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Reality Rally 2015 looks to a future with no breast cancer

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Shop Chic for a Cause to be held Kim Harris Managing Editor Shop Chic for a Cause, sponsored by the Temecula Valley Republican Women’s Federated, will benefit local charities this year according to Gloria Karlak, TVRWF Ways and Means co-chair. see page B-6

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Washington Nationals seek local talent for scout teams JP Raineri Sports Editor The Washington Nationals Baseball organization has decided to make the Temecula Valley home to its newest endeavor, which involves combing the area for fresh new baseball talent.

Reality Rally team Merica find a clue in their first challenge at the Temecula Farmer’s Market in Old Town.

Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer Over 5,000 people attended this year’s Reality Rally event, in its fifth year of fundraising for Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center. The 98 reality stars in attendance – from primetime to lesser known

cable channels – all capture attention beyond their 15 minutes of fame. At the heart of it is a real issue, which was the theme of 2015’s event, looking to a future with no breast cancer. “We are all touched by cancer in some way,” stated Gillian Larson, “Survivor,” Gabon cast member, and founder of the event.

As is tradition, the reality stars each had to earn at least $500 donation to Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center as entrance fee for the fun for funds event. However, a few managed to go far beyond that. “We’ve watched Brad Bohannan of ‘Bar Rescue’ and Liza Stinton of ‘Big Brother Canada’ battle it out

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to see who won the top fundraiser. Liza crossed the finish line as our top earner, and received special rewards before the weekend began.” Larson said. Stinton celebrated with a flight over Temecula, and a wine tour of Falkner Winery. Other top earners

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Santa Monica Fire Chief Murrieta leaders tapped for Murrieta Fire honor Hospice of the Valleys’ volunteers at Department’s top spot luncheon event

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Murrieta Mayor Harry Ramos, right, poses for a photo with Menifee couple Chris and Larry Peurifoy after giving them Certificates of Recognition for their volunteer work with Hospice of the Valleys. The Murrieta based organization held a volunteer appreciation luncheon at the Murrieta Public Library on Saturday, April 11. Laura Rathbun photo

Laura Rathbun Writer The city of Murrieta announced the hiring of Santa Monica Fire Chief Scott Ferguson late last week. Ferguson will replace Matt Shobert who retired in December to focus on his recovery following a freak accident that occurred in July 2014. Courtesy photo

Kim Harris Managing Editor Following the retirement of Fire Chief Matt Shobert in December, the city of Murrieta has announced the selection of a new Fire Chief. Effective May 18, Scott Ferguson will fill the position for the city. Ferguson, who is currently the fire chief for the Santa Monica Fire Department where he has served since 2010, said he is looking forward to serving Murrieta and its residents. “To say that my family is ‘ex-

cited’ fails to adequately express just how good this really feels,” he said. “While our experience in Santa Monica exceeded all my expectations, our move will check a number of boxes that have gone empty for a few years. Murrieta is vibrant, and the city’s leadership team is focused, smart and hungry to grow. Most of all, under the leadership of retired Chief Matt Shobert, the Fire Department provides world class customer service and is deeply rooted into the fabric

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Hospice of the Valleys hosted its annual volunteer appreciation luncheon at the Murrieta Public Library on Saturday, April 11. Each year during National Volunteer Week, April 12 -18, the 33-year-old Murrieta based nonprofit organization hosts a luncheon to thank its 60 volunteers who provide support and companionship to members in the community with life-threatening illnesses. This year’s luncheon had a western theme and barbecued food was served to volunteers and about 20 guests who came to laud them. The guests included Murrieta’s Mayor Harry Ramos, Councilman Rick Gibbs and Councilman Jonathan Ingram.

“Today we are welcoming all of you to the Wild West Volunteer Appreciation Roundup honoring the best hospice volunteers in the west,” said Volunteer Coordinator Christy Lawless during the event’s opening remarks. “Thank you all for being here.” The hospice’s Chief Administrative Officer and CEO Lynette Cvar described the volunteers as amazing. “We’ve got volunteers that give of themselves and they come year after year,” she said. “They believe in what we do and we are here to honor them.” “We truly thank you so, so much,” Ramos said before he began presenting awards to the volunteers for their hours and years of service.

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2015 Temecula Teen Expo to entertain while educating Temecula Youth Aldo Gonzalez Intern Members from the Promenade Temecula Leadership Council, in collaboration with the Inland Valley Trauma Department of Southwest Healthcare System, are offering the fourth annual Teen Expo to educate youth about general safety and motor safety. The event will be at the Temecula Promenade’s outdoor plaza on Saturday, April 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. “This is a truly important issue. A recent survey by PEW Research Center showed that one out of three drivers ages 16 to 17 years old have texted while driving, and 52 percent of these teens admitting to talking on their phones while driving,” declared Kym Espinosa, director of Marketing for the mall. “These driving distractions are increasingly creating crash risks, injuries and deaths every year across the country,” added Espinosa.

In addition to advertising campaigns to diminish the amount of cellular use while driving, the ultimate purpose of the event is to reduce fatalities in vehicular accidents. There is no better way to organize an event for the adolescence of Temecula than by placing at the vanguard a chorus of Temecula’s most dedicated young leaders. “It’s been a great opportunity to work on this project,” professed Brianna Ranger, a current student at Mt. San Jacinto Community College and a dedicated member of the Promenade Temecula Leadership Council. Visions of benevolence upon the initial inauguration of the leadership council was to harvest a safer and more efficient environment in Temecula for the developing minds of pre-teens and teenagers. “Our goal has been to create a brand message that will resonate with our peers and bebremembered,” said Ranger. Peers

of Ranger will certainly reminisce upon a motocross performance by Metal Mulisha and demonstrations by the California Highway Patrol as well as CAL FIRE, along with many more devout organizations, all with the purpose of safeguarding California roads for the youth. “A primary goal of this event is to band together with local families as a community to ensure that teens receive the significant safety information to better understand how to protect themselves while enjoying activities they love,” stated Brian Connors, director of Marketing for Southwest Healthcare System Inland Valley. Generating an atmosphere that promotes the duality of enjoyment and instruction is the backbone of this event. Parents and teens will be able to enjoy live music while participating in free giveaways. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page at www. facebook.com/TemeculaTeenExpo.

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ages and abilities. Athletes will participate in opening ceremonies, non-competitive games, sporting events, sponsored lunch, and closing ceremonies. The goal is to provide individuals of all ages the opportunity to experience the fun of playing sports and participating in activities, the joy of teamwork, and the achieve-

ment of reaching their goals. The games promote a “Can Do” spirit that increases self-confidence and encourages physical activity for athletes of all abilities. Athletes interested in participating can submit an application at www. temeculaevents.org/specialgames/ athleteform or call (951) 694-6480 for more information.

Community Water Conservation Festival returns April 18 Joe Naiman Writer Several water agencies collaborate for the annual Community Water Conservation Festival in Riverside County, and the 13th annual Community Water Conservation Festival will be held April 18 at the Big League Dreams Sports Park in Perris. “It’s important that our agencies work together to ensure that our customers have every opportunity to learn to be efficient with their water usage,” said Eastern Municipal Water District Conservation Program Supervisor Stacy Rodriguez, who is a co-chair of this year’s event and has chaired the Community Water Conservation Festival in the past. Big League Dreams Sports Park is located in the 2100 block of Trumble Road in Perris; it is north of Mapes Road and across the street from EMWD headquarters. The festival will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include demonstrations, rebate information, landscape and irrigation advice, plant demonstrations, giveaway water conservation items while supplies last, and hourly

raffles. The children’s activities will include crafts, face painting, temporary tattoos, a show with Dewie the Dragon and Admiral Splash, and a visit from Curious George. “We’ve got a good show,” Rodriguez said. The sponsoring water agencies are EMWD, Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, Rancho California Water District, Western Municipal Water District, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Riverside County’s Flood Control and Water Conservation District, the state Department of Water Resources, and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. “It’s getting them interested in using their water wisely, and we hope by doing it in conjunction with the kids’ crafts that we’re doing it for the whole family and not just for the kids or not just for the adults,” Rodriguez said. Vendors from various companies will also be present, as will a University of California Cooperative Extension master gardener. The vendors allow an adult education component to be included. “Originally it was just a children’s festi-

val,” Rodriguez said. On April 1, Governor Brown issued an executive order which included restrictions on wasteful water use, implementation of efficiency measures, an initiative to replace lawns with synthetic turf or drought-tolerant landscape, and a program to develop water management technologies. “We’re getting a lot of calls in response to the governor’s declaration and what that means for our customers,” Rodriguez said. A 2011 study indicated that outdoor use accounted for 53 percent of single-family water use in California. Showers accounted for 10 percent. “That’s why we’re pushing shower time limits this year,” said Rodriguez, who has a 26-year-old son and no daughters. Toilets constituted 10 percent of single-family use, faucets accounted for nine percent, clothes washers were responsible for eight percent, leaks provided eight percent of the total, and two percent was used for other activity. “We just hope that everybody comes and sees what’s available for them,” Rodriguez said.

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John Hunneman Columnist It’s been said baseball is like church—many attend, few understand. Many did attend, baseball that is, earlier this month when the Lake Elsinore Storm opened their 22nd season at the Diamond. The somewhat late arriving crowd—what is this, L.A.?— missed a stunning rendition of the national anthem by keyboard player and vocalist Kodi Lee, an 18-yearold blind, music savant, that gave me chills. Some also missed a perfect atbat, the kind that keeps baseball geeks like me coming back year after year. In the second inning Storm catcher Ryan Miller, a local kid from Hemet’s Tahquitz High School, stepped to the plate for his first at bat of the season. Miller appeared overpowered by the Modesto pitcher, but he kept fouling pitches off. Fastballs were carved straight back. Breaking balls

were driven foul deep into the left field stands, providing opening night souvenirs. Finally Miller cracked a sharp ground ball between the shortstop and third base for a single. “What a great at bat,” I said to no one in particular. Some looked at me with puzzled expressions, while others who share my geekdom nodded knowingly. Baseball is woven deep into the fabric of Southwest Riverside County. A century ago almost every community here had an amateur team. Their games were followed closely in the local press. Optimism was high in 1910 for one local ball club. “The Temecula baseball nine are ready for action,” the newspaper reported. “They have a good team this year and should give a good account of themselves.” Ah, but by the end of the season, it appears hopes had been dashed. “Elsinore Team Downs Temecula” was the headline. “The City Beautiful ball tossers were on the long end of a 14-1 score in a game played with Temecula on the Murrieta diamond,” the story read. The fortunes of the Temecula team seemed to ebb and flow in the ensuing years until 1916 when one local scribe, following a 13-9 loss to Hemet, really let the local club have it. “There’s no use in talking, the team is surely on the toboggan,” he wrote. “Why don’t you ball players get together and play ball (and) redeem all the games you have lost.”

Elsinore High School fielded a “fast baseball team” as early as 1913. The team, in their brand new uniforms, played an unnamed opponent on New Year’s Day and won 23-0. These days the caliber of baseball played at area high schools is among the best in the nation. Professional baseball came to the region in 1911 when the Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League held Spring Training at Murrieta Hot Springs. A Temecula newspaper reported “about two dozen members of the Angel City baseball club, who have been spending a fortnight at the Murrieta Hot Springs, enjoyed a pedestrian excursion to our town on Monday and enjoyed the walk and the fine scenery.” In 1940 Elsinore built a baseball field on Poe Street. It was there that the Sacramento Solons, of the PCL, decided to hold Spring Training in February 1940. The Solons were a minor league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. They were owned by Branch Rickey, who years later would become famous as the General Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers for signing Jackie Robinson and breaking baseball’s color barrier. Professional baseball came to stay in 1994 when the Storm moved into the brand new ballpark built for them in Lake Elsinore. This year’s team “should give a good account of themselves” and shows no early signs of being “on the toboggan.” See you at the ballpark.

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Local RALLY from page A-1 were granted a hot air balloon ride with A Grape Escape Hot Air Balloon Adventures, ending with a sparkling wine toast Europa Village Winery. Top stories of the ThursdaySaturday event stretched from the challenges of battling cancer to a red carpet engagement. John Carroll of “Survivor,” Marquesas spoke to attendees at Thursday night’s discussion on becoming your own advocate when it comes to breast density. A medical malpractice attorney, Carroll added his personal experience with his mother and sister. Romance was in the air at Friday night’s Wilson Creek Winery and Vineyard’s Casino Night fundraiser. Temecula local, Amanda Colello of “Hell’s Kitchen,” was the star with her romantic red carpet engagement to Chase Palmer. Palmer dropped to one knee with the ring and proposed. “(Chase) knows just how much Reality Rally and Michelle’s Place mean to me, and that he wanted to make one of my happiest weekends of the year even more special,” Colello said. Saturday morning’s race day was charged with “Back to the Future” elements. “This year with the ‘Back to the Future’ date on its way, it’s time to look to a future without breast cancer,” Larson said. “We celebrated with our own version of ‘Doc Brown,’ the DeLorean, and the Old Town Temecula Gunfighters.” Reality stars and their teams competed in 13 challenges spread throughout Old Town Temecula. “I loved my team,” stated Xiomara Hall of “Supermarket Superstar,” describing their journey through Old Town. “We laughed so much.” The “Three Amigos,” top fundraisers of five years running, won

the weekend, completing their race in one hour. While Temecula Valley residents were invited to the free to attend event, fans and VIP ticket holders came from across the country, such as Rob and Marty Allison of Fort Pierre, SD. “Few events have the capacity to move your heart and fill your soul – Reality Rally does just that,” Rob said. “There is no denying that the VIP pass is the way to get the total reality immersion.” Autograph signing around the town square fountain allowed fans one-on-one time with the celebrities. While in the park, fairy tale characters showed special attention to the youth present. Kids also got to compete in challenges of their own during afternoon festivities. Entertainment was provided through local chorus groups and area school performers. They gave a festive air leading up to the Celebrity Chef Showcase, won by Rob Burmeister of “Cutthroat Kitchen” and Kevin Des Chenes of “Chef Wanted.” “It’s not that often that you get to compete with such wellrounded chefs, with even greater personalities.” Burmeister said of his competition. “It’s not easy but it sure is fun.” Barret Beyer of “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Kitchen Casino,” and “Cutthroat Kitchen” described the Chef ’s Showcase. “I think the event being held at city hall was amazing and glad I went on when it was dark out,” Beyer said. “It looked like I was in front of The Magic Kingdom.” The weekend culminated with Sandra Flores of “Hell’s Kitchen Season 12” on the steps of city hall following the Celebrity Chef Showcase, where she spoke of her journey through stage-four breast cancer.

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“I was cutting it close, but I’m surviving.” Flores said in an emotional speech. A first-time Reality Rally contestant, Flores refused to miss the event even though she just finished six months of daily chemotherapy. “It’s a long road and still isn’t over,” she said. “But there is so much going on, I’ve got a lot left to do.” Flores went the extra mile this year in crafting recipes from Michelle’s Place namesake, Michelle Watson’s, favorite foods for the premier edition of the “Reality Rally Celebrity Chef Cookbook” available for purchase and signing through www.RealityRally.com. All profits go to Michelle’s Place. For more information on Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center, visit www. MichellesPlace.org. For more information on Reality Rally, visit www.RealityRally.com.

