 20 – 6 p.m. NAMI Temecula Valley Mental Health Forum to meet at the Assistance League, 29820 Via Montezuma, Temecula. Meeting begins with sharing, resources and refreshments. Dr. Keerthy Sunder will speak on “Neuro-modulation Therapies in Psychiatric Conditions.

Information: (951) 672-2089 or info@namitv.org.

April 21 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Implications of Minimum Wage Increases and the Advantages of Labor Market Information seminar held at the Workforce Development Center, 30135 Technology Dr. Murrieta.

Reservations required. Information: Patti Conlin hr@oakgrovecenter.org.

April 23 – 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ancestry and DNA Seminar presented

by Hemet San Jacinto Genealogical Society at the Hemet Public Library, 300 E. Latham Ave. Crista Cowen “The Barefoot Genealogist,” will teach how genealogy and DNA works to help find new cousins.

Lunch, door prizes, raffle prizes and more. Cost: $15. Register by April 20 to (951) 658-6153.

April 25 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. MSJC College offers information sessions on Business Degree Program with Cal State University San Marcos at THE Center, 43200 Business Park Dr. Room 217, Temecula. The program allows students to earn an associate’s degree from MSJC in two years and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from CSUSM in another two years. Students receive support, work through the program as a cohort and will save time and money on the way to earn-

ing a four-year degree. Students must be prepared for college-level math and English. Information: Kristine (951) 487-3409 or kdimemmo@ msjc.edu April 28– 5:30-6:30 p.m. MSJC College offers information sessions on Business Degree Program with Cal State University San Marcos at the Menifee campus, 28237 La Piedra Rd. The program allows students to earn an associate’s degree from MSJC in two years and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from CSUSM in another two years. Students receive support, work through the program as a cohort and will save time and money on the way to earning a four-year degree. Students must be prepared for college-level math and English. Information: Kristine (951) 487-3409 or kdimemmo@msjc.edu April 28 – 6 p.m. Wildomar NAFE dinner meeting with International guest speaker Stone Love will be at D’Canters Restaurant, 32100 Clinton Keith Rd. Wildomar. Stone is also the director of the San Francisco NAFE. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for guests. NAFE is the largest global network for women, they have been serving women across the country for over 42 years. Their mission is to help women grown both personally and professionally. RSVP: Robbie Motter (951) 255-9200 or rmotter@ aol.com.

Now – FTAspay is a local nonprofit spay-neuter assistance organization. Their mission to end animal shelter euthanasia through affordable spay and neuter and microchipping.

FTAspay has partnered with Menifee Animal Clinic to offer affordable spay and neuter rates, available through their website www.FTAspay. org. In addition to their low online pricing ($50 for dogs and $30 for cats) they periodically run spayneuter specials. Follow their website and Facebook for $10 microchip clinics. Donations to FTAspay are tax deductible.

Now – Memoir Writing Group every second and fourth Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 4845 6th Street Temecula, everyone has a story, join them and write Parent Support Group available for parents whose children of any age struggle with addiction. Education, Skills, Support. Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 43397 Business Park Dr. Suite D8, Temecula. Information: (951) 775-4000 or info@thecenter4lifechange.com.

Clippendales meet the first Monday of each month 6 p.m. The Elks Ladies, an Elks Auxiliary of the Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 has formed a club call the “Clippendales”. The object of this club is to send manufacturers coupons to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan to be redeemed for products at their commissary and other stores.

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Bella Vista Winery’s wine tasting room. money, no relatives, we didn’t speak English—we arrived by ship,” he said.

“We had to flee our country following the revolution.”

Cziraki was studying to be a mechanical engineer in Budapest in 1956 when a revolution broke out in his country. On his way home from school one evening, he learned that the secret police were looking for him, he couldn’t return home and was forced to flee.

“I had nothing with me but my school books,” he said. A split-second decision had Imre hopping a train away from his home and toward the home of then-girlfriend, Gizella.

“We were both 17-years-old,” he said. “And, somehow, I convinced her to run away to America with me.”

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Bella Vista Winery owners Gizella and her husband Imre Cziraki have owned the Bella Vista vineyard since 1998.

led them to seek shelter in the United States, through Ellis Island, and into this country by way of New Jersey, but it was California that Imre had in mind for their forever home. Making his way, Imre became a business and property owner from Los Angeles to Fallbrook, but owning a winery was always on his radar.

“I knew one of these days, I wanted to own a vineyard and a winery. My grandfather was a vineyard owner and winemaker in Hungary,” he said.

“When I was 7 years old, I became interested in wine and winemaking, because that was the first time that I got drunk.”

Imre’s infectious laugh and storytelling nature are just a few of the reasons that Bella Vista Winery has become a favorite spot for the locals

who know where to drink exceptional wine with Old World European flair.

His start in winemaking came from watching his grandfather and family friends make and enjoy wine in the wine cellars of Budapest.

“Everyone had a wine cellar back then, and I became fascinated by wine,” he said. “I thought to myself, when I grow up, if I can do it, I am going to have a vineyard and winery.”

In 1982, the Czirakis bought a vineyard in La Cresta, and later, they purchased 54 acres of vineyard near Glenn Oaks, he named Bella Vista. The Cilurzo property where the tasting room now stands, is known as Temecula’s first commercial vineyard.

“I bought the property and planted the vineyard that I wanted. I put my own varietals and started by growing

Bella Vista Winery duck pond on the hilltop of the winery’s property.

everything organically,” he said.

All of the wine produced at Bella Vista is made out of organically grown grapes, according to Imre, and never with the uses of pesticide, herbicide or insecticide.

“All of our vines are hand cultivated and hand taken care of,” he said.

“People say our wine has a different flavor than every other winery in Temecula Valley. I don’t know if that’s good or bad, but it’s different!”

Bella Vista uses sustainable, organic practices on vines that are handgroomed and fertilized with natural fertilizers approved by organic certifiers.

“I love wine making,” he said. “This is my passion, and I enjoy it. Originally, I was here full time but business has taken me away recently, now it’s time

that I’m coming back.”

A multiple business owner, Cziraki’s attention is turning back to the wine and the winery property that he loves.

His wife of 59 years, Gizella, is on the property seven days a week.

“I wish I remembered more of what my grandfather had taught me. People think you need to be a chemist to be a great winemaker,” he said. “Back then, there wasn’t science involved. When I was seven, I got interested and fascinated by the wine making, but there wasn’t attention to detail. My grandfather was detail oriented and I learned processes on how to make changes to the wine with natural practices, such as egg whites. They had lots of chicken.!”

The practice of adding egg whites to wine is a method in fining wine,

Five acres of the original vines planted in 1968 still produce grapes today.

to achieve clarity or improve polish before bottling. Such practices that he learned as a youth, taught patience according to Imre.

“In Hungary, the growing season is much shorter than Southern California. We start grooming our grapes in December in California,” he said. “In Hungary, we wouldn’t work on the vines until March.”

Now, in April, the vines are budding, with broad green leaves. Among the varietals grown at Bella Vista are his award winning Tempranillo, Petite Syrah, Syrah.

“European wine is more acidic due to shorter growing season. The saying, every four years is a good year comes from Europe,” he said.

“In meetings with other wine makers, I laugh because in California we have

320 days of sunshine. Every year is a good year. The only way I could say it is a bad year is if the winemaker made it that way.”

Stop by Bella Vista, Friday through Sunday to meet the winemaker, and toast with a glass of Muscat Canelli Dancing Peacock Champagne, or the highly drinkable, award winning Tempranillo overlooking the stunning Temecula Valley Wine Country view from the hilltop.

“Every year is a good year,” Imre said with a smile, “and there is never a bad day at the winery.”

Visit Bella Vista Winery in Temecula at 41220 Calle Contento. Call ahead for reservations at (951) 6765250, or visit their website at www.

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This April, the nine wineries of the De Portola Wine Trail will promote their red wine offerings in Temecula Valley’s Wine Country.

On a weekend with historically beautiful weather, each guest of the Big Red tasting event will savor the flavors of excellent food and wine pairings in the warm spring of Southern California wine country.

Oak Mountain Winery, Cougar Winery, Masia de la Vinya Winery, Robert Renzoni Winery, Leoness, Frangiapani Winer y, Gershon Bachus Winer y, Danza Del Sol Winery, and Fazeli Winery will all participate in the multi tasting all day ticket celebrating red wines of the De Portola Wine Trail.

“This event highlights our new releases, and is the best foot forward to highlight all of the De Portola Wine Trail wineries in one

day,” said Christina Falik, marketing coordinator for the event and owner of Gershon Bachus Winery.

“This is the sixth year for the Big Red festival, and it truly is a different kind of event.

On the De Portola Wine Trail, don’t be surprised if a winery owner meets you at the door on this tour.

“The owners of each winery are also usually available to show its guests the wine-making process and enable them to see firsthand the total wine experience,” DWT published on its website, www.

D e Po r t o l a W i n e Tr a i l. c o m. “ I n addition you can discover the histories of each winery and their individual wine-making styles.”

Wines poured vary from winery to winery, from Oak Mountain’s Caveman Red—a Mourvedre Petite Verdot blend, to the Robert Renzoni Tempranillo. Expect all types of delicacies in addition to your wine tastes, from Chicken Mole

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over Spanish Rice and a Brownie Bite with Salted Caramel dessert at Masia de la Vinya Winery, to the Coq a Vin slow braised chicken thighs in red wine of Leoness chef Daragh Matheson.

“Every winery is offering something different in the way of food this year,” Falik said. “The food is chosen with the chef and wine maker for the perfect tasting experience at each winery you visit.”

The De Portola Wine Trail only sells 750 tickets to this unique taste of Temecula wine country. With costs at 80-percent discount for regular tasting fees, the one-day multi-winery pass will enable visitors to get the best view of what the DWT is all about.

De Portola Wine Trail, located off Anza road, in South Temecula, is a softer, more bucolic side of wine country. Visitors will enjoy the rolling foothills, vistas of Palomar Mountain in a place where every winery offers spectacular views to pair with the wine.

A ticket to the event will yield you a souvenir tasting glass, tickets to each winery along the trail, as well as appetizers to enjoy along with your wine. Ticket holders will be given a specific winery location to start their tasting tour, ensuring that the experience along the DWT will be relaxed, memorable, and unhurried.

“Each guest will enjoy a non-rushed

environment, without long lines and harried servers,” Falik said. “Our servers are also on hand to educate each visitor to the Big Reds event, because we believe that each wine tasting is an experience that should be savored.”

With nine wineries to taste and enjoy, remember to plan for a designated driver, or one of the ride services offered in the valley.

“The DWT has a special offer for designated drivers, allowing a ‘food only’ tasting for the event,” Falik said.

“We also have relationships with Uber, The Grapeline, Executive Shuttle and Limousine service and discounted overnight rates at the Temecula

Creek Inn.” At Gershon Bachus, Chef Adrian of Sorrel Bistro will serve a slow roasted pulled pork, topped with a southern slaw on a brioche roll to pair with their new release Villa Vino Tutto Rosso—an Italian varietal blend. Other wines promoted through Gershon Bachus are the 2010 Estate Zinfandel Zephyrus, and the 2007 Aquilo Cabernet Sauvignon, all which pair neatly with Chef Adrian’s dish.

“Each winery works with their chef or caterer to build a menu along with the wines that they are promoting,” Falik said. “The food will be spectacular at each location.”

Every bottle, vintage, and new

release along the De Portola Wine Trail is of the highest quality, according to the DWT. The servers at each winery are educated not just about the winery where they pour, but the other wineries along the trail, as well.

“Our servers will always give advice on other wineries, and educate our guests on the whole region of Temecula,” Falik she said. “We want people to know the difference between jug wine and fine wine.

Here, you’ll get some of the best wine tasting experiences and the best wine in the valley.”

A portion of the ticket sales will go toward a local charity, while the remainder is put toward further

marketing the De Portola Wine Trail, and educating all about the five-mile stretch of land and the wineries that grow there. With spring rains, the buds are in full spring bloom.

“Come to enjoy a perfect day along the De Portola Wine Trail,” Falik said. “There’s no need to drive all the way up the coast anymore. Temecula Valley Wine Countr y is closer to home, a better experience, and less expensive. It’s superior wine tasting with a down home personality.”

The Big Reds event is held April 24, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Purchase your tickets to the Big Red event: www.DePortolaWineTrail.com.

Fazeli Cellars to offer even more entertainment for wine aficionados, music lovers alike Kim Harris Managing Editor Fazeli Cellars has announced the expansion of its weekly entertainment series. In addition to Saturday and Sunday, music will be available on Fridays beginning May 6.

Currently the winery, whose flavorful

blends are inspired by the ancient traditions of Persia and rooted in the modern expressions of California, has live music or a disc jockey at the Temecula Wine Country location winery every Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Last week, they began to host live music at their tasting room in Old Town on Saturdays from 5-9

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“Now we are excited to announce that beginning May 6 we will have live music or a disc jockey and food every Friday from 5-9 p.m. during the summer at our location on the DePortola Wine Trail,” Owner BJ Fazeli said. “Days are getting longer and our members have been

asking us to stay open longer and we decided that Fridays would be a good day. We invite everyone to come over on Fridays after a hard day at work to come to Fazeli’s and enjoy themselves with some nice music, dancing, delicious food and a glass of wine or two.”

Fazeli Cellars is located on the

Deportola Wine Trail at 37320 De Portola Road in Temecula and can be reached by calling (951) 3033366. The winery is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Fazeli Cellars Wine Tasting Room is located at 41955 4th Street, Suite 101 in Old Toown Temecula and can be reached by calling (951) 695-9100. The tasting room is open

EVENTS CALENDAR Friday, Apr 15 5-9 p.m.

Wine & Unwind, Live Music, Shorty’s Bistro, Mt Palomar Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Jeff Brinkman, Cougar Winery

5-7 p.m.

Live Music,Buzz Campbell, Meritage at Callaway

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, JD Priest, Europa Village

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Brian Stodart, The Restaurant at Ponte Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, James Wells, Carter Estate Winerry

6-9 p.m.

Sip into the Sunset, Briar Rose Winery

6-9 p.m.

Karaoke Night, Bel Vino Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Bodie, Lorimar Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Crimson Crow, Thornton Winery

7-10 p.m.

Live Music, Mickie Arnett, Miramonte Winery

7-11 p.m.

Live Music, Kyle Castellani, Cellar Lounge at Ponte Winery

9-10:30 a.m.

10a.m. to 5 p.m.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday from 3-8 p.m., Friday from 3-10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Tasting Room is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

For more information on Fazeli Cellars including a full calendar of events, visit www.fazelicellars.com.

Sunrise Stretching, Mount Palomar Winery Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery Live Music, Shoot 4 Tuesday, Bel Vino Winery

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Tim Walsh, Wilson Creek Winery

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Rosewood & Rye, Masia De La Vinya Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Mt Palomar Winery

Sat, Apr16 1-4 p.m.

Live Music, The Counterfeits, Robert Renzoni Vineyards

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Dustin Jake, Fazelli Cellars

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Astra Kelly, Danza Del Sol

3-5 p.m.

