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TEMECULA – City Manager Aaron Adams announced that Lt. Lisa McConnell has been promoted to captain and appointed as Temecula chief of police effective Aug. 1. see page A-3

Local San Jacinto financial advisors report small investment gains Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

After a lengthy review of the city’s $20 million investment portfolios, the San Jacinto City Council learned they have made only small gains in the marketplace as reported by their two financial advisory firms. see page A-6

Business Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore welcomes new president LAKE ELSINORE – The Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore welcomed a new president for the 20182019 year. Rick Morsch, owner of Morsch Engineering Company in Lake Elsinore, assumed the new role this month and has emphasized his focus will be on community service. see page B-6

Entertainment ‘Galway Downs, A Legend Reborn’ Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Only seven years after the Southern California Equestrian Center just on the edge of Temecula’s Wine Country was saved from bankruptcy by local businessman Ken Smith, Galway Downs has “jumped” back to its historical roots as an internationally known equestrian event center. see page C-2

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Freestyle motocross riders perform stunts during a demonstration at the Temecula Off Road Nights event at Promenade Mall, Aug. 5. See more photos on page C-2. Shane Gibson photo

Southwest Juvenile Courthouse holds ribbon cutting Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

A large group of dignitaries and interested residents attended a ribbon cutting at the Southwest Juvenile Courthouse, the 15th and newest courthouse in Riverside County. Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington, the Riverside County Superior Court and the Economic Development Agency announced the ribbon cutting of the new courthouse, which is the first courthouse built in the county in more than 15 years. The event was held Aug. 2. Speakers at the ribbon cutting were Washington and Honorable Mark A. Cope, past presiding judge of the Riverside County Superior Court. The new Southwest Juvenile courthouse is 14,381 square feet and fills a “critical need” for the

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People gather outside the newly completed Southwest Juvenile Courthouse for a ribbon cutting, Aug. 2. Shane Gibson photo

Murrieta police to test GoPro body cameras Will Fritz VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Murrieta Police Department has begun exploring the use of police body cameras, falling in step with nearly a third of law enforcement agencies across the country. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 32 percent of U.S. police agencies were using body cameras in 2013. The department received five GoPro test units, July 6, Murrieta Police Department Capt. Robert Firmes said. The test units were offered to the department free of charge for a 45-day trial period, though the department asked for and was granted an extension. “They said that they would extend that time, but they didn’t give me a deadline yet,” Firmes said. “So it’s not indefinite, but they’re flexible with how long we can keep them.” Murrieta Police Department Capt. Robert Firmes holds up a GoPro body camera test unit.

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Capt. Lisa McConnell appointed Temecula police chief TEMECULA – City Manager Aaron Adams announced that Lt. Lisa McConnell, a 26-year veteran of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has been promoted to sheriff’s captain and appointed as the new Temecula chief of police effective Aug. 1. McConnell is succeeding former Police Chief Jeff Kubel, who served Temecula since August 2013. He was recently promoted to Riverside County deputy chief under Sheriff Stan Sniff. McConnell joined the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in September 1991. She attended the 119th Basic Peace Officer’s Academy and began her Sheriff’s Department career assigned to the Robert Presley Detention Center. She later worked patrol at the Lake Elsinore and Southwest stations, until she was assigned to the Personnel Bureau as a department recruiter. She held collateral duties serving as an adjunct public information officer and a crisis negotiator. In 2004, McConnell was promoted to sergeant and assigned to the Corrections Division at the Southwest

Detention Center. In 2009, she was transferred to field operations and worked a variety of assignments as a sergeant at the Perris Station, until she was transferred to the Media Information Bureau as the department’s public information officer. McConnell was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in December 2013, within sheriff’s administration. In 2014, she was transferred to the Southwest Station where she held field and administrative assignments. McConnell holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in psychology. She is a graduate of the Supervisory Leadership Institute and resides locally. “Public Safety is Temecula’s highest priority, and the selection of our police chief is equally as important,” Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards said. “I have known Lisa McConnell as a highly valued lieutenant in our police department for many years and know she is fully capable and prepared to be Temecula’s next police chief. I am so proud that she will continue the

exemplary law enforcement and public safety leadership legacies of her predecessors who have made Temecula one of the safest cities in the United States.” Adams agreed. “Newly-appointed Police Chief Lisa McConnell is highly qualified and, importantly, notably experienced in Temecula,” Adams said. “Having worked several years under the direction of former Temecula Chief Jeff Kubel, she understands the utmost importance we place on maintaining the highest level of public safety and customer service to Temecula citizens and businesses, and I welcome Chief McConnell to our executive team.” The city of Temecula contracts with the Riverside County Sheriff›s Department for police services. The city is proud of the unprecedented high level of law enforcement staffing and services dedicated to public safety in Temecula, which is possible given the passing of Measure S in 2016. Capt. Lisa McConnell

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Murrieta City Council considers action on non-permitted construction in residential neighborhoods Will Fritz VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Murrieta City Council considered action against non-permitted recreational vehicles driveways and garages during a special workshop before the regular city council meeting, Aug. 1. Illegal RV-related structures are a growing issue in the city of Murrieta, according to a presentation from Assistant City Manager Ivan Holler. “There are a number of locations in the city where property owners have constructed a space for RV parking and separate driveway access without city review or permits,” Holler said, Aug. 1, before the regular city council meeting. Municipal code currently allows RVs to be parked on residential properties, but not within the public right of way, Holler said. Homeowners need not apply for a permit when creating space for an RV by adding to an existing driveway. But encroachment permits are necessary when any new connection to the adjoining street is created. This includes locations where an RV owner drives over the curb to gain access to their property. And that’s where the problem lies. Many homeowners throughout Murrieta have added driveways without applying for the proper permits. Unpermitted or code-in-

compliant garages – structures must conform to height, square-footage and setback regulations – are a problem, too. In some cases, homeowners on corner lots have even co-opted pedestrian crossing ramps for use as secondary driveways. This violates both Americans With Disabilities Act requirements and city regulations requiring a driveway to be at least 5 feet from the end of a curve radius at an intersection. Aside from being illegal, this encroachment could cause damage to the concrete over time and can be dangerous as well, Holler pointed out. “Entering an intersection at an acute angle also means that a driver has poor visibility from one side or the other and may not be able to see vehicles or pedestrians approaching from that particular side,” Holler said. There is currently a stay on enforcement while the council investigates its options. Holler presented a few options to council for consideration. He said one possibility would be to allow driveways that homeowners access by driving over the curb to stay, but force those homeowners to put down a cash deposit to the city in case the sidewalk is damaged. The precise amount for the deposit was not determined. The other option would be to require a new

driveway opening to be constructed on the homeowner’s dime. Holler also recommended forcing homeowners to remove driveways that use pedestrian ramps as access points. Councilman Randon Lane questioned how the city could possibly enforce regulations that so many across the city have long since flouted. And he wondered whether the city even should do anything about the code violations. “There are hundreds, I would daresay thousands, of probably illegal access on people’s property for their motor homes in the city of Murrieta,” Lane said. “I want to get away from us being big government, creating more rules for people on their property, as opposed to how we fix the problem.” However, at least when it comes to homeowners who have utilized pedestrian ramps as driveway access points, the city’s hands are tied, as those violate federal law, Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan Ingram pointed out. Lane still took a laissez-faire approach to code enforcement. “How do we get to allow this without creating any safety hazards?” he asked. Mayor Rick Gibbs suggested the council hold another workshop at a later time to get more information from residents before coming to a decision. “I don’t even know if there is a

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Hemet PD hosts National Night Out event

Hemet Police Officer Andrew Reynoso sets up a display during the cities National Night Out event at the Target parking lot. National Night Out is an annual event designed to raise awareness and promote a partnership between the community and local law enforcement.

People gather at the Hemet Target parking lot for the cities National Night Out event, Aug. 1. National Night Out events were also held in Murrieta and Lake Elsinore.

Hemet Firefighter Paramedic Scott Durbin shares information about the department’s fire engine to guests attending the Hemet National Night Out event.

People gather at the Hemet Target parking lot for the cities National Night Out event, Aug. 1.

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the Probation Department, allowing direct transporting of youth from facility to facility without being exposed to the outside. The design was completed by Tate Snyder Kimsey out of Los Angeles. The project delivery method was C.M. Multi-Prime with Vanir Construction Management and 13 Prime Contractors. The Southwest Juvenile Courthouse is located at 30755-G Auld Road in Murrieta.

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Presiding Judge for Riverside County Superior Court Mark A. Cope speaks during the newly completed Southwest Juvenile Courthouse ribbon cutting. Shane Gibson photos

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Murrieta Fire and Rescue graduates 5 new probationary firefighters

Brandon Lackey, formerly of the Redondo Beach Fire Department, receives his firefighter pin from his wife during the Murrieta fire Will Fritz photo academy graduation ceremony.

MURRIETA – Murrieta Fire and Rescue celebrated the graduation of five new probationary firefighters Aug. 3. All five come to Murrieta from outside fire agencies – four from elsewhere in Southern California and one from Arizona. The new recruits are Bradley Aarts of Lake Havasu City Fire Department; Mathew Diiullo of Cal Fire Riverside; Brandon Lackey

of Redondo Beach Fire Department; Chris McGovern of Cal Fire Riverside and Patrick Wagoner of Redondo Beach Fire Department. The five went through a six-week academy that included physical fitness and live fire training. They were administered the oath of office by Murrieta Assistant City Clerk Jennifer Ransom at their graduation ceremony. Also present in the audience were Murrieta Assistant City

Manager Ivan Holler, Police Chief Sean Hadden and other police staff, as well as retired fire personnel. Presentation of colors was performed by a joint Murrieta Fire and Rescue and Murrieta Police Department color guard. McGovern was selected by the graduation class to be their representative and give a speech during the ceremony. McGovern said while at first he was apprehensive about coming to a new fire department, he was certain it was the right choice after a family night the department hosted during the six-week training. “Immediately, I noticed there was a strong sense of family and we were welcomed,” he said. “I really felt like we were wanted.” Firefighter Rob Godinho, who worked as the academy coordinator, said as a lateral firefighter himself – he left a fire department in the San Diego area to join Murrieta Fire – he understood the sacrifices the new probationary firefighters were making. “It’s not easy to leave a stable job for the unknown, especially when you’re married with three children like myself,” Godino said. “It’s not easy to leave behind your past pro-

Constitutional Association celebrates its 2nd anniversary MENIFEE – The Constitutional Association, based in Menifee, held its second annual anniversary dinner Saturday, July 15, at the Wildomar Elks Lodge. The dinner theme was “Make America Constitutional again.” Tickets sales surpassed the previous year. Held with the hope of uniting others through the Constitution, the dinner brought together local residents who are active in contacting Washington and Sacramento to make sure their political voices are heard. Keynote speaker Tim Donnelly, a 2014 gubernatorial candidate, spoke about his book “Patriot not Politician.” Also presenting was Orange County radio personality, Double X, who gave a history of President George Washington’s farewell address.

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August solar eclipse: what you need to know TEMECULA – All North America – as well as parts of South America, Europe and Africa – will, weather permitting, be able to view a partial eclipse of the sun, Monday, Aug. 21. A total eclipse will be viewable to the select 12.2 million Americans living within the path of totality, a 70-mile band stretching across 14 states from Oregon to South Carolina. The moon will pass between the earth and the sun on a west to east trajectory and completely eclipse the sun, first in Lincoln Beach, Oregon, at 10:16 a.m. PDT and last in Charleston, South Carolina, at 2:48 p.m. EDT. The longest period of totality will occur in Carbondale, Illinois, for a full two minutes and 40 seconds, with this interval being shorter in other places. It is the first time in 100 years that a total eclipse has crossed the span of the continent. Why solar eclipses occur The moon moves in an orbit around the Earth, which in itself orbits the sun. Even though the sun is in fact many times bigger than the moon, due to the vast difference between where these two celestial bodies are located, they appear to be the roughly the same size when viewed from Earth. When the moon’s trajectory overlaps the sun’s position in relation to a given point on Earth, we experience either a partial or a total eclipse, a phenomenon that generally takes place over a three-hour period.

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Viewing the eclipse safely Eclipses are inspiring natural occurrences that can and should be admired. However, certain precautions need to be taken when viewing them. In general, staring at the sun’s surface for too long can cause damage to the eye, but during an eclipse, the surrounding darkness sways the natural tendency to divert one’s gaze, thereby allowing even more of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation to impact the retina. Even when 99 percent of the sun’s surface is obscured

during the partial phases of an eclipse, the remaining crescent of sun is still intense enough to cause retinal burn. However, a total solar eclipse can safely be viewed with the naked eye, but only for the brief minute or two in which the sun is completely obscured by the moon. To view the eclipse safely, people need to acquire a pair of special eclipse glasses. Check with the local science museums and astronomy clubs; they may be able to supply a CE-certified pair

of shades. Alternatively, people can purchase them online, but they should be careful to only purchase products that comply with the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard for filters for direct viewing of the sun. It’s not safe to view the eclipse with regular sunglasses. If using a telescope, make certain the appropriate filter is in place before pointing it at the sun. NASA live streaming NASA will host an Eclipse Megacast, providing unique cov-

erage of the astronomical event that will include commentary from scientists and the public, as well as live footage of the phenomenon. The Megacast will be broadcast on NASA TV, as well as a number of other TV stations, and can also be accessed online at www.nasa. gov/eclipselive. The next total solar eclipse viewable in North America won’t occur till 2024, so be sure to not miss out on this August’s most anticipated celestial event.

San Jacinto financial advisors report small investment gains Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

After a lengthy review of the city’s $20 million investment portfolios, the San Jacinto City Council learned they have made only small gains in the marketplace due to a sluggish but improving economy as reported by their two financial advisory firms. “I really expected more,” Mayor Scott Miller said after hearing from their two investment advisors, Chandler Asset Management and Public Trust Advisors, formerly BLX. The two advisors, each handling $10 million in city investments, reported small gains in the city portfolios in the 2 to 3 percent range. The city gained approximately $24,000 from

their investments with Chandler Asset Management. Public Trust Advisor similarly showed a small 1 to 2.5 percent gain in the city investments, as they reported a gain of almost $14,000, according to the San Jacinto public records pages for the Aug. 1 meeting. Chandler Asset Management has maintained its city portfolio for a little over five years, and Public Trust Advisor has managed theirs for almost the same amount of time. The advisors said that even the small gain was good, considering the nation’s uncertain economy with its new president and Congress. They suggested that interest rates will most likely rise changing the economy in the next year.

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Cities and counties may invest certain amounts of their revenues into allowable securities, like government bonds, for their residents. The investments, which hopefully will rise, will provide more economic security for city needs in the future. The government bodies may choose investment firms to help with their investments. The firm or firms are required to review the city’s recommended investments with the councils or boards each year following a Statement of Investment Policy. The last SIP for San Jacinto was reviewed Nov. 1, 2016, with no changes from the investment firms. The council approved their continued employment at the regular city council meeting. The council may still change financial advisors as they see fit. There was a question by Councilwoman Crystal Ruiz following the review, asking why the city had chosen to use two investment firms instead of one and showing concern about the difference in the amount of gain from the two firms. The issue may be brought up at another meeting.

In other business, the San Jacinto City Council approved the purpose, objectives, scope of work and priorities of the soon to be appointed Cannabis Program Oversight Team, now known as CPOT. The CPOT will be made up of 10 members of the community minimum, two city councilmembers and nonvoting advisors. A discussion about creating another 10-member citizen’s advisory committee or having the CPOT members being the same was also brought to the council’s attention. The recruitment requirements and how to apply for CPOT or the advisory committee was referred to City Manager Robert Johnson and his staff who will announce the public application process for the CPOT oversite committee soon. The council set the priorities for the CPOT to be the following: work to reduce the illegal market, develop youth prevention strategies, review the impact or legalization on and regulation on the San Jacinto community, unintending consequences for business community, higher or lower property values, public can-

nabis events/festivals, social consumption of cannabis, homeless and vagrancy issues, chronic municipal code issues and other issues as they emerge. Mayor Scott Miller made a recommendation to define the differences between ad hoc, standing and regional commissions and committees and to eliminate all those on a list of committees and commissions that are no longer needed nor have no work to accomplish. He said some of those listed on the mayor’s list had been there for 10 years and have no work or have finished what they were appointed to do. The committees and commissions are appointed by the mayor and the council with some requiring an application process. Miller and the council revised the appointment lists as recommended, bringing them up do date and erasing those not doing any work. The charts and investment details about the city’s investment portfolios can be found on the San Jacinto City webpage under the Aug. 1 agenda “view.”

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test can be implemented, Firmes said. “Policy entails, basically, the purpose and scope of the program, which is obviously to collect more accurate evidence,” Firmes said. “It talks about when you would and would not turn the camera on, because there are also privacy considerations that have to be vetted out. You wouldn’t want to turn it on if you were in a hospital or something, capturing protected HIPPA information or something like that, so all of those types of things have to be worked out before we can actually put it out for a test.” Firmes said he expects policy development to take about a month. There is not yet a timeline for when full body camera implementation may occur, and Firmes said the department hasn’t reached a decision on whether it will test any other body camera brands. A group, including department management, line-level staff and the Murrieta Police Officers Association, was set to hash out the policy in a meeting the week of Aug. 7, Firmes said. The department has been in talks with the Cathedral City Police Department, which began using GoPro body cameras in late 2016, to gain insight into the implementation process. Lt. Paul Herrera of Cathedral City said while officers in the department are not required to have their cameras on at all times, “they’re instructed to turn them on at any significant event, anything that would involve a potential criminal violation or anything they would foresee as a complaint.” The cost of implementing body cameras department-wide is currently unknown, and Murrieta has not reached a decision on whether or not it will ultimately go with GoPro as a vendor. However, Herrera said the Cathedral City Police Department, which has about 30 fewer officers

than Murrieta, purchased the GoPro cameras and software access at a cost of approximately $100,000, spread out over five years. Firmes said the Murrieta Police Department feels the cameras, once in place, will aid in prosecution of suspects and show transparency to the public. “It’s just a very indisputable, accurate way of collecting evidence,” he said. “It’s hard to refute what you see on a screen.” Firmes said in talking to other agencies that have already deployed body cameras, the department has found that few officers remain unconvinced of their usefulness. “Even the officers at those agencies who were initially resistant – because there’s a little bit of a sentiment from some officers that feel like the public’s not trusting them. The public’s not trusting their word anymore, so they have to record it to prove it – but the vast majority of those officers have been convinced of the value of the camera after they’ve worn it, because it ends up proving them right more often than not,” Firmes said. “And it’s really good for people that file complaints, because we can go right to the camera, and we can see exactly what was said and what occurred. So I think the vast majority of the time, it’s exonerated the officers, and so they’ve come to really embrace it.” While Firmes said Murrieta police have been “very blessed and very fortunate” to have a community that is more supportive than most, he thinks it’s time for the department to move forward with body cameras. “I think in the future, you’re going to see that it becomes a natural part of police work,” he said. “And I think the courts and the judges are going to come to expect and demand that type of evidence.”

