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Supervisors set to repeal sex offender ordinance A cheerleader from ‘Temecula Glitz Cheer’ shares her American Spirit during the 4th of July Star Spangled Parade.

Michelle Mears-Gerst Special to the Valley News Old Town Temecula was decked out in red, white and blue for the annual Fourth of July parade. Hundreds showed up with their American flags unfurled, donning patriotic clothes or costumes to show off their American pride. The Luiseño Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution Temecula Valley had members

dressed as soldiers from the Revolutionary War. Their costumes looked almost authentic, bringing history alive to Old Town. It was on July 2, 1776 during the American Revolution, that the Second Continental Congress declared the legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain. After voting for independence, Congress had the Declaration of Independence explain the decision. Residents of all ages were

thrilled to see horses trotting down the street behind Revolutionary War soldiers. The horses brought a touch of the west to Old Town Temecula and the riders like Jack Williams were proudly waving their ten-gallon hats and smiling ear to ear. People watching in Old Town during the Fourth of July parade were just as fun as the parade. Children wore star spangled sunglasses, red, white and blue ribbons and

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bows; anything and everything was decked out with patriotic colors. Government officials historically use Fourth of July celebrations to come out and greet their constituents and this parade had a few politicians on hand. Temecula Mayor Pro Tem, Jeff Comerchero waved to guests while sitting on the back of a convertible. Riverside County Supervisor Jeff

Kim Harris Special to the Valley News The Riverside County Board of Supervisors are expected to repeal Ordinance 902, the ordinance that sets rules on where sex offenders can live or visit. The board decided to appeal the ordinance on the advice of legal counsel following Appeals Court rulings on similar ordinances in nearby areas as unconstitutional. see page A-3

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Richie’s Real American Immigration debate Diner wins prestigious continues in Murrieta on national Silver Plate Award Independence Day Lines drawn on illegal immigration in western-style showdown

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Friends of Ronald Reagan Sports Park aims to complete monument Alex Groves Editor The Friends of the Ronald Reagan Sports Park are currently in the process of raising funds for the completion of a monument that will feature Ronald Reagan overlooking a family of four while they work together to facilitate the creation of a park. see page A-3

Guerrilla Media Network radio host, Pete Santilli, voices his anti immigration opinions to border patrol agents at the Murrieta border Patrol station on Fri. July 4, 2014. Shane Gibson photo

Richie's Diner general manager, Jorge Chavez (center), with Richie's Diner founders, Jack and Linda Williams. Shane Gibson photo

Julie Reeder Publisher Jack and Linda Williams of Richie’s Real American Diner received a Silver Plate Award at the 2014 National Restaurant Show and

Convention, which is held annually at the Great Hall at Union Station in Chicago, Illinois. Members of the restaurant industry from throughout the country attend the event.

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Michelle Mears-Gerst Special to the Valley News Hundreds of protestors from both sides of the immigration issue showed up in the sweltering heat outside the U.S. Border Patrol station in Murrieta on the Fourth of July. The station located off Madison Ave. is a dusty road where bushes of chaparral grow wild and tumbleweeds roll. Instead of grilling, swimming or relaxing with friends on a national holiday hundreds of people with passionate views on immigration spent their afternoon waving flags and supporting their stance on migrants from Central America being bused into town. Lines were literally drawn along the road with yellow caution tape and police lining down the middle.

One side chanted, “USA! USA!” while the other side retorted with, “Racists! Racists!” There were reports the trio of buses diverted away from Murrieta earlier in the week with 140 undocumented immigrants were expected to arrive back in town on Friday. Those detained who are mostly women and children are being brought to the Inland office for processing. Border patrol agents plan to release them to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who will let them reunite with their families across the United States until their legal status is determined. This process was explained by Chief Patrol Agent at U.S. Border Patrol Location Greater San Diego, Paul

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Hard News Three people confirmed Murrieta fire chief released from hospital dead in plane crash Michelle Mears-Gerst alert, lucid and recovering at home. ert’s face. At first, Shobert thought near Ortega Highway “He’s made a quick turn-around,” he had been wounded by gunfire, LAKE ELSINORE - Three people aboard a small plane were killed Sunday when a wing clipped a tree and crashed in the Santa Ana mountains, off the Ortega Highway near Lake Elsinore, authorities said. Firefighters were dispatched at 9:22 a.m. to an area near the Lookout Roadhouse restaurant, in the 32100 block of Ortega Highway, in response to a small fire. The Riverside County Fire Department confirmed the fatalities. Cal Fire reported that one of the plane’s wings had clipped a tree, causing the single-engine aircraft to crash.

The fire was sparked by a Piper PA28 Cherokee airplane, which crashed into a cliff. Its tail number would not be released until relatives of the three people were notified, the Federal Aviation Administration reported. Witness Alan Scott told ABC7 the plane appeared to lose power when it barely cleared power lines and tried to “climb’’ upwards. It’s not certain if wind played a role in the crash, according to ABC7. There were no other reports of injuries or fatalities. The fire was contained to less than an acre, authorities said.

Police arrest 18-yearold high school student in connection with restaurant burglary LAKE ELSINORE - A burglary suspect was arrested at Lake Elsinore High School in connection with last month’s break-in of a Canyon Lake restaurant, a sergeant said today. Coleman Bennett, 18, of Wildomar, was arrested at the high school Thursday. Two teens were also arrested but it was unclear if they were taken into custody at the same location.

Bennett was booked for suspicion of conspiring to commit a felony and second degree burglary. He remained in custody today in lieu of $5,000 bail, records showed. Dispatchers received a 911 call at 2:40 a.m. June 26 from the Canyon Lake Lodge, and learned the suspects forced their way into the business, Riverside County sheriff’s Sgt. Ryan Hoxmeier said.

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Murrieta Fire Chief Matt Shobert was released from the hospital July 4, after being hit in the face by a rock during a brush clearing operation. Shobert was discharged Friday night from Loma Linda University Medical Center where he underwent a four to six-hour operation on Wednesday. Fire officials called the incident a “freak accident” involving a large mowing machine at the Bear Creek gate community in Murrieta. “He has a long road ahead,” Murrieta Fire Capt. Matt Corelli said of Shobert. Shobert was reported to be

Corelli said. The veteran firefighter was appointed Murrieta fire chief in 2011. He will be placed on indefinite administrative leave. A battalion chief is expected take the helm at the fire department during the interim, Corelli said. Shobert was not available for comment today. Shobert was standing about 100 feet away from a machine clearing brush operated by a maintenance person on a slope. The fire chief and the other Murrieta firefighters were on hand to oversee the job in clearing out the dried brush, Corelli said. The machine apparently struck a rock, which was flung into Shob-

which prompted him to get in his vehicle and drive about 50 feet away from the site. Shobert pulled over to make a distress call, Corelli said. Paramedics took the injured fire chief to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar and he was later flown out to Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, where he was initially listed in critical condition upon his arrival, a hospital representative said. Corelli could not recall another time when something like this ever happened during his time with the Murrieta Fire Department.

Police arrest five outside immigration protest in Murrieta Alex Groves Editor Officers from the Murrieta Police Department arrested five people this afternoon as pro-immigration and anti-immigration protests picked up steam outside the Murrieta Border Patrol station located in the 2500 block of Madison Avenue; those individuals engaged in a confrontation with the officers, according to a report from the department. The report alleges that officers received information about an as-

sault that occurred shortly before 4 p.m. this afternoon and contacted 22-year-old Janet Mathieson, one of the protesters, to see if they could get information regarding the assault. Mathieson was uncooperative and police attempted to arrest her for obstructing their investigation when 33-year-old Pouyan Bokaei interfered with the officers and attempted to free Mathieson. Two additional officers became involved with the confrontation. Three more protesters got involved and attempted to prevent Bokaei

and Mathieson from getting arrested shortly thereafter; they were 26-year-old Jacqueline Sanchez of Los Angeles, 25-year-old Jessica Rey of Menifee and 24-year old Salvador Chavez of Los Angeles. Mathieson was arrested for obstructing an officer and battery of an officer while the remaining four were arrested for obstruction of an officer and lynching. It wasn’t clear at this time what side of the immigration protests the five individuals were on.

Temecula checkpoint Woman accused of allowing 2-year-old catches no drunken drivers to drink methamphetamine-laced tea TEMECULA - Six people were from Pechanga Casino and other arrested or cited for driving without area businesses were stopped by charged with child endangerment a valid license but no drunken driv- officers; the checkpoint was deers were arrested Saturday night during a checkpoint that took place at the intersection of Pechanga Parkway and Temecula Parkway in Temecula, a sheriff’s official reported today. The checkpoint took place from 9 p.m. Saturday until 3 a.m. Sunday and numerous vehicles traveling

signed to deter drivers who may be impaired from getting behind the wheel of a car, according to Sgt. Joseph Greco. The operation was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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“Through the course of the investigation, deputies discovered that the child’s grandmother (Watson), who is from Aloha, Oregon, was staying at the Pine Street address ... and had made a cup of tea the night before and placed methamphetamine in the tea to get herself high,” McDonald alleged. He said the unfinished cup was left on a kitchen counter, where the child apparently picked it up and drank some of it. Watson was arrested without incident at the residence. The tot was treated and released from the hospital. She’s expected to be fine, McDonald said.

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According to McDonald, deputies were called around 10 a.m. on Monday, June 30 to a residence in the 31000 block of Pine Street in Garner Valley, about 10 miles east of Hemet, to investigate reports of possible child abuse. McDonald said the resident told the deputies she had taken her 2-year-old daughter to a hospital after the youngster refused to go to sleep the previous night and “was talking rapidly, scratching her skin ... and very agitated.” The child’s blood was drawn at the hospital, and lab results showed she had meth in her system, according to the sergeant.

A woman was hit in the head with a folding shovel by a burglar when she awoke early on Saturday morning in her home in the 44800 Block of Tehachapi Pass in Temecula, a Sheriff’s official reported. Eighteen-year-old Gabriel Jimenez Ramirez, who was allegedly under the influence of a substance, broke into the woman’s home and waited for her to wake up. When she did wake up, she called out to Ramirez after spotting him; Ramirez then struck her with the shovel and ran from the home, according to a Riverside County Sheriff’s report. Officers were already investigating another attempted burglary in

the area when they received a report on Ramirez’s break in and assault. They set up a perimeter in the local area until they located Ramirez and arrested him without incident, Sgt. Kevin McDonald said. He was booked into the Southwest Detention Center for two counts of attempted burglary, one count of assault with a deadly weapon and being under the influence of a controlled substance, according to McDonald. The female victim of the assault was expected to be OK. She received only superficial injuries and declined medical attention, McDonald said. Anyone who may have additional information is encouraged to contact Officer Art Weissman at the Temecula Police Department at (951)-696-3000.

ly weapon and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, as well as sentence-enhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations. He’s being held in lieu of $1.1 million bail at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta. Riverside County Superior Court Judge Ronald Taylor summoned more than 100 prospective jurors to the Riverside Hall of Justice this morning for screening as to their qualifications and availability. Opening statements are expected

leading to a heated argument on Fulkerson’s doorstep. The defendant’s girlfriend, whose name was withheld, apparently inserted herself into the exchange, further inflaming the victim, who began walking toward the woman, prompting Fulkerson to grab his sawed-off, 12-gauge shotgun from a living room table and blast Cook, who collapsed, according to prosecutors. The defendant then struck the victim on the head with the butt of

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Supervisors set to repeal sex offender ordinance Kim Harris Special to the Valley News The Riverside County Board of Supervisors are expected to repeal Ordinance 902, the ordinance that sets rules on where sex offenders can live or visit. The board decided to appeal the ordinance on the advice of legal counsel following Appeals Court rulings on similar ordinances in nearby areas as unconstitutional. Third District Supervisor Jeff Stone registered a “No” vote, making a strong political statement on the subject during the July 1 meeting. According to Verne Lauritzen, chief of staff for Stone, many of the supervisors are against the move, which would leave Riverside County without an ordinance addressing sex offenders. “It’s not something that is popular with these supervisors,” Lauritzen said. “They think the ordinance is tough and good and they want it to stay but it is not in compliance with state law and we would be legally challenged and most likely lose. We are actually repealing it to be in compliance with state law.” Lauritzen said Stone said no to make a statement that he didn’t see the prudence in repealing it without having something else in place. “We are left with no sex offender ordinance in place and he is uncomfortable with that. He thinks the state law is inefficient, he thinks that the state law is not tough enough,” Lauritzen said. “The message would be a political message to state legislatures to strengthen state law because he doesn’t want to repeal what they are telling us

they have to. He is just simply saying he doesn’t agree with state law, and obviously we have to comply, but I am not going to vote for it.” Lauritzen said at the suggestion of council the ordinance would be repealed but that he hopes another ordinance would be adopted to replace Ordinance 902 to reflect the state law regarding sex offenders. “What happened is there has been a court case that has determined that certain aspects of many local ordinances that deal with where they can go in particular is not consistent with state law and as you know county ordinances cannot supersede or take precedence over state law,” he said. “So at the suggestion of county council – it was suggested we repeal the ordinance – otherwise we could face legal challenge.” Ordinance 902, adopted by the board in 2010, established sex offender residency and loitering prohibitions, but the new ordinance, 902.2 would do away with those restrictions. The ordinance prohibited sex offenders from residing in a residence or transient occupancy facility – such as a hotel room – already occupied by another sex offender unless the two are legally related by blood, marriage or adoption. Other restrictions include loitering in a child safety zone, which is defined as the area located within 300 feet of a child day care, swimming or wading pool, a commercial establishment that has an on-site, or adjacent children’s playground or any place where classes or group activities for children are held, such as a school. The ordinance was later amended to include time, place and manner

restrictions that prohibit sex offenders from answering the door to children who are trick-or-treating on Halloween. In September of 2012 the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division 1, issued a decision ruling that some of the blanket residency restrictions of Jessica’s Law were unconstitutional. Jessica’s law, named after a 9-year-old Florida girl who was murdered by a convicted sex offender who failed to notify local police of his location, was approved by California voters in 2006. Additional decisions issued from the same court, Division 3, invalidated ordinances in the city of Irvine and Orange County prohibiting sex offenders from entering public parks or recreational facilities without prior permission. The recommendation to repeal the ordinance comes due to the court’s rulings that local actions regarding the issues are preempted by state laws. Under the California penal code section 290, or Jessica’s law, sex offenders who have been convicted of a felony sex offense are required to be monitored by GPS devices. The law also prohibits sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of any school and it makes other provisions that increase legal penalties for habitual sex offenders and child molesters. Riverside residents would still be protected under the state’s law. The repeal is expected to happen during the Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for July 15 beginning at 9 a.m. It will be effective 30 days from adoption.