Live Music, Mickie Arnett, Meritage at Callaway Winery

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Kyle Castellani, The Restaurant at Ponte Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, John Foltz, Carter Estate Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Mrs. Jones’ Revenge, Lorimar Winery

6:30-9:30 p.m.

Live Music, Lifetime Rocker, Chapin Family Vineyards

7-10 p.m.

Live Music, Missy Anderson, Miramonte Winery

7-11 p.m.

Live Music, Jimmy & Enrique, Cellar Lounge at Ponte Winery

9-10 a.m.

Yoga class, Grapeseed Spa, South Coast Winery

9-10:30 a.m.

De Portola Wine Trail promotes Big Reds in April Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer

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Bella Vista Winery - a conversation in history and European wine Quality counts at Temecula’s Bella Vista winer y, both in the wine created by Hungarian born owners Imre and Gizella Cziraki, and in the views from the historic Temecula California Wine Country estate.

Bella Vista Winery is known as the first commercial winer y in the Temecula region, originally planted by winemaker Vince Cilurzo along the Calle Contento property. Situated atop one of the highest hills in Temecula Valley Wine Country, visitors to Bella Vista winery can expect delicious wine, an unpretentious old school European tasting room, and a beautiful view from the top of the hill picnic area, as the name promises.

Spending a few hours with owner 80-year-old Imre Cziraki is a lesson in life, history and European practices of winemaking. A soft-spoken gentleman, his accent reveals his Hungarian heritage. His manner – carefree and approachable – matches the award winning wine he produces.

Cziraki was born and lived 35 miles from Budapest until he came to the United States in 1957 with his wife, Gizella, as refugees.

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Sunrise Stretching, Mount Palomar Winery

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bubble Brunch Buffet, Wilson Creek Winery

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday Brunch at Meritage, Callaway Winery

11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Dog Day Sundays at Carol’s, Live music, Baily Winery

Sun, Apr 17 12-3 p.m.

Sunday Funday, Falkner Winery

12-4 p.m.

Live Music, Fung Shui Planet, Wilson Creek Winery

1-2:30 p.m.

Elegant Food & Wine Pairing, Carter Estate

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Dustin Jake, Leoness Cellars

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, X-Panse, Europa Village

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Mt Palomar Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Madison Grooms, Robert Renzoni Vineyards

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, JD Priest, Bel Vino Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Astra Kelly,Fazelli Cellars

1-5 p.m.

“Sounds of Sunday”, Zach & Bridget, Monte de Oro Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Pavilion at Oak Mountain Winery

2-5 p.m.

Live Music, Alaina Blair, Lorimar Winery

2-5 p.m.

Live Music, Will Blair, Cougar Vineyard & Winery

5-7 p.m.

Live Music, “R.O.C. Duo”, Meritage at Callaway Winery

4-8 p.m.

“Sangria Sundays”, Meritage at Callaway

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Truck rollover accident snarls traffic for miles LAKE ELSINORE – A pickup truck overturned on Interstate 15 in Lake Elsinore late Monday afternoon, injuring the driver and blocking the entire southbound side of the freeway.

The rollover crash was reported April 11 at about 4:30 p.m. near the

exit to Lake Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The driver apparently lost control at high speed, causing his black Nissan pickup to roll over, coming to rest on its roof in the middle of southbound lanes. Witnesses said the vehicle was struck by at least two

cars before all traffic came to a stop.

The driver, whose identity was not immediately released, was able to crawl out of the wreckage but collapsed onto the freeway, according to reports from the scene.

Riverside County Fire Department paramedics arrived a short time

later and took the victim to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar.

His condition was not immediately known.

All southbound lanes were shut down until 4:45 p.m., when CHP officers managed to get the slow-lane open. The traffic jam extended back

to the Temescal Valley, just south of Corona, CHP reported.

The northbound 15 was also slow due to gawkers.

As of 5:25 p.m., the wreck had been cleared from the freeway, but traffic remained stop-and-go for miles.

the victims, according to reports.

Baquiran was booked at Southwest Detention Center for felony charges related to the burglaries.

Charges are also pending for at least two of the juveniles involved in the burglaries. Pending further investigation, the other juveniles were released to their parents at the Southwest Station.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind the public to be vigilant and alert for suspicious persons and suspicious activity.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Riverside County Sheriff Department at (951) 696-3000.

Theft ring uncovered during traffic stop MURRIETA – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has uncovered a burglary ring in Murrieta.

“In the afternoon of Sunday, April 10, 2016, deputies with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a residential burglary,” according to a report authorized by Sgt. Russel Hilton. “The suspects were not at the location when the deputies arrived, but a vehicle description was obtained.”

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“A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and one adult, Jonathan Baquiran – a 19-yearold Winchester man – and five juveniles were detained,” Hilton said. “Stolen property was located in the vehicle and all six subjects were transported to the Southwest Station for further investigation.”

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“At about 6:15 p.m., deputies were notified of another residential burglary in the same area,” he said.

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Man brings child along while trying to sell narcotics to Murrieta SET detectives Trevor Montgomery WRITER

Detectives from Murrieta Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team arrested a man for sales of narcotics April 6, according to Murrieta Police Sergeant Mark Reid.

After receiving information about a subject who was believed to be selling illegal drugs and prescription pills, SET detectives arranged to meet with the alleged suspect in order to purchase drugs and prescription pills, at a CVS

drugstore in the area of the 23700 block of Washington Avenue in the City of Murrieta.

At about 6 p.m., a subject who was identified as Noah Michael Rael, 18, allegedly transported the agreed upon narcotics to the area of Washington Avenue, where he was detained by detectives for further investigation.

Detectives conducted a search of Rael and his vehicle and learned had brought a child with him to the attempted narcotics sale. Detectives also discovered Rael was in possession of cocaine, marijuana,

LSD and prescription Xanax pills.

Detectives arrested Rael and he was later booked at the Southwest Detention Center on numerous narcotic sales related charges, as well as suspicion of child endangerment.

A jail and Superior Court records search showed Rael was booked for nine felonies. At his first court appearance April 8, Rael accepted a plea deal, pleading guilty to two felonies related to transportation of a controlled substance for sales. All his other charges were dismissed or not filed by the district attor-

ney’s office. He was sentenced to 36 months Formal Probation and released from jail the same day.

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Kitchen fire damages Blackbird Tavern in Old Town Temecula

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Firefighters reportedly spent 20 minutes knocking down a blaze at the Blackbird Tavern in Temecula.

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A stove fire that reportedly started in the kitchen at the Blackbird Tavern in Old Town Temecula caused damage to the bar and restaurant, according to Cal FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department officials.

The blaze, which was contained to a stove and surrounding kitchen area, was reported at 6:48 p.m., Friday, April 8, after someone called 911 to report smoke pouring from the walls of the business. The restaurant is located at 41958 Fifth Street.

Twenty-five firefighters from four engine companies and one truck company had the fire under control within 20 minutes, according to Jody Hageman, public information

MURRIETA – The Murrieta Special Enforcement team has been out in force curbing the narcotic sales in the region, according to officials.

A recent investigation led to an arrest for conspiracy to sell narcotics.

“On April 7, at 3:40 p.m., Murrieta Special Enforcement Team detectives arrested 19-year-old Caleb Silvera-Kuhnel for conspiracy to narcotic sales,” MPD Sergeant Mark Reid said. “Special

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Kuhnel was located and arrested in the area of the 40400 block of California Oaks Road.

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No damage was visible from the front door of the tavern, as firefighter worked to contain the blaze to the rear of the business. Firefighters reportedly spent 20 minutes knocking down a blaze at the Blackbird Tavern in Temecula.

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No one was injured in the blaze that caused about $30,000 in damage.

The tavern, which is located in a refurbished, 12,000 square foot feed and mercantile building in the heart of Old Town Temecula, sustained minor damage in a December 2013 fire that occurred in the midafternoon. That blaze, which also caused minor damage, was knocked down in less than 10 minutes by firefighters, however, the tavern was closed temporarily for repairs.

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Debunking myths about spaying and neutering TEMECULA – Companion animal overpopulation poses a considerable problem. The Humane Society of the United States says about 2.4 million healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are euthanized in American animal shelters each year - about one every 13 seconds. Many of these animals are the offspring of beloved pets or stray cats and dogs who reproduce unchecked.

One of the easiest solutions to the pet overpopulation problem is to have pets spayed or neutered.

Another solution is for prospective pet owners to adopt pets from a nearby animal shelter, one that handles spaying and neutering for their adoptable animals.

Many pet owners are hesitant to have their animals spayed or neutered. That hesitation may stem from some prevailing myths surrounding spaying or neutering.

Myth: You can use neutering or spaying interchangeably to describe the sterilization process.

Fact: Neutering is associated with

male pets and the removal of the testicles. Spaying is for female pets and involves the removal of both the ovaries and uterus.

Myth: Recovery from spaying and neutering takes a long time.

Fact: Many veterinarians and animal clinics allow pet owners to bring their pets home on the same day the animal is spayed or neutered. Pets are usually fully recovered within a week of having the surgery.

Myth: Removing reproductive organs will make my pet get fat and lazy.

Fact: Weight gain is not a byproduct of spaying and neutering.

Pet weight gain is typically linked to an unhealthy diet and inadequate exercise.

Myth: My pet’s personality will change for the worse.

Fact: Pet behavior may improve after the animal is spayed or neutered. Males tend to be less aggres-

sive, and females won’t howl, cry or pace when they’re in heat. Also, your pet actually may stick closer to home because the desire to find a mate has been reduced.

Myth: It’s advisable to spay a female pet after she has at least one litter.

Fact: Many veterinarians stand by medical evidence that suggests females spayed before their first heat are typically healthier than those who aren’t.

Myth: It is expensive to have my pet spayed or neutered.

Fact: Subsidized voucher programs as well as low-cost spay/ neuter clinics can help make the procedure affordable.

Myth: The sterilization procedure is painful for my pet.

Fact: The surgery is done under general anesthesia, and the pet will not feel anything. Discomfort after the surgery is usually mild, and a vet can prescribe a post-operative pain medication if your pet seems to have

Veterinarians say one of the best things to do for a pet is to have him or her neutered or spayed.

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any lingering discomfort.

Myth: If I keep my pet intact, I can have a puppy or a kitten just like him or her one day.

Fact: The offspring of a pet is not guaranteed to be a duplicate in looks or personality to your existing pet. In

addition, at a later point in life, you may find your schedule or ability to care for a young pet has changed.

Pet overpopulation is a considerable problem with wide-ranging consequences. Pet owners should speak with their pets’ veterinarians about spaying and neutering.

needs help in this area as well.

The stress of transitioning into a new household can lead to accidents, so keep this in mind and be sure to provide your new pet with lots of potty breaks, patience and instruction.

Start with smart nutrition. Providing your new dog with a highquality diet from the beginning can contribute to a lifetime of whole body health. Chose a complete, balanced food with real meat as the No. 1 ingredient, such as Purina ONE SmartBlend, so that you can be confident you’re giving them the best nutrition available.

Introduce a schedule. Providing dogs with a consistent routine right off the bat can help ease their stress during the transition. Set a schedule for walks, feeding time and training so he can settle into a routine that feels a bit more familiar.

Approach training with patience.

Without knowing how your pet was trained, it can be difficult to predict how he will respond in his

new environment. For example, he may be used to receiving treats for good behavior, while you prefer to reward with praise. Plan to be flexible, and soon you’ll come to a shared understanding.

Emmy-nominated actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson recently began putting these tips into practice after adopting his new dog, Fennel. The television star partnered with Purina ONE to promote its ONE Difference campaign, which celebrates those making a positive difference in the life of shelter dogs, and he ended up finding a forever friend in the process. The 8-monthold Cockapoo mix joins Ferguson’s 3-year-old Maltese-Yorkie mix, Leaf. The pair are currently taking the Purina ONE 28 Day Challenge, and encouraging others to do the same.

Learn more, and find out why more than 90,000 dog owners have decided to switch to Purina ONE, by visiting www.PurinaONE/ MakeONEDifference.

Ways to welcome a shelter dog TEMECULA – Animal shelters are full of lovable dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages deserving of a good home and ready to become your next four-legged family member. In fact, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, nearly 2 million dogs are adopted into new families each year.

However, choosing the right dog is just the beginning. The first weeks after bringing home an adopted pet are critical. It’s a time to get to know one another and build a lifelong connection. Here are some steps to help ease the transition.

Create a pet-friendly environment. Keep items that are unsafe, such as chemicals and certain house plants, out of reach. Cords and objects that invite chewing also should be tucked away. If certain areas will be off limits, use baby gates to block them.

Expect accidents. While house training a puppy is to be expected, you may find that an older dog

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Heritage High Theater Instructor Newman to receive honor MENIFEE – When Greg Newman was in high school, he dreamed of being on the Broadway stage. Now as a theater arts teacher at Heritage High School in Perris, he encourages and develops those dreams for thousands of young people.

Newman has been selected as April’s Artist of the Month by Arts Council Menifee’s Board of Trustees.

Newman said his connection with the local Arts Council has allowed Heritage High School’s performing arts events to be more publicized in the community and he has seen a solid core of support since connecting with the council.

Preparing his students for the

upcoming musical comedy, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” he tirelessly teaches and rehearses each day of the week.

Newman has worked at Heritage since it opened in 2006, having taught at Menifee’s Paloma Valley High School for 12 years before that. He appreciates the excellent theater facility offered at the new school, which includes a 500-seat main stage theater with fly wings and a 270-seat black box theater with “great acoustics.”

Heritage offered him a chance to develop a theater department with a scene shop and other aspects of putting on theatrical performances that were not available for him to teach at his previous school.

May’s musical production is a parody of big business with about 30 cast members.

“It’s very tongue in cheek and clever,” said Newman. “You don’t do some shows because of the talent mix. Most musicals have one male and one female lead and possibly a second lead. This show has four guys and four girls with solo songs.”

He said auditions in February led to the choices for the leads in “How to Succeed” and he was happy that a strong cast features students from all four grade levels.

“As a teacher you try to build on (students’) strengths and add things to their tool box,” said Newman.

Raised in Ohio, Newman was

Theater Arts Instructor Greg Newman gives his Heritage High School theater arts students some tips on how to better their acts for the upcoming “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” Courtesy photos performance at the Perris school in May.

always interested in the performing arts.

“My mom loved Hollywood and all things theatrical. She loved to watch movies,” he said. “My dad was into athletics so I tried football but gravitated to multiple vocal music groups and eventually became mesmerized by theater.”

Seeing actor Joel Grey onstage during a Kenley Players summer stock production in Ohio was a turning point for Newman.

“It was an electric moment,” he said. “I loved movies but realized this is where magic happens.”

After high school, Newman enrolled at Brigham Young University because Tad Danielewski, who started the Professional Actors Workshop in New York City, worked at the Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts from 1975 to 1989. He knew he would get a life-changing education and enjoyed the time he spent there focusing on theater.

After college he made his way to New York City working the graveyard shift at hotels so he was free to attend theater auditions during the day. He started touring with a repertoire theater until he returned to Ohio. After his mother died, he made his way to California and was given an opportunity to teach to others what he had come to love, the theater.