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JPA approves contract with Animal Friends of the Valleys Kim Harris Managing Editor The Joint Powers Authority met on Thursday, April 9 in Murrieta City Council Chambers and approved a contract for animal services with Animal Friends of the Valleys. The contract, not to exceed $1 million a year over a five year period of time, will allow the local nonprofit to continue providing a full range of sheltering services to the cities of Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Wildomar, Murrieta and Temecula. “I think our budget was $998,000 this year that they approved at the last meeting,” AFV President Kris

Anderson said. The decision to approve the contract came about following a special meeting in early February when members of the JPA voted to declare a recent audit of the shelter incomplete. A report, completed by Riverside County in January of this year highlighted what was referred to as “shortcomings” in the way the business was run and kept the group from approving the contract at an earlier date. The audit was ordered by JPA Administrator Christopher Hans. AFV disputed the findings of the report saying that they weren’t given enough time to address the issues the report brought forth,

something that, according to the previous agreement, the shelter was entitled to. Murrieta City Council Member Randon Lane, representing the city on the JPA board agreed with the group and said that he had several problems with the audit that he claims to never have had any say in. “One, the audits were never brought forward to this board prior to this meeting and I think that was a failure in policy to this board,” he said. “Secondly, they were never given to the Animal Friends of the Valley (sic) to allow for a rebuttal. The third reason is that by having the audit done by the county for all intensive purposes is in competition

Wheelchairs donated to veterans TEMECULA - The Temecula Valley Woman’s Club recently shared an exciting day of celebration at the Quaid Temecula Harley Davidson dealership on Front Street in Old Town. During the dealership’s 18th annual open house, four motorized wheelchairs were presented to disabled veterans who were desperately in need. The chairs were paid for by proceeds from the Temecula Valley Woman’s Club annual home tour and gala. The club is committed to serving their community and this is one way they use the funds raised by the women throughout the year. The recipients of the chairs were: Navy veteran Bill, ‘87-’92, Persian Gulf; Air Force veteran Angela, ’87-’95, Korea (first African-American female electronic tech); Army veteran Ron, ’65-’68, Vietnam; and

with Animal Friends of the Valley (sic) that audit should be done by a neutral third party. And four, I am concerned about the process that was used to bring this forward to an audit where this is turned into something that I don’t think it needed to be turned in to.” In Thursday’s meeting however, Lane, along with board members from Lake Elsinore, Temecula, Wildomar, Canyon Lake and the Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the contract after allowing the shelter to successfully address problems that were found in the audit. Changes to the contract include a new complaint process and the addition of annual contract review, according to Anderson. “What to do if there is a complaint against Animal Friends running the shelter and there is step by step what needs to be done there,” she said. “The other part is what they call a contract review committee.” The contract review committee will be composed of representa-

tives from both the JPA and AFV, Anderson said. “Annually or even quarterly, if there are problems regarding the shelter we can meet,” she said. “That was AFV’s biggest concern. We don’t want to have that happen again. We wanted to know step by step if they get a complaint what they are going to do with the complaint and how AFV is going to address that complaint.” AFV Executive Director Willa Bagwell said the nonprofit is grateful for the support of the community as the problems brought up earlier this year were addressed and that she was thankful the contract had been renewed. “We are pleased with the outcome today,” she said. “The discussions were very positive and the contract was renewed. We are looking forward to the next five years and working together with the cities to provide the best possible care for the animals. We want to thank all of our supporters for all they have done these last few months.”

During the recent 18th annual open house at the Quaid Temecula Harley Davidson dealership in Old Town Temecula four motorized wheelchairs were presented to disabled veterans. The wheelchairs were provided by the Temecula Valley Woman’s Club. Courtesy photo

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ciation brings breadth and depth in both technical skills and customer service.” Holler has over 15 years of combined management experience in land use planning in the public and private sector, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and is a Licensed Landscape Architect. In addition to his current position of Assistant Manager/Planning Director, Holler has served as Deputy Director of the Department of Planning and Land Use, and Chief of the Building Division for the County of San Diego. He has also served as a Policy Advisor to the Board of Supervisors for the areas of Planning,

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MURRIETA – Murrieta announced the hiring of Ivan Holler as the City’s Development Services Director. Holler is currently Assistant Manager/Planning Director for the Rancho Santa Fe Association, and brings with him a great deal of experience in the wide-ranging field of municipal management. Holler will be responsible for overseeing the departments of Planning, Building and Safety, Engineering and Public Works Divisions. He will start work in Murrieta on April 27, 2015. “I am very pleased to welcome Ivan to the city of Murrieta,” City Manager Rick Dudley stated. “His experience with the County of San Diego and Rancho Santa Fe Asso-

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Prom dreams come true for some high school girls with dress giveaway event Laura Rathbun Writer High school girls dream about wearing a beautiful formal dress to their prom, but for some of them buying such a dress can be a financial burden. Realizing this, Hope’s Community Closet in Temecula held a Hope’s Dreams and Dresses event on Saturday, April 11 where donated dresses and accesories were given to high school girls from low income families. The four-hour long event took place at the Temecula Dance Studio near Old Town. HCC’s Founder and Executive Director Krissy Allen said the business recently held a dress drive with over 300 new and gently used dresses collected from the community for the event. “We’ve got lots of really happy girls that are going to look stunning for their prom this year,” Allen said. Anastasia Lizzalde, a junior at Vista Murrieta High School, attended the event and was thrilled to find the perfect gown, shoes, purse and jewelry to wear to her prom. “This is the best thing ever,” Lizzalde said about the event. “I’m so happy.” She tried on five dresses

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and selected a simple, but elegant black one. “I didn’t want to try it on, but my mom made me and I love it,” she said. Jilian Cembrano, a junior at Diamond Bar High School in Pomona participated in the event that her Temecula relatives told her about.

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2nd annual Yarn Splash coming in June to Sam Hicks Monument Park TEMECULA - The Temecula Valley Museum once again invites local yarn artists to “splash” Sam Hicks Monument Park, in front of the Temecula Valley Museum, with colorful yarn creations. Last year’s event was quite popular with yarn artists and the public, providing color on benches, railings, and trees resulting in a vibrant look and friendly summer atmosphere for visitors. The colorful art also provided a nice backdrop for the

museum’s summer programs, attracting visitors inside. Yarn artists are invited to showcase their knitting or crochet talents in a unique way by reserving a particular park amenity to “splash,” including trees, light posts, benches, bike rack, railings, and more. Artists will design and create their one-of-a-kind art, and install their creations for display in the park during Temecula’s annual Street Painting Festival on June 27.

Yarn artist creations will be kept up through the summer months (as weather permits) until Aug. 30. The park is located at the intersection of Moreno and Mercedes Streets in Old Town Temecula. The TVM is located at 28314 Mercedes St. Please visit the TVM to register for this year’s “Yarn Splash.” For rules and more information, visit www.TemeculaValleyMuseum.org or call (951) 694-6455.

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him and his family when his wife Kathy was dying from pancreatic cancer in December 2013. “All of you made it possible for my wife of 45 years to die with her loved ones (at home). I owe all of you a debt of gratitude. Thank you,” Gibbs said at the end of his talk. Lawless said the hospice was grateful to the Murrieta Valley Funeral Home’s owner and Director Peter Hamilton for making a generous contribution towards holding the luncheon. For more information Hospice of the Valleys or to become a volunteer, call (951) 200-7800 or visit www.hospiceofthevalleys.org.

“One of the greatest things of being in this area is I get to have the opportunity to meet wonderful people like you so thank you, God bless. You guys deserve really this moment.” Two volunteers, Patricia Jones and Teresa Trigila, received special awards for 20 years of service to the hospice. The St. Martha’s Quilters and The Colony Yarnsters were given Care Partner awards for making lap blankets for hospice patients. After the awards presentation, Gibbs gave a touching talk to the audience about how the organization and its volunteers had helped

Hospice of the Valley’s Volunteer Coordinator Christy Lawless welcomed guests to the luncheon and kicked off the festivities by lauding the volunteers as being the “best in the West.” Laura Rathbun photo

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City leaders break ground on Wednesday, April 8 at Menifee’s I-215/Newport Road interchange project. Michael Loeschnig photo

Daniel Lane Multimedia Journalist Menifee’s I-215/Newport Road interchange project marks the third improvement project to break ground. Nearly 60 people were in attendance on Wednesday, April 8 for the hour-long history making event. “Today’s groundbreaking marks the beginning of one of the region’s largest and most important infrastructure projects,” said County Supervisor Marion Ashley. “These multi-million dollar infrastructure projects take years of hard work and forward thinking. Congratulations to Menifee and its leaders for making history today.” According to design plans, the work will be concentrated on a halfmile stretch of the artery, where it crosses the 215, between Antelope and Haun roads. “Menifee is widely recognized as a hot spot for growth and opportunity

in Southwest Riverside County,” he said. “Thanks to the forward thinking of city leaders and partners, infrastructure projects like the I-215/ Newport Road interchange and others in design, Menifee’s infrastructure can keep pace with the growth.” Documents indicate area traffic is expected to reach more than 62,000 cars a day on Newport Road by 2030. New businesses are currently being built with new shopping centers in the plans off of Newport Road. “It’s well known that Menifee is one of the fastest growing cities in Southern California,” said Menifee Mayor Scott Mann. “As new businesses, restaurants, shops and housing developments continue be built, it’s imperative that we, as a city, complete capital improvement projects like this to provide the infrastructure necessary to support our growth.” According to the mayor, traffic is expected to flow smoother, faster

Work will be concentrated on a half-mile stretch of the artery, where it crosses the 215, between Antelope and Haun roads from April 2014 through winter 2016. SKYPHOTOS photo

and easier once construction on the project is completed. “Improving access on and off of the heavily trafficked Interstate 215 will make it even easier to reach Menifee’s business corridor along Newport Road,” he said. “Easy accessibility to Menifee and making Menifee a gateway to surrounding cities is key to improving our economic development efforts.” This project marks the third of seven projects in Menifee’s $100 million Capital Improvement Project program, Menifee Moving, according to Menifee City Manager Rob Johnson. As construction gets underway, city officials ask that motorists seek alternant routes and to allow extra time for their drive. “We’re asking the Menifee community to have patience and to drive safely on Newport Road during construction,” he said. “There are alternate route signs posted and mo-

torists can check the city’s Construction Update page on the website or call the construction hotline number (844) 440-4636 for information.” Existing on and off ramps will be re-configured into loop-style connectors, resembling a partial cloverleaf. Additionally, the eastbound side of the overcrossing will be completely replaced and the west side will be widened, so that the bridge has a total

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2015 Woman of the Year and Young Lady of the Year awards winners named RIVERSIDE - serve as outstanding role models to women and girls, work on behalf of women’s issues or provide outstanding performance within a profession to further advocate for women’s rights, and improve the status of women in Riverside County. Award winners are selected from each of Riverside County’s five supervisorial districts. “We hope that by recognizing the community’s long-standing leaders and promising young ladies, we will encourage others to help make their communities stronger,” said Commission Chairperson Jennifer

Fuller. “We will keep supporting women leaders who tirelessly serve Riverside County without seeking recognition or support. They deserve a ‘thank you’ from the commission on behalf of our residents.” These award recipients will be recognized at the beginning of the April 14 Board of Supervisors meeting for Young Lady of the Year: First District – Chanel Tracey Pessin, Second District – Lauren Garthwaite, Third District – Cassandra Gascon, Fourth District – Karla Martinez and Fifth District – Esmeralda Leal.

Award recipients for Woman of the Year are: First District – Shelley Kennedy-Smith, Second District – Elva Estrada, Third District – Becky Harris, Fourth District – Roberta Kelleher and Fifth District – Cassandra Shott-Hammond. Board of Supervisors meetings begin at 9 a.m. and are held in the Riverside County Administrative Center at 4080 Lemon St. in Riverside. For more information, contact Victoria Garcia, Commission for Women interim liaison at (951) 955-3510.

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Crowded field of applicants seeks rare open Temecula council seat Tim O’Leary Staff Writer Twenty-three applicants – including a handful of high-profile community leaders – will vie for a rare open seat on the Temecula City Council next week. The crowded field of applicants represents a cross section of Temecula’s economic and racial mix and includes a retired city manager, a public school board trustee, four city commissioners, several lawyers, an optometrist and numerous business owners, teachers and retired or current law enforcement officials. The long list of hopefuls includes a stay-at-home dad, an Eagle Scout and a wine country entrepreneur who noted he was homecoming king and student body president at his high school. One applicant states that he was chief of investigations for Air Force One for two years. Another says he carried the Olympic Torch across a stretch of Camp Pendleton prior to the 1984 summer games in Los Angeles. Many of the applicants cite traffic congestion, water availability, education and youth concerns and aging public infrastructure as the top issues that face the city. The applicants have lived in the city from three years to 35 years. One hopeful, George Reilly, moved to Temecula just one year ago. But he was bumped from consideration because he had not yet switched his voter registration from Murrieta.

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The applications submitted by Reilly and the other hopefuls prior to the April 10 deadline fill 226 pages. Most of the applicants indicate they would, if selected, run for the council seat when it comes up for grabs in the November 2016 election. The council will meet and interview the 23 applicants, and possibly discuss them, at 5 p.m. Monday, April 20. A similar session will be scheduled for 5 p.m. the following day. The council could make a selection at either session. It’s possible the Tuesday, April 21, session will be cancelled if the proceedings move quickly. The post pays a $600 per month base salary, a $400 a month vehicle allowance and access to health care coverage if a council member desires. But the pay is just part of the picture, as the post has the potential to become a stepping stone for higher political office. Two former Temecula council members have climbed to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors over the past decade. One of those former councilmen was recently elected to the state Senate. The selection decision will be the first of its kind in a decade for the fast-growing city. It will also mark the crest of a wave of turnover on a council that has seen few changes since Temecula became a city more than 25 years ago. The current opening on the council was created on March 4. That is which is when Gov. Jerry Brown picked longtime Temecula

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Councilman Chuck Washington to replace Jeff Stone on the county board. Washington resigned from the Temecula council the following day. Stone, a former Temecula councilman and mayor, completed more than two terms as a county supervisor before he was elected to the state Senate on Nov. 4. Wa s h i n g t o n h a s a l r e a d y weighed in on the selection process, as he recently wrote a letter recommending that Lanae TurleyTrejo – a fitness trainer and sign language interpreter who is active in many community projects – be his replacement. Turley-Trejo’s bid cites three influential recommendations. Besides Washington, TurleyTrejo obtained letters from Shawn Nelson, a former Temecula city manager, and Timothy Ritter, Temecula’s schools superintendent. References and recommendations were a prominent feature of several of the submitted applications. One of the most visible applicants, David Pulsipher, lists both Stone and Ritter as references. Pulsipher is an oral surgeon, Eagle Scout and former Mormon bishop who, since 2008, has served as a Temecula Valley Unified School District trustee. Businessman James Cooley, whose experience includes the aerospace and information systems industries, lists Councilwoman Maryann Edwards as a reference. Edwards was the last person to be appointed to a council seat. Edwards, a former school board trustee, was tapped in February 2005 to fill a vacancy created when Stone won a seat on the countywide board. At that time, the council appointed Edwards without seeking applications from interested residents. Edwards has repeatedly won re-election to the council following her appointment. Angel Garcia, who finished fourth in the Nov. 4 council race for three open seats, has applied for the opening. He works as a

communications and campaign consultant. Cecilie Nelson, who was also defeated in that council election, did not apply for the vacancy. No applicants in the crowded field match the local government pedigree of Ron Bradley, who is best known in Temecula as its city manager from 1994 to 1998 and as a chairman of its chamber of commerce. But Bradley’s government resume spans more than 45 years following his early work as a police officer. Bradley worked as a city manager for La Mesa and Oceanside, and held an interim manager position in Hemet after he retired from Temecula. He has also worked as a finance director, development consultant and bank vice president. Bradley describes himself as “a hands-on leader with good analytical and communication skills who can reach out to all sides in a dispute.” John Telesio, a 35-year resident of the Temecula area, also lists a range of local government experience. Telesio capped a 31-year Air Force career with work as a legislative aide to two Riverside County supervisors. He then served on Temecula’s Public Traffic / Safety Commission for two years. In 2000, he was appointed to the city Planning Commission. A licensed real estate agent and appraiser, Telesio continues to serve on the city panel that reviews development proposals and growth plans. Three other city commissioners – Michael McCracken, Zachary Schwank and David Coram – are also seeking to be elevated to the council. McCracken served for 30 years in the Navy, a career that included a stint on the USS Ronald Reagan, an aircraft carrier that forged close ties to Temecula. McCracken has served two terms as chairman of the city’s Community Services Commission, an appointed board that advises the council on recreation issues. Schwank is a college student and stay-at-home dad who serves

on the same city panel. He has been active in area bicycle and school programs and projects. Coram is a Chaparral High School teacher who worked for 17 years as a San Diego County deputy sheriff and deputy marshal. He worked as a general manager for a pair of Indian casinos and for the past four years has served on Temecula’s panel that advises the council on traffic controls and police programs. Brandon Chow offers military and casino experience and Olympic Torch bearer status. He served in the Marine Corps, including a stint in Japan where he trained in aikido with the Tokyo Riot Police. He was a San Diego County sheriff’s deputy and dispatcher trainer, and subsequently worked for the U.S. State Department. In recent years, he has climbed through the ranks of the Pechanga casino’s investigations, licensing and compliance operations. Jeffrey “Chip” Dodson became a Temecula high school teacher following a nearly 30-year Air Force career that took him to Saudi Arabia and included assignments with the Secret Service. He said he was in charge of investigations pertaining to Air Force One from 1989 until 1991. He is a drummer at church services for a Calvary Chapel congregation in Temecula’s wine country. John Kelliher has burnished his business credentials in southwest Riverside County and elsewhere in the state. He and his wife launched a winery tours company that started in the Temecula area in 2002, Paso Robles in 2004, Santa Barbara in 2007 and the Sonoma area this year. Kelliher has served in key roles with the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival, the Temecula Agricultural Conservation Committee, the Wine Country Entrepreneur Group and the Temecula-Murrieta Group. He says he was the student body president and homecoming king of his 1,600-student high school in Tucson.

