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Local News ‘Flavors of the Temecula Valley Wineries’ coauthored by local writers introduced at book signing

Volume 23, Issue 41

Children’s Primary Care opens new office with mental health services

Tony Ault Staf f Writer

A book signing by the local authors of “Flavors of the Temecula Valley Wineries,” describing delicious food recipes from all over the world and the history of Temecula’s 40 wineries was held at the Plateau Vineyards in La Cresta, Oct. 2. see page A-4

Entertainment Four-legged furry friends celebrated at Dog Daze in Menifee

Members of Children’s Primary Care Medical Group celebrate the opening of the new office in Hemet with a ribbon cutting.

Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley News

Dogs of all sizes, shapes and breeds attended Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District’s ninth annual Dog Daze Canine Festival and Costume Contest at Aldergate Park in Menifee on Oct. 7. The top winners received a trophy and lots of praise from their pet parents. see page B-1

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SAN DIEGO – Children’s Primary Care Medical Group (CPCMG) is pleased to announce they have opened a medical office building in Hemet that houses pe-

diatric primary healthcare services as well as mental and behavioral health resources.

Located at 3951 W. Stetson Avenue in Hemet, the medical of-

fice building is 10,000 square feet with 20 patient rooms for exams, treatments, and lactation support.

The office also boasts separate reception areas for sick and well

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children. Families will also have access to mental and behavioral health services provided by Rady see CARE, page A-2

Murrieta hosts Inland Empire’s Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk

Breast cancer survivor Judy Rivas participates in the parade of survivors during the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk fundraising event at Town Square Park in Murrieta, Oct. 8. See more photos on page A-6.

Hundreds of people walk in Murrieta in honor of breast cancer survivors and those who lost their lives to cancer during the bSusan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk.

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The California Music Hall of Fame Awards: The stars were out and rockin’ in Temecula!

Steven Schindler Special to the Village News

A Temecula high school auditorium was the center of the rock and roll universe on a recent Saturday night. The California Music Hall of Fame Awards (CMHOF) had the walls shaking from some of rock’s most legendary stars.

If your musical tastes are more in tune with Elvis Presley, it was hosted by one of Elvis’s lifelong best friends, the one and only Wink Martindale. When Wink was working in Memphis radio in the late 1950s he was instrumental in Elvis Presley gaining notoriety locally and nationally.

You say you favor The Beatles era? Well there was Liverpudlian Joey Molland of Badfinger who see AWARDS, page B-4

Terry Sylvester from The Hollies performs “Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress” on the stage at Temecula Valley High School.

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Change in CFD policy, upping bond rates, discussed by Murrieta City Council Tony Ault Staf f Writer

The Murrieta City Council, following a long first reading, discussed whether or not to change the Community Facilities District Goals and Policies rating bond issue interest from 1.8% to 2% each year, and if it would be considered a tax increase.

A community facilities district or CFD seeks public financing through the sale of bonds for the purpose of financing public improvements and services. The services may include streets, water, sewage and drainage, electricity, infrastructure, schools, parks and police protection to newly developing areas. The bond rates in the past have been set at 1.8% and the policy change would allow that rate to rise to 2% in the event of higher costs and improvements over a 30-year period.

CFDs are first requested by de-

velopers or landowners who seek to build new homes or businesses or it can be initiated or changed by a majority of homeowners in the district seeking new improvements in their neighborhood – like sewer line connections. The city can accept the CFD, which often is in the millions of dollars, but is not responsible for any default by the buyer.

The cost of retiring the bonds by the developer or residents is passed on in the sales price of the home or business over a 30-year period, before any requested changes, and until now could not rise above 1.8% per year. The new policy allows interest to be increased to 2%, – if the higher cost of repairs or replacement is needed in the bonding lifetime.

Stone suggested the increase is actually a tax. She argued the taxpayers should have a say in any “tax increase” or the council should at least have more discus-

sions understanding the change before acting on the change. She said she is opposed to any mandated tax increases from the state or the city to the residents without their approval.

The city finance department reported the rate increase gives the city “more wiggle room” if any unforeseen cost for superstructure repairs or replacement in the district should rise. However, some other cities have not changed their CFD policies and retain them at 1.8% rate.

In conclusion, since it was the first reading of the amendment by the council more discussions can take place before the second reading of the amendment and final action taken and clarifying its purpose.

A discussion led by council member Ron Holliday was made about the potential benefits and limitations associated with charter cities in regard to retaking local

control over some state mandates that have been placed on cities, like those in housing and zoning decisions. They learned from the city manager and the city attorney, in California, only larger cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles are charter cities, and are not always a benefit to smaller cities. A list of some pros and cons were listed for Murrieta being a charter city.

The council learned that Huntington Beach is a charter city that is opposing the state’s recent housing mandates and have found themselves in a costly legal fight with the state of California. A final decision may rest with the Ninth District Court of Appeals that often favors the state in causes.

The council decided to review making Murrieta a charter city once it becomes larger – if it would benefit the residents, who could make the final decision in a vote on the governmental change. The discussion was tabled – possibly

at a later date.

The council, following a public hearing, revised the master tentative tract map for 2021-2428 for an addendum to the mitigated negative declaration pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act to the 22-acre site for 62 single-family homes near Murrieta Creek. The number of homes planned in the area was reduced from 66 single-family homes originally in the area.

The council approved the commercial fuel delivery to the Murrieta Fire & Rescue and Murrieta Police Department for and the purchase of an equipment truck for the police department for $2,650,000 and $123,980 respectively. They also authorized a five-year agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. for the replacement of critical police radios for $1,222,876.30.

Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com.

A new Children’s Primary Care Medical Group office opens at 3951 W. Stetson Avenue in Hemet. The new office provides pediatric health services as well as mental and behavioral health resources. Valley News/Shane Gibson photos CARE from page A-1 Children’s Hospital-San Diego.

“CPCMG is committed to the wellbeing of the Hemet community and ensuring all patients receive the high-quality care and support they deserve,” said Dr. Adam Breslow, CPCMG president and chief executive officer. “The partnership with Rady Children’s Hospital demonstrates that we recognize that there is no health without mental health. We are all very excited for the opportunity to provide care to families in Hemet and the surrounding area.”

CPCMG Hemet offers patientfocused, family centered pediatric healthcare for children including well visits, developmental screenings and guidance, newborn care, physicals for things like school and sports, immunizations, weight management and nutrition tips, mental health and behavioral consultations, and teen healthcare.

The group also offers sick visits, after hours appointments, nurse advice line and access to telehealth visits. When needed, CPCMG will refer families to specialists at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego.

About Children’s Primary Care Medical Group Since 1995, Children’s Primary Care Medical Group has grown to be the region’s largest medical group specializing in primary care just for children. With more than 160 board-certified pediatricians, pediatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants in 28 offices throughout San Diego and Southwest Riverside counties, they are

in your neighborhood! CPCMG accepts most commercial and public health insurance plans. To learn more, visit cpcmg.net.

Tours of the new Children’s Primary Care office in Hemet were given to guests attending their ribbon cutting event, Oct. 7.

An exam room with a door for patients to enter from outside is designed for patients who have rashes that may be contagious to be examined in an isolated room at Children’s Primary Care.

Guests gather to celebrate the new Children’s Primary Care Medical Group office in Hemet during a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Guests gather to celebrate the new Children’s Primary Care Medical Group office in Hemet during a ribbon cutting ceremony.

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‘Flavors Temecula Valley Wineries’ co-authored by twoValley writers introduced at La Cresta book signing Tony Ault Staf f Writer A book signing by the local authors of “Flavors of the Temecula Valley Wineries,” describing delicious food recipes from all over the world and the history of Temecula’s 40 wineries was held at the Plateau Vineyards in La Cresta, Oct. 2.

Part of the proceeds for the book signing and food tasting lawn party were donated to The Nature Education Foundation at the Santa Rosa Plateau nonprofit for its many nature preservation youth programs on the plateau and in schools.

The co-authors of “Flavors,” Martha Culbertson and Rebecca Farnbach, were in attendance to sign their colorful and informative book which is a compilation of the history of many wineries in Temecula’s wine country that is fast becoming one of the 10 most favored regions for winemaking and tastings in the world.

Culbertson, from the family of one of the first Temecula wineries at the signing said, “I don’t think anyone has done anything like this book. I’ve lived abroad, studied with great teachers (chefs),” she explained. She said later her husband, John Culbertson, a Navy diver, with whom she traveled with over the world, left the Navy and began his wine business in Temecula. There, she further cultivated her cooking skills. Culbertson Winery was one of the first 10 wineries in Temecula.

Martha continued to make many of her dishes with the international flavor she had learned in the previous world including parts with limited foods. Some of her dishes, served at the tasting and signing party, were made by her own daughters, twins Collete and Colleen from Oceanside and the younger Christina who flew in from Texas for the occasion.

Co-author Farnbach, a noted Temecula historian who helped lead the rehabilitation of many of the historic Vail Ranch headquarters properties, said,” I have been to every single winery in writing our book for their history.” She

lauded the book publisher Great Oak Press editor Lauren Niezgodzki from Pechanga Resort in California and the books photographer Johnny Valesquez with the culinary assistance of Jean Vesey for putting together the 380 page book.

Both Martha and Rebecca said they were initially introduced

by Audrey Cilurzo of the early Cilurzo Winery, one of the first in Temecula. Later meeting at the adobes on the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve they cemented their relationship in writing “Flavors of the Temecula Valley Wineries.” Both co-authors have written other books about the Temecula Valley and its growing list of wineries in Wine Country aiding in its growth in American and wine connoisseurs throughout the world.

Another author Rob Crisell who wrote “Temecula Valley Wineries” and also the “Temecula Wino” who wrote about the wineries and their attributes in the Valley News, was on hand to congratulate the coauthors. All the attending authors expressed their appreciation to the Temecula Valley Wine Growers Association for their assistance in their writing efforts.

Assisting with the book signing was George Fegurson and his family, owners of the Plateau Winery on the Plateau, 20170 Sierra Soto, La Cresta who offered their specialty wines for the guests at the lawn party adjacent to the vineyards.

Some of the food dishes sampled at the “Flavors” book signing were the Buckwheat Blinis with smoked Salmon prepared by Vesey; Chocolate Almond Sorte with Cherry Sauce; French Ginger Cake with Lemon Sauce; Sherry Apple Cake; Spring Pate and Passadalere (French Pizza) all of which listed in the “Flavors” recipes along with dozens of others.

“Flavors of the Temecula Valley Wineries,” can be purchased for $40 at the Pechanga Great Oak Gift Shop and other gift shops in the Valley.

Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

Martha Culbertson and Rebecca Farnbach busy signing their newly published “Flavors of the Temecula Valley” at the Plateau Vineyards lawn party.

Smiling co-authors of “Flavors of the Temecula Valley Wineries,” a book of both food recipes shown here and Temecula winery history sketches with colorful photographs at their book signing at Plateau Vineyards in La Cresta Oct. 4.

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George Ferguson, owner of Plateau Vineyards in La Cresta, pours one of his favorite wines for a guest at the “Flavors of the Temecula Valley Wineries” lawn party at his vineyards Oct. 4.

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[Left] Jean Vesey, local culinary teacher, serves one of dishes in “Flavors of the Temecula Valley Wineries,” she made, Buckwheat Blinis with Smoked Salmon from the books’ Martha Culbertson recipes to a guest at the book signing event.

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Menifee City Council celebrates Menifee’s 15th Anniversary of becoming a city

Tony Ault Staf f Writer

The Menifee City Council members and residents celebrated the city’s 15th year anniversary, enjoying a birthday cake and soft drinks before their regular Wednesday, Oct. 4, meeting, centered on Menifee Police Department’s yearly use of military equipment and making community surveys.

Menifee became an incorporated city Oct. 1, 2008, with just over 36,000 residents, including Menifee Lakes, Sun City, Quail Valley, Audie Murphy Ranch and Romoland within 50 square miles of southwest Riverside County. In the 15 years of cityhood, Menifee has grown to a population topping 105,000, its own police department, college campuses, hundreds of businesses and many commercial and industrial enterprises. It is ranked one of the safest and fastest-growing cities in California.

Mayor Bill Zimmerman at the birthday party said in 15 years Menifee has more than doubled its population but, “it still has growing pains. We will work to fix those problems.”

City Manager Armando Villa said when he first heard of Menifee’s incorporation he could hardly believe it, but he was amazed at the Audie Murphy Ranch growth.

“I thought it would never happen but now it has a lot more potential,” Villa said.

He said he is looking forward to being Menifee’s city manager for many more years.

Council member Lesa Sobek said, “It’s wonderful. We have done some great things, but we are going to do more great things.”

She thanked all who have seen the city grow and prosper.

Mayor Pro Tem Bob Karwin referred to Menifee’s first 15 years being like a teenager.

“It is an exciting time to watch it grow to be an adult,” Karwin said.

Council member Ricky Estrada said, “Let’s root for Menifee. There

is a lot of prosperity in the future.”

During the meeting, Menifee Community Services staff called attention to an update for Menifee’s Birthday Bash and State of the City address, taking place at the Mount San Jacinto College Stadium, 28327 La Piedra road, Thursday, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m.. It will be a free.event, but there will be a VIP Taste of Menifee Showcase open at 5 p.m. at $55 per person.

In regular business, Menifee Police Capt. David Gutierrez explained to the council that by law the department must show how they used any military equipment during their tours of duty. Equipment considered military in nature includes drones, robots, rifles, non-lethal 40 mm rounds, SWAT team vehicles and bolt action rifles.

Guiterrez explained all of those items were used during the past year by officers on patrol. He said the city’s drones were used to help locate lost individuals, during rescues and search operations, track suspects and observe crime scenes and during traffic stops. The robots and rifles were used to help identify and rout out suspects at crime scenes, check suspected explosive devices and in warrant searches. The SWAT team vehicle was used in the city and helped other agencies in finding and capturing barricaded and dangerous suspects.

He added that the military equipment used in the yearly department actions brought no critical response or reports of misuse from the residents in the city.

He also said the city bought 80 military style rifles and 40 mm nonlethal cannons during the year and one bolt action rifle.

The council also delayed an agreement with Probolsky Research LLC for Biennial Community Measuring Strategic Plan Implementation and Community Needs yearly for 2023 through 2028 for an amount not-to-exceed $103,000. Karwin argued that perhaps the professional research survey of a suggested 300 residents in the contract years was

not needed. He said the city has numerous methods to survey the residents already and has done so with many people. A representative for Probolsky said they normally do about 300 individual surveys during the year and sometimes more and guarantee they would represent a true survey across the city with representation of residents in all walks of life.

It was pointed out that in the city’s own requested survey often less than

300 responded and many were not at the city’s public meetings to meet that number and not from across all parts of the city.

Sobek suggested the council take no action until the next anticipated budget meeting takes place, probably in February 2024. Ater some questions and discussion, the council moved to delay any action until the next budget meeting, with Council member Dean Deines absent from the night’s meeting

The survey determines what the residents of Menifee are most interested in creating from parks and recreation to Capital Improvement projects over the years and if those desires change over time.

The council proclaimed November to be National Alzheimers’s Disease Awareness Month.

Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com.

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MENIFEE – While on campus at Paloma Valley High School, the assigned Menifee Police Department School Resource Officer was made aware of a student who made allegedly threats towards other students at the school Thursday, Oct. 5.

Following a prompt investigation including a search of the suspect’s residence, the school resource officer arrested the accused

student for allegedly making criminal threats. Although the suspect did not have immediate access to firearms, the threats were deemed credible, and the student was transported for booking at Southwest Juvenile Hall in Riverside County.

The identity of the suspect is being withheld due to the suspect being a minor.

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The Menifee Police Department is committed to working closely with school administrators to ensure students have a safe place to learn and grow,” according to the department.

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Sen. Seyarto announces Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun Memorial Highway MURRIETA – Sen. Kelly Seyarto, R-Murrieta, announced the passage of state Senate Concurrent Resolution 25, designating the portion of Interstate 15 from Central Avenue to North Main Street in Lake Elsinore and Riverside County as Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun Memorial Highway.

Calhoun was killed in the line of duty upon arriving at a domestic violence call for service Jan. 13, 2023. He started his law enforcement career with the San Diego Police Department in 2019 and joined the Riverside County Sher-

iff’s Office in 2022, assigned to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station.

Born in Pomona, Calhoun was raised in Murrieta where his family owns a restaurant. During his younger years, he worked at the family restaurant and attended California State University San Marcos, where he received his bachelor’s degree in criminology and justice studies. He married his high school sweetheart in 2017 and the couple resided in the 32nd District.

“I was fortunate enough to know Deputy Calhoun personally

through his work in our community,” Seyarto said. “He was the epitome of a public servant and I am honored and humbled to be able to recognize him in this way, so we never forget the sacrifice he made to keep our district safe.”

Calhoun is survived by his wife, Vanessa, their three sons, along with his parents and siblings. He was widely known and loved in the communities he lived and served.

Submitted by the office of Sen. Kelly Seyarto.

Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Darnell Calhoun was killed in the line of duty earlier this year.

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Pawtriotic Pet Hotel opens its doors in Murrieta Ava Sarnowski Valley News Intern Located on Antelope Road in Murrieta, Pawtriotic Pet Hotel, owned by Christina Drake, had its grand opening at the beginning of October. Their enthusiastic pet hotel team members range from ages 17 to 71, with each of them harboring love for dogs. All employees are dedicated to being on time and creating a drama-free establishment for their canine guests.

The main lobby has a section filled with dog toys that are provided by MilVet, a veteran-owned nonprofit organization, devoted to providing military and veteran services. The money obtained through buying any of those toys is given back to the organization.

Murals, painted by established artist Paul Roberts, line the walls inside the building, including one mural dedicated to Drake’s husband, and their oldest dog Roise.

Diane Barr, one of the hotel’s trainers, explained what dogs will experience when remaining at the hotel, right down to the services, safety, and the 14 themed rooms that owners can choose from. The themes of these rooms ranged from popular film franchises, such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, Superman, Batman, DC Comics, military themed rooms, animal themed rooms, nature themed rooms, and more.

Barr emphasized the importance of only allowing dogs who are caught up on their shots, and have taken a fecal test, so that diseases cannot be inhaled or consumed by other dogs staying at the hotel.

Owners will fill out a check-in form, answer questions about the dog’s routine, and be asked to bring in personal items for their dog’s comfortability. This could be a shirt with the owner’s scent, or the dog’s favorite blankets, toys, and a brush or comb. Dogs who remain at the hotel are also treated with belly rubs, and massages.

Anytime an owner and their dog enters the establishment, their feet will be disinfected, so that the floor remains consistently sanitized.

Their dog will be weighed, and combed to see if its coat has imperfections or fleas, all to maintain cleanliness. Barr also expressed wanting to keep the atmosphere of the hotel calm.

While being escorted to their designated room, the doggy greeter, or pet coach, will take the dog’s leash from the owner, to swiftly establish a bond between them and the dog. 4 leash-holding hooks are outside each room. Those hooks are implemented so that should an emergency occur, the hotel crew will instantly know if a dog is occupying a room, eliminating the amount of time it would take to get all of the dogs out.

Each room contains a camera, and is monitored 24/7. All lights within these rooms are motionsensored, meaning anyone surveillancing the monitors will know if a dog has awakened up late, or needs any attention. No dog guests are left unsupervised, and all rooms contain a blanket made specifically for that space. The staff are readily prepared, keeping owners informed three times a day about the well-being of their dog, and asks for the number of someone else who can take in their pet should an emergency take place.

The hotel includes a library, filled with the same books Drake read to her own children. The pet coaches will step in, and read to the dogs. There is also a television room with a small couch, that plays shows that appeal to a dog’s vision, as they are colorblind and see different shades. Pet coaches will sit with the dogs on the floor, should the owner elaborate beforehand that their pet is not allowed on the furniture at home. The hotel’s holistic veterinarian visits two to three times a week, and another woman goes from room to room, providing each pet with toys, fresh water, cleans up messes if need be, and showers them with love.

When it’s time for the dog to return home, the staff will gather the sign-in form, weigh, and comb through the dog, to confirm that it is in better condition than when they first arrived. Above all else, Drake, Barr, and their team want owners to enjoy their vacation, reassured that their dogs will be happy while they are away. Information on Pawtriotic, and bookings, can all be found at https:// www.pawtrioticpethotel.com.

