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Get Shamrocked brings the sounds and tastes of Ireland to Murrieta

MURRIETA – The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is asking for volunteers, participants and donors to sign up and support the community event Sunday, Oct. 8, in Murrieta Town Square. see page A-4

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Entertainment Hospice of the Valleys celebrates 35 years as ‘Havana Nights’ attendees raise $70,000

Toronto based Celtic Folk Rock Band, Enter The Haggis, performs on the second day of Get Shamrocked Irish Music Festival Saturday, Sept. 30, at Murrieta Town Square Park. Meghan Taylor photo

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Temecula officials concede that commuters passing through their city endure “unacceptable” gridlock conditions, and they are now seeking help from the state, area cities, the Pechanga tribe and an array of regional planning agencies. “It’s not all Temecula traffic. It’s a choke point,” Mayor Maryann Edwards said in a recent telephone interview. “We’ve been doing our part as best we can. But we can’t take care of the entire region.” It is a problem that impacts a vast area stretching from Menifee and Lake Elsinore on the north to well beyond Bonsall to the south. Residents of the tiny community of Rainbow are especially hard hit, as gridlock conditions on weekday afternoons and evenings jam a popular frontage road that parallels Interstate 15. Rainbow residents recently focused attention on their growing concerns. The candid appraisals of current conditions, as well as the prospects

Blotter Border Patrol vehicle stop nets 75-pound cocaine seizure TEMECULA – Two men were arrested by Border Patrol agents Thursday, Sept. 28, for smuggling nearly $1 million worth of cocaine on Interstate 15 in Temecula. see page D-6

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The music Little said people may think of Get Shamrocked as an Irish fair, but

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Exciting change ahead for San Jacinto, San Jacinto Mayor Scott Miller said

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Traffic slows to a crawl along northbound I-15 in Rainbow over 7 miles south of the Winchester Road. off-ramp in Temecula. Northbound I-15 traffic consistently backs up for miles south of Temecula typically between the hours of 3-7 p.m. on weekdays causing long delays for motorists due to a combination of factors such as bottle-necking, limited lanes, and insufficient on and off-ramps for the increasing amount of traffic. The city of Temecula is proposing a traffic task force consisting of regional city and community leaders to help formulate a plan to fix the freeway traffic problem. Shane Gibson photo

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Fighting Jamesons and a handful of others. It was the second of a two-day event that drew a crowd of thousands, according to Paul Little, co-owner of the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery and one of the event

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Shamrocked Irish Music Festival Saturday, Sept. 30, in Murrieta. People sat in lawn chairs and laid sprawled out on blankets amid the Saturday morning sun to listen to traditional bands such as Gaelic Storm, Enter the Haggis, The

Special guests like Dan McLaughlin, CEO of Physicians for Healthy Hospitals, center, is one of many special city, county, state, business executives and chamber members attending the San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce annual State of the City event at Soboba Springs Country Club, Sept. 22. Tony Ault photo

Reviewing the city of San Jacinto’s recent rapid economic and residential growth was Mayor Scott Miller at the annual State of the City address breakfast, sponsored by the San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce, at the Soboba Springs Country Club, Friday, Sept. 22. Touting the city’s recent record-breaking new housing developments, a 480,000-square-foot Indian casino under construction, the approval of the state Route 79 realignment thorough the city and many new stores and business soon to opening in the city of 40,000

people, Scott said “San Jacinto is a city getting ready to walk into a new season in every area. Everything is about to change, but we must be ready for that change.” Reviewing the councils’ work in the past year, Miller looked at a number of approvals for new housing projects and commercial businesses. The city’s approval of medical marijuana cultivation developments is promising to bring the city an additional $7 million in revenue each year to add to the city current $15 million operating budget. He told the more than 125 city

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Bright headlights and squealing tires announced the arrival of Lake Elsinore Mayor Bob Magee as he made a grand entrance into the large dining hall at Pins & Pockets, Wednesday, Sept. 20, driving a custom dune buggy and golf cart hybrid. He was accompanied by 1st District County Supervisor Kevin Jeffries, Murrieta Councilman Randon Lane and Wildomar Mayor Pro Tem Ben Benoit. The four officials had just been seen in a video presentation getting into the same vehicle on their way to the Lake Elsinore State of the City event. “Welcome to the Action Sports Capital of the World!” Magee said as he hustled onto the stage. He went on to chronicle the legacy of the city, starting with 1920s Olympic swimmer Johnny Weissmuller, who also starred as Tarzan in movies. The 1920s and 30s also saw powerboat racing on the lake. When the lake went dry in the 1950s, hang gliders, sailplane enthusiasts and parachutists came from all over the world to experience the “Elsinore Effect.” The National Soaring Competition was held at Skylark Airport in 1954. Lake Elsinore became the epicenter of Motocross racing in the ‘60s and ‘70s. The “Mushman” annual motocross endurance race is named after actor and race driver Steve McQueen, who raced under the name Harvey Mushman. Freestyle Motocross originated in Lake Elsinore in the 1980s and 90s with locals Jeremy McGrath, Brian Deegan and Mike Metzger. World Bungee also helped put the city on the map in 1991. ESPN’s 1997 X Games included Lake Elsinore as one of four venues. The Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park opened in 1999. In 2009, the redesigned and expanded park welcomed the inaugural Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series. Mike Fry set a national jet boat speed record of 221 mph on the lake, in 2011. Robby Gordon began testing and auditioning drivers in 2012 for the Stadium Super Truck Series, a format that now follows the Indy Car Series to street courses throughout North America. Next, Magee described Lake Elsinore as it is now with a population of 60,000 and average age of 30.5 years. The city boasts a 5.9 percent unemployment rate and average household income of $72,000. Elsinore has 18 parks, one under construction and another in planning, including two skate parks, four dog parks, one BMX track and the first fitness trail opening at Serenity Park. The campground and recreation area at La Laguna Resort and Boat Launch was first built 50 years ago. The current renovations include six fully furnished yurts with custommade decks and Airstream trailers available for rent year round. Current projects include adding sewer, water and electrical hookups to each campsite and repaving all interior roadways. The resort will have a visitor’s center, pool, snack bars and specially created outdoor activity centers, as well as RV storage and dock space. The Storm Stadium upgrade features new seating, new concessions, a new outdoor bar next to the Diamond Club and repaving lots A and B. “This is the best minor league ballpark in the entire nation,” Magee said. “This commitment of public sector dollars is surpassed by huge private investment in active recreational opportunities throughout the valley.” Magee mentioned the numerous campgrounds, Links at Summerly, Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, Skydive Elsinore, Lake Elsinore Soaring Club, bowling at Pins & Pockets, the Lake Elsinore Hotel & Casino and returning to the streets, the 49th annual Lake Elsinore Grand Prix. “It has been a long complex and calculated course,” Magee said. “From the days of near economic

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insolvency to today’s well-oiled machine, this valley is now running on all cylinders, and we are poised to do big things.” Sales tax revenues earn $10.23 million, property tax values hover at $5.3 billion and the economic uncertainty reserve sits at $8 million; all interests project all-time highs for 2018. Public safety is the top priority with half of the General Fund allocated to police, fire and animal control services. The wide range of highly specialized resources includes cars, trucks, bikes, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft, boats, mounted posse and K9 corps. The city is investing in infrastructure including a road paving program, adding a third lane to Railroad Canyon Road, improving Canyon Estates drive, extending Camino del Norte to Main Street and reclaiming jurisdiction over state Route 74. Residential developments include Canyon Hills, the city’s first masterplanned community; a five-developer agreement for Tuscany Hills; six new neighborhoods at Summerly; and infill developments Cottage Lane, McKenna Court, Trellis and Terracina and Alberhill Ranch. “Retail attraction has become a contact sport. We have assembled a strong and skilled economic development team that has been landing businesses – retail giants and individually owned franchises – like many anglers land fish,” Magee said. “Thirty years ago, we had a McDonald’s and one traffic signal. Today, we are an economic player with a locally grown and educated workforce and entrepreneurs willing to work hard and take a chance on this very special place.” Downtown district improvements include the explosion of restaurants on Main Street, updated Cultural Center, pavement of a new parking facility, remodel of the senior center, improvements to the community center and the remodel of City Hall. “We have also seen a spike in industrial demand and several new buildings have been completed this past year, including the Warm Springs Business Park.” Magee said. He said that the mining tradition and industry is strong in Lake Elsinore. “We continue to harvest the natural materials that first brought settlers to this valley,” he said. He cited progress by Pac Clay on their reclamation plan and plans by Werner Corporation to close down

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the south section of their Nichols Road Mine. A new royalty agreement allows the city to share in the mining prosperity. Magee praised the growing community pride as evidenced by the Clean Extreme events, now in their eighth year. He also noted the contributions of philanthropic groups throughout the valley that shape the spirit of the community as well as the commitment of Studio 395 to provide arts and culture to the community and their management of the Lakeland Village Community Center. “Education is a key element in the health and growth of a community,” Magee said. The Lake Elsinore Unified School District is the largest single employer and serves 22,000 students in three cities. They recently passed a $105 million bond measure to improve facilities, upgrade aging infrastructure and invest in technology. “They are building our future leaders and the results speak for themselves,” Magee said. Magee, Councilman Steve Manos and several city staff members are district graduates. Lastly, Magee addressed the future of Lake Elsinore: responding to the environmental challenges of the lake, viable land use options, especially for the East Lake back basin, six future interchanges and maintaining the vision of the city. Magee ended by challenging residents to “Get out there Lake Elsinore – Embrace Community, Invest Local, Appreciate Nature and Live Elevated!” “My parents taught me that life is not a spectator’s sport,” Magee said. “We’ve got even better days ahead, and I’m asking you to join me and become a part of our history and embrace the legend that is Lake Elsinore.”

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MENIFEE – Menifee United Church of Christ will bless the animals at its worship service Sunday, Oct. 8. Many churches bless the animals in early October around the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. “God created all the animals of the earth,” the Rev. Bill Freeman said. “So I believe God would want us to bless them as God does.” In addition to members of Menifee UCC bringing their animals to church to be blessed, children who don’t have a pet are encouraged to bring their stuffed animals to be blessed. People may also bring a picture of a living or deceased pet to the service, and Freeman will bless them as well. Members of the community are invited to come to the blessing of the animals. Menifee United Church of Christ conducts worship services 11 a.m. Sundays at 26701 McCall Blvd. in Menifee.

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Support the breast cancer ‘Race for the Cure’ as a donor, volunteer, race participant MURRIETA – The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is asking for volunteers, participants and donors to sign up and support the community event Sunday, Oct. 8, in Murrieta Town Square. There’s a job for everyone, whether a world-class runner, a community volunteer or someone with a few dollars to support breast cancer survivors and their families. This year marks the first time the race will be held in the picturesque Murrieta Town Square, and lots of community involvement is required to ensure a successful kickoff.

The Susan G. Komen Inland Empire affiliate is seeking to raise $500,000 at the event, which is the affiliate’s signature fundraiser, helping to provide services locally, such as testing, treatment and support for women and men and their families. The affiliate keeps 75 percent of its net income in the community to help serve people in Riverside and San Bernardino counties; 25 percent goes toward the national Komen Grants Program, which funds breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific programs

around the world. The race starts 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, with registration, packet pickup, an expo and tailgating. A one-mile fun run or walk starts 7:15 a.m., followed by a survivor and forever fighter ceremony at 8 a.m. The 5-kilometer run starts 8:45 a.m., and the 5-kilometer walk starts at 9 a.m. Sign-ups for race registrants and teams are underway at www.inland empire.info-komen.org, where donors also can make contributions. Registrants can call (951) 676-7465 for help signing up.

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items: A corned beef melt complete with pickles, beer mustard and swiss cheese as well as Irish loaded fries. Orange County-based food truck the Hungry Royal offered its Irish Puff Pastry Sausage Roll, which came complete with french fries, smoked paprika and chili jam. There was a variety of beer and liquor served at the event, from Ballast Point Sculpin to the very traditional Guinness. Those looking for something a little harder could enjoy Magners Irish Cider as well as Irish whiskey.

a great backdrop for listening to his friends’ band play. “We love the whole outdoors feel,” he said. “It’s a very chill environment.” Amanda Anderson, 26, of Murrieta said it was also her first time attending the festival. She attended Friday night’s lineup of punk rockers and came back Saturday for traditional Celtic sounds. She said she enjoyed interacting with and talking to other festival guests. “Everybody is really friendly here... Everybody wants to be your friend,” she said.

it’s actually all about the music. He said it’s an Irish music festival – the biggest of its kind on the West Coast. Fifteen bands from all over the world played the festival. Though Saturday’s lineup of bands was mostly dedicated to the conventional interpretation of Celtic music, Friday brought bands that mixed that sound with punk rock elements. The Friday night line-up included Chicago natives Flatfoot 56, Melbourne-based The Go Set and Los Angeles rockers Hoist the Colors. A selection of food and beer Food trucks and booths lined the venue, giving people a mixture of traditional Irish and British food staples as well as items such as tacos and burgers. The food truck for Old Town Temecula restaurant Devilicious was out offering two special menu

First timers get acquainted with the festival Lincoln Nguyen, 35, of Murrieta said he had just recently moved to the area and decided to check out the festival since he’s friends with members of the Kilmainham Boys, one of the bands that played the event. Skies were sunny, temperatures were mild and there was a slight breeze outside. Nguyen said it was

A history of the event Little said the idea for an Irish music festival came about in 2013 following a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the pub. “We saw a huge passion for St. Patrick’s Day and we thought there was potential,” he said. Over five years the event has both grown and changed as organizers figured out what worked and

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The Race for the Cure needs 300 volunteers for race day and 80 volunteers for the day before the race, and volunteers of all ages are welcome. Anyone who is interested in volunteering is encouraged to email volunteer@komenie.org. For more information about the race, visit www.komenie.org or call (951) 676-7465. Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease. Komen was founded

in 1982 by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life. Susan G. Komen Inland Empire is working to better the lives of people facing breast cancer in the local community. Through events like the Susan G. Komen Inland Empire Race for the Cure, Komen Inland Empire has invested $6.4 million in community breast health programs in Riverside and San Bernardino counties and has helped contribute to the more than $920 million invested globally in research.

Mike Rose plays the bagpipe around the Get Shamrocked Irish Music Festival grounds at Town Square Park in Murrieta. Shane Gibson photo

what didn’t. Little said it used to be spread out over Friday, Saturday and Sunday with Sunday scheduled as a family-friendly day. It’s since been reworked to be only a two-day festival for people over 21. A good cause Little said all the tips given to volunteers during the event would be given to Tiffany’s Gift, a foundation that seeks to raise awareness about dangers of drinking and driving and the importance of safe boating. The stage at Town Square Park was dubbed The Cullen Connolly

Stage, in honor of a teen with muscular dystrophy who was killed in a car crash in Arizona in 2015. Connolly loved Irish music. Additionally, a table in the backstage area was signed by members of the Celtic bands and was set to be raffled off. The funds from the raffle went to Cullen’s Claddagh, a nonprofit created in the boy’s memory. According to Little, the boy’s family decided to attend the festival because of what was being done in his memory. “It was worth it alone to give some comfort to that family,” he said.

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Even after weeks of negotiations with Caltrans concerning the planned raised median strip project on Florida Avenue, the Hemet City Council still is not satisfied with the landscaping agreement as submitted. Questions arose on the proposed landscaping agreement by councilmembers during the Sept. 26 council meeting of who should have the responsibility of maintaining the landscaping once it is completed. The agreement between the city and Caltrans on median landscaping as submitted, would make the city responsible for maintaining the trees, bushes, grass, watering, lighting and other structures on the 6.5 miles of median on Florida Avenue from W. Acacia Avenue to the city limits at Stanford Avenue and beyond to Lake Street in the county area of Val Vista. Caltrans would agree to initially purchase and plant the landscape and necessary utilities on the median and once completed turn

CHANGE from page A-1 staffers, businessmen and residents attending, “We are going to do things that everyone else on the outside has said couldn’t be done… San Jacinto is rising as the regional leader in everything from our school district, college and job creation.” A video made around the city by members of the San Jacinto City Council, including Mayor Pro Tem Alonzo Ledezma, Andrew Kotyuk, Crystal Ruiz and Russ Utz, reviewed the progress made in the city and where new projects are coming. Ledezma introduced the progress being made on the new Soboba Indian Casino and Resort at Gilman Springs and Lake Street and the Starbucks, Wienerschnitzel and Aldi supermarket coming on San Jacinto Street and how the

the maintenance over to the city. The cost of the initial landscaping work borne by Caltrans is estimated at $500,000. What drought tolerant trees and plants that would be planted on the median had not been decided by the parities by the date of the meeting. In reviewing the proposed agreement, the council learned that Caltrans wanted the city’s approval for the landscaping portion of the project so their engineers can go ahead with the construction plans soon. The date, Nov. 20, was mentioned as the last date for the council’s approval, and if not agreed on, Caltrans would remove all the landscaping requested by the city and the medians would be all concrete. Caltrans wants to begin construction on the median by spring 2018. The council was asked to approve the agreement “in form only,” by Deputy Director of Public Works Kristin Jensen who said much of the details still needed to be worked out. “Are they blackmailing us or discriminating against us?” Councilmember Karlee Meyer said to

begin the council discussion by referring to the Caltrans website that has a landscape podium about how important landscaping is for the environment, yet wanting the city to pay for the maintenance. “Maybe, and Mike (Mayor Pro Tem Michael Perciful) and I can have a meeting with them about this… They need to be talked to about this.” Perciful talked about the types of trees that might be planted in the median and the possibility that they could become a liable for the city if the city was maintaining them and someone ran into them. “It’s a safety issue,” he said. He called upon Hemet Police Chief David Brown to explain how better traffic enforcement once helped reduced cross median accidents by 42 percent on Florida Avenue without any raised medians. He suggested with better traffic enforcement, the need for any raised concrete medians would not be necessary, yet Caltrans insists the raised medians are needed. Councilman Russ Brown questioned who would be funding the maintenance of the Florida

build will bring jobs and opportunity to the residents. Kotyuk talked on the video about the new highway corridors coming into the city, which he feels are sure to bring more housing and commercial development, particularly the $30 million SR79 realignment approved by the Riverside County Transportation Council and the east-west midcounty parkway. Ruiz praised the San Jacinto Unified School District for its rise in high school graduations and college entrants and the city’s upcoming volunteer-planned Heritage Month in November. She noted a city record of approving 200 new homes this year and the more than 1,700 lots yet available to interested developers. Utz praised the city parks, those parks planned in the future and the Specific Plan for a new and

improved historic downtown area. He said the many volunteers who have helped in the efforts are really “the backbone of our community.” “This is the most exciting time in the city of San Jacinto,” Miller said. “We’ve never had such a time of opportunity in front of us as we have right now. So, San Jacinto is pressing forward to a fresh approach and renewed confidence to improve our economic position and raise our quality of life. We are energized and encouraged about our bright and renewed future, but all of this takes action. It can’t happen by itself.” He called upon city staff and residents to help make San Jacinto “the bright and rising star of Riverside County.” “This is a wonderful day to celebrate the city of San Jacinto. Are you guy excited?” Miller asked.

Avenue medians in the county areas if landscaping were included in them and the safety studies Caltrans used to determine why medians were needed on Florida Avenue. He said no data was furnished on the Caltrans median safety study. He said there is a concern about the city’s liability for any accidents on the median. Councilwoman Bonnie Wright said that even though there is major council and merchant resentment against the Caltrans raised median strip plan on Florida Avenue, it is a state project “and it is going to go through.” “I don’t think anyone of us wants this project as it is,” she said. “Certainly not what it was.” She noted that it would not be productive for the council to “just vote no” on the project after all the concessions by Caltrans had been made. “It’s just going to go through,” Wright said. “It’s state government at its worst, but it is what it is.” Following the nearly hour-long discussion, the council agreed to postpone the vote until the next

meeting in November and send the agreement back to the staff to ask Caltrans to provide more information about their original data used to make the median strip a necessary safety project and what the city’s landscape costs would be. “We’re just not there yet,” Wright said. They also asked the staff to better determine what plants and utilities would be placed in the medians and when was the “drop dead” date for the decisions on landscaping and hardscaping that needs to be finalized and submitted to Caltrans. “They’re (Caltrans) in the driver’s seat,” Brown said, and the city will have to determine whether to have landscaped or concrete median strips. Interim City Manager Allen Parker pointed out the city would face liability for any accidents on the median strips if it maintains the landscaping. The discussion and vote on the Cal Trans Florida Avenue median landscaping will continue until the next city council meeting in November.

State Sen. Mike Morrell, R-Rancho Cucamonga, speaks at the 2017 San Jacinto State of the City address presented by Mayor Scott Miller, Tony Ault photo Sept. 22.