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Temecula City Hall lit up blue for Autism Awareness Month [Top] People gather in front of the Temecula City Hall after it was lit blue. [Bottom left] Local nonprofit autism awareness organization Our Nicholas Foundation founder Mark Anselmo speaks during the Temecula City Hall’s Light It Up Blue event to kick off Autism Awareness Month and commemorate Autism Awareness Day. [Bottom right] Temecula City Hall illuminated blue during the Light It Up Blue event on Autism Awareness Day, April 2. Shane Gibson photos

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FERGUSON from page A-1 of the community. My wife and I stopped by station 1 last Sunday and could not have been more impressed with how warm the welcome was.” Prior his time in Santa Monica, Ferguson, who was born in Camp Pendleton, served as the fire chief of the Manhattan Beach Fire Department, deputy chief of the Peoria, Arizona Fire Department and various positions in the Vancouver, Washington Fire Department. “Chief Ferguson has an outstanding background and his reputation among his peers is impeccable. He has exactly the right skillset to lead the Murrieta Fire Department as we move forward,” said City Manager Rick Dudley. Ferguson is very active in his community and was named the 2013 Rotarian of the Year in Santa Monica calling it “one of the highest honors” he has ever received. “The time and investment that the Santa Monica Rotary Club has provided to the community and internationally is truly incredible. With that said, the Rotary is more than a service club full of good people; they are my friends,” Ferguson said. “In 2013, I was honored to serve under President Nat ‘Mr. Santa Monica’ Trives as his vice president in charge of programs and guest speakers. With the help of a number of other people, I was able to bring in 12 months of celebrities, sports figures and other interesting characters. This culminated in a ‘dethroning’ party where we wore fun get-ups, wigs, danced around a little and generally made fools out of ourselves. It was one of the highest honors I have ever received that day they gave me the Rotarian of the Year award.” Ferguson and his family plan to relocate to Murrieta. His wife Maria, along with his mother and stepfather Barbara and Clayton

Smith, will all be making the move with him. He has two grown children and two grandchildren with a third on the way. “My wife Maria is my best friend and does her best to keep me in line,” he said. “She will continue working for Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe until after she is vested in June and then will be looking for a job in Murrieta as well. Ferguson, who is a third generation firefighter, said he plans to be active in the Murrieta community once he and his family get settled into life here. “If they will have me, joining the Rotary club will be a high priority. Aside from that, I will take some time to listen to my colleagues and our firefighters, and then jump in with both feet,” he said. Ferguson holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and is a graduate of the Executive Fire Officer’s Program. He has served as an instructor at a variety of venues including Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Executive Chief Officer Development, the Firehouse World Expo and the Arizona State Fire School. Recently, he was approved as an instructor for the National Fire Academy. He said that once he starts work in May his first job will be to listen. “It’s my understanding that the fire department has not skipped a beat under the leadership of Interim Chief Pat Jennings–the worst thing I could do is start changing things before I get the lay-of-the-land,” he said. “With that said, I know that the department has taken some hard hits during the recession. I will want to spend time with the city manager and the Fire Department’s key personnel to ensure that we preserve those qualities that have made the organization special, and then begin drafting a plan to maximize opportunities and address any deficiencies.”

Both Ferguson and his wife Maria will be at the 68th annual Historic Fireman’s BBQ at Station 1 located at 41825 Juniper St. this coming Sunday, April 19. Tickets are $10 for a tri-tip meal and $5 for the hot dog meal and will be sold on site. Ferguson said he is looking forward to meeting Murrieta residents at the event. “They have saved Maria and I a spot in the serving line,” he said.

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Reality Rally wins with Wilson Creek Winery and Vineyards Casino Night Daniel Lane Multimedia Journalist Reality Rally invited Temecula to Wilson Creek Winery and Vineyards for the third annual Casino Night in a kick off for its fundraising event. Over 150 locals mingled with the 98 reality stars in the open air courtyard for the celebrity red carpet, casino games, raffle baskets, hors d’oeuvres from area restaurants and caterers. Locals had the opportunity to mix and mingle with the reality stars all to raise funds for the Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center of Temecula. According to Reality Rally founder and reality star of CBS’ “Survivor” Gillian Larson, she had the idea to create Reality Rally to help Michelle’s Place, after learning of its founder and her misdiagnosis that led to stage four breast cancer. “I had a vision of reality stars descending on Temecula to raise money for Michelle’s Place. The monkeys told me to do it,” Larson said with a smile. That jungle vision

jerk chicken, from her Tropical Barbecue catering company. Hall, in to serve for the whole weekend, also participated in Saturday morning’s Reality Rally race, and Saturday night’s Celebrity Chef Cook Off. “All restaurants donate 100-percent of food for the event,” said Hall. “I’m happy to do it, for Reality Rally and Gillian.” Guests and stars sampled the savory offerings and the cash wine and beer bar, and stayed for jazz entertainment. Feeling Lucky Entertainment Casino provided Las Vegas style casino tables of Blackjack, Poker, and Craps for fundraising gambling fun. “They enjoy each other at the casino and then they cash in their casino money for a prize,” Larson said. “They cash in their casino money for tickets and they put the ticket in a bucket.” Many prizes were raffled off to casino winners, from area wineries, as well as corporate sponsors, such as Rock Fitness, Sun-Pro Solar. Other items included set pieces

has touched the lives of many reality stars, who return year after year from across the globe for the much lauded event. All event organizers and workers are volunteers, enabling 100-percent of the net-proceeds to be donated to Michelle’s Place, helping women with breast cancer get the advice, information, and assistance they need to battle the disease. “It’s been a wonderful event. We raised money for Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center,” Larson said. “People are having a great time and all I can see is more money for Michelle’s Place.” The stars in attendance were from two countries, 34 states and 81 cities. The open air event at Wilson Creek Winery and Vineyards courtyard allowed ticket holders to sample appetizers and from Bully Burgers, with their signature sliders. New Life Culinary Creations served bite sized portions of pork tenderloin, and Reality Rally contestant Xiomara Hall’s Caribbean

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from recent airings of Survivor. The grand prize was a South Africa safari tour that was valued at $6,000, according to Larson. Area resident Cathy Bearse won the grand prize trip with a single ticket. “The announcer suggested I try and win. I never expected to win, and they called my ticket!” Cathy exclaimed, husband Steve of New Life Catering in tow. “We’re going to South Africa,” Steve smiled. “It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity.” Other fundraising activities included a live auction for reality stars. Temecula blogger, Justine Howell, won her race partner, Survivor Cagayan’s Trish Hegarty. “We know who we’re racing with!” Howell said. “Tomorrow is going to be amazing.”

As of press time, the grand total of money raised has yet to be determined, according to Larson. “The most important thing is that we make an impact and we make a difference,” Larson said. According to Larson, it takes more than 200 volunteers to make Reality Rally a success each year. “Due to several hundred people, it happens,” Larson said. “It is just the most amazing event…if it wasn’t for those people, it would still be an idea in my head. I can never thank you guys enough. Thank you, thank you.” For more information about Reality Rally, visit www.RealityRally. com Ashley Ludwig contributed to this article.

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Superstar,” with Dara Yu of “Master Chef Junior, Season 1.” Rob Burmeister of “Cutthroat Kitchen” was joined with Kevin Des Chenes, “Chef Wanted.” Colello of “Hell’s Kitchen, Season 9,” worked with Dan Ryan “Hell’s Kitchen, Season 11.” Each table was dressed with a George Foreman Grill, a toaster oven, and a set of sharp knives, and culinary know-how. Chef Works provided embroidered chef jackets, while E.A.T. Marketplace, Old Town Spice Merchant, Temecula Olive Oil Company, Cook Farms, and many small organic growers represented by Temecula’s Farmer’s Market provided the ingredients. The challenge was designed in three heats, focused around creation of an appetizer, a salad, and a late night snack. First heat ingredients ran the gamut from pork jowls, kale, and the cherimoya fruit. Sounds of fast chopping, sizzling, and chef’s kitchen banter ruled the stage during the heat. “I’m having a blast,” said Hall, a Southwest Riverside County local as she worked in tandem with Yu. Stars did their best to combine ingredients and entertain during the cooking challenge. Though grill issues abounded,

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eality Rally festivities concluded with the Celebrity Chef Showcase to a crowd of over 100 fans. The production was captured by live artist Lisa Owen-Lynch, while spectators gathered to view reality television’s favorite chef personalities—from “Hell’s Kitchen” to “Cupcake Wars”—in a sudden-death competition. “Last year’s Chef Showcase, won by Temecula local Amanda Colello and Amanda Giblin, was such a hit, we wanted all of Temecula to come to enjoy our chefs,” said Gillian Larson, Reality Rally founder. Complete with secret ingredients and mystery utensils, the cook-off captivated the crowd under the growing twilight. City hall was alight with stars and stripes, while a large screen telecast enabled all present to view the art of creation in under 15 minutes flat. Judges included area notables as Mayor Jeff Comerchero, and were encouraged to vote on style, flavor, and presentation—both on the plate and in the kitchen. The first heat tasked contestants to prepare an appetizer, and paired Xiomara Hall, of “Supermarket

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Andrea worked and Corie grated. Must-use ingredients of duck, celery root, and beet greens were provided for this heat. Andrea added pomegranate olive oil from the Temecula Olive Oil Company for a secret ingredient of her own, as well as blueberries from local growers. “Makin’ a little duck salad,” Corie sang while grating celery root over the plate. Meanwhile, chefs Richard Mancini of “Chef Wanted” and “Hell’s Kitchen Season 12” worked his magic with “Master Chef Junior Season 1” Troy Glass. 2014 Chef Showcase winner, Giblin of “Hell’s Kitchen Season 11” paired with Ashley Sherman of “Hell’s Kitchen Season 13” to work out their own version of the meal. Andrea and Corie won the second heat, and their right to compete in the final vote off. The third heat paired Eddie Canlon of “Chopped” with Elise Mayfield of “Master Chef Season 5.” Sandra Flores of “Hell’s Kitchen 12” paired with Steve Cazel of “Cutthroat Kitchen.” Barret Beyer of “Hell’s Kitchen 11” paired with Frank Bilotti of “Hell’s Kitchen 13” in a battle for the Late Night Snack. With secret ingredients of ground beef, loquats, and taro root, chefs Flores and Cazel worked out a strip burger with sass and class. What is a taro root? “It’s, you know, a root vegetable,” Flores said with a flair of her must-use “Cappuccino Froth-er.” Canlon and Mayfield worked their ingredients into caper, taro root meatball, with caper loquat sauce. In the background, Beyer and Bilotti worked in “Hell’s Kitchen” intensity as they prepared late night “low sodium” meatballs over a bed of greens. Old Town Spice Merchant’s turmeric added

zip to their meatball and taro root chutney. Beyer and Bilotti won the third heat, and votes were sent for tallying. With temperatures dropping, the audience lauded the performances with such feedback of “we’re hungry!” and “who knew cooking could be this exciting?” Banter and fun took a more serious tone as Larson and others took the stage during the vote tally, reminding everyone once again of the “why” behind Reality Rally. “We couldn’t put on this event to raise money for Michelle’s Place without the many volunteers who make it happen,” Larson said. Chef Sandra Flores remembrances rose once again to the stage, describing her personal battle with stage four breast cancer, a double mastectomy, and the removal of 30 lymph nodes. A year later, Flores has finished her six months of daily chemotherapy prior to Reality Rally. “ “I had to come. I had to be here,” Flores said to the audience in an emotional speech. “I want to see a place like Michelle’s Place built in New York.” The chefs banded together around Gillian to hear the results from the night, with Burmeister and Des Chenes winning with their street tacos. “The Reality Rally Chef Showcase was fantastic this year,” Burmeister said, citing last year’s “waffle-cado” debacle with a New York guffaw. “Thank you to all who made this event possible. Michelle’s Place is lucky to have such a hard working team at Reality Rally behind them. Pork Cheek Street Tacos rule the roost in Temecula!” For more information on Reality Rally, visit www.RealityRally.com.

Colello and Ryan stated their appetizer was “thrown together with love and shame.” Hall and Yu designed a flavorful garlic, lemon infused, Thai spiced grilled pork jowl taco. Des Chenes and Burmeister won the winning dish for the first heat, serving up “street taco” style tender pork, topped with kale and cherimoya chimichurri sauce, and julienned cherimoya for added crunch. Emcee work was handily carried out by Kristine Turner of Q103.3 radio, and color commentary by Leah Di Bernardo of E.A.T. Marketplace, while chefs worked at a frantic pace with limited resources. “The competition was intense,” stated second heat chef Corie Maue of Murrieta. Paired with sister-inlaw Andrea Maue, it was “Cupcake Wars” all over again as Burmeister took the mike and added color to each preparation of the second heat’s salad offerings. “The Maue girls are gonna frost a salad now,” Burmeister teased as

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www.shakespeareinthevines.org. Information: Rob (951) 551-5338 or robcrisell@yahoo.com. April 24- 25 – 6-10 p.m. 5th annual Taste of Temecula Valley for the Kids at Town Square Park, 41000 Main St. Proceeds benefit more than 28,000 students in the Temecula school district. This event is sponsored by the Temecula Valley Foundation for Excellence in Education.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Now – MSJC Summer School to help students reach their educational goals by providing high demand classes during Summer 2015 with flexible and convenient times and locations. Summer classes available in all quarters at the Menifee and Temecula campuses. 6-week session begins June 22. 8-week session begins on June 8. Information: (951) 506-6752 or www.msjc.edu. Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest County On-Going Car Wash fundraiser – The Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County are selling tickets for $21 to Rancho Car Wash or Temecula Car Wash. To purchase tickets to support this club please contact Beth Soltysiak (951) 6991526, ext. 109. April 16 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. MSJC’s STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). Stem Program Orientations at both campuses; Menifee – 28237 La Piedra Rd., Room 419 San Jacinto – 1499 State St., Room 156. Information: Crystal (951) 639-5628 or cranthony@msjc.edu. April 16 – 9-11 a.m. IE SBDC Home Based Food Operations. As of January 1, 2013 the State of California permits private home enterprises to prepare and package low-risk food products to sell to consumers. This seminar will offer discussion on the steps required to become a Cottage Food Operation in the County of Riverside, including: permits and certifications required to operate, food categories permitted under the law and selling at retail locations and food labeling requirements. Registration: www. iesmallbusiness.com April 16 – 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. EWDC Luncheon- An Update by Anne Mayer Executive Director of Riverside County at the Diamond Club, 500 Diamond Dr., Lake Elsinore. Information and Reservations: Michelle (951) 245-8848 or michelle@ lakeeldinorechamber.com April 18 – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. MSJC Financial Aid Workshop at 28237 La Piedra Rd. rooms 927 and 951 Menifee. MSJC Financial Aid with help from iHeart Radio presents: I can Afford College. FAFSA/ DreamAct Workshop, FAFSA DreamAct Completion Assistance, English and Spanish information available. Bring your 2014 income tax information (W2s and tax return). RSVP to Dana (951) 6395241 or dtate@msjc.edu. April 18 – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Native American Job Fair free event open to Native American job seekers, candidates of all ages, experience level and industries are encouraged to attend. Come prepared with resumes and dressed professionally. Companies looking to fill full, part and seasonal positions. At

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San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Dr., San Marcos. Information: cmontes@nativehire. org. April 18 – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Skills to Become Calmer, Heathier, and Happier at the Temecula Education Complex, 27447-27463 Enterprise Circle W., Temecula. This threehour class will change your life and benefit your spirit! Stress can be overwhelming and this practice will help you de-stress and reduce anxiety and participate in your own healing. Learn healing techniques, increase your vitality and keep your immune system strong. Registration and Information: (951) 487-3707 or lee@ leebenton.com or www.msjc.edu/ce. April 19 – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Independent Pool and Spa Service Association members of the Menifee Valley Chapter will be promoting drowning prevention at the market at Canyon Lake Towne Center, 31516 Railroad Canyon Dr. Kids receive free coloring books, activity sheets, water watcher tags, free raffle and more. Information: (951) 245-6000 or (951) 285-9672. April 20 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. P a r k i n s o n ’s E d u c a t i o n a l & Emotional Support Group to meet at Atria Vintage Hills, 41780 Butterfield Stage Rd., Temecula. Parkinson’s Resource Organization is proud to provide meetings with this tremendous importance and dynamic speakers to the Temecula area. Meetings are open to the public. Information: (877) 775-4111 or info@parkinsonsresource.org. April 21 – 5:30 p.m. Temecula Valley Art League to host next demonstration featuring watercolor artist Steve Gruber at the Assistance League of Temecula, 28720 Via Montezuma. Information: www. temeculavalleyartleague.com. April 21 – 5 p.m. Temecula Valley Art Association April meeting will be held at the Assistance League, 28720 Via Montezuma, Temecula. April 23 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. MSJC’s STEM Program (Science, Te c h n o l o g y, E n g i n e e r i n g & Math). Stem Program –STEM Student Symposium at 28237 La Piedra Rd., Room 805, Menifee. Information: Crystal (951) 639-5628 or cranthony@msjc.edu. April 23 – 9-11 a.m. IE SCORE Workshop: Encore Entrepreneurs 50+. Are you among the 63 percent of Americans who plan to work during retirement? If so, then join SBA, AARP and Inland Empire SCORE for this workshop which will give you information to help you pursue entrepreneurship and self-employment. Registration: www.inlandempire.score.org/ localworkshops. April 24 – 9-11 a.m. TVCC Professional Development Series: Be Irrestible and Stand Out: Attracting More Customers presented by Helene Berren, AmpUrBiz. Learn how to stand out from the crowd to get your customer’s attention. Information: Brooke (951) 676-5090 or brooke@temecula.org. April 25 – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1st annual Inland Empire Science Festival at the Western Science Center, 2345 Searl Pkwy., Hemet. The science festival will have museums, STEM related companies and vendors from a wide geographic location. Tickets and Information: Coleen (951) 791-0033.