“We appreciate the good partnership with our high school theater programs,” said Linda Denver, Chair of Arts Council Menifee’s

Heritage High School Theater Arts instructor Greg Newman stands in front of some of the school’s playbills where he teaches and directs student plays. The Arts Council Menifee has named him as the Artist of Month for his work at the school.

Theater Division. “It’s a joy to see the students’ enthusiasm for theater arts at Heritage High School.”

“How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” will be performed at 7:30 p.m., May 13, 14, 20 and 21. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens. Heritage High School is at 26001 Briggs Road in Menifee.

For more information, please visit www.artscouncilmenifee.org or call (951) 290-2781.

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The month of March saw the Temecula Valley Art League take a pair of big brushstrokes in expanding its audience.

Beginning on March 4, the art group teamed up with its sister group, Canyon Lake Art Association, for a joint show with the intention of raising money for high school art student scholarships.

Generously providing a central location to the two art groups for their show, the Temecula Community Service office of Gail Zigler loaned out The Merc theater for both the evening and an extended exhibit time for the better part of the month.

The joint show was held on the same evening as the opening of the annual Temecula Spring Rod Run with the city gallery offering a quiet respite from the roar of engines that disrupted the usual ambience of Old Town Temecula.

Inside The Merc, food and drink augmented the exhibit that featured work from approximately 22 artists and the artwork was as varied in its media as you might hope with that many participants.

There was Carol Landry’s “Prairie Cabin,” which was in keeping with its temporary home, but there also was juxtaposition to Old Town Temecula by fellow TVAL members. President Marilyn Latimer paradoxically presented a contemporary Temecula with her oil/water helitack crew in “Fire in the Hills,” and Christine Wichers’ “Irish Biscuits” looks like folksy cuisine on first glance but then you notice that the pop artist Tom Wesselmann actually had set the table.

Canyon Lake Art Association’s Kristee Robertson, a multitalent

who writes publicity pieces for her local group, also went outside in both theme and boundary as well. Her “California Winter,” an abstraction that arguably seems to transcend even some of the “normal” parameter of expressionism, suggests Helen Frankenthaler with more form.

With the joint show at The Merc barely dry, the Temecula Valley Art League then took their canvases over to the fairgrounds of Galway Downs for the 2016 Temecula Valley Fair.

Setting up their easels at a booth, the TVAL encouraged fair-goers to “Paint the Fair” in a Plein Air contest. Ribbons were furnished by the Fair organizer, Shannon Kerrigan, and were awarded to all four of the winners by judge Marilyn Latimer.

The winning artists’ pieces were displayed throughout the final day of this year’s fair.

On the heels of their “March Madness” pace, the Temecula Valley Art League have yet another event planned in this short time.

Eric Johnson, an airbrush artist who divides his time between California and Arizona and his paint between acrylic and polymer resin, is scheduled to appear as the guest artist for the Temecula Valley Art League this month.

Describing himself as an abstract romanticist, Johnson will give a demonstration of his work at the next TVAL meeting, which will take place Tuesday, April 19, at 5 p.m. The meeting will held be at the Assistance League Hall which is located at 28720 Via Montezuma in Temecula.

Questions regarding the Temecula Valley Art League should be directed to its president, Marilyn Latimer, who can be reached at (951) 246-2435.

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REAL ESTATE / HOME & GARDEN

Create a windowsill farmer’s garden from vegetable waste Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer

Romaine lettuce is just one of the vegetables that is possible for garden regrowth.

Using the stumps of the vegetable, soak in an inch of water. Over just a few days, new lettuce will start to sprout.

Ashley Ludwig photos

Just a few days after placing romaine lettuce stumps into water, tiny leaves are growing, showing a sustainable garden practice, as well as beautifying the kitchen window.

Have you ever considered growing back your vegetables from their waste?

Tossing those stems of romaine lettuce hearts seemed like a waste. This was once a plant, a growing and living thing. A quick perusal of Pinterest showed many are making use of this vegetable trash and turning it into a vegetable drawer treasure.

Whether you have a green thumb or not, re-rooting plants is a wonderful way to expand your garden without adding to your pocketbook.

All you need is a cutting from a re-root-able plant, such as a philodendron or geranium, a vase of water, and within a week new roots will appear. I watched my mother and grandmother do this, take cuttings of this and snippets of that, and transplant succulents and flowering plants across the yard, learning from their garden wisdom. What I didn’t realize was the ease in which one could refill the vegetable drawer by following the same re-rooting tactics.

Pinterest is flooded with pictures of people re-rooting average, every day produce. Tiny leaves sprout readily from vegetable stumps, carrot tops that had

stalk needed to be saved, we varied the depth of cutting, from 2 inches from the end, to the bare minimum of chop.

Regrowth was noted after just two days in the windowsill from the longer cut. A bunch of lettuce is sprouting in the shape of a traditional Romaine heart. At this rate of growth, we should be able to enjoy this lettuce in about 10 to 20 days. Fewer, if we want to enjoy them as microgreens.

The lettuce that was left with just an inch, has sprouted multiple romaine lettuce plants. It will take longer for these to grow to harvestable height, but the result is fascinating. Finally, we’re still waiting on the bare-bones lettuce to sprout.

been left in water in a sunny window sill had me wondering. How much have I wasted in just chopping produce and dumping the stumps?

All it took was a hearts of romaine lettuce pack and reserving the root portion after making the family’s dinner salad. Note: use an organic pack if you want to ensure that no pesticides have ever been used on the plant.

Reserving the stumps, we utilized three clear glass ramekins along the kitchen window ledge. Fill the vessel with approximately an inch of water, and make sure you replace the water to stay at that level while you are growing your lettuce. Make sure the sunlight is indirect, as you don’t want to boil the plant. Over the course of time and depending on the hardness of your water, a calcium ring might permanently stain your cup, so choose a cup that you don’t mind giving completely over to this project. Soak your lettuce stalks in shallow coffee mugs, clear plastic Solo cups, or whatever you have on hand.

Treating this like a science project, we decided to see just how low we could chop the lettuce and still get the desired growth effect. In order to see how much of a

To eat? Or replant?

It’s up to the gardener to decide whether to eat or replant your harvest. While they are growing exceptionally well in the windowsill, the next phase will be transplanting to the garden and seeing how they do in soil.

The window ledge garden is protected from garden pests, including the rabbits, who frequent the scene at night might be the best location.

Plus, using glass rocks and beta fish bowls purchased

see GARDEN, page C-3

Market at a glance (As of April 10, 2016) No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed

TEMECULA

MURRIETA

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE

CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE

SUN CITY

HEMET

41

35

8

13

2

19

2

25

(332) 371

(357) 383

(65) 79

(215) 226

(117) 128

(131) 129

(120) 122

Average Selling Price

$461,080

$385,512

$285,738

$299,892

$517,500

$321,432

$235,500

$209,052

Average List Price

$768,244

$687,440

$391,135

$355,811

$644,839

$369,643

$291,357

$277,287

Median List Price

$545,000

$449,900

$379,000

$337,950

$507,400

$359,990

$259,900

$229,000

$195

$177

$154

$164

$202

$155

$153

$143

(117) 114

(58) 48

Asking Price per Square Foot Average Days on Market

(113) 102

(100)

97

(83) 69

(81)

79

(85)

79

(366)

391

(127) 118

Most Expensive Listing

$7,700,000

$3,499,000

$915,000

$1,750,000

$2,299,900

$749,000

$1,399,000

$5,000,000

Least Expensive Listing

$279,900

$118,000

$169,900

$129,900

$119,000

$120,000

$62,000

$27,000

Average Age of Listing

17

17

19

22

28

12

28

36

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

34%

30%

27%

36%

29%

22%

27%

27%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

12%

11%

8%

9%

3%

8%

6%

8%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

6%

6%

8%

7%

3%

6%

11%

5%

3081

3077

2351

2092

2681

2369

1609

1629

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

8,001-10,000

8,001-10,000

8,001-10,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

6,501-8,000

Median Number of Bedrooms

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

3.0

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

3.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.0

2.0

Seller (45.8)

Seller (47.0)

Seller (59.5)

Seller (48.2)

Seller (35.3)

Seller (55.0)

Seller (55.4)

Seller (49.6)

Market Action Index*

*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 04/11/16. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 04/10/16. Boxes with multiple entries have previous week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Strong Trends (multiple weeks) in each area are indicated by color: green indicates upward trend; pink indicates downward trend. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

The Colony celebrates clubhouse grand reopening Paul Bandong Staff Writer There was standing room only as the crowd – residents, community members and local dignitaries – overflowed into the parking lot at The Colony in Murrieta Thursday, April 7, for the grand reopening of the remodeled clubhouse. It was just one day past the 26th anniversary of its original opening in 1990, according to Master of Ceremonies Walt Bowman, president of the Colony’s board of directors.

Murrieta Councilman Rick Gibbs led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Colony Chorus sang the National Anthem.

Other Murrieta city dignitaries on hand included Mayor Randon Lane, Councilman Jonathan Ingram, City Manager Rick Dudley, Assistant City Manager Kim Summers, Director of Development Services Ivan Holler, Economic Development Manager Bruce Coleman, Police Chief Sean Haden, and Fire Chief Scott Ferguson.

“The Colony is one of the most enthusiastic groups in the city of

Murrieta,” said Mario Herrera, representative from Assemblywoman Melissa Meledez’s office as he presented a certificate commemorating the event.

Megan Locke, representing Senator Jeff Stone, also presented a certificate.

Bowman recounted a brief history of the Colony, from its first annual meeting in September 1989 with 140 Colony Founders and the Grand Opening in April 1990.

The Golden Plaque – which names the original 430 Colonists in 238 homes – was first unveiled then.

Fifty-seven of the original Colonists are still living in 42 homes in the Colony.

The Colony reached 800 homes sold in January of 1997. In October of 2003, the Colony Channel 12 TV studio was built. Home-building construction was completed in 2004 with a total of 1,501 homes.

The front entry water feature was recently completed in December of 2015.

The Murrieta Chamber of

see COLONY, page C-2

Oma Mettert (center) the very first homeowner in the Colony in Murrieta 1989 was the special guest at the ribbon-cutting of the grand reopening of the Colony Clubhouse. Mary Ann plummer (left), Jean Martin, John Huestis Judy Brackin and Greg Meeks hold the ribbon.

Kathy Elmore photo

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your home on the internet where it was syndicated to hundreds of other websites to gain exposure. But what happened next?

Maybe your agent gave you advice that you did not follow. Have you de-cluttered and de-personalized the home so a prospective buyer could imagine their family living in your home, or did you wait and think you’d start packing after you entered escrow?

Did you list the home at the price the agent suggested or did you push the envelope and insist on a higher listing price, not wanting to leave any money on the table?

Look hard at the relationship you have with your current real estate agent and see if you can objectively determine which of you had the bigger role in the home not selling. If it was you, then you should certainly consider relisting with the same agent if you can take their advice this time.

If it was the agent, then definitely open your eyes to the many wonderful and talented local real estate professionals servicing your community.

For sale by owner (FSBO) Another option that might cross your mind is selling the home on your own, or For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO – pronounced FizzBo). At this point you might believe that selling your home with a real estate agent is a useless waste of time. It may seem alluring to you to try and sell the home on your own, as you think about all of the commission you can save.

Will you be able to negotiate the entire process that makes for a successful real estate transaction, and keep your wits about you and the family stress levels to a minimum?

First thing you have to do is develop a comprehensive marketing plan that includes the World Wide Web as well as local marketing. Do you know for a fact that those who do successfully sell a home on their own net more money? Consider this:A buyer only, looking at a FSBO will think they can get a better deal since there is not an agent involved.

A buyer with their agent will not be looking out for your interests – their client is the buyer and they have a fiduciary responsibility to their buyer.

There are many people to negotiate with on many different levels, including the buyer and or their agent (Buyers relatives also get involved when they don’t have an agent – that’s all you need, a third base coach trying to direct the whole process).

The home inspection company that’s undoubtedly going to find issues.

The appraiser if there is a question of value. Can you find all of the

relevant data to make the appraiser’s job more efficient?

Title, escrow, termite inspections and on it goes…are you ready?

Every real estate agent, by nature of their position has access to more exposure. Ninety-two percent of all buyers are now searching for homes on the Internet. Only 28 percent ever look in a newspaper.

Most homes purchases come from the Internet. 43 percent of all homes purchased were found buy the buyer on the internet.

Relist with a new agent.

If you no longer trust your agent, or what they have to say, after failing to sell your home within the allotted time frame, then this can be a good time to start interviewing other agents. Remember that just because you had a bad experience, you can’t hold that experience against an entire profession. It’s just like getting a bad haircut. Sure, it happens but what do you do? You move on and find another place to get your haircut.

Like finding a good stylist, ask for referrals. Have you seen the same sign go up and down in your neighborhood while the one in front of your home sat dormant? That might be a good place to start the interview process. Another suggestion the Savannah Design Group.

Following the ribbon-cutting, residents and guests got their first look at the $700,000 remodel. The remodel upgraded the entryway, card room, library, main corridor, lounge, meeting room, fitness room expansion and craft room relocation. It included new flooring, wall coverings, furnishings, billiard tables and gym equipment.

Activities Director Kara Hardy also planned activities/prizes and arranged for local restaurants and vendors to provide food and drink for the

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Create a budget-friendly home landscape TEMECULA – Homeowners understandably envy the awardworthy photo spreads in lawn and garden magazines, wanting to emulate those same looks on their own properties. Scores of designers and landscape architects are involved in the process of creating those amazing lush lawns and perfectly placed plantings. Although not every homeowner has the budget to create lavish landscape designs, it’s still possible for homeowners to create lawns they can be proud of.

Establish your budget. The first step in any project is to determine how much money you can devote to the job. Once you have established the budget, all other factors can be built around it.

Find an inspiration piece. Great landscapes are inspired by many things, whether it’s a memorable piece of art or a landscape layout in a lawn and gardening magazine.

Use photos of other gardens or neighbors’ yards as inspiration and build off them. As long as the theme is cohesive, it will look pleasing to the eye.

Consider the space and how you want to use it. Understanding the space will help you better allocate your budget. If your yard is more of a retreat, look for ways to create privacy and a vacation feel. If you have children and entertaining friends is a main priority, focus on recreational aspects, such as a pool, playset and some durable plants.

Understanding how to allocate your budget will help you to avoid spending money frivolously.

Think about reclaimed or repurposed materials. Brand-new items can quickly eat up a budget.

However, repurposing salvaged or inexpensive items can stretch that budget while adding some unique flair to a landscape. See if you can find an outdoor patio set that someone is giving away or selling for a lower price. All it takes is a coat of paint and some new cushions to make it look like new. Discarded bricks or stones can be worked into a patio space or used to create raised garden beds. Purchase inexpensive flower pots and then paint them to make them look like stone or another desired material.

Buy native plants. Native plants, shrubs, trees, and flowers will fare better than non-native, exotic plants. That means you’ll have to spend less time and money nurturing them into health, and less money having to replace plants that cannot withstand your climate.