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Final community workshop held for San Jacinto downtown revitalization plan Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

There was light attendance but high interest at San Jacinto’s latest session of the Downtown San Jacinto Specific Plan and General Plan Healthy Communities Element Community Workshop Wednesday, Sept. 22, at the San Jacinto Unified School District. David Barquist, consultant for Kimberly Horn and Associates and hired by the city to prepare a Downtown San Jacinto Plan that conforms with the General Plans Healthy Communities Element, made the presentation to residents, members of the city council, planning commission and staff attending. On display were artist renderings, plan descriptions and other information that could be incorpo-

rated in the downtown revitalization project along the city’s historic Main Street and other downtown areas with a pile of pens and Post-it notes. Those attending were able to review the plan and post their ideas that might be incorporated in the final downtown Specific Plan. San Jacinto City Council, after applying for and receiving a $500,000 California Strategic Growth Council Sustainable Planning Grant and Incentives Program funded by Proposition 84 in 2015, hired Kimberly Horn to prepare a plan to revitalize the downtown area. The planning included several joint study sessions with the council, planning commissioners and public workshops. Residents and downtown merchants responded with their ideas at the two previous workshops. The Sept. 27 workshop provided

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to downtown and the proposed public transit center and eventual commuter rail line terminal. The Specific Plan is an opportunity to revitalize abandoned and underutilized properties, Transit Oriented Development and incentives for green infill and mixed-use will reduce auto dependence and GHG emissions, improve infrastructure to facilitate active transportation, improve public health and spur

private investment to strengthen the local economy,” according to the city project description. Details and boundaries of the plan can be reviewed at www. ci.san-jacinto.ca.us/downtownspecificplan. The plan includes Main Street and encompasses the streets of Bissell, Scovell, Kellam and Dillon in the Transit Oriented Development area.

hospital in November 2014 has boosted the flow of residents from that region to Temecula for an expanding menu of hospital services and specialty medical skills. The congestion that snarls commuters on I-15 has periodically delayed ambulance crews that shuttle back and forth to the hospital from nearby communities. “The situation on the 15 freeway is terrible,” Naggar said during the brief council discussion. “It’s terrible in each direction at different times, and something needs to be done about it.” Naggar and city staff called for the formation of a regional task force that would draw on the revenue-raising abilities and lobbying muscles of state and federal officials, area cities, the Pechanga tribe and various regional planning agencies. Naggar cautioned that he is uncertain if this approach will work. But something must be done, he said. “We need to get together,” he told his colleagues. “We need to do a lobbying plan, a do-anything plan, a we’re-doing-something plan.” A city staff report prepared for the council session noted that about 165,000 vehicles a day passed the Rancho California Road ramps on I-15 in 2015. Traffic figures for years prior were not available from city staff after that meeting. Those gridlock conditions have intensified over the past two years, the report stated, and the future outlook is grim. Northbound traffic is typically bumper-to-bumper from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays from state Route 76 in Bonsall to Murrieta and other points further north, according to the staff report. Caltrans predicts that by 2030 more than 250,000 vehicles will cross the boundary between Riverside and San Diego counties each weekday. The traffic flow at that location will climb to 285,000 vehicles each weekday by 2050, according to Caltrans predictions as cited by Temecula staff. As noted by Temecula officials, the city has moved aggressively on its interior streets as well as its bridges and freeway ramps to help offset rapid growth. The nearly 28 years since Temecula became a city has seen its population surge from 27,099 to about 110,000. Its employment base has roughly quadrupled during that period to about 45,000 jobs today. The number of traffic signals within the 30-square mile city steadily climbed from three to about 130. Student enrollment in the sprawling Temecula school district has also mushroomed. The area’s rapid growth combined with state delays in funding key improvements forced Temecula to begin planning freeway-related projects from the start. Over a 15-year period following incorporation, Temecula spent an estimated $87 million on work that included widening its freeway bridges and ramps at Winchester and Rancho California roads and constructing a new bridge that spans I-15 at Overland Drive. Much of that work was financed by developer fees and a countywide sales tax increase that voters repeatedly approved for regional transportation improvements. As Temecula has grown, similar

population surges have occurred in Murrieta, Menifee, French Valley and Lake Elsinore. Traffic improvements have kept pace in some of those communities but have lagged in others. In April 2014, the city took a $28 million bite out of the Temecula tangle by opening the initial phase of the Temecula Valley interchange. That project was the first of its kind to be built in western Riverside County in years. It bumped Temecula’s spending output beyond $100 million. In passing that mark, city officials said they feel compelled to improve traffic safety and ease congestion in a crucial corridor that falls under the jurisdiction and funding responsibility of state and federal agencies. That first phase, which resulted in the creation of the French Valley exit, Exit No. 62, was seen as a relief valve for long lines of vehicles that formed as southbound drivers queued up to exit I-15 at Winchester Road. Southbound motorists often backed up to Murrieta, and driving was unnerving because I-15 merges with Interstate 215 in that area and drivers frequently jockeyed to exit or continue onto another exit. But city officials warn that it will cost another $172 million to complete the futuristic new interchange along Temecula’s border with Murrieta. The final phase will create new ramps on the east side of I-15 and weave together 11 bridges that span the freeway and various creeks and existing roads in the area. The source of the needed funding is unknown, especially since the state several years ago withdrew a $32 million commitment to the bridge construction and ramp widening project. The soon-to-be-created task force will lobby for the restoration of those funds and the commitment of additional revenues for that work, city officials said. It will also study ways to add new freeway traffic lanes throughout the corridor. “In the past, the big cities get the (state and federal) money and we’ve been left to our own devices,” Edwards said. Work recently began on a $51 million project that is aimed at unplugging Temecula’s southern-most bottleneck. That start – which included razing a gas station, car wash and convenience store –marked another chapter in Temecula’s push to unravel knotted freeway ramps that serve the city’s southern corridor. Those ramps at Temecula Parkway access the Pechanga casino and thousands of homes and businesses on the city’s south side. City officials said it is unknown how long it will take to enlist the involvement of all the hoped-for participants in the I-15 regional task force. Given the scheduling slowdown that often grips government agencies in the year-end holiday period, city officials said the group’s first meeting may not occur until early 2018. City officials said they will seek the public’s involvement in order to build momentum and maximize the region’s ability to win scarce funding. “Let’s get it moving,” Councilman Matt Rahn declared as the recent discussion wound down.

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Santa Rosa Academy puts the ‘fun’ in fundraiser with community event in Menifee

Aubree Duran, 6, and her mom Norma show off the heart basket they made at the free “Kids Workshop” provided by Home Depot. Sister Ashlee, 12, participated earlier in the Freedom Run. The Saturday, Sept. 16, event was all part of a fundraiser for Santa Rosa Academy.

Karysa Birchfild, a 9-year-old student at Santa Rosa Academy, shows a horseshoe crab at the tide pool experience during a school fundraiser held in Menifee Saturday, Sept. 16.

Javon Barrino from community services represents the city of Menifee during Santa Rosa Academy’s fundraising Paul Bandong photos event, Saturday, Sept. 16.

Candice Miranda and Jennifer McGathey promote www. Smile951.com’s selfie contest and Halloween candy buy-back program at Santa Rosa Academy’s fundraising event, Saturday, Sept. 16.

Cal Fire’s Sean Wilson teaches CPR techniques to Sam Whitley, 12, from Santa Rosa Academy, during the school’s fundraising event, Sept. 16.

The Dodge Charger SRT revs it up with older classics at the car show sponsored by The Rotary Club of Menifee at the Santa Rosa Academy fundraising event Saturday, Sept. 16.

Initiative filed to repeal car and gas tax hikes SAN DIEGO – The statewide campaign to repeal the car and gas tax hikes is underway with the formal filing of a ballot initiative to amend the state constitution to reverse the tax hikes and to require a state vote before raising car and gas taxes in the future. “Sacramento politicians really crossed the line with these massive car and gas tax hikes, and we intend to give taxpayers the chance to reverse that decision with this initiative,” Carl DeMaio, chairman of Reform California, said.

D u r i n g t h e s u m m e r, D e Maio helped spearhead a successful signature drive to collect over 100,000 signatures for a recall election against state Sen. Josh Newman, D-Fullerton, who was the deciding vote on passing the car and gas tax hikes. DeMaio is now committing to help finance the collection of signatures for the statewide initiative as well as mobilize grassroots activists across the state. Backers of the initiative need to collect 585,407 signatures of

California voters to put the measure on the November 2018 ballot. Reform California said they have already received pledges from over 200,000 California voters who want to sign the petition once the forms are issued by the state, and many of those have volunteered to get more signatures from neighbors, friends and coworkers. DeMaio is encouraging more voters to sign up at www. StopTheCarTax.org. The average driver will end up paying $300 more in car and gas

taxes if the tax hike remains in effect. “Working families are getting hosed at the pump with the gas tax hike, and they know it won’t fix our roads as Sacramento politicians always end up diverting the funds to other uses,” DeMaio said. The next step in the qualification process is to receive the ballot “Title and Summary” from California’s attorney general. DeMaio said that even though the attorney general has a record of issuing false and misleading summaries on

citizen initiatives they don’t like, he is confident voters will still vote in favor of the initiative as the issue becomes the defining issue in all California races in 2018. “Once we qualify this initiative for the ballot, 2018 will be remembered as the year we had another taxpayer revolt in California – where the outrageous car and gas taxes were reversed by voters and the politicians that enacted those tax hikes are punished at the ballot box,” DeMaio said.

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Man accused in Palm Springs cop killings found competent to stand trial Jason Kurosu SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

A 27-year-old ex-convict charged with the ambush killings of two Palm Springs police officers who went to his home on a family disturbance call nearly a year ago is deemed mentally competent to stand trial, a judge ruled. John Hernandez Felix, who is accused of fatally shooting veteran training Officer Jose Gilbert Vega, 63, and rookie Officer Lesley Zerebny, 27, faces murder and other charges that could lead to the death penalty if he is convicted. Criminal proceedings against him had been suspended since May, when his attorneys declared doubts regarding his competence. Riverside County Superior Court Judge Anthony R. Villalobos set a Dec. 15 preliminary hearing for the defendant following a two-day bench trial that included testimony from three psychologists. Defense attorney John Dolan contended that Felix is suffering from “traumatic amnesia” and has no memory of the Oct. 8, 2016, shooting, preventing him from contributing to an adequate defense.

His attorneys said Felix remembers an argument with his sister, which triggered the 911 call and police response, but has no memory of the day until law enforcement launched tear gas into the home and shot him with nonlethal beanbag guns about 12 hours later. Dolan argued that Felix should be found incompetent so that he could undergo treatment to try and retrieve his lost memories. “We don’t have an answer regarding his state of mind (at the time),” Dolan said. “We ought to have the opportunity to have him seek treatment to try to restore his memory.” But two psychologists, Drs. William H. Jones and Michael Kania, testified that Felix is competent to stand trial and that any supposed amnesia should not be relevant to a proper defense. The doctors also concluded that Felix was clear as to the consequences he faced at trial and that he would be able to assist his lawyers as much as any defendant lacking legal training. Deputy District Attorney Manny Bustamante argued that there were other ways to assist counsel, even if the amnesia were genuine, such as

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his counsel. In addition to her career in psychology, Chalgujian is a fourth-year law student at Dolan’s California Desert Trial Academy, an Indiobased school where he serves as dean. She also works as a law clerk under Dolan, but said she is receiving no compensation for furnishing her report on Felix, nor was she promised anything with regard to her academic career. Felix is accused of opening fire on Vega, Zerebny and a third officer through the metal screen door of his home as they approached. He also allegedly fired on two of their colleagues, who were not struck by the gunfire. District Attorney Mike Hestrin has alleged that Felix, who is accused of donning body armor and firing armor-piercing rounds from an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, specifically targeted police. Vega and Zerebny were the first Palm Springs police officers killed in the line of duty since Jan. 1,

1962, when Officer Lyle Wayne Larrabee died during a vehicle pursuit. The only other death in the department was that of Officer Gale Gene Eldridge, fatally shot Jan. 18, 1961, while investigating an armed robbery. Vega had been with the department 35 years – five years past his retirement eligibility – and had planned to finish his career December 2016. He had eight children, 11 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Zerebny had been with the department for a year and a half and had just returned to duty from maternity leave after the birth of a daughter, Cora, four months before her death. On the anniversary of their deaths, a four-mile stretch of Highway 111 will be officially renamed the Police Officer Jose ‘Gil’ Vega and Police Officer Lesley Zerebny Memorial Highway, and a plaque bearing their names will be unveiled on the police memorial in front of the Palm Springs police station.

Records broken at Oak Grove’s Golf Classic and So-Cal Chef Open fundraisers MURRIETA – Oak Grove Center hosted their 15th annual Golf Classic and 10th annual So-Cal Chef Open Monday, Sept. 11, at the Pechanga Resort and Casino. The Gold Classic saw 134 golfers participate in the event sponsored by Temecula Valley Toyota at the award-winning Journey at Pechanga golf course. The event helped raise thousands of dollars for the Oak Grove Center’s sports and recreation program and has helped them get closer to their goal of adding a baseball field to the facility. The So-Cal Chef Open, presented by Temecula Winery Management and Leoness Cellars, proved to be just as successful with recordbreaking attendance, filling the Grand Ballroom at Pechanga Resort & Casino. “It’s exciting to see the growth of the event which, to us, translates into more support for the youth of Oak Grove,” Tammy Wilson, CEO

of Oak Grove Center, said. An audience of more than 700 people and a panel of celebrity judges watched some of Southern California’s top executive chefs compete to win over hearts and stomachs for the “People’s Choice” award and the Pinnacle award. Chef Martin Venegas, executive chef at The Great Oak Steakhouse, was awarded first place in both categories, a feat never accomplished in the history of the competition. Venegas’ win was followed by Chef Anthony Bartolotta from Fazeli Cellars who took second place for the Pinnacle award and Chef Anthony Castillo from 1909 who took third place for the award. “We are so grateful for the support from our sponsors, chefs, judges and the community,” Wilson said. Some of the youth of Oak Grove took the stage to give their personal thanks and share how their lives have changed in their time at the

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It’s the halfway point for our high school football teams and it is quite clear that a number of leaders are emerging throughout the different leagues in the area. From the gunslingers to the ground and pound action at the goal line, to the booted pigskins and then some, here is the tale of the tape when it comes to

the stat leaders from the valley as the first week of league games get underway. The stats on the following page, as of Sept. 26, are based on what gets reported to MaxPreps and Hudl via each team and their athletic department. Article contributions were made by Paul Bandong and JP Raineri.

Murrieta Valley WR Marquis Spiker (9), who leads the area with 40 receptions and 14 TDs, is on pace to have a record breaking year. File photo

Lakeside RB Adrian Burt (11) has 17 TDs and 1058 rushing yards so far this season.

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Chaparral’s Justin Manqueros (21) has 440 yards rushing yards this year with 5 TDs.

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Paige Haynes of Vista Murrieta leads the group at the first Southwestern League meet of the 2017 season.

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The Southwestern League runners laced up for the first meet of the season Friday, Sept. 27, at Temecula Valley High School, under some great outdoor conditions. The Three mile course saw the Vista Murrieta Lady Broncos snatch first place away from Great Oak with a score of 27 points and a times of 1:30:22. The Wolfpack ladies came in at 1:33:11 with 46 points. Vista Murrieta’s Paige Haynes was the overall course winner with a time of 17:09.3. For the boys it was a heated

battle that came down to just seconds of separation between the Wolfpack and the Broncos as Great Oak managed to pull out the win with 40 points and a time of 1:17:59. Vista Murrieta came in at 1:18:39, scoring 48 points. Antonio Carbajal of Chaparral High School was the overall winner for the boys with his time of 14:55.6. Girls’ team results: 1.) Vista Murrieta - 27 - 1:30:22 2.) Great Oak - 46 - 1:33:11 3.) Murrieta Valley - 76 - 1:36:17 4.) Chaparral - 111 - 1:40:11 5.) Temecula Valley - 137 - 1:42:10 6.) Murrieta Mesa - 155 - 1:47:37

Chaparral’s Antonio Carbajal and teammate Marod Jackson climb their way to the top at the first Southwestern League meet of the 2017 season. Annette Saenz photo

Girls’ individual results: 1.) Paige Haynes (11) - Vista Murrieta - 17:09.3 2.) Annabelle Werner (12) - Vista Murrieta - 17:49.6 3.) Cynthia Martin (11) - Chaparral - 17:54.0 4.) Caitlin Billman (11) - Murrieta Valley - 18:16.6 5.) Arianna Griffiths (10) - Great Oak - 18:17.5 Boy’ team results: 1.) Great Oak - 40 - 1:17:59 2.) Vista Murrieta - 48 - 1:18:23 3.) Chaparral - 56 - 1:18:39

4.) Murrieta Mesa - 102 - 1:21:45 5.) Murrieta Valley - 113 - 1:22:05 6.) Temecula Valley - 172 - 1:29:37 Boys’ individual results: 1.) Antonio Carbajal (12) - Chaparral - 14:55.6 2.) Marod Jackson (12) - Chaparral - 15:03.0 3.) Edgard Villa (12) - Vista Murrieta - 15:18.9 4.) Jared Angle (12) - Vista Murrieta - 18:16.6 5.) Cameron Hylton (11) - Great Oak - 15:23.3

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CIF-SS Football Rankings SCORING, continued

