Valley News - October 14, 2022

Man beaten to death in Menifee home

City News Service Special to the Valley News

A man was beaten to death early morning Friday, Oct. 7 in Menifee, allegedly by a known assailant or assailants who are now the focus of a homicide investigation.

Temecula Greek Festival serves up traditional food, music and stories

Phase 2 of the I-15 French Valley Parkway Interchange improvements are starting. To prepare for the start of construction, Southern California Edison needs to relocate its overhead power lines to accommodate a new freeway bridge to be built at the I-15 and I-215 junction. The work includes moving the electrical wires that span across the freeway to new, taller poles recently installed. To accomplish this work safely, the freeway needs to be closed temporarily.

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Big, small, cute, campy and spooky best describe the 35-plus furry contestants in the eighth annual Dog Daze Canine Festival and Costume Contest. Entrants and their leash holders paraded before judges at the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District sponsored event Saturday, Oct. 1, at Aldergate Dog Park in Menifee.

Diane A. Rhodes

Special to Valley News

With renewed energy and spirit, organizers of California’s official outdoor play “Ramona” met for a kickoff celebration of the play’s upcoming 100th season. At the recently renovated courtyard that welcomes visitors to the Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, guests gathered at sunset on Sept. 24 to share a view of the San Jacinto Valley, some favorite memories from past seasons and plans for the upcoming milestone production.

Caroline Mott of Menifee said she and her 2 1/2-year-old dog Hector were having fun, attending the contest for the first time. She had made his unicorn costume for an Idyllwild Renaissance Fair and welcomed the opportunity to share it once again.

The Mallette family of Hemet all joined in the fun with father Keith wearing a black T-shirt that read “Pretend I’m a Lion,” mother Hailee with a lion head covering,

City News Service Special to the Valley News

RIVERSIDE – A Texas woman was indicted by a federal grand jury Oct. 5 for allegedly selling an endangered jaguar cub for $30,000 to a Murrieta man, who in turn re-sold it before it was ultimately abandoned outside an animal rescue center.

Trisha Denise “Mimi” Meyer, 40, of Houston, was charged in a four-count indictment with interstate transportation of an endangered species in the course of commercial activity, interstate sale of an endangered species, trafficking prohibited wildlife species and trafficking endangered species, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles.

Also named in the indictment was Abdul “Manny” Rahman, 34, of Murrieta, who is charged with interstate transportation of an endangered species in the course of commercial activity, trafficking

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Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley News

Jumba as Beast and Pleakley as Beauty capture the most creative costumes in the large dog category at Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District’s eighth annual Dog Daze Canine Festival and Costume Contest in Menifee Saturday, Oct. 1. Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photo

see DOG DAZE, page A-4

‘Ramona’ doesn’t show signs of aging as she approaches 100

Prepare for I-15, I-215 full freeway closure from Winchester Road to Murrieta Hot Springs Road

Organizations given CID funding

Joe Naiman Writer

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, Oct. 4, included allocation of Community Improvement Designation grants to several organizations including Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center, MilVet, Volunteers for Pub lic Service, Western Eagle Founda tion and Project T.O.U.C.H.

The supervisors’ 5-0 vote allo cated $10,000 to Michelle’s Place, $10,000 t o MilVet, $10,000 to Volunteers for Public Service Inc., $10,000 for Western Eagle Foun dation Inc. and $9,500 to Project T.O.U.C.H., which stands for To gether Our Unity Conquers Home lessness.

Community Improvement Des ignation grants can be allocated to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, county departments or other organizations with programs which serve the social needs of the county’s population. Each county supervisor recommends the allo cation of CID funding from their district budget, although a majority of the county board of supervisors is needed to approve that recom mendation. Supervisor Chuck Wash ington recommended the District 3 allocations.

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 included $350 billion of Coronavirus State and Local Fis cal Recovery Funds allocations for eligible state, territorial, tribal and local governments. The funding ad dresses the public health emergency and economic impacts by allowing state, territorial, tribal and local governments to provide assistance to impacted industries, small business es, and nonprofit organizations. An August 2021, county board of super visors action allocated $1,000,000 of that funding for the CID program to

support coronavirus response efforts with each supervisorial district being provided $200,000. The ARPA fund ing was used for the Oct. 4 grants.

Michelle’s Place in Temecula is a nonprofit cancer resource center which provides free resources to cancer patients and their families. The CID funding will support the programs and services Michelle’s Place provides.

MilVet, which is also headquar tered in Temecula, focuses on c onnecting the military veteran community to local free or low-cost resources through community orga nizational outreach, and MilVet also provides philanthropic programs to enrich the lives of veterans, seniors and families in the community. MilVet will use the CID grant for military care packages and veterans claims assistance.

Volunteers for Public Service is based in Hemet and is a nonprofit organization promoting service to the communities of Hemet, San Jacinto, Anza, Homeland, Idyllwild and Valle Vista. The CID money will be used for the hunger relief campaign by providing food to ap proximately 15,000 people.

The mission of the Temeculabased Western Eagle Foundation is to feed hungry residents by offering affordable food choices at low cost. The CID allocation will be utilized for food boxes and vouchers for low-income families in the 3rd Su pervisorial District.

Project T.O.U.C.H. is headquar tered in Menifee and operates both a winter shelter and a year-round transitional housing program. The CID revenue will be used for food, emergency housing and supportive transitional housing for homeless youth and adults in the 3rd District.

Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

A parade of breast cancer survivors are celebrated at Town Square Park in Murrieta during the opening ceremony of the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk, Oct. 9.

Valley News/Shane Gibson photos

More Than Pink Walk participants gather at Town Square Park in Murrieta to raise awareness and rally support about breast cancer.

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Breast cancer survivors are celebrated during the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk in Murrieta.

Hundreds of people begin the More Than Pink Walk to raise breast cancer awareness and rally support to fight against it.

Hundreds of people begin the More Than Pink Walk in Murrieta to raise awareness and rally support to fight against breast cancer.

Murrieta’s Field of Honor in Town Square Park debuts Nov.

MURRIETA – “Who’s Your Hero?” Those visiting the 14th an nual Murrieta Field of Honor will have an opportunity to recognize their heroes in an awe-inspiring site with 2,022 full-sized American flags on display in Murrieta’s Town Square Park, Nov. 5-12.

Each year, the Field recognizes heroes – those who served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, law enforcement, fire and other first responder posts, plus personal heroes. In addition to the 2,022 flags available for dedication to personal heroes, the Field features sections for Medal of Honor recipients, lo cal heroes from Riverside and San Bernardino counties, 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.

Opening ceremonies for the 2022 Field of Honor will honor first responders, including the Murrieta Fire & Rescue and Murrieta Police Department, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. In addition, there will be en tertainment featuring Murrieta Val ley Unified School District students and students from Norris Performing Arts Center and local and state of ficial speakers.

A Military Family Resource Expo will feature vendors who of fer services and products of interest to military families organized by

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nonprofit MilVet.

The Field of Honor is presented as a community service by the Rotary Club of Murrieta in partnership with the city of Murrieta and the New Generation Rotary Club of Tem ecula Valley. The Field of Honor is held in the newly renovated park, located just two blocks off Interstate 15 and stretching from City Hall at Jefferson and Kalmia streets, to the Murrieta Library. The display is free and open to all.

As the flags are being placed in perfect rows in the park early Sat urday, Nov. 5, artists participating in the Al Vollbrecht Rotary Chalk Walk will be creating patriotic works of art on the sidewalks surrounding the park.

A salute to the United States Ma rines on the 247rd birthday will be held Thursday, Nov. 10. Murrieta’s popular Veterans Day parade will be held Friday, Nov. 11. A candlelight concert with Murrieta middle school students is planned for Wednesday night, a Boy Scouts Final Flag Salute ceremony Thursday evening.

“Murrieta Rotary is so honored to present this spectacular event as a gift to our Southwest Riverside community,” John Brown, 20222023 president of the Murrieta Rotary Club, said. “And we are especially thankful for our Field of Honor sponsors who not only make this event possible but also make it possible for Rotary to fund many

Phase 2 of the I-15 French Valley Parkway Interchange improvements are starting. To prepare for the start of construction, South ern California Edison needs to relocate its overhead power lines to accommodate a new freeway bridge to be built at the I-15 and I-215 junction. The work includes moving the electrical wires that span across the free way to new, taller poles recently installed. To accomplish this work safely, the freeway needs to be closed temporarily.

The I-15 and I-215 freeways will be closed between Winchester and Murrieta

The Field of Honor’s Organiz ing Committee is led by President Nominee Rob Haskins and Past President Lou Ellen Ficke. The planning committee started meeting early in 2022.

Each American flag is 3 feet by 5 feet on an 8-foot pole and can be purchased for $35. They can be purchased at https://www.mur rietarotaryclub.org/product/flagsponsorship, until Friday, Nov. 4, or by going to the Field of Honor during the week it is on display. Each sponsored flag is tagged with the name of the honoree and rank, service or other designation. Those

Road

Hot Springs roads from Oct. 23 at 10 p.m. until Oct. 24 at 5:30 a.m. as follows: SB I-15 and SB I-215 closed at Murrieta Hot Springs Road and NB I-15 closed at Win chester Road.

Detours around the closure will be imple mented on Jefferson Ave., Jackson Ave. and Ynez Rd. Please follow detour signs and reduce your speed near the work zone.

For more information about the I-15 French Valley Parkway Interchange project, visit https://temeculaca.gov/277/FrenchValley-Parkway-Interchange.

who have flags from previous years that are in good condition can have them reposted for $10.

Flag purchasers can pick up their flags Saturday, Nov. 12, and from 9 a.m. until noon Sunday, Nov. 13.

Proceeds from the 2022 Field of Honor will benefit the city’s Veter ans’ Memorial and community proj ects like the club’s annual teacher grants, scholarships and speech and music contests and more, all funded by the Rotary Club of Mur rieta Foundation. Nonprofit groups affiliated with the Field of Honor who sell flags will receive $10 for each flag sold.

All Murrieta Valley Unified School District fifth grade classes

will visit the Field during the week, hear explanations about the displays and complete class assignments.

The Rotary Club of Murrieta was chartered April 28, 1992. The club is involved in many international and community projects, in cooperation with Rotary International, which has as its theme “Service Above Self.” Club meetings are held Mon days, excepting holidays, at noon at Richie’s Diner, 40651 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, in Murrieta. For information regarding the club or membership, visit http://www.mur rietarotaryclub.org

Submitted by Rotary Club of Murrieta.

Santa’s Electric Light Parade entry applications available online now

TEMECULA, CA ─ The City of Temecula’s annual Santa’s Electric Light Parade entry form and guidelines are available online at http://TemeculaCA.gov/SantaParade.

The parade returns to Old Town Temecula Friday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m., as it travels south be ginning at the intersection of Del Rio Road and Jefferson Avenue and ends at the intersection of Old Town Front Street and Santiago Road.

This year’s theme Temecula Safe for the Holidays is sure to bring out the biggest and best entries including twinkling floats, holiday music performed by school marching bands and Santa. Entry form and fee deadline is Saturday, Nov. 5. Acceptance notices will be emailed

to participants the following week.

“This annual signature event is the perfect opportunity for local businesses, nonprofit organizations, groups and the like to connect with the community and show their holiday spirit,” James Stewart, City Councilmember and president of Temecula Community Ser vices, said. “I encourage you to apply to be part of this festive event and join me in the streets of Old Town to spread holiday cheer.”

For more information, visit http://TemeculaCA.gov, and stay tuned for more Community Service programming information by follow ing @TemeculaParksAndRec on social media.

Submitted by city of Temecula.

The Murrieta Field of Honor, featuring thousands of American flags, will be on display Nov. 5-12, in Town Square Park in Murrieta. Valley News/Doreen Tate photo significant projects throughout the year.”

six-month-old Jackson dressed in a full lion’s costume as he slept in his carriage and six-year-old Cooper disguising his doggy-ness with a full lion’s mane.

“We go to the dog park here all the time, but this is our first time entering the contest,” Hailee Mallette said. “We were looking for something easy that we could do as a family.”

There were Lakers fans dressed in a purple jersey, a dog in sheep’s clothing, a dog with a stuffed monkey on its back and one with a colorful sombrero and matching poncho.

Dogs were divided into three categories, based on weight with small being less than 20 pounds, medium from 21-60 pounds and large at 61 or more pounds. Awards for costumes deemed the most cre-

ative, cutest, scariest and judges’ choice produced four winners in each division.

Judges Monica Reichl, Helen Battiato and Valley-Wide’s James Salvador had a difficult time choosing top winners from the diverse entries. New this year was one overall award for Best Human/Pet Costumes. Reichl, a member of Arts Council Menifee and a drama teacher at Tahquitz High School in Hemet, said that after seeing pet parents get into the action each year, she felt it only fitting to offer a prize for the best team effort.

