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Veterans recognized for service as Atria Vintage Hills commemorates 70th end of WWII

Tim O’Leary Staff Writer Concerns over a recent flurry of anti-abortion videos have prompted the Temecula City Council to impose strict funding conditions on an annual event it has embraced for nearly two decades – the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. see page A-6

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MVUSD: Water mandate is ‘impossible to meet’ Tony Ault Writer California’s Gov. Jerry Brown’s recent mandate that urban areas must reduce their potable water usage by 25 percent from 2013’s level was called, “difficult, if not impossible to meet,” by Murrieta Valley Unified School District’s Assistant Superintendent Facilities/ Operational Services Bill Olien. see page B-3

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Michael Tovey, left, an Army veteran who served in the Korean War, places a flower on the wreath commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Kim Harris photo end of WWII while Bruce Cripe USMC (ret.) looks on, during a ceremony held at Atria Vintage Hills in Temecula.

Kim Harris Managing Editor A group of veterans were recognized at Atria Vintage Hills in Temecula during a ceremony commemorating the end of WWII last week. The ceremony, called Spirit of ‘45 was held on Friday, Aug. 14 and featured several retired military

speakers who recognized the sacrifice made by those who have served the United States in all branches of military service. The event also acknowledged the end of WWII when Japanese soldiers surrendered at noon, Japan Standard Time, on Aug. 14, 1945.

The Japanese surrender came three years and eight months af-

ter the bombing at Pearl Harbor, just over a week after the United States dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, and six days after the Nagasaki was bombed. Veterans from all wars since were present at the ceremony including speakers Bruce Cripe, Master Sgt. Willie Smith both USMC (ret.) and Chief Kenneth Hendrick U.S. Navy (ret.).

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Sculptor Ricardo Breceda faces studio eviction Renowned metal sculptor Ricardo Breceda, creator of the lifesized metal horses seen jumping over the hills above Highway 79 in Temecula, has been ordered to leave his sculpture garden studio at the Vail Lake Resort by the Rancho California Water District. see page C-8

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Murrieta Family YMCA to hold grand Opening MURRIETA—The Murrieta Family YMCA, a brand new, state of the art, family friendly health and wellness facility, is open to the public and will host a grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 22 for the community from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. see page D-5

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Temecula’s Chuck Washington praised as opponents target his supervisor seat

Temecula Resident Joel Jones is a big fan of events such as San Diego’s ever growing Comic Con International and Comikaze. He never liked having to commute to those larger cities to attend the events, saying that after paying for travel and hotels, many times people are left with little to no money to spend on the cool things available once attendees get inside the doors. It was this experience of traveling to and from those events that got him thinking, what if there was an event a little closer to home?

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The event, a first of its kind for Atria Vintage Hills was held in partnership with Elizabeth Hospice, according to Susan Salmonsen, Engage Life director at the senior assisted living facility.

“This is the first wreath laying event for the Spirit of ‘45 that our

Temecula Mayor Jeff Comerchero, left, presents a City of Temecula Proclamation plaque to former Temecula mayor and councilmember Chuck Washington. The proclamation addresses Washington’s accomplishments and services during his time with the city’s council. The proclamation officially designates Aug. 11 as Chuck Washington Day in the city of Temecula.

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Chuck Washington was recently showered with accolades as he made a triumphant return to Temecula City Hall following his appointment nearly six months ago as Riverside County’s newest supervisor.

Washington enjoyed a hero’s homecoming as he was showered with proclamations and a pair of standing ovations. The city even included one of his favorite desserts, lemon bars, in a catered reception that was a highlight of a busy City Council meeting held Aug. 11.

The folksy gathering attracted more than 100 people, a partisan crowd that included his wife, daughter and two grandchildren.

The fanfare unfolded as a second opponent surfaced in Washington’s upcoming bid to hold onto his seat in a sprawling district that has seen its power base shift in recent years from the Hemet area to the Temecula-Murrieta corridor.

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Murrieta set to become healthcare hub, official says Kim Harris Managing Editor Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series on growth and new business in Murrieta. Part one, “Business is booming in Murrieta as new hotels, restaurants and retail shops come to town” was published on Aug. 14.

The city of Murrieta is poised and on the verge of becoming a regional healthcare hub, according to Bruce Coleman, economic development director for the city.

“One thing that I like to talk about is that Murrieta is most definitely becoming the healthcare center of the region and I think of it as healthcare and wellness industry,” Coleman said. “I think that is a very important business sector for

us, I mean generally, healthcare is a growing industry. It’s something that is a very important need for the community and it’s really a logical business sector for this community and we are in fact becoming the regional healthcare center for this region.”

Coleman said it all began when Rancho Springs Medical Center came to the area bringing with it 24-hour emergency care, a nationally-ranked Weight-Loss Surgery Center of Excellence, Center for Wound Care, radiology services and more.

“We are delighted to have them as the anchor around the medical corridor on Hancock,” said Coleman who added that it was “particularly

Loma Linda University Medical Center’s first phase with the fivestory hospital and the five-story medical building opened in 2011.

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John Hunneman Columnist So the question is, if a tree falls in Temecula, and only the ghosts of the cowboys of the old Vail Ranch are around, does it make a sound?

More than a few local historians may be pondering that this month after a Mulberry tree, believed to be at least 150 years old, toppled on Aug. 6 at the site of the old Vail Ranch headquarters.

The 30-foot tree fell over around noon, a time when about a dozen workers at the site were continuing the long-awaited restoration of the historic buildings that were once the headquarters of the 85,000 acre Vail cattle operation.

No one was injured and the tree did minimal damage to the roof of Wolf Store building, built in the 1860s and recently restored.

Twenty years after lawsuits, court hearings, and many starts and stops, work is well underway on the restoration of the historic site located just off of modern-day Temecula Parkway.

“It’s just unbelievable,” Darrell Farnbach told me recently as we walked the site, something we have done many times over two decades.

“To finally see light at the end of the tunnel is unbelievable.”

The Wolf Store, built in the mid1860s, was once the commerce center of Temecula.

The property was sold in 1904 to the Vail family who expanded their cattle empire west from Arizona. The Vails added a cookhouse, bunkhouse and other buildings to the property.

After the developers of Rancho California bought the ranch in 1964, the buildings fell into disrepair. In the early 1990s a developer began to knock down the old buildings to make way for a shopping center.

In 1995 Farnbach, his wife Rebecca, and several others formed the Vail Ranch Restoration Association to try and save the remaining buildings.

Very long story short, the current restoration plan was approved in 2006 and work finally began in 2013 by Arteco, a Pomona-based developer that specializes in historic restoration.

The Wolf Store was first to be restored. Work on another four buildings is underway in varying degrees.

An effort has also been made to save the trees that dotted the site for more than a century, including the Mulberry that toppled next to the Wolf Store.

There are pictures of that fullgrown tree, believed to be the oldest on the property, that date back

to the early 1900s.

“We really wanted to save that one,” Farnbach said. “A lot of the branches and dead weight were trimmed away.”

One can imagine Louis Wolf, John Magee, Juan Murrieta and later Mahlon Vail and his ranch hands, pausing under the tree’s canopy on a scorching Temecula day to enjoy a cup of water, or more likely, something a bit stronger.

The tree appears simply to have lost the battle with time.

By the time I arrived, the downed tree had been cut into pieces.

Nearby work continued on this important project.

“The exteriors of the buildings will be historically accurate,” Farnbach said. “The inside, not as much.”

That’s because the interiors will be home to modern day shops and restaurants as the old buildings find new purpose in the 21st century.

Tenant improvements are already underway inside the Wolf Store for a coffee shop and an ice cream store.

Six new buildings will be added to the site, all with the same historical theme.

An upscale dress shop, a men’s clothing store, a tack and western wear shop, a deli and other retailers have, or will soon, sign leases to move in. Completion of the entire project is set for next year.

It’s a shame that the old Mulberry tree didn’t live to see the new project come to life, but it did serve a noble purpose for more a century providing shade over the history of Temecula.

Supervisors approve specific plan, rezone and general plan amendment for Cornerstone Communities project Joe Naiman Writer Cornerstone Communities plans to develop a multi-use project in French Valley, and on July 21 the Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to approve the specific plan along with a rezone and general plan amendment.

The specific plan covers 716.4 acres east of State Route 79, west of Promontory Parkway and north of Calistoga Drive.

The plan includes 243.1 acres for a business park concentrated on the east and north sides, 47.4

acres of light industrial use along the eastern, northern, and southwestern portions, 86.8 acres of commercial office space and 65.4 acres of commercial retail activity along the western portion, 269 residential units on 57.7 acres in the southwest portion with densities varying between 2.0 and 8.0 dwelling units per acre, and 133.8 acres of open space along the southeastern and eastern portions.

The approval also includes a tentative tract map covering 161.84 acres which includes the 269 residential lots, 13 lots for public road development and improvement, 10 lots for water

quality basins, eight lots designated for home owner association management and four open space parks.

The changes also reduce the specific planning area from 783.4 acres by removing two French Valley Airport runway extension parcels, one parcel with a Rancho California Water District tank site, and the portion of the original specific planning area which has been annexed to the city of Murrieta and is no longer within the county’s land use jurisdiction. The supervisors’ action also dissolved the Murrieta Hot Springs Agricultural Preserve within that area.

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Moderate El Niño predicted for this winter, not likely to correct drought conditions, officials say Kim Harris Managing Editor While El Niño predictions for the upcoming season still falls in the moderate category, all signs are pointing to the strongest El Niño since 1950, according to predictions made by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

With all of the talk of what this year’s weather pattern could bring in the form of rain to the droughtstricken landscape of California, Valley News decided to look into El Niño and get the facts first hand.

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“Currently the only notable impact anticipated for the next few months that would impact the United States is hurricane season in both the Atlantic and the Pacific,” he said. “To date, we have seen those impacts with a suppressed season so far in the Atlantic and enhanced activity in both the eastern and central Pacific.”

Most of the impacts will be felt through the upcoming winter and could bring above normal precipitation to the area, Halpert said.

Below average temperatures are also expected.

“It’s also important to remember that just because something is favored, it doesn’t guarantee it would happen,” he said. “More importantly for California, even an above normal season with regards to rain and snowfall next winter, one season of above normal precipitation is very unlikely to erase four years of drought.”

Mike Halpert, El Niño is best explained as a disruption of the ocean atmosphere system in the tropical Pacific that has important impacts for weather and climate. This year’s system, while still be categorized as moderate, could potentially be the second biggest El Niño ever recorded, he said.

“NOAA first started watching the Pacific for the development of El Niño last year and declared its arrival in March of 2015,” Halpert said. “Since March, above normal sea surface temperatures across the equatorial Pacific have continued to increase. This month’s El Niño forecast update continues the expectation of a strong El Niño during the late fall and winter with El Niño likely lasting into the spring.”

Halpert said that this month’s prediction shows it could be the strongest El Niño on record dating back to 1950.

“This is because three months average sea surface temperatures in an area of the pacific that we call the Niño 3.4 region located in the east central equatorial Pacific could potentially reach or even exceed two degrees Celsius above normal, which is 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit above normal” he said adding, that increase is a value that has only been recorded three times in the last 65 years. “That occurred during the 1972-73 episode, the 1982-83 episode and the 1997-98 episode.”

Halpert said it is critical to realize the climate system is more complicated than just El Niño and that none of the typical impacts are

El Niño and the drought NOAA’s Western Regional Climate Services Director Kevin Warner said that while El Niño tends to bring above normal precipitation to Southern California, there isn’t much correlation to El Niño in the upper and northern part of the state and the upper Colorado River basin where California gets much of its water supply from.

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According to Warner, precipitation, snow, runoff, reservoirs and mountain water are the five factors that affect drought. He said it would take two and a half to three times the amount of the average precipitation to overcome the current deficit of 71.3 inches of precipitation.

“The wettest year on record was 1983,” Warner said. “In that year we had about 1.9 times the average precipitation so we need something in excess of the wettest year on record to balance the fouryear deficit.”

Regardless of drought conditions and forecasters inability to guarantee rain and snowfall amounts, Warner said that the El Niño will make some impact on the drought, though how much remains to be seen.

What to expect with El Niño Both Warner and Halpert said that the possibility of excess rainfall looks good at this time and residents should be aware that issues like flooding and mudslides could become a problem.

“I guess that flooding is the biggest concern and if there is enough rain,” Halpert said. “I always remember seeing footage of houses sliding down hillsides, so people who live on hillsides should be aware that landslides can become an issue. Those are the biggest issues if we see a very wet winter. I don’t think in California you will be dealing with severe type weather, it’s just heavy rains that could lead to flooding and landslides in the mountains and coastal areas.

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Coleman said that much of the development is coming in the form of overseas investors such as with Continental Lease Development.

“That is a lot of overseas investment that has come in with both the Renaissance Village project and the Antelope Square project which is where Humana and Riverside Medical Clinic recently opened up on the southeast corner of Scott and Antelope roads,” he said.

Also coming to Murrieta is HealthSouth, based out of Birmingham, Ala. which recently closed escrow on a site – also on the Murrieta Technology Corridor – for a two-story brain rehabilitation hospital. The project will require both state and city approval, Coleman said.

“They are supposedly the largest brain rehabilitation chain in the United States. We’re delighted to have the opportunity to work with them as they begin looking at California for their expansion and we are delighted that they picked us for their regional facility,” Coleman said. “It’s very exciting that it all relates to one of Murrieta’s economic development focal points which are healthcare and wellness.”

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“This is going to be a very large event,” she said. “Pole Position generously offered for us to do a fundraiser at their facility. They said that we could do anything we want including things going on outside and a silent auction. It kind of exploded from there. Not only is Pole Position donating a portion of the proceeds from the races, they are encouraging us to make this event as big as possible.”

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exciting” when Rady Children’s Hospital took over the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

“That is a great partnership between Rady Children’s Hospital, which I believe is the biggest children’s hospital in California,” he said. “They recently closed escrow for property on Hancock for the development of a new pediatrics healthcare facility and that is exciting because this is a community that has a large number of families so it’s very important that we build our children’s healthcare.”

Coleman said the city is still in talks with the well-known children’s hospital as to what the nature of the development plan is, but that having the medical entity developing a site in Murrieta is an important division.

Children aren’t the only ones in need of medical care, senior care facilities are also moving to the area, according to Coleman.

Recently Anthem Memory Care was approved through the city’s planning commission for a site on Washington Avenue.

“That is something we are excited about because we certainly need to grow our memory care services, then we also have Renaissance Village over on Jackson across from the Colony,” he said.

Scheduled to open in 2016, Renaissance Village will offer those age 60 and older independent living, assisted living, and memory care with studio, one and two-bedroom apartment floor plans. Memory Care Villas should open the following year. Trained, licensed and “compassionate” caregivers will be onsite at the facility 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“They are going to be a great addition to Murrieta and the region as a whole. We are excited about Renaissance Village because it is all part of a bigger picture,” Coleman said. “Here again, we are becoming the healthcare leader for the region.”

Just below Sam’s Club, where the city built the Jackson-Ynez connection, another senior healthcare development, Premier Rehabilitation Wellness Center, is in the works, Coleman said.

“That is another one that closed escrow several months ago and have indicated they are planning on moving forward,” he said.

Kaiser Permanente closed escrow on a nearly 40-acre site at the future interchange of Interstate 215

and Keller Road in the northeast corner of the future interchange planned by the city. Known as the North Murrieta Technology Corridor, the hospital would be the second anchor behind Loma Linda University Medical Center.

“Right now you would classify it as the northeast corner. Antelope and Keller are the actual surface streets,” Coleman said. “The city is planning an interchange at that corner and we are in the early stage of designing it now.”

Kaiser Permanente is a master plan project in the range of 800,000 square feet total, Coleman said.

“They won’t build that all at once, that’s not their plan,” he said.

“They have indicated to us that they are going to start with the medical office building first and that’s going for approval before the Planning Commission and City Council in the very near future. So that’s a major addition for healthcare to the city.”

The Loma Linda University Medical Center’s first phase with the five-story hospital and the fivestory medical building opened in 2011 and that changes the whole future of what the North Murrieta Technology Corridor can become, according to Coleman.

“The city has rezoned a lot of the land around that to what’s called ‘office/research park zoning’ so it’s an upscale development corridor with our objective as a strong health care focus in that area of the

Fundraisers are planned throughout the month of August to raise money for the Gage Seal Skate Park. Seal tragically lost his life on May 31.

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Sunday, Aug. 30, from 1 – 6 p.m., diners and participants only need to show a flyer that can be downloaded from the Facebook page, Skate for Gage at www.facebook. com/SkateforGage to have a portion of their bill donated to the fundraising effort.

On Saturday, Aug. 23 family and friends will celebrate Gage’s 16th birthday with a whiffle ball tournament from 1 – 7 p.m. at Temecula Valley High School.

Saylors said that Gage played on the TVHS baseball team and several travel ball teams throughout the area so a whiffle ball tournament on his birthday is a special way for family and friends to remember him. Family baseball games were something that took place frequently at the Seals’ home.

“That particular day is not a fundraiser by any means,” Saylors said. “That is a day for celebrating Gage.”

Those interested in playing in the tournament that will feature five-man teams as well as hotdogs, cupcakes and other baseball game type foods as part of the birthday celebration should email Saylors at skateforgage@gmail.com.

The grand finale of the celebrate Gage event for the month of August will be held at Pole Position. Called Race for Gage, it will feature indoor go-kart racing, food, jolly jumps, face painting, music and a silent auction with all proceeds going to fund the skatepark. Special guests include Metal Mulisha, Team Peterson and Fitz Army.

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It’s only been a few short months since Temecula teen Gage Seal passed away. While his family and friends continue to try and make sense of the tragedy that took the boy’s life, they are also working towards remembering him in a manner that Gage, an avid baseball player and skateboarder, would approve of. The plan? To build a skatepark in the local community in the boy’s honor.

“Right away after the tragedy of Gage’s passing we had people in the community setting up fundraisers and Go Fund Me accounts,” said Pam Saylors, Gage’s great aunt and family spokesperson. “There was probably $23,000 raised in the first couple of weeks.”

Saylors said that the family decided to use the money for no other reason than to honor Gage.

“So right away, Billy, Gage’s dad, said ‘I am building a skatepark for Gage,’” Saylors said. “Baseball and skating were his passions. He was extremely gifted at both.”

Saylors said it has been a mission of the family to bring The Gage Seal Skate Park to life in his honor, though a location for the park has yet to be determined.

“Temecula would be our choice.

Out family has been in the valley for 28 years. This is where Gage was raised and where his family and friends live,” Saylors said, adding that Gage’s parents often took him and his siblings to Audie Murphy Skatepark in Menifee.

“Right now we are raising awareness of what we are trying to do.”

Saylors said there are over 10,000 youth in Temecula ages 8 to 21 and the addition of another skatepark would be a plus. The family has been gathering research and information from several skate organizations on the best way to make the Gage Seal Skate Park become a reality.

“We plan to go to the city council with a proposal but we are not asking is for them to fund it,” she said.

“That is what we are doing.”

The family is holding a series of fundraisers in August, celebrating the young man’s birth month designed to offset the cost and raise awareness.

“We have a couple of large companies that are wanting to make large donations,” Saylors said.

“We have a video that my son put together of Gage for his celebration of life service. We were asked by these companies to forward this so they could present it to their corporate offices.”

For those wishing to give to the cause, monetary donations for the Gage Seal Memorial are being accepted at any Chase Bank branch.

Upcoming fundraisers include lunches, dinners and other activities at restaurants and local businesses.

All are donating a portion of the days’ proceeds to the skatepark in Gage’s honor on specific days.

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A failure by Komen headquarters to meet the conditions – which target the national group’s financial support of Planned Parenthood – could prompt the city to withdraw the nearly $30,000 it would allocate for the October event’s police patrols, standby medical services, public works help and marketing assistance.

The council gave Komen’s national leaders two weeks to decide whether they will meet the conditions or forgo the city’s financial backing.

“This is a very, very difficult topic, a very, very difficult decision in trying to come up with the right answer,” Mayor Jeff Comerchero said at one point during the nearly 90-minute discussion.

Temecula’s support for the annual event, which benefits breast cancer programs and is held at the Temecula Promenade mall in the city, dates back to Jeff Stone’s tenure on the council. Stone’s mother died of breast cancer, and the council has continued to back the event even after Stone was elected to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and, last November, to the state Senate.

Over the years, the council routinely approved annual assistance for the event, which typically attracts about 10,000 participants and has been seen as a way to bring outside customers to Temecula’s stores, restaurants and gas stations.

The event is in its 17th year, and Komen’s Inland Empire affiliate initially asked the council for a $22,500 cash donation and city services worth about $27,500. But budget concerns prompted a council committee to recommend that the city instead provide $18,828 worth of police and other support services and marketing assistance valued at $10,865.

Another routine approval was expected on Aug. 11. But the council’s long-standing support for Komen crumbled following a string of videos released by a group that calls itself the Center for Medical Progress.

The videos sparked a series of resident phone calls and emails to City Hall, and set the stage for a precedent-setting decision by the council.

The videos show abortion providers discussing the use of aborted fetuses for research, exchanges that have sparked accusations that Planned Parenthood is profiting from the sale of fetal tissue.

Planned Parenthood has denied the accusations as “outrageous and completely false claims,” and described Center leaders as “extremists.” Yet the controversy has reached Capitol Hill and beyond.