PASSING Rank

Player Name, Class

School

yds

Comp

Att

TD/Int

Rating

Rank

Hank Bachmeier, Jr

MVHS

1321

130

0.654

19/5

122.5

Player Name, Class

School

Total

P/G

Sherod White, Sr

Heritage

12.0

Chance Nolan, Jr

PVHS

1279

131

0.611

13/5

110.8

Koale Schroeder, Jr

PVHS

9.6

Jeff Miller, Sr

MMHS

1275

121

0.653

15/3

129.6

140

Treveon Lee, Sr

CMI

9.5

118

Trillian Harris, Fr

Chaparral

767

101

0.455

7/3

82.4

146

Vince Lewis, Sr

Tahquitz

7.6

139

Max Lundgren, Sr

Hemet

645

0.466

7/4

79.0

178

Christian Shakir-ricks, Sr

MMHS

7.2

10.0

144

McGwire Bustamante

GOHS

622

0.528

4/2

89.0

206

Mason Carvalho, Jr

PVHS

148

Joseph Milner, So

CMI

604

0.628

12/0

146.1

231

Alec Fonsecca, Sr

Chaparral

167

Alex Ruiz, Jr

Linfield Ch

554

0.561

4/2

91.4

237

Jaden Schieberl, Sr

Rancho Chr

170

RJ Young, Jr

Tahquitz

546

0.746

4/6

80.8

266

Brandon Clemons, Jr

TCHS

7.5

185

Andrew Snyder, Sr

SRA

504

0.588

5/5

94.9

267

John Walker, Sr

CMI

7.5

189

Kajiya Hollawane, Fr

San Jacinto

498

0.500

7/2

89.6

284

Justin Manqueros, So

Chaparral

6.0

190

Cleveland Ring, Sr

TVHS

494

0.529

2/7

43.9

285

Orlando Ornelas, Jr

Chaparral

6.0

244

Devan Freedland, Sr

Heritage

342

0.595

7/0

129.7

286

Elgin Vasquez, Jr

Chaparral

6.0

271

Carter Treadway, Sr

Rancho Chr

275

0.519

2/1

97.0

306

Carl Mallett, Sr

Hemet

6.0

280

Nick Thornburg, Jr

Hemet

256

0.500

2/3

55.3

RUSHING Rank 6

317

Cody Williams, Sr

MVHS

5.8

341

Kaden Long, Sr

SRA

6.5

Player Name, Class

School

Total

y/g

Att

Y/C

Long

370

Jonathan Pratt, Sr

Perris

8.0

Lakeside

1058

211.6

116

9.1

410

Aaron Lee, Sr

CMI

6.0

Kai Thompson, Sr

MMHS

826

165.2

8.6

382

Lance Burden, Sr

SRA

6.0

Vince Lewis, Sr

Tahquitz

750

121.2

11.4

404

Danny Morales, Sr

GOHS

6.0

100

Sherod White, Sr

Heritage

510

127.5

10.0

414

Rashoud Shelton, Sr

Heritage

6.0

110

Andrew Snyder, Sr

SRA

480

96.0

16.8

428

Damian Torres, Sr

PVHS

4.8

117

Connor Dougherty, Sr

SRA

474

94.8

5.5

Aiden Portillo, Sr

Elsinore

467

93.4

7.9

58 47

145

Justin Manqueros, So

Chaparral

440

88.0

9.8

147

Khalil Shakir, Sr

VMHS

436

87.2

7.6

PAT

Adrian Burt, Sr

119

445

Alex Ruiz, Jr

Linfield Chr

4.8

447

Khalil Shakir, Sr

VMHS

4.8

449

Aiden Portillo, Sr

Elsinore

4.8

TACKLES

168

John Osborn, Sr

Linfield Ch

410

82.0

5.8

Rank

Player Name, Class

School

Total

T/G

Solo

169

Romello Edwards, Sr

Perris

316

105.3

6.7

Steven Bradshaw, Sr

PVHS

16.0

Asst 28

173

Jordan Murry, Jr

MVHS

407

101.8

5.2

Kerrick Davis, Sr

Tahquitz

13.4

194

Julius Johnson, Sr

MVHS

378

75.6

5.6

Quentin Evans, So

TCHS

12.4

251

Brandon Clemons, Jr

TCHS

310

77.5

5.0

Noah Baca, Sr

MVHS

12.0

255

Jaden Schieberl, Sr

Rancho Chr

306

102.0

12.8

Chris Frey, Sr

TCHS

11.2

314

Tyler Richardson, Jr

Hemet

267

66.8

11.1

Alex Ruiz, Jr

Linfield Chr

10.8

TFL

sacks

322

Deonta Simuel, Sr

Tahquitz

263

52.6

8.8

Douglas Osoimalo, Jr

Tahquitz

10.4

10.5

5.5

405

Martin Graise, Jr

San Jacinto

216

43.2

4.3

Travion Brown, Jr

Linfield Chr

9.8

2.5

Malaki Malaki, Sr

MVHS

9.6

Rank

Player Name, Class

School

Total

Rec

Y/Rec

Long

Trevor Matagulay, Sr

TVHS

11.8

3.5

RECEIVING y/g

Marquis Spiker, Sr

MVHS

640

128.0

16.0

Danny Morales, Sr

GOHS

11.3

0.5

Giovanni Sanders, Sr

MMHS

563

112.6

17.6

Trevor Whitehead, Sr

MVHS

9.0

Koale Schroeder, Jr

PVHS

517

103.4

20.7

117

Collin Kerr, Jr

Elsinore

8.6

33 3.5

Travion Brown, Jr

Linfield Chr

440

88.0

19.1

119

Damian Torres, Sr

PVHS

8.6

Mason Carvalho, Jr

PVHS

425

85.0

17.7

137

Tyler Swiger, Sr

CMI

10.3

Orlando Ornelas, Jr

Chaparral

350

70.0

38.9

152

Jacob Cichy, Sr

Tahquitz

8.2

2 6.5

110

Taliq Brown, So

MVHS

326

65.2

23.3

153

Alan Miranda, Sr

Elsinore

8.2

162

Carl Mallett, Sr

Hemet

274

54.8

19.6

154

Kristian Demarco, Jr

TCHS

8.2

174

Christian Shakir-ricks, Sr

MMHS

268

53.6

20.6

167

Deonta Simuel, Sr

Tahquitz

8.0

1.5

179

Treveon Lee, Sr

CMI

263

65.8

20.2

195

Scott Prahl, Jr

Perris

12.7

258

Anthony Gonzales, Sr

Hemet

207

51.8

19.6

196

Phillip Mills, Sr

PVHS

9.5

302

Cayden Chambers, Sr

MMHS

187

37.4

14.4

198

Michael Riley, Sr

West Valley

9.5

303

Jay’lon Moore, Jr

Hemet

187

37.4

14.4

215

Cian Logue, Sr

TCHS

7.6

324

Jacob Tomazin, Jr

TCHS

179

35.8

19.9

249

Easton Gibbs, Jr

TVHS

9.0

24 5.5

3.5 6

325

Kai Thompson, Sr

MMHS

179

35.8

11.9

272

Jakob Heling, Jr

West Valley

8.8

329

John Walker, Sr

CMI

177

44.3

29.5

275

Carlos Mendoza, Sr

CMI

8.8

22 10

340

Mike Trombino, Sr

Elsinore

173

34.6

15.7

310

Amir Hasin, Sr

PVHS

6.8

343

Rashoud Shelton, Sr

Heritage

172

43.0

19.1

357

Gabe Ramirez, Sr

Elsinore

6.6

346

Lance Burden, Sr

SRA

171

42.8

34.2

390

Toby Ramirez, Sr

Chaparral

6.4

353

BJ Davis, Sr

San Jacinto

170

34.0

18.9

394

Elisha Guidry, Sr

VMHS

6.4

8.5

355

Roberto Puquirre, Sr

Lakeside

169

33.8

15.4

396

Ryan Hudson, MVHS

MVHS

6.4

Rank

Player Name, Class

School

Pass

Rush

Rec

TOTAL YARDS Total

Y/G

406

Henry Sandoval, Sr

Tahquitz

6.4

409

Andryall Smith, Sr

Perris

10.3

Hank Bachmeier, Jr

MVHS

1556

311.2

1321

235

411

Isaiah Bolden, Sr

West Valley

7.8

Chance Nolan, Sr

PVHS

1489

297.8

1279

210

420

Ar’zae Liggins, Sr

CMI

7.8

1275

Jeff Miller, Sr

MMHS

1271

254.2

Adrian Burt, Sr

Lakeside

1057

211.4

-4

Lei Mo’unga, Jr

VMHS

7.5

1058

Ryan Esposito, Sr

Rancho Chr

5.8

826

179

Trent Booth, So

Tahquitz

7.0

Isaiah Hobson, Sr

Elsinore

5.6

-2

Myles Martin, Jr

VMHS

6.8

Kai Thompson, Sr

MMHS

1005

201.0

140

Trilian Harris, Fr

Chaparral

789

157.8

767

141

Andrew Snyder, Sr

SRA

787

196.8

487

302

161

Joseph Milner, So

CMI

754

188.5

604

150

Anson Pulsipher, So

TVHS

6.8

162

Max Lundgren, Sr

Hemet

747

149.4

645

102

Milly Gray, Sr

Tahquitz

6.8

163

Vince Lewis, Sr

Tahquitz

747

149.4

183

Alex Ruiz, Jr

Linfield Chr

695

139.0

554

141

546

140

189

RJ Young, Jr

Tahquitz

686

137.2

213

Marquis Spiker, Sr

MVHS

640

128.0

606

498

141

Ika Tuatala, Jr

Heritage

6.8

Leyton Driscoll, Jr

TCHS

5.4

2 1

Vince Lewis, Sr

Tahquitz

5.4

640

Jojo Saatzer, Jr

Ranhco Chr

5.2

Hayden Glynn, Sr

VMHS

6.3

563

Blaze Frazier, So

TVHS

6.3

142

214

Kajiya Hollowayne, Fr

San Jacinto

640

128.0

235

Giovanni Sanders, Sr

MMHS

597

119.4

241

McGwire Bustamante, Sr

GOHS

590

147.5

546

Alex Agundez, Sr

Elsinore

5.0

267

Romello Edwards, Sr

Perris

554

184.7

238

316

Brandon Ramos, Sr

MVHS

5.0

281

Aiden Portillo, Sr

Elsinore

546

109.2

467

Daniel Alexander Sanchez

Chaparral

5.0

2.5

290

Sherod White, Sr

Heritage

536

134.0

510

Andrew Wells, So

TCHS

5.0

305

Koale Schroeder, Jr

PVHS

517

103.4

517

Hurries

319

Dylan Bomhoff, So

Lakeside

505

101.0

Player Name, Class

School

Total

S/G

Yds Lost

Safety

Jordan Murry, Jr

MVHS

496

124.0

407

Tyler Swiger, Sr

CMI

6.5

1.6

342

Travion Brown, Jr

Linfield Chr

483

96.6

440

Harry Sandoval, Sr

Tahquitz

6.0

1.2

Rank

189

350

Khalil Shakir, Sr

VMHS

475

95.0

436

Gabe Ramirez, Sr

Elsinore

6.0

1.2

366

Christian Shakir-ricks, Sr

MMHS

460

92.0

192

268

Collin Layton, Jr

MMHS

5.5

1.4

370

Mason Carvalho, Jr

PVHS

455

91.0

-2

425

Chris Frey, Sr

TCHS

5.5

1.1

377

John Osborn, Sr

Linfield Chr

450

90.0

410

Kerrick Davis, Sr

Tahquitz

5.0

1.0

Aaron Lee, Sr

CMI

4.0

1.0

111

Carlos Ruelas, Jr

Heritage

4.0

1.0

396

Justin Manqueros, So

Chaparral

440

88.0

440

452

Connor Dougherty, Sr

SRA

397

99.3

393

378

463

Julius Johnson, Sr

MVHS

391

78.2

Devan Freedland, Sr

Heritage

367

91.8

Taliq Brown, So

MVHS

363

72.6

Orlando ornejas, Jr

Chaparral

350

70.0

Jaden Schieberl, Sr

Rancho Chr

350

116.7

342

25 37 306

MVHS

4.0

0.8

SRA

3.5

1.8

147

Carlos Mendoza, Sr

CMI

3.5

0.9

152

Travion Brown, Jr

Linfield Chr

3.5

0.7

153

Trevor Whitehead, Sr

MVHS

3.5

0.7

160

Nic Paradiang, Sr

SRA

3.5

1.5

Total

KR Yds

PR Yds

225

Alan Miranda, Sr

Elsinore

3.0

0.6

424

421

268

Jordan Burton, Sr

MVHS

2.5

0.8

273

McGwire Zierold, Sr

MMHS

2.5

0.6

198

280

Cameron Bates, Sr

CMI

2.5

0.6

11 5

Hemet

269

CMI

263

Israel Arsola, Jr

Perris

194

285

Kevin Swanson, Sr

Elsinore

2.5

0.5

Kamari Maddox, Jr

Elsinore

155

287

Alex Ruiz, Jr

Linfield Chr

2.5

0.5

Marquis Spiker, Sr

MVHS

151

119

Player Name, Class

School

Rec

Rush 17

Adrian Burt, Sr

Lakeside

Marquis Spiker, Sr

MVHS

Rank

Kai Thompson, Sr

MMHS

10 1

Travion Brown, Jr

Linfield Chr

Giovanni Sanders, Sr

MMHS

P/KO Ret

2 7

Sherod White, Sr

Heritage

Koale Schroeder, Jr

PVHS

7 8

144

Treveon Lee, Sr

CMI

1 2

Player Name, Class

School

Treveon Lee, Sr

CMI

Total

I/G

Yds

1.0

156

Vince Lewis, Sr

Tahquitz

0.8

Tyler Boddy, Sr

TCHS

0.8

Andrew Snyder, Sr

SRA

0.8

Amir Hasin, Sr

PVHS

0.6

Isaiah Hobson, Sr

Elsinore

0.6

131

Ryan Ramos, Sr

SRA

1.0

123

Easton Gibbs, Jr

TVHS

0.5

124

Kelley Coleman, Sr

TVHS

0.5

163

Vince Lewis, Sr

Hemet

139

Jordan Aubert, Jr

CMI

0.5

Christian Shakir-ricks, Sr

MMHS

176

Adrian Perez, Sr

Elsinore

0.4

190

Mason Carvalho, Jr

PVHS

198

Theo Parrish, Sr

Hemet

0.4

243

Steven Bradshaw, Sr

PVHS

0.4

204

Jason Schieberl, Sr

Rancho Chr

237

John Walker, Sr

CMI

239

Brandon Clemons, Jr

TCHS

272

Orlando Ornelas, Jr

Chaparral

253

Carl Mallett, Sr

Hemet

Elgin Vasquez, Jr

Chaparral

271

Justin Manqueros, So

Chaparral

SCORING

KICK SCORING

270

2 6

182

INTERCEPTIONS

TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS Total

Rank

Player Name, Class

School

Pts

P/G

PAT

Alex Fonsecca, Sr

Chaparral

6.2

22/23

3/5 26/26

Cody Williams, Sr

MVHS

5.8

1/1

Julian Gonzalez, Sr

Heritage

5.3

21/23

Long

Andres Banda, Jr

Lakeside

4.2

18/23

1/3

1720

Blaine Grillo, Sr

PVHS

4.2

21/22

0/1

1969

Player Name, Class

School

Total

P/G

Mikey Ibarra

TCHS

4.2

12/12

3/3

Adrian Burt, Sr

Lakeside

104

10.8

Wyatt Salinas, Sr

Hemet

4.0

14/15

2/3

Marquis Spiker, Sr

MVHS

16.8

127

Emma Baker, Sr

Rancho Chr

6.5

7/7

2/3

Kai Thompson, Sr

MMHS

14.8

132

Mario Lopez, Sr

Elsinore

3.3

10/12

1/1

Travion Brown, Jr

Linfield Chr

12.0

142

Juan Alvear, Sr

CMI

4.0

9/12

1/1

Giovanni Sanders, Sr

MMHS

10.8

166

Nick Sibilia, Sr

MMHS

5.0

10/11

PAT

KO Yds

Rank

350

School

Theo Parrish, Sr

1 4 2

VMHS

John Walker, Sr

1 1

Player Name, Class

Rank

Brandon Ramos, Sr Jacob Munstock, So

Khalil Shakir, Sr

28 70

124 138

326

TOTAL RETURNS Rank

1 1

SACKS

329

316

1002

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HS Football: Chaparral’s Deditch selected to play in U.S. Army All-American Bowl

Chaparrals Justin Deditch (57) has been selected to play in this year’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl featuring the top seniors in the nation. David Canales photos

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In front of a packed gymnasium filled with teammates, friends, students and staff from Chaparral High School, senior Justin Deditch was selected to play in this year’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl game last week. The U.S. Army All-American Bowl, presented by American Family Insurance, is the nation’s premier high school All-American game featuring the best 100 players in the nation at an annual East

versus West matchup every January in San Antonio’s Alamodome. The Army Bowl enjoys a worldwide television audience thanks to a live broadcast on NBC. The 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl will take place Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at 1 p.m. Eastern time/12 p.m. Central time. “From the classroom to the field, Justin is everything a studentathlete should be. He’s a 4.0 student in AP classes who has great character and integrity. Deditch is a product of an outstanding family atmosphere and infects his team-

mates with that same passion and drive. Not only is he one of the best players ever to come out of Chaparral, he is one of the finest young men I know. It is a privilege to coach him,” said Puma Head Coach Jeremy McCullough The history and tradition of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl is unparalleled, highlighted by Heisman Trophy winners and more than 400 NFL players counted among its alumni. Throughout its 18 years, the game has featured the nation’s most elite football players before they reached stardom.

Representatives from the U.S. Army were in attendance at a school assembly Thursday, Sept. 26, at Chaparral High School for the presentation of the U.S. Army w w w . m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o All-American Bowl game jersey for senior Justin Deditch.

Just some of these alumni include: Odell Beckham Jr., Andrew Luck, Adrian Peterson, Tim Tebow and hundreds more. With the U.S. Army All-American Bowl still months away Deditch and his Pumas are looking forward to the start of the Southwestern League season when Chaparral faces crosstown rival Great Oak this Friday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m.

McWilliams wins Trailer Figure 8 season championship lapped every car other than secondplace finisher Kevin Cox. “I was happy with third. Any time you finish in the top three is always a good day,” McWilliams said. With four laps to go in the 20-lap

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Ken McWilliams and his No. 52 car, a 1976 Camaro, won the Perris Auto Speedway’s Trailer Figure 8 season championship. Van Ledgerwood photo

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Ken McWilliams won the Perris Auto Speedway’s Trailer Figure 8 season championship. McWilliams concluded the 2017 Trailer Figure 8 season with a firstplace finish Sept. 2. He added a second-place finish in his first Demo Cross main event of the season and a third-place finish in the regular Figure 8 main event. McWilliams had a seventh-place Trailer Figure 8 finish in the previous Night of Destruction race July 29. Before the Sept. 2 race McWilliams and his crew complemented mechanical repairs with some modifications to the 1976 Camaro. “We made some setup changes to the front end and added a little bit of weight,” McWilliams said. McWilliams had finished second in two of the first three Trailer Figure 8 races of the season and entered the night with 249 points in the season standings. Rob Multhaupt, who was second in the standings with 246 points, did not race Sept. 2. Jesse Gordon and David Holmes entered the final night with 231 points apiece. Gordon began the 15-lap Trailer Figure 8 race on the inside of the second row, McWilliams took the original green flag from the outside of that row and Holmes began in the third row. Kyle Cox began the race on the outside of the front row and McWilliams was second behind Cox after one lap. McWilliams took the lead in the second lap. “I just got a good run coming off the turn and I was able to get around Kyle,” he said. McWilliams wasn’t threatened for the remainder of the race. “I just stayed on the gas,” he said. Gordon’s trailer disconnected in the sixth lap which disqualified him from further lap credits. McWilliams completed the 15 laps in 5:33.47. Cox was nearly a full lap behind McWilliams when the checkered flag was thrown. Cox took second place. Holmes, the only other driver with an operational car after 15 laps, finished third. Although the victory was the first of the season for McWilliams, the seventh-place finish July 29 and his sixth-place result in the previous

race July 1 were his only finishes out of the top five. “I was pretty consistent,” he said. The season championship was the second in a row for McWilliams. Last year he won all six Trailer Figure 8 races. Perris Auto Speedway first initiated Night of Destruction season championships in 2015, and that year McWilliams was second behind Ryan Kinnett in the final Trailer Figure 8 point’s standings. McWilliams passed Holmes in the seventh lap of the regular Figure 8 main event to take over third place. Gordon won the 20-lap race and

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Health

Two ways to get Medicare benefits Greg Dill SPECIAL TO VILLAGE NEWS

At a family reunion last month, my Aunt Abby and Uncle Glen got into a squabble over the best way to get their Medicare benefits. Uncle Glen is an Original Medicare man and has been for nearly a decade. Aunt Abby prefers Medicare Advantage, which is similar to a health plan she had before enrolling in Medicare last spring. When they turned to me, asking me to referee and declare which form of Medicare is better, I gave them a big smile and answered,

“Well, it depends.” Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage have different benefits and costs that you should consider based on your personal needs. So grab a cool drink, and I’ll go over some of the differences. Medicare open enrollment season runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, and it’s a good idea to know how the two types of Medicare work before you select one. With Original Medicare, you can choose any doctor, hospital or other health care provider you want, as long as they accept Medicare. When you receive medical ser-

vices or goods, Medicare pays the provider directly. About 70 percent of all people with Medicare have Original Medicare. The other way to get your benefits is Medicare Advantage, which is a form of managed care, like an HMO or PPO. Medicare Advantage is provided by private insurance companies approved by Medicare. If you’re in Medicare Advantage, you generally must go to doctors and other providers in the company’s network. If you go outside the network, you may have to pay more. On the other hand, Medicare

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Advantage plans may offer some services – such as dental, hearing, vision and prescription drug coverage – that Original Medicare doesn’t. Most people with Original Medicare pay a monthly premium. If you’re in Medicare Advantage, you may pay an additional monthly premium to the private insurer that covers you. With Original Medicare, you or your supplemental insurance must pay deductibles, co-pays and coinsurance. To cover these “gaps” in Medicare, some people buy a type of supplemental insurance called Medigap. If you have a Medigap policy, Medicare pays its share of the covered costs first, and your Medigap policy pays its share second. Original Medicare doesn’t cover prescription drugs. If you want drug coverage, you can buy a Medicare Part D plan. Such plans are sold through private companies approved by Medicare. You have to pay an additional monthly premium for Part D. Medicare Advantage companies must cover all of the services that Original Medicare covers. However, Original Medicare covers hospice care, some new Medicare benefits and some costs for clinical research studies, even if you’re in a Medicare Advantage plan. In all types of Medicare Advantage plans, you’re always covered for emergency and urgent care. You can join a Medicare Advantage plan even if you have a pre‑existing condition – except

for end-stage renal disease. People with ESRD usually are covered through Original Medicare. Keep in mind that Medicare Advantage plans can charge different out-of-pocket amounts and have different rules for how you get service. For example, you may need a referral to see a specialist, and you may need to stay in the plan’s provider network, unless you’re willing to pay more to go outside the network. You should always check with the plan before you get a service to find out whether it’s covered and what your costs may be. If the plan decides to stop participating in Medicare, you’ll have to join another Medicare health plan or return to Original Medicare. How can you decide whether Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage is better for you? There’s a good comparison of Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage in the “Medicare & You” handbook. “Medicare & You” is mailed to all Medicare beneficiaries every fall. You can also find it online at www.medicare.gov/ medicare-and-you/medicare-andyou.html. If you have any questions, call Medicare’s toll-free number, (800) 633-4227. Greg Dill is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and the Pacific territories. You can always get answers to your Medicare questions by calling (800) 633-4227.

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Health

Hospitals may become accredited even with poor, unsafe care Trudy Lieberman RURAL HEALTH NEWS SERVICE

Earlier this year an Illinois woman sent an email, telling me of the poor care her husband received at a large Chicago hospital. After six weeks of fighting for his life, he died. “I wish you could see his records and all the infections and surgeries he had,” she told me. “I’ve been wanting to do something about the care he got and just didn’t know who to go to.” I return to this topic from time to time because everyone is vulnerable to hospital mistakes. Most people think of hospitals as safe, loving places that advertise their miracle cures on TV and build new wings to house the latest technology. How can things go wrong? But they do, and readers of this column have been eager to share their experiences. Increasingly, it’s becoming clear that there are few places where patients and their families can turn for help in avoiding bad care and equally important that there’s almost no guidance from state or

the federal regulators. When news outlets try to write about unsafe hospitals, they run into a “veil of secrecy that protects the industry” as one reporter in Michigan put it. The Wall Street Journal has just published a fine story that begins to lift that veil. Not many Americans know that the federal government has turned over the task of accrediting most of the nation’s hospitals to a private organization called the Joint Commission, which is funded by hospitals and governed by a board of directors, some of whom are executives in the health systems it accredits. Medicare requires hospitals to comply with safety standards, and they can use state inspections or hire a government-approved accrediting body to show they are in compliance. Most have chosen the latter. Hospitals have a lot of skin in this game, paying the commission an annual fee between $1,500 and $37,000 depending on how big they are, The Wall Street Journal reported. They also pay for the inspections, which in 2015 cost on average $18,000.

The Joint Commission awards a “Gold Seal of Approval” to those facilities that meet its standards. Maybe you’ve seen them when you’ve visited a hospital. It encourages hospitals to use those accreditations in their marketing activities, even providing them with a publicity kit. The Joint Commission has also created a patient brochure with this reassuring message, “Whenever and wherever you receive health care, look for The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval.” However, The Wall Street Journal found that those seals of approval can be misleading. Using information from inspection records, reporters found that in 2014 some 350 hospitals had Joint Commission accreditation even though they were in violation of Medicare safety requirements, and 60 percent of them had safety violations in the preceding three years. It seems that most patients facing an operation or a hospital stay would want to know that information. Dr. Mark Chassin, president and chief executive of the Joint Commission, told The Wall Street

Journal that his organization doesn’t routinely withdraw accreditation of hospitals with safety problems because its focus is less on regulating or penalizing and more on preventing problems. And this difficulty brings us back to that age-old problem: Should a government regulate business, including hospitals which have become very big businesses, or should it provide information so buyers, or in this case patients, can compare the offerings and make decent choices? Opponents of regulation argue that providing information is best. In the case of hospitals, though, patients have neither regulation nor information. The Wall Street Journal’s reporting shows that the Joint Commission’s inspection process often lets hospitals keep their accreditation even as they deliver poor care. At the same time, the commission has continually refused to make its hospital inspection reports public. So if patients are supposed to do their homework before undergoing health procedures, it’s a fair question to ask: How should they do that?