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The Friends of the Ronald Reagan Sports Park are currently in the process of raising funds for the completion of a monument that will feature Ronald Reagan overlooking a family of four while they work together to facilitate the creation of a park. The monument will cost approximately $65,000 to complete and will mark the culmination of a project that has been more than two years in the making. In February of 2012 the first phase of the monument was completed in the park through a similar kind of fundraising effort. It featured a statue of Reagan with shovel in hand against a tile backdrop. Behind Reagan was an inscription that describes the purpose for the monument; it contains a portion of a speech Reagan made in 1983 before the United States Olympic Committee. The 40 th president praised people of the city of Tem-

ecula for their effort to create a park without utilizing any sort of government funding. That form of self-sufficiency, which Reagan praised in his speech, was what the friends of Ronald Reagan Sports Park wanted to encapsulate in a monument, according Perry Peters, the president of the organization. Peters said they set about achieving that through their initial fundraiser, which aided in the completion of the statue of Reagan. Now they’re attempting to finish the second part of the monument which will depict a family of four working in unison by pulling weeds and performing other types of tasks in the park. However, there have been some roadblocks between the two separate phases of construction. The statue of Reagan was set on fire in late September of 2013. His painted on shirt and blue jeans were covered in thick, black soot, and the heat from the fire also caused some tiles from the backsplash behind the statue to fall off. It costed many

thousands of dollars to not only fix the monument, but also to install security cameras. But now the monument is back on a normal track toward completion. Peters added he thought the completion of the monument was an important goal because the youth of today should be familiar with Ronald Reagan and his legacy as well as the ideals of hard work and self-reliance. “I think it’s especially needed these days when people seem to be relying more and more on government for getting things done,” he said. “I think we need that message right now.” The Sports Park organization has started their fundraiser on Indiegogo. To learn more about the project or contribute funds, visit their page at: https://www. indiegogo.com/projects/ronaldreagan-monument-a-legacy-ofliberty-the-american-spirit To comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com

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We should take a hard look at how we want our actions to reflect on our nation. Sadly, this is a phenomenon we have seen before. We have opened our hearts and our borders to children during humanitarian crises many times: helping Jewish children during World War II, Cuban children during the Castro regime in the early 1960s, children from Vietnam at the end of the Vietnam War, to name a few. I urge Representative Calvert to support additional funding to help address this crisis while ensuring America safeguards its fundamental values of protecting children, fairness, and due process. This includes providing funds to immigration courts so they can expand their staff in this crisis to make sure each child has access to counsel and hearing to see a judge before these traumatized children are swiftly removed to a place where violence awaits them and jeopardize their safety. Flying these children out of the country directly as he suggests instead of to a detention holding area where their fears can be legitimately assessed by an Im-

migration Judge runs counter to what our country was founded on – freedom, liberty, and refuge from persecution. The children in these dire straits, afraid for their lives, trying to reach safety should not be detained at length, or shipped back to danger and turmoil in a matter of days just to appease political critics of the administration. We need to welcome them, offer them refuge during this terrifying time and do our best by them. Blaming President Obama for not enforcing immigration law as touted by Representative Calvert and Murrieta Mayor Alan Long is not the answer to this crisis nor is a fair characterization of the overall problem. In this present crisis, the legal options available to undocumented children who are physically present in the US are extremely limited and often non-existent. Legislators often refer to the existence of deferred action for undocumented youth under DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program that was introduced by President Obama when Con-

gress failed to act on immigration reform) as the reason for the mass influx of undocumented children and the myths that have been spread by coyotes that the US legalizes the status and grants citizenship to any child who can make it across the border. This is simply not true. DACA would not apply to these children, recipients of which must have arrived before 2012 and jump through many other hurdles to establish eligibility for this temporary relief. The reality is that children we see now are fleeing Central America not because of a “magic route to citizenship” that can be fairly blamed on President Obama, but due to documented fears of violence they cannot escape. Most of the children detained in this crisis come from Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, many of whom are afraid for their lives. We are not the only country being hit by this influx. In surrounding countries, asylum claims have jumped astronomically. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported a 432 percent increase in

As a patriotic American, and direct descendant of the Mayflower pilgrims, I have followed the immigration news with considerable interest. During my professional career I employed hundreds of immigrants, legal and otherwise, and almost without exception they outpreformed American-born workers of whatever background. Additionally, while living in Europe, I witnessed first-hand the overwhelming population of immigrants located in a small town

on the French side of the English Channel and saw how the local population willingly fed, housed, clothed these poor souls from distant countries, all speaking different languages, and all hoping to reach a place of safety. When I read about the hostile reaction of (some) Murrieta persons, it makes me ashamed to be American; these immigrants are seeking the same thing our forefathers did: a safe place to live, a life without fear, a decent job and a better life

for their children. Thankfully we have not been forced to flee our country and seek refuge in a strange land, not knowing the language. Please remember where you came from, and the reception your family received, no matter how long ago, legal or not, and open your homes and hearts to these newcomers.

I can only hope the Border Patrol will now close their operation in Murrieta since they are not allowed to legally operate the facility without a band of people, who I think are racists, getting in the way. It was a disgrace! I won’t set foot in the town ever again.

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Editor’s Note: Opinions do not necessarily reflect the views of the Valley News staff. We invite opinions on all sides of an issue. If you have an opinion, please send it as e-mail to editor@myvalleynews.com, or fax us at (760) 723-9606. Maximum word count 250. All letters must include the author’s name, address and phone number. The Valley News reserves the right to edit letters as necessary to fit the publication’s format.

asylum requests in Belize, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, and Mexico of these traumatized children who managed to get out of their country alive. Nicaragua, despite all of its poverty, alone saw an increase of 240 percent in asylum requests between 2012 and 2013. Let us not lose track of the need to focus on meaningful immigration reform that balances both enforcement and benefits and can deter future illegal immigration but expanding visa numbers so

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Laura Rathbun Special to the Valley News Former Menifee resident Nia Sanchez, 24, won the title of Miss USA 2014 on June 8 at the Baton Rouge River Center in Louisiana. “I’m so excited. It’s a dream come true,” Sanchez said after

the three-hour pageant that was televised on NBC. She represented the state of Nevada where she now lives. Dressed in a vibrant red gown, Sanchez seemed to cinch the title after confidently answering a judge’s question about how to solve sexual assaults of female

students on college campuses. She responded that it was important for women to defend themselves and bring awareness to the issue. “I think more awareness is very important so women can learn how to protect themselves,” she said. “Myself, as a fourth-degree black belt, I learned from a young age that you need to be confident and be able to defend yourself. And I think that’s something that we should start to really implement for a lot of women.” At the age of 8, Sanchez started taekwondo lessons to learn selfdefense and build her confidence. She became a certified instructor with a fourth-degree black belt. Her father David Sanchez, Sr. owns the Menifee Martial Arts Academy and she taught there. Sanchez beat out 50 other contestants from all the states and the District of Columbia for the title of 63rd Miss USA. She will represent the U.S. at the Miss

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selected today will serve as goodwill ambassadors for Southwest Riverside County and their local communities. They take on the responsibilities of being a role model to their peers,” said Southwest California Pageants Director Anne Bowman. “SWC Pageants emphasizes community service as a way of building leadership skills and self-confidence. We want these young women to be proud of themselves because of what they have accomplished, not what they look like.” The annual pageant is open to girls and unmarried women from ages three to 22 who reside in Riverside County. All contestants in middle school and high school are required to submit a letter from their school counselors verifying that they are good standing academically and not under any disciplinary action. Teen and Miss contestants take part in rehearsals and training prior to the pageant to prepare for the competition. During their reign they will attend numerous community functions, chamber of commerce mixers, grand openings, parades and philanthropic and charitable functions. “It feels amazing,” Aebel said

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33 required technical reports needed to be updated in order for the project study work to be completed. A key step came early this year when Caltrans officials decided to include roundabouts in their mix of congestion-easing options for fastgrowing regions throughout the state. That decision prompted Lake Elsinore to shift its thinking in that direction. “That’s what got us excited,” Eskandari said. In February, city, county, state and federal officials gathered in Lake Elsinore to examine the area and discuss whether roundabouts might ease the gridlock conditions. On March 25, Yates and Eskandari won City Council approval on two key actions centering on the congested interchange and surface streets. The council approved an agreement with Caltrans to proceed with the construction of an additional exit lane for southbound traffic on I-15. The cost of that work is expected to total about $800,000, according to city officials. Caltrans agreed to pay $500,000 of that cost and the rest came from county sales tax revenues that are earmarked for regional transportation projects. Another short-term fix targeted the timing of the traffic lights at the five existing intersections. Past efforts to synchronize the signals ran into difficulty because some of the traffic lights are under Caltrans’ jurisdiction and others are operated by the city. At the same meeting, council members directed city engineers, RCTC, Caltrans and other agencies to include roundabouts in the long-term improvements study. At that time, Lake Elsinore en-

gineers estimated that conventional means of increasing the area’s traffic capacity would cost $64 million to $71 million. Of that amount, $15 million to $22 million would be needed to buy the properties needed to add new traffic lanes and signals and construct other conventional improvements. Conversely, the cost of replacing the existing five intersections with roundabouts was estimated at about $15 million. City staff said in a report that it has not been able to identify a similar use of roundabouts in California, and federal and state highway officials are “very excited” about helping Lake Elsinore with its design, funding and public education efforts. In May, county transportation commissioners voted to increase the amount of the project study funds to $2.2 million. The remainder of the study work is expected to take about 1½ years, according to a commission staff report. Yates and Eskandari said the city will seek public input at key points in the project study. A meeting to unveil the concept is expected to be held in August or September. “We know we need a lot of public outreach,” Yates said. Yates and Eskandari acknowledged that few local drivers have been exposed to roundabouts, especially those located at freeway ramps or transition through a series of intersections. If the roundabout project proceeds, a detailed public education process and an abundance of signs will be needed to eliminate driver uncertainty or confusion, they said. “There’s a lot of focus that’s going to be given to those issues,” Eskan-

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dari said. “The biggest part is getting the general public to drive it without panicking.” Roundabouts are prevalent in Europe. They are essentially traffic circles in which drivers must yield to oncoming vehicles before they cautiously enter and then exit onto the road of their choice. All vehicles circle the roundabout in the same direction. It is not unusual for European drivers to pass through a string of roundabouts as they crisscross a village or city. Roundabouts are far less common, however, in California and the United States. Many Riverside County cities and communities do not have any roundabouts. There are two roundabouts in the Temecula area. The most heavily-traveled of those roundabouts is at Anza and Rancho California roads in the Temecula wine country. County planners replaced a conventional intersection with a

roundabout there several years ago in order to eliminate the need for drivers to come to a complete stop as they approached from different directions. The other roundabout is on a lowvolume city street tucked behind a shopping center that flanks Temecula Parkway and is the site of a Home Depot store. John Standiford, deputy executive director of the county Transportation Commission, said roundabouts have also popped up in Cabazon, La Quinta and some other desert communities. “I think it’s a relatively new strategy,” Standiford said in a recent telephone interview. He said it will be interesting to see if a string of roundabouts proves to be a workable solution for Lake Elsinore and such a conversion is funded and built. “It is a challenging location,” he said. “There’s no doubt about it.”

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Local PROTEST from page A-1 Beeson at a town hall meeting held in Murrieta on Wednesday, July 2. The crowd on Friday drew people of all ages but the youth were not standing by silent. “I feel like we are being intruded on, on our Independence Day,” 16-year old Michael Perez from Menifee said. “I love America and I am here today because I want to keep it safe and enforce the law.” Paula Drummond, 19, from Murrieta said her family has been on both sides of the immigration fence. Paula was born in the United States but her sister Mary was born in Mexico. “My mom came from Mexico legally with my sister. I have family now struggling in Mexico but they are not trying to cross the borders illegally,” Drummond said.

Mary Drummond, 23, said that even though she was born in Mexico she wants the immigrants to support the law of the land in the United States of America. Waving her American flag Mary Drummond said, “This is has nothing to do with racism. I am Mexican this isn’t about race.” Dara Glanzer, 24, of Los Angeles said she was pro-immigrant. She attended the event because she saw the media coverage and did not like how the immigrants were being treated. “I’m here because I saw there were a large number of protesters turning away buses with no intervention,” she said. “I’m here because that kind of impunity reminds me of the South during the civil rights era.” Glanzer likened the buses full of immigrants to buses full of

freedom fighters during the ‘60s. She added that she thought the U.S. was responsible for destabilizing the countries the immigrants came from. Assemblyman Tim Donnelly from the 33rd District was at the protests on the Fourth of July to see it for himself. “I am deeply frustrated with our federal policies,” Donnelley said. “We have a situation where many children are being handed over to people who may not be their true relatives. This is a government created humanitarian crisis.” Donnelly said he is upset with California Governor Jerry Brown who at the time of the interview has not spoken on the migrant situation. “The governor is not an intern. He has an obligation to the people of California. He has a responsibility to not allow our community to be put at risk,” he said. Alex Groves contributed to this article. [Right] A pro amnesty protester shares a moment with a child during the rally held at the Murrieta Border patrol station on Fri. July 4, 2014.