A Planned Parenthood fact sheet states that just 3 percent of the organization’s focus is on abortion services. The group provides an array of birth control information and assistance. Abortion options are detailed on its website.

“Abortions are very common,” the group’s web site states. “In fact, 3 out of 10 women in the U.S. have an abortion by the time they are 45 years old.”

Komen has been caught in the crossfire because its headquarters has allocated $465,000 or more to Planned Parenthood in recent years.

Komen describes itself as the nation’s largest nonprofit funder of breast cancer research and education as well as diagnostic services and treatment support for those who have no medical insurance or inadequate insurance.

A fact sheet states that the group has spent more than $847 million on research since 1982 and $1.8 billion on in education, prevention and psychological services. It functions in more than 30 countries, organization materials state.

The controversial videos were not shown at the council meeting, but they were repeatedly referenced by several council members as well as the four audience members who spoke.

Councilwoman Maryann Edwards called the videos “just horrific” and “absolutely appalling beyond belief.” Councilman Mike Naggar described them as “simply Nazi-esque.” Edwards, Naggar and several audience members identified themselves as Christians and staunch abortion foes.

Soon after the council discussion began, some members proposed withdrawing the city’s funding from the race or imposing strict condition on the use of the money that it raises.

Komen’s regional affiliate was established in 1998, and its service area is home to 4.3 million people.

It blankets 27,000 square miles that takes in portions of Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

Affiliate materials say it has raised $6.2 million for Komen programs since its formation. It hosts several fundraising events each year, and its revenue goal for the Oct. 18 Temecula race is $500,000, according to the chapter’s website.

Of the race proceeds, 25 percent is forwarded onto Komen headquarters. Affiliate officials say they have never directly allocated any funds to Planned Parenthood.

Registration recently opened for the race, and it costs from $25 to $55 per person to participate. Corporate sponsorships are solicited, and the suggested donation for a team of participants is $1,000.

Several council members noted that they are longtime fans of the event, and Naggar said he has participated in the race in the past and was an honorary chairman and emcee.

But Naggar said he has been troubled in recent years over the high salaries

paid to top employees at Komen’s headquarters. He also questioned whether Temecula actually reaps any economic benefits from the race.

“I’m not sure we get anything out of it,” Naggar said at one point in the discussion. “I can’t support an organization – not one dollar, not one 50 cent piece, that supports Planned Parenthood.”

Naggar and others said they are not comforted by assurances that Komen’s regional affiliate does not give money to Planned Parenthood.

They said a city donation or offer to pay race support costs could free up other funds that would allow Komen’s headquarters to continue to back Planned Parenthood.

Naggar noted that Komen briefly ended its funding to Planned Parenthood in January 2012. That move triggered a sharp backlash from Planned Parenthood advocates, a reaction that eventually prompted Komen to reverse its decision.

Bruce Cripe, development manager for Komen’s regional affiliate, told the council that the loss of the city’s support could cripple this year’s race.

“We don’t have the funds to do that,” Cripe said of the services that the city was asked to provide.

“We’ve never budgeted for that.”

Cripe said the affiliate might need to rely on race volunteers to perform those tasks, but that approach might fall short of the city’s expectations of public safety professionalism and experience.

Cripe asked the council to delay a decision until Katie Parker, the affiliate’s executive director, could try to ease the council’s concerns.

Cripe said he lacked the authority to commit the affiliate to any conditions set by the council.

He said affiliate leaders were as stunned as anyone over the videos and their backlash in recent weeks.

“We are just as appalled about it as you are,” he told the council.

But Comerchero rejected such a delay. He noted that the race date is approaching and time will be needed for Komen’s headquarters to decide whether to accept Temecula’s conditions.

The council approved three requirements that must be met by Komen before funds would be allocated.

The council said all of the race proceeds must remain in the coffers of Komen’s regional affiliate.

Secondly, the affiliate must provide breast cancer awareness, detection and related services to Temecula residents that is equal to the value of the city’s support this year. Lastly, Komen must notify the city within two weeks whether it will meet those conditions.

After the vote, Edwards speculated that Komen’s headquarters staff won’t agree. Cripe eased out of the council chambers as the panel moved onto other matters.

“And so it goes…” Cripe said in an aside to a reporter as he departed.

WWII from page A-1 Community has done,” Salmonsen said. “It is a standard for all of Atria communities to do something to honor our wonderful veterans.”

Salmonsen said that Atria Vintage Hills has had several other events recognizing veterans such as a pinning ceremony and a veteran’s wall that was placed in May of last year.

Cripe, who quoted from Tom Brokaw’s book, “The Greatest Generation,” said he was proud to be a part of the ceremony as he discussed WWII and its effect on America.

“The scope of the national involvement is reflected in the numbers,” he said. “By 1944, 12 million Americans were in uniform, war production represented 44 percent of the Gross National Product.”

Cripe went on to describe how the women went to work in the factories as men fought on the frontlines as spoke about rationing and salvaging materials to be used for the war efforts.

“Celebrities joined the war effort to entertain the troops,” he said.

“Ernest Hemmingway and Ernie Pyle were writing stories about ordinary GIs. Edward R. Murrow reported the London bombings as Germany tried to burn down Britain.”

Cripe said that over 60 million people were killed worldwide during WWII. “America lost 408,000 and of those 100,000 were killed in the Pacific Campaign,” he told the

Atria Vintage Hills Executive Director Panida Ferris and Bruce Cripe USMC (ret.) assist World War II veteran Orvil McCartie as he places a flower in a wreath commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII. Kim Harris photos Master Sgt. Willie Smith, USMC (ret.) addresses the crowd at a ceremony honoring those who served the country during WWII. The ceremony, held at Atria Vintage Hills, recognized the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII.

crowd of residents, veterans and the families who had gathered for the event.

Salmonsen said feedback from residents and visitors alike were positive.

“We have had wonderful responses from the residents and family members on each event,” she said. “I feel so proud to be a part of this and any other veteran events.”

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That trajectory can be tracked through the career paths of Washington, his supervisorial predecessor and numerous executives who have gone on to interim or permanent posts in Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Hemet, Corona, Santee, Santa Barbara, San Diego and numerous other cities and counties throughout the state.

“The leadership in Temecula has had a great influence in western Riverside County with its elected officials, city managers and staff,” said Shawn Nelson, who worked for Temecula about 21 years as community services manager, interim city manager and then city manager.

“There is definitely a leadership influence that continues to manifest itself,” said Nelson, who formally stepped down as Temecula city manager in December 2011. Nelson subsequently worked as a management consultant for Menifee, and many of his former colleagues have left similar marks in other cities.

Nelson attended the Aug. 11 gathering along with Jim O’Grady, who worked as Temecula’s assistant city manager from 1998 until 2006. Other prominent guests included Peg and Jimmy Moore. He was a leader of the push that resulted in Temecula becoming a city in December 1989.

She was elected to the first council.

It was Temecula City Hall alumni Jeff Stone who initiated the round of political musical chairs that fueled Washington’s jump to higher office.

Stone, a longtime Temecula councilman who repeatedly held the post of mayor, was the first official from Southwest Riverside County to be elected to a supervisor’s job. That supervisorial district had previously been held by political leaders from Hemet and other population hubs east of the Interstate 15 corridor.

Stone completed more than two terms as a county supervisor before he was elected to the state Senate on Nov. 4. Washington was one of many hopefuls who sought to fill the remainder of Stone’s term as Third District supervisor.

The county’s third supervisorial

Riverside County Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington shares a moment with his two-and-a-half month old grandson Kellen Mittry before being honored by the city of Temecula for his dedicated services as a former mayor and councilmember for the city of Temecula.

district is home to more than 450,000 residents. It stretches from Temecula to San Jacinto and Idyllwild to Anza Borrego Desert State Park. It takes in four cities: Temecula, Murrieta, Hemet and San Jacinto; as well as such far-flung unincorporated communities as Murrieta Hot Springs, French Valley, Winchester, Aguanga, Lake Riverside and Anza.

Gov. Jerry Brown picked Washington in March to succeed Stone on the five-member board. Washington is the only person to be alternately elected to the Murrieta and Temecula city councils. He is also the only African-American to ever serve on either council. He also broke that racial barrier on the countywide board.

While he lived in Murrieta, Washington served on the council from 1995 to 1999 and was mayor for part of that term. Washington moved south into the Temecula community of Meadowview, and he was elected to that council in 2003.

Washington brought to the county a background in the military, business and local government sectors.

Washington served in the Navy from 1981 to 1987. He climbed to the top of his aviation squadron prior to shifting gears and exiting the military.

He was then hired as a pilot for Delta Air Lines.

Washington retired from Delta in 2005 as the air carrier spiraled into bankruptcy. He was subsequently hired as vice president of commercial relations at 1st Centennial Bank.

He held that post until 2008, and he returned to Delta that same year after

the airline brought a small number of pilots out of retirement. He retired again from Delta last year.

Washington has a master’s degree in public administration from National University.

After the Aug. 11 Temecula reception wound down, Washington said he has had a smooth transition from the city to the county. Washington has kept key members of Stone’s former county staff, and he has spent much of his time familiarizing himself with the communities he represents east of I-15.

Temecula City Manager Aaron Adams said he has worked with Washington and his staff on several issues.

“We look at him as a resource on the Board of Supervisors,” Adams said.

O’Grady said it can be helpful for a city to have one of their own be appointed or elected to higher office.

“You’ve got a common base,” O’Grady said. “It’s not like you’re talking to a stranger.”

During Stone’s county tenure, he was credited for spearheading a future blueprint for Temecula Valley’s Wine Country. Washington said that area will also be the focus of much of his attention.

“That’s a carryover from what Jeff was doing,” Washington said. “I have the same love affair for it as a regional resource and asset.”

Washington said he has begun to formulate some ideas for the county.

“I have some things I want to work on in the county that I learned

Riverside County Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington with his granddaughter Charlie Mittry, 3, unwrap gifts presented to him for his 12 years of dedicated service to the city of Temecula during a presentation Shane Gibson photos held at the city chambers on Aug. 11.

November 2012. Her council term also ends in December 2016.

Washington downplayed the upcoming campaign at the Temecula gathering, saying it is well in the future and not the focus of his attention now.

But Temecula Mayor Jeff Comerchero couldn’t resist the urge to put in a plug for Washington. He praised Washington during the presentations portions of the event, and told audience members “he’s the guy” when election time rolls around.

There was also a fair amount of politicking during the reception, which was held in the city’s conference center and featured an array of photos of Washington flashing across a pair of video screens.

“I think Chuck is a great person to be county supervisor,” Nelson told a reporter as he prepared to leave the event. “He’s got my vote.”

in Temecula – a better road map, a plan,” he said. “We have challenges like every county does. I’m happy to be a part of it.”

Shortly after his appointment to the county board, Washington said he expected one or more prominent local political leaders would challenge him in the upcoming primary race. That prediction has proven to come true as two challengers have already declared their intentions to seek the seat when it becomes vacant in November 2016.

Members of two city councils in the district – Randon Lane and Shellie Milne – have announced their plans to run against Washington.

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The first Buenas Vibras Music Festival took place over the weekend of Aug. 15 and 16 at the La Laguna Marina and Resort in Lake Elsinore and was well attended by approximately 9,000 people. The festival’s main organizer was EJP International, Inc. and it was the largest Latin music concert ever presented in Riverside County, according to ticket purchasing website Flavorus.

Despite over 100 degree weather, Latin music fans enjoyed performances by two headliners. The first was Los Tucanes de Tijuana, which according to the festival’s website, is an eight-time Grammy nominee and has sold 13 million copies of their recordings throughout Mexico, America and Europe.

They played on Saturday with La Original Banda, El Limon and singer Fidel Rueda.

The second headliner was Ramon Ayala who played on Sunday.

The festival’s website said he’s seen as the king of the accordion and has recorded 105 albums for which he has received four Grammy Awards. He played with Voz de Mondo and Ayala’s son, Ramon

Latin singer Lorenzo Méndez performs alongside the large group of musicians in the group La Original Banda Limon at La Laguna Resort in Lake Elsinore on Aug. 15.

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Hundreds of people gather near the stage at the Buenas Vibras Festival De Musica in Lake Elsinore as the sun sets and the temperature cools down after a day of over 100-degree weather on Aug. 15.

A couple attending the Buenas Vibras Festival De Musica in Lake Elsinore dance to live Latin music on Aug. 15.

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Ayala, Jr. Also performing at the twoday family oriented festival were Grupo Valido, Alex Inda, Blanquita Castellon and Grupo REO. In addition to music, the festival featured Lucha Libre (masked wrestling) entertainment, a multicultural food court, carnival games and rides, beverage pavilions, and over 100 booths sponsored by local small businesses, nonprofit organizations and corporate partners.

The Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce, Budweiser, Montero, charity organizations Love Thy Neighbor and the Life and Hope Foundation, 7UP, Alvarez Western Wear, El Centenario Western Wear and FM radio stations Invasora 99.7, Que Buena 96.1, and La Maquina 100.9 sponsored and assisted with presenting the successful festival.

The only negative aspect regarding the festival, besides the hot weather, was the presence of Border Patrol agents outside it.

Their presence was intimidating to some festival goers according to Eveni Pulu, president of EJP International, Inc. “About 3,000 people that bought tickets online were trying to get their refund and canceled that ticket purchase because the Border Patrol agents were outside of the La Laguna venue. We lost more business because of it,” Pulu said.

“It always more pressure, regulations and obstacles when you want to produce a Hispanic event because stereotypes and misunderstanding of that important market,” commented Frank Jackson, a local print business owner and one of the

Fidel Rueda performs at the Buenas Vibras Festival De Musica at La Laguna Resort in Lake Elsinore.

Fans sing along to Latin music performed by La Original Banda Limon at the two-day Buenas Vibras Festival De Musica in Lake Elsinore.

A trumpet player with artist Fidel Rueda performs during the Buenas Vibras Festival De Musica at La Laguna Resort in Lake Elsinore on Aug. 15.

Tuba player Richard Lizárraga with the Latin group La Original Banda Limon prepares backstage before performing at the Buenas Vibras Festival De Musica in Lake Elsinore.

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Jackson was upset that Border Patrol agents were monitoring

the festival, which was free from criminal incidents. “They were scaring some people away from the

festival. They were only families that wanted to have a good time as everybody else. They feel like it was a set up, not good for our image. We are trying to have local business capitalize on this growing community and serve them with dignity,” he said.

The festival’s organizers are

planning to do a hip-hop, pop, rock and reggae concert at the end of the year at the same venue in Lake Elsinore. Their plan is to have top entertainers that will draw visitors to Lake Elsinore and economically help the city, which is still recovering from the recession.

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fornia Oaks Road. The Ford Focus overturned and landed on its wheels on the right shoulder and its two male occupants were trapped inside the car.

The Hyundai Genesis collided head-on with the exit sign for California Oaks Road, causing the pole to split the front of the vehicle down the middle. The Hyundai Genesis came to rest with the sign pole completely inside the passenger compartment and sticking through the roof, narrowly missing the location where the male driver and solo occupant had been sitting.

It took firefighters approximately 30 minutes to extricate the two occupants of the Ford Focus using a jaws of life tool. All three victims were transported to local hospitals by ground ambulance with what the CHP described as moderate injuries.

Although speed was believed to be a factor, the CHP is still investigating whether the vehicles were racing, or whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident.

The Murrieta Fire Department, California Highway Patrol and Murrieta Police Department responded to a two-vehicle traffic accident on Saturday, Aug. 15 on northbound Interstate 15 at California Oaks Road. A jaws of life tool had to be used to free two males from one of the vehicles.

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Lake Elsinore residents killed in rollover crash, child injured CORONA—The coroner has identified a man and a woman killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on a Corona freeway as 32-year-old Jose DeJesus Ibarra-Espinoza and 26-year-old Rosio Ibarra, both of Lake Elsinore.

An 18-month-old child was also injured in the crash, which happened about 7:50 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 on the northbound Corona (15) Freeway

just south of Magnolia Avenue.

Firefighters arrived to find one vehicle with two adults trapped, said Corona Fire Department Battalion Chief Jeremy Verderber.

The child, still strapped in a car seat, was ejected from the vehicle, he said.

Verderber could not confirm the child’s condition, but cited a medic who said the child’s injuries were

non-life-threatening.

Ibarra-Espinoza was at the wheel of a 2003 Chevrolet that struck a granite embankment on the right side of the road and rolled over, according to a California Highway Patrol report.

He and Ibarra, who was seated in the left rear of the vehicle, were pronounced dead at the scene and the child was taken to Loma Linda

Medical Center with major injuries, according to the CHP. It’s unclear if the decedents were the injured child’s parents.

Ibarra was not using safety equipment at the time of the crash, according to the CHP report.

Although the child was in a safety seat, the CHP report indicated that safety equipment was not used by the vehicle’s two adult occupants.

Lake Elsinore motorcyclist injured in freeway crash Daniel Lane Writer LAKE ELSINORE—A motorcyclist who was allegedly driving recklessly was injured following a crash on Interstate 15 in Lake Elsinore around 1:30 p.m. on

Sunday, Aug. 16, authorities said.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist suffered minor injuries after a crash on the northbound side of the interstate near Main Street.

Witnesses reported to CHP that

the driver was allegedly passing other vehicles before crashing and partially blocking the fast lane.

As of press time, it is unclear if the unidentified biker was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

According to reports to Valley

News, traffic on the freeway was slowly moving in both directions.

The bike was towed from the scene and first responders cleared the area around 2 p.m., according to CHP dispatch information.

District Attorney receives $2.5 million in grants to fight fraud RIVERSIDE—On Aug. 6, District Attorney Mike Hestrin announced that the DA’s Office has received more than $2.5 million in state grants to combat various types of fraud.

The three grants – totaling $2,516,921 – were awarded to the DA’s Office by the California Department of Insurance and will be used to investigate and prosecute workers’ compensation insurance fraud, disability and healthcare insurance fraud, and disability and healthcare – supplemental insurance fraud.

“These grants will help tremendously in our ongoing efforts to vigorously investigate and prosecute insurance fraud of all kinds,” Hestrin said. “The successful prosecution of insurance fraud helps level the playing field for honest employers and business owners as well as keeping insurance premiums lower for consumers.

“Our Special Prosecutions Section worked hard to successfully obtain these three grants and this office has never before received grants totaling an amount this large to combat

fraud,” Hestrin added.

The largest of the grants is $2.02 million for the fiscal year 2015-16 Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program. That amount is part of $34.9 million in grants the Department of Insurance awarded to 37 DA’s Offices in California. According to the Department of Insurance, workers’ compensation insurance fraud includes medical provider fraud, employer premium fraud, employers defrauding employees, insider fraud, claimant fraud, and the willfully uninsured operating within the underground economy.

“The impact of fraud is felt across California as a drain on our economy,” said state Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. “These grants will assist district attorneys across the state in uncovering workers’ compensation fraud schemes and prosecuting those who take advantage of the system.”

The Riverside County DA’s Office also received a $368,733 grant for the fiscal year 2015-16 Disability and Healthcare Insurance Fraud Program.

This type of fraud is committed by individuals, medical providers, corporations, medical equipment dealers, hospitals, laboratories, nursing homes, pharmacies, and others who prey upon the system, according to the Department of Insurance.

Such fraud leads to consumers being forced to pay higher insurance premiums and increased costs for medical services.

The third grant the office received

was $128,188 for the fiscal year 2015-16 Disability and Healthcare – Supplemental Insurance Fraud Program. This grant is to be used specifically for the enhanced investigation and prosecution of healthcare and medical providers only.

The DA’s Office relies on grants such as these and from other state and federal agencies to support various prosecutorial units.

Woman struck by vehicle dies Kim Harris Managing Editor A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on Friday Aug. 14 has died from her injuries, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

The victim, identified by the Riveside County Coronor’s Office as Yajaira Gonzales- Mendoza, 17, of Menifee, was struck at the intersection of Bradley and Lazy Creek roads

in Menifee, sheriff officials said.

At 9:34 p.m. on Aug. 14, sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Bradley and Lazy Creek roads in Menifee, Corporal Robert Martinez of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said.

The vehicle had been heading south on Bradley Road. The driver remained on scene and alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the incident, Martinez said.

CHP to offer Start Smart Class intended for new drivers TEMECULA—The California Highway Patrol – Temecula Area will be conducting a CHP Start Smart Class for new or soon to be new drivers. The class will take

place on Monday, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Temecula City Hall, located at 41000 Main St. in Temecula. The class teaches new drivers or soon to be new drivers the Rules of the Road,

safe driving habits and discusses the parental role in developing new drivers. The class is free and all students will receive a certificate of completion. Contact Officer Mike

Lassig at Temecula CHP (951) 5062000 or MLassig@chp.ca.gov to reserve a seat at the next CHP Start Smart Class.

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11th hour squeeze by city is unfair to cancer survivors, those battling illness and Komen’s Race for the Cure Kim Harris Managing Editor Temecula City Council’s 11thhour squeeze of Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure in Temecula has got me in a bit of a snit today.

The event, scheduled for Oct. 18, has been an annual happening since 1999 and the series as a whole is the world’s largest and most successful education and fundraising event for breast cancer ever created, according to the website www. inlandempire.info-komen.org.

Temecula City Council has decided to put restrictions on this event due to Komen’s financial support of Planned Parenthood, and threatened to pull its backing if the conditions were not met.