Battiato, a longtime animal advocate from The Oasis in Menifee, has also judged the event in the past and looks forward to it each fall.

She was instrumental in helping get the small dog park enclosure built after Valley-Wide created the larger area at Aldergate Park, which are popular destinations for the com-

munity’s furry friends.

The event officially began with a blessing of the animals by Pastor Alberto Garcia who shared a Bible verse from Proverbs that said good people take care of their animals.

“It is amazing what our pets are to us,” he said. “They are not just our pets, but they become family. It’s amazing how our pets are with us in good times and in bad times. So it’s important that we are always aware of them. They trust us to take care of them, the same way we trust God to take care of us.”

Valley-Wide General Manager Dean Wetter cheered on the contestants as did Menifee Mayor Bill Zimmerman and his wife Julie. The mayor greeted the crowd before judging, saying, “We are thankful to Valley-Wide for hosting this event every year.”

Not all visitors had fur in the game. James Dyer and Anne Corpus of Menifee watched the festivities from one of the fenced-in dugouts next to where the judges’ table was set up behind home plate at the park’s baseball diamond. The people park is adjacent to the enclosed dog parks at 28688 Aldergate Drive.

“We just love dogs and wanted to come out for the fresh air, too,” Dyer said.

Watching the dogs frolic around the field before the contest began,

the couple said they were rooting for the chihuahua “angel” to win in the small dog category and a big dog decked out as a taco; they were undecided as to a favorite in the medium-size division.

The morning event gave twoand four-legged visitors an opportunity to visit with local vendors who offered tips and treats to dogs and dog lovers alike. Representatives from Advance Auto, Anady’s Trophies and Engraving, Boomers Insurance, Clippendales Pet Grooming, Echo Hills Golf Course and Kahoots of Menifee shared information and freebies with guests. They also provided raffle prizes for lucky entrants.

The judges deliberated after each division finished but winners were not announced by master of ceremonies and Valley-Wide Public Information Officer Craig Shultz until after all dogs had strutted their stuff in front of the judges’ table.

“I would say they will walk down the catwalk but that would be a bad choice of words today,” he said.

“Valley-Wide is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and we’re pleased to have been in Menifee for 35 years.”

After all votes were tabulated, the cutest small dog was the chihuahua angel Rubi; action hero Cody took scariest; Yoshi, who was literally a “sheep” dog in his wooly

headdress was most creative; and the judges’ choice was awarded to Lucy, whose young handler was dressed as Pennywise.

Medium dogs taking home trophies were Buddy the beagle as cutest, Mochi as the monster plant from “Stranger Things” was deemed scariest, “Prince” Raffi was voted most creative and the judges’ choice was Lovie the pink princess.

Large dogs awarded trophies were unicorn Hector for cutest, Cooper the lion as scariest, a team effort by Jumba and Pleakley as most creative and Levi the caped superhero pitbull was the judges’ choice.

Jessica and Johnny Casillas of Perris said it was important to enter both of their English bulldogs since they are a couple and do everything together. Dressed as the Beauty and the Beast, they were regal in their appearance.

The overall pet/human costume trophy winner was awarded to 10-year-old Colton Anderson of Hemet who was dressed as a pizza slice that complemented his small dog Pearl dressed as a taco and medium dog Violet in a hot dog costume when he walked in front of the judges for two different categories.

For more information, visit http://www.gorecreation.org or on social media @valleywiderec.

More than 35 canines of all shapes and sizes get ready to compete in the eighth annual Dog Daze in Menifee.

Valley News/Don Starkey photo

Four-legged furballs get all decked out for the eighth annual Dog Daze in Menifee.

Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photo

Colton Anderson, 10, Pearl and Violet are the first ever winners of the best Pet/Human Costumes trophy at Valley-Wide’s eighth annual Dog Daze in Menifee.

Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photo

Action hero Cody is the scariest entrant in the small dog division, which had the most contestants at 15.

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Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District to dedicate wall for fallen first responders

HEMET – The Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District Board of Directors commissioned the construction of the “Officer Lesley Zerebny First Responders Memo rial” at Diamond Valley Lake Community Park in honor and memory of the Hemet native who tragically lost her life in the line of duty while serving as a Palm Springs police officer Oct. 8, 2016.

The wall will commemorate fallen first responders who lived, served, or were born in the ValleyWide Recreation and Park District service area.

The dedication ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the park, located at 1806 Angler Avenue, in Hemet. First responder agencies and the public are invited and encouraged to at tend the dedication.

Zerebny had served with the Palm Springs Police Department for 18 months. She was survived

Police Officer Lesley Zerebny fell in the line of duty at the age of 27 in 2016. The memorial wall is named after her in honor of her service.

Valley News/Courtesy photo by her husband and 4-month-old child.

Submitted by Valley-Wide Rec reation and Park District.

JAGUAR from page A-1 videos on Instagram showing her self with the cub, prosecutors said.

wildlife species and trafficking endangered species.

criminal charges against Meyer and Rahman allege violations of the Endangered Species Act, under which jaguars are protected, and the Lacey Act, which prohibits wildlife trafficking.

Local and federal law enforce ment agents in Houston are cur rently searching for Meyer.

Rahman is expected to appear in federal court in Riverside on Nov 9. According to the indictment, Meyer sold Rahman the live jaguar cub in spring 2021. Prior to the sale, she allegedly posted photos and

Federal prosecutors said Meyer sold the cub for about $30,000 and it was transported, for an ad ditional $1,000 fee, from Texas to California.

Rahman kept the jaguar for one to two months before selling it for $20,000 to another buyer, identified in court documents as H.G. Accord ing to prosecutors, H.G. was living with his pregnant wife or girlfriend.

After someone expressed concern about the jaguar being in the same home as a child, H.G. decided to have the animal taken to a rescue center, prosecutors said.

First-ever Shop Local Harvest Showcase arrives in Temecula

Over 50 local businesses will be showcasing their products and services all in one place at the first ever Shop Local Harvest Show case at Promenade Temecula. This is an opportunity to support the community and get a head start on holiday shopping on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., rain or shine. Prize giveaways from featured local businesses and attractions will be given out every hour with no purchase necessary to win.

This event is hosted by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce and Title Sponsor, Noon & Associates CPAs. It’s

made possible by partnerships with Shop Local Temecula Valley which is supported by Promenade Temecula, Riverside County Of fice of Economic Development, the City of Temecula, Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association, and Visit Temecula Valley.

This is a great opportunity to visit over 50 small and large local businesses showcasing their ser vices and goods to the community.

In addition, this is an excellent en vironment for business profession als to network with one another and will encourage “Shop Local”.

This event is open to the public to attend at no charge. Vendors

should register on www.temecula. org for booth space.

Promenade Temecula is lo cated at 40820 Winchester Road Temecula, and the showcase will take place in front of the Edwards Cinema. The road will be closed to through traffic.

For more information, contact Amber Poncy, Special Events Manager, Temecula Valley Cham ber of Commerce, at Amber@ Temecula.org or call 951-6765090. Follow the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce on social media via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Learn about the history of Temecula Wine Country

TEMECULA – The Temecula Valley Historical Society invited the public to attend Peter Poole’s presentation on “The History of the Temecula Wine Country” at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at the Little Tem ecula History Center, the red barn west of Kohl’s in south Temecula.

Poole’s introduction to vineyards began with a 1971 visit to the vine yard newly planted and owned by his father John Poole. The vineyard would grow grapes for the third winery in Temecula, the Mount Palomar Winery. In 1978, after specializing in plant biology at the University of Washington, Peter Poole moved to Temecula to work in the vineyards and wine produc tion facilities at Mount Palomar Winery. He continued there until the winery was sold in 2006. Poole continued working in the local wine industry as a professional consul tant and as adjunct professor of vi ticulture at Mt. San Jacinto College. Poole speaks with authenticity as someone who was directly involved in the Temecula Wine Country for over 40 years. He was instrumental in establishing new grape varieties to Temecula Valley vineyards and

was involved in the fight against the vine-destroying Pierce’s disease. For more than 25 years, he served as general manager of Mount Palo mar Winery and was the founding president of the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association. Poole was elected for multiple terms as the board member to represent Southern California wineries at the California Wine Institute, and he founded the viticulture course at Mt. San Jacinto College. In 2017, Poole was inducted in the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association’s Hall of Fame. He retired from con sulting in 2018, and now he shares

his love of Temecula and the his tory of the Temecula Wine Country with the community

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for this presentation which is at no charge to attendees. To view the presentation live on Facebook, visit the Temecula Valley Historical Society group page. The presenta tion will also be archived on the Facebook page for later viewing. For more information, contact Rebecca Marshall Farnbach at info@temeculahistory.org

Submitted by Temecula Valley Historical Society.

Thornton Winery at Rancho California Road, near Butterfield Stage Road is formerly known as Culbertson Winery, which opened in 1988.

Valley News/Courtesy photo

Temecula Greek Festival serves up

and stories

George Karidakis of the band Olympians plays a traditional Greek instrument called a bouzouki during the Temecula Greek Festival, Oct. 8. Valley News/Shane Gibson photos

Irene White dances to live Greek music during the Temecula Greek Festival.

Father Costas helps serve spanakopita and tiropita to guests attending the Temecula Greek Festival.

Panos Dourkas shaves meat from a vertical broiler for gyros at the Temecula Greek Festival.

Chicken kabobs are grilled and ready to serve to guests

Sotos Mallouppas, left, and David Hampson prepare pita bread for gyros.

People enjoy the Greek food they purchased in a dining area at the Temecula Greek Festival.

Nasir Khan portrays legendary Greek author Homer and tells stories to guests.

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

Now-Oct. 31 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday to Sunday; Peltzer Pumpkin Farm, 39925 Calle Contento, in Temecula, opens for its 26th season from Sept. 24 to Oct. 31. Enjoy the pumpkin patch, pig races, petting zoo and mini-train rides, while children enjoy playing on a giant mound of hay. Entrance fees are $2 on weekdays and $3 on weekends. Children under 2 are free. Additional charges apply for some attractions. For more information, visit http://www.peltzerfarms.com. No dogs allowed.

Oct. 24 - 5:30-7:30 p.m. Halloween Movie Night at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library. Watch Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” while enjoying candy and drinks! Open to students grades 7-12. Limited to 30 participants. Register at the library reception desk or by calling 951-693-8900.

Oct. 29 – 4:30-7 p.m. Attend Trunk or Treat with booths sponsored by city of Murrieta employees to take place at Town Square Park. Attend a showing of “Ghostbusters” at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact 951304-7275.

Oct. 28 – 5:30-8:30 p.m. The free family friendly Halloween Carnival will take place simultaneously at Town Square Park and Sam Hicks Monument Park in Temecula.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Oct. 14 – 6 p.m. The MSJC Farm to Table dinner will be held at the Temecula Valley Campus to raise funds to support MSJC students and features Executive Chefs Leah Dibernardo of E.A.T. Marketplace and Hany Ali of Europa Village Wineries. Local farmers and wineries will also provide food. Tickets are $195 per person. RSVP by Monday, Oct. 10. For more information, email MSJCFoundation@msjc.edu.

Oct. 15 – 9 a.m. to noon. Eastern Municipal Water District invites its customers to a free Open House where customers can come learn about EMWD’s planned Purified Water Replenishment program at EMWD’s main office, 2270 Trumble Road, in Perris.

Oct. 15 – 1-6 p.m. Rooted in Nature Craft Brew Festival returns to Wildomar’s Marna O’Brien Park, 20505 Palomar St., with 40 craft brewers, children wildlife displays, silent auction and entertainment to benefit the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation in its effort to teach elementary school children and high school seniors to be good stewards of nature and the environment. Tickets go up to $95. For more information, visit http:// www.naturebrewfest.org or http:// srpnef.org.

Oct. 20 – 8:30 a.m. Menifee State of the City address will be given by Mayor Bill Zimmerman at the Fairfield Inn & Suites hosted by Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the city of Menifee and livestreamed on Menifee’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.

Oct. 22 – 2-8 p.m. The free Wildomar Fall Family Fun Fair will be held at Marna O’Brien Park presented by Southwest Healthcare System.

ONGOING – The city of Menifee offers in-city or out-of-city special event vendor applications online or at Menifee City Hall to apply for signature and other special events. Contact Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, 951-6726777, or online at businesslicensing@cityofmenifee.us.

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 – Sun City Civic Association Monthly Square Dance sessions are held Sundays from 1:30-5 p.m. at 26850 Sun City Boulevard, Sun City.

