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A community contributor and former boy scout’s instincts kicked in when a young child was struggling to stay afloat at the Menifee Lakes Beach and Swim Club swimming pool. see page A-3
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Optimism and opportunity in San Jacinto Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM
San Jacinto Mayor Andrew Kotyuk praised the city staff, local businesses, schools and the residents of the city for persevering in recent hard economic times and optimistically foresees a highly favorable future for San Jacinto and all its residents. see page A-4
Ralph Heitz, 95, smiles after a 40-minute flight around southwest Riverside County, Aug. 11. The flight plan included a fly over Atria Park senior living in Temecula where Ralph and his wife Evelyn live. Inset: Craig Anderson pilots his 1975 Cessna off the runway at French Valley Airport Shane Gibson photos with his special passenger and retired WWII pilot Ralph Heitz, Aug. 11.
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Ralph Heitz, a 95-year-old Atria Park of Vintage Hills resident, was able to fulfill a long-awaited dream Thursday, Aug. 11. In late June,
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Heitz walked into the office of Atria Park’s Life Guidance Director, Stephanie Oden, and asked her if she knew where the French Valley airport was. “I want to fly,” he told her. To this, Oden simply responded, “I can
make that happen.” During the turmoil of World War II, Heitz served as a Sergeant on a B12 bomber plane. Due to Heitz’s advanced Alzheimer’s, it was difficult for him to recollect his experiences of that phase of his life,
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The city of Murrieta has settled a lawsuit with Kathleen Smith, the woman who alleged she was sexually assaulted by councilman and former mayor Harry Ramos, according to documentation obtained by Valley News. The settlement in the amount of $99,000, significantly lower than the initial $1 million Smith and her attorneys originally requested in the lawsuit, releases both Ramos and the city of Murrieta from any further legal action regarding her allegations, including any future claims, complaints or charges. Smith, who is now on disability and no longer works, will also be responsible for her own medical bills resulting from any necessary treatment stemming from the alleged incident. She is also
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but he was able to offer, “I live for that time when I get back up in the air … I love the freedom.” When it finally became time for Heitz to fly the 1975 Cessna 172
A lawsuit involving Murrieta Councilman Harry Ramos’ alleged sexual misconduct has been settled.
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Caltrans plans to build a raised center median from Acacia Street to Valle Vista on Florida Avenue in 2018 came as a “complete surprise” to Hemet City Engineer Steven Latino. Caltrans already had a plan laid out for the cement median strips with long left lane turns and limited breaks on some of the less used side streets connecting to Florida Avenue (Highway 74). It would have cut off a number of businesses in one direction and made it even more difficult for delivery trucks to access the businesses. Latino and the city staff have since convinced
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Menifee acknowledges local heroism with first ever Outstanding Citizen Award
The City of Menifee has selected Darius Hughes to be the first recipient of the Outstanding Citizen Award for the heroism he exhibited as a lifeguard at a local swimming pool. Courtesy photo
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A community contributor and former Boy Scout’s instincts kicked in when a young child was struggling to stay afloat at the Menifee Lakes Beach and Swim Club swimming pool. Resident Darius Hughes, whose summer lifeguard position had him once again in his hometown in between his college years, sprang into action, leaping down three flights of metal stairs and bolting across the water to save the boy from drowning. His position’s responsibility was to regulate the use of a slide that goes into the pool – and yet Hughes’ incredible devotion to his community and its safety, compelled him to make a move. Humble and heroic, it is this tale of civil responsibility that makes Hughes the city of Menifee’s first Outstanding Citizen Award recipient. “His natural instincts and training kicked in, with imminent threat of danger to the boy, caused him to react, thereby saving the young child from drowning,” said Mayor Scott Mann when Hughes was recognized before council. “And for that we are recognizing him tonight.” Hughes is a current student of
Brigham Young University where he studies computer engineering. During his time as a resident of Menifee, he was a Boy Scout, receiving his lifesaving merit badge and eventually earning the eagle scout rank. For his first two years out of high school, Hughes accepted a position as a lifeguard at Menifee Lakes and then spent two years doing mission work in Tacoma, Washington, for his Lutheran Brethren Seminary. He had returned to work at the swimming pool again this summer, where he works as a lifeguard supervisor. “I wouldn’t be accepting this award without thanking my team of lifeguards that I work with and my boss,” he said. “They make it all possible. I was really lucky that my boss gave me the opportunity to be a supervisor and I’ve been able to work with a lot of these lifeguards very closely, see them grow, see them become better lifeguards and better people.” Aug. 3 marked the return of Menifee’s city council after the meetings went dark for the month of July. Menifee’s polished Outstanding Citizen Award program made its debut at the meeting, after months of development by staff and council. Darius Hughes’ recognition
punctuated the meeting with a sense of accomplishment and general good feelings for the city’s citizens – the exact intention of the program when it was first proposed by Councilwoman Lesa Sobek at the Feb. 17 city council meeting. The Outstanding Citizen Award program was then dubbed the “Distinguished Citizen Award.” Despite initial skepticism by council toward the award being used to further members’ political agendas, rather than to better the community, the item was approved unanimously at the May 4 meeting when staff brought back a standardized system for how the award would be given. The award was placed in the City Council Meeting Rules of Decorum with the intention that each councilmember would select a representative they find deserving of the award from their district and then discuss and vote on awarding the candidate at a future council meeting. The award is limited to one recipient per month. Every award-winner for the year will be compiled in January, when Menifee’s Outstanding Citizen of the Year will be decided by the Menifee Citizens Advisory Committee. Recipients of this award will then be forwarded for districtwide awards, including Supervisor Marion Ashley’s 5th District Citizen of the Year Award. Darius Hughes was nominated this month by Sobek for his heroism. “When I called Darius to ask him about saving this little boy’s life, Darius was very humble. And he said, ‘I was just doing my job.’” There are a lot of “outstanding citizens” in Menifee, said Hughes. He is excited to see more of the awards being given out in the future. He may have been a hero for a moment with city council, but to him, his position as a lifeguard is simply an everyday, enjoyable endeavor with his team. “I’m really honored to be receiving this award but I think a lot of the credit just goes to the other lifeguards that I work with and the atmosphere that we withstand as a team.”
HEITZ from page A-1 into the vast blue sky, he was surrounded by his family, friends and Atria Park staff members who all overwhelmed him with love. His wife of 69 years, Evelyn Heitz, mentioned, “He has always been a nut about flying.” To show her support, she held up a sign she created that read, “THAT’S MY HUBBY RALPH!” Evelyn was not only joined by her and Ralph’s daughter, son and granddaughter, but also a busload of residents from Atria Park. The flight was a touch and go, landing at the March Air Reserve base and then immediately taking off again to return to French Valley. Heitz’s family was touched and greatly appreciative of all of those who helped make Ralph’s dream a reality. “They have been wanting him to go on a plane forever but didn’t know how to go about it.,” Stephanie Oden said. She recalls the feeling that came with watching Heitz up in the sky, “It was awesome. Everyone was rooting for him.” After Ralph returned safe and sound on solid ground, he celebrated by indulging in apple pie and everyone was treated to food at the French Valley Cafe, graciously sponsored by Mission Home Health and Hospice. “All of it was good,” said Evelyn Heitz. Apart from serving during World War II, Ralph has made many life changing memories on airplanes. Many of these experiences he shared with his wife, like taking her on spontaneous plane rides and proposing to her on a plane. Evelyn recalls a personal experience of hers flying with him by saying, “Years ago I went out with him – it was my first flight. He took me up and I didn’t tell anybody. My mom would have said no, definitely not.” Not many are able to experience great things more than once in life, but Ralph was lucky enough to reunite with his greatest passion thanks to all of those who strived to make this experience possible. One could not miss the sensation of overwhelming happiness that spread among all of those who observed this magical occasion.
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In the story “Wildomar celebrates 8 years of incorporation,” published in the Aug. 5, edition of Valley News it was erroneously reported that Wildomar City Councilman Ben Benoit was participating in the city council meeting by Skype as he was on vacation in Australia, where he was visiting with the former prime minister of that country. Benoit participated in the July 13 meeting via Skype as he was on vacation in Cabo San Lucas with his family, not in Australia as originally reported. Valley News apologizes for the error.
announced that no criminal charges would be filed against Ramos for the alleged incident. “Their decision was made based on their internal investigation and my understanding is they put one of their senior investigators on the case; she did a thorough investigation and reported back to a group of senior lawyers in the office in what’s called a staffing and then a decision was made not to file a case,” Ramos’ attorney Paul Grech told Valley News at the time. Ramos, who has maintained his innocence throughout the entire investigation, has argued that the allegations were all part of an ongoing smear campaign against him. “I felt compelled to confront this allegation head on and to clearly explain what the real motivations are for these continued attacks against me,” Ramos said during a July 24, 2015 press conference, adding that in spite of numerous controversies over the past two years, he wanted to keep the community “strong, growing and moving in the right direction.” “I have never in all of my life, inappropriately touched a woman or forced myself onto a woman,” Ramos said. Ramos said the accusations made against him were still “devastating,” even though he had been forewarned of the possibility of what he called “character assassination” by those who oppose him. Calling the allegations a “blatant
and disgusting attack” on his character and his family, Ramos said he could prove he was innocent against all charges and was in possession of “damning evidence” that would prove so.
“It has caused me and my family distress and anguish,” he said. Ramos claims that he was told that Smith was told to “do this, simply with intentions of making her into a political pawn in this
attempt to destroy me personally, simply because I refuse to vote or go along with phony politics and support certain chosen developers and friends within the city.”
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MWD approves design and installation of 1st stage Diamond Valley Lake monitoring system Joe Naiman VALLEY NEWS WRITER
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California approved the design and installation for the first phase of upgrades to the monitoring system at Diamond Valley Lake. The MWD board vote July 12 appropriated $950,000 for the project. MWD plans to upgrade the monitoring system in three stages. Stage 1 includes procurement and installation of 16 weir level sensors and 15 strong motion accelerographs and the preparation of procurement documents for 19 robotic total stations and for the automated data acquisition system.
Diamond Valley Lake was completed in 2000 and has a maximum storage capacity of 810,000 acre-feet (260 billion gallons). A monitoring system for the three rock-fill dams provides early warning signs of dam distress and also monitors real-time activity of the embankments and foundations. The monitoring system uses a wireless communication network to store and transmit data from approximately 300 monitoring instruments including 189 piezometers, 74 settlement sensors, 16 weirs and sensors, 15 strong motion accelerographs, eight deformation monitors, four fixed embankment extensometers, and three inclinometers. The information is collected
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continuously and transmitted through MWD’s Wide Area Network to MWD headquarters and to MWD’s Operations Control Center, which allows for prompt response if necessary as well as for preparation of reports which must be submitted to the state Division of Safety of Dams. The instrumentation was installed before the completion of the dam and dates back to the 1990s. Portions of the dam monitoring network are deteriorating, and since the existing instruments are no longer produced spare parts are difficult to obtain and the system’s software manufacturer no longer provides technical support. In November 2012 the MWD board authorized a condi-
tion assessment of all monitoring instruments, a detailed evaluation of options for wireless technology upgrades, the preparation of environmental documentation (the July 2016 action found the upgrades categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review), preliminary design for the upgrades, and development of final design criteria. The procurement for the Stage 1 instruments will be awarded under MWD’s Administrative Code section which allows MWD’s general manager to approve contracts of up to $250,000 without board approval. MWD staff will install the instruments. The $950,000 will cover $300,000 for design and preparation of multiple pro-
curement documents, $224,000 for purchase of the level sensors and accelerographs, $165,000 for MWD staff expenses to install the equipment, $88,000 for consultations with the Division of Safety of Dams and project management, $26,000 for submittals review, preparation of record drawings, and technical support during construction, and $147,000 for contingencies. MWD expects the installation of the weir seepage sensors and accelerographs to be complete by April 2017. Stage 2 will include the procurement and installation of the 19 robotic survey stations, and Stage 3 will include the procurement and installation of the automated data acquisition system.
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to see in the Caltrans plan. Two meetings were scheduled, Tuesday, Aug. 16 for the west end plan at Golden Village Palms RV Park and Wednesday, Aug. 18 at the SACAR office near Jo-Anns for the plan from State Street eastward. Both meetings were well attended by concerned local business men, Chamber members and residents. Caltrans officials reported they were not invited to the meetings. Meyerhoff, at the Tuesday meeting said, “It is Hemet’s corridor and we should have a say in what is going in on it.” During the Tuesday meeting Latino said after looking at the plans he was particularly concerned about how long Caltrans was making the left turn lanes and the stacking it would cause at Florida and Sanderson, one of the busiest intersections in the city. He showed those attending maps of the Caltrans plan as they were presented to him. He pinpointed the areas along Florida Avenue that were of particular concern and asked the attending businessmen what they might want to see along the planned median strip. He noted that it is critical the plan be revised for both the Florida Avenue businesses economic wellbeing and to better insure safety on the busy street. He said 17 fatal accidents have been recorded on Florida Avenue going through Hemet in the past nine or 10 years. Some possible changes discussed were: there is a longer left turn lane pockets than is needed at
Cawston and Acacia and Caltrans wasn’t considering there were three schools accessed from Cawston and Florida with no stop lights; there isn’t enough room to make a U-turn to get back Cawston; Hemet Fire Chief Scott Brown suggested Caltrans needed to work closer with the city engineers on turnouts and other traffic controls needed for emergency vehicles on Florida; duel left turn lanes at Sanderson and Florida may be a possibility; an additional signal between Kirby and Gilmore for entrance to the theater and mall; more studies should be made on the danger entering and leaving the motels on the west end of Florida; and what effect the median would have cutting off the less traveled streets on the west end of Florida like Hamilton and Raymond. Similar suggestions were made by businessmen and residents and noted by Latino at the Wednesday meeting for the eastern portion of Highway 74 through Hemet. Latino made notes on the businessmen’s suggestions and said he would be taking them to Caltrans. He said the city has discussed landscaping the medians and found the idea generally favorable by Caltrans officials. At the end of the meeting Meyerhoff said, “The city appreciates the opportunity to work with the residents and business community to proactively address the transportation issues. We are beginning, as a commission, to complete transportation planning along Florida Avenue.”
the state highway agency to take a second look at the project that is set to begin in 2018. “It was January 1st when I first got a call from Caltrans,” recalled Latino talking about the Caltrans plan. “I was surprised it was coming so soon…and what they were proposing.” The letter informed him the $11 million project was set to begin in 2018. “We did not have any input on it in the west end of town. But not so much in the downtown area where we have a general plan.” A similar situation existed with the plan on the east end of town all the way into the county area of Valle Vista. Local businesses and Chamber members along Florida were notified of the plan through an urgent chamber letter about a month ago. It took some convincing, but the city convinced Caltrans to listen to the business community, the impact it would have on their businesses, the effect it would have on public safety equipment using the main road through town and the city’s concept of landscaping the medians instead of completely concreting them in. “The project has been pushed back,” Latino said. “There is no target date set for us to give them our input.” City Manager Alexander Meyerhoff and Latino working with the Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce, called for an urgent meeting of local businessmen, public safety officials and residents to gain their input on what they want
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Exchange Club Park construction in Valle Vista begins Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA .COM
Despite 100 plus summer temperatures construction crews have completed the first phase of the planned $3 million Exchange Club Park at Fairview Avenue and Mayberry Street in Valle Vista. The 8.8-acre park, in the county area east of Hemet, includes a large parking lot for the nearby Valle Vista Elementary School the park, an early childhood education including a preschool and other recreational facilities. The completed first phase included a large asphalted and fenced parking lot, new curbs and gutters and minor street widening at the
intersection. Parents with children attending the elementary school were particularly pleased they could park safely before dropping of their children in the morning and picking them up in the afternoon. The park has been planned since 2002 when Riverside County purchased the plot from the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District for $202,000 with developer impact funds. The land was then turned over to the Hemet Unified School District and Valley Wide Recreation and Park District without charge. The park plan, for lack of funding, remained in limbo until late last year when First 5 Riverside awarded the school district a $1.4
million grant for park construction. First 5 Riverside is an agency under the Riverside County Children & Family Commission that receives tobacco tax money. The grant will cover the majority of the park construction while Valley Wide has set aside another $500,000 for recreational facilities at the site. The Exchange Club of Hemet San Jacinto, Friends of Valley-Wide Foundation and others have sponsoring fundraisers for the parks planned 2017-18 completion. The remainder of the park will be done in phases. HUSD’s portion of the park will be fenced off from the recreational facilities once completed.
Asphalt pavers recently completed a large parking lot across the street from Valle Vista Elementary at the site of the planned Exchange Club Park at Fairview Avenue and Mayberry Street in Valle Vista east of Hemet. The parking lot provides overflow parking for the school. A preschool facility and recreational facilities on the 8.8-acre plot are also planned. Tony Ault photo
MWD approves new Hoover Dam hydroelectric power contracts Joe Naiman JNAIMAN@REEDERMEDIA.COM
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California was constructing its Colorado River Aqueduct when Hoover Dam was completed in 1935. The 1928 legislation authorizing the construction of what has been called both Hoover Dam and Boulder Dam included hydroelectric power contracts to help fund the cost of the dam. MWD received a power contract which provides energy to pump Colorado River water through MWD’s Colorado River Aqueduct and subsequently constructed a 230 kilovolt transmission system which delivers the Hoover Dam electricity to MWD’s pumping plants along the Colorado River Aqueduct. The initial power contracts took effect in 1937 and were for a duration of 50 years. Prior to their 1987 expiration Congress approved 30-year renewals, so the current contracts expire Sept. 30, 2017. The 2011 Congressional action which addressed the expiration date authorized the Western Area Power Administration to issue additional 50-year extensions which will provide Hoover Dam hydroelectric power through 2067, and the Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011 also added Indian tribes to the Colorado River contractors and included a requirement for new
contractors to pay a proportionate share of their state funding obligation for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program which provides Endangered Species Act coverage for water and power operations on the Colorado River. The Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011, which had the support of the 15 existing Hoover Dam power contractors in California, Arizona and Nevada, gave the contractors 95 percent of their existing energy and capacity allocations while allowing the Western Area Power Administration to market the remaining five percent to new entities. Western, with the consultation of the existing contractors, added 31 new customers, and in May 2016, the language for the proposed new 50-year contracts was finalized. The new contracts were addressed by the MWD board July 12, and the board authorized MWD general manager Jeff Kightlinger to enter into the new agreements. The Electric Service Contract with Western establishes MWD’s allocation of energy and capacity along with charges while the Implementation Agreement with Western and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation provides procedures for contractors to participate in the planning and operation of the Hoover Power Plant, for dispute resolution, and for payments for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation
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Program. MWD will receive 12 percent of the capacity (equating to approximately 250 megawatts) and 27.1 percent of the energy usage (equating to approximately 1,277,400 megawatt-hours annually), and if any of the new potential contractors are not under contract by October 1, 2017, their capacity will be reallocated to the existing contractors. The Boulder Canyon Project Adjustment Act of 1940 requires the price of Hoover Dam energy and capacity to be based on the costs to operate the dam and power plant, and subsequent legislation designated power revenues to pay the cost of the Hoover Dam visitor
facilities not covered by visitor fees and merchandise sales and the cost of salinity control projects in the Colorado River basin. The Western Area Power Administration and the Bureau of Reclamation calculate each contractor’s pro rata costs annually. Over the past 10 years, MWD’s annual cost for energy and capacity has averaged $17.7 million, which equates to just over $16 per megawatt-hour, and MWD expects future costs to be comparable to the recent charges. The contractors had expressed concern about the potential impact of the unit cost of power if generation at Hoover Dam is reduced due to low elevations at Lake Mead, so
the new contract includes provisions for cost containment if capacity falls below 1,000 megawatts for more than 45 days. Such a reduction would occur if the elevation at Lake Mead is 995 feet or lower. The elevation of Lake Mead as of early July was 1,072 feet, and consultations among the contractors to manage Lake Mead storage would take place before the elevation was lowered to 995 feet. The new agreements also note that certain investments in longterm facilities and equipment made by contractors under the 2017 agreement may be reimbursed by subsequent contractors in post-2067 agreements.