Consider perennial plants. Perennials may cost more at the outset, but the savings will be realized in the years to come.

Hire a professional. It may seem counterintuitive to spend money on a landscaping professional when you’ve established a strict budget, but that’s one way to save money. Landscape artists or garden designers have the experience to

Drought tolerant landscaping is always a good idea and can be created using a combination of rock and native plants.

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Use gravel in spots where plants don’t thrive. Gravel is an inexpensive landscaping material that can fill in voids where plants or ground cover simply do not flourish. Those

working on limited budgets may be happy to learn gravel is typically less expensive than concrete or pavers.

Ask friends or family for clippings. Don’t be shy about admiring the plantings of those you know.

Flatter their good taste and ask if

you can have some clippings to propagate yourself. These clippings can turn into lush plants in no time – with no additional spending required.

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EMWD eases restrictions to outdoor water budgets PERRIS – Eastern Municipal Water District’s board of directors unanimously approved moving the district into Stage 4b of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan and restoring a significant portion of customers’ outdoor water budgets.

Improving statewide water supply conditions and pending adjustments to the conservation mandate imposed on EMWD by the State Water Resources Control Board allowed EMWD to exit Stage 4c of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Outdoor water budgets are now reduced by 30 percent compared to non-drought conditions.

They had previously been reduced by 70 percent in Stage 4c.

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The SWRCB is anticipated to provide EMWD with the maximum allowable adjustments to its emergency water conservation requirements, potentially reducing EMWD’s conservation target to 20 percent.

Under the SWRCB’s Emergency Regulations adopted in 2015 and renewed in February, EMWD is required to reduce its potable water use by 28 percent compared to 2013. EMWD strongly opposed the methodology used by the SWRCB, which failed to account for available water supply, climate, investments in local water supplies and population increases.

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EMWD anticipates receiving the following adjustments from the SWRCB: a 3 percent adjustment for climate; 1 percent adjustment for population growth since 2013 and a 4 percent adjustment for sustainable supplies coming online since 2013.

EMWD customers through February have cumulatively reduced potable water use by 19.5 percent since June 2015. EMWD customers achieved a 29 percent reduction in March.

EMWD’s board of directors will review Stage 4b in June 2016 following anticipated further changes to the SWRCB’s Emergency Regulations and an ongoing assessment of cumulative customer conservation efforts and water supply conditions.

“EMWD is actively engaging with the SWRCB to encourage changes to the regulations that recognize local water supply conditions, and preserve local decisionmaking authority,” EMWD General Manager Paul Jones said. “Those

changes, combined with water supply conditions and continued customer efforts to reduce potable water use, will determine EMWD’s future actions to further reduce conservation requirements.”

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Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Menifee

31735 Pacific Bluff Street

$385,000

2808

4BR

3BA

30195 Royal Hunt Street

$395,000

3931

4BR

4BA

6

30472 Buckboard Lane

$425,000

3266

5BR

3BA

2BA

139

25893 Caravan Court

$468,807

3850

5BR

3BA

45

28461 Port

$510,000

3770

5BR

2BR

2BA

2

$685,000

2668

1583

3BR

2BA

20

18280 Marbrise Abanita Drive

1152

2BR

2BA

20

36011 Calle De Lobo

$1,050,000

$115,000

975

2BR

1BA

62

25164 Meadow Walk Street

2969 Blue Spruce Drive

$148,000

1910

2BR

2BA

8

575 Marbella Avenue

$159,000

1080

2BR

2BA

182

40707 Whittier Avenue

$164,000

1300

4BR

3BA

59

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Canyon Lake

22881 San Joaquin Drive

$455,000

2595

4BR

3BA

321

30269 White Wake Drive

$580,000

2357

3BR

4BA

195

110 Elmwood Avenue

$120,000

794

2BR

1BA

26735 Green Avenue

$150,000

1200

2BR

3791 Serenity Street

$250,600

2164

4BR

43670 Jared Lane

$99,900

1152

236 San Jacinto Street

$110,000

235 Linda Lane

$110,000

439 Santa Fe Street

Hemet

Lake Elsinore

Menifee

Hemet 2355 E. Florida

3054 Oradon

$170,000

1250

2BR

2BA

147

2270 Juneberry Avenue

$189,500

1217

2BR

2BA

13

24959 Nile Court

$190,000

2071

3BR

2BA

31

1150 Tomiko Drive

$199,000

1532

4BR

2BA

85

43231 Whittier Avenue

$199,900

1456

3BR

2BA

5

44622 Holiday Lane

$206,000

1720

3BR

2BA

23

2360 Honeysuckle Way

$215,000

1367

3BR

2BA

55

41771 El Camino Drive

$229,000

1468

3BR

2BA

33

43799 Amazon Street

$245,000

2112

3BR

3BA

43

1419 Hummingbird Way

$245,000

1946

5BR

2BA

9

785 Conlon Drive

$272,000

2360

4BR

3BA

34

42090 Acacia Avenue

$299,900

2560

3BR

3BA

3

43741 Citrus View Drive

$315,000

1852

3BR

2BA

63

30199 Stephanie Street

$349,500

1623

3BR

2BA

10

1327 Palomino Court

$475,000

3306

3BR

3BA

10

303 Franklin Street

$186,000

1018

2BR

1BA

122

31689 Canyon Estates Drive

$299,000

2136

5BR

3BA

32033 Baywood Street

$318,700

1961

3BR

4BA

32330 Lace Oak Drive

$339,000

2726

4BR

35411 Coyote Creek Court

$345,000

2707

4BR

35177 Sorrel Lane

$350,000

1963

35632 Desert Rose Way

$359,900

17635 Sunnyslope Avenue

Murrieta

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

13

Sun City

26904 Howard Street

$259,000

1981

3BR

2BA

29

46

Temecula

39573 Tischa Drive

$345,000

1571

4BR

3BA

6

45

29130 Portland Court

$298,500

1530

2BR

3BA

34

4BA

114

30952 Eagle Court

$339,900

1841

3BR

3BA

20

3BA

6

30929 Eagle Court

$340,000

1425

2BR

2BA

31

4BR

3BA

102

28869 Newport Road

$385,000

1684

3BR

3BA

43

5028

4BR

5BA

146

40288 Cape Charles Drive

$416,500

2095

4BR

3BA

57

$227,500

1072

2BR

2BA

13

32241 Chemin Laurent

$430,000

2591

4BR

3BA

66

41165 Cardinal Flower Drive

$260,000

1400

4BR

2BA

135

30747 Eastgate

$435,000

2811

3BR

3BA

61

22951 Joaquin Ridge Drive

$312,800

1553

2BR

2BA

154

41692 Monterey Place

$435,000

2724

3BR

3BA

28

23944 Corinth Drive

$368,000

2300

4BR

3BA

23

31145 Nassau Court

$445,000

2686

4BR

3BA

21

23688 Pepperleaf Street

$405,000

2180

4BR

3BA

34

39120 Hidden Creek Lane

$484,899

3344

4BR

4BA

14

24909 Madison Avenue

$205,000

1159

2BR

2BA

65

40492 Charleston Street

$499,000

3106

5BR

3BA

227

40485 Via Malagas

$305,000

1502

2BR

2BA

9

40340 Paseo Sereno

$730,000

3895

6BR

4BA

72

23893 Corte Cajan

$317,500

1344

2BR

2BA

40

43061 Calle Cristal

$284,900

1128

2BR

2BA

59

39967 Chippewa Circle

$324,000

1577

3BR

3BA

46

30744 Sky Terrace Drive

$329,000

1444

3BR

2BA

77

24483 Ridgewood Drive

$336,313

1685

3BR

2BA

31

31861 Corte Priego

$340,000

1339

3BR

3BA

13

27308 Bottle Brush Way

$385,904

3658

5BR

3BA

284

43105 Corte Salamanca

$345,000

1508

3BR

3BA

4

29607 Troon Court

$440,000

3491

4BR

4BA

13

43282 Corte Argento

$365,000

1761

4BR

3BA

50

27320 Pinyon Street

$465,000

3903

5BR

5BA

60

32917 Valence Court

$400,000

2050

3BR

2BA

17

42514 Drennon Court

$410,000

2294

3BR

3BA

51

33185 Vermont Road

$463,000

2748

4BR

3BA

117

42634 Bradshaw Drive

$472,000

2636

5BR

3BA

25

41787 Camino De La Torre

$475,000

3075

5BR

4BA

136

43210 Via Sabino

$569,000

3429

5BR

4BA

33

33139 Janda Court

$588,000

2891

4BR

3BA

134

33140 Wolfe Street

$1,499,999

6114

5BR

6BA

48

33551 Winston Way

$269,000

1532

2BR

2BA

37

31595 Via Santa Ines

$302,000

1192

3BR

2BA

8

44886 Potestas Drive

$340,000

1364

4BR

2BA

7

31864 Green Oak Way

$360,000

2156

4BR

3BA

50

31125 Tecumseh Court

$362,500

1634

3BR

3BA

49

31290 Mangrove Drive

$378,000

1807

3BR

3BA

8

44869 Fern Circle

$397,000

2076

4BR

2BA

7

33192 Kennedy Court

$415,000

2579

3BR

3BA

2

32904 Cinon Drive

$459,000

3086

4BR

3BA

27

32948 Levi Court

$485,000

2644

5BR

3BA

8

44268 Echelon Court

$506,085

3032

4BR

4BA

187

44386 Nighthawk Pass

$510,000

3378

4BR

4BA

122

44606 Matanzas Creek Court

$600,000

3628

4BR

4BA

45

41795 Anza Road

$696,000

2620

4BR

2BA

43

37879 Pratt Road

$699,999

2743

3BR

3BA

41

24506 Raymond Street

$159,900

1300

3BR

2BA

147

21267 Illinois

$168,000

1152

3BR

2BA

107

20435 Guffy Lane

$220,000

1152

3BR

2BA

8

22839 valley vista

$275,000

1265

3BR

2BA

11

33548 Great Falls Road

$300,000

1270

3BR

2BA

35

36046 Hitching Post Lane

$355,000

3222

4BR

3BA

44

21564 Coral Rock Lane

$370,000

3314

4BR

3BA

128

35649 Country Park Drive

$438,000

3205

6BR

4BA

44

28381 Socorro Street

$250,500

1508

3BR

3BA

57

30312 Buccaneer Bay Lane

$255,000

1387

3BR

3BA

11

37810 Sea Pines Court

$295,000

1143

3BR

2BA

11

39817 Notting Hill Road

$295,000

1460

3BR

2BA

1

35832 Gatineau Street

$295,000

1464

3BR

3BA

2

26195 Monticello Way

$325,000

1916

3BR

3BA

10

30324 Savannah Oaks Drive

$327,000

1475

3BR

3BA

165

29031 Abutters Road

$357,000

1644

2BR

2BA

397

63

39743 Clements Way

$360,000

2025

3BR

2BA

8

23

38109 Floricita Street

$371,000

2916

4BR

3BA

11

3BA

26

38069 Floricita

$379,600

3200

5BR

3BA

29

3BA

121

27330 Sierra Madre Drive

$394,000

2608

4BR

3BA

17

4BR

3BA

1

39365 Silver Oak Circle

$394,900

1973

3BR

2BA

84

2493

3BR

3BA

63

37255 Van Gaale Lane

$395,000

1458

3BR

2BA

7

$360,000

1670

3BR

2BA

65

37706 Red Robin Road

$417,000

3453

5BR

4BA

161

217 Townsend Street

$320,000

1940

3BR

7BA

52

29285 Oakmont Court

$421,500

2824

4BR

3BA

9

30553 Illinois Street

$115,000

1140

2BR

1BA

86

31730 Wintergreen Way

$422,500

3315

5BR

3BA

103

32825 Macy Street

$249,000

1573

3BR

1BA

0

28310 Basswood Way

$450,000

2985

4BR

3BA

53

3781 Adams Street

$310,000

1944

5BR

3BA

109

26403 Palm Tree Lane

$474,900

4396

6BR

4BA

136

4195 Ladrillo Street

$347,000

1846

4BR

2BA

148

30909 Central Park

$526,000

3842

5BR

4BA

46

26579 Mehaffey Street

$23,900

2079

2BR

2BA

21

1143 Frontier Avenue

$38,900

680

1BR

1BA

50

29672 Pebble Beach Dr

$140,000

992

2BR

1BA

253

171 Palomar Avenue

$79,000

1248

2BR

2BA

10

San Jacinto

29697 Buena Tierra

$200,000

1328

3BR

2BA

5

418 Reposo Street

$146,500

1028

2BR

2BA

2

25719 Roanoke Road

$260,000

1845

3BR

2BA

19

292 Noga Avenue

$187,000

1288

3BR

2BA

30

26367 Lazy Creek Road

$280,000

1538

3BR

2BA

37

242 Dusk Lane

$210,000

1377

3BR

2BA

79

30638 Lake Pointe Drive

$294,000

1510

3BR

2BA

35

947 Cirrus Way

$236,000

1662

4BR

3BA

5

29800 Via Viento

$295,000

2015

3BR

3BA

72

265 Berisso Court

$240,000

2539

5BR

4BA

146

29806 Painted Desert Drive

$322,000

1786

4BR

3BA

41

1024 Sussex Road

$255,000

2177

4BR

3BA

31

29386 Fall River Lane

$335,000

1901

3BR

3BA

63

935 Tucson Court

$262,000

2022

4BR

2BA

48

29176 Mesa Crest Way

$342,000

2438

3BR

3BA

165

1118 Milwaukee

$269,000

2683

4BR

3BA

37

28715 Acanthus Court

$347,000

2335

4BR

2BA

8

400 Colt Street

$285,000

2515

4BR

3BA

79

28151 Summitrose Drive

$349,500

2121

3BR

2BA

11

586 Sandalwood Street

$298,000

3447

5BR

3BA

83

28279 Pinyon Pine Court

$365,000

3459

6BR

4BA

137

1677 Esplanade Avenue

$960,000

3800

4BR

3BA

255

29545 Light Shore

$370,000

2624

4BR

3BA

28

27098 Monk Street

$212,000

1328

2BR

2BA

80

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Murrieta homeowners in mello-roos CFDs may see tax reductions Tony Ault WRITER

The Murrieta City Council on the advice of the city staff took another step April 5 to further reduce the property tax burden on homeowners in Mello-Roos Community Facilities Districts affected by the recent recession that significantly dropped their property values.

The move, as an example, could save someone with a Murrieta home valued at $300,000 in a CFD district as much as $600 per year in property taxes.

Mello-Roos CFD’s are formed to pay for infrastructure development such as water, sewer and gas lines and roadways that the city will eventually own or another public agency in the housing developments.

The infrastructure is paid for by the homeowners who benefit by the facilities over time. These payments are made through property taxes based on home values at the time of construction completion and sale.

Property taxes are collected biyearly by Riverside County and then returned to the CFD to pay back the developers of the communities who were required to put in the infrastructure before construction begins. The city is not obligated to pay for the infrastructure out of city funds since it only works as an administrator of the CFD’s.