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 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 800510-2020 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 are allowed.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS, NOTICES

Now to Nov. 2 – 5:30 to 7 p.m. The No-cost Parenting Series is offered every Wednesday through Nov. 2 at Oak Grove Center as therapists will offer presentations teaching parents practical skills for navigating difficult behaviors paired with an open discussion with other parents who are facing similar challenges. Video conferencing and limited in-person spots are available. RSVP is required for both. Contact Sara Mestas to register at 951-677-5599, ext. 2255, or email saram@oakgrovecenter.org Sept. 30 to Oct. 30 – 7-10 p.m. Hallows Eve Inc. presents the Undead Circus second annual Haunted Maze and Carnival at Launch Pointe, 32040 Riverside Drive, in Lake Elsinore. Tickets are $25 to $45. Parking is free. For more information, visit https:// www.haunting.net/events/undeadcircus/. Sept. 30 to Oct. 14 – 10-11:30 a.m. Hospice of the Valleys will be hosting a weekly Caregiver Support Series at the Fallbrook Regional Health District-Community at the Health and Wellness Center, 1636 E. Mission Road, in Fallbrook. A to-go lunch will be provided. Registration is required. Call or email Kristi Necochea at 951-639-7779 or Knecochea@ hovsc.org by Sept. 5, to RSVP. Oct. 20 – 9:30 a.m. Temecula Valley Woman’s Club is meeting Thursday, Oct. 20, virtually and in person at 28720 Via Montezuma in Temecula. Interested in meeting other women and finding a niche in the volunteer world? Sign in begins at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at 10 a.m. Call for a reservation and/or Zoom login information. For more information, call 951-302-1370 or email infotvwc@gmail.com Oct. 22 – 8 a.m. The third annual Sgt. John Barcellano Memorial Motorcycle Ride will start at Area74/Harley’s Custom Cycle Works, 520 Crane St., in Lake Elsinore. For more information, call 951-348-4255. Oct. 27 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Temecula Law Resource Center will be hosting a Free Legal Aid Clinic with volunteer attorneys from a wide array of legal specialties. Patrons will be able to speak to an attorney during a 20-minute consultation and receive free legal advice. The areas of law represented will be family law, bankruptcy law, property law, immigraiton law, and criminal law. The clinic will take place at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Rd., in Community Rooms A and B. Space is limited and appointments are required. Call the Temecula Law Resource Center at 951-693-8902 to make an appointment.

ONGOING – Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Meeting meets the third Monday of each month at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 6th Street, in Temecula from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, email gaugustin206@ gmail.com or join the meeting.

This Blood that Binds Us New Book By Local Author S.L. Cokeley

S.L.Cokeley’s debut novel, is Blood that Binds Us, is a young adult contemporary fantasy novel and the rst in a series that explores the true meaning of family, making peace with the past, and nding friendships in unexpected places. It appeals to readers of Twilight and Vampire Academy and centers on vampires with a new modern twist.’

Samantha Cokeley, 26, was raised in the small town of Tuttle, Oklahoma. Growing up, she always had an active imagination and an interest in vampire stories. She developed a love for writing after college. She moved to Fallbrook along with her husband to join her family that has lived here in the Fallbrook and Temecula communities for over 20 years.

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. A potluck lunch is followed by a cultural program and short business meeting. Please come and enjoy company with fellow Scandinavians. Call 951-3091597 or 951-849-1690 for more information.

ONGOING – Noon to 1 p.m. Attend Murrieta Wildomar Chamber of Commerce’s weekly business briefing via Zoom or watch live on Facebook every Wednesday. Registration required at https://bit.ly/MWCBizBriefing The chamber business briefing is an opportunity to hear from city, county and business leaders about current and relevant business information.

ONGOING – Menifee Community Services offers online driver’s education courses for a $21.95 fee. The course includes animated driving scenarios, instructional videos, sample test, 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 to 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 833-349-2054.

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.

Pala Casino Spa Resort to present Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Oct. 15

PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort will present legendary American Country Rock band Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Saturday, Oct. 15, performing live indoors at the Events Center.

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band formed in 1966 as a Long Beach jug band. The band scored its first charting single in 1967, and embarked on a self-propelled ride through folk, country, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, bluegrass and the amalgam now known as “Americana.” The first major hit came in 1971 with the epic “Mr. Bojangles,” which, along with insistent support from banjo master Earl Scruggs, opened doors in Nashville. Their three-disc 1972 masterpiece: “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” went triple platinum, spawned two later volumes and wound up in the Grammy Hall of Fame.

In the 1980s, the Dirt Band reeled off 15 straight Top 10 country hits, including chart-toppers “Long Hard Road (The Sharecropper’s Dream),” “Modern Day Romance” and “Fishin’ in the Dark.”

1989 brought a second Circle album, this one featuring singersongwriter talents including John Prine, Rosanne Cash and John Hiatt and garnering two Grammy awards for the band. Circle II also won the Country Music Association’s Album of the Year prize. Circle III was released in 2003, featuring collaborations with Johnny Cash,

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Throughout the group’s lifetime, personnel have changed, with each change resulting in positive steps forward, new ways of playing the old songs, and renewed enthusiasm for writing and recording fresh material. The latest Dirt Band lineup is expanded to six members for the first time since 1968. Today’s group consists of founding member Jeff Hanna, harp master Jimmie Fadden who joined in 1966 and soulful-voiced Bob Carpenter who has more than 40 years of service in the ensemble. Those veterans are now joined by singer-songwriterbass man Jim Photoglo, fiddle and mandolin wizard Ross Holmes and Hanna’s son, the preternaturally talented singer and guitarist Jaime Hanna.

The show will start at 8 p.m. Reserved tickets are $45, and general admission tickets are $25. This show is just one of the impressive lineup of headliner and tribute concerts that will be held at the indoor Events Center, with tickets on sale now for all events.

Tickets are on sale now, with no service charge, at the Pala Box Office, http://www.palacasino.com and 877-725-2766. Tickets are also available at http://www.etix.com and 800-514-3849. Must be 21 or older to attend.

Submitted by Pala Casino Spa Resort.

by Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan

‘Ramona’ doesn’t show signs of aging as she approaches 100

Diane A. Rhodes Special to Valley News

With renewed energy and spirit, organizers of California’s official outdoor play “Ramona” met for a kickoff celebration of the play’s upcoming 100 th season. At the recently renovated courtyard that welcomes visitors to the Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, guests gath ered at sunset on Sept. 24 to share a view of the San Jacinto Valley, some favorite memories from past seasons and plans for the upcom ing milestone production.

It was a reunion of sorts with longtime volunteers and genera tions of participants in attendance. Many were invited to receive Certificates of Appreciation and recognition for their many years of devotion to the Ramona family. One of those was Jeff Olear of San Jacinto, who has been a member of the Rock Indians cast for 14 years.

“I came up here in the 1990s with my daughter and thought it was a pretty cool atmosphere,” he said. “It gave the kids something to do; all four of my grandkids got in volved, too. It was a whole family commitment to be up here every weekend starting in January.”

Brothers Steve Alvarez and Noel Alvarez, Yaqui, lead the Red Tail Spirit singers and dancers, who have played an instrumental role in the production for 25 years. The group of more than 20 was founded by their late father Louis Alvarez and his sons are honored to continue the group’s presence in the play during many significant scenes.

Steve Alvarez saw the play for the first time when he was a 13-year-old Boy Scout and told his father he wanted to get involved. “Here we are, 25 years later,” he said.

Duane Minard, a former Ales sandro for five seasons and Ysidro for 10, has been part of the Red Tail Spirit for about six years. He will be assistant director for the play again this year and gave a blessing in his Native language at the kickoff event. He said this play honors the Cahuilla and Luiseño Indians who were the original caretakers of this land and are still here. He said to thank the elders and ancestors that allowed this to become a tradition.

Theresa Spears, a direct de scendant of Alessandro, has lived in Hemet for 69 years. She got involved with the play when she saw there was a need for Native American input.

“A hundred years is a really big deal and we are happy to really build it back up; it was sleeping and we need to wake it up,” she said. “We have a responsibil ity to the people of the valley to caretake this play; it belongs to Hemacinto.”

Dennis Anderson has been the play’s artistic director since 1995 and said they will be bringing back elements that were cut in previous years. “This year we are going through the scripts back to 1923 and will be incorporating some of the little things they did. We’re not adding lines or scenes, just little

moments I want to bring back. I want to stay true to the story.”

His wife Kathi Anderson has been involved with the play since 1981 and has played the part of Se ñora since 2008. She said she read ily adjusted to the script change in 2015 that she felt gave more depth and insight to her character.

Hemet City Council Member Linda Krupa was happy to help kick off the next season of Ameri ca’s longest continuously running outdoor drama. She feels it stays meaningful because it tells the history of the San Jacinto Valley, which has the same demographics it had 100 years ago.

San Jacinto Mayor Crystal Ruiz said she feels the play embodies the spirit of the valley and its three communities of Hemet, San Jacinto and Soboba.

Based on a book by Helen Hunt Jackson that was a true story dis guised as a novel, “Ramona” trans formed the way people viewed the issue of Indian rights in America and created a romantic vision of California that still lives on today. The book has not been out of print since it was first published in 1884 and many movies and television versions have been created over the years.

Kayla Contreras, who is in the title role, believes the play’s legacy continues on so well because the subtextual themes of the play are still relevant today.

“We still have instances of rac ism, misogyny and ignorance,” she said. “Unfortunately, I believe the world will always have these issues one way or another but the

play’s theme of love, hope and overcoming the odds still rings true as well.”

Eli Santana is returning as Alessandro and feels the play has endured because it’s a love story not just between Ramona and Alessandro but for the birth of California. He agrees there are also many themes that regrettably are still applicable today. Con treras said she and Santana have very natural chemistry on and off the stage.

“Eli brings such a heavy in nocence and bright side to Ales sandro in the first act; he is simply playing someone in love. It’s a great character arc and hits home when Alessandro begins to feel the effects of the second act of the play,” she said.

Santana said that as he continues to play the part, he keeps finding more depth to the role and things he loves about the character. He said that he really connected with Alessandro being a child of two worlds and someone who dealt with racism growing up, adding there were moments where it was natural for him to connect to the pain.

“As an actor, I love that I get to play such a range of emotions and versions of him. I get to go from a happy-go-lucky, affable captain of humble sheep shearers who falls in love to a scorned protec tive warrior who becomes almost consumed with revenge,” he said. “But at the core, I love how much Alessandro cares about his family, friends, Tribe and Ramona. He’s not just someone who’s looking to make a living; he plays the violin, he’s well read and he’s able to traverse different cultures.”

Contreras said no words can describe how she feels to be play ing Ramona in this monumental season.

“This was my goal from the very beginning, to make it to the 100th and to go down in history as the woman to do it; it is just mind blowing to me,” she said. “My favorite scene will always be the jewel scene when Ramona finally learns the truth and stands in her truth. It is the first time she truly stands up for herself and holds her ground. She is no longer just a pretty señorita to gawk at. She is a strong Indigenous woman using her voice to defend those she loves and resist those who challenge her.”

About being Alessandro during this milestone year, Santana said, “It feels like I get to be a part of California history, which makes me so proud.”

Contreras said keeping the story fresh and continuing to honor its harder themes will ensure the historic play’s future. Having a cast and crew who understand the significance and want to see those positive changes in the world are critical.

Storyteller - Monica Reichl

Ramona - Kayla Contreras

Alessandro - Eli Santana

Juan - Daniel Martinez

Señora - Kathi Anderson

Felipe - Bret Cherland

Marda - Laura Cherland

Padre Salvedierra - Robert Leibovich

Margarita - Bella Spelman

Luigo - Christopher Gutierrez

Dolores - Kasiah Cherland

Padre Gaspara - Randy Dawkins Ysidro - Rafael Ojeda

Aunt Ri - Debradawn Shockey

Mara - Theresa Seaton

Joe - Benjamin Cherland

Jefferson Hyer - Gregg Wilder

Jim Farrar - Dan Ferguson

Hayton - Bob Henry

Captain Merrill - Cassady Bean

Curly - Greg Worley

Jose - Danny Martinez Yank - Greg Bruce

Lt. Sandoval - David Sandoval Cowboy - Si Rangel

“My main takeaway for the au dience is to sit with those harder themes and to really learn,” Con treras said. “I am a strong believer that if I, as an audience member, am challenged in my thinking or leave the performance wanting to analyze even my own life, then I was truly moved by that piece.”

Santana said his favorite scene is his last monologue because, “I feel like I went on an emotional journey with the whole cast and it’s at the time when the sun is setting on the Bowl and it’s beautiful.”

Ramona and all its pageantry will be featured in this year’s Hemet Christmas Parade, the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day,

the Indio Date Festival Parade in February and the annual Swallows Day Parade in San Juan Capist rano on March 25. There will also be several banquets, activities with past performers and other Ramona-related events.