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Scrutiny intensifies over new plan for vast tract west of Old Town Temecula Tim O’Leary TOLEARY@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Scrutiny of a developer’s plan for a vast tract west of Old Town Temecula has intensified in recent weeks among concerned residents, environmental activists and public agencies. The heightened interest was evident at a long, unorthodox city workshop that attracted an overflow audience. The onlookers dissected the latest plan for a 271-acre tract that has long been targeted for development. The council workshop stretched about six hours and was broken up in two sessions. Over that period, the various factions identified “the issues of major contention” surrounding the 1,740-unit housing tract, said Dan Silver, a medical doctor and chief executive of the nonprofit Endangered Habitats League. The workshop attracted about 70 people, a turnout that prompted city staff to scramble to bring in extra chairs. Sixteen audience members commented on the Altair specific plan, some taking more than five minutes to voice their concerns or express their opinions. At least one attendee flew in from Northern California to track the plan and give input. He fretted about possibly missing his return flight when the 9 a.m. workshop spilled into the afternoon. The turnout at the workshop underscored the crystallizing concerns over the tract where one development or another has been proposed since the early 1990s. The iconic site has been one of the most closely watched as subdivisions sprouted elsewhere in Temecula and Old Town blossomed into a thriving historic business district. Only about 20 people attended a June 6 workshop on the plan that was held by city planning commissioners. The commission presentation was similar to the one given to the council on July
28, but no comments came from the audience then. The July 28 workshop was unique in several ways. Toward the end, science experts and environmental leaders were invited to sit down with the council to try to hash out some of the thorny issues that have tangled the project. And, unlike most hearings centering on large development plans in Temecula, few of the public comments focused on traffic concerns. Instead, many of the experts and environmental activists expressed misgivings over the impact that the project could have on mountain lions that crisscross the hillside terrain. One speaker, Vicki Long, brought a mounted, life-size photograph of a mountain lion to the meeting. She held it in front of her chair while presentations were made and other speakers took their turn at the microphone. “This is my little friend, guys,” Long said as she carried the cutout to the lectern and gave her comments to the development team. Long was active with a coalition of area groups that successfully thwarted a plan several years ago to open a granite quarry at the city’s southern flank. “This (Altair) could be just as bad as that quarry for the mountain lions,” she said. “That kind of density is not good.” Representatives of the developer, Ambient Communities, responded by detailing its efforts to protect mountain lions and other species by setting aside open space, clustering buildings and preserving key wildlife corridors. “It will be a very beautiful place to be,” said Robert Honer, a principal of the development company. State biologists and other experts noted the importance of maintaining existing wildlife “linkages” between Palomar Mountain, the Santa Ana Mountains and the Cleveland National Forest. Maps presented at the work-
shop showed the paths taken by southernmost portion of the site mountain lions and other animals would be earmarked for a colbetween those wilderness areas lege, hospital or other unspecified and the Santa Margarita and public use. Santa Rosa Plateau ecological Ambient would be required to reserves. It was estimated that 30 build roads through the project to 35 mountain lions make their and make other traffic improvements in the home in a area. 700-square“This (Altair) could be just City ofmile patch of as bad as that quarry for the ficials estirugged termountain lions. That kind of mate it would rain. cost about Some endensity is not good.” $28 million vironmental Vicki Long, concerned resident to build a leaders and bridge across experts were optimistic that the Altair plan can Murrieta Creek just west of Interbe fine-tuned before it returns to state 15 and carve a four-lane bythe commission and council for pass around Old Town that would lead to Rancho California Road. public hearings. A terraced “grand staircase” “We are closer together than we are farther apart,” said Charlotte would wind its way into the Pienkos, external affairs officer Altair project from the west end for the Los Angeles office of The of Main Street. An elementary school would be built to serve Nature Conservancy. Glimmers of that optimism families from the project and the were echoed by Ray Johnson, a surrounding area. The city has identified several De Luz land use attorney who is known for a string of environmen- ways in which Ambient would tal lawsuits he has filed against seek to offset the project’s envipublic agencies over the past 20 ronmental impact. In all, those measures would cost the develyears. “This is a project, I think, that oper about $500,000. Of that amount, $150,000 can be salvaged,” he said. The project site blankets a natu- would be used to buy nine acres ral shelf west of Old Town. It is of the hillside west of Old Town. about 1½ miles long and a ¼ mile That land would be added to open wide. The project would be built space land the city has purchased in recent years and turned over to in four phases. The shelf is about 375 feet be- a conservation agency. The developer would contribute low the undulating ridgeline that has several overlooks that offer $200,000 to a study that would stunning views of the city and the seek new ways to allow wildlife to pass over or under I-15. Temecula Valley. Another $150,000 would be The plan calls for more than 1,700 apartments, condominiums used to purchase hundreds of or homes with small yards to be acres of mitigation land west of clustered into neighborhood set- Corona that would extend wildlife tings that together cover about corridors throughout the region. Ambient has been working on 80 acres. Small parks would dot the project and total more than the Altair plan for nearly four 30 acres. The shops and offices years, Honer said. The project is the latest plan for would mainly serve residents of a site that was the focus of lawthe project. About 85 acres would be set suits and a 1995 citizen advisory aside as undisturbed open space. vote. The area made headlines on There would be 8.3 miles of paths, a regular basis when it was set walkways and trails. Land at the to be the hub of a $74.5 million
Western-theme entertainment complex. The land was purchased more than 30 years ago by John Firestone, a Texas-based investor and developer. Temecula became a city in 1989, well after Firestone began contemplating potential uses for the land. The site’s development potential surfaced when Zev Buffman – a Broadway producer, arena builder and a founding partner of the Miami Heat pro basketball team – cobbled together a plan to develop a project that would play off Old Town’s historical setting. Buffman rounded up some early financial backers, but he triggered widespread opposition. Buffman eked out a narrow win in an advisory vote, but he eventually shifted his development plan to Murrieta and later abandoned it. Firestone then tried to develop the land on his own, but his health suffered and he sold the tract to Ambient for an undisclosed price. As Temecula has grown, attention has quietly galvanized over the nearly pristine areas to the south and west of Old Town. The city will seek bids soon on work to upgrade the I-15 exit and entrance ramps at Temecula Parkway. Rapid growth in south Temecula, as well as a desire by some people to venture into restricted areas, has spurred vandalism and trespassing problems at the Santa Margarita reserve. That nature reserve and research station is operated by San Diego State University. It is split by the Santa Margarita River, which forms at the confluence of several creeks in the Temecula area and flows 27 miles to the ocean. It is feared that development of Altair could worsen those encroachment problems, said Paul Ganster, the university’s field stations program director. “I think that’s a major, major concern,” he said as the workshop wound down.
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Local athletes impressing at Rio Olympics
Temecula-native and Great Oak High School graduate, Stephanie Malherbe, played for the South African Women’s Soccer team in this year’s Olympics.
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Temecula-native, Sarah Hammer (far right) and her team of four other cyclists, won silver in the Team Pursuit event at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Getty Images
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The Rio Olympics have taken the sporting world by storm with the world’s best athletes showcasing their talents. Out of the thousands of athletes competing this year, several hail from the Inland Empire in a range of different sports. Thus far, they’ve done the area proud, representing America well while taking home some medals along the way. One of the most exciting moments of the Olympics thus far came on Day Nine, when San Jacinto-native and weightlifter Sarah Robles earned the United States its first weightlifting medal since 2000. Set to compete in the super heavyweight division, Robles stunned the rest of the competition, making it look easy as she clean and pressed 352.74 pounds in the Women’s +75kg Competition, before throwing 277.78 pounds over her head to earn the bronze medal. She becomes just the third-American woman to ever medal in a weightlifting competition in the Olympics. For the second-straight Olympics, Temecula-native and Chaparral High School graduate Sarah Hammer has captured at least one silver medal. After taking home two silvers in the 2012 London Olympics, Hammer and her team of four other cyclists finished just two seconds behind first-place Great Britain, who set a World Record, to earn yet another silver in the Team Pursuit event. Hammer is still slated to compete
San Jacinto’s Sarah Robles, in third place in the +75kg, won the first Reuter’s photo weightlifting medal for the United States since 2000. Murrieta’s Rickie Fowler, the No. 8 ranked golfer in the world, finished the Men’s Individual event in Rio tied for 14th place. Getty Images
in the Women’s Omnium event, a race in which she took home silver in 2012. Murrieta Valley High School’s golden boy of golf made his way down to Rio for this year’s Olympics, his first ever appearance. Rickie Fowler, the No. 8 ranked golfer in the world, finished the Men’s Individual event tied for 14th place, behind fellow-Americans Bubba Watson and Matt Kuchar, who earned a bronze medal. Two rough rounds made a comeback seemingly impossible for Fowler, who shot 75 in Round 1 and 71 in Round 2, ranking at 56th and 31st respectively. Unfortunately, his best day came with a very steep mountain to climb, as he shot 64, good enough for first place, but not enough to earn a medal in the competition. Making its grand comeback in 2016 to the Olympics was rugby sev-
Fallbrook’s Richelle Stephens was a proud member of the USA Women’s Rugby team, a sport that hadn’t been played in the Olympics since 1928. Getty Images
ens, a sport that hadn’t been played in the Olympics since 1928. The United States Women’s team, comprised of 12 American women, earned fifthplace overall with a dominant victory over France after falling in the quarterfinals to eventual silver medal winners New Zealand. One member of the team, hailing from Fallbrook is 20-year old Richelle Stephens, by far the team’s youngest player. Stephens was a key contributor in the United States run, which included a 48-point win in their first ever Olympic appearance. Stephens was also responsible for putting Fallbrook
High School on the map, when she led the team to four straight National Championships, leading to her being scouted by Team USA. Undefeated thus far, the United States Women’s Volleyball team is hoping to earn redemption after failing to medal in the 2012 Olympics. Led by 12 women with their eyes set on Gold, the U.S. faces off against Japan in the quarterfinals Aug. 16. The team has beaten opponents 14-5 in sets so far, leading to their No. 1 ranking in Pool B. Yet another Fallbrook High School graduate, Bonsall’s Carli Lloyd is experiencing the Olympics for the first time, despite winning two gold medals in 2015 in both the Pan-American Games and Pan-American Cup with Team USA. Lloyd has a history of success, as she led the Cal Golden Bears to their first-ever Pac-10 Championship during her time there, when she was named National Player of the Year. Lloyd, one of the team’s three setters, has been instrumental in the team’s domination thus far as they look to unseat Japan in the quarterfinals. Her winning ways could
come directly from her uncle, Galen Tomlinson, better known to many as Turbo-Charged from the popular TV show American Gladiator. As her mentor and main father-figure, Tomlinson has groomed his niece into an Olympian. Temecula-native and Great Oak High School graduate, Stephanie Malherbe is one of the youngest athletes to compete at this year’s Olympic Games, at just 20 years old. Currently a member of the Texas A&M Aggies team, Malherbe, a dual citizen, decided to play for the South African women’s soccer team in this year’s Olympics. In her first ever international appearance, the team was unable to advance past qualifying play, finishing fourth in Group E and failing to move on to quarterfinals. However, at just 20, Malherbe should look forward to many more appearances with the South African team, who will no doubt look to better their performance from the Rio Olympics. To comment on this story or other sports stories like this, visit www. myvalleynews.com.
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Motorcyclist involved in multi-vehicle collision on I-15 in Temecula Trevor Montgomery VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM
A traffic collision involving a motorcycle and at least two other vehicles on the northbound I-15 freeway just south of Highway 79
in Temecula had rush hour traffic backed up, frustrating motorists travelling along the highway Aug. 12. The accident was reported to California Highway Patrol dispatchers at 4:18 p.m., according to a CHP incident log.
Multiple 911 callers reported the accident to CHP dispatchers, with some describing a motorcycle that was involved with a Ford Sedan and an Acura. Other callers reported a third, unspecified vehicle - possibly an SUV - was involved
in the accident. According to callers, the number one and two lanes were blocked by the motorcycle and other vehicles involved in the traffic collision. CHP officers and other emergency first responders were dispatched
to the accident scene, where they found a motorcyclist down near the center divider of the freeway. The extent of injuries of those involved in the multiple-vehicle traffic collision was not known.
Four hospitalized after chemical released at Lake Elsinore DPSS office Trevor Montgomery VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM
A total of 12 people were sickened and four people were transported to area hospitals after countless people were sent fleeing from the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services building. The evacuation and medical emergency were caused by an unidentified chemical that was reportedly released inside the building about 1:50 p.m., Aug. 12. The DPSS complex is located at 1400 Minthorn Street in Lake Elsinore. The building was evacuated after exposure to an unknown chemical irritant, possibly pepper spray, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Public Information w w w . m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o m
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Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Lake Elsinore Station also responded to the medical emergency. They were working with the fire department to determine what the source of the irritant – originally thought to be pepper spray – was. “The Riverside County Hazardous Material Unit responded, but was unable to locate the source of
the odor, according to Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Todd Grimm. “About 5 p.m., the location was determined to be safe and employees were allowed to return.” As firefighters and paramedics showed up they immediately began to triage those who were suffering the worst effects from the unknown dispersed chemical(s). This is an active and ongoing
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Off-duty officer intervenes for young girl, Hemet sex offender arrested A Hemet resident was apprehended by deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Temecula Police Station Friday afternoon, Aug. 12. The man was arrested after “an alert, off-duty law enforcement officer observed a suspicious adult male driving slowly alongside a 12-year-old female pedestrian,” according to Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Steve Fredericks. The incident happened at about 3:50 p.m., near the intersection of Pauba Road and Linfield Way, Sensing something was not right, the off-duty officer stopped to intervene. Deputies with the Temecula Police Department responded to the area to investigate the incident.
During their investigation, deputies detained Baker and determined he was attempting to lure the 12-yearold victim into his vehicle. He was stopped when the off-duty deputy intervened on the young girl’s behalf. Deputies conducted a records check and learned the man is a registered sex offender in California. Deputies identified the man as Robert Francis Baker, 68, of Hemet. Deputies also learned that in spite of being a registered sex offender Baker was not on active probation or parole when the incident happened. His sex offender information is available to the public via the Megan’s Law website. Deputies transported Baker to
the Temecula Police Station for further investigation and interviews by sheriffs’ investigators. At the conclusion of their investigation, officials arrested Baker and he was booked at the Southwest Detention Center. A jail record search revealed Baker was booked on suspicion of one felony count of annoying or molesting a child. “Investigators petitioned the court for a bail increase and were successful in getting Baker’s bail set at $1,500,000,” Fredericks wrote in a press release about the incident and arrest. Baker was scheduled to be arraigned at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta Aug. 16.
“The Temecula Police Department would like to remind the public to remain constantly vigilant of suspicious behaviors and activities, and to frequently educate and remind your children of appropriate safety practices,” Fredericks wrote. “Always report suspicious persons and activities as soon as is practical.” Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Sergeant Steve Fredericks of the Temecula Police Department at (951) 696-3000. Callers can refer to incident file number TE162250215 and can remain anonymous. Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.
Freeway collision causes rush hour road closure Jacob Preal JPREAL@REEDERMEDIA.COM
A Nissan Sentra veered off the east roadway edge of northbound I-215 just past Baxter Road, colliding into a freeway perimeter fence
and overturning onto Antelope Road, Tuesday, Aug. 16. The driver, identified as Rosa Cork, 50, of Murrieta, made an unsafe turning movement to the right, causing her to lose control of the vehicle, according to Officer John-
son, who had investigated the scene. The collision occurred at 6:58 a.m. Emergency crews responded to the scene and Antelope Road was closed for approximately 45 minutes due to the dirt and debris from the incident. The vehicle had to be towed
away after the driver was extricated and transported to Inland Medical center with moderate injuries. The California Highway Patrol of the Temecula area is conducting this traffic collision investigation.
Man accused of repeatedly assaulting runaway girl to stand trial ter in Murrieta, Riverside County Superior Court Judge John Monterosso found there was sufficient evidence to warrant a trial and scheduled a post-preliminary hearing arraignment for Aug. 29. Baca is being held without bail at the Southwest Detention Center. According to sheriff’s officials, Baca came under suspicion last Aug. 21 after the alleged victim, whose identity was not released, was caught shoplifting at a Temecula Wal-Mart and told investigators that she had been sent there by her adult boyfriend, later identified as Baca. Sheriff’s Sgt. Jon Wade alleged that the teenager was a runaway and had been forced to stay with
the defendant. According to court papers, she had been with Baca since early May 2015. The defendant was parked outside the Wal-Mart but allegedly fled when he saw deputies arrive to question the girl. Baca’s vehicle was spotted a few hours later, and deputies attempted to stop him, but he accelerated away, heading into Murrieta with deputies on his tail, Wade said. He abandoned the vehicle and ran away on foot, eluding capture overnight, the sergeant said. Early the next morning, investigators learned that Baca was staying in a room at the Motel 6 on Moreno Road, just off Interstate 15, he said. When deputies attempted to
make contact with him, Baca blocked the door to his room and refused to come out, Wade said. The motel was evacuated and repeated attempts were made to convince the defendant to give up, but he did not respond. A SWAT unit surrounded the property and eventually forced entry into the room, but by that time, Baca had crawled out of the lodge, undetected, via an attic ventilation shaft that led to an opening in the roof, Wade said. A short time later, Baca walked into the sheriff’s Temecula station and surrendered without incident. According to court records, he has prior misdemeanor convictions for driving under the influence and resisting arrest.
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MURRIETA – A man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a runaway girl he kept in a Temecula motel room and successfully eluding deputies twice before he finally surrendered must stand trial on 38 felony and misdemeanor charges, a judge ruled Aug. 12. Edgar Alberto Baca, 30, was arrested following a standoff with deputies last August. He is charged with assault, inflicting great bodily injury on a cohabitant, forcible sodomy, forced oral copulation of a minor, statutory rape, furnishing alcoholic beverages to a minor, resisting arrest and other counts. Following a preliminary hearing at the Southwest Justice Cen-
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CANYON LAKE – “Attackers are looking for victims and situations that are quick, easy and low risk,” said Byron Walls, a crime safety expert, “You need to be aware of your surroundings, be prepared to act, and increase the risk for the attacker.” Walls, who uses humor as a method for his audiences to remember his presentations, has been
teaching and entertaining people on the subject of crime safety for over 23 years. He was invited to speak at a recent luncheon of the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce. “Dogs are a deterrent,” says Walls. If you don’t have a dog, get a big dog dish and put it on your back porch. A BIG dog dish. Put his name on it, “Killer” works well!” Other deterrents he suggested included deadbolt locks, alarm systems or even just stickers saying you have an alarm system. Noise,
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like from a radio, may indicate someone is at home. Posting a sign such as “National Pitbull Owners Association” is also a good tactic. “Most street crime occurs in or around automobiles and involves the element of surprise,” said Walls. “The first thing is to use common sense, be aware and pay attention.” He suggests having your keys already in your hand so you can readily use them to open the car or for self-defense (as opposed to “fumbling around for them in a big purse”). Walls also addressed situations
of personal attacks, rape, home invasions, as well as the pros and cons of the use of weapons and chemical-effect sprays. Local attendees remarked about the humor and the content of the 30-minute crime prevention presentation long after it was completed. Walls is available to speak to private and public groups, schools, government agencies as well as business organizations. He can be reached at (213) 952-2700 or by email at bwalls1@earthlink.net. For more information, go to www. CaliforniaCrimefight.com.