Temecula Valley Master Chorale will hold a concert featuring some of Mozart’s most recognizable works on April 25 at Grace Presbyterian Church located at 31143 Nicholas Rd. in Temecula. Showtime for the event is 2:30 p.m., according to Board Member Annette Howard. Howard said the concert, directed by John Byun, will feature some of Mozart’s most famous works including Coronation Mass. “The main thing about this particular concert is that we have several instrumentalists which is something that we don’t usually have,” Howard said. “They are accompanying us and we also have some guest soloists who are going to be singing the Coronation Mass with us.” TVMC has been in existence for about 15 years and is made up of adults from throughout the local community. Their focus is on excellence to the arts and they share their love for the music with the community through concerts, scholarships and music competitions for students. The group typically performs about three times a year, though performing Mozart is not something they commonly do,

according to Howard. “We don’t always perform these master works like this,” she said. “This is something that we do maybe once every couple of years so it is a special occasion for us because it is difficult music. It’s well-known classical music; so if you are into classical music it is something that you would be familiar with.” Howard said the group also does a lot of new contemporary pieces of music during their concerts. “We try to do a wide range of classical music but in this particular case we are going to do several of Mozart’s pieces that are well-known and much loved and something music lovers hum along to,” she said. On May 17 the group will hold a special fundraiser at Pechanga Resort & Casino to support the TVMC performances and mission. Donations for auction items are currently being accepted and tickets can be purchased by visiting the group’s website at www. temeculavalleymasterchorale.org. For tickets or more information on the Spring Concert, upcoming fundraiser, or to make a donation, send an email to infoattvmc@ gmail.com. TVMC welcomes qualified singers and typically holds auditions in August and January.

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Temecula boys missing nearly 17 hours, found safe Daniel Lane Multimedia Journalist Two Temecula boys who were dropped off for class at Erle Stanley Gardner Middle School on Tuesday, April 7, went missing a short time later, according to family of one of the boys. They were found the next afternoon. The two went missing sometime around 9:30 a.m. and were found safe just before 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8. Eleven-year-old Michael Nhex and 10-year-old Anthony, who was only identified by his first name, were spotted at about 9:30 a.m. at CVS Pharmacy located at 31021 Temecula Pkwy., according to Bridget Melson with Trinity Search and Recovery and Michael’s mom, Nicole Spindler, of Temecula. “Me and the other mom dropped our boys off at school (Tuesday)

morning. At about 9:30, I got the call from a family friend that they had seen the boys at CVS,” Spindler said. “The family friend confronted Michael and he pretended like he really didn’t know anything and then they took off up the street. She was able to get a picture of them before they disappeared.” Both boys, who are sixth-graders at the Temecula school on Via Del Coronado, “were located safely on Santiago near Old Town,” Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Armando Munoz told Valley News. “They initially left on their own,” Spindler said. “However, there has been no sighting of them since (CVS) this morning.” Many locals were actively searching the area of south Temecula to find the boys. “There (were) about 30 to 50 people searching,” Melson said. “They (were) searching the entire

Eleven-year-old Michael Nhex, left, and 10-year-old Anthony were dropped off at school on Tuesday, April 7 and then went missing.

Volunteers organize during the search for the two missing Temecula boys. Courtesy photos

length of the creek from Butterfield Stage to Pechanga Parkway and the creek behind Ronald Reagan Sports Park.” “We love him and he needs to

come home and be safe,” Spindler said during the search. “Thank you so much for anything and everything that everyone is able to do.”

No arrests in Temecula party shooting, one hospitalized with gunshot wound Daniel Lane Multimedia Journalist A Temecula house party came to an abrupt end as shots rang out just after 11:55 p.m. Friday, April 10, according to police. According to Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Damian Ruiz, one male victim was injured by the alleged shooter. The incident occurred in the 30600 block of Pauba Road. Ruiz said the alleged shooter is not in custody and the department is unable to release a description of

the suspect at this time. “It was a house party that was going on,” Ruiz said, “One gunshot victim was transported to a local hospital… We are unsure of his condition.” The 17-year-old daughter of Lori Lister, 41, of Menifee, was in attendance at the party as the alleged shooter opened fire. “My daughter was at a party tonight and someone was shot,” she said. “As they were walking out, kids came running saying someone is shooting.” According to Lister, her daughter

said that there were about 60 people at the party when the shooting happened. Then partygoers started running and somebody yelled “someone got shot.” Lister, who was out of town at the time of the incident, said the situation left her scared for the safety of her daughter. “What is even worse is that I’m 300 miles away from home right now and could not get her,” she said. Lister says she felt powerless and “extremely helpless” knowing her daughter could have been the

victim. “I would have died myself if she was shot. I would have found any way I could to get back home as fast as I could from Buttonwillow, California,” she said. “Someone that would try to take the lives of all those kids is not a human. I hope the law keeps them locked away forever once they are arrested.” This incident is currently under investigation by the sheriff’s department and anyone with information is urged to call sheriff’s dispatch at (951) 776-1099.

22-year-old woman suspected of dealing heroin

Camp Pendleton fires send smoke into Temecula Valley

MURRIETA – A 22-year-old woman suspected of dealing heroin was arrested in Murrieta, on Thursday, April 10, according to police. Cassie Griffing of Murrieta was detained on Thursday during a drug sale at a park near her residence, said Murrieta police Sgt. Steve Dyer. “At the time of her detention, she was found in possession of several grams of heroin,” Dyer said. A warrant was then served in the 40000 block of Temple Court, where detectives recovered around

CAMP PENDLETON – Two brush fires that had burned a combined 30 acres at Camp Pendleton were expected to be contained on Sunday, April 12, the same day the fires broke out, authorities said. The blaze started about 1 p.m. just northwest of the Oceanside Municipal Golf Course, off Golf Course Road. Crews began fighting the flames on the ground and eventually called

1 1/2 ounces of heroin, evidence of drug sales and almost $1,000 in cash, Dyer said. Griffing was ultimately booked on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance for sales, Dyer said. She was the subject of an investigation that began in March, Dyer said. As of press time, Griffing remains in jail and is scheduled to appear in court on April 20. Bail was set at $50,000.

Artists invited to exhibit at the 2015 Temecula State of the City TEMECULA - Last month, the city of Temecula proclaimed 2015 as the year of “Temecula Has Heart …Because Nice Matters” in support of Mayor Jeff Comerchero’s initiative to spotlight an important message of kindness that is deeply rooted in the hearts of Temecula. Comerchero stated, “It’s clear that kindness is prevalent throughout Temecula—it’s an attribute that makes our city so very special so we are spotlighting it this year in unison with our residents, businesses and school district.” As part of this initiative, Comerchero cordially invites artists of all ages to create artwork for an art exhibition to be displayed at the 2015 Temecula State of the City. Artwork must reflect the theme: “Temecula Has Heart ...Because Nice Matters” and be distinguishable as Temecula. “The concept is pretty simple,” stated Comerchero. “It’s about putting others ahead of oneself, paying it forward, and similar goodwill that demonstrates Temecula is a city with heart.” Comerchero added, “It will be extraordinary to view artwork that expresses Temecula, and its kindheartedness, through the vision of area artists.” A jury panel will select the Grand Prize Winner. In addition, the mayor will select art piece(s) which best reflect the message of the campaign as well as artistic excellence as the “Mayor’s Choice

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in an aircraft to assist. Containment was expected to occur quickly and crews did not anticipate weather or ground conditions to impact the fire, according to Camp Pendleton Director of Public Affairs Jason Johnston. No injuries were reported and no structures were in danger, Johnston said. The cause of the fire has not been determined.

Authorities probe death of inmate in county jail MURRIETA – Authorities investigating the death of an inmate who suffered some sort of medical distress while alone in a cell at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta on April 14. Deputies were alerted at 5:49 p.m. Monday that an inmate was experiencing a medical emergency in his cell, sheriff’s Sgt. Todd Pauling said.

The officers administered emergency first aid until medical staff responded, but the inmate was pronounced dead at the scene. The prisoner, who was not immediately identified, was alone in a cell and there was no indication of foul play, Pauling said. Coroner’s officials will determine the cause of death.

DA Mike Hestrin to host a candlelight vigil honoring crime victims RIVERSIDE - Each year, in conjunction with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office pays tribute to those who have lost their life to violent crime through a series of candlelight vigils held in three locations across Riverside County. A vigil will be held in Temecula on Wednesday, April 22 at Harveston Lake Park located at 40135 Village Road Dr. It will begin at 7 p.m. District Attorney Mike Hestrin will address those in attendance at the event, which will feature a keynote speaker who lost a loved one to crime. The speaker is expected to talk about what they

have endured and how they have coped with their loss. The names of victims who were killed as a result of violent crime will be read at each venue and candles will be lit to remember them. The keynote speaker for the Temecula vigil will be Glenda “Faye” Williams-Jenkins, whose daughter Quiana was murdered alongside her husband just two months after they were married. Quiana Jenkins-Pietrzak and her husband, U.S. Marine Sgt. Jan Pietzak, were murdered in 2008 by four U.S. Marines during a home-invasion robbery at the couple’s Winchester/ French Valley area home, just outside Murrieta.

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Healthy & Beautiful Gardens Landscaping with native plants can help save water during California’s drought

Linda McDonald-Cash Landscape Designer Special to Valley News Hello Fellow Gardeners – hope you’re all enjoying the spring weather and having fun out in the garden. This past week I went to the Board of Directors meeting for Rancho California Water District. I wanted to find out a few things and point out some water wasting I’d witnessed. As you know, due to the drought we are in Governor Brown has mandated a 25 percent cutback in all water districts which will be taking effect within the next

couple of months. Our water district wants to cut back even more, to 35 percent. I’m not sure how this is going to happen, but I’m doing my part, always have, and I hope you’re making some tweaks in your landscape and lifestyle to help conserve also. I requested, key word here “requested”, that they bump up the turf removal rebate from the current $2 per square foot to $3 per square foot. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that they do it, because then many of you out there will finally get the message and remove that water sucking lawn and replace with drought tolerant plants, which segues us nicely into my topic for this week. Most people I talk to have little to no idea what native plants are. A native plant is one which is indigenous to an area – so here, in order to qualify for the moniker “native,” it has to be a plant that grows in California. Southern California is even better, as that’s where we are. So, a plant that is native to Northern

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Market at a glance (As of April 12, 2015) No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed

TEMECULA (all zip codes)

MURRIETA (92562)

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE / CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE / SUN CITY

HEMET

451

443

251

187

472

Average Selling Price

$413,743

$327,794

$307,000

$337,673

$272,821

$175,189

Average List Price

$677,791

$605,153

$371,272

$342,037

$345,942

$229,234

Median List Price

$485,000

$417,000

$359,999

$332,990

$339,900

$199,900

$192

$160

$146

$149

$144

$125

Average Days on Market

100

110

Most Expensive Listing

$4,700,000

$4,499,000

$1,299,000

$599,000

$2,000,000

Least Expensive Listing

$149,900

$130,000

$100,000

$80,000

$99,900

$9,900

Average Age of Listing

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

34%

28%

26%

28%

34%

30%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

12%

2876

2882

2284

2270

2292

1605

6501-8000

8001-10,000

6501-8000

Median Number of Bedrooms

4.0

3.0

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

2.5

2.0

Seller (41.2)

Seller (41.5)

Seller (45.8)

Seller (44.3)

Seller (43.3)

Seller (40.8)

Asking Price per Square Foot

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

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 04/13/15. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 04/12/15. Note: Sun City sales data on MLS is now incorporated into Menifee. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

HERO program can help homeowners meet governor’s water reduction target TEMECULA - Governor Jerry Brown’s recent announcement of mandatory water conservation measures marks a significant change in the state’s approach to promoting water efficiency. To date, urban water managers have relied primarily on voluntary compliance to water saving targets, and on incentives such as rebates, to encourage California residents to use less water during the drought. Urban water managers must now pull together systems for monitoring and enforcing this new statewide mandate to reduce demand for water. One water-use reduction tool available within a growing number of California communities is the HERO program. The HERO program allows property owners to make both water- and energysaving improvements and to pay for them over time through their property taxes. Although HERO is best known for helping homeowners make energy efficient improvements, it can also be used to fund many of the water-saving improvements Brown called for in his recent announcement, including drip irrigation systems, drought-tolerant landscaping and high efficiency toilets and faucets. “Our goal is to provide home-

“The HERO program offers a wide array of water efficiency products, making it a valuable and viable solution for homeowners to reduce their water use and invest in their homes” Jan Harnik

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owners with affordable financing for projects that will reduce their water usage in their homes and yards by more than 25 percent,” said JP McNeill, CEO of Renovate America and program administrator for the HERO program. California’s largest and fastest-growing PACE program, the HERO program, finances a variety of indoor and outdoor water-saving measures, including whole-home graywater systems and rain catch-

ment systems. HERO is now available to more than 70 percent of California homeowners in almost 300 communities throughout the state, including major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno and San Jose. “PACE funding can be used for water conserving improvements, which in the face of our severe drought, may be crucial for both homeowners and our state,” noted Ken Alex, senior policy advisor

to Brown and director of the State Office of Planning and Research. “Property owners are fortunate to have new options for water conservation with simple financing packages like HERO,” said Jan Harnik, Palm Desert city councilmember and chair of the Coachella Valley Association of Governments. “The HERO program offers a wide array of water efficiency products, making it a valuable and viable solution for

homeowners to reduce their water use and invest in their homes.” Cities and counties need only pass a resolution in order to make PACE programs like HERO available to local property owners. “One of the great things about having HERO available in our community is that it brings energy- and water-saving improvements within financial reach for a lot of property owners who have dreamed of cutting down on water use, or going solar, but may have been unable to afford making these types of large-scale improvements,” noted San Diego Supervisor Dave Roberts. The HERO program has received the governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award, the Urban Land Institute Best of the Best and the Southern California Association of Governments President’s Award for Excellence. Taking part in the HERO program is 100 percent voluntary for both jurisdictions and property owners. The program is cost neutral to participating local governments. To learn more about the HERO financing program, and to apply, property owners can visit www. heroprogram.com or call (855) HERO-411 (855-437-6411).

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Home & Garden / Real Estate PLANTS from B-1 California is not a native in Southern California. Likewise, a plant that is native to the Mediterranean, which by the way is where we get the majority of our “drought tolerant plants” from, is not a native here. Hopefully you’re not too confused now, but I wanted you to understand what I’m going to be discussing. Many clients will say to me “I want to have lots of native plants in my garden,” and I usually try to dissuade them ASAP, due to the fact that most people end up killing them very quickly by not understanding how they grow and their requirements. I was at a fairly local nursery one day, and the owner said to us, “See that hill over there across the freeway?” We all said yes. “Well”, he said “that’s your native plants right there.” I don’t think any of us were too impressed, but he made a

valid point that I’ve never forgotten. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for natives however, you can’t care for them, or expect them to act like, your regular garden plants, they’re not. The native plants here in Southern California have evolved and adapted to these specific climate areas, from the coastal zones, into the inland valleys, and that is through evolution. When we take those plants, drop them into our yards, and you know what the soils like there, and then start watering, that plant has a difficult time adjusting. The native plants you would be purchasing, obviously, are grown at a nursery, so that’s a point on our side, some of them are also hybrids, just like many other plants, and they do better in our gardens than a plant you’d just take out of the wild for your garden (no, I know you’d never do that). Probably the most important Native plants can be beautiful in the garden.

Penstamon Spectabilis var. Margarita BOP is a knock out in the garden and a native plant.