Body cameras are something Murrieta Police Chief Sean Hadden has wanted to try out for some time, Firmes said, but the department had other priorities to attend to first, including changing over to Riverside County radio system and updating its dispatch software. “He (Chief Hadden) felt like this was now a time where we could take it on and have the time to do it,” Firmes said. The test cameras are surprisingly small – just a few inches across. They can be attached to officers’ uniforms using either a traditional clip or a pair of magnets. A sergeant is currently experimenting with one of the units, but policy will have to be created before the full

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Billboards urging pedestrians to “Look Both Ways” will soon be displayed on the freeways and local roads in the Inland Empire asking them to be very careful crossing roads. The billboard program in conjunction with Caltrans, the California Highway Patrol, Palm Springs Police Department and other law enforcement agencies has already begun in the Coachella Valley. “The campaign is targeting all users of the highway system. Motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists are being encouraged to ‘Look Both

Ways’ and watch out for each other and themselves,” Caltrans officials said. “Pedestrian-involved accidents have increased over the last few years due to several factors, such as increased traffic, increased population and distracting cellphone usage by motorists and pedestrians.” The program aims to remind everyone to be more cautious and to always be watchful for people while on the road, whether they are walking, driving or riding bicycles. Caltrans District 8 Director John Bulinski said, “Caltrans and our partner agencies united in doing all that we can to keep everyone safe. To put it simply our hope is that the

campaign will save lives.” Currently five billboards owned by Lamar Advertising have posted the new message along Interstate 10 between Cabazon and Indio. It is the first phase of the “Look Both Ways” campaign. The second phase will take place in the Inland Empire throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The third phase will take place in the High Desert. Caltrans spokesperson Terry Kasinga noted pedestrian fatalities have been a recurring problem in the desert, but Kasinga said the campaign was specifically a response to a trio of fatalities that occurred on Vista Chino in Palm Springs. They included Palm Springs resident James Harper killed at Vista Chino and Via Miraleste in October. One month later, Palm Springs resident Jana Ploss died at the intersection. Both victims were 64 years old. Palm Springs resident John Palladino, 62, was hit at Sunrise Way and Vista Chino, June 18. He died several days later. Palladino was one of six pedestrians killed this year across the Coachella Valley. Six deaths are bad

Hemet City Council finally approves the 2017-2018 fiscal year budget Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Two departmental budget cuts and an agreement to combine the cost centers for all departmental internal services and employee retirement charges into a single cost center led to the final approval of the $81-million-dollar budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 by the Hemet City Council, July 25. The new 2017-2018 Hemet city budget approval did not come easily, requiring five different budget meetings and workshops since it was first introduced May 30. Public meetings and workshops requested by councilmembers who were not satisfied with the budget recommendations were conducted June 13, June 20, June 27 and July 11. Mayor Pro Tem Michael Perciful and Councilwoman Karlee Meyer, the council’s two newest members voted into office in November 2016 demanded the city staff be more transparent with the council and the public in presenting each of the departments’ new fiscal year budget proposals. Councilwoman Bonnie Wright first agreed with Meyer and Perciful in asking for additional public hearings and discussions, but at the last meeting joined with Mayor Linda Krupa and appointed Councilman Russ Brown to finally approve the budget in a 3 to 2 vote. Meyer and Perciful voted, “No.” Perciful said during the discussion

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before the vote, “We need to stop playing shell games with the budget, and we need to have a chance to look into it and set the budget based on the priorities of this council with the priorities of the people who voted us in.” He said he was not comfortable with the budget. Meyer said she was uncomfortable with the engineering department’s salaries and the service being provided by the current department. She asked to table the budget decision until after the closed session. Councilman Russ Brown read a statement seeking the council approve the budget that night because of a critical need to fill the vacant positions in the city’s finance, engineering and other departments. Wright pleaded the council come to a compromise that evening and to pass the budget, so they could later come back to see how the departments had done with their new budgets in the next three months. In the motion approving the budget, there were four changes approved in the amended Draft Budget including budget reductions in the engineering capital financing and the city attorney departments. The motion decreased the city engineer capital fund from the requested $728,000 to $450,000 and the city attorney budget from the requested $1,425,000 to an even $1 million. It also removed each department’s internal service and employee medical benefit charges and placed them

in a single citywide budget line. It was argued that the costs of necessary technical equipment and the medical and retirement costs of employees should not be charged department by department but through a single citywide cost center. The approved 2017-2018 city budget and the changes made will be reviewed again in the quarterly budget review in October and could be revised. Before the final vote, Councilwoman Meyer made a motion not only to cut the capital engineering budget and the city attorney costs but to call a complete “hiring freeze” on all new employees with the exception of the public safety departments hiring needs. This motion brought responses from Wright, Brown and Krupa, who noted that the city is already lacking some key positions of people necessary to keep the city moving ahead. These included positions left open for a new city finance director and city engineer. Joy Canfield, who was hired as a financial consultant for the city as an interim finance director, completed her contract, and no new city engineer has been found to replace senior city engineer Derek Wieske, who resigned for personal reasons. The first motion with the engineering and city attorney budget reductions and the cost center changes along with the hiring freeze was defeated in a 3-2 vote with Meyer and Perciful voting for it.

enough, but it pales in comparison to the 29 fatalities in 2016, she said. There have been an increasing number of other pedestrian and bicycle fatalities in recent months in the Inland Empire communities including southwest Riverside County; some have been hit-andrun accidents, making the need for Caltrans to announce the campaigns’ expansion plans in a Palm Springs news conference earlier this week all the more urgent. Law enforcement agencies report jaywalking has played a role in most pedestrian fatalities with nearly half happening at night in undeveloped areas with minimal lighting. Some of the fatal auto pedestrian accidents have been result of those accused of driving under influence of alcohol. Still a mystery to Caltrans officials is the fact that a number of pedestrian fatalities have been on the freeways where pedestrians are prohibited except in emergencies. The AAA on their website www. exchange.aaa.com suggests tips for pedestrian and driver safety. Pedestrians should be visible. Pedestrians should make sure that drivers can see them at all times, especially at night or in low light conditions. Wear lightly colored or reflective clothing. Make eye contact with the vehicle drivers when possible. Stay alert and avoid distractions. Don’t look at a cellphone while walking, and don’t wear headphones. These distractions keep pedestrians from seeing and hearing

a driver approaching them. Follow the road rules. Know and follow all traffic rules, signs and signals. Never assume a driver will give the pedestrian the right of way. Walk in safe places. Use crosswalks while crossing the street. If crosswalks are unavailable, be sure to find the best well-lighted or open spot to cross and look both ways before crossing. Walk on the side of the road facing motorists. Avoid alcohol or drug consumption. Almost half of all traffic crashes resulting in pedestrian casualties involve alcohol consumption. Drivers should be alert. Look out for pedestrians when operating a vehicle. Drivers have accepted the heightened responsibility for other people on the road and that responsibility is a two-way street. Follow the posted speed limits. In bad weather, night or day, make sure to turn the vehicles lights on, to use the vehicle’s turning signals properly and to be mindful of pedestrians and bicyclists when entering or leaving driveways. Always yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk; when approaching a crosswalk, allow enough room between your vehicle and the crosswalk so other drivers can see the pedestrian for whom you have stopped and do not pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. Do not drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs that impair reaction time, reflexes, decisionmaking skills and overall cognitive functions.

Lifelong lovers celebrate 70th anniversary Natalie Witt VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Atria Park of Vintage Hills is home to a number of high school sweethearts and those who were lucky enough to find their lover early in life. One couple, Ralph and Evelyn Heitz, who were married in 1947, recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. To commemorate the very special anniversary, Heitz’ celebrated with a vow renewal ceremony. Since both lovers reside in the memory care community at Atria Park, the memory care staff, along

with faculty, helped make the event memorable for the Heitz’ by offering their beautiful front patio entrance as the venue. Love was in the air, and every seat was filled by family members, Atria Park residents and staff. Their daughter, Holly, attended the ceremony along with their granddaughter, Carleigh and Holly’s husband Ken. Their son, Scott, also played a role in the ceremony by escorting Evelyn Heitz down the aisle. The ceremony was officiated by Korey Scadden, chaplain of Mission Hospice.

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Grown men ‘Take Pride’ in adult basketball league

Local adult basketball players Justin Sadler and Eric Varela of the Nike Drew League ( Team Kobra Kai ) stand with owner Jon Cantrell (middle) at last week’s championship game. Connor Moore photos

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Sundays in the city of Murrieta have turned into a who’s-who among local adult basketball players. Grown men from all over the valley have been flocking to Murrieta Mesa High School for the past two years to get an hourlong game in, either to relive their youth or to just stay competitive on the court. The Take Pride Mens League (TPML) was formed a few years ago by owner Jon Cantrell, who started the league in Hemet, but then moved it to Murrieta at the Courthouse when more players showed interest. The games there were played out as 4 on 4 and “it worked for a while,” says Cantrell, “but we couldn’t grow it due to court size and the league was in such high demand, then the opportunity came to have it at Murrieta Mesa High School and it immediately took off even more.” Murrieta Mesa, behind a very driven Athletic Director, John Broussard, jumped at the opportunity to bring in more of the members of the local community to their facilities. The motto Broussard and his staff have lived by since taking over in 2015 is “Character, Community and Championships” and this fit right in with what they are trying to do, said Broussard. “Adult men from all walks of life show up to not only compete every week, but the common theme is they want to help build a great culture around this league. I hear a lot of them talking about how they love the family vibe, not only amongst their teammates, but they love that they can actually bring their families to root them on,” said Broussard. This Take Pride Men’s League is truly one of a kind and is very

well run. Despite the fact that not everyone loves the calls a ref makes, there are some great refs and great scorekeepers that keep track of stats and update the standings weekly. “I have to give a special thanks to my loving girlfriend and her daughter for all the support and a huge shoutout to Mo Rezkalah (Big City Sports) for all the opportunities. On that same note, I can’t do this all without my loyal refs and to Cisco, Gerald and Jarred because without those guys this league wouldn’t be ran the same, they help keep it a family environment,” added Cantrell who also sent big thanks out Nato Bobadilla and Jordan Punsalan for being there every step of the way with any help needed and devoted dedication, Mr. Broussard for believing in the league, all the supportive sponsors, Charles and Jeremy from Icon Sports, Ken from Pole Position, Baden Sports, Brad from Goat and Vine, Ken from Devilicious Eatery, Paul from Organic Roots, Patrice from Kori Cryotherapy, Will from BC Fit Meals, Johnny from the W Training facility and Kenny from Temecula T-shirt Printers. The awards that are given out go to the champions, top scorers, top shooters and Take Pride is always seeking new sponsors and other partners to help grow the league. Cantrell, who also coaches, can be contacted about youth mentorship and about youth travel teams as well. Of course, for those interested in good fun Sunday nights, check out the highly anticipated TPML, the No.1 adult mens basketball league in the area, visit them online at www.takepridebasketball. com or find out more info via email at takepridebasketball@ gmail.com.

Take Pride Mens League player, Princeton Joshaway (left), who also coaches high school basketball in the valley, drives in on members of another Take Pride team.

Grown men from all over the valley have made Murrieta Mesa High School their go-to place for Sunday night’s adult basketball games.

Team Kobra Kai was the Take Pride Men’s League Gold Division Champions from this past season.

The Hoosier Daddy’s were the Take Pride Men’s League Silver Division Champions from this past season.

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Hope Through Education hosted 38 students from Oak Grove Center for a Tennis Camp at Lakeside High School Tuesday, July 25, taught by Tennis Pro Brien Sullivan, who competed at The U.S. Junior Davis Cup and U.S. National Team Camps and the inaugural United States Olympic Tennis Trials in Flushing, New York. Coach Brian Henderson and The Lakeside Lancers Varsity Tennis High School Boys and Girls helped teach tennis skills and all enjoyed a great day playing tennis, swimming, and a barbecue lunch with support from Chase, Paradise and GMCBuick in Temecula as well as Nike in Beaverton, Oregon for providing visors, head & wrist bands, T-shirts as well as financial support. Sullivan shared about his time on the A.T.P. professional tour where he had impressive wins over Patrick McEnroe and former world No.13 Derrick Rostagno. Brien has remained active in the tennis world with coaching, teaching and directw w w . m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o m

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Tennis Pro Brien Sullivan along with Hope Through Education and the Lakeside Lancers Varsity Tennis programs helped at a Tennis Camp at Lakeside High School Tuesday, July 25.

ing tennis programs all over the globe including The World’s No.1 rated tennis camp, The Roy Emerson Tennis Weeks in Gstaad, Switzerland. Brien serves on the Board which includes Ed Nichols, Paul and Angela Wojitkowski, Jeff Munday, Paul Engberson and Tammy Wilson, Oak Grove CEO. During the day Ed Nichols provided a motivational talk on Sportsmanship, being your “best self” and qualities of leadership. “We are profoundly grateful for the impact that Hope Through Education has had on our youth, not only in teaching sports skills but more importantly sportsmanship and character building. This group provides powerful role models for our students as well as our community,” stated Oak Grove CEO Tammy Williams. Hope Through Education is a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting the needy by providing food, clothing, shelter and education. This is the sixth camp they

Motivational talks were just one of the many positive aspects of a recent Tennis Camp held at Lakeside Courtesy photos High School.

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Esther Bolger and her husband David were enjoying their “Golden Years” in Menifee’s Sun City when suddenly in 2014 David’s eyelids began drooping for no apparent reason. In a very short time he became exhausted with little exercise. He had trouble swallowing and a trip to the doctor was in order. Fortunately, the newer doctor they visited saw something in his diagnosis that suggested a very rare condition called Myasthenia Gravis and treatment for the auto immune disease began, Esther Bolger said. Myasthenia gravis means “grave muscle weakness.” Unfortunately, effective treatment was there, but the cause is still a mystery and the medications for treatment are very expensive. There is no cure. “David was afflicted with the five most prominent symptoms within a short period of time, making his

diagnosis easier, Esther Bolger said. “In retrospect, we found he had had several of the symptoms off and on for many years.” As his disease progressed, David Bolger’s speech became slurred, and sometimes his breathing became harder, threatening him with what is called a Myasthenia Crisis that if not treated quickly can be fatal. It has been an uphill battle since with medications reaching $1,500 per month, Esther said. Three years later, the Bolgers’ are still faced with the effects of this disease. They keep researching trying to find out about the disease and about others who have had or are experiencing the same debilitating effects. They’ve learned the disease is very rare with a prevalence rate of only 20 per 100,000 populations, according to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America. “We began a search for a support group and found none locally,” Esther Bolger said. “After getting in

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touch with the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, we decided with their tremendous help to start our own group.” It was hard for the first support group to get together since some members lived as far away as Culver City. She said the small group meets as often as they can, and they are now planning the second Inland Empire MG Walk, Nov. 19, in Menifee’s Spirit Park. “It was very hard to find other people like us who had the disease,” Esther Bolger said. “This group has nonprofit status, and this helps me to use our local Menifee Library for our meetings.” They held their first MG Walk in Lake Elsinore last year that drew few walkers. This year, they are seeking even more walkers. “Last year there was an MG Walk in Lake Elsinore, and we were able to reach many people,” Esther Bolger said. “This walk is held to make people aware of the disease and to

raise money for research. Although the affects of the disease are known, and there are effective treatments, the cause for it is still a mystery.” It is known that Myasthenia Gravis can attack any age group, but it is harder on older people. “We are in our 70s, and David values having others with whom to share,” Esther said. Check in for the Inland Empire MMG Walk will begin 9 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 19, in Spirit Park, 25507 Normandy Road, in Menifee. The starting ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. The goal is to raise $15,000 this year. Register to walk, volunteer or donate, visit www.mgwalk.org/ inlandempire/. “Come and join us for 2017 Inland Empire MG Walk, as we continue taking ‘steps’ toward the ultimate finish line…a world without myasthenia gravis!” Esther Bolger, facilitator Inland Empire MG Support Group, said.

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The CIF Southern Section (CIFSS) and the NFHS Network are excited to announce the extension of their partnership with a renewal of the streaming rights agreement for local high school sports as announced last week by CIF-SS Commissioner of Athletics Rob Wigod and NFHS Network President Robert Rothberg. The new three-year deal will commence with the 2017-18 school year and will extend through the 2019-20 season. This agreement includes the NFHS Network School Broadcast Program for CIF-SS member schools. Participating schools will be able to broadcast their own live events exclusively on the NFHS Network under an enhanced media policy. More CIFSouthern Section high schools will now have the opportunity to bring live and on demand events to their families and fans at NFHSnetwork. com, while providing that schools students the ability to learn about the broadcasting field. The new agreement also coincides with the NFHS Network’s roll-out of their Pixellot automated sports filming and production tool that allows

schools to install an unmanned camera in their gymnasium, stadium, etc., and have all their athletic events streamed live on the network through a fully automated process. “We are very pleased to extend our great partnership with the NFHS Network for the next three years,” said Wigod. “We look forward to continuing to promote their Student Broadcast Program and are really excited about the new technology involved with Pixellot.” “I especially want to thank NFHS Network CEO Robert Rothberg for his continued support and for his strong commitment to our section and our member schools,” added Wigod. “The NFHS Network is proud to extend our relationship with the CIF Southern Section as a primary broadcast partner,” stated Robert Rothberg President of the NFHS Network. “We are very excited to continue to showcase southern California’s student athletes and schools on a nationwide scale.” In total, the NFHS Network has been delivering local CIF-SS athletic coverage since 2013 and streamed more than 100 live contests on their platform during the 2016-2017 school year.

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Sports

Cross Country returns to Riverside for 2017

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The 2017 CIF-Southern Section Cross Country Prelims and Finals site will return to the Riverside City Cross Country Course.

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The CIF Southern Section is pleased to announce that the 2017 CIF-Southern Section-Ford Boys and Girls Cross Country Prelims and Finals site will return to the

Riverside City Cross Country Course. The course was developed in 2015 through the efforts of the Riverside Sports Commission, the City of Riverside and Riverside Unified and Alvord Unified School Districts.

“It is with great thanks and appreciation for the efforts of the Riverside area cross country coaches and programs that we are looking forward to holding the 2017 CIF Southern Section-Ford Prelims and Finals at the River-

side Cross Country Course,” said Assistant Commissioner Rainer Wulf. The 2017 CIF Southern Section-Ford Boys-Girls Cross Country Preliminary finals will be Friday, Nov. 10, for Divisions

1 and 3; Saturday, Nov. 11, for Divisions 2, 4 and 5. They will be followed by the championship finals Saturday, Nov. 18.

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Michelle’s Place, Breast Cancer Resource Center, has reserved the entire course for its 16th Annual Celebration of Life Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 25, at Temecula Creek Inn. This event is one of the organization’s largest fundraisers of the year. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Pink Ribbon Assistance program, which provides free resources and financial support to women and families in

breast cancer treatment. The tournament cost is $135 per player. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and will have a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Breakfast will be available in the registration area, with lunch following the tournament. Following the luncheon is an awards presentation and raffle. To register online visit michellesplace.org/play-golf. For sponsorship opportunities contact Jamie at jamie@michellesplace.org. If you would like to participate in the golf tourna-

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ation Leagues. League games begin Aug. 27, so hurry and get your team in today. The Adult Sports Leagues are for any men or women 18 years of age and older wishing to participant in any of the offered sports. Leagues are offered numerous times a year and will be advertised online. To register your team, visit www.