Now before I go any further and in the best interest of full disclosure, I do not believe in abortion, it’s not an option in my opinion. I am of the firm belief that if you don’t want to get pregnant, then you shouldn’t engage in sexual activities or you should take precautions against it, period. Now before you go getting all up in a huff, I understand that there are certain situations where an abortion may be a parent’s only option, such as in the case of rape, but for the standard, “Whoops, I wasn’t using protection,” situation, well, that is a different story.

My sister, who was only able to carry one child to term, has two adopted kids in addition to the baseball-loving boy she gave birth to at the age of 43. She waited a long time to be able to give a loving home to kids and they are the apple

of her and my brother-in-law’s eye (and their Auntie Kim’s too, for that matter). All of my sisters, my parents and the entire family are thankful for the birth mother for that sacrifice she made in giving my sister those sweet babies.

I believe there are other options for those who find themselves with an unwanted pregnancy, but I digress. This column is not intended to debate abortion, but rather the actions of City Council last Tuesday night.

The move by council comes following residents’ complaints about Komen’s relationship with Planned Parenthood following the recent leaks of videos regarding the sale of aborted fetuses. The videos, released by a group that calls itself the Center for Medical Progress, shows abortion providers discussing the use of aborted fetuses for research.

“Planned Parenthood has denied the accusations as ‘outrageous and completely false claims,’ and described Center leaders as “extremists.” Yet the controversy has reached Capitol Hill and beyond,” Tim O’Leary wrote in an article in this week’s Valley News.

All of this has lead to the city setting forth conditions for Komen in order to provide nearly $30,000 of support to the race in the form of police patrols, standby medical services and other assistance to the event.

However, by the time you read this, Inland Empire’s Susan G. Komen affiliate has only about eight weeks to reorganize should it decide to meet the city’s conditions

of all of the race proceeds remaining in the Inland Empire affiliate’s coffers, provision of breast cancer awareness, detection and related services to Temecula residents that is equal to the value of the city’s support this year and a two-week response time to the conditions.

Really?

First of all, it is standard operating procedure for the affiliates to return 25 percent of the proceeds to the parent organization. This is an across the board fee, according to Bruce Cripe, development manager for the agency’s local affiliate, who also informed city council that the regional affiliate has never directly donated to Planned Parenthood.

“It is stated in the affiliate policies that 75 percent of the proceeds from the race remain in the Inland Empire while 25 percent supports the Susan G. Komen research and training grants program at Komen headquarters which is in Dallas,” Cripe said in a phone interview with Valley News on Monday.

So my question is, what’s the problem if the money from the race goes to research and training grants? That doesn’t sound like it’s going to Planned Parenthood to me.

Secondly, I was under the impression that Komen already provided residents across the Inland Empire with services and education regarding breast cancer. According to the group’s website, they serve as the “local resource for women who need breast cancer screening, diagnostic and support services.”

The website also states that 75 percent of the net funds raised by the affiliate stay local “to fund breast health programs for women who would not otherwise have access to breast health services.”

This year, the group has a $500,000 fundraising goal which means $375,000 will stay in the area to assist women – and men – with education and detection if they meet that goal. Shouldn’t that suffice?

Finally, there is that two-week turn around, anybody with any experience in corporate America can tell you that the odds of these conditions being met in two weeks probably won’t happen.

Personally, I think it is unlikely that Komen will be able to meet these terms and still provide the quality event that people in Temecula and the surrounding communities have come to expect and that my friends, is just a shame.

Here is some more disclosure for you; I am a five-year breast cancer survivor with two brain metastasis and I know the difference that it makes for someone fighting the disease – and those who love them – to have information at their fingertips though the Internet or a quick phone call. Nearly 300,000 men and women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year alone and they are fearful for their lives; they are desperate for information and need to learn as much as they can in order to effectively fight the disease. Groups like Susan G. Komen and the American Cancer Society fill that need and

without fundraisers such as the Race for the Cure, make it possible for the groups to fill that need that doctors often times cannot.

All I can say is that if this event doesn’t happen, I, along with millions of cancer survivors worldwide, will be hugely disappointed in the actions of Temecula City Council regarding the all-important fight against breast cancer. I thought Temecula had heart, but maybe the city slogan should be Temecula has heart when it suits them.

Oh, and by the way, according to 2nd Vote, a website and app that tracks the flow of money from consumers to political causes, more than 25 percent of Planned Parenthood’s $1.3-billion annual revenue comes from private donations, which includes corporate contributions.

Some of those corporations include Adobe, Clorox, Energizer, ExxonMobil, Fannie Mae, Bath & Body Works, American Express, Dockers, Microsoft, Starbucks, Verizon, AT&T, United Way and the American Cancer Society.

I don’t see the city ditching Adobe or Microsoft products, changing out of their Dockers or no longer standing in line to get their 10 a.m.

Starbucks fix. Do you?

Officials” event, and was happy to reconnect with local Riverside business and government officials at the Southwest California Legislative Council to hear concerns and receive updates about important issues facing the state and region.

With California’s high housing costs and growing homeless veteran population, I was pleased to take part in a groundbreaking ceremony in San Marcos for the new Eastgate community, an af-

fordable housing project opening next year.

As the principal co-author of AB 147 (Assemblyman Matt Dababneh, D-Encino), regarding the rescue of research animals, I was eager to participate in a benefit in Temecula for the Beagle Freedom Project, a program providing permanent loving homes for Beagles and other animals no longer needed for research.

These were just a few of the

items on my summer calendar.

Hearing directly from people outside Sacramento’s cocoon about real, every-day issues is a refreshing, vital part of representing this district. I am honored to serve you all!

Editor’s note: The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of Valley News or any employee thereof.

The summer break is over Assemblywoman Marie Waldron Special to Valley News

After four weeks of summer break, the Assembly reconvenes Aug. 17. We will have a month before final adjournment to vote on hundreds of Senate bills, along with two special sessions dealing with healthcare and transportation.

Though getting my son ready to start high school as a freshman and catching up on work at

our small business were high on my list, state and district issues remained a primary focus. With water on everyone’s agenda, I joined legislative colleagues from throughout California to tour the Poseidon desalination plant in Carlsbad. Hopefully, similar plants will soon be under construction up and down the coast.

I met with constituents and elected leaders at San Marcos Chamber’s “Meet the Elected

Waldron is a Republican representing the 75th District, encompassing parts of Inland northern Riverside and San Diego counties.

Local MVUSD Board hears governor’s water use mandate, say reductions are ‘impossible to meet’ Tony Ault Writer California’s Gov. Jerry Brown’s recent mandate that urban areas must reduce their potable water usage by 25 percent from 2013’s level was called, “difficult, if not impossible to meet,” by Murrieta Valley Unified School District’s Assistant Superintendent Facilities/ Operational Services Bill Olien.

Olien gave his report on the district’s efforts to meet state mandated water usage cuts to the Governing Board at last weeks’ regular board meeting. In April Brown asked all urban areas voluntarily reduce their water usage by 20 percent. A short time later the voluntary reduction was not enough and mandated a 25 percent reduction in fresh water usage statewide below 2013 levels.

He said the district, aware of the

state’s serious drought situation, has reduced its water usage by as much as 40 percent in the last few years. In a PowerPoint presentation he showed the board how the water usage in the district’s 19 schools had dropped considerably.

“We are trying to be responsible,” Olien said. “We have installed the latest ‘smart’ water meters and other equipment that tells the facilities staff exactly how much water was being used and how much could be reduced each day. The meters can cut off water sprinklers in each school when usage reaches certain levels. They would detect any leaks in the irrigation pipes.

The water usage on the sports fields and school grounds is determined by the school plant managers and sports coaches who see that they stay green and playable.”

When the governor gave the 25 percent mandate he said it would

be based on the 2013 usage figures.

“We just can’t reduce our water usage anymore,” Olien said, adding that if they did, it would cut out all of schools major sports programs, like football and baseball. “We just can’t do that. They are too important.”

The facilities superintendent indicated the district is doing all it can to reduce the water usage even more by replacing some of the greenery around each school with drought resistant plants and artificial turf.

“This is not the sports fields,” he pointed out. “Unless we put in a track, we won’t touch them.”

Anticipating the mandated cutbacks, the district scrambled to obtain water conservation rebate offers before they became unavailable, Olien said. “We have $2.1 million in rebates available to us now, but we don’t have to use all

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The board later conducted a public hearing with no comments and adopted a series of resolutions setting special school tax rates (levies) for undeveloped portions of the city. Olien explained that the tax rates gained the approval of the various developers and landowners of the undeveloped land in a special election held earlier. The school tax rates approved would be passed on to the future home buyers when the land is developed.

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In the works is a turf and plant replacement plan for Warm Springs Middle School. Olien said the grounds staff will be replacing 43,000 square feet of turf surrounding the school. Approximately $97,000 in rebate money is being used for the project. “It won’t cost the district anything,” he said.

He told the board that once it is completed he will take them on a tour of the school so they can see what it looks like. The board will be able to see the grounds and make a decision whether or not they want to take the replacement program to the other 12 schools eligible for the rebates.

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Dining in the Valley Which Wich’ sandwich shop brings good vibes and food to South Temecula

Great Oak High School graduates Brooke Lawrey, left, and Allie Underwood share lunch and a smile at Which Wich in Temecula.

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o u t h Te m e c u l a h a s welcomed the blooming yellow umbrellas and good vibes of the sandwich shop chain Which Wich. Off the beaten path, this new local hangout is set back from a coin worthy fountain with ample indoor and outdoor seating.

Which Wich offers a tasty array of made-to-order sandwiches, beverages, desserts, shakes and malts.

The shop’s whimsical style is based upon positive energy or good vibrations. Their motto, “Some people want to make a superior sandwich. Some people want to make the world a better place. We want to do both.”

Inside, aromas of toasting bread and current tunes from the speakers, make this an ideal spot to spend a leisurely lunch. Recent graduates of Great Oak High School seated at the four-top tables. Families help kids make their custom ordered sandwiches – for even the pickiest of eaters, and owner/manager Sandy Word welcomes all with a smile. Temecula locals, Sandy and her husband Scott, saw a friend in San Diego open a Which Wich shop and were inspired by the company philosophy.

“This is your sandwich, your way. You can order differently every time you come in,” Sandy said.

“No two orders are alike.”

When you walk in, head straight to the back wall filled with brown paper lunch sacks. Choose your basic lunch meat – turkey, chicken, roast beef, ham and more – and let your palate do the talking as you make selections using the available red Sharpie markers. Want to

doodle on your lunch bag? Diner doodle-art is encouraged and can be clipped to the “art gallery” on the wall.

“We loved the idea behind what he was doing, and began to research the franchise,” Sandy said. “It took us six months to find the ideal location for our store, and this was it.”

A retired San Diego banker, Sandy has turned her passions toward hospitality and catering with the help of the Which Wichfranchise chain.

Inside, retro-modern table styles greet with comfortable seats, stools, and indoor/outdoor seating available. Décor continues in the bright yellow and black “vibes” that show

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Temecula Valley, so they were natural to pick.”

Unlike other sandwich shops, visitors make their selections on the brown bags and hand them over.

Star the back and watch your order zip down the line from the comfort of your own table.

“It’s not a follow along while we make your sandwich kind of place,” Sandy said. “Instead, come in, select your sandwich, and enjoy the good music, a game on the TV. Our guests can just order, then relax and enjoy the positive energy while we make your sandwich, your way.”

Each sandwich is priced by size, not by number of toppings. Bacon and avocados are available for an

“Listed as ‘almost too good,’ the Wicked sandwich is trademarked for a reason. Meaty to a fault, this borders on decadent. Toasting brings out the best qualities in the Which Wich bread, brought in daily.” the company’s universal mottos of peace, music, and loving the earth.

Outdoor dining on the patio focuses on a gushing fountain that all but beckons for wishes and pennies.

To continue the good-vibe feeling, Sandy often hands out shiny pennies with the kids’ meals for that purpose.

“This was the perfect location for what we wanted when we opened the shop,” she said. “We were able to pick our own ‘vibes’ that represented Temecula.”

Specially designed for Temecula, Sandy and Scott selected representations of a hot air balloon, golf and grapes.

“Scott and I are avid golfers, and there is great golfing in Temecula,” Sandy said. “Of course, hot air balloon and wine country define

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Sandy is typically on hand to educate new diners on how to order from the plethora of sandwiches available. Unsure how to order?

Suggestions are offered on the Which Wich website or ask any of the knowelegable servers.

“We have been so blessed with great employees and young energy,” Sandy said.

Which Wich? We selected the “Wicked” sandwich, with five meats and three cheeses to start. An ample portion of turkey, ham, roast beef, pepperoni and bacon, we selected a triple portion of provolone.

At Sandy’s suggestion, we added caramelized onions, tomatoes, light mayo and Dijon mustard.

Listed as “almost too good,” the Wicked sandwich is trademarked

Owner Sandy Word and guest discuss how to order a superior sandwich at Temecula’s new Which Wich location.

Which Wich in South Temecula offers made-to-order sandwiches with good vibes for all. Enjoy the outdoor dining and cool fountain.

for a reason. Meaty to a fault, this borders on decadent. Toasting brings out the best qualities in the Which Wich bread, brought in daily, according to Sandy. The bread alone is almost reason to crave sandwiches here, and the variety make reviewing a healthy challenge.

Ordering from the chicken bag, the chicken salad came highly recommended and rightfully so.

With chunks of succulent chicken in a creamy sauce – a Which Wich secret recipe – along with red onions, light lettuce, deli mustard and mayo, all toasted. This sandwich combination proved a delectable combination, especially when combined with the salt and peppery house-made chips.

For healthier dining options, vegan options and gluten-free options are available. Carb avoiders can grab a bag and make their order into a “Bowlwich” or “Lettucewich” wrap.

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Forget the lettuce? No one will judge you at Which Wich. And, if you are looking for a delicious chocolate malt or shake? This is the place to stop.

Kids meals are available – Kidswich – and include PB&J, beef, ham, turkey or cheese pizzawich – offers the ability to cut the crust off.

Speaking of PB&J, the classic sandwich, Which Wich corporate believes that this simple sandwich can save the world. Visitors have the opportunity to donate toward the PB&J Project, to bring comfort and comfort food to those who need it, according to Sandy.

“We will be supporting the local Boys and Girls Club with PB&Js, for the kids who don’t get a healthy meal at home,” Sandy said. This local sandwich shop’s support of the club fits neatly into the Temecula Has Heart campaign. Visitors can make a PB&J donation for $3, with $1 to stay local, $1 to go to the national PB&J fund and $1 for supplies.

Most of all, Sandy and Scott love the opportunity to still be working with Temecula Valley, where they live.

“We love the corporate philosophy, giving back to the community,” she said. “We look forward to opening another Which Wich store in the coming months.”

Visit Which Wich’ in Temecula at their Temecula Parkway location, or online at www.WhichWich.com.

Which Wich is located at 32140 Temecula Parkway, Ste. J-102 in Temecula. Call (951) 302-8070 for more information.

Which Wich offers a unique zip-line ordering system, enabling visitors to hang out and enjoy music, television, devices or each other at the tables while sandwiches are made to order.

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Local residents support nerd culture with inaugural Nerd Con Kim Harris Managing Editor Temecula Resident Joel Jones is a big fan of events such as San Diego’s ever growing Comic Con International and Comikaze. He never liked having to commute to those larger cities to attend the events, saying that after paying for travel and hotels, many times people are left with little to no money to spend on the cool things available once attendees get inside the doors. It was this experience of traveling to and from those events that got him thinking, what if there was an event a little closer to home?

“We thought to ourselves why doesn’t someone put on a local con nearby so that we can have a place to call our own and have a little money to actually spend on cool things inside the con,” the selfproclaimed nerd said. “Instead of waiting for someone else to do it, we decided, what the heck? Let’s do it ourselves!”

Jones, who serves as president of the group, said he along with three other co-founders are just four “ordinary nerds” living in Southern Riverside County with himself being the only one with any remote background in running a trade show. Jones runs 10 bridal events each year with allwedsites.com owner Lawrence Jones.

“So we set forth,” he said, adding that he was the one who came up with the idea to call the event Nerd Con. “I brought the idea to my girlfriend Trisha Murphy who was excited by the idea and immediately brought it to the attention of her two nerdiest friends Stephanie Pandes and Rachel Yauch who were equally thrilled about the idea.”

Jones said the thing that makes Nerd Con “unique and special” is that the focus isn’t on major sponsors and massive exhibitors, but rather on local and community based small businesses and artists who can’t afford to showcase their work at larger conventions.

“Visitors can expect to get a taste of a large variety of different aspects of Nerd Culture ranging from Martin’s Movie Cars extremely screen accurate Back To the Future Time Machine DeLorean to amazing local artists like Comic Book Artist, David Baron,” he said.

Showcasing local businesses is where Murrieta’s own Ryan’s Comics fits in to the picture. The group that brought Free Comic Book Day to local libraries will have a plethora of table top games available at the one-day convention in Escondido on Aug. 22.

Ryan Haggerty, who owns the popular store and at one point served as president for Nerd Con, said that Nerd Con is a good place for the specialty markets such as the cosplayers to come out and shine.

“There’s a lot of conventions in Southern California now and when

Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival announces 2016 board and officers TEMECULA—The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival Association recently announced its 2015-16 board members, officers and executive director.

Andrea Jacobson was named the executive director for the festival, a 32-year regional event. Jacobson has worked for the festival for six years and served as the 2015 operations manager. Prior to that she served as the event coordinator.

She was unanimously chosen by the board after staging a successful 2015 event where the festival saw a record Sunday attendance. Jacobson also implemented some new design elements to the festival in 2015 including decorative way-finders and signage.

Each year the festival elects a slate of officers from their board.

The 2015 officers are: Scott Soares, chairman of the board, May Lorah, vice-chairman, Beverly Voechting, secretary and Scott Vinton, treasurer. Board members at large are: William Babb, Brett Davidson, Peggy Evans, Chapman Fiene and Brian Keefer.

Soares, a perennial volunteer veteran of the festival served as vice-chairman of the 2015 festival and as chairman of the board for the 2012 festival.

The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival is held annually in late May/Early June. Event dates will be announced in September.

For more information, visit tvbwf. com or call (951) 676-6713.

Karaoke with Loki features SoCal local cosplayer Loki Hates You who closely resembles Tom Hiddleston, Courtesy photo who plays Thor’s devious brother in several comic book themed movies.

you go it’s a lot of just pushing all of the other cons and it’s good, just fine that they do that but I think it’s time that we focus more on the subcultures within the subculture,” Haggerty said. “There’s a lot more to do with it than just comic books, video games and movies.”

Haggerty said that Nerd Con will help people understand the inner workings of the nerd industry instead of just the finished product.

With over 80 vendors, artists and special guests, every nerd is sure to

find something that they just cannot live without.

Throughout the day there will be live entertainment including bands such as Doll Skin (Managed by Megadeth’s bassist David Ellefson who will be making a guest appearance and autograph signing) and “geek rock” band Random Gibberish.

The entertainment lineup will also include a live action style Melee RPG performance called “The Video Games” where characters from all types of video games will do battle

against each other with the help of the audience. There will be two full stages each filled with their own panels, cosplay/costume contests and various live entertainments throughout the day.

Cosplay is the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game.

One of the bigger highlights of the event is Karaoke with Loki. Featuring SoCal local cosplayer Loki Hates You, who very closely resembles Tom Hiddleston who plays Thor’s

devious brother in the Thor movies and the first Avengers movie. Karaoke with Loki is something that many are looking forward to, Jones said.

Also on tap for the event which will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido are the Lamia Knights Camp and Battle Arena which is set to perform live battles throughout the day complete with belly dancers to help set the medieval tone.

For those interested, Belly Dancing with Nikki will offer a free belly dancing lesson during the event.

Special Guests include the Star Wars Steampunk Universe, Jason Inman, Lee Kohse, David Baron, Killers and Company, Chosen WAN Apparel and many more.

Jones said that the group has made a pact to put the community first when it comes to all things nerd, which led to Nerd Con’s mission statement of “To strengthen and unite the nerd community.”

“It has always been our hope to bring people together through various aspects of Nerdom specifically throughout Southern Riverside County and North County San Diego,” he said.

Cost to attend day activities at Nerd Com is $12 for youths, and $20 for adults. VIP tickets are $50. A VIP after party for those 18 and older will be held from 7-10:30 p.m.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.nerd-con. com. Limited tickets will be available at the door.

Nerd Con will be held at California Center of the Arts located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd. in Escondido.

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KIDS AND TEENS: Aug. 21 – 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Playing with paper…Build toys out of paper? Impossible, you say? You will be doing exactly that with Professor Pennypickle’s at his workshop, 42081 Main St., Temecula. Cost: $5 per person.

Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

Aug. 24 – 7-8:30 p.m.

Ductapalooza: School Edition for teens at the Temecula Public L i b r a r y, 3 0 6 0 0 P a u b a R d . , Temecula. Get ready for school by using duct tape to create everything you may need for the coming year.

Take those boring pens and turn them into flowers, spruce up those notebooks, or make a one of a kind bag to carry your textbooks in.

The possibilities are only limited by your imagination. Limit 30 participants. Information: (951) 693-8900.

Aug. 24 – 6 p.m. New Driver Safety Class hosted by the California Highway Patrol will be held at Temecula City Hall, 41000 Main St. RSVP required to attend. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance that could help with a discount on their auto insurance. Intended for new drivers or soon to be new drivers.

Information and RSVP: Officer Mike Lassig (951) 506-2000.

Aug. 26 – 4-4:45 p.m.

