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MPD joins Public Safety Enterprise Communication System Kim Harris Managing Editor The Murrieta Police Department has announced it integration with the Public Safety Enterprise Communication System. The move, which occurred in the morning hours on Monday, July 20, makes MPD the first municipal law enforcement agency in the county to join the system. see page A-6

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People break out their umbrellas in Old Town Temecula during a thunderstorm on Saturday, July 18 that drenched Southwest Riverside County. The storm was brought on as former hurricane Dolores moved north off the coastline. Record rainfall amounts for the month of July were recorded in San Diego and Los Angeles, according to weather.com, thanks to the storm which degenerated into a post-tropical low roughly 300 miles west of the coast of Baja California, Mexico, on Saturday evening. In Temecula, 1.03 inches of rain fell over the two day period. Murrieta recorded just under an inch at .98, Menifee scored 1.05 inches of precipitation and Wildomar measured 1.35 inches. A whopping 1.98 inches was recorded in Lake Elsinore. For more weather photos and some video of the storm, visit www.myvalleynews.com. Shane Gibson photo

2015 Special Olympics World Games Torch of Hope makes a stop in Murrieta Tessa Fieri Intern

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Law enforcement officials and Special Olympic athletes arrive inside the Murrieta City Hall during a ceremony to promote the final leg of the torch run on July 18. Shane Gibson photo

The 2015 Special Olympics World Games take place on July 25 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the games’ Torch of Hope made a stop at Murrieta Town Hall on Friday, July 18. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is an integral part of the Special Olympics. The Torch Run is not only the physical run of the torch from Greece to its new location, but a fundraiser and public awareness vehicle. From its inception in 1981, the Torch Run has raised over $500 million dollars, funding community Special Olympics programming. This year, the Torch of Hope traveled from its home in Greece across the ocean to the U.S., throughout the nation and Southern California and will land in Los Angeles for the games’ opening ceremonies. Murrieta and its law enforcement personnel were included in the final

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Ace’s event supports local boy in need of service dog Paul Bandong Staff Writer Local businesses, citizens, international organizations and even a state politician gathered together at Ace’s Comedy Club in Murrieta on July 18 in support of 11-year -old Eric Gray. The dinner/silent auction/comedy event was a fundraiser for Gray who is in need of an allergen-detecting service dog. “Eric was born allergic to peanuts,” said his mother, Nicole Nestor-Gray, a licensed marriage and family therapist. “He has had two life-threatening episodes: at 13 months he went into anaphylactic shock after a small taste of my peanut butter sandwich and then again at 2-1/2 years old. It can be fatal if he is exposed to any peanuts, tree nuts

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The Gray fundraising team from left, Kim Oliver, Jennifer Laidlaw, Nancy Mackell, Eric Gray, Jared Palmer, Dawn Swett, Cherie Willoughby, Greg Gray, Pam Kakis and Nicole Gray. JP Raineri photo

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John Hunneman Columnist Many years ago, following the 40th reunion of his high school’s graduating class, I asked my father about the evening. “It was just me and a bunch of old people,” Dad said. My own 40th high school reunion – Dad and I graduated from the same school in a small New England town – passed quietly two years ago. Unlike my father, I did not attend the gathering of the village elders. Neither did many of my classmates. Pictures on Facebook showed only about a dozen members of the Class of 1973 gathered two years ago in the basement of the local Elks Lodge to ponder the good old days and wonder how they made it out alive. Actually, I have yet to attend reunions of the Class of 1973, that is, until now. It was not because I

did not want to go and catch up with old friends. My class reunions have been held every five years, and always on the Friday after Thanksgiving, when, I was told “everybody was home.” With the advent of Facebook a decade ago, and connections made with a few old classmates, I had quietly suggested that for those of us not still living with, or within a few miles of, our parents, traveling to and from New England over Thanksgiving weekend was just not going to happen. I’m not sure anyone listened to me – they didn’t back then, why would they now – but the sorry attendance at the last reunion gave rise to holding a 60th Birthday Party for the Class of 1973 this summer, a time when one does not need a snow shovel to visit Massachusetts. From what I’ve judged from afar, turnout looks like it should be good. Our graduating class was unique. I know everybody says that, but how many of you had half of your school burn to the ground during your sophomore year? It was an arson fire…set by a local cop. For over two years, while a new school was built, we endured double sessions held in what was left of the campus. Junior and seniors attended classes from 7 a.m. to noon and underclassmen in the afternoon. This helped form a special bond among students. With classes starting so early, we literally all slept through

high school together. I left for boot camp within weeks of graduation and lost track of most, but not all, of my classmates. I am look forward to attending the upcoming party. Locally, I notice more and more information, either in the newspaper or online, about high school reunions in Southwest Riverside County. These serve as a reminder how much our region has grown. Elsinore High School has been around since 1891– just a bit before we landed – but Temecula Valley High School was almost brand new when we moved to Murrieta in 1988. Murrieta didn’t even have a high school when we arrived. Now it has three as does Temecula and Lake Elsinore. Our sons both graduated from Murrieta Valley High School and I noticed recently the MVHS Class of 1995 will be holding their 20th reunion in August. Yikes. Our oldest graduated in 1996, but Nighthawk grads from 1994 to 1997 are urged to attend this reunion set for Weins Winery in Temecula. “You should go,” I told my son recently. Jon and his family live in Fullerton. “It will be fun. We’ll watch the grandkids.” He was noncommittal. I urged him to attend. Heck, in the blink of an eye his 40th reunion, or 60th birthday, will roll around and then he’ll have to party with the old people.

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TVUSD board denies appeal claiming district tainted a $2 million office supply contract award Shelli DeRobertis Writer An office technology company challenged the Temecula Valley Unified School District’s award of a $2 million printing and copier contract to another supplier during an appeal hearing at the July 14 board meeting when the Witt Company claimed the district tainted its contract award. The Witt Company is partnered with Kyocera, which has maintained, serviced and supplied more than 500 copy machines to the district for the past several years. The board scheduled the bid protest appeal as agenda item F.1. during the 4:30 p.m. Closed Session portion of its board meeting. The board briefly convened to Open Session for that agenda item only before again resuming back into Closed Session. Mark Neubauer, attorney for the

Witt Company, asked the board to withhold the bid protest until an independent person could look into the April 21 “tainted with misconduct” contract award to Fruth Group, a supplier and servicer of Canon copiers and printers that ultimately won the $2 million contract. The TVUSD board members voted 5-0 to deny the appeal. During the bid protest appeal hearing, Neubauer said that the Witt Company, the incumbent office products supplier, received a February letter from the district stating they tentatively agreed to award the multifunctional copier Request for Proposal (RFP) to the Witt Company. Then, the Witt Company was later informed that the contract was issued to Fruth Group, and that the Witt Company needed to unplug its machines from the district’s schools and administration buildings.

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Neubauer contended that TVUSD’s Director of Purchasing Steve Brizeno violated a bidding rule. “It was supposed to be by blind bidding – closed bidding,” Neubauer said of the RFP for the copiers and printers. “You will see evidence he (Brizeno) showed the bid to Fruth, violating the applying bidding rules.” A declaration during the appeal hearing was presented to the board by Neubauer, which stated that former Fruth sales person, Ed Shurley, was told by his account manager that during the district’s consideration of the sealed bids that Brizeno gave Fruth Group the opportunity to change its poor-ranking bid that was fourth or fifth, and make it into one of the three top-ranking bids. Neubauer told the school board that Brizeno then took the top three bidders, which Witt was one of, and asked them for their best and final offer. The Witt Company’s offer was lowest by more than $241,000, not including a $50,000 kickback, Neubauer said. He also said that district staff gave highly rated reviews about Witt’s Kyocera equipment and the contracted employees who service

the machines. One employee, in particular, was solicited by the school district’s purchasing director to work for the Witt Company’s competitor, he said. Rick Soto, the Witt Company’s technical service representative for TVUSD for the past five years, allegedly received a voicemail from Brizeno back in December 2014, in which Brizeno said he negotiated a contract for Soto to work for Fruth. Neubauer played the recorded audio message to the school board, which said an annual salary was being offered to Soto to sign with another company, which included benefits such as a vehicle, gasoline, clothing and a monthly restaurant allowance. The rebuttal from the district’s counsel, Hugh Lee, said that although the Witt Company may have won certain aspects of the bid, there were other aspects considered in choosing the company. “In overall evaluation, Fruth came in first and Witt came in second,” Lee said. He also said that the bidding process was done through a piggybackable bid that is allowed for through the code. In the piggy-backable bid process,

the bidding is not a competitive bid, Lee said. “It’s not like this secret behindthe-scenes,” he said. He said the current contract with Witt was done in the same piggybackable resolution. “If Witt says this whole process is illegal, then their current contract they have is likewise illegal. So they can’t have it both ways.” He said the district can choose who they want to go into contract with, as long as they don’t abuse their discretion. “I don’t see any abuse of discretion,” he said. He also said that he had not seen any of the declarations that were presented at the hearing. Regarding the alleged voicemail left by Brizeno, Lee said it was meant to be a joke. In the evaluation and selection criteria using a piggy-backable bid process, California’s Public Contract Code states the “District may award to vendors on factors other than price. Other considerations are, but not limited to, performance reliability, life-cycle costs, support logistics, compatibility with operation systems, and manufacturers warranties.”

Rancho California rezone and general plan amendment approved Joe Naiman Writer The Riverside County Board of Supervisors rezoned a 9.09-acre Rancho California property from Rural Residential to Scenic Highway Commercial while amending the county’s general plan to change that area’s land use designation from Rural Residential to Community Development: Commercial Tourist. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote June 30 also approved a conditional use permit for the wedding and special event facility and adopted an environmental Negative Declaration.

The property is north of Raven Road, south of Monteleone Meadows Drive, west of Briggs Road, and east of Interstate 215. The Rural Residential land use designation stipulates a five-acre minimum per dwelling unit while the Community Development: Commercial Tourist designation allows for 2 1/2 dwelling units per acre, which for 9.09 acres translates into 22 dwelling units. The only residential component of the conditional use permit is a 3,600-square-foot caretakers’ unit. The conditional use permit also covers a 4,100-square-foot reception center with storage and a proposed kitchen, a 340-square-

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Local Driving range complex may seek deal to buy or lease troubled Temecula site grouping of noncontroversial items that are typically approved without discussion in a single vote. The vote was 3-0, as Comerchero and Councilman Mike Naggar opted to abstain in order to avoid the potential appearance of a conflict of interest. TecGolf is represented by Wil Cucuta, a real estate broker employed by Rancon Real Estate. Comerchero and Naggar both work as development consultants, and each has been involved in Rancon projects. Comerchero said neither he nor Naggar would have any financial interest stemming from Rancon’s representation of TecGolf. But he said it would be best to avoid any appearance of a conflict. “It’s a little convoluted,” Comerchero said of the business ties that link the two councilmen to Rancon, which is one of the most visible real estate and development companies in the area. Comerchero and Naggar also abstained from participating in the closed session discussions regarding TecGolf’s interest in the site, according to city records. A Temecula staff report said the city received a letter from TecGolf on May 18 that cited its interest in buying or leasing 20 acres of the site. The staff report said the firm had not yet identified the perimeter of the possible project. The city attorney, by the time of this story’s deadline, had not responded to a reporter’s public records request for a copy of the letter. By law, local government agencies have 10 days to comply with public records request or to state why more time is needed or to identify a reason for withholding the materials. The staff report said the firm is contemplating “a three-story interactive golf driving range and entertainment complex that includes other family-oriented entertainment

gaming options along with food service.” The project would produce all its electricity through the use of solar panels, according to the staff report. The agreement gives TecGolf and the city seven months to conclude its negotiations. The company must pay a $25,000 deposit and the city will update its most recent appraisal of the property. Two representatives of TecGolf attended the July 16 council meeting. But neither of them spoke on the item and they left after the council moved on to other business matters. Cucuta said an obligation prevented them from answering questions at that time, but he invited a reporter to contact him via email. Cucuta emailed a statement from a general partner the following day. “TecGolf is a state-of-the-art indoor/outdoor family entertainment facility experience that will also include a restaurant and retail component. We are thrilled to partner with the city of Temecula on this exciting project. We are in the very preliminary stages at this point and anticipate a soft opening in late 2016, depending on the development schedule. We are committed to providing a unique, upscale 21st century interactive entertainment, food and beverage experience.” It is the second exclusive negotiating agreement currently in play in Temecula. In January, the council unanimously agreed to work exclusively with Bernie Truax II in crafting a

plan to develop two city-owned parcels that total one acre and flank the iconic Civic Center complex. That agreement has been extended since its original approval. If that land sale moves forward, it would take shape as the Town Square Marketplace project. The project would put the icing on the city’s $93 million Civic Center complex, which opened in December 2010 along Interstate 15 at Main and Mercedes streets. The project would also broaden Truax’s development thumbprint in the city and its historic business district. Truax has worked throughout the country on numerous major projects. Over a four-year period that ended in 2005, Truax helped Paul Garrett, a prominent Temecula developer, construct four commercial and industrial buildings at various locations in the city. After striking out on his own, Truax worked for years to win approvals, obtain financing and construct a signature building in Old Town. In May 2014, Truax and his family dedicated a 67,000-squarefoot building that he developed a short distance from the Civic Center complex. The boxy, art deco building features the family’s name on a vertical sign that faces the freeway. The building was partially funded through the EB-5 immigration program, which is operated by the federal government and is intended to spur foreign investment.

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council approval to build a water park on a privately-owned site wedged between Ynez Road and Interstate 15. But a lawsuit by a neighboring commercial property owner prompted the original partnership to turn to the city-owned site. At one point, estimates called for the water park to cost more than $20 million to develop. It was expected to attract about 286,000 customers a year and employ 500 or more teens and adults on a seasonal basis. For decades, the site was the home of tractor races and other community events. The city purchased the 32-acre site in 1992 for $3.8 million with the aim to build affordable housing and possibly other related uses there. Following Wild Rivers’ last failure to close escrow, Mayor Jeff Comerchero said in an interview that the city was “talking to some people” about a potential alternate use of the site. Comerchero said then that no concrete proposals had emerged, but he hoped the property would ultimately be developed into some sort of a recreational use. The TecGolf inquiry initially surfaced on the June 9 council agenda. At that time, the council learned of the firm’s interest during a closed session discussion. State law allows councils to hold closed-door reviews of litigation, personnel matters and labor and property negotiations. The council also held a June 23 closed session discussion on the same issue. That closed session also featured a discussion on a potential interest in about 10 acres of the city-owned site by Goals Soccer Centers Inc. Unlike TecGolf, the inquiry posed by the soccer group remains under wraps. There was no council discussion of the TecGolf plan at the July 16 meeting. The item was on the council’s consent agenda, which is a

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Local MPD joins Riverside County’s Public Safety Enterprise Communication System Kim Harris Managing Editor The Murrieta Police Department has announced its integration with the Public Safety Enterprise Communication System. The move, which occurred in the morning hours on Monday, July 20, makes MPD the first municipal law enforcement agency in the county to

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department considered upgrading our existing system, but the best and least expensive option was to join PSEC, since the infrastructure was already in place and covered the city.” When the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department became fully integrated into PSEC on Jan. 5 of last year, the MPD quickly began studying the feasibility of joining the system and met with representatives with the PSEC implementation team from the Riverside County Information Technology (RCIT) Department. Over the past year, the conversion to PSEC has been a top priority of Chief Sean Hadden and his administrative team, and has been fully supported by the Murrieta City Council. The overall cost of the PSEC conversion project is estimated at $2.1 million. Approximately $1.5 million has been funded and spent so far on the purchase, programming and installation of new digital radios for the Police and Fire Dispatch Center, police cars, and the assignment of portable radios to the officers. The department decided on Harris brand “quadband” radios which allow for all possible public safety frequencies in a single radio; including Very High Frequency (VHF), Ultra-High Frequency (UHF), 800 mega-hertz and 700 mega-hertz channels. This technology did not exist until a few years ago. Also, for the first time, the department will have the ability to communicate directly with the Murrieta Fire Department and other county law enforcement agencies with the “turn of a dial,” Driscoll wrote. According to the department’s Radio System Administrator Cris Martinez, who was instrumental in the migration project, the integration is a “historic” one. “This is a historic day for the department and will dramatically increase officer safety. Many of

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us will sleep better at night knowing the unreliability of the current system is now behind us,” he said. Martinez worked with Riverside County IT staff and helped to develop the protocols and procedures that will be utilized as a blueprint for other municipal police agencies when they migrate to PSEC. Funding for Murrieta’s PSEC migration project has been exclusively from Developer Impact Fees (DIF), Federal Seized Asset Forfeiture funds and a County allocated public safety grant. To date, no general fund monies have been utilized for this project. According to Driscoll’s release, on June 16, 2015 the Riverside County Board of Supervisors adopted a four year rate holiday, meaning use of the PSEC system will not cost the city anything until July 1, 2019. From the fifth to tenth year of the agreement, annual costs are estimated to be $120,000 per year. The annual cost for the current system is approximately $90,000. Phase I of the implementation officially took place on Monday, June 20. As part of that implementation, the existing system will no longer be used for primary channel and the PSEC radio will be utilized exclusively. Plans are for the existing system to remain intact for the foreseeable future as a backup. The system will be evaluated for continued effectiveness and reliability to determine if it can be used by other non-public safety city departments. Phase II of the project implementation will take place over the next three to four months. This will include some retrofitting to the existing police facility, the installation of a microwave tower and other infrastructure needs so the equipment that is temporarily installed can be made permanent. The funding for Phase II still requires formal adoption by City Council.

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Local OLYMPICS from page A-1 leg of the torch’s journey. Rain moved the ceremony inside, but the unexpected storm did not seem to hamper the spirits of the Special Olympics athletes and law enforcement personnel. Fulfilling a master of ceremonies role, Marcus Robinson kept the ceremony moving. Senator Jeff Stone of California’s 28th Senate District, Mayor Harry Ramos and other prominent members of the Murrieta community welcomed the athletes. Murrieta Chief of Police Sean Hadden explained the history between law enforcement and the Special Olympics. New Jersey Port Authority Officer Frank Aresta spoke, along with Special Olympics athlete and final leg runner Jazmine Slama. Slama, Utah’s representative at the 2014 Special Olympics, spoke about what Special Olympics offers. “I have met many new people in Special Olympics,” she said. “It has helped me to build my self esteem...My dad is my coach. He had me running five miles a day for three months. I brought home the gold medal in the 1,500 meter and the 800 meter. I came away with a silver medal in the 400 meter…I’m proud that I showed them what I got. Now I have been given a chance to help carry the [Special] Olympic[s] torch. This is a great honor for me. It’s wonderful that people from around the world can come together and make new friends and memories during these games.” Robinson closed with a direct address to attendees and runners. “You are a part of history as it speaks right now,” he said.