The 100th season performance dates are April 22, 23, 29 and 30 and May 6 and 7. Anyone inter ested in volunteering to be part of the cast or crew can call Dennis Anderson at 951-232-5267. Tick ets are on sale now at etix.com or by contacting the Ramona Bowl office. For more information, 951658-3111, www.ramonabowl.com or Ramona@Ramonabowl.com

The Ramona 2023 100th anniversary cast

Auditions for key roles of this historic season were recently completed. The following actors have earned parts in the Ramona 2023 100th anniversary cast.

Kayla Contreras and Eli Santana reprise the roles of Ramona and Alessandro for the historic 100th anniversary season of California’s official outdoor play. Valley News/Cindy Boeing photo

Thousands attend a performance of “Ramona” in its heyday. Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photo

Theresa Spears, a direct descendant of Alessandro, is glad she can offer Native American input for the “Ramona” play.

Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photo

Steve Alvarez accepts Certificates of Appreciation on behalf of the Red Tail Spirit singers and dancers at the Ramona Sunset Kickoff event at the Ramona Bowl, Sept. 24. Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photo

Loretta Young, star of the 1936 “Ramona” film, is featured in a poster at the production’s 100th season kickoff celebration.

Valley News/Diane A. Rhodes photo

Murrieta Rod Run showcases over 500 cars,

Diane Sieker Staff Writer

The 10th Annual Murrieta Rod Run was another resounding suc cess, with over 500 classic cars and trucks featured and more than 20,000 spectators in attendance. The event raised funds for charity, with a check for $63,960 presented to Oak Grove Center of Murrieta by show organizers Drifters Car Club.

The Murrieta Rod Run has be come one of the area’s finest car shows. Held in beautiful historic Downtown Murrieta, the event offered a variety of opportunities ideal for car enthusiasts and attrac tive to families.

Virtually every American car maker was represented, as well as British, European and Asian manu facturers. Custom rat rods rumbled down the streets, vintage gassers stood at attention, old school Ger man VWs mixed with ’60s and ’70s American muscle cars, while antique cars parked with custom rods and unique one-offs. Chrome and color created a mosaic of vivid hues with glimmering highlights.

The event was hosted by the Drifters Car Club, which has a long history in Southern Califor nia. According to their website, the late Pat Vesey, a former Win chester resident, Ford-lover and co-founder of the Temecula Rod Run and founder of the Murrieta Rod Run, created the Drifters of

Southern California in the early 1990s. The club has grown to more than 500 members who engage with and promote car shows in many communities in Southern California, particularly the cities of Temecula and Murrieta.

Dozens of trophies were handed out, and deserving car and truck owners were loudly applauded and cheered by their peers.

Funds collected were donated to Oak Grove Center in Murrieta, a nonprofit residential, education and treatment center with multiple campuses for at-risk and special needs youth, serving more than 800 children and teens each year.

Oak Grove’s mission is to rebuild the lives of at-risk children and their families through educating, healing, restoring relationships, building character and instilling hope.

The Murrieta Rod Run is testa ment that the famous West Coast car culture is alive and well in Southern California.

To learn more about the Oak Grove Center, please visit oak grovecenter.org.

For more information about the Murrieta Rod Run, www.face book.com/Murrietarodrun.

The Drifters Car Club of South ern California can be contacted at www.facebook.com/DriftersCar Club.net.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.

Temecula library to host teen Halloween Movie Night

TEMECULA – “Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and caul dron bubble.” Halloween doesn’t have to be scary. Come enjoy some treats and laugh with friends while watching Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” during the teen Movie Night Mon day, Oct. 24, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road, in Temecula.

Candy and drinks will be avail able while supplies last.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries, this program is for grades 7-12, and limited to 30 participants. Advanced regis tration begins two weeks before scheduled programs and events. Register at the library reception desk or by calling 951-693-8900.

For a full list of programs and offerings at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, visit http://TemeculaCA.gov/Library.

Submitted by city of Temecula.

Movie review: ‘Smile’

Bob Garver Special to the Valley News

I’ll start off this review with a compliment: the people tasked with advertising the new hor ror movie “Smile” did a really good job. For months, I had been successfully unnerved by the various posters, commercials and trailers for this movie that conditioned me to avert my eyes to the slightest hint of a creepy smile. In hindsight, I probably should have known something was wrong when the film’s “All Audiences” green-band trailer was much scarier than its “Restricted” red-band. While the red-band trailer showcased the film’s gore and gave away jump scares, the green-band just abruptly cut to a smile and then ended, leaving me with a shock that I didn’t have time to process, yet undeniably stayed with me. The film, of course, could not claim the same brevity, wast ing 115 minutes of my time failing to live up to the promise of even its print ads.

The story follows Dr. Rose Cot ter, played by Sosie Bacon, who is trying as hard as she can to make this flat protagonist memorable. She’s the best psychologist at her hospital, even though she’s a bit of a mess herself, with some unresolved childhood trauma and difficulties navigating the medical bureaucracy embodied by her boss Dr. Desai, played by Kal Penn,

who is wasted in an insignificant role. The day-to-day hardships are challenging, but she can handle them. The darkness in her past… is best left suppressed.

One day, Rose is tasked with at tending to the raving Laura, played by Caitlin Stasey, whose eyes and mouth are skillfully expressive, even before the horror elements kick in. The poor medical student has been seeing haunting smiles everywhere ever since she wit nessed a suicide a few days ago, curiously by a person who was also smiling, who had also seen a suicide by a smiling person a few days earlier. Soon it’s Rose that has witnessed a suicide and now she’s seeing unnatural smiles. The condition affects her relationship with her fiancé Trevor, played by Jessie T. Usher, and her sister Holly, played by Gillian Zinser, and is basically ruining her life while also threatening to end it. Inconveniently, the only person who believes that Rose isn’t crazy is her ex-boyfriend Joel, played by Kyle Gallner. Can Rose find a way to break the apparent chain, maybe by confronting her own demons?

This movie doesn’t have an original bone in its body. The “chain of victims” element is ripped off from “It Follows” and “The Ring,” and a particularly derivative scare is cribbed from the latter. The emphasis on con fronting childhood trauma brings to mind “Hereditary” and “The

Night House” without the atmo spheric elements that made those movies work. A scene at a birthday party had me muttering, “Oh, just like ‘Fatal Attraction.’” Even the smiling was the basis for scares in “Truth or Dare” from 2018.

But the biggest sin of “Smile” is that it just isn’t scary. The movie has to rely on fake-out jump scares like a burglar alarm and even opening a can of cat food because it knows it can’t pull off scenes with actual danger or violence. A bad dream sequence can’t be taken seriously because Rose would never act that way. And the smiling is never handled with the expert timing implied by the film’s advertising. Actually, there is one horror element the movie does right, and that’s the score.

If you stay through the credits, you’ll hear some properly pulsepounding music. The problem, of course, is that you’d have to spend even more time on this movie that has already wasted so much. My mouth was in a bored frown throughout most of this movie, it wasn’t screaming or laughing and it definitely wasn’t smiling.

Grade: D “Smile” is rated R for strong violent content and grisly images and language. Its running time is 115 minutes.

Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@ nyu.edu.

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Rocker and Rebel enjoy a stroll in their special push car at the Murrieta Rod Run Cruise Night, Friday, Oct. 7. Valley News/Diane Sieker photos

Cars are lined up for blocks all over Downtown at the Murrieta Rod Run Cruise Night, Friday, Oct. 7.

Meticulously detailed cars are on display at the Murrieta Rod Run Show and Shine event, Saturday, Oct. 8.

Car owners chat with other enthusiasts at the Murrieta Rod Run Show and Shine event Saturday, Oct. 8.

This colorful VW bus is a crowd favorite at the Murrieta Rod Run Show and Shine event.

Halloween & Costume Association reveals top costume and decoration trends for Halloween 2022

increases in sales over last year as well.

School parades Halloween parades have experi enced a resurgence. Schools were desperate to provide a sense of normalcy during the COVID-19 pandemic and found that outside costume parades circling the school building allowed for so cial distancing, fresh air and an opportunity for parents to finally attend a school function safely. That trend is expected to continue this year and will kick off the fourday Halloween weekend Friday for many.

current breakout trend, and in fluential films like “Hocus Pocus 2,” “Black Adam,” “Scream,” “Barbie,” “Top Gun” and Elvis are serving as costume inspiration for 2022. Classic fun humorous costumes are selling fast across the board. Early trends identified revolve around couples, families and groups.

Nostalgia is a big influence this year as well. Ghostbusters, were wolves, Dracula, The Addams Family and vintage vibes are all the rage.

shoes, weapons and mind-blowing contact lenses are hot right now.

The HCA credits the extended weekend coupled with the decline in COVID-related illnesses for the increase in sales and demand this year.

MT. LAUREL, N.J. – As the witching hour draws near, 93% of all Americans are gearing up for the four-day long Halloweek end celebration. With Halloween spe nding expected to reach a record $10.6 billion this year, the Halloween & Costume Associa tion has all the deets on the hottest costumes and the top trending decorations.

Although a plethora of cos tumed characters will be running amuck, amuck, amuck all through out the weekend, the explosive growth and natural evolution of the favorite holiday among millennials, has created a rise in decorations and Halloween related activities.

Decorations

Larger-than-life animated piec

es are not only trending this year but are expected to grow exponen tially over the coming years. An animated 8-foot skeleton, hulking werewolf and 10-foot reaper are just a few examples. Size seems to be the trend for 2022.

The skeleton trend is still go ing strong as more varieties have come to life this year including poseable skeletons, two-headed skeletons, mermaid skeletons and more. Halloween enthusiasts are incorporating many smaller skel eton accessories into their outdoor scenes to include dogs, dragons, dinos and unicorns.

Very basic, core items such as fright tape, mice, creepy creatures, light up ghosts and skeletons, yard signs, gel stickers and window clings are experiencing huge

The fall family yard: Use our tips to make it work for you

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Fall is a great time to be in the family yard, according to TurfMutt Foundation.

“Our yards are giving us ways to keep living,” Kris Kiser, president of the TurfMutt Foundation, said. “Your backyard can help you stay active and thrive. It’s where you might throw a ball with the kids or the dog. You might grill din ner, sit around the fire, or plant something.”

According to researchers, peo ple living in neighborhoods with more birds, shrubs and trees are less likely to suffer from depres sion, anxiety and stress. Spending five minutes in a natural setting can help improve mood.

Family yards can play a key role in promoting wellness for you, your family and your community, Kiser said.

“Working in the yard in the fall provides a double benefit. What you do now in the fall to maintain your yard, will also get your yard ready for spring. And it gets you outside in nature,” Kiser said.

Here are a few tips to maintain your yard this fall.

Get out your equipment and assess what you need for fall yard work. Clean and inspect your mower, trimmer, leaf blower, pruner or hedger. Get out the at tachments you might need for fall yard work like an aerator or mulching attachment. Take any equipment that needs it to an authorized service representative.

Be purposeful in how you main tain your landscape. If adding a tree or bush this season, consider

its location, maintenance, sunlight and watering needs, as well as how it might support local pollinators in the spring and backyard wildlife over the winter.

Remove leaves. Autumn means falling leaves. Mulching leaves and leaving them on the grass –rather than raking and bagging them – is good for the lawn and the environment. As shredded leaves decompose on the lawn, they feed it naturally.

Aerate the lawn. Aeration pre vents soil from becoming com pacted and covered with thatch, a thick layer of roots, stems, and de bris that blocks water, oxygen and nutrients from reaching the soil.

Mow at the right height. Con tinue to cut the grass until the first hard frost. Find the just-right length for your yard’s species, typically between 2-3 inches, to keep the grass healthy when it turns cold.

Water wisely. If the yard is not getting at least an inch of water a week from Mother Nature, keep watering through the fall. Install watering solutions, such as smart controllers on irrigation systems, to help conserve water.

Check if trees or bushes need pruning. Look for low-hanging branches that might snap or break in the winter and cause damage. Now is the time to trim them. Call a tree service if needed.

Learn more about the TurfMutt Foundation at http://TurfMutt. com.

Submitted by TurfMutt Founda tion.

Trunk or treats Trunk or Treat décor is also trending this year. With communi ties looking for ways to extend the celebration and fill the four days with fun, many have turned to all-in-one kits that provide quick and easy ways to create a unique experience for Trunk or Treaters. Many kits have appeared on the market this year, some of which as low as $9.99 making it an inex pensive trend to get in on.

Costumes

Beyond the usual suspects of superheroes, princesses, witches, etc., pop culture references will be huge this year. Everything from “Stranger Things” charac ters – watch out for vecna and demogorgons – to “Ted Lasso,” “Huggy Wuggy” and “Squid Games” are current breakouts on Google Trends.