Diane Barr, left, and owner Christina Drake, right, are two of the friendly faces one can find at Pawtriotic Pet Hotel.

The lobby welcomes visitors to Pawtriotic Pet Hotel, located at 33040 Antelope Rd., Ste. 113, in Murrieta.

A Harry Potter room is one of the many different themed rooms found at the pet hotel.

Vivid landscapes line a hallway at Pawtriotic Pet Hotel. Shawna Sarnowski photos

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Volume 23, Issue 41

Four-legged furry friends celebrated at Dog Daze in Menifee

Cody’s Beetlejuice costume wins over the judges at the ninth annual Dog Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photo Daze costume contest in Menifee, Oct. 7.

Rubi is chosen as the cutest small dog at Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District’s Dog Daze costume Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photo contest.

Max is large and in charge as a superhero at the Dog Daze Canine Valley News/Don Starkey photo Festival and Costume Contest in Menifee.

Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley News Dogs of all sizes, shapes and breeds attended Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District’s ninth annual Dog Daze Canine Festival and Costume Contest at Aldergate Park in Menifee on Oct. 7. The top winners received a trophy and praise from their pet parents.

From singers to superheroes, there was a wide variety of costumes for judges to choose from, making their job difficult. The cutest, scariest and most creative costumes plus a judges’ choice winner were awarded in three categories. Small dogs could be up to 20 pounds, medium dogs were 20 to 60 pounds and those who were 60 pounds and more competed in the large dog group.

A new category was added this year for Best Human/Pet Costume at the request of five-time judge Monica Reichl. This year’s winner in the large dog group was Jaycie Peterson and her Labrador, German shepherd and pit bill mix.

Peterson was dressed as a referee while two-year-old Sparkie was decked out in a boxer’s robe with mini boxing gloves hanging around her neck. Peterson said the costume choice came about as Sparkie is battling cancer but putting up a good fight.

“She was diagnosed with lymphoma on September 23 and was given a less than 10% chance of surviving, but she has been responding well to chemotherapy and now she has a 95% chance of survival,” Peterson said. “She’s beating cancer.”

The Petersons and friends are double costume contest winners at the Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photo Dog Daze event in Menifee.

Arlo, left, is sizing up his competition (Rubi) before the start of the Dog Daze costume contest at Valley News/Don Starkey photo Aldergate Park in Menifee.

Her friends and family members from Menifee also joined in the festival fun. Winning the best human/pet duo trophy for small dogs was J.J. Peterson and Harley. The family is currently looking to find forever homes for two-month-old Harley and her two siblings, who are Sparkie’s grandbabies. J.J. was dressed as Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas while Harley played the part of Zero, Jack’s ghost dog. Anyone interested in adopting one of the puppies can find information on Jaycie Peterson’s public Facebook page.

Reichl said she enjoys judging this contest each year because she loves dogs and loves seeing them in their costumes and watching their personalities shine through.

“Some want to eat their costumes and some wear it well, but I also see something new and creative every time,” she said. “It’s always hard to judge because there are entries that show a lot of personality, but we have to focus on the costumes.”

The other two judges were Cynthia Christian and Tina Laguerra.

Christian is a sales associate at the Kahoots store in Menifee and said she had a lot of fun being a firsttime judge. “They all did such a good job and tried so hard,” she said. “I’m just one of those moms who thinks everyone should win.”

Laguerra, of Menifee, was also a first-time judge. “The dogs were all so cute and the costumes were very creative.” She admits the judges struggled with choosing a scariest costume winner in the large dog category because they were all so cute, making it hard to narrow it down. Josie, who

Referee Jaycie Peterson helps Sparkie strike a boxing pose for the judges at the costume contest on Oct. 7. Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photo was dressed as a ghost by Brenda Olivares, took home the trophy.

Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District General Manager Dean Wetter said this is one of his favorite events because of the social aspect of it, bringing families, dog lovers and communities together. “And that is exactly what Valley-Wide is all about,” he said.

“It’s all about having a good time and you can tell from the smiles on their faces they are happy to

be here. We call it a special event because that is what it is.”

Wetter added that the event also supports local vendors who offer products and services of interest to pet owners. One of those vendors was the Riverside County Department of Animal Services who shared important information about their many programs.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS To submit an upcoming community event, email it to valleyeditor@reedermedia.com, put “attention events” in the subject line.

CHILDREN’S EVENTS Oct. 12 – Youth Leaders of Menifee presents Knott’s Scary Farm Teen Trip that departs at 5 a.m. and returns at 2 a.m. for those 13-17 years old. The cost is $75.

Event is rated as mature only, and adult staff will accompany teens; CPR/AED qualified and certified Menifee city staff will attend. For more information, visit http:// www.cityofmenifee.US/teens.

Space is limited.

Oct. 12-13 – 8:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m. When MUSD schools are out, attend a Fall Mini-Camp at Lazy Creek Park in Menifee, 26480 Lazy Creek Road, for craft sports, group games and more.

The cost is $30 for children K-5.

Visit http://www.cityofmenifee. us/youthprograms.

Oct. 21 – 4-8 p.m. Attend a free Trunk or Treat at MSJC Menifee Campus, 28237 La Piedra Road.

Limited to the first 80 vehicles.

Participants are encouraged to decorate their vehicle, come in costume and provide candy to pass out. Awards given for best decorated car, truck and motorcycle. RSVP is required; email suncitycruizers@gmail.com or call 770-789-4997.

Oct. 28 – 6-7:30 p.m. Crosspoint Church Jack O’ Lantern Jamboree is a safe, free event with costumes welcome. Enjoy trick-or-treating, free snacks and drinks at Vail Ranch Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, in Temecula.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Oct. 13-22 – The Temecula Halloween Home Decorating Display and show continues. Temecula residents can submit an online application by visiting http:// TemeculaCA.gov/Events. Applications are available. Display categories include FANG-tastic Humor (Humorous); Oogie Boogie Imagination (DIY/Upcycled); Ultimate ex-FEAR-ience (Scary); Haunting Illusions (Special Effects); and Spook-tacular Theme (Theme Display). Participating homes will be featured in the Temecula Halloween Home Decorating Map online.

Oct. 13 – 5-10 p.m. Events Décor 180 presents Fright Night at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, in Temecula.

Celebrate the spooky season with ghoulish vendors, themed products, live music and activities for guests of all ages Free entry event; costumes are encouraged.

Oct. 15 – Noon to 5 p.m. SoCal Made with Love Market will be held at Vail Ranch Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, in Temecula. Enjoy family-friendly booths, face painting, games and trick-or-treating at the booths.

Come by for a treat and to support local small-business vendors.

Oct. 19 – 6:30 p.m. Menifee’s free 15th Birthday Bash and State of the City address will be held at MSJC Menifee Valley Campus Stadium, 28327 La Piedra Road, in Menifee. Attend the VIP Taste of Menifee Showcase at 5 p.m.; tickets are $55 per person.

Oct. 21 – 5-9.p.m. Come out for the Nomads and Neighbors event at Vail Ranch Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, in Temecula for a family night of trick-or-treating, local shopping, live music and drinks at the pet friendly event and petting zoo.

Costumes encouraged.

Oct. 21 – 4-8 p.m. Attend the Menifee Fall Festival at MSJC Menifee Valley College Campus, 28327 La Piedra Road, in Menifee. The family event will have live entertainment, food and craft vendors, costume contest, children’s zone and truck or treat in conjunction with Cruizers Car Club of Sun City. Donations are welcome for Domestic Violence Awareness Month shelter.

Oct. 22 – 3:30-7 p.m. The Craft House presents BOO Bash at Vail Ranch Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, in Temecula at the second annual Halloween event. The free local child-friendly event features many vendors. A separate purchase may be required for certain activities. A VIP package is available for $25, but it must be purchased the day before the event.

Oct. 27 – 5:30-8:30 p.m. Temecula Halloween Carnival is at the Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main Street, with costumed ghouls, goblins, friends, and neighbors, fang-tastic games, costume contests, trunk-or-treating

with first responders and SkeleFUN. Event is free and for all ages. For more information, visit http://TemeculaCA.gov/Events.

Oct. 28 – 5-9 p.m. Day of the Dead, Dia de Los Muertos, celebration on Lake Elsinore’s Main St. is presented by the Historical Downtown Merchants Assn.

Come create an altar, shop with vendors and help feed the community. Vendor and altar registration forms are available at dmalakeelsinore@gmail.com or http://www. ledowntown.com.

Oct. 28 – 4- 8 p.m Remember Menifee Day of the Dead at MSJC Menifee Valley College Campus, 28327 La Piedra Road, with Catrina Contest, live entertainment, food and craft vendors, community and individual altars, children’s zone and low rider display.

Nov. 3 - 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Nov. 4 - 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Pumpkin Drive benefiting the animals of The Shore Sanctuary. Guests are invited to donate and drop off pumpkins at Little Red Barn Indoor Playground at 33050 Antelope Rd. Suite 210 in Murrieta. Pumpkins will then be hand delivered to The Shore Sanctuary to be enjoyed by the resident animals.

ONGOING – Riverside Transportation Commission is offering Park and Ride lots to connect with carpools, vanpools and transit systems in Beaumont at 600 E. Sixth Street in San Jacinto; at 501 S. San Jacinto Avenue and in Temecula at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. but not on weekends.

ONGOING – Line dancing classes are held Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Lake Elsinore/ Wildomar Elks Lodge, 33700 Mission Trail, in Wildomar across from the Animal Friends of the Valleys. Classes have a DJ with learning levels beginning to intermediate. Have fun and exercise at the same time at $5 per lesson.

Contact Joyce Hohenadl at 951674-2159 ONGOING – Sun City Civic Association Monthly Square Dance sessions are held Sundays from 1:30-5 p.m. at 26850 Sun City Boulevard.

ONGOING – If you know a homebound older adult, resources in Menifee are available, including grab-and-go, cooked and frozen food for pickup. Courtesy pantry

Crossword Puzzle Theme: Sweet tooth

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS, NOTICES Oct. 20 – 6-9 p.m. Herr Cooled VW Club meets at Vail Ranch Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, in Temecula. The club expects 10 to 20 cars each meeting.

Oct. 28 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will co-host Temecula Valley’s Premier Job Fair in partnership with the city of Temecula, Visit Temecula Valley, the Economic Development Coalition, Promenade Temecula, Mt. San Jacinto College and Riverside County Workforce Development Center. The bi-annual event will take place at the Promenade Temecula.

Oct. 28 – 7 p.m. Harveston’s Halloween Home Bike ride will take place through the streets of Harveston. Attend the free bike ride for families to see the spooktacular decorations in the neighborhood; bikes are not provided.

Group meets at Harveston Community Park, 28582 Harveston Drive.

ONGOING – Want to help deployed American troops remotely?

Help shop for the most needed

ACROSS 1. *Bow Wow Wow’s “I ____ Candy” 5. Money source 8. *____’s Root Beer 11. Pelvic parts 12. Start of something big?

13. Round openings 15. RPM gauge 16. Cantina cooker 17. Car sound, to a toddler 18. *Ninepins namesake 20. Kiln for drying hops 21. They had 22. Division, abbr.

23. Informal wear 26. “Tail” on letter C 30. Kamakawiwo’ole’s strings 31. Real estate sale agreement 34. Denials 35. 9 a.m. prayer 37. Even, to a poet 38. *Desert plant harvested for sweet syrup 39. Forbidden 40. Quickly or slowly, e.g.

42. *Sweet ____ brew 43. Breathe in 45. Westernmost city in Germany 47. Soldier’s bed 48. Mensch, alt. sp.

50. Italian car brand 52. *Jolly livestock raisers?

55. Russia’s hard liquor 56. Ctrl + Z 57. Consumes food 59. Checks out 60. Famous French couturier (1905-1957) 61. Heavy Metal’s Quiet ____ 62. Caustic soda 63. Newsman Rather 64. Kill, as in dragon DOWN 1. Clever humor 2. Unfortunately, exclamation 3. Actor Nolte 4. Island in French Polynesia 5. *Donut filler 6. Checked out 7. Bleats 8. Rocky & Bullwinkle and Mary Kate & Ashley, pl.

9. To a very great degree (2 words) 10. Not bright 12. Sacred choral compositions 13. Roundish 14. *Sweet tooth, technically 19. *___ Musketeers, spelled out 22. Drops at dawn 23. *____-Frutti 24. Highlander’s dagger 25. Sage and rosemary 26. *Scoop holder

items and meals delivered with no contact. Three days of emergency food can be delivered immediately or restaurant meal delivery for those who don’t qualify for food assistance programs. Call the California Department on Aging at 800-510-2020 for help.

ONGOING – The Riverside County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program is accepting online applications for business grants up to $10,000 at http://www.rivercobizhelp.org that can be used for employee retention, working capital, personal protective equipment purchases, rent or mortgage payments and paying vendor notices. Eligible businesses, including nonprofits, must be in Riverside County, with a minimum of one but less than 50 employees and operating for at least one year since March 1. For more information, call Riverside County Business and Community Services at 951-955-0493.

ONGOING – 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Temecula Winchester Swap Meet continues, 33280 Newport Road in Winchester.

Saturdays and Sundays only. The small local swap meet is only 50 cents for entry, and anyone under age 10 is free admission. No dogs allowed.

ONGOING – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Every Sunday, Murrieta Village Walk Farmers Market is at Village Walk Place in Murrieta. The Sunday morning farmers market at Village Walk Plaza is a place to buy fruits and veggies, gourmet food and crafts. Come to the center in the northwest corner of Kalmia/ Cal Oaks at the Interstate 215 exit in Murrieta.

ONGOING – Temecula’s Farmers Markets are offered in Old Town Temecula Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, 4100 Main Street in Temecula; at Promenade Temecula, 40640 Winchester Road, outside JCPenney every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Riverside County Public Health orders, the farmers markets will be restricted to agriculture products only. Follow the Old Town Temecula Farmers Market on Facebook to stay updated. No pets allowed.

items without leaving home as an easy way to help support deployed men and women by purchasing items remotely and having them delivered to MilVet at designated drop-off locations for packing.

All items on the list are special requests from deployed military men and women. MilVet is a nonprofit organization that holds monthly packaging events at different community locations in the area. For drop-off locations and packaging locations, visit http:// www.milvet.org/military-carepackages.

ONGOING – Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Meeting meets the third Monday of each month at the MaryPhillips Senior Center, 41845 Sixth Street, in Temecula from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, email gaugustin206@ gmail.com or join the meeting.

ONGOING – Sons of Norway/ Scandinavia meets at noon the first Saturday of every month, September to June, at the Heritage Mobile Park Clubhouse, 31130 S. General Kearny Road, in Temecula.

ONGOING – Menifee Community Services offers online driver’s education courses for a $21.95 fee. The course includes animated driving scenarios, instructional videos, sample tests, licensed instructor available to answer questions, DMV-approved certificate of completion with all lectures and exams completed from home. Designed for students and does not include behind-the-wheel instruction or a California driver’s permit. Contact 951-723-3880 or visit the city of Menifee to register at http://www. city of menifee.us.

ONGOING – 10-11:30 a.m.

Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center and The Elizabeth Hospice host a virtual support meeting for caregivers every second and fourth week of the month via Zoom. Get helpful tips and learn from others who are also dealing with similar challenges. For more information and to register, contact The Elizabeth Hospice Grief Support Services at 833349-2054.

ONGOING – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia, has meetings throughout the U.S. and the world. Contact 781932-6300, or for local meetings, call 925-321-0170 or visit http:// www.foodaddicts.org.

ONGOING – The Murrieta Garden Club meets each month at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St. Anyone who likes to garden or is interested in plants is welcome. Membership is $10 per year. Find more information about the monthly event or project on Facebook.

ONGOING – Temecula Valley Rose Society meets each month.

For more information and new meeting dates and places, visit http://www.temeculavalleyrosesociety.org.

ONGOING – Menifee Toastmasters meets every Thursday at noon for one hour at a designated place to have fun, enhance speaking capabilities, gain self-confidence and improve social skills.

For new dates, call 760-807-1323 or visit http://www.MenifeeToastmasters.org for more information.

ONGOING – Homeless veterans can receive free help by dialing 877-424-3838 for 24/7 access to the VA’s services for homeless, at-risk veterans. Chat is confidential for veterans and friends. Visit http://www.va.gov/homeless.

Autumn Elegance fundraiser will be Nov. 4 at Soboba Casino Resort 27. Averse 28. “Drove my chevy to the ____” 29. Southeast Asian org.

32. Relinquish, as in property 33. Clergyman’s title, abbr.

36. *Single serving treat 38. Embarrass 40. Arthur, to friends 41. Hard feelings 44. I to Greeks, pl.

46. TV’s “Where everybody knows your name” 48. Opposite of depression

49. “____ ____ a high note” 50. Same as fogey 51. Inactive 52. “Ant-Man” leading actor 53. Not top-shelf in a bar 54. Greek portico 55. Radio knob, abbr.

58. Farm pen

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SAN JACINTO – The 30th annual Autumn Elegance, a wine and food tasting experience, will be held from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Soboba Casino Resort Event Center, 22777 Soboba Road, in San Jacinto.

Autumn Elegance is a fundraiser for the Hemet-San Jacinto Exchange Club and Friends of Valley-Wide Foundation.

Tastings will be offered from 18 restaurants and local winer-

ies. Autumn Elegance is a semiformal and 21 -and-older event that is sponsored by the Soboba Foundation.

The cost is $60 per person. Proceeds benefit community charities and youth sports scholarships.

For more information and tickets, call 951-665-8261 or visit http:// friendsofvalleywide.org.

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Scarecrow car leads scarecrows to Fallbrook

Fallbrook Vintage Car Club members, from left, Debbie Meadows, Glenn Wior, Susie Shea, Terry Decker and Elaine Pedigo admire their straw-car creativity placed on the Mission Road field where all the ‘Silent Valley News/Courtesy photos People’ are posted.

FALLBROOK – “Here is what happens when two Fallbrook Clubs come together with two community minded businesses to bring an idea to reality….A Scarecrow Car! The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club was asked to build a car to lead people to the Fallbrook Village and Scarecrow exhibits by the Scarecrow Crew.

Set around the ‘Silent People’ on Mission Road they were given a picture for inspiration,” said Kathy Hesser, car club president.

With this inspiration from the ScareCREW, Scrappy’s Tire, Hawthorne Country Store and Dollar Tree, the scarecrow car was built. This display along with several other new scarecrows displayed by businesses, organizations and individuals will be on view during Fallbrook Scarecrow Days Oct. 1-31.

The Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt is scheduled for Oct. 9-23. Entries and clues will be available Oct. 9 at the Fallbrook Chamber. This is a family oriented event. The winner wins a ‘Discover Fallbrook’

Try your luck at the 32nd Annual Monte Carlo Extravaganza TEMECULA - The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold the 32nd Annual Monte Carlo Extravaganza on Wednesday, Nov. 1. This event will be hosted at TVCC Legacy Partner and awardwinning winery, Wilson Creek Winery from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

For one night only, guests can experience Las Vegas-style table games, expect multiple chances to win a $500 Grand Prize, participate in the local restaurant competition, enjoy music, prizes, and much more.

In addition to the main floor Las Vegas-style gaming, this event will also feature an exclusive VIP Poker Tournament in the Garden View Terrace with another $500 Grand Prize on the line, sponsored by Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac. TVCC is looking forward to attendees joining them for this night of fun, local bites, and wine.

Single tickets are $45 presale,

$50 at the door and includes one ticket to the event and $200 play money. Ten-ticket packages are $350 presale and include ten tickets to the event and $200 play money for each guest.

All tickets include entry to grand prize opportunity drawings, $200 in play money for casino games, samples of food, and entertainment.

Additional play money can be purchased throughout the event. At the end of the evening, all play money will be turned in for raffle tickets.

Raffle winners will be announced shortly after the cash-out.

This event is open to the public, ages 21 and over. For additional information about sponsorship opportunities or to obtain tickets, contact the Chamber at 951-6765090 or https://bit.ly/3RIzigX Submitted by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Women’s brunch includes stone art and music

Some new scarecrows get a ride into town on South Mission Road. gift basket.

It’s not too late to build a scarecrow to either enter the scarecrow contest or to register at the Chamber. Both will put entrants on the viewing directory.

Entries can be obtained at http:// fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org

Scarecrow Kids Corner will be handing out treat bags to children on Saturday Oct. 7 at the Farmers Market on Main Street.