Earlier in 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed a rule that would have required the Joint Commission to make its inspection records public. The agency cited serious concerns about the commission’s ability to identify safety problems. The commission opposed the regulation, arguing it would make its work harder. Hospitals opposed it, too. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services heard their pleas and withdrew the proposal, leaving patients in the same information vacuum they were in previously. Earlier this year, Ashish Jha, a professor of health policy at the T. H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard, told me he had no idea which hospital in New York City had the lowest risk of safety problems. At best he could only make a rough guess. He told The Wall Street Journal its findings show “accreditation is basically meaningless – it doesn’t mean a hospital is safe.” What kind of information would you like to see about safety and quality of care at your hospital? Write to Trudy Lieberman at trudy.lieberman@gmail.com.

Fall prevention awareness is important for seniors Sandra Buckingham SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

The 10th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day was observed on Sept. 22 – the first day of fall. This event raised awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults as about one in three individuals over the age of 65 are at risk for a fall every year. Falling at any age is never a pleasant experience, but as we age falls can have serious impacts on our health. Seniors who fall and fracture their hip have a 25 to 30 percent chance of dying in the following year; many cannot regain their prior level of independence and, overall, falls are the leading cause of death from injury among people 65 and older. The good news is that many falls are preventable. That is why the staff at the Foundation for Senior Care is passionate about fall prevention. Through their Care Advocacy program, they offer in-home safety assessments to uncover fall hazards. They also partner with North County Fire Protection to identify older adults who have fallen or are at risk of falling. Once fall risks in the home are identified they work with the senior to alleviate the risk and provide education on fall prevention. If home modifications, like ramps or grab bars, need to be installed, they work with their partners to put them in. When the senior cannot afford the cost of the updates, the foundation is able to provide them at no cost. If walkers, shower chairs or other durable medical goods are needed they can loan them from their own in-house supply of durable medical goods. Anyone who is concerned about a local senior can contact a Care Advocate at (760) 723-7570 or stop by and meet with them. There is never any charge to meet with the Care Advocates. Other ways to prevent falls are to stay physically active and socially engaged. A combination of strong muscles and bones, and good balance will hold a senior in good stead. There are many types of exercise that will help them maintain body awareness - knowing where their body is in space (proprioception) and several programs that may be available through their health insurance are specifically geared toward seniors. Joining in activities in your community will keep you stimulated and also connected with others, providing a support system if needed. Volunteering may involve meeting new people, carrying items, climbing stairs, driving to different areas and more. All excellent activities for staying engaged and active. The importance of bone health Bone health is instrumental to our overall health, quality of life and longevity. As people age, bones lose calcium and other minerals. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 9 million adults have osteoporosis and more than 48 million have low bone mass, resulting in approximately 15 million fractures each year. In addition, 50 percent of women (and 25 percent of men) over the age of 50 will have an osteoporosis related fracture in their lifetime. In fact, a woman’s risk for an osteoporotic caused hip fracture is the same

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Education

First 5 Riverside gains strategic plan ideas from Valle Vista residents Tony Ault TAULT@REEDERMEDIA.COM

A small group of interested parents and school officials from Valle Vista met to share their ideas on how to better care for and educate children, ages 0 to 5, during a “Community Conversations” meeting sponsored by First 5 Riverside Children & Families Commission. The event was one of four “Community Conversations” meetings held during the past week in different Riverside County locations. The Valle Vista meeting held at the Valle Vista Community Center on Fairview Avenue, Sept. 18, was designed by First 5 Riverside to get ideas to revise the current 20162021 Strategic Plan. First 5 Riverside Children & Families supports early learning, child health and family strengthening, so all Riverside County children through age five can build a strong foundation for success in school and

A group of interested parents and grandparents discuss some ideas on how to improve the health of children under 5 years of age during a First 5 Riverside meeting, Sept. 18, in the Valle Vista Community Hall. The ideas gleaned from the participants will go into a revised strategic plan for help the youngest of children in the county. Tony Ault photo

beyond. They partner with many children’s organizations. The participants worked in small groups to come up with some ideas on how to better prepare children in

the area for their future schooling and the ways to maintain the children’s best health and safety through those very important growing years. The ideas will be incorporated in the

revised strategic plan for the First 5 Children & Families Commission. “We are revising our 2016-2021 Strategic Plan because of the shifting landscape,” Tammi Graham, executive director of First 5 Riverside, said. “As birth rates in Riverside County continue to increase and Proposition 10 tobacco tax dollars decline, we are actively working on finding new ways to improve how services and supports are organized and delivered. Input from the community is essential to this new plan and how we’ll be guided in the next four years and beyond.” First 5 Riverside receives most of its funding from the state cigarette taxes collected and was originally formed in 1999 in Riverside County. The facilitators were contracted “Learning for Action” representatives including the firm’s CEO Steven LaFrance, Alex Hildebrand and Jessica Xiomara Garcia. Ideas were gleaned from the three discussion groups focusing on “Child Health,”

“Early Learning” and “Family Strengthening” for children 5 and under. The participants moved from one discussion group to another providing their input. Representatives from ABC Childcare and VIP Tots were also in attendance. Welcoming the participants to the conversational meet was Diana Walsh Royce, assistant superintendent of schools in the County Office of Education. The ideas from the discussion groups from the Valle Vista meeting and the other meetings held in Riverside, Beaumont and Rancho Mirage will be compiled and used in the revised strategic plan. The first reading is scheduled for Oct. 25 in Riverside. Learn more about First 5 Riverside and the services they offer at www.First5Riverside.org. First 5 Riverside offices are located at 585 Technology Court in Riverside.

Bautista Creek Elementary students ‘Bear’ well at the school’s 25th birthday

Former Bautista Creek Elementary School Principal Kristi Watson praises the students at the school for their reading and writing achievements at the school’s 25th anniversary celebration, Sept. 20. Watching the festivities are Principal Greg Giroux and guest speaker Dr. David Howland, the Hemet Unified School District director of assessment and accountability.

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The more than 900 students, their teachers and furry mascot, the Bautista Bear, rocked out Sept. 20 with dancing, clapping and singing during Bautista Creek Elementary School’s 25th anniversary celebration. Bautista Creek, one of Hemet Unified School District’s oldest schools, was almost closed once, but it is wonderfully alive today with a dedicated cadre of teachers, new

principal Greg Giroux and plenty of students, becoming one of the best schools in the district. Enthusiasm for the future is shown by everyone who attended the anniversary celebration with the “happiest kids in the world.” Each child also received a cookie made by the teachers. Attending were HUSD Superintendent Christi Barrett, Director of Assessment and Accountability David Howland, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Sally Cawthon, other school administrators and former principals.

Bautista Creek Elementary School Principal Greg Giroux receives an enthusiastic hands up when he asked students “who is having fun?” The school has more than 900 students who celebrated the school’s 25th anniversary, Sept. 20.

Bautista Creek Elementary school students sing and clap to a song and cheer written for the school by Hemet Unified School District Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Sally Cawthon. The tune was based on the popular song “Y.M.C.A.,” but the children raised their arms to the tune while singing “B.C.E.S” instead for Bautista Creek Elementary School. Tony Ault photos

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Former Bautista Creek Elementary School Principal Kristi Watson speaks to the students during the school’s 25th anniversary celebration. Many of the children fondly remembered her as their principal and gave her a big round of applause. She was one of other principals that worked at the school during its 25 years. Watson is now principal of Hemet Elementary School.

The “Bautista Bear” was on hand for Bautista Creek Elementary School’s 25th anniversary celebration, Sept. 20. The students enjoyed giving hugs to their school mascot.

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Business

Slip and Fall accidents: Proving fault

Morton J. Grabel, Esq. SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

If you slip and fall on someone else’s property, the property owner may be liable for your injuries. Thousands of people are injured each year – some seriously – when they slip or trip and fall on a wet floor, defective stairs or a rough patch of ground. Sometimes the property owner is responsible for the accident, other times they are not. Determining liability can be tricky. To be legally responsible for the injuries you suffered from slipping or tripping and falling on someone else’s property, one of the following statements must be true. The owner of the premises or an employee must have caused the spill, worn or torn spot or other slippery or dangerous surface or item to be underfoot. The owner of the premises or an employee must have known of the dangerous surface but have done nothing about it. The owner of the premises or an employee should have known of the dangerous surface because a

“reasonable” person taking care of the property would have discovered and removed or repaired it. What is “reasonable?” Any negligence claim often hinges on whether the defendant acted reasonably. In determining how “reasonable” a property owner is, the law concentrates on whether the owner makes regular and thorough efforts to keep the property safe and clean. Consider some initial questions you can ask to determine whether a property or business owner may be liable for your slip or trip and fall injuries. If you tripped over a torn, broken or bulging area of carpet, floor or ground or slipped on a wet or loose area, had the dangerous spot been there long enough that the owner should have known about it? Does the property owner have a regular procedure for examining and cleaning or repairing the premises? If so, what proof does the owner have of this regular maintenance? If you tripped over or slipped on an object someone had left on or in the floor or ground, was there a legitimate reason for the object to be there? If there once had been a good reason for the object to be there but that reason no longer exists, could the object have been removed or covered or otherwise made safe? Was there a safer place the object could have been located or could it have been placed in a safer manner without much greater inconvenience or expense to the property owner or operator? Could a simple barrier have been created or a warning been given to

prevent people from slipping or tripping? Did poor or broken lighting contribute to the accident? If the answers to one or more of these questions come out in your favor, you may have a good claim for compensation. However, you must still think about whether your own carelessness contributed in any significant way to your accident. Your own carelessness is a consideration. In almost every slip or trip and fall case, you must decide whether your carelessness contributed to the accident. The rules of “comparative negligence” help measure your own reasonableness in going where you did, in the way you did, just before the accident happened. There are some questions you should ask yourself about your own conduct – because the other side will certainly ask them. Did you have a legitimate reason – a reason the owner should have anticipated – for being where the dangerous area was? Would a careful person have noticed the dangerous spot and avoided it or walked carefully enough not to slip or trip? Were there any warnings the spot might be dangerous? Were you doing anything that distracted you from paying attention to where you were going or were you running, jumping or fooling around in a way that made falling more likely? To discuss whether you have a case, call the Law Office of Morton J. Grabel. Please note by reading the information herein, no attorneyclient relationship has been cre-

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Granny’s Attic Antique Mall to host annual outdoor flea market and antique show TEMECULA – Granny’s Attic will be holding their annual fall outdoor flea market and antique show, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 14. Over 45 vendors will be participating in this year’s event which draws attendance from all over Southern California. Furniture, antiques, collectibles, pottery, stoneware, advertising memorabilia, art and other treasures will be available to purchase. During the event, the entire an-

tique mall’s 200 indoor vendors will also participate in the once-yearly storewide sale which encompasses 30,000 square feet of merchandise. Inside, shoppers will find countless aisles through which to roam. For the outdoor and garden enthusiast, antique mall has 4,000 square feet of outdoor space, holding architectural pieces, fencing and garden furniture as well as trellises, statues, benches, gates, fountains, planters, plant stands, bird baths and

other relics for yards, sanctuaries or meditation areas. Granny’s Attic Antique Mall also offers local delivery for larger items that cannot fit in a car or truck. Granny’s Attic is located at 28450 Felix Valdez, in Temecula. For more information, call (951) 6999449 or visit their website at www. mygrannysattic.net.

International organization recognizes 2017 Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival with six awards of excellence

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TUCSON, Ariz. – The International Festivals & Events Association awarded the 2017 Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival with six honors at the recent convention. The festival won four Gold Pinnacle awards: Best New Souvenir – Growler, Best Souvenir Pin, Best Media Relations Campaign and Best Press Kit. Bronze awards were given to the festival for its KTLA broadcast and for most effective news event or stunt. IFEA recognized the most outstanding examples of quality and creativity in the festivals and events industry during the awards. International contenders included such diverse event organizations as the Singapore Garden Festival in Singapore; RedFilo Events, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Destination NSW, Sydney, Australia; Ludwig Van Beethoven Easter Festival, Krakow, Poland; Cuckoo Events, Dublin, Ireland; Rotterdam Festivals, Rotterdam, Netherlands and the Ansan Street Arts Festival, Ansan, South Korea. The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival competed against events like the Sausalito Arts Festival, Georgia’s International Cherry Festival, Drum Corp International, Des Moines Arts Festival and the Sausalito Art Festival. The festival

competes in the $500,000-$1.5 million category. Events with over a $1.5 million budget compete in their own category and include the Kentucky Derby Festival, Indianapolis 500 Festival and the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. The Growler souvenir and souvenir pin were designed by the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival staff. Melody’s Ad Works of Wildomar, the Festival’s public relations firm, created the award-winning media relations campaign, press kit and developed the KTLA and Good Day L.A. Fox news broadcasts. The festival has won best media relations and best press kit for the fifth straight year. Judging is based upon measured results which include advertising equivalent value of the campaign, percentage of the target audience captured in ticket sales and return on investment for the event by increased revenue. The Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival has won 40 IFEA Awards since 2009 and competes against the world’s top festivals and events. Awards were handed out in 72 different categories in total including event program, volunteer programs, overall sponsorship program, environmental program, media relations campaign and festival and event management degree programs. For a complete list of winners and more information on IFEA, visit www.ifea.com. The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival celebrates its 35th anniversary June 1-3, 2018, at Lake Skinner in the heart of Temecula Valley Wine Country. Located just north of San Diego County, California, the festival has a successful history of celebrating Southern California Wine Country’s finest assets of clear skies dotted by hot air balloons, mild temperatures and rolling vineyards. For festival information, visit www.tvbwf.com or call (951) 676-6713.

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Hospice of the Valleys celebrates 35 years as ‘Havana Nights’ attendees raise $70,000

In addition to a mojito bar and a Cuba Libre bar, there is also a cigar bar sponsored by Zarka’s Cigar Lounge at the “Havana Nights” fundraiser for Hospice of the Valleys, Sept. 23. Donna Holiday, Amber Bogdanski, Summer Holiday and Jen Minnich enjoy a few puffs of their Cuban hand-rolled selections.

Many attendees dress with the “Havana Nights” theme in mind, and Dora Hardesty-Moore rocks a Tropicana-inspired pineapple dress with a beautiful custom-made hat of fruit, leaves, butterfly and ringneck pheasant feathers.

The Drifters Car Club of Southern California bring their beautifully restored and modified classic cars from the 1950s to the Hospice of the Valleys’ “Havana Nights” fundraiser, Sept. 23, and many of the guests take the opportunity for some photo shoots. Over 180 donors contribute items to the silent auction for the Hospice of the Valleys “Havana Nights” Paul Bandong photos event, Sept. 23, including a hand-painted Cuba poster.

The 21st annual Wine & Chocolate event, Sept. 23, at Avensole Winery draws hundreds of attendees for the “Havana Nights” theme night in support of Hospice of the Valleys.

The Espie Hernandez dancers kick off the party with a Latin dance presentation at Hospice of the Valleys’ 21st annual Wine and Chocolate event with a “Havana Nights” theme, Sept. 23. The dancers mingle and dance with guests as Ruben V and the Latin Sounds played dance party music all night at Avensole Winery.

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Hospice of the Valleys celebrated their 35th anniversary and their 21st annual Wine & Chocolate Fundraiser, Sept. 23, at Avensole Winery in Temecula. Over 500 guests, volunteers and vendors attended the “Havana Nights” event, complete with a mojito bar, Cuba Libre bar, Zarka’s cigar bar, Espie Hernandez salsa dancers, authentic Cuban dinner and music by Ruben V and the Latin Sounds. The event raised $70,000 for the nonprofit organization that provides direct care and services to the patients and families they serve. Their services include medication delivery, medical supplies, bereavement and grief support as well as in-home services. The organization reports that 100 percent of all donated funds stay local within the community; 87 cents of every dollar goes toward direct care and services. One thousand dollars provides four days of hospice care; $75 provides for one medication service in the middle of the night.

[Above] The unique acoustic guitar – signed by 15 of country music’s largest stars – is just one of eight live auction items that generated spirited bidding at the “Havana Nights” event benefiting Hospice of the Valleys, Sept 23. [Left] Misha White shares the touching story of her mother’s battle with cancer and her family’s recent experience with Hospice of the Valleys at the 21st annual Wine and Chocolate fundraiser.

Guests enjoy wine and dance to the sounds of Ruben V and the Latin Sounds at the Copacabana Lounge during the “Havana Nights” fundraising event for Hospice of the Valleys. The 21st annual Wine & Chocolate event was attended by hundreds at the Avensole Winery.

Hospice of the Valleys has served 400 seniors, made 22,000 visits and driven 233,000 miles or the equivalent of a one-way trip to the moon. The organization introduced two new programs. The first is a “Music and Memory” program for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease patients that uses an iPod of their favorite music. The program has

been shown to improve communication and reduce depression and anxiety. The cost of one unit is $50. The second is called “We Honor Vets,” a program sponsored by the Veterans Administration but is completely funded by community contributions. Veterans are honored with a pinning ceremony at the end of their lives. The cost

is $100. Providing wine for the event were Avensole Winery, Wilson Creek Winery, Monte de Oro, Europa Village, Akash Winery, Maurice Car’rie Winery, Robert Renzoni Winery and Falkner Winery. The 8-bit Brewing Company provided samples of their beer. Appetizers were provided by Rocky Mountain Catering, Pacific

Pita and Havana Kitchen. Desserts and treats were provided by Dunkin’ Donuts, Trader Joe’s, Havana Kitchen, Corner Bakery, Aromas Coffee & Bistro and Nothing Bundt Cakes. For more information, to volunteer or to donate, contact Hospice of the Valleys at (951) 200-7815 or visit www.hospiceofthevalleys. org.

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Guests and sponsors step up for Menifee Valley Boys and Girls Club Paul Bandong PBANDONG@REEDERMEDIA.COM

The fourth annual Gala Dinner and Auction for the Boys & Girls Club of Menifee Valley was held Saturday, Sept. 16, at 8-Bit Brewing in Temecula. Over 100 attendees and 16 major sponsors attended. The event was a success, raising $17,500 from ticket sales, 49 auction baskets and four live auction items. Board member, Rotarian and former City Councilwoman Sue Kristjansson was honored by board Chair Jennifer Walker for her “pivotal role in opening our doors.” “She gives her heart,” Walker said. Walker announced the dedication of a hallway to Kristjansson, symbolic of “the gateway to learning and growing.” “Boys and Girls Club of Menifee Valley is my heart,” Kristjansson said. “This is the most valuable thing I have done in Menifee.” She has been working on opening the club for two years before the doors actually opened in December 2013. Kristanjansson is moving to Tennessee, and will no longer be with the club. The clubhouse utilizes the Menifee Elementary School, a site that was shuttered due to budget cuts in 2008. They use three airconditioned classrooms, a playground area with basketball courts and a jungle gym for younger kids, an athletic field with a quarter-mile dirt track. The three-year lease costs $1 per year. Dr. Steve Kennedy, superinten-

The board of directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Menifee Valley includes Sgt. Gil Gonzales, Menifee Parks, Recreation and Trails Commissioner Bill Zimmerman, Menifee Union School District Assistant Superintendent Karen Valdes, Chairperson Jennifer Walker, Perris Union High School District Superintendent Grant Bennett and Luis Hutchins, vice president Joel Ortiz photos of operations for JE&B Engineering.

Luis Hutchins, vice president of operations for JE&B Engineering, speaks at the fourth annual Gala Dinner and Auction for the Boys & Girls Club of Menifee Valley.

operations for JE&B Engineering and a board member. Citing the example of this son, Liam, as a three-year member of the club, Hutchins was highly complementary of the club. “No other programs offer the variety: academics, sports, music, summer programs, field trips, teen programs,” Hutchins said. “Kids learn leadership, teamwork, responsibility and fair play. This is a tremendous benefit to families – kids get their homework done and are fed dinner – this contributes to quality family time. And we provide scholarships; we work with families regardless of their ability to pay.” Auctioneer Dave McCrory inspired guests to lift their hands in the air in pursuits of four park hop-

dent of the Menifee Union School District, was one of the original board members. “I saw a need for our students to be supported through after-school opportunities to meet, share, have fun and learn,” Kennedy said. “When I approached our school board with the idea to ‘share’ our newly vacated school campus with our new Boys and Girls Club, they supported the idea wholeheartedly. This is a fine example of community resources – both public and private – coming together to support our community’s youth. The Menifee Union School District is a proud community partner with the new Boys and Girls Club of Menifee Valley.” Key speaker for the event was Luis Hutchins, vice president of

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per tickets to Disneyland, a tasting party for eight by Provecho Grill, his and hers cruising bikes and a 1.9-carat natural tourmaline valued at over $2,000. The “Ivy League” sponsor for the event was Abbot. The “University” sponsors were Paradise Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Neff Construction, Donna Edwards and Gil Gonzalez of Menifee Valley Community Cupboard, Mt San Jacinto College, US Bank, Karen and Manny Valdes, Eric and Natalie Mueller. The “State School” sponsor was All-American Color. The “Community College” sponsors included Smart & Final, All Star Promotions, Your Local Credit Card Guy Ron Paine, DFI Insurance, A Better Look Home Inspections, Assistance League

Big Horse Corn Maze returns with fall fun for the entire family TEMECULA – Visitors are invited to get lost in the Big Horse Corn Maze on the northeast corner of Temecula Parkway and Butterfield Stage Road. The largest cornfield maze in Southern California runs Sept. 30 through Oct. 30. The maze includes a pumpkin patch open daily, pony rides starting Oct. 7, hayride, pillow jump, animal sharing center, mini maze, pig races, high striker, rock wall, corn cannon, face painting, knockerballs, free contests and weekly events. Prices are $9 for maze entry and $15 for maze entry and three activities. Parking is $5 and a portion of parking fee goes to support several nonprofit organizations including the Gary Sinise Foundation, Military and Veterans Appreciation Trust Foundation, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Medal of Honor Foundation and Armed Services YMCA. Weekday hours are 1 to 5 p.m.; ticket sales close at 4 p.m. for the maze and 4:30 p.m. for activities.