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Homeless facing eviction seek help from Pathway Project A one-stop service fair was held for homeless in Lake Elsinore Michelle Mears-Gerst Special to the Valley News Non-profits, churches and government agencies teamed up Tuesday in Lake Elsinore to provide the homeless with assistance in housing and other aid before a camp is shut down in Lakeland Village. The Riverside County Housing Authority, along with the Lake Elsinore Pathway Project, organized an event titled, “One Stop Service Fair” held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Lakeside High School in Lake Elsinore. The fair was open to anyone seeking government aid including the homeless in the encampment. A variety of resources was available under one roof in an effort to speed up the application process as well as to provide education on qualifying for services. Riverside County Housing Authority sponsored transportation and provided a bus that circled around the lake free of charge. Lunch was also provided to participants and bags of toiletry items were available for pickup. Supervisor of Special Projects for

the Riverside County Housing Authorities, Rick Pettet, said 60 to 70 people showed up, some he thought he would never see asking for help. The closing of the camp is leaving many of the long-term homeless with little options besides asking for help from local agencies. “Now that they know they will be forced to move those who were resistant are coming to us for help,” Pettet said. “The main reason we are holding this event is because we don’t want anyone who qualifies for benefits to not get benefits,” Pettet said. The event was meant to be a hub to connect resources like the Department of Motor Vehicles, social services, housing authority, mental health, substance abuse, educational organizations, etc. “We also are here to help people budget for daily living or getting help pushing past mental roadblocks,” Pettet said. “The city is trying to find ways to help the homeless. Churches have been setting up in parks in Lake Elsinore trying to feed the homeless but residents aren’t always pleased

with this type of help,” Nicole Daily said public information officer with Lake Elsinore. “We would like to have something in the city more permanent when it comes to feeding the homeless,” Daily said. Rev. Cameron Lemons said the goal of the Pathway Project he helps lead is to do more than feed the homeless but to create a path for other homeless people to become motivated toward independence. The road to self-sufficiency is paved with help from various services and mentors the homeless may not know exists. “Today was a kickoff event to make the services more accessible for all of the community,” Lemmons said. “We are thrilled with today’s event.” City Manager Grant Yates said, “We are a city with a heart for the homeless and to help those who need help receive it.” Property owners of the land where the homeless camped out received a court order June 30 to allow authorizes to enter the site and clean it up. The homeless will also be evicted in the cleanup process by the end of July.

Father Cameron Lemons spearheaded the Pathway Project to help homeless people gain greater independence. Michelle Mears-Gerst photos

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Dogs poised to raise money to fight cancer Kim Harris Special to the Valley News Dog lovers in Menifee will have the chance to raise money for cancer during the first annual Bark For Life on Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. During the event, four-legged participants and their owners will walk a designated path through Wheatfield Park raising money for the all-important cause. Organizer Kelly Carroll said the event is a great opportunity not only to raise money for the all-important cause but also for dog owners to come together and raise awareness of how pets enrich the lives of those who have them in their lives. “The whole notion of this is to make everybody aware that our canine companions do so much for those who are suffering from cancer,” said Carroll, who has also served as the Online Chair for Menifee Relay For Life. “It’s really trying to get everybody to recognize that there is so much our canine companions do for us, not just those who suffer from cancer, the unconditional love that they give and the support they give, no matter what stage of the disease you are in, they love you no matter what.” Currently there are nine teams with 20 dogs registered for Bark For Life, a spin-off of Relay For Life, but Carroll hopes to see the number closer to 50 dogs by the day of the event. The cost to participate is $25 for the first dog and its human companion. Those wishing to bring another dog to the event will be charged $10 for each of the

Menifee Bark For Life participatants march in the city's annual Fourth of July Parade last week. This is the first year for what organizers hope will become an annual event to raise money in the fight against cancer.

additional four-legged participants. Dogs need to be current on their vaccinations to participate and each owner will need to sign a waiver to that fact. “Every person has to sign the waiver whether they do it online or the day of the event that says their dogs are up to date on their shots and that they are liable should something happen, just like any other waiver for the American Cancer Society,” said Carroll. “Most people who take their dogs out in public have them up to date. I would never take my dogs out in public if they weren’t up to date on shots.” The idea to host a Bark For Life in Menifee is not a new one according to Carroll who says it’s something that has been in the back of her mind for some time now. “One of my teammates on my relay team, her boxer is currently battling cancer and we had men-

tioned doing this several years ago when Tank started his battle with cancer that we should do a Bark For Life,” said Carroll. “When one of the other committee members tossed it out as a fundraiser idea we raised our hands and said we’ll do it because we had been talking about it for several years.” Most Bark For Life events are done as a fundraiser for the main relay event but this year the group is doing it as an event all its own. “Next year we hope to use it as a fundraiser for the Menifee Relay For Life so all the proceeds will go into the Relay,” Carroll said. The event will host vendors, demonstrations and contests in addition to the walk. On tap is a performance of flyball, a sport in which teams of dogs race against each other over a line of hurdles to a box that releases a tennis ball that the dog catches then returns to its handler.

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“We have a flyball team that is going to demonstrate flyball,” said Carroll. “They are a new team forming in Menifee so they are going to come out and demonstrate what flyball is all about.” Other vendors include a doggie paraphernalia company selling everything from leashes to dog food and a pho-dographer, otherwise known as an official dog photographer, who will sell all the photos taken at the event to every participant from a unique website after the event. “All of the proceeds for that will come back to Bark For Life,” Carroll said. Each of the four-legged participants will receive a goodie bag and is eligible for prizes in the event’s many contests including smallest dog, the largest dog, the best dressed and the most spirited team. Water will be available for all participants.

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The Silver Plate Award is the foodservice industry’s equivalent to the movie industry’s Academy Awards. It was presented by the IFMA (International Foodservice Manufacturers Association) which acknowledges the most outstanding operator in the $600 billion foodservice industry. “We are privileged to award this year’s class of Silver Plate recipients,” said Larry Oberkfell, president and CEO of IFMA. “The Gold and Silver Plate Awards are the IFMA community’s way of celebrating greatness within the operator community and acknowledging the leadership and dedication these particular individuals have put forth to advance the foodservice industry.” There are eight categories. Richie’s won in the Independent Restaurants category after being nominated by Idahoan Foods. Past winners include Col. Harland Sanders (KFC), Carl Karcher (Carl’s Jr.) Norm Brinker (Chili’s), Ray Kroc (McDonalds) and Jim Collins (Sizzler), etc. The foodservice industry is the second largest employer group in America next to the Federal Government. The Silver Plate awardees are the highest possible operator talents in the food service industry, recognizing “Excellence to Encourage Excellence.” Each year eight Silver Plate winners are chosen by a rigorous process that includes: pre-screening by a peer jury of past Silver Plate winners, chief editors from leading

Jack and Linda Williams and Richie’s Real American Diner Jack and Linda Williams know what it takes to run a successful restaurant. Richie’s is just the latest of their successful ventures, which include dozens of Sizzlers and KFCs. Jack and Linda opened their first Richie’s real American Diner in Temecula in 1991. Currently they own and operate Temecula and Murrieta Richie’s and are joined by Gary and Sally Myers (son-in-law and daughter) who own and operate Richie’s in Palm Desert and Rancho Cucamonga (The Myers also are also franchisees of 25 Sizzlers) Richie’s was named after Jack and Linda’s closest friend in the restaurant industry, Rich Snyder, owner of the In-N-Out Burger (Rich was killed in a plane crash in 1993). They have been married almost 60 years – of which 57 years has been in the food industry. Linda was raised in Alabama, and Jack was born in Texas. It is apparent that they were raised with old-fashioned manners and courtesy, which is strongly reflected in numerous ways at Richie’s. Jack said their diner is different from other restaurants in a variety of ways besides the great food. “It’s the little things that make a big difference, like warm coffee cups and freshly ground coffee, Linda’s homemade pies and cakes, and our award-winning jams and jellies,” Jack said. “It’s a seasoned crew with people who have been with us 10-26 years; It’s our General Manager,

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Jorge Chavez, who is the best in the country,” Jack added. Chavez has worked with the Williams for 31 years. They always come back to their crew and their belief in God. “We really appreciate and respect the culture that God’s given us at the restaurant,” Jack said. Jack and Linda explained that people may not remember what they paid or ate, “but they remember how they felt and that’s important.” That’s why Jack spends a lot of his time talking to customers. Linda, who also spends time with customers, agrees the culture of the restaurant is special. She concentrates on hiring and training the right staff to support that culture. “Conversation is important, especially if it’s one person,” Linda said.

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“It’s the little things that make a big difference, like warm coffee cups and freshly ground coffee, Linda’s homemade pies and cakes.” “The staff may be the only people they talk to all day.” She added that the staff must be friendly and consistent. “We really started doing well in our business when we discovered that we were not in the food business but we are in the people business,” Jack said, adding that their mission statement is “pleasin’ people.” That commitment to quality and customer service has not slipped the attention of many of the customers at Richie’s. “Our family down here took us to Richie’s Diner when we first started visiting and then house-hunting in the area,” said Jack Callahan, a former northern California resident. “Now we have been coming here regularly every week since 2010. This is the typical mom-and-pop and home-made pie diner that we grew up with.”

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Background Jack and Linda proudly live in Temecula and think Temecula Valley is God’s gift to California. They have four children – Sally (Richie’s & Sizzler), Gregg (In Richie’s with them), Todd (Janitorial Company in Murrieta) and Cindy (Lives in Torrance and husband is general contractor of custom homes). They have 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Linda was a long distance bike rider for many years. Jack frequently rides horses and was given his first horse on his third birthday.

Callahan’s wife, Lucille, agrees. “We have visited many of the fine restaurants in the area, but we always come back to Richie’s for the great food and Southern cuisine,” she said. “The quality of the food is only surpassed by the quality of the service and the attention of Jack and Linda who can be frequently found individually visiting with the guests. They make you feel at home,” Callahan said. Good customer service may come second nature to Jack and Linda, but being in the restaurant business isn’t something they necessarily considered earlier in their lives. “We never dreamed we’d be in the restaurant business,” Jack said. “We don’t plan on slowing down until God takes us home.” Some may wonder why a restaurant like Richie’s hasn’t

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The Movie Review: “Earth to Echo” Robert T. Nickerson Special to the Valley News

to be in the characters shoes, just not the character though. This is such a case with “Earth to Echo”. Tuck, Alex, and Munch are three middle school boys that are simply a close group of friends that like to hang. They’re all being forced to move out of their neighborhood, as construction is about to begin on a new interstate freeway. At the same time, their smartphones are acting up, showing fuzzy messages that look like a map. On the last night on the block, they lie to their parents about a sleepover they’re having, and ride their bikes out into the Nevada Desert to trace the source of their smartphone messages. They find what looks to be a small, broken piece of satellite equipment, but discover is actually a small robot alien. The thing can only communicate through a series of beeps, hence the name it’s given, Echo. The robot leads the kids through several towns to acquire the various parts it needs in order to get home. The boys manage to get a girl in the group named Emma. All four of them set out to help the alien, but are also being chased by government officials who might be behind the construction job at their houses. What I’m describing must sound an awful like “E.T.”, right? This film’s hook is that it’s also a found footage style movie where the kids have shot the whole story using

You ever notice that whenever someone complains about a movie being too similar to another, at least one person will happen to say, “Well, I haven’t seen that first movie before”? The fact of the matter is that writers in Hollywood feel inclined to repeat clichés because there’s always going to be someone, usually the younger generations, that have never seen some of the more famous storylines in older movies. We’ve grown up with “The Goonies” and “Top Gun”, but can you really blame someone for saying something is original if they’ve haven’t witnessed the kind of story they’ve seen before? One storyline that gets overplayed too often, especially with family films, is the idea of children finding something that an adult has been looking for a while. We’ve seen it with aliens, genies, time travel and even space exploration. These are the kinds of stories that tend to achieve better in a technical aspect then a storytelling aspect. With something like “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids”, I was never too passionate about the characters, and mostly thought “wouldn’t it be cool if I was there.” These are stories that kids love because they themselves would like

smart phones. I can give it credit that by going with this method it has more of its own identity. If it were made as a regular movie, I think people would have not been as intrigued by it’s previews. Now is it enough to make it work? For me, not completely. While I won’t give away what happens, I’ll say that if you’ve seen “E.T.”, then you’ve already seen this movie. The movie’s biggest strength is the friendship between these kids. They all seem legitimately close to each other, and watching them interact and try to figure out where to go next is interesting. I also like the design of Echo, harboring something like the aliens from “Batteries Not Included”. What’s not interesting is the story. I think it plays way too safe by following the “E.T.” formula. If the film producers thought more outside the box, I would have liked it better. As a treat for kids, if they haven’t seen “E.T”., then I think they’ll really like this. There’s just very little for the adults. I’ll give this three Echos out of five. This is simply another alien story for kids that are similar to others. Is it bad? I can’t go that far. It’s just a journey that I’ve been on before. Robert T. Nickerson is a film critic. His work can be seen at mastermindfilmproductions.com.

Vista Murrieta graduate hits the big time in NYC

Former Vista-Murrieta student Adrienne Tooley is pursuing her dream of becoming a musician in New York.

Kim Harris Special to the Valley News Adrienne Tooley was just like any other girl growing up in Murrieta. She loved drama and immersed herself in Vista Murrieta High School’s Drama program. She dreamed of attending college and of becoming a star on Broadway. Little did she know what twists and turns her life would take, leading her down a path that would involve her love of music and performing, a life in New York City and eventually the release of her first EP, Nowhere Girl. “I spent a lot of time in the theater program, it was my haven in high school,” Tooley said adding that her original plan to become a Broadway performer was derailed by a guitar. “My dad bought me a guitar when I was 14 and I looked at it and thought ‘what am I supposed to do with this?’ It sat there gathering dust for a couple of years and then in high school when, like

every teenager does, I picked it up. I had this type of melancholy and I kind of wrote a couple of songs.” Tooley said her friends thought the songs were good and the thought of becoming a songwriter were in the back of her mind, but theater remained her main focus. She graduated high school in 2009 and headed off to Pittsburg where she attended Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts with a focus on Musical Theater. “It’s a really good school; it was like all theater all the time. It was a really intense atmosphere,” she said. “Studying it in such an intense form helped me to realize it wasn’t exactly how I wanted to spend my time.” Tooley, who works in what she calls a very cliché job at a restaurant, said as she came to the realization that the one thing she had focused so much time and energy on was no longer satisfying her, she turned to writing to help herself understand her feelings and

to figure out where she was headed from there. “I ended up getting this flash of inspiration,” Tooley said. “I didn’t have my guitar with me at school, so I used my roommate’s keyboard and I wrote a song called ‘Second Hand Guns’. When I was done with it I thought, ‘wait a minute, this is the perfect way for me to meld these two things I’ve always loved.’” Tooley, who had been singing since she was a child and journaling her entire life knew she was on to something with “Second Hand Guns,” a song she still performs today. She packed her bags and headed back to Murrieta from Pittsburgh for Christmas break. “I had decided I was going to leave school, so to help me cope with that, I started writing songs,” Tooley said. “I finally started sharing those songs with people and I got a really positive response and discovered it was a great way to deal with everything all of my emotions it kind of helps me lay my life out and sort through things.” Tooley said sometimes when she finishes a song she thinks is about one thing, upon hearing it in its entirety she discovers it’s actually about something else. “When I am done and playing it, I realize I’ve worked out something else that I didn’t even know I needed to work out,” she said. “In that sense it’s a very roundabout

journey.” Tooley said she doesn’t regret any of the choices she has made since leaving high school. She did manage to finish her bachelor’s degree in musical theater through the conservatory, albeit through online classes. While back at home she made the decision to move to New York rather than stay in the area and try to make a go of it there instead of in nearby Los Angeles. “That is something I thought about for a really long time,” she said. “Staying in Southern California made the most logical sense to me, and yet there has always been something so romantic about New York City. I think it comes down to being so very young and so involved in musical theater for such a period of time in my life.” When it was time to decide where she wanted to be to launch her career, the romanticism of New York City won the battle and she once again headed east. “There is just something about New York City that you can’t find anywhere else,” Tooley said. “It’s a feeling, it’s an energy. In New York there is such a sense of community, it’s easier to get those opportunities you need to progress and to move forward. It lets you be yourself. It’s a diversity you can’t find in L.A. where everybody is trying to fit the mold of what’s going to be the next big thing and make a lot of money. In New York, I feel like we

are creating things that we have to share with the world.” Tooley, whose main goal is to share her music with others, said her biggest musical influences are rooted in the 1970s folk movement. “Joni Mitchell is my queen,” she said, adding that she could listen to Blue on repeat for days on end. “There is just something about the combination of her voice and the lyric that just makes me stop everything and listen.” Other artists who have influenced her indie-folk style include James Taylor, Bob Dylan and Carole King. “You can definitely hear their influences,” she said. Tooley said the key to being successful in the music business isn’t who you know but rather how hard you are willing to work and how much you are willing to sacrifice for your dream. “For me it always comes down to hard work, you can be talented as you want but if you don’t put in the time, effort and energy and you aren’t 100 percent committed to what you do you aren’t going to get anywhere, especially in a city this big,” she said. “Everybody is kind of working towards a greater goal so you better put in the time to make sure you meet yours.” To listen and download Tooley’s EP, Nowhere Girl, visit www. adriennetooley.com.