Submitted by BJ Maus and the ScareCREW.

FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Women’s Connection invites all to attend a Fall Brunch in the ballroom of the Beverly Mansion at Grand Tradition Estates and Gardens, Friday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon, (doors open at 9:15 a.m. for shopping.)

The program is a presentation from Set in Stone, an artisan business located in Fallbrook, owned and operated by Steve and Nola Slater. They specialize in sandblasting images and messages in stone to create art pieces that last forever.

Their personalized technique produces a showcase piece of what is “uniquely you” etched into quartzite or flagstone. Their stone art has been displayed in several SoCal festivals and art shows/fairs including the Fallbrook Avocado Festival, Oceanside night market and San Bernardo Winery events.

The Slaters are very active in the community, Steve volunteers

for bus driving and Nola teaches piano. As an additional treat, Nola will sing and play the piano as the special musical guest.

Guest speaker Karen Sawyers, a former franchise owner and teacher, gives women hope in her story, “Picture This.”

The cost per ticket is $30, cash or check, which includes a delicious brunch prepared by The Grand Tradition, 220 Grand Tradition Way, located at the corner of South Mission Road and Grand Tradition Way near Econo Lodge.

Free child care will be provided for younger children with reservations which are encouraged. To make a reservation, call Ginny at 760-723-3633 or email Fallbrookcwc@gmail.com Sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries.

Submitted by Fallbrook Women’s Connection.

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The grand finale performance to the night’s gala event, is a posthumous tribute to CMHOF inductee Jimy Sohns for his classic Valley News/Courtesy photos rocker, “Gloria.”

Dennis Tufano of The Buckinghams displays his award from the California Music Hall of Fame Awards, Sept. 23.

Steven Schindler poses with Joey Molland of Badfinger after the awards show.

AWARDS from page A-1 has played with George Harrison and John Lennon. Plus Londoner Laurence Juber who was in Paul McCartney’s band, Wings. And how about a band that opened for The Beatles at Dodger Stadium, Southern California’s own Cannibal and the Headhunters! The current line-up of the Headhunters were the backing band for all of the evening’s stars.

These rock greats and many more appeared and performed at Temecula Valley High School auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 23 in a spectacular display of musical legends, and some heartfelt emotions as a full house of fans from nine to 90 sat for nearly four hours of entertainment and rock and roll history.

The CMHOF has been holding these award shows for about 10 years and according to their website (californiamusichalloffame.com) the purpose is to “Establish a center to display memorabilia, photos,

instruments and sound recordings.

And to promote the importance of music education in high schools.”

The evening kicked off with the induction of Bobby Kimball of Toto into the CMHOF. Kimball couldn’t attend due to illness but provided a moving video acceptance speech.

Cannibal and the Headhunters then performed a stunning live version of the Toto hit, “Hold the Line.”

The all-star night had everything from raucous rock and roll performances with people dancing in their seats, to emotional tributes to artists who have passed away.

Gloria Thomas, reminisced about her late husband, B.J. Thomas, who died in 2021. She presented the “Raindrops” award in his honor to Wink Martindale and “Shotgun” Tom Kelly. Of course, “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” was B.J.’s biggest hit.

One of the original Coasters, Leon Hughes, who passed away only a few months before the induction ceremony, was given a lovely tribute by his niece with many fam-

ily members in attendance.

There were also many lighter moments during the program.

Terry Sylvester of The Hollies auditioned his stand-up routine with a few “dad jokes.” And after Laurie Beebe-Lewis, formerly of The Mamas and The Papas, inducted Merrilee Rush for her hit single, “Angel of the Morning,” Rush proudly proclaimed that by recording that song she, “wanted to tell all the ladies that it was okay to have a one night stand!” Which prompted much laughter and applause.

But live music was the order of the evening and what a show it was for the audience. It may be hard to estimate how many millions of records were sold by the CMHOF inductees performing on this one stage, but they regaled the capacity crowd with their mega-hits, superbly backed by Cannibal and the Headhunters.

Highlights included “Land of a Thousand Dances” by Cannibal and the Headhunters; Dennis Stefano of The Buckinghams sang “Kind of a Drag;” Joey Molland of Badfinger performed “Baby Blue;” The Sanford-Townsend Band did “Smoke From a Distant Fire;” Rush sang her hit, “Angel of the Morning,” Ron Dante of The Archies performed “Sugar Sugar;” Mike Pinera of Blues Image rocked “Ride Captain Ride;” Terry Sylvester of The Hollies with the very cool “Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress;” Larry Tamblyn of The Standells sang “Dirty Water” and Rick Derringer of The McCoys performed his #1 hit, “Hang on Sloopy.”

Robert Zapata has been the drummer for CMOF inductees Cannibal and the Headhunters for 47 years. The group was founded in 1964 by Frankie Garcia. Although all of the original members are now deceased, Zapata continues to lead the band, carrying on their legacy.

“Not only did the original Headhunters open for The Beatles at Dodger Stadium and the Hollywood Bowl,” Zapata recalled, “they also opened for the Rolling Stones in 1965. And we’re still going strong! Next year, we’ll be celebrating our 60th anniversary at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.”

Guitarist, producer and composer Laurence Juber was presented with the CMHOF Spirit Award. Born in London, he was just a kid when

the Beatles burst onto the London scene in 1963 with Beatlemania, but it wasn’t the Beatles that turned him onto guitar. It was a lucky accident.

“My dad wanted me to study music from a young age, so in school he steered me towards the clarinet to begin my studies. But they ran out of clarinets, so the guitar it was!” Juber was soon a music professional in his teen years, and started gaining a reputation as one of the top London studio guitarists, playing for bands and big budget film scores.

Then in 1978 Paul McCartney called. “He knew of me and asked me to join his band, Wings. I played on ‘Back to the Egg’ which had the #1 hit, ‘Coming Up.’ We toured the U.K. and were going to tour the U.S., but Paul got busted for pot in Japan, and that put an end to that.

Paul broke up Wings in 1981.”

Juber and his wife, Hope, have lived in California since the early 80s and he’s still a top level studio guitarist in all musical genres, including jazz, rock, and ragtime.

He also composed film scores and musicals and continues to record and perform as a solo artist.

When The Beatles were making a name for themselves in Liverpool in 1961 and ’62, another local lad had his ears wide open on the Mersey music scene – Joey Molland. He remembers, “When I heard Elvis do ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ I knew that was for me!” Molland played around Liverpool and began making a name for himself.

In fact, in the late 60s, when the Beatles were looking for new talent to sign to their fledgling record label, Apple, one of the first acts they signed was The Ivys. “I signed up to be a member of the Ivys, and the next day we became Badfinger,” Molland recalled.

Under the tutelage of Paul McCartney and George Harrison, Badfinger became an instant international hit. They performed on stage with Harrison at the Concert for Bangladesh, and recorded on Harrison’s seminal album, “All things Must Pass.”

Sadly, Molland is the only surviving member of Badfinger, but he continues to perform under the Badfinger banner and said he was thrilled upon learning he was being inducted into the CMHOF. “I was stunned when they called me! To

Merrilee Rush holds the two awards she picked up at the California Music Hall of Fame Awards, including the Carol Kaye Inspiration Award. be here tonight with all these great stars is hard to rationalize. It’s remarkable!” he said with his lilting Liverpool accent.

Through it all, Wink Martindale was the glue that held the evening together not only with his informative introductions and witty ad libs, he even performed his own huge hit.

“In 1959 I was requested to perform on a spoken word single,” Wink recalls fondly. “It was a blistering hot day in Los Angeles, and I wasn’t thrilled to be on what we called a ‘talking record’.” Little did he know that the short recording session on a sweltering afternoon would be a landmark poetic presentation that has sold over three million copies, and has been a global sensation for over 60 years!

Wink performed “Deck of Cards” live for the CMHOF crowd, and suddenly there was a hush over the rock and roll revelers. “I was well aware that you could hear a pin drop in the theatre as I recited those words.”

“Deck of Cards” is a religious ode to a lonely soldier who used a deck of cards as a substitute for a bible. And this reporter can attest that there was hardly a dry eye in the house at the dramatic conclusion of Wink’s riveting reading of that classic tale.

Other CMHOF inductees included “Wrecking Crew” bass player legend Carol Kaye, drummer Ron Whitaker, The Catz in The Hatz, Three Dog Night’s Chuck Negron, Gary Puckett, Chris Montez, and B.J. Thomas.

Of course, there was a grand finale performance to the night’s gala event, which was a posthumous tribute to CMHOF inductee Jimy Sohns for his classic rocker, “Gloria.” The stage was teeming from end to end with the stars from the evening, rocking out to “Gloria,” the song that defined the rough garage band sound of the late 60s and was recorded by everyone from Van Morrison to The Doors, to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

It was a fitting tribute to all those lucky enough to have been there and those who have gone on to rock and roll heaven.

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Valley-Wide’s Alysa Lovano presents Paul Zuniga and Oliver with a trophy for best creative costume in the small dog category.

Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photo

Hector the bewitching wizard won most creative costume in the large Valley News/Don Starkey photo dog category.

Frank Aguirre holds postal worker Cheerios as they pass by the judges during the costume contest in Menifee.

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DAZE from page B-1 paign is designed to make sure all pets wear identification tags and are microchipped so they can be returned to their rightful owners more quickly. The department offers free tags for pet owners.

Animal Services Chief Miguel Lemus said animal control officers are trained to scan all stray animals they come across and contact the owner before taking them to the shelter so they can be reunited with

their owners as soon as possible.

More information can be found on their website at www.rcdas.org.

Other vendors on hand with giveaways and drawings were Rainbow, sharing how the RainMate tabletop clean air machine can help with allergies and more, as well as Kahoots feed and pet supplies store offering free samples of dog food and snacks.

Time to Shine Veterinary Services specializes in anesthesia-free oral assessments and cleanings for

dogs and cats and stayed busy answering questions throughout the event.

Some entrants were attending their first Dog Daze while others have competed in the past. Lahna Tomlinson was dressed as everyone’s fall favorite – a pumpkin spice latte, while her 7-year-old dog Luna was dressed as a pumpkin. She said they usually dress up for Halloween and were having fun at the festival. Kathleen Alvarado of Moreno Valley dressed her

11-year-old dog Chispita, which she said means “little sparkle” in Spanish, as a bumblebee. Gena Alvarez, of Hemet, said she likes to dress up her dogs Maggie and Sasha now and then, especially at Christmastime.

Small dog winners were Rubi and Jarilyn Parri, cutest; Daisy and Camila Romo, scariest; Oliver was a rock star sporting a mohawk and being carried by Paul Zuniga to win for most creative costume. Judges’ choice was Cody as Beetlejuice with Carrie Gibson and Harley/J.J. Peterson won best human/pet duo.

Medium-sized winners were Lulu and Jesus Luquin, cutest; Daisy and Nikki O’Neal, scariest;

pink princess Lovie and Amanda McIntyre, most creative; Savannah Cocita with her dog Shadow dressed as a unicorn was the judges’ choice; and Samantha Pagio/Mochi won for best human/ pet costume for their portrayal of Pokémon characters.

The large dog winners were Vader and Nicolle DeFries, cutest; Josie and Brenda Olivares, scariest; and Hector and Caroline Mott for most creative. The judges’ choice trophy went to “pirate” Milo and Trent Balandray with Jaycie Peterson/Sparkie being awarded best duo.

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Neighborhood Healthcare names Temecula resident Julie Ngo its 2023 Servant Leader Award recipient ESCONDIDO – Neighborhood Healthcare, a regional federally qualified health center providing a wide range of medical, dental and behavioral health services, recently named Julie Ngo its 2023 Servant Leader Award recipient.

The nonprofit recognized the Temecula resident for her years of support at its annual fundraising gala last month.

“Julie’s impactful contributions span both San Diego and Riverside counties,” Tina Pope, director of external affairs at Neighborhood Healthcare, said. “She and her family personally invest their time and generosity to ensure every individual in our system gains an equitable and accessible pathway to healthcare, regardless of their circumstance. We’re grateful to Julie for sharing this core value with us.”

As a child in a Buddhist household, Ngo’s faith taught her “to do good, be good and bring good

to the world.” Most recently, she stepped forward to serve as Neighborhood Healthcare’s honorary chair for the organization’s 2023 gala to raise funds for a Mobile Dental Health Center for students in Escondido and other North County San Diego schools. This year’s event broke all previous records with Ngo’s dedication and support.

“Julie never wavers in her commitment and dedication to the good work on behalf of the more than 87,000 patients and families we care for all year,” Adrian Zavala, director of marketing and community engagement at Neighborhood Healthcare, said.

“She leads with passion that others follow and undoubtedly deserves this recognition.”

Ngo is the fourth Servant Leader Honoree and joins the ranks of Elmer Cameron as the 2020 Honoree, Maxine Kreitzer as the 2021 Honoree and Judith Descalso as

Dr. Rakesh Patel, CEO of Neighborhood Healthcare, presents Temecula resident Julie Ngo, center,with the Valley News/Courtesy photo 2023 Servant Leader Award from Neighborhood Healthcare. the 2022 Honoree.

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7 tips for choosing your health benefits in 2024

Greg Wright CEO, Medicare & Retirement, UnitedHealthcare of California

As inflation in the U.S. remains high, you may be looking to adjust your lifestyle and spending habits.

But when it comes to health care, it’s important to keep your budget and well-being in mind.

This year’s open enrollment season is a good chance to review how you’re using health services and decide whether you’ll stick with the plan you’ve got or switch to another being offered. It’s also an opportunity to assess your overall care costs to help ensure you choose a plan that will work best for next year’s budget.

Enrollment timing: For people with coverage from their employer, open enrollment typically happens during a two- or threeweek period between September and December. For those eligible for Medicare, the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period runs from Oct. 15- Dec. 7 each year. Coverage selections made during the fall will

take effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

Here are seven tips to consider when choosing a plan that may help lead you to better health and cost savings: First, consider all your options.

Take time to understand and compare the benefits, services and costs of each plan available to you, so you can figure out which will be the best fit. Pay attention to more than just the monthly premium – like what out-of-pocket costs, including the deductible, copays and coinsurance, you may be responsible for.

Medicare members and caregivers: As you weigh your options, ensure you’re familiar with the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. If you need a review, visit MedicareEducation.com — an online resource with answers to questions about eligibility, plan choices, cost basics, prescription coverage and more.

Learn the language. If you’re overwhelmed by or unsure about certain health care terms, there are

Menifee Police to bring awareness to Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Month MENIFEE – The Menifee Police Department will wear two special patches during the month of October to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

In 2013, the Seal Beach Police Department created the nation’s first pink police patch to help show support for breast cancer awareness month. The Menifee Police Department will join over 500 law enforcement agencies in supporting the cause by wearing our own pink patches.

October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Because both of these causes fall close to the heart of law enforcement, the Menifee Police Department will also wear a purple patch.

“The color purple is a symbol of peace, courage, survival, honor and dedication to ending violence.

It is a salute to survivors and those we have lost to domestic violence,” according to http:// mmcenter.org.

Throughout the month of October, you will see the Menifee Police Department displaying pink or purple patches on their uniforms in support of the lost, the survivors and the warriors still battling cancer or violent situations.

The patches are available for sale to the public for $10 each.

Proceeds from the sales of the pink patches will be donated to Michelle’s Place, at https://michellesplace.org. Proceeds from the sales of the purple patches will be donated to SAFE Families Justice Centers at https://safefjc.org.

For more information about how the Menifee Police Department is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, or to purchase patches, contact CSI/ Property and Evidence Specialist Chonte Keene at 951-723-1526 or ckeene@menifeepolice.org.

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Medicare members and caregivers: There’s a lot to learn about Medicare and Medicare Made Clear can help you understand the basics, the complexities and everything in between.

Help prevent financial surprises.

Visiting doctors that are in-network is one way to help keep your costs lower. So before selecting a plan, check to see if your doctor is in your health plan’s provider network. Also, make sure your medications will be covered by the plan you choose next year – even if you don’t expect to change plans.

Look into filling your prescriptions at a participating network pharmacy or with home delivery by mail — two more potentially money-saving options.

Medicare members and caregivers: You may be surprised to learn Original Medicare doesn’t generally cover prescription drugs.

Consider adding Part D or enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage to help keep your medication costs in check.

Check for mental health coverage. In addition to in-person mental health care, you may have access to a large virtual network of therapists and psychiatrists. Some health insurers also offer advocacy services to help you find the right type of behavioral health care.

Medicare members and caregivers: Look for plans that offer virtual mental health care with a $0 copay.

Don’t forget about specialty benefits. Additional benefits, such as dental, vision, hearing or critical illness insurance, are often available and may contribute to overall well-being.

Medicare members and caregivers: You may be surprised that Original Medicare doesn’t cover most dental, vision and hearing services, but many Medicare Advantage plans do.

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Many health plans offer incentives that reward you for taking healthier actions, such as completing a health survey, exercising or avoiding nicotine.

Medicare members and caregivers: Many Medicare Advantage plans also offer gym memberships and wellness programs for members at no additional cost.

Explore virtual care services.

If you’re busy or just prefer connecting with a doctor from the convenience of your home, consider choosing a plan that includes 24/7 virtual care. You may have access to virtual wellness visits, urgent care and chronic condition management.

Medicare members and caregivers: Most Medicare Advantage plans provide access to virtual care, which can be an easier, more affordable way to talk with doctors about common health issues on a smartphone, tablet or computer.

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Toxic and poisonous plants are out in the landscape Roger Boddaert Special to the Valley News

Do you know that there are plants that lurk out in the garden, that have many toxic components and are poisonous?

Toxic plants are out in the world, but many that gardeners cultivate and admire have some hidden qualities of which to be aware.

People cannot live without the plant kingdom for it gives us the oxygen that we breathe. Plants give us beauty, medicines and food, and they are good for our souls. but beware, for there are some that just might be harmful to your health and your pets.

Most plants look and smell nice and give you seasonal interest, but the small list below defines those that carry some hidden toxins and are a few of the common ones that are poisonous.

Oleander is a landscape plant that has been utilized by millions in our Southern California gardens and is a drought tolerant plant with flowers in pink, red, white. A single leaf if eaten by a child can be lethal.

Sago cycad is not a palm as so widely touted but related to the pine family with a prehistoric background. All parts of this plant are toxic, especially the large

Sago cycads leaves and seeds can be poisonous to pets out in the Valley News/Roger Boddaert photos landscape.

Castor bean plant grows along roadsides and its seeds are poisonous if ingested. The toxic ricin comes from Castor bean plants. brown seeds, if fallen to the ground and eaten by family dogs, cats, goats, it can be a killer to your pets.

Fire sticks are a colorful plant but its white sap is poisonous.

Plumbago is pretty out in the garden but highly toxic if eaten.

Fire sticks are in the Euphorbia family, like poinsettia. The white latex-like sap can be an irritant to

the skin, and a toxin to the eyes, potentially leading to blindness.

Be careful with this plant, which

The Angel trumpet has unique toxins in its leaves and flowers.

can be harmful to your health.

Both the green and red forms of castor bean contain ricin which ingested can be deadly. The seeds when mature look like jellybeans which some children might be drawn to.

Hydrangea is a flowering summer garden plant with large pompom flowers in red, pink, purple, blue and variations in its foliage. If the stems or leaves are eaten, it can cause abdominal pain, dizziness, confusion and even coma.

Poison ivy is a native twining vine that is often found growing in creeks, streams and abundant in oak woodlands. The three lobed leaves are a giveaway climbing up native plants. In fall these plants turn autumn colors of red, orange and yellows. Very toxic to skin and irritable by itching. Don’t burn the stems and leaves after clearing out, for if the smoke gets into your lungs, it is miserable.

Plumbago is a blue flowering plant that loves sunny garden spots, blooming at the end of summer and into fall. Be careful not to get any of the juices on your skin when pruning or cutting back. The sap can cause blisters, and rashes which itch a lot.

Jimson weed is a low growing plant that can be found in open fields, with white flowers at the end of summer into fall, then dies down. If cattle, horses or any animal eats this plant, it can be deadly.

Datura, the angel trumpet plant, can grow large out in the landscape, with golden flowers like hanging pendants; give it space. A hallucinogen compound is found in the roots and if ingested in large amounts can cause a psychedelic trauma.