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Health

Relationships between your brain, brain stem and autonomic nervous system affects all your organs When you have interference in your suboccipital muscles and other tissues, it will block the flow and distribution of electrical nutrients, nerve supply, oxygen and glucose or ketones power and energy. You can develop many symptoms, conditions or diseases in your body. Here is a list of possible symptoms and conditions which can cause headaches, nervousness, insomnia, head colds, high blood pressure, migraine headaches, nervous breakdowns, amnesia, chronic tiredness, dizziness or vertigo. You can develop problems in your eyes, optic nerve, auditory nerve, sinuses, mastoid bones, tongue, forehead, sinus trouble, allergies, crossed eyes, deafness, eye trouble, earaches, fainting spells and certain types of blindness. You can develop problems in your cheeks, outer ear, facial bones, teeth, neuralgia, neuritis, acne or pimples, eczema your nose, lips, mouth, eustachian tubes, fever, hard of hearing, adenoids and a runny nose. You could develop problems in your vocal cords, neck, glands, pharynx, leading to laryngitis, hoarseness and a variety of throat conditions. You might develop a problem in your thyroid gland, shoulders and elbows, carpal tunnel, which might include pain, numbness, tingling, or burning in your fingers, hands or forearms. You might experience asthma, coughing, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath or pain in lower arms and hands. Brain interference can cause

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heart problems with the valves, covering and coronary arteries. This interference can also cause problems in your lungs, bronchial tubes, pleura, chest or breast tissue, gallbladder conditions, jaundice or shingles. Liver conditions can develop along with fevers, blood pressure problems, poor circulation and arthritis or stomach troubles including nervous stomach, indigestion, heartburn and dyspepsia. Spleen and diaphragm issues can lower your resistance and cause hiccoughs, allergies and hives. You could develop kidney problems, hardening of your arteries and chronic tiredness or nephritis, skin conditions such as acne, pimples,

eczema and boils. Rheumatism, gas pains, constipation, colitis, dysentery, diarrhea, some ruptures or hernias, appendicitis, abdominal issues and problems with your upper leg. These issues could be accompanied by cramps, difficult breathing and minor varicose veins. Brain dysfunction can cause bladder troubles, menstrual troubles such as painful or irregular periods, miscarriages, bed wetting, impotency, change of life symptoms and many types of knee pains, sciatica, difficult and painful or too frequent urination with backaches. These problems can result in poor circulation in your legs, swollen ankles, weak ankles and arches,

cold feet, weakness in the legs or leg cramps, hemorrhoids, pruritus or itching, pain at end of spine while sitting. Dr. Terry Rondberg of the Omega Brain Health and Nutrition center, 28780 Old Town Front Street, Suite D-7, can detect hidden brain interference before it blindsides you. Call to schedule an appointment for a brain scan and blood work at (951) 699-5000. The scans and blood work will help you understand the relationship between your brain, brain stem, autonomic nervous system and your organs. For more information, visit www. omegabrainhealth.com.

Hemet Valley Medical Center seeks to obtain Primary Stroke Center certification Hemet Valley Medical Center recently announced it is moving aggressively to obtaining Certification as a Primary Stroke Center. In the United States, a stroke can occur almost every 40 seconds. For every stroke death, almost five additional individuals will survive and may be challenged with the physical challenges that can occur. “For each minute a stroke is untreated and blood flow to the brain is blocked, thousands of brain cells die. This can lead to slurred

speech, sudden numbness in an arm or leg, confusion, sudden trouble seeing and/or falling. During the time when a stroke is occurring, early diagnosis and intervention is essential,” a HVMC press release reports. The standards for becoming a Certified Stroke receiving center originate from the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Heart Association. These standards support a full spectrum approach to stroke care; early diagnosis, treat-

ment, rehabilitation, patient /family education, and measuring/ reviewing patient outcomes. HVMC is committed to provide this needed service to our community. Stroke is one of the medical conditions in which time is precious and the earlier interventions can occur the better the overall outcome. HVMC will be seeking this exciting new certification this Fall. Stay tune for more information on this exciting new program

Health conference center named for longtime Riverside County supervisor and wife MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – A conference and education facility at Riverside University Health System Medical Center in Moreno Valley will now bear the names of Riverside County Supervisor Marion Ashley and his wife, Mary. The board of supervisors unanimously agreed Tuesday, Aug. 1, to name the building the Marion and Mary Ashley Health Education and Conference Center. The three-story facility is home to simulation labs and conference suites, where tens of thousands of health care providers are trained annually. Supervisors John Tavaglione and Chuck Washington proposed naming the building, which opened about a year ago, adjacent to the 439-bed Riverside University Health System Medical Center. Tavaglione praised

the Ashleys – now in their 80s and married for more than 60 years – for their commitment to one another and for their lifelong efforts to improve the region where their families have lived for more than a century. “They are responsible for building community centers, sports parks, aquatic center and improvement projects throughout the 5th District,” Tavaglione said; he will be retiring next year after 24 years on the board. Marion Ashley also plans to retire in 2018, after 16 years as a supervisor and more than 40 years in public life. The 5th District includes nearly a half million residents and stretches from the Banning Pass through the Hemet and San Jacinto valleys and greater Perris region. Since 1989, Mary Ashley has

served as a founding board member of the Riverside University Health System Foundation. The foundation raises support for the capital and programming needs of the Riverside University Health System Medical Center and its Behavioral Health and Public Health partners. Marion Ashley said he was “humbled” by the recognition from his colleagues. “Mary and I want our children and our grandchildren to have the same quality of life as we have enjoyed,” he said. Riverside University Health System Medical Center has served as Riverside County’s backbone of medical education and health care since it was established by the board of supervisors in 1893.

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Dr. Brent W. Laartz SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

I thought I was in for the ride of my life when I set out on a horseback riding excursion in Costa Rica. However, admittedly younger and more naive than I am today, I failed to take some of the precautions necessary to avoid becoming one of the 40 percent of travelers every year who bring back a major illness as an unwanted souvenir from their trip. While on vacation, it becomes entirely necessary to be more observant of hazardous conditions around you, and so I offer these tips on how to protect yourself on your next trip and to make sure the ride of a lifetime doesn’t turn into the worst ride of your life. Avoid local water in all forms. When you shower, don’t ingest the water, and don’t be afraid to ask for a drink without ice. In less developed countries, there is less infrastructure for clean water, effective sewage and public health. If you can’t avoid unsanitary water, make sure you have iodine tablets and bring along a tea or coffeemaking device that will boil water for you. Furthermore, you should buy a case or two of water when you arrive at a destination and check that all bottle caps are sealed to assure the bottled water isn’t just a refilled bottle of dirty, parasiteinfested tap water. Protect your feet at all times. Use flip flops in the shower, and if you must be barefoot, put a towel down on the floor. Parasites can enter the skin of your feet and travel to different parts of the body. For the same reason that you should wear flip flops in the shower, you should never walk barefoot in any area of a foreign country, including your hotel room.

Beware of fruits, vegetables and condiments. If a fruit such as apples or bananas – which can both be peeled – isn’t available, it’s best to avoid eating fruit. Any fruit or vegetable served fresh may have been washed in the same water or wiped with the same rag used to clean work surfaces in kitchens. The best advice is to bring your own peeler so that you know nothing unsanitary has been applied to the fruit. Food such as potato salad and coleslaw, which contain uncooked mayonnaise, should also be avoided. And be aware of any condiment not served in a bottle. Bypass the roadside food stands. The aroma coming from that roadside stand or little corner of an open-air market might smell great, but unless the food is piping hot when served, the best idea is to leave it alone. If you are concerned about the sanitation of a restaurant, order the food to go. Styrofoam boxes may be cleaner than the plate or fork on the table. How you protect yourself will determine whether your trip goes off without a hiccup or whether you become another vacation casualty. Dr. Brent W. Laartz, author of “How to Avoid Contagious Diseases,” is a board-certified infectious diseases specialist in Safety Harbor, Florida, with years of experience in infection control at hospitals, nursing facilities, rehab facilities and outpatient clinics. He graduated with his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northwestern University and his doctorate from the University of Iowa. He finished his training in Tampa, Florida, where he completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in infectious diseases and tropical medicine at the University of South Florida. For more information, visit www.drlaartz.com.

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Education Young Marine from Temecula named Honor Graduate at National Leadership Academy

Young Marines Sgt. Maj. Anna Saucedo, 16, of Temecula High School is the Honor Graduate of the Young Marines’ National Leadership Academy held in early July at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center in Warrenton, Oregon. Courtesy photo

WARRENTON, Ore. – Young Marines Sgt. Maj. Anna Saucedo, 16, was selected as the Honor Graduate of the Young Marines’ National Leadership Academy held in early July at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training

Center in Warrenton, Oregon. Saucedo trained for two weeks to become a better leader alongside more than 250 other Young Marines from across the country. After physical and written tests, obstacle

courses, leadership classes and close order drill, she was selected as the top Young Marine at the Advanced Leadership School. In addition, she earned the Iron Molly award for the highest score on the physical fitness test, a perfect 500. Saucedo won the Iron Molly at all three schools in three consecutive years – Junior Leadership School, Senior Leadership School and Advanced Leadership School. She also won the Inspire Award, which is a peer-voted award presented by the Young Marines Alumni Association at the Advanced Leadership School. A national youth organization, the Young Marines is a leadership program for boys and girls age eight through high school graduation. The program emphasizes the core values of teamwork, leadership and discipline. It focuses on American history, physical fitness, public speaking, citizenship, community service and living a healthy, drugfree lifestyle. Saucedo is a member of the Temecula Valley Young Marines

under the command of Gary Reed, located in Temecula. Saucedo will be a senior at Temecula Valley High School. A shining star of the program, Saucedo can add the recent honors to her growing list of awards. Named Division Young Marine of the Year in January, she was the Honor Graduate of her recruit class. She completed nine perfect physical fitness tests, earning the personal achievement ribbon. Her proficiency in American Sign Language earned a communications ribbon, and other ribbons that mean a great deal to Saucedo were earned merits in veteran’s appreciation and community service. Saucedo joined the Young Marines at age 12, and currently, she is in her fifth year in the program. “I wanted to stay healthy, fit and be outdoors,” she said. “I wanted to learn to be part of a team, and I was in search of community involvement. The Young Marines offered everything I was looking for and so much more. The organization has taught me that with discipline and

commitment, I can overcome any challenge or obstacle I encounter. And I have experienced camaraderie unlike that of any other program.” After she completes high school, she plans to earn a degree in the mathematics field at a military service academy or a four-year university with an NROTC program. Saucedo aspires to become an officer in the United States Marine Corps or Navy. “The Young Marines has given me the discipline necessary to set and reach any goals I set,” she said. “I am now proud to say I know how to be a leader and more important, how to be a team member. After meeting the Navajo Code Talkers, Pearl Harbor survivors and countless other retired and active service members, I have developed a profound sense of patriotism and gratitude.” Saucedo is the daughter of Angela and Abel Saucedo, who are both supportive of their daughter’s choices and involvement. She has three brothers and one sister.

Hemet Unified School District announces additional students to the 2017 graduating class HEMET – Hemet Unified School District is pleased to announce that an additional 36 students have become a part of the graduating class of 2017. The commencement ceremony was held at the Professional Development Service Center in the district offices, July 11. From Alessandro High School, Leonard A. Church, Jose M. Hernandez Gomez, Jeneah Nichelle Green, Miguel Mata, Tayler Renay Phillips, Deonsaie Pratt, Jazmine Marie Pulido, Michael Edward Ries, Marshall Wayne Saunders, Christopher Andrew Soto, Fernando Robles Vazquez, Faith Louann Walter and Serenity Lenore Wilson graduated during summer school Koen Hall and Kimberly Stockton graduated from Helen Hunt Jackson College Prep High School and Family Tree Learning Center. The Hemet Adult School graduated 10 students, including Quanette T. Chaney, Erica Liliana Delgado, Kris Anne Fonseca, Bryant K. Fisher Jr., Alexis Mary Garcia, Brittany La Monica, Magan Natay Lofton, Roseanna Marie McDowell, Yolanda Yevonne Pegg and Danessa

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She encouraged each of the students to reflect on their journey and the remarkable effort they put into reaching this particular goal. She thanked the families for the guidance and support they gave to their child as well as their endless encouragement. Everyone present expressed heartfelt congratulations to this class of 2017. Overwhelming respect was shown to these graduates who, despite the challenges, were able to overcome and reach their goal.

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Business

Pala Casino Spa & Resort announces plans for $170 million expansion and renovation, 400 construction jobs to be created PALA – Officials of Pala Casino Spa & Resort announced July 27 plans for an expansion and complete renovation of its AAA Four Diamond award-winning property. Construction of the $170 million project will begin in October 2017 and be completed in May 2019. The renovation and expansion will include the addition of a new 349-room hotel tower; the conversion of the existing resort pool into a multi-pool and entertainment resort complex; the construction of an inventory of unique hotel suites that will overlook the Starlight Theater event lawn and the new pool and entertainment complex;

expanded gaming and casino bar space; a parking garage expansion; a completely remodeled restaurant promenade; a complete refresh of the entire casino interior and a complete refresh of the entire existing hotel tower. “Our ability to exponentially expand and refresh Pala Casino Spa & Resort is a true testament to not only the growth of Pala, but also to the thriving economy and the continued strength of the gaming industry in California,” Robert Smith, chairman of the Pala Band of Mission Indians, said. “This is a significant milestone for our tribe, and we look forward to continuing

to exceed the expectations of our loyal patrons.” Once completed, Pala’s hotel will offer 854 deluxe rooms and suites, beautifully appointed with the finest amenities. The hotel suites that will be added will overlook the new multi-pool and entertainment complex and the Starlight Theater, Pala’s custom built outdoor entertainment venue, which offers outstanding headliner acts and state-of-the-art sound and lighting. The project will increase Pala’s casino from its current 90,000 square feet to over 102,000 square feet of gaming space. The expansion will allow Pala Casino to in-

crease its offering of slot and video machines to 2,500 and its offering of table games to 88. “We are very excited to engage in our third major expansion since our introduction to the Southern California gaming and hospitality market more than 16 years ago. As in the past, we expect elements of this expansion and upgrade to be unique to our property and to set new resort standards,” Bill Bembenek, CEO of Pala Casino Spa & Resort, said. “This significant expansion project will complement our already luxurious resort offerings while providing our patrons with new world-class amenities.”

Pala’s renovation and expansion project will create 400 construction jobs and, once complete, add over 200 new employment opportunities to Pala’s current team of 2,000 team members. The construction company selected for the renovation and expansion is Level 10 Construction with headquarters in San Francisco, and offices in Sunnyvale, California and San Diego. The architect is Klai Juba Wald of Las Vegas, Nevada. The contributing architect is Marks Architects of San Diego. For more information on Pala Casino Spa & Resort, visit www. palacasino.com.

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Buildings for the Soboba Casino replacement and resort will begin rising later this summer.

SAN JACINTO – The Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians is pleased with the progress being made to complete its replacement casino for an expected grand opening in the fall of 2018. The project includes a 200-room hotel, pool, two restaurants, a food court, sports bar and a 15,000-square-foot banquet and meeting facility for conferences and special events. The casino itself

will have 2,000 slot machines and 28 table games. The venue will be located north of Lake Park Drive, adjacent to The Country Club at Soboba Springs. Since the groundbreaking, Feb. 28, which was attended by tribal council members from other Southern California tribes, Hemet and San Jacinto city council members and school district

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representatives and Riverside County law enforcement personnel, Soboba has worked closely with local companies to develop the utility and transportation infrastructure for the project. The tribe would like to thank Eastern Municipal Water District, the city of San Jacinto, Southern California Edison and SoCal Gas for their continued support as this exciting

new project moves forward with its promise for economic growth and shared prosperity for the entire community. The venture is expected to create 300 to 500 permanent new jobs at the casino and resort, as well as to drive economic development for the entire San Jacinto Valley, which includes the work of thousands of local contractors working on the project for more than 18 months. In conjunction with the casino replacement project, Soboba is planning to develop a fire station, office building and cultural center on the south side of Lake Park Drive, as well as a new home for the Soboba Indian Health Clinic currently located on the Ramona Expressway, west of the San Jacinto River. Soboba has retained the internationally renowned Friedmutter Group to serve as the architects and engineers for the project’s design. Friedmutter specializes exclusively in hospitality, gaming and entertainment projects of all sizes around the world. The general contractor for the project is C.W. Driver Companies, the oldest actively licensed builder with headquarters in Southern California. One day a week, 300 cement mixers are constantly traveling back and forth to the site to deliver

cement needed for the foundation of the basement that will be used for the facility’s back-of-house operations. To date, 5,000 cubic yards of concrete has been poured. Recently, 2,000 tons of rebar was delivered to the site and tied to support the concrete walls. Steel will be brought in soon, and the resort’s buildings will begin to rise later this summer. During the building phase, law enforcement services are being provided by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at Soboba’s expense. As of July, the final geotechnical studies have been completed, and the environmental and biological studies required by the Department of the Interior’s Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision are being conducted by specialty consultants as construction progresses. The tribe has retained an environmental compliance monitor who regularly reports to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to ensure compliance with each of the mitigation measures required by the Record of Decision. For the latest information, visit the news and press page on Soboba’s website at www.soboba-nsn. gov/casino-replacement-facilityinformation-center.