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of Temecula Valley and Re/MAX Diamond. CarMax and Kohl’s Menifee provided five-member teams of volunteers for the event. Since June 2014, The Boys & Girls Club of Menifee Valley has served 3,200 children with an average daily attendance of 300 students during the school year and 175 children during the summer. They have provided over $192,000 in financial assistance; 826 members are on scholarships. The club has provided over 75,000 free and balanced meals. For more information, to become a member, to volunteer or to donate, visit www.menifeebgc.org or call (951) 2467-8845.

Weekend hours run 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The maze will be closed for maintenance Oct. 9 and 16. The Big Horse Corn Maze will host a “Salute to Our Military” weekend, Oct. 7-8. The “Helping and Hiring Our Heroes” job and resource fair will be open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. Attendees should bring resumes and be prepared for on-the-spot interviews. The Big Horse Corn Maze will host an “All-American Weekend,” Oct. 14-15, with baseball, hot dogs and apple pie. The maze will have an oldfashioned farm twist, Oct. 21-22; visitors can churn butter, race pigs, pan for gold, compete in pie eating contests, bob for apples and run in potato sack races. The final weekend “End of the Harvest” will have a children and pet costume contest, 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. For more information on the maze or available school programs, visit www.bighorsecornmaze.com or call (951) 389-4621.

Temecula Valley Genealogical Society to hold Open House, Oct. 9

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Members of the Temecula Valley Genealogical Society’s special interest groups that research British, German, Hispanic and AfricanAmerican heritage, as well as the DNA study group, will be available to discuss clues and aids to work through the “brick walls” that sometimes come up in research. Additionally, members of the society will be available to answer questions and explain the benefits of membership. The community is invited to take the first step in tracing their family heritage. For additional information, contact the society president, Barbara Perez, at barbgma9@gmail.com.

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Doug and Kristen Spoon named Menifee Arts Council October Artists/Ambassadors of the Month MENIFEE – As co-owners of the Menifee 24/7 news website, Doug and Kristen Spoon have learned a lot about the community in which they work and call home. It is their dedication to sharing the events and news of the area that led them to being chosen by Arts Council Menifee as their October Artists/Ambassadors of the Month. “I have been impressed with the number of Menifee residents who have so much talent in a variety of arts,” Doug Spoon said. “In addition to the art shows and annual ‘Arts Showcase,’ the annual ‘Menifee’s Got Talent’ has shown an impressive array of dancers, singers, musicians and actors.” Doug Spoon serves as editor for the Menifee 24/7 website, while Kristen Spoon works as associate editor, overseeing the advertising and marketing operations in addition to being its chief photographer. “We have owned the business since January 2013 and have increased its coverage and audience tremendously since then,” Doug Spoon, 62, said. “We have taken it from 6,000 Facebook followers in 2013 to 30,000 today, with an audience of about 50,000 unique visitors to our website each month.” Doug Spoon’s background as a professional journalist for 40 years, including 30 years with the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, prepared him well for his current role. He was a sports writer, covering the Los Angeles Dodgers, University of Southern California sports and many other events, and he later served as sports editor for the daily publication. He also taught journalism for 12

years at California State Polytechnic University Pomona and currently serves as a journalism adviser for Mt. San Jacinto Community College’s student newspaper, The Talon. “I was asked whether I would be interested in serving as adviser for the campus news club,” Spoon explained. “The college does not have a journalism program, but it has students who are talented and interested in developing their reporting skills. In addition to teaching some basic journalism skills, I make suggestions to them for their monthly newspaper and provide feedback as they turn in stories and lay out pages. They already have come a long way in improving the newspaper, which has gone from a newsletter format to a full-page newspaper format with expanded content.” Spoon developed his passion for writing in elementary school while growing up in Temple City. “My fourth-grade teacher praised my creative writing assignments and told me I should consider being a writer when I grew up,” Spoon said. “I forgot about that for years. When I got to college, I planned to go after the money instead, studying architecture. It didn’t take me long to learn that my creative talents involved the written word, not architectural renderings. I always loved sports so I became a sports writer in college at Cal Poly, Pomona. The thrill of reporting fast action on deadline was a real adrenaline rush.” The transition from print news to online news was a gradual one for Spoon. When the San Gabriel Valley Tribune first developed a website, everything was still based

For their active involvement in the community and unwavering promotion of Arts Council Menifee, Doug and Kristen Spoon have been chosen as October Artist/Ambassadors of the Month by Arts Council Menifee. Courtesy photo

on a daily news cycle that ended with an 11 p.m. deadline. Its website was secondary. “But with the increasing popularity of online sites, the arrival of Facebook and the ability to instantly interact with readers, I soon realized the potential of going online only,” Spoon said. “As a college professor, I gradually began to emphasize online over print to help students prepare for the changing world of journalism. But no matter what the delivery method, the ethics of journalism remain the same.” Spoon first learned about Arts Council Menifee from Linda Denver when he wrote a profile on her in 2011. He said she was proactive in inviting the Spoons to ACM events, and they got to know many of the artists. “I could see their passion and became interested in helping to share their mission with others in the community,” he said. “I consider the written word an art form, but I am probably most interested in photography as art. I am basically a self-taught news photographer, but my interactions with members of

ACM have helped me develop a passion for photo composition and the power of the photographic image.” Before moving to Menifee in 2011 and entering the news field, Kristen Spoon worked for 23 years as a wedding planner and caterer and retired in 2014. “The best thing about the news business is all the interesting people you get to meet,” Kristen Spoon said. “Every day is so different; you never know what and who you might meet.” She currently hosts many of the site’s video productions, including live broadcasts of city council meetings, community events and interesting people and places “I have always loved people, and I think everybody has a story,” Kristen Spoon, 59, said. “I love being out with people, but believe it or not, I like the service end of getting information out and not so much being the one on camera. I have just gotten more used to it as the need for someone to be in front was presented.” Spoon grew up in Glendora and has always had an interest in the arts. “I was very active in choral groups

in school,” she said. “My high school offered a special class for all the arts which included writing, drama, music and art class. It was one of my greatest experiences to date.” When the Spoons took over Menifee 24/7 from Steve Johnson, a former Menifee resident who created it, it had been in existence for about seven years. “My goal was to make it more of a professional news source, without losing the local hometown feel,” Doug Spoon said. “Readers soon began to appreciate our efforts. While maintaining my journalistic principles, I learned to adapt to the scope of a hyper local audience.” Readers submit lots of information to the website and are grateful to have a news forum that will post items that might not make it into a larger regional newspaper. “I get a lot of material by keeping up with city politics, covering city council meetings, getting to know members of local clubs, covering the high school teams and more,” Doug Spoon said. “Although we’re obligated to report all news, sometimes sad or depressing, I try to put my own unique style in everything I write. I especially have fun with the upbeat stories of human accomplishment.” The Spoons have been married for 18 years, and their blended family includes five children and 10 grandchildren. Check out their website at www. menifee247.com. For more information about ACM, please visit www.artscouncilmenifee.org or call (951) 290-2781.

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TEMECULA – The nationally recognized Chaparral High School theater department, winner of eight awards and 14 additional nominations in the 12th Annual National Youth Arts Awards, is pleased to announce that it will debut its fall play “Blithe Spirit,” 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 12. Additional performances are 7 p.m., Oct. 13-14, and a matinee performance 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 14. All performances are performed in the school’s performing arts center. Chaparral High School is located at 27215 Nicolas Road in Temecula. “Blithe Spirit” was written by famed author, Noel Coward. The comedy was a hit on London and Broadway stages and features fussy, cantankerous, novelist Charles Condomine, who is remarried but haunted by the ghost of his late first wife, the clever and insistent Elvira, who was called up by a visiting “happy medium,” Madame Arcati. Cast members include senior Dylan Robb as Charles Condomine, junior Leah Barlage as Ruth Condomine, senior Kayla Jarry as Elvira, senior Hope Reichert as Madame Arcati, junior Miah Aguirre as Edith,

senior Camryn Halfpenny as Violet Bradman and junior Peter Lacko as George Bradman. “With each show, we try to challenge ourselves,” Chris Irvin, drama teacher and director, said. “With this show, the challenge comes through the language of the time. This is one of the first shows we’ve done that was written at the time in which the story actually takes place. Late 1930s-early 1940s England is rich with very formal language. It’s a challenge, but one the cast is succeeding at. That coupled with the satirical elements of the story make for a very fun show. I like to describe it as a mixture of Downton Abbey and Frasier. Additionally, being a comedic ghost story, it comes just in time for Halloween.” General admission is $10; all students, military personnel and seniors 55 plus are admitted for $8. Tickets are available at www.chaparralat.seatyourself.biz, at the CHS bookkeeping office during school hours and at the theatre box office before each performance. For more information on the show, call (951) 695-4200, ext. 144, or email Chris Irvin at cirvin@tvusd. k12.ca.us.

Pechanga hosts a night of rock for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure TEMECULA – Pechanga Resort & Casino will host a night of rock ‘n’ roll featuring the tunes of six bands and emcees Mia from The Mix 103.3 FM and guitarist Erik Turner from Warrant, all in honor of breast cancer awareness month in October. Pechanga presents the fourth annual “Rockin’ for the Cure” benefit concert 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 8. Doors open at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available to the public. The Oct. 8 concert inside the 1,200-seat Pechanga Theater features six popular bands, including

Liquid Circus, Streetwize, Hollywood Five and Dime, Lifetime Rocker, Grass and Street Lynx. Each year, Pechanga team members band together and raise thousands of dollars for Susan G. Komen Inland Empire by way of bake sales, “Rockin’ for the Cure,” payroll deductions and games. The proceeds of the benefit concert will go entirely to Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Inland Empire. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at www.pechanga.com. All ages are welcome.

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Classic Car Cruise speeds through Lake Elsinore

People view vintage cars on display during the Classic Car Cruise along Main Street in Lake Elsinore, Sept. 30.

An array of awards for various categories to be distributed to vintage car owners showing at the Classic Car Cruise along Main Street in Lake Elsinore.

Visitors view this vintage car on display during the Classic Car Cruise along Main Street in Lake Elsinore, Sept. 30.

The final Lake Elsinore Classic Car Cruise of 2017, Sept. 30, brings many spectators.

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Senior members have made a wide variety of craft items, including holiday decorations and gift items. Senior Golden Years is a non-profit organization that serves the entire Temecula Valley and surrounding areas. The seniors have donated their crafts for this event and the proceeds will go to the club.

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De Luz group seeks AVA Wine Country designation for grapes and wine Events Calendar Friday, Oct. 6

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Over 40 residents, farmers and growers gathered at a private residence in De Luz, Sept. 21, to discuss plans to apply for an American Viticulture Area designation for the De Luz area. Many brought samples of their locally grown wines. “Our goal is to elevate and separate,” Heather Petersen, organizer for the gathering and owner of the property, said. Petersen, founder and CEO of National Merchants Association, has plans to open the Sol de Luz winery. “Just driving up here, you can tell this is a really special place, rolling plush green hills, sunny weather,” Peterson said. “It is very different than the Temecula Valley floor, and our grapes have their own unique flavor profile and we want to have that recognized.” AVA is an official term used to designate “different grape-growing regions throughout the United States, distinguishable by geographic features.” Geographic features can include climate, soil, elevation, physical features and historical precedent. As of September 2016, there are 236 AVAs in the United States. Similar to the Appellation of Origin, the designated AVA describes a geographic pedigree often reflected in the characteristics of the grapes grown in that area. Once an AVA is established, at least 85 percent of the grapes used to make a wine must be grown in the specified area if the AVA is referenced on the label. De Luz is distinctively different from the Temecula Valley wine region. De Luz enjoys a more temperate climate of approximately10-15 degrees cooler with a long growing season of coastal morning fog, warm and sunny days, rapidly cooled off in the late afternoon and evenings by Pacific Ocean breezes. The De Luz hills receive twice as much rainfall as the valley floor, 14 inches this last year. The varied topographical configuration of hills and valleys provide a variety of exposures and elevations lending itself to a diversity of grapes. The rocky red volcanic soil with more sedimentary rock is another contrast to the sandy soil of the Temecula Valley floor. Southern California is generally considered too hot to grow pinot noir, considered the “most romantic of wines.” However, the 2008 Woodworth Vineyards pinot noir, which is grown on the same property that the meeting was held, was ranked among the very best, winning a gold medal at the 2011 Pinot Noir Summit in San Francisco. It achieved scores of 93 and 94 from a distinguished panel of judges who tasted more than 360 competing wines from the United States, France, Italy, Australia and

A group of De Luz residents and growers are proposing a separate wine region designation for De Luz based on its unique microclimates and soil. They met to discuss the idea at Woodworth Vineyards, Sept. 21.

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These pinot noir grape vines in the De Luz Highlands produce a gold medal in an international competition for Woodworth Vineyards that stunned the wine world in 2011. Paul Bandong photos

New Zealand. The award-winning wine was produced exclusively from 3 acres of pinot noir grapes grown on the 45-acre De Luz property. Woodworth has also won numerous medals for many of its other wines, including whites and blends, giving testament to the area’s suitability for growing a diversity of grapes. Petersen had grown up farming in Iowa and has planted vines over 100 acres in De Luz over the past year. She sees this meeting as a collaborative opportunity to educate through the AVA about farming techniques, consistency in the growing experience and maximizing yield.

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“This will grow and elevate the level of winemaking in this area,” Petersen said. The group hopes to see road improvements and increased property values as a result of the AVA and the subsequent recognition and growth. Los Angeles winemaker, Justin Chang, principle of the “Good Luck, Have Fun” Winery, is in full support of the AVA proposal. He has planted malbec grapes on his family’s assemblage of acres near Cross Creek Golf Course. “I saw a real dedication to farming up here – avocados, citrus and grapes – and thought this is a beautiful place to grow grapes,” Chang said, adding that he plans to utilize large parcels with a reduced scope of project, basing his winemaking on malbec, building toward a classic Bordeaux in later years. De Luz resident Terrence Connolly has planted 350 syrah vines and 250 grenache vines on his property. His first year’s harvest went to Palumbo Family Vineyards & Winery, who sourced out the best of the lot to see what they could make of it. “This is not a new idea,” Nick Palumbo, who has been involved in the industry since 1998 and has vineyards on both sides of the freeway, said. “This area is currently under the Temecula Valley AVA; it should be considered for identification as a unique area as a separate or

The AVA designation is used by local wine producers to identify and promote the region. A group of De Luz residents are looking into the idea of creating a separate designation for the area at a meeting at Woodworth Vineyards, Sept. 21.

sub-AVA.” However, he advised “any ‘new’ idea needs a heavy dose of caution and thought before being implemented.” He also said that 50-100 tons of grapes went unsold in the area this year. Coincidentally, Rancho California Water District announced its “CropSWAP” program in December 2016, providing financial assistance to their agricultural and “ag/residential” customers for crop conversion projects “that save water through replacement of existing crops with those with lower irrigation water demands.” Maximum assistance amount is $15,000 per acre converted when swapping from avocados to wine grapes or $10,000 per acre converted

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS CHILDREN AND TEENS: ONGOING – Explore Science every Friday night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Pennypickle’s Workshop. $5 per person. 42081 Main St. in Temecula. Information: www.pennypickles.org. Oct. 27 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mad Scientist Crazy Chemistry Lab at Pennypickle’s Workshop. Only true mad scientists can appreciate Halloween and the opportunity to do some wild and wacky experiments. It’s spooky how much fun it will be. $25, 5-10 years only for the drop-off event. Registration open now. Call (951) 3086376. 42081 Main St. in Temecula. Information: www.pennypickles.org. Oct. 30 – All Day. Monday Madness. Pennypickle’s Workshop will be open for Monday Madness for all sessions. $5 per person over 24 months. 42081 Main St. in Temecula. Information: www.pennypickles.org. ENTERTAINMENT: NOW – Oct. 31. 7-11 p.m. Sinister Valley Haunted House. Come test your courage this year at Sinister Valley’s biggest Haunt yet! If you’re lucky enough to survive the Swamp Graveyard, you’ll embark into a truly Haunted House. A tip; Don’t anger the little girl that used to live there! Assuming you’re the lucky one in your group to survive, you’ll head underground for a truly explosive experience! But be careful, you won’t be alone in the depths of the mine! $12 on Thursdays and Sundays, $15 on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets online or on-site at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, Temecula. Information: www. sinistervalley.com. Oct. 21 – 5 p.m. Salute to Vietnam fundraiser sponsored by Wings and Rotors Air Museum. Dinner, silent auction and live entertainment provided by the Phoenix Patrol Band. Come dressed in 1970s attire. At the French Valley Airport Hangar 31, 33750 Sky Canyon Drive, Murrieta. Tickets and Information (951) 696-3901. ONGOING – 7-9 p.m. Country Live at the Merc, presented by Gwyn Sanborn. Join us every first and third Saturday for a live country music show featuring the house band backing up the valley’s hottest country artists. Artist showcases and songwriter nights change it up occasionally so be sure to check the schedule online at www.countryatthemerc.info. A second show will be added at 9 p.m. if first show sells out. 42051 Main St., Temecula. Information: (866) 653-8696 or email: tickets@temeculaca.gov. ONGOING – 3 p.m. Classics at The Merc. Presented by California Chamber Orchestra association with Temecula Presents. Classics at The Merc is a monthly chamber recital series co-produced by the California Chamber Orchestra and Temecula Presents. Every second and fourth Sunday afternoon Classics at

the Merc features an individual musician or small ensemble performing a wide range of music. Performers are all working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students. 42051 Main St., Temecula. Information: (866) 653-8696 or email: tickets@temeculaca.gov. ONGOING – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the Merc, presented by Sherry Williams. Each Thursday (and special performance dates throughout the year), you will be treated to a different jazz group in the intimate space known as “The Merc.” The Mercantile is one of Temecula’s original buildings and has been beautifully restored. 42051 Main St., Temecula. Information: (866) 653-8696 or email: tickets@ temeculaca.gov. COMMUNITY EVENTS: Oct. 7 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 19th annual Old Town Temecula Outdoor Quilt Show. See hundreds of quilts! Modern quilts, traditional pieced and applique quilts, art quilts, baby quilts, children’s quilts, fun quilts and crazy quilts. All displayed from porches, eaves and balconies throughout historical Old Town Temecula. Special events include a live auction at 1 p.m. in the Temecula Community Theater Courtyard where attendees can bid on many beautiful large quilts. New this year: online bidding! Watch live streaming and make phone bids. More information on at www.valleyofthemistquilters.com. A silent auction of small wall hangings and table runners will be available for bidding from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A new opportunity to “Buy It Now” on mid- and smallsized quilts and wall hangings will also be available all day at the Temecula Community Civic Center. Free. Information: (951) 312-4927. Oct. 7 – 6-11 a.m. Elsinore High School Girls’ Soccer Yard Sale Fundraiser. 32877 Virgo Way in Wildomar to raise funds for equipment for the upcoming season. To donate to the sale email marie.dillon@leusd.k12.ca.us. Oct. 12 – 10:30 a.m. Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 meeting featuring speaker Sarah Kay Bierle who will present “Awakened Hearts: “The Power & Patriotism of Civilians” focusing on civilian response during the American Civil War. Temecula Public Library 30600 Pauba Road in Temecula. Bring your own lunch. Information: Rosemary Minsky (951) 928-8063. Oct. 14 – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hemet Woman’s Club will be hosting their Annual Parkwide Patio Sale at the Colonial Country Club, 601 North Kirby Street in Hemet. Benefits club community projects throughout the Valley. Hemet Woman’s Club will celebrate 112 years of service to the community in 2018. Several organizations and charitable efforts are supported through the club’s fundraising

and volunteering actions throughout the year. Information: www.hemetwomansclub.org. Oct. 14 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friends of the Murrieta Library Book Sale at the Friends of the Murrieta Library Corner Bookstore, located in the Gateway Center, just east of the I-215 at the corner of Los Alamos Road and Whitewood Road. The Amazon link for the Corner Bookstore is Murrieta Friends Storefront. Selling gently used books both for children and adults at seriously discounted prices, the bookstore provides a wide range of choices for everyone. Hardbacks sell for $1.00 and paperbacks, $.25. Hundreds of books are available, and gift certificates are available for purchase. Information: Rita Nastri at (951) 698-8640 or visit www.murrietalibraryfriends.org. Oct. 16 – 11 a.m. Temecula Valley Newcomers Club Meeting and Halloween Costume Party. at 11 a.m. Costume Party. Make some new friends and maybe win a prize for your costume. If you have recently moved to the Temecula Valley or have lived here for many years and want to get out more, meet new people and have fun, Temecula Valley Newcomers Club (TVNC) is for you. Come see what it’s all about at the TVNC monthly luncheon at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Road, Temecula. Paid reservations are Required at least one week before luncheon. Call Anne (951) 677-7149. This Club is a social organization with many different activities for members such as card games, book clubs, mahjong, movie groups, theater trips, lunch and dinner groups and much more. Information: Gwen (951) 461-1525. Oct. 19 – 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The City of Temecula will host a free oneday Emergency Management Summit which will include keynote speakers, panel discussions, lectures, exhibitions and vendors. The goal of the summit is to bring together businesses, regional first responders, emergency managers, elected officials, and the public to discuss issues related to emergency preparedness, and all-hazards events such as earthquakes, floods, droughts, fires, terrorism, incidents that affect our region and the business community. Oct. 21 – 20th annual TUMC Craft Faire. 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. at the Temecula United Methodist Church, located at 42690 Margarita Road in Temecula. Vendors of high quality, handcrafted items are wanted for the faire. Commercial entries are not accepted. Booth locations available. Information: Heather Bjorklund (951) 676-7784. ONGOING: Weekly classes at the Hemet Art Association Gallery, 144 N. Harvard St. in Hemet. Tuesdays, Painting with Acrylics (beginners to intermediate) 4:30-7:30 p.m. Information: Paula Squier (805) 341-2707.