Roger Boddaert, The Tree Man of Fallbrook, can be reached at 760-728-4297.

Gardens of Hope unveils a lush paradise of healing for the disabled and mental health community RIVERSIDE COUNTY – Taking a significant step toward enhancing the well-being of individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges in Riverside County, the Gardens of Hope announced the grand opening of their therapeutic gardening workshops for disabled and mental health patients.

The Gardens of Hope is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that utilizes a 2.5 acre botanical garden, located at 26521 Hammack Ave., in Perris, to provide gardening workshops that are conducted under the experienced leadership of CEO Joe Grumbine.

With over three decades of experience in therapeutic horticulture, Grumbine developed an exceptional array of innovative gardening workshops that include microgreens, herbs, flowers, fruits,

vegetables, composting, cloning and more.

Disabled and mental health patients are accepted by referrals from local mental health care providers. The Gardens of Hope prioritizes accessibility by basing the cost of the gardening workshops on the patient’s ability to pay.

Although the therapeutic benefits of gardening are widely recognized, there are few resources that provide a nurturing environment for patients to actively engage with the soil, the plants and the natural world.

A complimentary garden tour is open to the public on the first Sunday of every month.

For additional information regarding the Gardens of Hope, visit http://TheGardensofHope.org.

Submitted by Gardens of Hope.

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Sen. Seyarto to host annual Veterans Expo Menifee appoints new chief in Murrieta financial officer with proven MURRIETA – California Sen. families and the community, will able resources and services catered track record of success Kelly Seyarto, R-Murrieta, an- feature a wide array of offerings. specifically to veterans’ needs.

nounced that this year’s annual Veterans Expo will take place Thursday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Monteleone Meadows, 35245 Briggs Road, in Murrieta..

This free event, aimed at honoring and supporting veterans, their

Over 80 vendors and resource providers will be present, including businesses offering employment opportunities, local nonprofit organizations and government resource agencies. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with valu-

Attendees will be treated to a light lunch, courtesy of event organizers. For questions or to RSVP, although it’s not required for entry, call 951-894-2220.

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Just when you thought you understood annuities, what’s a ‘charitable’ gift annuity?

Jean Larsen Legacy Endowment Communit y Foundation Many people have heard about annuities, a tool in a financial planner’s or insurance agent’s toolbox, often a recommended and essential component of retirement planning.

You sock away a dollar amount into an annuity and it has a pay-out rate for you which varies depending on your age, the annuity’s type and whether the annuity’s pay-out is variable or fixed. An annuity can create a steady and rather predictable income. So far, so good.

Commercial annuities are issued by insurance companies. When the payments eventually end, the insurance company pockets any value remaining in your annuity.

A charitable gift annuity is issued by a charity without commissions and usually pays a fixed rate with a portion coming free of income tax.

Did I mention that most CGAs also provide an income tax deduction and when payments end the residual funds an endowment to support a charitable cause you select in perpetuity? A CGA is highly customizable to you and your family needs, offering protection, sustainability, growth, and generous pay-outs. Plus, there’s that proverbial “cherry on top” for

beloved charities afterwards.

Congress recently passed new, beneficial legislation for individuals 70.5 years or older allowing a $50,000 IRA distribution to become a qualifying charitable distribution if made directly from the IRA’s trustee – think Schwab or Fidelity – to a community foundation to set-up a CGA for the individual and/or their spouse.

Instead of $50,000 being recognized as a lump sum of income for the current tax year, you and/ or your spouse receive quarterly distributions from that $50,000, spread out at a great rate for your lifetimes with the CGA’s remaining balance becoming a permanent endowment, continuing to do good for community nonprofits in the form of annual grants.

If you already know the benefits of having a traditional annuity and are considering the possibility of adding more to your financial planning line-up, you may want to consider a charitable gift annuity. It still has all the great pros of commercial annuities that pay a permanent income, but it can also create a charitable plan to help your community and/or your favorite charities long into the future.

The rate of the payments is determined by age and number of annuitants – one or two. Benefits of

a CGA include: an income stream for the rest of your life with the payments guaranteed by the charity; potential tax deductions, based on your life expectancy and the anticipated income stream; possibility that a portion of the income stream will be tax-free; ability of donating many types of assets: cash, securities plus personal property; reduced or eliminated capital gains tax liability for gifts of appreciated securities and personal property and supporting one or more organizations you care about.

Legacy Endowment is North County’s commission and advisory fee free resource for promoting quality of life and grant funding to support a thriving region with unique community needs. As one of few regional organizations able to offer CGA benefits, the foundation is positioned to maximize an individual’s top interests, deliver tax advantages and extend philanthropic reach into the future. The foundation can meet with people and suggest a number of ways they can receive cash distributions while helping causes they believe in. CGA’s are a way to get paid now and pay it forward in the future.

Jean Larsen is executive director of Legacy Endowment Community Foundation.

MENIFEE – The city of Menifee announced the appointment of Travis Hickey as chief financial officer. In this role, Hickey will manage the city’s finance department, as well as coordinate with other city departments and outside agencies on financial matters. He will start his new role in Menifee Monday, Oct. 16.

Hickey has over 26 years of experience in local government finance. The first 14 years of his career were in public accounting providing auditing and consulting services to a variety of California government agencies. His experience primarily includes city governments, but he also has experience working with counties, school districts and special purpose governments. In 2011, Hickey transitioned to municipal government, most recently serving as director of finance and administrative services for the city of Santa Fe Springs since 2018.

“Travis has a tremendous wealth of experience in financial matters, especially as they relate to local government,” Menifee City Manager Armando G. Villa said. “We are confident that he will continue to ensure that our City’s finances are held to the highest standards of excellence.”

Hickey has extensive expertise in all areas of local government finance including the development of annual award-winning budgets and comprehensive financial audits, along with typical finance functions such as payroll, accounts payable/receivable, capital assets and cashiering. He is also wellversed in a variety of public financing options including leases, bonds and assessment districts, as well as

Travis Hickey is the new chief financial officer for Menifee.

Valley News/Courtesy photo portfolio management principles, systems implementations, fee studies, overhead calculations and federal/state grant programs.

“I am very excited for the opportunity to lead the well-established and knowledgeable finance team in Menifee,” Hickey said. “Working with our city leadership and staff, we will continue to maintain strong financial practices to safeguard taxpayer dollars and ensure the city continues to thrive.”

Hickey is a California-licensed certified public accountant and a member of a variety of professional associations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Government Finance Officers Association, and the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration – accounting from California State University San Bernardino.

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Rodriguez-Zaba stressed the

importance of being proactive. By recognizing and tackling these issues early, homeowners can ensure the durability and comfort of their homes.

Roof leaks Overheated roofing, especially asphalt shingles, become fragile and can crack, increasing the possibility of leaks during rainy seasons.

Gutter clogs Warped or sagged gutters due to the intense heat can intensify clogging problems and hinder proper drainage.

Drafts

Heat can distort wooden window and door frames, leading to gaps and subsequent drafts as temperatures drop.

Driveway and walkway cracks Thermal expansion and contraction from heat fluctuations can induce cracking in concrete or asphalt surfaces.

Tree and limb breakage Sustained high temperatures weaken trees, making them susceptible to disease and branch breakage.

Chimney concerns Masonry materials’ frequent expansion and contraction due to

temperature changes can result in chimney cracks or damage.

Deteriorating siding or paint Prolonged sun exposure can cause fading and damage to exterior paint and siding.

Deck and patio challenges Like driveways, decks and patios face potential damage from the repeated expansion and contraction caused by temperature changes.

Foundation concerns Extreme heat can dry out soil surrounding foundations, leading to potential shifts or cracks.

Mold and mildew

Heavy air conditioner use can cause condensation, fostering mold and mildew growth.

“It’s easy to forget the toll that nature takes on our homes,” Rodriguez-Zaba said. “This summer’s extreme heat is a timely reminder to always be vigilant and proactive, ensuring our homes remain the sanctuaries they’re meant to be.

Regular checks and maintenance are small prices to pay for longterm peace of mind.”

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Movie review: ‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ Bob Garver Special to the Valley News Standard disclaimer for any and all “PAW Patrol” media: I am not the target audience for “PAW Patrol.” The target audience for “PAW Patrol” is young children and only young children. This film is not a “fun for all ages” property that adults can enjoy as much as children. At best, adults watching with children can enjoy how much their children enjoy it. But adults will not enjoy it for themselves. I saw the movie by myself and did not enjoy it myself. But there were

plenty of children in the theater, and I enjoyed how much they enjoyed it.

The PAW Patrol are an animated team of talking dogs that live to protect Adventure City. Under the supervision of human leader Ryder, played by Finn Lee-Epp; the Patrol consists of police officer Chase, played by Christian Covery; firefighter Marshall, played

by Christian Corrao; water rescuer Zuma, played by Nylan Parthipan; handydog Rocky, played by Callum Shoniker; builder/demolisher Rubble, played by Luxton Handspiker; pilot Skye, played

by Mckenna Grace, and flexible Liberty, played by Marsai Martin.

The film introduces new characters in the form of a set of Junior Patrollers: Tot, played by Brice Gonzalez; Nano, played by Alan Kim, and Mini, played by North West, whose brother Saint has a small part as a “Meteor Man,” and whose mother Kim Kardashian cameos as a lazy poodle.

Evil – don’t call her “mad” – scientist Victoria Vance, played

by Taraji P. Henson, carries out a plan to harness the power of a passing meteor. Unfortunately the plan backfires and the PAW Patrol

have to save all of Adventure City from the meteor that Vance brings to Earth. The PAW Patrol takes possession of the meteor, while Vance goes to prison, where her cellmate is none other than disgraced former mayor Humdinger, played by Ron Pardo. The two team up to break out, harness the power of more meteors, and defeat the PAW Patrol.

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She’s forced to stay back and train the Junior Patrollers while the others are out having adventures.

That’s one of two subplots given to individual members of the team, the other being Skye’s struggle with insecurity over her size. She will, of course, eventually learn to take the team’s motto of “No job is too big, no pup is too small” to heart, but not before she makes a mess of things with Vance and Humdinger. Her journey could be boring and mopey, and to a degree it is, but talented actress Grace gives her performance enough gravity that I didn’t mind the emotional moments.

Occasional mushy stuff aside, “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” is mostly fun and exciting, at least

by PAW Patrol standards. Parents and even older children will be wishing the movie could pick up the pace a little, but again, it’s aiming for a very young audience that might feel left behind by a quicker pace. For the kids at my screening, the movie was just right for them, and at the end they were cheering and applauding. And that’s what really matters.

Grade: B“PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” is rated PG for mild action/peril. Its running time is 92 minutes.

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Week Seven scores and game notes from around the area

Great Oak’s JT Trevino (2) gets swarmed in the endzone by Corona defenders during their Week Seven matchup.

Valley News/Rob Davis Photography JP Raineri Spor ts Editor The prep football playoffs are on the horizon, and with three games to go, some statements are being made, especially in the Big West Upper and Lower divisions.

Centennial is clearly the team to beat, but Vista Murrieta and Murrieta Valley are following close behind. The third of the former Southwestern League teams, Chaparral, haven’t quite found their rhythm in league play, but coming off their stellar season in 2022, and with their strength of schedule this year, there is still time to make a push for the postseason.

As for the BW Lower standings, both of last year’s co-champs, Great Oak and Murrieta Mesa, have gotten off to a good start with back-to-back wins, but King could play a pivotal spoiler role in the coming weeks. This week will tell the tale of who the clear front runner will be when the Wolfpack and Rams meet in Temecula.

Of course, let’s not get too far ahead from all the Week Seven high school football action that took place from Thursday, Oct. 5, around the southwest Riverside County region, with games concluding Saturday, Oct. 7. Scores, along with certain game notes for Week Seven high school football games involving local teams inside our coverage area, were reported as follows: THURSDAY 10/5 Big West Conference-Lower Division

Great Oak (4-3, 2-0) - 49, Corona (4-3, 0-2) - 7 FRIDAY 10/6 Big West Conference-Upper Division Murrieta Valley (6-1, 2-0) - 48, Norco (3-4, 0-2) – 19 Game notes: Murrieta Valley’s Dorian Hoze ran for 95 yards and three touchdowns and also caught a touchdown pass in the Nighthawks Big West ConferenceUpper Division win over Norco.

Bear Bachmeier threw for 237 yards and three touchdowns with Julian Treadwell being his target of the night with a pair of touchdowns.

Vista Murrieta (6-1, 2-0) - 31, Chaparral (4-3, 0-2) – 24 Game notes: Even though Chaparral QB Dash Beierly put on a show, Vista Murrieta quarterback Bryson Beaver, and his Broncos defense, came together to help take down the host Pumas 3124 last Friday night in a Big West Conference Upper Division battle. Beaver completed 18 of 30 passes for 266 yards and three touchdowns as their defense took away the ball from the Puma offense on three big plays to maintain the victory. Beierly finished the night completing 22 of 32 passes for 359 yards while his favorite target, Blake Lowe, led all receivers bringing down six receptions for 101 yards.

Big West Conference-Lower Division Murrieta Mesa (2-5, 2-0) - 52, Temecula Valley (3-4, 1-1) – 17 Game notes: Murrieta Mesa’s Julian Silva not only passed for

Jesse Wilhite makes an acrobatic catch to keep a 4th quarter drive alive, helping set up the final field goal attempt for the Eagles in Week Seven action against Riverside Poly.

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Alex Vega bowls over Chaparral’s defense in their Week Seven Big West Upper Division showdown.

Valley News/Butch Owens photo 264 yards and four touchdowns, but also ran in two scores of his own as the Rams won a Big West Conference-Lower Division game against former Southwestern League rival, Temecula Valley.

Royal Randolph led the ground attack for the Rams with his 161 yards and a touchdown.

Cottonwood League Santa Rosa Academy (5-2, 2-0) - 51, Desert Christian Academy (2-5, 0-2) – 12 Game notes: Santa Rosa Academy’s Daniel Joseph Marlow

went big after he tossed three touchdowns to help the Rangers win this Cottonwood League matchup. Leading the defense was Nick Welty with 14 tackles.

Inland Valley League Hemet (4-3, 2-0) - 39, Moreno Valley 1-6, 0-2) - 20 Ivy League Orange Vista - 50, Elsinore - 21 Temescal Canyon - 21, Heritage –3 Game notes: Temescal Canyon QB Louis Alvis threw two touchdowns and ran in another

to lead the Titans to victory in an Ivy League showdown. Abbas Clark and Alex Krivrizis had the touchdown catches for Temescal Canyon, who were led on defense

by Robert Palumbo with his 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks.

Majestic League (8-man) Calvary Baptist at California Lutheran Cornerstone Christian - 80, Southlands Christian – 32 see FOOTBALL, page C-2

Valley News Prep VB Notebook: Week ending 10/7 Derryl Trujillo Spor ts Writer In this final regular season notebook, there are plenty of league updates to go through along with the CIF-SS polls, Players of the Week to honor, and a look at the playoff calendar as the last week of regular season play gets underway.

Players of the Week: Miliani Villareal, Vista Murrieta In a reverse sweep victory at Murrieta Valley on Thursday, Oct. 5 it was Villareal who anchored the Broncos defense with 25 digs while adding an impressive five aces from behind the service line.

Suzy Kemle, Rancho Christian Kemle, a sophomore middle blocker who has impressed since coming off the sit out period, recorded 14 kills with a pair of aces as the Eagles avenged a loss to Paloma Valley and pulled even in the Ivy League race.

League Updates Ivy League On Friday night, in a rematch of the league’s top two programs, Rancho Christian earned a sweep of Paloma Valley by scores of 2515, 25-19 and 25-20 to pull even

in the loss column. The Eagles will play twice this week and need two wins to secure a share of a second straight Raincross Conference title after winning the Sunbelt League last year. Savannah Thomas had 17 kills in the sweep while Suzy Kemle added 14 with two aces for the Eagles. They are at Elsinore on Monday and at Riverside Poly on Wednesday afternoon to close out the season. Meanwhile, Paloma Valley is at Elsinore on Wednesday in the final edition of the Wildcats/ Tigers rivalry as league colleagues.

Mountain Pass League Liberty started the week needing two wins to set up a winner-takeall showdown for the league’s championship on Tuesday against Hemet West Valley and that’s exactly what the Bison got with sweeps of both San Jacinto and Tahquitz. In Tuesday’s 25-12, 2521, 25-12 win over the Tigers it was Kaitlyn Toscano, with eight kills and four aces, leading the way for Liberty. Meanwhile, in a 3-0 sweep of Tahquitz on Thursday it was Kierstynn Vogt leading the way with eight kills and just one hitting error in a 25-12, 25-17,

see VOLLEYBALL, page C-3

Vista Murrieta’s Miliani Villareal, pictured here with her showcase team, had 25 digs with five aces as the Broncos rallied from a two-set deficit to sweep Murrieta Valley Thursday, Oct. 5. The win keeps them in a tie for first place with Temecula Valley.

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Temecula FC dominant in huge US Open Cup win over Murrieta SA

After defeating the Murrieta Soccer Academy in the second round of The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Saturday, Sept. 30, the Quails will move on to face Santa Monica later this month.

Valley News/Courtesy photo JP Raineri Spor ts Editor TEMECULA – Chaparral High School was packed on a rainy night as DJ Wilson put Temecula FC ahead of the Murrieta Soccer Academy early on in second round action of The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Saturday, Sept.

30. Wilson’s goal was quickly followed by Amfed Luquez as he added a second goal just minutes after to double the lead. Pablo

Caparelli then scored with a free kick as Temecula went into the locker room at halftime with the 3-0 lead.

Wilson then bagged a brace late on in the match to make it 4-0 for the Quails. Temecula found out they will face Santa Monica in the third round of play on either Saturday, Oct. 21, or Sunday, Oct. 22.

“Winning 4-0 against a local rival was exactly the result we have been working towards,” said

Ignacio Gachuzo, Temecula FC’s head coach. “This was the most complete team performance and win that I’ve seen from the men and it happening on the biggest stage says a lot about their level of confidence in themselves and each other.”

Gachuzo was immensely proud of his team, including DJ Wilson, whom he said from start to finish had put his mark on the match.

“With his goals, he earned the ‘Man of the match’ honors as he proves to be the No. 10 that the club has been desperately looking for. We will continue to work this week at training with the Mamba Mentality of the late Kobe Bryant and his famous line during the 2009 NBA finals when he said the job was not finished.”

The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is U.S. Soccer’s National Championship and has crowned a champion annually since 1914 (with the exception of 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19). The historic tournament is conducted on a single-game, knockout basis and open to all professional and amateur teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer.

“This was an amazing evening for our club,” says owner Brandon Jantz. “So many players to talk about within the game itself, but just delighted for everyone who

The crowd at Chaparral High School cheers on Temecula FC in second round action of The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Saturday, Sept. 30. connected with the club. Staff, players, and supporters…what they gave us tonight was a little bit of history in the cup.”

Should Temecula FC win Round Three, then they would be set for a match Nov. 18 or 19, which would be the Fourth Qualifying Round of 11 matches.

The next portion of play follows suite: 2024 LAMAR HUNT U.S. OPEN CUP TOURNAMENT PROPER Tuesday, March 19 - Thursday, March 21: First Round Tuesday, April 2 - Wednesday, April 3: Second Round

Tuesday, April 16 - Wednesday, April 17: Third Round Tuesday, May 7 - Wednesday, May 8: Round of 32 Tuesday, May 21 - Wednesday, May 22: Round of 16 Tuesday, July 9 - Wednesday, July 10: Quarterfinal Tuesday, Aug. 27 - Wednesday, Aug. 28: Semifinal Wednesday, Sept. 25: Final Follow all the action with the Quails online at www.temeculafc. com.

JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

Area boxers compete in House of Champions bouts JP Raineri Spor ts Editor

SAN BERNARDINO – Temecula’s House Of Pain Boxing fighters David Trujillo, Ian Morgan, and Jimmy Nunez, along with trainer Dave Trujillo, took a trip to San Bernardino last weekend where they fought at the Orange Pavilion, competing in the ‘House of Champions 3’ professional boxing card.

In the evening’s opening bout heavyweight Ian Morgan was defeated by unanimous decision in the four-round fight. The next local fighter on the card, David Trujillo came out strong throwing a series of power punches which resulted in him stopping his opponent by knockout in the first round.