The city, acting as the CFD administrator, recently refinanced the bonds that allowed the developers money to go ahead with their housing developments as far back as 2003. At that time a Land Secured

Financing Policy was adopted by the City Council setting down maximum overall tax rates at 2 percent.

That meant that a home at that time valued at $300,000 would pay annual property taxes of approximately $6,000.

Since then, according to Murrieta Services Director Joy Canfield, “the economy experienced a prolonged recession which resulted in a significant drop in property values in the city. Some Community Facilities Districts experienced in excess of the 20 percent delinquencies.” She noted that while property values have recovered somewhat, values in some areas have not recovered to pre-recession level. “In addition, many of the bond sales had been based on escalating debt service schedules,” she observed. “Special

taxes on the properties were rising while property values were dropping resulting in extremely high overall tax rates on the properties.”

She said that no new CFD’s had been formed for the past nine years except for one that is now finally under construction. She said the new policy being presented would decrease the overall tax rate to 1.8 percent, but would not go into effect until June 1 to give that developer enough time to finalize the land acquisition agreement that they needed.

The Golden City Project CFD is the only one left to be finalized and its representatives asked for more time to get their agreements in order before the tax rate change went into effect since they based their bond financing projections on the 2 percent

tax rate. The Council was assured that if they approve the new policy the developer would still have time to get their financing plans in order at the 2 percent level.

With that, the council approved the policy change 5-0 that would: reduce the overall tax rate from 2 to 1.8 percent, the escalation of special taxes for future bond issues would be eliminated, the bonds would not be issued until 50 percent of the property is developed and the fees are not eligible to be refinanced.

The present council noted that they do not particularly approve of CFDs but saw the need for those already in existence and approved of the new policy. Most housing developers today do not use MelloRoos CFD’s in the sale of their new homes.

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TEMECULA – Dynamic Vision, a software engineering firm currently headquartered in Oceanside, will be opening a second office Temecula in April 2016. Their offices will be on the second floor of the Truax Building on Second Street and will become the company’s new headquarters.

“My wife and I live in this area as do five other employees,” said Gill,

“It is a great area and Old Town specifically has the feel and excitement of a big city with the convenience of a small city.”

Dynamic Vision was founded in 2007 by Michael Gill as a onestop shop advertising agency, but has since evolved into specialty software development and B2B solutions in health care, GPS-based mobile technology, business operations and customer experience.

Some of their projects are cloud messaging for businesses, flight

school management, emoji-powered personal assistant, electronic visit verification, clinical case management, tracking and compliance platform, and an inspiration app for creatives.

According to their website, “We are a team of passionate creatives who embrace the challenge of solving any problem through software.”

Dynamic Vision currently has 18 employees with plans for growth.

Gill feels this area has great growth potential for their business.

Some of their current clients include iHeart Media, Hine Mazda in San Diego, Carestar IS and Charles Schwab.

Gill chose the Truax building for its turn-of-the century architecture.

“We love the juxtaposition of classic and cutting edge, the existing clients, the plans for future tenants and the overall plans for the entire development,” he said. “As for our specific part of the building, we love the loft-style feel with the large and plentiful windows. The look

and feel of the common areas is a big plus and the plans for the retail shops and restaurants downstairs are also extremely exciting.”

He added, “we had considered another building, but the Truax Building was the best hands down.

We had a lot of flexibility designing our space and working with the Truax Group made the process enjoyable.”

“We look forward to calling this home for many years to come.”

Area business owners recognized by 3rd District Supervisor Washington

Area business owners recognized for their contributions to the community pose for a photo with 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington. Pictured from left are Stew Ivester of Ivester Creative, Tim Callahan of Callahan Auto Parts, Washington, Tish Clark of the Anza Valley Chamber of Commerce, accepting on behalf of Heritage Well Service in Anza, Nicole Seelofeer of Anchor Bar Club Restaurant and Tena Caracciolo of Insurance Allstar Agency.

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Special recognition was given Riverside County 3rd District Chambers of Commerce members at the 3rd District Summit hosted

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March 31 at South Coast Winery in Temecula.

Before giving his Summit 3rd District Supervisor Washington called six business owners to the stage to recognize them for their outstanding economic success in the southwest Riverside

County area. The Summit, entitled “A Global Vision for a Thriving Third,” was called by Washington to encourage business owners about the economic potential southwest Riverside County continues to offer for both their businesses and the people they serve.

Washington began by calling Eric and Megan Haley of Heritage Well Service in Anza to the stage citing them for their success with what started as a part time business in the Anza Valley and since has grown to a full time operation with four crews and nine employees serving all of the 3rd District. The Haleys are members of the Anza Valley Chamber of Commerce.

They were not present at the event so Tish Clark, Anza Chamber of Commerce president, accepted the recognition for them.

Also recognized was Tim Callahan, owner of the Callahan Auto Supply (Napa Auto Parts) from the Hemet-San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce who during

Murrieta detailer on historic Air Force One detailing team MURRIETA – Steve Adelmann of Meticulous Shine is the newest member of an elite Air Force One Detailing Team who has been restoring the original Air Force One presidential jet on display at Seattle’s Museum of Flight.

The Boeing 707-120, also known as Special Air Missions 970, was a flying Oval Office for Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon. It also entertained many international VIPs such as Nikita Khrushchev and Henry Kissinger.

As a member of the 2016 team, Adelmann has been invited to help celebrate Boeing’s 100th Anniversary and the opening of the Seattle Museum of Flight’s new Airpark Pavilion, with the biggest and most prestigious historic aircraft detailing project on record. The two-week long mega-detailing event began April 11 and will run through Saturday, April 23. The work includes the team’s continued preservation of the original Air Force One presidential jet; polishing the all-aluminum fuselage of a legendary WWII Boeing B-29 Super fortress bomber; and cleaning and preserving the paint and bright work on 14 additional priceless Boeing aircraft.

The new Airpark Pavilion now has on display over 15 of these icons of American aviation history.

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hundreds of detailers nationwide by Master detailer, trainer and mentor, Renny Doyle of Attention to Details & Detailing Success, the Air Force One detailing team is no stranger to cleaning, restoring and protecting multimillion dollar museum treasures and rare, exotic and classic vehicles of all kinds.

Murrieta’s Adelmann attended detail training with Doyle last year where he received his advanced automotive detailing business certification. “I have carefully selected my team because there is no room for mistakes in detailing these multimillion dollar airplanes,” Doyle says. “I need people who will accept nothing short of perfection and Steve is one of those people.”

“I am honored to have been chosen to be a part of such a significant project as preserving Air Force One, a beautiful icon of our country’s aviation heritage and history,” Adelmann said. “How many chances do you get to work to preserve a piece of our country’s history and here we are cleaning and restoring more than 15 of Boeing’s most prestigious vintage aircraft. It is a privilege to be a part of this team and to share in this unique opportunity.”

All AFO team members like Adelmann own their own successful detailing businesses, and they pay their own expenses and donate their time and skill to the massive project. For more information about

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the economic downturn retained all of his employees and saw his business continue to grow. Today, in addition to his thriving business he helps as a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy and is a member of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse.

Stew Invester from Invester Creative, a member of the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce, who specializes in visual marketing producing digital and print media was recognized for his 25 years in the successful business and his team of employees.

Nicole Seelofeer owner of the

Anchor Bar Club Restaurant and a member of the San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce was recognized for welcoming all nonprofits to use her banquet room and the hiring of all local staff.

Tena Caracciolo, owner of Insurance All Stars in Temecula and a member of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce was recognized for the quick success of her 1-year-old company that now has more than 100 clients. She is a 20-year veteran insurance agent with a goal of reducing all of her client’s insurance rates and further increasing her business.

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Lake Elsinore 2016 ‘Citizen Awards’ announced LAKE ELSINORE—The Lake Elsinore Unified School District announced the recipients of this year’s new “Citizen Award” following an open nominationjudging process that culminated last month. The Citizen Awards Program recognizes school students, community partners and parent volunteers who serve as role models for their peers and community.

“Taking notice of students and community supporters reinforces everything we do in education,” said Lake Elsinore School Superintendent Doug Kimberly, “the Citizen Awards Program launched this year reflects the value we place on parental and community involvement.”

LEUSD’s 2016 Citizen Awards recipients are: Elementary School Student Alexander Mendez Gonzalez.

Alex attends Machado Elementary School. Because of his strong desire to succeed despite learning and physical challenges, Alexander is an inspiring example

of how a motivated child can thrive academically, socially and physically, all with a nurturing and encouraging school family to cheer each successful step, the Superintendent writes.

Eighth-grader Erik M. Aguilar is a student at Elsinore Middle. His nomination serves as an inspiration to never underestimate a middle school student’s full potential, as Erik has realized through his own growth and self-improvement.

Erik takes ownership of his actions, impressing teachers with his accountability and ability to transform through positive change.

Mallie Donohoe a senior at Elsinore High School embodies EHS’s values of tradition, caring and respect says Kimberly. She is a powerhouse of service to others, from coordinating the school’s annual blood drive, to her servant leadership of EHS’s annual Relay for Life and other fundraisers like H.O.P.E and Cops for Kids, Inc. She is active in ASB and sits on the Superintendent’s student advisory group. She is a true scholar-athlete,

earning the Sunbelt League MVP and team MVP as captain of EHS’s varsity volleyball team). She organizes countless extracurricular activities while balancing school life with a part-time job in a doctor’s office and still while maintains a 4.02 GPA. Amy and Daryl Hickman have been community partners for over 10 years. Hickman and her husband Daryl Hickman have quietly provided holiday gifts and organized the annual Christmas visit from Santa Claus for LEUSD’s Head Start program. They work on this all year as a labor of love.

Santa is also bilingual, ensuring all 194 students in Head Start have a memorable holiday. The Hickman’s have been avid supporters of school athletics, and supporting the annual School Games/Special Olympics. Daryl is a Lake Elsinore City Council member, and serves as a substitute teacher for LEUSD. In his position on the city council, he has recognized LEUSD student athletes, Students of the Month and other school successes.

Parent volunteer Don Tunison, when off duty from work for the local water utility, is the enthusiastic anchor of Ronald Reagan Elementary School’s Watch D.O.G.S. (dads of great students) program and PTA. Don has devoted vacation time to implementing an antibullying campaign during Yellow Ribbon week, including writing and performing unforgettable skits for students, Kimberly noted. “He has organized the school’s successful Fall Festival event, and donated and constructed several ‘buddy benches’ at his own expense, so kids can make new friends on the bench. He models harmony, spirit, and soul for students who look to the D.O.G.S. for mentoring and support.”

Kimberly said the six honorees will be presented with the Citizen Award as part of LEUSD’s Appreciation Reception honoring Teachers of the Year, Employees of the year, and retirees May 10 at Pins ‘n Pockets, in Lake Elsinore.

The Citizen Awards Program preserves a tradition of commu-

nity recognition, while updating the mission to encourage parent involvement and community engagement, among eight state priorities to promote student college and career success.

The Lake Elsinore Unified School District covers more than 144 square miles and educates TK-12 students from the cities of Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake and Wildomar, plus several unincorporated Riverside County communities, including Lakeland Village and Horsethief Canyon.

The district serves nearly 22,000 students and operates 23 schools, along with alternative education and online programs. LEUSD offers a Dual Immersion program at the elementary level, and the rigorous International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Temescal Canyon High School, a fully certified IB World School. The district’s mission of preparing students for college and career success is evident every day at every school.

Area students inducted into Phi Kappa Phi BATON ROUGE, LA. – Two Murrieta students and a Temecula resident were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Andrew Van Buskirk of Murreta was initiated into Phi Kappa Phi

at Pennsylvania State University.

Dimitra Tsambasis of Murrieta was initiated at Angelo State University and Don Lottig of Temecula initiated at Arizona State University.

These residents are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi

CSUSM at Temecula Celebrates Cesar Chavez Day of Service

each year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees

may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. The Society has

chapters on more than 300 college and university campuses in North America and the Philippines. Its mission is “To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”

Scholarship deadline extended SAN JACINTO – The deadline for the San Jacinto Valley Women’s Conference Scholarship Application to April 30. To be eligible students must be a high

school graduate or have their GED and a resident of one of the Aguanga, Anza, Garner Valley, Gilman Hot Springs, Hemet, Idyllwild, Lakeview, Mountain

Center, Pine Cove, Sage, San Jacinto or Winchester.

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Dealy named to honor roll at Mercersburg Academy MERCERSBURG, PA – Cara Dealy of Temecula, grade 12, was named a commended scholar (all grades of 85 or above) during the winter term at Mercersburg Academy.

Mercersburg Academy is a coeducational, independent college

preparatory boarding and day school in south-central Pennsylvania, with students enrolled in grades 9–12 and a postgraduate year. It has prepared students for college and life beyond since 1893.

This year, the school enrolled approximately 440 students from 31

states and the District of Columbia and 42 nations. For more information about Mercersburg, contact the Office of Admission and Financial Aid at (717) 328-6173, email admission@mercersburg.edu or view the school’s website at www. mercersburg.edu.

Pvt. Ray graduates from basic training

TEMECULA – Staff, students and administrators from California State University San Marcos at Temecula commemorated Cesar Chavez Day Thursday, March 31, by partnering with Habitat for Humanity to help build and paint a new home in Temecula. Each year the CSUSM campuses in San Marcos and Temecula participate

FT. JACKSON, S.C. – Pvt. Brandon N. Ray has graduated from Army basic infantry training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

Ray is the son of Keith N. Ray of Hemet and Tresea Jennings of Lake Elsinore.

He is a 2014 graduate of in community service activities to honor the life and legacy of the late founder of the United Farm Workers Union who was a pioneer in the struggle for fair wages and humane working conditions for farmworkers and their families. For more information, contact Laura Segall at (760) 750-8711.

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LONG BEACH – Jeremy R. Stump has been named to the President’s list for the fall 2015 Semester at California State University Long Beach. Stump is majoring in History.

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Army and Navy Academy Cadets of Distinction announced CARLSBAD – Army and Navy Academy recognized three local “Cadets of Distinction” who have achieved the highest citizenship grade attainable and zero demerits for the entire fourth grading period of the 2015-16 school year.

Cadets of Distinction include; Terry-Wilson Jamison of Lake Elsinore, Taylor Tosches of Winchester and Anthony Tucker of Murrieta.

These students have shown strong commitment to the Academy’s character education program and they truly exhibit what it means to be a young man of good character, according to school officers.

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Three achieve scouting’s highest honor

Nathan Strong.

LAKE ELSINORE – Three local scouts – Connor Decocq, Chad Holmes and Nathan Strong – were recognized at an Eagle Court of Honor Friday, March 25, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 18220 Dexter Avenue.

Chad Holmes.

For their Eagle projects, Decocq led a group to build three separate self-standing garden boxes for a local preschool in Lake Elsinore. Holmes designed and led a group to build a U.S. flag depository box for the Veterans of Foreign affairs post in Wildomar.

Connor Decocq.