Noteworthy Puppets – Jack and the Beanstalk at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Rd. Enjoy this fresh retelling of the classic story with original songs and puppets. Space is limited.

Information: Children’s Services (951) 693-8980.

Aug. 28 – 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Test Your Senses at Professor Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St., Temecula. Maybe your eyes or ears or sense of smell will deceive you tonight when you put them to the test and experiment with sensory phenomena. Cost: $5 per Strong Suits person.

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Sept. 4 –5:30-7:30 p.m. Autumn Leaves – The professor loves all different kinds of trees. You will explore the lovely leaves they produce at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St., Temecula. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

Sept. 5 –1-2 p.m. Storybook Saturday at the Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes St. A day of imagination and learning awaits your children at the museum. The museum staff will read stories to children that relate to their special exhibits and cultural history. Free Admission. Information: (951) 694-6450.

ENTERTAINMENT: Aug. 21 - 23 – 7 p.m. Boeing, Boeing, Dinner Theater and Show at the Temecula Valley Event Center, 27345 Jefferson Ave. Buckle your seatbelts for a production you won’t want to miss.

Not suitable for ages 12 and under.

Information: (866) 653-8696 or www.temeculatheater.org.

Aug. 20 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the TCC, 28816 Pujol St., Temecula.

Enjoy an evening of jazz hosted

by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Featuring Bradley Young Trio. Tickets: $15.

Information: (866) 653-8696.

Aug. 20-30 – 8 p.m. “Urinetown” presented by the Barn Stage Company at the Truax Building, 41923 Second St., Temecula.

Performance times: Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Aug. 21 – 7 p.m. Broadway Diva’s presented by Fine Arts Network Theater Co. at Europa Winery CAVE, 33475 La Serena Way, Temecula. There will be songs from “Wicked,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Cat,” “Les Miserables” and many more. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Aug. 21 – 7:30 p.m. Dixieland at

the TCC, 28816 Pujol St., Temecula.

Featuring rhythms ranging from the strong toe-tapping, swing dancing beat to the familiar blues. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Aug. 23 – 3 p.m. Classics at The TCC presents a weekly chamber recital series co-produced by the California Chamber Orchestra and Temecula Presents. Featuring the Novellus Ensemble. Located at: 28816 Pujol St., Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Aug. 27 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the TCC, 28816 Pujol St., Temecula.

Enjoy an evening of jazz hosted

by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Featuring Bruce Lett Trio. Tickets: $15.

Information: (866) 653-8696.

Aug. 29 – 8 p.m. Comedy Improvisation at the TCC, 28816 Pujol St., Temecula. Leave the week behind you and enjoy PRN’s unique style of audienceparticipatory improvised comedy where you play too by helping write, direct, and even star onstage with comedic actors. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Aug. 30 – 6 p.m. Elvis and Friends presented by Fine Arts Network Theater Company at Europa Winery CAVE, 33475 La Serena Way, Temecula. Elvis impersonators return and will feature some of Elvis’ greatest hits and a number of guest appearances.

Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

Sept. 4 – 7-9 p.m. Art off the Walls on Mercedes at the Truax Building, 41923 Second St., Temecula. The city of Temecula Community Services Department’s Arts Culture & Events are offering artists the opportunity to display their work at a monthly first Fridays gathering featuring multi-artists, food, and music. This event is free to participating artists and free to the public. Information: info@ cityoftemecula.org.

Sept. 5 – 7 p.m. Country Live!

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UPCOMING13.EVENTS

please see our website for details 8/21 ESCAPE a tribute to: JOURNEY

9/25 STRANGE LOVE a tribute to: DEPECHE MODE 10/1

an acoustic and intimate evening with the hugely successful

80’s band: WANG CHUNG! Everybody Have Fun Tonight • Dance Hall Days • Fire In The Twilight (from “The Breakfast Club”) • To Live and Die In L.A. and more!

Tickets / Info: HEYDAY.COM Ph / Text: 760.716.6295

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Temecula. Enjoy a live country music show featuring the valley’s hottest country artists. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: Aug. 22 – 2 p.m. MSJC to host an Evening at the Old Globe: “Comedy of Errors.” 2 p.m. departure from the Menifee campus, 28237 La Piedra Rd to the Old Globe Theater in San Diego. Vans will leave the Menifee Valley campus parking lot B and return at approximately midnight. This event is open to the public. Cost: $65 per person.

Information and Reservations: Teri (951) 506-6710 or tsafranek@ msjc.edu.

Aug. 22 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Old Town Walking Tour begins at the Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes St. Step back into time where horses and wagons owned the streets! As you venture through Old Town and explore Temecula’s oldest landmarks, you will learn interesting facts about Temecula’s long and colorful history. Cost: $2 per person. Information: (951) 694-6450.

Aug. 24 – 6 p.m. New Driver Safety Class hosted by the California Highway Patrol will be held at Temecula City Hall, 41000 Main St. RSVP required to attend. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance that could help with a discount on their auto insurance. Intended for new drivers or soon to be new drivers.

Information and RSVP: Officer Mike Lassig (951) 506-2000.

Aug. 25 – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Beta Delta Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa to co-host blood drive with LifeStream at MSJC, 28237 La Piedra Rd., Menifee in front of the Learning Resource Center.

LifeStream will give donors a $5 gift certificate to In-N-Out while supplies last. Information: Sandi (951) 487-3276 or suhrig@msjc. edu.

Aug. 28 – Fourteenth annual Celebration of Life Golf Tournament at Temecula Creek Inn, 44501 Rainbow Canyon Rd., Temecula for Michelle’s Place. Registration: events@ michellesplace.org or sponsorship opportunity: Jamie (951) 699-5455 or Jamie@michellesplace.org.

Aug. 29 – Saturday Night Movie Classics featuring “Saturday Night Fever” with DJ and “Learn to Disco” with the Temecula Dance Company located in 41902 Main St., Temecula. Grab your family, friends, blankets, and low-back chairs and join us in Old Town for classic movies in the park. All movies begin at dusk. Information: (951) 694-6480.

Aug. 29-30 – Hatch Chile Festival – Come out for the biggest Chile Roast of the Year! Chile Hedz will bring approximately 10,000 pounds of fresh New Mexico Hatch Chiles to Old Town Temecula.

Music, food, vendors, hot sauce vendors, children’s activities and more. Information: chilehedz@ yahoo.com or (951) 699-6750.

Aug. 30 – 8-11 a.m. Bark for Life of Temecula will be held at Ronald Reagan Sports Park, 30875 Rancho Vista Rd. Bark for Life is a fundraising event honoring the life-long contributions of our Canine Caregivers. It presents an opportunity for people to be empowered through their canine companion partnerships and contribute to cancer cures through the mission of the American Cancer Society. Information: Joanne (951) 775-7957 or joanne.pannkydd@ cancer.org.

Sept. 3 – 7-10 p.m. PB & J Drive at the Storm Stadium, 500 Diamond Dr., Lake Elsinore. Donate one jar of peanut butter or jelly and receive $1 off admission to the game.

Donate two jars of peanut butter or jelly and receive $2 off admission to the game or donate three or more jars of peanut butter of jelly and receive free admission to the game.

Storm vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Tickets and Information: www.stormbaseball.com.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: Aug. 20 – 2 p.m. MSJC Announces: California Baptist University Informational Workshops. Learn more about CBU’s 21 online Bachelor Degree Programs with a tuition scholarship available and a 16-month completion option for most majors at the Menifee Valley Campus, 28237 La Piedra Rd., Room 805.

Information: Jessica Rodriquez (951) 639-5285 or jrodriquez@ msjc.edu or Cynthia Vargas (951) 487-3285 or cvargas@msjc.edu.

Aug. 20 – 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

EWDC Luncheon – An Economic Update for Southwest California with Gene Wunderlich at the

Diamond Club, 500 Diamond Dr., Lake Elsinore. Keynote speakers address a wide array of topics throughout the year, valuable information and resources are presented and government officials and representatives of privatesector agencies are available for input. Reservations required.

Information: Michelle (951) 2458848.

Aug. 20 – 7 p.m. After Hours Business Networking Mixer – Community Night at the Storm benefitting Cops for Kids, 500 Diamond Dr., Lake Elsinore. Tickets: $10 per person.

Reservations required. Tickets: copsforkidsinc.org or Michelle (951) 245-8848 or michelle@ lakeelsinorechamber.com.

Aug. 21 – 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Southwest Riverside Small Business Seminar and Resource Expo Strategies for Success in Today’s Economy. Register online: www.boe.ca.gov/seminars or call (888) 847-9652.

Aug. 26 – 7 p.m. Michelle’s Place to host an educational seminar on breast reconstructive surgery with board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kian Samimi of RevivaMed at 27645 Jefferson Ave., Ste. 117, Temecula. Samimi will give an in-depth look into reconstructive techniques and surgery consideration including: options after breast radiation, effects of radiation on reconstruction, latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction and fat transfers. Michelle’s Place is a full service breast cancer resource center. This seminar is free and open to the public. RSVP: mbrewer@michellesplace.org or (951) 699-5455.

Aug. 27– 6-7 p.m. FREE Solar Seminar hosted by Horizon Solar Power at Pala Mesa Resort, 2001 Old Hwy. 395, Fallbrook. Learn about solar energy and new opportunities to turn your rooftop into savings. They’ll provide information on local rebates and tax incentives. They will explain various programs available: Lease, Finance and Cash Purchase. Buffet Dinner and gift card for attending.

Seating is limited. RSVP to www.horizonsolarpower.com/ solarseminar or register by calling (844) SAVE-980.

Aug. 27– 12 p.m. NAFE Murrieta Lunch meeting at RJ’s Sizzlin Steer, 41401 Kalmia St., Murrieta. Dynamic Speaker and Networking. Information and RSVP: Robbie (951) 255-9200 or rmotter@aol.com.

Aug. 27 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Soar for America sponsored by the Temecula Valley Republican Women Federated at the Carrillo residence, 34284 Torre Pines Ct., Lake Elsinore. Guest speaker Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez will share her story of how she balances her role as a wife, mother, former mayor and now serves in our California State Assembly. This is a free event.

RSVP and Information: Mary Ann (951) 505-7428 or Amber (775) 790-5285.

Aug. 29 – Auditions for Temecula Valley Master Chorale for the 2015-16 season. They are looking for experienced singers in all voice parts. Auditions will be held at Temecula United Methodist Church, 42690 Margarita Rd. Information and appointments: temeculavalleymasterchorale@ gmail.com or (951) 234-2844.

Sept. 8 – 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Ninth annual Women In Business “Taking It to the Next Level” hosted by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce at South Coast Winery, Resort & Spa, 34843 Rancho California Rd., Temecula. Guests will have the opportunity to hear speakers share their experiences and learn practical tips to thrive in today’s business world. Space is limited. Information: Brooke (951) 676-5090 or brooke@temecula. org.

Now – MSJC College District announces participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Information: Nancy Alvarado (951) 639-5605, (951) 487-3605, or nalvarado@msjc.edu.

Now – Professional Clothing Drive presented by the Salvation Army Riverside County Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program.

The Salvation Army is looking for unwanted dress shoes or suit jackets to help the men of the Salvation Army A.R.C. Program better their life. You can make your donations at any chamber office or the Storm Stadium and receive one free ticket to a Monday or Tuesday game at Storm Stadium.

Information: Eilyn (951) 940-5790, ext.115 or Eric (951) 245-4487, ext. 218.

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Spiritual artist Kathi Fox receives honor from arts council Arts Council Menifee Special to Valley News Kathi Fox has spent her adult life helping others reach their full potential physically, spiritually and naturally. As co-founder and operator of Total Health with her husband, Joe, she extols knowledge of how the mind and body work together as one to keep us balanced.

As August’s Artist of the Month for Arts Council Menifee, Fox is being recognized for all she shares as a painter.

“She has a passion for art and a willingness to share her knowledge through her classes. Her gentle spirit and love for the arts is an inspiration to all,” said Linda Morrison, cochair of visual arts at Arts Council Menifee. “Kathi is an active member and is so deserving of this award.”

Primarily self-taught, Fox continues to educate herself by reading books and attending enrichment classes. She teaches a weekly Fundamentals of Art drawing class and also leads monthly “Paint Party” sessions at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center in Menifee.

“It has been a challenge and a great growing experience for me as I had never taught art before,” Fox said.

“Teaching uses the left side of the brain and painting, the right side, so it really is different. But I love sharing with people what I do.”

She also offers mobile paint parties, providing all the supplies and instruction.

“You provide the space and invite the guests and I do the rest,” Fox said.

“It makes a great birthday celebration, bonding time with friends or creating a milestone memory.”

She is aware of other groups that serve wine and other adult beverages at similar events. Her parties are strictly non-alcoholic, making them suitable for all ages.

Fox explains her art style as representational that varies between

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realistic, impressionistic or abstract.

She finds her inspiration in nature, worship songs, Bible stories and dreams she has. As she prepares an art piece, she said most of the time the specifications are inherent.

“Each painting dictates what medium I will use (watercolor, acrylics or pastels),” she said. “What size, what medium, on what surface, even the title, comes to me before the creation.”

Despite her love for drawing and painting, Fox took a 10-year hiatus from it during the years her young family lived in a community that operated Murrieta Hot Springs as a vegetarian health resort. She worked there as a gourmet chef.

“Our daughter was young and we worked long hours, year round,” said Fox, who lives in the Romoland community of Menifee. “I don’t think any of us had time for hobbies or personal

California Chamber Orchestra announces new season TEMECULA—World class musicians will perform great music in Temecula during the 2015-16 Temecula Presents Classical Series.

“We hear from people all the time who thought they had to get in their cars and drive to LA, or San Diego, or Costa Mesa to hear great classical music,” says Dana Zimbric, artistic director and conductor of the California Chamber Orchestra. “And then they come to one of our concerts, and they realize we’re offering that caliber of performances right here in Temecula and Murrieta.”

The orchestra begins its 11th season of local concerts on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater with an allMozart program.

“We’re calling it, “Mozart Rocks,” Zimbric said. “If you think about it, old Wolfgang Amadeus was the bad boy rock star of his day. And his music still resonates with modern audiences.” The concert features solo violinist Annelle Gregory.

Some of the orchestra’s musicians also perform at Copley, Segerstrom and Disney Halls. “On the nights they’re not performing on those big stages, these musicians love to come here to perform in our more intimate venues. They enjoy interacting with our incredible audiences.” Zimbric said.

On Nov. 7, the orchestra will be joined by Baroque lute and guitar soloist John Schneiderman for a concert titled “Welcome Bach.” Schneiderman is a frequent soloist with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.

“The concert is at Murrieta United Methodist Church, which is a beautiful venue for this style of music. I love how our orchestra sounds there,” Zimbric said. The program includes several works that audiences will find familiar, including one of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos.

For Valentine’s weekend in February, the orchestra returns to the Old Town Temecula Community Theater

for a program called “Music from the Heart.” Flute and piccolo soloist Kate Prestia-Schaub will join the orchestra for two pieces, one of which was written for her by composer Martin Kennedy.

“Kate’s one of those world class musicians who just happens to live right here in the valley,” Zimbric said. “She performs all over the U.S., but we’re lucky to have her right here.”

The orchestra’s final concert of the season, “Chamber Music Treasures,” will take place April 16 at Murrieta United Methodist Church.

“I wanted to do one program where the members of the orchestra could really be the stars,” Zimbric said.

“We’ll be playing Beethoven and Dvorak, and I can’t wait to present these special pieces for our patrons.”

The Temecula Presents series is rounded out by three concerts by touring performers at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. On Jan. 16, cellist Lars Hoefs will perform a Latin-themed concert. March 12 features Trio Celeste, an Orange County ensemble who have played here several times before. On June 18, a concert will be performed by the Prima Trio from New York.

“Having the Prima Trio here is really a bit of a coup for Temecula Presents,” Zimbric said. “These three musicians perform throughout the world. The clarinetist is the principal clarinet of the Metropolitan Opera, arguably this country’s greatest orchestra.”

The entire season of seven concerts costs just $140, or patrons can choose any five for $115. Single tickets are $32 for adults, $27 for seniors and $10 for students. Children 10 and under can get in free with an accompanying adult or senior. For program details or to order tickets, visit www.CalChamberOrchestra. org or call the Ticket Office at (866) 653-8696.

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She started her art again in 1986, shortly before opening Total Health, and mostly likes to paint landscapes.

“I always feel so much better when I am doing something creative,” Fox said. “I can remember painting during a stressful time in our life and feeling something going on in my brain that convinced me of the beneficial nature of art.”

That personal experience made her a firm believer in the healing power of creating art, which she now integrates into her Naturopathic practice as an adjunct therapy. She has been a practicing Naturopath since 1992, helping people with their health challenges.

“As for how art affects my own health – I will never be without it again,” Fox said. “Now that I do some kind of creative expression almost every day I feel so much more balanced, happy and relaxed in my life – even when there are trials.”

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Volume 15, Issue 34

REAL ESTATE / HOME & GARDEN

Healthy & Beautiful Gardens More of my favorite plants, trees and large shrubs

Linda McDonald-Cash Landscape Design Columnist Hi friends and neighbors! This will be the last of my “Favorite Plants” articles and would like to cover trees, larger shrubs and anything else I forgot in the last two weeks! So let’s start with some trees, and I’d like to tell you right now, hold off on planting anything for a month or two still, I think September’s going to be hot as well as this month, and it’s not a good time to plant when its hot out, best to wait for “fall” weather, whatever that is! I will be doing articles on planting everything from bulbs to bare roots to shrubs and trees when we get into the fall weather.

All right then – As you may have

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Acacia-Baileyana-Purpurea.

heard me mention before, most important in design work is to get THE RIGHT PLANT IN THE RIGHT PLACE – in other words, although a California Pepper is a nightmare in a front yard of a tract house, it’s wonderful out on acreage, that said, I’m mostly going to talk about plants that do well on typical residential sized lots here, what I use on acreage would be completely different.

We have basically two types of trees, and shrubs actually, those are divided into either evergreen or deciduous (they lose their leaves for the winter). Now if I had a backyard, which I do, and it was mostly full shade for five months out of the years due to the seasons and the size of the house, which it is, I would probably use a deciduous tree there because when it’s in full shade it won’t matter if it’s dropped its

Mature Mugo Pine.

leaves (basically dormant). An evergreen tree in that situation would be a little stressed from lack of sun for so long. The Lagerstoemia indica ~ Crape Myrtle is a great tree, on the smaller size, beautiful flowers in many colors, loves heat, and beautiful fall color, so this would be a top recommendation in this circumstance, they also do not have invasive roots, a BIG plus!

The pomegranate is a great large

shrub or small tree, drought tolerant, beautiful red flowers and I’m sure you know what the fruit tastes like! For a larger deciduous tree, you might consider the Callery Pear – Pyrus calleryana, lovely flowers in spring, nice leathery green leaves, good for shade in the summer, likes to be irrigated though, good fall color, several

see FAVORITES, page C-2

Market at a glance (As of August 16, 2015) TEMECULA (all zip codes) No of Homes Sold

(47, 33)

Inventory of Properties Listed Average Selling Price

MURRIETA (92562)

44

(50, 44)

42

WILDOMAR (9, 7) 11

LAKE ELSINORE / CANYON LAKE (28, 18)

33

MENIFEE / SUN CITY (33, 26)

41

HEMET (47, 30)

43

(567, 561) 545

(461, 458) 461

(99, 96) 99

(304, 306) 296

(186, 188) 191

(594, 587) 593

$462,220

$364,440

$340,868

$306,984

$282,983

$192,263

Average List Price

$699,038

$648,480

$381,847

$355,324

$353,520

$211,837

Median List Price

$519,900

$425,000

$364,000

$329,900

$339,900

$180,000

$190

$166

$157

$146

$142

$117

Asking Price per Square Foot Average Days on Market

(90, 92)

89

(91, 93)

94

(56, 52)

54

(71, 73)

78

(65, 62)

68

(86, 92) 90

Most Expensive Listing

$5,800,000

$4,500,000

$1,299,000

$4,500,000

$875,000

$2,000,000

Least Expensive Listing

$39,900

$126,700

$135,000

$39,900

$130,000

$9,995

Average Age of Listing

17

16

21

19

13

33

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

41%

46%

37%

40%

41%

25%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

15%

11%

12%

8%

10%

6%

% of Flip properties (price increase) Median House Size (sq ft) Median Lot Size (sq ft)

7%

4%

6%

7%

6%

4%

2933

3077

2288

2324

2442

1532

8001-10,000

8001-10,000

8001-10,000

6501-8000

6501-8000

6501-8000

Median Number of Bedrooms

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

4.0

3.0

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

3.0

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.0

Seller (38.6)

Seller (42.1)

Seller (45.9)

Seller (42.3)

Seller (44.1)

Seller (40.3)

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 08/17/15. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 08/16/15. Boxes with dual entries have previous two week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

Move-up buyers choose Meadow Ridge at Canyon Hills

Craig, Christian and Kennedy Howard in front of their new Meadow Courtesy photo Ridge home.

LAKE ELSINORE—Craig and Christian Howard knew that they wanted to remain in master-planned Canyon Hills when they decided it was time for a bigger home. Their first home in this thriving Lake Elsinore community was built by Pardee Homes and, with a comfort level and confidence in the builder, they easily chose Pardee’s Meadow Ridge as their next new home.