Local bands come together to fundraise for a friend in need JP Raineri Multimedia Editor Last month a student from the Great Oak High School Mountain Biking team, Austin Burris, was seriously injured while riding in the mountains with friends. According to a letter that was sent out to the families of Great Oak, Austin received multiple injuries from the crash including a broken spine, shattered cheek bones, broken jaw, head trauma and more. While Austin has a long road of recovery ahead of him, a group of friends and students from the Temecula area, including Great Oak High School, all rallied to put together a fundraiser benefit concert to help Austin’s family with some of the expenses they have incurred since the accident. “This was a no brainer,” said Mitch Hoskins, who is the lead singer of the band “Fly by Night” and also a student at Great Oak High School. “Austin has been a friend since the inception of our band and we just hoped for a great turnout for our friend and we can’t wait to see him back on his feet.”

Local band “Fly by Night” performs at the Rock for Austin benefit concert held last week at it›s a Grind in Temecula.

Mitch and his band mates from Fly By Night, as well as other local acts like Kicking Amps, Voltage Control, Caylie Gregorio, Hannah Sanders, Brea Potter, Hannah Wathan, Madi Walsh and Kaityln Kewly all came together last week with their different fan bases as they held this local music festival for their friend. The concert was held at the It’s a Grind location off of Temecula Parkway and owners Wendy and Patrick Thayfault said they couldn’t

have been happier to hold it. “We got so many local businesses to step up and help out, especially with raffle prizes,” Wendy said. “And to have so many youth right here from our valley pull together to do this for their friend, we were just honored that they came to us and we hope it makes a difference,” To find out more information or to make a donation to the fund established in Austin’s name, visit: http://fundly.com/supportforaustin.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS KIDS AND TEENS: July 10 – 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Kid’s Club at the Promenade Mall, 40820 Winchester Road, Temecula. The Summer Kids Club runs for 9 consecutive weeks during the summer. Each week, children can enjoy a free craft, give-a-ways and entertainment. Kids Club is held on the lower level in front of Abercrombie and Fitch. Please sign up online or visit Guest Services to sign up. Children 3-10 years only. Information: (951) 296-0975. Jul 10 – 2 p.m. Sushilicious for teens at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square. Enjoy a hands-on creative cooking experience and eat your creations too. Space is limited to 30 participants. Events are free and sponsored by the Friends of the Murrieta Library. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the program. Information: (951) 304-2665. July 11 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nature Explorations at Pennypickle’s Museum, 42081 Main Street, Temecula. The Professor and Beaker love plants, trees, animals, bugs… the whole outdoor thing. Discover a little more about their interests. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376. July 11 – All Day teen program to create cool designs using tiedye. Bring your own t-shirt, pillow case or anything you wish to dye. This event is open to the public and will be held at Mission Trail Library Community Room, 34303 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Information: (951) 471-3855. July 12 – 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Recreation Expo at Lake Community Center, 310 West Graham Avenue, Lake Elsinore. Demonstrations and free kids activities discover the fun or dance, martial arts, kid’s sports, art or preschool classes and more! Admission is free. July 14 – 4 and 6 p.m. Stuffed Animal Sleepover for ages 7-9 at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square. The first 60 animals dropped off between those hours will have a sleepover adventure after the library closes. Information: (951) 304-2665. July 14 – 7-8 p.m. Creature Feature Trivia Night at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road. Come to the library for an evening of pizza and Creature Feature trivia to test your knowledge. Who will be the ultimate fear champion? Limit 40 participants for teens entering grades 7-12. Information: Dan Wood (951) 693-8980. July 14 – 11 a.m. Sun Catcher Craft program for children-teens at the Mission Trail Library Community Room, 34303 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Information: (951) 471-3855. July 15 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. Barrel of Monkeys show with Arty Loon at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road. With his hilarious comedy antics, magic, juggling, puppetry and balloons Arty will keep you laughing during his act. This event is for all ages. Free passes will be distributed on a first-come, first serve basis to those in line at 10 a.m. Space is limited. Information: (951) 693-8980. July 15 – 10:30 a.m. crafts and slideshow to see what fun your furry stuffed animals had at their sleepover at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square. Space is limited to 60 stuffed animals, one animal per child. Events are free and sponsored by the Friends of the Murrieta Library. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the program. Information: (951) 304-2665. July 16 – 10:30 a.m. Kids Imagine Nation at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square. Sing and dance with Kids Imagine Nation in an original high energy interactive musical adventure. Events are free and sponsored by the Friends of the Murrieta Library. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the program. Information: (951) 304-2665. July 16 – 11-11:45 a.m. David Cousin’s Purrfect Juggling Show at Grace Mellman’s Library’s Community Room, 41000 County Center Drive, Temecula. You will howl with laughter as David creates a juggling extravaganza. This event is for all ages with a parent. Passes are distributed 30 minutes before show begins. Information: (951) 296-3893 ext. 222. July 16 – 3-4:30 p.m. Organizing for Success for School and Beyond at Grace Mellman’s Library’s Community Room, 41000 County Center Drive, Temecula. Get organized, save time and do everything better. Learn what kind

of organizer you are and learn how to successfully manage your time, tasks and workspace for Grades 7-12. Register at the Youth Services Desk. Information: (951) 296-3893 ext. 222. July 16 – 3-4 p.m. Wildlife Company Show at the Mission Trail Library, Community Room, 34303 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Enjoy exotic animals of the African Safari. Information: (951) 471-3855. July 18 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Supermarket Science at the Temecula Children’s Museum, 42081 Main Street. Find out what Professor Pennypickle and Beaker have on their agenda and do some experimenting. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376. July 22 – 10:30 a.m. Desert Animals for ages 10-12 at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square. Put on a bandana and howl like a coyote! Learn about the animals who roam the Joshua Tree National Park with crafts and games included. Space is limited to 60 children. Events are free and sponsored by the Friends of the Murrieta Library. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the program. Information: (951) 304-2665. July 23 – 10:30 a.m. Wild Wonders Small Wonders from the Land of Down Under at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square. Enjoy a walkabout with some of Australia’s most popular and exotic citizens. Events are free and sponsored by the Friends of the Murrieta Library. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the program. Information: (951) 304-2665. July 25 – 6-8 p.m. Phinea’s Cosplay-Anime-Con Meet up at Pennypickle’s Museum, 42081 Main Street, Temecula. Missed Comic-Con or Wonder-Con? Come and fulfill your comic book and science fiction dress up fandom. Pictures of the most uniquely dressed will be posted up so show up in your best costume. Cost: $8 per person. All ages welcome. Information: (951) 308-6376. ENTERTAINMENT: July 10 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Performance featuring: Kim Richmond on Sax, Lou Forestieri on Piano, Harvey Newmark on Bass, and Mark Stevens on Drums. Enjoy an evening of Jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Tickets: $15. Information: (866) 653-8696. July 11 – 7p.m. Cinderella Ballet presented by Inland Classical Ballet theater will be at The Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street. Performances: July 12 -2 and 7 p.m. Tickets: (866) 653-8696 and Information: (951) 308-6377. July 11-12 – 8-10 p.m. Next To Normal…one family is about to face the music! Presented by the producers of Cabaret at the Merc and in association with Temecula Presents at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Information: info@cabaretatthemerc.com or (866) 653-8696. July 13-14 performances at 7 p.m. July 12 – 6-8 p.m. Murrieta Summer Concerts in the Park series at Town Square Park. Bring your chairs, blankets and some food and relax while enjoying the music of Entouraj – pop/dance/ rock/country. This is a free event open to the public. Information: Laura (951) 461-6110. July 13 – 3 p.m. Classics at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Classics is a weekly chamber recital series co-produced by the California Chamber Orchestra and Temecula Presents. Each Sunday afternoon they feature an individual musician or small ensemble performing a wide range of music. Our performers are all working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. July 13 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Speakeasy at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. July 15 – 8 p.m. Henry Kapono will perform at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. July 15 – 7 p.m. danceXchange at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street. Co-produced by Temecula Presents and Dance Theatre Collective of Southern California danceXchange is a monthly showcase presented in various settings

at the Theater to bring the local dance community together in celebration of varied and eclectic dance. All types of dance are encouraged to perform. Information: (866) 653-8696. July 17 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Performance featuring: Chris Dawson on Piano, Sinclair Lott on Drums. Enjoy an evening of Jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Tickets: $15. Information: (866) 653-8696. July 18-19 – 7:30 p.m. Giselle presented by the Ballet Studio and Fine Arts Network Theatre Company at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street. Enjoy the classic story of love, betrayal and intrigue. July 19 performance at 3 p.m. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. July 19 – 6-8 p.m. Murrieta Summer Concerts in the Park series at Town Square Park. Bring your chairs, blankets and some food and relax while enjoying the music of Three Chord Justice– country music. This is a free event open to the public. Information: Laura (951) 461-6110. July 19 – 7 & 9p.m. – Country at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Presented by GaS Productions and The Ranch Rockers. Tickets: $15. AUDITIONS: Think you got what it takes to be a performer on the show? Join us between shows at 8:30 and give it your best shot! Audition with only your voice or bring a karaoke track or guitar. Those wishing to audition can also email TheMerc@ TemeculaLive.org or visit www. CountryAtTheMerc.info. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. July 20 – 3 p.m. Classics at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Classics is a weekly chamber recital series co-produced by the California Chamber Orchestra and Temecula Presents. Each Sunday afternoon they feature an individual musician or small ensemble performing a wide range of music. Our performers are all working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. July 20 – 6:30 p.m. Speakeasy at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Speakeasy presents live Traditional Jazz of the 20’s through 40’s. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. July 25 – 7 and 9 p.m. Skytrooper at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Presented by First Team Productions. Skytrooper is a musical performance featuring songs that represent some of the common experiences of soldiers serving in the Vietnam War. Ranging from pulsating rock and roll to haunting ballads, all of the songs were written by Bill Ellis, many while he was serving in Vietnam. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. July 26 – 6-8 p.m. Murrieta Summer Concerts in the Park series at Town Square Park. Bring your chairs, blankets and some food and relax while enjoying the music of the Moyer Family Band – original music as well as contemporary. This is a free event open to the public. Information: Laura (951) 461-6110. July 26 – 8 p.m. Comedy at the Merc, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Presented by PRN Productions in association with Temecula Presents Improve comedy with Pseudo Random Noise. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. July 27 – 2-3:15 p.m. Jason Weber on Saxophone at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road. Weber performs all forms of Jazz, Rock, Funk, Pop and R&B. Information: (951) 693-8900. COMMUNITY EVENTS: July 11 – 6-10 p.m. Hot Summer Nights in Old Town Temecula on Front and Main Street. Enjoy bands, balloon artist, games, and trivia contests. Free activities for the whole family. Information: (888) TEMECULA. July 11 – 5-8 p.m. Splash into Fun with Free Family Swim Nights at Lakeside High School, 32595 Riverside Drive, Lake Elsinore. July 12 – 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Relay for Life-Bark for Life is a dog walk event that gives dog owners an opportunity to come together and raise funds to help the American Cancer Society save lives and create a world with less cancer. This event will take place at Wheatfield Park, 30627 Menifee Road, Menifee. July 12 – 9 a.m. Relay for Life