Strong led a group to make 105 fleece blankets that were donated to Project Linus for local children’s hospitals and care centers.

“I think every young kid should join the scouting program,” Decocq said. “Not only is it fun, but it teaches you essential skills that

can help you in your day to day life.”

“As a scout I learned the importance of planning, goal setting, integrity and diligence,” Holmes said. “Scouting has played an essential role in developing my character.”

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“One of my greatest memories was attending scout camp at Camp Tahquitz and learning how to horseback ride, rock climb, kayak, use a shotgun and survive in the wilderness,” Strong said.

All three are students at Temescal Canyon High School.

VMHS senior wins $40,000 scholarship

Vista Murrieta High School Senior Crystal Lin proudly holds her $40,000 scholarship check given to her by Edison International’s Edison Scholar Program.

Teachers See the Vista Murrieta High School Senior Crystal Lin (left) receives a $40,000 scholarship presented by Edison International Philanthropy & Corporate Citizenship Program Manager Yvette Gonzalez (center) April 11. Crystal Lin earned the scholarship after submitting an application to Edison International. Lin will pursue an engineering degree and focus on an engineering career in the commercial sector. Edison International’s, Edison Scholar Program distributes $1.2 million to 30 chosen high school seniors each year who want to become engineers in the electrical, mechanical, civil, computer, industrial, computer sciences/info system, environmental or environmental sciences fields. The $40,000 pays for four years at Shane Gibson photos the student’s chosen university.

Possibilities Whether studying cell membranes or the scientific method, students in Leslie Sandoval’s seventhgrade class make connections—to the curriculum, with their teacher and peers, and to the world around them.

Faith

‘We Miss You’ program is beginning inviting Catholics to return to the church Kirsten Thorstad ST. MARTHA’S PASTORAL COORDINATOR

Pope Francis shares that the church should “be the place of God’s mercy and love, where everyone can feel themselves welcomed, loved, forgiven and encouraged to live according to the good life of the Gospel.”

St. Martha’s in Murrieta is beginning a program for new or returning Catholics during this Year of Mercy. The outreach program is a response to those who may feel alienated from the church or are wish to update their understanding of the faith. Pope Francis was recently quoted as saying: “I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this

very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ, or at least an openness to letting him encounter them.” During these busy and stressful times people may feel a need to rediscover their spirituality. The process entitled “We Miss You” is based on a similar program utilized throughout the United States.

The qualities of welcome and hospitality remain imbedded in our community members. There are people missing, however, people who are essential to building up the reign of God within St. Martha’s Catholic Church. We want people to know that we are here to listen to their concerns, grievances or whatever keeps them away.

We wish to build relationships with those who are returning and give focus to this Year of Mercy.

The gatherings will be informal and groups will be small. We want to listen in a nonjudgmental way and see if there is anything we can do to assist.

The sessions run for six weeks beginning Saturday morning April 9 at 10:30 a.m. They will include a time for food and fellowship.

Bring your friends along with any questions you may have. All are welcome! St. Martha’s is located at 37200 Whitewood Road in Murrieta. For further details, contact Kirsten at (951) 698-8180 or email kirsten.stmartha@gmail.com or rep.annette@gmail.com.

Interfaith Council presenting annual ‘Night of Music’ TEMECULA – The Interfaith Council of Murrieta and Temecula Valley will present its annual “Night of Music” Sunday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, Temecula.

The music show will feature groups and singers of various faiths from throughout the community. The evening is free to

everyone, and will appeal to all ages. A reception will follow.

Some of the performers include Earl Fields of the United Methodist Church of Temecula, the Bells of Hope bell choir from Hope Lutheran Church, the Murrieta Stake choir from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and performers from the Sikh faith, the Resonate show choir.

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SPORTS

HS Lacrosse: Boys’ and Girls’ spring preview

The Lady Rams varsity lacrosse team is in a strong second place position in the Southwestern League standings.

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Great Oak’s stellar defense is a huge reason why the Lady Wolfpack are undefeated so far this season.

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Chaparral’s Scott Schoolmester looks downfield for the ball.

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Brianna Gaffney puts a shot on goal for the Wolfpack.

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Great Oak’s #22 tries to run past Temecula Valley’s Johnny Carey in their recent Southwestern League Courtesy photo lacrosse match.

Temecula Valley’s Karissa Glover (12) and Great Oak’s Sarah Monroe (13) take to the air for the ball during the opening face-off.

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Temecula Valley’s girls’ lacrosse team could not get past the undefeated Lady Wolfpack earlier this season.

Nathaniel Franks of Linfield’s varsity lacrosse team rears back to fire downfield during a recent match.

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Dean Fioresi Sportswriter Lacrosse, suddenly exploding across the scene in Southern California, has finally taken local schools by storm. Though there are still good amounts of schools in our own backyard that don’t carry the sport, but here is a preview of the local teams that have been competing so far.

Boys Ambassador League Linfield High School - 2015 record: 10-10 Head Coach: Josh Martin. Now in just their second season with a lacrosse team, the Lions hope to improve on a successful first season with 10 returning players from last season’s team.

Southwestern League Chaparral High School - 2015 record: 11-10 Head Coach: Lance Hale. The Pumas (3-4) sport an experienced team, featuring 11 seniors and eight juniors who should help the team beat their season-high in wins (12) set in 2013. Right now Chaparral is 4-7 overall.

Great Oak High School - 2015 record: 14-12-1 Head Coach: Karl Rohlin. Last season Coach Rohlin captured his 100th win as coach of the Wolfpack (4-2), and he’ll look to increase that win total this season with a talented team ranked No. 9 in the CIF-Southern Section. Great Oak is currently 10-2.

Murrieta Mesa High School 2015 record: 12-8 Head Coach: Charles Arthur. On paper, the Rams (6-1) are the second best team in the conference. On the field, they just might be the best.

Ranked No. 23 in the CIF-SS, Mesa sports a team filled with 11 seniors and nine juniors. Currently Murrieta Mesa is 7-1 overall.

Murrieta Valley High School 2015 record: 5-11 Head Coach: Chris Cornils. Coming off a rough debut season, the Nighthawks (2-3), are hoping to continue developing in their sophomore campaign. Murrieta Valley is 4-6 overall so far this season.

Temecula Valley High School 2015 record: 11-3-1 Head Coach: Shawn Rotell. The Golden Bears proved to be the biggest challenge to Great Oak last season, falling just two games back

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of them in the division. This year under a new coach, TV will look to continue their upward trend as they look to take their first league title.

The Golden Bears are currently 6-5.

Vista Murrieta High School 2015 record: 6-10 Head Coach: Jeff Young. Also in just their second season as a team, the Broncos will look to gain dominance in yet another sport as the athletic department has grown accustomed to. This year’s squad will be led by eight seniors who played on last year’s team. Vista Murrieta is 5-8 overall with four weeks left in the regular season.

Girls Southwestern League Chaparral High School - 2015 Record: 8-5 Head Coach: Bob Mackinnon.

The Lady Pumas (0-4), have started off to a slow start this season, but look to turn things around on the back of returning captains Madison Miller, Krystal Sosa and Megan Graziose. After a third place finish in 2015, the Pumas are hoping to better themselves after failing to beat either of the top two teams last season. Chaparral is still empty in the win column this season, 0-6,

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but hopes to give the Golden Bears a good game this week.

Great Oak High School - 2015 Record: 14-3 Head Coach: Jenni Smith. Last year’s league champions will look to repeat that success this year with 15 returning players, 11 of which are seniors this season. The Wolfpack (4-3) has played well this season, with their only three losses coming against Top 10 teams. Currently the Lady Wolfpack are 9-4 overall and 5-0 in league.

Murrieta Mesa High School 2015 Record: 4-11 Head Coach: Molly Sovacool.

After a rough season in 2015, the Rams (4-1) are off to a blazing start, well on the way to improving their record in just their second season as a team. Their lone loss came at the hands of Great Oak, whom they’ll look to overcome throughout the remainder of the season. The Lady Rams are 7-1 overall and in second place with a 3-1 record.

Murrieta Valley High School 2015 Record: 0-10 Head Coach: Rudy Castillo, Jr. A winless season in 2015 was quickly washed away by the Nighthawks this season, who are now 4-1 and looking to shock the rest of the conference.

21 returning players, (11 seniors, seven juniors and three sophomores) all have valuable experience under their belts now in their second season as a team. The Lady Nighthawks are 4-1 overall this season and 2-1 in league.

Temecula Valley High School 2015 Record: 12-5 Head Coach: Justin Holmquist.

Despite being runners-up in last year’s conference, the Golden Bears (1-6) have gotten off to a slow start this season. With the return of 2015’s leading scorer, Hayley Holmquist (59 goals), TV will hope to turn it around before falling too far behind the rest of the competition. So far this season the Lady Golden Bears are 2-7.

Vista Murrieta High School 2015 Record: 0-4 Head Coach: Danielle Jackson.

The Broncos (2-2) have already fared better than last season, led by a squad that consists of 16 different seniors. They’ll rely on senior captains Rose Hawks, Sharyah Cotton, Domonique Hernandez and Adrianna Hernandez to lead the way through the rest of the season as they look to capture another league title for their school this season. The Lady Broncos are 2-4 so far this season.

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Lake Elsinore sister survivors share breast cancer story Ashley Ludwig STAFF WRITER

ing there, part time as a restaurant server, when she received her diagnosis of breast cancer at a Mexican clinic in 2008. She needed retesting in the state of California and family directed her to the Altamed Clinic in Huntington Beach, who then referred her to the Susan G. Komen Orange County branch. There, she received state-sponsored treatment, including a complete mastectomy.

“I went regularly to follow up, annual mammograms and ultrasounds,” she said. “I never missed a self-check or screening.”

In 2013, Briseno noticed pain in her right breast and had her sister go with her for breast cancer screening and biopsy. During that appointment, she learned that she tested positive for the BRCA gene mutation—meaning she had a greater risk for reoccur-

The day that Lake Elsinore resident Sonia Briseno learned that she had breast cancer and no insurance, her greatest fear was realized.

“I was with my mom, and she was trying to reassure me,” Briseno said.

“She said that whatever the doctors said, it would be something good, or something I had to work on.”

With the Stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) diagnosis, and no health insurance, Sonia allowed herself to cry that day.

“We cried together, but I refused to believe I was going to die,” she said.

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The doctor recommended that her sister, Angelica, be screened and tested for the gene, as well.

Not knowing the results of the test, Briseno went on to New Orleans to join the National Council of La Raza – America’s largest Latino advocacy organization, to share her breast cancer survival story. When she returned, she learned not only that she had a reoccurrence of her cancer, but that her sister received a breast cancer diagnosis, as well.

“Angie was diagnosed both with the BRCA gene and with Stage 1 DCIS,” Briseno said. “The doctor couldn’t believe it was happening to us both at the same time.”

The words of her mother returned to her.

“I kept thinking about what my mother said. It can be something good or something I have to work on,” she said. “I learned I had breast cancer again, so I said, ‘Okay, fine.

What are we going to do?’ and my sister and I scheduled our respective surgeries on the same day.”

On Sept. 18, 2013, Briseno had her right breast and her left implant removed, and Angelica received a bilateral mastectomy.

“The great news was the doctor was certain she wouldn’t need chemotherapy or radiation,” Briseno said.

In her mother’s words, Briseno knew the recovery for both of them would not be easy, but it wasn’t impossible. They would survive.

The two sisters lived together during their post-surgery and recovery time, drawing strength from one another.

“I’m not just the older sibling, but I had been through surgery before, and eight rounds of chemotherapy,” Briseno said.

When asked how their jointrecovery was going, Briseno stated that she would put a smile on her face before answering.

“I would say we were feeling great,” she said. “I found my strength, and wanted to be there for my sister.”

Now, three years later, Briseno

Lake Elsinore resident, Sonia Briseno, with sister Angelica Munguia.

Both breast cancer survivors, they celebrate life and credit the Susan G. Komen Foundation for their survival.

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still struggles with the side effects of chemotherapy.

“I’m grateful for every day that I am on this earth,” she said. “I thank God for keeping me here, because I have a purpose to be here for other breast cancer survivors, so that they will know they are not alone. There are people waiting to guide you through the treatment and recovery journey.”

The news of the two sister’s journey touched the Susan G. Komen foundation, and was celebrated at the recent Komen Orange County and Knott’s Berry Farm partnership campaign, raising awareness and funds for breast cancer, focused on a sister’s love. Briseno and her sister Angelica were the faces of the

campaign, and continue to share their story with pride.

When asked what she would share with other women, Briseno discussed the importance of receiving annual mammograms and ultrasounds.

“Self-checks are the most important thing a woman can do every month,” she said. “I found the cancer both times.”

Briseno doesn’t take anything for granted anymore.

“I enjoy life day to day, taking it one step at a time,” she said. “I also live my life with more passion. I owe everything to the Susan G. Komen foundation, and give them my heart and gratitude for being here today.”

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Menifee Church to host Free Family Health Fair Jacob Preal VALLEY NEWS INTERN

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family therapist seminar beginning at 3 p.m. Local residents will be able to attend the event, free of charge.

Seminars will take place inside the church, in the Fellowship Hall.

A seminar will be held every hour with the first seminar, on the topic of strokes, commencing at 12 p.m.

This will be followed by a heart attack seminar at 1 p.m., a nutrition seminar at 2 p.m. and finally be concluded with a family therapist seminar at 3 p.m.

Booths are projected to fill up the entire front parking lot. The doctors and other medical professionals occupying the booths will be supplied by local Loma Linda Hospital. While some of the booths will take on a more educational role, others will be devoted to testing participants for various medical ailments. The goal of this set up is to alleviate stresses by providing locals with the opportunity to get checked up without a doctor’s office and long wait times, completely free of charge and regardless of whether or not they have medical insurance.

“We have the elder citizens and the needy, more so,” explained Chris Christopher with Seventh-day Adventist Church. “And that’s our goal, to reach out to the community with

these free services that people don’t have to pay for.”

In the spirit of education, Christopher emphasized the public’s general lack of knowledge when it comes to the intricate detailing of medical procedures and conditions. Some in the area, for example, do not fully understand the nature of cholesterol and how it impacts their health. Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church wants to expose the public to these medical concepts.

In previous years, the church has held smaller events inside the actual church itself, with far less booths dotting only the interior. The scope of this kind of event was limited to just those in or near the City of Menifee. This year, the church as a whole is interested in serving the public needs of people from the entire valley region, including those in Perris, Sun City and Murrieta.

They are shooting for a large scale so that treatment can be accessible to everyone. Chris Christopher urges everyone to “come and take advantage of it.”

Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church is located on 29885 Bradley Road in Menifee. The Family Health Fair will take place Sunday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Reality Rally, more than just a race to those who participate Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR

There are a lot of things that happen in our little valley, and this past weekend was no different as thousands of people descended on Old Town Temecula and a variety of other locations hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite reality stars during the annual Reality Rally. The rain didn’t do much to dampen the spirits of the reality stars, their teams or the fans throughout the weekend. Overall, it was a great weekend of fundraising for Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center.