Couples should agree on 4 money issues Al Jacobs SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Spouses often harbor different opinions on a variety of subjects. From the style of clothes and haircuts they like on each other to the TV shows they watch every evening, marriage requires plenty of compromise. While frivolous things such as choosing between “Monday Night Football” and “Dancing with the Stars” might conjure up a minor squabble, when it comes to arguments over money, respective differences can lead to more than just mild disagreements. Income and spending are at the heart of any partnership – family as well as business. Just as business partners need to be on the same

page when it comes to spending company money, spouses need to come together to avoid creating a crisis situation that could ruin a marriage. There are four basic issues that would put families in better financial shape if both spouses could be in accord on them. The first is life insurance. Every family provider should arrange financially for their survivors in the event of an untimely death. A common way to accomplish this goal is with life insurance, but this discussion is where controversy arises. You want an inexpensive and unadorned 20- or 30-year level benefit term policy of sufficient face value, normally no less than 10 times the insured’s annual income. Spouses must agree on a policy and

not waiver once it is purchased. The next issue of controversy is credit cards. No single implement has led to greater misery for more families than the credit card. They should be used as merely a convenience when cash is not available, and account balances should be paid in full each month before any interest is charged. Both spouses must conduct their lives by this rule. If either cannot do so, I recommend destroying the credit cards. Transportation is a large expense. The car constitutes the typical American’s single most important fixation. No other product is more forcefully marketed, and far too many people succumb to its allure, forfeiting a substantial portion of disposable income. No one should drive a leased or financed

Countywide jobless rate rises RIVERSIDE – With seasonal losses in multiple sectors of the regional economy, the unemployment rate in Riverside County climbed more than one percentage point last month, state officials reported. The jobless rate in June, based on preliminary estimates, was 5.7 percent, compared to 4.6 percent in May, according to the California Employment Development Department. Agency figures showed that the June rate was seven-tenths of a point below that level a year ago, when unemployment stood at 6.4 percent. There were 59,600 Riverside County residents out of work last month, compared to 48,300 in May,

data show. The unincorporated community of Cabazon had the highest unemployment rate countywide at 13.7 percent, followed by the March Air Reserve Base census-designated community at 11 percent and Mecca at 10.7 percent. The combined unemployment rate for Riverside and San Bernardino counties in June was 5.5 percent, compared to 4.5 percent in May, officials said. Bi-county data indicate payrolls contracted in all but a few sectors of the regional economy, with the largest decline in leisure and hospitality, which shed 3,200 positions. The public sector was close behind, recording a loss of about

3,000 jobs, mainly in education, as teachers and support staff were counted out of the workforce for summer break, according to the EDD. The warehousing, information technology and health services sectors altogether lost 1,800 jobs, while another 200 positions were slashed in miscellaneous unclassified industries, figures showed. The construction and manufacturing sectors expanded in June, adding 2,500 jobs, and the professional services, financial services and mining sectors grew by a total 1,600, according to data. The state’s non-seasonally adjusted jobless rate in June was 4.9 percent, the EDD said.

vehicle; instead, I recommend paying cash, even if that means driving a 1984 Toyota Corolla. Lastly, consider education costs. The educational establishment has convinced the nation that a university must appear prestigious and be costly for it to be worthwhile. The result is untold numbers of college graduates and their parents are in hock big time, some never to emerge from debt. I suggest that unless a student is able to earn a scholarship, freshman and sophomore years should be spent at a community college, commuting from home, and the junior and senior years at a reasonably priced local state university. The social and psychological pressures brought to bear on customers are more than many people

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can resist, but if two people hope to prosper together, both spouses must avoid the impulse to make purchases unwisely. Al Jacobs, author of “Roadway to Prosperity” has been a professional investor for nearly five decades and holds a degree in civil engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a real estate certificate from the University of California and a certified property manager designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management He has written for several newspapers near his hometown Monarch Beach, California, and also writes a weekly column for his website. For more information, visit www.roadwaytoprosperity.com.

Rick Morsch is the new president for 2018-2019 Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore. Courtesy photo

LAKE ELSINORE – The Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore welcomed a new president for the 20182019 year. Rick Morsch, owner of Morsch Engineering Company in Lake Elsinore, assumed the new role this month and has emphasized his focus will be on community service.

“My primary goal is to involve our club more in our community partnerships, especially with other service organizations within Lake Elsinore,” Morsch said. Morsch has served as treasurer, youth camp coordinator and community service coordinator for the Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore since he joined five years ago. Morsch also serves the community as member of the Lake Elsinore Historical Society, the city of Lake Elsinore’s Clean Extreme team and for the local nonprofit arts organization, Studio 395. “I look forward to serving in the upcoming year as president,” Morsch said. “This will be a great opportunity to enhance the spirit of service within our city.” The club meets on the second and fourth Wednesday mornings every month at the Ortega Conference Center, 520 Chaney St. in Lake Elsinore. The Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore also has an evening extension of the club, which meets monthly on the first and third Wednesday evenings at Pins and Pockets, 32250 Mission Trail, in Lake Elsinore. For information about Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore programs, call (951) 699-5551.

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National Merchants Association announces sponsorship by Commercial Bank of California TEMECULA – National Merchants Association, a global merchant advocacy group and leader in merchant services, announced its new sponsor banking relationship with Commercial Bank of California, a full-service, FDICinsured bank that is built and run by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. The deal follows NMA’s 2016 double-digit growth in revenue and workforce and its second appearance on the Inc. 500 list of America’s fastest growing companies. The new banking relationship is the company’s latest move to expand services, lower merchant processing costs,

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one in the industry will be able to touch the new equipment programs we can provide,” Berkenbile said. “Our unique position in the payments ecosystem gives us the ability to do things with pricing and services that no conventional processor can. We live and breathe profitability for our merchants and agents, and I challenge anyone in the marketplace to beat our combination of pricing and personal service.” For more information about the new banking relationship or to learn about National Merchants Association, visit www.nationalmerchants.com or call (866) 509-7199.

Life insurance isn’t always about death; it’s also a retirement tool Gary Marriage Jr. SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Many Americans view life insurance policies as a key part of their financial planning. But they tend to think in terms of how the insurance will benefit their survivors after they are in the grave – not how it might benefit them while they are very much alive. If that’s the way they see it though, they may be missing out on an additional way to help pay for retirement – something especially worth knowing if other investments go awry or a pension is nonexistent. I think a lot of people are surprised to learn that their life insurance policy can help them handle expenses during retirement. They consider life insurance a death

benefit, but it can be a lot more than that. How so? Essentially like this example, over the years a person pays premiums into a permanent life insurance policy with the intent to provide a death benefit as well as cash-value accumulation for as long as the policy remains in force. If they reach retirement and aren’t as concerned with the death benefit, they can withdraw from the insurance policy without paying taxes. Usually, you can withdraw up to the amount that you paid in premiums over the years, but there could be other advantages. Contribution limits don’t apply. The government puts a limit on how much money you’re al-

lowed to contribute each year to an individual retirement account. So, your individual retirement account is going to grow, but not to the degree that you would like. If you structure a life insurance policy so that it’s part of your retirement plan, you don’t face those same dollar-amount limits. The cash value of the policy grows each year with interest, tax deferred. Investing in or purchasing a tax-deferred vehicle means your money can compound interest for years, free from income taxes and potentially allowing it to grow at a faster rate. If you’re worried about the stability of the insurance company, the fact is insurance companies are some of the strongest financial institutions in the world. When you leave your children

the money you’ve accumulated in an individual retirement account, they have to pay taxes on it. But the beneficiaries of a life insurance policy don’t have to pay taxes. The federal government will penalize you if you withdraw money from an individual retirement account or a 401(k) before you turn 59 and one-half. But if you need some of that life insurance money at an earlier age, you can withdraw it without paying a penalty. That’s a big advantage for those who suddenly find themselves in need of cash, but don’t want even more of their retirement savings to disappear into Uncle Sam’s coffers. It’s really important for people to take advantage of all the options they can when it comes to

retirement. I think many people underestimate how much money they’ll need, often because they don’t take into account all the factors like taxes and inflation. Maybe you’d never have to tap into that life insurance policy, and it can all go to your beneficiaries. But it could be nice to have it there in case the need arises. Gary Marriage Jr. is the founder and CEO of Nature Coast Financial Advisors, which educates retirees on how to protect their assets, to increase their income and to reduce their taxes. Marriage is also the founder of Operation Veteran Aid, an advocate for wartime veterans and their families. For more information, visit www.naturecoastfinancial. com.

Could you turn your hobby into a career? Nathaniel Sillin SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

You can break personal finance into three broad categories: income, expenses and savings. Your personal cash flow statement lists your income and expenses, and a common goal is to end each month with a positive balance – with money left over to put into savings. We often tend to focus on how to make the most with what we have, but don’t forget the third category. With planning, dedication and an understanding of how your skill set could benefit clients, you could make the transition to a more entrepreneurial role and increase your income. A friend recently shared her experience. She started working out while looking for a way to release stress. Soon, exercise became her hobby; later it became her passion. Several years after, she got the necessary training and certifications to go into business for herself as a fitness instructor and personal trainer. Others have similar experiences. A photography or coding course

sparks intrigue, which leads to exploration as a hobbyist and an eventual career or part-time income source. Or later in life you may decide it’s time for something different, start by exploring your interests and set off on an entirely new path. When a hobby becomes a career, it’s important to acknowledge that you may be giving yourself a new job. First, consider whether you really want to turn something you enjoy into a financial pursuit. Some people find that the transition can “ruin” their hobby in a way – it could feel like a chore or job rather than an enjoyable outlet. As long as it doesn’t require a substantial upfront financial investment, testing the water before diving in fully could be a good idea. With the proper clearance, you can stay at your current role and start a small side business. Offer your services as a freelancer to see what the experience will be like and how much money you can make. You might find that a profitable, or cost-covering, hobby is enough. Identify ways to make your offering uniquely yours. No matter

how hard you try, you can’t will money into existence. It will take a lot of work to make a business succeed, and even with a driven entrepreneur at the helm, many businesses don’t make it past the first several years. But whether you’re creating and selling a physical product or offering a service, you bring a unique set of skills and experiences to the table. Try to figure out how these assets can distinguish your offerings or add a unique twist that will help potential customers meet their goals. Businesses succeed for a variety of reasons. They might create something entirely new, figure out how to make something less expensive or more luxurious, put their efforts into customer support or figure out a fun and creative way to advertise their product. Figure out who your target customers are and what they like. If you’re going to make money, you’ll want to identify a target market. Generally, this market will be a group of people who want and can afford your offering. Both qualifiers

are equally important. Be brutally honest with yourself. There isn’t always a profitable market, and some hobbies don’t make great businesses. Working within a proven market – selling something that people already buy – can be a good thing because you know there’s at least some demand. From there, you can figure out the best way to find customers that like the twist or extra touch you’ve put in. Drawing on my friend’s experience, she has discovered several ways to attract her clients. Some people already have an active lifestyle and don’t necessarily need motivation. For them, she emphasizes her knowledge of fitness and health. She can craft a meal plan that aligns with their physical goals

and work with them to improve their form and help prevent injuries. With clients who are struggling to get started, she emphasizes the value of having an accountability partner. She takes the planning and worry out of working out; they just need to show up. Are you ready to take action? Managing spending and saving are essential elements of any financial life. With some thought and planning you could grow another essential element – your income – while doing something about which you are passionate. Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney.

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‘Valley of the Mastodons’ exhibit open at Hemet’s Western Science Center Museum

Cogstone Resource Management Paleontologist Ashley Leger explains to aspiring young “paleontologist” Anja Eldevik, 11, about the huge 3,500-pound Harlan Ground Sloth whose bones were found in the Diamond Valley area along with mastodons and other creatures that one roamed the area thousands of years ago. Dr. Leger is an invited scientist visiting the Western Science Museums opening of the “Valley of the Mastodons” exhibit at 2346 Searl Parkway in Hemet.

It was a rare opportunity for these paleontologists, scientists, educators, science writers from all over the nation and Western Science Center staff to meet and trade notes on the lifestyle of the mastodon herd that roamed Hemet’s Diamond Valley area in the late ice age and has become one of the largest ice age fossil bone finds in the nation. Shown here in front of a mural of “Max,” one of largest mastodon fossils ever found, are the visiting scientists and writers with the Western Science Center Museum staff members, from left to right: Brittney Stoneburg, WSC marketing and events specialist; Jeanne Timmons, freelance writer, Dr. Kathlyn Smith, Georgia Southern University; Christina Olsen, poet and professor; Dr. Andrew McDonald, WSC curator/educator; Dr. Bernard K. Means, Virginia Commonwealth University; Michael Pasenko, Environmental Planning Group; Brian Engh, artist; Jeremy Green, Kent State University; Chris Widga, East Tennessee University; Eric Scott, Cogstone Resource Management; Dr. Grant Zazula, Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture; Gregory Smith, Vanderbilt University; Kathleen Springer, USGS; Dr. Ashley Leger, Cogstone Resource Management; Brian Switek, freelance writer; and Dr. Alton Dooley, WSC executive director.

Dr. Kathlyn Smith, a paleontologist from Georgia Southern University, takes the opportunity to get a close look of a mastodon tusk found during the excavation of MWD’s Diamond Valley Lake. Dr. Smith was a guest speaker at the exhibits’ opening Aug. 3.

Paleontologist Chris Widga, East Tennessee University, at the opening of the Western Science Center’s “Valley of the Mastodon” exhibit Aug. 3 uses a structural 3D scanner to scan this Mastodon tusk and jawbone fossil found in Diamond Valley whose image he will take back to his university for study.

Dr. Kathlyn Smith, Georgia Southern University paleontologist examines one of the finer ice age Mastodon tusks found in the Diamond Valley Reservoir project excavation. Dr. Smith, invited to the WCS museum for the summer and the Aug. 4 opening of the museums “Valley of the Mastodons” exhibit, is trying to determine the ratio of male and female mastodons that once roamed the Valley. She is a guest lecturer at the WSC.

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Paleontologists from across the country gathered this past week at the Western Science Center in Hemet to take a closer look at the many well-preserved fossils of Mastodons that once roamed Diamond Valley and were found during the Metropolitan Water District’s reservoir excavations in the 1990s. It was at the opening special event for new Western Science Center Museum’s “Valley of the Mastodons” exhibit at 2346 Searl Parkway in Hemet and an opportunity for many scientists, researchers and educators from across the country to take a close look at fossil bones one of the largest ice age fossil collections in the nation. It was a special day for the visiting researchers who, had a chance to carefully examine the fossilized tusks and jawbone from a very large mastodon found in a Diamond Valley dig in 1998, affectionately called “Stevie.” It was of particular interest, Stevie being different from other mastodon fossils found in North America. Stevie’s fossilized bones remained

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Kent State University Paleontologist Dr. Jeremy Green very carefully uses a cotton swab to rub off the coating of the fossilized tusk of a huge Mastodon, during the opening of the “Valley of the Mastodons” Aug. 2 at the Western Science Center Museum. The new exhibit, now open to the public, brings paleontologists from across the country to study the many mastodon fossil bones and other extinct creatures that once roamed the land. The fossilized bones were found during the construction of the Diamond Valley Lake dams in the late 1990s.

in an enclosed display box in its field jacket for over 10 years until opened just for the visiting paleontologists, said Dr. Alton Dooley, WSC executive director. The exhibit is now open to the public and students to learn about the mastodons and other huge creatures that lived 40,000 years ago in the Diamond Valley of Hemet. While at the opening of the “Valley of the Mastodons” exhibit Aug. 2-4, students, local scientists, teachers and others interested in the ice age mammals had an opportunity to hear from paleontologists about their latest discoveries and advances in their studies of the mastodons and mammoths of North America. “The Western Science Center has an amazing collection of mastodon fossils that I had a brief opportunity to study last summer,” said Dr. Kathlyn Smith, Georgia Southern University paleontologist. “While studying them, I began to realize how different they were- in size and shape – from mastodons from regions of the country. She was one of the participating researchers who attended a Valley of the Mastodons three-day workshop before the official grand opening of the exhibit Saturday,

Kathleen Springer, USGS geologist from the Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center, is pleased with the opportunity for a group of paleontologists and scientists to meet at the Western Science Center Museum Aug. 2-3 to study the many unique Mastodon and other ice age fossils found in Diamond Valley. Springer was one of the first scientists called to examine the thousands of fossils found during the excavation of the Diamond Valley reservoir in the 1990s.

Aug. 5. “I’m thrilled to find out what new ideas and research opportunities this ‘meeting of the mastodon minds’ will produce and am delighted to share the research process and interact with members of the public through this exhibit.” Dr. Smith will remain at WSC for the summer on leave from the university. Other participating researchers included Chris Widga from East Tennessee University, Jeremy Green from Kent State University, Eric Scott from Cogstone Resource Management, Gregory Smith from Vanderbilt University, Dr. Bernard Means from Virginia Commonwealth University, Kathleen Springer of the USGS and Dr. Grant Zazula from the Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture. Springer applauded the WSC workshop for researchers and the public noting, “It was sort of a Renaissance of interest in this collection and doing research on this subject. It brings together a bunch of like-minded thinking about mastodons, mammoths and elephants. It may answer different questions and the different facets of their lives.” Springer was one of the first USGS researchers called to the Diamond Valley

reservoir excavation when the fossils were found and has since kept track of the research into the thousands of fossils found at the site. Dr. Dooley said, “The Diamond Valley Lake fossils are having a major impact on our understanding of ice age California, and mastodons are a big part of that story. WSC’s mastodon collection is the largest on the West Coast and one of the largest in North America, and we’re proud to have this opportunity to advance scientific and public knowledge of these interesting animals.” In addition to the many fossils on display during the Valley of the Mastodons exhibit, it will feature artwork by paleoartist Brian Engh. The Valley of the Mastodons is sponsored in part by Bone Clones, Inc.; Golden Village Palms RV Resort, Abbott Vascular and California Imaging & Diagnostics. Cost to visit the museum are: $8 for adults 13 and over; $6.50 for seniors 62+, $6 Youth 5-12, $6.50 students 13-22 with current ID. It is free for youth 4 and under and active military with current ID. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

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John Thomas drives his Jeep Cherokee over junk cars during a car crush demonstration at the Temecula Off Road Nights event at Promenade Mall, Aug. 5. Shane Gibson photos

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The Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre is a beautiful 5,500 seat natural amphitheatre located on 168 acres in the south hills of Hemet. It is best known for being the home of Ramona, California’s Official Outdoor Play and our Nation’s longest running outdoor drama. With its wonderful acoustical properties and cooler nighttime temperatures, the Ramona Bowl is also a great outdoor concert and event venue. There is no better place to be for a summer night concert by the Legendary Mickey Gilley than the Ramona Bowl!