“With one daughter and another one on the way this November we were ready for a bigger home,”

Craig said. “The Plan 3X at Meadow Ridge offers us flexibility with a guest area that is already serving us well as a temporary home for a family member. The GenSmart Suite is separate from the rest of the house with its own entry, living area, kitchenette and bedroom.”

Plan 3X at Meadow Ridge is a two-story home with five bedrooms, four bathrooms, GenSmart Suite, super bonus room, great room, casual dining groom, and three-bay garage within approxi-

mately 3,681 square feet. The standard Plan 3 home is configured with a den, great room and threeand one-half bathrooms.

“The move from our first home in Canyon Hills, where we lived for five years, went smoothly and we sold our house very quickly,” Craig added. “Working with Pardee and Linda Butterworth on both transactions was key to our satisfaction.

And of course, we love the location and the community, which has a great family feel and good schools, which are important to us. We feel safe here and love having the parks, sports fields and water play area so close by.”

The Howards were able to include many upgrades including a wet bar, spa shower, upgraded granite countertops and the 12-foot slider and media wall at the covered patio, and also found that there were many included standard features such as ceramic tile flooring, a complete General Electric stainless steel finish appliance package and water-friendly front yard landscaping with an irrigation controller.

Additional included amenities such as decorative Delta Lahara polished chrome-finish plumbing fixtures, upgraded lighting in the master bath, a ceiling fan outlet in all bedrooms and upper cabinets

with a microwave in the GenSmart Suite residences are also included.

Ideally located west of Canyon Lake, Meadow Ridge offers a selection of both single- and two-story floor plans, and includes seven floor plans with a range of four to seven bedrooms, three to four and one-half baths, three and four-bay garages and pricing from the high $300,000s. Square footage ranges from approximately 2,385 to 4,241 square feet.

The two-story plans include a downstairs bedroom with a unique optional 12-foot glider window package at the covered patio on select plans. Welcoming front porch entries, extra large kitchen islands, game rooms, and Pardee Homes’ GenSmart Suite are among the available amenities.

As a product of the LivingSmart family, all Pardee homes have a wealth of energy-saving, waterconserving, health-promoting and earth-friendly features and options such as a tankless water heater or roof-integrated solar electric power system. There are four components to the LivingSmart package that focus on (1) healthy living and cleaner air; (2) technology that reduces energy use and utility bills; (3) materials that come from recycled and sustainable sources; and

(4) features and landscape design that help conserve water.

Canyon Hills’ residents enjoy close proximity to schools, neighborhood parks and recreation centers including Creekside Park and Creekside Recreation Center, which has a junior Olympic-size pool, clubhouse, picnic areas, playground and half basketball court. A second private community recreation center with a beautiful swimming pool and spa is located nearby, as is Canyon Hills Community Park, an 18-acre sports park that has two playgrounds, a children’s splash pad, two soccer fields, a baseball and youth league field, basketball court, dog park, picnic pavilions and more. Canyon Hills Marketplace, located at the entrance to Canyon Hills, offers convenient shopping, dining and additional services.

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Pomegranate tree in bloom.

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FAVORITES from page C-1 varieties available. The beautiful flowering Chitalpa tree is another great deciduous tree that produces beautiful flowers, is drought tolerant, non-invasive, and gets about 25’ tall and wide.

For a nice evergreen tree I like the olive tree, Olea europaea, var. Little Ollie, is actually a large shrub only about 6-8’ in size, for a full-size tree I’d recommend O.e. Wilsonii, it’s a fruitless variety full-sized olive tree, drought tolerant of course.

A good larger evergreen tree is Cinnamomum camphora aka Camphor tree, it’s a slow grower, can get up to 40’ tall and wide eventually, we’re talking 25 to 30 years from now, and it has a little leaf drop throughout the year, those leaves turn red, nothing major, but just something to keep in mind. I wouldn’t squeeze this into a backyard with a lot of other plants; give it a little more room, possibly in the front, in a

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lawn area, maybe as a specimen.

They come in both single and multi-trunked from the nursery.

Oh, another great smaller tree or larger shrub, depending on what you want to call it, is a drought tolerant beautiful plant called the Pineapple Guava ~ Feijoa sellowiana, it’s evergreen, takes heat well, and can be pruned to size, greyish green leathery leaves and small ornamental fruit after very attractive flowering.

Another shrub/tree that is just a good all around multi-purpose plant, if kept pruned is called the Chaste tree, or Vitex agnuscastus. It flowers all spring and summer long, racemes of dark lavender, more if cut back, does well with low water; this is deciduous also, so would be good in an area that gets winter shade.

Will grow to about 15’ high here.

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Vitex Agnes-castus; Hybrid ‘Chaste Tree.’

ther, and it’s gorgeous, and that is the Southern Magnolia var.

Little Gem – very important to get THIS variety. It stays much smaller than the rest of the family, beautiful huge fragrant white flowers with a strong scent of lemons most of the summer.

Well, looks like I’ve pretty much blended shrubs and trees together here so let me just give you a couple more – one I mentioned last week already, Arbutus unedo – it comes as a tree form A. unedo or A. Marina, and as a smaller tree/shrub version, which is A. unedo ‘compacta.’

These are evergreen, drought tolerant, low maintenance shrubs/ trees, that can pretty much go anywhere and look grea; some leaf drop year round (almost all evergreens DO drop leaves throughout the year by the way) very interesting tiny drooping bell flowers and red, knobby round fruit/seed balls, not a negative though.

For those of you who want pines in your landscape, I would probably recommend the variety Pinus mugo the Mugo Pine or Swiss mountain pine, for the simple reason that it’s the smallest of the pines; you don’t want some 50’ monster in the front or back yard believe me. This one only gets about 15’ tall and wide, perfect for a residential property.

I have to tell you, I absolutely LOVE oak trees myself, but they do get large, great on property, but for a smaller lot probably wouldn’t recommend them; they

Arbutus Unedo Compacta.

do need very specific care, or neglect is more like it, but for a larger residence I might recommend the Engelmann Oak or California Black Oak. Well, I can’t possibly fit all the great plants I use in here, these are just a few, and of course, I love utilizing them in different combinations to make each and every landscape totally UNIQUE! Until next week then, keep cool, don’t forget those potted plants need extra water in this heat – might even tuck them into a shadier area for now if possible until it cools down. As always, please feel free to check out my website and contact me if you’re interested in having a landscape plan done for your property.

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A beautiful Crape Myrtle in bloom.

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Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Aguanga

44465 Bonny Lane

$275,000

1624

3BR

2BA

224

Menifee

27964 Lemonwood Drive

$238,000

1299

3BR

2BA

92

Anza

57140 Ramsey Road

$295,000

3090

4BR

3BA

15

27992 Moonridge Drive

$239,900

1139

3BR

2BA

19

Canyon Lake

23038 Canyon Lake Drive

$305,000

1494

3BR

2BA

35

27170 Lavender Street

$245,000

1371

3BR

2BA

2

22050 Mustang Court

$309,900

1524

3BR

2BA

7

23478 Vista Way

$250,000

1371

3BR

2BA

45

23625 Brook Drive

$325,000

2452

4BR

3BA

102

27532 Pinckney Way

$250,000

1550

3BR

2BA

23725 Schooner Drive

$350,000

1614

3BR

2BA

27

30037 Westlake Drive

$266,500

1746

3BR

3BA

22672 Inspiration Point

$350,000

2663

4BR

3BA

48

25373 Mammoth Lakes Circle

$269,000

1598

3BR

23134 Compass Drive

$399,900

1920

3BR

2BA

32

30118 Hardrock Drive

$276,000

2082

22411 Pin Tail Drive

$420,000

2859

4BR

3BA

93

29709 Singing Wood Lane

$279,000

22616 Canyon Club Drive

$440,000

3060

4BR

3BA

85

31821 Whitfield Street

29619 Manzana

$260,000

1376

3BR

2BA

70

31836 Linda Lee Drive

3339 Double Butte Street

$262,000

2954

5BR

3BA

10

40081 San Ignacio Road

$264,000

2458

4BR

3BA

1025 Johnston Avenue

$55,000

1536

2BR

241 Santa Clara Circle

$57,000

1340

2046 Calle Diablo

$72,500

615 Palm Avenue

$75,000

580 Hart Street

$95,394

43675 Earle Court

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City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

San Jacinto

732 Grassy Meadow Drive

$262,000

2723

4BR

3BA

14

2924 Coffeeberry Way

$285,500

3693

5BR

5BA

121

27250 Murrieta Road

$69,900

1440

2BR

2BA

40

28242 Buena Mesa Drive

$118,500

1285

2BR

2BA

118

66

28272 Worcester Road

$152,000

1098

2BR

2BA

20

63

29000 Thornhill Drive

$168,000

1298

2BR

2BA

79

2BA

45

29091 Prestwick Road

$171,900

1098

2BR

1BA

20

4BR

3BA

48

29139 Prestwick Road

$175,000

1236

2BR

2BA

71

1600

3BR

2BA

57

25851 Middlebury Way

$200,000

1308

3BR

2BA

115

$290,000

1621

3BR

3BA

6

$305,000

1968

4BR

3BA

13

29120 Calcite Street

$306,000

1977

3BR

2BA

6

29248 El Presidio Lane

$315,000

2425

4BR

2BA

47

29026 Quail Bluff Road

$315,000

2255

2BR

2BA

31

28364 Evening Star Drive

$319,900

820

2BR

1BA

42

27141 Stowaway Drive

1254

2BR

2BA

55

30188 Lakeport Street

887

2BR

1BA

66

$109,800

1482

2BR

2BA

625 Jade Drive

$118,000

956

2BR

717 Cortez Drive

$130,000

1166

702 Vista Del Monte

$145,000

1195 Sapphire Place

$147,500

538 Brian Street

Sun City

Days on Market

29659 Calle Edmundo

$285,000

1336

3BR

2BA

36

26245 Calle Cresta

$2,000,000

4950

3BR

5BA

38

107

29577 Cara Way

$234,000

1407

3BR

3BA

44

3BA

33

41044 Via Halcon

$257,000

1120

4BR

2BA

59

4BR

2BA

66

30037 Manzanita Court

$276,000

1442

3BR

3BA

67

2230

4BR

2BA

45

31067 Bunker Drive

$286,000

1425

2BR

2BA

187

$324,900

2723

4BR

3BA

65

27050 Falling Creek Court

$290,000

1262

3BR

2BA

12

$325,000

2000

4BR

3BA

31

42013 Chestnut Drive

$315,000

1629

3BR

3BA

34

29071 Meandering Circle

$326,000

2417

4BR

2BA

56

39456 Diego Drive

$325,000

1512

3BR

2BA

24

33

29221 Loden Circle

$328,000

2204

4BR

3BA

105

29819 Via Puesta Del Sol

$340,000

1668

3BR

3BA

46

2BA

16

29662 Northshore Street

$329,000

2778

5BR

3BA

65

40141 Gallatin Court

$370,000

2101

4BR

3BA

7

2BR

2BA

60

26150 Red Fox Road

$331,000

2562

4BR

3BA

44

40095 Stowe Road

$394,000

2106

3BR

3BA

44

1152

3BR

2BA

14

25010 Springbrook Way

$339,000

2872

3BR

3BA

45

31308 Ashmill Court

$400,000

2351

4BR

3BA

20

1034

2BR

2BA

9

29380 Harlequin Court

$340,000

2916

6BR

3BA

91

30350 Tradewater Court

$403,000

2970

5BR

4BA

51

$156,000

1200

2BR

2BA

10

28630 Windridge Drive

$354,900

2382

3BR

2BA

151

30873 Sonia Lane

$405,900

2694

4BR

3BA

59

1268 Turquoise Street

$169,500

1200

2BR

2BA

8

30740 Lajoe Street

$355,000

2544

4BR

3BA

56

40086 Canton Court

$408,000

2203

4BR

3BA

14

430 Tahquitz Avenue

$175,000

1744

3BR

2BA

44

28873 Sunny View Drive

$370,000

2834

4BR

3BA

57

40380 Amesbury Lane

$450,000

2439

5BR

3BA

108

42859 Masonic Drive

$185,000

1133

3BR

2BA

29

27478 Freedom Lane

$370,000

2735

5BR

3BA

85

28814 Lake Drive

$476,000

1684

3BR

3BA

16

27315 Bancroft Way

$199,500

1451

3BR

2BA

7

28668 Midsummer Lane

$376,900

2904

5BR

3BA

4

31383 Britton Circle

$480,000

3197

5BR

3BA

51

42285 Acacia Avenue

$208,900

1728

3BR

2BA

35

28842 Sunburst Drive

$380,000

2602

4BR

3BA

36

29365 Via Norte

$530,000

1968

4BR

2BA

100

1642 Camino Sueno

$214,900

1240

2BR

2BA

13

26451 Flaxleaf Drive

$410,000

4651

6BR

4BA

76

40228 Odessa Drive

$835,500

4805

5BR

5BA

175

40682 Poppy Drive

$215,000

1990

4BR

3BA

3

27892 Huron Court

$436,000

3766

5BR

4BA

40

41540 Corte Pergamino

$345,000

1719

3BR

2BA

23

3984 Florence Street

$216,000

1640

3BR

2BA

14

19188 Calle Teresa

$869,000

3056

4BR

4BA

108

33194 Via Alvaro

$349,900

1523

3BR

2BA

30

452 Winthrop Drive

$219,000

1544

3BR

2BA

32

23879 Scarlet Oak Drive

$327,000

1647

3BR

2BA

7

43471 Calle Nacido

$368,000

2391

4BR

3BA

259

4775 Country Grove Way

$220,000

1759

4BR

2BA

9

23878 Corinth Drive

$340,000

2300

4BR

3BA

39

43115 Corte Fresca

$380,000

2391

3BR

4BA

28

41309 Plumrose Street

$220,000

1657

3BR

2BA

55

23336 Red Willow Way

$396,000

2259

4BR

3BA

35

31958 Corte Cardoza

$385,000

2057

3BR

2BA

115

123 Toluca Court

$226,000

1872

3BR

2BA

47

24027 Sweet William Lane

$399,900

2700

4BR

3BA

36

31742 Corte Padrera

$400,000

2622

3BR

3BA

5

1866 Harbor Drive

$228,000

1951

4BR

3BA

1

42327 Wildwood Lane

$457,000

2960

5BR

3BA

114

32503 Angelo Drive

$430,000

3255

4BR

3BA

0

154 Caldera Lane

$229,000

1982

3BR

3BA

55

38248 Willow Court

$463,000

2948

5BR

4BA

2

43125 Via Angeles

$445,000

2931

4BR

3BA

83

26446 Hamre Place

$229,900

1806

4BR

2BA

49

24592 Calle Estancia

$470,000

2940

4BR

3BA

36

32216 Corte Chatada

$479,979

2718

3BR

4BA

36

836 Wetherly Street

$229,900

1856

3BR

2BA

29

40303 Via Estrada

$270,000

1274

2BR

2BA

31

41080 Chemin Coutet

$579,000

3607

5BR

4BA

97

1709 Gazebo Lane

$232,200

2420

3BR

3BA

98

39719 Almansa Court

$315,000

1591

3BR

3BA

12

30052 Santiago Road

$792,000

2723

4BR

3BA

44

43129 Sandy Court

$233,000

2399

4BR

2BA

237

23862 Red Clover Circle

$326,000

1612

4BR

3BA

41

33161 Wolfe Street

$1,250,000

5676

6BR

6BA

99

26513 Whittier Avenue

$235,000

2333

4BR

2BA

2

39983 VIA ALTA MIRA

$342,500

1853

3BR

2BA

27

31371 Taylor Lane

$182,500

1101

2BR

2BA

48

26447 Paradise Cove

$236,900

1810

4BR

2BA

16

40431 Jennings Drive

$345,000

2725

4BR

3BA

58

31470 Calle Los Padres

$316,000

1330

3BR

2BA

121

4292 Paloma Drive

$240,000

1739

3BR

2BA

41

23733 Spring Oak Place

$368,500

2778

5BR

3BA

69

31532 Mendocino Court

$359,000

1949

3BR

3BA

99

609 Deardorff Drive

$240,000

1754

3BR

2BA

51

36202 Coffee Tree Place

$379,900

2431

4BR

2BA

9

32800 Paterno Street

$365,000

1750

3BR

3BA

62

26076 Stardust Street

$240,000

1948

4BR

2BA

81

40202 Colony Drive

$385,000

1854

3BR

2BA

5

31046 Ruidosa Street

$375,000

1468

3BR

3BA

51

2560 Alne Drive

$240,000

2082

4BR

2BA

41

27469 Murrieta Oaks Avenue

$395,000

3903

4BR

5BA

212

45818 Corte Lerma

$414,900

2650

5BR

3BA

149

8077 Doral Lane

$244,000

1547

2BR

2BA

14

40712 Locata Court

$398,900

2571

4BR

3BA

3

45938 Gold Mine Drive

$435,000

2548

3BR

3BA

9

5145 Ravenstone Drive

$248,000

1828

4BR

2BA

13

24497 Avenida Arconte

$405,000

2980

5BR

3BA

11

32446 Francisco Place

$435,000

2648

4BR

3BA

28

43760 Tiber Street

$255,000

2257

4BR

3BA

20

23670 Saratoga Springs Place

$409,000

3731

4BR

3BA

204

33321 Embassy Avenue

$455,000

2939

4BR

3BA

51

594 Almarie Way

$279,900

2192

3BR

2BA

305

40055 Tinderbox Way

$445,000

2716

4BR

3BA

15

31474 Eucalyptus Court

$481,000

3226

4BR

3BA

144

846 Reisling Street

$290,500

2581

4BR

3BA

14

27134 Pumpkin Street

$455,000

3532

5BR

3BA

29

46032 Coyote Canyon

$495,000

3601

4BR

3BA

49

40650 Pixie Lane

$152,000

1578

3BR

2BA

115

38037 Via La Colina

$100,000

1464

2BR

2BA

44

32451 Galatina Street

$345,000

1790

5BR

3BA

15

1800 Lakeshore Drive

$175,000

1170

2BR

2BA

67

26402 Arboretum Way

$168,500

890

2BR

2BA

32

21750 Pecan Street

$145,000

1248

3BR

2BA

41

15632 Vista Way

$211,000

1527

3BR

3BA

12

38425 Via Taffia

$185,500

1848

2BR

2BA

38

24115 Wheatfield Circle

$170,000

1150

2BR

2BA

5

32084 Poppy Way

$290,000

1961

3BR

3BA

44

29141 Camino Alba

$199,000

1800

2BR

2BA

78

34323 Olive Grove Road

$181,000

1594

2BR

2BA

57

31605 Saddle Ridge Drive

$300,000

2068

4BR

2BA

7

39183 Flamingo Bay

$199,900

1016

2BR

3BA

12

21686 Walnut Street

$269,900

1700

3BR

2BA

13

13 Bella Caterina

$360,000

2716

5BR

3BA

20

39644 Columbia Union Drive

$215,000

1654

3BR

3BA

111

21380 Maple Street

$287,000

1576

5BR

2BA

92

13 Ponte Brava

$369,000

2903

5BR

3BA

175

38942 Paseo De Oro

$218,000

1585

2BR

3BA

147

35656 Aster Drive

$300,000

1670

3BR

2BA

39

34308 Deergrass

$373,476

2707

4BR

3BA

86

39402 Calistoga Drive

$300,000

2102

5BR

3BA

33

25853 Seagrass Trail

$325,000

1564

4BR

2BA

72

16634 Escavera Street

$253,000

2197

4BR

3BA

37

38957 Lone Circle

$336,500

2091

4BR

3BA

28

33257 Cameo Lane

$365,000

3314

5BR

3BA

101

33210 Lorimer Street

$186,500

619

2BR

1BA

46

31682 Wintergreen Way

$356,000

2556

3BR

3BA

47

22959 Pawi Court

$366,749

2236

4BR

3BA

26

17418 Anthony Avenue

$245,000

1312

2BR

2BA

8

39583 Via Dominique

$358,000

1895

4BR

2BA

3

32965 Starlight Street

$385,000

3408

5BR

3BA

117

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Temecula

Wildomar

16897 Glenetta Way

$261,000

1227

3BR

2BA

47

30296 Mondavi Circle

$379,000

2095

2BR

2BA

26

21550 Sedco Heights Drive

$444,900

2784

4BR

3BA

51

29149 Sunswept Drive

$270,000

1342

3BR

2BA

71

39336 Wentworth Street

$386,000

3165

4BR

3BA

54

20866 Union Street

$510,000

3052

5BR

3BA

70

32675 Cherrywood Lane

$280,000

1628

3BR

2BA

11

33886 Begonia Place

$389,000

2579

4BR

3BA

107

651 Parkview Drive

$141,500

1195

2BR

2BA

57

30378 De Caron Street

$400,000

2849

4BR

4BA

43

1350 Dawes Street

$240,000

1586

4BR

2BA

90

29212 Smokewood Drive

$420,000

3142

5BR

3BA

10

15124 Mahogany Way

$279,000

1391

3BR

2BA

15

30780 Olympia Rose Drive

$423,000

3679

5BR

5BA

56

15144 Camphor Way

$325,000

2037

4BR

3BA

8

38030 Spring Canyon Drive

$427,500

3105

5BR

3BA

75

10 Via De La Valle

$353,700

3208

4BR

4BA

52

33788 Salvia Lane

$429,900

4043

4BR

4BA

144

15260 Washington Avenue

$365,000

2982

5BR

4BA

135

29856 Pinehurst Drive

$454,000

3342

5BR

4BA

92

3367 Fern Circle

$373,000

3125

5BR

4BA

63

469 6TH Street

$160,000

1438

2BR

2BA

52

3365 Fir Circle

$399,500

3499

4BR

4BA

65

1215 Avenida Floribunda

$200,000

1405

3BR

2BA

12

31954 Hollyhock Street

$285,000

1551

3BR

2BA

10

1447 Genoa Lane

$200,000

1748

3BR

2BA

40

4154 Ladrillo Street

$300,000

3125

5BR

4BA

55

1583 Palomino Drive

$228,900

1712

4BR

2BA

52

35166 Sorrel Lane

$335,000

2257

4BR

3BA

52

1927 Tennyson Street

$237,500

2383

4BR

3BA

121

31365 Pleasant Valley Road

$184,000

1880

2BR

2BA

163

277 La Clarita Avenue

$240,000

2539

4BR

3BA

189

27808 Doreen Drive

$218,000

1157

3BR

2BA

27

1874 Jasmine Court

$254,000

2541

4BR

3BA

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Are you prepared for El Niño?