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Healthy LE challenges city to live a healthy lifestyle Stephanie Lai VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM Meeting from once to several times a month, Healthy LE is a Lake Elsinore program that provides the community with the challenge of getting active. Since January, the program has been used to motivate local citizens to stay fit and healthy by providing local events and opportunities to those that want to make a healthy change in their lives. “It is a program that was started at the end of last year and early this year,” said Director of Community Services Johnathan Skinner, “Mayor Brian Tisdale met with the community service staff to develop a program to help the citizens in the city get healthy, and bring people out in the community.” As it is in its inaugural year, the
program began in January with a kick-off event with a motivational speaker and a turnout of about 300 citizens. Since then, the program has found success through their management analyst, Audrey Young, whom organizes the events on a monthly basis. Skinner recalled the recent Poker run in July as a memorable one that aligned local businesses, the city council and the citizens. Active citizens walked from the Lake Elsinore Casino to various spots in the city and back for complimentary breakfast. The event brought the mayor, city commissioners, 80 participants and 15 vendors. “While this is our first year, we hope to continue expanding,” said Skinner. In April, the River Walk was yet another event that brought the com-
munity out with challenges around the city, as participants walked and ran three miles to the water for paddle boarding. A business, Aloha Paddle Boards, came to the event to give instruction on how to paddle board. The event was opportune for the city, as it had received a grant for kayaks and paddleboards the previous year. As an effort to shed light on less conventional exercise such as jogging, the program promotes teaching alternatives and numerous forms of healthy living. Even a push up challenge during the 4th inning at a Storm Baseball game gave the city an opportunity as the mayor challenged civilians. “All of our council members get involved in one way or another,” thus reinforcing the support of the city to the program, said Skinner. They emphasize everyone getting
city in square miles. The seemingly difficult challenge can be tackled by walking the distance throughout the month, and it promotes sustained exercise routines. With this program in mind, a noticeable trend according to Skinner is that there are three types of people: “There are the heavier workout people. They are people supporting healthy living, and usually the runners. There are the Weekend Warriors, like myself, who go out and walk. Usually they are individuals that go out with groups to exercise and find the time to do so. Lastly, there are the newcomers that see about the events through social media, and they learn about health in their daily routines through the program. And every time they come back, they look healthier.”
healthy together, starting with the leadership of the city. All dedicated to promoting healthy living, the Community Service department and the city alike have worked together to bring large scale events for exercising. Bootcamp instructors come and warm-up the participants every time in their yearlong program. Juice it Up teamed up with an event too as people walked in a circuit from the store location to Canyon Hills and back. They were greeted by the owner training others to create their own juices. “We have lots of businesses that come to events and see different aspects to healthy living,” said Skinner. The New Year’s Resolution Challenge pushes citizens to walk 43 miles every month – the area of the
Blood donations urgently needed in the final weeks of summer The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help overcome a critical summer blood shortage. The summer months are among the most challenging times of years to collect enough blood and platelet donations to meet patient needs. Many regular donors delay giving while they take vacation and participate in summer activities. The need for blood doesn’t take a summer
break though. Two summers ago, Kelly Griswold was involved in a life-threatening jetski accident while vacationing. She was airlifted to a hospital and underwent three surgeries over the course of two days. Griswold, a blood donor prior to the accident, suddenly knew what it was like to be on the receiving end of blood donations. “Without the support of people that can give blood, the ones who have needed it would
not be here today – myself included.” Donors of all blood types are urgently needed to give now to help ensure blood is available for patients in need. Those who donated blood earlier this summer may be eligible to donate again. Blood can be safely donated every 56 days, and double red cells can be donated every 112 days. In appreciation for helping to save lives, those who come to donate blood or platelets with the Red Cross
Desert Hills Memory Care Gives Back to Community Youth HEMET – Desert Hills Memory Care, located at 25818 Columbia Street in Hemet, has partnered with Together We Rise to help children entering the foster care system. Residents and associates at Desert Hills came together to decorate and donate duffle bags to the organization. Together We Rise is a non-profit organization dedicated to changing the way youth navigate through the foster care system. Many children removed from their homes have to leave in a hurry, with nothing more than a trash bag in which to pack their belongings. Working with other organizations and agencies, Together We Rise collects new bicycles, college supplies and suitcases so
that children and youth can travel between foster homes with dignity. Desert Hills Memory Care wanted to give back to the community in a special way, and decided to make unique “sweet-cases” for kids to carry. By decorating duffle bags to donate to Together We Rise, they are making a great impact on the quality of life for our community’s youth. This project was also inspired by the memory care community’s Everwell Triathlon, a three-month initiative throughout all Cascade Living Group communities to inspire well-being through active lifestyles. Desert Hills’ “sweet-case” donation was part of July’s vocational wellness challenge.
For more information about Desert Hills Memory Care programs and activities, please contact Chantelle Hudson at (951) 652-1837. Founded by four partners with extensive experience in senior living, Cascade Living Group is dedicated to providing high-quality senior living and care communities throughout the western United States. Cascade Living Group currently owns, operates and is in the process of developing senior housing communities that offer a broad range of senior living options including active, adult independent living and assisted living, as well as integrated Alzheimer’s and memory care communities.
California MENTOR Family Home Agency empowers adults with intellectual disabilities through family-oriented care program Raevyn Walker VALLEYSTAFF@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Living as an adult with developmental disabilities comes with its share of challenges, from finding a place to stay to maintaining health. The greatest trial of all: finding a family. The California MENTOR Family Home Agency (FHA) program strays away from typical disability organizations, and instead focuses on this fundamental need. The organization matches clients – people with intellectual disabilities – with mentors, who are individuals that open up their homes to care for a client and become an integral part of their families. Tammi Simpson, Inland Empire Regional Director of the FHA, joined the program seventeen years ago, attracted to the FHA mainly for its unique and individualized approach. Simpson said, “We want to provide a family living environment that is less restrictive for the individual ... (Adults with developmental disabilities) are able to be part of a family, versus being in a home with staff that comes and leaves. It is something that is constant in their life and can help to develop their independence, help them get jobs or any other skills they would need to meet their own life goals.” Simpson’s main role as regional director centers on ensuring the quality of care. This goes above and beyond ensuring safety and health practices. Simpson desires for every individual to be happy in their environment. “We don’t just say, ‘this is an open bed.’ We really look to match the individuals and families together,” said Simpson. In the matching process, the FHA evaluates the family dynamic of a home. This includes the schedule and interests of a mentor, often on topics such as the presence of pets and religious preferences. Matching concludes with each client receiving about three different mentor options. After interviewing and sometimes doing a twenty-fourhour trial, both the client and mentor make the final decision. Simpson believes that this method not only provides the best situation for the
client, but for the mentor as well. “The greatest benefit is to see their smiling faces,” said Simpson. “Mentors have been able to build a bond with the individuals that are in their home and share in their accomplishments. To be a part of that, for a lot of mentors, just fulfills their life.” Simpson finds that learning how to adapt to a new schedule with the new family member often proposes a challenge for mentors to overcome. Some clients require full 24/7 care, while others may have employment and need transportation to various activities. Nevertheless, just as all mentors are different, all clients have varying ranges of needs and interests. Due to this, Simpson believes that being a mentor rests mainly on desire. She said, “It’s just really wanting to be a mentor and having an available bedroom.” Mentors prepare to host an individual through attending a training course that teaches CPR, first aid and other methods of emergency prepara-
tion. To begin the process, Simpson invites all to attend an information session through logging on to mentorswanted.com, as the organization expands in the Inland Empire. “We want get the word out that this is a great opportunity,” said Simpson. “We are always looking for families in the Inland Empire that are willing to open up their homes and open up their hearts to help an individual with developmental disabilities.”
How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1 (800) RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at checkin. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their predonation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/ RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.
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Local Alumni continuing to make waves across the nation
Former Murrieta Mesa baseball player, Alec Salcedo, helped the Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders get to their second-straight NAIA World Series appearance. Courtesy photos
Gavin Johns, a former Chaparral Puma standout, signs autographs for young fans during a Yavapai College Junior College World Series games this year.
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performance made a huge difference, as the Roughriders cruised into the playoffs, going 7-0 heading into the World Series. His biggest moment came in the final game of the World Series, when he drove in three runs, including a two-run homer that cemented their victory. Shortly after winning the National Championship, Johns was named to the All-ACCAC and All-NJCAA Region 1 2nd Team. Johns’ performance opened the eyes of schools all over the nation, including the likes of Pepperdine, UC Santa Barbara, UCLA, University of Oregon and University of San Diego. Gavin decided to sign with UCLA in June and is currently playing for the La Crosse Loggers in the Northwoods League, a summer baseball league in Wisconsin. Kyle Plantier – Temecula Valley: Class of 2014 - UC Santa Barbara Another popular name in the local baseball community, Kyle Plantier made local headlines recently when he took part in the NCAA College World Series. Plantier was part of a UCSB team that made the longest tournament run in school history, going 6-2, eventually falling to the University of Arizona. During his sophomore season for the Gauchos, Plantier hit .191 with one homer and 16 RBIs in 43 games played. During UCSB’s upset of Louisville in the NCAA Super Regionals, where they took two straight games against the No. 2 seeded Cardinals, Plantier provided a much needed spark in Game 1, when he drove in the go-ahead run with a double. He finished the postseason with six hits and three runs scored. Plantier will also play for the La Crosse Loggers in the Northwoods League, joining Johns once again, as the two played youth ball together for many years. Chris Stratton - Chaparral: Class of 2013 - Cal Poly Pomona Stratton has always been a stellar athlete and had to decide between football and baseball once he graduated from Chaparral. It looks like he made a good choice in picking baseball, as he helped lead Cal Poly Pomona to a 42-19 season on the back of his team second-best .364 batting average. He added one home run, 19 RBIs, 37 runs scored and a team-high 25 stolen bases to his season totals in his junior year with the team. The Broncos had a successful postseason this year, going 8-4, including a 4-0 run in the NCAA Division II West Region Tournament, leading into the Division II Championship where they were eventually knocked-out by Nova Southeastern in the semifinals. During their 12 postseason games, Stratton had 12 hits, scored 11 runs and drove in two runs. Stratton was named to the 2016 NCAA Division II All-West Regional Team, the ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division II All-Region West Team,
The Inland Empire has always been known for its propensity to pop out stellar athletes. From Landon Donovan and Reggie Miller to Kawhi Leonard and Allen Craig and so on, hundreds of athletes who hail from the region have found themselves performing in their respective sport’s highest levels. Yet they all started somewhere. At one point in time they were all the same bright-eyed 18 year olds dreaming of playing in the big time. Now, household names across the country, those athletes can look back on their formative years as a steppingstone into stardom. The never-ending cycle continues as the Inland Empire has produced a new wave of stellar athletes on their way to the next level of play, currently taking the collegiate world
by storm. Here’s a look at some native Inland Empire athletes making a name for themselves in the sporting world: Baseball Gavin Johns – Chaparral: Class of 2015 - Junior College National Champion - Yavapai College For anyone who has ever met the Johns family, it’s clear that their world revolves around the baseball diamond. For years they’ve had a huge impact on the local baseball community, and now their reach extends even farther than the Valley. Gavin, the older of the two Johns boys, graduated from Chaparral High School in 2015 before enrolling at Yavapai College, a junior college in Prescott, Arizona. It didn’t take long for Gavin to start making a difference once there, playing in 67 of the team’s 69 games, where he registered a .351 average, smacking 16 home runs and driving in 60. Johns’
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Former Chaparral Puma, Chris Stratton, during an at bat for the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos.
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II All-West Regional Team. He’ll look to continue improving during his junior year with the team, after playing in 56 of the team’s 61 games this season. Cody Martin - Murrieta Valley: Class of 2014 - Cal Poly Pomona Yet another local product currently playing for the Broncos, Cody Martin of Murrieta Valley proved to be an important member of the team during their record-breaking season. Martin played in 54 games, starting 38 of them at catcher, where he hit .261, driving in 16 runs and scoring 19. He also sported an impressive .997 fielding percentage, good enough for second-best on the team. Eli Lingos – Great Oak High School: Class of 2014 – Arizona State Sun Devils After a commanding first season with the Sun Devils in 2015, Lingos picked up where he left off in 2016 with stellar performances against UC Davis as he allowed just four hits and struck out five, went a career-high 6.2 innings versus Eastern Michigan and allowed just two earned runs and struck out five in 5.1 innings of work to earn his first win of the season against Xavier Feb. 20. Alec Salcedo - Murrieta Mesa: Class of 2013 - Lindsey Wilson College In his first season with Lindsey Wilson College after transferring from Palomar Junior College, Alec Salcedo impressed with a .301 batting average, one homer and 30 RBIs. He added eight stolen bases and 37 runs scored to his season totals. Salcedo was a large part of the team’s successful season, where the Blue Raiders went 44-25, including their second-straight NAIA World Series appearance. He helped the team win their first ever World Series game, leading to a No. 6 ranking nationally, the highest in team history. The team was also crowned co-champions of the Mid South Conference, their second-ever conference title. The Blue Raiders finished the postseason with an 11-5 record, a stretch during with Salcedo hit .320, with one homer and 11 RBIs, including six runs scored during a seven-game hitting streak. His biggest game came in the Blue Raiders’ final win of the season a 15-12 victory over Auburn University, Montgomery, where he went 3-for-3 with a grand slam, six RBIs and three runs scored. His hitting streak came at the perfect time, as he helped the Blue Raiders win five-straight elimination games to stay alive. Salcedo has one more year of eligibility with Lindsey Wilson before graduating in 2017. Bhret Bewley - Chaparral: Class of 2015 - University of San Diego During his first season with USD, Bewley started all 55 games at second base for the Toreros, where he hit .273 with one home run and 22 RBIs. He also scored 31 runs and stole two bases. The Toreros finished the season 27-29 as they rebuild from their 30+ win season in 2015. Bewley was most impressive during West Coast Conference play, where he hit .321 with one homer and drove in 10 runs. Despite missing the postseason, Bewley was able to earn some accolades for his impressive freshman year performance, being named to the West Coast Conference AllFreshman team. Brad Wegman - Great Oak: Class of 2014 - University of Southern California. Now a sophomore with the Trojans, Wegman was able to prove to USC fans why he was recruited, appearing in 10 games last season. He went 2-1 with a 3.48 ERA and struck out 13 batters in 20.2 innings pitched, allowing a team-low eight runs to score. Heading into his junior year, Wegman will likely see even more time on the mound as the Trojans lose four seniors to graduation. Louis Cohen - Great Oak: Class of 2011 - Cal State Northridge/ International Baseball Cohen has already graduated from college, spending four years at Cal State Northridge, where he made 41 appearances, throwing 40.2 innings, notching a 3.54 ERA and 39 strikeouts. After graduating from CSUN, Cohen moved on to play professional baseball overseas, spending a season with the Australian Capital Territory Bandits, a minor league associated of the Canberra Cavalry in Canberra, Australia. Cohen flourished with the Bandits, setting a league record for strikeouts in a season, finishing with 195 over 153 innings pitched. He finished the season with a 17-1 record and a 1.64 ERA. He earned League MVP honors, helping lead the Bandits to a state championship. His stellar performance earned him a call-up by the Canberra Cavalry in Australia, a team that plays in the
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McWilliams figures it out, wins and places at Perris Auto Speedway Joe Naiman VALLEY NEWS CORRESPONDENT
A victory in the Trailer Figure 8 race July 23 at Perris Auto Speedway gave Ken McWilliams first place in all five of the track’s Trailer Figure 8 races this year. What was relatively new for McWilliams is the car he used in the regular Figure 8 race, and what was unprecedented for the Menifee driver was that July 23 he had top-three finishes in both cars. McWilliams won the Trailer Figure 8 race with a 1978 Camaro, which he also drove in that night’s Demo Cross heat race and main event. McWilliams had also been using the Camaro for the regular Figure 8 competition, but last year he acquired a custom-built racecar which had previously been run at the Irwindale and Orange Show tracks. That vehicle made its Perris debut June 25, although a flat tire forced McWilliams to exit in the second lap of the main event. The second regular Figure 8 heat race July 23 started with McWilliams on the outside of the front row. He got the jump on polesitter Ron Davis, and McWilliams held the lead
Ken McWilliams of Menifee had two top-three finishes Saturday, July 23, at Perris Auto Speedway. Vane Ledgerwood photos
until the fifth lap of the six-lap race when Earl Cox took over first place. Cox finished as the winner with McWilliams taking second place in the heat race. Davis began the 20-lap main event on the outside of the front row. McWilliams started the feature on the outside of the third row alongside eventual winner Klint Keenan. Davis took the initial lead, and after the first lap Keenan was in fourth place and McWilliams was in the sixth position. “I got lucky. A lot of people stopped in front of me and I got
hooked up with a lot of people,” McWilliams said. Keenan took the lead in the 14th lap after Cox encountered problems. That put Kevin Cox into second, Davis into third and McWilliams into fourth. Davis and McWilliams moved up a position apiece when Kevin Cox spun in the 15th lap. Davis finished the main event in second while McWilliams was third. “It came together,” McWilliams said. “I wish I had a few more laps,” McWilliams said. “I was catching him, running him down fairly
Menifee’s Ken McWilliams with his family and crew after his win at Perris Auto Speedway.
quickly.” The Trailer Figure 8 drivers have a 15-lap main event only and no heat race. McWilliams began on the outside of the front row, took the initial lead, and was in first place through the checkered flag. “I started out front, so it was kind of easy,” he said. McWilliams led second-place David Holmes by approximately half a lap until McWilliams had
to maneuver the Camaro around lapped vehicles. “I just slowed down and took my time,” he said. “I saw second place was pretty far back, so I didn’t push the issue.” The Camaro’s idler arm failed during the Demo Cross main event, so McWilliams pulled the car off the track. “The car wouldn’t steer,” he said.
Community celebrates Hawks girls after National Championship soccer win JP Raineri SPORTS EDITOR
The Hawks GU13 Academy team celebrated their National Championship win last week with not only their soccer club and families and friends, but also with quite a few of their fans from the community. Led by head coach, Carlos Basso, the girls were honored by the community as they were paraded around the field at the Patricia Birdsall Sports Park in Temecula. Chaparral High School’s Drum line toured the field in front of the National Champions and then everyone celebrated with cake afterward. The GU13 Academy Hawks team is: Coach Carlos Basso, Morea Grasso, Kiley Busby, Arielle Alonso, Breea Kindred, Sabrina Hinz, Arianna Alonso, Katie
ALUMNI from page B-4 Australian Baseball League. He started four games for the Cavalry, going 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 25 innings pitched. Following the end of the 2015 season, Cohen was scooped up by the Hamburg Stealers in Hamburg, Germany, who play in the German Bundesliga League. He’s continued his international success, currently in the midst of a season, where he sports a 6-5 record and a 1.50 ERA. He also has 118 strikeouts over 96 innings pitched, including a 15-strikeout game which ranks as the league’s best this season. Kelsie Whitmore - Temecula Valley: Class of 2016 - Professional Baseball Last but certainly not least on the baseball list is Kelsie Whitmore. Whitmore made waves recently when she became one of the first two female baseball players to sign a professional contract. Even more recently, Whitmore is in headlines again, becoming the first female to record a hit in a professional baseball league with her single against the San Rafael Pacifics, July 20. Softball Sierra Romero - Vista Murrieta: Class of 2012 - University of Michigan Just one of the two Romero sisters to take the softball world by storm, Sierra Romero finished her senior season at Michigan as one of the most decorated athletes in school history. In 2016 alone, Romero was named as the Honda Sport Award for Softball Winner, the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year, the Big Ten Player of the Year and the Schutt Sports/ NFCA Division I Player of the Year. In 2015, she was named as espnW’s Softball Player of the Year, and is the first four-time All-American in Michigan program history to earn three first-team honors. Romero was also named to the NFCA All-Great Lakes Region first team and the AllBig Ten first team. She became just the first player in NCAA history to record 300 runs, 300 hits and 300 RBIs, and is currently the NCAA record holder in career runs (302) and grand slams (11). She ranks fourth all-time in career RBIs (305) and slugging percentage (.882). Romero was recently selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the NPF Draft by the USSSA Pride, thanks to a stellar senior season which saw her hit .451 with 19 homers and 79
Members of the Chaparral High School Drum line tour the Patricia Birdsall Sports Park in last week’s community celebration of the Courtesy photos Hawks GU13 National Champions.