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item to know about natives is that they require excellent draining soil, although some can tolerate heavier soils, and they do not like to be overwatered. Getting them established in your garden, you can water them a little more, once a week, and then as you see them start to grow, you can cut that back to every other week. In nature, these plants have evolved, most of them, to go dormant during the heat of summer, so you especially don’t want to over water at that time. If we ever get any rain, that usually takes care of your native plants, but supplemental is good if you don’t overdo it. Alrighty, now are you completely petrified to try any natives? I hope not. Once you realize you’re not going to water them on a regular basis like other garden plants, you will begin to appreciate them more. Make sure your soil has good drainage, amend that as necessary – compost and sand is always good – gypsum, and you can even add gravel down into the bottom of the planting area, dig it out as far as the roots will be growing. Let’s say you’re going to use a plant called Apache Plume, it gets about 4-feet by 5-feet, so I’d make sure to dig out 3 by 4 foot area and lay 6 inches of gravel mixed with compost in the bottom, then your regular soil mixture around the plant. Obviously, you can’t do this with trees, but if you’re planting something like a “Coast Live Oak”, they do like water, and those roots are gonna find it! Not a tree for a lawn, what I’m discussing here is getting rid of lawn and not just making your yard look like that bare hill on the other side of the freeway, but better, because you are going to be choosing the plants carefully and supplementing what they would naturally receive out on that barren hillside. I almost hesitate to recommend plants here, but I’ll give you a few that are fairly “bullet proof.” I advise consulting a good book on the topic such as “Landscaping with Native Plants of Southern California,” which I have and find invaluable. There are several nurseries that specialize in natives within an hour’s drive of us, one of those is Las Pilitas Nursery, in Escondido. There is another good nursery which can be found along Hwy. 78 heading over to OC called Tree of Life Nursery. Muhlenbergia rigens or Deer Grass is just that, a clumping very tough grass. Having grown this myself, I would just state that every few years it’s a good idea to split it up, and to cut it down every year, so you get the new growth and beautiful seed heads in the later summer. A couple great but larger shrubs would be Laurel Sumac (Malosma laurina) and Sugar sumac (Rhus Ovata) and did you know we have our own native rose? Yes, we do!

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‘Pink Muhly Grass’ aka Muhlenbergia.

Ribes sanguineum glutinosum is a native currant that makes a beautiful shrub in the garden.

The very fragrant and lovely native California rose.

It’s called, oddly enough, Rosa californica, and it likes a little more water, as its indigenous to areas with large trees, it’s a beautiful single light pink petaled rose. I’ve seen them growing up in Yosemite and also in Big Bear. Ceanothus is another one. You’ll see it blooming on the hills next to the freeway in the spring after rains and in all shades of blues. Ray Hartman and Julia Phelps are two great ones to get. Salvia spathacea or Hummingbird Sage – the name pretty much says it all right there, it repeat blooms and adds great color to the garden. Another favorite of mine is Salvia apiana, a beautiful plant, and it’s what the Indians used for “smudging” and removing evil spirits from rooms, or I guess more likely, teepees. Agave shawii, Teddy Bear cholla,

Buckhorn cholla, Hedgehog Cactus (an absolute knock out in bloom) the California Barrel Cactus, Yucca whipplei and Dudleya pulverulenta (chalk dudleya) are some of our native succulents that will stand out in any garden. There are lots of fantastic shrubs to try, as well as several good trees that could work in a residential landscape. Hope you’ll heed the call to save water, at least to save money if no other reason, and try not only “drought tolerant plants” but possibly a few real natives as well! Enjoy your garden and if you are interested in removing lawn and replacing it with drought tolerant plants please contact me for a consultation and landscape designed specifically for you. You can contact me at www.uniquelandscapes.net or (951) 764-4762.

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How to interview and select a realtor on market. How do these numbers compare to the entire local market, during the same time period.

John Occhi and Mike Mason Special to the Valley News As of April 1 of this year (no fool’n), there are a total of 3,887 licensed real estate agents in good standing within our local Board of Realtor at SRCAR (Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors). Please note, not all of these licensed Real Estate Agents are created equal. Finding the right one for you, when selling your home can make all the difference between a quick sale versus languishing way too long on the market unsold. Take your time and hire the right one for you. It does not have to be a friend or relative, remember this is a huge financial endeavor that you’ll be entrusting someone with that may very well have a significant impact on your financial future, for years to come. Consider these “Top 10 Questions” when picking the right person to help you and your family sell your Temecula – Murrieta home. Is your realtor full time or part time? Juggling between real estate and another career can be difficult. Which career has the priority? Ask for the name of the part-time real estate agents supervisor and phone number. Are they available throughout the day or only during specific times? How many homes has the realtor sold in my neighborhood in the last year? Two years? Five years? In a perfect world, you’re prospective agent will have sold homes on your street and in your neighborhood. Ask for a report that would include how many homes the agent sold, the original list price to sold price ratio, the days on market and the cumulative days

Is there realtor currently representing any other sellers? If so, how many? Where are his or her listings? Some think an agent without any other clients will be able to give 100 percent focus to the sale of their home while others believe that a busy agent is a focused agent. The call is yours. Does the realtor have an assistant, transaction coordinator or other staff? What aspects of the transaction will the realtor personally handle and what will be delegated? How involved is your agent? There are some that do nothing more than sign up new clients with a powerful listing presentation and then their team handles all other aspects of the transaction. Having a team and delegating may not be the ideal fit for you. If the sale of your home is a team effort, ask who are the teammates? What does your prospective agent actually know about the whole process? Does their scope of services include marketing and advertising, how to they qualify buyers, negotiating sale price and other contract points, inspections, title issues and closing procedures. What price would the agent like to list my home at? How long does he or she expect it to take to sell and why? It’s important for your agent to understand the market and know what’s for sale and what it’s selling for. If your prospective agent refers to a zestimate or other online valuation thank them for their time as you close the door on them. When did the realtor receive his or her real estate license? What designations does the agent have? What level of formal education does he or she have? A real estate license must be renewed, in California, every four years after completing 45 hours

of continuing education. Anyone who has renewed their license at least once shows a certain amount of commitment to the industry. Agents who have taken additional classes, above and beyond what the law specifies and earned designations in relevant specialties shows commitment to their careers. The same can be said about formal education. Is your prospective real estate agent a high school dropout or do they have a relevant degree? Dedication to education usually is an indicator of competence. Why are you the best choice for being my realtor? This is where the prospective realtor should have an answer ready to roll on a moment’s notice. Please explain my closing costs – what will they be? Closing costs can vary from transaction to transaction but there are some consistent. Some are based on a percentage of the transaction, the percentage of the loan or a flat fee. This is the phase to look for hidden or garbage fees that can be negotiated away. What is the agent’s website? Blog? Do they operate any other websites? Take the time to look at your prospective real estate agents website and blog. Read what they have to say and see if you agree with their opinions, regarding real estate. Do they let too much of their personal belief system merge into their professional business – you sure don’t want an agent driving away a prospective buyer because of some radical viewpoint that others do not agree with – whether you do or not. You’ll also have a first-hand chance to examine their marketing machine. Does the agent have any lead capture or squeeze pages? Are there any anonymous websites? There is much to be learned about anyone these days, especially someone who is actively marketing on the Internet. Do your due-diligence. What else do I need to know

Temecula Valley Garden Club presents ‘Joy of Our Gardens’ Flower Show TEMECULA - Gardeners and garden lovers throughout Southwest Riverside County are preparing for one of the largest garden shows in the area, the 29th Temecula Valley Garden Club’s Flower Show and Plant Sale. This popular community event will take place at the Temecula Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Rd. on Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. The show will feature hundreds of horticultural exhibits, unique floral designs, as well as educational exhibits. This year’s theme “Joy of Our Gardens” will be carried out in all divisions of the show as section and class titles express the wonderful emotions we experience in our gardens. You may feel some of these same emotions as you take in the many displays of colorful blooms and their delightful fragrance. The garden club invites everyone in the community to participate in the show, as exhibitor or guest. Each of the three divisions of the show, horticulture, design and special exhibits, offers a unique experience to both exhibitors and guest. The horticulture division provides an opportunity for local gardeners to share their gardening successes and for visitors to see what grows well in the Temecula Valley. The design division gives exhibitors an opportunity to express their creativity through arrangement of plant materials and provides viewers with inspiration to create their own designs at home. The special exhibits division includes youth and educational displays. In the youth exhibits young people demonstrate what they have

about you, your company, the market, and real estate in general? This is the chance the prospective agent can fill in the blanks. You want to avoid any surprises down the road. As the agent answers questions, look for the next question – what is the agent not saying. Don’t be afraid to dig deeper. Ask these questions and more. There is no rule on how many agents you should interview – it could be the first you speak with or the third of the 10th. Your agent may be your nephew or your next door neighbor – again there is no rule and you have no obligation to anyone to allow them access to your most personal financial information and entrust them with your largest asset just because your kids play softball together. Dig deep and be hard on your prospects until you are satisfied

beyond any reasonable doubt that this agent is right for you. Call us today at (951) 296-8887 and get the information you need to make the right decision. For questions regarding available inventory and/or other real estate matters please contact, M i k e @ G o Ta k e A c t i o n . c o m . Mike Mason, Broker/Owner of MASON Real Estate Cal. BRE: 01483044, Board of Director of your Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors (SRCAR), Traveling State Director, California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.). John Occhi is a semiretired Temecula Realtor who is pursuing his dreams and passions traveling the country, in an RV on the “American Wine Trail.” Follow his RV Wine Adventures at www.TheAmericanWineTrail.com.

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learned in either horticulture or design, and share that knowledge through their exhibits with show visitors. Educational exhibits aim to instruct and inform the public on various phases of garden club work or other areas of community interest through large table top displays. Public entries are greatly encouraged. If you are interested in entering the show, please call the show chairman, Debra Jones at (909) 241-6802 for information, exhibit entry times, and a show schedule. Many awards, including ribbons and trophies, will be given in all divisions where merited. The TVGC is a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., Pacific Region and California Garden Clubs, Inc., Palomar District. As such, the flower show is fully accredited and meets all requirements of a Standard Flower Show as set by NGC. In addition to enjoying the show exhibits, visitors will have an op-

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portunity to shop at the plant sale. Here quality plants and other garden related items will be available for purchase. Master gardeners will be on hand for consultation on all gardening questions. Complimentary refreshments will also be served. The TVGC members have worked diligently to present a lovely flower show for the enjoyment of the community. It is the goal of the club to encourage an interest in all phases of home gardening, and to promote better horticultural practices, as well as conservation of natural resources within the community. Membership in the club is open to anyone interested in gardening or related topics and who supports the purpose and objectives of the club. Monthly meeting programs, the club newsletter, workshops, and trips and tours provide members with much useful information and enjoyable experiences.

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Real Estate / Home & Garden Recent Home Sales

List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 189 closed transactions for 4/6 - 4/12/15

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Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Aguanga