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House restaurant complete with a bar and picture windows overlooking a grassy oval outdoor entertainment field and many, many other amenities. This is only the beginning of what is being affectionately called, “Galway Downs, A Legend Reborn,” that announces not only the revival of what made Galway an international favorite for some of the top dressage and hunter-jumper equestrians, but what is has become a multifaceted event facility that will be featuring some of the top recording artists in concert, major sporting events and festivals. Kicking off “Galway Downs, A Legend Reborn,” are county music legends Clay Walker and LeAnn Rimes who will be arriving soon to put on unforgettable performances. The concert series, “Country at the Downs,” begins Sunday, Aug. 27, with Clay Walker. Then LeAnn Rimes, award winning songwriter and entertainer, will walk onstage set up on Galway’s grassy Polo Field No. 1 on the Track, Sept. 27. Tickets for these performances are going to go fast, Jon Dellaria, Coordinex Worldwide entertainment promoter, said. He has teamed up with Ken Smith for the country music series. Dellaria has brought major entertainers to Temecula Wine Country wineries and other events across the nation. He said he is really excited about the new entertainment venue coming to Galway Downs that has the capacity to seat up to 5,000 concert goers comfortably on Polo Field No. 1 on the Track. “Galway Downs has the potential to become a major venue,” Dellaria said in a telephone interview. “It is one of the biggest outdoor venues we have ever run.” He said they are already reaching out to other major artists to come to Galway Downs during the year. The Headliners Ernest Clayton “Clay” Walker’s performance at Galway Downs is bound to help the country music star continue his rise again to the top of the country music charts since 1993 when he made his debut with the Billboard Hot Country Singles song “What’s it to You.” He hit the charts again in 2010 with his song, “She Won’t Be Lonely Long.” Certain to charm the family-focused Temecula Val-

LeAnn Rimes

ley fans will be songs from his 1999 “Live, Laugh, Love” album. Walker is a multiplatinum country artist with four platinum, two gold albums and 11 No. 1 top singles. This concert is a single one-night west coast concert and not to be missed. The unforgettable, and always popular country singer and songwriter, LeAnn Rimes is a two-time Grammy award winning and multiplatinum selling acclaimed singer and American Society of Composers award-winning songwriter. She will be appearing Sept. 27 at Galway Downs. Rimes, 35, has sold more than 44 million units; released over 40 charted songs, won 12 Billboard Music Awards, two World Music Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards and countless other awards. Couples attending the LeAnn Rimes concert will more than likely walk away with her beautiful long-running hit song “How Do I Live,” still warming their hearts. Then she might sing her latest song from her “Remnants” LP, “Love Is Love Is Love” that bring to mind the question of greater tolerance for each other… a plea going out in today’s tumultuous world. It will be a night of pleasant surprise and fond memories that only Rimes can bring to song. Tickets for the first ever “Country at Downs” performances of Clay Walker and LeAnn Rimes are now on sale online at www. galwaydowns.com, Ticketmaster and other major ticket vendors. The two concerts and other special events planned at Galway Downs provide large parking areas with easy access and regress with its many entrances and exits off Los Corralitos and Pauba Roads off State Route 79. Smith said adding to the country flavor of the entertainment venue will be horsedrawn carriages, a hay wagon and trolley rides to and from the concert areas. But there’s more The entertainment venue at Galway Downs continues with the “New Year’s Eve Carnivale” benefit that will bring in the New Year with fun, food and entertainment to be announced. Ken Smith said Galway Downs will continue its

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‘Lucky Stiff’ auditions called at Mt. San Jacinto College’s Menifee Valley campus MENIFEE – Auditions are being held for Mt San Jacinto College Menifee Valley Campus’ production of ‘Lucky Stiff,’ the murder mystery musical where the audience will die laughing. The Tony Award-winning writing team of Flaherty and Ahrens, creators of “Ragtime,” “Once on this Island” and “Seussical,” has created a hilarious musical murder mystery farce, mixing diamonds, mistaken identities and a body in a

wheelchair – oh, and puppies – in this all-singing, all-dancing, killer musical comedy. It is an audience charmer with seven main roles and expandable supporting roles. The auditions will be held 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, and Wednesday, Aug. 16, with call backs Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Mt. San Jacinto College Lab Theater, 28237 La Piedra Road, in Room 207 in Menifee. Interested parties should prepare a song and a comic monologue that

shows their talents at their best. Some may be asked to read a portion of the script. For the song, bring either sheet music or a karaoke track without a lead vocal. Come prepared to dance, wearing loose clothing and appropriate shoes – no sandals. Everyone who is cast in the production must enroll as a student in one of the two musical production courses with the exception of guest artists. The classes and rehearsals are Monday, Wednesday

and Thursday evenings, 6 p.m. to 8:50/9:50 p.m. starting Aug. 21. There will be four public performances starting Oct. 26 and a technical rehearsal Saturday, Oct. 21. The show is also looking for people to assist with technical operations, costumes and marketing. Anyone interested in these positions, as a student or as an official volunteer, can come to the audition. The director is Mt. San Jacinto College Theater Arts Department

Chair and Broadway actress, Shezwae Powell. The musical director is Hemet Unified School District, Mt. San Jacinto college instructor and well-known local musician Richard Hoglund. Everyone, college age and above, is welcomed to audition. High school juniors and seniors that qualify for concurrent enrollment are also invited to audition. For more information, email the director at spowell@msjc.edu.

Jack and Natasha Ragland to be featured at Merc art exhibit Joe Naiman JNAIMAN@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Rainbow artists Jack and Natasha Ragland are featured this month at the Merc art exhibit. The Merc features 29 of Natasha Ragland’s paintings and 20 of her father’s work. An additional five paintings apiece are displayed at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library. The exhibit opened Aug. 4 and runs through Aug. 27. “It’s nice,” Jack Ragland said. “It’s primarily kind of like an honor show to be there.”

bow in 1943 and he spent part of his early childhood in Rainbow. He was raised in El Monte, California, and took doctorate courses in art history at University of California Los Angeles, although a dissertation was scrapped when his adviser informed him that a Ph.D. in art history would likely limit him to art history and restrict opportunities in other art positions. Ragland has taught drawing and painting, as well as art history at Simpson College in Iowa, before moving to Rainbow and becoming a fulltime artist. The Ragland family

“They gave us a special show, I guess,” Natasha Ragland said. “I think it’s a great honor, and I’m excited because a lot of times you only get to show a couple of your works.” Natasha Ragland noted that delivering 59 paintings required an adjustment from previous logistics. “We actually had to go back for a second load,” she said. The Ragland family moved from Iowa to Rainbow, California in 1976, when Natasha Ragland was two, although Jack Ragland’s parents had purchased land in Rain-

has lived in their current home, which includes an art studio, since 1978; Jack Ragland spent two years building the house and didn’t paint during that time. Jack Ragland said that painting improves acuity and creativity skills. “It makes life richer and more exciting,” he said. Natasha Ragland is a primarily a piano and voice instructor. She is also a singer. She sings and leads the choir at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Menifee on Sundays, and she will be featured at a concert

Sept. 21 at the Fallbrook Library. She began exhibition-level art 13 years ago after her dog died, painting a memorial of him, and her involvement in art subsequently intensified. Some of Jack Ragland’s paintings at the Merc are from his early-Rainbow years, although most were painted between 2015 and 2017. Natasha Ragland’s displayed work was painted between 2009 and 2017. “I find it hard to imagine life without painting anymore,” Jack Ragland said.

Shakespeare in the Vines’ 2017 summer season continues with ‘Macbeth’ TEMECULA –Shakespeare in the Vines presents “Macbeth,” William Shakespeare’s famous, action-packed story of ambition and murder. Performances, which began Aug. 10, will take place under the stars at the Baily Vineyard and Winery in Temecula. Director Wendi Johnson returns for “Macbeth,” following up on her successful helming of last year’s “Hamlet.” This year’s cast features veteran-actors John Leon and Rebecca Stier Reber as the ambitious, co-dependent power couple around which a vengeancesoaked world spins. They are joined by many other talented actors from throughout the Inland Empire. Most theatergoers are at least somewhat familiar with the Scottish play. A brave general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from some witches that one day he will become king of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne for himself. He becomes wracked with guilt and paranoia. With its iconic scenes, characters and famous quotations – “Out, out, damn spot!” – “Macbeth” has captivated audiences for

County dedicated to producing the works of Shakespeare. Shakespeare in the Vines strives to create exciting experiences that reach current and future audiences through

Macbeth, played by John Leon, and Lady Macbeth, played by Rebecca Reber, agonize together in the vineyards of Temecula this August as Shakespeare in the Vines presents “Macbeth.”

John Leon, as Macbeth, is tempted and tormented by witches who may be able to see his future at Baily’s Winery in Temecula this August at Shakespeare in the Vines’ production of “Macbeth.”

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more than 400 years. Some view the play as cursed because of the bad luck that allegedly accompanies many productions. “I wanted to explore the nature of evil in man,” Johnson said. “In ‘Macbeth,’ we very clearly see a person’s descent into hell through his own actions. But several characters in the play experience their own moral or spiritual crises and must find their way back to grace.” “Macbeth” is the third production of Shakespeare in the Vines’ 2017 summer season, which began with “The Winter’s Tale” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” In

September, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy of mistaken identity, will close out the season. Opening night was Thursday, Aug. 10. Performances will run Aug. 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25 and 26. All performances will be held at Baily Winery, 33440 La Serena Way, in Temecula. There will be wine, soda and snacks available to purchase at the performance. Outside food is encouraged. Now celebrating its twelfth season, Shakespeare in the Vines is the only theater company in Riverside

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CHILDREN AND TEENS: NOW – Sept. 27 - Art For Youth Competition presented by Diamond Valley Arts Council is open to all high school and college aged youths living in the Hemet-San Jacinto area. Artwork displayed at participating locations. Intent to participate forms were due July 1, display period is Sept. 6-24. Awards presentation, Sept. 27. Information and submission guidelines and forms available online at www. thedvac.org. Aug. 7 and 14. All sessions. Monday Madness at Pennypickle’s Workshop. $5 each session. 42081 Main St. in Temecula. Information: www.pennypickles.org. ONGOING – Explore Science every Friday night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Pennypickle’s Workshop. $5 per person. 42081 Main St. in Temecula. Information: www. pennypickles.org. ENTERTAINMENT: Aug. 12 – Dusk. Movies in the Park at Cal Oaks Sports Park. Gather your family and friends and head on out to California Oaks Sports Park for the family friendly movie “Top Gun.” Free. Devilicious Food Truck will be on hand selling food or bring your own. Information: (951) 304-7275. Aug. 16 – 7-9p.m. Kool August Nights: Ronny and the Classics presented by the Estudillo Mansion Summer Concert Series. Bring your own chair/blanket. Food vendors available. No pets or alcohol. Handicap access at 695 Ash St. At Estudillo Mansion, 150 S. Dillion Ave. San Jacinto. Information: (951) 255-5598. Aug. 12 – 7-9 p.m. Tribute to Who and Heart at the Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave. $22 presale, $25 day of show. Two shows in one! Tribute to The Who – From the guitar windmills to the microphone swings, WhosNext has every detail of The Who’s dynamic performances. Comes see them play all of your favorites. Tribute to Heart – Dedicated to replicating Heart’s memorable music with unequaled accuracy and musical skill, Dog ‘N’ Butterfly takes the concept of “Tribute” to a whole new level! (951) 658-5950. Aug. 12 – 7-9 p.m. Speakeasy at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Speakeasy presents live Traditional Jazz of the 20s-40s. Performances feature the house band, Second Hand Jazz with vocalist Rosalie Porter, in rotation with prominent Southern California Traditional Jazz artists. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. ONGOING – Every Thursday

at 7 p.m., Jazz at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Presented by Sherry Berry Music in association with Temecula Presents. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. COMMUNITY EVENTS: Now - Aug 27. Ragland 2-Person Art Show at the Merc in Old Town Temecula, 42051 Main St. Award-Winning Artists Natasha and Jack Ragland invite you to their opening Aug. 4, from 6-9 p.m. Show ends Aug. 27. (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Hours Wednesday through Fridays from 2-9 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 9 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Information: (760) 728-9503. Aug. 11 – Oct. 7. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – DVAC Plein Air Art Show at the Diamond Valley Arts Council, 123 N. Harvard St. in Hemet. Free admission. Come see art created in an outdoor setting. To participate contact the Diamond Valley Arts Council (951) 652-3822. Aug 12. 10 a.m. Caregiver’s Workshop: Right To Die Act at Inter Valley Health Center, 214 E Stetson Ave. in Hemet. This controversial act is discussed by Arbor House Hospice’s Patty Meinhardt. RSVPs are required as space is limited. To RSVP call (800) 251-8191 ext. 625 or TTY 711. Aug 12. 10 a.m. Master Gardener Series: Plimeria at the Inter Valley Health Center, 214 E Stetson Ave. in Hemet. Free. Demystify the growing of the beautiful and fragrant tropical Plumeria tree. To RSVP call (800) 251-8191 ext. 625 or TTY 711. Aug. 26 – 4-8 p.m. The Lake Elsinore Car Cruise. Cool classic cars will once again cruise into Lake Elsinore’s Historic Main Street for this free event. No pre-registration or fees, just tons of fun. All cars will be directed into the parking stalls on a first come, first serve basis. Main Street will remain open for this event. Graham Avenue will be closed and used only for cars. Cars will be directed to park. This event is co-hosted by the City of Lake Elsinore, Lambs Fellowship Car and Motorcycle Show (www. facebook.com/Lambsfellowshipcarshow/), and Randy Happala. Oct. 19 – 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The City of Temecula will host a free one-day Emergency Management Summit which will include keynote speakers, panel discussions, lectures, exhibitions and vendors. The goal of the summit is to bring together businesses, regional first responders, emergency managers, elected officials, and the public to discuss issues related to emergency preparedness, and allhazards events such as earthquakes,

Sudoku by Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium. Answers on page D-7.

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floods, droughts, fires, terrorism, incidents that affect our region and the business community. WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Aug. 21 – 11 a.m. Temecula Valley Newcomers Club Meeting. Open to new residents of the Temecula Valley as well as those that have lived here for many years. Get out more, meet new people and have fun, Temecula Valley Newcomers Club (TVNC) is for you. Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Road, Temecula. This month’s entertainment is playing B I N G O!! Come play with us, have some fun and maybe win a prize! Paid reservations are Required at least one week before luncheon, Reservations: call Anne at (951) 677-7149. Information: call Gwen (951) 461-1525. Aug. 22 – Noon. BWN meeting at Broken Yolk Restaurant at Ynez and Winchester Roads. BWN has been promoting women since 1992 and is the longest running women’s networking group in the Temecula Valley. We are seeking new members and would like to invite women seeking a dynamic women’s networking group to join us the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. A guest fee of $18 includes lunch, beverage and gratuity. RSVP by noon the Monday before to lisa@enduringfitness4u.com. Aug. 8 presenters are Sherry Powers with Century 21 Award Realty and Aubra Beeman with 31 Bags. Aug. 22 is Nada Lena Founder of Rise Up For You. Aug. 24 – Noon. Murrieta NAFE

Menifee Valley Historical Association SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

When Menifee Community Services staff needed a fun activity for their “Blast to the Past” week at camp, they contacted Bill Zimmerman from the Menifee Valley Historical Association for ideas. Soon, a plan was in place to create hand-held masks of early pioneer settlers with a short description on the back for the camp kids to read. The young campers stepped up to the microphone one by one, Friday July 14, each with their own mask and pretended to be that pioneer. “It was a fun way to learn about Menifee’s early settlers,” Elinor Martin, president of the Menifee Valley Historical Association, said. “Many of the kids seemed to recognize the names like Bouris, Evans, Christensen, Morrison and Kirkpatrick,” all of which are now the names of elementary schools

GALWAY from page C-2 sponsorship of charitable events like the One Thousand Cranes Foundation who will receive all the proceeds from the “New Year’s Eve Carnivale,” Dec. 31, 2017. The One Thousand Cranes Foundation is a philanthropy, volunteerism and grant making foundation with the mission to raise awareness of fundamental problems regarding health, hunger and illness and help to eradicate many different forms of toxic chemicals and pesticides harmful to plants and animals. Another nonprofit agency helped by Ken Smith and the Galway Downs family is Manzanita Ranch where “horses are the therapy” for helping disabled veterans and those suffering traumatic illness or injury. Their volunteers will be helping with the parking at the special events and have their own special event for veterans and their families, Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

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The kids at the “Blast to the Past” event at Lazy Creek Recreational Center enjoy a week of learning about Menifee’s early pioneer days. Courtesy photo

in Menifee. A few members of the historical association were on hand to assist. Superintendent Steve Kennedy and board member Bob O’Donnell from Menifee Union School District attended, along with Superintendent Grant Bennett

from the Perris Union High School District. Camp Director Mike Rinehart thanked the association for coordinating the fun and educational activity for his kids. “It’s a valuable partnership,” Rinehart said.

The equestrian facilities Smith said the new entertainment venue is only a part of the coming “Galway Downs, A Legend Reborn.” In his ambitious plan for Galway Downs is yet another $6 million investment in improving the equestrian and sports venues now offered at the facility. The thousands of equestrians and equestrian groups that have used the ranch for everything from international events put on by the United States Eventing Association each year to dressage, racing, working horse and hunter-jumper training are already seeing the first phase of the Equestrian Venue plan being completed. Smith pointed out that many of the facility’s 25 meadows, ranch houses, 400 permanent stables and 200 temporary stables have been repaired or are under repair. New water lines have been installed with thousands of trees from spruce to magnolias planted, and the ponds improved. The old jockeys’ paddock has been converted

and improved for special parties and events. The one-mile race track and 5/8-mile training track has been improved and re-landscaped. The large polo field can be used for concerts, special community events, corporate events and weddings. For the equestrians, Galway Downs has 14 different arenas for training and competitions. The jumping fences and other competitive race obstacles are being upgraded along with the clocking and timing equipment. Overseeing the needed improvements and the planning of the equestrian venues is Robert Kellerhouse, Galway Downs’ longtime equestrian facility manager who knows well the needs of horseman and their four-legged charges. There are many plans and ideas coming through Smith’s “Galway Downs, A Legend Reborn.” Look for more on the rebirth and hope of Temecula’s own Galway Downs in coming editions of the Valley News and interviews with the Galway Downs team.

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at 25818 Columbia St. Hemet on the second Monday of every month at 10 a.m. Complimentary respite care will be available for loved ones during these meeting. Education and Connections is open to anyone who would like more support and education while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia. Information: Chantelle (951) 652-1837. ONGOING – Sun City Certified Farmers Market is held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday in the parking lot of the Menifee United Church of Christ, 26701 McCall Blvd. Vendors offer produce, crafts, food and more. Information: Pamela (951) 491-4111. ONGOING – Memoir Writing Group every second and fourth Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 Sixth Street, Temecula, everyone has a story, join them and write. ONGOING – Parent Support Group available for parents whose children of any age struggle with addiction. Education, skills, support. Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 43397 Business Park Drive. Suite D8, Temecula. Information: (951) 775-4000 or info@thecenter4lifechange.com. ONGOING – Lake Elsinore/ Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 hosts Bingo at the lodge each Thursday to raise funds for its charities. Occasionally the lodge arranges for additional Bingo games to help community groups raise funds as well. Lodge 2591 is located at 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Information: (951) 674-6804.

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meeting at RJ’s Sizzlin Steak House, 41401 Kalmia Street in Murrieta. Cost: $10 for NAFE Members $15 for guests. Meal is not included. Information: Robbie (951) 255-9200 or rmotter@ aol.com. EVERY THURSDAY – 6-7 p.m. Parent Support Group for parents of young adults battling chemical dependency at Hill Recovery, 41877 Enterprise Circle N. Suite 100, Temecula. Education, intervention tools, peer support, peace of mind. Information: Erin (951) 719-3685 or Kathleen (951) 440-2014. www.hillrecovery.com. ONGOING – Animal Friends of the Valleys needs donations: Wet cat food, dry cat food, wet kitten food, dry small breed dog food, dry dog food, dry senior dog food, dry weight maintenance dog food, wet dog food, cat litter and newspaper. Donations can be dropped off at Animal Friends of the Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar. ONGOING – The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. This year the association will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the division which was formed in France during WWI. Information about the association and the annual reunion in Arlington, Virginia, from Sept. 13-17 contact Secretary-Treasurer Bob Haynes at (224) 225-1202 or 2idahq@ comcast.net. www.2ida.org. ONGOING – Desert Hills Memory Care to host a monthly Education and Connections support group

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Music comes alive at Cougar Vineyard & Winery

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Wine Country Events Calendar Friday, Aug. 11 Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

2-4 p.m.

Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, John Rankin, Cougar Vineyard and Winery

6-10 p.m.