City of Murrieta Mayor Harry Ramos welcomes a group of Special Olympics final leg torch runners during a ceremony held at city hall on July 18.

The Rock Church Children’s Ministry Director Marcus Robinson leads a ceremony held inside the Murrieta City Hall during the Special Olympics Flame of Hope torch run stop through the city of Murrieta on July 18.

A protector lamp holds the flame that lights the Flame of Hope torch. The final leg torch run consisting of Special Olympics athletes and law enforcement officials made a stop in Murrieta on July 18 before heading to Los Angeles for the July 25 opening of the Special Olympics Summer Games.

Special Olympics track and field athlete Jazmine Slama of Utah speaks during the Flame of Hope torch run ceremony held at Murrieta on July 18. Shane Gibson photos

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City moves forward with water conservation efforts Kim Harris Managing Editor The city of Murrieta believes that taxpayer dollars should be spent in a way that is reasonable and gives them the most bang for their buck. That’s why the city continues to move forward with conservation efforts, something it began even before California Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency due to the historic drought, said Lea Kolek, Murrieta’s Park and Recreation Manager. “In this city there are different zones. Prior to the city forming, the county of Riverside operated parks, maintenance and recreation and they had established certain zones in the area,” Kolek explained. “Then when the city incorporated, they moved forward with formation of these zones so that the maintenance was easier than having a city-wide program.” Each zone is based off a tax base and each home has a property tax assessment that pays towards the maintenance of their local areas. “We found that we should give the tax payers the best bang for the dollar and utilize the latest technologies to make the most of their tax dollars.” It was this effort that led the city of Murrieta and its Community Services Department to take pro-

active measures to reduce water costs and use by swapping out old technology with Smart Irrigation Controllers, exchanging overhead spray systems with drip irrigation and by replacing outdated landscaping with water-wise material, the website reported. Smart Irrigation Controllers tailor watering schedules and run times automatically to meet specific landscape needs. “Previous technology, no matter how efficient, still did not take into account changing weather conditions – specifically rainfall and evapotranspiration rates,” the website explains. “ET is the amount of water lost from the soil through evaporation plus the plant’s water loss, both of which are dramatically affected by weather conditions. Smart Irrigation Controllers use weather information and site conditions to determine how much water to apply and when to irrigate.” Weather-based smart controllers draw upon a variety of climatic conditions. Some controllers utilize historic weather data supplemented with on-site weather data. Other controllers rely on a subscription service to download ET values daily. Soil moisture sensor smart controllers rely on the amount of moisture in the soil, measured by buried probes, to determine irrigation schedules.

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Once systems are installed and programmed, they usually require no additional monitoring and will irrigate the landscape at peak efficiency and at appropriate times. Over the last three years, the Community Services District has replaced over 150 old technology controllers with Smart Irrigation Controllers, according to the website. Drip or point-to-point irrigation is an irrigation method that saves water and fertilizer by allowing water to drip slowly to plants, either onto the soil surface or directly onto the root zone, through a network of valves, pipes, tubing and emitters. “Almost no water is lost through surface runoff or evaporation, and soil particles have plenty of opportunity to absorb and hold water for plants. It also means very few nutrients leach down beyond the reach of plant roots. Furthermore, since drip irrigation delivers water directly to the plants, less is wasted on weeds. The soil surface between the plants also remains drier, which discourages weed seeds from sprouting,” the website reads. Water-wise or drought tolerant plants are those that thrive in dry conditions as well as native plant material that thrived in local conditions prior to any human cultivation. Changing out the high water-use and/or non-native plant species with water-wise material can help to significantly reduce water consumption. Also called xeriscape landscaping, plants used in drought tolerant

gram, our smart controllers and the conversion to drip irrigation.” Modifications are also being made in the city’s Landscape Lighting Districts includUse the garbage disposal ing conversion sparingly. Instead, compost to drip irrigation for vegetable food waste and Western Pacific, Mursave gallons of water every rieta Ranchos, Lincoln Ranch, Warm Springs, time. (Source: saveourwater.com) Greer Ranch, Mapleton and Murrieta Oaks. “Although a number of areas have already been addressed, more needs to be done to lessen the impact. Staff has identified a number of projects using landscaping are not just succulents high quantities of water that as adsuch as cactus, they include pops ditional funding becomes available of color and ensure curb appeal will result in water savings over doesn’t wilt in the heat. One ex- time,” the website states. Projects include reductions in ample of a recent modification by the city includes the removal of turf turf along streetscapes and within along a section of California Oaks parks at Rancho Acacia, Sycamore, Road and the replacement with Valley Vista and Glen Arbor parks shrubs that can tolerate the drier and streetscapes along the remainweather conditions experienced in der of California Oaks Road, Jackson Avenue at the Colony, Nutmeg this area. “Overhead spray heads were Street at Via de Gema Linda, along replaced with drip irrigation in Clinton Keith Road and Club View order to establish a streetscape Drive. Turf will also be reduced on that is aesthetically pleasing and the large slope areas in Saratoga decreases the overall maintenance Springs, the city has announced. Kolek said it’s hard to determine and irrigation costs,” the website how much monreports. ey the aforemenAccording to tioned projects Kolek, the city would save the has saved close Farming in general, and city. to a half a milalfalfa cow feed and almonds “There is just lion dollars in so much that the last year in particular, are the state’s goes into that, alone, thanks biggest water users. California it’s hard to preto its efforts to grows half of the fruits and dict,” she said. reduce water usvegetables produced in the Residents age. U.S., including more than play a part in “I keep track minimizing waof our water use 90 percent of the country’s ter waste, too, annually,” she grapes, broccoli, almonds and Kolek said. Citsaid. “In fiscal walnuts. It takes almost 700 izens who see year 2013/2014 gallons of water to grow the problems with we used $2.4 alfalfa necessary to produce things like irmillion worth rigation should of water and one gallon of milk and 425 report those in fiscal year gallons of water to produce issues by con2014/2015 we 4 ounces of beef. tacting the used just over $2 (Source: Julia Lurie, “7 Community million in water. Key Facts About the Services There is a savDepartment ings of almost Drought,”Mother online $400,000 from Jones, April 6, a t w w w. one year to the 2015.) murrieta.org, or next by impleby calling (951) menting our turf 304-7275. reduction pro-

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Nicole, Eric and Greg Gray address the audience at Ace’s with host and emcee of the event Cherie Willoughby.

State Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez holds a plaque from the Gray family.

Dolly and Rick Belzman from The Peanut Patrol donated $1,000 to the fundraiser which will go to help pay for Remy, the service dog.

At the end of the night, Eric Gray, can’t believe the amount of support he has received from the community. JP Raineri photos

munity comes together to help!” Nicole exclaimed. Dolly and Rick Belzman, founders of The Peanut Patrol, a nonprofit operating in 28 states and eight countries, drove down from Reno, Nev. for the event and to present Eric with a check for $1,000. Their granddaughter, Molly, also has a life-threatening peanut allergy and her sister, Melissa, has been her second set of eyes, ears, nose and mouth – the inspiration for the organization which seeks to help educate and create awareness about the dangers of peanut allergies, stop the bullying of those kids with these allergies, and to save lives. Eric will

be starting a chapter locally. Rick shared that Molly had been a victim of bullying – boys would put open Snickers bars in her backpack to see how fast and how much she would swell up. “When I was growing up, most of my friends from kindergarten were protecting me,” said Eric, “but as I’ve gotten older, some of the newer kids in the school don’t get it and they throw peanuts at me. They think it’s a joke, but it means my life!” “I had no idea that bullying would go on over this,” State Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez said. “I have five kids and none have aller-

gies. I don’t know how parents do this – it’s terrifying! This service dog will really help and will bring additional peace of mind. I’m here in support; I don’t say ‘no’ to helping kids.” Melendez assured a check would be on its way for the cause; she also presented plaques to Dr. Ruth Bol for spearheading the fundraising efforts, to The Peanut Patrol for their support, and to Badillo for her support in Eric’s school. Numerous businesses donated for the silent auction; Chipotle Menifee and E.A.T. Temecula donated the food. Ace’s Comedy Club hosted

the event; comic headliner Frances Dilorinzo provided the entertainment. She has been on Last Comic Standing, Comics Unleashed and Comedy Central. “It’s amazing that so many people would care so much!” Eric said. The event raised almost $4,000, bringing the total just over the halfway mark. Eric is looking forward to meeting his service dog, Remy, on Sept. 16. To donate for Eric’s dog, go to AngelServiceDogs.org/ FundraiserCampaign/Remy-forEric. Angel Service Dogs is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit and all donations are tax-deductible.

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Responsible journalism is a must for all Kim Harris Managing Editor Ethical and responsible journalism is necessary for all who chose journalism as their career. Recently, some occurrences with one of our sister papers has caused me to sit down and review the code of ethics that all reporters and editors should be basing their coverage of local events on. I wanted to share them with you today so that you have a better understanding of the why and how we do the things we do in the Valley News. These simple guidelines are what we strive for in all of our papers. Everything we write is written with the thought that “public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice” and the “foundation of democracy.” We aim to make sure that our coverage of events and happenings in Temecula and the surrounding communities is

accurate, fair and thorough. While the journalism Code of Ethics set forth by the Society of Professional Journalists is not a set of rules, but rather guidelines, we should all take responsibility for the information we provide. The following information is from the SPJ webpage located at www. spj.org. As responsible journalists, we should always “seek the truth and report it.” We make it our mission to report accurately and should always verify information before releasing it. My rule of thumb is if I can’t verify something, I won’t run it. There is no excuse for inaccuracy and “information should be updated throughout the life of a story.” We support the “exchange of views” through our opinion page. And yes, no matter how you may feel about someone’s opinion, they are entitled to it. Editorials, letters

to the editor and opinion columns are widely accepted ways to allow people to have a voice, and guess what? I love a good letter to the editor or opinion piece no matter my view or stance on an issue. Reporters have an obligation to serve as “watchdogs over the government and ensure that the public’s business is conducted in the open and that records are open to all.” Responsible journalists should never distort facts or context of a story, never plagiarize and never stereotype in their reporting. We also have the responsibility of “minimizing harm to others.” We need to “balance the public’s need for information” against how that information would harm those we choose to write about. Being a reporter is “not a license for arrogance or undue intrusiveness.” We should all try to be compassionate with our reporting and

recognize that legal access to information “differs from an ethical justification to publish” a story. Those who are in the public eye are more subject to be under scrutiny, than those who are not. We also need to avoid conflicts of interest whether they are real or perceived. If there is the slightest chance of a conflict of interest a reporter is removed from a story and replaced with one who has no ties to the issue at hand, this practice keeps our coverage fair and balanced. Journalists should be accountable and transparent and we do that by taking responsibility for our work and by being open to public inquiry to how we are reporting the news. We always respond quickly to questions that are asked of us, correct any errors that may appear and expose unethical conduct in journalism when we find it. In response to claims made by

the “other paper” against our sister paper and our reporting practices, they are most certainly entitled to their opinion and I recognize it for what it is; an opinion. Voicing our thoughts and opinions to get people talking about the important issues that affect the community, whether good or bad is always a good thing and can bring about change that can only make our hometowns a better place to live. Like it or not and no matter how unpleasant I may think the aforementioned Facebook opinion piece was – judging by the buzz it created – I’d have to say our competitor achieved that goal. I encourage all readers to reach out to myself and my staff; you can email me with your letters to the editor, to comment on our paper, give us story ideas or simply to let us know how we are doing by sending an email to editor@ myvalleynews.com.

Tax increases, threats to Proposition 13 are still on the table Assembywoman Marie Waldron Special to the Valley News Attempts to undermine Prop. 13 protections for California taxpayers or simply to raise taxes and “fees” seem to be gathering steam in Sacramento. Special sessions have been called to deal with transportation and health care funding and calls for increased taxes are being heard. The proposals include increasing the gasoline excise tax, the

diesel excise tax, the vehicle registration fee, the vehicle license fee, taxes on vehicle freight weights, on tobacco and alcohol and a new tax on sweetened beverages. Two constitutional amendments, ACA 4 and SCA 5 have also been proposed to lower the tax increase threshold from two-thirds, mandated by Prop. 13, to 55 percent. Furthermore, SCA 5 would set up a split roll system leaving Prop. 13 protections for homeowners in

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California sets record by surpassing UK, France and Spain in installed solar capacity Rhone Resch Special to the Valley News

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If California was a nation, it would rank 6th in the world in installed solar energy capacity. That’s pretty amazing – and one of the key takeaways from the latest U.S. Solar Market Insight Report, which was just released by GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association. Today, California has more solar assets than nations such as the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Australia and Belgium, becoming the first state in the U.S. to top 10,000 megawatts of installed solar capacity and cementing its place as America’s solar leader. California made history in the first quarter of this year by installing 718 MW of solar energy, raising the state’s total capacity to 10,649 MW – enough to power nearly 2.6 million homes. The report went on to point out that California had big increases in Q1 across all solar sectors. Of the new capacity added, 231 MW were residential, 88 MW were commercial and 399 MW were utility scale. Together, these installations represented a $1.7 billion investment across the state in the first quarter alone. When it comes to creating clean energy jobs and protecting the environment, California is showing the world how to get the job done. To put the state’s remarkable progress in some context, today California has 10 times more installed solar capacity than the entire nation had in 2007. We congratulate Gov. Brown, his administration, legislative leaders and the people of California for being at the forefront

of America’s efforts to create a vibrant and growing clean energy economy. California’s explosive growth in solar is due, in large part, to stable and effective public policies such as the federal Solar Investment Tax Credit, Renewable Portfolio Standards and Net Energy Metering. Nationwide, solar remains the fastest-growing source of renewable energy in the United States, and it is supported by nine out of 10 Americans. In the first quarter of this year, California benefitted from the completion of the massive Desert Sunlight project, developed by First Solar and located in the Mojave Desert. Desert Sunlight has the capacity to generate 550 MW of electricity, which is enough to power 160,000 California homes. The residential market also continued to flourish in Q1, with installed system prices dropping 4 percent year-over-year – and down nearly 50 percent since 2010. The upswing in residential installations is expected to continue in the foreseeable future, especially in light of a recent report by the California Energy Commission, which shows that more than a quarter of all new homes being built in Southern California are being constructed with solar energy systems. Presently, there are 2,226 solar companies at work throughout the state, employing 54,700 Californians – and those numbers are continuing to grow. Any way you look at it, the sun is shining brightly these days on the Golden State. Rhone Resch is president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association.

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WaBa Grill brings healthy fast food dining to Temecula Valley

Combination plate [top] with grilled white meat chicken and chopped charbroiled steak and teriyaki white meat chicken [above].

Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer

he bright red signs for WaBa Grill took shape off Temecula Valley Parkway and Ynez Road this summer, and with it, promises for another option for healthy eating in Southwest Riverside County. With a motto of “Eat Smart, Be Healthy” WaBa Grill looks to become a regular go-to restaurant for Temecula’s on-the-go families. Owned by Ed Cartaya, the business is family run by his daughters. WaBa Grill is the new word in healthy eating for Temecula Valley. “We know that many families get takeout at least once a week and we want to become part of the routine when it comes to eating out,” Manager Erin Cartaya said. She’s the daughter of Temecula’s WaBa Grill franchise owner Ed Cartaya. Offering health-conscious dining options such as Korean grilled boneless, skinless chicken, steak, salmon, and shrimp, WaBa recently added tofu to their menu offerings. “Grilled Tofu is a favorite of our

vegetarian fans,” Cartaya said. “We are happy to specially create plates and bowls, made to order for our customers.” Inside, scents of teriyaki and grilled meats fill the air. In the back of the house, chefs can be seen preparing seafood, chopping steak, and creating the special sauces that make WaBa Grill rank high on the craving list. “WaBa Grill means ‘come see my grill’ in Korean,” explained Cartaya. “My father would eat at WaBa Grill in Chino before he retired, and he loved the fresh grilled flavors and wanted to bring this to Temecula.” Inside, bright and clean furnish-

New and popular, the grilled Salmon bowl, shown with steamed vegetables and scallion Ashley Ludwig photos garnish, topped with the secret WaBa sauce for added flavor.