Vanderbyl, Emma Thrapp, Nicole Goodman, Kylie Mayer, Lauren Holmes, Jazmine Mendez, Isabella Dougherty, Daphane Mendez, Morgan Witz and Raquel Martinez. This last month has included
a lot of events for the Hawks as they get primed and ready for the upcoming months. Three coaches from the Juventus professional Club in Italy ran a day camp with some of the Hawks coaches, which
runs driven in, accompanied by 76 runs scored. Sydney Romero - Vista Murrieta: Class of 2015 - University of Oklahoma The other Romero sister, has done just about everything right to live up to her big sister’s name, spotlighting the family talents at Oklahoma this season. In 64 games, Romero hit .346 with 10 home runs, driving in 39 runs and scoring 50. She finished the season with a .983 fielding percentage, and was named to the WCWS All-Tournament Team, the All-Region second team, All-Big 12 second team, and the All-Big 12 Freshman Team. Not to mention she won a Women’s College World Series in just her first season, a feat her sister was never able to accomplish during her time at Michigan. Sydney was a huge part in the team’s success, most notably in a game which pitted the Romero sisters against each other. During the game, No. 2 Michigan was outlasted by No. 3 Oklahoma, 7-5, thanks in large part to Sydney’s 2-for-3 game which saw her score two runs, drive in one and steal a base. On the other hand, Sierra went 1-for-3 with a home run. Danica Mercado - Great Oak: Class of 2012 - University of Oregon The Romero’s aren’t the only set of sisters making waves in the softball world, as both Danica and Mo Mercado spotlight two Pac-12 softball teams. Danica, the older of the two, is heading into her senior season at Oregon following a junior year campaign that saw her take her team to the Super Regionals in the Women’s College World Series. As any older sibling would like, Danica has bragging rights for last season as her Ducks went a perfect 3-0 against Mo’s Arizona. Alexis “Mo” Mercado - Great Oak: Class of 2013 - University of Arizona The second Mercado sister benefited from a stellar season where she hit a team second-best .378, along with a team third-best eight home runs, while driving in the secondmost runs on the team with 45. Mo was also able to help lead her team to the Super Regionals in the Women’s College World Series, where they fell to Auburn in three games. Wrestling Jacob Thornburg - Murrieta Valley: Class of 2015 - Wheaton College With just a season of collegiate wrestling under his belt, Jacob Thornburg has already experienced
considerable success as Wheaton took home second overall in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Championships. Shortly after, Thornburg would also take part in the team securing third place in the 2016 Division III Midwest Regional Wrestling Tournament. Thornburg also showed success in the classroom, earning academic team honors from the National Wrestling Coaches Association. He wasn’t the only Wheaton wrestler to excel off the mat, as the Thunder sported a 3.28 GPA, good for ninth best in NCAA Division III Wrestling. Send Alumni updates to sports@ reedermedia.com. To comment on this story or other sports stories like this, visit www. myvalleynews.com.
Hawks GU13 Academy players Breea Kindred, Raquel Martinez, Morgan Witz, Nicole Goodman, Sabrina Hinz, Mikayla Abrenica, Morea Grasso and Emma Thrapp await the cutting of their celebratory cake.
exposed the Hawks players to this professional club staff. In addition the club has had several tournament champions all over Southern California and this past weekend many of the teams prepared for league season in the SCDSL where they will have several teams competing in the prestigious West Coast
Tournament. In the last weekend in August the Hawks teams will be participating in a club wide 5 versus 5 event. To find out more info on the Temecula Valley Hawks Soccer Club email Kelley Collins at kllycol@roadrunner.com or go to the website at www.tvsahawks.com.
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SJUSD’s Jordan Reeves hired as Superintendent for Gridley Unified School District
San Jacinto Unified School District Executive Director Jordan Reeves has been hired as the superintendent for Gridley Unified School District. Courtesy photo
SAN JACINTO – San Jacinto Unified School District’s Executive Director, Business Services Jordan Reeves was introduced by the Gridley Unified School District Board of Trustees as their new superintendent during their regular meeting June 29. Gridley Unified serves the City of Gridley in Butte County, Calif., approximately 30 miles south of Chico. Effective Aug. 1, Reeves will be replacing former Superintendent Rick Rubino, who resigned to work for the Pleasanton School District after serving Gridley Unified for four years. Reeves began his full-time career with San Jacinto Unified in 1994, with 12 years as a teacher at De Anza Elementary, Park Hill Elementary and North Mountain Middle School, then two years
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Altura Credit Union collects supplies for county ‘Fill a Backpack’ Campaign RIVERSIDE – The start of school is just around the corner, and unfortunately, many kids will return without the supplies they need to succeed. Altura Credit Union is rallying its members, employees and the community to help children start the school year right by donating backpacks and school supplies for Riverside County’s “Fill a Backpack” campaign. Donations will be accepted through Aug. 15 at any of Altura’s 13 local branches and its headquarters. Visit Altura’s website, www.AlturaCU.com for locations and addresses. Administered by the Riverside County Department of Mental Health’s Parent Support and Training Program, “Fill a Backpack” has been providing school supplies for local needy kids for 18 years. Last year, Altura collected about $900 worth of schools supplies and backpacks – enough to fill a van. Based in the Inland Empire for 58 years, Altura Credit Union serves 116,000 members, has $1.20 billion in total assets and operates 13 branch offices in Riverside County. Membership is open to
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Healthcare: Sacramento concerns; local impacts in January, and now awaits final Senate approval. AB 59 will extend the January 2017 sunset date for As a member of the Assembly Assisted Outpatient Treatment for Committee on Health, I understand the Mentally Ill, (known as Laura’s that decisions made in that commit- Law) by five years. Through pastee have a deep impact on the lives sage of AB 59, San Diego County, of the people I serve at home. The one of 12 other participating Calicost of care, health insurance is- fornia counties, will continue to sues, formularies, access to new benefit from this important health treatments and astounding innova- and public safety legislation. My legislation also includes AB tions and even cures are major debates in our committee each week. 1739, allowing Medi-Cal primary AB 59, a bill I introduced early care doctors to administer allergy this session, is a perfect example. blood tests in place of skin prick The bill passed the Health Com- tests if needed to efficiently aid mittee last year, the full Assembly in allergen diagnosis. Right now Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS
this is not covered for Medi-Cal patients and must be administered by a specialist. Also a member of the Select Committee on Infectious Diseases in High Risk Disadvantaged Communities, chaired by Assemblyman Mike Gipson (D-Carson), I was pleased to co-host a committee hearing at UCSD with Assemblyman Gipson to solicit input from health care providers and experts on outreach to at-risk communities in our region regarding testing, treatments and health coverage options. During the July break, I also
participated in an open house ceremony at Borrego Health’s new Centro Medico Escondido clinic. Our local clinics do an amazing job of providing affordable and quality care to our underserved community and increasing much needed access to preventative and non-emergency care. Sometimes, just publicizing the availability of local health care resources can raise citizen awareness and save tax dollars. Our clinics provide high quality health care while keeping patients out of expensive hospital emergency rooms. It is an honor to serve you on
our Assembly Health committee. I will continue to work on improving our Health Benefits Review process to include the value of life-long patient outcomes and early treatment to innovative cures as opposed to only looking at costs. Preventative care and education about available treatment options goes a long way to establish good doctor/patient relationships and healthy lifestyle habits. As always, the committee’s plate will be full when the new session begins in January!
Riverside County Chapter of California Republican National Hispanic Assembly Supports Trump Across the state and throughout the nation, the media focuses on groups who demonstrate against the Republican presumptive presidential nominee, Donald Trump. Members of the San Diego County and Riverside County Chapters of the California Republican National Hispanic Assembly, CARNHA, believes Donald Trump is by far the better candidate to lead our nation in the next 4 to 8 years. Our communities, Latino and African American, have oppressively suffered for the last 7 years nationally and 30 years in California. The systematic destruction of local jobs and business has created a cycle of dependence that has become harder and harder to break. We keep sending good jobs out of our state and our country. Jobs that stabilize families, which keep fathers and mothers closer to home, that create opportunities for our youth who don’t go to college.
The unemployment numbers we hear statewide don’t begin to tell the true story. When you only count people on unemployment who “are seeking jobs” and not the thousands, no, hundreds of thousands that no longer qualify under this title, you are trying to fool everyone. When unions are struggling to stay relevant by abusing membership dues for political influence and contracts, there is something seriously wrong. We as a Nation and as Californians can no longer sit by and watch company after company leave the state and country. We need to focus on building up, not legislating down. California cannot sustain a government employee work force to carry the state. We must send a clear message to Sacramento and to Washington D.C. Whether you are Republican, Democrat, Brown, Black, White, Asian or Indian we have to unify and say enough, is enough.
Re: Reeder Media wins 10 journalism awards [Valley News, 8/5/16] Congratulations to Julie Reeder, publisher of Valley News; Kim Harris, editor of Valley News and all the staff who work diligently to make these newspapers worthy of winning 10 journalism awards. I have received the Valley News over the years and even after I have moved out of state, I enjoy keeping up with the community news. I know personally that Julie Reeder
is a great leader and inspires each of her co-workers to be the best they can through her own model. Julie’s knowledge and experience in the newspaper field has earned the newspapers these muchearned awards. Again, congratulations to each and everyone of you.
Gerry Nunn Boise, Idaho
Water conservation should remain topic of discussions Dear Editor Even though drought restrictions have eased, the conversation around water conservation isn’t over yet, especially during these hot summer months. Our community should lead by example by making conservation habits permanent even without regulations making us do so. The logical place to make this change is where we have the most control (where we also use the most water): our homes. Making water-efficient home improvements, which can be financed through programs like HERO
PACE, means that our homes will use less water for years, even if we accidentally start taking longer showers. HERO PACE finances improvements like drought-resistant landscaping and water-smart plumbing that help homeowners to use less water without changing daily habits. Changing the way our homes use water will soften the blow in future droughts. Using less water now means we will be better prepared for the future. Erin Cross Menifee, CA
We have already witnessed what International Trade Agreements do to our country. We are on a path to repeat history with the TTP Agreement. When did it become OK to devalue our assets, workforce and products? When did the American Quality and Standard become something we no longer appreciate? Why must we continue to build wealth for a chosen few in foreign countries? Are we Americans not important enough to employ? Our communities and country are crying out for real change. We didn’t ask for a change that would divide us. We aren’t seeking to revert back to times of unrest and hatred. We want to come together as Americans and put America First. Our veterans who have sacrificed their bodies and minds deserve this. Our seniors who set the foundation for our country to flourish deserve it. Our children’s children deserve an opportunity to be proud of a
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I find it ironic that Mr. Calvert criticized Hillary Clinton as the status quo candidate given he has been in Washington for 23 ½ years. As I have said throughout the campaign, people want change in Washington, DC. Mr. Calvert has little to show for the over two decades he has been in Washington. I talk to people all the time and
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California’s 42nd Congressional District, a geographical area shaped like the letter “X”, runs along the I-15 corridor from Eastvale, southeast to Temecula, and northeast along the I-215 and CA-79 corridors to Beaumont. It also includes the communities of Corona, Norco, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Murrieta, Menifee, Sun City, Winchester, Homeland and Nuevo. Mr. Sheridan lives in Lake Elsinore.
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a very large majority of them can’t name anything substantive that Mr. Calvert has done since he has been in Congress, except the incident with the prostitute and the fact that he has used his position in Congress to make a lot of money for himself. The people in California’s 42nd District want someone with new ideas and someone who will put their interests first. They will get that when I’m elected to represent them.
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large number of health degrees at varying levels, they still fill lessskilled and lower-paying jobs in the field. The educational success of the Latino population is not just the Latino population’s problem. It is our problem. As the U.S. Latino population continues to grow, the educational and economic health of the Latino community will have a greater and greater impact on the state of our nation as a whole. The message has been sent before that Hispanics don’t want more programs to make them comfortable in their poverty. What Hispanics really want is more opportunity: the freedom to work, leave poverty behind and rise into the ranks of the middle class and beyond. San Diego and Riverside Counties of CARNHA believe the Democrats have proven they don’t have the answer. We believe Trump is a very viable alternative.
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country controlled by American interests, not a foreign entity. We Americans, We proud Latinos with work ethics unmatched by others, must stop and act. We must organize to give ourselves and our children a chance at the American Dream. Our education system has not improved for over 40 years under the policies of the Democrats. Latinos want a choice on the schools they send their children to. Charter schools should be available in all communities. Latinos remain underrepresented and underserved across virtually all post-secondary education sectors, with many barriers to Latino higher education attainment. Workforce statistics show higher rates of unemployment, fewer Latinos in the highest-paying occupations and overrepresentation in lower-paying service occupations. Even though Latinos earn a
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Volume 16, Issue 34
Menifee Valley Historical Museum preserves the city’s legacy in ‘golden’ wheat
Bob Kent, who works at the Menifee Valley Historical Museum, demonstrates how citizens of an older generation would have ground their coffee.
Hemet Health Systems awarded the museum a grant for an exhibit that educates children on making healthy choices in their lives. The museum blends Menifee’s rich agricultural background with the health benefits of wheat in order to create a multilayered history lesson for children.
Devices like this, though rare, were used by miners to get small amounts of gold. The contraption would crush gravel into a fine powder that running water could then move it across a mercury plate. The gold would stick to the mercury.
A vegetation exhibit demonstrates the city’s dependence on the agricultural industry and showcases a few of the fruits and vegetables that are home grown in Menifee.
The bee exhibit describes Menifee’s long history with bees and honey. Happie Bee Co. was a large producer of the area’s honey.
The center of the museum has door-shaped panels that contain information about some of Menifee’s earliest families. The MVHA hopes to cycle through these families in order to give visitors something fresh Jacob Preal photos each time they stop by.
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Empty land is sprawled outward in all directions. A blank, cloudless stretch of blue meeting its outer rim where the mountain intersects the sky in a sphere of open opportunity. A lone figure stands in the empty promise of rich gold, brought to California from Kentucky after a railroad was in place shrinking the frontier. He drives his stake into the ground and establishes the Menifee Mining District, despite the misguided hope for finding gold. That man was Luther Menifee Wilson, whose namesake was kept when a Riverside County municipality decided to incorporate into a city over a century later. The area populated quickly with miners looking to strike it rich.
But the real gold was wheat, said Elinor Martin, president of the Menifee Valley Historical Association. Martin and the MVHA members are at the museum to tell the story of how a young city spent a long history developing its own identity. The MVHA established the Menifee Valley Historical Museum to quench history enthusiasts’ thirst for knowledge and educate the general public on how the roads, streets and public places they see every day came to be. “I grew up here and my father was born here,” said Martin, whose experience with the city makes her invaluable to the museum. “My grandfather came here in 1890.” Martin recalls past days when the area lacked electricity and phone service and when students
in first through eighth grades were packed into one floor of a schoolhouse while all the high school students were stuffed into the floor above, observed Bill Zimmerman, who is active with MVHA. The museum itself is full of knick-knacks and tools providing insight into a bygone age. Though exhibits are expertly crammed into a single building, they contain many artifacts and write-ups about historical periods and concepts from the Luisenos Indians that once populated the area and the city’s relationship with bees and the honey industry. MVHA collected all kinds of artifacts after it was established in 2004, realizing that the city would need to keep them safe to preserve local history. “The collection just grew and grew,” said Martin. “We always
The Menifee Valley Historical Museum is located at the old Menifee Elementary School that was closed down in 2008. The museum uses two classrooms for both the actual museum and a storage facility.
hoped to have a museum one day.” One exhibit in particular is designed specifically for children. There are reader rails where children can see inscriptions about wheat and the importance of agriculture in Menifee’s history. Facts about wheat nutrition and products are included in this exhibit, along with small toys and sample items that help children better understand healthy diets and where their food comes from. The exhibit was the result of MVHA’s efforts to educate children to make healthy choices in their lives. Hemet Health Systems awarded the museum the “Here We Grow” grant to help fund the exhibit. The Menifee Valley Historical Museum is housed in two old classrooms of the former Menifee Elementary School that was shut
down in 2008. The classrooms are leased to them by the Menifee Union School District. One classroom is used for the actual museum, the other for storage. The museums location works out perfectly, since the nearby Menifee Valley Boys and Girls Club is able to send their children on field trips to the museum to learn about the history of the city where they are growing up. “It’s neat really because they’re the future of Menifee,” said Zimmerman. Menifee Valley Historical Museum is located on Garbani Road, between Murrieta and Evans, at the old Menifee Elementary School. The museum is open every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free to the public. The museum is always looking for donations or even loans of old Menifee artifacts.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS CHILDREN AND TEENS: NOW – Everbright Exhibit at Pennypickle’s Children’s Museum, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Professor Phineas T. Pickles invites visitors to try out the unique and innovative Everbright. This is a one of a kind experience for kids of all ages from toddler to adult to explore their creativity by turning 464 LED lights that provide endless possibilities of vivid color, geometry, and pattern. Information: (951) 308-6376. Aug. 20 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. FitKid Nature Walk is a free community service program through The California Parks Company to encourage young children to get outside in nature to enjoy the great outdoors. Bring your kids ages 5-12 to experience some of the exciting activities that Lake Hemet has to offer. Meet in front of the Soaring Pines Café, 56570 California 74 Mountain Center. Information: (951) 659-2680. Aug. 25 – 6-7:30 p.m. Family Board Games at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road. Get in the game with family fun. You’ll never get bored with board games. For ages 3 to 12 with parent. Information: Sophia Juarez (951) 693-8980. Aug. 26 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hot and Cold Science – So there’s hot, then there’s cold come see what happens when you explore the thermonuclear properties of liquid crystal, play with heat sensitive paper and slime, mess with slushy ice and so much more fun going on at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.
to the shows audience of all ages. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Aug. 21– 7 p.m. Wine, Art & Jazz: Rocky Zharp and the Blues Crackers at the Diamond Valley Arts Center, 123 N. Harvard St. Rocky Zharp and his band are local favorites playing an eclectic mix of musical styles. Tickets and Information: (951) 651-1964. Aug. 26 and 27 – 7 p.m. Praise Him with Dancing Presented by Dunamix Dance Project. An encouraging performance of dance, your heart will be touched by this meaningful show. Ages 3 through adult, beginning through professional. At the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Saturday performances at 2 and 6 p.m. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. Aug. 26-27 - 3-8 p.m. – Hot August Country Music Competition at the Promenade Mall, 40820 Winchester Rd. Temecula. Vocalists, Bands, Duos, and Instrumentalists. This annual competition is now accepting applications no later than August 22 for competitors in Traditional, Country, Bluegrass, Gospel and New Country music… all ages. Information: https:// westcoastcma.wordpress.com/. Aug. 27 – 7 p.m. Tribute to the Doors at the Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E. Florida Ave. Strange Days captures the magic, mystery and the madness of the Doors. Strange Day vocalist Jason Tosta, guitarist Robert Carsten, keyboardist Michael Jacobson and drummer Derek Smith. Tickets and Information: (951) 658-5950.
must be accompanied by an adult. Information: (951) 694-6450. Aug. 21 – 2 p.m. The Lamad Academy will host an Ice Cream Social at 29500 Via Princesa, Murrieta. Information: B’nai Chaim (951) 677-7350 or www.bnaichaim. com. Aug. 23 – 6:30 p.m. MSJC Concert Band Rehearsal at 1499 N. State St. San Jacinto in room 1602. The MSJC Concert Band is open to all woodwind, brass, and percussion players, and performs multiple times each semester, both on and off campus. New for this season is the option to earn college credit. Information: John (951) 487-3641 or jtribelhorn@msjc.edu. Aug. 24 – 6-9 p.m. The Murrieta Arts Council to host Art on the Patio at RJ’s Sizzlin’Steer, 41401 Kalmia St, Murrieta. Free community Art Show. Free appetizers, silent auction, music, art and more. Information: www.murrietaarts.org. WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Now – MSJC Community Education summer programs – Interested in learning something new this summer? MSJC is offering not-for-credit career certificate classes that may help prepare you for a new career or hobby with an assortment of classes. Information: www.msjc.edu/ce or call (951) 487-3707. Aug. 20 – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez’s Veterans Expo at Wildomar Elks Lodge, 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Aug. 25 – 12 p.m. Murrieta NAFE lunch meeting at RJ’s Sizzlin’ Steak House, 41401 Kalmia St. Murrieta. Dynamic speaker that brings you the tools to grow both personally and professionally and networking. NAFE network is a global network for women. Information: Robbie (951) 255-9200 or rmotter@aol. com. Aug. 25 – 4 p.m. MSJC Announces Choir Audition for College Singers and Chamber Choir at the San Jacinto Campus, 1499 N. State St. Room 1604.