Bobby Webb, President of Right Stop Restoration, Inc. Courtesy photo

Bobby Webb Special to Valley News Meteorologists have been monitoring the patterns of the current El Niño storms and say it is likely to surpass the historic storms of 1997-98, which caused 1.88 billion dollars in damages statewide.

Names such as “Bruce Lee” and “Godzilla” have been used, which only begin to articulate the severity of what’s to come.

Are you prepared for the mass amounts of predicted rain and other catastrophes? Flash flooding, mudslides, blizzards, extreme winds, and power outages are amongst the devastations that can occur during these powerful storms. After reading the article by Valley News’ Managing Editor Kim Harris, the amount of rain anticipated will likely not correct the current state of the drought here in California, however, flooding is imminent.

Preparing your home or business is key in reducing the likelihood of rain or flood damage.

The following recommendations can help you to prepare: roof (slip tiles, valleys, roof penetrations) and rain gutter assessment to determine functionality; landscape drains being cleared of debris; and weather proofing around doors and windows are all important areas to inspect.

Why are these recommendations so important? What most homeowners don’t realize is that their insurance policies do not include coverage for flash flooding, mudslides or earthquakes. It is very important for you to understand the level of coverage you hold.

Repairs and cleanups after a storm can be costly. After speaking with Erin Furlong from Danmar Insurance, she recommends thoroughly reviewing your policy. Should you have any questions or concerns about your coverage, Furlong can be reached at (951) 526-4991.

Understanding your area and how it can be affected during heavy wind and rain caused by significant weather patterns is important in protecting your family and your home.

For assistance in preparation, please feel free to contact Right Stop Restoration at (855) 505STOP or by email at info@rightstoprestoration.com. Visit www. rightstoprestoration.com for more information.

Webb is president of Right Stop Restoration, Inc. He can be contacted at his office by calling (951) 698-0777, ext. 302.

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Whatever you do, don’t quit your “corporate America” job and start your own business within the year prior of applying for a mortgage because that will be an exercise in futility.

which can be a long and frustrating process.

If there are any delinquencies or collection accounts in your credit profile. If there are, clean them up and if possible, negotiate their removal. You’ll have to wait several months before you apply for a home loan.

Assets A lender will be examining any assets the home buyer has.

Typically they will want to see cash reserves in the bank or in a retirement account. Gone are the days when a relative could transfer funds into the borrower’s bank account. Today, the borrower can expect a detailed paper-trail audit of all funds on hand.

If there are other assets to consider, such as other real estate holdings, then they too will be examined to ensure there are not any liens and the taxes are all current. In the months leading up to a new home purchase, do not go out and buy a new car, boat or other expensive item (on credit).

Debt The bank (lender) will be looking at your debt and the ratio to your income. While each lender and loan program has their own criteria, the lower your debt-to-income ratio the better. I do not believe there is a legitimate loan that will support a 50 percent debt-to-income ratio.

Debt includes all of your monthly living expenses to include credit cards, car payments as well as your housing expenses. It is best to pay off as much debt as possible in order to qualify for the best mortgage.

Even with a low debt-to-income ratio, new debt is a red flag. When a lender sees recent inquiries their reaction is that you want to add more debt which will have a negative effect on your debt-to-income ratio. It is best, if you are looking to finance anything else that you wait until the mortgage has been completely processed – right up to the time it is funded. Yes, they will look at your credit on the last day or two to make sure that you are still the borrower you represented yourself to be when you applied for the home loan.

Income In rare occasions, a self-employed borrower may be able to qualify for a stated income loan.

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Securing a home loan is perhaps the most important step in the process of buying a new home. The terms of the mortgage determine how much home a buyer can buy and how much they’ll be spending month after month for the next 15, 30 or more years. Make the most of the experience by taking the necessary steps now for an easier and much smoother real estate buying experience.

Follow our advice here in getting a mortgage and you’ll know that you’ve done everything you can to put yourself in a great financial position knowing that you did everything in your power to have the best mortgage terms and conditions. This is an important first step on your journey of finding the home of your dreams.

Mason is the broker/owner of Mason Real Estate Cal. BRE: 01483044, board of director of Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors and traveling state director of the California Association of Realtors.

Occhi is a semi-retired Temecula real estate agent who’s pursuing his dreams and passions traveling the country in an RV on the American Wine Trail. Follow his RV wine adventures at www.TheAmericanWineTrail.com.

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Pre-qualified or pre-approved?

Once you meet with a mortgage banker/loan officer you’ll want a letter stating that you are working with them and letting any prospective home seller know that you can afford their home for sale. There are two different letters that prospective home buyers will use.

The pre-qualified letter is worth about as much as the paper it’s printed on. All it means is that you’ve had a conversation with a mortgage banker or loan officer and they’ve checked you on the surface. They may have looked at a recent paystub and perhaps even pulled a credit score to determine what type of loan program might work for you. A pre-qualification only scratches the surface and in a perfect world, this is what they can do. A pre-qualification letter does not indicate that anyone has dug into your unique scenario or verified any of the information that you have represented to be the truth.

On the other hand, a pre-approval letter is worth its weight in gold.

Once a lender has taken your application, verified your employment and income, explored all aspects of your credit, secured relevant documentation and possibly run your application through underwriting, the bank/lender is going to have a good idea of who you are, what you can qualify for and how quickly they will be able to process the entire loan package which may be a good indicator on how quickly you can close escrow.

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Coping with condensation and other home moisture issues tion and keep a home’s occupants healthy. Damp conditions can lead to the growth of fungi, viruses and bacteria and may exacerbate people’s asthma and allergies. The ideal relative humidity range of a home should be between 40 to 50, according to heating and cooling experts and the Environmental Prevention Agency. Humidity should be even lower in the winter to prevent condensation on windows and other surfaces. Lower relative humidity also reduces the out-gassing of volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. Measure humidity with a hygrometer to get an accurate assessment.

If the humidity levels fall above or below the desired range, action should be taken. Homeowners dealing with excessive moisture can try these remedies.

Ventilate areas of the home.

Ventilation can be the first step to reducing indoor humidity. Target the

Target indoor moisture at its sources, such as bathrooms and kitchens.

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Finding the right moisture balance in a home can be challenging.

Too little moisture and a home can be plagued by static electricity and interior spaces that can feel dry and uncomfortable. But too much moisture in a home may make it

susceptible to mold, mildew and insect infestations. Moisture also can rot wood and cause unsightly stains on walls and ceilings.

Maintaining humidity in the optimal indoor range helps to keep the home safe, reduce energy consump-

areas that create the most moisture, such as kitchens and bathrooms.

Turn on venting fans to remove moist air from the bathroom during showers and baths. Exhaust hoods can control humidity from cooking in the kitchen. When possible, open windows on dry days to help air out damp spaces.

Rely on fans. Use fans to circulate the air and prevent moist air from pooling in certain locations. Fans also will help increase ventilation.

Keep gutters and downspouts clean. Prevent water from pooling around the foundation of a home and infiltrating the basement or crawlspace. Direct gutter water further away from the house if possible, and keep gutters free of obstructions.

Service HVAC systems regularly.

Routine inspections of heating and cooling systems can identify any problems, such as clogged airconditioning drain lines or faulty

operation, that can contribute to moisture problems.

Beef up insulation. Insulate cold water pipes and look into insulated toilet tanks that will help eliminate condensation issues. Sealing out moisture in a basement or crawlspace also can help. Vapor barriers can eliminate a great deal of moisture coming into the home.

Address any plumbing leaks.

Make sure you trace possible leaks to their sources and have them repaired. Constantly dripping water can add to humidity levels and create other problems.

Use a dehumidifier. If all other efforts have been tried, a dehumidifier unit can help remove excess moisture from the air. Dehumidifiers are particularly helpful in basements where moisture can collect.

Controlling moisture in a home results in a safer and healthier space.

Real estate tracking firm reports drop in statewide housing affordability RIVERSIDE—Fewer Riverside County households could afford to purchase a median-priced home in the last quarter, dovetailing with an overall drop statewide in housing affordability, a real estate tracking firm

reported on Aug. 13.

About 40 percent of county residents could qualify to buy a singlefamily dwelling between April 1 and June 30, compared to 42 percent in the first quarter of this year, accord-

ing to the California Association of Realtors.

In the most recent quarter, the countywide median home price increased to $334,580, compared to $322,620 in the first three months of

Enrolled agents recognized for earning prestigious Fellow designation SAN BERNARDINO—During the Aug. 12 dinner meeting of the Inland Empire Chapter of the California Society of Enrolled Agents, Alfredo G. Arce of Rancho Cucamonga, Noel Cannon of Riverside, Rosa Maria Lopez of Murrieta, Diane M. Martin of Rancho Cucamonga and Christina B. Rivas of Rancho Cucamonga were recognized for earning the prestigious Fellow designation from the National Association of Enrolled Agents. They also completed the three levels of the National Tax Practice Institute. The meeting was held at The Hotel San Bernardino.

NTPI Fellows have completed a demanding three-part curriculum that has uniquely prepared them to effectively represent their clients before all administrative levels of the IRS.

unable to pay taxes or are trying to avoid or recover penalties. EAs also prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts and any other entities with tax-reporting requirements.

Unlike tax attorneys and CPAs, who may or may not choose to specialize in taxation, all EAs specialize in taxation and are required by the federal government to maintain their professional skills with continuing professional education.

For more information on EAs, contact EA Gloria J. Williams, president of Inland Empire Chapter of CSEA. She can be contacted by mail at P.O. Box 270, Sun City, CA 92586, telephone at (951) 928-6283 or email at gloriawilliams@gloriawilliamsea. com.

Fellows know the entire representation process from both the client and IRS perspective. The course, open only to enrolled agents, CPAs and tax attorneys, was developed to prepare licensed representatives to protect their clients’ rights by disseminating the most recent information about IRS laws and procedures critical to representation.

Enrolled agents are a diverse group of independent, federally authorized tax practitioners who have demonstrated a high level of technical competence in tax and are licensed to practice by the United States government. The only federally-authorized tax practitioners with unlimited rights of representation before the IRS, EAs advise and represent taxpayers who are being examined by IRS, are

the year, according to CAR figures.

In deriving its affordability index, CAR used a 30-year fixed mortgage with a 3.95 percent annual interest rate as a benchmark. After factoring in taxes, insurance and a 20 percent down payment, a local household would need a qualifying annual income of $66,200 to afford a property, making average monthly payments of $1,650, according to the association’s estimates.

The countywide affordability index stood at 41 during the year-ago quarter, but widened to 42 in the latter part of 2014.

When San Bernardino County

numbers are added into the mix, 46 percent of the Inland Empire region’s households are able to afford a home, CAR data showed.

Statewide, 30 percent of prospective homebuyers could qualify to purchase a property at the secondquarter median price of $485,100.

That compared to 34 percent in the first quarter of the year, when the median price stood at $441,610.

CAR noted that condominiums and townhouses remained within reach of a larger swath of prospective homebuyers, with 39 percent statewide able to afford the $388,250 median-priced condo or townhome.

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Firstly, biting your nails can be an unsanitary behavior. The fingers can pick up all measures of contaminants, and the nails can be an ideal location for bacteria to thrive since nails are more difficult to keep clean than the surface of the hands. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, bacteria like E. coli can live beneath the tips of your nails. When you bite your nails, those bacteria end up in your gastrointestinal system and can lead to infection. The nails also can harbor fecal matter and many other

Nail biting, also known as onychophagia, is a common habit that affects people of all ages. Biting your nails usually stems from stress or forms as a nervous habit.

Most research says that children and teenagers make up the greatest number of regular nail biters.

On the surface nail biting may seem like a trivial thing in terms of affecting your health. Although it can seem like biting your nails does nothing more than make the hands look less attractive, there are actually other dangers to repeated nail biting that people prone to the

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Nail biting also may lead to infections on the fingers around the nail bed. The infection, called paronychia, causes redness, swelling and pain around the nail.

Microorganisms can get into the skin through tiny tears and abrasions that occur while biting the nails and cuticles, says The Mayo Clinic. If the infection damages the nail bed, you can end up affecting nail growth.

Should you have warts on your hands or fingers, they easily can be transferred to your lips and mouth through nail biting.

Nail biting also can cause problems to your teeth. Prolonged nail biting may affect how the teeth form in children. It can interfere with dental occlusion, or the manner in which the upper and lower teeth come together to bite. Eventually teeth can shift out of position.

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Choosing and applying to colleges or universities is always going to be a stressful job, but by starting early, eliminating last minute pressures, and giving oneself enough time to consider all the pros and cons, it’s possible to remove at least some of the tension and deadline anxiety from the process.

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LifeStream holding 3 blood drives TEMECULA—LifeStream is holding a blood drive at the Temeku Theatre, 26463 Ynez Rd., Temecula on Friday, Aug. 21 from 3 to 8 p.m. Donors receive, while supplies last, a $5 In-N-Out gift card and, courtesy of Temeku Theatre, two free movie tickets.

The Beta Delta Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is co-hosting two blood drives with LifeStream.

The first will be at the Mt. San Jacinto Community College’s Menifee Valley Campus on Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The campus is located at 28237 La Piedra Rd., Menifee. The drive will be in front of the Learning Resource Center.

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Temecula Education Foundation announces it has new logo

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TEMECULA—The Temecula Education Foundation has announced that it has a new official logo, one which reflects and encompasses its mission: To provide increased educational opportunities for students in the

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Temecula Valley Unified School District.

With a name change in January 2015 from Temecula Valley Foundation for Excellence in Education to TEF, the TEF Communications Committee and

Board of Directors began working with the marketing firm XCEL Creative to determine designs members felt best represented the organization’s mission. The board’s unanimous choice is a colorful, four-square design featuring TEF’s name and stylized images of a book, paintbrush, pencil and lab beaker. The new logo will be used on the TEF website and for advertisements, promotional materials, and literature.

The 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity is managed by an all-volunteer board of directors. Since its inception, it has sponsored six sessions of summer school for high school students and five Taste of Temecula Valley community

events. TEF is most known for its annual curriculum support grants, which have focused on visual and performing arts and science programs in classrooms, Grades K-12, across the district. The 201516 school year will be the fifth year for such grants, bringing total donations to more than $100,000.

TEF seeks to expand its offerings and is pursuing before- and/or afterschool programs for elementary students. It plans to introduce a pilot music program later in the coming school year.

The nonprofit organization was founded in 2003 to support students across all grade levels in the TVUSD. It gained momentum with its sponsorship of summer

acceleration and enrichment classes and the debut of the TOTV, its most visible, annual event, held in Old Town Temecula.

“Earlier this year, we shortened our name to make it easier to remember. To celebrate our history as well as all we hope to accomplish going forward, we decided a new logo was essential. We need an image that helps identify all that TEF strives to impact, especially in the arts. We’re excited about the many possibilities our new name and design inspire,” said Rebecca Weersing, TEF president.

More information about the Temecula Education Foundation c a n b e f o u n d a t w w w. temeculaeducationfoundation.org.

MSJC Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program becomes nationally accredited

Temecula local joins Teach For America’s 25th anniversary corps

MENIFEE—Officials of the Mt. San Jacinto College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program announced recently that the program received its initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Accreditation Programs – Joint Review Commission for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

“This achievement places MSJC’s DMS program among the top programs in the United States,” said Colleen Saunders, program director. “The accreditation is the stamp of approval on our quality

NEW YORK—Teach For America recently announced that a Temecula local has been accepted into the organization’s 2015 teaching corps. Teach For America is a national nonprofit working to expand educational opportunity for students in low-income communities. Corps members commit to teach in high-need urban or rural public schools and become lifelong advocates for educational equity.

Iman Howard, a 2011 graduate of Chaparral High School and a 2015 graduate of University of California, Berkeley, will teach in the greater Philadelphia area.

In our country’s lowest-income communities, just six percent of students will graduate college by the time they’re 25. Iman joins a network of 50,000 corps members and alumni working alongside parents, principals and communities for positive change.

“It is with incredible excitement we welcome this group of remarkable and diverse corps members,” said Elisa Villanueva Beard, co-CEO of Teach For America. “They join a group of 50,000 leaders who have raised their hand to be part of ensuring every child has access to an excellent and equitable education.”

Over the past 25 years, thousands of talented individuals have launched or continued careers in social justice through Teach For America. Hundreds of corps members and alumni have

program and ensures our students they are receiving a rigorous, state-of-the-art education. Hospitals and other employers can also be ensured that the students they hire from MSJC’s DMS program have the most up-to-date skills and knowledge available.”

The accreditation was approved on July 16 and will run through July 31, 2020. It increases opportunities for student clinical training, strengthens the student learning process and opens doors to student employment. Students enrolled in accredited DMS programs are eli-

gible to take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography board exams up to 60 days prior to graduation, improving employment rates of program graduates. Student demand for MSJC’s DMS program is also expected to increase as a direct result of the program’s accreditation.

The CAAHEP’s Joint Review Committee of Diagnostic Medical Sonography will monitor the program regularly for compliance with the outcomes expected by the CAAHEP.

Tucker earns degree from Clark University WORCESTER, Mass.—Breanna L. Tucker of Temecula received a degree from Clark University on May 17. Tucker graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and with honors in Studio Art. During the 111th commencement exercises, Clark awarded 512 bachelors, 582 masters and 24 doctoral degrees. The graduates, who received their degrees in a ceremony held on the campus green, represented more than 64 nations.

Clark alumnus Matt Goldman, co-founder of the iconic Blue Man Group and of the Blue School in Manhattan, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree and delivered the commencement address. Goldman graduated with his bachelors and M.B.A. degrees from Clark in 1983 and 1984, respectively.

Goldman noted that Clark was “vital and critical” to putting him on his life’s path, which led to the creation of Blue Man Group, now a global sensation that has played for 24 years in New York,

performed more than 60,000 shows on five continents, and been nominated for a Grammy. After citing an impressive list of accomplishments for the group and his efforts advocating for the arts, he said, “That’s what happened, even when lots of people, smart people, good-willed people, loved ones, said, ‘It’s weird, people won’t get it, it’s too smart, it’s too childish, it’s too strange, not enough humor, too much humor, too long, too short …’ My favorite one of all is, ‘Oh, come on, be reasonable.’

Well, I don’t want to be reasonable! In fact, I recommend being really unreasonable.”

Also speaking at the bachelor’s degree ceremony was Audrey Flack, nationally known painter, sculptor and pioneer of photorealism, who received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree. Prof.

Francis K. Lelo, who earned his doctorate at Clark in 1994 and now serves as vice chancellor of Laikapia University in Kenya, spoke at the graduate degree-granting ceremony and was awarded an

honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.

Founded in 1887 in Worcester, Mass., Clark University is a small, liberal arts-based research university addressing social and human imperatives on a global scale. Nationally renowned as a college that changes lives, Clark is emerging as a transformative force in higher education today. LEEP (Liberal Education and Effective Practice) is Clark’s pioneering model of education that combines a robust liberal arts curriculum with life-changing world and workplace experiences. Clark’s faculty and students work across boundaries to develop solutions to complex challenges in the natural sciences, psychology, geography, management, urban education, Holocaust and genocide studies, environmental studies, and international development and social change. The Clark educational experience embodies the University’s motto: Challenge convention. Change our world. For more information on the university, visit www.clarku.edu.

been honored as teachers of the year by their school, district, county or state.

More founders and leaders of entrepreneurial education organizations started careers with TFA than from any other organization or company. Alumni have gone on to become leaders in politics, school systems, nonprofit work, advocacy and more. Together, they form a nationwide network helping to expand and strengthen the movement to give all kids access to a great education.

About Teach For America Teach For America works in partnership with communities to expand educational opportunity for children facing the challenges of poverty.

Founded in 1990, Teach For America recruits and develops a diverse corps of outstanding college graduates and professionals to make an initial twoyear commitment to teach in high-need schools and become lifelong leaders in the movement to end educational inequity. In 2014-15, 10,600 corps members taught in 50 urban and rural regions across the country while more than 37,000 alumni worked across sectors to ensure that all children have access to an excellent education. Teach For America is a proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network.

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TVUSD Board of Education approves 3 percent employee salary and benefits cap increase TEMECULA—The TVUSD Board of Education approved the negotiated salary and benefit agreements for all TVUSD employees on Tuesday, July 14.

The approved agreements between TVUSD and the Temecula Valley Educators’ Association CTA/NEA for certificated employees and the California School Employees Association, Chapter 538 for classified employees provides

a 3 percent salary increase effective July 1, 2015. In addition, the health and welfare cap on medical benefits will be increased by $565 for all eligible employees.