of Temecula at Chaparral High School, 27215 Nicolas Road. Information: Tina K Mendoza at tinakmendoza@msn.com or (949) 439-2374. July 12 – 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Recreation Expo at Lake Community Center, 310 West Graham Avenue, Lake Elsinore. Demonstrations and free kids activities discover the fun or dance, martial arts, kid’s sports, art or preschool classes and more! Admission is free. July 15 – 5-8 p.m. Bottles and Brushes at Macaroni Grill, 41221 Margarita Road, Temecula. Grab a few friends and enjoy an evening with instructor Ruth Hobbs as she guides you step by step to create your own masterpiece while benefitting the youth at Rancho Damacitas. Canvas, Easels, paint, brushes and aprons will be provided. Cost: $40. Information: Dorothy (951) 302-3088 or doughawthorn@verizon.net. July 18 – 7-10 p.m. Summer Nights in the Park, Get your neighbors together, some blankets, chairs, snacks and enjoy fun crafts, family activities and a movie featuring: “Monsters University” at Rosetta Canyon Community Park, 39423 Ardenwood Way, Lake Elsinore. This event is free and open to the public. July 18 – 3:30-5 p.m. Movie Time at Mission Trail Library, Community Room, 34303 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Enjoy the feature presentation of Homeward Bound rated G. Information: (951) 471-3855. July 19 – 10 a.m-2 p.m. Christmas in July Party ad Boutique at Chancellor Place of Murrieta, 24350 Jackson Avenue. Enjoy holiday treats, drinks, music, bounce house and pictures with Santa for the kids. Also, get a jump start on your holiday shopping in the Christmas boutique filled with local vendors. A portion of the profits will benefit “Temecula Valley People Helping People”. This is a free event open to the public. Information: Amy (951) 696-5753. July 19 – 6:30-10 p.m. Movie in the Park at Windsong Park, 35459 Prairie Road, Lake Elsinore. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks and watch the feature movie “Dispicable Me”. This is a free event open to the public. July 19 – 2-4 p.m. Music at Grace Mellman’s Library, 41000 County Center Drive, Temecula. Free music recital provided by the Inland Valley Symphony. Enjoy this friendly, informal and fun concert and enjoy refreshments too. No registration required. All ages welcome with a parent. Information: Elizabeth (951) 296-3893. July 23 – 8-10 p.m. Movies in the Park…After Dark at Summerlake Park, 900 West Broadway Avenue, Lake Elsinore. Bring your chairs, blankets and some snacks and enjoy the feature movie “Epic” July 25 – 7:05 p.m. Wildomar Community Night at the Diamond, 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore. $10 box seats. Proceeds to go towards a wheelchair accessible swing at Marna O’Brian Park on August 23. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber office or by calling Wendy at (951) 245-0437. July 25 – 5-8 p.m. Splash into Fun with Free Family Swim Nights at Lakeside High School, 32595 Riverside Drive, Lake Elsinore. July 25 – 6-8 p.m. Phinea’s Cosplay-Anime-Con Meet up at Pennypickle’s Museum, 42081 Main Street, Temecula. Missed Comic-Con or Wonder-Con? Come and fulfill your comic book and science fiction dress up fandom. Pictures of the most uniquely dressed will be posted up so show up in your best costume. Cost: $8 per person. All ages welcome. Information: (951) 308-6376. August 9 – 2-10 p.m. Off Road Nights in Old Town Temecula Dirt Lifestyle Festival. Interested in being a vendor at this event? Contact rat@offroadnights.com SEMINARS / CLASSES/ AUDITIONS: July 12 – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. California Baptist University’s Online and Professional studies to host an informational fair at the Promenade Temecula, 40764 Winchester Road. This event will entail refreshments and information about the location, admissions requirements, application process and deadlines and prerequisite coursework. Information: Admissions (866) 228-3285. July 15 – 6 p.m. Free Solar

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Home buying tips Buying a home can be an overwhelming process. Here are a few home buying tips to ease the process and reduce the emotional strain. Buy if you will be staying a few years. Job transfers, deployments and schooling can affect how long you stay in an area. The transaction costs of buying and selling a home can be more of a factor in profitability over a shorter term; you could lose money on the deal. This is less of a factor in a rapidly appreciating market. Selling for a profit in less than two years could subject you to capital gains taxes. If you will not be staying in the home for a few years, you may be better off renting. Generally, if you pay 35 percent less in rent than owning – including mortgage, property taxes and homeowner fees – you are better off renting. Clean up your credit. Most of us need a mortgage loan to buy a house, so a clean credit history is important. Pull a

free credit report, check the facts, and fix any problems. Errors do happen. Determine what you can afford. Income, debts and expenses determine what you can afford. There are online calculators that can help. Generally, you should be looking at housing that is approximately two to three times your gross annual salary. Monthly home payments should not exceed 35 percent of your gross monthly income. Get pre-approved. A pre-approval letter strengthens your offer or bargaining position when you do find the right house. Find a good mortgage lender; you will be paying on this loan for fifteen, thirty or even forty years. Use professionals. An exclusive buyer’s agent will have your specific interests at heart, will have up-to-date knowledge of your neighborhood and market, and can assist with offer strategies. The internet is fine for informa-

tion on listings and available properties, but can be overwhelming. The experience of an agent could save you time and gas, and possibly thousands of dollars: sending you only the listings that meet your parameters, listings that may not have hit the market yet, and they can spot overpriced listings and active short contingent listings that are under contract. Find the neighborhood that you want. Look for a home in a good school district. This is a top priority for many home-buyers, especially those with school-age children. Good schools help to maintain and even boost property values. Even if you don’t have school-age children, your future buyers may. Access to shopping, recreation and other lifestyle amenities may also be considerations. Once you find the right neighborhood (or neighborhoods), then search for homes. Tailor your offer to local market conditions. You (or your agent) need to do homework on the sales trends

in the neighborhood in the last 3-6 months and make your offer accordingly. If homes are selling five per cent below asking price with 60-day escrow periods, you may want offer 8-10 percent less with a comparable or better escrow period. Make sure the purchase agreement has appropriate contingencies. Obtaining a mortgage, home inspection repairs, walk-through inspection and a walk through inspection before closing are all repairs A 20 percent down payment is normal, but less is still possible. The more you can put down, the less you will have to finance. However, there are still a number of low-interest mortgages – Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA – available for those with less of a down payment. If you qualify, you may pay as little as 3% upfront. Shopping around will pay off. With a down payment less than 20 percent, you will probably have

to pay PMI – private mortgage insurance that protects the bank if you don’t make payments – which adds 0.5% of the total loan amount to your mortgage payment. In addition to the down payment, you’ll need enough funds to cover fees and closing costs: appraisal, attorney, inspector, title search, etc. These can easily add up to $10,000 or more. Pay points to buy down your interest rate. You can pay additional points at closing in exchange for a lower interest rate over the life of the loan. The longer you keep the loan, the better your savings. Hire a good home inspector. Be sure to be present during the inspection; this is a good time to learn about the house’s overall condition, internal systems, construction materials and potential problem areas. Secure a homeowner’s insurance policy. Most lenders will require this.

Market at a glance (As of July 7, 2014) TEMECULA (all zip codes)

MURRIETA (92562)

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No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed Average Selling Price Average List Price Median List Price Asking Price per Square Foot Average Days on Market Most Expensive Listing Least Expensive Listing Average Age of Listing % of Properties w/ Price decrease % of Flip properties (price increase) Median House Size (sq ft) Median Lot Size (sq ft) Median Number of Bedrooms Median Number of Bathrooms

42 683 $420,785 $629,707 $449,000 $182 88 $6,788,000 $170,000 15 45% 6% 2706 6501-8000 4.0 3.5

34 650 $325,741 $520,752 $379,000 $157 93 $3,650,000 $219,000 15 41% 6% 2672 6501-8000 4.0 3.0

6 108 $315,500 $400,992 $349,000 $136 85 $4,199,899 $210,000 14 35% 7% 2640 8001-10000 4.0 3.0

19 372 $249,449 $325,410 $313,900 $139 83 $1,997,000 $20,000 16 37% 9% 2324 6501-8000 4.0 3.0

32 232 $315,211 $334,316 $325,000 $136 77 $695,000 $139,000 11 44% 9% 2374 6501-8000 4.0 3.0

(see Note) 365 (see Note) $406,082 $319,999 $160 90 $2,100,000 $70,000 24 36% 6% 2118 6501-8000 3.0 3.0

Market Action Index *

Seller (33.9)

Seller (34.2)

Seller (33.6)

Seller (36.6)

Seller (34.6)

*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 7/7/2014. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 7/7/2014. Note: Sun City sales data on MLS is now incorporated into Menifee; this column may be eliminated in future issues. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

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Linda McDonald-Cash Landscape Designer Hello, fellow gardeners. For those of you who read my articles regularly you know I have written previously about garden soil. However, I didn’t have the space to get really in depth with amendments so I’d like to do that in this weeks article as it’s so important. Obviously, I’m very big on compost – the best is made at home and the second best is bought at a store or in bulk at nurseries and landscape suppliers.

Compost aerates and feeds the soil and all the beneficial microbes that help your plants flourish and stay healthy. However, in addition to compost there are many amendments that you may have heard about or seen in a garden center and you’re not quite sure what they are or what they do. Lets talk about a few of these today. Although I don’t find it necessary very often, you might like to purchase a PH soil test kit; these are available at nursery centers and many stores. After purchasing such a kit, you simply follow its directions to check the PH of your soil. If the PH is unusually high or low, you’ve got a problem. Even though you can add sulfur to raise your PH and lime to lower it, you’ll probably be doing this forever, as it will eventually break down. Also check for nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium levels, as these are all “fixable” by adding more of the specific nutrient the soil is lacking. Soil that is clay (and you can tell if it’s clay if it sticks together when wet) can benefit by addition

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Real Estate / Home & Garden Home sales this week

List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County provided by SRCAR.

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

Square Feet

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Days on Market

59987 Lucille Lane

$220,000

1895

3BR

2BA

Canyon Lake

22701 Cove View Street 29781 Yellow Gold Drive

$210,000 $255,000

1290 1612

2BR 3BR

2BA 2BA

19 43

Hemet

3448 Morro Hill Road 1125 Morton Place 44755 Orpington Avenue 2371 San Pedro Avenue 27230 Orangemont Way 948 Acacia Avenue 528 Monterey Place 1504 Devonshire Avenue 2236 Carnation Avenue 435 Hermosa Street 40491 Poppy Drive 43760 Nathan Drive 460 Janeva Court 44476 Meadow Grove Street 2065 Silver Oak Way 821 Balsam Way 2340 Garland Way 112 Ropango Way 41720 Lomas Street 4505 Thornbush Drive 3241 Bellwood Street 1399 Morgan Hill Road 298 Zolder Street 41938 El Camino Drive 3750 Serenade Street 5428 Nectar Avenue 459 Madrid Street 582 Suncup Circle 1693 Camino Sueno 1232 Stepstone Court 5375 Swingstone Drive 26583 Hemet Street 895 HEMET Street

$227,500 $59,000 $76,500 $95,000 $118,500 $120,000 $121,000 $131,900 $136,000 $137,500 $139,900 $159,000 $168,500 $175,000 $175,000 $180,000 $189,900 $212,000 $215,000 $215,000 $220,000 $223,000 $224,410 $225,000 $230,000 $235,000 $240,000 $255,990 $260,000 $285,000 $285,950 $370,000 $575,000

1567 840 1440 867 1440 1368 1596 948 1143 1748 1271 1192 1641 1389 1612 1445 1746 1872 2162 1759 1723 1774 1708 1618 2164 1742 3083 3054 1689 2979 2420 2379 2881

4BR 2BR 3BR 2BR 3BR 3BR 2BR 3BR 2BR 3BR 2BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 2BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 5BR 2BR 5BR 5BR 4BR 3BR

3BA 1BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 1BA 2BA 1BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 2BA

75 28 85 68 29 76 23 12 4 166 111 42 51 4 65 17 41 24 336 14 8 28 1 7 111 39 151 22 157 50 79 50 2682

31485 Allen Avenue

$115,000

1120

2BR

2BA

Lake Elsinore 34169 Carissa Drive 29234 Allan Street 32009 Sugarbush Lane 32030 Sugarbush Lane 35181 Fennel Lane 13 Corte Lateuza 31912 CEDARHILL Lane 31862 Willow Wood Court 1800 Lakeshore Drive 3524 Ash Street 29327 Dugout Drive 17504 Grand Avenue 3809 Eisenhower Drive 32940 Mesa Drive 33104 El Contento Drive 16508 Nectarine Way 41042 Crimson Pillar Lane 30913 Via Lakistas 29705 Wise Street

$249,900 $261,670 $282,500 $303,000 $313,784 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $150,000 $255,000 $285,000 $112,114 $144,000 $85,000 $115,000 $287,000 $287,555 $397,000 $206,000

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3BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 2BR 2BR 2BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 3BR

3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 1BA 1BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 2BA

55 63 42 46 71 32 144 152 428 33 130 172 21 205 95 24 11 10 41

Menifee

$125,000 $127,950 $132,000

1200 1408 992

3BR 2BR 2BR

1BA 2BA 1BA

66 50 12

City

Address

Anza

Homeland

28530 Williams Drive 25790 McCall Boulevard 27377 Pinehurst Road

Price

Square Feet

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Days on Market

26910 Howard Street 26798 Eclipse Drive 28076 Orangegrove Avenue 25661 Roylene Drive 28680 Sand Island Way 30481 Cleary Street 29494 Catano Road 33300 Merritt Road 29683 Tierra Shores Lane 29529 Luxor Road 29952 Cool Meadow Drive 29990 Morning Breeze Drive 26095 Okuma Road 29299 Escalante Road 29611 Camino Cristal 28630 Broadstone Way 29341 Fall River Lane 27797 Hub Circle 30306 Oise Drive 30848 Lajoe Street 31780 Rouge Lane 25260 Wild View Road 31732 Palomar Road 29075 Falling Water Drive 27761 Point Breeze Drive 33299 Pitman Lane 28474 Secret Harbor Drive 28842 Brookhill Court 31601 Briggs Road

$142,500 $182,000 $185,500 $224,900 $240,000 $249,000 $250,000 $260,000 $260,000 $265,000 $270,000 $275,000 $279,900 $282,000 $295,000 $299,900 $300,000 $305,000 $318,000 $344,900 $347,318 $349,990 $365,000 $367,900 $380,000 $382,000 $385,000 $395,990 $1,500,000

1393 1269 974 1498 1110 1498 1300 1344 1814 1711 1724 1724 1768 1800 2085 1867 2000 2281 2581 3430 3063 2916 3439 3273 3486 4041 3574 3529 3846

3BR 2BR 2BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 2BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 5BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 5BR 3BR 7BR 5BR 5BR 6BR 5BR 5BR 4BR

2BA 2BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 4BA 3BA 4BA 3BA 4BA 4BA 4BA 3BA 3BA

192 4 8 15 13 15 33 9 115 42 4 7 32 14 4 3 78 52 10 42 84 26 7 75 138 85 85 16 239

24909 Madison Avenue 23671 Iride Circle 24779 Valleywalk Street 23824 Silverleaf Way 37854 Oxford Drive 23455 Sycamore Creek Avenue 42273 Wildwood Lane 23827 Castinette Way 35684 Baneberry Lane 39685 Almansa Court 40716 Symphony Park Lane 23667 Spring Oak Place 40591 Corte Lucia 40931 Bouvier Court 23501 Brigin Place 35399 Sumac Avenue 39180 Anchor Bay 25109 Corte Ancha 28432 Ware Street 39279 Sugarcane Drive 36644 Ponderosa Court 28448 Ware Street 38201 Tranquila Avenue 39531 Cozumel Court 24438 Ridgewood Drive 29021 Hydrangea Street 26194 Cottonwood Street 29770 Alya Court 39201 Salinas Drive 27595 Sierra Madre Drive 29093 Hydrangea Street 39584 Cardiff Avenue 39750 Nottinghill Road 23678 Sierra Oak Drive

$130,000 $240,000 $243,000 $319,500 $350,000 $435,000 $515,000 $270,000 $275,000 $295,000 $300,000 $325,000 $339,000 $380,000 $400,000 $425,000 $185,000 $275,000 $305,000 $307,500 $315,000 $315,000 $315,000 $320,000 $327,900 $343,000 $349,900 $352,500 $360,000 $384,000 $389,000 $469,900 $235,000 $285,000

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1BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 5BR 5BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 5BR 2BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 2BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 5BR 3BR 3BR 4BR

1BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 5BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 4BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 4BA 3BA 3BA 3BA

0 66 39 111 4 28 32 6 10 42 32 230 33 155 89 35 45 93 13 86 84 43 13 47 15 25 69 11 23 9 15 15 40 42

City

Address

Menifee

Murrieta

Hemet 146 S. Harvard St.

Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd. Price

Square Feet

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Days on Market

1272 Cedar Breaks Way 1496 Conrad Place 1721 Cambria Court 1805 Rosemont Circle 1491 Avena Way 1570 Napoli Way 1981 Meridian Street 1895 Montara Way 1185 Sundew Way

$157,000 $180,300 $185,000 $192,000 $211,000 $220,000 $235,000 $255,500 $260,000

1337 3087 1380 1460 1918 1772 2956 3251 3107

3BR 5BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 6BR 5BR 6BR

2BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 3BA

18 52 104 46 50 27 28 67 62

Temecula

39566 Sarah Drive 30322 Long Valley Drive 39660 Knollridge Drive 41453 Ashburn Road 41901 Avenida Vista Ladera 41024 Burgess Court 29779 Orchid Court 30815 Terrace View Circle 39052 Crown Ranch Road 41321 Promenade Chardonnay 39151 Trail Creek Lane 39193 Clydesdale Circle 30865 Avenida Buena Suerte 32040 Corte Cardin 32857 Caserta Drive 32624 Bingham Drive 43098 Corte Fresca 33262 Vermont Road 32118 Cala Torrente 42613 Rivera Drive 32981 Rossman Circle 44972 Muirfield Drive 45117 Via Quivera 44743 Corte Sanchez 32229 Camino Guarda 46815 Peach Tree Street 33174 Puffin Street 45402 Eagle Crest Lane 31634 Via San Carlos 31241 Mangrove Drive 46254 Grass Meadow 31940 Bitterroot Court 46342 Cabin Court 45960 Clubhouse Drive 32215 Cedar Crest Court 44301 Phelps Street 44000 Cindy Circle 34032 Starpoint Street 34080 Starpoint Street 44906 Frogs Leap Street 39301 Camino De Magnolia 31707 Sweetwater Circle

$269,000 $303,000 $305,000 $330,000 $360,000 $389,000 $417,000 $420,000 $423,990 $430,000 $432,048 $490,810 $680,400 $280,000 $334,900 $365,000 $365,000 $400,000 $445,000 $529,500 $315,000 $317,000 $338,500 $340,000 $345,000 $355,000 $355,000 $360,000 $370,000 $380,000 $380,000 $405,000 $425,000 $460,000 $482,000 $563,355 $580,000 $583,000 $584,000 $950,000 $405,000 $410,450

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3BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 3BR 4BR 5BR 5BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 5BR 5BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 5BR 5BR 5BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 4BR 4BR 4BR 6BR 5BR 4BR 4BR 5BR 3BR 3BR

3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 2BA 2BA 3BA 4BA 3BA 3BA 4BA 5BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 5BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 2BA 4BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 3BA 4BA 5BA 5BA 4BA 4BA 5BA 2BA 4BA

32 81 69 105 34 6 53 105 136 41 14 15 62 306 79 71 97 80 94 112 70 19 12 6 82 34 121 2 191 39 15 79 60 2 26 103 64 104 135 72 13 222

Wildomar

31953 Cash Lane 22319 Osprey Court 33260 Mission 21796 Quartz Way 24078 Esmeralda Court 24242 Rosita Drive

$225,000 $280,000 $308,000 $330,000 $350,000 $400,000

2060 1563 1080 2809 2890 2890

3BR 4BR 3BR 3BR 5BR 4BR

2BA 2BA 1BA 3BA 3BA 3BA

353 26 15 50 178 5

City

Address

San Jacinto

Why Homes Don’t Sell Paul Bandong Staff Writer You’re relocating, upgrading, downsizing or just need to sell your home, but the flyer box is being refilled for the tenth time and grass is growing around the base of your “For Sale” sign. The longer the property stays on the market, the more doubt agents and prospective buyers will have about it. Here are some possible reasons your home may not be selling and what you can do about it.

Your home may be over-priced for the current market. Unrealistic overpricing is the most common reason homes don’t sell. Overpricing is the reason that there are so many price reductions each week. Sellers are usually optimistic, basing their value of the home on its positive aspects (usually versus the negative aspects of what they know about the other homes in the neighborhood), fond memories associated with their time there, and local comparable sales and listings (comps). Homebuyers shop comparatively, comparing features to features against pricing. An overpriced property will price

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stain/paint decks. Fix leaky windows. Your home is in a bad location or not easily accessible. With real estate it’s location, location, location. This can have the greatest impact on your home’s value. Imagine the same property in Orange County or San Francisco or East LA. Sounds (noise), smells, visual distractions (neighbors with front yard debris or cars in disrepair, etc.) can also detract from your home’s desirability. Foliage can screen off adjoining properties, a fountain can create white noise, color can draw the eye to more positive aspects of the property. Find something to promote about the home: proximity to shopping or transportation, schools, or home features like upgrades and renovations. Your home may be poorly designed, outdated or upgraded too much. Odd floor plans and lot configurations require buyers to stretch their visualization of daily life. Upgrades add value, but don’t necessarily justify pricing far above the neighborhood comps.

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You may have bad pictures. More and more buyers are looking at homes online as a first step. Many are looking for reasons to see your house in person; others are looking for reasons to rule your house out. A professional photographer is well worth the money. Make sure you clean up the house before the pictures are taken. Stage each room and make sure there is adequate lighting. You picked the wrong listing agent. This does happen. Your agent can overprice your home, market it ineffectively, be unresponsive to other agents and buyers or fail to communicate with you throughout the process. If your agent is hard to work with, other agents may not want the hassle. You are battling competition or market conditions. Economy, interest rates and public perception can all affect market conditions. Selling in a “seller’s market” usually means inventories are low and prices are strong and may be rising (due to higher demand and smaller supply). Selling in this market will increase your chances of selling sooner and near or above your asking price. In a “buyer’s market,” sales slow down, inventories increase, and buyers get bargains from motivated sellers. Selling into this market, you will be competing against vacant new construction and rentals. The most effective strategy is lowering your price; another option is waiting it out. You have ineffective marketing. There have been times when listing with the multiple listing service (MLS) was all an agent had to do; other agents would bring buyers. Nowadays, multi-level marketing plans are necessary: listing on the MLS, attractive signage, putting the home on listing tours, advertising in local media and holding open houses are all good ways to get the word out about your home. Consider using flyers and mailer campaigns as well as social media. Houses are selling in this market. Look at your property objectively, select a good agent, spend a little money (creatively) to accentuate the positive and downplay the negative. Also be sure to price the property appropriately, take good pictures and have a good marketing plan.

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What is your home worth? How do you know? Square Footage Garage – Number of stalls? Attached or Detached? Direct Access? Year Home was built Overall condition Lot size and condition Amenities Location Neighborhood

John Occhi, Mike Mason Special to the Valley News Today’s Temecula Home Owner wants to make certain that they know the true value of their home before they put it on the market and sell it. The last thing any home seller ever wants to do is leave money on the table. The uncertainty and ambiguity of the process can be daunting as well as frustrating often leaving the home seller with anxiety over their ultimate decision. It’s amazing how confident some homeowners are when quoting a value they got on line from Zillow or some other mega-website that does everything at the touch of a button. If only life were that easy. Everyone has been preached to for years to interview at least three realtors before making a decision. Sure, today many top agents have the latest portable electronic gadgetry that can wow the heck out of you and impress you with a wonderful marketing plan that is sure to bring prospective buyers to your home…but is that enough? What good are 100 buyers touring your home in a weekend if it’s priced below fair market value? When interviewing an agent, pay more attention to what the agent says and not what he shows. Those gadgets of real estate wizardry can all be purchased for a price. Local market knowledge and common sense – these are the attributes that truly make the difference. Let me emphasize how critical it is during the interview process to pay attention to what is said. COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS (CMA) Regardless of how it’s delivered, the most common method of determining the value of a home, is by preparing a Comparative Market

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Analysis, aka CMA. This is nothing more than a detailed report that looks at the recent past and present market conditions of similar properties to determine a value. Again, be aware that some agents purchase some pretty extraordinary software packages that polish all the bells and fine tune the whistles – the question remains… “What does the agent really know?” Many agents will use comparisons of homes that are not at all similar. Imagine living in a single story ranch home and having an agent justify a price by comparing your home to a two-story colonial. Believe it or not, it happens all the time. Every good CMA will include similar homes that have recently sold – ideally in the last three months but never more than a year.

They will also show you pending and active listings. A thorough CMA will also include similar homes that have been on the market but have been taken off either as an expired listing or perhaps it was cancelled by the home owner. Each of these categories of homes tells a story about the current market conditions. Let your prospective agent explain the story to determine if they really know what they are talking about. THE BASICS The basic data is relevant to all homes for sale – or sold. It’s the starting point of assessing property value in any market. Some of the basics that can sway the value of a home for sale include: Bedroom Count Bathroom Count

Property values to see largest percentage increase since 2007 Property values across Riverside County will increase by 7.74 percent overall this year, the largest percentage increase since 2007 and the highest total assessment-roll value since 2008, Assessor Larry Ward said Monday. Even better for Riverside County residents, the average property owner will not see a comparable property tax increase. The assessment roll is based upon assessed property values in Riverside County. This year, the driving factor in the roll’s increase is the year-over-year growth in the average sales price of single family homes in Riverside County. Median home sales price increased 24 percent, from $210,000 to almost $260,000, between December 2012 and December 2013, according to statistics from Data Quick, a real estate information services firm that compiles monthly reports from public records. Values are established as of January 1 each year. Though the median sale price has increased by 24 percent, most Riverside County homeowners will not see a comparable property-tax increase because much of the median increase is attributable to a broader mix of homes selling in the market. Other factors include price gains in multi-family apartments, large warehouse properties and vacant land. Tract-map recordings and permits issuances also are rising, signs the housing market continues to improve. Although retail and general commercial property values continue to lag, future increases in these areas are likely as the economy in general continues to improve. A substantial decline in foreclosure-related activity also has significantly affected Riverside County’s improved real estate market. Fewer foreclosures reduced the number of homes for sale and increased competition for available homes, pushing prices higher. “After several years of economic difficulties, the Inland Empire and specifically Riverside County appear poised to once again be one of the fastest growing counties in the state,” Ward said. Under the law, as economic recovery increases market value,

valuations that were lowered during the recession must be increased to match the subsequent upswing. In those cases, property taxincreases on the properties are allowed to exceed the standard 2 percent annual cap set by Prop. 13. This year’s Prop. 13 annual inflation cap, as determined by the California Consumer Price Index, is 0.454 percent. Property owners whose assessments have not been reduced per Prop. 8 will notice their assessed values increased by this inflation factor. (A Prop 8 reduced assessment occurs when the current market value of a property is less than the assessed value as of January 1.) Despite the overall increase in the assessment roll, many properties still remain well below peak values. Under state law, assessed values can be lowered temporarily based on a property’s value on Jan. 1 of each year. Changes in the realestate market can affect subsequent assessed values and Ward said his

office continues to review individual properties for potential changes in value, which can affect property taxes. The review is a critical process in completing the assessment roll. Beginning mid-July Riverside County property owners will be able to view their 2014-2015 roll value online at www.riversideacr.com. Properties can be searched by address or parcel number. Property owners whose assessed value has changed this year will receive a notice from Ward in their regular 2014-2015 tax bills, which will be sent in October by Treasurer-Tax Collector Don Kent. (The attached file includes a full report on assessed values in cities and unincorporated areas, as well as historic data on assessed values in Riverside County.) Property owners who disagree with their property’s assessed value may file a free decline-in-value application online. Applications are due by Nov. 3 and are available at www.riversideacr.com. Property owners disputing the value set by the Assessor’s office may file an appeal with the Riverside County Clerk of the Board until December 1. An application to appeal a changed assessment is available on the Clerk of the Board’s website at www.rivcocob. org. For more information, visit www. riversideacr.com or call (951) 9556200 or toll free (800) 746-1544.

US vs. THEM Skills the best realtors bring to the table will be interpreting the data and being able to determine the value of each adjustment in order to determine what your home is actually worth on the date the CMA is prepared. Skilled realtorswill know what value a fourth bedroom has over a third bedroom home. Is a threecar tandem garage worth the same as a three-car side-by-side garage? If not, what adjustments should be made, in your neighborhood? If the kitchen has had a major remodel with new cabinets, granite counter tops and high end stainless steel appliances will that add value to the home or just attract more buyers? Is a model match home worth the same as yours if it’s at the end of a cul-de-sac and yours backs to a major thoroughfare? I can’t begin to emphasize how important it is to insist on having your prospective real estate agent explain every nuance of the CMA he’s prepared and evaluate how much he really knows and how much he relies on software. IS YOUR LISTING ‘FOR SALE’? Unfortunately, in today’s competitive market many agents believe they can buy your listing by suggesting a top dollar list price to get the listing, thinking they will later come back for a price reduc-

tion. They’ll do this because either they just don’t know any better or because they want to appease the home seller who believes their home is better than the neighbors who just sold. Other agents will take a listing at any price, even if it is way overpriced. They believe that their marketing machine will generate phone calls and internet leads that will become new business for them, all at your expense – either way you lose. FIGURES NEVER LIE…LIARS ALWAYS FIGURE One of my earliest lessons in business was that figures never lie but liars always figure. Take the time to carefully look over all of the CMA’s you’ve been presented, side-by-side; never feel rushed or pressured in a listing presentation. Take your time and understand the differences of what each agent is representing. Call them, question them and get to the bottom. Compare apples to apples and bring everything together before making a mistake that could potentially cost you thousands of dollars and upset your timeline by choosing the wrong agent. Call us today and get the information you need to make the right decision. The information is free, call now! (951) 296-8887. Questions regarding available inventory and/or other real estate matters please contact me, Mike@ GoTakeAction.com. Mike Mason, Broker/Owner of MASON Real Estate Cal. BRE: 01483044, Board of Director of your Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors® (SRCAR), Traveling State Director, California Association of Realtors® (C.A.R.).