“The combination chicken and steak plate is the most ordered item on the menu,” Cartaya said. “People love our fresh steamed veggies, as well.” So far, the healthy dining is catching on through Temecula Valley and catering customers is on the rise. WaBa Grill currently caters for the minor league Storm Baseball Team, providing healthy meals for the players, according to Cartaya. For the discount minded, members of workout gyms in South Temecula may have the opportunity for WaBa Grill coupons and discounts. “We have partnered with several local gyms, offering discounts to members, perpetuating the healthy

“WaBa Grill is the new word in healthy eating for Temecula Valley.” ings, large screen televisions depicting action sports, and LED menu showcase the healthy dining options available to visitors of WaBa Grill. A visual menu aids visitors new to the restaurant, helping decide what to order, and determine how many calories the intake will be. “Everything is fresh, delivered daily, nothing is fried here,” Cartaya said. “All meals are made to order, so when you come, allow for a 10-minute wait.” First time visitors will be steered toward the half and half plate, consisting of half teriyaki chicken, half steak. The unique, thick and sweet WaBa sauce is a secret WaBa Grill recipe, as is the spicier Cajun sauce option. Specialty salads, such as the Chicken Salad Plate, served with an array of fresh chopped vegetables, topped with teriyaki chicken and an oriental sauce.

lifestyle,” Cartaya said. “Business is good, even better than we initially expected.” WaBa Grill has a social media page where specials, coupons, and discounts are often made available. “We encourage our fans to like us on Facebook so that they can see what great deals are coming,” Cartaya said. With corporate guidance, the franchise hopes to help Temecula residents make excellent food decisions when it comes to eating out across Southern California. New WaBa Grill locations are coming soon from Los Angeles to El Cajon. Costs for a meal at WaBa Grill range from $5 for a veggie bowl to $9 for a salmon specialty plate. Kids Meal portions are available. Waiting for your order may be the hardest part when you come to WaBa Grill. We opted for the half and half plate, salmon plate, as well as a teriyaki chicken rice

Erin Cartaya shows the Valley News around Temecula Valley Parkway’s WaBa Grill.

bowl, and specialty chicken salad with oriental dressing, then settled back to drink in the atmosphere of this new local hotspot. A steady stream of customers – most looking fresh from a workout – stood in line for their dinner orders. While waiting, we took a seat and watched adventure sports on the fullsized television screens in the dining area. Time to gather extra sauces, and peruse what the other customers are sampling. Each made-to-order dish arrived with individual attention, allowing selection of white or brown rice, steamed veggies or no, as well as substitution for white meat with regard to chicken. Calories on the menu are taken pre-sauce or dressing, so diners who are watching their waistlines need to take that under advisement. “Our WaBa Sauce can be added on the side, or left off completely,” Cartaya said. “Avocados, in season, are another delicious add.” The charbroiled chicken over brown rice, with steamed vegetables is a perfect well-balanced dinner. Served with light sauce, chopped

into easy to bite portions, and every bite succulent and sweet. WaBa Grill’s steak is fine-chopped and flavorful. Smokey meat flavors soared through the ginger, soy, and spicy teriyaki sauce. When paired with white rice and steamed veggies, it is a perfect summer dinner for a family on the go. For salad lovers, the Chicken Salad Plate – with charbroiled teriyaki chicken served over crisp greens in an oriental sauce, served on the side – made a delectable option. Served with thin-sliced apples, cucumbers, and whole cherry tomatoes, this salad was a meal and a half. The oriental dressing is thick, sweet, and highly dipable, should you wish to enjoy on the side. Made just prior to serving, there is little chance this lettuce will be wilted even when you’re getting your order to go. A dinner from WaBa Grill will leave everyone full and happy, as there truly is something for any palate. Come give it a try, and be sure and follow WaBa Grill online, at www.WaBaGrill.com and look them up on Facebook. The restaurant is located at 26490 Ynez Rd. in Temecula.

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Blue Moon beckons all to 5K wine tasting walk and star party at Europa Village Winery Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer Temecula Valley Theater Foundation invites all to attend their annual fundraiser held on the next Blue Moon at Europa Village Winery. A blue moon – or the second full moon in one month’s time – offers two ways to support the theater foundation. Come to Europa Village Winery on Friday, July 31. Registration for the race begins at 5 p.m. and the 5K will begin at 7 p.m. The track will meander through the vineyards under the full moon’s glow. Runners will enjoy a complimentary wine glass toast at the finish line. For those with strolling on the mind, enjoy the secondary 1K stroll through Europa Village Winery’s vineyards. Near harvest time, the vines are heavy with grapes and it’s a perfect way to enjoy the end of day at one of Temecula Valley Wine Country’s most beautiful locations. As an added bonus, a star party – held by the Temecula Astronomers Club will showcase the beauty of the Blue Moon, with four telescopes aimed skyward for moon viewing. “This is an exciting event for people who love the theater, as well as area runners who want to try their hand at a 5K jog through a nighttime vineyard,” stated Jennifer Kopack, spokesperson for the Temecula Valley Theater Foundation. The race will end with a wine toast under the moonlight and an invitation to stay and dine from the food truck vendors, and listen

Temecula Valley Theater Foundation will hold its annual fundraiser during the next Blue Moon at Europa Village Winery on Friday, July 31. Registration for the race begins at 5 p.m. and the 5K will begin at 7 p.m. Kim Harris photo

to live entertainment. “There are options for people who want to run, or just those who want to support the theater foundation with a wine tasting, star party stroll,” Kopack said. Runners will receive a souvenir race shirt, as well as their complimentary glass of wine. Walkers will enjoy four tastes of Europa Village Wine, chats with local astronomers – both amateur and professional – and peaks of the night sky from four different viewing station telescopes. Europa

Village’s terrain is well suited to a moon lit walk across the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Following the race, enjoy the food truck fare offered by Chef’s Pantry. Attendees can sign up to participate in one or both of the evening’s races or merely view the Blue Moon’s rise over Temecula Valley Wine Country. “The fundraiser is our second largest event that we hold throughout the year,” Kopack said. “We will have food trucks, as well as Europa Village’s amazing wine for

all to taste.” The theater foundation’s fundraising efforts go toward programs, such as ArtsConnection, providing school age children with bussing and tickets for shows at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, as well as providing needs for the theater building, and their resident production companies. With the Community Theater set to reopen in October 2015, this year the theater foundation’s efforts are at an all-time high. “We appreciate all of our sup-

porters,” Kopack said. “Come early, listen to music and make a whole evening out of it.” For more information, visit www.temeculatheaterfoundation. com. For more information on Temecula Valley Astronomers, visit www. TemeculaValleyAstronomers.org. For more information about Europa Village Winery, visit www. EuropaVillage.com. Europa Village Winery is located at 33475 La Serena Way in Temecula.

California’s involvement Southwest Women’s Chorus to hold in the Civil War to be fall auditions Kim Harris is the only chorus that is an Old They are often invited to sing the discussed by expert on Managing Editor Town Temecula Community The- National Anthem by local organiater resident company, according zations, such as Homes for Our the subject The Southwest Women’s Chorus to a press release issued by the Troops and the city of Temecula.

TEMECULA—Did you know that nearly 17,000 California men and women volunteered for military service on behalf of the Union during the Civil War? Learn about this in more detail on July 27 at the Temecula Valley Museum. The TVM and the Temecula Valley Historical Society invite the public to a free evening event on the subject of California’s involvement in the Civil War. A joint meeting of the TVHS and the TVM will begin with refreshments at 5:30 p.m. in Old Town Temecula at the Civic Center conference room. At 6 p.m. Glenna Matthews Ph.D., an

expert on California’s involvement in the Civil War, will give a presentation regarding her book “The Golden State and the Civil War.” Dr. Matthews will cover California’s treatment of the role of cultural links in enhancing national loyalty, in its attention to many groups of color and what happened to them during the Civil War. Leave this event with a broader understanding of the Civil War era both in terms of geography and social groupings. To RSVP, or for more information, call the TVM at (951) 694-6450.

has announced it will hold fall auditions for the upcoming concert, “Christmas in the Air.” To audition, attend the first meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Other meeting dates include Tuesday, Nov. 24, Sunday, Nov. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 1. Concerts will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6. Those selected are required to attend all meetings and practices. Auditions will be held at The Ballet Studio, 41851 Date St. in Murrieta and those wishing to secure an audition slot should contact Anna Yamasaki at (951) 297-0239. The Southwest Women’s Chorus

group. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization sings at Brookdale Senior Living in Murrieta for the residents each season. Founded in 2000 at Mt. San Jacinto College, the Southwest Women’s Chorus brings an eclectic sampling of music to the local community, often in several languages.

“Christmas in the Air,” will give the audience an entertaining variety of music, including secular and sacred songs, plus solos, ensembles and audience sing-alongs, according to the group’s website. For more information, visit www.southwestwomenschorus. org/auditions.

Bahama Buck’s opens a Temecula location

The first Bahama Buck’s location in California opened in Temecula on July 7. Courtesy photo

TEMECULA—Temecula can expect to see a lot of Sno this summer as the Bahama Buck’s Franchise Corporation welcomed its first California franchise location to the Inland Empire on July 7. Each Bahama Buck’s offers a “Taste of Paradise” in the form of 91 flavors of shaved ice, or as Buck’s guests like to call it, “Sno.” Sno options range from a standard Cherry Sno to the more unique Pickle Juice, Coconut Cream Pie, or Super Sour Blue Raspberry Snos. Bahama Buck’s offers a line of Thin Ice™ Sno with zero sugar, zero calories, and zero carbs for guests with diet restrictions. In addition to the shaved ice menu items, customers can enjoy a wide variety of Island Smoothies, Frostalattés and more. In addition, customers come up with their own flavor combinations. In the existing stores in Arizona and Texas there are over 25 secret flavor combinations. “Bahama Buck’s is all about having a great time, every time,” said Blake Buchanan, founder and president of Bahama Buck’s. “We’re committed to offering island-inspired stores, the friendli-

est staff and the greatest Sno on earth. We’re excited to welcome a new location and bring the ultimate tropical dessert experience to Temecula.” The Temecula Bahama Buck’s is located at 32475 Temecula Pkwy., Ste. G104. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 11:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Current plans include opening a second store in the next few months close to the Temecula Promenade mall. About Bahama Buck’s Bahama Buck’s is the nation’s premier tropical dessert franchise featuring the “Greatest Sno on Earth” as well as their famous, fresh blended tropical smoothies. Founded in 1990, Bahama Buck’s is dedicated to creating the “Ultimate Tropical Dessert Experience” for each guest. Their innovative approach to the dessert industry offers guests a flavorful taste of paradise in an island inspired atmosphere. For more information, visit www. bahamabucks.com.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS KIDS AND TEENS: Summer Enrichment Camps – Looking for something fun for your kids to do this summer? The Temecula Community Service Department is offering over 100 partial or half-day summer enrichments camps for kids and teens. These exciting fun-filled camps are a great way for kids to enjoy their summer vacation. Space is limited. For more detailed camp information, available dates and registration, visit www.tcsd. cityoftemecula.org or contact the Community Services Department at (951) 240-4266. Camp T.R.E.K – Summer Enrichment for Little Ones (ages 3-5, fully potty trained) 8-10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. now through Aug. 7. Camps are filled with hands-on activities that will give children the opportunity to explore their sensory awareness through a variety of indoor/outdoor experiences. Program activities include games, art projects, singing, stories, water play, etc. Each session is themed for added excitement. For more information call: (951) 672-6777 or (951) 6798092 or visit: www.cityofmenifee. us. Camp T.R.E.K – Youth Summer Camp (ages 6-13) now through Aug. 7. Lazy Creek, Audie Murphy Ranch, La Ladera (location varies by session). Camp weeks are filled with team building activities, arts and crafts, sports, free play and sports games in a supervised setting. Each session is themed for added excitement. Cost: $45 per child. For more information call: (951) 672-6777 or (951) 679-8092 or visit: www.cityofmenifee.us. July 23 – 2 – 3 p.m. Read to the Rhythm Finale Party. Come celebrate with pizza, ice cream, and prizes. Grades 7-12. Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square. For more information, call: (951) 304-2489. July 24 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Summertime Science means fun so be prepared for whatever wacky experiments the professor has planned at his workshop at the Temecula Children’s Museum, 42081 Main St., Temecula. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376. July 25 – 12-4:30 p.m. SAT vs. New SAT Practice Test at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square. Register: (800) KAPTEST. July 31 – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Mini Universe means that Beaker wants us to explore the world as he sees it - nano-style. Don’t forget your magnifying glass! Located at Temecula Children’s Museum, 42081 Main St., Temecula. Tickets and Information (951) 308-6376. Aug. 2-3 – 6-10 p.m. Student Life Conference for grades 6-12. Join in this two-day event where you will discover what it means to live On Point for Jesus – Come connect with God through powerful worship and life changing messages at The Bridge Church, 38801 Calistoga Dr., Murrieta. Information: (951) 600-9112. Reservations: www. thebridgechurch.tv. Aug. 3 – 6 p.m. SAT vs. New SAT Workshop at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square. Register: (800) KAP-TEST. Aug. 7 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ice Cold Science…Burrr! Ice is so cool you will get to experiment with it at the Temecula Children’s Museum, 42081 Main St. Tickets: $5 per person. Information: (951) 308-6376. ENTERTAINMENT: July 23-25 – 7:30 p.m. “Romeo and Juliet” presented by Shakespeare in the Vines at Baily Vineyard & Winery, 33440 La Serena Way, Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. July 23 - Jazz at the Merc, 28816 Pujol St., Temecula Enjoy an evening of jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Featuring Josh Jurkosky Trio. Tickets: $15. Information: (866) 653-8696. July 23 – 7 – 9 p.m. Summer Sunset Concert Series featuring Heart to Heart at Temecula Amphitheater, 30875 Rancho Vista Rd. Information: (951) 694-6480. July 23-Aug. 2 – 8 p.m. “The Last 5 years” presented by The Barn Stage Co. at the Truax Building, 41923 Second St., Temecula. This musical about two New Yorkers in their 20s who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. Saturday performances at 2 p.m. and Sunday performances at 3 p.m. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. July 24 – 7-10 p.m. Benefit concert featuring Berlin with Terri Nunn with the Forty Nineteens at the Weins Family Cellars,

35055 Via Del Ponte, Temecula. Help raise funds to cover costs for Hospice of the Valleys of longer patient visits, medical equipment and grief support while enjoying music under the stars. Tickets and Information: www. hospiceofthevalleys.org or (951) 200-7815. July 24-26 – 5-7 p.m. Chronicles of Narnia presented by Broadway Starz, 42092 Winchester Rd., Temecula. Chronicles enchanted world filled with creatures and spirits of myth and fable. Ti c k e t s a n d I n f o r m a t i o n : broadwaystarzmarketing@gmail. com. July 25 – 6-8 p.m. Summer Concert in the Park Series. This week’s band is Urban Skies, a tribute to Keith Urban and plays mostly country music. Location: Town Square Park, Murrieta. Information: (951) 304-7275. July 25 – 5:30-10 p.m. Live! At the Plateau 4th annual Summer Concert Series Tribute to the King by Elvis Impresley and his band. Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve is located at 39400 Clinton Keith Rd., Murrieta. Ticket information: www.srpf.org. (No tickets at door). July 25 – 8 p.m. Comedy at the TCC, 28816 Pujol St., Temecula. Laugh and leave the week behind you with PRN’s unique style of audience participatory improvised comedy where you play too by helping to write, direct and even star onstage with professional comedic actors. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. July 26 - 3 p.m. Classics at The TCC presents a weekly chamber recital series co-produced by the California Chamber Orchestra and Temecula Presents featuring Musica Anima. Located at: 28816 Pujol St., Temecula. July 30 - Jazz at the Merc, 28816 Pujol St., Temecula Enjoy an evening of jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Featuring Don Rice Trio. Tickets: $15. Information: (866) 653-8696. July 30 – 7-8:30 p.m. Summer Sunset Concert Series Bella Donna at the Temecula Amphitheater, 3 0 8 7 5 R a n c h o Vi s t a R d . Information: Community Services Dept. (951) 694-6480. Aug. 1 – 6-8 p.m. Summer Concert in the Park Series. This week’s band is Vintage Republic, a rock party band playing hits from ‘70s to today at Town Square Park, Murrieta. Information: (951) 304-7275. Aug. 1 – 7 p.m. Country Live! At the TCC, 28816 Pujol St., Temecula. Enjoy a live country music show featuring the Valley’s hottest country artists. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Aug. 2 – 3 p.m. Classics at The TCC presents a weekly chamber recital series co-produced by the California Chamber Orchestra and Temecula Presents. Located at: 28816 Pujol St., Temecula. Aug. 2 – 1:30-4:30 p.m. Lakeside Dixieland Jazz Club monthly afternoon Dixieland and Swing music will be held at the Lake Elsinore Elks Club, 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Public, dancers and musicians are invited. Featured band: Revelation Jazz Band. Information: Dr. Arlene (951) 245-9504. COMMUNITY EVENTS: July 24 – Moonlight Movies in the Park featuring “Big Hero 6.” Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks and sit under the stars at Temeku Hills Park, 31367 La Serena Way, Temecula. Information: (951) 694-6480. July 24 – 5-7 p.m. Serenity Skate Park Dedication Ceremony at 19685 Palomar Rd., Lake Elsinore. This is a free event open to the public. This event will feature demos, vendors, food and more. July 24 – 8 p.m. Summer Nights in the Park at Serenity Park, 19685 Palomar Park, Lake Elsinore. Get your family and neighbors together for fun and a movie under the stars. Feature movie: “Sandlot.” This is a free event open to the public. Information: (951) 674-3124 ext 292. July 24 – 6-8 p.m. Splash into Fun with Free Family Swim Night at Lakeside High School, 32595 Riverside Dr., Lake Elsinore. This is a free event open to the public. July 25 – 7 p.m. or dusk. Enjoy an evening of family fun under the stars with Menifee Movies in the Park featuring “Planes: Fire and Rescue.” Located at: Lazy Creek Park, 26480 Lazy Creek Rd., Menifee. Information: (951) 6726777 or www.cityofmenifee.us. July 25 – 6:30 p.m. Night of Destruction IV at the Perris Auto Speedway hosted by the Menifee