Live Music, Endeavor, Bel Vino Winery

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Buz Campbell, Ponte Winery Restaurant

5:30-9 p.m.

Live Music, Natalie Kirkwood, Vineyard Rose, South Coast Winery

5:30-10 p.m.

Food Truck Friday, Missy Anderson, Danza Del Sol Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Lifetime Rocker, Lorimar Winery

6-9 p.m.

The Band That Fell to Earth, Mount Palomar Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, B.I.G., Thornton Winery

6-9 p.m.

Summer Concert Series, The Alarm, Wiens Cellars

6:30-9:30 p.m.

Shakespeare in the Vines, Baily Vineyard

7-9 p.m.

Smoke & Vine, Lorimar Winery

7-10 p.m.

Live Music, Ruben V, Miramonte Winery

7-11 p.m.

Live Music, Steven Ybarra,The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

Noon to 4 p.m.

Live Music, Billy Watson, Bel Vino Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Jon Campos, Avensole Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Missy Anderson, Robert Renzoni Vineyards

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, James McGarvey, Fazeli Cellars Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Joel Reese, Avensole Winery Restaurant

6-9 p.m.

Let’s Dance, Bodie, Maurice Car’rie

7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Brunch at Bouquet Restaurant, Ponte Vineyard Inn

Noon to 4 p.m.

Live Music, JD Priest, Masia de la Vinya

Noon to 4 p.m.

Live Music, Smoothie Jones, Wilson Creek Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Astra Kelly, Danza del Sol Winery

5-8 p.m.

Live Music, Leoness Cellars

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Kyle Castellani, Ponte Winery Restaurant

5:30-9 p.m.

Live Music, Natalie Kirkwood, Vineyard Rose, South Coast Winery

6-8 p.m.

Live Music, Meritage Restaurant at Callaway Winery

6-9 p.m.

Live Music, Midnight Satellites, Lorimar Winery

6-10 p.m.

Bonfire Saturday Nights, Longshadow Ranch

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Shakespeare in the Vines, Baily Vineyard

6:30-10 p.m.

Champagne Jazz Series, Spyro Gyra & Vincent Ingala, Thornton Winery

7-10 p.m.

Live Music, The Counterfeits, Miramonte Winery

7-11 p.m.

Live Music, Joselyn & Sandra, Ponte Cellar Lounge

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery

Noon to 4 p.m.

Live Music, Alaina Blair, Bel Vino Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Izon Eden, Tasting Room, Avensole Winery

James Holland, guitarist of San Diego, plays a selection of acoustic tunes for Cougar Vineyard and Winery on Sunday, July 30.

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, JD Priest, Robert Renzoni Winery

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Luciano Gherardi, Fazeli’s Cellars Winery Tasting Room

2-4 p.m.

Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting, Avensole Winery

2-5 p.m.

Live Music, James Holland, Cougar Winery

7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Brunch at Bouquet Restaurant, Ponte Vineyard Inn

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Pour & Paint, Callaway Winery

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bubble Brunch Buffet, Wilson Creek Winery

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Brunch Specials at Meritage, Callaway Winery

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

Dog Day Sundays, Carol’s Restaurant at Baily’s Winery

Noon to 3 p.m.

FUNday SUNnday, Falkner Winery

Noon to 4 p.m.

Live Music, Anhony Suraci, Wilson Creek Winery

Noon to 4 p.m.

Live Music, Shutter, Oak Mountain Winery

Noon to 6 p.m.

Estate BBQ, Temecula Hills Production, Oak Mountain Winery

1-3 p.m.

Paint Nite in the Barrel Room, Mount Palomar Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Jeff Johnson, Danza Del Sol Winery

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Jimmy Patton, Europa Village

1-4 p.m.

Live Music, Kevin Begin, Lorimar Vineyards

1-5 p.m.

Live Music, Leoness Cellars

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Live Music, Michael LeClerc, Ponte Cellar Lounge

6-10 p.m.

Wedding Showcase, Wilson Creek Winery

6:30-9:30 p.m.

Shakespeare in the Vines, Baily Vineyard

7-10 p.m.

Live Music, Rhonda & Vince, Miramonte Winery

Mark (left) and Kathy (right) of Murrieta soak up the sun with a glass of wine and live music at Cougar Vineyard and Winery on Sunday, July Meghan Taylor photo 30.

Janet (far left), Cathy (back/middle), Cindy (back/right), Rob (far right), and Michael (front/middle) all of Phillips Ranch enjoy a friend’s trip to the winery and relax to live music at Cougar Vineyard and Winery on Sunday, July 30. Meghan Taylor photo

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Sunday, Aug. 13

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The Cougar Barrel room is home to many personalized member barrels. Each barrel is designated to Cougar Vineyard and Winery members. Meghan Taylor photo

mists’ Summerfest Event, Saturday, Aug. 19 from 5:30-10:30 p.m. Rick and Jennifer will be pouring next to Mama-n-Papas during the 50th anniversary event. Named one of the best wineries to visit in Temecula Valley Wine Country by FoodandWine. com, Cougar Vineyard & Winery is conveniently located on the De Portola Wine Trail at 39870 De

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What could possibly be better on a Friday evening or Sunday afternoon than good food, good music and good wine? Not much if you ask Rick and Jennifer Buffington, owners of Cougar Vineyard & Winery. “I love listening to live music so I have always had that. I was always an advocate for live music,” Jennifer said. The couple began offering music on Saturdays early in the 10-yearold winery’s life. “The first year we were in business, I always wanted to have music but I didn’t know how much it would cost,” Jennifer said. “One of the musicians came to me and offered me a great deal.” The Buffingtons accepted that musician’s offer and gave them their start with live music. “We had success with it,” she explained. “It was going to something from nothing.” When Saturdays became Cougar’s busiest day, they moved their music nights to Friday. “It got too crazy, too loud,” Jennifer said. Visitors to the winery on Friday evenings are treated to a high energy performance each week between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m. with entertainers like John Rankin, who opened for John Legend and John January and Linda Berry Duo who are known for their bluesy rock stylings. “Our Friday music, they’re entertainers,” Jennifer explained. “People are drawn to them, they are watching them and participating in the show.” Sunday visitors to Cougar Vineyards & Winery are in for a rare treat in the laid-back atmosphere of the boutique winery with the musical stylings of the likes of local singer/songwriter James Holland, performing classic rock and his original hits, The Rockin’ Rebels Duo and some of the best jump swing, 50s rockabilly and west coast blues. “Sundays are wine club and families,” Jennifer said. “It’s a more relaxed feel, more like background music that people can enjoy while tasting wine or eating lunch from Sangio’s Deli.” According to Rick, the winery was built to reflect what he and Jennifer liked most about the wineries they have visited, including the live music and the deli, along with the world-class wines. “It’s really Jennifer’s quote, but we built the winery as something we would like to go to,” Rick said. “It’s what we’d like to see in a winery.” While visiting Cougar, don’t forget to take part in one of their new Daily Tours beginning at 11 a.m. Cost is $40 for non-wine club members and $36 for wine club members. The production and vineyard tour is followed by wine and food pairings and reservations are required. Call (951) 767-8398 or send an email to groupsales@ cougarvineayrds.com to reserve a spot. For those out-of-towners wanting to try some of Cougar Vineyard & Winery’s offerings, be sure to stop by and see them at Vista Opti-

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Rocker and Renegade frontman Kenny Marquez encourages crowd participation during his Aug. 4 performance at Cougar Vineyards & Winery.

Aug. 18, Block Party, Peltzer Winery Aug. 18, Festa! Europa benefitting Jacob’s House, Europa Village Aug. 19, Warrant, 4019’s, Monte De Oro Winery Aug. 20, Dessert & Wine Pairing, Masia de la Vinya Aug. 20. Champagne Jazz Series, Thornton Winery Aug. 20, Temecula Road, Sara Evans, Wilson Creek Winery Aug. 23, Art Party, Wiens Cellars Aug. 25, The Latin Corner with Ruben V, Bel Vino Winery Aug. 25, Murder Mystery Dinner, Mount Palomar Winery

Aug. 26, Comedy & Magic Night, Europa Village Aug. 26, World of Wine, Wiens Cellars Aug. 27, Clay Walker Concert, Galway Downs Aug. 27, Champagne Jazz Series, Thornton Winery Aug. 28, Movies in the Vines, Lorimar Winery Aug. 30, Paint ‘N Sip, “Tropical Mermaid,” Falkner Winery Sept. 8, Strangelove, Mount Palomar Winery Sept. 8, Champagne Jazz series, Thornton Winery Sept. 9, “Escape,” Journey tribute, Bel Vino Winery Sept. 9, Champagne Jazz series, Thornton Winery Sept. 9, Winemaker’s Select Dinner, Wiens Cellars Sept. 16, Champagne Jazz series, Thornton Winery

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Portola Road in Temecula. The winery’s tasting room hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, including a full schedule of events, call (951) 4910825 or visit them online at www. cougarvineyards.com.

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Dining in the Valley Rosie’s Kitchen : Do I cook at home?

Rosie O’Connor

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Everyone is always curious about a chef’s life. “Do I cook at home?” is probably the question I’m asked most. If I cook at home it’s for two reasons: I’m either burned out or I just came back from one of my travels and I’m so inspired that I want to cook, cook, cook. If I’m burned out I like to invite friends over for dinner. Call me crazy but cooking up a feast makes me feel better. Some mornings, possessed by what I call “travel passion” I will jump out of bed and run to the kitchen and raid my refrigerator after a trip. Today was one of those days and luckily, I had some heirloom tomatoes from Sofia’s Market Garden. I sautéed them with onions, and garlic in olive oil. Luckily, we had some frozen hash browns and cooked those up to a crisp making the perfect topping to my egg dish. If you’re going to cook this at home throw a mimosa while you are at it! Why not? Life is short. The truth is I love to cook at home. Although I enjoyed cooking for my family as a child growing up, I didn’t know I was going to be a chef. Everyone warned me of pains of chef life: working on your feet, the heat, the grueling hours of the kitchen life. There were horror stories of cooks abusing alcohol and cocaine (well I grew up in the 70s in the disco days). It was a man’s world and no place for a little girl like me. However, owning my own restaurant has made me aware that it

Chef Rosie O’Conner cooks at home.

doesn’t have to be this way. You can be balance work and enjoy your life. Yes, I consider myself a workaholic but I am reasonable in the sense that I like to dabble in a few things rather than just obsessing in one. The chef of today creates balance and lives a fit lifestyle. Focusing on hiring the right people who share your vision is very important. One cannot do it alone. Those “Devil in the kitchen” days are over and no longer respected. Although I’m a travel blogger, a consultant, a restauranteur, I much rather be described as a passionate, motivated Latina chef. I eat well and exercise so that I can be part of your world and I can invite you into mine. Being a good role model and inspiration to other girls is very important to me. Don’t get me wrong, I still work 15 hours days and wake up at 5 a.m.

Poached Eggs in Sofia’s tomatoes.

every morning. Most of my chef friends think I’m crazy because I’m always obsessing. I’ve just learned to appreciate those moments in life when passion possesses me. The older I get, I look forward to cooking breakfast in my pajamas with kinky morning hair, blaring Latin tunes and serving up mimosas! It’s my calling! However, if you find me in your kitchen one morning, making breakfast for you, don’t get all crazy and scream “How did you get in to my house!” Chef Rosie O’Connor is the owner of Provecho Grill and Xicana (coming soon) in Menifee. Chef Rosie offers consulting, cooking classes and private tours to Mexico. For more of her stories and reci-

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Poached Eggs in Sofia’s tomatoes Ingredients 6 Large eggs 4 large heirloom tomatoes or 6 small ones ¼ diced onion 3 cloves minced garlic 1 tablespoon of butter 1tablespoon of olive oil ¼ cup of fresh chopped cilantro Pinch of oregano Pinch of hot red pepper flakes Pinch of flaky sea salt to taste

Pinch of black pepper to taste Pinch of garlic salt 1/4 cup of chicken or vegetable stock or water Heat large sauté pan on medium heat. Melt butter, add olive oil and onions, garlic and cook until they are transparent. Add tomatoes and seasonings, and cook until soft. Add stock or water and bring to a boil and then bring it to a simmer. Let the sauce cook for 4 minutes. Crack the eggs carefully to pan, cover the pan with a lid and let them poach for 4-6 minutes until the egg whites are set but the egg yolks are still runny. Serve warm. Spoon your eggs over toast and enjoy it with and a mimosa!

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ing ice cream has been around so long, and that many cultures have created their own take on frozen treats, from gelato to sorbet to frozen yogurts, one may think there aren’t many new ways to indulge in this beloved dessert. But with a little creativity, anyone can come up with innovative ways to serve ice cream or any of its frozen cousins. The following are just a few different recipe inspirations.

with crushed cookie crumbs. You can then refreeze the finished ice cream balls and have them set to fry in time for dessert.

1. Lightly butter flour tortillas and sprinkle them with cinnamon and sugar. Drape the tortillas over the rungs of the shelves in an oven, placing a baking sheet underneath to catch any drips. Bake at 300 F until just crisp. Fill with your favorite ice cream for some frozen dessert tacos.

5. Spoon your favorite cookie dough into a muffin tin and mold the dough so it lines the individual cups of the tin. Bake until firm and let cool. Use the cookie cups to make little ice cream sundae holders for parties. Their diminutive size makes them ideal for kids.

2. Create your own ice cream sandwiches from any firm cookies or dessert bars you have on hand. For example, cut two thin slices of fudge brownies. Spread softened ice cream in a complementary flavor, such as peanut butter or black cherry vanilla, in between the brownie sandwich pieces. Freeze to firm everything up and make it easier to eat.

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3. Fried ice cream pairs the seemingly incompatible frozen dessert with heat. Freeze scoops of ice cream until they are solid, dip them in an egg wash and coat

4. Ice cream and frozen waffles make a quick dessert in a pinch. Raid the freezer for the ingredients, toast the waffles and then sandwich with ice cream. Top with fresh fruit and whipped cream, if desired.

6. Whip up your own ice cream cake. Place a thin layer of any flavor cake on the bottom of a dish or pan that can be placed into the freezer. Scoop softened ice cream on top, then continue to layer as desired, finishing with ice cream as the final layer. Let freeze several hours until firmed up, then enjoy. Ice cream can be enjoyed in cones, cups, a la mode or as part of soda floats. There is really no limit to what can be created with this popular dessert treat.

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Dining in the Valley

Speedy summer side dishes Kim Harris VALLEYEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM

Around my house it never fails. We are relaxing with a cup of coffee on our pool deck and my brotherin-law calls to catch up with us. At the end of the conversation, my husband invites him up for a barbecue, something I am never prepared for. I rush to the freezer and pull out some chicken, chops or steaks for the main course, but what will I serve on the side? This problem used to send me rushing to the store looking for something in a box that I can whip up quickly and still have a satisfying meal that is delicious for adults, but that also appeals to my niece and nephew, both under the age of 10. With these quick and easy recipes, scrambling for side dishes has become a thing of the past and best of all, I usually have all the ingredients on hand, giving me an easy solution for a common problem. Here are three of my favorite goto side dishes for those last-minute get-togethers.

start to finish. Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can yellow corn, drained 1 (15 ounce) can white corn, drained 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained 1 bunch finely chopped cilantro 5 green onions, finely sliced 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste Directions Stir the yellow and white corn, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro, green onion, red onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a large bowl. Gently mix in the lime juice and avocado. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with tortilla chips or as a side dish. Classic macaroni salad This is one of those side dishes that was served at every family get

Corn salsa.

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onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

Fresh vegetable and pasta salads are a great compliment to any meal.

Cucumber, onion and tomato salad.

Corn Salsa I found this recipe by hvoeltner online at www.allrecipes.com and it quickly became a family favorite! My favorite part of this recipe is the ease in putting it together. It takes about five minutes from

water to boil. Ingredients 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 2/3 cup white sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yel-

together I went to as a kid. It’s an old standby that is not only easy to make, but also a favorite at all kinds of functions. Best of all it takes less than 30 minutes to make if you put together the dressing and chop the vegetables while waiting for the

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It’s easy to whip up homemade ice cream cake, something that is sure to be a hit with everyone.

low mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 large onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup grated carrot (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional) Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain. In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the

Cucumber, onion and tomato salad This recipe is one that I got from a friend of mine while living on the southeast coast of Georgia. Using tomatoes and cucumbers right from the garden and Tony Chachere’s to give it a kick, makes this fresh summer recipe appealing on a hot summer day. Prep time is 15 minutes. Ingredients 1 cup water 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons salt Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning to taste 1 tablespoon fresh, coarsely ground black pepper 3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 onion, sliced and separated into rings Directions Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth; add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion and stir to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours.

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REAL ESTATE / HOME & GARDEN

Wounded Army veteran welcomed to Temecula with party, new home

A motorcade escorts wounded veteran Army Sgt. Cristian Valle and his family to a welcoming party at Trinity Lutheran Church in Temecula during an event organized by nonprofit Homes for our Troops, Aug. 5. The event is designed to introduce Valle to the community of Temecula where Homes for our Troops and its partners will construct a mortgage free home in Temecula, customized for his disabilities.

Wounded veteran Army Sgt. Cristian Valle is welcomed by members of the community during an introduction event organized by Homes for our Troops at Trinity Lutheran Church in Temecula.

People welcome wounded veteran Army Sgt. Cristian Valle and his family to a welcoming party at Trinity Lutheran Church in Temecula during an event organized by nonprofit Homes for our Troops, Aug. 5.

Wounded veteran Army Sgt. Cristian Valle walks in Trinity Lutheran Church in Temecula for the start of a community introduction event organized by Homes for our Troops.

Wounded veteran Army Sgt. Cristian Valle (left) and his family attend an introduction event organized by Homes for our Troops at Trinity Lutheran Church in Temecula, Aug. 5. [Left] Wounded veteran Army Spc. Geoffrey Quevedo speaks during a community introduction event for Army Sgt. Cristian Valle at Trinity Lutheran Church in Temecula, Aug. 5. Quevedo also received a mortgage free home in Temecula from Homes for our Troops in 2015.

Homes for our Troops Community Outreach Coordinator Brianne McNamara welcomes guests and introduces wounded veteran Army Sgt. Cristian Valle to Temecula.

Army Sgt. Cristian Valle is welcomed by dignitaries and members of the community during an introduction event organized by Homes for our Troops. [Right] Wounded veteran Army Sgt. Cristian Valle speaks thanking everyone involved in helping to construct a new home for him and his family during an introduction event organized by Homes for our Troops at Trinity Lutheran Church.