House Of Pain’s final fighter on the card pitted a pair of knockout artists with Jimmy Nunez (5-1) taking on Santiago Nicolas Medina (3-0, 2 KO’s). Jimmy Nunez, with all of his wins coming by knockout so far, would have his moments in the fight, but it was Medina who landed the blow that would end the fight, defeating Nunez by knockout.

Also, the main event featured

Ian “The Captain” Morgan, fighting for Temecula’s House Of Pain Boxing, lands a punch to the face of his opponent.

Luis Coria fighting out of Perris.

Coria won his bout by technical decision. The fight was stopped in the fourth round following an accidental head butt and his opponent was not able to continue.

Up next for fighting fans is the ‘Desert Storm Stadium Boxing’ event headlined by fan favorite, Temecula Boxing’s Raul Lizarraga, at the Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium Saturday, Nov. 18.

To f o l l o w t h e H o u s e O f Pain visit them online at www. hopscboxingclub.com. House Of Pain is located at 28780 Old Town Front St., Suite B-7, in Temecula.

Phone: (951) 331-8010, email: davet500@gmail.com. Article contributions made by Action Captures Media Group.

JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia. com.

David Trujillo, fighting Temecula’s House Of Pain Boxing, won his bout by way of a first-round knockout.

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Josiah Smith (14) gains yards on the Patriots opening drive that ended with a field goal, giving them a 3-0 lead.

Valley News/Action Captures Media Group

Rancho Christian’s Blake Nadler scrambles past a Poly defender to keep the drive alive in their Week Seven matchup. Valley News/David Canales photo

Chaparral’s JJ Cravin gets brought down by Vista Murrieta’s Drew Files (18) as Caleb Wagner (38) awaits a possible fumble.

Valley News/Butch Owens photo

previously unbeaten Arrowhead Christian in Mesquite League action. A Tyrese Garnett 30yard touchdown pass with 4:57 remaining in the game, and a Marcus Dylke interception in the final minute preserved the Lions’ shutout.

Mountain Pass League Liberty - 48, Citrus Hill – 13 Game notes: Liberty’s QB Anthony Quinones threw two touchdown passes, one of which went to Eddie Smith, who also returned a fumble and a punt for scores to lead the Bison to a Mountain Pass League win over Citrus Hill.

San Jacinto - 53, Tahquitz – 21 Game notes: San Jacinto’s Malachi Brown tallied 219 yards from scrimmage and scored three touchdowns while Daishaun Davis caught two touchdown passes for the Tigers who cruised to a 53-21 victory over Tahquitz. Sebastian Wood had an early interception

but completed 5 of 8 passes for 138 yards and three touchdowns.

Dillon Gresham, who was held without a reception, did carry the ball five times for 58 yards.

Tahquitz’s playmaker on the night was David Toney as he ran for 136 yards on 26 carries, while DJ Bryant added 112 yards on 13 carries for the Titans.

West Valley - 54, Perris - 34 Sunbelt League Paloma Valley - 35, Vista del Lago – 32 Game notes: Paloma Valley took out Vista del Lago 35-32 in Sunbelt League action behind quarterback Brady Nelson and receiver Jefferey Blalock. Both teams exchanged the lead four times in the fourth quarter, but it would be Nelson’s three touchdown passes to Blalock that made the difference, including an 11-yard game-winning touchdown that ended an 80-yard drive as time ran out. The duo also connected on the two-point conversation

to take the 29-26 lead. Vista del Lago quarterback Larry Joyce led the offense down the field before completing a touchdown pass to Cameon Sims with 49.3 seconds on the clock. The Ravens missed the extra-point attempt.

Nonleague Riverside Poly - 24, Rancho Christian – 21 Game notes: The Eagles scored first quarter touchdowns to take an 18-10 lead going into the half, but Riverside Poly used their running game in the second half to wear down the Rancho Christian defense. The Bears controlled the field position as the Eagles could only score on a field goal, and with a late fourth quarter touchdown by the Bears, that gave them a 24-21 lead. Rancho Christian moved the ball through the air as the clock was winding down, but a failed field goal attempt with 11 seconds left proved to be the difference.

Eagles QB Blake Nadler threw for

FOOTBALL from page C-1 Game notes: Cornerstone Christian’s Matthew Huffman couldn’t be contained as he rushed for 208 yards and five touchdowns to help the Crusaders win another Majestic League game. Devin Jarrett continues to dominate with the ball as he threw for 185 yards and connected for three touchdown passes, two of which went to Matthew Cole Contreras. Huffman, Contreras, and Jermey Farr all got Player of the Game nods.

Manzanita League Nuview Bridge (3-4, 3-1) - 21, Temecula Prep (2-5, 1-2) - 16 Silver Valley (6-1, 4-0) - 39, California Military Institute (2-4, 1-2) - 6 Mesquite League Linfield Christian - 20, Arrowhead Christian Academy – 0 Game notes: Linfield’s Thomas Paschal (13 for 23, 158 yards) led the Lions to a 20-0 victory over

Jimmy Nunez, fighting out Temecula’s House of Pain Boxing, and representing Soboba, exchanges punches during his bout last weekend.

256 yards on 18 completions with both TD passes going to Jonathan Alexander (193 yards receiving).

Poly’s Jshaun Thomas had 191 yards on the ground with two TDs to lead the Bears. – recap by David Canales, photographer SATURDAY 10/7 Manzanita League San Jacinto Valley Academy (1-5, 1-3) - 36, St. Jeanne de Lestonnac (1-4, 0-3) - 16 *All stats, schedules, photos, and scores are supplied by local high school athletic directors, MaxPreps, CIF-SS offices, contributing writers/photographers and countless fans of the games via social media. Is your team’s score missing? Want to leave a game note? Let us know if your school is inside our coverage area and would like to be mentioned.

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Key win helps Wolfpack stay atop Southwestern League girls’ golf race Derryl Trujillo Spor ts Writer

TEMECULA – When last the Great Oak and Vista Murrieta girls’ golf teams met it was the Wolfpack coming away with a 202-243 win over a Broncos side playing without back-to-back individual champion and CIF-State finalist Lauren Sammon.

A rematch on Tuesday, Oct. 3, just 15 days before Sammon attempts to join the group of threetime league champions, marked the Wisconsin senior commit’s debut in 2023 after missing time due to an injury. As expected, her return narrowed things after a two over par round of 38 which included three bogeys and a lone birdie, but not enough as Great Oak prevailed 207-219 to take a two-match lead with three remaining. They can clinch the title and automatic CIFSS Division Three championship bid on Thursday, Oct. 4 against Chaparral.

Jessica Li of Great Oak shot a one under par round of 35 to earn medalist honors on the Creek layout at Temecula Creek Inn which included two birdies in the final three holes at holes seven and nine. Also in the first group, Wolfpack freshman Skylar Earle

Great Oak’s Jessica Li led the Wolfpack with a one under par round of 35 on the Creek nine at Temecula Creek Inn Tuesday, Oct. 3, in a 207-219 win over Vista Murrieta.

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Skyler Earle of Great Oak plays a bunker shot during R. Murphy Invitational action on Monday, Sept. 25 where she won freshman of the tournament honors.

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shot a one over par round of 37 with two bogeys and a lone birdie at the par five fourth hole.

Vista Murrieta’s Breanna Noble posted an even par round of 36, which included back-to-back birdies at six and seven, to round out the first group.

Wolfpack veterans Brooke Carpenter and Gwyneth Dempsey came through with scores of 43 (with a triple bogey) and 47 (with

Oct. 18 and Thursday, Oct. 19 on the Lakes Course at Menifee Lakes Country Club.

At Temecula Creek Inn (Par 36) Great Oak: 207 (+27) Jessica Li - 35, Skylar Earle - 37, Brooke Carpenter - 43, Gwyneth Dempsey - 47, Kimi Carpenter 47, *Madison Murakami 62 Vista Murrieta: 219 (+39) Breanna Noble - 36, Lauren Sammon - 38, Wren Saithong - 44,

a double bogey and triple bogey in back-to-back holes) to win the second group 90-105 and give Great Oak a 162-179 lead with two groups in.

All five Great Oak scores were in the 40s as Kimi Carpenter’s 45 rounded out the Wolfpack scoring, playing her final three holes in one over par.

Southwestern League individual tournament play is Wednesday,

Eagles soar past Elsinore, sweep Paloma Valley in Ivy league volleyball matchups JP Raineri Spor ts Editor The Rancho Christian varsity girls volleyball team won their IVY League match against Elsinore High School by a score of 3-2. The Eagles battled the Tigers in a match that went five sets with Rancho Christian winning the first two sets 25-17 and 25-10 on Monday, Oct. 2.

Elsinore did what Tigers do best and roared back to win the next two sets 25-21 and 25-19, forcing a deciding fifth set. Led

by Savannah Thomas, who went into the match with 370 kills on the season, that final set went the way of Rancho Christian who came out on top 16-14, win the overall match 3-2. Thomas also leads the team in Total Blocks (20), and Digs (192). Aubrey Tobias leads the Eagles with 637 assists for the season.

With four matches left in the regular season, both teams will play each other one more time (Monday, Oct. 9) before playoff brackets get announced, what should be the weekend of October 14.

While it’s been a little over two weeks since Rancho Christian (206, 5-1) lost a five-set heartbreaker to Paloma Valley, that match put

VOLLEYBALL from page C-1 25-17 victory.

Southwestern League Vista Murrieta was down 2-0 on Thursday, Oct. 5 at Murrieta Valley but came storming back for the reverse sweep and won 18-25, 23-25, 25-23, 25-21, 15-6 to maintain their share of first place. The Broncos will close out regular season action with matches at Murrieta Mesa on Tuesday, Oct. 10 and at home against Chaparral on Thursday, Oct.12. Murrieta Valley will host Temecula Valley on Thursday with the Golden Bears needing a win in that match plus one against last place Great Oak on Tuesday to maintain their position atop the league standings.

Sunbelt League Temescal Canyon fell in their first matchup against Valley View at home on Sept. 27 and is a match out of first place. Valley View is that first place team and the Titans get their last shot at them on Wednesday, Oct. 11 in Moreno Valley.

After a five-set win over Aquinas the Linfield Christian girls volleyball team, currently ranked second in Division Six, officially clinched a CIF-SS playoff spot for the fourth straight year after missing nine straight postseasons and then winning back-to-back titles. Since a coaching change at mid-year which saw assistant Kat Pierce take over for Dana Ortiz the Lions are now 9-2 with a 17-6 mark overall and 4-2 in Ambassador League play. They’ll

*Ivy Na 61, Kathryn Freely - 50, Alyzah Manalang - 51 *Name listed in bold does not count towards team score.

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Fast forward to Friday, Oct. 6, and after a little soul searching, and some help in the Ivy League universe, Rancho Christian settled the score. This time around it would only take three sets (25-15, 25-19, 25-20), and it would be the Eagle coming out on top with a 3-0 sweep to even things up in the loss column with Paloma Valley (16-4, 6-1).

finish the regular season with Arrowhead Christian at home on Tuesday, Oct. 10 and at Ontario Christian on Thursday, Oct. 12.

South Valley League Temecula Prep has officially clinched the title.

CIF-SS Coaches Poll This week’s biggest mover in the coaches poll released on Monday, Oct. 2 was Cornerstone Christian, who went from receiving votes in Division Nine, to eighth after a sweep of Calvary Baptist in Majestic League play.

CIF-SS Playoff Calendar Wi t h t h e r e g u l a r s e a s o n concluding Thursday, Oct. 12, here is the calendar for postseason play.

Pairings Announcement: Saturday, Oct. 14 Wildcard Matches: Tuesday, Oct. 17 First Round Matches: Thursday, Oct. 19 Second Round Matches: Saturday, Oct. 21 Quarterfinal Round Matches: Wednesday, Oct. 25 Semifinals: Saturday, Oct. 28 CIF-SS Finals: Friday, Nov. 3 or Saturday, Nov. 4 (at Cerritos College or campus sites) All matches are scheduled for 6:00 P.M. unless both schools agree to a different time or date.

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Rancho Christian’s Savannah Thomas (6) looks to get the ball past two Elsinore defenders.

Thomas had 17 kills and sophomore middle blocker Suzy Kemle added 14 kills and 2 aces to help lead the way for the Eagles as senior Mya Rosas (captain) was a standout for the Wildcats with 12 kills and an ace.

While there isn’t a tie at the top of the standings just yet, things should pan out for a co-title as this final week of the regular season comes to an end. Rancho Christian has two matches left, one against Riverside poly (12-9, 2-4), and one against an Ivy League winless Elsinore team. Paloma Valley has

one game remaining, also against Elsinore (6-14, 0-5).

Things could get interesting with those final matches though, the last time the Eagles faced off against the Tigers, they went five sets, Poly did take Rancho Christian to four sets, as did Elsinore when they faced the Wildcats, so perhaps a spoiler could be on the rise before the CIF Southern Section playoff brackets get announced next weekend.

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EDUCATION

‘Every Child Matters’ at Noli Indian School

Noli Indian School students commemorate “Every Child Matters,” also known as Orange Shirt Day, Friday, Sept. 29.

Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Special to the Valley News Teachers and staff at Noli Indian School on the Soboba Indian Reservation recently took the opportunity to honor residential and boarding school survivors and remember those who never returned home by observing Orange Shirt Day. Also called National Day for Truth and Reconciliation or National Day of Remembrance, it is observed yearly Saturday, Sept, 30, in Canada and the United States.

Noli students were asked to wear orange and to reflect on the Native Americans who were removed from their homes and placed into residential or boarding schools where many suffered abuse and some never returned home. The “Every Child Matters” movement, highlighting the damage the residential school system did to the well-being of Indigenous children, was started

by Chief Fred Robbins, a former student of the St. Joseph Mission Residential School in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada.

He started Orange Shirt Day to ensure that residential school survivors are not forgotten. It also serves as a healing journey for the survivors and a commitment by all who wear an orange shirt that every child matters.

Orange Shirt Day initiated, and continues to allow for, conversations about residential schools on an international scale and allows for meaningful discussions of the impacts and legacies of residential schools.

The orange shirt was inspired by Phyllis Webstad’s experience of having her orange shirt, which was given to her by her grandmother, taken away upon arrival to the St. Joseph Mission residential school when she was six years old. The orange color has always reminded Webstad of her experience and “how my feelings didn’t matter, how no one cared and how I felt like I was worth nothing.

All of us little children were crying and no one cared.” She added that the experience left her feeling invisible and worthless and affected the way she lived for much of her life.

Noli Principal Donovan Post said the school offers the event in response to what happened to Native Americans in the past.

“I want the students to understand that there is a past history of genocide and assimilation that

has caused our People tremendous pain,” he said. “I want them to understand the importance of having a sovereign government that can fund and house a school that gives Native students an alternative that could fit their needs.”

The school day began with a circle in the courtyard where Soboba Tribal member Damon Miranda performed a smudging of staff and students.

The cleansing ritual is used to help free participants from any negativity, anxieties or dark moods or emotions they may be experiencing. He said a prayer that was followed by some bird songs and a closing prayer. A brief overview of why “Every Child Matters” was given by Culture Department Coordinator/ Instructor Tashina Miranda Ornelas.

“Today is an important day of honor, recognition and support for our People and for our communities who have been affected by the boarding school, residential school and day school experiences,” she said. “There is not one Indigenous person, child or mentor, who stands here today who is not a survivor of the boarding school experience. All of our families have relatives who were forcibly taken from loving homes, families, traditions, languages, ceremonies and customs to be indoctrinated into the so-called American way of life, the American way of education.”

Ornelas said the outcome not only changed the communities, lifestyles and traditions of Indigenous People but left a missing piece in their hearts since some of the children never returned home. Unmarked graves were found at the boarding school sites in Canada.

“Their spirits lingered in those places,” she said. “Today we honor those spirits, we honor our relatives and we honor those ancestors who endured.”

She said it was also a day to honor the fact that all the students there that day are survivors.

“We are here; we have endured and will continue to endure because many of you are making a concerted effort and dedication each day to wake up, show up to school and be mindful of your spirit,” Ornelas said.

Ornelas encouraged teachers to share a video during their advisory class period that would give some background for students. Narrated

Damon Miranda, center, offers a prayer and smudging for staff and students at Noli Indian School during a morning circle to start Orange Shirt Day. Valley News/Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians photos

by Phyllis Webstad, who shared that she is a third-generation residential school survivor, said her story is not unique and that the 150,000 children across Canada who were sent to the 130-plus schools all have a story to tell. The schools operated from the late 1800s until the last one closed in the 1990s and of those attending, it’s estimated that over 5,000 children died while under residential school care. Many survivors are still dealing with the trauma of abuse experienced at these schools. Orange Shirt Day is a time to mourn the deaths and abuse of generations of Indigenous children at residential and boarding schools, as well as honor their stories and the healing of survivors.

Starting in the 19th century, the Canadian and U.S. governments and various church groups established residential schools for Indigenous children with the goal of assimilating them and thus eradicating Indigenous Peoples, their languages and cultures.

In 1920 in Canada, under the Indian Act, it became compulsory for every Indigenous child to attend a residential school and unlawful for them to attend any other educational institution.

In the United States, the Indian Civilization Act Fund of 1819, the Peace Policy of 1869 and various denominations of the Christian Church adopted an Indian boarding school policy with the goal to “Kill the Indian, save the man.” These children were forcibly removed from their families, communities and cultures and kept in residential schools where they were expected to assimilate by cutting their hair, abandoning traditional clothing, giving up their names and taking on English names, and were penalized for speaking their languages and practicing their cultural beliefs. Children were separated from their families for long periods, sometimes more than four years, and were taught their cultures were inferior. In addition to cultural genocide, residential schools were also the sites of horrific physical, sexual and emotional abuse perpetrated against these children. Between 1819 and 1969, the U.S. operated or supported 408 boarding schools.

At the time of a 1969 report, 34,605 children were enrolled in Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding schools and 15,450 enrolled in BIA day schools. Since its start in June 2021, the Federal Indian

Students help Tashina Miranda Ornelas, left, choose raffle winners during lunch at Noli Indian School.

Past and present Beading Club members donate items that were available for winners of the raffle held during middle-school students’ lunch break for Orange Shirt Day. Boarding School initiative has identified marked or unmarked burial sites at approximately 53 of these schools.

At Noli Indian School, Ornelas oversees the popular beading club, whose members created some beautiful pieces that were raffled off to Noli’s middle and high school students who wore orange.

They could choose from wristlets, bracelets, earrings and more made by current club members and alumni who have stayed connected to the school to support and donate items.

“Beading is medicine, and we do it for that reason,” she said.

Staff members also contributed to the raffles and about 10 items were given away at each of the

two lunch periods which also gave students a chance to play dodgeball with the help of ASB leaders.

Ornelas told the Noli students, “Today and every day, every child matters. You matter. Your experience matters. And today, most especially, I hope you all feel the support you need to continue on your educational path towards your personal definition of success.”

She said offering these events is important beyond the school’s campus. “The public needs to understand the gravity of this situation and its impact on Indian education today,” Ornelas said.

For more information, visit https://orangeshirtday.org.

Lake Elsinore area students honored in September

Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley News

The Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month program, celebrating its 28th season of honoring students who make a difference, held its first recognition ceremony of the 20232024 school year Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Lakeside High School Lancer Round Table Café. Lunch was prepared and served by members of the Lakeside Culinary Academy.

Kim Joseph Cousins, president and CEO of Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce, welcomed everyone to the local high school recognition program which acknowledges and honors college or trade school bound seniors for their character, love of learning and commitment to academics, in addition to participation in athletics, school activities and community service.

It also commends those who have persevered through challenging

life circumstances, all in a setting that honors God, country, family, community and free enterprise.

Large bags filled with gifts, certificates of recognition and much more donated by the program’s sponsors were given to the award recipients. Each student received a commemorative medallion and was invited to the podium to share their personal story, past challenges and future goals with a room full of supporters that included principals, teachers, peers and family members, as well as community and school district dignitaries.

Donna Romo, who serves as the program’s communications coordinator, said, “We are excited to recognize outstanding students from throughout our area schools.

This year we will be celebrating the achievements of eight students each month, two from each of the comprehensive high schools see ELSINORE, page C-5

Recipients of the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month award for September are, standing from left, Miguel Diaz Quintero, Cristiano Martins, Luis Rocha and Nathaniel Richard; and seated from left, Jenna Hofmann, Carly King, Aliyah Salas and Kathryn Arias.