Valley Chamber of Commerce and the San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce at the Perris Auto Speedway. All current members of the Menifee Valley Chamber will receive four tickets and the event will feature Demo Cross, Figure 8s, Trailer Figure 8s and Spector Racing. Information: (951) 672-1991. July 25 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Old Town Walking Tour begins at the Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes St. Step back into time where horses and wagons owned the streets! As you venture through Old Town and explore Temecula’s oldest landmarks, you will learn interesting facts about Temecula’s long and colorful history. Cost: $2 per person. Information: (951) 694-6450. July 29- 4-5 p.m. S.A.F.E. Alternatives for Everyone Advisory Board Meeting: presenting an exciting opportunity for S.A.F.E. Bring a family member, friend, business associate, someone who would be interested in helping S.A.F.E. Meeting will be held at the Winchester Center, 27470 Jefferson Ave., Suites A & B, Temecula. RSVP and Information: patti@safefamiliesca.org. July 29 – 8 p.m. Movies in the Park, After Dark at Summerlake Park, 900 W. Broadway, Lake Elsinore. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and watch classic Disney movies featuring “Peter Pan.” This is a free event open to the public. Information: (951) 6743124 ext 292. July 31 – Moonlight Movies in the Park featuring “Paddington.” Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks and sit under the stars at Temeku Hills Park, 31367 L a S e r e n a Wa y, Te m e c u l a . Information: (951) 694-6480. Aug. 1 – Saturday Night Movie Classics featuring Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo,” located in 41902 Main St., Temecula. Grab your family, friends, blankets, and low-back chairs and join us in Old Town for classic movies in the park. All movies begin at dusk. Information: (951) 694-6480. Aug. 1 – Listen, Learn and Play as the Temecula Valley Museum kicks off Storybook Saturday with “Quilting Bees” at 28314 Mercedes St. Information: (951) 694-6450. Aug. 1 – 5:30-10 p.m. Live! At the Plateau 4th annual Summer Concert Series Tribute to the Beach Boys by Woodie and the Longboards. Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve is located at 39400 Clinton Keith Rd., Murrieta. Ticket information: www.srpf.org. (No tickets at door). Aug. 1 – 6-10 p.m. I-15 Brew Festival at Galway Downs, 38801 Los Corralitos Rd. Temecula. Temecula is right in the middle of Craft Brew Country. Interstate 15 connects one of the largest, concentrations of craft breweries in the world. Information: Forest (949) 891-3254 or forrest@

eventwerks.net. Aug. 1 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Old Town Walking Tour begins at the Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes St. Step back into time where horses and wagons owned the streets! As you venture through Old Town and explore Temecula’s oldest landmarks, you will learn interesting facts about Temecula’s long and colorful history. Cost: $2 per person. Information: (951) 694-6450. Aug. 1 – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Household Hazardous & E-Waste Collection free to all city and xounty residents of Lake Elsinore held at Public Works Yard, 512 N. Langstaff, Lake Elsinore. City and county residents may drop off hazardous household products and electronic discards at no charge during the monthly household waste disposal event. Limit total chemical load to less than 15 gallons or 125 pounds. Aug. 4 – 5:30-9 p.m. National Night Out at McVicker Canyon Park, 29355 Grand Ave., Lake Elsinore. The National Night Out event will feature a variety of demonstrations by the Lake Elsinore Police Department, food vendors, crafts, jumpers and raffle prizes. This is a free event open to the public. Information: (951) 674-3124, ext. 292. Aug. 8 – 4-8 p.m. National Night Out for Menifee /Perris and surrounding areas will be held at Skydive Baseball Park, 415 Dale St. Perris. Demonstrations from CALFIRE/Riverside County Fire Department and Sheriff’s Departments Dive, K-9, Hazardous Device, Forensics, SWAT, and other specialized teams will be on hand plus food, free hot dogs and hamburgers, kids play area and more. National Night Out is a nationwide effort sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, a nonprofit crime prevention program. Aug. 8 – 6 p.m. Disabilities Aw a r e n e s s N i g h t a t S t o r m Stadium, 500 Diamond Dr., Lake Elsinore. Sun Pro Solar, Tiffany’s Gift and The Lake Elsinore Storm present this event to bring light to the many special needs/disability organizations in the valley area. Sun Pro and Tiffany’s Gift will be giving away two special needs tricycles at the end of the baseball game between the Storm and the San Jose Giants. To enter the contest, submit an essay as to why your family would benefit from a special needs tricycle to Kasey at krawitzer@stormbaseball.com by July 31. Aug. 8 – 2-10 p.m. Off Road Nights Dirt Lifestyle Festival at the Temecula Promenade mall, 40820 Winchester Rd. This promises to be the most EPIC ORN festival with tons of features, vendors, exhibits, demonstrations, live music, kids’ zone, race teams, ORK desert awareness industry mixer, fashion and more!

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WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: July 20-31 – The Music Man Jr. Summer Camp presented by Fine Arts Network Theater Company located at: The Ballet Studio, 41582 Date St., Murrieta. Information and registration email: fineartsactics@yahoo.com. July 23 – 12 p.m. NAFE Murrieta lunch meeting at RJ’s Sizzlin Steer restaurant, 41401 Kalmia St. Dynamic Speaker and Networking. Information: Robbie (951) 255-9200 or rmotter@aol. com. July 28 – 4:30 and 6 p.m. MSJC College to offer information sessions on Business Degree program with Cal State University San Marcos. This program allows students to earn an associate’s degree from MSJC in two years and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from CSUSM in another two years. Both sessions will be held at THE Center, 43200 Business Park Dr., Room 225, Temecula. Aug. 3 – 4:30 and 6 p.m. MSJC College to offer information sessions on Business Degree program with Cal State University San Marcos. This program allows students to earn an associate’s degree from MSJC in two years and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from CSUSM in another two years. Both sessions will be held at MSJC, 29237 La Piedra Rd., Room 805, Menifee. Aug. 4 – 4:30 and 6 p.m. MSJC College to offer information sessions on Business Degree program with Cal State University San Marcos. This program allows students to earn an associate’s degree from MSJC in two years and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from CSUSM in another two years. Both sessions will be held at THE Center, 43200 Business Park Dr., Room 225, Temecula. August. MSJC offers New STEM Courses in Engineering – Students high school age and older are encouraged to enroll in new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math at MSJC. The courses begin in August and provide hands-on learning in engineering technology and design. Information: (951) 6395431 or instructor Michael Caputo (951) 639-5521 or mcaputo@msjc. edu or www.msjc.edu. Now. MSJC College District announces participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program for more information contact Nancy Alvarado (951) 639-5605, (951) 487-3605, or nalvarado@msjc.edu. Now. Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest County On-Going Car Wash fundraiser – The Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County are selling tickets for $21 to Rancho Car Wash or Temecula Car Wash. To purchase tickets to support this club please contact Beth Soltysiak (951) 699-1526, ext. 109.

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Healthy & Beautiful Gardens There are many ways and materials to create garden boundaries too much about, unless we’re doing an entirely new landscape, and that is boundaries in the garden. Boundaries could also be considered “borders,” but I don’t want to get you confused with garden borders which can also be called “beds,” so let’s just go with the term “boundaries” here for simplicity. Boundaries are those elements that divide in the garden. The most notable boundary would be the one between you and your next door neighbors. We all know about those boundaries don’t we? You stay on your side and them on theirs. Typically for this important boundary we use fencing, sometimes walls and occasionally even plants. There are advantages and disadvantages to each, so when you’re deciding how you’d like to separate or divide your property from your neighbors, put some thought into it. Wooden fencing comes in many styles and you can paint or stain it in many shades to suit your personal taste. Wood fencing will eventually rot, especially the posts which are the areas that are embedded see GARDEN, page B-7

Linda McDonald-Cash Special to the Valley News Hello neighbors and fellow gardeners! Weren’t the rainstorms a real treat this last weekend? All except for the thunder at 7 a.m. on Saturday, the rest was great, especially for the gardens. I filled several nice watering cans with the rainwater that dripped off my roof, and knocked down a lot of dead needles from my pine trees. I need to clean up though, and it will all go into the compost bin. This week I’d like to discuss something we probably don’t think

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Market at a glance (As of July 19, 2015) TEMECULA (all zip codes) No of Homes Sold

(51, 57)

Inventory of Properties Listed

MURRIETA (92562)

(54, 47)

WILDOMAR

(9, 8)

LAKE ELSINORE / CANYON LAKE

(34, 26)

MENIFEE / SUN CITY

(37, 29)

HEMET

(34, 35)

(536, 530) 554

(462, 468) 472

(110, 111) 98

(298, 295) 289

(186, 194) 189

(454, 458) 473

Average Selling Price

$417,788

$342,432

$504,533*

$336,691

$285,311

$199,469

Average List Price

$707,535

$655,326

$387,378

$362,283

$354,084

$249,077

Median List Price

$515,450

$425,000

$359,900

$335,000

$339,000

$219,900

$190

$168

$148

$144

$142

$129

Asking Price per Square Foot Average Days on Market

(94, 96)

(89, 91)

(71, 64)

(81, 82)

(65, 67)

(103, 105) 106

Most Expensive Listing

$5,800,000

$4,500,000

$1,299,000

$4,500,000

$875,000

$2,000,000

Least Expensive Listing

$180,000

$107,000

$150,000

$105,000

$130,000

$9,900

Average Age of Listing

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

40%

36%

35%

36%

32%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

15%

12%

10%

11%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

2989

3070

2288

2345

2374

1651

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

8001-10,000

6501-8000

8001-10,000

6501-8000

Median Number of Bedrooms

4.0

3.0

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

2.5

2.0

Seller (40.0)

Seller (43.4)

Seller (48.2)

Seller (43.1)

Seller (47.6)

Seller (42.1)

Market Action Index*

* This Index measures the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory. Index above 30 implies a seller’s advantage. Below 30, conditions give the advantage to the buyer. Market data provided by Escrow Leaders (Altos Research) and is current as of 07/20/15. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 07/19/15. Boxes with dual entries have previous two week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data. *Includes the sale of a $3.35M property.

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Gene Wunderlich Special to Valley News Would you believe that halfway through 2015 more homes have been sold in Temecula and Murrieta than were sold in the entire year 2007? Through all of 2007 there were 687 homes sold in Murrieta. So far this year 976 Homes have sold there, nearly 30 percent more sales. Temecula sold 793 homes in 2007. Year to date there have been 1,009 sales, a 20 percent increase. Sales figures like this across the region put our Southwest

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California housing market on track to have the best year of sales since 2012, some 17 percent ahead of last year. What makes it even better is the fact that our median price has also continues to climb. There were concerns toward the end of last year, concerns I shared, that we might see some leveling of prices this year, or even a slight decline. That hasn’t happened. Instead our prices have continued their upward trend and currently stand at 6 percent ahead of last year’s pace for the first half of the year. Now while 6 percent appreciation might sound

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tame compared to the 25 percent - 35 percent we were enjoying just a few years ago, 6 percent is a sustainable growth number, 25 percent is not. We could keep growing at 6 percent indefinitely if reality didn’t get in the way. However, at the current rate we will be back to our 2006 peak price point within another 2 - 3 years. Temecula median price in June stood at $449,546 for a single family home. That represents a 42 percent increase over the low point of $263,575 reached in January 2009. To be fair

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it’s still 22 percent off the peak of $575,935 hit in June 2006, but it’s progress. Similar story in Murrieta where the June median hit $400,164. While that’s still 31 percent off its peak of $576,224 from May 2006, it’s a 37 percent improvement from January 2009 when Murrieta prices dropped to $252,208. Parts of the state like San Francisco, Santa Barbara and some areas of Orange and San Diego counties have already surpassed the peak prices they had before the bust. But those

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cities did not suffer the 55 percent - 60 percent loss in equity this region did, nor did they need to clear out nearly as many distressed properties. We are once again in a position to benefit from an increase in buyers driven our way in search of affordable homes, good schools and safe cities. Now if the government can just keep the economy from jumping the rails again we should be good for a few more years. Wunderlich is the government affairs director for the Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors.

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Blotter Water main break causes road diversion on Palomar Street in Wildomar Mark Sarll Writer There was a water main breakage that occurred on Palomar Street on Saturday, July 18 due to a recent storm, according to workers from the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District. “The mains water breakage will be fixed at the beginning of next week,” an EVMWD worker said.

The storm caused a road diversion at Shadow Canyon Trail at Palomar Street in Wildomar all the way to Meadow Ridge Lane. A crew of three was busy scraping mud off the sidewalk at the corner of Palomar Street and Shadow Canyon Trail. Heavy equipment was used to clear up the debris.

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DESERT CENTER - A contractor was awarded an emergency contract on Monday, July 20 to repair Interstate 10, which was closed indefinitely between Route 86 and the Arizona State Line after a 30foot section of a bridge collapsed amid heavy rains in Desert Center, east of Palm Springs. Representatives from Granite Construction Inc. were still evaluating the work to be done late today and did not immediately have a timetable for getting the vital route reopened, Caltrans officials said. “You’ve got one section (of the bridge) that’s undermined and another section that’s missing,” Caltrans District 8 spokeswoman Terri Kasinga said. “This could turn into something that’s a longterm detour.” The bridge failed Sunday afternoon, trapping a truck driver, after heavy rains caused flooding in the area. Firefighters responded to the scene at 4:43 p.m. Sunday, and began a cut-and-rescue operation on the eastbound side of the freeway near the Tex Wash, about a halfmile east of Eagle Mountain, according to Jennifer Fuhrman of the Riverside County Fire Department. The location is about 50 miles west of Blythe and the Arizona border.

Christopher Syler, Brooke Nunez, Tim Duffy and Barry Wallace with Murrieta’s Community Outreach Ministry hold a certificate of recognition presented to the ministry by the California State Legislature. Courtesy photo

The truck driver, who sustained moderate injuries, was freed about 6:50 p.m. and taken to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, according to the CHP. A passenger had earlier made it out of the vehicle. Caltrans structural engineers were on the scene Monday morning to begin assessing the damage at the site of the collapse and other surrounding washes and structures along that section of the I-10, Kasinga said. Motorists were advised to avoid I-10 travel and use detour routes such as Arizona Route 95 to Interstate 40 or Interstate 8 to State Route 111 to Route 86 to get around the closure, she said. As of press time, State Route 78 remained closed due to flooding. State Route 177 from Desert Center reopened about 2 a.m. “But I would not advise any travel right now between Coachella and the Arizona state line,” Kasinga said. “If you don’t have to go, don’t go.” Traffic backups were expected, Kasinga said, noting the interstate “is probably the biggest movement corridor in and out of Southern California.” “A lot of trucks come from the port (of Los Angeles) get on the 10 and go straight on out,” she said.

Man suspected of fatally stabbing Hemet resident HEMET - A man suspected in the knifing death of a 43-year-old Hemet resident was being held without bail today. Jose Luis Guillen, 38, of Santa Monica allegedly killed Elliott Podbielski during an altercation at the victim’s apartment in the 200 block of Valley View Drive. According to Hemet police, Guillen and the victim got into a heated exchange shortly after midnight Friday. The suspect had accompanied an unidentified friend to the location to confront her 18-year-old daughter about an ongoing relationship with Podbielski, said Lt. Dean Evans. He said an argument broke out, culminating in a physical altercation between Guillen and the other

man. “The dispute ... ended when Guillen stabbed the victim multiple times prior to fleeing the area,” Evans alleged. Officers arrived moments later and performed CPR, but Podbielski died at the scene. According to Evans, Guillen was quickly identified and an alert was broadcast to surrounding law enforcement agencies. About 10 hours later, the suspect’s vehicle was located outside a residence in Santa Monica, where he was arrested without incident on suspicion of murder, Evans said. Guillen was being held at the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning.

Lynn K. Loyd Special to Valley News National Night Out 2015 will take place Aug. 4 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Town Square Park in Murrieta. The annual event is designed to strengthen communities by encouraging neighborhoods to engage in stronger relationships with one another as well as with local law enforcement agencies. The goal of the event is to offer crime prevention awareness along with support and participation in local anti-crime programs and most importantly, to organize neighborhoods to rally behind law enforcement to send a message that, together, we are all fighting back against crime. The Community Outreach Ministry, a nonprofit organization serving Southwest California, invites residents to visit its booth during the National Night Out event. Founded by Bob and Mona Davies in 2000, the ministry thrives at “giving at-risk kids a second chance to be winners and champions.” In June, Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez, a member of the 67th Assembly District, awarded a Certificate of Recognition to the ministry in recognition of its exemplary service to the community. The Certificate of Recognition honored the group for diverting children from entering the juvenile justice system by offering them opportunities to engage in positive, structured activities designed to break the cycle of crime and incarceration for youth with absentee parent(s). The ministry will offer free facepainting, SAFE KIDS coloring books, children’s personal identification kits and McGruff National Crime

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Prevention School Safety tips at the event. These tools are being provided to parents to help improve the safety of their children. By making an early investment in building positive youth outcomes through effective intervention programs and prevention of victimization and delinquency, the founders of the ministry work together with community members and other positive role models to help area children. In addition to partnerships with local law enforcement agencies, the U. S. Forest Fire Service on Clinton Keith Road, in Murrieta also supports this organization teaching children about fire safety and prevention. Dr. Mona Davies is an advocate, innovator, and author promoting children’s safety and liberation from destructive behaviors though outreach, camping-mentoring and Christmas programs. She emphasizes education and vocation to empower children to position themselves for healthier tomorrows and 21st century careers. For more information, visit c o m m u n i t y o u t e a c h m i n i s t r y. org or send an email to info@ communityoutreachministry.org. National Night Out is sponsored in part by the Murrieta North Super Target which will offer participants free hot dogs and drinks. The free event will include raffles, a SWAT truck with demonstrations, K9 and bloodhound demonstrations, a police mobile command post and activities for youth. For more information, visit nationalnightout.org.

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MENIFEE—Menifee United Church of Christ has begun a food pantry and clothing closet for people in need. “Even though the economy is improving somewhat, there are still plenty of people who need help,” the church’s Senior Minister Bill Freeman said. “So we offer nonperishable food items and gently used, clean clothing to folks in Menifee.” Freeman said whether it’s seniors trying to make ends meet on a fixed income, young workers who can’t get by on the current minimum wage, or people between jobs, Menifee UCC wants to help. Menifee UCC is located at 26701 McCall Blvd. in Menifee.

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Blood donors to LifeStream on Fridays in July will receive a free special edition, summertime-themed T-shirt. Courtesy image

SAN BERNARDINO — LifeStream blood bank invites you to be a “summer superhero” by giving the gift of life by donating blood at a LifeStream donor center (San Bernardino, Riverside, Ontario, Victorville or La Quinta) or mobile drive near you. For hours and locations of fixed site and mobile drives, call (800) 879-4484 or visit LStream.org. Walk-ins are welcome. Summer is the most challenging time of year for blood collection to keep up with hospital demand. Every unit of blood collected remains local and can assist multiple patients. LifeStream is designating Fridays in July as “T-shirt days.”

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(water is best) in the 24-48 hours prior to donation. Blood donors must be at least 15 years of age (15- and 16-year-olds require written parental consent; forms are available at the drive and at LStream.org), be in general good health, and weigh at least 110 pounds. LifeStream is a local, nonprofit blood center that provides blood products and services to more than 80 Southern California hospitals.