40055 Delmar Court

$175,000

1568

3BR

2BA

Anza

57181 Bailey Road

$97,000

1200

2BR

2BA

141

Canyon Lake

30510 Early Round Drive

$285,000

1900

3BR

3BA

Hemet

Lake Elsinore

Days on Market

Hemet 2355 E. Florida

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Lake Elsinore

32568 Crescent Avenue

$200,000

1792

17419 Ranspot Avenue

$220,000

1664

4BR

2BA

160

3BR

2BA

193

1505 Morro Way

$236,000

1474

3BR

2BA

Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Murrieta

37218 La Lune Avenue

$345,000

2520

38385 Encanto Road

$348,000

2180

4BR

3BA

3BR

3BA

28156 Amaryliss Way

$350,000

2301

3BR

3BA

22910 Pheasant Drive

$289,000

1535

3BR

2BA

109

19455 Stonewood Lane

$279,000

1500

3BR

2BA

36909 Ranch House Street

$357,000

2617

5BR

3BA

22610 Castle Crag Drive

$332,000

1500

3BR

2BA

141

33265 Mackay Drive

$287,000

1472

3BR

2BA

37686 Silver Breeze Court

$365,000

3142

5BR

3BA

136

23607 Black Duck Drive

$410,000

2448

3BR

2BA

29006 Edgewater Court

$355,000

2285

4BR

3BA

31638 Waterfall Way

$385,000

3035

4BR

4BA

23930 Fair Weather Drive

$430,000

2048

3BR

3BA

727 Walnut Drive

$130,000

1087

2BR

2BA

30132 Alfalfa Lane

$391,990

2894

4BR

3BA

119

29069 Old Wrangler Road

$445,000

2340

3BR

2BA

232

53247 Champlain Street

$268,000

2696

4BR

3BA

195

30120 Alfalfa Lane

$395,990

2607

3BR

3BA

124

22409 Loch Lomond Drive

$479,900

3175

4BR

3BA

174

16305 ARNOLD Avenue

$238,000

1908

3BR

3BA

227

31660 Serrento

$460,000

3613

5BR

4BA

22065 Mustang Court

$529,900

3300

5BR

4BA

30021 Carob Street

$299,999

2038

4BR

3BA

35804 Alpental Lane

$255,000

1812

3BR

3BA

30065 Spray Drive

$540,000

2527

4BR

3BA

809 Broadway Street

$305,000

1753

3BR

3BA

27851 Post Oak Place

$425,000

2721

4BR

3BA

337 Quandt Ranch Road

$139,000

1336

3BR

2BA

1211 Ramona Boulevard

$140,000

858

2BR

1BA

142 13

29198 Old Wrangler Road

$624,000

4466

6BR

4BA

41021 Sunsprite Street

$360,000

3613

5BR

4BA

213

22230 Village Way Drive

$625,000

2869

2BR

3BA

15158 Chaumont Street

$365,000

2604

6BR

3BA

Menifee

San Jacinto

33871 Oak Drive

$295,000

1440

2BR

2BA

24274 Yucca Street

$90,000

590

1BR

1BA

117

723 Attenborough Way

$175,000

1285

3BR

2BA

960 Tierra Linda Drive

$64,000

1440

2BR

2BA

28247 Corte Retiro

$160,000

977

2BR

2BA

1342 Janessa Court

$205,000

1839

4BR

3BA

1380 Cabrillo Drive

$65,000

1152

2BR

2BA

27894 Moonridge Drive

$209,500

927

2BR

2BA

295 Clydesdale Court

$234,900

2348

4BR

3BA

110

25544 Sharp Drive

$79,900

1183

2BR

2BA

28501 Worcester Road

$213,000

1660

3BR

2BA

391 Mossy Oak Way

$245,000

2867

4BR

4BA

1027 Griffith Way

$85,000

912

3BR

1BA

115

29408 Cheryl

$225,000

1058

2BR

2BA

1192 Sandy Nook

$250,000

3001

5BR

3BA

43717 Hartley Avenue

$88,000

1248

2BR

2BA

192

30591 Cresent Bend Circle

$230,000

1030

2BR

2BA

1777 Giverny Court

$275,000

3019

5BR

4BA

145

597 Toledo Drive

$99,900

977

2BR

2BA

111

30160 Pebble Beach Drive

$264,000

1785

3BR

2BA

118

26646 Calle Gregorio

$161,000

961

2BR

1BA

219 Juanita Street

$108,000

1002

2BR

1BA

27051 School Park Drive

$269,990

1406

3BR

2BA

Sun City

27640 Boston Drive

$205,000

998

2BR

2BA

42 31

40656 Johnston Avenue

$112,000

911

2BR

1BA

23741 Cheyenne Canyon Drive

$276,000

1617

3BR

2BA

29888 Woodstock Place

$270,000

1531

3BR

2BA

1620 Sandlewood Drive

$139,000

1533

2BR

2BA

145

26985 Hanford Street

$280,000

1988

4BR

2BA

28641 Portsmouth Drive

$215,000

1300

2BR

2BA

2318 Fruitvale Avenue

$139,900

1128

2BR

2BA

33409 Mesolite Way

$292,000

1704

5BR

2BA

29476 Courtney Place

$218,000

1311

3BR

3BA

190

Temecula

1094 Orchid Street

$145,000

925

2BR

2BA

27709 Boulder Ridge Drive

$300,000

2554

4BR

3BA

42085 Kaffirboom Court

$310,000

1197

3BR

2BA

43813 Nathan Drive

$160,000

1192

3BR

2BA

29857 Cool Meadow Drive

$302,000

2022

3BR

2BA

29751 Calle Palmas

$321,000

1836

4BR

3BA

163

26630 Tellis Place

$162,500

1387

3BR

2BA

28604 Amborella Way

$310,000

2904

4BR

3BA

40154 Gallatin Court

$365,000

1774

3BR

3BA

40701 Brock Avenue

$165,000

1426

3BR

2BA

29418 Calera Court

$310,000

2255

4BR

3BA

30887 Brassie Lane

$394,000

2441

3BR

3BA

44835 Adobe Drive

$166,500

1440

2BR

2BA

33262 Mesolite Way

$315,000

2219

4BR

2BA

193

28858 Lexington Road

$480,000

2806

4BR

3BA

2191 Flame Tree Way

$169,500

1612

3BR

2BA

29251 Grande Vista Avenue

$325,000

2606

5BR

3BA

39089 Crown Ranch Road

$546,239

4216

5BR

5BA

262 55

739 Ashley Street

$171,000

1434

3BR

2BA

26822 Lapoudre Pass Court

$327,500

2630

4BR

3BA

31951 Calle Ballentine

$299,000

1217

3BR

2BA

25982 New Chicago Avenue

$174,000

1549

3BR

2BA

29276 Eldorado Way

$340,000

1968

3BR

2BA

43119 Avenida Cielo

$319,800

1739

3BR

3BA

1929 Oakland Avenue

$180,000

1644

3BR

2BA

26786 Summerwood Circle

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2036

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42849 Santa Suzanne Place

$354,900

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2446 Cypress Street

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1514

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25053 Sidesaddle Court

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2323

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43888 Alcoba Drive

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2250

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26638 Del Rosa Drive

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30718 Sonora Street

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2511

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31771 Via Campanario

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1053 Merced Way

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31407 Northcrest Court

$352,000

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32334 Corte Parado

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28556 Heather Green Way

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31144 Sunflower Way

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191 Hoch Way

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1809

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181

38296 Maple Court

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2973

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141

44982 Bellflower Lane

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24843 Barito Street

$225,000

2138

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23414 Mount Ashland Court

$425,000

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30787 Loma Linda Road

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$227,000

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23800 Corte Picante

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42744 San Julian Place

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3360 Sugar Maple Court

$240,000

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32972 Tulley Ranch Road

$310,000

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25163 Elan Drive

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33616 Maplewood Court

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1935

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5471 Inglestone Drive

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32084 Corte Bonilio

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907 Kirby

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45015 Corte Christina

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33100 Tetterington Street

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864

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34272 Torrey Pines Court

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41193 Marseille Court

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44054 Rosee Court

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31662 Hidden Canyon Road

$300,000

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40401 Via Amapola

$335,000

1437

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44980 Rutherford Street

$447,000

3297

5BR

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31669 Chaparral Way

$305,000

2068

4BR

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40299 Crystal Aire Court

$374,900

2492

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34269 Hourglass Street

$494,490

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33068 Canopy Lane

$329,999

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35677 Pecan Tree Lane

$445,000

3613

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42650 Calle Contento

$1,250,000

5089

5BR

5BA

203

34249 Chaparossa

$338,990

2546

3BR

3BA

189

27093 Pumpkin Street

$448,000

3905

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39200 Calle Breve

$495,000

2279

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32 Del Santello

$345,000

2297

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3BA

28729 Calle De La Paz

$169,000

1344

2BR

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42312 Agena Street

$282,000

1398

3BR

2BA

146

31947 Flowerhill Drive

$355,000

3397

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30297 Pelican Bay

$188,000

1016

2BR

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24835 Split Rail Road

$210,000

1440

3BR

2BA

34261 Chaparossa

$362,000

2705

4BR

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28253 Socorro Street

$200,000

1156

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Wildomar

33637 Windmill Road

$240,000

1920

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59 Villa Valtelena

$364,900

2425

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39723 Columbia Union Drive

$225,000

1532

2BR

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22815 Supa Court

$300,000

1619

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41043 Sunsprite Street

$371,250

4063

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39628 Wild Flower Drive

$250,000

1028

2BR

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22645 Gierson Avenue

$322,000

1823

3BR

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35479 Suncrest Drive

$375,000

3315

4BR

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37297 Galileo Lane

$285,000

1795

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3BA

33350 Windtree Avenue

$335,000

2246

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45 Vista Toscana

$395,000

2951

4BR

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35886 Breda Avenue

$289,900

1678

3BR

3BA

24102 Rosita Drive

$435,000

2890

5BR

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31865 Willow Wood Court

$395,000

2880

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296

39884 Via Castana

$317,000

2060

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$145,000

525

2BR

1BA

176

28751 Lavatera Avenue

$324,900

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32993 Pepper Drive

$140,000

599

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39334 Sugarcane Drive

$339,000

1849

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California’s 25 percent mandatory water restriction and Water Maxx2 TEMECULA - As you might already be aware California’s Governor Jerry Brown imposed a mandatory 25 percent reduction of water usage across the state on residential, commercial and agricultural consumption. What this means is that now more than ever we have to become proactive and take action in finding ways to become more efficient in our water usage. There are many resources, products and tools to get us there. With the implementation of efficient irrigation, nutrition, and planting programs we can still keep our beautiful Southern California landscapes, nurseries, and farms growing and green. A basic NPK and targeted nutrition program, a soil moisture monitoring tool (tensiometer), and the right irrigation efficiency product such as Water Maxx2, can help us keep our plants healthy and keep us within the 25 percent restriction imposed. Crop Production services offers a wide variety of products as well as services to help you on this new trek. One of the many ways that CPS can help is by identifying the specific needs of your soil and plants. By performing a soil or plant tissue analysis you can be certain that the nutrition or irrigation program implemented will be the most efficient and effective for your situation. Our licensed, experienced personnel is equipped to help you tackle anything from your home gardening needs to large commercial growing challenges. California’s upcoming water restrictions make water management a priority. We offer a variety of water-saving products such as

efficient low flow and drip irrigation systems and water-conserving planting materials and mulches. When it comes to helping you get and keep your garden growing, CPS has everything from seasonal vegetable plants and seeds, to quality brand name shovels, pruning shears, loppers, and harvesting equipment. Whatever you need, CPS has you covered. Power equipment continues to be a large part of our business. Our product line from Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Makita, Echo and others, include mowers, string trimmers, chainsaws, sprayers, and a whole lot more! Look to our Power Equipment Division for available parts, accessories, and service. We have the products and the know-how to assist you in combating harmful pests such as rodents, insects, weeds, and fungi. From your rose garden to your grove, we have the answers. A best seller among Central Valley farmers for years, our featured product, Water Maxx2, allows for maximum efficiency in water use by providing the following benefits: improved water filtration that delivers water and nutrients to the root zone quickly and evenly; better lateral movement of water, extending its horizontal reach; increased crop production via enhanced water availability and nutrients to the plant and reduction in water use (and costs) by making every drop count. Give us a call or come by and visit us at our Fallbrook (760) 728-1400, San Marcos (760) 744-2514 or Temecula (951) 676-2990 locations and let us know how we can help you.

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Clinton’s announcement should serve as reminder to educate before voting Kim Harris Managing Editor We don’t usually cover politics on the national level at Valley News, but Sunday’s announcement by Hillary Rodham Clinton, stating her bid for the presidency, is definitely something worth writing about. Clinton is not the first woman to run for president of the United States. In the 2012 election cycle Jill Stein’s presidential candidacy is considered to be the most successful ever conducted by a woman. As a member of the Green Party, she received nearly 470,000 votes, according to a report on www. Time.com. She defeated actress and comedienne Rosanne Barr for the party’s nomination. Michelle

Bachman ran that year, too. She withdrew after placing sixth in the Iowa caucuses in January of the same year. Elizabeth Dole, wife of 1996 presidential candidate Bob Dole ran in the 2000 election cycle, but withdrew before the first primary. In 1972, Democrat Shirley Chisolm, the first African American woman ever elected to congress won 152 delegate votes in the democratic primary. According to the website https:// georgegraciewordpress.com, Gracie Allen ran for office in 1940. Her bid for the presidency began as a publicity stunt to drive listeners to her failing radio show, The Hinds Honey & Almond Cream Program Starring George Burns and Gracie Allen. She ran under the Surprise

Party saying later, her mother was a Democrat, her father a Republican and that she had been “born a Surprise.” Her attempt to become president was an entertaining story to say the least, and I highly encourage you to read about it. The first woman to ever announce her candidacy was women’s rights activist Victoria Woodhull. A member of the Equal Rights Party, her platform was universal suffrage, political reform, civil rights and social welfare, according to www.biography.com. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of her 1872 presidential bid is that women had not yet received the right to vote, that would come nearly half a century later in 1920 when the 19th Amendment was signed into law. It is unknown if her name appeared

on the ballot or if any votes were cast for Woodhull. Flash forward to Sunday, April 12, 2015. Clinton, 67, took to social media where she announced her intent to run for president. If she does win the party’s nomination for the seat and the presidency itself, she would be the first woman to capture a major party’s nomination and of course would become the nation’s first female president. Clinton comes to the table as no stranger to life in the public eye. A former first lady, former Secretary of State and former U. S. Senator, she knows how to deal with being in the spotlight, but the lingering questions over her use of her private email while serving as Secretary of State and the bombing in Benghazi, Libya that killed

Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans in 2012 might not be something that American voters can look past. Bottom line, as the 2016 presidential elections prepare to kick into high gear, I urge all readers to do their research on all candidates before deciding which direction to cast their vote in 2016. To vote for a candidate just to make history isn’t the wisest move and to date, has not served us as country well, in my opinion. Voting is a responsibility we all should take seriously, so educate yourselves about the process, the candidates and the needs of our country. Make an informed decision and cast that vote in November 2016 for the person you believe will best serve the people.

Pets NaturVet grants Sheriff’s K-9s with lifetime donation of joint supplements

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Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer When it comes to supporting the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s K-9 teams, the Garmon Corp. is answering the call with its NaturVet company. Owner Scott Garmon of NaturVet greeted the K-9 teams outside of their Temecula offices to show support of their work and honor Sultan, the recently fallen Sheriff’s K-9 member. “It’s important to give back to the dogs who have given so much,” Garmon said of his company’s donation of $2,500 to the Sheriff’s K-9 team, plus a lifetime supply of NaturVet’s clinically tested ArthriSoothe-GOLD Joint Formula soft chews supplements. “This is for all of the 28 of the brave police dogs who are dedicated to protecting their Sheriff Deputy partners and the communities in which they serve,” Garmon said. Sultan lost his life by saving the life of his handler, and other deputies searching for a dangerous suspect on Jan. 21. A fund, established in Sultan’s name, continues to draw donations in honor of his memory and sacrifice. Touched by Sultan’s story, NaturVet worked to coordinate donations of durable products for the hard working K-9s in his honor, according to Garmon. “We received additional donations from our partners, including premium pet beds, donated by Petlink, heavy duty dog toys, donated from PetSafe, and skid stop bowls, donated by Petmate,” Garmon said. The well-attended ceremony included dogs and their handlers. The German Shepherds and bloodhounds sat, for the most part, by their handlers for photo opportunities by those present. A few even tried out the pet beds and toys. “We appreciate the donation,” stated Sgt. Anthony Williams of the K-9 team. “The donation will be used to pay for extra training for the dogs.” After the ceremonial check was handed over, the handlers and K-9s demonstrated their abilities for the NaturVet family. This included a meet and greet with dog handlers,

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patrol dogs, and bloodhound tracking dogs. The finale included a training exercise, complete with fully outfitted “bite suit” wearing handler, and a demonstration of the patrol dog’s ability to “roll and subdue” an uncooperative suspect. Officers explained how K-9 dogs and their handlers’ duties span from initial suspect location, to search and rescue operations, detecting illicit drugs or explosives. “Their presence can deter violence, simply by backing up patrol calls and preventing violent confrontation simply by the dog’s presence,” Lt. Steve Mike stated. “The older dogs’ joints do get sore from their work, and this will be good for all of them,” Williams said, thanking NaturVet for the lifetime supply of joint supplements. “This product will help these hard working police K-9s perform at high levels of professional standards in their rigorous training, exercise, and patrol duties.” According to NaturVet, ArthriSoothe-GOLD is specifically formulated with Glucosamine, MSM, Chondroitin and Hyaluronic Acid to support healthy hip and joint function and works to alleviate aches and discomfort associated with daily exercise. For more information about NaturVet or the Garmon Corp., visit www.NaturVet.com or call (888) 628-8783. For more information about the Sheriff’s K-9 division, visit www. riversidesheriffk9team.com.

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Michelle’s Place thrives on Reality Rally Support Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer The lights are on at Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center. The doors open into a welcome area, a great room with overstuffed couches and chairs easily pushed out of the way for yoga sessions or community meetings. At the front desk during business hours, a volunteer will ask all who enter, “How can I help you?” Kim Goodnough, Director of Michelle’s Place, spoke to the group of 98 Reality Rally contestants explaining the “why” behind the two day reality contest, organized by Gillian Larson of “Survivor” Gabon. “People come to Michelle’s Place because they have breast cancer and need answers, or a shoulder to cry on. A wig or haircut for a woman undergoing chemotherapy,” Goodnough said. “Every woman, every family is different. Everyone has different needs and can learn from the experience of others who have been through our doors.” Each Reality Rally contestant must “pay to play” in the “Amazing Race” style game by raising at least $500 for the breast cancer resource center. But after the glitter of Reality Rally fades, Michelle’s Place returns to serving people in need, at their level of need. “As a person, Michelle loved that feeling of knowing she could help others,” Goodnough told the room full of Reality Rally reality star participants. “That was Michelle’s dying wish.” Michelle’s Place sits in the cen-

ter at Jefferson and Overland in Temecula, a vast difference from its tentative beginning, according to Michelle’s mother, Marilyn Watson, founder of Michelle’s Place. “When we started, we had a small office we shared with a church,” Marilyn said. “The first Michelle’s Place was just a voice on the phone, offering guidance and information. Now, we are able to provide so much more.” The small office grew to a 600-square-foot space, offering wigs, prosthetics, and someone to talk to. And that was just the start. In 2014, Michelle’s Place provided almost 9,500 free services, including the Breast Health Assistance Program, where newly diagnosed women are navigated through their treatment process, according to Goodnough. Women in need are granted a resource room, with free Wi-Fi, computers, and a printer to use. They are provided with a lending library, information on hospice, financial assistance, meditation and relaxation, yoga, a shopping and fitting room for custom prosthesis and specialized bras, as well as post-surgery wraps. “Our women love the shopping room, where they can try on wigs, wear a totally different hair color or style, find a comfortable bra to wear healing from surgery,” said Goodnough. “As for most insurances, women are only provided one prosthesis and one bra per year, and I’m not sure if you can imagine only having one bra to wear, but it’s not enough. We’re always looking for ways to serve more.” Going above and beyond is

Reality Rally production members arrive in style in a pink Cadillac limousine driven by Sergio Weingarten.

Reality Rally stars arrive to local Temecula paparazzi outside of Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center. Ashley Ludwig photos

Michelle’s Place cork board, made from Temecula Valley Wine Country corks.

customary at Michelle’s Place, as everyone who walks through the doors has a specific need. “If we don’t have an answer for them, we’ll find it,” Goodnough said. “We have helped our ladies with backpacks and back to school supplies for their kids, with utilities, with childcare. And that is just some of the things that benefits such as Reality Rally help fund.” Michelle’s Place also assists women with the key element that many cancer-fighters need to maintain—understanding from women who have been through what they are going through, according to Goodnough. “Michelle’s Place offers support groups for parents with cancer, for

women with ovarian cancer, for those with metastatic cancer who will always be fighting cancer for the rest of their lives,” Goodnough said. “These are fabulous, strong women who are surviving with cancer for seven, 10, even 20 years.” Reality Rally contestants came to view Michelle’s story and left once again with much more. “Hearing that story again, that’s why we come to Reality Rally, that’s why we want to help,” stated James Wallington of CW’s “Capture.” Reality Rally’s stars learned not only of the 26-year-old namesake of Michelle’s Place, but of a young woman who loved life, who was active in every way, who looked

to help others, and when she found herself in need, traveled to a Santa Barbara Breast Cancer Resource Center to get the answers she needed and wanted to recreate that resource for others in Temecula Valley. “Michelle wanted this for Temecula,” Marilyn said, describing a building that was much like a home, with couches, and people greeting you upon entry, asking how they can help. “That’s what we’ve built.” Michelle’s Place is located at 27645 Jefferson Ave. Suite 117 in Temecula. For more information about Michelle’s Place, visit www. michellesplace.org.

Shop Chic for a Cause to be held, monies raised support local charities Kim Harris Managing Editor A tour bus filled with reality stars arrives at Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center in Temecula.

Shop Chic for a Cause, sponsored by the Temecula Valley Republican Women’s Federated, will

benefit local charities this year according to Gloria Karlak, TVRWF Ways and Means co-chair. The event, scheduled for Sunday, April 19 at the Bear Creek Clubhouse will feature “great” food, and a program featuring a speech by Ann Marie Murrell, editor of PolitiChicks, and a fashion show by Chico’s, Karlak said. “This is the first year we have partnered with Chico’s, Temecula Promenade mall and the title was recommended by Cathy Schioppi, the manager of Chico’s,” Karlak said. “We hope to make this an annual event.” Cost is $30 per person and tickets can be purchased online from www.tvrwffashionshow.brownpapertickets.com. All funds raised will support 4 Paws 4 Patriots, scholarships for local students and to support other local community events, Karlak said. “TVRWF is raising funds for 4 Paws 4 Patriots, scholarships for local high school students as well as other community activities,” she said. “We expect 150 to 200 people at the fashion show, Shop Chic for a Cause, at Bear Creek on April 19.” Karlak said that the group works tirelessly to support the local community and that Shop Chic for a Cause gives those in the group the opportunity to give back to service members, something that is near and dear to their hearts. “Their motto is ‘Giving Back

to Those Who Have Given So Much,’” she said of 4 Paws 4 Patriots. “They sponsor Service Dog training and equipment for disabled American veterans.” Located in Temecula, the organization is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that trains and provides service dogs, vocational training and equipment to disabled American veterans. The group also provides food and supplies as needed to support the care and welfare of the service dog and offers four service dog training programs from four to six months in length, according to its website www.4Paws4Patriots.org. “I believe that it costs approximately $3,500 to adequately train a dog,” Karlak said. “The need is great as it is estimated that between 75,000 and 100,000 disabled American veterans could benefit from the use of a service/assistance dog in America today.” TVRWF also provides financial support for the Wounded Warrior Foundation and provides constitution booklets to area high schools with its Caring for America initiative, donates 100s of new books to both Temecula and Murrieta public libraries under The Literacy Project and funds the Charlotte Mounsel Scholarship awarded to a local high school senior each year. For tickets or more information, contact Alexandra Garrison at migaalga@msn.com or by calling (951) 223-3500.