ENTERTAINMENT: Aug. 19-21 – 7 p.m. Beauty COMMUNITY EVENTS: and the Beast Ballet presented by Aug. 19 – Dusk Movies in the the Inland Valley Classical Ballet Park at Rancho Bella Vista Park, Theater at the Old Town Temecula 31757 Browning St., Murrieta. Community Theater, 42051 Main Bring the whole family, blankets, St. Step into the enchanted world lawn chairs and picnic dinner and of a beloved fairytale. Performance watch a movie under the stars! Aug. 20 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Aug. 21 Information: (951) 894-1468. at 4 p.m. Tickets and Information: Aug. 20 – 5:30-8 p.m. American (866) 653-8696. Cancer Society Bark for Life – A Aug. 19-21 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. canine event to fight cancer at the Jazz in the Pines at the Idyllwild Outlets at Lake Elsinore, 17600 Arts Center. The Idyllwild Arts Collier Ave., Suite A-100. This event Foundation proudly presents the will honor the lifelong contributions 23rd annual Jazz in the Pines of our canine while Crossword bycaregivers Myles Mellor Festival featuring over two helping to fund the Society’s dozen bands. Jazz, Blues, R&B. mission to eliminate cancer. At Information: (951) 468-7210. Across this event canine companions Across Aug.20 – 7 p.m. Country Live at and their owners celebrate cancer 1. Color 1. Color the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. survivorship, honor those lost to 5. Color 5. Color Country is a live music show cancer and raise funds to help finish 10. Color featuring the house band backing up 10. Color the fight against cancer. Vendors, 13. Tough covering some of the Valley’s hottest country contests,covering prizes, raffles and more. 14. Eagle nest 13. Tough artists. Tickets and Information: Registration and Information: 15. Protect 16. Up to the task 14. Eagle nest (866) 653-8696. www.relayforlife.org. 15. Protect Aug. 21 – 6 p.m. Dixieland at the Aug. 20 – 10 a.m. Walking Tours 17. Young seal 18. Sensed Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. of Old Temecula. Experience 16. Up toTown the task Dixieland is dedicated to bringing Old Town in a whole new way 19. Breakfast option 17. Young seal 21. Hippie happening the best of local and regional as the tour guides share stories 23. In high spirits 18. Dixieland talent to Old Town. The Sensed and events that bring Temecula’s 24. Filagree host band, Timeless anchors the past to life. The tour begins at the 19. Breakfast option 25. Pull show in addition guest artists and Temeculahappening Valley Museum, 28314 21. Hippie 26. Join guest bands are invited each month Mercedes St. Tour is 1.5 hours 27. Central points 23. In high spirits to provide variety and experience and is $5 per person, children 30. Color 24. Filagree 33. Color 25. Pull 35. Green color 37. Wounds 26. Join 39. Crude, e.g. 27. Central points 40. Express sorrow A T I O N O R Color R E S T 30. 42. “20/20” network 43. Bathroom dryer 33. Color 45. “Major” animal 35. Green color 46. Small Jewish town 37. Wounds 48. Hang 50. Grab a bite 39. Crude, e.g. 51. Baby dog 40. Express sorrow 52. White ball 42. "20/20" network 55. Color 43. Bathroom dryer 58. Green color 60. Baby powder 45. "Major" animal 61. Italian city 46. Small Jewish town 63. Not for 48. Hang 64. Besides 65. With speed 50. Grab a bite 66. ___ Anthony 51. Baby dog 67. Worker in a garden 52. White ball 68. “Well, I ___!” 69. Map of land 55. Color
No preparation is required and all materials will be provided. All levels of experience are welcome. Information: Emily (951) 487-3790 or ecollins@msjc.edu. NOW – MSJC Child Development and Education Centers are now enrolling and offer childcare and preschool for children 18 months through 5 years, are open to students and the community and offer several enrollment options based on family income and need. The centers, located in San Jacinto and Menifee, are open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: San Jacinto: (951) 487-3605 or Menifee: (951) 6395605. NOW – Vendors wanted for the 19th Annual TUMC Craft Faire that will be held Sunday, Oct. 15. Vendors of high quality handcrafted items. No commercial entries, patio and lawn booth locations are available. The Craft Faire will be held at the Temecula United Methodist Church, 42690 Margarita Road. This event raises funds for local mission programs in the area and all proceeds benefit charity. Information: Doris (951) 693-3142 or Heather (951) 676-7784. NOW – Every Thursday 4 p.m. Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 host Bingo at 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar. This is one of the ways the lodge raises funds for its charities. NOW – 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. NOW – FTAspay is a local nonprofit spay-neuter assistance organization. Their mission to end animal shelter euthanasia through affordable spay and neuter and microchipping. FTAspay has partnered with Menifee Animal Clinic to offer affordable spay and neuter rates, available through their website www.FTAspay.org. In addition to their low online pricing
($50 for dogs and $30 for cats) they periodically run spay-neuter specials. Follow their website and Facebook for $10 microchip clinics. Donations to FTAspay are tax deductible. NOW – Memoir Writing Group every second and fourth Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 4845 6th Street, Temecula, everyone has a story, join them and write NOW – 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. NOW – Clippendales meet the second Monday of each month 6 p.m. The Elks Ladies, an Elks Auxiliary of the Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge 2591 has formed a club call the “Clippendales.” The object of this club is to send manufacturers coupons to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan to be redeemed for products at their commissary and other stores. NOW- 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. NOW – Just Bling Performing Arts is looking for youth ages 5-19 to participate in their 2nd Annual Youth Got Talent show that will take place in October. More information: (951) 434-2737. M o n d a y a n d We d n e s d a y Afternoons – 3:30-4:15 p.m. Senior Fitness Program offered at the Lake Elsinore Senior Center, 420 E. Lakeshore Drive. Participants should bring a set of 2 or 3-pound dumbbell weights and water to drink. Space is limited. Information: Lisa (951) 533-2612.
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Entertainment
Temecula Community Theater 2016-17 schedule announced TEMECULA – Community Theater announced its 2016-2017 Temecula Presents Season where residents can experience starry nights in Temecula. Tickets are on sale now. Temecula Presents brings another “stellar” season to Temecula with unique, eclectic and worldclass performances in the heart of Old Town Temecula. The family-friendly atmosphere is ideal for sharing live entertainment experiences with loved ones and celebrates the City of Temecula’s #FamilyFirst theme.
Temecula Theater’s resident companies will present: “Green Day’s American Idiot;” “Legally Blonde;” “Assassins;” “A Christmas Carol;” “Christmas In The Air;” “The Nutcracker Ballet;” “My Fair Lady;” “A Chorus Line;” “Bonnie and Clyde;” “Annie Get Your Gun;” “Stage and Screen;” and “Inherit The Wind.” The Temecula Youth Musical Theater Program will perform “The Wizard of OZ” and “Mary Poppins.” Temecula Presents launches its 12th season by presenting Parsons Dance from New York City
(Saturday, Oct. 1) in the highly acclaimed dance series. In addition, the 2016-2017 season includes the popular Temecula Presents series: “Aloha;” “Groove;” “Legends;” “Big Band” in association with “The Big Band All Stars;” and the classical series in association with the California Chamber Orchestra. The Barn Stage Company and Temecula Valley Symphony will produce “CHESS In Concert” (Sept. 1, 2, 3 and 4); “Songs For A New World” (Jan. 12, 13, 14 and 15, 2017); and “Camelot In Concert” (March 2, 4 and 5, 2017).
The 2016 TEDxTemecula Conference themed “Reverberate” shakes up the place on Temecula’s Stage (Saturday, Oct. 29) 2016-2017 Season & Individual tickets are now sale. Season brochures are available at the Community Theater and other city facilities. An electronic copy of the 2016-2017 season brochure is available online at www. TemeculaPresents.org. For more information, please contact the Ticket Office at 866-OLD-TOWN (866) 653-8696. Courtesy photo
Temecula Valley Historical Society to host program TEMECULA – The public is invited to a presentation offered free of charge by the Temecula Valley Historical Society in the Little Temecula History Center at 6 p.m. on Aug. 22. Nick Cataldo, a San Bernadino-
based writer and historian, will give a presentation titled “The History and Legends of the Cajon Pass,” in which he will discuss and show images of the many routes of the “Gateway to Southern California,” that have been used for centuries,
Spencer Comedy Hypnotist at Temeku Cinema TEMECULA – Spencer the comedic hypnotist is considered one of the greatest performers in his profession and appears every Friday night at the Temeku Cinema at 26463 Ynez Road. Spencer has produced a longrunning weekly comedy hypnosis show for 320 straight weeks. His shows span the world including Australia, Ireland, Bermuda, South America, Dubai, Mexico, Caribbean, Philippines and hundreds of shows in the USA! Spencer has been featured on radio and TV worldwide including MTV, Playboy TV, Studio 23, FOX, NBC, ABC, NBC, Virgin Radio, UAE and Pattaya People TV in Thailand. He has hypnotized over 1 million people just like you. Hypnosis is a unique form of entertainment
because of the audience participation. Theatergoers will laugh till they cry, and then laugh some more at the Spencer show. They will see their best friends become life-size animations as they leave their inhibitions at home. Watch the show or be the show! People at the show often report miraculous cures from being hypnotized. All shows are videotaped and self-hypnosis CD’s are available also. The Spencer show is every Friday Night at the Temeku Cinema on Ynez Road. Doors open 9:45 p.m. Showtime is 10 p.m. Tickets available at the Temeku Cinema door. Advance discount tickets are $15 and are available online at www. sleepnow.com. Tickets the night of show are $20.
first by Native American tribes, settlers traveling to Southern California, tourists during the heyday of travel along U.S. Route 66 and today’s Interstate 15 commute traffic. Following the meeting, Cataldo will have available for purchase his books “Images of America: San Bernardino” and “The Earp Family of San Bernardino.” Refreshments will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Little Temecula History Center is located at the corner of Wolf Store Road and Redhawk Parkway. For more information, media may contact Rebecca Farnbach at (951) 775-6057. Horsethief Canyon.
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‘Madagascar’ auditions set by Temecula Performing Arts TEMECULA – Temecula Performing Arts Company will hold auditions for the West Coast premiere of “Madagascar,” a live musical adventure. The auditions will be conducted Friday, Aug. 19, and Saturday, Aug. 20, by appointment at the Temecula Valley Dance Academy, 29780 Old Town Front Street. Auditions for the Madagascar are open to children and adults ages 8 to – 80 plus. The company is looking for singers and dancers, actors, tumblers and ask applicants come prepared to sing an up-tempo selection, pop or Disney. Taylor Smith or country music auditions do not lend themselves to the show. For detailed Audition Info and Character breakdown visit: www.temeculaperformingarts. com. All performances will be at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Show Dates are Nov. 11 – 20. Rehearsals will be Friday evenings, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Not all actors/danc-
ers will be required to be be at all rehearsals. They ask applicants to bring their conflict calendar to the auditions. Absolutely no conflicts will be accepted after the show is cast. There is a production/materials fee for this show. Youth under 16 have a workshop/production fee of $230, which includes classes in acting/singing/dancing, rehearsal materials and souvenir item from show. Young adult/adult performers are asked to contributed $100 for costume cleaning and rental. There may be a few scholarships for those with financial need. Those in need may apply for a partial scholarship by emailing TPACRocks@gmail.com. Audition appointments can be made by emailing us at TPACRocks@gmail.com. For more detailed information, including audition criteria, please visit our website at www.temeculaperformingarts.com or on Facebook. Temecula Performing Arts Company is a nonprofit arts and education corporation 501 (c)(3).
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Dining in the Valley
Barbecued burritos: simple, delicious and fun to make
Diced leftover chicken, sliced avocado and a little cheese make up the ingredients of a simple but flavorful barbecued burrito.
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here is no shortage of quality Mexican restaurants and taquerias in the Fallbrook area and most offer up a wide variety of burritos – carne asada, carnitas, chicken, adobada, fajitas, chile verde, chile relleno, chile Colarado, bean, bean and cheese, fish, shrimp, California... the list goes on and on. One burrito missing from most lists is a barbecued burrito, that is, a burrito toasted to delicious crispiness over charcoal briquettes on the old trusty Weber barbecue. Barbecued burritos are simple and fun to make, and since most people don’t think about putting burritos on the barbecue, they stand out from the traditional barbecue lineup of burgers, hot dogs, steak, chicken and ribs, and therefore can
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Burritos barbecued on a charcoal grill – like this one featuring steak, cheese, chiles, bell peppers and tomatoes – are a toasty tasty delight.
steal the show at a backyard party. Barbecued burritos are so easy to assemble that hosts can do so while visiting with their guests. Or, they can offer their guests the opportunity to build their own customized burrito.
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The first step is setting up the barbecue burrito “assembly line.” That is, getting the ingredients for the burritos lined up left to right, so the burrito can be built quickly and rolled up while the warmed flour tortilla is pliable. Barbecued Roast Beef Burritos Six to 12 servings 12 flour tortillas (Mission brand, size “large burrito, super soft,” works great) 6 cups shredded cheese (a mix of cheddar and jack) 2 large cans (7 oz.) Ortega fireroasted mild whole green chiles (drained, seeded and cut into strips) 2 pounds thinly sliced roast beef from a quality deli or market 6 large tomatoes thinly sliced
After lighting the charcoal, make burritos one at a time as follows: place tortilla between damp paper towels and microwave tortilla for 20 seconds to make it pliable. Place warmed tortilla on a plate and start assembly by distributing cheese in a band down the center of tortilla to within about 2 inches of top and bottom edges. Then, in order, top cheese with chile, roast beef, tomatoes, onions and cilantro. Fold top and bottom ends of tortilla over the filling, and then fold one side over filling and roll up into a burrito cylinder. Place burrito seam side down on platter and repeat process. When burritos are made and the charcoal briquettes have cooled down to medium heat (it’s medium when you can keep your palm 3 inches above the grate for four seconds before pulling away), place the burritos seam side down on grill. Cook until burritos are toasted and crisp (check by lifting with metal spatula) and then flip. Check burritos often as coals that are too hot can toast the burritos in just two to three minutes a side. Medium coals should have them toasted in five minutes a side, while low coals could require six to eight minutes a side. Basically, use the eye test
and feel test (press tortilla with finger) and cook to desired level of crispiness. Serve burritos with quality tortilla chips and freshly-made guacamole. Barbecued ears of corn and fruit salad are also nice accompaniments. The great thing about barbecued burritos – and all burritos for that matter – is you can put whatever you want in them. The recipe above works with all kinds of thinlysliced deli meats (turkey, pastrami, chicken breast and corned beef). Mix and match your favorite ingredients, roll and fold them into burritos and put them on the grill. Leftover steak? Cut the steak into small pieces and put on top of cheddar cheese. Add strips of ortega chiles and some diced red bell pepper and chopped tomatoes, and fold and go. Tired of making chicken salad with left over chicken? Dice the chicken and put it on top of grated swiss cheese, added some sliced avocado and fresh salsa, and fold and go. Having a backyard barbecue? Include guests in the burrito making process by lining up a multitude of ingredients (different meats, cheeses, vegetables and salsas) and let them make their own burrito their way. The bottom line is to let your imagination run free – as did the first person who decided to put a burrito on the barbecue.
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Lorimar Winery to host Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival Sept. 10 Andrea Verdin AESTRADA@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Anyone who has spent time in Temecula’s wine country has seen the beautiful wine grapes slowly ripening on the vines. Now it’s harvest season, and wine lovers from all around are invited to celebrate the harvest at Lorimar Winery with their annual Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival, which will be held on Sept. 10. The annual event will be held in Lorimar Winery’s barrel room, and guests will enjoy live music, vineyard hay rides and of course, good old-fashioned grape stomping. According to Alana Lipton, Lorimar ’s communications manager, guests can further their participation by dressing up in their best grape stomping costume for a best costume contest held during the celebration. In true Lori“Think of it as country chic,” mar tradition, the said Lipton, who said many meal served at the guests are inspired by the cos- Grape Stomp will be fantume worn by Lucille Ball in tastic. Featured on the menu the “I Love Lucy” episode that will be a grilled watermelon and featured Ball stomping grapes in heirloom tomato salad, dressed a vineyard. with a goat crumble with balsamic Guests attending the Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival will enjoy live music, vineyard hay rides “The stomp was started at vinaigrette drizzle; steamed jasmin and of course, good old-fashioned grape stomping.Guests are encouraged to dress up in their best Lorimar Winery many years escabeche; spiced blue lake green grape stomping costume for a best costume contest held during the celebration. Courtesy photos ago,” said Lipton. “It takes place beans; shrimp and cheese-stuffed poduring the harvest season, and blano peppers; smoked beef brisket when people participate, they barbacoa; rolls and butter; and petit think it’s so fun. It’s something dessert. that they never thought they “We decided to steer away from would ever get to do, and not the more traditional barbecue something they would ever get and switched the menu up a bit to try otherwise.” to make it barbecue chic,” said The grape stomp will feature Lipton. wine grapes from Lorimar’s In addition to the meal and vineyard, and guests are encour- winery fun, guests will also aged to try various stomping receive a glass of wine, and a techniques to see which works keepsake to take home with best for them. This event brings them after the event. together friends who want to The Lorimar Winery’s enjoy a great glass of wine, a Grape Stomp and Harvest fantastic meal, and wonderful Festival will be held on Sepmemories with those they care tember 10 from 4 - 8 p.m. about. Space is limited, and the event “A lot of people have a vision if for adults ages 21 and over. about what wine drinking is all For information on how to purchase about, but they come to an event tickets, email events@lorimarwinery. like this and they find that there’s com or call (951) 694-6699, ext 4. more to it than just the traditional Lorimar Winery is located at 39990 Anza wine tasting experience,” said Road, Temecula. For more information, call (951) Lipton. 694-6699 or go to www.lorimarwinery.com.
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Wine CountryTemecula Culinary artisans put Temecula on the map by embellishing the rich flavor of Wine Country Visit Temecula Valley SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS
Temecula Valley is in the spotlight for its award-winning wines, but behind the scenes, culinary artisans are creating products that are gaining attention from visitors and foodies across the globe. Restaurants use these products as key ingredients to enhance their creations. The public is sometimes found visiting the destination just to buy more of a product they can’t get enough of; loyal customers even have them shipped to their homes. These foodie products are the
famous Temecula Olive Oil, the highly sought-after Mama Rosa’s Marinara Sauce and the exotic Nimble Nectar craft beverage mixers. Each is made, sold and consumed in Temecula Valley. Temecula Olive Oil harvests their olives twice a year and presses them at its ranch just outside of Temecula. When blending their oils, they press local, fresh herbs and fruits right in with the olives. The oil is bottled in Temecula and sold at their original store in Old Town Temecula, as well as their other locations in Solana Beach, Seal Beach and San Diego. Many
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Temecula chefs use Temecula Olive Oils and house-made vinegars (the company grows the grapes for their balsamic vinegars) to complement their dishes. Why is their oil so popular that people are having it shipped as far away as China, Japan and the United Kingdom? It’s the purity, the freshness and the smooth taste that people find so addictive. It’s no wonder, since the grower and coowner, Thom Curry, is certified by the International Olive Oil Council as a Master Taster and sits on the California Olive Oil Council’s Taste Panel. His strict standards and passionate commitment assure each batch is the very best possible. Temecula Olive Oil products are available at any of their Southern California stores or online at https:// www.temeculaoliveoil.com/shop. Mama Rosa’s Marinara Sauce is made from Temecula Valley winery owner Robert Renzoni’s grandmother’s recipe. After she passed away in 1994, he took over making the sauce for family and friends and began offering it in his tasting room in 2007. The demand grew as word spread about this fresh, authentic sauce. Renzoni estimates they’ve sold 100,000 jars to date. Not only do fans of the sauce use it for traditional Italian dishes, they enjoy it in Bloody Marys and soups. This healthy sauce is glutenfree and contains no preservatives or GMO ingredients. What’s in the jar? Nothing but plum tomatoes, olive oil, sugar, shallots, garlic, salt,
anchovies, basil, spices and a whole lot of Mama Rosa’s love that made family gatherings so memorable. It is available for purchase at Robert Renzoni Winery or online at http:// shop.robertrenzonivineyards.com/ dept-362051/Pantry.html for $12.95 a jar. Nimble Nectar is being introduced to the consumer through Southern California restaurants and wine and spirits shops. In business for less than a year, their natural, small batch craft mixers are quickly growing in popularity. After spending the past 10 years in Europe, owners Jason Joe and his wife, Julie, decided to return to their Temecula roots where there is a strong community of local craft distillers, wineries and breweries. A former banker, Jason learned there was a need for craft mixers made with quality ingredients and fresh flavors. Places like Galway Downs in Temecula, are using it in their bar and KenTina restaurant, and at special events and weddings. One of their flavors, California Lime, “salutes our home town of Temecula. The zesty vibrancy you’ll find in the bottle mirrors the dynamic optimism of Temecula and its must-see wineries, craft distilleries and craft breweries.” A list of their exotic, natural flavors and distribution locations can be found at http:// nimblenectar.com/index.html. Ready to take a bite out of Temecula Valley and its unique culinary delights? The historic Old Town foodie district, burgeoning wine
Temecula Olive Oil harvests their olives twice a year and presses them at its ranch just outside of Temecula. When blending their oils, they press local, fresh herbs and fruits right in with the olives. Courtesy photo
country with more than 40 wineries and Pechanga Resort & Casino and its eleven distinct onsite restaurants should rank high on your list of sites to see … and sip and sample. But visitors are discovering it’s a three-day stay filled with wine tasting, pampering, outdoor activities and field-to-fork dining. A Sunday through Thursday stay is highly recommended for a quality, laid-back luxury experience that may provide conversations with shopkeepers and winery owners and fewer crowds. Visit www.VisitTemeculaValley. com to plan a Temecula Valley Southern California getaway.