Donors at all locations July 24 and 31 receive a special edition, summertime-themed (“Be the sunshine of someone’s life”) T-shirt or ladies’ tank top. Donating blood takes about one hour. The process includes registration, screening, the collection itself and a refreshing post-donation snack in the canteen. That hour could save someone’s life. Donors should prepare by maintaining their regular meal schedules and increasing their fluid intake

LifeStream holding 3 blood drives TEMECULA—LifeStream is holding three blood drives over this weekend. The first will be at Reading Cinemas Cal Oaks 17, 41090 California Oaks Rd. in Murrieta on Friday, July 24 from 3 to 7 p.m. Donors will receive, while supplies last, a special edition summertime T-shirt or ladies’ tank top and, courtesy of Jack in the Box, a coupon for two free tacos. The second blood drive will be at Brunswick Cal Oaks Bowl, 40440 California Oaks Rd. in Murrieta on Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Donors will receive a coupon for a free game of bowling courtesy of Brunswick. The third blood drive will be at Diamond 8 Cinemas, 32260 Mission Trail in Lake Elsinore on Sunday, July 26 from 2 to 7 p.m. Donors will receive a free movie ticket and a free promo popcorn courtesy of Diamond 8 Cinemas. All donors are automatically eligible to win a pair of Southern California CityPass tickets. Each ticket is valid for one free admission to Legoland, one free admission to Sea World, and up to three “park hopper” admissions to Disneyland/

Disney California Adventure Park. Tickets are valid 14 days after date of first use. Donors will also receive free cholesterol screening and Gift of Life Donor Loyalty points that may be redeemed in the online donor store at www.LStream.org. Those aged 18-44 years may register for Be The Match bone marrow screening at all donor locations free of charge. Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may donate blood. Fifteen and 16-year-olds must provide LifeStream with written parental consent. Parent consent forms are available at any donor center, community blood drive or at www.LStream.org. All prospective donors should be free of infections or illness, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not be at risk for AIDS or hepatitis. Donors receive a free mini-physical as part of the donation process. Donating blood takes about an hour, yet gives someone a lifetime. For more information, call 1-800-TRY GIVING. Join the LifeStream volunteer team and make a lifesaving difference. For information, call (800) 879-4484, ext. 458.

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in the Inland Empire American Counseling Association Special to the Valley News We all love our kids. And we all have moments when they drive us crazy. That’s perfectly normal. What isn’t normal is to react to such incidents with out-of-control anger. Parents soon learn that their children, even when very young, will try their patience and get them upset at times. But being upset or frustrated isn’t the same as real anger, an emotional response that can only cause problems. Anger raises your blood pressure, supplants rational thought and has you acting in ways that accomplish no good and solve no problems, such as yelling, swearing, insulting, shaking and hitting. Anger can actually do real harm. It’s vital to realize that anger can be controlled. It’s not an outside force, but rather something we manufacture on our own. You, not

someone else, are responsible for your anger. It helps to understand why we get angry. It’s usually connected to a loss of control. When a toddler isn’t listening to you, or a teen comes home past curfew, we can feel that our authority and control over our children has been seriously undermined. A first step in managing anger is to give up some of that need to control. While we certainly need to set limits and teach our children, we also have to acknowledge that they will often make mistakes. Accepting that, and using the mistake to teach a lesson, is a positive response. Becoming angry and violent is not. It also helps to look at your angry response from your child’s point of view. Experiencing an angry tantrum from a parent isn’t going to fix the problem or change that past behavior. Instead, it’s more likely to truly threaten, scare and traumatize

a young child, and bring about a negative, angry, rebellious response from an older child. Either response makes it harder to learn a lesson from the mistake that was made. One method for controlling an angry response is not to react immediately. Yes, counting to 10 and taking deep breaths does work. So does pausing to consider what your child will experience if you fly off the handle. Will your anger do any good or just set a bad example for your child to model? If controlling your anger is difficult for you, talk to a professional counselor. A counselor specializing in anger management can offer a variety of ways for getting anger under control. Counseling Corner is provided by the American Counseling Association. Send comments and questions to ACAcorner@counseling.org or visit the ACA website at www.counseling.org.

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Professional Women’s Roundtable announces Stories from the Heart networking meeting

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Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer The Professional Women’s Roundtable believes that if you seek to touch the lives of others, you’ll find something bigger in yourself. With that in mind, August’s Stories from the Heart theme will enable this women’s

Rhonda Reinke, Executive Director of the Rose Again Foundation, will share her experiences at the Professional Women’s Roundtable.

networking group to learn more about two key members of their organization – Joan F. Sparkman and Rhonda Reinke. The PWR maintains their mission of helping women succeed through mentoring by example, providing powerful speakers and educational workshops. The cost of the Aug. 6 luncheon meeting is $20

for members and $25 for guests. According to Annette LaRocque, spokesperson of the PWR, the stories that will be told during the meeting will be priceless. “At this meeting we will get to know a few select members in more depth,” she said. Guest speaker Joan F. Sparkman, retired from 32 years of banking, and Rhonda Reinke, Executive Director for the Rose Again Foundation. “This meeting is always fascinating and creates a wonderful environment for networking,” LaRocque said. “As always, members and guests are encouraged to meet for coffee or lunch outside of our meetings. Our once a month luncheon is a place to reconnect with that special woman whose story and business resonate with you.” Members and their guests will have an opportunity to learn from and be inspired by the stories of two prominent women in Temecula business, both with stunning resumes, according to LaRocque. “Until you give back to the community, you’ll never know true success,” Joan Sparkman said. Her talks on unity, as well as the PWR’s

Unity Award that holds her name, is a coveted treasure for the members of the organization. The award was first given to Joan Sparkman in recognition of her devotion and unselfish work to better our communities, and is now shared with women who follow in her footsteps. Sparkman has multiple educational accolades, affiliations and has held elected offices throughout Temecula and Murrieta valleys. She served 22 years on the Temecula Valley Unified Board of Education, and 14 years on the Mount San Jacinto Community Board of Trustees. The Joan F. Sparkman Elementary School was named after her in 1989, now the Center for Alternative Education, located next to the CSU campus. Sparkman is to be awarded the John L Treadway Loving Care Award that will be presented at the “Night at the Museum” event in October. With many other awards, accolades, and honors to her credit, Sparkman will speak on living, working, and thriving in the Temecula Valley. Rhonda Reinke, who retired from small business ownership in 2007, is mother of seven children, and

grandmother of 16. She currently serves as the Executive Director for the Rose Again Foundation, a charity to improve the lives of orphans and foster children and the families who foster and adopt them. Rose Again Foundation was founded by Rhonda’s granddaughter, Natalie Rose. She is currently the Board President of S.A.F.E. – working to end abuse and family violence – among other health and family safety organizations. Rhonda was the honorary Mayor of Fallbrook from 2006-2007, and has served in a volunteer capacity for several nonprofit and community service groups, as well as Rancho Community Church and school. For more information on Rose Again Foundation, visit their website at www.RoseAgainFoundation.org. Members and guests are encouraged to RSVP in advance of this event. Registration for the August meeting begins at 11:15 a.m. The luncheon will be located at The Grill Room, located inside the Temeku Hills Golf Club at 41687 Temeku Drive in Temecula. For more information visit the PWR website www.pwronline.org.

Service center Valvoline holds grand opening in Wildomar Mark Sarll Jr. Writer

Representatives from Valvoline and the city of Wildomar cut the ribbon at Valvoline in Wildomar. Pictured from left are Joseph Morabito, Sandra Tordoff, Terry Hill, Cesar Trelles, Donald Thurman, John Gebert, Young Miss Wildomar Alyssa, Mark Mason, Kory Lieovan, Micki Macedon, Kyle Attenbery, Dave Mercer, Schyler Price, Daniele Prine, Jon White, Richie Berling, Miss Pre-Teen Wildomar Sarah, City Councilwoman Marsha Swanson, John Swanson, Megan Mitchell, Dildip Gill, Mayor Ben Benoit, Mayor Pro Tem Bridgette Moore, Gary Brown, Cary Brown, Mark Sarll Jr. photo Cat Lara, Cindy Davis and Jesse Golden.

Valvoline, the oil change service center that took over Grease Monkey Oil Change’s location in Wildomar, held its grand opening on Saturday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m. Chamber of Commerce member and Wildomar Mayor Ben Benoit cut the ribbon alongside Valvoline’s Manager David Mercer, Southern California region Fleet Sales Manager Terry Hills and Marketing Manager Jesse Golden. Three employees stood at the corner of Clinton Keith and Hidden Springs roads holding signs that read “15 MINUTE OIL CHANGE,” “GRAND OPENING!” and “FREE Smiles INSIDE!” to promote the new service center. There was also music courtesy of local FM radio stations KOLA 99.9 and KCAL 96.7. The stations had promotional booths at different

times in front of the service center. According to KOLA’s spokesperson, people were in line that morning to use the “spinning wheel for movie passes, tickets to different golf courses, improv comedy, and there was a big raffle for everyone who got an oil change for Universal Studios Hollywood tickets.” KCAL’s booth was open after lunchtime. According to the station’s spokesperson Steven Kono, “[Valvoline’s] goal is all about the community and KCAL, we are all about the community too. They got the military discount, which KCAL listeners really love. So anybody who wants to stop by in the community and reach out, that’s why we’re here.” Kono added that “KCAL appeals to a wide demographic and because people have cars, motorcycles, and boats, what wouldn’t be a better way for people to get those things worked out at Valvoline?”

According to Golden, Valvoline offers service that other competitors like Pep Boys and AutoZone don’t. “We have a really great service. [Our] oil change allows customers to stay inside their car. Our biggest thing is ‘your time is valuable’ and we want to give it back to you by giving you a quick service that keeps you on the road, keeps your car moving, and keeps you happy,” Golden said. He reported that by 2 p.m., Valvoline serviced about 40 cars. “We had a great turn out for the event itself,” Golden said. “A lot of our store managers from other locations came by to give their support, as well as many people from the town.” The company offers a 15-minute oil change and is open on Sundays. The new Valvoline Wildomar service center is located on 32120 Clinton Keith Rd. Call (951) 6093000 for more information.

City of Temecula welcomes new manufacturing company, U.S. Milk Nutrition, Inc.

Temecula Valley Entrepreneurs Exchange events in August

TEMECULA— The city of Temecula is pleased to welcome U.S. Milk Nutrition, Inc., a manufacturer who produces and packages store branded infant formula and powdered based nutritional drink mixes to be sold domestically and for export. U.S. Milk Nutrition, Inc. recently closed escrow on a 108,927

TEMECULA—The city of Temecula’s Temecula Valley Entrepreneurs Exchange announces the following events scheduled for August. Additional event information and registration details can be found at www.tve2.org/news-andevents/calendar. Aug. 12: TVE2 investors Come see what’s happening with entrepreneurs in our community. Entrepreneurs can come and practice your pitch in a fun and friendly environment. Entrepreneurs that pitch will receive feedback from a panel of experts. If you would like to pitch please email Cheryl Kitzerow at cheryl.kitzerow@ tve2.org to sign up and receive more info. Register online at http:// ow.ly/PoER7. Aug. 13: Tri-Tech SBDC. CEO Storytelling. 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. More info will be provided at tve2.org. Aug. 14: TVCC Professional Development Series: Create Your Branding Package. 9-11 a.m. Find out what makes great brands really stand out. This class is free for TVCC members and $20 for

square foot building on Vincent Moraga Road, within Temecula’s established business park. They expect to have their Temecula operations up and running on the first quarter of 2016 which is expected to bring 15 additional jobs to the city. U.S. Milk Nutrition, Inc. expects to grow and expand their export

market branded “Product of California” and “Made in USA”. City of Temecula’s Economic Development Analyst Christine Damko said, “We are excited about U.S. Milk Nutrition, Inc.’s decision to call Temecula home. They will be a welcome addition to our strong existing manufacturing base.”

non-members. To RSVP, call (951) 676-5090. Aug. 20: IE SBDC QuickBooks for Beginners. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn how to be more efficient and simplify your bookkeeping using the QuickBooks Accounting Software. This seminar will demonstrate functions useful for daily operations in your small business, including setting up your system, navigating the QuickBooks software, organizing the chart of accounts, and managing daily operations including payment of invoices & creation of customer invoices. Registration is recommended as seating is limited. Please register at www.iesmallbusiness.com. Aug. 28: TVCC Professional Development Series: #Getsocial: Social Media Summer School. 9-11 a.m. Learn how to use Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest to create your company’s presence online. This class is free for TVCC members and $20 for nonmembers. To RSVP, call (951) 676-5090.

City of Temecula Public/ Traffic Safety Commission position open TEMECULA—The city of Temecula has announced that there’s a vacancy available on the Public/ Traffic Safety Commission for the unexpired term which is currently held by Gary Youmans. This term expires October 10, 2017. Qualified applicants must be a resident of the city of Temecula and a registered voter at the time the application is submitted pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2.40.030. Application forms are available on the city of Temecula website and in the City Clerk’s office. Orig-

inal completed applications will be accepted at the Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main St., Temecula, in the City Clerk’s Office from now through August 10, 2015 at 5 p.m. Original completed applications will also be accepted by mail if they are received by the deadline. Mail applications to: 41000 Main Street, Temecula, CA 92590. Additional information is available in the City Clerk’s Office, 41000 Main St., Temecula or by calling (951) 694-6444.

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Education

Helpful hints when choosing a college

Students should begin their college search in their junior year in high school. Courtesy photo

TEMECULA – Now is the time for incoming high school juniors and seniors to investigate various colleges. During the spring of their junior year, many high school students study for and take the Scholastic Achievement Test, or SATs. Test scores and applications factor heavily into where a student will go to college, but students must also find a school where they feel

comfortable. Choosing the right college can help a person start off on the right foot. Here are some helpful hints for students when researching colleges. Brand-name schools aren’t the be-all, end-all. While the wellknown schools, particularly the Ivy League universities, may garner a lot of attention, there are many other lesser-known schools that will provide a quality education. Think about school size. Students who thrive regardless of class size may not have to worry as much about the size of a school. Those who like an intimate setting and more one-on-one interaction may want to gear their searches to schools that have a smaller population. Factor in costs. Part of the decision-making process will involve the costs of going to school. A private university will likely be more expensive than a public institution. Although some students deter paying for college by taking out loans, keeping the bigger picture in mind – especially the loan payments that

will await students upon graduation – can help steer school choices. Be honest with yourself. Students should be honest when assessing their academic history and abilities. Some schools have very stringent acceptance policies and will only accept students who fit a certain academic profile. If a grade point average or SAT score falls significantly below a school’s requirement, applying to that school and paying the application fee might not be in a student’s best interest. Seek out personal referrals. Students can reach out to alumna of certain schools and get their perspective on a given school. They can then schedule tours at some of the schools that seem the best fits and judge for themselves if the school are right for them. Think about personal and academic interests. Some school decisions are made simply by the programs offered. For a student who has a very specific degree in mind, there may be a limited number of schools that specialize in that course of study. However, a

liberal arts major can select among a much greater number of options. Also, students should think beyond academics to the athletics or afterclass activities offered. Consider a school’s proximity to home. Some students want to be close to home and others want to be

TVHS Drama Department wins notable awards for musical Ashley Haley Intern During the last school year, Temecula Valley High School participated in both the National Youth Arts Awards and the 69th annual Childress M.A.C.Y. Awards. At the National Youth Arts Award Show, the TVHS Drama Department earned six awards and nine nominations for their productions of “Carrie: The Musical,” “Defying Gravity,” and “The Brothers Grim Spectaculathon!” The awards included Best Actress in a Musical, Best Supporting Actress in a Musical, Set Design, and Outstanding Ensemble. Nominations included Best Actress in a Play, Best Supporting Actress in a Play, Light Design, Music Direction, Outstanding Production, Outstanding Direction and Best supporting Actor in a Musical. At Childress M.A.C.Y. awards, the TVHS Drama Department received ten awards for its production of “Carrie: The Musical.” The awards include Best Actress Finalist, Best Female Vocalist, Highest Achievement, Outstanding Achievement, Achievement and Bright Spot. Alyssa Bertsch received Best Actress in a Musical for her role as Carrie White at the National Youth Arts Awards show. She was also nominated for Best Actress in a Play for her role as Elizabeth in “Defying Gravity” at the

same awards show. At Childress M.A.C.Y Awards she won Best Actress Finalist and Highest Achievement for her role as Carrie White. Bertsch will be a college freshman in the fall at Palomar College in San Marcos. She started acting because she saw friends performing in local plays and she wanted to try it out for herself because they looked like they were having so much fun. When asked how she felt about earning her awards she said she was excited about the awards. “To be up there grouped with so many amazing and talented people was just completely unreal to me,” she said. “I never thought when I started out in drama that I’d get recognized like that for acting.” Another student, Nina Sheridan, was awarded Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the National Youth Arts Awards for her role in “Carrie: The Musical” as Sue Shell. Sheridan will be a senior at TVHS in the fall. In her free time she likes acting, playing tennis, and writing poetry. “Getting the award for outstanding supporting actress was completely unexpected and absolutely amazing,” Sheridan said, adding that she sees her cast as her own family and takes pride in earning the Outstanding Ensemble Award with her cast. TVHS’s drama teacher and director Derek Heid was nominated for Outstanding Director for “Carrie:

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The Musical” at the National Youth Arts Awards. John Childress and his wife Lee founded the annual Childress M.A.C.Y. Awards in 1969. M.A.C.Y. stands for Music and Arts Commendations for Youth. The awards are dedicated to encouraging, recognizing, and rewarding achievement and excellence in high school musical theatre. The encouragement and recognition provided by the awards show helps gifted students become successful professionals. M.A.C.Y. judges view 30-35 shows and awards 300 trophies and 10 scholarships. The National Youth Arts originally started on March 27, 2000 as a local San Diego Theatre website. In 2005 the National Youth Arts went national with the creation of the National Youth Theatre. The National Youth Arts will be extending their awards program into the fields of music, dance, film, writing, painting, photography and more. The National Youth Arts Awards are a membership-based awards program. Although the awards focus on musical theatre in the Orange County area, TVHS garnered 10 awards for their production of “Carrie: The Musical.” In the fall, the Drama Department will be presenting “Frankenstein,” followed by “The Odd Couple,” “Seussical the Musical,” and “Shrek the Musical” in the spring.