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EDUCATION

Murrieta Valley students honored in September Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley News

The Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month program held its first recognition breakfast of the 2023-2024 school year Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Murrieta Sizzler restaurant, 40489 Murrieta Hot Springs Road. Mary Walters, assistant superintendent of educational services at Murrieta Valley Unified School District, served as emcee and welcomed everyone to the event.

Founded 32 years ago in Temecula by Sally Myers, owner of Sizzler Restaurants through BMW Management Inc., the program expanded to Murrieta and then to Lake Elsinore and Perris/ Menifee. Walters explained that the nonprofit’s purpose is to celebrate and honor outstanding students who make a significant difference in their schools and community.

Its mission is to provide a local high school recognition program which will acknowledge college and trade school bound seniors for their character, their love of learning and their commitment to academics in addition to their participation in athletics, school activities, community service or their ability to persevere and overcome difficult life circumstances in a setting that honors God, country, family, community and free enterprise.

Backpacks filled with gifts, certificates of recognition and more were donated by the program’s sponsors to the award recipients.

Each student was invited to the podium to share their personal story, past challenges and future goals with a room full of supporters that included principals, teachers, peers and family members, as well as community and school district dignitaries.

September’s students of the month are Murrieta Mesa High School’s CJ Moran, Murrieta Valley High’s Sarah Vali, Springs Charter School’s Xavier Landines and Vista Murrieta High School’s Evan Kim. CJ Moran Murrieta Mesa High School Principal Scott Richards praised the Student of the Month program and thanked all those responsible for putting it on.

“We get so much inspiration and joy from hearing all our students’ stories,” he said.

He introduced Moran by saying that as an incoming freshman he knew he had some big shoes to fill as his two older brothers had been tremendously successful during their time at the school. Richards said that experience taught Moran a lesson.

“Never compare your chapter one to someone else’s chapter 20,” ELSINORE from page C-4 and one each from our alternative education programs. All eight students represent the excellence that we have come to know from our school district’s students.”

September’s students of the month are Elsinore High School’s Miguel Diaz Quintero and Jenna Hofmann, Keith McCarthy Academy’s Nathaniel Richard, Lakeside High School’s Luis Rocha and Aliyah Salas, Ortega High School’s Kathryn Arias and Temescal Canyon High School’s Carly King and Cristiano Martins.

Elsinore High School Miguel Diaz Quintero was chosen to represent Elsinore High School this month. Principal Robin Hamilton shared that Quintero is a multiple sport athlete who carries a 4.06 GPA and is a student “who demonstrates the true culture of our beloved school.” During his time at the high school, Quintero worked hard to achieve the great honor of becoming an American citizen; he was born and raised in Mexico for 10 years before moving to the United States.

“The language barrier has been really hard for me ever since I came here but I learned it quickly (in two years) and that showed me that there’s doors you can open by yourself and with the help of others,” Quintero said.

He is currently learning French, Mandarin and Portuguese and hopes to learn more languages in the future. He wants to attend California State Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo and pursue a career in computer science as well as in computer programming.

Quintero said being involved with the swimming, water polo, cross country, wrestling and tennis teams has taught him that with time management and dedication, anything is possible.

he told him. “Focus on your own journey and success will follow.

Remember that success is not about standing in someone else’s shadow but creating your own light and you have accomplished just that.

You will leave your legacy behind at Mesa.”

Richards described Moran as “a renaissance man who is a big part of our football team and is the ultimate team player, leading with heart, passion and talent.”

Moran will be attending San Diego State University on a baseball scholarship where he plans to study kinesiology to become a physical therapist.

“I’ve always known I wanted to help people,” Moran said. “My passion grew stronger with Mesa’s Unified Leadership, a class in which peer partners known as athletes join to help promote inclusion and learn life skills through sports. This year as president, it is my goal to create and lead events that will not only benefit the athletes but more importantly will educate and spread awareness to our entire community to help build a more inclusive society.”

Sarah Vali Murrieta Valley Principal Ryan Tukua introduced Vali as one of the school’s top-ranking seniors who is a full International Baccalaureate diploma student and has maintained straight As in all her IB and Advanced Placement classes. Vali is yearbook editor-in-chief, president of the National Honor Society and a California Scholarship Federation member. She has volunteered for Dancing with Disabilities for two years and has been a member of her community’s 4-H Club since the age of five. She held the role of president for four years, the first time when she was just 10.

She currently serves as secretary and mentors future presidents.

Through 4-H Club she has also been a student ambassador for Riverside County the past two years and at the state level before that. With two older brothers, Vali said she often compared their accomplishments to her own.

“This comparison is something I have struggled with since my freshman year and has led to constant self-doubt and underestimating myself,” she said. “However, this comparison has also motivated me when I felt like things were unachievable and helped me persevere through my challenges.”

She credits the rigors of the IB program for helping her discover the qualities that make her unique and is proud of who she has become.

“Overall, I have learned that I am capable of more than I believed.

I can accomplish anything I set Hamilton said that Jenna Hofmann, like Quintero, is also a pillar at Elsinore High School. As an active member of the volleyball, water polo and swimming teams, as well as involvement in several clubs, Hofmann maintains a 4.46 GPA. “I personally feel she is a leader who leads with great grace, Hamilton said. “She is a true Tiger through and through.”

Hofmann plans to study biochemistry at University of California San Diego to become a clinical lab or medical scientist.

“The biggest life lesson I’ve learned is that it’s okay to be who you are,” she said. “I’ve always liked learning and I wasn’t going to let anything get in the way.”

Her math and statistics teacher Rachelle Wheelock said Hofmann is the happiest student she has ever had the pleasure of teaching.

“She always has the biggest smile and is always happy to see others,” Wheelock said. “Her positive energy fills the classroom, the hallways, the school and makes it a better place to be. She embodies the spirit of Elsinore High with her tradition of hard work, her caring spirit and her respect and love for all people on campus.”

Keith McCarthy Academy singled out Nathaniel Richard for September’s honor. Principal Peter Hopping said the school’s independent study structure has helped Richard become more responsible and organized. He is a student representative for the district’s school board and is also part of the school site council.

“I believe that contributing your time towards other causes can have mutual benefits and help you be a better version of yourself so you can help others more effectively,” Richard said.

After an early graduation in December, his college plans are to

Recipients of the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month award for March are, seated from left, Evan Kim, Xavier Landines, CJ Moran and Sarah Vali. Standing behind the students are principals Celeste Scallion of Vista Murrieta High School, Scott Richards of Murrieta Mesa High School, Valerie Walker of Springs Charter School, Ryan Tukua of Murrieta Valley High School and Murrieta Valley Unified School District Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Mary Walters.

Valley News/KC Photography my mind to through commitment and perseverance and believing in myself,” Vali said. “I have so many amazing qualities that I want to use to help others who may feel overshadowed or unrecognized like I did.”

She is planning a career in occupational therapy.

Xavier Landines Springs Charter School Principal Valerie Walker said her school offers students a personalized learning model that can include fully online, in-person or college and career pathways that offers options for all students. She said she was most impressed with Landines when he and his friends worked with the PTSA to create a small library for all students who utilize the K-12 campus.

“I am a student from Temecula Springs Charter School who loves God, family and nature,” he said. “For me, I’m always about self-improvement. Whether it be physically or mentally, I always strive to thrive in any environment.”

Landines said that he has learned some valuable life lessons during his journey.

“I learned the importance of perseverance and that even when things get tough, it’s crucial to keep moving forward,” he said. “I also learned the power of kindness and that simple acts of compassion can brighten anybody’s day. Family to me is everything and I’ve come to realize that cherishing these bonds is

a treasure beyond measure.”

He quoted Proverbs 16:9 which said, “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”

Landines said, “Through faith, hard work and staying true to your values, we can achieve remarkable things.”

Evan Kim Vista Murrieta High School Principal Celeste Scallion said Kim is a standout as an exceptional student who not only excelled academically but has demonstrated his commitment to continuous learning and completing 20 semesters of Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment courses.

“Evan is not just a scholar,” she said. “He’s an active and engaged member of our school community.”

He plays varsity football, is senior class president and contributes to the Korean Club. Evan aspires to earn a degree in biology with a goal of building a career in biomedical research to find cures for genetic mutations.

Kim said, “One thing I had to learn coming into high school was the ability to work hard.”

He said before high school he wasn’t challenging myself and had to teach himself a better work ethic to be successful.

“It takes a lot to juggle all my extracurriculars and school,” he said.

Coach and security team member Joe Macoskey met Kim

at a leadership retreat he helped chaperone two years ago where students opened up about struggles and challenges they were facing.

Macoskey said the experience helped students learn that it’s okay to not be okay and created a bond with staff members that went beyond the powerful event.

Closing remarks Murrieta Valley Unified School District Superintendent Ward Andrus said he was inspired by a comment made during the program’s opening prayer that he felt resonated throughout all the students’ speeches.

It referenced demonstrating service and love and making it contagious.

“That sort of settled on me as I was listening to the students; it’s about caring at a deeper level,” he said, adding that the projects students are involved with are service related and came from a place of love. “That’s when we translate what we feel into action, into doing something about it; which is what I heard today. In the end, what matters most are the relationships that we have and that really comes through a place of love of service, care and compassion so let’s make it contagious.”

Andrus ended by sharing a comment he frequently makes, “I never doubt about our future because I know who is in our schools today.”

For more information or to participate in the program, contact LouEllen Ficke at 951-415-2250 or Sally Myers at 951-775-0520.

major in business with a focus on real estate development. Richard shared a personal story that taught him an important life lesson. When he was younger, his uncle served in the military and would share some of the obstacles he faced and overcame. One happened after his service when he struggled to find a job as a civilian.

“He was discouraged but he still kept pushing forward,” Richard said. “He eventually found his dream job and his story inspired me to not give up no matter how bad things seem because when you are consistent, things will eventually work out for you. It also reminds me to not take time for granted and to remember to appreciate the people in my life.”

Lakeside High School Luis Rocha was introduced by Lakeside’s new principal Jason Eldridge who said that every day, students are asked how they will meet the expectations of the school motto’s acronym RISE, which stands for respect, integrity, service and excellence. He said Rocha embodies all those qualities on a daily basis. Involved in several clubs on campus, Rocha wants to attend University of California Irvine to study civil engineering with a minor in chemistry or mathematics.

“The biggest life lesson I have learned so far is that life moves at a fast pace and the only thing that us as a society and as individuals can do is to keep going,” he said.

Rocha said this lesson was taught to him and his family when his father died in 2020 from COVIDrelated pneumonia.

Eldridge said Aliyah Salas is currently ranked first in her class with a 4.5 GPA. She credits the AVID program with helping her prepare for college where she plans to be an engineering major.

She has immersed herself in clubs which included starting the Garden

Club with friends and being active with the Medic Club. She enjoys volunteering her time.

“A life lesson I learned from my community is to be grateful for all the smaller details in my life and in my surroundings,” Salas said.

She added that she is thankful to the Lakeside teachers who fostered and nursed her knowledge and how they supported her and kept her yearning for more.

“They inspired me to want to go to school every day and keep learning,” she said.

Nominating teacher Michelle Hendricks said, “Aliyah shows high levels of critical thinking, independence and a willingness to create her own opinions. She is also a very well-rounded student. While she prefers STEM, she’s an eloquent writer and has a tremendous ability to reflect and communicate.”

Ortega High School chose to recognize Kathryn Arias, who plans to attend Cypress College in her pursuit of becoming a mortician.

“Helping people through the loss of a loved one is what brought me to this career,” she said.

After struggling during her first two years at Elsinore High School, because she feared failure and lacked self-confidence, Arias said she was glad she was able to find success at Ortega High School and is on schedule to graduate a semester early, in December. She enjoyed the social interaction she found by joining several clubs which helped boost her confidence.

“I want to thank every person on staff at Ortega who has nudged me into trusting myself and to take chances,” she said.

Teacher Richard “Mr. R” Roumimper is advisor for the Dungeons & Dragons Club. He said Arias learned how to problem solve and engage with others as an active member of the club.

Temescal Canyon High School

Carly King was introduced by Temescal Canyon High Principal Joshua Hill as an outstanding member of the Titan Engineering Academy who is also president of the Society of Women Engineers and Scientists club on campus.

“Her teachers report that she never passes up an opportunity to learn something and asks great questions,” Hill said.

Her nominating teacher and club advisor Kathy Parks said, “If there was ever a definition of a complete well-rounded student, it would be Carly.”

The outstanding senior said that outside of school, she juggles a part-time job, community college courses and spending time with friends and family. She shared that during her junior year, she experienced bullying that tested her mental fortitude, but she persevered and grew from having to overcome the toxic environment and continues to work on self-development. She plans to pursue a career in chemical engineering.

Cristiano Martins, also a member of the Titan Engineering Academy, was described by Hill as a “model Titan who is a leader among his peers.” Martins thanked the academy’s founder Robert Parks for being more than just a teacher who taught him many skills that will assist him in his future career as a mechanical or electrical engineer.

He hoped to attend either University of California Santa Barbara or the University of South Florida.

“Both schools have an amazing engineering program and great location,” Martins said.

At Temescal Canyon, he is also actively involved with track and field, cross country and LINK Crew.

For more information on the program, contact Kim Joseph Cousins at 951-245-8848.

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REGIONAL NEWS

Highway Update

Pavement beautification and safety works continue on Interstate 10 near Blythe Tony Ault Staf f Writer The California Department of Transportation is continuing work on the $241 million pavement, beautification, and safety enhancements project on Interstate 10, in and near Blythe which Valley residents pass through enroute to Arizona and other southwestern states.

This project includes concrete pavement rehabilitation of 88 lane miles, on and off ramps, and shoulders. 11,950 linear feet of new guardrail systems will be installed. Upgrades of curb ramps, sidewalks and crosswalk safety enhancements and “push button posts” to Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Also included are bridge upgrades, new signage, landscaping, and other beautification elements.

The crews will work to “clear and grub” medians to prep for upcoming roadwork. This work consists of removing and disposing of surface materials such as trees, brush, grass, weeds and other unwanted materials. Work will take place in and near Blythe on I-10 from Teed Ditch Bridge to the Arizona State line Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Traffic control: The I-10 will remain open during construction.

Signage will be strategically placed in and around the construction zone. Temporary detour lanes will be constructed to keep two lanes open in each direction at all times. No long term closures are planned. Occasional, short term, intermittent lane and ramp closures may take place for staging purposes, landscaping and

monument construction.

Speed limits will be reduced by 10 mph throughout the work zone.

Sign up for commuter alerts at: BlytheInterstate10Rehab Along the same I-10 route Caltrans crews continue operations on a pavement rehabilitation project from Desert Center to west of Wiley’s Well Rest Area.

Weather permitting.

That work will be taking place Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastbound detour lanes will be in place: Eastbound traffic is shifted from the I-10 eastbound mainline to the temporary eastbound detour road from Desert Center to Alta Ditch.

Eastbound lane closures will then take place on the detour road for K-rail relocation from the mainline to the detour road and shoulder. Crews will be performing other work at various locations, throughout the entire work zone, which spans from Wiley’s Well rest area to Desert Center.

Locally, these Caltrans projects are underway with all projects dependent on the contractor receiving the proper materials.

TEMECULA Construction crews continue work on the Interstate 15/French Valley Improvement project with the retention walls going up on the northbound Interstate15 at the Interstate 215 split with with flyway over the split nearing.

There will be alternating lane closures throughout the project, but signage will inform motorists of those changes with at least one or two lanes always open with some inevitable delays due to the large volume of traffic during the morning and evening rush hours.

See www.TemeculaCA.gov/FVP2

for the latest ongoing work on the project Temecula engineers continue to remind residents that the Santa Gertrudis Pedestrian/Bike Trail is closed between Ynez Road and Jefferson Ave. to allow for bridge construction at I-15 through Feb. 28, 2024. Detour signs will be placed to help guide bike/ped trail users in that time.

HEMET Hemet is gaining momentum on the $51.6 million corridor improvement project on State Route 74 (SR-74), in Hemet.

The project will repave and rehabilitate 49 lane miles, install Traffic Management Systems, upgrade curb ramps, sidewalks and driveways to ADA standards, enhance bike lane signage and striping and upgrade 29 bus pads within the project parameters.

Weather permitting.

The work is obvious to drivers as the crews continue working on a number of intersections along the busy Florida Ave. Highway 74 in the city. There is always at least one lane open for motorists along the construction areas.

The work is taking place in and near Hemet on SR-74 from Winchester Road to Fairview Avenue for the project length of 11.2 miles. Crews are doing dig outs and the preparing of curbs and driveways for ADA upgrades.

Entry areas with more than one driveway access will close one driveway at a time and direct traffic to other accessible entry points.

Entry areas with single driveway access will be constructed in two phases, closing one-half of the driveways at a time, to keep entry access open at all times. Hours of operation: Monday through

Friday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., with occasional weekend work.

LAKE ELSINORE In Lake Elsinore’s SR-74, leading from the Riverside border over the hills to the Orange County border, crews are performing work in various locations along the highway, bringing some weeknight full closures. One-way traffic control with escorts are in place from 8 p.m. to 9:59 p.m. and during the hours 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. The route may be closed to through traffic. Residents and Orange County commuters will need to utilize the alternate routes to go around any night closures beginning at 10 p.m.

Access through the work zone may be prohibited during some hours in the weeks ahead.

Obey all posted signs and traffic instructions, including any escort The CHP will be on location and cite any offenders. Fines are often doubled in construction zones ANZA/AGUANGA Caltrans is working on the $5.2 million slurry seal and rumble strips maintenance project on State Route 371 from Aguanga through Anza in Riverside County.

The project involves dig outs, slurry seal operations, striping and installation of safety rumble strips on the inside and outside of the lanes in both directions. Weather permitting.

The operations continue from the junction of SR-79 and SR 371 to the junction of State Route 74 and SR-371. Hours of operation: Mondays through Fridays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Work will take place throughout the week within the project zone. Traffic control: One way traffic control with flagging and pilot vehicles will be in place.

Motorists must wait for the pilot vehicles to escort them through the construction zone. Expect delays up to 15 minutes.

There may be intermittent, short term closures for equipment relocation and construction staging purposes. No long term closures are planned. Speed limits will be reduced throughout the construction zone. Use caution, watch for signage alerting motorists of upcoming lane closures and project zones. Be advised: Oversized loads, wide loads, and semi-truck vehicles may not have access during daytime operations BANNING/PALM SPRINGS Caltrans installation of Zero Emissions Vehicle Charging Stations (ZEV) on Interstate 10 near Banning, Blythe and Yucaipa.

Weather permitting. Crews continue work at the eastbound and westbound Whitewater Rest Areas, and the eastbound Wildwood Rest Area. Hours of operation are from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

No lane or ramp closures are expected on a regular basis but may take place intermittently to move equipment into the rest areas.

The project is expected to be complete in the Summer of 2024.

Know before you go! To stay on top of roadwork in the Inland Empire go to Caltrans District 8 and sign up for commuter alerts. Follow us for the latest information on Facebook and Twitter. To assist in planning your commute, view live traffic conditions using QuickMap and planned lane closures.

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Department investigation leads to settlement with app-based auto insurance seller Go Maps, insurer Topa for mishandling claims SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Insurance announced two settlement agreements recently with Go Maps Inc. and its insurance underwriter, Topa Insurance Company, after an investigation into complaints that consumer claims were mishandled for more than two dozen drivers.

As part of the agreement, Go Maps agreed to surrender its insurance license, pay a $150,000 fine, pay $50,000 in cost reimbursement and provide the department all the information necessary to ensure statutory requirements are fulfilled in regards to existing policyholders.

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Go Maps is an “insurtech” company that used an app-based marketing platform to sell and transact its insurance business for Topa. Insurtech companies and insurance companies that use them to market and manage their products must follow California

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consumer protection laws and have the insurance expertise and licensed individuals in place to properly transact insurance in this state.

In 2019, Go Maps entered into an agreement with Topa to perform all the functions necessary for the sale, service, management and claims handling of Topa’s private passenger automobile policies that were sold to the public through the Go Maps app. At one point, the Go Maps/Topa program had more than 10,000 California customers representing the vast majority of its approximately 12,000 policies nationwide.