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Busy moms can stay fit with these easy tips Working mothers have a lot on their plates. In addition to the responsibilities that come with raising a family, working moms also must focus on their careers. Many mothers find that managing such hectic balancing acts leaves little time for physical fitness. But there are ways for working moms to stay physically fit even as they juggle their commitments to career and family. Work out in the early morning. Working out in the early morning, when the kids are still asleep and the office has yet to open, is a great way for busy working mothers to get their daily exercise. Designate a room in your home where you can spend time each morning doing some light strength training before hitting the treadmill or elliptical machine. The United States Department of Health and Human Services recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity each week, and women who get up just 45 minutes earlier each morning can meet those requirements and then some. An

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Four MSJC students recognized at statewide awards ceremony MENIFEE - Four Mt. San Jacinto College students were honored recently in Sacramento for their achievement of being selected to the First Team of the 2015 Phi Theta Kappa All-California Academic Team. Kylie Gardner and Ruchi Jariwala, both from Hemet, Ursula Simonoski of Beaumont and Curtis Smith of Sun City attended the awards luncheon in Sacramento on April 7. The students were selected to the First Team based on grades, leadership and community service. The MSJC students were among 30 from across the state selected for the First Team. A total of 91 community colleges made up the first, second and third teams. The students “represent some of the best of the two million students enrolled in California’s 112 community colleges,” according to the Community College League of California. Dr. Bill Vincent, MSJC’s vice president of Student Services,

attended the meeting to honor the students. MSJC was the only college to have four students on the team. “It was inspiring to see four of our students among the 30 on the First Team,” Vincent said. “Our students have a real passion not only for their education, but to serve as leaders in their communities. Our students are also evidence of the hard work and commitment our faculty have to student success.” The Academic Team program, administered by Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and the Community College League of California, recognizes community college students based on their grades, academic rigor, growth and how well the students use their education to benefit their schools and communities. MSJC Honors Program CoDirector Christina Yamanaka said she and Co-Director Erik Ozolins and instructor Nick Reeves were thrilled to learn of their students’

Mt. San Jacinto College students Kylie Gardner, Ruchi Jariwala, Ursula Simonoski and Curtis Smith were honored on April 7 in Sacramento for their achievement of being selected to the First Team of the 2015 Phi Courtesy photo Theta Kappa All-California Academic Team.

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“The lecture allows for an outside of the classroom experience that adds to your knowledge and puts it into a real world perspective,” remarked Ferragut concerning how the lecture would enhance his learning experience. McGaugh was not the only one who prepared for the presentation. In anticipation, students composed a variety of questions to ask him. “I wrote down some questions. Hopefully they will provide me with an inside look at the insight and scientific advancements of Dr. McGaugh in the field of neuroscience,” stated junior Loren Estrada. The ended with a rigorous question and answer session. As it concluded, students flooded the center stage to speak with the UCI medal recipient. Psychology teacher at Great Oak high school, Gary Oddi, courted McGaugh to visit the school. “I think the students got a lot out of what they heard today and

it might have generated some excitement that will translate into the classroom once we get back in there,” Oddi said. McGaugh doesn’t typically speak at high schools and usually lectures at colleges and convention centers. Nonetheless, he gave it a try and ended up being surprised by the experience. “It was more students than I thought I would be speaking to. I imagined a smaller class, but it turned out to be several hundred. But after I adjusted it was a lot of fun. Seeing that the students had really good questions assured me that they were listening and thinking. That was good,” McGaugh said. He may have persuaded some students into considering UC Irvine as their top school by treating them to a special presentation. For more information on the event, visit www,gohs.tvusd.k12. ca.us.

High school students win Rotary Club of Murrieta’s music and speech honors MURRIETA - The Rotary Club of Murrieta’s annual music and Four-Way Test Speech competitions resulted with six local area high school students winning $1,100 in cash prizes plus the opportunity to move into regional competitions. Rotary annually gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their talents and vie for prizes as an incentive for continuing their studies in the arts and other fields. The 2015 competitions drew talented musicians in instrument, piano and vocal while the speech contest brought high school students from every grade, many who had mock trial and debate team experiences.

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Speech Contest Cassidy Thornburg, 17, was the first place winner in the Four-Way Speech Contest and will move on to District 5330 eliminations in Riverside on April 25. She took home $300 as first place winner. A Murrieta Valley High School junior, Thornburg is a member of the school’s cross country/track team, Interact Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club and the Mock Trail Club. She also won this contest in 2014 as a sophomore. This year, she applied the Four-Way Test in her speech on leadership. The second place winning $100 went to Ingrid Adams, 16, a sophomore at Great Oak High School. She is involved in mock trial, congress, speech and debate as well as theater, voice, violin, piano, dance and Help United Growing Students with Special Needs Club. Adams spoke on cyberbullying. She was third place winner in the 2014 contest. Vista Murrieta Junior Fares Abdullah took this year’s third place and $50 for his talk on remedies for homelessness. Fares,17, is on Vista Murrieta’s debate team, the Student Body Leadership Association and is manager of the Vista Murrieta basketball team. “The overall quality of this year’s competition was very high,” Marsha Hall Brown said, the contest chairperson. “So many different speakers demonstrated excellence that it made the judging panels’ work both interesting and time consuming. Yet, in the end, the

2015 Murrieta Rotary Music Contest winners were (from left) Nathan Courtesy photos Cox, Andrew Tang and Catherine Howard.

Winners of the 2015 Murrieta Rotary Four-Way Speech Contest are shown with Contest Chair Marsha Hall Brown, left, and President Craig Carper, right. The winners were, from left, Fares Abdullah, third place; Cassidy Thornburg, first place, and Ingrid Adams, second place.

three winners were clearly tops.” Eleven students competed for the top prizes. Music Contest Five students from Murrieta Rotary’s Music Contest will move to district competitions. The contest, held at the Murrieta Salvation Army Center, resulted in three top winners. Cello player Nathan Cox took the top prize of $400 playing “Hungarian Rhapsody. He’s a sophomore at Santa Rosa Academy. Second place went to Andrew Tang, a junior at Murrieta Valley High School, who did “Prokofiev Sonata Op 28” in a minor 7 on the piano.

Third place went to Catherine Howard, a senior at River Springs Charter School, for her piano presentations of “Rondo” in D major, K. 485 by Mozart and “Sonatine anime” by Ravel. In addition to the three winners, the judges selected two other competitors – Elizabeth Cox, a Santa Rosa Academy sophomore, and Adam Schwab, a Calvary Chapel sophomore–to advance to the district competitions. Jody Lawlor, Rotary Music Contest chair, noted that this year’s competitors “were exceptional. I was amazed at the level of

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PASSCAR/IMCA Perris Auto Speedway Opener results PERRIS - The following are results of the April 11 PASSCAR Series and IMCA Modifieds at Perris Auto Speedway. IMCA Modifieds 1. David Lord - Hemet 2. Kevin Hocking - Huntington Beach 3. Dalton Everhart - Perris 4. Dave Clark - Riverside 5. Dale Underwood - Wildomar 6. Keith Gott - Las Vegas, NV 7. Bradley Wooten - El Cajon 8. Chris Wilder - San Diego 9. J.R. Stout - Riverside 10. Roger Wilson - Costa Mesa 11. David Manning - Hesperia 12. Neal Dillon - Fullerton 13. Steven Fangmeyer - Lake Elsinore 14. Ricky Lee - Oak Hills 15. Tim LaBrake - Highland 16. Charles Becker - Yucaipa PASSCAR Street Stocks 1. Luke Dodd - Riverside 2. Curtis Dietzsch - Riverside 3. Blaine Whitson - Temecula 4. Chris Leventis - Rancho Palos Verdes 5. George Bolden - Lake Elsinore 6. Henry Wesoloski Sr. - Temecula 7. Casey MacDonald - Riverside 8. Ernie Mendez - Hesperia 9. Justin Dunn - Riverside 10. Glen Dederick - Landers 11. Tim Shadduck - Hemet 12. Ronnie Everhart - Perris 13. Alan Grubel - Yucaipa 14. Eddie Gurwell - Riverside 15. Mike Collins - Lake Forest 16. Ronald Klein - Victorville 17. Stefan Davies - Murrieta 18. Leroy Whitson - Temecula 19. Adam Lloyd - Riverside 20. Robert Schrimsher - Fontana

After a second place finish in the season opener on March 14, Hemet’s David Lord on the IMCA Modified main event on Saturday.

21. Tim Branson - Hesperia 22. Mike Glaze - Yucaipa 23. James Doolen - Cabazon PASSCAR Super Stocks 1. Dennis Wooldridge - Riverside 2. Ricky Lee - Beaumont 3. Eric Ferguson - El Cajon 4. Mike Lerwell - El Cajon 5. Patrick Tone - Huntington Beach 6. Andy Moreton - Victorville 7. Danny Webster - Cherry Valley 8. Ronald Aschtgen - Riverside 9. Guy Thomas - Beaumont 10. Phillip King - Riverside 11. Steve Jonas - Lakeside 12. Blaine Whitson - Temecula Pick-A-Part American Factory Stocks 1. Todd Fassler - El Cajon 2. Kris Carnish - Menifee 3. Jeff Elder - Redlands 4. Mike Burks - Nuevo

Two time track champion Luke Dodd of Riverside won his first main of Doug Allen photos the season in the Street Stock.

5. James Altman Jr. - Lake Elsinore 6. Tom Gillum - Riverside 7. David Murray - Yucaipa Advance tickets for all events at the PAS, with the exception of the World of Outlaws, are available 24 hours a day by calling (800) 595-4849 or by visiting the track website online at http://pas.tix.com/ Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=7. Advance tickets for the World of Outlaws can also be obtained via phone or online at (877) 3958606 or by visiting http://dirtcar.ticketforce.com/ordertickets. asp?p=558&backurl=default.asp. For more information on the PAS, call (951) 940-0134. Camping is available for $25 per night for all PAS events. The campground opens at noon the day before each event. Tailgating in the spectator parking lot will begin at 1 p.m. for all PAS events as well.

Dennis Wooldridge of Riverside won his second main in a row in the Super Stocks Saturday night at Perris Auto Speedway.

Win qualifies Dodd for 2015 championship pursuit Joe Naiman Writer A winner-take-all format in the final Street Stocks race of 2014 at Perris Auto Speedway cost Luke Dodd his third division championship. Last year the format modeled after NASCAR’s Chase for the Cup involved the top eight drivers in the point standings entering the final race. This year a single main event win makes a Street Stocks driver eligible for the season-ending championship, and he obtained his qualifying win April 11. “It’s good to get it behind us, get in the chase,” Luke said. “A win is always a good thing for the family,” he said. “That win made the weekend a lot nicer for us.” Luke and his wife, Susan, have been married for 29 years. They have three children, 37-year-old Jeffrey, 32-year-old Jimmy and 26-year-old Jessica. Jessica has had recent surgeries for a stomach obstruction and has been hospitalized for most of the past two months. “We’ve been pretty much not focused on racing,” Luke said. “That kind of was a relief for me, to get a shot in the arm with some good stuff,” Luke said of the win. Jessica was released from the hospital on April 12, the day after her father’s victory. “It was a good weekend for us overall,” Luke said. Racing is a family endeavor for the 50-year-old Luke, who followed his father and uncle into racing. His father, Jerry Dodd, and his uncle, Jack Dodd, both won titles at Corona Raceway. Jerry Dodd won four Corona Raceway season

championships. Jack Dodd won two Corona Raceway championships and also won the 2007 Super Stocks title at Perris. Although Jack Dodd and Jerry Dodd are not currently racing, they are both on Luke’s crew as are Jeffrey Dodd and Luke Dodd’s brother-in-law, Bruce Turner. Family is also prevalent among Luke’s sponsors. He owns Luke’s Transmission in Riverside, and his family also owns Ed Moore Driveline in San Bernardino. Other sponsors are B&B Powder Coating in Riverside, Chiara’s Collision Center in Riverside, IDC Torque Converters in Bloomington, Kenco Truck Sales in Redlands, and MJB Chrome Plating in Rialto - which gives Dodd sponsors in five different towns. “That’s good,” he said. “Keep it in the Inland Empire for sure.” Luke was born in San Bernardino but is a lifelong Riverside resident. He participated in drag racing in the 1990s before making his oval track debut at Perris in 1998. In 1997 he won the Super Chevy Show drag race at Pomona. Luke also ran at the Victorville oval during his early racing years. He won his first championship at Perris in 2000 in the Stock Cars division which was subsequently split into the Super Stocks and Street Stocks classes. “Then I kind of hung it up until 2012,” he said. Luke missed the first two races of the 2012 season. His return to Perris was on a road course; he won that main event. He finished second in the season point standings despite missing the two races. Luke raced full seasons in 2013

and 2014 and plans to compete in all eight 2015 Street Stocks races. During the seven season points races in 2013 (one of the scheduled races was rained out) he had three wins, two second-place finishes, and a third-place result. Luke currently drives the same 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo he used to win the 2013 championship. He won the 2000 season title in a 1981 Camaro. Luke had three main event victories in 2014. He had the most main event wins and the highest point total entering the final 2014 race. “We actually pretty much had everything covered,” he said. “We led in points pretty much all season.”

The season-ending race was 30 laps. Luke led for the first 25 of those laps before his right rear tire went flat. “We did all we can do, but the tire let us down,” he said. “We still came out with our heads up.” Luke prefers the previous point system where the final race was worth double finishing points but a driver could win the championship without a season-ending victory. “I’d rather earn it throughout the year race by race,” he said. Luke knew entering the final 2014 race that losing the championship was a possibility. “You can lead it all year and actually the eighth-place guy in points can win it,” he said. “It’s all for the

last lap.” Like also understands the track’s rationale behind the emphasis on the final race as opposed to past situations in which a championship has been clinched and the other drivers close out the season with no chance for season honors. Although the Perris season championship eluded him Luke spent Thanksgiving Weekend at Bakersfield Speedway, which is actually in the town of Oildale, and won the Thanksgiving Thunder race for what the track calls Hobby Stocks. “We’ve been doing a little traveling up north,” he said. The Street Stocks made their 2015 PAS debut March 14; Luke finished fourth in that main event.

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Local Legacy Runner rolls through 30th straight LA Marathon JP Raineri Sports Editor

horse guy and up until the start of the very first LA Marathon I was very invested in cross country horse races. When a major project I was working on in 1987, which involved riding from Canada to Mexico was shut down, I saw a commercial for the LA Marathon and decided to run in it, as running was a way for me to release my frustrations. Mind you I was already 48 years old at this time, so I ran it the first year, and went back for the second, and saw some familiar faces and after the fifth year in a row of running it, a group of us challenged ourselves to make it to 10…and from there, the rest is history,” he said. Bingham has a very large family support system in place as well, from his five children ( his youngest is 46) to his 13 grandchildren and his four great grandchildren and of course his wife, Mary Jane (Gorgeous Janie is what he calls her), who helps keep him on track with his diet and though has never ran the race, is always behind him every step of the way. Quite a few of his family members have ran the race with him, the youngest being a few of his grandchildren who will occasionally jump in on the last 10 miles and finish with him. “I got my best time when I was 53 years old at four hours and four minutes, and then I had one heck of a race a few years ago when I got a kidney stone on mile four, that race took me nine and a half hours to complete,” he said. Bingham, who was also just inducted in the Cowboy Hall of Fame earlier this year in the city of Norco, says he feels good about competing next year in the 30th anniversary, which takes place on Valentine’s Day, but says the real focus for him was on this year with his Legacy Runners. “I suspect this year’s marathon was probably the highlight in history of our Legacy tradition. We had all of us in one place at one time. In past years, we have had more Legacies, but less organization and cohesiveness. Of course, as we get older the ranks will physically decrease, even if we happen to become yet more cohesive, but on that morning on March 15th, in the dark, we were all there! All of us, quietly milling around with our special numbers on our special shirts, awaiting our special start, determined to conclude our most lofty accomplishment, and we were all as one for that most precious hour. I think that will go down as one of the special moments in our long endeavor. From the runners to the rooters, we have never got so much attention and acclaim like we did this year - it really landed in year 30. Legacy runners have become widely known. We got to the top of a mountain that never existed when the LAM began, probably never existed with any marathon. This is a mountain we created as we climbed it.”