Disney’s “Encanto” costumes, particularly Mirabel, is another

With the continuous growth of the anime industry – $25 bil lion – cosplayers and DIYers are carving out a place in the Hal loween costume market as well this year. Accessories like wigs,

“With a four-day celebration on the horizon, we expect to see multiple festivities throughout the long weekend which may require additional decorations and a costume change or two. This year is promising to be the ‘return to normal’ that we’ve all been waiting for,” Gregor Lawson, chair of the Halloween & Costume Association and co-founder of MorphCostumes, said.

Submitted by Halloween & Costume Association.

The dangers of wildfire embers

Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna Special to the Valley News Southern California is about to step into the height of fire season as Santa Ana wind conditions will soon be blowing across the valleys and mountains. During wildfires, winds can send embers flying well over a mile on and into unprotected combustibles and openings around homes.

It is important to take precau tions to make a home resistant to wildfire by removing hazardous vegetation around the home, in stalling non-combustible siding and roofing, managing vegetation and landscaping and providing adequate defensible space. But homeowners may still be at risk.

According to Cal Fire – the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection – flying embers from a wildfire can destroy a home up to a mile away. Embers, also called firebrands, are responsible for the destruction of most homes during a wildfire.

An attic’s ventilation system could leave a home vulnerable in a wind-driven wildfire. One solution is Brandguard vents which offers a unique solution that keeps embers out and stop fire from entering a home. Brandguard is an ember defense component designed to stop embers from entering a home before the fire arrives.

Wildfires and bushfires generate ember storms, which spread the fire ahead of the actual front of

the fire. The vents can be easily retrofitted on existing dwellings. Homeowners can contact Brand guard at 949-305-8059 or http:// www.brandguardvents.com.

These home hardening efforts are part of a new California regu lation that is set to become law in mid-October and will require insurance companies to reward homeowners for these improve ments with policy discounts. Cali fornia Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara submitted wildfire safety regulations to drive down cost of insurance.

As fire service professionals, we promise to do our part, and ask the public to do their part. Together we can reduce the damaging effects from wildfires.

Skeleton decorations are trending this year.

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Trunk or treat events have grown in popularity. Many inexpensive kits have appeared on the market this year, making it an affordable option for decorating.

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How do you rate your visual quality of life?

2 of a 2-part series

Shelby Ramsey Special to the Valley News

Dr. Kathleen Digre, a neuroophthalmologist and former presi dent of the American Headache Society and former president of the North American Neuroophthalmology Society, provided more insight on this consideration.

“Having severe photophobia … really can affect the visual quality of life,” Digre said.

A study of 106 individuals with varying headache disorders was conducted to analyze the burden of migraine, including the impact on visual quality of life. The results “indicate(d) that visual quality of life is significantly impacted by migraine,” particularly “greater for patients with chronic migraine,” she said in a 2018 article in “Head ache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.”

Previous similar studies have also included individuals who suffer from common neuro-oph thalmic disorders; some which include thyroid eye disease, idio pathic intracranial hypertension, optic neuritis, myasthenia gravis and cranial conditions, according to the same article.

“The chronic migraine visual quality of life was as bad as diseases like optic neuritis with Multiple Sclerosis,” Digre said.

“Migraine has many associated

visual symptoms such as aura, photophobia and visual blur. Most migraine patients are photophobic during an acute attack.”

It is debilitating and deserves much more understanding by the general public.

Across the board in clinics and research, it has been con cluded that “Individuals who have photophobia as their main com plaint… many of these also have migraine… their visual quality of life is even worse than those with chronic migraine,” Digre said.

Photophobia is not to be taken lightly. It is disabling. It requires adjustments in the person’s daily life. It isn’t something that can be turned on or off. And without doubt, it is a symptom many wish they did not experience.

“This is a symptom that is worthy of more study and under standing because I think it’s been severely overlooked,” Digre said.

The reality is that sufferers of photophobia find it can be easy and much more comfortable to seek out and live in darkness.

“Retreating into darkness … is really counterproductive,” she said, providing a relatable analogy.

“Think of yourself going to a mati nee and then coming out into the light. Even a person who does not have light sensitivity, comes out and squints a little bit, and you’re under a little bit of discomfort.”

Now, “imagine that is your discomfort all the time – that’s what (photophobia sufferers) are sensing,” she said.

The description really puts it in perspective.

“Chronic darkness will in crease the perception and pain of light sensitivity,” Digre said in a 2012 article that can be found at https://doi.org/10.1097/ WNO.0b013e3182474548.

To further clarify that, “If you stay in the dark all the time, even normal light is going to seem re ally bad. You have to come into the light.”

This idea circles directly back to getting evaluated by the proper doctor and receiving the right diagnosis.

“About 21% of the patients with photophobia were disabled; disabled meaning not working,” Digre said.

Digre’s passion and dedication to clinical research on disorders in women is remarkable.

When asked what she finds to be the most under-represented condition in women in addition to photophobia, she said, “About 80 to 90% of all of our idiopathic in tercranial hypertension individuals (are women). This is a condition of Papilledema – headache in obese young women of child-bearing age, (with) raised intracranial pressure.”

The NIH defines Papilledema as “a condition in which increased pressure in or around the brain (intracranial pressure) causes swelling of the part of the optic nerve inside the eye (optic disc). Symptoms of increased intracra nial pressure include headache or nausea and vomiting.” For more information, visit https://raredis eases.info.nih.gov/diseases/7318/ papilledema.

She also finds that chronic migraine, dry eye, overlapping fibromyalgia and other types of chronic pain conditions need more awareness brought to them.

Through community awareness and clinical efforts by experts like Digre, we can look forward to promising strides in the future.

Dr. Kathleen Digre is distin guished in the field of neurology and neuro-ophthalmology at the Moran Eye Center. She serves as chief of the division of headache and neuro-ophthalmology at Uni versity of Utah and previously

held the position of president of the American Headache Society and the North-American Neuroophthalmology Society. She is listed in Best Doctors of America. Shelby Ramsey is the author of the blog, http://thehonestmigraine. com , which also features inter views with patients and medical experts.

RUHS – Medical Center cancer program earns accreditation from the American College of Surgeons

The American College of Sur geons is a professional organiza tion dedicated to ensuring high standards throughout the con tinuum of cancer treatment – from prevention to survivorship and end-of-life-care – while address ing both survival and quality of life. To earn accreditation from the organization’s Commission on Cancer, cancer programs must meet 34 quality care standards, submit to evaluation every three years and deliver comprehensive, high-quality, patient-centered care.

RUHS – Medical Center cancer care providers give quality care and were honored by this recent accreditation. During October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, providers remind the public that access to first-rate cancer treat ment, in addition to preventative screenings, is a key component to survival.

“When you are diagnosed with cancer, you begin the fight of your life,” cancer survivor, Dr. Lisa Mahoney, a diagnostic radiology specialist at RUHS, said. “It means a lot to offer our patients highquality treatment at our hospital and clinics.”

RUHS – Medical Center’s com mitment to early detection and preventative care is further dem onstrated as the only healthcare agency on the west coast to offer breast cancer screenings using a Molecular Breast Imaging cam era. This state-of-the-art machine provides a more thorough image of a breast, making it ideal for those with dense breast tissue, as cancer can sometimes be hidden by sur rounding normal breast tissue.

“MBI is our greatest new tool

The Molecular Breast Imaging camera at Riverside University Health System – Medical Center offers a thorough image of dense breast tissue using light compression, as cancer can sometimes be hidden by surrounding normal breast tissue.

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in breast cancer screening. It is simple, non-invasive procedure that, combined with a mammo gram, can detect more breast can cer than just mammograms alone,” Mahoney said.

During Breast Cancer Aware ness Month, Mahoney and other RUHS physicians encourage women to talk to their doctors about their breast cancer risk and eligibility for mammograms. Ac cording to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.

To schedule a preventative screening, call 951-486-4100.

MORENO VALLEY – River side University Health System –Medical Center’s cancer treatment program has been accredited by the American College of Surgeons, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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First international tenant joins Murrieta Innovation Center

Dutch startup ‘Super Family’ brings health care to families

MURRIETA – The Murrieta Innovation Center celebrated a milestone for the business incuba tor: the signing of their first inter national startup. It comes after a concerted effort by Murrieta and Impact Riverside County – the agencies that manage the Innova tion Center – and the governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development to attract inter national businesses to Murrieta and its burgeoning medical and innovation landscape. Murrieta’s Economic Development team re cently attended a signing for a new tenant in the Murrieta Innovation Center, Super Family. This historic event took place at The Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Los Angeles Sept. 8, with dignitaries from the Neth erlands.

“The Murrieta Innovation Center is proud to welcome Super Family as the first international startup to join our incubator. Their focus on social-emotional development aligns perfectly with the center’s goal to support companies that fill needed services in our region. Mental health care is a vital growth industry and Super Family has cre ated an innovative way to assist children with Development Lan guage Disorder, as well as many other challenges in a child-centric environment. We are delighted

to partner with Super Family and bring this wonderful concept to Murrieta,” Scott Agajanian, director of Murrieta’s Economic Development, said.

Super Family is a Dutch-rooted, innovative health care organization that focuses on social develop ment, mental healthcare, educa tional support, development of new methods, research and activities for families. Their target clients are mainly children with non-visible disabilities and developmental language disorder. Super Family provides tailored health care sup port to families through a combina tion of their extensive specialized knowledge and traditional health care. Their mission is to prevent extensive relapse for children with DLD and to support the child’s development so they can reach their full potential. Super Family is committed to raising awareness of the prevalence of DLD so that children and families can get the right treatments and support with an innovative and hybrid approach.

Super Family joins 13 other startup businesses in the MIC. In addition to supporting these busi nesses with a clean room, wet and dry lab, conference space, mentor ship and networking opportunities thanks to a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Murrieta Innovation Center

& Sawyer to design

sidestream

Joe Naiman Writer

Hazen & Sawyer Inc. will be designing the sidestream treatment for the Eastern Municipal Water District’s Temecula Valley Regional Water Reclamation Facility.

A 4-0 EMWD board vote Wednesday, Oct. 5, with Stephen Corona absent, approved an agree ment with Hazen & Sawyer for the preliminary and final design of both the Temecula Valley Regional Water Reclamation Facility and the Perris Valley Regional Water Reclama tion Facility sidestream treatment projects. Hazen & Sawyer, which is headquartered in New York but has a regional headquarters in Los Angeles and offices in Irvine and San Diego, will be paid $2,067,384 for the work. The board action ap propriated $2,425,384 to fund the project through the bid phase.

EMWD’s Regional Water Recla mation Facilities Master Plan was developed in 2015 and addresses the need to mitigate increased nitrogen loadings due to future development.

The plan recommended advanced treatment of high-strength ammonia sidestreams generated from biosol

ids dewatering. In 2019 EMWD developed a detailed approach for sidestream treatment at each reclamation facility. EMWD staff also evaluated nutrient loading and treatment through extensive sam pling and development of calibrated process models and determined that major plant expansions might be deferred by addressing nitrogen reduction through the implementa tion of sidestream treatment.

A request for proposals for en gineering services to perform the preliminary and final design for the Temecula Valley and Perris treat ment facilities was issued June 13.

Four firms submitted proposals by the July 26 deadline. Hazen & Saw yer had the highest-ranked proposal, a nd EMWD staff negotiated the $2,067,384 fee.

Completion of the preliminary design is expected in March 2023 while the final design is expected to be complete by September 2023. The total appropriated amount also includes internal labor costs and geotechnical and environmental consultant fees.

Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedermedia. com.

offers startup companies the re sources they need to start and grow their businesses.

“We’re thrilled to partner with the city and GO-Biz in bringing in ternational innovation to Murrieta and further bolster the excellent life science and medical climate that

has been established in southwest Riverside County,” Patrick Ellis, president and CEO of Impact Riv erside County, said. “Super Family is a perfect addition to the MIC and to the regional mental health sector. We’re looking forward to seeing them flourish here.”

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For more information on the MIC and to view a video that high lights its many offerings, visit Mur rieta’s Economic Development at https://www.murrietaca.gov/215/ Murrieta-Innovation-Center

Submitted by city of Murrieta.

County to pay Cahuilla directly for Toro Peak PSEC lease

Joe Naiman Writer

Riverside County will pay the Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indi ans directly for the county’s lease of the Toro Peak site used for the county’s Public Safety Enterprise Communications radio system.

A 5-0 Riverside County Board of Supervisors vote Tuesday, Oct. 4, modified the lease agreement so that payments are made directly to the tribe rather than to the U.S. De partment of the Interior. The tribe will be responsible for providing

proof of payment to the Department of the Interior.

The Public Safety Enterprise Communications radio system began operating in January 2014. The county sheriff’s department and various fire departments were the original partners, and other cities subsequently joined the PSEC system. The Toro Peak site in the San Jacinto Mountain range provides coverage to state Route 74 through the San Bernardino National Forest and the eastern portion of state Route 371. In June 2012, the county approved a 25-

year lease agreement with the Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians for approximately 2,900 square feet along with vehicle access. The county makes quarterly payments which began at $6,000 each quarter, or $24,000 annually, and have a 3% annual escalation clause. The 25-year lease includes a subsequent 25-year option, and an independent appraisal will determine the market rental rate should that option be exercised.