In June 2022, the department announced it was taking action against Go Maps and Topa to protect the public from further harm caused by the companies’ repeatedly violating various consumer protection laws relating to insurance claims.

Go Maps’ and Topa’s failures to follow California’s consumer protection rules forced drivers to

pay for rental car expenses and other costs while their insurance claims were delayed. Among other violations Go Maps and/or Topa failed to pay claims within 30 days after the coverage was determined or a settlement was reached. For one consumer, the companies missed the deadline by 52 days.

The average delay was more than 24 days beyond the legal 30-day claims payment deadline.

The company failed to acknowledge claims, provide necessary forms or instructions or begin investigations within the statutory 15-day requirement.

For one consumer, the companies missed the deadline by 30 days.

The average delay was more than eight days beyond the legal 15-day requirement.

The company failed to respond to consumers’ inquiries about their claims within 15 days. For one consumer, the companies missed the deadline by 25 days.

The average delay was more than

11 days beyond the legal 15-day requirement.

The company failed to deny or accept claims within 40 days.

For one consumer, the companies missed the deadline by 66 days.

The average delay was more than 25 days beyond the legal 40-days deadline.

The company hired an unlicensed insurance adjusting firm to adjust claims.

“These settlements represent an important victory for California consumers as we hold all companies accountable and ensure that they comply with our strong consumer protection laws,” Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said. “While we encourage new products and innovation in our marketplace, our top priority is protecting policyholders and making sure insurance companies deliver on their promises.”

Submitted by Ricardo Lara, California Insurance Commissioner.

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Although the public hearing was closed, the Menifee City Council was hesitant at its Nov. 6 meeting to decide whether to approve or deny a proposed AT&T 70-foot high, $1 million cell tower in Wheatfield Park. see page A-2

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It was a full house at the Nov. 5 Murrieta City Council meeting when Gene Wunderlich appeared in front of the council to take his oath of office. see page A-3

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Education Murrieta’s 11th annual Field MSJC shares tribute to those who serve information on future Kim Harris MANAGING EDITOR developments at ‘State of the College’ The Murrieta Field of Honor, Will Fritz ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Mt. San Jacinto College shared news about various new successes, initiatives, programs and new building projects at its annual State of the College, held Friday at MSJC’s Menifee Valley Campus. see page D-4

Crimes & Courts San Jacinto man charged for MSJC gun threat

paying tribute to heroes – those who served or are serving in the United States military, law enforcement, fire and other first responder posts, plus personal heroes – opened to the public Saturday, Nov. 9.

More than 2,000 3-foot by 5-foot American flags are on display at Murrieta’s Town Square Park, all recognizing those who served along with personal heroes.

The field features sections for Medal of Honor recipients, local heroes who have given their lives for this country since 2003, historical flags, a flag dedicated to those who perished in 9/11, state flags and a patriotic chalk walk.

Presented as a community service by the Rotary Club of Murrieta in partnership with the city of

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Murrieta City Council members, staff and dignitaries tried to find shade under the Murrieta-branded canopies and underneath trees to escape the heat on the existing Town Square Park stage during a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 6.

A year from now, if all goes to plan, a visit to the same spot will be well shaded and newly upgraded as the ceremony Wednesday served as the official groundbreaking of improvements to be made at Town Square Park.

The expansive property that sits at the heart of the city’s services offices and city hall will undergo construction beginning after the first of the year with a completion date set for November 2020.

Construction would have begun earlier, but the city has many

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Pentagon vows commitment to Israel’s defense against ‘ISISlevel savagery’ Micaela Burrow Daily Caller News Foundation, Investigative Repor ter, Defense

The Pentagon compared Hamas, a terrorist group that murdered and kidnapped hundreds of Israeli civilians and possibly Americans over the weekend, to the brutal Islamic State group (ISIS) on Monday, Oct. 9.

A senior defense official reaffirmed Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas, which launched a surprise incursion into Israel on Saturday targeting civilians as well as Israel Defense Forces positions, in a background call with reporters Monday. The official emphasized that the situation diverged from previous clashes between Israel’s military and the militant group based in Gaza, noting that Hamas intentionally carried out “ISIS-style

tactics and techniques.”

“This is ISIS-level savagery and we back Israel and its right to respond to ensure that its own citizens and its territory are safe from Hamas terror,” the official said.

“There’s been an instinct to see this as the same kind of tensions and conflict that we’ve seen,” the official said. “This is different.

It’s unprecedented. — Hamas militants going across Israel murdering children in front of their parents, massacring civilians with indiscriminate violence.”

The U.S. government is constantly communicating with Israeli counterparts about issues including the situation of the hostages, the official said.

ISIS became known for publishing gory videos of hostage executions online — something Hamas has threatened to do — to

garner attention. ISIS terrorists brutally murdering civilians and used them as human shields as the group sought to expand its hold on territory across the Levant.

In Saturday’s attack, Hamas terrorists went door-to-door pulling civilians out of their homes, launched rockets at a desert festival and took dozens of hostages. Images and videos of the violence viewed by the Daily Caller News Foundation showed bloodied bodies of family members slumped in their cars, victim of Hamas shootings. Women were raped and women and children murdered or taken prisoner.

Israeli officials estimate that Hamas militants killed 700 Israeli civilians on Saturday alone.

Fighting to expel the fighters from Israel’s neighborhoods extended through Sunday.

At least four hostages have been

killed, CNN reported.

The U.S. is working to expedite shipments of weapons and defense equipment already ordered for Israel and is scouring U.S. Central Command stockpiles for any available inventory, the official said.

In addition, the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group is heading to the region in hopes of dissuading other Iran-backed militant groups from getting involved.

Responding to a question of civilian casualties in Gaza following Israeli strikes on Hamas positions, the official said the U.S. holds Israel to the same standards it does other countries that receive U.S. military aid in seeking to minimize loss.

“That’s absolutely something that Hamas did not do,” the official said.

The Biden administration estimates that at least 11 U.S.

citizens have been killed. It is unknown whether any were among the hostages.

The U.S. government is constantly communicating with Israeli counterparts about issues including the situation of the hostages, the official said. “ We s h o u l d n o t q u e s t i o n the commitment of the U.S. government to support the defense of Israel,” the official said.

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US, European leaders say Hamas does not represent interests of Palestinian people Leaders of the United States, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy have announced unequivocal support for Israel in a joint statement.

Stephen Katte The Epoch Times Leaders of the United States, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy have announced unequivocal support for Israel, while asserting that Hamas—which means the Islamic Resistance Movement in Arabic— does not represent the interests of the Palestinian people or all of Palestine.

In an Oct. 9 joint statement from the White House, President Joe Biden, President Emmanuel Macron of France, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom announced their “steadfast and united support” for Israel.

The world leaders also expressed their “unequivocal condemnation of Hamas and its appalling acts of terrorism,” which have resulted in over 1,000 people killed, thousands more injured, and many others kidnapped into Hamas hideouts in the Gaza Strip as hostages.

“We make clear that the terrorist actions of Hamas have no justification, no legitimacy, and must be universally condemned.

There is never any justification for terrorism,” the joint statement said.

Prime Minister Sunak of the United Kingdom doubled down on his support of Israel and condemnation of Hamas with an Oct. 9 post to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

“The people who support Hamas are fully responsible for this appalling attack,” he said.

“They are not militants. They are not freedom fighters. They are terrorists.”

President Biden also took to X to reiterate that the United States stands with Israel in its time of need, for however long that may be, mirroring similar promises his administration has made to Ukraine.

“Tonight, America says clearly to the Israeli people, to the world, and to terrorists everywhere that we stand with Israel. That will never change,” he said.

Hamas is classed as a terrorist entity by many countries, including the United States and those that make up the European Union (EU).

The Islamist militant movement controls the Gaza Strip and is one of the Palestinian territories’ two major political parties. It has long been trying to claim land from the state of Israel, which it says rightfully belongs to Palestine.

Its rival party, Fatah, dominates the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and rules the West Bank region.

However, unlike the Fatah, Hamas does not recognize Israel’s right to exist and abhorrently calls for driving all Jews from the region.

Hamas Does Not Speak for Palestinians According to the world leaders who penned the joint statement, it’s their belief Hamas does not represent all of Palestine or the interests of its people, regardless of its goals or intentions.

“All of us recognize the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people, and support equal measures of justice and freedom for Israelis and Palestinians alike,” they said.

“But make no mistake: Hamas does not represent those aspirations, and it offers nothing for the Palestinian people other than more terror and bloodshed.”

The United States, France, Germany, United Kingdom, and Italy said they are all committed

to supporting Israel in its efforts to defend itself and its people “against such atrocities.”

Officially known as the State of Israel, the country has existed since 1948, when David Ben-Gurion, executive head of the World Zionist Organization, officially declared the establishment of a Jewish state, and Israel’s independence.

The groundwork for Israel was laid many years prior, though, with the Balfour Declaration, a declaration by the British

government to the establishment of Palestine as a national home for the Jewish people.

In response to the ongoing conflict, the United States has already announced the deployment of a carrier strike group, led by the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford, to the Eastern Mediterranean and munitions transfers to Israel.

Palestinian civilians were urged to evacuate from known Hamas locations and hideouts ahead of the growing Israeli military response.

The leaders have also warned any who might try to take advantage of the chaos.

“We further emphasize that this is not a moment for any party hostile to Israel to exploit these attacks to seek advantage.”

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church holds Blessing of the Animals ceremony

Austin Butchart keeps his rooster company before the Blessing of the Animals ceremony at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Saturday, Oct. 7 in Anza. Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photo Diane Sieker Staf f Writer Father Kien Kieu of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Anza blessed area pets as part of the

annual Blessing of the Animals event Saturday, Oct. 7.

Many of the Valley’s pets took part in the special ceremony meant just for them.

Father Kieu blessed dogs and

puppies, a rooster, a rattlesnake and pony, quail and several pet turtles in a tank. All creatures were behaved for their dedication as their owners beamed with pride.

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Blessing of the Animals in remembrance of Saint Francis of Assisi’s love for all God’s creatures. Francis wrote the Canticle of the Creatures, honoring all the Lord’s living things: “All

praise to you, Oh Lord, for all these brother and sister creatures.”

The well-behaved pets were lined up with their devoted owners see ANIMALS, page D-3

American Legion Riders West Coast Rally runs through in Anza Diane Sieker Staf f Writer American Legion Riders West Coast Rally participants made a stop in Anza at a poker run checkpoint Saturday, Sept.

30. Drizzle, fog and chilly temperatures did not deter the riders from completing their run.

American Legion Post 53 from Hemet hosted the poker run that went from Hemet to Lake Hemet and then to the Dairy Queen in Anza, where a checkpoint was set up for the participants. Many different kinds of motorcycles attended. A total of 28 bikes were seen.

Previously that morning, a group picture was taken and an award presented to the organization.

City of Hemet Mayor Joe Males,

American Legion Riders Post 53 Director Carl Martin and American Legion Riders Post 53 Ride Captain Don Downing were presented the Certificate of Congressional Recognition for American Legion Riders Post 53 Hemet, California by Field Representative / VA Caseworker for California Senator Raul Ruiz MD Michael Bailey.

“There were about 125 people in attendance for the West Coast Rally events hosted by the American Legion Riders Post 53 that weekend,” said Anza resident Downing. “There was a large selection of raffle prizes and a silent auction after the ride.”

Downing and another rider stopped traffic on State Hwy. 371 see RIDERS, page D-4

American Legion Riders West Coast Rally participants pose for a group picture with firefighters and police Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo officers before they begin their ride Saturday, Sept. 30.

The Jojoba Hills SKP Resort announces Annual Community Yard Sale Oct. 20, 21, 22 Diane Sieker Staf f Writer

Racks of organized clothes in many colors and sizes will be offered at the Jojoba Hills SKP Resort’s Annual Community Yard Sale Oct. 20, Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo 21, 22.

The Jojoba Hills SKP Resort’s Annual Community Yard Sale will be held Friday, Oct. 20 through Sunday, Oct. 22, providing deals for shoppers and raising funds for park residents. Gates will open each day at 8 a.m. and the sale will end at 2 p.m. each day.

The popular event, held in October every year since 1996, is known for having a huge variety of items to browse through and purchase. Dozens of volunteers will see that the sale will run smoothly and efficiently.

The 300-family event will feature donations from resort residents. Pots and pans, books,

clothes, jewelry, tools, electronics, camping gear, furniture and linens are staples for the annual affair.

The community yard sale has grown and become more renowned locally every year.

The RV community’s sale was first devised and organized in 1996 by resort resident Gary Hagelbarger, who passed his organizational duties to Ron Daves this year due a bout of poor health.

“I’ve been doing this sale for 26 years,” Hagelbarger said. Now Daves will take on the enormous undertaking in his place.

The event also helps the local community by providing reasonably-priced items for everyone attending, Hagelbarger added. At the conclusion of the

sale in 2022, remaining items were donated to local Anza charities, including From the Heart Christian Women’s Ministries and Anza Valley Christian Fellowship.

All proceeds from the sale benefit the resort members.

The funds pay for live bands, catering and other extras for social gatherings at Jojoba Hills. It also serves as a way for the residents of the park to recycle their unneeded items.

The event is organized and choreographed by volunteers who do everything from cashiering, helping people with questions, parking vehicles, performing shuttle service, loading and see SALE, page D-4

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Fresh application assistance and free community health services are also available. Bring your own reusable bags to take food home.

Volunteers welcome. For more information, contact the AEC office at 951-763-4333.

F r i e n d s o f A n z a Va l l e y Community Library – Anza Valley Community Library is located at Hamilton High School, 57430 Mitchell Road. The library is open to the public, but not during school hours. Hours are 4-7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.4 p.m. Saturday and 12-4 p.m. on Sunday. Closed Monday through Wednesday.

Hamilton High School – Find out what is happening using Hamilton’s online calendar at www.hamiltonbobcats.net/apps/ events/calendar.

Hamilton Museum – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays at 39991 Contreras Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-1350 or visit www. hamiltonmuseum.org. Find them on Facebook at “HamiltonMuseum-and-Ranch-Foundation.”

Backcountry Horsemen Redshank Riders – Meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Locations change, so please contact Mike by email at stumblinl55@gmail.com or by calling 951-760-9255.

Health, exercise, resources and recovery meetings Fit after 50 – 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday and Friday mornings at Anza Community Hall. Free.

Wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes. Call or text instructor Teresa Hoehn at 951751-1462 for more information.

Narcotics Anonymous Meeting – 6 p.m. Every Tuesday at Shepherd Of The Valley Church, 56095 Pena Road in Anza. Open participation.

Veterans’ Gathering Mondays – 9-11 a.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 39075 Contreras Road in Anza. Men and women veterans come to share and help each other deal with posttraumatic stress disorder and other difficulties. Call John Sheehan at 951-923-6153. If you need an advocate to help with VA benefits, call Ronnie Imel at 951-659-9884.

The Most Excellent Way – A Christ-centered recovery program for all kinds of addiction meets Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 8-10 a.m. Program is court approved; child care is provided. Transportation help is available. The group meets at 58050 Highway 371; the cross street is Kirby Road in Anza.

AA Men’s Meeting – 7 p.m.

Meetings take place Thursdays at 39551 Kirby Road in Anza, south of Highway 371.

Alcoholics Anonymous – 8 p.m. Wednesday evenings at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road in Anza.

For more information, call 951763-4226.

Bereaved Parents of the USA – The Aguanga-Anza Chapter of BPUSA will hold its meetings at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 49109 Lakeshore Blvd. in Aguanga. For more information, contact chapter leader Linda Hardee at 951-5512826.

Free Mobile Health Clinic – Open every third Wednesday of

the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment is needed. Uninsured may only be seen in the Anza Community Hall’s parking lot or inside the hall.

Medication Assistance and Treatment for Opioid Dependence – Get treatment for heroin addiction. Transportation to the clinic is provided. For more information, contact Borrego Health’s Anza Community Health Center, 58581 Route 371, Anza.

For more information, 951-7634759.

Food ministries F.U.N. Group weekly food ministry – Deliveries arrive by noon Thursdays at the Anza Community Hall. To order a paid box and help feed those who can’t afford to pay, drop off payment and cash donations by Thursday at 1:30 p.m., to ERA Excel Realty, 56070 Highway 371 in Anza. Pay inside or drop off during the day in the red box outside. To drop it off, put name and request on an envelope with payment inside. A $30 box has about $100 worth of food and feeds six people. Half boxes are available for $15. Food is delivered once a week to those who cannot find a ride. For more information, call Bill Donahue at 951-288-0903.

Living Hope Christian Fellowship Community Dinner – Dinners at 1 p.m. are held the last Sunday of the month at the Anza Community Hall. All are welcome.

Donations of time, money, etc. are always welcome.

Food for the Faithful – 8 a.m.

The food bank hands out food the last Friday of the month until the food is gone. The clothes closet will be open too. Emergency food handed out as needed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. FFF is a non-denominational nonprofit. All in need are welcome; call Esther Barragan at 951-763-5636.

Bible Studies The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anza’s Sunday Sacrament is at 10 a.m.; Sunday School is 11 a.m.

Priesthood/Relief Society meets at noon; Wednesday, Boy Scouts gathers 6 p.m. and Youth Night is 7 p.m. For more information, call Ruiz at 951-445-7180 or Nathan at 760-399-0727. The Wednesday Genealogy/Family History Class, 5-8 p.m., is open to the public at 39075 Contreras Road in Anza.

Native Lighthouse Fellowship – 10 a.m. The group meets the first Saturday of the month, and breakfast is served. All are welcome to fellowship together at the “Tribal Hall” below the casino in Anza. For more information, call Nella Heredia at 951-7630856.

Living Hope Bible Study – 8-10 a.m. Tuesdays at Living Hope Christian Fellowship, 58050 Highway 371, Anza. All are welcome. For more information, call Pastor Kevin at 951-763-1111.

Anza RV Clubhouse – 7 p.m., the second Wednesday of the Month, Pastor Kevin officiates at 41560 Terwilliger Road in Anza.

Monthly Christian Men’s Breakfast – 9 a.m. Breakfast takes place the fourth Saturday of each month and rotates to different locations. Contact Jeff Crawley at 951-763-1257 for more information.

S h e p h e r d o f t h e Va l l e y Lutheran Church – 10 a.m.

Weekly Wednesday Bible study takes place at 56095 Pena Road in Anza. Call 951-763-4226 for more information.

Valley Gospel Chapel – 7 a.m. Saturday Men’s Study meets weekly with breakfast usually served at 43275 Chapman Road in the Terwilliger area of Anza.

For more information, call 951763-4622.

Anza First Southern Baptist Church – Begin your week with Sunday School for all ages at 9 a.m., followed by Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. On Sunday nights, the church has prayer on the 1st and 4th Sundays from 6-7 p.m. and Bible study on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays from 6-8 p.m. On Monday evenings, from 6-8 p.m., the youth group (6 to 12 grade) meets for games and Bible study.

Anza Baptist Church also offers Men’s and Women’s Ministries, a Homeschool Support Group, Summer Vacation Bible School and a Seniors’ Ministry. The church office is open Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The church is located at 39200 Rolling Hills Road in Anza.

For more information, contact the church at 951-763-4937 or visit www.anzabaptistchurch.com.

Clubs Anza Valley VFW Post 1873, Capt. John Francis Drivick III Post – The Ladies’ and Men’s Auxiliaries are located at 59011 Bailey Road in Anza. Mail P.O. Box 390433. Request monthly newsletter and or weekly menu by email at vfw1873anzaca@ gmail.com. For more information, call 951-763-4439 or visit http:// vfw1873.org.

High Country 4-H Club – 6:30 p.m. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month, except February, at Anza Community Hall. 4-H Club is for youth 5 to 19 years old offering a variety of projects. High Country 4-H Club is open to children living in the Anza, Aguanga and surrounding areas. For more information, call Allison Renck at 951-663-5452.

Anza Valley Artists Meetings – Meetings at 1 p.m. are the third Saturday of each month at various locations. Share art, ideas and participate in shows. Guest speakers are always needed. For more information, call president Rosie Grindle at 951-928-1248.

Find helpful art tips at www. facebook.com/AnzaValleyArtists.

Anza Quilter’s Club – 9:30 a.m. to noon. Meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, in Anza.