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Temecula wine country is home to some of the most beautiful wedding venues in Southern California, but if that’s all wedding parties are taking advantage of, they are missing out on an incredible experience. In addition to offering a beautiful wedding venue, Fazeli Cellars Winery also hosts wedding and bridal showers for happy to-be-married couples. According to owner BJ Fazeli, Fazeli Cellars Winery has a team that helps brides and grooms come up with the perfect wedding package that meets their needs. In addition, showers, parties and special events surrounding the wedding can be held at the grand winery. “We have the beautiful Ruby Lounge, and our bridal suite that couples can utilize,” said Fazeli. For wedding showers and parties that want to take advantage of the lovely Temecula Valley weather, Fazeli said there is a large grass area or arbor that can be used for hosting celebrations. The Fazeli winery is able to host larger parties that arrive in a bus, limo or independently, as long as reservations are made before the event. “I invite parties to even come into our tasting room to eat and drink with us,” said Fazeli. “If someone is hosting a special event like a bridal shower, they can book one of our rooms for their use and have privacy.” Regardless of which part of the Fazeli winery is used, Baba Joon’s Kitchen, the restaurant located on the property, will make sure that the food served to guests is exactly what the happy couple wants. “Guests can choose from our selected menu, or even enjoy something special to order,” said Fazeli. Fazeli Cellars Winery is located at 37320 De Portola Road, Temecula. For more information or to book an event at Fazeli Cellars Winery, call (951) 303-3366 or go to www. Fazelicellars.com.
VALLEY NEWS AUGUST 19, 2016
Temecula Valley Wine Country, key destination to watch in 2016-2017 Visit Temecula Valley SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS
With over 2.7 million visitors annually and an exciting series of new
construction, property additions and renovations, Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country is strategically placed as a key city to watch for the 2016-2017 seasons.
Wine Country Events Calendar 9-10 a.m. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 1-2:30 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 3-8 p.m. 3-5:30 p.m. 5-7 p.m. 5-8 p.m. 5-8 p.m. 5-8 p.m. 5:30 -8:30 p.m. 6-9 p.m. 6-9 p.m. 6-9 p.m. 6-9 p.m. 6-9 p.m. 6-9 p.m. 6-10 p.m. 6-10 p.m. 6-10 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7-10 p.m. 7-11 p.m. 8 a.m. 9:30-11 a.m. 10a.m. - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 12-4 p.m. 12-4 p.m. 12-4 p.m. 1-2:30 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-5 p.m. 1-5 p.m. 1-5 p.m. 3-5 p.m. 4:30-8:30 p.m. 5-7 p.m. 5-8 p.m. 5-8 p.m. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 6-9 p.m. 6-10 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7-10 p.m. 7-10 p.m. 7-11 p.m. 8 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 12-3 p.m. 12-4 p.m. 12-4 p.m. 1-2:30 p.m. 1-3 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-5 p.m. 2-5 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-5 p.m. 2-5 p.m. 2-5 p.m. 3-6:30 p.m. 5-7 p.m. 6-10 p.m. 7-9 p.m.
Friday, August 19 Bootcamp, Passion4Ftiness, Cougar Vineyard & Winery Oak Mountain Winery University, Oak Mountain Winery Bailey Estate Club Tasting Behind the Scenes Wine Tour, South Coast Winery LobsterFest, Pinnacle Restaurant, Falkner Winery Elegant Food & Wine Pairing, Carter Estate Live Music, Restaurant at Leoness Wine Flight Fridays, Meritage at Callaway Happy Hour, Vineyard Rose, South Coast Winery Live Music, Tony Suraci, Meritage at Callaway Live Music, Lindsey Carrier, Avensole Winery Live Music, Joshua Taylor, Cougar Winery Live Music, Restaurant at Leoness Live Music, Brian Stodart, Restaurant at Ponte Winery Karaoke Night, Bel Vino Winery Sip into the Sunset, Briar Rose Winery Live Music, Blue Fish, Europa Village Live Music, The B Players, Lorimar Winery Live Music, Greg Shibley, Vineyard Rose, South Coast Winery Live Music, Big Truth, Thornton Winery Live Music, TMK All Starz, Fazeli Cellars Live Music, Old Skool Roxx, Kentina Restaurant, Galway Downs Pyromania: A Tribute to Def Leppard, Mount Palomar Winery Shakespeare in the Vines, Baily Winery Summer Garden Party, Monte de Oro Winery Live Music, Mickie Arnett, Miramonte Winery Live Music, Ponte Winery Cellar Lounge Friday, August 20 Stretch: Harmonizing Hatha, Grapeseed Spa, South Coast Winery Soul Saturdays, Keyways Vineyard Winery Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery Wine Appreciation Class, Falkner Winery Oak Mountain Winery University, Oak Mountain Winery Behind the Scenes Wine Tour, South Coast Winery Moto Barrel Room Tours, Doffo Winery Bailey Estate Club Tasting LobsterFest, Pinnacle Restaurant, Falkner Winery Live Music, The V.I.B., Bel Vino Winery Live Music, Rosewood & Rye, Masia De La Vinya Winery Live Music, Funk Shui Planet, Wilson Creek Winery Elegant Food & Wine Pairing, Carter Estate Live Music, Lucky Daze, Avensole Winery Live Music, Dulaney & Co., Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery Live Music, The Roamies, Danza Del Sol Live Music, Naomi Balcome, Fazeli Cellars Live Music, Barrel Room at Leoness Cellars Taste of Tahiti, Harvest New Zealand, Wilson Creek Winery Live Music, Al & Brad, Fazeli Cellars (Mark Renk, Old Town) Live Music, Mickie Arnett, Meritage at Callaway Winery Live Music, Tim Walsh Avensole Winery Live Music, Restaurant at Leoness Cellars Live Music, Desert Rose, The Restaurant at Ponte Winery Live Music, Mrs Jones Revenge, Lorimar Winery Bonfire Saturday Nights, One Too Many, Longshadow Ranch Winery Shakespeare in the Vines, Baily Winery Let’s Dance, Big Truth Band, Maurice Car’rie Winery Live Music, Missy Anderson, Miramonte Winery Live Music, Cellar Lounge at Ponte Winery Friday, August 21 Hot Yoga, Grapeseed Spa, South Coast Winery Yoga, Mimosas, Brunch in the Vines, Fazeli Cellars Oak Mountain Winery University, Oak Mountain Winery Wine, Dine & Painting Class, South Coast Winery Bubble Brunch, Wilson Creek Winery Craft Faire, Maurice Car’rie Winery Behind the Scenes Wine Tour, South Coast Winery Moto Barrel Room Tour, Doffo Winery Sunday Brunch at Meritage, Callaway Winery Bailey Estate Club Tasting Dog Day Sundays, Carol’s Restaurant at Baily’s Winery LobsterFest, Pinnacle Restaurant, Falkner Winery Funday Sunday, Falkner Winery Live Music, Gin Piston, Bel Vino Winery Live Music, Wilson Creek Winery Elegant Food & Wine Pairing, Carter Estate Paint Nite “Owl Day Long,” Mount Palomar Winery Live Music, Vivien Gaines Duo, Europa Village Live Music, Restaurant at Leoness Cellars Live Music, Island Experience, Fazeli Cellars (Jeff Johnson, Old Town) Live Music, Alaina Blair, Lorimar Winery “Sounds of Sunday”, Lindsey Carrier, Monte De Oro Winery Live Music, Tim Walsh, Oak Mountain Winery Live Music, The Roamies, Robert Renzoni Vineyards Live Music, Tony Suraci, Fazeli Cellars (Jeff Johnson, Old Town) Live Music, Harmony Road, Avensole Winery Live Music, Don Brennan, Cougar Vineyard & Winery “Get Sauced” Cooking Demonstration, Danza Del Sol Winery Live Music, ABQ, Meritage at Callaway Winery Concert, Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real, Wiens Family Cellars Shakespeare in the Vines, Baily Winery
Upcoming Events: August 26, “Murder…Without A Clue”, Mount Palomar Winery; August 28, Annual Grape Stomp Harvest Festival, Mount Palomar Winery; September 24, Temecula Wine and Music Festival, Galway Downs Village; September 24, Marcelo Doffo 65th Birthday Party, Doffo Winery; September 30, Summer Concert Series, Berlin, Wiens Family Cellars
Economic growth by the numbers • 2.7 million visitors visit Temecula Valley Wine Country every year. • Travel-related spending in Temecula is up 52 percent, at $696 million in 2015. • On-site food and beverage is up 85 percent from $68 million in 2004 to $126 million in 2015. • Off-site food and beverage increased 88 percent from $48 million to $90 million in 2015. • Retail sales are up 38 percent, from $56 million in 2004to $77 million in 2015. • In 2015, the City of Temecula received $469 million in revenue from overnight accommodations. • During weekends in 2015, hotels were at 90 to 100 percent occupancy, with non-weekends averaging 76 percent occupancy. Wine country growth and expansions Eighty percent of visitors to the Temecula Valley engage in winerelated activities. New construction, enhancements, and growth in this sector will make the region a key city to watch for 2017. Planned growth in the region includes: • The 45-acre vision of Old World European ambiance with wineries, restaurants, retail shops and spa will soon be added to the already popular wine-tasting destination Europa Village. The additional wineries, with their just planted 53 acres of wine grapes and farm-to-table restaurant, will highlight the expansion, www. europavillage.com. • Fourth generation farmers/owners Carrie and Charlie Peltzer will open Crush House tasting room late August 2016. The Crush House tasting room, designed and decorated by owner Carrie Peltzer with the original, now antique, family tractor as a centerpiece, will feature six varietals and snack options at opening. With a focus on their agricultural roots and expansion, 2017 will bring the Farmstead, a farm-to-table chic outdoor reception/event area, in addition to a community garden, and harvest activity center, http:// peltzerfarms.com. • Construction has begun at 12 Oaks Winery Resort where a Spanish style resort hotel and villas, 100 acres of vineyards, event facilities, and fine and casual dining options will “reflect luxury and sophistication without skimping on comfort and charm,” www.12oakswineryresort.com. Renovations and expansions to hotels and resorts Temecula Valley Wine Country hotels and resorts have begun renovations and expansions to provide for additional hotel guests, added value, and exceptional luxury when visiting the region. • Pechanga Resort recently broke ground on a $285 million expansion, more than doubling its current size. When complete, visitors to the casino will enjoy a resort-style pool complex featuring a fitness center, hydrotherapy pool terrace and eight pool areas; two new restaurants
(bringing the total up to 13); a new two-story spa and salon with 17 treatment rooms; and a new AAA Four Diamond luxury 568-room/ suite hotel wing. According to Dr. Christopher Thornberg, Founding Parnter of Beacon Economics, “the expansion will result in an economic output of over $550 million,” to the region, www.pechanga.com. • The historic Hotel Temecula recently re-opened its doors in Old Town Temecula. With décor preserved and restored to its original 1891 condition, the quaint hotel features old-fashioned charm and a look at the area’s past. http://thehoteltemecula.com. • The La Quinta Inn & Suites, Best Western Wine Country Inn, and Embassy Suites have all added
renovations to their guest rooms, bathrooms, hotel lobbies and common areas. The hotel received Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence for 2016. The hotel features 56 guest rooms, free Bright Side Breakfast in a renovated breakfast area, free parking and more. www. laquintatemecula.com . The 74 guestrooms at the Best Western Wine Country Inn have undergone complete makeovers as part of the brand’s re-imaging. http://book. bestwestern.com . Embassy Suites will complete room modernizations on all guest-rooms August 2016; they will begin a complete renovation of the resort’s meeting spaces, lobby and dining room, projected to be complete January 2017. http:// embassysuites3.hilton.com.
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Your guide to proper tree pruning
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may cause water infiltration prior to painting.
TEMECULA – Painting is an inexpensive way to transform just about any space. Many people paint the interiors of their homes, but home exteriors also can undergo dramatic makeovers with fresh coats of paint. Timing the job right and heeding some tips from professionals and do-it-yourselfers who have tread the painting path before you can make the job go smoothly.
Prime and cover stains It may be a little extra work, but apply a quality primer as the first coat to hide any imperfections, such as wood knots or discoloration from weathering. Primer provides a smooth, even surface upon which to put your paint color. Once you have applied the primer, test your paint color in a small, inconspicuous spot to see how the color looks in the daylight. You do not want to paint the entire home only to find out you dislike the color.
Consider the time of year Consider local weather patterns and forecasts when planning an exterior painting project. Choose a time of year when there is little rain and low humidity, such as autumn. Keep in mind that the paint will require a couple of days to dry completely and cure, and that can be difficult in damp weather. Don’t hamper the final outcome with poor timing.
Try these painting techniques Rent a paint sprayer for large surface areas. The sprayer will produce a more uniform application and is less time-consuming than painting everything with a brush or roller. Make sure you’ve chosen a high-quality paint, as the added expense is worth it if the paint lasts longer and coats more evenly. Also, if you have purchased multiple cans of paint, mix them all in one large bucket to ensure the same color; otherwise, the colors may not match perfectly. The experts at HGTV recommend working your way from top to bottom in a smooth, controlled manner, overlapping each stroke by eight inches. Trim and hard-to-reach areas should be left for brush work so you can maintain control over your tools. If you are painting areas like steps or staircases, consider adding a little fine-grain sand to the paint to improve traction, as paint can be slippery when wet. If painting your home’s exterior is beyond your capabilities, hire a professional. He or she will get the work done in a timely manner, and you can rest assured that the job will be done correctly.
Prepare the painting surfaces Resist the temptation to start painting straight away. Paint may not adhere to unprepared surfaces, and dirt and other debris may show through and mar the finished product. Repainting a home’s exterior will likely involve removing peeling or chipping paint prior to making your first strokes. Wear protective gear when scraping, sanding or brushing old paint, as such tasks can generate dust that can be dangerous to inhale, particularly if the old paint contains lead. Employ a chlorine bleach solution to kill any mildew and to scrub any dirt from the house. In addition, repair any cracks or imperfections. For example, if you’re painting stucco, you may have to fill in any pitting or holes. Use this opportunity to inspect caulking around windows and doors. Recaulk as needed to seal up drafty areas or those that
TEMECULA – Trees may require pruning for a variety reasons. Storms may have damaged branches, necessitating a pruning. In other instances, trees may have outgrown their yards, overpowering the landscape. Autumn and winter, when trees largely go dormant and fallen leaves make it easier to see the branches beneath, may be prime times to prune. Pruning during the dormant period also minimizes sap loss and stress to the tree, and can help cut down on the growth of fungi. In addition, insects are less likely to be problematic during the colder months of the year. Trimming and pruning can be handled by do-it-yourselfers if the branches are smaller and more manageable. Practice on thinner branches before moving on to thicker ones, which may require extra help. Branches may be heavy, and it takes a guided hand to ensure the branches fall in a safe manner so they do not cause damage or injury. Branches also need to be trimmed properly to facilitate good healing. Trees will form a callus bark covering over cuts to keep out disease and decay, much as a scab forms over a person’s wound. Damaging the bark on a tree while pruning may interfere with that process, so do-it-yourselfers need to take the time to prune correctly. According to Danny Lipford, home improvement expert and host of the radio program “Today’s Homeowner,” larger limbs may require three cuts instead of one. The first cut is a small notch in the bottom of the limb, around two to three feet from the trunk and about onequarter of the way through. This helps prevent the bark from splitting. A relief
cut is then made a few inches away from the notch cut, and goes all the way through. This removes the weight of the branch so that the final cut can be made without the branch splitting and falling. The final cut is made right where the limb extrudes from the branch collar, or the swollen bump that then forms into the tree limb. Follow the slant of the branch collar when making the cut. Smaller or thinner branches may not require the same three steps, but every effort should be made to reduce injury to the tree. When deciding how much to prune, less is usually more. All pruning can put some level of stress on the tree and increase its vulnerability to disease and insect infestation. A good rule of thumb is to never prune more than 25 percent of the crown. According to experts at TreeHelp.com, living branches should comprise at least two-thirds the height of the tree. In some instances, the rules may need to be bent if trees are interfering with utility lines or to meet community laws. However, always prune minimally to avoid damaging the tree. The right tools also make the job safer and easier. Use a pole pruner and lopper, rope saws, folding pruner, and a bucksaw. A chainsaw can be used in some instances, especially when pruning larger limbs. Always disinfect pruning tools after you’re done to prevent the spread of disease to other trees. Consider hiring a professional tree service if pruning proves beyond your capabilities. Doing so is safe and often well worth the investment.
REAL ESTATE
Market at a glance (As of August 15, 2016) No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed Average Selling Price
TEMECULA
MURRIETA
WILDOMAR
LAKE ELSINORE
CANYON LAKE
MENIFEE
SUN CITY
HEMET
SAN JACINTO
35
37
11
17
4
28
0
33
13
(571) 569
(448) 458
(92) 92
(277) 259
(151) 145
(146) 152
(173) 174
$425,670
$399,164
$356,227
$310,744
$492,875
$337,223
(368)
376
$206,782
(138)
146
$256,954
Average List Price
$712,980
$630,083
$431,216
$359,983
$576,401
$383,228
$303,823
$274,383
$261,254
Median List Price
$529,900
$447,500
$412,000
$349,900
$459,900
$379,750
$292,000
$239,900
$256,000
Asking Price per Square Foot
$200
$170
$156
$164
$189
$153
$154
$145
$126
Average Days on Market
95
86
63
72
124
40
60
116
105
Most Expensive Listing
$7,700,000
$3,499,000
$1,199,900
$999,000
$2,299,900
$722,000
$950,000
$1,790,000
$1,759,000
Least Expensive Listing
$276,000
$69,000
$135,000
$110,000
$119,000
$205,000
$82,900
$39,900
$55,000
Average Age of Listing
17
16
18
20
29
14
25
35
23
% of Properties w/ Price decrease
45%
41%
29%
37%
48%
27%
32%
28%
29%
% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)
12%
9%
11%
8%
10%
6%
8%
5%
5%
% of Flip properties (price increase)
7%
5%
8%
4%
5%
3%
10%
5%
3%
3059
2984
2580
Median House Size (sq ft) Median Lot Size (sq ft)
8,001-10,000 8,001-10,000 8,001-10,000
2159
2443
2448
1666
1664
1916
6,501-8,000
6,501-8,000
6,501-8,000
6,501-8,000
6,501-8,000
6,501-8,000
Median Number of Bedrooms
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
Median Number of Bathrooms
3.0
3.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.0
2.0
2.0
Seller (39.3)
Seller (44.3)
Seller (58.9)
Seller (49.7)
Seller (34.3)
Seller (57.6)
Seller (50.5)
Seller (52.7)
Seller (49.3)
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 08/15/16. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 08/15/16. 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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Menifee ‘downtown’ to develop over the next decade
This rendering of the Krikorian Entertainment Center interior paints a picture of what the bar inside the complex may look like once it is Courtesy photos completed.
