Knee Deep in the Hoopla, A-3
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Students hit water of Lake Skinner for Solar Cup, A-8
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May 29 – June 4, 2015
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WMWD adopts stricter outdoor watering measures
Triple Crown Sports hosts Memorial Day Baseball Tournament, B-11
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Volume 15, Issue 22
Memorial Day pays tribute to those lost in service to the country
RIVERSIDE—In response to Gov. Jerry Brown’s executive order for mandatory water reductions, Western Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors implemented Stage 4B of the Water Supply Shortage Contingency Program. The board voted unanimously on May 20 to move forward with Stage 4B, which will reduce customers’ outdoor water budgets by 30 percent from water use in 2013; commercial customer budgets will also be reduced by 10 percent. see page A-4
Entertainment
Dine like a VIP at Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival TEMECULA—It is the most exclusive dining experience at the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival. Food and Wine Pairing Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31 at the festival features local executive chefs who create tasty treats on stage while explaining their culinary process. see page A-12
Education
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Murrieta Mayor Harry Ramos salutes the wreath placed to honor those lost while serving in the Armed Forces during the city’s Memorial Day Observance Ceremony on Monday, May 25. see more photos on page A-9
Anti-GMO activists lead protest event at Temecula Duck Pond Alex Groves Staff Writer
Sara’s Way Scholarship awarded to Chaparral Student Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer Temecula Dollars for Scholars held its Community Awards Night on May 18, in conjunction with area high schools, granting scholarships to almost 300 upcoming high school graduates.
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Dozens gathered at the Temecula Duck Pond throughout the course of the day on Saturday, May 23, to protest genetically modified food producer Monsanto and advocate for better food labeling during the third annual March Against Monsanto. One of the event’s lead organizers was 56-year-old Linda Harris of Wildomar, who became interested in GMOs and genetically modified food products after retiring. After discovering that certain modified crops had glyphosate, an active ingredient in many weed killers, she was moved to action. Harris has been active on social media, where she coordinates events such as the march and also attempts to get the word out about legislation and other developments in the world of genetically modified
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see PROTEST, page A-5
Protester Margaret Melton is joined by younger protesters Presley Brown, Gus Brown and Sachi Hosokawa in the March Against Monsanto, which took place on May 23 at the Temecula Duck Pond. Alex Groves photo
Temecula couple celebrates silver anniversary on a bicycle built for two Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer Temecula residents Ric and Anne Van Der Linden have seen more ups than downs in their 25-years of marriage. In celebration of their silver anniversary the two decided to take their success story on the road, in a way they are most comfortable—from the seats of their tandem bicycle. “We’ve distance-biked on our tandem bike for many years, and often discussed riding across the United States,” Ric said. “We decided this would be the year for us to bike across the country.” Their tour begins on June 27 out of Oceanside to Temecula. On June 28, they will set off in earnest, starting at the Main Street Bridge in Old Town Temecula at 8 a.m. “We invite anyone and everyone to bring their bikes and join us, to send us on our way,” Ric said. “We are blessed with the marriage we
see ANNIVERSARY, page A-14
Ric and Anne Van Der Linden are going to ride their bicycle built for two across the country to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Courtesy photos