For the first time ever, Valley News had a team participate in the funfilled “Amazing Race” style game through Old Town. Team members, Interns Jacob Preal and Crystal Olmedo, along with Sports Writer Dean Fioresi competed in a variety of challenges alongside our reality star, Bergen Olson from season 26 of the “Amazing Race.” Valley Newsies, under the direction of Preal who served as team captain, came in second place overall and brought home the coveted Corporate Cup which will have a home on a shelf in my office for the next year until we compete again. Man, were we excited when they crossed that finish line!

Even better than our team’s strong finish was the feeling of accomplishment that we all had, knowing that the efforts of our team did something worthwhile in raising money for such a valuable resource in our community. Olson took to social media after the race, tagging us in a Facebook post.

“These past three days have been truly amazing! Reality Rally was an unbelievable experience! Being able to pay it forward and raise money for the inspiring Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center is an honor,” Olson wrote as he reflected on the

weekend. “We are so blessed with a lot of great things in this world, so don’t take it for granted! Share your successes, learn from your failures, and live life to the fullest!”

Interestingly enough, our players found that same sense of gratification doing something to make a difference in the lives of others.

Fioresi said that competing in the Reality Rally was “one of the coolest experiences” he’s had in a while.

“Not only was I able to spend my time supporting a great cause with Michelle’s Place, but I had a blast,” he said. “The competition was insanely fun and all of the competitors were in great spirits and urging each other on as we all competed in the fun and challenging events. Winning definitely helped the feeling of elation at the end, but regardless of the championship, it was an excellent way to spend my Saturday. It was truly incredible to see so many people from all over the world, and the entire city of Temecula come together to help support those who have been affected by breast cancer. I hope the event continues on for many years so that everyone can share the amazing experience my team and I had. Here’s to many more Valley Newsies victories, and more importantly here’s to beating breast cancer!”

Olmedo said she was a little nervous at the start of the race, but her stellar performance showed true grit as she battled on throughout the race.

“I have to admit I was nervous when I thought about how the race was going to be timed and that we’d be competing against so many other teams,” she said adding that her teammates were very supportive.

“We recognized our strengths and weaknesses and shared the weight of the challenges. I hurt my knee about 500 feet from the finish line and our reality star Bergen Olson carried me almost to the end. I felt bad of course

Valley News’ Reality Rally team, the Valley Newsies, celebrate their Corporate Cup win and second place overall finish. Pictured from left are Interns Jacob Preal, Crystal Olmedo, Sports Writer Dean Fioresi and “Amazing Race 26” star Bergen Olson.

and hobbled the last few hundred feet, but the gesture was very kind.

Teamwork is so key in every aspect of life. We came in about a minute after the first place team, but second place out of 76 teams is wonderful to me.”

Preal said he didn’t see himself as an “overly competitive individual,” but he sure came through not only as the team captain, but also as a cheerleader for the Valley Newies and our community as a whole.

“When it comes time to represent my team, my home, I make sure that I am in it to win it. The day before Reality Rally and even up until before the actual race itself, I kept assuring

my team that we are going to win.

There was no question,” he said.

Preal said the challenges were varied but he liked how certain challenges forced teams to divide and conquer, divvying up activities based on their personal talents and abilities.

More important than that though, were the lessons he learned from the experience.

“Reality Rally has a unique way of teaching participants that every second matters. Teams have to be cohesive and understanding of one another in order to be successful,” Preal said. “For us, we were extremely adaptable and never hesitated to use a skip card if we knew something

would be too much for us or too time consuming. I can appreciate the value that Reality Rally has as a force that drives us closer together. Temecula is my home and as a senior in high school, my time here is fleeting. I cannot think of a more perfect way to end off my childhood years in this community as I look onto my next adventure.”

For those of you who still want to be a part of Reality Rally 2016, it’s not too late to help donations are accepted through the end of the month, just visit www.realityrally.com and click on the donate tab. We all thank you for your support.

Cruzin’ for a win? Conservatives still have doubts Jane Chastain SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

If you want an anti-establishment candidate who is a constitutional conservative, then Ted Cruz is your guy.

If you want someone who is not beholden to the power brokers in Washington, Ted Cruz is your guy.

If you want someone who will stand by his principles and not be swayed, Ted Cruz is your guy.

If you want a candidate who has the toughest stance on illegal and legal immigration, Ted Cruz is your guy.

If you want a candidate who would cut Washington down to size and abolish five government agencies, and another 25 bureaus and commissions, Cruz has the list.

If you want a candidate who has the fairest and most pro-growth tax plan, Cruz wins again, hands down.

Then why, oh why, do so many conservative Republicans and Reagan Democrats still have reservations about this man?

He was not my first choice. I preferred someone who had never held elected office. That said, I’m not willing to go with one who has been, and still is, all over the map, like Donald Trump. You never know where he is going to land, except on the issue of using public domain to take private property for commercial purposes. He’s been consistent on that one thing.

You would think if Donald Trump is a really smart man (and he continuously tells us he is) that he would have studied the major issues confronting us by now, but no. He’s too busy giving television interviews and jetting around the country telling us that he will make America great by making really good deals – and it will be huge!

If you have bothered to really listen to Trump for any length of time, you have to be confused or hypnotized.

Even on his signature issue of immigration, he’s been all over the map.

We’re going to build a wall but it’s going to have a really BIG door. And

Freedom’s cost is high Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Freedom is not free. In fact, the price is incalculable. Our liberties are purchased with the most precious currency imaginable, the lives of young men and women who voluntarily place themselves in jeopardy so that the rest of us can live out our lives in freedom and security.

The cost of freedom was brought home when SSgt. Louis F. Cardin returned to Riverside County. He was received by throngs of citizens lining streets and bridges holding American and Marine flags and who later stood in line to pay their respects at a closed casket ceremony on the steps of Temecula City Hall.

Cardin, one of almost 4,000 members of the United States military who have returned to Iraq since the rise of ISIS after the end of the Iraq War, was

only 27. He was killed March 19 in a rocket attack on a base in the town of Makhmour.

On April 1, I was honored to join the Cardin family, friends, classmates and hundreds of local residents to participate in a solemn ceremony commemorating the life, service and sacrifice of SSgt. Louis Cardin.

Louis “Louie” Cardin, the secondyoungest of seven siblings, grew up in the Anza and Aguanga areas and lived much of his brief life in Temecula, where he graduated from Chaparral High School. SSgt. Cardin was interned at Riverside National Cemetery on April 2.

The debt we owe to SSgt. Cardin and his family can never be repaid.

We can honor his memory, in part, by remaining strong, vigilant and free.

The thousands of Sergeant Cardin’s defending our nation on civilization’s frontiers deserve no less.

we’ll send all those who have come here illegally home but we’ll let the really good ones come back. “But we’re going to take the high ground.

We’re going to do what’s right. Some (illegal aliens) are going to have to go. And some, we’re just going to see what happens. It’s a very, very big subject and a very complicated subject.”

Yeah, right!

Nevertheless, I continually run into staunch conservatives who seem less than enthusiastic about Trump’s opponent, Ted Cruz. When questioned, here are their main concerns: Did he cheat on his wife? This is perhaps the most troubling of all.

The source of this story is the tabloid National Enquirer whose owner is a Trump supporter. In the past, it has done hit pieces on Ben Carson and Marco Rubio. Unlike the Carson and Rubio pieces, which each had a kernel of truth (if one is into kernels that have no real substance), the Cruz piece had none. Zilch! There was not one source for this alleged rumor. In

fact, the only name mentioned was Roger Stone, a political operative and former Trump adviser. No legitimate news source would touch it.

Does he lie? When Trump gets mad, he calls people names. He dubbed Ted Cruz “Lyin’ Ted.” No substance, but Trump has proven that if you throw something out there often enough, it sticks, at least with some.

Nobody likes him. Partly true, at least among the party establishment and present and former Senate leaders. That is because he is the only senator I have observed in all my years watching Washington who was not afraid to call out GOP leaders who lie to their constituents and their fellow senators. The most memorable case was last summer when Majority Leader Mitch McConnell allowed the Democrats to add an amendment to the highway bill that reauthorized the Export-Import Bank, the poster child for corporate welfare, which was something he promised his colleagues he would never do.

Mike Lee was the first senator to risk leadership’s wrath to endorse Cruz. It should be noted that the Senate is anything but democratic and the party leader wields a big stick. It’s a different story in the lower chamber where some 30 of the most conservative House members proudly endorsed Cruz’s candidacy. He is their hero, and he should be yours.

Let’s be clear: Some of his senate colleagues don’t like him because he has shown them up. In this case, respect is more important than friendship.

Jane Chastain is a Southern California-based broadcaster, author and political commentator. Despite her present emphasis on politics, Jane always will be remembered as the nation’s first female TV sportscaster, spending 17 years on the sports beat.

Jane blogs at JaneChastain.com.

She is a pilot who lives on a private runway.

For more opinion, or to comment on this story online, visit www. myvalleynews.com.

at our table for some time, talking with Mary.

In an adjoining room and hardly noticed by us, a lady was quietly eating her lunch as well. When we asked for our bill – it had to be over $70 – we were told that the quiet lady had paid our bill! We were stunned! She told the staff not to tell us until she had left the restaurant. We never knew her

name. This was a remarkable and random act of kindness which we shall pay forward.

Thank you, dear friend, for reminding us of kindness – and for the food as well.

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HS Softball: Linfield stays on top, whips Woodcrest, 12-0 JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

Linfield Christian stays perfect (11-0, 1-0 league) behind the pitching of Courtney Ducharme as she allows just two hits while striking out eight in the Lions 12-0 shutout of Woodcrest Christian.

The Lady Lions of Linfield Christian have rallied behind coach Celeste Ducharme this season, rebounding from a middle of the road record last year (11-9, 6-7), to already matching their win total from 2015. Linfield (11-0, 1-0) remained unbeaten this year after whipping up on Woodcrest Christian March 24, 12-0.

The Linfield defense held strong behind the pitching of Courtney Ducharme, who allowed just two hits while striking out eight in the Lions shutout of Woodcrest Christian. The Lady Lions offensive attack was led by sophomore Alex Perez who went 3-3 with 2 doubles and a triple. Linfield gets back to work this week against Loma Linda Academy (3-1, 1-1) and Aquinas (9-3, 1-0).

Linfield’s Alex Perez leads the Lion attack going 3-3 with 2 doubles and a triple as the Lions beat visiting Woodcrest Christian 12-0.

David Canales photos

HS Boys Soccer: 2016 All Southwestern League teams announced Dean Fioresi SPORTSWRITER

The All Southwestern League First and Second Teams for the 2015-16 boys’ soccer season have finally been announced, with Chaparral taking the majority of the honors with five different first team players and four second team players.

Both Jerad Thoma (Vista Murrieta) and Eric Poland (Chaparral) earned their second-straight All SWL first team selections, and Andrew Quiroz (Chaparral) and Macay Clelland (Temecula Valley) moved from second team nods in 2014-15 to first team this season.

The MVP players are Noah Mabra (Chaparral, 12) offense and Jerad Thoma (Vista Murrieta, 12) defense.

First Team members are: Andrew Quiroz (Chaparral, 12) Nicholas Witte (Chaparral, 12) Eric Poland (Chaparral, 12) Oumar Cisse (Chaparral, 12) Macay Clelland (Temecula Valley, 12) Romeo Hernandez (Temecula Valley, 12) Dakota Jacobsen (Temecula Valley, 12) Sebastian Castellanos (Vista Murrieta, 10) Sammy Margolis (Vista Murrieta, 10) Taylor Perales (Murrieta Mesa, 12) Nick Kane (Great Oak, 12) Luke Ekstrom (Murrieta Valley, 12)

Second Team members are: Serozha Kelley (Chaparral, 12) Adrian Landeros (Chaparral, 11) Dane Tipps (Chaparral, 12) Juan Pascal Rodriguez (Chaparral, 12) Nick Flores (Temecula Valley, 12) Adalberto Ocampo (Temecula Valley, 11) Anthony Yacoub (Temecula Valley, 11) Patrick Marquez (Vista Murrieta, 11) Jacob Schultz (Vista Murrieta, 12) Kyle Hayden (Murrieta Mesa, 12) Hunter King (Great Oak, 12) Billy Napier (Murrieta Valley, 12)

Andrew Quiroz (10) of Chaparral is just one of nine players from the Pumas that made one of the All Southwestern League teams.

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Forza1 Volleyball to host Red vs. Blue USA match at MMHS JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

Forza1 Volleyball will be hosting the USA Women’s Volleyball team in a USA Red-Blue scrimmage at Murrieta Mesa High School Friday, May 20, at 7 p.m.

Head Coach, Karch Kiraly schedules Red-Blue intra-squad scrimmages to provide match-like competition for all athletes training and to bring USA volleyball to enthusiastic volleyball communities of Southern California.

“We couldn’t be more excited to have this event showcased at our high school so members of the surrounding communities can come watch America’s top volleyball athletes,” says Murrieta Mesa athletic director, John Broussard.

Current National team members and future 2016 Olympians will be participating in this USA

family event. Warm-ups begin at 6:15 p.m. and volleyball lovers of all ages are welcome to come, get inspired, and cheer on these phenomenal athletes as they train and compete for a spot in the 2016 Olympics. Karch Kiraly will hold a Q&A at 5:45 p.m. and USA players will be signing autographs immediately following the end of the match.

USA athletes inspire and motivate youth volleyball players with their tremendous skill and years of dedication and determination to take their skills to the highest level; playing for our country in the Olympics. Many have played at the collegiate and international levels on their journey to the top.

The popular sport of volleyball has recently helped local Forza1 athletes get into college and earn scholarships to play for top programs throughout the country.

2016 Forza1 Committed Collegiate Athletes: Gary Adams, Long Beach State; Mallie Donahue, Seattle Pacific, Brook University; Hannah Rolfe, Cal Baptist University; Stefanie Stone, Marist University and Kyla Washko, Cal Poly Pomona.

Forza1 is a top performing volleyball club in Temecula that operates out of the 40,000-squarefoot Forza One Performance Center off Diaz Road. The Center provides a variety of programs for boys and girls of all ages with multiple locations throughout Southern California including Temecula, Ontario, Pasadena and Hemet. Murrieta Mesa High School is located at 24801 Monroe Ave. in Murrieta. To find out more information visit www. forza1volleyball.com.

Forza1 college commits, Hannah Rolfe, Liz Pulver and Cindy Marina pictured here with USA Women’s Volleyball team members Courtney Thompson, Krista Vansant and Foluke Akinradewo.

The USA Women’s Volleyball team will participate in a Red-Blue scrimmage at Murrieta Mesa High School Friday, May 20.

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McWilliams wins first Trailer Figure 8 race of 2016

Ken McWilliams in his #52 1978 Camaro won the Trailer Figure 8 race at this year’s first Night of Destruction event at Perris Auto Speedway Saturday, April 2.

Vane Ledgerwood photo.

Joe Naiman WRITER

This year’s first Night of Destruction events at Perris Auto Speedway took place April 2, with Ken McWilliams winning the Trailer Figure 8 race.