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Real Estate / Home & Garden

Steps to make organizing easier

Deniece Schofield Special to Valley News The following 12 steps are suggested to make organizing easier: 1. Store infrequently used objects. People tend to place things they rarely use in easily accessible spots, then complain that they have no space. 2. Organize a room using four

boxes labeled: trash, donate, belongs in another room, don’t know. Place everything you don’t use or look at into one of those boxes. Then toss the trash, place the donation box in your car, return items to their rightful place and put the don’t know box in the attic or garage or other out of the way place. If you don’t open that box in a year or six months, get rid of it. 3. Stop perfectionism. Don’t let an imperfect situation be an excuse to do nothing. Even if you don’t have time to wash all the windows, you might have time to wash one. Learn to be happy with doing things in incremental bits of time. Large blocks of time are too hard to come by. 4. If you feel overwhelmed, try the tidbit method. Instead of one room at a time, tackle one drawer or one corner at a time. 5. Organize with a buddy. A friend

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can be objective about your belongings and help you be more realistic. Use drawer dividers in your kitchen, bathroom and desk and your space will multiply. Don’t forget to use containers on shelves. You can handle several things as one unit and convert your shelves into drawers making the items in the back as visible as those in the front. Label all containers. That way, everyone knows where things belong. Whenever possible, store things where they’re used, even if that means duplicating some items. Maintenance is the key to keeping things organized. Once the room is clean, spend five minutes a day keeping it that way.

Check your kitchen pantry and you will probably find a bottle of vinegar. While this substance can add much-needed tang to favorite recipes and even improve the leavening function of some baking ingredients, its power extends far beyond the kitchen. Many are surprised upon learning how much vinegar can do. A sour-tasting liquid that contains acetic acid, vinegar can be used as a cleaning product and an influential ingredient in many recipes. Vinegar also is relatively inexpensive, making it a cost-effective home staple. If you are ready to get more from that versatile vinegar in your kitchen pantry, explore the following ways to put it to use.

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people leave when they want to enjoy themselves. The goal is to make home a place people want to be, where they can relax and feel welcomed. Schofield, who has been called the most organized woman in America, has written five books on time and home organization. Her practical tips are easy and inexpensive to implement. Her first book, “Confessions of an Organized Homemaker,” has been a best seller for many years. You can order Schofield’s books on her website www.denieceschofield. com . Her books can only be ordered through her. E-books and reviews of her books are available on Amazon. She’s also available to speak to groups.

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10. Limit toys. If toys are a problem, perhaps there are too many. Toss broken toys, then donate the extras. Or place some of the toys in a box and store for a while. Every so often rotate them back in. Voila – new toys! 11. Eliminate floating bits of paper by writing down everything you need to remember, including appointments and your to do list in a daily planner. Use the planner to transfer information from incoming paper, too, such as invitations, meetings, parties, etc. Once you’ve transferred the info, toss the invitation. To limit incoming paper, follow the guidelines at www.ecocycle. org/junkmail. 12. Don’t become too organized. You can make home a place

Vinegar can not only be delicious in salad dressing, but it also can make windows squeaky-clean. Courtesy photo

Cleaning Vinegar is an effective cleaning fluid, perhaps best known for producing streak-free windows. Vinegar also can dissolve dirt from painted walls and remove grime from woodwork. By boiling 1/4 cup of white distilled vinegar in the microwave with a cup of water, you can loosen splattered-on food and deodorize the appliance. Vinegar also can be used to deodorize garbage disposals, coffee makers and kitchen drains. It’s an effective means to removing pet odors from carpeting as well. Around the bathroom, use vinegar to remove soap scum film from shower doors and tile surfaces. Remove stubborn toilet bowl stains as well. Corrosion and hard water can clog showerheads, and by soaking the shower nozzle in vinegar overnight, you can dislodge any material. You can rely on vinegar when cleaning up around your home office as well. Vinegar can help clean sticky scissor blades or remove ballpoint-pen marks from surfaces. A vinegar-and-water solution can be used to clean keyboards and other electronic equipment. Apply with a damp cloth rather than spraying the solution directly onto the electronics. Lawn and garden Vinegar makes an effective weed deterrent and can kill grass that grows between the cracks on sidewalks and driveways.

Acid-loving plants, such as rhododendrons or azaleas, can benefit from a little vinegar mixed in when watering. If you want to keep ants at bay, use vinegar when cleaning outdoor patio furniture or spray it around areas that are susceptible to ant infestations. You may find the ants steer clear of the smell. Health and beauty Some people say that vinegar can be used as an appetite suppressant. Using it on prepared foods may help you to eat less. Vinegar is handy for relieving the pains associated with sunburns and jellyfish stings. Dot irritated areas with vinegar to relieve pain and itching. Because vinegar can act as an antibacterial, gargling it can alleviate some throat ailments. Even if it can’t prevent illness, a vinegar gargle can soothe throat soreness. Apple cider vinegar also may help soothe an upset stomach. Use two teaspoons of the vinegar to one cup of water. Some people have used vinegar to soften skin and remove corns from feet. It also may dissolve warts. Be sure to check with a doctor before using vinegar to verify its safety with regard to your particular situation. In addition to each of these uses, vinegar is handy in the laundry room, helping to remove stains and rinse detergents from fabrics more easily.

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People have many reasons for growing gardens and some of the most popular gardens are plots designated for cultivating herbs and vegetables. Fresh produce at the ready is a great benefit of having a home garden, which also allows homeowners to exercise full control over which products to use to grow robust, healthy vegetables. Novice gardeners may not know where to begin when it comes to planting their first vegetable gardens, and such gardeners can benefit by starting small. You may want to begin by growing plants in containers so they are more manageable and can be moved as you discover which areas of your property provide the best growing conditions. Begin with one or two types of

vegetables. Tomatoes, cucumbers and certain squashes are popular starter plants, as they are relatively hardy. Select only a few plants so you are not overwhelmed with the level of care required to maintain your garden. Some gardeners prefer to start plants from seeds, but this will require more time and a greater commitment with regard to maintenance and planting. When just starting out, experiment with small plants that are established and already have a good root system. Consult with your local gardening center for more suggestions, such as which soil amendments to use. Plants may require a certain soil pH that can be adjusted for optimal plant growth.

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Real Estate / Home & Garden GARDEN from page B-1 into soil or concrete. Typically you’re going to be using either cedar or redwood. Those are the most rot resistant post and fencing wood materials in this country anyway. Wood fencing is nice to have a vine growing against and easy to put nails or pins in to hold your guy-wires or whatever support is needed for the vines. One thing I see often that makes me shudder – people don’t adjust their sprinklers so they spray over the fence, leaving a large white “arc” on the fence. Don’t do that! Adjust your sprinklers so they don’t hit the fence. Looks much better, especially if you’ve gone to all the time and trouble to put a new fence in and stain, like I just did here at my house. Another fencing material is vinyl. I think the vinyl that looks like wood is okay, but I don’t care for that shiny white plastic look at all! It’s tacky and cheap looking. Vinyl will last a long time though. It does cost a bit more, but you won’t need to stain or paint it. It comes in many shades now also. You have to decide how much you can afford, and how long you want it to last, as well as the aesthetics of how it looks. Typically your neighbor will pay for half of what you both decide you want, since it will become half of their property legally, so be sure to talk it over with them, could save a lot of money that way. Wrought iron is great but doesn’t give complete privacy unless you run a border of dense shrubs in front of it, which kind of hides the look of the wrought iron anyway. If you want to utilize plants as boundaries, I would suggest using all the same plants just as you use all the same materials for a fence, otherwise it can look too busy. Pick plants that fit the area you want to delineate or create a boundary for. Fencing is typically about 5-6’ high, so you want a shrub about that tall, you also want to make sure you get evergreen plants; you don’t want them dropping their leaves for half the year. Also make sure they don’t get too wide and encroach on your neighbor’s property – they might not appreciate the shrubs as much as you do! Run your drip line the entire length of your “living fence” and if you chose the right shrubs, that’s about it. A nice shrub that I think do well for this would be – Nanina domestic – these will get about 5-6’ high, not too wide, and eventually underneath will become a little “thin” so put some Nandina “Gulf Stream” at their feet – they get 3x4’ and not as elongated as the standard common Nandina. Note: You don’t prune Nandinas at the top; you prune them all the way down at the ground level – which will cause new “basal breaks” or shoots to come up. Some more good shrubs for using as screening boundaries would be Leucophyllum frutescens (Texas Sage), Ligustrum ovafolium (California privet) and Juniperus chinensis “Blue Point.” Since plants are living and unique they won’t be as “dense” as a fence or wall would. I think they work well between neighbors in the front yard, coming down from the fence, all the way to the sidewalk, or as close as you want to go. Lots of other great plants for this purpose, but I’m not going to go into them all here now, just make sure they fulfill the requirements stated above. You can even use plants as boundaries within your garden, less densely planted as desired; just to delineate separate garden “rooms” or areas. Possibly as a boundary around a patio that you’d like to keep more private from the rest of the yard. Some people will use chain link fencing. Frankly, I hate it. If I saw it somewhere, I would immediately suggest to the owner that they either remove it or cover it with a nice large vine such as a Trumpet Vine or Jasmine. Plants always look so much better than an ugly chain link fence, don’t you think? There are many other types of boundaries in the garden, not just between properties. Your paths are dividers and they create boundaries between planting “areas” themselves. Everything that divides something from something else is a boundary, think about it. You may have vegetable beds in your back yard, they might need “boundaries” around them to separate them from gravel, or lawn, or what have you. You can use bricks, blocks, lumber, the sky’s the limit, but I would suggest you use a material that blends with the rest of your hardscaping. Possibly your house has some brick façade on it, well then that might be a great material to use interwoven in your paths and also to create borders or boundaries around your