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Market at a glance (As of August 6, 2017) No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed

TEMECULA

MURRIETA

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE

CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE

SUN CITY

HEMET

SAN JACINTO

(359) 351

(372) 376

(98) 87

(180) 171

(127) 131

(139) 127

(328) 312

Average Selling Price

$459,568

$424,918

$402,318

$392,624

$352,857

$335,436

$224,000

$235,371

$231,236

Average List Price

$831,510

$770,090

$433,767

$406,924

$607,615

$421,633

$339,961

$305,289

$318,933

Median List Price

$599,950

$495,000

$430,000

$379,000

$499,400

$402,780

$325,000

$269,000

$274,900

$217

$182

$156

$183

$202

$166

$164

$151

$148

Average Days on Market

115

Most Expensive Listing

$3,900,000

$9,990,000

$1,100,000

$2,249,990

$1,999,900

$895,000

$875,000

$5,000,000

$3,500,000

Least Expensive Listing

$310,000

$189,000

$205,000

$110,000

$148,900

$225,000

$162,000

$35,000

$25,000

Average Age of Listing

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

39%

36%

37%

30%

41%

34%

30%

26%

21%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

13%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

11%

3233

3116

2816

2179

2648

2508

1868

1694

1739

Asking Price per Square Foot

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

102)

(102)

8001-10,000

6501-8000

Median Number of Bedrooms

4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

2.5

2.0

Seller (47.7)

Seller (51.9)

Seller (53.8)

Seller (64.9)

Seller (42.3)

Seller (57.6)

Seller (59.0)

Seller (62.1)

Seller (66.1)

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 08/07/17. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 08/06/17 Boxes with multiple entries have previous week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Strong Trends (multiple weeks) in each area are indicated by color: green indicates upward trend; pink indicates downward trend. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

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Real Estate / Home & Garden Recent Home Sales

List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 252 closed transactions for 7/31/17 through 8/6/17.

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Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Aguanga

43986 Linda Way

$300,000

1551

3BR

2BA

Anza

39821 Broken Axle Drive

$195,900

1188

2BR

2BA

39437 Terwilliger Road

$224,900

1560

3BR

2BA

22660 Pin Tail Drive

$450,000

3066

5BR

30265 Channel Way

$735,000

4000

5BR

22544 Pin Tail Drive

$400,000

2263

22166 San Joaquin Drive

$1,399,900

22641 Cove View Street 30582 Emperor Drive

Canyon Lake

Hemet

Lake Elsinore

Menifee

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Murrieta 26529 Jefferson Ave.

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Menifee

30515 Ipara Road

$570,000

2922

3BR

3BA

142

25830 Morgantown Way

$280,000

2217

3BR

3BA

101

31370 Manlio Court

$455,000

3436

4BR

4BA

3BA

175

29120 Bridgeport Lane

$334,900

1717

3BR

3BA

131

29020 Olympia Way

$263,000

1460

2BR

4BR

3BA

26768 Merced Street

$317,000

1559

5200

5BR

5BA

26153 Desert Rose Lane

$315,000

$380,000

1716

3BR

2BA

30299 Moon Star Circle

$519,000

2732

4BR

3BA

29346 Castaway Court

23651 Black Duck Drive

$419,900

2022

3BR

3BA

23776 Vista Way

$300,000

2050

3BR

3BA

3932 Via Barcelona

$275,000

2040

3BR

3BA

42930 Minto Way

$197,000

1248

2BR

2BA

43649 Jared Lane

$127,000

1440

3BR

26009 Dumont Road

$439,900

2518

26110 New Chicago Avenue

$125,000

228 Newport Road

$590,000

3231 Bellwood Street 401 Tivoli Court

Hemet 2355 E. Florida

Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

San Jacinto

508 Oriole Road

$345,000

3689

6BR

5BA

1020 Daniel Court

$259,900

1917

4BR

3BA

1802 Montara Way

$329,000

3028

4BR

3BA

2BA

110

1453 Monroe Circle

$140,000

1030

2BR

2BA

435 Palm Avenue

$224,000

1434

2BR

2BA

3BR

2BA

1367 Summerchase Road

$245,000

1426

4BR

3BA

1862

2BR

3BA

1266 Roma Court

$259,000

2204

4BR

3BA

$318,000

1518

2BR

2BA

407 La Boca Street

$298,000

2539

5BR

3BA

$424,000

2325

4BR

3BA

1330 Saddlebrook Way

$290,000

2390

4BR

3BA

31816 Brentworth Street

$399,000

3351

5BR

4BA

398 Greenville Road

$265,000

1736

4BR

2BA

27379 Stonehurst Drive

$415,000

2925

5BR

3BA

141 Bay Circle

$310,000

2536

4BR

3BA

287

29306 Pineleaf Street

$385,000

2050

3BR

3BA

783 Bergamo Avenue

$254,500

1589

3BR

2BA

29395 Starring Lane

$420,000

4063

6BR

5BA

720 Camino De Oro

$194,500

1178

2BR

2BA

29723 Avenida De Fiesta

$305,000

1328

3BR

2BA

1575 Napoli Way

$260,000

1978

4BR

3BA

3BR

3BA

102

25355 Forest Wood Circle

$383,000

2886

4BR

4BA

991 Sussex Road

$295,000

2573

5BR

3BA

1019

2BR

1BA

31711 Brentworth Street

$415,000

3351

5BR

4BA

1538 Western Village Drive

$245,000

1337

3BR

2BA

4122

5BR

4BA

24960 Blue Oak Circle

$355,000

1717

3BR

2BA

1404 Colonial Way

$141,000

1065

2BR

2BA

$310,000

2680

5BR

3BA

33173 Aquamarine Circle

$370,000

2469

5BR

3BA

410 EL MONTE Street

$169,000

902

3BR

2BA

$300,000

2376

4BR

3BA

28415 Pacific Court

$449,000

3342

5BR

3BA

1318 Vanguard Court

$303,000

2690

5BR

3BA

628 Santa Fe Street

$85,500

1023

2BR

2BA

25921 Lancaster Drive

$207,000

1408

2BR

2BA

930 Luna Way

$295,000

1865

4BR

3BA

42300 Acacia Avenue

$262,000

2203

3BR

3BA

29970 Carmel Road

$181,900

992

2BR

1BA

26724 Tropicana Drive

$275,000

1776

3BR

2BA

103

3090 Bridgewater Circle

$345,000

3175

4BR

4BA

29835 Peacock Mountain Drive

$325,000

2085

5BR

3BA

28940 Carmel Road

$200,000

1696

2BR

2BA

8705 Mann Lane

$283,000

1861

3BR

2BA

29032 Avenida De Las Flores

$305,000

1906

3BR

2BA

29780 Avenida De Real

$310,000

1582

4BR

2BA

26035 Chelsea Way

$112,000

1344

2BR

2BA

29172 Kingfisher Court

$348,000

1901

3BR

3BA

27304 Hacienda Drive

$204,000

977

2BR

2BA

4895 Cassiope Court

$309,000

2361

4BR

3BA

30675 Spring Deep

$334,250

1341

3BR

2BA

36210 Rancho California Road

$645,000

2631

3BR

3BA

288

326 Thornton Avenue

$109,900

1036

2BR

2BA

27029 Presley Street

$228,000

1538

2BR

2BA

41534 Eagle Point Way

$433,875

2923

4BR

4BA

375

199 Caldera Lane

$329,500

2860

4BR

3BA

30742 Alston Lane

$364,900

2204

4BR

2BA

29487 Georgetown Lane

$525,000

3150

7BR

4BA

335

1029 Redondo Way

$65,000

1344

2BR

2BA

27631 Camino Bella

$323,000

1500

4BR

2BA

39490 Calle Jerez

$675,000

2480

3BR

2BA

296

1450 Camino Hidalgo

$340,000

1904

2BR

2BA

29622 Ash Dale Way

$240,000

1456

4BR

2BA

45120 Winter Creek Court

$615,000

3128

4BR

3BA

219

344 Alessandro Street

$175,000

1187

3BR

2BA

27639 Via Real

$335,000

1957

5BR

3BA

33972 Temecula Creek Road

$559,950

2609

4BR

3BA

135

340 Presidents Avenue

$240,000

1597

4BR

3BA

29216 Lotus Circle

$257,500

1417

2BR

2BA

39174 Marcus Drive

$685,000

3523

6BR

4BA

201

1601 Montrose Avenue

$167,500

1197

2BR

2BA

25305 Forest Wood Circle

$393,500

2886

5BR

3BA

24620 Pajaro Road

$1,295,000

3631

3BR

3BA

1426 Dusty Hill Road

$263,000

1774

4BR

2BA

31303 Gardenside Lane

$345,000

1883

4BR

2BA

33679 Abbey Road

$457,000

2648

4BR

3BA

110

Sun City

Temecula

321 Chi Chi Circle

$310,000

2024

2BR

2BA

30214 Whembly Circle

$419,000

3299

5BR

4BA

30528 Via Norte

$550,000

1752

3BR

2BA

26419 Liberty Drive

$349,000

2408

4BR

2BA

29915 Calle Edmundo

$348,000

1604

3BR

3BA

45816 Corte Ricardo

$550,000

3224

5BR

4BA

1171 Tori Drive

$363,500

2779

3BR

3BA

27130 El Rancho Drive

$210,000

1098

2BR

2BA

37980 Avenida Bravura

$1,150,000

3806

3BR

4BA

820 Provance Street

$290,000

2164

4BR

3BA

30906 ANDERSON

$445,000

3430

4BR

3BA

45642 Cebalo Street

$568,198

2700

3BR

3BA

1465 Carlotta Drive

$119,900

1694

2BR

2BA

29638 Brookfield Drive

$305,000

1236

3BR

2BA

31496 Loma Linda Road

$427,900

1798

3BR

3BA

26185 Notre Dame Court

$290,000

1650

4BR

2BA

26685 Summer Sunshine Drive

$228,500

1134

2BR

2BA

30355 Via Norte

$777,000

3033

4BR

3BA

42159 Harmony Drive

$248,000

1600

3BR

2BA

29217 Promenade Road

$350,000

2249

4BR

3BA

32575 Avenida Lestonnac

$975,000

3958

4BR

4BA

656 Soboba Street

$330,000

2345

4BR

3BA

29361 Crown Point Court

$272,000

1308

3BR

2BA

30367 Via Canada

$729,000

2756

4BR

3BA

793 Harding Street

$212,000

1197

3BR

2BA

28440 Via Princesa

$185,000

1188

2BR

2BA

31968 Corte Montoya

$393,000

1746

3BR

3BA

421 Avenida Calandria

$117,500

827

2BR

1BA

33589 Azalea Lane

$387,000

2201

4BR

2BA

131

40435 Calle Madero

$699,900

3525

4BR

3BA

43900 E Street

$180,000

816

2BR

1BA

33790 Willow Haven Lane

$282,000

1814

3BR

3BA

145

44868 Tudal

$542,000

3279

5BR

4BA

1459 Willow Leaf Drive

$185,000

1700

2BR

2BA

24198 Summer Creek Lane

$950,000

4185

4BR

4BA

28656 Bar Harbor Lane

$336,000

1530

2BR

3BA

236 Buena Vista Street

$171,000

1440

2BR

2BA

33533 Azalea Lane

$400,000

2187

4BR

3BA

30068 Cielo Mesa

$535,000

1925

4BR

2BA

26593 Cortrite Avenue

$199,900

1440

3BR

2BA

40095 Ravenwood Drive

$394,000

2012

4BR

3BA

41795 Corte Montia

$585,000

3189

4BR

3BA

551 Yale Street

$235,000

1864

3BR

2BA

34664 Sawtooth Court

$410,000

2338

4BR

3BA

110

40251 Pasadena Drive

$463,000

2528

4BR

3BA

41180 Terra Circle

$269,900

1772

4BR

2BA

23585 Sycamore Creek Avenue

$515,000

3396

5BR

3BA

31650 Sweetwater Circle

$508,000

2402

4BR

4BA

1905 Oakland Avenue

$83,000

870

2BR

2BA

41461 Agean Court

$424,100

2850

5BR

3BA

36321 Alta Mesa Court

$796,000

2598

4BR

4BA

1245 Seven Hills Drive

$152,000

1181

2BR

2BA

28257 Daffodil Way

$425,000

2985

4BR

3BA

41266 Pine Tree Circle

$405,000

1689

3BR

2BA

1061 Menlo Avenue

$242,000

1715

4BR

2BA

39842 De Vendome Court

$398,000

2671

6BR

4BA

31698 Corte Avalos

$385,000

1539

3BR

3BA

1295 Cawston Avenue

$63,000

722

1BR

1BA

41976 Santa Fe

$530,000

2155

3BR

2BA

41847 Via Vasquez

$519,900

2328

4BR

3BA

26361 Plymouth Street

$230,000

1510

3BR

2BA

29851 Talitha Way

$390,000

2253

4BR

3BA

41149 Via Halcon

$285,000

900

2BR

2BA

41196 Torrey Pine Court

$200,000

974

2BR

2BA

40382 Ariel Hope Way

$455,400

3613

5BR

4BA

27948 Corte Melosa

$375,000

1739

3BR

3BA

400 Hermosa Street

$230,000

1789

4BR

2BA

35423 Sumac Avenue

$457,000

2945

5BR

3BA

45117 Vine Cliff Street

$640,000

3128

4BR

3BA

209 Firestone Lane

$239,000

1547

2BR

2BA

41048 Cardinal Flower Drive

$352,500

2483

3BR

3BA

39141 Rising Hill Drive

$340,000

1383

3BR

3BA

26231 Cornell Street

$198,000

1062

2BR

2BA

29040 Via Princesa

$255,000

1512

3BR

2BA

27948 Corte Melosa

$375,000

1739

4BR

3BA

Murrieta

43946 Citrus View Drive

$450,000

2726

3BR

3BA

23487 Mountainside Court

$505,000

2543

4BR

3BA

32496 Bergamo Court

$390,000

1790

4BR

3BA

16002 Grand Avenue

$204,000

1190

2BR

1BA

39897 Osprey Rd

$337,000

1475

3BR

2BA

43272 Brookway Drive

$590,000

3429

6BR

3BA

29527 Slider

$399,900

2824

4BR

4BA

26791 Mandelieu Drive

$375,000

1561

4BR

3BA

34039 Abbey Road

$579,900

3378

6BR

4BA

18810 Oakview Way

$336,000

1708

4BR

2BA

36598 Silk Oak terrace

$495,000

3962

5BR

3BA

32761 Tulley Ranch Road

$380,000

1613

3BR

3BA

31897 Birchwood Drive

$415,000

3391

4BR

3BA

38464 Coralino Drive

$428,000

2324

4BR

3BA

43065 Manchester Court

$600,000

3239

4BR

3BA

28238 Leona Drive

$138,153

1454

3BR

2BA

25363 Copperleaf Court

$399,000

2006

4BR

3BA

31186 Lavender Ct

$265,000

1104

2BR

2BA

31864 Willow Wood Court

$459,900

2829

5BR

3BA

39969 Candy Apple Way

$402,000

1800

4BR

2BA

32084 Tall Oak Court

$520,000

2937

4BR

3BA

32620 Santa Cruz Way

$350,000

1864

4BR

2BA

28244 Kara Street

$353,000

2058

5BR

3BA

27491 Jimson Circle

$337,500

1254

3BR

2BA

30355 Illinois Street

$200,000

870

2BR

1BA

28311 Triese Street

$331,000

1441

3BR

3BA

32698 Caserta Drive

$355,000

1148

3BR

2BA

31628 Boulder Vista Drive

$335,000

2068

3BR

2BA

23340 Red Willow Way

$415,000

2097

3BR

2BA

41859 Camino De La Torre

$510,000

2539

3BR

2BA

286 Parkview Place

$160,000

1058

2BR

2BA

26975 Montseratt Court

$375,000

1611

2BR

2BA

44774 Adam Lane

$205,000

864

1BR

1BA

36214 Pursh Drive

$375,000

2326

4BR

3BA

38083 Calle Quedo

$237,000

1440

3BR

2BA

23064 Seattle Ridge Road

$445,000

3672

5BR

5BA

15 Via Del Macci Court

$510,000

3711

5BR

5BA

41553 Evening Shade Place

$650,000

3547

5BR

4BA

32575 Buckhorn Road

$320,000

1529

4BR

2BA

36690 Acanthus Drive

$435,000

3264

4BR

3BA

29785 Masters Drive

$499,000

3233

4BR

3BA

33845 Jo Ann Court

$240,000

1152

2BR

2BA

67 Villa Valtelena

$397,000

2589

4BR

3BA

40977 Lacroix Avenue

$348,000

2183

4BR

4BA

21722 Pink Ginger Court

$417,000

3200

5BR

4BA

32660 Racquet Club Way

$325,000

2228

3BR

2BA

26732 Golden Cup Court

$614,500

3863

4BR

5BA

33259 Homestead Lane

$245,000

1344

3BR

2BA

6 Via Palmieki Court

$446,000

3842

5BR

5BA

24909 Madison Avenue

$253,000

1232

3BR

2BA

25796 Via Sarah

$418,000

3646

5BR

3BA

34014 Winterberry Lane

$325,000

1712

3BR

3BA

39293 Via Pamplona

$379,000

1640

3BR

2BA

33795 Harvest Way

$372,300

2627

5BR

3BA

52979 Alba Street

$425,000

3487

5BR

3BA

40444 Erica Avenue

$475,000

3675

4BR

3BA

24147 Brillante Drive

$446,000

2838

5BR

3BA

29213 Gateway Drive

$396,000

2032

4BR

2BA

33540 Willow Haven Lane

$290,000

1814

3BR

3BA

24057 Wheatfield Circle

$215,000

1440

3BR

2BA

7 Via Del Fico Court

$527,900

3842

5BR

5BA

41935 Black Mountain

$445,000

2855

5BR

3BA

127

22726 Weatherly Court

$363,000

1823

3BR

3BA

19380 Stonewood Lane

$314,000

1304

3BR

2BA

23599 Carneros Court

$450,000

3040

4BR

3BA

22678 Cervera Road

$353,000

1899

4BR

2BA

40950 Whitehall Street

$365,000

2257

4BR

3BA

27545 Viridian Street

$310,000

1761

3BR

3BA

22966 Catt Road

$445,000

2500

4BR

3BA

15635 Vista Way

$210,000

1141

2BR

2BA

24182 Corte Cordoba

$337,000

1502

2BR

2BA

32160 Beecher Street

$144,000

1120

3BR

2BA

638 Parkview Drive

$170,000

944

2BR

1BA

26487 Arboretum Way

$262,500

1246

2BR

3BA

27976 Mead Court

$470,220

2894

3BR

4BA

202

31745 Country Haven Lane

$392,500

3030

6BR

4BA

122

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FALLBROOK – D.R. Horton, America’s largest new homebuilder by volume, is bringing a new collection of family homes to Fallbrook. Now under construction, the 396-acre master-planned community of Horse Creek Ridge will be an amenity-rich residential destination where home is much more than a house. Evoking a rural, ranch-inspired architectural style, a diverse array of stylish new homes in seven neighborhoods will offer something for every taste and every budget. Attuned to the needs of today’s varying generational lifestyles, the well-crafted homes will feature innovative designs, energysaving efficiencies – including Energy Star-certified appliances, LED lighting and tankless water heaters – and comfortable spaces for indoor-outdoor living. Horse Creek Ridge will be a place alive with a spirit of adventure and possibility. Residents will be able to play at the eight planned, future neighborhood parks, go

hiking and mountain biking, swim laps or have a barbecue with friends at the planned recreation center, explore the surrounding wild lands, or go horseback riding along the community’s proposed equestrian trails. Showcasing an early California ranch vernacular, the community’s main recreation center will offer everything required for family fun, such as comfortable gathering places, a sparkling swimming pool, dining areas with built-in gas barbecues, kitchen and an indooroutdoor fireplace. A second pool area for residents – complete with restrooms, barbecues and shade trellis – is also planned. A future 8.1-acre town center is anticipated to be developed adjacent to the community within a half-mile of most of the homes. With an array of recreation-oriented neighborhood shops and local restaurants, the center will provide the ultimate in retail convenience for residents. Also adjacent to Horse Creek

Ridge is a proposed 8.5-acre San Diego County active sports park, serving both the community and the surrounding area. The sports complex is anticipated to offer active play areas, a soccer field, picnic and barbecue areas with shade structures, as well as a baseball diamond with sloped-grass seating areas. The Horse Creek Ridge community is served by the Fallbrook School District, which has earned a strong reputation for academic excellence and cultivating student achievement. Students living in the community are anticipated to attend Fallbrook Street Elementary, Live Oak Elementary, Potter Junior High and Fallbrook High School. Although, buyers should conduct their own investigation of the present and future availability of school districts and school assignments. The seller has no control or responsibility for any changes to school districts or school assignments should they occur in the future. The central location of Horse Creek Ridge provides quick access to both Interstate 15 and State Route 76 leading to the region’s employment centers as well as its many diversions in shopping, dining, entertainment and family recreation. For more information on Horse Creek Ridge and to join the community’s interest list, interested homebuyers are strongly encouraged to visit www.drhorton.com/ socal. Delivering more than 500,000 homes since 1978, D.R. Horton has been ranked by Builder Magazine as the No. 1 Builder in America by volume since 2002. Founded in 1978, the company builds in 27 states, providing qual-

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Real Estate / Home & Garden

Are you ready for your home appraiser’s appraisal? Mike Mason SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

compares to similar properties in the neighborhood.

value they may have had.