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Real Estate / Home & Garden SOIL from page B-1 of compost as well as gypsum. Gypsum is a natural mineral that helps break apart the clay soil cells so that water and nutrients move through it more easily. Sandy soil just needs compost added, regularly. It will workmiracles for you and help with all your plant problems. Let me just mention a “favorite” organic fertilizer here that many people use. It’s cheap and plentiful, and it’s manure. You can buy both cow/steer or chicken manure almost anywhere, but you need to make sure it’s completely broken down. Otherwise the manure can burn your plant roots (and this is especially the case with chicken manure). I know because I did this once myself and learned the hard way, as most of us do. I prefer adding manure to my compost pile; then it really does its job, helping to heat up the pile and break down the material in it, rather than adding it directly to soil. Greensand and Kelp are two of my favorite soil amendments – they are both “natural.” One is plant based, the other mineral, but the combination added to soil just produces unbelievable results with your plants – bigger and healthier flowers and veggies. Whatever you grow will benefit greatly. I recommend getting at least one box of each every year and adding a little to pots and your favorite plants. Epsom salts – you may think salts are bad for your soil, and

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regular salt (sodium chloride) is, but Epsom salts are basically Magnesium salts, which are very good for your plants and soil. Rosarians have been using this for a long time with great results. You can either just sprinkle a cup around a rosebush or most plants, or dissolve the salt in water and pour into pots or the ground. There are several varieties of “sea” products that are all great for the soil. Kelp, as I mentioned

above, comes in a granular form as well as a liquid. It’s highly concentrated and the liquid is incredible, although a little smelly. It’s not as bad as “fish fertilizer,” which is also very good for the garden by the way, albeit stinky. The liquid kelp lasts a long time. I’ve had a bottle last two years, so its definitely worth the money. You can also dilute it and spray it on plants as well. These amendments feed the soil,

but also make nutrients available to the plant so I don’t just refer to them as “fertilizers”. The typical “chemical” quick to act fertilizers that you get at the big box stores only feed the plant, temporarily, and do nothing to build up the soil health, which is what you really want to do. You create a “plant junkie” basically by feeding a plant with only chemical fertilizers. I like feeding the soil, which in turn feeds my

plants. If you have earthworms in there, you know you’ve got good soil – that’s an indicator of soil health. Speaking of earthworms, get a bag of “worm castings,” as these make another great amendment for soil. You may end up adding some worm eggs into the soil as well, which is a great bonus. Another great “amendment” to improve your soil is a “green cover crop” that will later be “turned under” – typically clover is a good one for this, as it adds lots of nitrogen to soil. It’s helpful in both clay or sandy soils prior to crop planting. Grow the clover for one season, then turn it under with a spade or shovel. It will decompose right in the ground, and then you’ll be ready to plant your roses, veggies, shrubs, or anything else. Well, I think I’m out of room here again, so will say goodbye until next week. And as always I am available for consultations and design work. Remember to be water-wise since we’re in a drought now and our water district is paying $2.00 per square foot to remove lawn and replace with drought tolerant landscaping! Until next time – have fun out there, and don’t forget to wear your sunscreen! Linda McDonald Landscape Designer www.uniquelandscapes.net (951) 764-4762

Plant right to save water and money Many communities endure harsh summers characterized by high temperatures and infrequent rainfall. In such locales, local governments typically institute water restrictions on local landowners. These restrictions limit the amount of water homeowners can use to maintain their properties, and some homeowners choose to install new irrigation systems in an effort to help their lawns and garden survive the potentially harsh summer weather. While new irrigation systems can

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and plants for your lawn, consult with a local lawn care professional if you’re hesitant to choose your own grass and plants. If you don’t want to work with a consultant, do your homework on both your property and the region where you live before making any decisions. For example, if your home is located in a region where summer drought is commonplace, then grass and plants that do not need much water might be your best option. Aerate the soil. Healthy soil can help to protect grass and plants forced to cope with harsh conditions. Aeration is a process by which soil is punctured with spikes or cores of soil are removed from the ground to improve drainage and water penetration. Operating an aerator in the yard can be challenging, so it’s often best to leave such a project to the professionals. But when planting in a garden, homeowners can turn and cultivate the soil to improve its moisture re-

Lay mulch around bushes, plants, shrubs and trees. Mulch serves many purposes, from the practical to the aesthetic. Many homeowners find laying mulch around their property adds to the property’s visual appeal. But mulch also is practical, helping soil to retain its moisture and reduce evaporation. In addition, mulch helps curtail the growth of weeds, which compete with existing plants for water. Make trees work for you. Planting trees around a lawn can not only improve the curb appeal of your home, but also trees serve more practical purposes. When planting trees, look at trees as natural providers of shade that can lower soil temperatures and reduce moisture loss. You may want to plant trees in such a way so they provide shade to areas that tend to be hit especially hard by summer sun. Planting right with a goal of protecting their property from the elements and conserving water can save homeowners money and make their lawns and gardens more aesthetically appealing.

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Rose Care FUNdamentals for July 2014 [left] Providing plenty of air circulation around the plants to allow cooling is one of many important steps for keeping them in nice shape when it’s particularly hot outside.

[below] Chlorophyll is depleted during hot summer months, causing yellowing of leaves and suppressing photosynthesis

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For the fourth year now, I have been practicing and advocating a conservative style of summer rose care. As we enter the summer season, we can expect periods of days or even weeks with temperatures that can hover between the high 90s to more than 100 degrees. Rose care activities fall lower on your priority list when you get the sense that Mother Nature is trying to kill you. These temperatures are enough to make any gardener want to escape to the beach, pool, or air conditioned room—anything but laboring among the thorns, battling bugs and soaking in sweat! Roses don’t like intense heat, either. Gardeners who live in the desert—that is us, you know—can verify that the number and size of blooms falls off dramatically in high temperatures. In addition, as plants struggle to stay hydrated, their fragrances diminish. When roots can’t take up enough water, their leaf tissues dehydrate and burn to a crisp. Chlorophyll is depleted, causing yellowing and suppressing photosynthesis. The plant will conserve its resources for roots, canes, and leaves in that order. If your roses suffer desiccated leaves, do not remove them as they provide shade for the canes. And remember: If a leaf dies, it is easily replaced; if a cane dies, it’s gone! Without saying, water needs increase dramatically during these warm summer spells. Daily watering may even be necessary. It is essential that you check soil dampness frequently during hot days. Use a water probe or stick you finger to a depth of four to six inches (that is, if you have fluffy soil or unnaturally long fingers)! If your soil is too compacted to do this, use a small garden trowel to scratch down to that depth and check the moisture content. A 3”- 4” layer of good composted mulch over the entire bed will help conserve moisture. Potted roses are even more susceptible to heat and drying because soil in a container will heat up rapidly, virtually cooking the roots. In addition, the soil contracts, pulls away from the container’s sides, causing water to run through rapidly, washing away soil, and wasting water..

for “dirty” yellow stippled leaves and, in severe cases, webbing on the leaves. Leaves closest to the ground are usually the primary ones affected. Don’t spend a lot time looking for the tiny insects. A quick light brushing of the underside of the leaf with your finger will readily support your suspicions: the surface will feel like it’s covered with a fine grit. To help prevent an infestation, remove all leaves within 8” - 10” of the ground surface. Roses enjoy a good shower (just as we gardeners do!) especially after a hot day. The difference? Give roses an early morning shower before the sun gets too high and the temperatures are hot for long periods. Jets of water can blast off dirt, dust, and even tiny pests (such as mites, mildew spores, aphids, etc.), and hydrate your roses in preparation for a hot day. If you use a water wand aimed upward to spray the underside of the lower leaves you can dislodge spider mites. Because they reproduce so quickly you must do this every few days. My conservative style of summer care is borrowed from experienced desert gardeners. After the June/ and July bloom cycle, let the plant go into a mini-summer dormancy by removing only the petals, not the hips. (In other words, don’t deadhead). Removing the petals helps prevent pest infestations and keeps the garden looking clean. Allow the rose hips (seed pods) to develop. This will send a message to the plant to slow down, producing a short dormant period. This will relieve some of the heat stress. Continue to supply sufficient water and check your system daily: One broken sprinkler head, clogged emitter, or chewed drip tube can result in a dried out struggling plant. Above all, do not fertilize during hot periods—even organic Nitrogen can burn the roots of a stressed plant. As I always say, “Roses are like people: When it’s hot, they want lots of water and heat relief rather than food.”

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Lakeside star to play for Northern Colorado Paul Bandong Staff Writer Kianna Williams, a 2014 graduate of Lakeside High School, has accepted a basketball scholarship from the University of Northern Colorado. The All-League, All-CIF point

guard averaged 18.6 points, 7.3 assists, 7.5 rebounds, 5.3 steals and 1.5 blocks each game. She was the number eight scorer and the number five 3-point shooter in the Southern Section. She led her team to the CIF Southern Section Finals and to the State Regional Semi-Finals, both

firsts for the relatively new high school. Williams was named to the MaxPreps 2013-14 California AllState Girls Basketball team. The University of Northern Colorado basketball program finished 14-15 and 8-12 in Big Sky play during the 2013-14 season. They have hired a new Head

Coach in Kamie Etheridge, a 2002 inductee of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and a 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist, who won 500 games coaching Kansas State. They are also returning the conference’s third leading scorer, Stephanie Lee, and 2012-13’s leading scorer, D’Shara Strange.

“I look forward to competing in the Big Sky Conference where I will be going against former [travel ball] teammates Priscilla Brooks (JW North) and Taylor Brown (Chino),” Williams said. Brooks is at Northern Arizona University and Brown is at Sacramento State University.

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12U Bronze Team Caelyn Alegria Ariel Artiga Mackynley Bendykowski Lauren Brooks Alexis Holloway Jordan Jenkins Katrina Jensen Sofie Johnson Adriana Mungo Mykenzie Nalley Ariana Owens Kaitlyn Stufft Manager: Joe Nalley *1st Place in the Murrieta Summer Bash Tournament *2nd place in the Temecula Old Town Shoot Out *2nd Place Redondo Sunset Tournament “A” Bracket

Kayla Parker Serena Pulopot Cassidy Standing Warrior Gracie Taylor Bailee Worley Manager: Dean Standing Warrior *1st Place in the Murrieta Summer Bash Tournament *2nd Place in the Temecula Old Town Shoot Out *Eastern District Runner-ups

TEMECULA - The regular season for the Temecula Valley Girls Softball Association (TVGSA) ended over a month ago, and that’s when the girls that made their prospective All Star Teams stepped up and answered the call to take their hard work and dedication of the sport to the next level. They deserve a tremendous amount of congratulations. Here are the rosters, along with some of the accolades that many of the teams received throughout their post season journey.

10U Silver Team Paige Ellinger Trinity Fleming Raelle Gorman Jenna Handschumaker Kasey Johnson Caitlyn Melton Alyssa North Mia Pacheco Victoria Reyes Kaela Smith Avery Sutten Ashley Trevino Manager: Greg Johnson

8U Gold Team Isabella Artiga Mia Gonzalez Miali Guachino Taylor Hewitt Scarlett Iverson Samantha Lewchenko Abigail Matuga Darby Reif Sydney Standing Warrior Sophia Tomeo Kara Whisenhunt Madeline Harris Manager: John Lewchenko *1st place in The Temecula Old Town Shoot Out

14U Gold Team Chloe Borell Mackenzie Dutcher Candace Early Kelsey Ellsworth Su’la Herrera Alyssa Lacasella Kaylynn Lopez Madison Mackay Calista Miller Peyton Munsch Allyssa-Jhisel Tanjuaquio Sarah Vadeboncoeur Manager: Tommy Dutcher

12U Gold Team Madelynn Campagna Keonyah Davenport Jaiden Ditimus Cassaty Farnum Mackenzie Gabler Maryjane Gonzales Sabrina Gutierrez Georgia Juve Brynna Laning Leia Larson Alyana Montesino Aubrie Nex Manager: Jose Gutierrez *1st Place in the Temecula Old Town Shoot Out *Eastern District Champions

8U Silver Team Ava Collyer Madison Davis Genesis De Leon Jenna Juve Delaney Lopes Kathryn Miller Jozie Nejo Ava Perez Evan Ritchie Ava Elia Jessica Spasoff Makyia Taylor Manager: James Ritchie *2nd place in the Redondo Sunset Tournament

In the coming weeks, the Valley News will be highlighting teams from Murrieta and French Valley areas as well. If your team would like its accomplishments recognized, please email jp@myvalleynews.com.

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Local Volleyball Players in Junior Olympic Nationals Fallbrook’s Dahlke Named Tournament MVP

Two SoCal teams battled it out for the Junior National Championship. Coast defeated the Wave 3-2 to bring home the title.

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Amanda Pederson-Henry (left) was named to the All-Tournament Team at the Junior Nationals. Kendra Dahlke was named Tournament MVP.