Joe Naiman can be reached by email at jnaiman@reedemedia. com.

City of Murrieta Economic Development Director Scott Agajanian, left, shakes hands with Super Family CEO and founder Kitty Loduvica Hiert after signing the agreement to become the newest tenant in the Murrieta Innovation Center.

Review of all things Real Estate: 2022 fall housing market predictions Part of 1 of

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and bad news for fall homebuyers and sellers.

Wondering which direction the housing market will head in as the leaves start to change color? Curious where interest rates will land? Worried about a potential crash? Read on for fall housing predictions from the pros. Will the housing market stay hot?

year indicating that, coupled with inflation hovering around 8.5%, buyers have real concerns about affordability.

Bob Hillery CR Properties

After a tumultuous summer for real estate, autumn is here. As of mid-September, the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage aver age is hovering a bit above 6% and skyrocketing home prices are finally starting to drop, slowly, (references at the end of the story).

Housing inventory remains tight, however. These indicators are

The market is cooling; dramati cally. Case in point: July marked the seventh consecutive month in which existing home sales were lower than the month prior (fourth month in our market) down 20.2% year-over-year and 5.9% from the previous month, according to the most recent National Association of Realtors data.

In July, the annualized rate of home sales dropped below 5 mil lion homes, which represents a decline of over 1 million home sales compared to 2021. Experts say that we can expect both new and existing home sales will con tinue to decelerate through the fall and winter months, with home price appreciation likely to end 2022 in the 2 to 3% range (which, by the way, is the traditional real estate value appreciation vice the super-heated value increases of 18 to 20% each of the past two years).

This decline is largely due to the impact that increased mortgage rates have had on affordability. Purchase loan applications are 23% lower than this time last

August Home Data Index Mar ket Report shows almost 5% slow down in home price appreciation compared to July. Year over year appreciation also fell to 16.7%, from 20% in July. Inventory has risen steeply, with the number of active listings nationwide now around 550,000 (150+ in our mar ket, double the amount we had 4 months ago), the most since July of 2020. With price slowdown, double digit year over year home price appreciation coupled with continued high mortgage rates will continue to cool down the market.

Price corrections on homes for sale are likely coming, estimates that home prices in 89% of the country’s major metropolitan areas are overvalued (52% in our market). On the positive side, if a major lowering of prices does come to pass this fall, it could potentially allow the millennial homebuyers who have been priced out of the market to finally get a chance at homeownership.

Are we headed toward a hous ing bubble?

A housing bubble is defined as unsustainable home price growth caused by factors like speculative buying and loose underwriting. The word “bubble” suggests an inevitable “burst.” Is that what the current market is destined for?

The housing market today is not driven by loose lending standards, sub-prime mortgages or home owners who are highly leveraged (100% financing). The home price appreciation in today’s housing market is supported by sound fundamentals and characterized by a shortage of supply relative to demand. That demand has largely been driven by millennial first time buyers aging into their prime home buying years, rather than fix-andflip investors.

This is not a housing bubble; there has truly been huge demand. Banking regulations are much more restrictive thus today’s buyers are more qualified to purchase and sustain their investment. Therefore, fewer foreclosures. Some experts predict that the sup ply of homes for sale could take years to get to normal levels so even if there is a selloff, it won’t be a fire sale at discount prices. There’s too much equity in the market for owners to just walk away.

At a fundamental level, the labor market remains strong (historic low unemployment numbers un der 4%), loan delinquencies are historically low, and supply is only 57% of where we were at the beginning of 2019; so without a major economic shock, a bubble still seems unlikely.

What will mortgage interest rates be by the end of the year?

Oh, if I had a crystal ball, I

would be a rich person! That being said, the smart people who fore cast our economy have indicated mortgage interest rates will rise in the fourth quarter due to the requirement to get inflation under control.

As stated in my previous article, the Federal Funds rate that is adjusted by the Federal Reserve doesn’t directly impact the mort gage interest rate, but there is an indirect effect when the funds rate is increased because that increases the cost of consumer credit which impacts the stock market.

Experts say the funds rate will increase several more times by the end of the year, so anticipate that mortgage interest rates will go up as well; perhaps even to 7%.

References: https://www.bankrate.com/ mortgages/mortgage-rates/ https://www.bankrate.com/ mortgages/inflation-housingmarket/

https://www.bankrate.com/ real-estate/is-the-housingmarket-about-to-crash/

• h ttps://www.nar.realtor/ research-and-statistics/ housing-statistics/existinghome-sales

• https://www.bankrate.com/ real-estate/unmortgaged-mil lennials-study/

• https://www.bankrate.com/ real-estate/housing-bubble/

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Prep football: Week Seven recap for area teams

JP Raineri Sports Editor

It was Week Seven, which means, hurry up and get to Week Eight, Nine and Ten already! Only kidding, but the playoffs are officially less than one month away, so teams better have things figured out by now. Let’s keep it quick and to the point, so here are the scores, with our ever-so-popular Sports Editor notes for the Week Seven high school football games involving local teams inside the Valley News sports coverage area.

THURSDAY, OCT. 6

Inland Valley League

*Hemet (6-1, 2-0) - 21, Moreno Valley (5-2, 1-1) - 20

Ivy League

Temescal Canyon (2-5, 1-1) - 42, Heritage (0-7, 0-2) - 7 Elsinore (6-1, 2-0) - 23, Orange Vista (6-1, 1-1) - 22

*J.W. North (2-5, 1-1) - 35, Rancho Verde (1-6, 1-1) - 25

Sunbelt League Paloma Valley (6-2, 2-0) - 37, Vista del Lago - (4-3, 0-1) - 30

FRIDAY, OCT. 7

Big West Conference-Upper Division Chaparral (3-4, 1-1) - 28, Vista Murrieta (4-3, 0-2) - 20 Norco (5-2, 2-0) - 77, Murrieta Valley (5-2, 1-1) - 76

Big West Conference-Lower Division

Great Oak (4-3, 2-0) - 49, Corona (0-7, 0-2) - 0

Murrieta Mesa (4-3, 2-0) - 10, Temecula Valley (4-3, 1-1) - 7

Cottonwood League Santa Rosa Academy (7-0, 2-0)30, Desert Christian (3-4, 1-1) – 12 Maranatha (6-0-1, 2-0) - 55, Hamilton (0-6, 0-2) - 8

Majestic League Cornerstone Christian (2-5, 2-0) - 41, Southlands Christian (4-1, 1-1) - 0

Manzanita League St. Jeanne de Lestonnac (51, 4-0) - 42, California Military Institute (1-4, 1-2) - 21

Temecula Prep (4-2, 4-0) - 16, Silver Valley (4-3, 3-1) - 6

Mesquite League Linfield Christian (2-5, 1-1) - 34, Arrowhead Christian (4-3, 1-1) - 13

Mountain Pass League Liberty (7-0, 2-0) - 40, Citrus Hill (0-7, 0-2) - 0

*West Valley (6-1, 1-1) - 21, Perris (5-2, 0-2) - 12

*San Jacinto (5-2, 2-0) - 55, Tahquitz (5-2, 1-1) 48

SATURDAY, OCT. 8

Riverside Poly (3-5, 1-1) - 31, Rancho Christian (2-5, 0-2) - 7

Majestic League Cal Lutheran (3-3, 1-0) - 72, Calvary Baptist (1-6, 0-2) - 26

Editor’s notes from last week include a record setting showdown in Murrieta, an Elsinore takedown and two small schools with big numbers.

Kicking things off last week was Thursday action as the Elsinore Tigers took down the Orange Vista Coyotes, who had not lost yet heading into that game. Orange Vista’s high-powered offense got started late, which Elsinore capitalized on during the opening

minutes. Tiger’s running back Mykai Skinner scored twice out of the gate for a double-digit lead and some breathing room. Defense would be the key for Elsinore as they forced three turnovers in the game and held off a late advance from the Coyotes for a 23-22 homecoming victory.

Last year the Ivy League title was split three ways (Elsinore, Heritage and Temescal Canyon), but this season Elsinore (6-1, 2-0 in league) wants to ensure they stay out in front. The Tigers are the front runners at the top of the standings with three games to play. Despite the loss, Sire Gaines kept his MVPlike season going for Orange Vista (6-1, 1-1), running for a career-high 239 yards on 28 carries with two touchdowns while also catching five passes for 52 yards. Skinner was the workhorse for Elsinore, rushing for 187 yards and three touchdowns, Adrian Stankevich led the defense with 17 tackles and Drew Sprague’s second quarter field goal would be the deciding factor for the win.

In small school action, the St. Jeanne de Lestonnac Mustangs and the Santa Rosa Academy Rangers are making some noise in the area. St. Jeanne running back Malik Douglas (Jr) found himself in the Top 30 for running backs, not only in the CIF Southern Section but nationally, with over 1300 yards rushing and 19 touchdowns. That ranking was going into last week’s game against CMI. Douglas and Julian Waite (defense) were selected the players of the game in that 42-21 win, putting the Mustangs in a tie with Temecula Prep for the top of their Manzanita League standings. Last year, in Division 14, St. Jeanne’s went winless, so this is quite the tale for one of the newer programs to hit the field.

Against CMI, Tyson Douglas (Jr) was 7 for 12 with 52 yards passing, 1 TD, 2 interceptions, and had one rushing TD with 24 yards on 7 carries. Douglas had 16 carries for 278 yards on the ground with 3 TDs, Michael Pittman (Jr) had 4 carries for 37 yards and a TD and Freshman Adrian Ortiz hauled in 3 receptions for 25 yards and a TD, while also chipping in with 2.5 sacks on defense. The Mustangs put up 429 yards total offense and had 3 two-point conversions (Ortiz, Shane Simpson and Waite). Kenny Davis (Sr) led the defense with 9 tackles and had a fumble recovery while Julian brought back an interception for 50 yards in a game that saw 8 total sacks. This week the Mustangs will take on Temecula Prep, who will rely heavily on their past week Player of the Game Israel Pirschel, QB J’sun Villalobos, Bailey Lebrun (kicker) and Jayden Scott. Also, keep an eye on Temilade Kosoko with his 70 rushing yards per game, as well as Wyatt Lynch who makes catches on both sides of the line, hauling in 3 TDs and 3 interceptions on the season thus far.

Having only played six games thus far, St. Jeanne de Lestonnac running back Malik Douglas (34) has over 1,300 rushing yards this season and 19 touchdowns.

The Elsinore Tigers beat the undefeated Orange Vista Coyotes 23-22 Friday, Oct. 7.

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Murrieta Valley’s Tiger Bachmeier (19) has an opening for a touchdown in what would become a record setting scoring game for the CIF Southern Section Friday, Oct. 7.

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Great Oak’s Isiah Lopez (2) scampers down field on his way to scoring a fourth touchdown against Corona during their Week Seven match-up.

Murrieta Valley quarterback Bear Bachmeier flips into the end zone for one of his five rushing touchdowns in a record setting game against Norco Friday, Oct. 7.

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Former Vista Murrieta Bronco catches first NFL touchdown pass Khalil Shakir makes most of his playtime opportunity

Also healthy is wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who needed just four words to dryly describe how he thought the Bills rookie class fared on Sunday: “They did all right.”

Diggs paused for a few seconds for laughter before hammering his point to the media. “That’s it,” he added.

Diggs’ analysis aside, two of the Buffalo Bills offensive rookies made Sunday memorable. Along with Shakir, running back James Cook also logged his first NFL touchdown in the Bills’ 38-3 whupping of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Highmark Stadium.

JP Raineri Sports Editor

BUFFALO, NY – This past April, the Buffalo Bills took a wide receiver out of Boise State in the fifth round. Khalil Shakir, who gained notoriety locally as a fourstar recruit in the 2018 recruiting class from Vista Murrieta High School, was that choice. When he wrapped up his senior year in Boise, Shakir ranked fifth all-time in career receptions with 208, tied for sixth with 10 career 100-yard games, fourth all-time in history with 2,878 career receiving yards and sixth in receiving touchdowns.

The Buffalo Bills traded their No. 168 and No. 203 overall picks to the Chicago Bears to move up in the fifth round to select the former Broncos’ star wideout (No. 148 overall pick) in the fifth round

FOOTBALL from page C-1

The Santa Rosa Academy Rangers and Maranatha Minutemen sit on top of the Cottonwood League standings. Both are undefeated, though Maranatha does have one tie. Last week, Santa Rosa Academy kept their foot on the gas pedal rolling over Desert Christian Academy by a score of 30-12. The Rangers are being led by running back Justin York with 140 yards rushing per game, who also has 19 TDs under his belt this season. Defensively for Santa Rosa, Nick Welty is averaging 9 tackles per game to lead the Rangers.