The Menifee driver also won the Modified Figure 8 heat race while finishing second in the Modified Figure 8 main event. “It was a decent start to the season,” McWilliams said.

The heat race was a six-lap competition. McWilliams was on the outside of the second row when the original green flag was thrown. “I got lucky. The front two guys, they kind of overdrove it going into the turn so I just went right under them,” he said.

The turns on the Perris Auto Speedway’s Figure 8 course are different this year, as the course has been enlarged. “I like it. It’s faster,” McWilliams said. “I think it will benefit everybody.”

That benefit is contingent upon making the appropriate adjustments.

“The straightaways are a lot longer.

The turns seem like they’re a little bit more narrow,” McWilliams said.

The Night of Destruction changes for 2016 also include a split of the regular Figure 8 class into Stock Figure 8 and Modified Figure 8 races. “It’s better for safety reasons,” McWilliams said, noting that the Modifieds have full roll cages.

McWilliams uses a 1978 Camaro for Night of Destruction events. He originally drove that car in the Street Stocks class at Perris and continues to compete in the Street Stocks parttime while driving a 1975 Nova for those races.

This year’s Night of Destruction format also includes a Chain Figure 8 race which debuted April 2 and involves two cars chained together with a driver in the front car and a brakeman in the rear vehicle. McWilliams did not compete in that event.

“I didn’t have a car to pull behind,” he said.

McWilliams also did not compete in the Demo Cross main event due to

a broken axle. 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 along with inoperable cars themselves 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.

There is no Trailer Figure 8 heat race, only a 15-lap main event. McWilliams began the race on the inside of the second row with Tim Lewis of Costa Mesa starting on the pole and David Holmes of Norco taking the original green flag on the outside of the first row. Holmes was able to get the jump on Lewis to take the

lead, which put McWilliams in third once the two wide start evolved into single-file positions. McWilliams opted to stay in third for the first five laps. “I was biding my time,” he said.

As the end of the sixth lap approached McWilliams overtook Lewis for second. “He went a little wide,” McWilliams said. McWilliams passed Holmes for the lead in the seventh lap. “He got a little squirrelly,” McWilliams said.

Lewis spun in the eighth lap, although he maintained second place over Holmes. That gave McWilliams a lead of approximately a quarter of a lap.

Track rules require that the trailer remain attached to the car, but the driver is not disqualified if the trailer’s parts become separated from the trailer. Lewis lost his trailer’s axle, which became caught under McWilliams’ right door. “I was dragging that around for a while,” McWilliams said. “I didn’t know I was dragging anything.”

After the race concluded and McWilliams exited his car he learned that he had two extra trailer tires underneath his car. “I figured if I got a flat I had a spare,” he quipped during the post-race interview.

The lead over Lewis meant that in the absence of a mechanical failure the only two potential impediments for McWilliams were debris on the track and lapped vehicles. “I just tried to avoid everything that was on the track,” McWilliams said.

On two Night of Destruction occasions in 2015 McWilliams had the lead in the final lap but was caught in lapped traffic and was deprived of the victory. “You’ve got to watch out for lapped traffic,” he said. McWilliams lapped his first car in the 13th lap and then lapped Holmes, who still finished in third place, on the final turn of the final lap. McWilliams

finished approximately a quarter of a lap ahead of Lewis. “He was back there a little bit. I don’t know how far back,” McWilliams said.

“That was a great race,” Lewis said.

The Modified Figure 8 main event starting lineup placed McWilliams on the inside of the second row with Klint Keenan having the pole position and Earl Cox starting on the outside of the front row. Keenan had the initial lead but hit the wall on the first turn to send him to the back for the single-file restart. Cox held the lead for the remainder of the 20-lap race while McWilliams was in second for the duration.

“I felt like I had a good enough car to kind of keep pace with Earl,” McWilliams said. “The car ran good.

I didn’t drive it very good. I kind of messed up at the beginning. I drove it in a little too deep.”

McWilliams also hit a tire on the ground early in the race. “It knocked out my steering a little bit,” he said.

Contact with Holmes’ car caused McWilliams to spin on the final lap, but he recovered and maintained second place. “He got into me and broke my axle, and I was lucky enough to be able to limp it to the finish.”

The broken axle was discovered after the race. “That kind of ended the night,” McWilliams said. “I wish I would have been able to run the Demo Cross.”

McWilliams expects the car to be repaired by the next Night of Destruction April 30. McWilliams’ April 2 pit crew consisted of Amber McWilliams, Jose Sandoval and Tom Smith. Tony Santos worked on Ken McWilliams’ car but was not in the pits April 2. McWilliams is sponsored by Bill and Wag’s Inc., Jose Tractor Repair and Tom’s Fabrication.

Connor Davis. They also get back one half of the SWL Double’s MVP team in sophomore Steve Howe.

Temecula Valley High School 2015 record: N/A Head Coach: Marc Guzman

Murrieta Mesa High School 2015 record: N/A Head Coach: Lisa Laney

The team with the best shot of dethroning the Wolfpack, TV is loaded with talent. Their best returner in standout senior Zach Arellano who was named First Team AllSouthwestern League as a junior last season. They have yet to lose this season and look to carry that hot streak into league play.

HS Boys Tennis: Spring preview Dean Fioresi SPORTSWRITER

Ambassador League Linfield Christian - 2015 record: 9-8 Head Coach: Brett Hansen The Lions have 14 seniors on this season’s roster, which many would

consider a great sign. Unfortunately, this year’s team has gotten off to a rough start, now 0-8, failing to score more than four points in any match. Top returners feature Zachary Archer, who also started at running back for the Lions in football.

Southwestern League

Local 8-year-old making waves in Motocross

Chaparral High School - 2015 record: N/A Head Coach: John Gonzalez *No information provided.

Great Oak High School - 2015 record: 21-1 Head Coach: Ray Fisher The Wolfpack looks to start from where they left off last season with five returning seniors. So far, they’ve been able to nearly match their 2015 season, going 9-1 heading into league play. After losing two league MVPs, Great Oak is still in good shape with two returning First Team All-Southwestern League players in junior Harrison Carillo and senior

*No information provided.

Murrieta Valley High School 2015 record: N/A Head Coach: N/A The Nighthawks will get back one of their best players from last season in junior David Ramirez, who finished the season as a member of the First Team All-Southwestern League lineup.

Vista Murrieta High School 2015 record: N/A Head Coach: N/A *No information provided.

THE LINKS AT SUMMERLY

NOW OPEN Eight year old motocross rider, Mason Lawrence, riding his Cobra CX50SR and repping his No. 928.

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Dean Fioresi SPORTSWRITER

Wildomar’s Mason Lawrence is only 8 years old, but he’s already traveled all over America competing in different motocross events.

He started riding just three years ago, and since then has become one of Southern California’s best young riders. Over the last two years he’s competed in a total of 67 different races.

Lawrence’s talents brought him to one of the nation’s best tournaments in late February, where he competed in the KTM Juniors Supercross Challenge in Atlanta, Georgia. He notched a top 15 finish, coming in at 14 on the day. He was the only competitor from California in his age class, represent-

Wildomar’s Mason Lawrence, at age 8, has a first-place finish at the 2 Stroke Nationals and two other Top 5 finishes in the Amsoil Arenacross Series in both the amateur and pro divisions.

ing the area well.

So far this season Lawrence has ridden extremely well, notching a first-place finish at the 2 Stroke Nationals and two other Top 5 finishes in the Amsoil Arenacross Series in both the amateur and pro divisions.

Over the last 12 months, Lawrence has been one of the area’s best riders, registering three first place finishes, 22 Top 5 finishes and 31 Top 10 finishes. He’s started to develop a local following on his Instagram (@MasonLawrence928), with over 1,000 followers.

Make sure to keep Lawrence’s name in mind as he continues to climb the ranks of young motocross riders in the area.

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Hawks U16 boys’ travel for college showcase tournament, win in Arizona JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The boys’ U16 Academy team, for the Temecula Valley Hawks Soccer Club, traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, last weekend to play in a college showcase event. The team, coached by Nick Mowl, played in front of many college coaches on their way to three wins, all shutouts in group play, which earned them a berth in the championships.

During the championships, the Hawks faced top Arizona club, Sereno West (ranked 18th in the nation for the U16 age group),

and after battling to a 1-1 tie in regulation play, the game went to penalty kicks where the team from Temecula prevailed as champions.

In late April, the Hawks Academy team will be playing in their last competition of the season, the National Cup. Tryouts for this age group (which will play as a Flight 1 team in the SCDSL) and all older teams (19982001 birth years) begin April 11.

Visit the Hawks website at www. hawkssoccer.club or email Kelley Collins, who contributed to this article, at kllycol@roadrunner.com for information.

Murrieta Mesa names new head football coach Back Row (L-R): Coach Nick Mowl, Jesse Bocanegra, Dakota Jacobsen, Luis Gonzalez, Cody Williams, Praise Madeukwe, Jacob Johnston, Jake Vasquez. Front Row (L-R): Jordan Bruton, Kyle Stokes, Michael Rager, Nick Rizzo, Alexis Gonzalez, Taylor Perales.

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Darrel Turner will take over the Murrieta Mesa Rams football Courtesy photo program.

Murrieta High School announced Friday, April 8, that Darrel Turner has been named head football coach for the Rams.

Turner has over 15 years of high school and college coaching experience. Currently he is the cooffensive coordinator and running backs coach for Vista Murrieta High School. For the past three years, he has been the Broncos’ varsity assistant defensive coach and huddle coordinator. Turner, a math teacher at Vista Murrieta, has also been the Broncos’ assistant coach for the boys’ varsity basketball team and boys’ and girls’ track and field team.

Prior to coming to Vista Murrieta, Turner was the interim head football coach-defensive coordinator and head boys’ and girls’ track and field coach at Mayfair High School in Lakewood. Turner played football in high school and college and he served on the coaching staff at UCLA, New

Mexico State University and Arizona State University.

Murrieta Mesa Principal Steve Ellis said, “We are very excited to welcome Coach Turner to Murrieta Mesa. His passion for developing character while teaching football will enhance the culture of our school. We believe he brings the right combination of energy, knowledge and excitement to build on the foundation we already have at Mesa.”

Vista Murrieta High School athletic director Coley Candaele said, “Coach Turner has contributed to the success of the Bronco football and track programs for the past three years. His organizational skills, initiative, ideas, and competitive spirit will take the RAMS football to the next level.”

Turner said, “I appreciate this great opportunity to become the RAMS next head football coach. I look forward to building relationships with the Mesa student-athletes, staff, teachers, administration and parents. I’m ready to begin serving the entire Mesa community and building on the success of their football program.”

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It has been said that good things come in small packages, but for Temecula Valley High School wrestler, Ryan Cosio, perhaps the saying should be, good things come in young packages.

The freshman Golden Bear wrestler had an outstanding season wrestling in the 170-pound weight class this year for Temecula Valley, helping them win their 28th straight Southwestern League title. Ryan finished eighth at the Riverside County Championships, second at the Southwestern League Finals, fifth at the CIF individuals and seventh at Masters. Cosio was also the only Golden Bear wrestler to make it to the State Tournament in

late February where the 14-year-old placed seventh overall, going 1-2.

To add to his accolades, Ryan was invited to Nationals with “Team California” over the first weekend of April, with 60 other wrestlers, which took place in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

“All I ever want to do is prove myself,” says Cosio, who has most certainly done just that in his first year of high school.

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HS Baseball: Rams remain on top of Southwestern League, Broncos close behind JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR

The first series of Southwestern League baseball games came to end Thursday, April 7, and the Murrieta Mesa Rams (15-4, 5-0) have made it clear that they are the team to beat.

Once the preseason match-ups and tournament games have been played and tested a team’s strengths and weaknesses, each one of the local squads goes through the league schedule once against each opponent before they head into backto-back (Tuesday and Thursday) games to wrap up the season.

Murrieta Mesa, who have heavy hitters (currently leading almost all SWL stat categories), a strong senior presence (14 overall) and an arsenal of arms in their pitching staff, have outscored their league opponents 35-7 through the first series of games. Vista Murrieta (12-5, 4-1) is hot on the trail of the Rams, but after losing 19-2 last week to the front runner, the defending SWL champions will need to stay the course if they want to remain a threat.

Thursday, April 7, wrapped up with very close games being played throughout the Southwestern League. The Rams welcomed and shut out the Chaparral Pumas, 3-0, behind the arm of Kevin Palm (2nd win on the mound) and bats of Hunter Woodruff (Triple, RBI), Brad Prebay (RBI), Austin Salcedo (double), and Kiel Palm, who all contributed with the only hits for Murrieta Mesa.

Chaparral (5-8, 2-3) also mustered four hits in the game, two of which came from Temecula Valley

Senior Kevin Palm picked up the win for the Rams, who beat Chaparral 3-0 Thursday, April 7.

Alicia Salcedo photo

transfer, Brian Brown Jr., but the Pumas could not capitalize while on base. Murrieta Mesa will face off against Murrieta Valley next week, while the Pumas get to try their luck with the Golden Bears.

Temecula Valley (2-10-1, 0-5) hit the road to take on the second place Broncos, hoping to find some success, but Vista Murrieta had a chance on their side, Chance Hroch, that is. Hroch threw 6 and 1/3 innings of scoreless baseball for the Broncos, picking up his fifth win of the season on the mound, while also doing his part with his bat getting one hit and scoring a run on the day.

Juniors Brandon Luna and Mason Campbell kept the Broncos out in front with their sticks and sophomore Jake Moberg got the save, closing the game out on the bump for Vista Murrieta. The Golden Bears, who still find themselves winless in league, kept the game close behind the arm of Devin Cas-

tro, but could not find home plate on the bases, despite out-hitting the Broncos. Senior transfer and former Bronco, Connor Cannon, went 3-3 in the game and junior transfer, Sergio Dawson (Temecula Prep), got the only other hit for Temecula Valley. Vista Murrieta takes on Santiago Saturday, April 9, and will go up against Great Oak next week when league games resume.

The Wolfpack traveled to Murrieta Valley as they wrapped up the week, but it would be the Nighthawks that would control the game through the final out. Murrieta Valley jumped out in front early scoring four of their five runs off Great Oak senior, Ryan Swarthout, and despite a late push by the Pack, who kept it close all game, senior Brad Kay would pick up the win after his six innings on the bump.

Junior Blake Timm got the save for Nighthawks as five different Murrieta Valley hitters including,

Junior Jesse Morales tries to help the Pumas battle it out on the mound against Murrieta Mesa.

Alicia Salcedo photo

Vista Murrieta’s Jake Moberg, making a play in the field, got the save for the Broncos in last week’s win over Temecula Valley. David Canales photo

Joey Fregosi, Dominic Morace and Gage Sanchez all kept the Wolfpack defense on their toes. Chris Begg, Worth Planner and Blayne Jones plated runs for the Wolfpack, and senior Hunter Williams led all Great Oak

Batters with his 2-2 performance.

Back-to-back games begin this week for the area teams and the final five weeks of league play will get intense as the quest for the SWL crown continues. Games are Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 3:30 p.m.

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