Selling your home is an experience like no other. First you get the home ready for sale then, you hire your real estate agent. Go through the process of pricing your home right for the current market, marketing the property, negotiating an offer … your now set to close escrow, the only obstacle in the way is the appraisal. Ready? Even though you and your buyer have agreed upon a price, if the buyer has a loan they’re depending on to close escrow you can believe that the lender will have an independent third party provide an objective opinion as to the value of the home. The professional appraiser acts independently to provide their opinion on the value of your home based on the condition of your property and how it

A seller’s fear The fear every seller has, is of course, that the home will appraise lower than expected, and not knowing how the appraiser determines the value of their home. The professional appraiser will be looking at many elements to determine the value of a property. To offer their opinion they must understand many nuances about the construction and how it has been maintained. Bear in mind that the entire purpose of the appraiser visiting your home is to report back to the lender so that the lender does not make a loan on a property that is not worth the value of the loan. For this reason, they will be looking at each of the exterior components closely because any of them, if they were to fail, could easily make a home uninhabitable and therefore lose any

Size really does matter The appraiser is concerned with both the size of your home as well as the size of the actual land it sits on. They will count your rooms and take the general floor plan into consideration. In today’s market, buyers typically are more interested in open floor plans and the more bedrooms and baths, the better. Bedrooms should be large with spacious closets and easy access to a private or semiprivate bath for maximum value. Buyers are also interested in larger lot sizes. The larger the lot the more private a home will feel. A larger lot also allows for more outdoor activities as well as the potential for further expansion of the living space. The livable square footage is generally described as space that has heating and air conditioning provided. Garages are not considered to be a part of the livable square footage, and typically patio enclosures are not either. The total square footage of your home will have a significant impact on the formula the appraiser will use to determine your home’s value. Many homes have been improved upon since they were originally built. Some have added additional living space while others have remodeled kitchens and baths. The appraiser will be looking for these improvements and will be looking at the quality of the construction and materials used. Many times, they will want to know about the permits that were pulled.

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Both buyers and lenders love it when a kitchen has recently been remodeled because they feel it will extend its’ life. New appliances contribute to the lasting value of a property. Home improvements will undoubtedly be a contributing factor to your homes overall value as the appraiser determines the value of your home. Upgrades and extras There are many little things that make your home special and they too will be considered in the appraisal process. In addition, there are the special upgrades that are always taken into consideration. Does the home have a swimming pool, in good condition? An outdoor kitchen is another popular upgrade that will add value. While newer homes today all are built with energy efficiency in mind, if it’s an older home have the windows been replaced with new energy efficient windows? Does the garage have

What’s the formula Most appraisals take the “comparable sales price approach” to determine your home’s value. What they are doing is looking at all of the unique nuances of your home and comparing it to similar homes in your neighborhood that have sold in the last six months. They want to find comparable homes to yours – if yours is a 1,200-square foot single story home, they won’t be looking at the 2,300-square foot 2-story home or the condo down the road. Once the appraiser has similar homes that have recently sold, the appraiser will start to adjust based on the features and characteristics of other homes. For example, if you have a pool and a model match across the street does not, then there will be an adjustment for the pool. On the other hand, if your home has a den instead of the 4th bedroom that your neighbors model match has then you will lose some value. There are many adjustments that must be made and a comprehensive formula that takes into consideration the location, the size, the age and the amenities of each home to determine the real estate value. Call us today, (951) 296-8887 and get the information you need enabling you to make an informed, educated decision. Questions regarding available inventory and/ or other real estate matters please contact, Mike@GoTakeAction.com. Mike Mason, Realtor® & Broker/ Owner of MASON Real Estate. LIC: 01483044, Temecula Valley resident for 30+ years, Board of Director (since 2011) Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors® (SRCAR).

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Heads up Senate Bill 1 will cost you more than 12 cents a gallon Jonathan Ingram SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Governor Jerry Brown and his democratic legislature’s bill, Senate Bill 1, imposes $52.4 billion in taxes and fees that will steal from the pockets of California’s working class. It allegedly “only” adds 12 cents a gallon in state gasoline taxes, but that is an outright lie. The Board of Equalization is the agency that oversees and adjusts tax and fee collection across the state based on projections of consumption and gas prices. Brown has taken power from those Cali-

fornians elected as our Board of Equalization representatives and is currently installing hand-picked cronies to establish total control over the tax infrastructure of the state. The real total amount in excise taxes will be 41.7 cents per gallon by November 1. Add the other fees that will follow, and the rate shoots up to 47.3 cents a gallon by July 2019. There are other taxes and fees too. The underground storage tank fee comes to 2 cents per gallon, and California’s 2.25 percent sales tax fluctuates according to the price of gasoline. That’s 9 cents a gallon at

current prices. Add all the taxes and fees together, and you begin to see the real figures Brown is imposing on the backs of hard-working Californians. An increase of 47.3 cents in primary and secondary excise taxes, two cents on the underground storage tank fee and nine cents on the sales tax as per the Tax Foundation estimate adds up to an actual total of 58.3 cents per gallon. But wait. There’s more. Add the federal tax 18.4 cents a gallon. We pay 76.7 cents per gallon with federal taxes. And don’t forget diesel drivers. Your cost goes up 20

cents a gallon with a 5.75 percent increase. SB 1 also includes a number of other tax increases and fees. In January, registration fees go up to $25 for cars valued at less than $5,000 and up to $175 on those vehicles worth $60,000 or more. Buyers of zero-emission vehicles will pay $100 each year. You will pay about $280 a year in state gas taxes and fees, using the 58.3 cents-per-gallon figure. That’s almost three times more than the $100 fee for zero-emissions vehicles, and don’t forget California pays an average 67 cents more

than the national average per gallon due in part to our requirements for cleaner-burning gasoline. It reduces smog, but it is more expensive to refine and costs 8 percent higher in the summer. How much is enough? This bill poses a serious burden on the working people of the state of California. How much longer are Californians going to be comfortable living in Brown’s authoritarian dystopia? Say “no” to a continued one-party rule; flex your civic muscle and resist Brown’s failed leftist legislation.

The positions political women hold in today’s California are still scant, but growing Assemblymember Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Only 26 of the California Legislature’s 120 members are women – nine Senators and 17 Assemblymembers. Women serve at all levels of leadership, including my position as Minority Floor Leader and Senator Patricia Bates, the current Senate Minority Leader.

Surprisingly, no woman was elected to the state Senate until 1976, and none were elected to the Assembly until 1918, having received the right to vote in 1911. When I was elected in 2012, I was the 138th woman elected to the Legislature. While men hold 1,735 city council slots in California’s 482 cities, women hold 795 council seats, 46 percent of the total. Only 72 cities

or 15 percent have a majority of women on the council, and only 137 cities or 28 percent have a woman mayor. There are 56 cities or 12 percent with no women on the city council. At the county level, women hold 76 of 296 supervisor seats, only 25.6 percent, and five counties, including Los Angeles, have a female majority. Currently, 14 counties have no female supervisors.

Women bring a different perspective to elective positions. As a wife and mother, my family’s health and well-being are always priorities. The need to balance home, family, my small business and legislative duties guides me in my committees, the bills I have introduced and co-authored and my keen desire to make sure California remains safe, prosperous and economically viable for our children’s

future. Today some barriers that once kept women from positions of leadership are largely gone, but in politics, the issues of money, time away from home and negativity in the election process are some reasons more women are not stepping into the political arena. Inspiring and encouraging women leaders can enhance public policy discussions and political engagement.

work ethic and work as unto the Lord. It’s easy to be an unforgiving, selfish and lazy person. Isn’t it? In fact, we are all really good at it, but you’ll never be happy in life if you don’t forgive. You’ll never be fulfilled if you’re not generous, and you’ll never get anywhere in life if you don’t work hard. You see just choosing not to do wrong isn’t enough to experience positive life change. It must go

further than that. You must choose to do right in the place of wrong. If you make this choice, not only will you experience a happier and more fulfilled life you will become the person God created you to be. You will become like him. Live on purpose, Pastor Zac Zac Elliot is the pastor of Fusion Christian Church in Temecula. For more information, visit www. myfusionchurch.com.

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Having a positive life change is possible Zac Elliott SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

“Put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires… put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” Ephesians 4:22, 24 If you want to get healthy and lose weight, you have to stop eating unhealthy foods and start eating healthy foods. You will never

reach your health goals if you continue to eat Twinkies. You have to start eating vegetables instead. It’s the law of replacing the bad with the good. This law applies to every area of your life, especially your spiritual life. If you want to have a positive life change and grow spiritually, you have to replace bad life habits with good life habits. In Ephesians 4:22 and 24, it said, “Put off your old self, which

is being corrupted by its deceitful desires… put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” This verse means you’ve got a choice to make because change is a choice. It’s choosing to put off unforgiveness and put on forgiveness. Instead of being selfish, make the choice to live a generous life. Instead of being lazy and living without ambition, put on a solid

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Hemet woman drowns in Colorado River boating accident

HEMET – A Hemet woman who was killed in a weekend boating accident became entangled in a rope tied to a sinking vessel and was pulled underwater, San Bernardino sheriff’s deputies said. Tasha Turner, 30, was among seven people on a boat which sank

sometime after 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, near the Big River Park located just off the Colorado River, near the Arizona state line, according to Deputy William Poe. The deputy said that Turner, boat operator Umberto Bagnara of Beaumont and five other passen-

gers departed from the launch ramp at Big River Park to go tubing. However, the 19-foot “closed bow vessel” they were in “lost power and became swamped and started to sink,” Poe said. Bagnara and the five other passengers were able to swim away

from the sinking vessel, but Turner was unable to free herself from a rope attached to the boat and was pulled beneath the water’s surface. Dive teams located the boat Saturday evening, but strong currents and poor lighting conditions led crews to cancel further dive mis-

sions until the following morning, Poe said. Turner’s body was found after dive teams resumed their search about 7 a.m. Sunday. The accident remains under investigation, and anyone with information was asked to call Poe at (760) 326-9200.

Blaze in canyon near Moreno Valley fully contained MORENO VALLEY – A 122acre wildfire that broke out just north of Moreno Valley Friday, Aug. 4, and prompted evacuations was fully contained, Aug. 5. Crews reported the fire was fully contained at 3 p.m., according to Tawny Cabral of the Riverside County Fire Department. The non-injury “Stewart” blaze

was reported at 2:28 p.m. Friday along Reche Canyon Road, near Stewart Street, about a mile south of the boundary separating Riverside and San Bernardino counties. On-scene commanders requested that sheriff’s deputies implement mandatory evacuations about an hour later as flames approached homes and other structures. There

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units based in San Bernardino County and San Diego County were sent to the location. The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Three displaced in Canyon Lake house fire CANYON LAKE – It took 21 firefighters about 30 minutes to put out a blaze in the attic of a Canyon Lake home, authorities said.

It was reported Aug. 5, at 6:58 p.m. in a 3,000-square-foot home in the 30500 block of Pauma Place, Jody Hagemann of the Riverside

County Fire Department said. The flames were out at 7:27 p.m., Hagemann said. No injuries were reported. Three adults were displaced.

Man badly beaten during assault on San Jacinto Street SAN JACINTO – A 44-year-old San Jacinto man found unconscious in the city’s business district was hospitalized in critical condition with head trauma and other injuries. The attack, which Riverside County sheriff’s investigators classified as an attempted homicide, happened Wednesday, Aug. 2, in the

1300 block of State Street, near Esplanade Avenue. The victim, whose name was withheld, was discovered on the street about 9:30 a.m., showing obvious signs of head trauma and was transported to a trauma center, sheriff’s Sgt. Robert Duckett said. No suspects were immediately identified.

The area where the assault happened is a business district and the location of satellite offices for the county Department of Probation and Department of Child Support Services. Anyone with information was asked to contact the Hemet Sheriff’s Station at (951) 791-3400.

Blaze damages home, displaces occupants FRENCH VALLEY – A fire damaged a French Valley home, displacing a family of six. The non-injury blaze was reported Friday, Aug. 4, at 7:35 a.m. in the 38000 block of Tranquila Avenue, near Encanto Road, just east of Murrieta, according to the

Riverside County Fire Department. About 20 firefighters arrived to find flames raging in the garage of the two-story residence. The fire extended into the living quarters of the property before crews got it under control roughly 45 minutes later.

According to the fire department, two adults and four children were displaced. The American Red Cross was summoned to offer assistance. The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Man injured after taking a spill from waterfall LAKE ELSINORE – A man was injured and required helicopter extraction after he fell from a waterfall in a remote area southwest of Lake Elsinore. The injury happened Aug. 5, at

10:54 a.m. at Tenaja Falls, a recreation area in the Ortega Mountains, according to Jody Hagemann of the Riverside County Fire Department. The man fell about 30 feet from the waterfall and sustained moder-

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Fallbrook $868,747

Fallbrook $888,747

Welcome to exclusive gate & guarded Rolling Hills Estates! Prime view location, one level living in main house & a lower level 4 car garage and guest quarters. Privacy and space will offer tranquil days of enjoyment from your outdoor patio or balcony as you gaze across the countryside and enjoy the whisper of the afternoon breeze. Your new home is waiting!

Indoor-outdoor living at its finest! From this top of the world custom home, you’ll enjoy spectacular & ever changing views from the main house & guest house throughout the seasons; including sunrise & sunset, moon rise & set, & breathtaking stargazing on a clear night. This home is extremely private, quiet & peaceful w/ being one of only two homes at the end of a private driveway. Imagine being secluded from all the hustle & bustle, yet minutes to the freeway.

Stone pillars lead up a winding drive to this absolutely stunning home! Rich hardwood flooring beckons you into this magnificent home filled with wonderful custom features throughout! Spacious formal living, family room, dining and eating areas. A dream kitchen with a massive center island, generous slab marble counters. Spectacular master suite w/custom fireplace.

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Highly upgraded, Peppertree Park! Enjoy the beautiful gated comm & 6 acre park as additional benefits to your pride of ownership home. Remodeled kitchen w/high end applcs & cabinets. Inviting wood flooring, crown molding, designer paint accents and bonus room. Inviting breakfast alcove. EZ care landscape & maintenance with artificial turf. Views from the redone balcony.

Follow the yellow stone entry path to your one level home with designer touches and upgrades throughout. Enjoy large volume rooms including huge kitchen and family room combo for entertaining. Meander through the numerous outdoor garden destination areas. Enjoy the outdoor fireplace in your front courtyard. Separate courtyard entrance to the attached casita. Community park is just a short stroll away. Enjoy the good life! Something for everyone!

Enjoy evenings by the fireplaces, summer afternoons by your private pool, & the good life on your completely versatile property. Fruit trees, shade trees & several destination & relaxation spots on your usable fenced grounds. Separate detached cottage, retreat or studio for your imagination. Horse friendly neighborhood down this quaint country lane close to town. Loaded w/ charm, style and class.

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Quiet Country Creek side home! You’ll fall in love w/ all this fabulous home has to offer! Spectacular over-sized gourmet kitchen w/ luxurious slab granite counters, stainless steel appliances & massive center island. FR is the heart of the home w/ the brick fplc. French doors lead out to the raised wood deck overlooking the giant oaks, seasonal creek, fire pit, in ground trampoline & garden. Garage conversion used as bonus/FR w/additional BD. Horses/RV welcome.

Prestigious Gated Hilltop One level destination! Within the gates of Hill Ranch in Fallbrook, your new home & guest house retreat awaits. Enjoy the majestic panorama vistas as the breeze & picturesque setting melt your stress away. Luxuriously appointed w/ much thought & attention to detail at every turn inside & outside this spectacular property. Full paid solar.

Gorgeous home in prestigious Rolling Hills Estates gated guarded community on almost 3 acres w/spectacular hilltop views! Loads of RECENT upgrades make this home a steal at this price! Luxurious slab granite counters & center island in this Chef’s dream kitchen opens to a spacious family room w/ wet bar. Jacuzzi type tub & shower enclosure in MBR. Plus many more features!

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Excellent view parcel located above Pala mesa Golf course! You will enjoy mountain views to the east, the greens of the golf course, mid day ocean breezes & picturesque fabulous oak trees on your new home location. Short walk to the clubhouse, Restaurant, Pala Mesa Resort & a new winery down the street. This fully improved parcel is ready to go! Includes sewer connected, water meter, & electric transformer at the site. Graded flat area for week-end getaways. Location is booming w/ new development!

Brand new developed area! This is one of four available choice Fallbrook building sites offering convenience to I-15 freeway & the path of future development. Amazing panoramic views, choice building site locations, fire hydrants installed, new road in place, perc tests completed, water meters installed & very gentle terrain. All parcels offer amazing opportunities for your dream home. Enjoy the views, the breezes & experience the peace for yourself! Live the Country lifestyle!

Perfect size country property located in De Luz Heights of Fallbrook. Something for everyone! Views, ocean breeze & peace & quiet will be yours from this tranquil location. Horses are welcome. Rough pad perched at the high portion of this parcel, & a workshop is included below on the flatter area. 3 BD septic is installed! Water Meter is included. Prepped for electrical. So much is done. just waiting for your finishing touches. Your dreams of country living can be fulfilled here.

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*This information is derived from Sandicor MLS 2016 data.