Consistent with the certificated and classified negotiated agreements, the Board approved administrative non-contract and confidential/non-administrative employee’s salary schedule adjustments for the 2015-2016 school

year providing the same 3 percent salary increase effective July 1, 2015, and a benefits annual cap increase of $565 for all eligible employees.

The Board also approved amendments to the superintendent and assistant superintendent’s contracts providing the same salary and benefits adjustments.

Camello named a Mountain West Scholar Athlete SAN DIEGO—Thirty-four San Diego State University studentathletes were named 2014-15 Mountain West Scholar-Athletes, the league announced on July 29. SDSU’s total for the 2014-15 academic year surpassed last season’s total by one when it had 33 honorees.

Samantha Camello, a member

of SDSU’s softball team and psychology major from Temecula, was among the awardees.

The MW Scholar-Athlete Award is one of the highest academic honors bestowed by the Conference. To be eligible for selection, studentathletes must have completed at least two academic terms at the member institution, while main-

taining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better, and have participated in varsity competition in a Mountain West-sponsored sport.

The scholar-athlete announcement comes days after a schoolrecord 69 Aztecs were named to the spring 2015 Mountain West All-Academic Team.

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Metal sculptor Ricardo Breceda faces Vail Lake studio eviction Tony Ault Writer Renowned metal sculptor Ricardo Breceda, creator of the lifesized metal horses seen jumping over the hills above Highway 79 in Temecula, has been ordered to leave his sculpture garden studio at the Vail Lake Resort by the Rancho California Water District.

Breceda, who has operated his sculpture garden at the resort for the past three and one-half years, said he was surprised June 2 when he was handed a 30-day notice to quit by the Rancho California Water District, owners of the Vail Lake Resort.

“I saw it but I didn’t sign nothing,” he said. “I can’t move all this stuff in 30 days.” His sculpture garden is located just past the entrance of the resort off of Highway 79 and displays hundreds of his metal art pieces in the studio building and on the grounds. Some of the larger pieces stand 12-feet high. The tin caricatures range from a miner 49er with his gold pan, to a huge mammoth and dozens of dinosaurs.

Brecedo said he was first told in May that he was going to have to move, but no reason was given.

He thought he still would be able to stay because his unique tin sculptures at the resort brought it thousands of visitors.

“I have been here more than three years,” Breceda said.

Bill Johnson, then the owner of the RV resort, invited Breceda to open his gallery on the property.

With a handshake the pair agreed.

Breceda said Johnson wanted his operation at the resort so it would bring people to visit.

Water district takes over More than a year ago, Johnson declared bankruptcy and was forced to sell the resort to the Rancho California Water District.

The district owns Vail Lake that supplies drinking water to most of Temecula Valley. The water district’s Vail Lake resort operation was turned over to a management company called the California Parks Company. At first the resort

manager let him keep his garden open. He said that manager was later fired by the management company and then he was told he would have to leave.

“I have brought thousands of people here to the resort. I don’t understand why they want me to leave.” He said most of the people who visit the grounds are amazed at his work, but few buy anything.

“I still try to talk up the resort,” he said.

The eviction notice and an unlawful detainer later given to him, gave no reason why they were evicting him. It read that since opening the studio he has paid nothing and that he has refused to leave the premises in the time allocated. He showed another agreement forwarded to him by the law firm representing the water district, Best, Best and Krieger. It would have given him until Sept.

30 to move.

“I didn’t sign that paper either.

I need 90 days to leave this place, and I am going to leave it,” Breceda said. “It’s their loss.”

Calls to the Rancho California Water District and to the resort manager about the reason for Breceda’s eviction brought no response.

Time needed to move Monday, at press time, Breceda said he would have to bring his paperwork on the matter to the West Valley Superior Court in French Valley to answer the summons. “I am leaving. I just need 90 days to do it.” He said all he wants is more time to move and some money from the water district for alleged damages done to some of his creations the resort borrowed last Halloween. “I just need a couple of thousand dollars from them,” he said. “At Halloween, the kids were climbing all over them and damaged some.”

Breceda said they did not offer him a rental agreement or anything else in the settlement offer.

“I would not do it anyway,” he contended.

He said that he will be taking all his sculptures down above High-

Lianna Arroyo, new owner of the Ricardo Gallery on Main Street in Temecula, poses with her father Ricardo Breceda creator of metal sculptures like the one shown here.

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way 79 and move the stagecoach alongside the highway approaching the resort when he leaves. For many motorists the horses in the hills above Temecula has been an attraction and made the news many times. Breceda’s sculptures line the Anza-Borrego Highway are known throughout the world. They bring many visitors and photographers to the nearby desert community.

The eviction will not interrupt Breceda’s sculpturing work that is done at his workshop along Interstate 215 in Perris. He added he is now in the process of buying 20 acres of land in nearby Aguanga along Highway 79. He said he wouldn’t consider relocating his gallery to another area or public land near Temecula.

“Never,” Breceda said. “It is better that a man own his own home, than have a castle where you get kicked around all the time by the owners.”

Works on sale Meanwhile, Breceda said his works, all of them at the Vail Lake

location, will be on sale before he moves. “I need to sell as much of this as I can, before I leave. That way, as you can see, I don’t have as much to move. I will have bargains with big discounts.”

While Breceda is struggling with his eviction at Vail Lake Resort, his daughter Lianna Arroyo, 21, opened the Ricardo Gallery on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 42061 Main Street in Old Town Temecula.

Formerly Green’s Pottery in Old Town, the new business is displaying and selling hundreds of her father’s metal creations. The Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for her new business and Breceda greeted visitors at the event.

“You know I am the inspiration for my father’s art work,” said Lianna at the grand opening. When she was 7, she was enthralled by the “Jurassic Park” movie. She watched her father working with a welding machine he had obtained and asked him to weld a life-sized dinosaur for her as a Christmas present.

By accident, Breceda ran into two men who knew how to make rough out metal sculptures. He soon went into a steel welding business with them along Interstate 215 in Perris. In the next sixmonths he designed and welded together a large rough dinosaur made out of rusty tin.

“I would do anything for my daughter,” Breceda said. The huge rusty brown tin dinosaur was erected, not without trouble, and stood at his business along the freeway and was seen by thousands of motorists.

He gave the big dinosaur sculpture to his daughter at Christmas as promised. She said she was pleased with the gift that helped launch a career for her dad. Now she proudly displays her father’s work at the gallery.

Breceda’s complete story can be read in “Ricardo Breceda/Accidental Artist,” a photo illustrated book authored by Diana Lindsay.

The book can be found on Amazon and at the Ricardo Galley.

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Fresh coaching faces fill open roles at many local high schools JP Raineri Sports Editor

With the start of the new school year, change is always expected, especially when sports comes into play. Coaches retire or take breaks to be with their families, some hang up their whistles for a number of other reasons, but change for most student athletes can sometimes come with an uneasy feeling. Will the new coach see my value? Will he/ she remember my name? Did my old coach tell him/her about me? All valid questions to ask when heading into a new season that requires a tryout.

Temecula Valley High School “How many people get to walk off the field or court from their previous season as a champion?” asked new Assistant Principal of Athletics at Temecula Valley High School, Scott Corso. “Only a select few, at a minimal amount of high schools, so there are lots of student athletes looking forward to a fresh start. The new seasons always bring a new energy and we as a staff are going to do everything we can to meet with athletes and new coaches, so we can strengthen those relationships, and start the communication process as soon as possible, so they don’t have to walk around worrying. School is already a mix of emotions on a daily basis and if we can do our part to steady those nerves, then we know there will be success.”

Corso, a twenty-one year educator, has coached high school football, soccer, golf and lacrosse, and comes to the Temecula Valley High School Athletic Department from California High School in San Ramon after recently moving to the area with his wife and two boys. Corso graduated from Santa Clara University with a degree in history and is finishing his Masters in Education Administration at National University. During his time as a teacher, Corso taught history, English, video productions, and was an ASB advisor.

Along with the hiring of Corso, TVHS also announced the hiring of new head Varsity Baseball Coach, Daniel Franklin, and new head Varsity Softball Coach, Todd Hollins. Franklin comes to the Golden Bears from Villa Park High School where he was the varsity hitting coach. Hollins has coached softball and baseball for the past 18 years and most recently was the assistant baseball coach at the University of

La Verne. He also runs the Hollins Softball Academy. Hollins was a hitting instructor for Lake Elsinore Storm and was the Director of Softball for the Storm Elite Academy.

Great Oak High School The Wolfpack also has a new athletic director for the 2015-16 school year as Mike Adras was just named to replace outgoing A.D. Gilbert Rodriquez. Adras comes to Great Oak from the Pittsburg Unified School District in Northern California where he was the athletic coordinator for the past three years. Before that, Adras served as the head basketball coach for the Northern Arizona University Men’s Basketball Team for 20 years and amassed a record of 193-170, wining Big Sky titles in 2006 and 2007 with the Lumberjacks. Adras was also named the Big Sky Coach of the Year for the 2005-06 season.

Murrieta Valley High School MVHS has brought in quite a few fresh coaching faces as well, especially on the football field, but one of the two most recent announcements was the hiring of Tessa Mullinix, who is looking to revamp the girls’ basketball program Mullinix, who was an assistant coach for the Vista Murrieta Girls’ Basketball team last season, grew up playing basketball for the Condon High School in Oregon and was a 4-year high school varsity point guard that helped lead her team to three Oregon State Basketball Championships. Mullinix moved on to college and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology at Eastern Oregon University and began her coaching career at Union High School as the assistant basketball coach.

Jake Fey has been promoted as the new high school athletic director at Rancho Christian School.

ERIC MOBLEY, RCHS Girls’ Basketball Head Coach

JOE WEINMANN, RCHS Girls’ Basketball Assoc. Head Coach

Coach Eric Mobley has been named the new head coach and Joe Weinmann, is the new associate head coach for the Rancho Christian School basketball program.

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She became the Head Coach for the Bobcats two years later. In 2012 Mullinix was voted “Coach of the Year” for the OSAA 2A Blue Mountain Conference. Mullinix is going to take on a young Nighthawk squad that will be looking to compete.

Over on the Nighthawk football field, head coach, George Wilson, brought in an arsenal of coaches that accepted the challenge of getting Murrieta Valley back on track in the very competitive Southwestern League. The new offensive coordinator for the Nighthawks will be Pete Duffy. Duffy was the head coach of Moreno Valley’s Rancho Verde program where he led the Mustangs to nine consecutive CIFSS Playoffs and won the Central Division Championship in 2012.

The new Defensive Coordinator will be Stan Hunt, who held the same position for the Nighthawks in 2008, and also coached at Corona Centennial and Chaparral in the past few years.

Coach Andre Smith will be taking the offensive line, running backs will be under the direction of Terelius Wright and returning coach Quincy Wimbish Sr. and receivers will be managed by Shawn Sams and returning coach Andy Forster. On the defensive side, Outside Linebacker Coach, Sean Cue, will be joined by Defensive Back Coach, Willie Newton.

The second of the most recent Nighthawk announcements was the hiring of Daniel Kingman, who will be the new wrestling coach at MVHS this season. Kingman is currently helping coach the Nighthawk football team and served as the assistant wrestling coach for Modena High School off and on from 1997 up until last season. The Vanguards won four Century League Titles and the CIFSS Division Championship in 2014 under Kingman, who was also the varsity assistant coach at Servite High School in 2005and 2006. As a high school athlete at El Modena, Kingman was a two-time Century League Wrestling champion and in 1996 he placed 3rd in CIF, 5th in the Masters and was All-State. He was also a football standout and was a first team all league defensive tackle and honorable mention all county full back.

Rancho Christian The Eagles, who are always looking to improve their athletic programs, announced that Jake Fey has been promoted as their new high school athletic director.

Fey has been at Rancho Christian

Scott Corso is the new assistant principal of athletics at Temecula Valley High School.

since January of 2014 and has taught elementary and intermediate school physical education. He is also in charge of high school weight training. Fey has been the defensive coordinator of the football team at Rancho Christian for the past two seasons and was also the head coach of the track team two years ago for the Eagles and was the discus and shot put coach last season. Fey has coached football since 2011 and track since 2014. He began his career as a safety coach at Orange Lutheran in 2011 and then went on to be the defensive coordinator at Canyon of Anaheim Hills in 2012.

Fey was a 2007 graduate of Orange Lutheran High school where he played football and ran track all four years and was an All-League player as a free safety in the Trinity league and the captain of the 2006 State Championship team. Fey went on to Chapman University where he received his degree in communication with a minor in physical education and graduated in 2011. He was selected as the defensive MVP of the school’s football team in his senior year.

The Eagles also announced a major change in their Girls’ Basketball Program with the addition of Eric Mobley, who has been named the new Head Coach and Joe Weinmann, as the new Associate Head Coach. Mobley played High School ball at Helix High School, graduating in 1986 and went on to play at the college level at the University of Portland for four years. The new Rancho Chris-

tian coach graduated with a degree in criminal justice. Mobley played professional ball from 1991-1994 for several organizations including the San Diego Pro/Am League, Youngtown Pride World Basketball League, Portugal Professional Basketball League and the Mexico Professional Basketball League.

Mobley has also been very involved with serving in the Temecula Community since 2001 as the founder of the Triple Threat Basketball program in Murrieta. This program has seen much success over the past eight years, benefitting many young people and has taken several mission trips to Tijuana with the athletes he coaches.

Assistant Coach Joe Weinmann has experience as a head girls’ varsity coach at the D1 high school level and has lived in Temecula for the last 10 years. He is a graduate of Tappan Zee High School where he lettered in track, basketball, and football. Weinmann went to Southampton College and graduated with a degree in Science and also earned his MBA from Long Island University. Weinmann has over 12 years of experience coaching basketball at the middle school and high school levels with a majority of his coaching experience coming from travel/club basketball teams.

In 2010, Weinmann re-started the Ladies Triple Threat basketball program here in the Valley. He has primarily coached girls’ high school age travel teams since that time, coaching with and against some of the best talent in Southern California.

Nomination time starts soon for 2015-16 Teachers are Heroes program MURRIETA—Since 2013, Azusa Pacific University Murrieta Regional Center and KATY 101.3, The Mix, have partnered to honor educators who have impacted their student’s lives. Many exceptional teachers representing school districts in Southwest Riverside Coun-

ty have been celebrated through the Teachers are Heroes program.

APU and KATY 101.3 are excited to announce the start of the 2015-16 Teachers are Heroes promotion. Nominations begin on Sept. 1 and are taken until the last week of April 2016. Teachers may

be nominated by students, parents, grandparents and even other school administrators. This program is a special way to celebrate and reward exceptional men and women educators that go above and beyond the call of duty in the classroom.

Each month a nominated teacher

will be selected and their class will be surprised with a pizza party from the Temecula Pizza Factory. The winning teacher will also receive other great prizes from The Mix Prize Closet. At the conclusion of the school year, all selected teachers and their class will be invited

to attend a celebration at Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium.

For more information or to n o m i n a t e a t e a c h e r, v i s i t www.1013themix.com, keyword: Teachers, or go to www.apu.edu/ murrieta/teachers/.

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TVIHA Warrior hockey teams return with success after charging into Junior Olympics JP Raineri Sports Editor The Temecula Warriors, who are affiliated with the Temecula Valley Inline Hockey Association, recently sent four teams to compete in the Junior Olympics, which were held in Corona on July 9-19, and brought home three medals.

The 8U Warriors earned a silver medal after a hard fought loss to the Corona Bulldogs in the gold medal game. Kai Gowen led the team with nine goals and four assists in the five games played. The youngest of the Warriors team also earned a gold medal and two silvers over the course of the season.

For the 10U Warriors, after a convincing 8-3 over the Alkali High Rollers, they skated away with a bronze medal. The 10U team finished the season with two tournament championships, three silver medals and now a bronze medal. Andrew Williams led the team with nine goals in six games played. Reese Gowen and Kaiden Mertzel each added six goals. Waylon Belaire led the team with four assists in the tournament.

The 12U Warriors earned a bronze medal after slipping by the

Silicon Valley Quakes 3-2. Despite struggling early in the season the 12U Warriors earned medals in their final three tournaments. Hudson Lammatao led the way with 11 points and Griffin Gudat added nine. The goaltending combination of Matthew Russell and Darrion DeShong kept the team in each and every game.

After a brief hiatus, a 16U Warriors team was also formed to compete.

“Although the team did not medal, they played hard like a typical Warrior and made our league proud,” said TVIHA President, Tom Bilek.

Drew Murchison led the way with four goals while Jake Maurer added two of his own. Playmaker Brayden Platek added two assists.

Special congratulations to Warrior players Darrion DeShong, Reese Gowen, Kai Gowen and Andrew Williams who represented their country in the International portion of the tournament.

It was a fun and competitive season for all of the players. Tryouts for the 2015/2016 tournament season will be held on August 22 and 29. For more information, please contact Melissa at tournaments@

The 8U Warriors TVIHA team earned a silver medal at the Junior Olympics held in Corona, July 9-19.

tviha.com or go to www.tviha.com.

Registration for the fall recreation ended on Sunday, August 9,

but interested registrants can go to www.tviha.com or contact Tom Bilek at president@tviha.com for

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more info. Players of all skill levels are welcomed and encouraged to play.

Arsenal FC 13U girls win San Diego Surf Cup Third grader is track and field competitor and shines in national spotlight JP Raineri Sports Editor

In a soccer tournament that welcomed the best of the best, the Arsenal FC 13U girls rose to the top as they claimed the San Diego Surf Cup this past weekend.

The San Diego Surf Cup tournament, which is in its 35th year, attracts the best teams from across the nation and is rated to be among the top two tournaments in the United States. Coached by Randy Brown, the Arsenal Girls 13U team consists of talent from all over Southern California and includes: Holly Hunter and Alyssa Hill of Temecula, Victoria Gonzalez, Alexa Gonzalez, Alyssa Carapia and Sophia Steinbock of Riverside, J. Lynn Rodriguez and Maya Gonzalez of Moreno Valley, Maya Griffin, Kayla Cobert and Chloe Romney of Rancho Cucamonga, Alyssa Romero of Beaumont, Tatiana Fung of Fullerton,

Courtesy photo The Arsenal FC 13U team, which consists of players from all over Southern California and Hawaii, are the San Diego Surf Cup Champions.

Katelyn Alexander of Cerritos, Ava Valdez of Chino, Hope Paredes of Irvine, Aliza Corona of Corona and Alayna Maafala and Ali Little of Hawaii.

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For anyone interested in playing for Arsenal FC, please contact their DOC, Kevin Koptieff, at (951) 4425396 or visit www.arsenalfcsouth. com.

VOLLEYBALL Courtesy photos Eight-year-old Isaiah Bright of Temecula stands with his Bronze medal that he earned at the USATF National Junior Olympics in Jacksonville, Fla. earlier this month.

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Track and Field athletes can come in all shapes, sizes and ages, and one local 8-year-old from Temecula, Isaiah Bright, is setting a new standard when it comes to competing on a national platform at such a young age.

In his first year alone, Bright, a 3rd grader at Rancho Elementary in Temecula, has had much success as a member of the Temecula Rangers Track and Field club. He has made it to the USATF (USA track and field) Southern California Association Junior Olympics for the 800 meter, long jump and mini javelin.

Bright also advanced to USATF Regional Junior Olympics for long

jump and mini javelin and recently advanced to USATF National Junior Olympics in Jacksonville, Fla., where he placed third in the nation with a personal record of 27 meters.

“It is a pretty exciting time in our lives right now, said Bright’s mom, Stacey.” He wants to learn more about becoming a decathlete in the future.”

The 2015 Cross Country (XC) Season for the Temecula Rangers will start on Monday, Aug. 24 at Birdsall Sports Park (Playground area) from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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Isaiah Bright, a 3rd grader at Rancho Elementary in Temecula, competed at the USATF National Junior Olympics in Jacksonville, Fla. earlier this month.

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Local youth golfers find Inspiring senior athlete wins fifth success at recent Valley World Pole Sport medal Junior Golf Association tournament

Greta Pontarelli, 64, of Temecula, won the Masters Champion first runner-up title at the World Pole Sports Championships in London on Sunday, Aug. 9.

Canyon Lake’s Hunter Newlin, a 2016 graduate, Andres Imaging photo won the VJGA Championship which took place at three local courses in the Temecula Valley from July 29-31.

JP Raineri Sports Editor During the last week in July, boys and girls youth golfers, ranging in age from 7 to 18, from the Valley Junior Golf Association, which is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization dedicated to young people and golf, took to three local courses in hopes of claiming the VJGA Championships. The Cross Creek, Temecula Creek and Legends golf courses all played host to the threeday championship tournament that consisted of three rounds.

Hunter Newlin (2016) of Canyon Lake took first place with an overall score of 213, Noah Woolsey (2017) of Murrieta finished in second place with a 215 score and Parker Whitehead (2017) of Temecula claimed third place with a score of 221.

VJGA was formed in 1987 to promote the traditions of golf and encourage competition and camaraderie among junior golfers while also educating young people about the game of golf, the skill, selfdiscipline, the competition and the joy of the game.

Directors and golf industry veterans, Lou and Valarie Skovron, have become widely known in the area due to their involvement with VJGA and the success is proven with big names from the PGA and LPGA names coming out of the program like Rickie Fowler, Brendan Steele, John Mallinger, Sydnee Michaels and Peter Tomasulo.