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3BR

3BA

26119 Goldenwood Street

$132,825

840

2BR

1BA

630 MARBELLA Avenue

$154,000

1024

2BR

2BA

24525 Canyon Drive

$310,000

1899

4BR

3BA

27465 Embassy Street

$169,000

1328

2BR

2BA

680 Vista De Loma

$199,000

1532

4BR

2BA

29186 Kingfisher Court

$310,000

2180

3BR

3BA

126

27934 Foxfire Street

$192,900

1547

2BR

2BA

137

1452 Cinnabar Avenue

$275,000

2387

3BR

3BA

25485 Sun City Boulevard

$310,000

1522

4BR

2BA

25869 Lazy Cloud Way

$265,000

2487

4BR

3BA

241 Mary Lane

$62,000

1008

2BR

2BA

27198 Discovery Bay Drive

$325,000

2284

3BR

2BA

28236 Encino Drive

$165,000

977

2BR

2BA

2119 Casita Court

$100,000

820

2BR

1BA

31207 Gardenside Lane

$329,000

2473

5BR

3BA

360

42150 GRANADO Place

$740,000

4025

4BR

4BA

1464 Brentwood Way

$101,126

1920

2BR

2BA

23833 Black Canyon Drive

$329,000

1968

3BR

2BA

29581 Cara Way

$200,000

1155

2BR

3BA

1212 Yellowood Drive

$113,000

1440

2BR

2BA

29114 Blue Moon

$344,900

3117

5BR

3BA

39604 Oak Cliff Drive

$310,000

1458

4BR

3BA

27024 San Jacinto Street

$119,500

1274

3BR

2BA

29564 Utopia Court

$345,000

2091

2BR

2BA

30358 Red River Circle

$342,000

1636

3BR

3BA

175

632 Buena Vista Street

$130,000

1056

2BR

2BA

28202 Rocky Cove Drive

$351,900

2563

3BR

3BA

30055 Willow Drive

$345,700

1629

3BR

3BA

40850 Camellia Drive

$132,000

1742

3BR

2BA

25315 Forest Wood Circle

$354,500

3142

5BR

3BA

30868 Jons Place

$353,500

1827

4BR

2BA

122

41035 Vinton Place

$135,000

1512

3BR

2BA

31313 Rocky River Road

$365,000

3388

5BR

4BA

107

27462 Senna Court

$356,000

1834

3BR

3BA

1480 Saint Croix Drive

$139,900

1860

3BR

2BA

29296 Lake Hills Drive

$368,000

2730

3BR

3BA

39781 Barberry Court

$367,500

1996

4BR

3BA

658 Monterey Place

$140,000

1032

2BR

2BA

29261 Sparkling Drive

$399,000

2382

2BR

3BA

42045 Via Renate

$374,500

1836

4BR

3BA

460 Whittier Avenue

$145,000

1104

2BR

2BA

119

25503 Beth Drive

$539,000

3608

4BR

3BA

28694 Edenton Way

$395,000

2101

4BR

3BA

171 Ruby Avenue

$148,900

1008

2BR

2BA

17370 Via Abril

$800,000

3014

4BR

3BA

400

31791 Sandhill Lane

$395,000

2526

4BR

3BA

2501 Las Brisas Way

$151,000

1166

2BR

2BA

24909 Madison Avenue

$145,000

854

1BR

1BA

40051 Portsmouth Road

$409,000

2202

3BR

3BA

32420 Highway 74

$156,000

925

2BR

1BA

168

23632 Coast Live Oak Lane

$385,000

2778

5BR

3BA

40988 Cebu Drive

$414,000

2004

3BR

2BA

2835 AMBER

$161,474

1304

3BR

2BA

23365 Mountain Song

$390,000

3270

4BR

3BA

154

40120 Pasadena Drive

$420,000

2249

4BR

3BA

993 Aster Street

$163,500

1090

2BR

2BA

41041 Robards Way

$403,000

2274

4BR

2BA

28845 Bristol Road

$420,000

2202

3BR

3BA

524 Whittier Avenue

$175,000

1332

4BR

2BA

39755 Pinedale Way

$420,000

2990

5BR

3BA

40153 Medford Road

$425,000

2774

4BR

3BA

121

1262 Seven Hills Drive

$177,300

1235

2BR

2BA

24279 Golden Mist Drive

$420,000

3711

5BR

5BA

27488 Lock Haven Court

$429,900

2876

4BR

3BA

40369 Revere Avenue

$179,900

1326

3BR

2BA

24909 Madison Avenue

$194,850

1159

2BR

2BA

40359 Amesbury Lane

$435,900

2876

4BR

3BA

469 Nolan Avenue

$187,500

1506

3BR

2BA

26130 Williams Way

$230,000

1408

3BR

2BA

31976 Avenida Mallari

$550,000

3457

5BR

4BA

810 Pinehurst Drive

$196,000

1434

3BR

2BA

35792 Hazelhurst Street

$247,500

1456

3BR

3BA

32003 Calle Novelda

$299,900

1130

3BR

2BA

43621 ALEXA Way

$200,000

1581

4BR

2BA

39951 Millbrook Way

$249,000

1408

3BR

2BA

32025 Corte Albano

$349,900

1383

3BR

3BA

41951 Butler Lane

$208,000

1956

4BR

2BA

35840 Satterlie Lane

$252,000

1761

3BR

3BA

111

30965 Mashie Way

$385,000

1776

2BR

2BA

25100 Kensington Court

$209,000

1224

3BR

2BA

24145 VIA PRIMA VERA

$279,500

1274

2BR

2BA

32996 Valence Court

$399,900

2434

4BR

3BA

26531 Dartmouth Street

$210,000

2109

3BR

2BA

23973 VIA ASTUTO

$291,500

1230

3BR

2BA

30006 Corte Cantera

$410,000

2343

3BR

3BA

451 Winthrop Drive

$227,000

2295

3BR

3BA

100

23769 Five Tribes

$310,000

1462

3BR

3BA

42545 Devant Circle

$438,652

2468

4BR

3BA

41240 Whittier Avenue

$228,000

1752

3BR

2BA

23909 Five Tribes Trail

$315,000

1462

3BR

3BA

42312 Harwick Lane

$460,000

2632

4BR

3BA

102

3111 Wimbledon Way

$228,000

1708

3BR

2BA

24568 Calle San Vincente

$317,500

2084

4BR

3BA

32397 MAGENTA Court

$475,000

2787

4BR

3BA

260 Glenview Lane

$230,000

1547

2BR

2BA

24593 Calle San Vincente

$321,500

1669

4BR

3BA

33085 Sage Court

$639,900

3667

5BR

4BA

4585 Thornbush Drive

$235,000

1759

4BR

2BA

24160 Saradella Court

$328,500

1813

3BR

2BA

30390 De Portola Road

$643,000

3407

4BR

3BA

139

26153 Lisa Lane

$237,500

2275

5BR

2BA

109

41162 Montelimar Court

$335,000

1783

4BR

2BA

41267 Ashton Circle

$255,000

1408

3BR

2BA

3830 Sorksbill Drive

$245,000

2261

4BR

2BA

24538 Calle San Vincente

$349,900

2084

4BR

3BA

45419 Silverado Lane

$272,475

1342

3BR

2BA

3390 Park Avenue

$255,000

1979

4BR

2BA

39865 Castile Avenue

$350,000

1850

4BR

3BA

42360 Masquaz Court

$310,000

1529

4BR

3BA

120

4725 Duskywing Road

$260,000

2677

4BR

3BA

24032 Orleans Lane

$350,000

2415

4BR

2BA

31971 Calle Tiara

$338,000

1941

3BR

3BA

145

41164 Greenwood Drive

$262,000

1818

3BR

2BA

24109 Crowned Partridge Lane

$366,000

2497

4BR

3BA

32704 Hislop Way

$340,000

1798

4BR

3BA

7807 Gibson Circle

$270,000

2026

2BR

2BA

136

40579 Via Diamante

$370,000

2441

4BR

3BA

45232 Palmira

$340,000

2009

3BR

3BA

1898 Ash Tree Lane

$272,000

1991

3BR

3BA

24188 CALLE ARTINO

$371,000

2100

3BR

2BA

31853 Red Pine Way

$345,000

2156

4BR

3BA

42576 Mayberry Avenue

$303,000

2743

4BR

4BA

40039 VIA GRAZIANA

$395,000

2100

3BR

2BA

33623 Rosewood Circle

$360,000

2262

4BR

3BA

302

45680 Denizen Heights Road

$305,000

2042

3BR

2BA

127

27074 Tube Rose Street

$415,000

3282

4BR

3BA

33349 Calle Cantu

$374,000

2262

4BR

3BA

26128 Avenida Hortensia

$330,000

2669

5BR

4BA

40137 Patchwork Lane

$462,000

3134

4BR

4BA

33254 Via Alvaro

$399,900

2047

4BR

3BA

39789 Vista Road

$420,000

2485

4BR

3BA

35503 Crabapple Street

$525,000

3141

4BR

2BA

45360 Vista Verde

$418,000

2668

4BR

3BA

Hemet

Lake Elsinore

Menifee

Murrieta

Sun City

Temecula

27230 Orangemont Way

$199,500

1440

3BR

2BA

271

38421 Via El Brazo

$150,000

2491

2BR

2BA

32658 Ritter Court

$430,000

2750

4BR

3BA

31987 Sugarbush Lane

$289,000

1770

3BR

3BA

38390 Calle Cervato

$151,900

1508

3BR

2BA

46092 Toy Court

$435,000

2706

5BR

3BA

53008 Bantry Bay Street

$290,000

2400

3BR

3BA

213

38633 Via Amarilla

$173,000

1440

2BR

2BA

44378 Dorchester Drive

$450,000

3081

4BR

4BA

34180 Shasta Drive

$297,500

1919

3BR

3BA

38481 Via Escarlata

$240,000

1493

3BR

2BA

170

32786 Vine Street

$465,000

3393

5BR

4BA

1308 Sumner Avenue

$315,000

1657

3BR

2BA

26325 Arboretum Way

$258,000

1745

3BR

3BA

204

34293 Hourglass Street

$519,400

3003

4BR

4BA

112

34243 Chaparossa

$367,666

2705

4BR

3BA

194

37449 Paseo Violeta

$264,900

1590

3BR

3BA

32376 Yosemite Lane

$610,000

3733

6BR

5BA

8 Via Del Fico Court

$480,000

4059

5BR

5BA

28323 Ravenna Street

$290,000

1678

3BR

3BA

42450 Calle Alta

$790,000

2604

3BR

3BA

9 Via Del Fico Court

$510,000

3353

4BR

3BA

37277 Tucana Place

$304,000

1800

3BR

3BA

20945 Grand Avenue

$246,500

1344

3BR

2BA

411 Langstaff Street

$224,900

1088

3BR

2BA

160

25240 Copperleaf Court

$314,000

1678

3BR

2BA

33240 Honeydew Lane

$270,000

1644

3BR

3BA

350 Avenue 11

$265,000

1705

3BR

3BA

38216 Talavera Court

$330,000

2180

3BR

3BA

34472 The Farm Road

$280,000

1900

3BR

3BA

15464 Washington Avenue

$170,000

1344

3BR

2BA

39736 Naples

$332,000

2300

4BR

3BA

168

35514 Ruth Avenue

$290,000

1619

4BR

2BA

32870 Gregory Place

$235,000

1716

3BR

2BA

30343 Savannah Oaks Drive

$334,000

1747

3BR

3BA

35580 Balsam Street

$300,000

1670

3BR

2BA

32445 Oak Knoll Lane

$263,000

1304

3BR

2BA

31320 Hidden Lake Road

$335,000

2180

3BR

3BA

23350 Twinflower Avenue

$309,900

1690

4BR

2BA

33122 Leeward Way

$325,000

2100

4BR

3BA

26690 Busman Road

$335,000

2411

3BR

3BA

33911 Wagon Train Drive

$313,000

1604

3BR

2BA

32564 Machado Street

$170,000

1138

3BR

2BA

35851 Bobcat Way

$339,000

2129

4BR

2BA

22870 Windwood Lane

$314,000

1970

3BR

3BA

3498 Lake Crest Drive

$240,000

1626

4BR

2BA

29592 Baker Lane

$340,000

3239

4BR

3BA

23182 Trillium Drive

$320,000

2117

4BR

2BA

220 Broadway Street

$260,000

1316

3BR

2BA

28219 Agave Way

$365,000

2301

3BR

3BA

21729 WAGON RIM Court

$325,000

1856

3BR

2BA

29147 Ocotillo Drive

$270,000

1342

3BR

2BA

31058 Old Cypress Drive

$366,000

2277

4BR

3BA

35192 Momat Avenue

$335,000

2250

5BR

3BA

29142 Sunswept Drive

$280,000

1549

3BR

2BA

38422 Encanto Road

$374,000

3113

4BR

3BA

203

22435 Walnut Street

$365,000

1764

3BR

3BA

116

30195 Miller Street

$288,000

1372

3BR

2BA

132

37547 Black Sage Place

$390,000

2409

4BR

3BA

21399 Coral Rock Lane

$369,000

2632

4BR

3BA

30648 Via Lakistas

$430,000

2902

4BR

3BA

29353 Broken Arrow Way

$390,000

3675

4BR

3BA

151

24360 Topacio Court

$375,000

3040

4BR

3BA

14717 Cobblestone Lane

$496,000

2968

3BR

3BA

100

35433 Summerholly Lane

$394,000

3083

4BR

4BA

24061 Safiro Court

$380,000

2733

5BR

3BA

28610 Del Monte Drive

$120,000

992

2BR

1BA

39463 Domaine Michael Drive

$415,000

2289

3BR

2BA

35962 Butchart Street

$435,000

3620

5BR

3BA

28641 Amersfoot Way

$135,000

992

2BR

1BA

29544 Baker Lane

$422,500

3453

5BR

4BA

23093 Trillium Drive

$3,350,000

2640

5BR

3BA

29683 Oakbridge Drive

$231,000

1314

3BR

2BA

38705 CLEARBROOK Drive

$428,000

3301

4BR

3BA

28590 Delphinus Drive

$246,450

1043

3BR

2BA

35373 Summerholly Lane

$472,000

4089

5BR

5BA

23483 vista Way

$249,999

1496

3BR

2BA

23976 Crowned Partridge Lane

$380,000

2414

5BR

3BA

136

27676 Camino Donaire

$259,900

1422

4BR

2BA

39683 Corte Santa Barbara

$385,000

2450

3BR

3BA

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WestMar Commercial Real Estate announces recent transactions TEMECULA—WestMar Commercial Real Estate, a leading local real estate services firm, recently announced the following transactions: Sales SFP-E, LLC, dba Les Schwab Tire Centers purchased 1.35± acres of retail land within Butterfield Ranch Shopping Center from BRSC, LLC. The property is located near the corner of Temecula Parkway and Butterfield Stage Road in the city of Temecula. Mark Esbensen of WestMar Commercial Real Estate represented the seller in the transaction. Leases O’Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC renewed its lease for 6,000± square feet of retail space for five years within Butterfield Ranch Shopping Center. The space is located at 33417 Temecula Parkway, Suite B101. Lessee operates an auto parts store at this location. Esbensen represented the lessor in the transaction. Bestwei Trading, LLC leased 4,200± square feet of retail space for three years within Winchester Center Shopping Center from M & J Ramsay Corporation. The space is located at 27452 Jefferson Avenue, Suites 7A &B. Lessee will be operating an Asian market at this location. Esbensen and Scott Forest of WestMar Commercial Real Estate represented both parties in the transaction. A&P Food Services, LLC, dba Zabber Thai Fusion, leased 3,882± square feet of retail space for four

years within Creekside Plaza from the Galanoudes Family Trust. The space is located at 41789 Nicole Lane, Suite B1. Lessee will be operating a Thai food restaurant at this location. Forest represented the lessee in the transaction. WKS Restaurant Corporation, dba El Pollo Loco, leased 2,920± square feet of retail space for 15 years within Renaissance Plaza from Cloverdale Marketplace, LLC. The freestanding drive-thru building is located at 32406 Clinton Keith Road, in Wildomar. Lessee will be operating an El Pollo Loco restaurant at this location. Forest and Chad Iafrate of DTZ represented both parties in the transaction. Generations Escrow Corporation, Inc. subleased 2,917± square feet of office space for 18 months within Overland Corporate Center from Pacific Inland Real Estate Services, Inc. The space is located at 41623 Margarita Road, Suite 101. Lessee will be operating an escrow services office at this location. Esbensen represented the sublessor in the transaction. Kaleem Uddin, M.D. renewed his lease for 1,344± square feet of office space for three years within the Inland Valley Medical Office Building. The space is located at 32643 Inland Valley Drive, in Wildomar adjacent to the Inland Valley Hospital. Lessee operates a neurologist office at this location. Jerry Palmer and Luanne Palmer of WestMar Commercial Real Estate represented both parties in the transaction.

July 24, 2015 • www.myvalleynews.com • Valley News

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Real Estate / Home & Garden

The pros and cons of purchasing a new home versus a pre-owned home

Mike Mason and John Occhi Special to the Valley News The entire Temecula/Murrieta housing market seemed to spring up from nowhere about 10 years ago. Traveling from Hemet, along Winchester road the first sign of civilization was the French Valley Airport while the only full time occupants in what is now French Valley were the herds of cattle that grazed on the rolling hillsides. I remember before this time if any of the handful of local residents felt the need to go to a “mall,” then Hemet was the closest option with other alternatives available at either the Tyler Mall in Riverside or the mall in Escondido (which has since changed ownership and names). Times have changed and due to all of the new housing that was constructed before the crash in the economy in the latter part of the last decade. New tracts of homes seemed to sprout up so quickly, that I would joke that all you had to do was invest in a box of toothpicks and plant them in a field and new houses would magically grow. Well, it appears as if there are new boxes of toothpicks being planted as new housing is once again rising from the once rolling hillsides of South West Riverside County. The question is “Why buy a new home when there is such great inventory of pre-owned homes?” Buying a home is one of the most personal decisions you’ll ever make and deciding between new and current inventory is one that you must answer for yourself. Some want nothing more than brand new and being the “first” to occupy a new house while others want the charm with the character and history of a home built years before. Of course there are other factors at work as well, including price, location, lot size just to name a few. Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of buying new or previously owned housing. Advantages of pre-owned homes Availability – Negotiate a purchase, close escrow and move in – typically not much more than that. You can be in your new home in as little as 30 days after you first walk through it. There are many styles of current housing inventory available in a relatively small area. One, two and even three story homes are available today in Temecula.

History – Every homeowner selling a home knows the history and as a matter of law every defect and issue must be fully disclosed. Craftsmanship – Not that there are many mid-century and older homes in the region, but regardless of the exact age, most older homes were built with timbers from old growth forests and the people who built them were old school craftsman who built a home to last. Mature landscape – The older the home, typically the more mature the landscape. It’s pretty hard to move into a new home and expect a shade tree to filter out the afternoon sun from beating down on your home. Established neighborhoods – In an established neighborhood, it’s pretty much what you see is what you get. You don’t have to worry about the new home salespersons vision of this wonderful utopia becoming fulfilled in your lifetime. It’s not likely that zoning changes will take place. Disadvantages of pre-owned homes Maintenance – In older homes the unforeseen is bound to happen. Systems are outdated and wear out. They just require more effort (and budget) for regular and unforeseen maintenance. Need Updating – The older the home the more likely you’ll end up updating the plumbing, electrical or HVAC systems. Many of the older systems in homes just are not compatible with the technology available today. Remodel – Many times the new homeowner wants to modernize some of the features, such as the kitchen and baths – this can be very expensive. Energy Efficiency – In today’s age, the cost of electricity continues to increase, there is a draught and water shortage and older homes often fall short when it comes to energy efficiency. Storage – Most older homes don’t have walk-in closets and there is limited storage throughout. Even the garages are smaller. Price – In some cases older homes will cost more. Add in the value of being close to schools, shopping and cultural centers and even public transportation and easy freeway access and you can understand why newer larger homes in outlying areas will cost less. Size Matters – Most older homes are going to be smaller than the colossal homes being built today. Advantages of new homes Make it unique – There are many options (most with a price tag) that new home buyers get to choose from flooring, cabinets, counter

tops, electrical and plumbing fixtures right down to the color of the wall paint. Energy efficiency – New homes today are built to the latest UBC building standards that mandate the efficiency levels of all phases of construction. Low maintenance – The material used in homes today, such as composite woods on the exterior, are engineered to reduce maintenance. Wear and tear – New homes won’t have any problems with the wear and tear the previous owners put the house through. Why? Because it’s new! Modern features – New homes will typically all be built with the features today’s homeowner wants…even demands. No longer will a consumer buy a home without a dishwasher and built in microwave. Today (here in Temecula Wine Country) you can even find new construction with built in wine coolers! Other amenities we tend to take for granted may include a media room, master en suite, Jack-n-Jill baths and even an in-home workout room. Warranty – All new construction will have a one year home warranty and ten years covering all of the major systems in the home – hard to beat protection like that. HOA – While some may object to having another level of bureaucracy in their lives, HOA rules and regulations have a long-term effect of keeping property values high – after all, who wants their neighbor to paint their house sunshine yellow? Disadvantages of new homes Negotiations – Builders are funny in that they typically will not negotiate the price of a new home – at best work hard for some sort of perk that at least makes you feel like you got something extra…but it probably won’t be much. Cookie cutter neighborhoods – Not only are all of the homes a variation of three to five models, the landscape is nearly identical on every lot. This of course, is a matter of personal preference – a complete turn-off to some and reassuring to others. Lack of character – It’s hard to argue that older homes have character and newer ones lack it. If you want any of the old-word charm or architectural elements, then you’ll have to spend the money (and time) and add them yourself. House settling – Over the course of time, all houses will settle. Expect to find cracks in door frames, the foundation and exterior walls. You may even experience cracks throughout your new tile floor (you may want to wait a year or two before you tile the entire ground

Sauls and Altuchow appointed officers of Pardee Homes

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SAN DIEGO—Matt Sauls and Peter Altuchow have been named officers of Pardee Homes, announced Mike Taylor, division president for the multi-regional home builder. Sauls, who has been with Pardee Homes since 2006, has been named vice president of Marketing and Product Development. Altuchow came to Pardee Homes in 2005 as a sales manager; he is now vice president of Sales and Closing Services. “Since the TRI Pointe merger, both of these long-standing, dedicated employees have taken on additional responsibilities,” Taylor said. “They bring a great dynamic to our regional team demonstrating expertise in their individual areas and an unmatched spirit of collaboration and cooperation that keeps us focused on our common goal to make Pardee the very best it can be while achieving the highest levels of customer satisfaction.” Sauls has served as marketing director for the Inland Empire and San Diego regions. During his tenure with Pardee Homes, he has taken a very proactive approach to the development of marketing strategies and been implemental in

bringing new product design and merchandising to homes ranging from entry-level to ultra-luxury. With the TRI Pointe merger and promotion to vice president, Sauls will concentrate on marketing and more extensive product development for the thriving Inland Empire region. Altuchow, who has twice been named Sales Manager of the Year by the Inland Empire Sales and Marketing Council, began his career with Pardee Homes as a sales manager leading the sales service teams in the Inland Empire and Los Angeles/Ventura regions. He has been integral in the creation and deployment of Pardee’s New Home Specialists and Pardee’s Sales Leadership teams and active in the development and implementation of Sales and CRM systems. Established in 1921, Pardee Homes creates new homes and communities for first-time through luxury homebuyers. It was among the first to embrace master-planned community concepts; green homebuilding measures; environmentally sensitive development practices; and customer-focused processes for new home purchase. Pardee Homes Inland Empire Division is the 2014

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Avid Cup Winner, awarded for the highest customer service ratings throughout North America. Pardee Homes is a member of TRI Pointe Group, a family of premium regional homebuilders supported by the significant resources, economies of scale and thought leadership of a national foundation. The family also includes Maracay Homes in Arizona, Quadrant Homes in Washington, Trendmaker Homes in Texas, TRI Pointe Homes in California and Colorado, and Winchester Homes in Maryland and Virginia – all together making TRI Pointe Group one of the largest homebuilding companies in the U.S. For more information, visit www. pardeehomes.com.

floor). HOA – While an HOA is an advantage, it is also a disadvantage. The dues can be expensive and you need to seek permission, every time you want to do something with your property. Landscaping – Most new homes come with very basic front yard landscaping and none in the back. You’re looking at putting in your own sprinkler system, drains, sod, concrete and any plants you want. Don’t forget, if you want a patio cover, outdoor kitchen or even a pool/spa –you have to put it all in yourself – and these items never recoup what is spent on the resale. Commute time – Newer homes are typically further from the freeways and further from the centers of commerce where most jobs are located. Prepare yourself for “rush hour” commuting. As you can tell, there are both advantages and disadvantages to both new and pre-owned homes in

any market. It’s up to you to decide what you want and what you can afford. The key to locating any home for you and your family is to seek the services of a professional local realtor who knows and understands the nuances of the local market. And yes, use the services of an outside realtor when shopping for a new construction home as well. Remember, real estate is very localized, your realtor should be too. Call us today and get the information you need to make the right decision. The info is free so call now at (951) 296-8887. Questions regarding available inventory and/ or other real estate matters please contact me, Mike@GoTakeAction. com. Mike Mason is the broker/ owner of MASON Real Estate Cal. BRE: 01483044, board of director of your Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors, traveling state director, California Association of Realtors.

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Sports

Temecula 12-year-old makes USA National Baseball team JP Raineri Sports Editor It is no secret that hard work and dedication to your craft will get you far in life and one local 12-year-old from Temecula is definitely benefitting from the fruits of his labor as he was just announced as one of 18 players nationwide that made the 12U National Team for Team USA Baseball. Carson McKinney, a name known around the area to many a coach and player that have either had him on their team, or played against him in little league, PONY Baseball and even travel ball, is going into seventh grade at Linfield Christian School and spends countless hours a week putting work in on his skills. Whether it be in a baseball environment or with his middle school basketball team, which went undefeated last season, playing flag football or even just hanging with his friends, McKinney, who stands at just about 6 feet in height and weighs in at about 155 pounds, according to his father Greg McKinney, is still just your typical 12-year-old when it comes to his outlook on the world. Playing hard, having fun and the fact that he is always smiling are just some of the things anyone close to the young national standout will notice when they are around him. Over the course of the last year, McKinney and his family made the tough choice to start traveling outside of the area for baseball when he was invited and made it on to the San Diego Show 11U Baseball team. The Show are a very elite program that has transformed many athletes over the years in to top talents as professional baseball players, including Washington National’s phenoms

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Temecula’s Carson McKinney was recently named to the 12U National Team for Team USA Baseball and will be sporting the number 28 when the team takes the field in Taiwan starting on July 24.

With his powerful swing and 6-foot, 155-pound frame, 12-year-old Carson McKinney of Temecula will surely be a hit in Taiwan with the 12U National USA Baseball team when they take the field starting July 24.

Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg, and Oakland A’s pitcher, Trevor Bayless, who also played at Great Oak High School. The decision, as tough as it may have been, was one that the McKinney family feel has panned out in so many different ways. “Carson has grown so much as an individual and a team player and has made extraordinary leaps and bounds in his game over the past year,” his

National Trials, which began the day after. After some intense training sessions and a multitude of games that wrapped up on Saturday, July 18, the 2015 National Team roster was named that same night, with McKinney’s name right there in the mix. McKinney and the other 17 players selected will travel to the World Baseball Softball Confederation 12U Baseball World Cup in Tainan, Taiwan this week to attempt to defend its

father said. “This new experience, playing for his country, is something he is very excited about, as our we as a family, and we know we would not be here without his hard work and the support of so many that helped him get to this point.” The USA 12U National Open tryouts wrapped up at the MLB Urban Youth Academy on Wednesday, July 15, and McKinney was one of 33 players selected to go to the USA

2013 gold medal in the same event. The Americans open the tournament against Nicaragua on July 24. In the coming weeks the Valley News will catch up and report on the update with not only McKinney, but also with Kelsie Whitmore from Temecula Valley High School as she returns from the Pan Am games with the USA All Women’s Baseball team as well.

Temescal Valley Little League All-Stars score big with 3 District 28 Championships JP Raineri Sports Editor

Jack Minock Jacob Gudino Julian Carrillo Logan Hokuf Lukas Hambrick Mark Gonzales Nathaniel Cisneros Nicolas Verdoza Reece Friend Rudy Cisneros

In the July 17, 2015, edition of the Valley News we ran a story about the Murrieta National Little league 9-10 year old All-Stars winning District 28, along with their Intermediate 5070 team, but unfortunately we had our facts wrong and it was Temescal Valley’s Little league All-Stars that did in fact win the District 28 Championships in the 9-10 year old division. The picture we ran was from the 2014 season. We still want to congratulate Murrieta’s National Little League All-Stars for their success in the post season and we also want to acknowledge Temescal Valley, who had two other teams win at the District 28 level in the 10-11 year old division and the 11-12 year old division. All three Temescal Valley teams went on to the Section 9 playoffs and were eliminated after some terrific games, especially the 10-11 year olds, whose last game against La Sierra was 0-0 through the fifth inning and went to extra innings, losing 2-1 on Sunday, July 19, after the rain delays on a wet field. Congratulations to the following players and coaches from Temescal Valley Little League on their successful All-Star runs.

10-11 year old team Coaches: John White, Steve Suderno, Ric Luna Players: Derric Luna Devan Walencewicz Gannon Hetland Lucas Conti Marcus Gonzales Mason Fisher Michael Suderno Nicholas Perla Nolan Getz Ricky Carrillo Tyler White Zack Anton 11-12 year old team Coaches: Jorge Zepeda, , Richard Yrigoyen, Matt Kreg Players: Alex Yrigoyen Brad Jenkins Carlos Laurean Christian Betzsold CJ Williams Clayton Jose Ian Razo Jason Torres Joshua Kreg Joshua Zepeda Noah Zabalerio Peter Gibbs Ryan Verdoza

9-10 year old team Coaches: CJ Vansuch, John Minock, Luis Verdoza, Kerry Fielder and Ruben Gudino Players: Blake Vansuch Drew Fielder Gabriel Santillan

The 9-10 year old Little League All-Star team from Temescal Valley were the 2015 California Courtesy photos District 28 Champions.

Temescal Valley’s 10-11 year old Little League All-Star team also won the California District 28 Championship.

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July 24, 2015 • www.myvalleynews.com • Valley News

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Sports

Local PONY All-Star Baseball teams finding success in World Series hunt JP Raineri Sports Editor The local PONY Baseball organizations, which stands for “Protect our Nation’s Youth,” are one of the largest advocates for youth baseball and the Murrieta, Temecula, French Valley and Menifee leagues still have many teams fighting their way through the summer long AllStar tournament brackets in hopes of making it to the PONY World Series. At the district level, the tournaments had to be won in order to qualify for the regional tournaments that start in late July and for those that did not win, all teams moved on to the sectional qualifiers that were held over the past two weeks. With the district and sectional qualifiers over, it’s now win or go home for the remaining teams that all either won their perspective divisions or were runners up at the sectional qualifiers. In PONY, the teams are separated by colors for the most part, especially when some leagues may have two or three teams representing the same division. Instead of trophies, the teams go all out to bring big championship banners back to their leagues, which get proudly hung on the outfield fences for the up and coming teams to see for years to come. Through the third week of July, Temecula has brought home the most championships banners for their league with seven so far. Menifee has brought home two, Murrieta has brought home four, and French Valley, the newest league to the area, have gotten on board bringing home their first two banners in the league’s history. The remaining teams are still in contention and some have even begun playing in the World Series events for their division. Shetland *Temecula Red - (Overall 10-2, Currently playing in World Series) - District 2 Defeated Chino Hills Black, 17-6 Defeated Hemet Blue, 15-0 Defeated Orangecrest Orange, 14-13 Lost to Orangecrest Orange, 17-16 Defeated Orangecrest Orange, 12-11 to win District 2 Championship - Regionals Defeated French Valley Navy, 16-4

Temecula’s Shetland Red All-Star team has had a very successful summer, losing only once during their run to the PONY World Series and were only one of four teams remaining, out of the hundreds that started, as they headed into the Semifinals on July 21. Defeated Corona, 17-13 Defeated Corona, 16-6 to win the Region 2 Championship - World Series Pool Play Lost to Whittier, 12-11 Defeated Blossom Valley, 14-4 Defeated Charter Oak, 11-3 (Advanced to World Series Bracket play) - World Series Bracket Play (Single elimination) Defeated Walnut, 8-3 Play East Valley on 7/21 in Semifinals Pinto - Machine Pitch *French Valley Navy - (Overall 6-6, Advanced to World Series in San Marcos on 7/23) - District Defeated Murrieta Orange, 20-10 Lost to Temecula Red, 13-2 Defeated French Valley White, 16-6 Lost to Murrieta Orange, 14-9 - Section 1 Defeated Murrieta Orange, 23-10 Lost to Temecula Blue, 15-12 Lost to Moreno Valley Red, 13-12 (Advanced as 3rd place team) - Regionals Defeated Murrieta Gray, 19-8 Defeated Temecula Red, 8-4 Defeated Temecula Blue, 17-12 Lost to Temecula Red, 15-2 Lost to Temecula Red, 12-2 (Advanced to World Series as Runners Up) *Temecula Red - (Overall 9-1, Advanced to World Series in San Marcos on 7/23)

- District Defeated Menifee, 20-2 Defeated French Valley Navy, 13-2 Defeated Temecula Blue, 17-16 Defeated Temecula Blue, 16-7 to win District Championship - Regionals Lost to French Valley Navy, 8-4 Defeated Jurupa Red, 19-0 Defeated Murrieta Gray, 15-9 Defeated Temecula Blue, 15-10 Defeated French Valley Navy, 15-2 Defeated French Valley, 12-2 to win Regionals and advance to World Series *Temecula White (7U) - (3-4, Advanced to World Series on 7/23) - Section 2 Lost to Murrieta Gray, 21-7 Defeated Menifee, 20-18 Defeated Moreno Valley Blue, 17-5 Lost to Murrieta Gray, 24-14 - Region 2 Lost to Moreno Valley Blue, 17-11 Defeated Moreno Valley Blue, 20-7 Lost to Moreno Valley Red, 12-7 Pinto - Kid Pitch *All local teams are out of contention Mustang 9 *All local teams are out of contention Mustang 10 *All local teams are out of contention Bronco 11U –

The 7U Machine Pitch team out of Temecula was one of nine teams to advance to the first ever 7U PONY World Series in San Marcos on July 23. Courtesy photos

*Murrieta Orange - (Overall 133, Currently playing in Super Regionals) District 1 Defeated Moreno Valley, 10-0 Defeated Beaumont Bombers, 10-0 Lost to La Quinta, 6-2 Defeated Beaumont Bombers, 5-4 Lost to La Quinta, 6-2 (Runners up) Section 2 Defeated Palm Desert, 13-3 Defeated Murrieta White, 23-5 Defeated Palm Desert 20-0 to win Section 2 Championship Regionals Defeated Palm Desert, 10-0 Defeated La Quinta Red, 9-3 Defeated Murrieta Gray, 8-4 Lost to La Quinta Red, 9-8 Defeated La Quinta Red, 3-2 - Super Regionals Defeated Charter Oak, 5-1 Defeated Los Alamitos A, 5-3 Defeated Olive, 7-5 Play Irvine on 7/21 Bronco 12U *Murrieta - (Overall 3-5, Currently playing in Regionals) District 2 Lost to High Desert Green, 11-10 Defeated Jurupa, 22-5 Lost to Beaumont Elite, 23-2 Section 1 Defeated Menifee, 6-3 Defeated Perris, 15-8 Lost to Temecula, 10-7 Lost to Temecula, 12-2 (Advance as Runners up) - Regionals

Lost to Beaumont Elite, 23-0 Play again on 7/21 vs. TBD *Temecula Red - (Overall 10-3, Currently playing in Regionals) District 4 Defeated Orangecrest Blue, 15-5 Defeated French Valley, 17-4 Lost to Valley Wide, 16-2 Defeated Orangecrest Blue, 18-6 Defeated Valley Wide, 7-5 Lost to Valley Wide, 19-15 (Runners up) Section 1 Lost to Perris, 9-2 Defeated Colton (C), 25-4 Defeated Hemet, 9-2 Defeated Perris, 11-6 Defeated Murrieta, 10-7 Defeated Murrieta, 12-2 to win Section 1 Championship - Regionals Defeated La Quinta, 23-0 Play Colton (A) on 7/21 Pony 13U – *All local teams are out of contention Pony 14U – *All local teams are out of contention

Continue to follow all the action with Valley News and online at www.pony.org. Send any info on corrections and updates to jp@ myvalleynews.com.

Summer sports camps continue through August for players of all ages Baseball Baseball ASAP Summer Baseball Camp: August 3 - 6. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Patricia Birdsall Sports Park Baseball Fields. Cost: $350. Baseball ASAP is San Diego’s Premier Youth Baseball Training Academy specializing in camps, clinics, classes, leagues and lessons. Camps can be full day or half day and prices can vary. Visit www. baseballasap.com for more info or call (858) 208-0183. Email the coaching staff at Info@BaseballASAP.com. Basketball Genesis Hoops Summer Basketball Camps – Genesis Hoops offers various camps for all ages and levels. Join Genesis Hoops this summer 2015 for six exciting weeks Summer Basketball Camp in the Inland Empire. These Murrieta, Riverside, and Perris Summer camps will focus on a myriad of skill development areas, including, core skills, ball handling, shooting, speed, agility, elite combine skills testing, and much more. Each FUN three day (18 HOUR) basketball Camp offers one-ofa-kind experience. Enjoy competitive 3-on-3 tournament style games, compete in skills contests for awards/prizes, and experience some of the very best basketball training around. These camps are perfect for boys and girls ages 5-15 of all skill levels looking to improve their game while having a great time. Admission also includes a free camp T-shirt. Camps will take place starting in June and run through August. Space is limited. When you register children in the same family to the same camp, a sibling discount of $5 off per sibling is also available. Visit www. genesishoops.com. Cross Country Murrieta Valley High School Country Summer Camp – Aug. 3 – Aug. 8 from 7 – 9 a.m. at the Murrieta Valley High School Track. Cost is $150 for all boys and girls interested in running cross country

for Murrieta Valley High School in the 2014-2015 season (Camp attendance not required to be part of the team. but it is highly recommended). For more information contact Coach Fabrice via email at coachfabricexc@gmail.com. Phone: (951) 852-4128. Green Valley Running Camp – July 27 – July 31 from 7:30 – 10 a.m. at the Green Valley Campground which is located near Arrowbear in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California. It is centered between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake. Cost is $120 for all boys and girls attending Cross Country Summer Camp during July 2015 or after coaches’ approval – Running Camp attendance not required.) For more information contact Coach Fabrice via email at coachfabricexc@ gmail.com. Phone: (951) 8524128. Golf TGA summer camps at the Legends Golf Club - Scheduled in July, Monday through Friday each week from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Cost is $250 and includes golf instruction, lunch, games and prizes and on course play. Register online at golftga. com. Questions please contact Jeff Sampson at (760) 518-2725 or via email at jsampson@golftga.com. Tennis Chaparral Boys & Girls Tennis Camp – Two sessions: July 27 July 30 and August 3 – August 6 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cost: $40 per session or $75 for both. For 9th – 12th grade boys and girls enrolled at Chaparral for the 2015-16 school year. For more information contact Coach John Gonzalez via email at coachjohngonzalez@hotmail.com. Volleyball Forza1 Summer Camps 2015 – Starting in June Forza1 is offering a variety of camps all summer. Improve your skills and be trained by some of Forza1’s best coaches. All different elements of the game will be taught this summer for both girls

and boys so you can target your development. Questions? Visit www. forza1south.com. Contact can also be made with Christina Pulver at (951) 813-9315 or via email at christina@forza1volleyball.com. Viper Volleyball 2015 Summer Camps – Come play with Viper Volleyball over the summer to expand your volleyball game, stay in shape, make new friends and have fun. Whether you’re looking to learn new indoor technique or improve your positional skills, or you want to get outside and improve your sand volleyball skills, Viper has the summer camps for you. It offers a variety of camps for all ages and abilities of campers ranging from 5-18 years old. All camps compliment each other, so feel free to sign up for multiple camps. Visit www.vipervolleyball.org today for specific dates, times and registration. Please call (951) 265-4695 or email pookie@vipervolleyball. High school as well as youth sports camps, like org with any questions.

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Motor

Collins and Stanbrough first to enter 20th annual Budweiser Oval Nationals

Lake Forest’s “Hubcap” Mike Collins is the first entry for the 20th annual Budweiser Oval Nationals presented by All Coast Construction. Doug Allen photo

PERRIS—Driver Mike Collins of Lake Forest, Calif. and Indiana sprint car racing superstar Jon Stanbrough are the first two drivers to enter the historic 20th annual Budweiser Oval Nationals presented by All Coast Construction at Perris Auto Speedway on Nov. 12, 13 and 14. More than 50 of the nation’s top sprint car drivers are expected to vie for the event record purse of more than $120,000. The likeable Collins, who has won main events at the famous

Riverside County half-mile clay oval in Senior Sprints, PASSCAR Stock Cars and SCOK Go Karts, had a special reason for entering the event early. “My dad used to go to Indy every year with Rolla Vollstedt (famous Indianapolis 500 car builder) and Rolla’s big thing was to make sure his car was first on the track every year,” Collins explained. “He always got a lot of free publicity out of that so I figured if I got the first entry in I would get a lot of

free publicity for my company, hubcapmike.com.” Stanbrough has won more main events in non-wing sprint cars than any driver in the world over the past dozen years. The owner, driver and master fabricator, who resides in Avon, Ind., has won nearly 200 sprint car main events in his career. The 47-year-old racing star has also won multiple series championships in Indiana and is currently ranked fourth in the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series. First place will pay $25,000 at the Saturday finale of the Oval Nationals and $1,000 to start. The two preliminary nights, Thursday and Friday, will each pay $5,000 to win and $500 to start. All three nights of intense racing action will be full-points paying races for the USAC National and USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series. Teams wishing to enter the Budweiser Oval Nationals download the entry blank at the following link: http:// p e r r i s a u t o s p e e d w a y. c o m / forms/15ovalform.html. Advanced tickets for the Oval Nationals are on sale now at: http://pas.tix.com/ Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=7. Camping on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds will be available for the Oval Nationals for $25 per

night beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Tailgating is encouraged in the spectator parking lot as well. PA S w a n t s t o t h a n k i t s corporate sponsors for the 2015 season. AA Lynco Painting, All Coast Construction, All Seasons Tree Repair, Amsoil, Archibald’s Restaurants, Ayers Hotel and Spa, BlueLine Rentals, Budweiser, California Budget Finance, CamGuard, Champion Towing, City of Perris, Perris Com Ecco, Daytona Boat & RV Storage, Drop Zone, Edelbrock, Engine Pro, Harry’s Café, HD Industries, Hoosier Tires, Horizon Solar, K&N Engineering, Livingwaters Hospice, Luke’s Transmission, Moon Nursery, Paul Oil Company, Pepsi-Cola, Pick-A-Part Auto Salvage, Pizza Factory, Red Lion Inns and Suites, Robert Dempster, Scott Sales, Shaver Racing Engines, Sherwin-Williams, Stassines Cross, Square H, Swedish Speed, Trench Shoring, US Foods and Valley News. To keep up with all of the latest PAS news, photos, gossip and receive special offers, sign up at The PAS Facebook site at: https://

www.facebook.com/pages/PerrisAuto-Speedway/1138767986864 80?ref=hl. You can also keep up with the latest news and receive special offers from the PAS Twitter site: Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter. Video and DVD productions of all racing events at PAS are available from Loudpedal Productions. For more information on these productions you can contact them by calling (805) 844-3854, E-mail trtruex@gmail. com or you can visit the LoudPedal Productions website. PAS is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds (home of October’s Southern California Fair), approximately one hour east of Los Angeles and one hour North of San Diego. To get to the track, take the 215 freeway, exit on the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds. Racesatthepas@aol.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from the PAS or Oval Entertainment.

Street Stocks, Democross and Spectator Races added to Southern California Fair PERRIS—Fans of the PASSCAR Street Stock Series, Democross and Spectator Races at Perris Auto Speedway have some great news. All three classes have been added to the Saturday, Oct. 10, schedule at the Southern California Fair. The fair takes place on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds which is also home to PAS. The crazy Democross and Spectator races will stage a show in the afternoon and then one at night. The high-speed street stocks will join them for the night

show. Best news of all for fans is they will get into both shows free as part of their admission to the fair. The Southern California Fair will run from Oct. 3-11. In addition to the Democross, Street Stocks and Spectator racing, the fair will also feature Monster Trucks, a Demolition Derby, concerts, rides, games, livestock, displays, great fair food and more. For more information on the Southern California Fair, visit www.socalfair.com or call (951) 657-4221.

2015 Perris Auto Speedway Schedule July 25 August 15 August 29 September 5 September 12 September 19 October 3 October 24 November 11 November 12 November 13 November 14 November 25 November 26

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

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