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WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: EVERY THURSDAY – 6-7 p.m. Parent Support Group for parents of young adults battling chemical dependency at Hill Recovery, 41877 Enterprise Circle N. Suite 100, Temecula. Education, intervention tools, peer support, peace of mind. Information: Erin (951) 719-3685 or Kathleen (951) 440-2014. www.hillrecovery.com. Oct. 6 – 6 p.m. MSJC hosts Dr. Tim White who will present “The Ways We Were: Human Evolution Revealed by Ethiopian Fossil Discoveries.” Menifee Valley Campus at 28237 La Piedra Road, Room 927, in Menifee. White is a renowned paleontologist who has been involved in many important discoveries relating to the origin of humans. He will speak on human evolution, his educational journey and answer questions from the audience. Tim grew up in Lake Arrowhead, graduated from UCR and is currently a professor at UC Berkeley. Free and open to the public. Information: Michael Plotkin at (951) 487-3730 or mplotkin@msjc.edu. Oct. 11 – 11:30 a.m. Menifee NAFE to meet at Merna’s Cafe & Grill 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd., in Sun City. NAFE meets have dynamic speakers, networking and more. NAFE has been serving women across the globe for over 45 years. Their Mission is to help women grow both personally and professionally. Information: Robbie (951) 255-9200 or rmotter@aol.com. Oct. 12 – 1-3 p.m. Lake Elsinore Genealogical Society Business and Program presents guest speaker Jeanette Shiel who will discuss the role of newspapers in her presentation, “Newspapers: Beyond the Vital Records.” Meetings are held monthly on the second Thursday of each month except July and August at the Mission Trail Community Library, 34303 Mission Trail, in Wildomar. Visitors and Guests are welcome. Free and open to the public. Information visit http:// bakerfamily.org/legs or email or call: Candy Petersen at jandcpetersen@ roadrunner.com or (951) 246-2028. ONGOING – The Temecula Valley Hawks Soccer Club has three teams that partnered with Clothes for the Cause to host a clothing and

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textile drive for team fundraisers. Coach Carlos Basso’s 2002 and 2003 Girls Academy and Boys 2005 Black teams are collecting unwanted textiles to help fund upcoming tournaments and travel expenses. Accepted items include: clothing, shoes, hats, bags/ backpacks/suitcases, stuffed animals, towels, drapes and tablecloths. Please put all items in a garbage bag. Contact Janine Hardwick at jrhardwick5@ gmail.com if you have any donations for the teams. All items will be picked up at Birdsall Sports Park Field on Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. ONGOING – Truth and Tavern Society at the Pitstop in Menifee on the third Sunday of each month. Come to an atmosphere where people can talk and discuss life’s issues they have. Our motto is, “Honest answers to you questions in an agree-to-disagreeagreeably atmosphere.” Submit questions through a variety of social media locations, which become the basis for conversations that month. Why a restaurant/bar? It allows for people to come and go at their leisure, while being a relaxed and neutral atmosphere to hold conversations. Information www.truthandtavernsociety.com. ONGOING – Animal Friends of the Valleys needs donations: Wet cat food, dry cat food, wet kitten food, dry small breed dog food, dry dog food, dry senior dog food, dry weight maintenance dog food, wet dog food, cat litter and newspaper. Donations can be dropped off at Animal Friends of the Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar. ONGOING – The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. This year the association will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the division which was formed in France during WWI. Information about the association and the annual reunion in Arlington, Virginia, from Sept. 13-17 contact Secretary-Treasurer Bob Haynes at (224) 225-1202 or 2idahq@comcast.net. www.2ida.org. ONGOING – Desert Hills Memory Care to host a monthly Education and Connections support group at 25818 Columbia St. Hemet on the second Monday of every month at 10 a.m. Complimentary respite care will be available for loved ones during these meeting. Education and Connections is open to anyone who would like more support and education while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia. Information: Chantelle (951) 6521837. ONGOING – Sun City Certified Farmers Market is held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday in the parking lot of the Menifee United Church of Christ, 26701 McCall Blvd. Vendors offer produce, crafts, food and more. Information: Pamela (951) 491-4111.

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Impress guests with homemade salsa at the next soiree FALLBROOK – Gatherings of family and friends are better with food, and few foods are more universally beloved than salsa. Whether they’re hosting a gathering for the big game or a celebration of Hispanic culture and cuisine, hosts who want to go the extra mile can forgo storebought salsa for the following homemade recipe for “Warm Black Bean Salsa” courtesy of Judith Finlayson’s “The Health Slow Cooker: 135 Gluten-Free Recipes for Health and Wellness,” published by Robert Rose.

NEWPORT BEACH – Bluewater Grill is making its second Tuesday tasting in October a decidedly “Down Under” affair by pairing Australian seafood favorites with hand-selected wines from New Zealand. The “Bluewater Down Under Tasting” will be held Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the six Bluewater Grill, Bluewater Boathouse and Bluewater Avalon restaurants in California and Phoenix, combining Bluewater’s popular blackened barramundi with salt and pepper calamari and Oyster Bay sauvignon blanc and pinot noir from New Zealand’s Marlborough County. An Australian Aboriginal term for “large-scaled river fish,” barramundi is also known as “Australian seabass,” and it is popular throughout Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Bluewater’s variety from its “Grilled Favorites” menu offers a white, flaky consistency

Warm Black Bean Salsa Makes about 3 cups 2 cups cooked black beans, drained, rinsed and mashed (see tip 1 below) 1 cup diced tomatoes (see tip 2 below) 4 scallions, finely chopped 2 roasted peppers such as poblano or sweet, peeled and diced 1 roasted jalapeno, seeded and diced or 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce 1 teaspoon pureed garlic (see tip 3 below) 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves Finely chopped scallions (optional)

Bluewater Grill goes ‘Down Under’ for second Tuesday tasting in October and mild flavor and is served with chipotle dirty rice and sweet corn and avocado relish. The fish is sustainably harvested at a facility certified by the European Union, Friend of the Sea, World Wildlife Fund, Marine Stewardship Council and other organizations. Bluewater’s salt and pepper calamari, inspired by the famous Australian pub food, is served with sweet chili sauce and is popular on the restaurant’s small-plates menu. The cost of the special tasting event is $34.95 per person. In addition to the Oct. 10 events in Newport Beach, Redondo Beach, Temecula, Coronado, Avalon and Phoenix, customers can order the two featured items and wine off the menu throughout October. For menus, locations, hours of operation, phone numbers and other information about Bluewater restaurants in Southern California and Arizona, visit www.bluewatergrill.com.

Warm black bean salsa makes a great addition to family parties. This recipe is from Judith Finlayson’s “The Health Slow Cooker: 135 Gluten-Free Recipes for Health and Wellness.” Courtesy photo

In slow cooker stoneware, combine beans, tomatoes, scallions, poblano, jalapeno peppers, garlic, lime zest, lime juice and cheese. Stir well. Cover and cook on high for 1 and 1/2 hours, until mixture is hot and bubbly. Stir in cilantro, sprinkle with scallions, if using, and serve. Tips: 1. Use 14- to 19-ounce can of no-salt-added beans, drained. Or cook dried beans yourself (see recipe below). 2. For convenience, substitute 1 cup drained no-salt-added diced canned tomatoes. 3. To puree garlic, use a sharptoothed grater. Basic Beans Makes approximately 2 cups 1 cup dried beans (see tip below) 3 cups water Garlic (optional) Bay leaves (optional) Bouquet garni (optional) First, choose either the long soak method or the quick soak method and presoak the beans. Long soak method: In a bowl, combine beans and water. Soak for at least 6 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse thoroughly with

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Volume 17, Issue 40

REAL ESTATE / HOME & GARDEN

Find exceptional savings on new homes in the Inland Empire during Pardee’s ‘Hello Savings’ event CORONA – Looking for a stylish home with a range of options? Pardee Homes has home buyers covered with new homes featuring flexible floor plans and spaces designed to bring families together, just in time for the holidays. Now is the time to buy, as Pardee Homes bids goodbye to summer and says hello to special values on select homes in the Inland Empire. “Our ‘Hello Savings’ event represents a truly extraordinary opportunity to save thousands of dollars on a new home,” Matt Sauls, vice president of marketing and product development for Pardee Homes, said. “We are offering $5,000 toward closing costs or a choice of packages ranging from window coverings to backyard landscaping to a special below-market fixed interest rates as low as 3.75 percent or 3.871 percent APR for qualified buyers, all on select homes while supplies last. “The savings are available on a limited collection of homes in the Inland Empire through Oct. 31,” Sauls said. “Motivated home shoppers can make it all happen now by visiting www.PardeeHelloSavings. com, calling a new home specialist at (951) 399-2363 or by visiting

one of four new home galleries where they will find these exceptional savings on homes priced from the mid $300,000s to the low $400,000s.” Pardee Homes has selected homes in four neighborhoods for this special savings event, including Flagstone located at Sundance in Beaumont. This luxurious move-up collection of one- and two-story floor plans offers four to six bedrooms, GenSmart Suites and square footage ranging from approximately 2,852 to 3,934 square feet. Flagstone is in The Highlands at Sundance, a new area adjacent to the established Sundance community where residents enjoy tree-lined parkways, nearby elementary schools, two expansive neighborhood parks and The Highlands Club, with a neighborhood swimming pool, spa, tot lot and barbeque area. In Lake Elsinore, the savings are available at three new home neighborhoods in master-planned Canyon Hills – Starling, Vantage and Aura. You’ll find homes offering a range of three-to-five bedrooms and approximately 2,151 to 3,255 square feet. Among the choices are Aura, featuring amazing indoor

and outdoor living spaces from the mid-$300,000s; spacious, limited reserve homes at Vantage on large home sites and elevated living at Starling, designed with room to grow with bonus rooms and covered patios. Canyon Hills is in the beautiful rolling hills next to Canyon Lake and surrounded by acres of preserved open space. Residents enjoy convenient shopping, great recreational amenities, private recreation centers and neighborhood schools. Starling, Vantage and Aura are in Canyon Hills’ gated Westridge neighborhood, which includes its very own recreation center and a neighborhood dog park. Homebuyers may receive up to $5,000 in incentives on select homes, while supplies last. Incentives may be used toward one of the following per home site: closing costs, a backyard landscaping package, a window covering package or toward a buy-down of their interest rate if purchase is financed through the affiliated mortgage company, TRI Pointe Connect. To receive incentives, homebuyers must enter into a purchase agreement for an eligible home site on

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or before Oct. 31 and close escrow by Dec. 31. This information is not an offer to lend. Rates effective Aug. 30 and are based on a 60-day rate lock for conventional financing. Loan scenario assumes $421,053 purchase price loan amount of $400,000 and $4,211 in points and fees. Owner occupied purchase with 720 credit score; 30-year fixed rate mortgage with an interest rate of 3.75 percent or 3.871 percent APR. Monthly principle and interest payment of

$1,852.46 excludes taxes, insurance, homeowners association or other fees so the actual payment obligation will be greater. Rates, terms and availability of programs are subject to change without notice. To learn more about the endof-summer savings available from Pardee Homes, prospective buyers are advised to go to www. PardeeHelloSavings.com or call (951) 399-2363 for more information.

Board approves formation of pest control district

Asian citrus psyllids are small – no more than one-eighth of an inch long – brown, winged insects that feed on citrus tree leaves and stems. Courtesy photo

RIVERSIDE – A pest control district will be established in the Hemet area to defend against the invasive Asian citrus psyllid, under action taken Tuesday, Sept. 26, by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. Citrus Pest Control District No. 3 will enable commercial growers to develop strategies and procure pest control services to protect their oranges, lemons, grapefruit and tangerines without depending

on outside sources. The supervisors’ authorization included the appointment of a five-member board of directors to manage the district, which will be funded through fees collected from growers. The fee schedule will have to be approved during an election. “We have well over 70 percent of growers in the area signed up,” Hemet resident and pest control contractor Allen Washburn told the board. “We feel this is necessary. It

has worked in the Coachella Valley Pest Control District. It can work down in Hemet. We want to keep Hemet as clean as possible.” The district will be bounded by Cottonwood Avenue to the north, Old Southwest Brand Road to the south, State Street to the west and state Route 74 to the east, according to the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office. “I think we’re going to see some progress on this issue,” Supervisor Chuck Washington said in response to the district’s formation. In July, citrus greening disease, formally known as huanglongbing, was confirmed in a grapefruit tree located in the area of Chicago and Marlborough avenues in east Riverside. Another tree on the same block was identified as infected last month. Asian citrus psyllids had infested both trees, which had to be uprooted and destroyed. The board declared a local state of emergency, Aug. 29, because of the potential spread of greening disease countywide. Staff from the University of California Riverside’s Center for Invasive Species Research has taken the lead in the effort to suppress it. The California Department of Food and Agriculture placed the

area where greening disease is active under quarantine. Under the state order, only citrus products that have been “commercially cleaned and packed” can be shipped out of the quarantine zone, which is 94 square miles, encompassing parts of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. A map depicting the quarantine area, the center of which is the interchange of Interstates 60, 91 and 215, is available at www.cdfa. ca.gov/plant/pe/InteriorExclusion/ hlb_quarantine.html. Similar quarantines are in effect in Los Angeles and Orange counties. State officials said no citrus nursery stock can be moved outside of the area under quarantine, and no residentially grown citrus fruit can be moved. However, growers may continue to consume and share with people within the quarantined locations. The CDFA said a treatment program has been implemented that seeks to eliminate Asian citrus psyllid infestations within 800 meters of where the disease took root. Psyllids are finger-tip size, mothlike insects that made their U.S. debut in Florida nearly 20 years ago. The county’s roughly 20,000 acres of commercial citrus crops

yield about $187 million a year, and citrus greening disease poses a direct threat, according to agricultural officials. Psyllids originate in tropical and subtropical regions. They first appeared in California in 2008 and have been trapped in citrusgrowing areas throughout the Inland Empire. Psyllids host virulent bacteria that can devastate plants’ vascular systems. The greening disease rampaged throughout Florida in 2005 and has inflicted an estimated $3 billion in damage to crops in the Sunshine State, according to a study published by the University of Florida. The U.S. Department of Agricultural said that Florida’s citrus crops are likely to produce 70 percent less this year compared to 20 years ago as a direct result of greening disease. The first signs of citrus greening disease are yellowing leaves on trees and fruit that remain green because they never ripen. Anyone with questions or concerns about huanglongbing and the threat posed by psyllids is encouraged to contact either the agricultural commissioner’s office at (951) 955-3045 or the state’s pest hotline at (800) 491-1899.

Market at a glance (As of Oct. 1, 2017) No of Homes Sold Inventory of Properties Listed

TEMECULA

MURRIETA

WILDOMAR

LAKE ELSINORE

CANYON LAKE

MENIFEE

SUN CITY

HEMET

SAN JACINTO

(353) 354

(395) 395

(221) 215

(134) 130

(137) 145

(314) 318

Average Selling Price

$534,435

$373,784

(102)

$339,634

$338,600

(111)

$481,665

107

$360,766

$241,850

$221,608

(102)

$262,680

Average List Price

$799,409

$748,407

$421,236

$403,073

$619,731

$432,030

$333,376

$297,963

$311,196

Median List Price

$599,000

$484,900

$429,945

$379,900

$538,999

$414,950

$328,000

$249,900

$269,900

Asking Price per Square Foot

$213

$183

$157

$182

$209

$175

$176

$152

$148

Average Days on Market

100

112

Most Expensive Listing

$4,250,000

$9,990,000

$999,900

$2,249,990

$2,250,000

$895,000

$875,000

$5,000,000

$3,250,000

Least Expensive Listing

$315,500

$169,000

$199,000

$160,000

$123,000

$249,999

$152,500

$57,000

$53,900

Average Age of Listing

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

45%

39%

43%

40%

38%

37%

24%

28%

26%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

10%

14%

13%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

3108

3084

2730

2052

2377

2462

1804

1630

1702

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

8001-10,000

6501-8000

Median Number of Bedrooms

4.0

3.0

4.0

3.0

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

2.5

2.0

Seller (45.5)

Seller (47.7)

Seller (52.7)

Seller (52.3)

Seller (43.1)

Seller (52.8)

Seller (56.1)

Seller (55.6)

Seller (56.5)

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 10/02/17. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 10/01/17 Boxes with multiple entries have previous week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Strong Trends (multiple weeks) in each area are indicated by color: green indicates upward trend; pink indicates downward trend. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

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Real Estate / Home & Garden Recent Home Sales

List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 256 closed transactions for 9/25/17 through 10/1/17.

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Address

Anza Canyon Lake

Hemet

Lake Elsinore

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

59700 Patrick Way

$293,000

1400

3BR

2BA

57160 Benton Way

$170,000

1344

2BR

1BA

227

City Lake Elsinore

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Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Murrieta 26529 Jefferson Ave. Bath

Days on Market

41071 Crimson Pillar Lane

$419,000

2921

4BR

3BA

30991 Verona Street

$292,000

1520

3BR

2BA

City Murrieta

Hemet 2355 E. Florida

Address

Sale Price

Menifee 27070 Sun City Blvd. Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