“We are very proud of our organization for what it does. We believe that golf is good for kids and it shows as we love to provide golf tournaments, instruction, college information classes, rules, and life skill classes to juniors between the ages of 4 to18. It is our sincere hope that by participating in VJGA, the juniors develop lifelong skills and memorable experiences that will

last a lifetime,” Lou said.

The remaining field for the Championship tournament results for the boys was as follows: Jordan Cook (2016) - Temecula - 223 Raj Gill (2018) - Temecula - 225 Harrison Kingsley (2018) - Murrieta - 228 Jordan Reynoso (2017) - Riverside - 229 Griffin Ferguson (2018) - Temecula - 229 Michael McMillan (2017) - Murrieta - 230 Andrew Brink (2016) - Temecula - 234 Mitchell Huber (2016) - Temecula - 235 Braden L’Heureux (2018) - Temecula - 240 Conor Morley (2015) - Palm Desert - 240 Deep Gill (2015) - Temecula - 242 Jack Sunderland (2019) - Murrieta - 242 Devin Ferguson (2018) - Temecula - 245 Reese Phillips (2017) - Murrieta - 245 Justin Lopez (2017) - Temecula - 247 Tighe Avila (2017) - Temecula - 248 Max Moore (2018) - Murrieta - 258 Micah Combs (2016) - Winchester - 273 Grant Meinhardt (2016) - Temecula - 276 Wilson Moyer (2018) - Temecula - 287 Austin Bond (2017) - Temecula - 295 Christian Nettles (2017) - Murrieta - 298 Ormand Rashid (2016) - Temecula - 326 Dylan Mirabal (2016) - Murrieta More information about the VJGA can be found at www.vjga. com.

TEMECULA—Greta Pontarelli, 64, has won three world pole sports titles over the last year and recently landed the Masters Champion first runner-up title at the World Pole Sports Championships in London on Sunday, Aug. 9, proving that age is no obstacle for this athlete.

Over 150 athletes ranging in age from 10 to 64, traveling from 30 countries, took part in the competition. Pontarelli scored her first runner-up medal in the Masters (50+) Division.

Pontarelli, a Temecula native, came to the 2015 event as the reigning World Masters Champion having won the IPSF 2013 and 2014 World Masters. In November 2013, she was named the Pole Art Masters Champion at the International Pole Championships (IPC) in Singapore by delivering a captivating performance.

Not only has Pontarelli become an inspirational figure for pole artists, but also for those in all walks of life and has acquired a passionate following. She is currently the oldest international Pole Sport champion in the world. However, more important to her than her medals is the platform that the stage provides to help manifest her mission to inspire others to not let age or any limitation keep them from going passionately after their dreams.

Her goal is to continually challenge herself and hopes to encourage others to exercise, eat wholesome foods and to become masters of their destiny.

K.T. Coates, president, IPSF, said, “We have athletes entering the sport at the opposite end of the age spectrum now, girls 10 and above. This is a very exciting time for Pole Sports, as recently the IPSF received notice from the Federation of International Gymnastics and Sport Accord that Pole Sport is eligible for recognition as an official sport and for inclusion into the World Games. The IPSF and Pole Sports have been invited to compete at the World Urban Games, which hosts Olympic and non-Olympic Sports.”

Pontarelli’s road to World Champion is paved with many national and international championship wins. She has earned five medals at world competitions and three world titles. She was crowned the 2013 Pacific Pole Competition

Masters Champion; 2013 Pacific Pole Masters Artistic Champion; and the 2012 Southern Pole Championship Masters Champion. As a teen, Pontarelli, won national awards as a martial artist in sparring and forms in 1978, competed nationally in gymnastics and was named the Pennsylvania Floor Exercise Champion. She has graced the covers of numerous magazines and appeared on national television shows. Pontarelli competed twice on the TV show American Ninja Warrior and at that time was the oldest person to ever attempt the course. In February she appeared on Australian Television where she spoke about being featured in “The Age of Happiness” and in May she appeared on the Steve Harvey Show and shared how pole sports

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arrested her osteopenia.

Earlier this year Pontarelli, was also given the Prestigious Honor Award by Pole World News, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles in April. She founded an international life coaching business in 1997 to help encourage others to not let age or any limitation keep them from pursuing their dreams.

The IPSF is the governing body of Pole Sports around the globe.

The IPSF is a 501(c)(3) organization that aims to obtain entry for Pole Sports in the World Cup and the Olympic Games. To find out more about the sport, visit www. polesports.org. For more information on Pontarelli visit www.

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This event is terrific for the experienced runner and/or the entire family whether you walk or run …. just enjoy and have FUN while doing something healthy! Each participant will receive a event tǦshirt, goodie bag and post event refreshments. Each finisher will also receive a participant ribbon. 1st Ǧ 3rd place awards will be presented in each age division, at an award ceremony succeeding the race.

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Aug. 15 Senior Sprint Car Series points leader Chris Wakimk of Simi Valley won his first PAS main of 2015 on Saturday night.

PERRIS—Following are results of the Aug. 15 Senior Sprint Car (divers 45 and older) and Young Gun Sprint Car (drivers 14-21) main events at Perris Auto Speedway.

Senior Sprint Cars 1. Chris Wakim - Simi Valley 2. Bruce Douglass - Ventura 3. Bill Badger - Santa Clarita 4. Richard McCormick - Canyon Country 5. Ed Schwarz - Santa Fe Springs 6. Will Perkins - Hesperia

7. Jim Giardina - Riverside 8. Dan Lancaster - Imperial Beach 9. Jack Hawley - Menifee 10. Mike Collins - Lake Forest 11.Tony Lima - Rowland Heights 12. Rick Hendrix - Palmdale 13. Ed Tafoya - Chino Hills Young Guns 1. Maylssa Perkins - Oak Hills 2. George Morris - Holtville 3. Courtney Crone - Corona Camping is available for $25 per night for all PAS events. The

Holtville’s Maylssa Perkins of Oak Hills won her first ever PAS Young Doug Allen photos Guns main event on Saturday night.

campground opens at noon the day before each event. Tailgating in the spectator parking lot will begin at 1 p.m. for all PAS events as well.

PAS wants to thank its corporate sponsors for the 2015 season: AA Lynco Painting, All Coast Construction, All Seasons Tree Repair, Amsoil, Archibald’s Restaurants, Ayers Hotel and Spa, BlueLine Rentals, Budweiser, California Budget Finance, CamGuard, Champion Towing, City of Perris, Perris

Com Ecco, Daytona Boat & RV Storage, Drop Zone, Edelbrock, Engine Pro, Harry’s Café, HD Industries, Hoosier Tires, Horizon Solar, K&N Engineering, Livingwaters Hospice, Luke’s Transmission, Moon Nursery, Paul Oil Company, Pepsi-Cola, Pick-A-Part Auto Salvage, Pizza Factory, Red Lion Inns and Suites, Robert Dempster, Scott Sales, Shaver Racing Engines,

Sherwin-Williams, Stassines Cross, Square H, Swedish Speed, Trench Shoring, US Foods and Valley News.

To keep up with all of the latest PAS news, photos, gossip and receive special offers, sign up at the PAS Facebook site at https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/1 13876798686480?ref=hl.

You can also keep up with the latest news and receive special offers from the PAS Twitter site at Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter.

Video and DVD productions of all racing events at PAS are available from Loudpedal Productions. For more information on these productions, you can contact them by calling (805) 8443854, emailing mailto:trtruex@ gmail.com or you can visit the website LoudPedal Productions.

PAS is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds (home of October’s Southern California Fair), approximately one hour east of Los Angeles and one hour north of San Diego. To get to the track, take the 215 freeway, exit on the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds.

2015 PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE August 29

PASSCAR SERIES - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Modifieds and Factory Stocks September 5 NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION V - Demo Cross, Figure 8s, Trailer Figure 8s, Spectator Race and a Block Party September 12 PASSCAR SERIES - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Modifieds and Factory Stocks September 19 ““GLENN HOWARD CLASSIC” USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, PAS Young Guns and California Lightning Sprints October 3 11th Southern California Fair October 24 PASSCAR “Champions Night” - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, and CDCRA Dwarf Cars November 11 Oval Nationals Practice November 12 20th annual Oval Nationals USAC National and USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 13 20th annual Oval Nationals USAC National and USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 14 20th annual Oval Nationals USAC National and USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 25 Turkey Night Grand Prix Practice November 26 Agajanian Promotions and Oval Entertainment, LLC Presents the 75th Running of The Turkey Night Grand Prix - USAC NATIONAL AND WESTERN STATES MIDGETS

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No racing at Perris Auto Speedway this Saturday PERRIS—There is no racing at Perris Auto Speedway this Saturday, Aug. 22. Racing returns on Aug. 29 with the the PASSCAR Stock Car Series Street Stocks, Super Stocks and Factory Stocks and the IMCA Modifieds.

The final “Night of Destruction” for the 2015 season will take place on Sept. 5. The Amsoil USAC/ CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior

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Murrieta Family YMCA to hold grand Opening

MURRIETA—The Murrieta Family YMCA, a brand new, state of the art, family friendly health and wellness facility, is open to the public and will host a grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 22 for the community from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The free event will include prize drawings for a 55-inch flat screen TV, three Fitbits, bike, youth sports package, date night/dinner out and more. The event will also feature food and drinks from Jamba Juice and Sub Sandwiches, fitness class demos, youth fitness and sports demos, KidZone and TeenZone activities, personal training booths and volunteer opportunities. The first 400 guests will receive a YMCA gift bag and T-shirt. The first 50 people to sign up for memberships will receive a free “Commit to be Fit” starter pack.

The grand opening celebration is scheduled from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Murrieta Family YMCA is located at 39573 Los Alamos Road in Murrieta and can be reached by calling (951) 239-4605.

For more information on the Murrieta Family YMCA, visit www.ymcarc.org/murrieta or www.facebook.com/ymcarvc to keep up to date with events and news.

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Menifee’s new AM/PM offers gas, sundries any time of day

Menifee Cub Scout Pack 374 helps raise the American flag during a ribbon cutting event for ARCO AM/PM gas station and car wash in Menifee.

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[Left} Menifee city dignitaries and ARCO AM/PM staff cut the ribbon officially announcing the opening of the new location. The gas station and car wash is located at 29012 Newport Rd. in Menifee.

TVE2 Events – Sept. 2015 TEMECULA—The city of Temecula’s Temecula Valley Entrepreneurs Exchange (TVE2) is pleased to announce the following events scheduled for September 2015. Additional event information and registration details can be found at the TVE2 website events calendar at www.tve2. org/news-and-events/calendar/.

Sept. 9: TVE2 Pitch Practice. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Calling all entrepreneurs, innovators and investors. Come see what’s happening with entrepreneurs in our community. Entrepreneurs can come and practice your pitch in a fun and friendly environment.

Entrepreneurs that pitch will receive feedback from a panel of experts. If you would like to pitch, please email Cheryl Kitzerow at cheryl.kitzerow@ tve2.org to sign up and receive more info. Register online at www://ow.ly/ QD4R4.

Sept. 10: TriTech SBDC CEO Storytelling with Hildy Mignone.

5:30-7:30 pm. Hildy Mignone, retired from being owner of A Chocolatier, was born in New York City to immigrant parents, and sought to challenge herself to found a company based on principles she learned working for four major corporations early in her career. At Colgate-Palmolive Company, The Singer Company, The Hertz Corporation, and at Pan American World Airways, Inc., she learned the rudiments of product production, R&D, marketing, law, and media and hoped to use her knowledge to successfully implement such an entity with her wearing all the hats of leading the major divisions of her company.

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Sept. 15: The Startup Entrepreneur Tour. 9-11 a.m. Now more than ever America is in need of New Entrepreneurs to create New Jobs. An LA Times article recently showed that 83 percent of college students don’t have a job after college, the 30/30 plan of having a job for 30 years to receive a 30-year pension is not promised, so what’s the alternative? Come and learn why you should become an Entrepreneur. Register online at www:// ow.ly/QD4XN. Sept. 17: IE SBDC QuickBooks for Beginners. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This seminar was designed to build upon the principles introduced in the QuickBooks for Beginners seminar and will discuss the following topics: creating and setting up a company; working with lists and bank accounts; entering sales information including receiving payments and making deposits; entering and paying bills; using QuickBooks for payroll; and analyzing job cost & financial data. Please register at www.iesmallbusiness.com.

Sept. 22: Board of Equalization: Food Industry Seminar. 9:30-11 a.m. Presented by the State Board of Equalization. Restaurants, Drive-Ins, Food Trucks, Food Vendors – don’t miss this special workshop from the Board of Equalization. Become educated about what foods are taxable and non-taxable, the “80/80 Rule” and Combo Meals. What’s the law regarding employee meals, gratuities, and coupons? Learn about common sales tax errors and good record keeping. It’s all at the free Food Industry Seminar. Register online at www.boe. ca.gov/sutax/sbf.html.

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Rotary Club of Fallbrook to honors local volunteers

San Diego County Sheriff’s Department volunteer Sharon Pipes and her husband Reserve Deputy Sheriff Capt. Ken Pipes. Courtesy photo

Michelle’s Place hires new office manager and volunteer coordinator

FALLBROOK—The Rotary Club of Fallbrook will host its annual Lobster on the Green fundraiser at the Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens in Fallbrook on Sept.

18. This gala includes cocktails, appetizers and silent auction followed by dinner and a live auction.

Net proceeds are reinvested in local charities and international projects.

This event has helped the club fund over $400,000 in charitable grants and $30k to $40k annually.

The club will honor San Diego County Reserve Deputy Sheriff Capt. Ken Pipes and his wife Sharon Pipes, a Sheriff’s Department volunteer, for their longtime community service, They will receive

the Rotary’s Service Above Self award.

Long before his service to the community, Ken served his country for 25 years in the United States Marine Corps as a lieutenant colonel. In 1967-68, he commanded Bravo Company 1/26 during the Tet Offensive and 77 Day Siege of Khe Sanh, considered to be one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War. His awards include a Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

During his 25 years as a San Diego County Sheriff Reserve Patrol Deputy, Ken served as a sergeant and Reserve Unit lieutenant working patrol from the Vista

and Fallbrook Stations. Recently, he was promoted to reserve captain working with North County Sheriff’s Stations in Encinitas, Vista, San Marcos and Poway.

Sharon, like all devoted Marine wives, supported her husband and raised their two sons. For 18 years, she has logged over 12,000 hours as a Fallbrook senior volunteer. As the Bonsall Sheriff’s Store Manager, Sharon supports its multifaceted missions including the YANA Program which handles 15,000 contacts annually.

For more information on the event or to buy tickets, call (760) 694-8688 or go to the club’s website at www.fallbrookrotary.org.

Pechanga to present Temecula Valley Chamber Of Commerce’s Monte Carlo Extravaganza TEMECULA—Join the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce for their 2015 Monte Carlo Extravaganza on Wednesday, Sept.

16. This year’s event will be held at Wilson Creek Winery from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and is being sponsored in part by the Pechanga Resort & Casino.

The event will feature casino gaming, food from local restaurants, samples from local breweries, entertainment and an opportunity

for two lucky participants to win $1,000 and $500 in a cash prize giveaway that’s new this year. In addition to the main floor casino gaming, the event will also have a Poker Tournament. The winner of the tournament will receive a $500 cash prize. It will cost $20 to buy-in and participate and seating is limited.

Tickets are $25 each on pre-sale or $30 each at the door. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Sponsorship provides exposure for your company to many local businesses and community members. Sponsors will be recognized and promoted on the Monte Carlo website and during the evening of the event. This event is open to the community, age 21 and over.

For additional information about sponsorship opportunities, or to obtain tickets contact the Chamber at (951) 676-5090 or email Jennifer Cloud at jennifer@temecula.org.

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Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center new Office Manager and Volunteer Coordinator Michele Brewer.

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TEMECULA—Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center has hired Temecula resident Michele Brewer as its new office manager and volunteer coordinator. The selection was made as a result of an extensive search after previous Office Manager Judee Smith announced that she would be retiring in late July.

In this role, Brewer will handle office support and coordinating all volunteer participation within the office and community events to further reinforce Michelle’s Place’s mission of providing quality support services to women and their families dealing with breast cancer.

“Michele’s office expertise and knowledge of the community, will allow Michelle’s Place to stream-

line its office operations as we continue to manage our growth within the community,” said Kim Goodnough, executive director of Michelle’s Place.

Brewer has over seven years of experience in office management, administrative and customer service and project management. She has worked for companies such as RKR Marketing and Advertising and Sam’s Club before being hired at Michelle’s Place. She looks forward to her new role at Michelle’s Place.

Michelle’s Place Breast Cancer Resource Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing emotional and educational support to those living with breast cancer and facilitates services for breast health.

RIVERSIDE—The Riverside County Registrar of Voters is seeking people interested in becoming members of the local Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee.

On Sept. 24, the Riverside County Registrar of Voters will hold a local VAAC meeting for the senior community and those with disabilities in Riverside County.

The local committee provides a forum for the community to advise, assist, and voice concerns and provide recommendations to the Registrar of Voters about improving access to the electoral process for voters with disabilities.

The registrar encourages members

of the public to become members of the local committee.

Requirements for prospective committee members include: fully completing a membership application; attending local VAAC meetings at the Registrar of Voters’ office on a quarterly basis or appointing a representative to attend; and committing up to 20 hours annually to attend the local VAAC meetings and other related meetings. No experience is necessary to become a local committee member.

Applications for prospective members are available at the office of the Registrar of Voters, 2724

Gateway Dr. in Riverside. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Membership applications also are available by contacting Julie Caban, the committee chair, at (951) 4867353 or Larry Smith, the committee co-chair, at (951) 486-7202.

The membership application must be submitted to the office of the Registrar of Voters no later than 5 p.m. on Aug. 28.

Appointments to the local VAAC will be made by the Riverside County Registrar of Voters upon review of all applications received.

Grief support group to offer support of family after a child dies MURRIETA—The Inland Valley Chapter of The Compassionate Friends has announced the starting of a satellite meeting in Murrieta.

“Our Riverside chapter has felt the need to grow out into the Southwest region of Riverside County for some time now, and provide support for families who have lost a child,” stated Kristan Lloyd, the chapter facilitator. “About 50 percent of the calls and new attendees are from the

Temecula Valley.”

The new location is set to meet at the Fountain Glen at Grand Isle Clubhouse, 24405 Village Walk Pl. in Murrieta on Aug. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m.

When a child dies, at any age, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family.

In the United States, it is expected that over 100,000 infants, children,

teenagers and young adults will die this year. In addition, more than 25,000 families can be expected to face a stillbirth and nearly 600,000 an early pregnancy loss. A child’s death at any age, from any cause, is a shattering experience for a family.

When a child dies, a family can turn to The Compassionate Friends selfhelp bereavement organization for the emotional support needed during the long grief journey that lies ahead.

For more information, contact Kristan Lloyd at (951) 265-3820, Claudia McCraine at (760) 8897045 or visit www.facebook.com/ tcf1114. Questions can be emailed to tcf1114@gmail.com.

County Superintendent of Schools offers veterans diplomas RIVERSIDE—At the 2014 Operation Recognition event, veterans from World War II, the Vietnam War and the Korean War who earned purple hearts and bronze stars further enhanced their lifetime achievements with an honor they were previously unable to attain – a high school diploma.

More than 300 veterans have received high school diplomas through the Riverside County Operation Recognition Program since 2007. The diplomas are awarded as a joint effort of the Riverside County Board of Education and the Riverside County Department of Veterans’ Services. In 2015, Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Kenneth Young, is once again calling on veterans to apply for long-overdue high school diplomas through the program.

“Our veterans are qualified and well deserving to receive diplomas,” Young said. “We want to do everything we can to make it possible for them to share that graduation experience with their family and friends.”

The 2015 Operation Recognition ceremony will be held at 2

p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Moreno Valley Conference and Recreation Center, located at 14075 Frederick St. in Moreno Valley.

In order to be recognized at ceremony, completed application forms and supporting documentation must be received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Application forms are available online at www.rcoe. us/operationrecognition or can be requested by telephone. Interested persons may contact Tracey Case at (951) 826-6570 or email her at tcase@rcoe.us.

The program is open to current residents of Riverside County whose high school education was interrupted by military service in World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War. Education Code Section 51440 authorizes the granting of retroactive high school diplomas to eligible veterans. Section 51430 authorizes the retroactive granting of diplomas to Japanese-American citizens whose internment by federal order in World War II prevented them from graduating from their hometown high school.

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Ynez Road at DLR Drive, Temecula Auto Mall

(951) 553-2000

Subaru, Impreza, Outback, Legacy and XV Crosstrek are registered trademarks. 1EPA-estimated hwy fuel economy. Actual mileage may vary. All advertised prices exclude government fees, taxes and finance charges, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic filing charge and any emission testing charge. *Purchase or lease any new (previously untitled) Subaru and receive a complimentary factory scheduled maintenance plan for 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first.) See Subaru Added Security Maintenance Plan for intervals, coverages and limitations. Customer must take delivery before 12/31/15 and reside within the promotional area. At participating dealers only. See dealer for program details and eligibility. XV Crosstrek monthly payment of $20.83 per $1,000 financed. Cannot be combined with any other incentives. Must take delivery from dealer stock by 8/26/15. See dealer for details. No deductible applies to standard plans only. Offers expire 8/2615.

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951-553-2000 Ynez Road at DLR Drive, Temecula Auto Mall