At first glance, one would never guess that Rick Bingham of Lake Elsinore is 77 years old, since he does things in his everyday life that even most middle age men don’t normally do. A cowboy at heart, Bingham, who loves to test himself competitively, has been a part of the LA Marathon since it’s inception in 1986, and along with 177 other runners who are all classified as Legacy Runners, he just completed his 30th consecutive marathon on March 15 of this year. Unlike in years past, Bingham was confined to a wheelchair for this year’s race due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, “Which made things much more difficult out on the course,” says Bingham. Despite the setback, Bingham was able to complete this year’s race in just less than seven hours, which is quite an accomplishment considering the amount of training that had to be done in a short amount of time with his modified sports wheelchair. “There were many other hoops I needed to jump though, outside of the training, in order to get the wheelchair ready and modified to the specs set forth by the LA Marathon commission prior to the race. Once that was done, I really focused on upper body training, since the bike has to be pedaled using that part of the body,” he said. Bingham has had many other setbacks over the course of the last 30 years when it comes to the LA Marathon, but as one who is constantly competing, he chalks his fortitude up to mind over matter and a strong sense of will power which he attributes to his early life in the Navy. Bingham was placed in the submarine forces upon entering in the mid-1900s and was a part of the crew for the very first nuclear submarine, the USS Nautilus, as well as the USS Barbell. To this day you can even find him and some of his former crew driving in the local parades in their replica float that is one tenth the size of the actual USS Barbell. “After I retired I needed to get to the warm weather and I worked for Kaiser Steel in Fontana and had a vested retirement after I worked there until I got into Arabian horses, which I bred for a good amount of time and then I dabbled in roofing and really just held down that job with a bit of an investment so I could keep busy,” he said, “I then took on triathlons, competed in three ironman races, the OC triathlon twice and yes my doctor gets mad at me when my health is not at its peak, but I tell him to look the other way.” Already having two knee replacements surgeries in last eight years, many of his friends call him the Bionic Man and have always supported Bingham along the way. “I was always a cowboy driven

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Pictured here with wife Janie, Rick Bingham of Lake Elsinore, age 77, finishes his 30th consecutive LA Marathon with the help of his modified sports wheelchair. Courtesy photos

Temecula United Soccer Club U15 & above tryouts coming soon Tryouts for Temecula United U15 and above are quickly approaching and those affiliated with the program are looking forward to a great week. Tryouts will be held at Patricia Birdsall Sports Park located at 32380 Deer Hollow Way, Temecula 92592. The tryouts will be on Field 3. Dates and times are as follows: April 20 & 22 - Girls - Check-in

is at 5:30pm and tryouts begin at 6 and go to 7:30 p.m. April 21 & 23 - Boys - Check-in is at 530pm and tryouts begin at 6 and go to 730pm. To expedite check-in and p r e - r e g i s t e r , v i s i t w w w. Temeculaunitedsoccerclub.org, click on Download Forms and click on Player Registration Form. (Sign form and bring to tryouts).

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Due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, Rick Bingham of Lake Elsinore, age 77, sits in his modified sports wheelchair during the early morning hours of the 2015 LA Marathon with over 170 Legacy Runners.

SOFTBALL: Division 1 Vista Murrieta – Ranked 8th Division 4 Temescal Canyon – Ranked 10th Division 7 Temecula Prep – Ranked 8th

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the Frederick Loewe Performance Hall at the University of Redlands, in Redlands. The Music and Four-Way Test Speech contests, along with other educational and community activities, is made possible by Murrieta Rotary’s annual fund-raising event, which this last year was the Patriot’s Ball, held at the conclusion of the Field of Honor in November. The Rotary Club of Murrieta was chartered on April 28, 1992. The club is involved in many com-

munity and international activities and programs, in cooperation with Rotary International, which has as its theme “Service Above Self.” Club meetings are held Mondays (excepting holidays) at noon at Richie’s Diner, 40651 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd., in Murrieta. For information regarding the club or membership visit www. murrietarotary.org or call President Craig Carper at (951) 541-3814.

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Storm crack Nuts 10-3 in season opener

Former 2011 Tahquitz graduate Ryan Miller singles in his first at bat for the Storm.

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Storm starting pitcher Ryan Butler throws 5 innings allowing 1 run to pick up the win as Lake Elsinore opens California league play with a 10-3 victory over Modesto.

JP Raineri Sports Editor The Lake Elsinore Storm opened up the 2015 season with a commanding 10-3 win over the visiting Modesto Nuts on Thursday, April 9 in front of a sold-out crowd at the Diamond. Modesto jumped out to an early lead thanks to a right field shot over the 36 foot high green monster by Rosell Herrera, but would not see their team recover after the Storm opened up the game with a 5-run fourth inning. Tahquitz graduate and Hemet native from the 2011 class, Ryan Miller, helped the eyes take the game over early when he picked up his first hit of the season putting runners in scoring position. Miller

was drafted by the Padres in 2013 in the 14th round, attended San Bernardino Valley College and played at Fort Wayne (Midwest league) last year where he batted .243 with 12 home runs and had 37 RBIs. Lake Elsinore, who was 3-2 on the season as of print time for the newspaper, secured their first series victory of the season taking three of the four games played against the Nuts. This week the Storm will face the High Desert Mavericks, who pulled in to town for a three game set early this week to cap off Opening Week and will then hit the road to take on Rancho Cucamonga through the weekend. For more information on all things Storm, visit www.stormbaseball.com.

Manager Michael Collins (18) and the Lake Elsinore Storm Line up for the National Anthem.

Washington Nationals to setup shop, seek local talent for scout teams in the area JP Raineri Sports Editor The Washington Nationals Baseball organization has decided to make the Temecula Valley home to its newest endeavor, which involves combing the area for fresh new baseball talent. With names like Stephan Strasburg and Bryce Harper already running through their clubhouse in their short his-

tory, it’s no secret that the organization knows how to find impact players. The fact that they are choosing this area, which caters to one of the toughest baseball leagues in the nation, the Southwestern League, the organization could not have picked a better are to choose from. The affiliated members of the organization that are starting with this endeavor under Mark Baca, who is

the National Supervisor of Scouting for the Washington Nationals, will be seeking talented and competitive incoming 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade baseball players for this year’s Washington Nationals Scout Teams. The scout teams will be for the graduating classes of 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. There will be an upcoming showcase camp/tryout with several MLB Scouts and College Coaches in attendance on May 30 at 9 a.m. at Linfield Christian High School. The cost of the camp is $50. To register and pay for the tryout/camp go to: socalnationals.com and click

‘register here’. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today The organization is also going to be seeking collegiate players that will compete in a summer season that will start in June and consist of a 25 plus game schedule playing other So Cal Collegiate teams. This will be an opportunity to play at a high level of competition and be exposed to numerous area scouts. Players will play 3-4 games per week with their home field being Linfield Christian High School. Players will receive amenities such as: unlimited access to the batting cages, a summer gym member-

ship, team wood bats, and a jersey and hat. For any questions regarding the high school teams, contact Dave Dexheimer, director of Baseball Operations, at davedex@verizon. net or (951) 536-6269. If interested in playing in the collegiate program, contact Josh Dexheimer, director of Baseball Operations, along with the following information: name, age, address, phone number, email, graduation year, college attending, position(s), bat R/L and throw R/L. Email all info to joshdex. baseball@gmail.com.

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HS Baseball: Recent scores and league standings

Scores updated through 4/14, Polls updated through 4/13 JP Raineri Sports Editor

Murrieta Mesa - 10-8 overall, 0-5 in league

TVHS: David Maldonado – 1-4, RS, RBI, Home Run (2)

This week the Southwestern League baseball teams will begin their second round of league games, facing each opponent twice in the same week. On April 17, they will also take the stage at the Diamond in Lake Elsinore for the final installment of the Valley News Diamond Showcase triple headers. Chaparral will face Temecula Valley at 2 p.m., Great Oak will take on Vista Murrieta at 4:45 p.m. and the game under the lights at 7:30 p.m. will consist of Murrieta Mesa and Murrieta Valley. Tickets are only $5 and this will be the last chance to catch the 2015 Southwestern League varsity baseball teams all in the same place.

Recent scores: 4/1 Great Oak – 7 Vista Murrieta – 15 WP: Chance Hroch - LP: Tom Vasquez VMHS: Hunter Tidwell – 3-4, 2 RBI, 3 RS, Triple / Jake Moberg – 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 RS, Triple, BB GOHS: Mitch Hayes – 3-3, 5 RBI, 2 RS, BB, Home Run (3)

4/10 Murrieta Mesa – 2 Chaparral – 5 WP: Cameron Haskell - LP: No stats entered CHS: Marc Sauceda – 2-4, RBI / Brhet Bewley – 1-2, 2 BB / Luis Tade – 1-2, RS, RBI, 2 BB, Double MMHS: No stats entered

Southwestern League Vista Murrieta - 11-5 overall, 4-1 in league Murrieta Valley - 12-3 overall, 3-1 in league Chaparral –10-6 overall, 3-2 in league Great Oak - 8-3-1 overall, 2-2 in league Temecula Valley - 7-6-1 overall, 2-3 in league

4/8 Murrieta Mesa – 2 Murrieta Valley – 4 WP: Johnny Morell - LP: Kyle Curran MVHS: Brent McDonald – 2-2, RBI, RS, SB / Walker Keller – 1-4, 2 RBI / Nick Smith – 0-0, SAC, 2 BB, RS MMHS: Trae Erikson – 2-3, Double / Nate Stilinovich– 2-3 Temecula Valley – 2 Chaparral – 6 WP: Austin Herrera - LP: Jarrod Iwasaki CHS: Bhret Bewley – 2-2, 2 BB/ Cameron Haskell – 1-3, RS / Jake Hitch – 1-1, 2 RBI, Double

Sunbelt League Temescal Canyon - 12-4 overall, 4-1 in league (Ranked 3rd in Division 3 CIF-SS Poll) Heritage - 7-8 overall, 4-1 in league Paloma Valley - 9-7 overall, 4-1 in league Elsinore - 6-10 overall, 2-3 in league Lakeside - 4-12 overall, 1-4 in league Perris - 3-13 overall, 0-5 in league

Mitch Hayes (3) and Eric Sanchez (18) helped Great Oak finish in sixth place in the highly competitive Boras Classic last week. The Wolfpack will return to league play this week against Vista Murrieta.

South Valley League Calvary Murrieta - 8-3 overall, 2-0 in league (Ranked 10th in Division 3 CIF-SS Poll) Rancho Christian - 6-1 overall,

2-0 in league Nuview Bridge - 6-1 overall, 2-0 in league Santa Rosa Academy - 7-4 overall, 1-2 in league

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Temecula Prep - 7-6 overall, 0-3 in league California Military Institute - 5-4 overall, 0-1 in league

MSJC honors students at annual UC Irvine research conference Shawnees Peacock Special to the Valley News IRVINE, CA - Three honors students from Mt. San Jacinto College received prestigious scholarships for the research projects they presented at a statewide conference held on March 28 at the University of California, Irvine. The MSJC students were among the 400 California community college students who attended the 15th annual Honors Transfer Council of California Student Research Conference for California Community Colleges hosted by the University of California, Irvine. The students represented 31 of the 112 college across the state. A total of 13 students presented at the conference. Blaine Novak Pilch of Wildomar won second place and $250 in prize money in the Physical/Life Sciences category for his poster presentation titled Replacing Synthetic Fertilizer to Revolutionize Agriculture. Kylie Gardner of Hemet and Maria Jose Lopez of Warner Springs each received the Exemplary Achievement Award. A total of 28 Exemplary Achievement Awards were given at the conference on March 28. Students must be nominated by the honors program from their college to be eligible for this award. Two $250 cash prize awards were given to Gardner and Lopez for their hard work. Gardner spoke on the technique of Gender-Neutral Parenting, while Lopez’s oral presentation focused on the rarely mentioned genocide against the Ixil Mayans that occurred during the 1980s in Guatemala. The HTCC Student Research Conference gives community college students from around the state that are involved in honors program at their institutions the unique opportunity to present the results of the research that they have completed for their honors course. The HTCC is comprised of the directors of the Honors Programs at community colleges around the state. “It gives me a great sense of pride to see students from Mt. San Jacinto College’s Honors Program present their research at the HTCC Student Research Conference at UCI,” said Professor and Honors Program Coordinator Christina Yamanaka. “Their presentations are the culmination of a year-long

process of researching their topic, organizing a presentation, and then preparing their work for an academic conference.” This year’s event was organized by the 2015 HTCC Conference Committee. The members of the conference committee oversee all aspects of the conference. Professor Erik Ozolins was the HTCC President Emeritus and Conference Program chair, Professor Yamanaka, was the Panel Coordinator and Conference Program Advisor. Five MSJC students, Erick Contreras, Casey Jacobi, Chris Powers, Blaine Novak Pilch, and Nicole Spagnolo, created posters to present the results of their research projects during the first session of the conference. MSJC students who did 12-minute individual oral presentations of their research were Trisha Felix, Kylie Gardner, Tamara Russell, Matt DeRemer, Nate Pavon, Jason Botello, Maria Josè Lopez and Vanesse Hiten. In order to present at the conference, students must submit their research projects to be rigorously evaluated and screened by the honors faculty by December each year. MSJC student Nate Pavon, of San Jacinto, did an oral presentation titled Americas Great Catalyst: Music from The Harlem Renaissance. His presentation focused on music’s roots in the Harlem Renaissance, its ability to enact social change and how it impacted the cultural identity of society throughout the 20th century. “Academically speaking this event is something that I hope to humbly brag about when I apply for scholarships,” Pavon said. “I now officially have a published paper so now when I apply to master’s programs this is something that I will reflect on and talk about and how I had professors that encouraged and guided me throughout this process. MSJC has set the standard for what I want for my education.” Each presenter had a faculty mentor to guide them along the process of conducting research on their chosen topic and provided their mentees with the tools to give a successful formal presentation. The faculty mentors for 2015 were Jim Davis, Maria Lopez, Erik Ozolins, Garry Raley, Alma Ramirez, Nick Reeves, Christina Yamanaka, Ted Blake, Michael Plotkin and Charise Louie. MSJC student Ashley Kraus was an attendee at the conference and

Mt. San Jacinto College student Maria Jose Lopez (far right) presents her research during the 15th annual Honors Transfer Council of California Student Research Conference for California Community Colleges at the University of California, Irvine on March 28. Lopez earned a scholarship for her work.

Students and faculty from Mt. San Jacinto College attended the 15th annual Honors Transfer Council of California Student Research Conference for California Community Colleges at the University of California, Irvine on March 28. Three MSJC students earned scholarships for their research.

the students Stephanie Pomales, Jordan Browning, Johanna Kristine, Rose Alagon, Benjamin Pisa, Deidre Barriger, Param Tiwari, Rumbidzai Mushonga, Miriam Gonzalez, Tiffani Jones and Alyssa

Duro served as volunteers at the conference. “Our student presenters, our volunteers, and the faculty and administrators who support them, are part of a fantastic team who do an amaz-

ing job of representing our college every year at the HTCC conference. Being part of this team motivates me as a researcher, instructor, and as an Honors Director for Mt. San Jacinto College,” Yamanaka said.

MSJC’s summer school classes help students achieve goals MENIFEE - Mt. San Jacinto College will help students reach their educational goals sooner by providing a host of high-demand classes during summer 2015. MSJC is planning flexible and convenient times and locations for summer classes, saving students time and money because they won’t have to travel far for classes. Summer classes will be available in all quarters of the district: at the San Gorgonio Pass Campus, the San Jacinto Campus,

the Menifee Valley Campus and in Temecula. More than 250 classes will be open. MSJC will hold day and at night classes and students can choose from online and onground offerings. In addition, MSJC will offer two summer sessions. The eight-week session starts on June 8. The six-week session starts on June 22. MSJC understands what students need to achieve their goals, so students can expect to see Basic

Skills classes and those that help students transfer to four-year universities. MSJC’s summer session will offer math, English and other high-demand courses. Summer is a great time for students interested a business degree to complete the requirements for the Business Degree Program, a joint offering through MSJC and Cal State University San Marcos at Temecula. The program offers a four-year pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree in business.

Students in the program will earn an associate’s degree from MSJC in two years and transition right into CSUSM to earn their bachelor’s in another two years. All courses in the Business Degree Program with CSUSM are offered at MSJC’s Temecula Higher Education Complex. New students must submit their applications for summer school. Registration for classes begins in late April. Students should make an appointment with a counselor

to create individualized education plans, which keeps them on track to earn a degree, transfer or earn a career certificate. Tuition at MSJC is only $46 per unit. The fee is waived for high school students who wish to attend MSJC. The MSJC Financial Aid offices can also help students determine if they qualify for aid. Vi s i t w w w. m s j c . e d u o r call (951) 506-6752 to get started today.

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