26190 Jaylene Street

$377,000

2788

4BR

3BA

38500 Oaktree

$356,000

1840

2BR

3BA

121

30420 Emperor Drive

$360,000

1602

3BR

2BA

28 Ponte Russo

$425,000

3262

5BR

4BA

34667 Sawtooth Court

$410,000

2338

4BR

3BA

110

22266 Loch Lomond Drive

$497,000

2409

3BR

3BA

17559 Raley Ave

$221,000

816

2BR

1BA

28496 Bauvardia Way

$410,000

2878

4BR

3BA

149

29385 Vacation Drive

$402,000

1934

3BR

2BA

29217 Prestwick

$364,000

1862

3BR

2BA

29953 Gulf Stream Drive

$335,000

1592

3BR

2BA

4108 Pearl Street

$408,000

2655

4BR

3BA

San Jacinto

815 Autumn Mist Lane

$255,000

1784

4BR

3BA

688 Amherst Way

$255,000

1884

3BR

2BA

22066 San Joaquin Drive

$954,000

4615

5BR

4BA

216 Ralph Road

$355,000

1949

3BR

3BA

527 Pleasant Hill Road

$186,900

1096

2BR

2BA

23050 Compass Drive

$420,000

2716

3BR

2BA

34332 Blossoms Drive

$375,900

2022

4BR

3BA

1858 Shakespeare

$315,000

2982

5BR

3BA

30301 White Cove Court

$750,000

2873

3BR

3BA

111

33138 Windward Way

$401,000

2505

4BR

3BA

1812 Corova Court

$305,000

2258

4BR

3BA

22073 Vacation Drive

$455,000

3200

4BR

3BA

152

39771 Strada Firenze

$371,625

2464

4BR

3BA

2032 Whitman Drive

$243,900

1441

3BR

2BA

23118 Skylink Drive

$161,982

1920

2BR

2BA

148

31078 Ponderosa Street

$100,000

660

2BR

2BA

109

1955 Meridian Street

$346,000

2956

5BR

3BA

1957 Calle Diablo

$135,000

1000

2BR

2BA

33100 Molly Court

$278,000

2048

4BR

3BA

2941 Cherry Laurel Lane

$244,000

2367

3BR

3BA

878 Truman Court

$225,000

1337

3BR

2BA

267 Yale Street

$237,500

1770

4BR

2BA

Menifee

27964 Lemonwood Drive

$259,000

1299

3BR

2BA

1957 El Milagro Rd

$270,000

2050

4BR

3BA

121

29019 Silver Star Drive

$417,000

3540

5BR

3BA

389 Quandt Ranch Road

$206,000

1154

3BR

2BA

397

25310 Stephvon Way

$72,500

624

2BR

1BA

28335 Moreland Road

$359,990

2280

4BR

3BA

45350 Beard Street

$72,500

1100

2BR

2BA

29480 Piazza Court

$350,000

1846

3BR

3BA

Sun City

25620 Union Hill Drive

$232,000

1002

2BR

2BA

26211 Mccall Boulevard

$193,000

1062

2BR

2BA

25085 Posey Drive

$110,000

1694

4BR

2BA

30644 Blue Lagoon Circle

$345,000

1472

3BR

3BA

27841 Invitation Drive

$275,000

1173

3BR

2BA

4670 Beeshou Way

$380,000

1968

3BR

2BA

28396 Halcyon Court

$335,000

1746

3BR

3BA

29228 Carmel Road

$205,000

1139

2BR

1BA

190 Montrose Avenue

$168,000

865

2BR

2BA

28510 Marcalope Lane

$620,000

1733

3BR

2BA

110

1153 Val Verde Dr

$190,000

1015

3BR

1BA

31352 Daybreak Court

$470,000

3060

5BR

5BA

26398 Naomi Drive

$270,000

1994

3BR

2BA

26348 Nova Lane

$344,900

1715

3BR

2BA

Temecula

26846 Buccaneer Drive

$304,250

1773

2BR

3BA

44200 Sunset Terrace

$1,387,000

4940

5BR

5BA

46228 Yellowstone Lane

$465,000

2517

4BR

3BA

16 9

1242 Riverstone Court

$279,000

1652

3BR

2BA

23620 La Bertha Lane

$210,000

960

3BR

2BA

31319 Canterbury Court

$375,000

1380

2BR

2BA

2381 San Helice Court

$126,000

827

2BR

1BA

29094 Promenade Road

$346,000

1698

4BR

3BA

31349 Taylor Lane

$218,500

864

1BR

1BA

365 Ancla Lane

$115,000

1152

2BR

2BA

27107 Stagewood Street

$235,000

1199

2BR

2BA

34059 Galleron Street

$559,000

2494

3BR

3BA

44091 Thomas Street

$90,000

768

2BR

1BA

28449 Carmine Circle

$339,900

1770

3BR

2BA

34175 Amici Street

$670,000

3986

4BR

4BA

45204 State Highway 74

$140,000

909

3BR

1BA

27656 High Gate Court

$404,900

2438

3BR

3BA

45269 Almora Street

$426,000

2478

4BR

3BA

1664 Camino Sueno

$287,000

1782

2BR

2BA

29506 Dry Creek Drive

$472,500

2971

5BR

3BA

45338 Esmerado Court

$365,000

1650

3BR

2BA

763 Chardonnay Place

$310,000

2349

4BR

2BA

26615 Emperor Road

$343,000

1739

3BR

2BA

33236 Barmetta Lane

$557,985

2700

3BR

3BA

20 10

616 Palos Drive

$129,000

1440

2BR

2BA

29371 Winding Brook Drive

$454,900

2144

2BR

2BA

33267 Barmetta Lane

$595,955

3580

5BR

4BA

43802 Seine Court

$305,000

2762

4BR

3BA

27726 Tate Road

$375,000

2118

4BR

3BA

43524 Via Candeleda

$406,500

1761

4BR

3BA

5533 Broderick Court

$310,000

2654

5BR

3BA

23505 Cypress Place

$194,000

1144

3BR

2BA

39564 Canary Circle

$341,000

1254

3BR

2BA

8 15

1483 Lancelot Court

$220,000

1029

2BR

2BA

27057 Fitzgerald Place

$360,000

1963

3BR

3BA

31780 Loma Linda Road

$435,000

2070

4BR

3BA

212 Gamez Way

$245,000

1761

2BR

2BA

29140 Meandering Circle

$400,000

2916

4BR

3BA

27443 Blackstone Road

$420,000

2095

4BR

3BA

41185 Greenwood Drive

$195,000

1323

2BR

2BA

31794 Rouge Lane

$424,000

3247

5BR

4BA

41583 Riesling Court

$410,000

1525

4BR

2BA

25156 Posey Drive

$125,000

1560

2BR

2BA

29861 Twin Lakes Road

$400,000

2595

4BR

3BA

46685 Peach Tree St.

$485,000

2320

4BR

3BA

40660 Shellie Lane

$210,000

1119

3BR

1BA

29320 Garnet Street

$399,000

3329

5BR

3BA

34328 Wilson Creek Street

$642,000

4076

6BR

5BA

43907 D Street

$179,900

958

2BR

1BA

26772 Maris Court

$325,000

1715

3BR

2BA

39969 Williamsburg Place

$519,000

2811

3BR

3BA

425 Elmwood Avenue

$184,900

832

2BR

1BA

25647 Leah Lane

$234,000

845

2BR

1BA

28075 Calle Bonita

$349,900

1523

3BR

3BA

37 6

24847 Rosebrugh Lane

$175,000

1680

3BR

2BA

29855 Greens Court

$335,000

1867

3BR

3BA

31883 Domenoe Way

$405,000

2093

3BR

3BA

2468 Los Altos Circle

$244,000

1615

2BR

2BA

30938 Thorn Tree Way

$425,000

2473

3BR

3BA

41135 Via Puerta

$305,000

804

2BR

1BA

2690 Jeffery Circle

$264,900

1696

3BR

2BA

26351 Bluebell Street

$204,000

1328

2BR

2BA

31945 Pasos Place

$485,000

2944

5BR

4BA

564 San Rogelio Street

$125,000

827

2BR

1BA

30585 Rattle Dance Way

$429,500

2323

3BR

2BA

31596 Calle los Padres

$367,000

1192

3BR

2BA

441 Yale Street

$247,900

1621

3BR

2BA

28053 Lemonwood Drive

$293,000

1399

3BR

2BA

32062 Camino Guarda

$485,000

2648

5BR

3BA

4510 Ferngreen Drive

$299,000

2034

4BR

3BA

29957 Maritime Way

$468,000

3075

4BR

4BA

39198 Steeplechase Lane

$592,000

3200

5BR

4BA

1581 Montrose Avenue

$155,000

1197

2BR

2BA

26574 Sun City Boulevard

$267,000

1674

3BR

2BA

32275 Via Arias

$415,000

2072

4BR

3BA

2125 JUNEBERRY Avenue

$217,000

1256

3BR

2BA

27599 Grosse Point Drive

$223,000

1328

2BR

2BA

28075 Calle Bonita

$349,900

1523

3BR

3BA

4628 Shetland Street

$308,000

2457

3BR

2BA

29152 La Ladera Road

$425,000

3142

5BR

3BA

32029 Corte Cardoza

$452,000

2057

3BR

2BA

258 Glenmont Court

$218,160

1378

3BR

2BA

1395 Hickory Drive

$257,000

1749

3BR

2BA

Murrieta

33801 Wright Road

$500,000

2800

3BR

2BA

174

42300 Wyandotte

$739,900

3983

5BR

4BA

24567 Camino Meridiana

$373,000

1842

4BR

3BA

42951 Virgo Court

$390,000

1431

3BR

3BA

661 Whittier Avenue

$202,000

1035

2BR

2BA

39014 Cala Del Valle

$374,000

1541

3BR

3BA

30270 Del Rey Road

$635,000

1773

3BR

2BA

26265 Meridian Street

$220,000

1942

3BR

2BA

26286 Palm Tree Lane

$435,000

2851

4BR

4BA

31280 Felicita Road

$925,000

3755

4BR

4BA

2911 Cypress Street

$217,875

1708

3BR

2BA

41441 Serrai Court

$435,000

2300

4BR

3BA

41267 Ashton Circle

$345,000

1654

3BR

3BA

27699 Vista Del Valle

$415,000

2368

3BR

2BA

26466 Arboretum Way

$201,000

787

1BR

1BA

45171 Tiburcio Drive

$627,000

3404

4BR

3BA

885 San Jacinto Street

$260,000

1672

3BR

2BA

27423 Larabee Court

$270,000

1198

2BR

2BA

33082 Monte Drive

$461,000

3113

4BR

3BA

1639 Cedarspring Drive

$320,000

2675

5BR

3BA

29705 Saint Andrews Court

$340,000

1262

3BR

2BA

34370 Champoux Court

$595,000

3047

5BR

4BA

660 Cawston Avenue

$280,000

1723

4BR

2BA

31245 Hidden Lake Road

$370,000

1910

3BR

3BA

31298 Brush Creek Circle

$548,667

3678

5BR

5BA

4424 Berkley Avenue

$332,000

2595

4BR

2BA

24577 Grand Oaks Court

$360,000

1464

3BR

2BA

42425 Fiji Way

$699,900

3983

5BR

4BA

26259 Stanford Street

$245,000

1512

4BR

2BA

24516 Ridgewood Drive

$410,000

2007

4BR

3BA

33825 Stage Road

$660,000

2686

3BR

3BA

24850 Bismark Court

$280,000

2250

4BR

3BA

23803 Golden Pheasant Ln

$402,000

2646

4BR

3BA

28039 Calle Lumina

$359,500

1523

3BR

3BA

8245 Faldo Avenue

$285,000

2024

2BR

2BA

26402 Arboretum Way

$228,500

890

2BR

2BA

30894 Medinah Way

$405,000

2141

3BR

3BA

736 Elk Street

$61,000

800

2BR

2BA

23803 Golden Pheasant Lane

$402,000

2646

4BR

3BA

27372 Brandon Ln

$485,000

2876

5BR

3BA

26613 Cortrite Avenue

$173,500

1392

2BR

2BA

34092 Albacete Avenue

$445,000

3505

5BR

5BA

33670 Pauba Road

$1,100,000

4000

4BR

4BA

2560 Bedford Avenue

$251,000

1477

3BR

3BA

39834 Barcelona Terrace

$450,000

1850

4BR

3BA

45370 Camino Monzon

$479,500

3131

5BR

4BA

1280 Carlotta Drive

$140,000

1320

2BR

2BA

136

40050 Spinning Wheel Drive

$445,000

2284

5BR

3BA

32033 Hummingbird Way

$475,000

3254

5BR

4BA

748 Smith Road

$630,000

3955

4BR

4BA

159

39245 Eternity Lane

$460,000

3042

4BR

3BA

34378 Wilson Creek Street

$689,000

4283

6BR

4BA

41508 Johnston Avenue

$227,000

1892

4BR

3BA

38175 Via Del Largo

$162,138

1368

2BR

2BA

31759 Country View Road

$610,000

3815

5BR

5BA

971 San Gorgonio Way

$75,000

1440

2BR

2BA

164

40434 Clybourne Circle

$353,000

1647

4BR

2BA

27565 Senna Court

$335,000

1487

3BR

3BA

115 108

33627 Beverly Drive

$195,000

1440

3BR

2BA

30304 Mondavi Circle

$435,000

2011

3BR

2BA

44029 FESTIVO Street

$437,000

2344

4BR

3BA

4087 Tamarind Ridge

$415,260

1860

3BR

2BA

23755 Cork Oak Circle

$367,500

1646

3BR

3BA

31374 Polo Creek Drive

$493,178

3469

5BR

5BA

18394 Oleander Street

$135,000

960

2BR

2BA

28610 Authurium Way

$433,000

2878

5BR

4BA

31344 Polo Creek Drive

$571,900

3469

5BR

5BA

29364 Morning Dove Court

$417,000

2003

4BR

2BA

29827 Gardenia Circle

$420,000

2090

3BR

2BA

42052 Rubicon circle

$485,000

2917

5BR

4BA

154

213 Campus Way

$237,000

1100

2BR

2BA

24792 Half Dome Court

$379,900

1858

3BR

3BA

28310 Via Santa Rosa

$1,285,000

6759

4BR

5BA

280

30100 Sugarpine Street

$375,000

2037

4BR

3BA

41410 Juniper Street

$184,000

854

1BR

1BA

15051 Amorose Street

$370,000

2311

5BR

3BA

36761 Doreen Dr

$432,000

3312

5BR

5BA

Wildomar

33878 Plowshare Road

$265,000

1940

3BR

2BA

35694 Crest Meadow Drive

$420,000

2635

4BR

3BA

53020 Sweet Juliet Lane

$390,000

2921

4BR

3BA

28661 Via Donoso

$150,000

1440

2BR

2BA

24424 Cornstalk Road

$280,000

1708

3BR

2BA

53017 Bantry Bay Street

$351,500

2204

3BR

3BA

40355 Via Malagas

$318,000

1330

2BR

2BA

22270 Sequoia Circle

$325,000

1368

3BR

2BA

31524 Stoney Creek Drive

$405,000

2880

4BR

3BA

39523 Almaden Circle

$430,000

1973

3BR

2BA

33667 Cherry Street

$320,000

1272

3BR

2BA

34074 Corktree Road

$373,000

1926

3BR

2BA

37326 Paseo Tulipa

$298,000

1363

2BR

3BA

33331 Mill Pond

$250,000

1152

3BR

2BA

29350 Breakwater Street

$340,000

1597

4BR

2BA

37255 Hydrus Place

$417,888

2776

5BR

3BA

32429 Shadow Canyon

$420,000

2809

4BR

3BA

16910 Glenetta Way

$300,000

1773

3BR

2BA

29675 Saint Andrews Court

$335,000

1262

3BR

2BA

36384 Trail Ride Lane

$437,071

3065

3BR

3BA

33445 Walham Place

$379,900

2610

3BR

3BA

23912 Constantine Drive

$432,000

2300

4BR

3BA

40986 Bankhall Street

$420,000

3049

4BR

3BA

29840 Talitha Way

$385,000

2253

4BR

3BA

3708 Ash Street

$326,500

1714

3BR

2BA

38167 Padaro Street

$400,650

2058

3BR

2BA

16324 STEVENS Avenue

$308,000

1236

3BR

2BA

34084 Albacete Avenue

$418,000

3235

5BR

5BA

216 Davis Street

$290,000

1355

3BR

2BA

39756 Mount Blanc Avenue

$489,900

3432

5BR

4BA

15143 Ironwood Street

$318,000

1566

3BR

2BA

39472 Crystal Lake Court

$364,000

1853

4BR

3BA

53211 Ambridge Street

$352,000

2867

4BR

3BA

40038 Notting Hill Road

$355,000

1555

3BR

2BA

34220 Shelton Place

$321,500

1631

3BR

3BA

23677 Sonata Drive

$533,000

3697

5BR

4BA

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Home Grown OT 4 Kids leased 1,406 square feet of office space within Valley View Commerce Center from Valley View Commerce Center. The space is located at 30033 Technology Drive, Suite 104, in Murrieta. Lessee will be operating a developmental training center for individuals with autism. Luanne Palmer and Jerry Palmer of WestMar Commercial Real Estate represented both parties in the transaction. United Studios of Self Defense leased 1,275 square feet of retail space within the Winchester Meadows Shopping Center from DMP Temecula. The space is located at 40335 Winchester Road, Suite J, in Temecula. Lessee will be operating a karate studio. Scott Forest and Mark Esbensen of WestMar Commercial Real Estate represented both parties in the transaction. Churned Creamery leased 1,256 square feet of retail space within Winchester Marketplace from Winchester Marketplace. The space is located at 40695 Winchester Road, Suite C-102, in Temecula. Lessee

will be operating an ice cream shop. Scott Forest of WestMar Commercial Real Estate represented the lessor in the transaction. Diamond City Tattoo and Piercing leased 1,060 square feet of retail space within Murrieta Village Center from Murrieta Village Partners. The space is located at 40119 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Suite B-101, in Murrieta. Lessee will be operating a tattoo and piercing shop at this location. Luanne Palmer of WestMar Commercial Real Estate represented both parties in the transaction. Based in Temecula, California and founded in 1988, WestMar Commercial Real Estate is one of the leading commercial real estate brokerage firms in southwest Riverside County, with professionals specializing in office, industrial, retail, investment and land property types. The collaborative platform enables them to help landlords, tenants, buyers, sellers and investors maximize the value of their real estate and align it with overall business strategy.

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Improve privacy and security at home are an effective way to add privacy to a home. Closing curtains or blinds limits others’ ability to see inside the house. Switch to more opaque window treatments when using interior lighting more often, as gossamer draperies may still make it possible for outsiders to understand what’s going on inside the home if people and items are backlit. For those who do not want to compromise natural light, frosted windows can satisfy a desire for privacy. Windows can be purchased with frosting in place, and home improvement retailers sell various products that can create a frosted look.

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TEMECULA – Living in close proximity to one’s neighbors has its benefits. But many homeowners would no doubt admit that privacy at home is a good thing. Whether homeowners are enjoying their yard in spring or summer or simply want their in-home activities to be less obvious to neighbors, their privacy is a year-round concern. If privacy is a concern, homeowners can take certain steps to ensure their homes stay or become the sanctuaries they were designed to be. Window treatments and frosting Windows allow natural light to enter a home, but windows also enable neighbors and others to see into a home. If thieves are the ones looking inside, wide-open windows present a security issue. Window treatments

for homeowners who like to enjoy the great outdoors without being in the elements or on display for neighbors. Structures vary from screened-in porches to greenhouses to removable gazebos. Potted plants or trailing

Fencing and perimeter plantings Privet hedge, arborvitae or Italian cypress are fast-growing evergreens that provide privacy around a home for homeowners who do not want to install traditional fencing. These trees also provide a natural habitat for various yard animals. Layering various plants of different heights and textures also can create a more natural and less imposing look. Fencing remains a viable option to create privacy and stop noise pollution. Privacy fences come in various materials, colors and sizes, enabling homeowners to choose styles that fit their landscapes. Pergolas and enclosed patios Homeowners who like to entertain outdoors may want to make their outdoor living spaces more private. Pergolas allow light to filter through but obstruct direct view of patio activity, especially when combined with some gauzy draperies hanging on the sides. An enclosed patio or three-season room can be a worthwhile addition

vines can soften the structural edges and help the privacy devices blend in with the natural surroundings. Personal tactics Homeowners who do not want

their neighbors or others knowing what they’re up to in their free time can limit what they share through photos and descriptions on social media. Doing so also cuts down on neighbors’ curiosity.

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The holidays are almost here, keep in mind, there is still time to make a move and enjoy the tax benefits in this 2017 tax year. Everyone knows that there are tax benefits to owning a home, yet very few first-time homebuyers understand the significance of home ownership…for that matter, many move-p buyers don’t really understand the tax benefits of home ownership. Taxes, of course, are unique to every tax payer. There are many tax laws that are constantly changing. You should not rely on this article as advice or your authority to make any decision regarding real estate and tax planning strategies. What this column offers, is insight for when you meet with your tax professional, you’ll be better equipped to ask the right questions and plan the right strategy that works for you.

Capital gains As a homeowner, it’s nice to know the most substantial tax benefit will occur upon the sale of your home, assuming it’s for a profit. When you sell, as a married couple, you’ll be able to pocket tax free up to $500,000 in profit from the sale; $250,000 for a single homeowner. If you consider selling just about any other type of investment, you’ll be taxed on every dollar of profit – typically around 15 percent. The theory behind this exclusion is that most people when they sell one home reinvest the profits into another home. Mortgage interest When you take out a mortgage, you’ll be spending a considerable amount each month on the interest of that loan. The way an amortized loan works is that you’ll be spending more in interest and less on principal during the early years of the loan. This means that most of your payment will be going to interest each month. Most home loan monthly payments are initially more than two-thirds interest –

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can expect to pay property taxes. In California your taxed based on the assessed value. The rates can vary from city to city and neighborhood to neighborhood, so understand this when you purchase your new home. Rates can be as low as 1 percent and in some cases as high as 3 percent. Using the $300,000 home example, this could be a $3,000 annual property tax bill ($250 a month liability) up to a $9,000 annual property tax bill ($750 a month liability). Property taxes are a tax deduction. Another $3,000 to $9,000 tax deduction is something everyone can appreciate. Mortgage insurance Unless you put 20 percent or more down on a new home, you can expect to pay Mortgage Insurance on your home loan amount. The good news is the money you spend every year on mortgage insurance will be deductible; although there are income restrictions for this deduction, so again check with your tax professional before you start depending on this added deduction that will average around another $1,000 annually. Home improvements Home Improvements add value to your home and gives you the ability to be added to the purchase price of your home for determining capital gains.

Home improvements and repairs are two different things. Replacing a roof, adding a swimming pool, or resurfacing your driveway can all be considered improvements. Fixing a broken window, stopping a leaky faucet or any regular maintenance is not considered a home improvement and is not added to the purchase value of your home. If you are looking to add value to your home, it’s critical that you have access to all of your receipts. Once again, the advice of your tax professional is important here. Home office deduction Depending on your line of work, it may be possible to deduct for a home office off your taxes. There are some pretty stringent requirements for this deduction and carries a high audit rate among those who do claim it. If your home is your principal place of your business and you meet all of the IRS guidelines, you just may get yourself yet another great tax deduction – all because you own your own home! Call us at (951) 296-8887 and get educated! For questions regarding available inventory and/or other real estate matters please contact, Mike@GoTakeAction.com. Mike Mason, Broker/Owner of MASON Real Estate Cal. BRE: 01483044, Board of Director of your Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors® (SRCAR).

Repurpose old dressers instead of throwing it out TEMECULA – One of the benefits to becoming a skilled do-it-yourselfer is the chance to embrace projects that can breathe new life into objects that others might designate for the trash or donation pile. Renovating such items can save money and provide an entirely different purpose for the object. After upgrading design styles or moving, there’s a good chance the average homeowner has a spare dresser or chest of drawers they may no longer use. Repurposing such furniture can make for an enjoyable weekend DIY project. With a change of color, removal of drawers or a few minor modifications, dressers can be transformed in many different ways. Here are a few ideas to get started. Make a television stand by sanding and painting or staining the dresser to match the color scheme of the living room or family room. Remove the top row of drawers from the dresser to have cubby space to house electronics, such as cable boxes or DVD players. The remaining drawers can hold movie collections, spare remote controls, gaming systems and much more. Create a serving bar. Paint the dresser in an eye-catching shade and make sure to seal-coat it with a finish that is impervious to moisture. If time or budget allows, attach a piece of glass or tiles on top of the dresser to create a waterresistant, strong surface area. Store various serving glasses and cocktail accoutrements within the drawers. Place a few bottles of the preferred spirits and a decanter on

a decorative tray. Remove the drawers from the dresser and turn it into a storage mecca by using stackable plastic c o n tain er s in spaces once occupied by the drawers. Keep craft supplies, collectibles or anything else inside. Small dressers can be repurposed into kitchen islands with a few modifications. Install casters on the feet so it can be moved around when necessary. Place butcher block or stone on top to form a sturdy cutting or preparation sur- Old dressers can be given new life by face area. Hooks repurposing them into other pieces of furniture. hung on the side Courtesy photos can hold frequently used kitchen utensils. Turn an older dresser into a es on the inside back of the dresser changing table for a new baby. since this area will now be visible. Add a cushioned pad and some Paint the entire piece or stain it as decorative trim to serve as a frame desired. Fashion a cushion for the that keeps the pad in place. The seat, and the bench is ready for an drawers will keep wipes, diapers, entryway or wherever. Before discarding an old dressclean clothing and other supplies er, think of all the ways it can be at the ready. Make a bench seat by removing transformed into another useful the top drawers from the dresser. piece of furniture. Add a piece of plywood to make a seat. Use the removed drawer fac-

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Retrievers and Friends

Our names are Clark and Scarlet. We are a stunning brother and sister great dane pair of pups. We are 10 months old with excellent temperaments and very easygoing. We walk nicely on the leash and are good around children. We would love to stay together if possible and- are looking for a loving home. For more information on Clark and Scarlet, please visit the Retrievers and Friends website at www.retrieversandfriends.com or call (951) 696 2428.