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It’s going to be live, work and play in the city of Menifee as developers continue to refine what will become its much-anticipated downtown area. Blending residential, commercial and entertainment facilities, the Town Center will be the ultimate hub for citizens of Menifee to come together as a community. With expedited population growth and an influx of amenities the city is slowly evolving into an urban epicenter with its own personality – and the Town Center is at the forefront of giving citizens a taste of exquisite, innovative city life while still drawing from the charm of its small-town closeness. The Menifee Town Center Mas-
ter Plan, placing the development area at the corner of Haun and Newport roads, spells out a bright future for what residents can expect to be one of the city’s most attractive features to both citizens and visitors. The plan contains several commercial and retail centers, five new neighborhoods, a new entertainment center, areas for both offices and medical facilities and even a 5-acre central park. Paloma Wash Trail borders the bottom of the town center, cutting off the current Town Center Marketplace. A pedestrian bridge that goes over the trail will be installed to facilitate movement between retail areas. Recent openings in the Town Center Marketplace include PetSmart, Sonic, El Pollo Loco, Jimmy Johns and Buffalo Wild
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MENIFEE TOWN CENTER MASTER PLAN LEGEND: 1. Neighborhood One 1a. Neighborhood 1 Product “A” 1b. Neighborhood 1 Product “B” 2. Neighborhood Two 3. Neighborhood Three 4. Neighborhood Four 5. Santa Rosa Academy Wings. Crème de la Crème Bakery, California Coast Credit Union and Krispy Kreme have ongoing tentative improvements in the area, with the openings of a new Rubio’s and Habit expected within the next few weeks. The city anticipates an official grand opening of this commercial section of Menifee Town Center Marketplace with developers sometime in September. The new neighborhoods will lay adjacent to the city’s premier charter school, Santa Rosa Academy. New commercial centers and office buildings are projected to sprout up near these homes, bringing the city closer to that much-needed synergy between work and play in order to reach urbanization with a developing economy. “Menifee Town Center has elements that the city needs to continue its economic growth, which translates to us into property tax revenue and sales tax revenue,” said Mayor Scott Mann. “And it’s anchored by the Krikorian theater and some other features and amenities that I can’t wait to see.” As a piece of the greater downtown area, Krikorian Entertainment Center will serve as a dynamic complex complete with an arcade, laser tag center, a bowling alley on both floors, two sports bars with an entertainment stage and large sports TV, an outdoor patio with seating and a gourmet “scratch kitchen” restaurant that will make all of its
6. Neighborhood Five 6a. Neighborhood 5 Product “A” 6b. Neighborhood 5 Product “B” 7. Commercial Center 8. Recreation Center and Daycare 9. Urban Park 10. Riverside County Courthouse 11. Menifee City Hall food fresh. In addition, the entertainment center will feature a brand-new movie theater, which will include an auditorium with 400 leather recliner seats and a smaller stage area for rentals, which will be ideal for work presentations and similar gatherings. The movie theater will also include a 100-foot screen, making it the largest screen in California and one of the largest in the nation. This entertainment epicenter will give the Town Center an added flavor of recreation in a bustling city. “This will be a professional, downtown civic center with entertainment and a nightlife,” said Economic Development Manager Gina Gonzalez. While Gonzalez anticipates a completion of the entire town center, in accordance with its master plan, in the next 10 years, some facilities will reach completion before then. The Krikorian Entertainment Center is estimated to be completed next fall and the central park is looking forward to
12. Retail 13. Krikorian Entertainment Center 14. Medical Offices 15. Offices 16. Retail Center (Rich Development) 17. Paloma Wash 18. Countryside Retail Center 19. Pedestrian Bridge a possible summer 2017 completion date. Other projects, like some retail and commercial centers will take a great deal of more time for completion. Also in the works, according to the center’s master plan, is a new city hall. Though the land has been ceded to the city – not purchased – the city has no plans to build a new city hall because funds are not available for construction. The “downtown” created by Menifee’s Town Center has been long-awaited by many residents and city members since plans for its improvement were initiated by the original city council. In some of its younger days, the city would poll its citizens to determine what kind of amenities they would like to see in the future. Menifee Town Center appears ready to deliver. “I was on the original council when this project first came to the city,” said Mann. “And here we are almost eight years later and we are seeing light at the end of the tunnel to go vertical on some of this project and I am really excited.”
RWQCB rescinds specific waste discharge order for Vail Lake RV Resort Joe Naiman JNAIMAN@REEDERMEDIA.COM
The Regional Water Quality Control Board rescinded the specific waste discharge order for the Vail Lake RV Resort on-site wastewater treatment system. The unanimous RWQCB decision Aug. 10 does not eliminate the discharge requirements for Vail Lake RV Resort but rather enrolls the RV park into a state general order. Existing domestic wastewater treatment facilities which discharge fewer than 100,000 gallons per day are eligible to enroll and be regulated under the state general order which includes discharge specifications and monitoring requirements to ensure protection of groundwater quality. The enrollment under the state general order rather than a specific RWQCB order allows the regional agency to focus its resources on discharge entities not eligible for the state general order. Vail Lake RV Resort, which is located in the 36800 block of Highway 79, is within the Aguanga Hydrologic Area. The RV park can accommodate 470 motorhomes, and all of the spaces have full sewer hookups. The on-site wastewater treatment system consists of 16 septic tanks and a subsurface
wastewater disposal system. Vail Lake RV Resort also has two onsite dump stations which are not connected to a subsurface disposal system; the contents of those dump stations are periodically pumped out and hauled off-site for disposal. All visitors with RVs are required to empty the RV holding tank waste into the dump stations prior to entering the park. The Rancho California Water District acquired Vail Lake RV Resort in Aug. 2014. Some illicit connections to the on-site wastewater treatment system had been made, but RCWD terminated those illicit connections and also completed upgrades and repairs to the treatment system. RWQCB staff conducted a compliance inspection in Jan. 2016 and utilized the compliance inspection and monitoring reports to recommend the rescission of the specific waste discharge order. The rescission of the specific order also includes requirements for RCWD to provide a spill prevention and emergency response plan, a sampling and analysis plan and a sludge management plan to the Regional Water Quality Control Board within two months. Quarterly and annual monitoring reports will be submitted, including analysis of groundwater samples collected from the on-site groundwater well.
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Business Local nature education non-profit receives national award MURRIETA – The National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO) has awarded the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation with their Outstanding Support Organization of the Year award. Presented to only one non-profit throughout the United States, the award recognizes an organization that has responded in an exceptional manner by making a major contribution to benefit park and recreation programs or facilities. The award was announced and presented during NACPRO’s national conference held at the Queen Mary on July 24. “We are sincerely honored by this unexpected, and very much appreciated, recognition by NACPRO,” said Ginger Greaves, Executive Director. The National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials is a non-profit professional organization that advances official policies that promote county and regional park and recreation issues
while enhancing best practices and professional development in the field. The Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation, formed in 2003, is a non-profit, placed-based nature education provider serving over 8,500 students per year from 10 local school districts. Its programs include an “Environmental Education Pathway” for students in grades 3-12. Its mission is to educate and empower youth to appreciate, preserve and protect nature. Its passion is to reconnect today’s generation of youth who have been isolated from nature. Ninety percent of the Foundation’s programs are conducted at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve in partnership with Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District, UC Riverside Botany Department, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Murrieta Valley Unified School District and nine other school districts in Southwest Riverside County. The Environmental Education
NACPRO President John Knight (center) presents (left to right) Owen Hyde, SRPNEF Treasurer; Virginia Hyde, SRPNEF Past-President; and Shirley Broz, SRPNEF CFO with the Outstanding Support Organization of the Year award. Courtesy photo
Pathway program augments, and aligns with, teacher’s science and environmental education requirements by including the elements
in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Science/Technology/Engineering/Math (STEM) and California’s Environmental
Education Initiative. Visit www.srpf.org for program, membership and donation information.
City of Temecula Community Service Commission and Public/ Traffic Safety Commission positions available TEMECULA – The Temecula City Council invites interested residents of the City of Temecula to apply for two positions on the Community Services Commission. The positions are for full three-year terms through Oct. 10, 2019. The Temecula City Council also
invites interested residents to apply for two positions on the Public/ Traffic Safety Commission. The positions are for full three-year terms through Oct. 10, 2019. To be a member of the Community Services Commission and the Public/Traffic Safety Commission,
it is necessary to be a resident of the City of Temecula and a registered voter at the time the application is submitted. Application forms are available on the City of Temecula website, and in the City Clerk’s Office. Original completed applications
will be accepted at the Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, in the City Clerk’s Office from August through Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. Original completed applications will also be accepted by mail if they are received by the deadline. Mail applications to: 41000 Main
Street, Temecula, CA 92590. Additional information is available by visiting the City Clerk’s Office at 41000 Main Street Temecula, California, or by calling (951) 694-6444.
Drought outreach from Rancho California Water District recognized with a public communications award The Rancho California Water District (RCWD) Board of Directors accepted the Public Communications Award from the American Water Works Association for their drought outreach program. This award is given to annually to only one water district in the nation with more than 25,000 customer accounts. “This award is a testament to Rancho California Water District’s commitment to informing customers of water supply conditions,” said
Jeff Armstrong, General Manager. “The entire District worked together to provide excellent communication to customers and our customers responded with a 28 percent reduction in water usage.” In order to receive the award, a utility must demonstrate ongoing commitment to public outreach, show a linkage between communication efforts and the organization’s operational goals, establish communication objectives, execute activities and document results.
RCWD attended numerous public events, held public workshops, developed MyWaterTracker (a tool for customers to track daily water usage versus budget), mailed out materials, posted signs throughout the community, partnered with the City of Temecula, developed customer friendly videos and used electronic communication to get information to customers about the drought, water supply conditions and what RCWD was doing to meet the state mandated reduction target.
“It is an honor to receive this award recognizing the efforts that RCWD made during this difficult time,” said Board President, Bill Plummer. “A special thank you to our customers for listening to the message and responding with reduced water use.” Formed in 1965, Rancho California Water District supplies an area consisting of approximately 150 square miles. The District serves the area known as Temecula/Rancho California, which includes the City
of Temecula, parts of Murrieta and other contiguous lands. The District is separated into two divisions: the Santa Rosa Division generally west of I-15 and Rancho Division generally east of I-15. The District currently provides sewer service to the Cal Oaks and Bear Creek areas. The mission of the Rancho California Water District is to deliver reliable, high- quality water, wastewater and reclamation services to its customers and communities in a prudent and sustainable manner.
Stop commuting and work locally. There are opportunities to grow right here in Temecula. Wouldn’t you like to work for a company who thinks this way -keeping it local? Spend more time with your family by working right here in your own neighborhood. National Merchants Association is looking for hundreds of employees for our rapidly expanding headquarters in Temecula. We’re looking to fill positions of all levels including customer service and support, underwriting, risk monitoring, HR, IT, sales and marketing, as well as upper level management. And as one of the fastest growing professional organizations in the electronic payments processing business for the last decade, we need you right now. Benefits include everything from company health, dental and life insurance for you and your dependents to continuing education to 401(k) programs with a company match. Paid holidays, paid vacation and much, much more. If you’re interested, we’re interested. Visit WorkatNMA.com to view open positions and learn about the company. Or, give us a call at 866-509-7199.
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Real Estate / Home & Garden Recent Home Sales
List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 181 closed transactions for 8/8/16 through 8/14/16.
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Address
Sale Price
Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms
Bath
Days on Market
City
Address
Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms
Bath
Days on Market
Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd.
City
Address
Sale Price
Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms
Bath
Days on Market
San Jacinto
Aguanga
41577 Rolling Hills Drive
$350,000
2400
4BR
3BA
227
29454 Riptide Drive
$315,000
1907
3BR
3BA
5
437 Sunnyside Boulevard
$249,900
2247
3BR
3BA
19
Anza
59940 Reynolds Way
$155,000
1344
3BR
2BA
68
29451 Piazza Court
$325,000
1698
4BR
3BA
6
1832 Wheelbarrow Way
$262,000
2414
4BR
3BA
53
39316 Contreras
$220,000
1568
3BR
2BA
61
29937 Corte Cruzada
$325,000
1777
4BR
3BA
40
2077 Flickering Path
$270,000
1850
3BR
2BA
54
23060 Widgeon Place
$380,000
1700
3BR
2BA
43
29754 Avida Drive
$329,900
1705
3BR
2BA
24
2128 Flickering Path
$270,000
1850
3BR
2BA
25
29130 Big Range Road
$381,500
2587
4BR
3BA
115
29100 Foghorn Court
$330,000
2620
3BR
3BA
204
993 Virginia Lee Court
$272,500
2573
4BR
3BA
72
30249 Point Marina Drive
$560,000
2360
3BR
3BA
22
29085 Rambling Brook Drive
$335,000
2407
3BR
3BA
2
1756 Cambria Court
$300,000
2956
4BR
3BA
26
30279 Channel Way Drive
$650,000
2930
4BR
3BA
73
28394 Saddlecrest Street
$345,000
2831
5BR
3BA
51
42051 San Jose Drive
$320,000
2020
3BR
3BA
48
40774 Johnston Avenue
$186,000
1379
2BR
2BA
28
25057 Butterwood Drive
$348,500
2111
4BR
2BA
82
1035 Sundew Way
$325,000
3107
6BR
3BA
7
460 Simpson Avenue
$194,000
1564
2BR
2BA
13
29892 Sea Breeze Way
$349,000
2752
4BR
3BA
26
1030 Washington Avenue
$255,000
1968
4BR
3BA
81
Canyon Lake
Hemet
Lake Elsinore
Menifee
Menifee
Sale Price
Hemet 2355 E. Florida
43554 Amazon Street
$300,000
2862
5BR
3BA
140
29362 Fall River Lane
$350,000
2916
5BR
3BA
85
30371 Red River Circle
$315,000
1253
3BR
2BA
23
616 Santa Fe Street
$77,000
1047
2BR
2BA
9
31733 Middlebrook Lane
$355,000
3165
5BR
3BA
35
Temecula
27557 Marian Road
$315,000
1471
3BR
3BA
48
597 Solano Drive
$87,500
820
2BR
1BA
7
27841 Lake Ridge Drive
$356,500
2615
4BR
3BA
21
29955 Compania Drive
$321,000
1985
4BR
3BA
34
577 Solano Drive
$117,000
870
2BR
2BA
0
29779 Kentfield Drive
$360,000
2085
4BR
3BA
7
39818 General Kearny Road
$360,000
1699
3BR
3BA
9
649 Corona Street
$117,000
875
2BR
2BA
72
31444 Northcrest Court
$369,000
2500
3BR
3BA
25
39760 Barberry Court
$370,950
1834
3BR
3BA
11
40321 Acacia Avenue
$120,000
720
3BR
1BA
117
25044 Country Fair Drive
$369,000
2111
3BR
2BA
27
40200 Bellevue Drive
$400,000
1913
3BR
3BA
19
696 Le May Way
$120,000
823
2BR
1BA
12
29562 Cool Meadow Drive
$377,500
2886
4BR
4BA
7
28504 Plymouth Way
$403,000
2203
4BR
3BA
51
240 Mary Lane
$124,900
1298
2BR
2BA
87
27773 Point Breeze Drive
$380,000
2854
4BR
3BA
86
40291 Bellevue Drive
$408,000
1913
3BR
3BA
92
1520 Teakwood Place
$127,500
1044
2BR
2BA
119
28274 Pleasanton Court
$390,000
2136
3BR
2BA
7
40890 Cebu Drive
$430,000
2983
4BR
3BA
381
1480 Whittier Avenue
$151,500
1116
2BR
2BA
80
27944 Breakwater Court
$407,500
3020
4BR
3BA
48
40392 Amesbury Lane
$463,500
3069
5BR
3BA
25
719 Via Linda Drive
$170,000
1089
2BR
2BA
69
32643 Comet Chase Court
$420,000
3993
6BR
4BA
142
39150 Hidden Creek Lane
$465,704
3009
4BR
4BA
224
40578 Mayberry Avenue
$175,000
1381
3BR
2BA
6
27920 Lucerne Drive
$431,198
3406
4BR
4BA
57
31544 Royal Oaks Drive
$474,000
2380
3BR
3BA
31
40661 Vera Court
$182,000
1034
2BR
2BA
19
28823 Loretta Avenue
$635,000
2060
5BR
3BA
88
39938 Chalon Court
$480,000
2867
5BR
3BA
19
25818 Fore Drive
$190,000
1567
3BR
2BA
4
41543 King Palm Avenue
$263,000
1548
3BR
3BA
114
31265 Gleneagles Drive
$485,000
2503
3BR
3BA
32
680 Seattle Street
$214,900
1232
3BR
2BA
31
41589 Elk Run Drive
$337,350
1836
3BR
2BA
0
29183 Providence Road
$495,000
2811
3BR
3BA
88
2581 Fruitvale Avenue
$215,000
1608
3BR
2BA
32
40427 Crystal Aire Court
$347,500
1598
4BR
2BA
3
40625 Calle Fiesta
$659,900
3413
6BR
3BA
7
2167 Glenwood Avenue
$225,000
1980
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2BA
70
23913 Corinth Drive
$385,000
2000
4BR
3BA
45
32216 Via Arias
$377,500
1594
3BR
2BA
7
2695 Beech Tree Street
$225,000
1445
3BR
2BA
25
23536 Bending Oak Court
$445,000
2644
4BR
3BA
60
42590 Escolacata Drive
$379,000
1848
4BR
2BA
52
3157 Dave Circle
$230,000
1557
4BR
2BA
60
23860 Cadenza Drive
$470,000
3688
5BR
4BA
7
43581 Tirano Drive
$417,000
2585
4BR
3BA
90
2782 Cypress Street
$235,000
1708
3BR
2BA
20
38097 Placer Creek Street
$475,000
2600
4BR
3BA
27
42699 Drennon Court
$460,000
1729
3BR
2BA
22
2957 Pembroke Avenue
$239,000
1572
3BR
2BA
58
41964 Santa Fe
$475,000
2480
3BR
3BA
16
42541 Bradshaw Drive
$475,000
2129
3BR
2BA
49
3151 Mill Ridge Drive
$244,000
2491
4BR
3BA
43
23469 Bending Oak Court
$479,000
2644
5BR
3BA
6
28950 Vallejo Avenue
$655,000
2880
4BR
3BA
128
41467 Whittier Avenue
$245,000
1726
4BR
2BA
65
38365 Turnberry Court
$550,000
2718
3BR
4BA
269
32860 Tulley Ranch Road
$330,000
1315
3BR
2BA
48
5425 Paseo Famosa
$262,500
1442
2BR
2BA
68
22227 Serenade Ridge Drive
$840,000
4554
4BR
4BA
49
32426 Hupp Drive
$340,000
1364
4BR
2BA
14
1181 Tori Drive
$265,000
2017
4BR
2BA
76
24139 FALCONER Drive
$325,000
1700
4BR
3BA
36
46167 Timbermine Lane
$350,000
1753
3BR
3BA
27
4430 Hollyvale Lane
$270,000
2675
4BR
3BA
11
40214 Via Calidad
$335,000
1489
2BR
2BA
17
44954 Checkerbloom Drive
$389,900
1807
4BR
3BA
41
937 Saltbush Lane
$275,000
3002
4BR
4BA
279
26200 Monticello Way
$340,000
1773
3BR
3BA
10
44657 Lorraine Drive
$392,000
1955
3BR
3BA
22
4152 Lincoln Avenue
$285,000
1528
3BR
2BA
2
39528 Seven Oaks Drive
$345,000
1853
4BR
3BA
31
33172 Camino Piedra Rojo
$405,000
2006
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3BA
70
2106 Begonia Court
$290,000
2502
4BR
3BA
11
24022 Colmar Lane
$349,995
1766
3BR
2BA
52
32221 Callesito Fadrique
$418,000
2321
4BR
3BA
47
26570 Vassar Street
$316,500
2347
4BR
3BA
34
23730 Jameson Street
$385,000
2469
4BR
3BA
34
45426 Tournament Lane
$462,000
2478
4BR
3BA
9
42140 Thornton Avenue
$347,500
2491
4BR
3BA
338
41143 Denian Court
$386,000
2290
5BR
3BA
4
44628 Kornell Street
$525,000
3845
6BR
7BA
32
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1633
3BR
3BA
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24618 New Haven Drive