Anza Valley Lions Club – The Anza Valley Lions Club has been reinstated and is open to all men and women who want to work together for the betterment of the community. The group is working on securing a new venue for meetings. Meetings and events are posted on the Anza Lions Club of Anza Valley Facebook page at www.facebook. com/LionsofAnzaValley. For more information, email president Greg Sandling at President.

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Organizations Te r w i l l i g e r C o m m u n i t y Association – 6 p.m. Second Monday of the month at VFW Post 1873, 59011 Bailey Road, in Anza. Potluck dinner open to all.

For more information, call Tonie Ford at 951-763-4560.

From the Heart Christian Women’s Ministries – Noon.

Monthly luncheon and guest speaker are held the second Saturday of each month. The $5 charge covers lunch at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road, Anza. From the Heart helps the area’s neediest children and invites all women and men to join in their mission. Donate or help with the rummage sales twice a year to raise funds for the cause or other events. For more information, call president Christi James at 951-595-2400.

Anza Community Hall – 7 p.m.

General membership meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month. Single memberships are $30 and include discounts to events for one person and 1 vote in elections and meetings.

Family memberships are $50 and include discounts for a family up to 5 members and 1 vote in elections and meetings. Business memberships are $50 and allows an employer to receive discounts for up to 5 people, including themselves, and includes 1 vote on elections and meetings. No government funds are allocated for the Hall, which pays its bills through memberships and swap meets. Mail membership to: Anza Community Building Inc. at P.O. Box 390091, Anza, CA 92539. The hall is located at 56630 Highway 371 in Anza. For more information, call 951-282-4267 or email achageneral@gmail.com or visit www.anzacommunitybuilding. org.

Anza Civic Improvement League – 9 a.m. meets the first Saturday of each month at the Little Red Schoolhouse. The league maintains Minor Park and the Little Red School House, which are both available to rent for events. No government funds are allowed; the membership pays the bills – $10 a person, $18 family or $35 business membership. For more information, visit www. anzacivic.org.

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is looking for new members of all ages. For more information, call squadron commander Maj. Dennis Sheehan from the Anza area at 951-403-4940. To learn more and see the club’s meeting schedule, visit www.squadron59.org.

Fire Explorer Program – 6 p.m. The program meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday of the month at Fire Station 29 on state Route 371 in Anza. Call 951763-5611 for information.

Redshank Riders – 7 p.m.

Backcountry horsemen meet at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Anza, the second Thursday of each month. Visit www.redshankriders. com or call Carol Schmuhl for membership information at 951663-6763.

Anza Thimble Club – The club meets the first Thursday of the month at Valley Gospel Chapel, 43275 Chapman Road in Anza.

The social hour is 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. Contact Carol Wright at 951-763-2884 for more information.

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Glue traps pose risk to wildlife

This lizard is released from a glue trap and will survive the experience.

A small lizard is caught in a glue trap intended for spiders and mice.

Diane Sieker Staf f Writer Aguanga resident and wildlife advocate Dominique Leard Rauton rescued a diminutive and harmless reptile from a glue trap intended for spiders and mice Sunday, Sept. 24. A pair of lizards became hopelessly stuck - and one succumbed to the experience.

“I despise sticky traps,” Rauton said. “One of my husband’s clients uses them inside his cabin to trap invading spiders, mice and insects.

We always check them when we go to the property. Today I was

smart, I brought cooking oil spray, hemostats, plastic gloves and Q-tips. I’m so glad I did, these two poor lizards were stuck in the glue trap.”

According to Rauton, the smaller of the two lizards was barely alive when she was able to release it from the strong adhesive.

“After we got the little one unstuck, it died a few minutes later from starvation and stress,” she said. “The bigger one clearly hadn’t been stuck as long and is doing well after being released from the trap. We still have to get the last remnants of glue off of

him, but we’re giving him a break with a water dish and grasshoppers to eat. Once it’s all removed, we’ll have to wash him in Dawn dish soap to get the oils off his skin.”

Animal experts agree that glue traps more often than not catch innocent prey.

Rattlesnake Solutions, a wildlife relocation, consulting and educational service based in Phoenix and Tucson Arizona, advocates against glue traps.

“Glue traps aren’t just cruel, they’re ineffective. They also kill the predators of the desired targets, providing the illusion of effectiveness by the visual confirmation of a handful of crickets and spiders, while the natural predators end up dead in the process,” the company wrote

in a social media post last January.

Glue traps are marketed as a non toxic, inexpensive and even green solution to pest control problems.

They incorporate strong adhesives applied to a plastic or cardboard surface that trap animals as they try to walk across the trap.

Rattlesnake Solutions went on to illustrate an incident they came upon recently. A Facebook post showed a photo of one dead scorpion and two native Western Banded Geckos stuck and dead in a glue trap.

“For most homeowners, this is the shocking and undesired reality of glue traps,” the company wrote.

“What is sold as an easy way to catch spiders in the garage ends up a torturous and slow death for a variety of animals. Are you sure

Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photos those traps in your garage right now are doing what you want them to?”

Hollywood, California’s city council became the first city in California to ban glue traps last April. Nationally, however, it is legal to deploy this form of pest management.

More and more wildlife advocates are sounding the alarm about glue traps and attempting to educate the public against their use, according to Rauton.

“Please don’t use glue traps or poisons,” Rauton said.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

Puppies arrive for the Blessing of the Animals ceremony at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Saturday, Oct. 7 in Anza.

Great Pyrenees guardian dogs are sprinkled with holy water at the Blessing of the Animals ceremony at the Sacred Heart Catholic Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photos Church Saturday.

A tankful of tiny turtles receive their blessing at the Blessing of the Animals ceremony at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

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GeriLyn Blanton Mellin makes balloon animals for the children at the Blessing of the Animals ceremony at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Saturday, Oct. 7 in Anza.

as Father recited the Blessing.

He began, “The animals of God’s creation inhabit the skies, the earth, and the sea. They share in the ways of human beings. They have a part in our lives. Francis of Assisi recognized this when he called the animals - wild and tame - his brothers and sisters.

Remembering Francis’ love for these brothers and sisters of ours, we invoke God’s blessing on these animals, and we thank God for letting us share the earth with all

the creatures.”

As the prayers were offered, the pets were gently sprinkled with holy water. All the animals present accepted the sacramental spritz as the drops of blessed water descended upon them.

Prayer cards, gifts and participation certificates were handed out to the pet’s owners.

GeriLyn Blanton Mellin created colorful balloon animals for attending children, adding to the festive atmosphere. Volunteers worked to make the event a success.

“None of this could take place without Father Kien always being so willing to be involved in our community,” said organizer parishioner Tara Butchart.

For more information about the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, please follow them on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/Sacred-Heart-ofAnza-172200349497797/.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

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ANZA LOCAL RIDERS from page D-1 so the group could safely merge onto the roadway as they rode away from Dairy Queen. Motorists

let the motorcyclists proceed.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

American Legion Riders West Coast Rally participants make a stop at their poker run checkpoint at Dairy Queen in Anza during the American Legion Riders West Coast Rally Saturday, Sept. 30.

City of Hemet Mayor Joe Males, left, American Legion Riders Post 53 Director Carl Martin, American Legion Riders Post 53 Ride Captain Don Downing receive the Certificate of Congressional Recognition for American Legion Riders Post 53 Hemet California presented by Field Representative / VA Caseworker for California Senator Raul Ruiz, MD Michael Bailey at the start of the American Legion Riders West Coast Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photos Rally.

Boxes of kitchenware, craft items and more will be available at the Jojoba Hills SKP Resort’s Annual Community Yard Sale Oct. 20, 21, Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photos 22.

A light drizzle does not deter participants in the American Legion Riders West Coast Rally.

Tables full of jeans, shorts, sweat pants and other clothing are always a crowd favorite at the Jojoba Hills SKP Resort’s Annual Community Yard Sale.

SALE from page D-1 keeping order in the myriad of items exhibited on tables and racks. Categories are organized into specific locations around the resort office which remain constant year after year.

The volunteers are organized into heads of departments and assigned to certain jobs. The chores for the weekend and preceding weeks are delegated.

The sale is often fun for buyers, and treasures will be hauled away en masse. Over 500 vehicles came through the resort’s gates to participate over the sale weekend in 2022.

The sale is cash only.

Jojoba Hills SKP Resort is located at 45120 Highway 79 South in Aguanga. No dogs will be permitted at the sale.

For more information regarding the Jojoba Hills SKP Resort’s Community Yard Sale, please visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ JojobaHillsSkpResort/ or their website at http://www.jojobahills. com/.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

American Legion Riders West Coast Rally participants leave Dairy Queen in Anza after a poker run stop Saturday, Sept. 30.

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Anza resident and American Legion Riders West Coast Rally Ride Captain Don Downing helps direct traffic so the group can safely merge onto State Hwy. 371 in Anza during the American Legion Riders West Coast Rally stop at Dairy Queen Saturday, Sept. 30.

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We have to protect our borders better

Julie Reeder Publisher Israel was ruthlessly attacked Saturday morning with a barrage of thousands of rockets/bombs.

Remember, Israel is only twice the size of San Diego County.

It is almost exactly the size of Riverside County, surrounded by enemies who are the worst level of racists and terrorists with the goal of murdering all the Jewish people.

This is despite Israel welcoming all races into their communities.

Imagine having a bomb shelter under your home or business because so often terrorists would launch bombs from Tijuana. It’s hard to imagine because we have lived in safety and security.

And yet, the reports are that Hamas was able to breach Israel’s border, with hundreds of terrorists, going house to house, killing, kidnapping, murdering, raping, and pillaging. Over 200 people were killed during the rave alone.

Estimates of the dead in Israel are reported from 1,000 to 3,600 with thousands hurt and unknown missing. Americans are also among the dead and missing.

Over the last three years, we’ve been aware of almost 6,000,000 people entering our country illegally from nearly every corner of the world. Estimates are that at least 8,000,000 have crossed successfully.

The reports from last month (September 2023) included 260,000 people from about 180 countries that Border Patrol had

contact with, which is a record.

There were also known terrorists who were stopped as well. But those are only the ones who were caught. How many weren’t caught? How many haven’t been caught over the years? We’ve allowed more people into our country illegally than most of our states have in their entire population.

Six of our states have an entire population of less than 1,000,000.

Nine states have 1,000,000 to 2,000,000. Nine states have 2,000,000 to 4,000,000. NIne states have 5,000,000 to 7,000,000.

It is likely that we have had more people cross our borders illegally than the populations of 80% of our states. Wyoming has less than 600,000 people according to the last census.

The Biden administration finally had to concede and start rebuilding the wall that Trump started. That’s a start.

I want to emphasize something that I think is equally, if not more,

important. Our country and our communities are full of people from other countries who left their home country because of terrorism, poverty, corruption, etc.

They are loyal to America, despite our problems. They love their new country and they are proud Americans. They hate terrorism more than we do, because they lived it. They may have lost family and friends.

I would interview more of them, but many have said they are still afraid to speak out.

I talked to a person from the Middle East who is in this country operating a restaurant. He loves having his own business and being part of a community and raising his family in a safe neighborhood.

I asked if we could do a story and talk about his escape and starting his new life. His smile turned serious immediately. He refused to allow me to tell his story because he still lives in fear that he and his family will be retaliated against, from his former country. He says

this community has welcomed them with open arms.

We are in a complicated and important place, geographically, culturally, and personally. We love being a nation with open arms, as long as people come in legally. I have compassion for people who are here legally and still may be harassed, for instance by having to go through airport checks several times. It must be hard, but they understand and have a good attitude.

We need to work hard to stay compassionate and kind, while also being vigilant.

I can’t imagine what our Israeli friends are going through. I took some comfort Sunday morning at church while we all prayed for Israel, knowing that churches and temples all over the world were praying for our brothers and sisters in the midst of unspeakable horror.

My hope, of course, is that the war ends soon. And that the U.S. takes it as a warning to be smarter and do better protecting our borders.

Supervisor Gutierrez announces awarding of homelessness grant

I’m thrilled to inform you that Riverside County has been awarded a $12 million grant to address homelessness.

This grant from the state of

C a l i f o r n i a ’s E n c a m p m e n t Resolution Funding Program will help us to significantly aid the cities of San Jacinto and Hemet.

By partnering with both cities, our combined efforts will play a role in providing commitment to ensuring stability, support and prosperity.

This grant is the second largest received in the state of California.

The combined effort serves as a reflection of trust and support that we have gained in our relentless efforts to make a difference. As your county supervisor, I am determined to use these funds to ensure housing, enhanced street outreach and essential wraparound services.

In the upcoming weeks, I will be engaging in discussions with our partnering nonprofits and cities: San Jacinto and Hemet to develop an effective and communityoriented plan for this grant. Your insights and feedback are not just welcome, but they are vital in this process.

In conclusion, this is a significant step forward in our ongoing strategies to address homelessness and ensure a bright, secure and prosperous future for all.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development where together, we will “Thrive in District 5.”

Letter to the Editor Thanks for the [opinion piece] on ‘Book Bans” I have lived in California for 55 years. It is not just unlivable in many ways but its elected pols are evil. They must normalize LGBT to the future youth at all cost.

America said yes to gay consenting adults who want to get married. They seem to want our youth’s hearts and minds also.

Todd Holden Wildomar

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Five ‘Be’s of Family Unity – Part 2

Zachary Elliot t Special to the Valley News Last week, I discussed the first two steps of the Five “Be”s of Family Unity: Be unified with Jesus and Be unified in the bedroom. But there can’t be five unless I discuss the other three.

If you’ve been struggling in your marriage and home life, the Five “Be”s of Family Unity will help get your family on the right track.

Be unified at the bank.

It’s no secret that money has been the root of all kinds of family drama. It’s among the top subjects couples argue about. I’m sure you have had a heated discussion about those greenbacks a time or two.

It’s no surprise since the scriptures teach us that “The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the

faith and pierced themselves with many griefs,” in 1 Timothy 6:10.

I’m sure you’ve heard the stories of marriages that split, and family members disowned over money. I’ve even read stories of people who murdered a family member all because of money.

Do you know why?

Because people often let money be their master instead of God. Jesus said, “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money,” in Matthew 6:24.

If you want unity in your home and marriage, you must have a unified vision for your money. If you don’t master it, it will master you.

The secret is to force your money to have a godly kingdom purpose. Make it have an eternal impact instead of a selfish one.

If you do, it will take a lot of the selfishness out of your life and family.

You might say, “But it’s my money. I worked hard for it.” And, to a certain extent, you would be correct. But you’re forgetting or deliberately ignoring one key factor about your money– where it comes from.

When it comes to money, you need to constantly “remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth,” in Deuteronomy 8:18.

It means every red cent you have, every paycheck and every retirement account comes from God. God gives you the ability to put food on your table, gas in your car and take your family on vacation.

The bottom line is this: he has given you everything. You would have nothing if it weren’t for him.

Since that is true, you must guard against money having a selfish purpose in your home.

The Bible said to “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share,” in 1 Timothy 6:17-18.

A command is not an option. It is the duty and responsibility of every Christian to obey it. If you do, you will have more unity in your home than ever before.

Questions to Consider: How can you make your money have a godly kingdom purpose?

What steps can you take to make a godly plan for your money with your spouse?

Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor of Fusion Christian Church in Temecula. For more information, visit http://www. fusionchristianchurch.com, http:// www.encouragementtoday.tv or find them on Instagram.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202313291 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOLSANA HEALING 43875 Barbara Trail, Aguanga, CA 92536 Mailing address: PO Box 749, Aguanga, CA 92536 County: Riverside Tiffany Sunshine Weeks, 43875 Barbara Trail, Aguanga, CA 92536 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Tiffany Sunshine Weeks Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/07/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3965 PUBLISHED: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202313718 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: UMMA’S KITCHEN 40100 Washington Blvd, #109, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203 County: Riverside Unhui -- Park, 80600 Avenida Los Padres, Indio, CA 92203 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Unhui Park Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/15/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3966 PUBLISHED: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2023

AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202310016 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ANDERSEN ENVIRONMENTAL 10020 National Blvd, Suite B, Los Angeles, CA 90034 Mailing address: 10020 National Blvd, Suite B, Los Angeles, CA 90034 County: Los Angeles Andersen Integrated Services, Inc., 10020 National Blvd, Suite B, Los Angeles, CA 90034 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 02/09/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Dennis Ironi, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 06/29/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3932 PUBLISHED: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023 Republished: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2023 Name of business and county location were incorrect in original publication.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202313544 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CULTURE BARBER LOUNGE 24450 Village Walk Plaza Ste C, Murrieta, CA 92525 County: Riverside Culture.Co, 3910 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92057 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Derell Harper, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/12/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3968 PUBLISHED: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202313953 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TEMECULA ACUPUNCTURE CENTER 27355 Jefferson Ave, Suite Q, Temecula, CA 92590 Mailing address: 17196 Matinal Rd, San Diego, CA 92127 County: Riverside Xiaokang Peter -- Chen, 10205 Railroad Dr, El Monte, CA 91731 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Xiaokang Peter -- Chen Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/21/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3969 PUBLISHED: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202313993 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EDDIE’S SMOG & REPAIR 66-271 Pierson Blvd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 County: Riverside a. Edgardo -- Granados De Anda, 44-551 Portola, Palm Desert, CA 92260 b. Isabell Corona Granados, 44-551 Portola, Palm Desert, CA 92260 This business is conducted by a Married Couple Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 2003 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Edgardo -- Granados De Anda Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/22/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3971 PUBLISHED: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202314384 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. SELECT LTC PHARMACY 2. SELECT PHARMACY 3. SELECT HOSPICE PHARMACY 4. SELECT RIVERSIDE 5. SELECT PHARMACY RIVERSIDE 833 Marlborough Ave Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92507 Mailing address: 11203 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045 County: Riverside Select LTC Pharmacy Corporation, 11203 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: David -- Chulpaeff, Vice President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/29/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3975 PUBLISHED: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023

CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVMV 2304434 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: CAROLINA SAUCEDO Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: CAROLINA SAUCEDO Proposed Name: CAROLINE PAZ SAUCEDO THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 11-17-2023 Time: 8:00 am Dept: MV2 The address of the court: Moreno Valley Branch, 13800 Heacock St. D 201, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anza Valley Outlook Date: AUG 25 2023 Signed: Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3967 PUBLISHED: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202314297 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PIPELOGIX INC. 36945 Cook Street, Suite 102, Palm Desert, CA 92211 Mailing address: PO Box 14014, Palm Desert, CA92255 County: Riverside Pipelogix Inc., 36945 Cook Street, Suite 102, Palm Desert, CA 92211 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 04/01/2004 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Jeremy Wagner, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/27/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3972 PUBLISHED: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202314727 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NICK’S BISTRO 36200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234 County: Riverside Nicolino -- Carnevale, 80550 Jasper Park Ave, Indio, CA 92201 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Nicolino -- Carnevale Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/06/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3976 PUBLISHED: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202314073 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KRAKEN MEDIA SERVICES 445 Richey St Apt 203, Corona, CA 92879 County: Riverside Yeshua Estrada Guijarro, 445 Richey St Apt 203, Corona, CA 92879 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 9/1/2023 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Yeshua Estrada Guijarro Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/25/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3977 PUBLISHED: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202314045 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ACTIVE POOLS 24910 Washington Ave Ste #205 D, Murrieta, CA 92562 County: Riverside John David Zomerdyke, 532 University Ave #3, San Diego, CA 92103 This business is conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: John David Zomerdyke Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/22/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3973 PUBLISHED: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202314472 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KEFI ESTATES TEMECULA 34830 Calle Arnaz, Temecula, CA 92592 County: Riverside a. Diamandy Monica Hansen, 35715 Darcy Place, Murrieta, CA 92562 b. Donald Victor Hansen, 35715 Darcy Place, Murrieta, CA 92562 This business is conducted by a Married Couple Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Diamandy Monica Hansen Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/02/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3974 PUBLISHED: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023

AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202311660 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. WELKIN HEATING & AIR 2. WELKIN HEATING AND AIR 2753 Sumac Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 Mailing address: 31165 Temecula Pkwy #313, Temecula, CA 92592 County: San Diego Try HVAC Corporation, 2753 Sumac Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 This business is conducted by a Corporation This Corporation is registered in the state of CA Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name listed above I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).)

Registrant: Marianne Yeager, CEO Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 08/07/2023 NOTICE—IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. PETER ALDANA RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK. LEGAL: 3938 PUBLISHED: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2023 Republished: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 The name of the county and the business address were wrong in the original publication.

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