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Volume 21, Issue 36
Firefighter injured, 2 structures burn in 1,427 acre Chaparral Fire
Diane A. Rhodes SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS
Lake Elsinore City Council Members end each meeting with announcements about upcoming events in their individual districts, congratulatory statements to their constituents and provide updates on city matters. Things took a somber turn at the most recent meeting when several made personal comments about the current crisis in Afghanistan that affects its citizens and American troops. see page A-2
Local Males and Searl face off in Hemet special election Tony Ault STAFF WRITER
Two candidates have officially filed to run for an open Hemet District 4 City Council seat to be determined by a special election Nov. 2, according to the Hemet City Clerk’s office. see page A-6
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The Chaparral Fire burns vegetation near Tenaja and Cleveland Forest roads, Aug. 28.
Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR
One firefighter suffered minor injuries and two structures were damaged in a brush fire that broke
out Saturday, Aug. 29, officials announced. The Chaparral Fire, which was first reported at 12:38 p.m. near Tenaja and Cleveland Forest roads south of the unincorporated com-
munity of La Cresta in Cleveland National Forest, quickly exploded charring 1,427 acres, triggering evacuations and air quality warnings before firefighters brought it partially under control, Cal Fire/
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Riverside County Fire Department said in its Tuesday morning update. Evacuation orders were issued see CHAPARRAL, page A-4
Farnbachs recognized for contributions to Temecula Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR
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Darell and Rebecca Farnbach, whose names will be placed on the City Hall’s Wall of Honor, are recognized during the Aug. 24 Temecula City Hall meeting. The Farnbachs are celebrated for their many contributions in preserving the Temecula area’s past. They are founding members of the Vail Ranch Restoration Association which helped create what the Vail Headquarters is today as well as members of the Temecula Valley Historical Society and other contributions in preserving local history. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo
Rebecca and Darell Farnbach were recognized for their contributions to the city of Temecula by City Council, Tuesday, Aug. 24, receiving the placement of their names on the city’s Wall of Honor in City Hall. Former Temecula Mayor Jeff Comerchero and his wife, Pat, asked the city to consider adding the Farnbachs to the Wall of Honor, Temecula Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Lowrey said. “Without hesitation Mayor Maryann Edwards and Councilmember Jessica Alexander, as part of the subcommittee for the Wall of Honor, supported the nomination of Darell and Rebecca to be recognized on the Wall of Honor,” Lowrey said, adding that the nomination was approved by the Temecula Community Services Commission Aug. 9. see FARNBACHS, page A-6
Celebration by dual chambers honor Historic Hemet Theatre’s 100th anniversary Tony Ault STAFF WRITER
Celebrating the Historic Hemet Theatre’s 100th Anniversary were more than 150 members of the Hemet/San Jacinto Valley and Greater San Jacinto chambers of commerce and friends of the iconic downtown Hemet landmark in a stage show and award presentations. The first ever joint meeting of the two community chambers was held at the old theater in downtown Hemet Aug. 25. The celebration included food, Champagne, soft drinks and entertainment with the Tribute Bread Band. Highlight of the celebration was former 1950s Second Generation Platters lead singer Jerome Robinson who led the award presentations. Many of the chamber see THEATRE, page A-8
This silent Charlie Chaplin film was shown on the screen for guests at the theater’s Century Celebration Aug. 25 in downtown Hemet. It was a dual chamber of commerce event. Valley News/Tony Ault photo