$399,000
1828
4BR
3BA
4
33900 Summit View Place
$540,000
3609
5BR
5BA
61
34000 Winterberry Lane
$281,000
2116
3BR
3BA
40
23667 Via Segovia
$449,000
2745
4BR
3BA
29
34087 Temecula Creek Road
$550,000
2927
4BR
3BA
7
31707 Ridgeview Drive
$338,000
2800
4BR
3BA
109
23799 Via Madrid
$485,000
3505
5BR
3BA
121
33213 Romance Place
$390,000
1910
3BR
3BA
6
41044 Crimson Pillar Lane
$341,000
2921
4BR
3BA
57
33780 Willow Haven Lane
$250,000
1976
3BR
4BA
262
42140 Lyndie Lane
$197,000
1004
2BR
2BA
4 93
4133 Pearl Street
$349,000
2618
4BR
3BA
9
33750 Willow Haven Lane
$265,000
1814
3BR
3BA
97
21530 Darby Street
$165,000
1152
2BR
2BA
1 Corte Lateuza
$490,000
2735
4BR
3BA
33
29655 Eagle Crest Avenue
$313,000
1262
3BR
2BA
50
20129 Mayhall Drive
$310,000
1529
4BR
2BA
6
15333 Oak Tree Drive
$235,000
1527
3BR
3BA
11
39240 Corte Pluma
$354,000
1725
3BR
3BA
81
22726 Weatherly Court
$340,000
1823
3BR
3BA
42
33073 Trinity Way
$210,000
2880
2BR
2BA
57
39648 Saba Court
$355,000
1740
4BR
2BA
71
22901 Akwo Circle
$347,000
2236
4BR
3BA
50
17461 Cottrell Boulevard
$223,000
1308
2BR
1BA
20
26670 Busman Road
$372,500
2601
3BR
3BA
13
20630 Sydney Court
$360,000
1911
3BR
2BA
0
33110 Trabuco Drive
$290,000
1794
4BR
2BA
30
37314 La Lune Avenue
$375,000
2736
4BR
3BA
51
25595 Via Sarah
$365,000
2347
3BR
3BA
63
217 Beachwood Drive
$305,000
1256
3BR
2BA
45
26267 Jasmine Avenue
$376,805
1953
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3BA
40
22105 Woodcreek Lane
$372,500
1812
3BR
2BA
21
29300 Quiet Harbor Street
$290,000
1362
3BR
2BA
60
33949 Wintergreen Place
$389,900
3113
4BR
3BA
20
32937 Canyon Crest Street
$385,000
2632
3BR
3BA
72
3504 Lake Crest Drive
$295,000
1464
3BR
2BA
40
41027 Willowbend Drive
$392,000
1933
4BR
3BA
35
23112 Trillium Drive
$399,000
2640
4BR
3BA
82
29459 Moon View Court
$326,900
2000
4BR
3BA
66
39727 Barbados Drive
$395,000
2706
7BR
4BA
75
32901 Starlight Street
$410,000
3408
5BR
4BA
6
15134 Versailles Street
$335,000
1732
3BR
2BA
13
30286 Sunny Vista Street
$410,000
2607
3BR
3BA
27
20834 Union Street
$465,000
2830
4BR
3BA
85
15529 Starview Street
$350,000
2109
5BR
2BA
19
39359 BRIGHTON Street
$420,000
3165
4BR
3BA
41
14801 Hidden Palm Court
$375,000
2705
5BR
3BA
140
30642 Lily Pond Lane
$435,000
3105
4BR
3BA
148
26920 Augusta Drive
$127,000
1066
2BR
2BA
95
30266 Savoie Street
$440,000
3752
5BR
5BA
12
24740 Mulberry Street
$135,000
1248
3BR
2BA
40
36282 Saint Raphael Drive
$360,000
1980
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27505 Avenida Halago
$217,650
1242
3BR
2BA
29
406 Reposo Street
$167,000
1066
2BR
2BA
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28116 Calle Casera
$222,000
1101
2BR
2BA
70
398 Noga Avenue
$195,000
1288
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2BA
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24544 Canyon Drive
$262,500
1120
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2BA
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$224,000
1985
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The tax benefits of home ownership Mike Mason SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS
Everyone knows that there are tax benefits to owning a home, yet very few first time homebuyers understand the significance of home ownership… for that matter, many move-up buyers don’t really understand the tax benefits of home ownership. Taxes, of course, are unique to every tax payer. There are many tax laws that are constantly changing. You should not rely on this article as advice or your authority to make any decision regarding real estate and tax planning strategies. What this column offers, is insight for when you meet with your tax professional. You’ll be better equipped to ask the right questions and plan the right strategy that works for you. Capital gains As a homeowner, it’s nice to know the most substantial tax benefit will occur upon the sale of your home, assuming it’s for a profit. When you sell, as a married couple, you’ll be able to pocket tax free up to $500,000 in profit from the sale; $250,000 for a single homeowner. If you consider selling just about any other type of investment, you’ll be taxed on every dollar of profit – typically around 15 percent. The theory behind this exclusion is that most people when they sell one home reinvest the profits into another home. Mortgage interest When you take out a mortgage, you’ll be spending a considerable amount each month on the interest of that loan. The way an amortized loan works is that you’ll be spending more in interest and less on principal during the early years of the loan. This means that most of your payment will be going to interest each month. Most home loan monthly payments are initially more than two-thirds interest – even with a great interest rate, the interest on hundreds of thousands of dollars for a home add up very quickly. Both the federal and California tax laws allow you to deduct all of the interest you pay on your home loan. There are some details to check out that may change from year to year, such as the total amount of interest that may be deducted (currently $1,000,000 for married homeowners). For most of us, we’ll be able to deduct all of
Home office deduction Depending on your line of work, it may be possible to deduct for a home office off your taxes. There are some pretty stringent requirements for this deduction and carries a high audit rate among those who do claim it. If your home is your principal place of your business and you meet all of the IRS guidelines, you just may get yourself yet another great tax deduction – all because you own your own home! Call us today at (951) 296-8887 and get the information you need to make the right decision. For questions regarding available inventory and/or other real estate matters please contact, Mike@ GoTakeAction.com. Mike Mason, Broker/Owner of MASON Real Estate Cal. BRE: 01483044, Board of Director of your Southwest Riverside County Association of REALTORS® (SRCAR).
Mortgage insurance Unless you put 20 percent or more down on a new home, you can expect to pay Mortgage insurance on your home loan amount. The good news is the money you spend every year on mortgage insurance will be deductible; although there are income restrictions for this deduction, so again check with your tax professional before you start depending on this added deduction that will average around another $1,000 annually. Home improvements Home improvements add value to your home and also give you the ability to be added to the purchase price of your home for determining capital gains. Home improvements and repairs are two different things. Replacing a roof, adding a swimming pool
Home equity loans A home equity loan, a line of credit, a home improvement loan, a second (or third) home loan all have the same benefits as an initial purchase loan. The interest paid is tax deductible.
ing a point in advance ($3,000) you were able to ‘buy-down’ or lower your interest to only 4 percent. Buying down a loan is a great strategy if you are planning on staying in the home for an extended period – typically it balances out in less than five years. However, if the idea is to resell within a couple of years before moving up, then spending the money to buy-down the loan may not be money well spent. Consult with your real estate agent and mortgage professional to help figure out what is best in your situation. The good news is that discount points are tax deductible just like your mortgage interest. One point could save you and extra $500 or more off next year’s tax bill.
Discount points Discount points are a fee you may have payed to get the loan you got. A point represents 1 percent of the loan amount. Many times, a buyer who is planning on staying in the home for a longer time may ‘pay points’ to ‘buy-down’ the interest rate on a loan. In other words, using the $300,000 loan example above, you may have initially qualified for a 5 percent loan but by pay-
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the interest we pay on our home, every year from our federal and state taxes. For example, if you borrow $300,000 for a home with a 4 percent interest rate, you can expect to pay somewhere around $11,000 your first year toward interest. If you’re in the 25 percent tax bracket, you can then deduct about $2,750 off your taxes. Wow, $2,750 – that might represent a month or two in rent you’ve been paying!
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Teen readers raise funds for animals Paul Bandong WRITER
MURRIETA – More than 130 local teens participated in the “Read For A Reason in 2016,” a Murrieta Public Library summer reading program that earns money benefiting two local animal charities. A total of $2,000 was raised by the teens. Joyce Lea Brown, a former Teen Services librarian in Oceanside, started the program locally four years ago. “I decided to implement it here in Murrieta and we have had good participation,” said Brown. “We have had 130-168 students participate each summer.” For every page read and reported on a Teen Reading Card, one cent is donated to Animal Friends of the Valleys (AFV) and one cent is donated to Paws 4 Law. “For the first two years, Animal Friends of the Valleys was our sole beneficiary,” said Brown.“We added Paws 4 Law last year.” Faukes McErmott, 14, who attends an online school said, “I like
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Two sisters who are avid readers and frequent the Murrieta Library were challenged by their mother to raise $100 or more. Naomi Banks took first place reading 13,500 pages and raising $135. Her sister, Jannessa, read 12,500 pages, including a 950-page book, “Inheritance” by Christopher Paolini. She read in two days. The girls first participated in the reading program last year. Funds were donated for the program. SoCal Gas donated $500, private donors also contributed. Carol Carson, a longtime supporter of the Murrieta Library, once again donated $1,000 to the reading program. “I love the library more than anything,” said Carson, “It’s my passion. I grew up reading in a library. This is a wonderful library and staff.” “This is a great program,” said Allison Eagans, who has been the Supervisory Youth Services librarian for the past five years. “It gives kids a chance to learn about giving back…altruism. They get to read and to give back to a good cause.” Funds for the nonprofit Animal
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be able to watch live and captured video. “It’s an honor for my company and for the city to be part of a program that encourages reading and literacy and that also provides opportunities for teens to contribute to worthwhile causes and organizations in our community,” said Mayor Lane. To contribute or participate in this or any other youth library program, please contact Joyce Lea Brown, Teen Service librarian, at (951) 461-6137.
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75 KUBOTA B6000 4WD Diesel tractor, trailer for large avocado bin. $3,000 OBO. Excellent condition. 760990-9024.
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MEDICAL ITEMS FOR SALE! Tons of medical equipment for sale. Crutches, walker/scooter, assistance for restroom, and so much more at the Fallbrook Senior Center Thrift Store located at 399 Heald Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028. 760-723-4602
Asphalt Services ASPHALT REPAIR Crack filling, seal coating, patching, paving, commercial residential. 20 years experience. Licensed and Insured. Senior/Military discount. Stanley Asphalt Service. 760-715-4996.
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FREE STANDING 2773 SF BUILDING in Fallbrook. $1.59 sq ft monthly. Ideal for many uses. Ample parking. Three Handicap bathrooms. Can be divided. Immediate Occupancy. 113 S Vine. One short block off Main and Alvarado. 760-723-2743 or 760-4451127. jmtorto@yahoo.com.
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Commercial/Industrial Building SHOP SPACE 800 sq. ft. to 1,800 sq. ft. in Fallbrook. 760-728-2807 or 760212-0584.
Housecleaning HOUSE CLEANING No time to keep your home as clean as you would like?? Good news!!! I clean homes- Call Rose for free estimates @614-753-0794
Construction Equipment BIG TEX 14,000 LB. Flat Bed with ramps. Ford 455C Skip with Gannon. 951-260-5293.
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FOR SALE (AFTER REMODEL): new Whirlpool Gold Series dishwasher ($250) and Arrow fireplace insert ($150). 760-451-6232.
A D M I N I S T R AT I V E A S S I S TA N T needed for busy office in Fallbrook. Must be fluent in English. Spanish a plus. Proficient with computers/ bookkeeping experience. Knowledge of Yardi programs a plus. Personable with good people skills. Patience and good sense of humor necessary. Call Rich at 760-728-2962 or send resume to Rich at: Crestview Estates. 1120 E. Mission Rd. Fallbrook, CA 92028
ANTIQUE ITEMS FOR SALE Antique dishes and angels. Antique golf clubs. Regular clubs. Custom made sets. Call for Appointment to see items. 760-728-3005.
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FALLBROOK WINDOW WASHING CO. IMMEDIATE OPENING for Part/ Full time window cleaners. Looking for honest, dependable, detailed, and service-oriented individuals willing to work flexible hours. Indoor/Outdoor Work. Drug/Smoke Free. Clean driving record. References. Please Call 760728-8116.
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Room for Rent BEAUTIFUL LARGE BEDROOM in Seven Hills Country Club. Private bathroom includes utilities, cable, new carpet and paint. Privileges. $650/ month + deposit. Senior. 626-3200697.
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Vintage Fair COMMUNITY VINTAGE FAIR at Rainbow Valley Grange. Sat. Aug. 20th. 8-noon. 2160 Rainbow Valley Blvd. Vintage items include toys, jewelry, household goods, decorative pieces, and much more.
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Yard Sale/Garage Sale/Moving Sale GOING OUT OF BUSINESS. Final clearance sale. Office furniture, tools, etc. 8 am - noon. Friday August 19. Everything $1 - $5 Everything must go! 1375 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook.
For Rent ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH Close to churches, high school. Wildomar area. $450/month. References Required. Access to rest of house. 951-259-9459 or 951-471-0586.
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Well maintained home in gated community of Fallbrook Oaks. Professionally designed easy care yard. 4 BD plus a spacious bonus room. One of the bedrooms is downstairs. Move in ready and awaits your personal touches. 160039571 $599,000
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Enjoy the beautiful hilltop views on 13+ acres. Family compound, that offers both the main home, plus two bedroom guest house.Need appointment to preview. 160036148 $795,000
Views all the way to the Pacific. Wood floors. Stainless appliances. Fireplace. Walking distance to award winning Sage Creek High School. Three miles to the ocean. Nearby Calavera Hills Community Center and Calavera Hills Nature Preserve both offer loads of outdoor options. 160043975 $839,000 - $849,000
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Neighborhood close to the high school & easy commute location. Upgraded kitchen & master bath w/ granite & tile. Spacious kitchen w/ generous eating area & access to covered patio & yard. Upgraded flooring throughout. 160039311 $429,000
Beautiful 4 bd, 2.5 ba home close to shopping, school and sports park. Spacious 3 car garage, lots of cabinets. Mature easy maintenance landscape includes gorgeous rose garden patio. Formal living room w/adjacent dining. 160019657 $375,000
4.59 Acres fronting paved road with income from Sprint Cellular. Upscale rural Fallbrook community. Panoramic views. Partial Fencing. Small avocado grove. Build your dream home while benefiting from this income producing parcel! Part of parcel map 04684. Just minutes to the quaint community of Fallbrook and only 20 minutes to Temecula. Enjoy the best of San Diego’s peaceful country living. Within minutes to beautiful Pacific Ocean beaches, world class casino entertainment & dining. 160009452 $310,000
Come HOME away from the So Cal gridlock, to a meandering drive alongside Live Oak Creek to this private ESTATE. You will not want to leave as you’ll be captivated by the VIEWS & serene atmosphere surrounding this almost 3,500 sq ft, 4 BR/3.5 BA “James Leising” custom home on 3 acres. 160039850 $863,000
18.64 View Acres overlooking Diamond Valley Lake and Temecula. Private and peaceful with spectacular views and usable area’s. This parcel will require a well for water. Dirt road access from De Portola Parkway. Call listing agent for more details. Seller will consider financing with a substantial down payment. 160023758 $135,000 Custom built single story w/light,bright, flexible open floorplan. Stunning views, gentle sloping grounds, fruit trees & room for your dreams. 2 master suites, den/3rd bedrom.Move-in ready. 160037429 $699,000
3+ Bedroom country home on 1 flat acre, cul de sac location, 2886 Sq. Ft., built in BBQ, fire pit, horses welcome! Many upgrades, room for all of the toys too. 160026527 $575,000
Casa Contento - more than a home - it’s a dream that has become a reality - and 5 ACRES - 1 1/2 inch water meter. 102 Haas now it can be yours. If you desire stargazing, serenity, twinkling city lights, Avocado Trees plus 25 Bacon & Reed Trees. panoramic views, expert craftsmanship and room to stretch, your paradise is Panoramic views. Would make a wonderful found. 160008200 $1,799,000 - $1,900,000 building site. 160028012 $220,000
OUR COLDWELL BANKER VILLAGE PROPERITES AGENTS: Don Bennetts Kimberly Biller Judy Bresnahan
Pat Bresnahan Abby Elston Susie Emory
Johnny Faubel Jane Felton Jerry Gordon
Lorene Johnson Paul Kavanaugh Ruth Kavanaugh
Bret Hasvold Chris Hasvold Cynthia Hauff
Linda Gordon Tess Hansford Eddie Harrison
Jessi Scrape Donna Shanahan Janice Shannon
Vicki Robertson Jordan Rochlis Nancy Schrimpf
Cathy Kudroshoff Cheryl Pizzo JoAnn Rapaszky
Susie’s Home Collection...
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760-525-9744 s u s i e @ cbvillage. c o m
Located in prestigious Pala Mesa Resort area. Hilltop location lends to wonderful views. Open floor plan, remodeled master en suite, 3 BD, 3 BA 2 Master Suites. Move in Ready. Many upgrades. 160026950 $494,000
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CalBRE# 01079037
Geri Sides Tom Van Wie
Abby Elston 760-715-2229 abby@cbvillage.com
CalBRE# 01113234
BEAUTIFUL “TUSCANY” VIEWS TO THE SOUTH. Custom built split level home with spacious master suite on entry level. Luxurious Master bath. Light and bright kitchen opens to dining area with welcoming patio. $549,900
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THE FEEL OF COUNTRY LIVING WITHOUT THE DRIVE. Your own haven with this 2314 sf ranch style home nestled on an acres of trees, flowers and shrubs just minutes from $556,000 town.
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760-522-7112
w/multi-use downtown village 3 zoning allows in-home business. Approx 1200 SF, 2 BD + Optional 3rd BD; 1 Bath. 8 parking spaces, sturdy newer 10x16 shed. Offered at $353,000
Immaculate single story 3766 sq. ft. Views pool, spa, 4 BD, 3 BA, fenced, RV Parking, private cul-de-sac, outdoor kitchen and fireplace area. A 10 + Offered at $895,000
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Gated Community for 55+ EAST RIDGE – Come enjoy the Good Life in this wonderful gated community for 55+. This home offers three bedrooms beautiful grounds, a wonderful setting with evening sunset views. $499,000
Brand New classic custom craftsman style home in desirable San Luis Rey Heights neighborhood. Access thru Bella Vista Estates neighborhood of upscale custom homes on estate size lots. Comfortable living spaces with huge view to the west overlooking hillsides and Sleeping Indian in the distance. Custom wood flooring, granite surfaces in kitchen and all bathrooms. Offered at $895,000
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LORENE JOHNSON
Cheryl Pizzo & Don Bennetts CalBRe# 00815495
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Pala Mesa Villas Nicely updated Summer Creek 4BD, 2.5BA, 1991 sf entertainer’s delight home with oversized pool/spa. New pool plaster/tile & pool equipment/LED lights, AC unit all (appx 3 yrs old) plus newer roof. Expanisve multi-level decking with patio cover, spacious backyard, salt water pool, pillar light and low maintenance landscaping. Offered at $555,000
Beautiful Southwestern Style single story custom on 11.7 acres with amazing panoramic view (Ocean view on a clear day). Massive kitchen/great rm area for entertaining or family gatherings. Kit has granite countertops incl the 9’ island with food prep sink, Wolf 5 burner stove. Double door entry with tile floor inlay includes French doors to the outdoor pergola. Solar sys is paid for. Oversized 2 car garage (32x27). plus det. workshop. Offered at $890,000
Call Tom Van Wie 760.703.6400
Offered at $215,000
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Private Move-in condition downstairs unit with great view of golf course. Washer/ Dryer & Refrig. included. EZ commute location. Great for weekender or rental. Seller will pay assessment.
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