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Thirty-two of the nation’s best girls volleyball teams met June 24 – July 3, 2014 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to compete for the USA Volleyball Junior National Championships. Local players were on teams that won third, second and top in the nation. San Diego’s Coast 18 Mizuno Ozhan (Southern California Region) won the 18 Open National Championship game over Wave 18 Brent (Southern California Region). Temecula 18 Elite Dana took third in the 18 USA Division. Coast had won nine straight matches, compiling an 18-4 record, before defeating the Wave 2-1 for the title. The Wave took the first set 25-15; the Coast then won the second set 25-9 and the final 15-10. The Coast’s Kendra Dahlke, a 6’-1” Outside Hitter from Fallbrook High School, was named Tournament MVP. As a high school player, Dahlke had 857 kills, 68 aces, and 91 blocks in three years; she was All-League and All-State. Dahlke has committed to University of Arizona Wildcats. Another local player on the Coast -- Amanda Pederson-Henry, a 6’ middle blocker and incoming senior at Vista Murrieta -- was named to the 18 Open All-Tournament Team. At Vista Murrieta she was a three-time 1st Team All-Southwestern League selection. She also earned a roster spot on the USA Volleyball US Girls Select A2. She has committed to be a Villanova Wildcat in 2015. “This was the last time we were all going to be playing together,” Pederson-Henry said “and that made us want a national title even more.” Dahlke, Faith Smith, and Henry will be seniors this year. The Wave 18-1, ranked 17th going into the tournament, beat the previously #1 and #2-ranked teams, and finished second in the nation They won 9 straight matches, and compiled an 18-3 record going into the highlytouted championship game. The Wave starting six had six Division 1 players: two from Stanford, and one each from UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara, and Duke. The team featured one local player. Duke-bound Cadie Bates, from Great Oak, was also a three-time AllSouthwestern League selection, and was the 2013 Southwestern League MVP, leading her team to CIF -1AA Division semifinals. Bates recorded 234 kills on 486 hits (.354 percent) with 166 digs this year. In the USA Division, Temecula 18 Elite Dana went undefeated until the final day; they took third place in the nation. This Viper 18-1 team consisted of Chaparral’s Taylor Barnson (Utah State), Vista Murrieta’s Kasey Calderon (Corban University in Oregon) and Kristin Parker (CSU San Marcos), Great Oak’s Jessica Gaffney (University of San Francisco), Vista Calvary Christian’s Morgan Kissick (Concordia Irvine), Murrieta Valley’s Kelli Mattson (University of Toledo in Ohio) and Korie Milan (University of Great Falls in Montana), and Hemet’s Tristan Self and Baylee Christian. Gaffney and Self were team MVP’s and both were named to the AllTournament team. Bates, Gaffney, and PedersonHenry played together on the Viper Volleyball 15-Elites that qualified for Junior Nationals in 2011, the first Viper team to earn an Open bid to Junior Nationals. They finished second in the nation. Congratulations to all our Valley volleyball stars!

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‘Engage You’ seminars to be held at Pala Mesa Resort THE ANSWER? 1. Identify your subconscious “decisions” clearly and specifically. 2. Appreciate your brilliance and ability to make these “decisions” when you needed them. 3. Look at how they negatively affect your behavior in the present and what they have cost you in your personal and business life today.

change in their lives to go online to www.engageseminars.com for more information in print and video, or call 602-315-5997. The seminar is guaranteed by the Thorens to be different from any other seminar you’ve ever attended. The next seminar will be held at Pala Mesa Resort, August 29-31 or September 19-21, 2014. Can’t make the local one? Attend one in Tempe, Arizona at The Lake House, Oct. 10-12 or Nov. 14-16, 2014.

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Having experienced and benefited from Engage You seminars in the past, the Valley News is bringing the seminar to our area for our readership, families, employees and clients. “Engage You” seminars are entertaining while helping people achieve greater life success and happiness in their relationships, career, and personal growth and development. They will be held August 29-31 and September 19-21 at the Pala Mesa Resort. Seminar leaders Don and Kathleen Thoren have been helping individuals as well as large corporate teams at Honeywell, Motorola, American Fence Company, General Electric, City of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, IBM, Cooper Industries and Chase Bank achieve greater success for decades. “We have had a lot of fun while breaking through some pretty amazing barriers to personal growth that we didn’t even know existed,”Valley News Publisher Ju-

lie Reeder said. “Since the seminar, I have felt like a new person and the people who attended with me have had lasting results because the seminar helps you change your thinking so that you can react differently to situations and life.” Below is a small glimpse of the 3-day workshop. Positive Thinking Can Be Lousy! Has anyone ever told you to “Just think positive!” Is it really that easy? Not always. When our attempts to just “think more positively” don’t change our behavior, we judge ourselves and feel worse than before. Are there any perfect people out there who do exactly what they want all the time? Most of us have a few areas in our life that we would like to change or at least improve, but no matter how hard we try to think positively we stay the same. This is a familiar example – You know the formula for losing weight.

Eat less and exercise more. It makes sense, we agree with it, and it is clear. No more explanation needed. Easy, right? So we start thinking positively... “I love celery,” “I see myself in a skinny body,” “I can lose weight”. But it doesn’t work. The “lose weight” industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. Why is that? We’re stuck and we don’t know why. Good news! If thinking positively isn’t changing your behavior, it’s not because there’s something wrong with you. It’s not because you’re weak and lack self-discipline. It comes from a factory-installed automatic coping mechanism. This natural, in-born instinct to protect you from emotional and physical pain is controlling your behavior. At a very early age, this instinct made decisions for you subconsciously. Those decisions morphed into your point of view (POV) and it still sticks to you like gorilla glue today.

Memorial service announce for former LEUSD Trustee LAKE ELSINORE—Former board for 13 years, with leadership LEUSD Trustee and California roles as clerk and president. From School Boards Association officer 2002 to 2003, she served as Jeannine Martineau passed away president of the California School on June 25, 2014 after a lengthy Boards Association (CSBA), and illness, according to school board was also a delegate to the NSBA. colleague and friend, Jeanie Corral. She was a CIF Southern Section A memorial service will be held Board Member, and because of her on Saturday, July 19, 11:00 devotion to TCHS athletics, was a.m. , in the Performing Arts honored by LEUSD in naming the Center at Temescal Canyon High big gym after her. Jeannine Martineau is credited School, which Martineau was instrumental in completing during with appealing to Sacramento for release of state school her tenure on the school board. fundsT to5.933 completex Mrs. Martineau served asInstr a construction HVAC VN member of the LEUSD school Temescal Canyon High School,

successfully raising $22.1 million after an unsuccessful bond measure left the district with a partially constructed second high school and no way to pay for its completion. Finishing campus touches included a new performing arts center, gym, labs, and classrooms to serve a generation of students during the growth boom of the ‘90s. She is survived by husband Bill Martineau, sons Eric and Jeff Martineau, and granddaughter Ronni Martineau. She was predeceased 7.pdf by parents, Lois and Ray Knight of Lake Elsinore.

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Positive thinking can reduce stress, positively impact health A balanced diet, exercise, genetics, and even certain medications can work in concert to make a person healthy. But a person’s demeanor also can factor into personal health. The Mayo Clinic says that whether or not a person is an optimist or a pessimist can affect many areas of his or her health and well-being, and those who see the glass as half-full may ultimately

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smile to your face. Look for ways to laugh as much as possible. Rather than go out to dinner or a bar with friends, head to a comedy club. Choose comedies at the movie theater and find humor in everyday happenings. Identify areas that need change. Think about moments in life that may bring you down or inspire negative reactions. If work is problematic, figure out ways to make it better and work toward improving the situation. Be supportive of yourself. Consider what you would say to others and then treat yourself the same way. Would you be overly negative or derogatory toward a complete stranger? Probably not, and there is no reason to be harsh with yourself, either. Push negative thoughts away.

Volunteer. One way to see the world in a more positive light is to help others who may be less fortunate than you. Volunteering not only helps others, but it also can help you put your own problems in perspective. Volunteering also helps you feel good about your efforts, which can translate into positive thinking. Think like a child. Take a cue from youngsters and find joy in the little things. Let children be the leaders in activities and mimic what they do. You just may find yourself laughing more and enjoying yourself. Being silly for a little while is one way to recapture the feelings of youth. Positive thinking is more than the subject matter of self-help books. It’s a viable way to improve personal health and live longer.

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Survival tips for single working parents Becoming a parent may be the most important responsibility an adult ever faces, and that responsibility is even greater for single parents. Balancing work and home life as a single parent can seem like an endless juggling act. But with a strong support system and some guidance, single parents can handle the challenge. The daily responsibilities of a single parent do not differ from those of a married couple, but single parents tasked with playing the roles of both mom and dad may understandably feel overwhelmed. Here are some challenges and coping mechanisms. Establish boundaries. Work and home life are both full-time responsibilities for single parents, and the line between work and family life often blurs for single parents wondering whether to put in more hours at the office or leave to tend to a family matter. Thanks to the financial strain of being a single parent, it’s easy to put work before family. While single parents do their best to provide financially for their families, such efforts should not come at the expense of being there for their kids and providing them with emotional support. Find a balance that works for you and do your best to stick to your boundaries. Work time and family time should be clearly distinguished.

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Find your support system. Many single parents juggle their responsibilities without much help from outside their households, but many also have a network of friends or family members on whom they can call if they need reinforcements. Figure out which person or people you can rely on to have

your back should you need a few hours of alone time or someone to pick up a sick child while you are in the middle of a businessmeeting. Single parents often feel a kinship with other single parents, who may be willing to pool their resources to help one another when necessary. Explore other assistance. Single parents may be eligible to enroll in certain assistance programs

to make their lives a little more manageable. For example, single parents may qualify for grants to return to school or low-cost housing and supplemental food allowances to ease some of the financial burden of raising a family on their own. Explore programs that may be available to you. Pay attention to your needs. Single parents should not over-

look the importance of taking care of themselves. Though kids might be your top priority, that does not mean you should forgo routine health screenings or overlook the importance of getting your rest. When the juggling act gets especially difficult and stressful, create some time to relax and pamper yourself, which can have a profound impact on your mental and physical well-being.

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Fabric/Craft Items FABRIC SALE Lots of fabrics, patterns, books, quilt racks and quilting frames. Saturday July 12th. 8am-4pm. 27523 Dandelion Ct. Temecula 92591.

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Close to town convenience on nearly half an acre with views and breezes. Updated kitchen; newer roof, water heater, dishwasher, etc. Garage parking for 2 + carport for another 2. Meandering paths. 140030262 $439,000

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Charming single story on a generous, level lot. 1630 sf, 4BD, 2.5BA, Oversized living rm w/ large FR - perfect for family and entertaining. True master suite w/large walk-in closet, full bath & door to bkyd. 140014419 $309,900

Field of Dreams! Outstanding all useable 25 acre ranch with 5306 SF, 3 BR home, private irrigated baseball field, 13 stall horse barn, 6 pastures with well irrigation, huge car collector’s barn, pool, original farm barn & much more. 140000569 $3,900,000

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Great cul-de-sac location! Cute and clean 3BD, 2BA, 1667 sf home has it all. Formal living & dining rooms, bright kitchen w/oak cabinets & nook. Brick fplc in FR. Dual paned windows. Large Master bdrm. 140033032 $375,000

One of kind in Fallbrook’s 55+ East Ridge Gated Community. Panoramic views to the east mountains. Open air atrium, large wood finished kitchen. High ceilings in the din rm and liv rm. 3BD, 2.5BA, 2190sf. 140019648 $499,000

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Build your dream home here! 2.36 Acres with Beautiful Views. Septic layout needs updating. 140026778 $199,000

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Desirable 3BD with open floor plan in Pala Mesa Fairway Villas. Golf course view with easy maintenance outdoor patio area. Near golf courses, great commuter location, country feel but close to necessities. 140036428 $349,000

Nestled in the hills west of Pala Mesa golf course - 3440 sf single story 4BD, 3.5BA custom home on 2.71 prof. landscaped acres. Custom outdoor kitchen, palapa, ocean breezes and forever views. Exceptional home with attention to detail and in immaculate condition. 140014196 $969,000

Located in the much sought after Tumble Creek Estates. Build your dream home on this beautiful 2.37 acre lot. Tucked behind a citrus grove with views to the west. Septic layout needs update. CC&R’s and road maintenance agreement. Second parcel also available MLS#140009033. 140009028 $249,000

Private setting w/one acre usable land. Charming home with potential. Wood floors under all carpeted rooms. Rare basement and storage area. 2 large picture windows, cozy brick fireplace. Variety of family fruit. 140023838 $375,000

Bonsall Building Site. Two contiguous parcels totaling 6.64 acres. Property has outstanding view overlooking San Luis Rey Downs and Moosa Canyon. Beautiful site in an area of high end properties. 140007983 $395,000

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2 acres with panoramic views - 2980 sf, 4BD, 2.5BA, 3-car garage PLUS detached guest living quarters with 1BD, 1BA, kitchen, 768 sf, additional 200 sf finished storage area + 2-car garage with private driveway. 140027834 $749,000

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760.803.8377 800.372.0008 CUSTOM MEDITERRANEAN. 4300 SF home on 4.10 acres (4 legal parcels). 2 water meteres. 5 oversize garages (1 detached). 3BR + 1 opt. 4.75BA. Horses OK. Level lot. $995,000

DE LUZ HEIGHTS HOME MINUTES FROM ROSS LAKE. Remodeled in 2006, lg living rm has tile floors, fplc & 2 built-in bookcases, cabs, desktop areas & media center. 2 spacious masters. Kit opens to brkfst area. $445,000

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A HOME OF GRACIOUS LIVING with over 3500 esf of quality craftsmanship. Designed for indoor outdoor living with beautiful views of the Santa Margarita Valley. $825,000

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Excellent 3.89 acre gentle corner lot in Bonsall with utilities & water meter installed. Sewer avail. in street! Horses and animals allowed. Offered at $395,000

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SWEET 3BR POOL HOME ON 1/3 ACRE!

This mature home has been well maintained and is ready for a new family! Fully landscaped. Offered at $439,000

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List Your Light &Home bright custom on 1.01 gentle 2347 sf, formal DR, formal LR, with aacres, Winning 2 fplcs. Wet bar, Horses welcome. 120019469 $554,000 Realtor! Built in 2003 it is reminiscent of a traditional Mexican Hacienda and situated on 11.56 acres. 3BD, 3BA Villa with detached 2BD, 1BA guest house. 360 degree views, avocado grove, two wells, three solar energy systems. Offered at $2,349,000

3BD, 2.5BA, 2886sf ranch home with 69’ covered veranda. Rose garden lined walkway, 8’ dutch entry door, spacious foyer. Great room w/gas fireplace, large view windows, wood vaulted ceilings. Chef’s kitchen including Viking appliances, SubZero refrig. Much more! Offered at $729,000

Call Tom Van Wie 760.703.6400 Don Bennetts Judy Bresnahan Pat Bresnahan

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