Our final notes of the week don’t come from the still undefeated Liberty Bison like the past few weeks have, but you should know that yes, after blowing out Citrus Hill 40-0, and that was at half time, they still have not lost. This week they will face San Jacinto, which should be their toughest match to date.

Finally, in a game that featured 1,347 yards of offense, Norco and Murrieta Valley broke the CIF Southern Section record for most points scored in a football game. The previous section record was 144, when Bloomington defeated Artesia 82-62 in a playoff game in 1994. The state record, according to Calhisports.com , which was verified by a local media outlet, is 165 points: Porterville beat Tulare 86-79 back in 2012. This past Friday night, the Cougars beat the Nighthawks, 77-76 (153 total points).

Rather than discuss the entirety of a game that saw a score almost every two and a half minutes during regulation time, a blocked Nighthawk PAT would be what sent the game to overtime. Norco (5-2, 2-0) won the coin toss in overtime and trusted their defense to start the extra period, but Murrieta Valley (5-2 1-1) found the end zone quickly in overtime. Bear Bachmeier completed a 23-yard pass to brother Tiger, and running back Asa Chatman later scored on a 1-yard run. Nathan Davila kicked the extra point to put the Nighthawks up a full score.

With Norco’s turn to look to their offense, a scoring drive led to running back Kalani Kaleiwahea powering his way into the endzone for a game winning two-point

of the 2022 NFL draft, and now he has officially arrived in Buffalo.

With multiple injuries piling up at the receiver position for the Bills, Shakir was forced into starting action as the team’s No. 3 target this past Sunday, Oct. 9, against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Shakir took full advantage of those missing players, becoming one of Josh Allen’s most targeted receivers in the game. His three catches on five targets landed him 75 yards, including a huge touchdown where he snatched a fluttering ball from Allen, bounced off a defender, and burst into the end zone.

A still healthy Gabe Davis, in his third year with the Bills, was the overall talk of the game though as he played a huge part in what ended as a 38-3 win, catching three passes for 171 yards and two touchdowns.

conversion. Cougar QB Tyler Dudden completed 19 of 28 passes for 285 yards with seven touchdown passes and ran for 174 yards on 17 carries. Grant Gray caught four of those TD tosses from Dudden, finishing with six receptions for 133 yards.

Bear Bachmeier carried the weight of the game on his shoulders, completing 25 of 30 passes for 397 yards and two touchdowns while also running for 147 yards and five touchdowns on 10 carries. Asa Chatman ran for 111 yards and two touchdowns, and he also brought in six catches for 131 yards and a touchdown. Tiger Bachmeier had seven catches for 122 yards and a touchdown.

Other Week Seven wins came from Temescal Canyon, Paloma Valley, Murrieta Mesa, Cornerstone Christian, Chaparral, Great Oak, Cal. Lutheran and Linfield Christian, as well as schools from just outside this year’s sports coverage area with Hemet, West Valley and San Jacinto all prevailing last week.

*For the 2022-2023 prep sports season, the Valley News Sports Department will have photographers and game reports for schools and sports inside a limited coverage area due to print space and manpower. Those schools include Great Oak, Temecula Valley, Chaparral, Murrieta Valley, Murrieta Mesa, Vista Murrieta, Linfield Christian, Rancho Christian, Elsinore, Paloma Valley, Liberty, St. Jeanne de Lestonnac, Heritage, Temecula Prep, Hamilton (Anza), Cornerstone Christian, Temescal Canyon, Lakeside and the River Springs Charter Schools (no football programs). Scores and schedules may be posted for other area schools, but full coverage cannot be guaranteed.

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? Let us know if your school is inside our coverage area and would like to be mentioned.

To submit any additions or corrections to the schedule or stats, please email sports@reedermedia. com

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

Between the two, Shakir’s moment came first, a 24-yard touchdown reception just before halftime.

“I just had a shoot route across the field,” Shakir told the media after the game. “They were in man coverage, so I just noticed that and just took off.”

It was an impressive performance from the newcomer, who made the most of his expanded role. He answered the call from head coach Sean McDermott and it’ll be exciting to see if he can build on his success, drawing more targets from Allen even after the other receivers get healthy again. The Bills will travel to take on the Kansas City Chiefs this coming Sunday, Oct. 16, in an afternoon match-up.

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Great Oak’s Ryder Chapin (44) and Ryder Smith (48) prevent Corona from gaining critical yards during their Week Seven match-up.

Valley News/Rob Davis Photography

Liberty’s Adrian Franco (12) makes an interception against Citrus Hill. Valley News/Action Captures Media Group

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir, a former Vista Murrieta standout, catches a 24-yard TD pass for his first-ever career score.

Valley News/Buffalo Bills courtesy photo

Selected out of Boise State in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Khalil Shakir, who hails from Vista Murrieta High School, now plays for the Buffalo Bills. Valley News/File photo

Khalil Shakir gained notoriety locally as a four-star recruit in the 2018 recruiting class from Vista Murrieta High School. Valley News/David Canales photo

Middle school baseball season underway

underway, here are lists of local players that made their teams. These are only the schools that play through the TYB portal. The rosters posted online contain the following names and schools, in no pa (some middle schools combine with others to fill rosters).

Vail Ranch - Pony Noah Irwin Christopher Nafey

Brady Bravo Cameron Caminiti Zachary Gelles

Logan Arnold Josiah Gomez Colby Zavala

Ethan McKinley Grant Gilbert Rohan Torres Brandon Ball Landon Salinas Vail Ranch - Bronco Aiden Xavier

JP Raineri Sports Editor

Preparing to make a high school baseball team doesn’t come easy. It takes demanding work, dedication and a desire to be the best. Talent helps, and when it comes to preparing for that success, even prior to high school, the best route can be middle school baseball. More often than not, athleticism starts to separate itself around the time players move on from elementary school. Prior to that, it was all fun and games.

Middle school baseball players, despite wanting to play with their

friends, also want to win. They are hopeful they will play high school baseball in the future, which is not too far away, and making their middle school baseball team helps with the confidence in their craft.

That’s where the Temecula Youth Baseball League, TYB, comes into play. Though it is a PONY Baseball affiliate, the middle school league was designed to bring as many of the local middle schools together as possible, in order to play against each other in a more competitive environment. City championships are at play, as well as bragging rights.

Though the games are already

Kassidy Glade Hunter Cisneros Chad Beemiller Luke Peasland Ryan Deshaies Devin Chen Kristopher Lee Brodyn Guerrero Aiden Hebertvv Jeremiah Chavez Rodriguez Gardner/James L. Day - Pony Micah Murakami

Jack Wallace Chase Morrison Matthew Koch Aidan Christie Ethan Loy Cole Walton Hudson Downs Anthony Garcia Derek Yoder Caleb Reynoso Jonathan Torres Luke Johnson – DMS

Prep Volleyball Notes: Week ending 10/8

Derryl Trujillo Sports Writer

There’s one week left in the regular season and the CIFSouthern Section playoffs are right around the corner. There is a league title in the Ivy League at stake to preview, a Player of the Week to honor and the CIF-SS playoff calendar.

Lady Broncos earn fourth straight Southwestern League title

The Vista Murrieta girls’ volleyball team has secured a fourth straight Southwestern League championship with their sweep last week of Chaparral at home. Entering this week, the Lady Broncos, ranked No. 14 in the division 1/2 CIF-SS coaches’ poll, have a three-game lead on both the Pumas and Murrieta Valley (who they’ll finish league play with at home). With wins against Great Oak and the Lady Nighthawks, they can secure the program’s first undefeated Southwestern League campaign since 2012. If things end that way, it should equate to a No. 6 seed in Division Two with the top eight teams going into Division One, which will be pool play.

Lady Eagles earn first league title as a Raincross Conference member

For the last few years, Rancho Christian’s teams have competed as freelance entries after their

previous league disbanded. That status cost the Lady Eagles a No.1 seed in the 2019 CIF-SS division

seven playoffs as there was not an open spot available. In the most recent round of realignment, Citrus

Gardner/Margarita - Bronco Austin Czerwiec – MMS Colton Kosch - MMS Shane Grosso - MMS Kannon Lange - GMS Kingsten Jerez - MMS Marcell Medina – GMS Yandell Garcia - MMS Zane Bojorquez - GMS Lucas Christensen – GMS

Jayce Hoogin - MMS

Margarita Middle School - Pony Xavier Mendoza

LRey Rivera Daniel Thomson Erick Sandoval Mitchell Vazzana Cole Duncan John Meinardus

Ethan England Micah Alusha Silas Manassero

Erick Appel Mason Moore

Charlie Nay

Temecula Middle School - Pony Tony Semmo Luke Paradise Brent Recio Zachary Roa Joshua Dalton Tanner Long Stafford Johnson

Ryan Berger Eric Shim Jude Maines Caleb Dada Preston Cincotta

Temecula Middle School - Bronco Ethan Janert

Logan Simon Chadd Mitchell John Evan Morton Max Scorsone

Edwin Polanco Knox Leatherman Jess Lopez Jameson Sims Elyssa Mones Jake Vitolo

Belt Area athletic directors voted for a proposal placing the Eagles into the Raincross Conference. For girls’ volleyball they were placed into the middle (Sunbelt) of their three leagues and with last Thursday’s sweep of Temescal Canyon they clinched the school’s first title in their new conference. Placed into Division Six for the CIF-SS playoffs the Eagles are currently ranked first by their divisional coaches’ poll under first year head coach Luci Villafana.

Ivy League title in the balance

Coming into this final week of the regular season, Paloma Valley is in contention for another league title which would be their fourth straight. They play one league match but it’s away against Elsinore. A win secures no worse than a share of the Ivy League title while a loss means they’d need some help from Hemet and Heritage to win it. In their last ten away games against Elsinore, the Lady Wildcats are 4-6 with three straight wins.

Player of the Week

Mia Rosas JR OH Paloma Valley: Tuesday afternoon the Wildcats visited Riverside needing a win to keep their hopes of a 2022 Ivy League title alive and the junior recorded 13 kills with just 1 error on 28 attempts (.429%) in a four-set win at Riverside Poly.

CIF-SS Coaches Polls

In addition to Vista Murrieta

James L. Day Middle SchoolBronco

Brilyn Rogers Gavin Smith

Logan Smith Rourke Julio Kaden Bickford Carter Galat Angel Gabriel Olivas Logan Fry

Damian Mendoza

Ayden Odrich

Ryder Nolan Rancho Christian Tai Ngo Scott Forest Cole Sprowitz Trent Taylor Nolan Harder

Kannon Terrapieno Jack Clendenen Landon Scott

Dylan Lopez Ana Nedelcu

Caleb Van Lant

Temecula Prep

Christian Perez

Joseph Ragheb Charlie Kirkendall Samuel Terry Troy Kehoe Austin Ivar

Aiden Thomason Ethan Ciucki

Evan Van Winkle

Cash Galliot Noah Kirkendall

Kevin Baker

Joshua Baker Evan Thinnes

Trevor Amezcua

Drew Minsch

To find out more about the PONY middle school baseball program in Temecula and surrounding cities, visit www.temeculapony.com.

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and Rancho Christian earning spots in their divisional polls as mentioned above, Temescal Canyon is receiving votes in Division Six, California Lutheran is ranked ninth in Division Eight while Temecula Prep is receiving votes in that same division.

Playoff Calendar

Here is the CIF-SS playoff calendar. If there are any changes in date, site or time of a match, please email them to sports@reedermedia.com and socaltrekkie@gmail.com . All playoff matches are scheduled for 6 p.m. starts unless another time, site or date is agreed to.

• Playoff pairings released Saturday, Oct. 15, by 11 a.m.

• Wildcard (if necessary): Oct. 18 (Tuesday) First Round: Oct. 20 (Thursday)

Second Round: Oct. 22 (Saturday)

Quarterfinals: Oct. 26 (Wednesday)

Semifinals: Oct. 29 (Saturday)

• CIF-SS Finals: Nov. 5 (Saturday) at either Cerritos College or campus venues

Derryl Trujillo has been an area sportswriter since 2018 and is the 2019 IEBCA Supporter of the Year award winner. He can be reached via email at socaltrekkie@gmail. com

All Native fastpitch softball tournament at Soboba hits a home run

Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians

Special to the Valley News

SAN JACINTO – The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians hosted the National Indian Athletic Association fastpitch softball tournament in 1998, 1999 and continuously since 2007. This year’s event drew 15 men’s 13 women’s teams to the Soboba Sports Complex and The Oaks baseball diamonds throughout the weekend of Sept. 16-18.