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My name is Bella. I am a 9-year-old German Shepherd and a precious girl. I am spayed, good with other dogs, up-to-date on my shots and am looking for a loving home. I am available now and looking for a great home full of love! Intake Number: 123456/Hs213300

My name is McGregor. I am a 5-year-old domestic short hair cat and very handsome and laid back type of boy. I am litter-box trained, up to date on shots, de-wormed and will be neutered before my adoption. Is there room in your heart for me? Intake Number: 124922/R215671

For more information on Bella, McGregor, and other great pets for adoption, contact the Ramona Humane Society at (951) 654-8802 or visit www.ramonahumanesociety.org. Courtesy photos

Training dogs helps prevent bad behavior Animal Friends of the Valleys SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

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Hi, my name is Rocky. I am a 1-year-old terrier and a very active boy. I am good with children and other dogs. I have a bunch of energy to play outside or go to the dog park. I would make an amazing pet. I will need to be fixed before going home with you! Intake Number: 363854

Hi, my name is Trinity. I am a 6-yearold domestic long hair cat. I am a handsome boy, but can be a bit shy at first. I enjoy sunbathing by a window. I am litter-box trained. I am good with older children and other cats. I can’t wait to find my “fur” ever home. I am all ready to go home with you! Intake Number: 366828

Special: All cats/kittens, pit bulls and Chihuahua adoptions are just $5 (spay/ neuter fees, if applicable, are additional). Dog & cat adoption fees include a microchip, basic shelter vaccines (excluding rabies), and a free vet check. Website: www.animalfriendsofthevalleys.com Address: 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA 92595 Phone: (951) 674-0618 Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

It is never an easy task to obey a destruction order from Riverside County Superior Court. Unfortunately, Animal Friends of the Valleys has recently received such an order for a dog that has now bitten

two young children – one of whom is undergoing facial reconstruction surgery and may need more surgeries in the years to come to repair the damage that this dog has done to the child’s face. This instance is a tragic reminder that all dogs have the capacity to be dangerous if not properly

trained. Animal Friends of the Valleys encourages residents to train their dogs – big or small – so that they can be the loyal and loving family members that they can be. In order to take every measure to prevent any tragic instances in the future, Animal Friends of the Valleys is

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The 75th Assembly District is making a difference Assemblymember Marie Waldron SPECIAL TO VALLEY NEWS

Our wonderful 75th Assembly District is chock full of amazing people who make a difference in the lives of others every day. Here are just some examples. The Angel Society of Fallbrook, funded through the Angel Thrift Shop downtown, has provided over $3.6 million in grants since 1978, including $50,000 for library reconstruction. Last year’s

philanthropy totaled a record $178,150 to support seven elementary and a dozen high school programs, including 27 scholarships. Funds were also awarded to nearly 30 nonprofits and other worthy causes including programs for military families, canine companions and San Diego Rescue Mission. Formed in 2009 by real estate agemts and related businesses, the Valley Center Community Aid Group has provided over $120,000

in scholarships to students bound for college or trade and technical schools. People unable to afford a new roof, a utility bill or a loved one’s funeral have been helped by VCCAG. The Western Eagle Foundation of Temecula, the largest food bank and assistance center in Southern California, assists families, seniors, single moms and the unemployed. Partnering with over 100 nonprofits, assistance has been provided to the needy in over 60

Southern California cities. Solutions for Change in Vista serves homeless families throughout North County and beyond and is leading a national movement to lift the homeless from dependency to independence. The shares success stories of solving family homelessness and helping veterans get back into a fulfilling life through the counseling, transitional housing and career and work experience provided by the group.

Making a difference every day, the amazing people of our district contribute so much to our region. Assemblymember Marie Waldron, R-Escondido, represents the 75th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes the communities of Bonsall, Escondido, Fallbrook, Hidden Meadows, Pala, Palomar M o u n t a i n , P a u m a Va l l e y, Rainbow, San Marcos, Temecula, Valley Center and Vista.

years ago. Even then, it was almost entirely the whites of the north that gave their lives to free the slaves. It was whites that established and maintained the Underground Railroad at considerable risk to themselves, and it was white author Harriet Beecher Stow in Uncle Tom’s Cabin, who brought attention to the moral issue of slavery. Even today, race baiters need to be reminded that it was whites who elected the first half-black president, Barack Obama. Of course, there were abuses in the past. Indians, Chinese, Germans, Japanese, Quakers, Jews and Mormons can all make cases. Race baiters want whites to acknowledge that they are racist and oppressive by nature and should have what they call “white guilt.” The only remedy they seem to accept is compensation, but this recompense is never enough. But their focus is almost entirely on the blacks and slavery and the perpetrators and victims of that time are dead and today’s descendants, several generations later, were not wronged. How do they make the case for their receiving compensation for wrongs committed to their ancestors without committing an injustice to those now living – even if it were their ancestors who committed the injustices mentioned? Would they

not be the source of new injustice? Why should I pay for the injustices of my ancestors; even worse, when they may not have been the perpetrators? And why should my black neighbors receive a benefit forced from me without creating an injustice to me? Under this logic, his posterity will need to atone to my posterity? Could not the same arguments be used against them in a later century? Today most white Americans are of many races and are not racist. Insisting that all whites should have “white guilt” because of presumed ancestral injustices or confederate association only exacerbates racism, the very thing race baiters insist they wish to end. Then, are not race baiters the “real” racists? That the news gives their racism so much attention should be objectionable to everyone. Dr. Harold Pease is a syndicated columnist and an expert on the United States Constitution. He has dedicated his career to studying the writings of the Founding Fathers and to applying that knowledge to current events. He has taught history and political science from this perspective for over 30 years at Taft College. To read more of his weekly articles, visit www. LibertyUnderFire.org.

Race baiting dominates the news Harold Pease, Ph.D. SPECIAL TO ANZA VALLEY OUTLOOK

In 20 minutes of casual news scanning on just one network, I found five news items dealing with race baiters – those who see racism in everything. They appear to want to rewrite U.S. history emphasizing white oppression. Here is what I learned. At the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, students, notably the Black Law Students Association, are preparing to sue the university for violating the 1964 Civil Rights Act, specifically Titles IV and VI, for refusing to tear down a statue of a Confederate soldier known as “Silent Sam.” They claim that he “violates anti-discrimination laws by fostering a racially hostile learning environment.” Actually “Silent Sam” is a 1913 memorial to Confederate University of North Caroline alumni and an important part of the institution’s history. Another news story spoke of a Texas school district considering renaming schools named after Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison as these names have become offensive to some. Race baiters have in their sites 17 historical figures, notably Founding Fathers Benjamin Franklin, James Madison and Thomas Jefferson, and pose the question, “Aren’t

they really racist given their connection to slavery?” The Dallas Independent School District board has already “recommended name changes for four schools named after Confederate figures, including Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.” Even Christian Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, seems under the spell with the president apologizing to black students for having cotton, yes cotton, used in a table decoration at a dinner for black students in his home. Ironically the dinner was to discuss African-American experiences at the university aimed at making the group more comfortable, but race baiters see racism in everything – even cotton. The president, with his tail tucked between his legs – no offense to dogs – responded, “The content of the centerpieces was offensive, and I could have handled the situation with more sensitivity. I sincerely apologize for the discomfort, anger or disappointment we caused and solicit your forgiveness.” On the other side of the nation, Evergreen State College in Washington State just announced the end of litigation against them for having had a “Day of Absence,” requiring all whites to leave the campus for one day so that “nonwhite students could have a safe space to talk

about oppression” – presumably white oppression. Bret Weinstein and his wife, both white and biology instructors at Evergreen, refused the directive to leave, even holding classes, which subjected them to both ridicule and safety concerns. They sued and won on the basis that the school tolerated – even endorsed – “egregious violations (and even crimes) purportedly to advance racial social goals, diminishing the collegiate experience for all and fostering racially hostile work and retaliatory environment for faculty and staff.” Thus, “the college has refused to protect its employees from repeated provocative and corrosive verbal and written hostility based on race, as well as threats of physical violence.” The couple were awarded $500,000 but was required to resign from Evergreen State College. The fifth news story, however, in the 20 minute scan of one network featured black Trump supporter Diante Johnson, founder of the Black Conservative Federation, who was interviewed by CNN, making the case that “there shouldn’t be ‘white guilt’ in today’s America” for how their ancestors may have treated the blacks generations ago. CNN did not follow up with just why, but Johnson has it right. No white person now living had anything to do with slavery 150

Blotter Bicyclist killed in San Jacinto hit-and-run crash SAN JACINTO – A bicyclist killed in a hit-and-run crash at a San Jacinto intersection was identified as a Hemet woman. Vivian Thomas, 57, was pronounced dead on the eastbound Ramona Expressway about 590 feet east of Alessandro Avenue, according to the Riverside County coroner’s office. The crash was at 6:20 a.m. Sunday, according to a California Highway Patrol incident log. “It appeared that Thomas was riding her bicycle eastbound in the No. 2 lane of the Ramona

Expressway,” said CHP Officer James Eagleman. “Thomas was not utilizing the bike path that was on the right shoulder. Thomas was struck by a possible GMC or Chevrolet truck from the rear.” Thomas was ejected from the bicycle and landed on the right shoulder. The truck likely sustained significant damage to the right front bumper, Eagleman said. “Alcohol and/or drugs have not been ruled out as contributing factors in the cause of this collision,” he said.

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Since Oct. 1, 2016, Border Patrol agents in the San Diego Sector have seized 2,690 pounds of cocaine. To prevent the illicit smuggling of humans, drugs and other contraband, the U.S. Border Patrol

maintains a high level of vigilance on corridors of egress away from the nation’s borders. To report suspicious activity to the U.S. Border Patrol, contact San Diego Sector at (619) 498-9900.

Murrieta woman among those killed in Las Vegas shooting Alex Groves AGROVES@REEDERMEDIA.COM

A Murrieta woman was among those killed in a shooting late Sunday night, Oct. 1, at a country music concert on the Las Vegas strip, ABC 7 has reported. Hannah Ahlers, a mother of three, was shot in the head and killed, the TV station said, citing witnesses. A GoFundMe for Ahlers’ family, which had raised more than $2600 of a $3000 goal by 7:30 p.m. Mon-

day, described her as an “awesome friend, and awesome person, a loving person and a great wife.” Ahlers’ father-in-law, Dave Ahlers, told the Las Vegas ReviewJournal that she had gone to the festival with her husband Brian and three other couples. Dave Ahlers said his daughterin-law went out of her way to help others and “could have lit the world up with her smile.” Ahlers was one of several Riverside County residents identified among the 59 people who were

killed when a gunman, identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock of Mesquite, Nevada, opened fire at the Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip. More than 500 others were injured. The mass shooting is being called the worst in recent U.S. history. Also killed were Christopher “Chris” Roybal, 28, a Navy veteran from Corona and Angela “Angie” Gomez, a graduate of Riverside Poly High School and Riverside resident.

One dead after being struck by vehicle on Interstate 15 LAKE ELSINORE - A person was struck by a vehicle and killed Sunday, Oct. 1, on the Corona (15) Freeway in Lake Elsinore, authorities said. A body was reported in

middle lanes at 1:17 a.m. on the northbound Corona Freeway at Nichols Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The person who was killed may have jumped in front of a vehicle, the

CHP said. All lanes of the northbound Corona Freeway at Nichols Road were closed for the CHP’s investigation.

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Annoucements Estate Sales NOTICE OF FICTICIOUS BUSINESS NAME Notice: Widdoss Venture Corporation will be conducting business in the City of Murrieta as, Roomors Home Furnishings. Annoucements GARY TROY Established Motion Picture Producer with multiple film credits, recently relocated to Hemet, seeks financial partner to create a Film Center to assist local residents wishing to enter the entertainment Industry. Antiques BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE MAHOGANY BEDROOM SET Solid mahogany antique 4 piece bedroom set. Full size 4 poster bed w/mattress, canopy and headboard. Chest of drawers includes 2 short drawers and 5 long drawers. Glass bookcase/ secretary desk with 4 drawers. An end table. Ask $2800 or best offer. Photos available. Email crbolker@gmail.com' Car search YOUNG SINGLE MOM and Nursing Student In Search of Car In need of affordable dependable vehicle. Contact at 760-637-1639 Collectibles C A S H F O R ... COLLECTIBLES, VINTAGE WATCHES JEWELRY, A N T I Q U E A R T, H I S T O R I C A L D O C U M E N T S , A U TO G R A P H S , VINTAGE MOVIE MEMORABILIA, ANTIQUE PHOTOGRAPHS, A N T I Q U E D R AW I N G S , C O I N S TA M P C O L L E C T I O N S , R A R E AND INTERESTING ITEMS. TEXT PHOTOS TO: 323-842-3667

ESTATE SALE Estate Sale FridaySaturday-Sunday, 10/6 through 10/8 8 am - 2 pm at 2539 Valerie Dr, Fallbrook. TVs and stand, computers, computer tables, electronics, musical instruments, garden and patio items, plants, irrigation equipment, kitchen household items, laser disc player w/ movies, lots of "guy stuff"! Firewood FREE FIREWOOD Free firewood/ Misc. Peppertree firewood logs 16" to 18" long. Free when you pick p -Fallbrook (760) 560-8677. Leave a message. Firewood

For Lease LAND FOR LEASE 4.5 acres with water for lease, 420 friendly, in Anza. Call Rick at 909-772-9158. For Rent STUDIO FOR RENT W/D, STAINLESS STEEL OVEN AND RANGE, MARBLE FLOORS/SHOWER, GATED YARD, FRUIT TREES. UTILITIES INCLUDED $1,595 (714)-917-7000 For Sale FOR SALE 29 acres for sale in De Luz, Fallbrook Remote, peaceful, quite. Seasonal stream. Income avocado and flowers on property. Water and power, telephone. Beautiful little valley. $399,000. Weekends 760-728-2012. Cell 310-612-3547. Private seller. Furniture for Sale

FOR RENT Shop Space 800 sq. ft. to 1,800 sq. ft. in Fallbrook. 760-728-2807 or 760-212-0584.

DON HAUSER Furniture is in excellent condition. Please call to come and view. (951) 672-6557 sofa $100 hutch glass tables mirrors

MIKES ELECTRIC 24/7 Emergency calls welcome. If it?s electrical, I can do it. Lowest prices and quality work guaranteed. 951-973-9120. Employment MECHANIC WANTED Mechanic Wanted at Valley Auto in Anza. Must be certified and pass a background check as well as a drug test. 951-763-4395

Garage/Moving Sale F A L L B R O O K H U G E M U LT I COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Saturday, October 14th at 7 am. The Lake Rancho Viejo neighborhood, SE of I15 and CA76. Over 750 homes in the community, with many homes participating in the semi-annual event. Cross streets, Dulin Rd and Lake Circle Dr. Garage/Moving Sale

Employment HELP WANTED Repair plumber or plumbers helper position available, local work Contact Jeff-(760)-330-0675 Employment Jobs EXPERIENCED COOKS SERVERS A N D H O S T/H O S T E S S. 2 years minimum experience in family style restaurant. Apply in person. 739 E. Mission Rd. Se buscan cocineros con experiencia de 2 anos en restaurante de estilo familiar. Solicite en persona. 739 E. Mission Rd. Employment Jobs DRIVER WANTED Driver wanted for the Lake Elsinore area. Must have a Class B with a passenger endorsement as well as a clean driving record. FullTime, Monday -Friday. Hours will vary. 951-791-3572 Employment Jobs,Help Wanted,Landscaping Employment Opportunity: LAND MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT/ L A B O R E R Local Land Trust is seeking resumes for land management assistant/laborer to help with mowing, weeding, restoration, trail work and general maintenance. Must have knowledge of proper use of hand tools and power tools. Must be responsible, carryout assignments, self-motivating, and be able to work in remote areas of North County and be aware what is going on around you at all times. Great opportunity to advance in the organization by learning from the ground up. North County resident preferred. Send Resumes to: Fallbrook Land Conservancy 1815 South Stage Coach Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 Email to: landcons@sbcglobal.net

SHEDS FOR SALE Two metal sheds one 8' x 8' for $500 and one 5' x 19' for $989. Call 760-451-1776 in Fallbrook. Miscellaneous Wanted M I S C E L L A N E O U S WA N T E D IN OCEANSIDE I buy old military uniforms, medals, knives, helmets, etc. Even stinky stuff you think is trash. Bob MilitaryPickers.com (760) 450-8498 Real Estate

FIREWOOD FOR SALE Avocado Firewood for sale. Call 760-803-0430.

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GARAGE SALE Friday and Saturday 6th-7th. Going out of repair business tools/hardware, fishing tackle, lawn equipment and furniture, lighted wall units, plants, chainsaws. 744 Dell Valle off Olive Hill Rd. Help Wanted CLEAN HOMES LOCALLY Family owned housecleaning business since 1985. Immediate Fallbrook opening. Top pay for the industry. Mileage, bonuses, and training. Need phone, car, references, basic English. Background check and drug screen. Apply in person. Call for addresses and appointment. HomeLife Housekeeping: (760) 7280906. www.homelifehousekeeping.com Help Wanted ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK / A D M I N I S T R AT I V E A S S I S TA N T Accounts Payable Clerk / Administrative Assistant: Duties include: scanning, coding and entry of invoices including securing proper approvals. Crosstraining on various other accounting and administrative duties including verifying sub-contractor billing packages, filing, scanning, mail, ordering, phones. Construction experience preferred. Email resume to: Straub.hr@straubinc. com Help Wanted Associate Veteranian Needed ASST. VETERANARIAN wanted to treat small animals. Send resume to Menifee Valley Animal Clinic 26900 Newport Rd. #105 Menifee CA, 92584

BRUBAKER CULTON Immaculate home! In the Age Qualified Resort Community Soboba Springs. Stunning New laminate flooring and fabulous built ins throughout. Beautiful re-glazed counter tops, freshly painted walls and cabinets, newer appliances, and high beam ceilings in the living room/dining room. This turnkey home is perfect for those that want all the amenities of resort living without the high cost association fees. The resort hosts a small fishing lake, pool, spa, large club house, art room, billiard room, library, TV room, chipping green, putting green, and for you golfers it is located across from the County Club at Soboba. $44,500. (951) 658-7211. School THE KICKFIT FOUNDATION New Location: 31701 Riverside Dr. Suite B, Lake Elsinore, CA. Admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin or sexual preference to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the school. Seeking Land LOOKING FOR PARCEL OF LAND TO ENJOY RETIREMENT Semiretired senior citizens and currently fulltime R.V.ers on a fixed income seeking a modest parcel of land with utilities for 2 persons or so. Looking for ownerfinanced and I can put some cash down. We are looking to retire permanently on the back porch looking at the sunset, garden and chickens. Would like to stay within 20 miles of Temecula, Fallbrook and Rainbow. Call Thomas Davies at 951-660-8203. Seeking Partners DIAMOND VALLEY FILM CENTER Established Motion Picture Producer with multiple film credits, recently located to Hemet seeks financial partner to help in the creation of the Diamond Valley Film Center. The purpose of which is, to bring motion picture productions to our area and guide local aspirants who wish to enter the film industry.Call 818-568-0905. Seeking Room SINGLE LADY SEEKING ROOM Single lady seeking a room in a peaceful home in exchange for housekeeping, light cooking, errands, etc. Will pay part utilities, buy my food. Do not drink, smoke, do drugs. No kids or pets. If interested, please call 951-551-5779 Yard Sale HUGE PARK WIDE PATIO SALE! Sat. Oct 14th. 8am-2pm Colonial Country Club 601 N. Kirby St. and Menlo, Hemet, CA Sponsored by: Hemet Woman's Club Yard Sale YARD SALE 8am to 3pm 28039 Eickhoff Dr. Menifee CA Fundraiser items, as well as the usual yard sale clothes, shoes, knick knacks, truck for sale, boutique new - estate sale items too. Come and see if your treasure is hidden here!!!!

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Storybook one-of-a-kind Fallbrook Classic for rent Storybook one-of-a-kind Fallbrook Classic for rent Immaculate 1500 SF 2-story home with enough space for a home office, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, remodeled kitchen, new SS appliances, large attached garage with laundry hookup. Additional parking for 3-4 vehicles. One of the bedrooms has a private entrance with upper level views. Very private, exquisite grounds and location, owner resides in adjacent home at separate address, separate driveway, parking and utilities. Water and landscape maintenance included. Cable ready. Please provide credit report and rental history. Call for additional details. No pets, no smoking $2400/month. Available October 1st. Call 728-2242 for appointment.

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Fallbrook gated custom home with something for everyone! Superior quality at every turn with thoughtful layout & design. All major rooms incl master suite on one level! Large FR & gourmet kitchen combine for a dramatic family gathering spot. Enjoy a variety of fruit trees and drought tolerant landscape. RV parking and lg detached shop completes the motor court.

Fallbrook one level quality home that will fulfill all your dreams! Bring your horses! Enjoy mountain views from the dramatic front entry. Drought tolerant landscaping. Backyard has a waterfall, outdoor kitchen & RV pad w/ hook ups. Master w/ dual walk-ins. Convenient separation w/ secondary bedrooms. Upgraded wiring throughout the home for sound systems. Back up generator included. Convenient location close to town & also easy access to I-15.

Panoramic Ocean views will be yours w/ this chic & upgraded condo. Convenient & sought after location within Ocean Hills Development. Dramatic wrap around tiled view balconies on two levels. Private enclosed patio area in back. Sparkling w/ fresh upgrades & turnkey ready for the summer! Expansion opportunities behind garage & within the unit. Enjoy sunsets over the ocean & walk down to your favorite dining spot. Upgrades include paint, fplc, bathrooms, added closet in master BD.

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Fallbrook $868,747

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Fallbrook $768,747

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fallbrook $198,747, $228,747, $238,747 OR $258,747

Fallbrook $158,747

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

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

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

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*This information is derived from Sandicor MLS 2016 data.