The all-Native tournament traditionally draws players from throughout California, other states and even Canada to compete during three days of bracket play. Nearly 20 members of the N.I.A.A. Committee worked tirelessly to organize the games. Many volunteers stepped up to the plate to assist with making it a seamless event, from start to finish.

The opening ceremony on Sept. 16 included a welcome by Geneva Mojado who wore many hats throughout the games. She serves

as Soboba Tribal Council Vice Chairwoman, headed this year’s N.I.A.A. Committee and gave it her all on the field as a member of the Soboba Women’s team, who placed second in 2021 and again this year.

“This is our biggest N.I.A.A. Tournament thus far,” she said. “Welcome to our homeland, welcome to Soboba. We are at about 8,000 acres here, we have over 1,500 Tribal members with about 900 of them being adults and we love softball.”

On behalf of the Tribe, she thanked everyone for coming to Soboba to enjoy the N.I.A.A. tournament once again, stating that it would not be possible to host without the generosity of all the sponsors and volunteers.

Each year, honorariums are presented to those who have been instrumental in playing a significant role in the softball community. Those recognized for 2022 were see SOFTBALL, page C-6

Middle school baseball teams from around the area are currently competing during the fall season. Valley News/TYB courtesy photo

Paloma Valley’s Mia Rosas was named Valley News Player of the Week after recording13 kills over Riverside Poly last week in a four-set thriller. Valley News/Action Captures Media Group

Pala Braves show strength and skill on the Soboba Sports Complex ballfield as they ended the N.I.A.A. tournament in the top spot.

Valley News/Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians and Rhonda Valenzuella photo

Soboba students enjoy STEM robotics lesson

Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Special to the Valley News

A recent robotics lesson at Soboba Tribal Preschool proved that even the youngest children can learn to enjoy science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Thanks to an education program through the nonprofit organization AISES, American Indian Science and Engineering Society, kindergarten students are being taught the basics of coding and having fun doing so.

Kindergarten teacher Sierra Vivanco had a training session this past summer with Stacy Smith Ledford, who is the PK-12 Student Success Program Officer for AISES. It enabled Vivanco to be able to introduce the STEM program to her students when the new school year began.

Ledford, who lives in Colorado, previously taught kindergarten, first, third and fifth grades before joining the nonprofit in January. She was in her element when she brought robotic cars to the Soboba classroom, Thursday, Sept. 22, and worked directly with the students.

“As an educator, I was able to impact a small group of students on an annual basis,” she said. “In this position I have been able to give back to my Native community and reach hundreds of students and help them discover pathways to STEM.”

Ledford is an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Through AISES’ SPRKing Interest in Computer Science program, she works with preschool through high school age students. There are additional programs that work with age groups from preschool to graduate students and workforce professionals.

“We do our best to communicate with the teachers and plan to differentiate accordingly,” she said. “Sierra has been a dream to work with at Soboba and provides the necessary information I need to facilitate my lesson. We were able to ‘launch’ the new indi robot with the Soboba preschool because of Sierra’s AISES partnership. We are so fortunate to have educators that are passionate about STEM and bringing these resources to their students.”

Vivanco is very impressed with the organization and its mission to introduce STEM to Indigenous schools throughout the country, providing all of the funding and tools needed for the students to learn. Her own class was introduced to the Sphero Indycar robots, the first school to experience them. Ledford said the great thing about the Sphero Indi is that it comes with everything needed in a class pack.

“After I leave, the teachers have the curriculum in hand and resources they need to continue the building blocks to coding. I offer virtual Zoom meetings to support educators if they need additional training,” Ledford said.

Vivanco said the car-shaped robots were embraced right away by her students.

“They were so excited about using robots; they thought it was the coolest thing ever,” she said. “It is also a bonus that Ms. Stacy was a teacher before she started working with AISES, so she works well with younger students.”

The concepts utilized to

“program” the robots are things that this age group is regularly reviewing and learning about such as colors, directions, problemsolving skills, following rules and decision making. To make the cars react, colored tiles are laid out in a certain pattern. Green means go, yellow is slow and several different colors indicate directional turns. The students took turns starting the car at one end of a line of tiles to see how it would behave. They learned that multiple green tiles at the beginning would increase its speed and that the car’s trajectory could be changed by introducing a different color tile. They seemed most excited to have it land on the purple tile, which made it “dance” by spinning in circles.

After working together as an entire class to determine a path for the car, students were divided into teams to work with a car robot and their own set of tiles to make it perform the way they wanted. After much trial and error and negotiations on what to try next, the teams cheered when they successfully programmed their robot to complete the desired path. When it was time to go to the playground for recess, a few students asked if they could take the cars outside to play with them.

Vivanco said she loves that all of the AISES instructors are of Indigenous descent or Tribal affiliations. She is looking forward to attending the organization’s national conference in Palm Springs, Oct. 6-8, to meet with other Indigenous educators who are involved with AISES and receive more professional development on how she can incorporate additional STEM within her own classroom.

“We don’t often see other role models who come from the same ethnicity and work/educational background,” she said. “At the kindergarten level, the standards embrace a lot of STEM work and building concepts. The indi robots are great at capturing the coding and pattern-making skills for STEM.”

Vivanco is using the robots as an incentive to work towards each day, setting aside a certain amount of time at the end of the day for them to pair up and work with the robots. She hopes to be receiving more kits so that each student will be able to have one of their own to work with independently.

Preschool Director Donovan Post also serves as principal at Noli Indian School on the Soboba Indian Reservation, where some of his 6-12 grade students are already familiar with AISES and robotics.

“We were introduced to the program through Soboba Tribal TANF. We knew this would be a great program for the middle school students at Noli. We had a quick trial run during our summer school session and the high school students loved it,” he said. “Sierra came and we tried using the robots for the kinder class. We knew at the time that those robots (Sphero Bolt) were a little too evolved for that age level. We found out that they had different robots in the shape of cars that are geared for the lower grade levels.”

Post said he loves it when students do not even realize that they are learning math and other subjects and are just having fun in the classroom.

Soboba Tribal Council Chair Isaiah Vivanco recently accepted

an offer to be the chair of AISES’ Tribal Nations Advisory Council, whose primary role is to advise the organization on issues of relevance and importance to Tribal Nations and assist AISES in creating opportunities for Tribal nations and their citizens. He was sent a letter from AISES CEO Sarah Echohawk asking for his participation on the voluntary board. After discussion with Soboba Tribal Council members, he accepted the offer to join. Ultimately, the offer turned into an offer to be the TNAC chair.

“I got involved with AISES because of the opportunity it can deliver to our Native youth,” he said. “At home here at Soboba, our youth have now participated in AISES programs for a couple of years and the excitement I see in their participation makes me want to do what I can to see that AISES reaches out to more Native youth.”

Chairman Vivanco, who is also Sierra’s father, added that he knows how important it is to get the youth involved early with STEM because now and in the future, technology is going to be at the forefront of the way we live. Introducing youth and getting them involved early helps to keep the interest there. He said that when Soboba youth began participating in AISES programs, he got to know some of the advocates and staff and that Soboba has helped support the nonprofit’s efforts.

“My role as chairman of the Tribal Nations Advisory Council is to assist AISES in addressing the growing needs for Tribal STEM workforce development needs. We also help AISES shape and guide STEM programming for Native youth,” Vivanco said. “I hope our youth here at Soboba can benefit from STEM education. This robotic car program is just a start in what I hope to be a more involved effort to bring STEM awareness to our youth. This will help prepare them for their futures.”

Ledford said the ultimate goal for AISES is to get students excited about STEM and see themselves as a scientist, computer programmer, engineer and similar careers and further develop Indigenous representation in these fields.

“By bringing resources to schools and introducing them to students in the preschool, elementary and middle school ages, we have the opportunity to help students find their strengths and a pathway to STEM where they are supported by an extensive community of Indigenous STEM professionals,” she said. “I would love to visit as often as possible, however our grant projects have limitations on travel. We are hoping that Tribes who appreciate and foster a love for STEM would invite us to future events so we can help them expand their resources and training for their students.”

Sierra Vivanco said she has high hopes that her students will soon be able to code and memorize the meaning of each of the color tiles and how they can utilize them to create paths for their car robots.

“I also hope that they will see STEM differently and use it more in their everyday lives, because STEM can be fun, too!” she said.

For more information, visit http://www.aises.org.

Amber D. Gray receives 2022 Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award

BATON ROUGE, La. – Amber D. Gray of Lake Elsinore was recently awarded a Love of Learning Award worth $500 from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Gray is one of 200 recipients to receive the award.

Love of Learning Awards are designed to help fund postbaccalaureate professional development for active Phi Kappa Phi members including graduate or professional studies, doctoral dissertations, continuing education, travel related to teaching and research, career development and more.

Gray, who is a graduate student at Alliant International University, will use funds from the award to complete a degree in psychology, public policy and law and to continue her research efforts on improving the lives of victims of domestic violence.

Gray was initiated into Phi Kappa Phi in 2019 at Arizona State University.

Established in 2007, the Love of Learning Program gives 200 awards annually. The selection process for a Love of Learning Award is based on the applicant’s academic achievement, campus and community service, intended use of award funds as it relates to academic and career goals and a personal statement.

Since 1932, Phi Kappa Phi’s awards program has recognized members and students on its chapter campuses for outstanding academic achievement. In addition to the Love of Learning Program, Phi Kappa Phi awards graduate and dissertation fellowships, study abroad grants and grants for local, national and international literacy initiatives. Each year $1.3 million is awarded through award programs that recognize nearly 500 individuals annually.

For a full list of recipients, visit http://www.PhiKappaPhi. org/LoL2022recipients. To learn more about all of Phi Kappa Phi’s award programs, visit http://www. PhiKappaPhi.org/Awards.

Submitted by Phi Kappa Phi.

Stacy Smith Ledford, PK-12 student success program officer for American Indian Science and Engineering Society, explains to Soboba Tribal Preschool kindergartners how to set up a “track” for the car-shaped robot to follow during a recent STEM lesson. Valley News/Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians photos

Soboba

Tribal Preschool students work in teams to decide on a path they want their car-shaped robot to follow, after receiving instruction on what each color means.

About 10 AISES Sphero Indycar robot class kits were presented to Soboba Tribal Preschool by AISES to give students an early start on STEM learning.

Stacy Smith Ledford of AISES introduces Soboba Tribal Preschool students and their teacher Sierra Vivanco, to the color tiles that will be used to “program” car-shaped robots as part of a fun STEM lesson.

Mechanized birds: Wildland firefighting with drone intelligence

is relayed and enables firefighters to get in and suppress those new starts before they grow.

Special to the Valley News

The robotic birds of the sky, known colloquially as drones, were a menace to the wildland firefighting community. The mere appearance of a recreational drone in the skies near a wildfire called for the grounding of all firefighting aircraft, giving birth to catchy sayings like “If you fly, we can’t,” and “It’s not worth the view.”

While these sayings are still true, drones, also called UAS or unmanned aerial systems – are playing an increasingly important role in fighting wildfires.

No, drones can’t drop thousands of gallons of water or fire retardant like a supertanker. They also cannot deliver thousands of pounds of supplies like the K-MAX helicopter or evacuate injured firefighters like UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The drones can, however, support operations with aerial ignition and gather intelligence then relay that information to firefighters on the lines within minutes.

The greatest benefit drones provide is they can take to the sky when human-powered aircraft are grounded for pilot safety.

Take, for example the FVR-90, a fixed-wing drone with a 14-foot wingspan capable of traveling at speeds up to 80 knots, or 46 mph, with a flight time of 8 hours. They are sent airborne just at dusk when other human-piloted flights are grounded. The sky is theirs, and the overhead view they have of the fire is detailed and in real time.

“The way we use UAS now is very much a supplement,” Justin Baxter, UAS operations specialist for the Forest Service National, said. “There are certain times that it’s just not safe for us to utilize manned helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft, like nighttime operations or in thick smoke or high winds. But during those times there are still firefighters out there trying to complete the day’s objectives and put the fire out.”

The drones that Baxter and his team fly are equipped with cameras that are not your normal cameras. They come equipped with multiple types of sensors, including infrared, that allow the team to see through smoke and, at night, see heat signatures, or thermal-based imaging. This allows the team to identify areas where fire is still active and new areas where flames have advanced, such as spot fires.

Spot fires occur when embers from the main fire are thrown into the air and pushed by wind until they fall to the ground, starting a new fire. They are notoriously hard to identify because they are small at first and visibility is diminished by smoke. They also may occur in hard-to-reach places difficult for firefighters to patrol, like on steep slopes or down in drainages.

“Drones are changing that laborintensive process to identify these spot fires, especially when an operational area can span hundreds of thousands of acres,” Baxter said.

With drones, fire managers and incident management teams can scan large areas quickly and easily identify spot fires up to about a mile from the main fire. That information

“To give you an idea, this drone can pick up a 2-inch-by-2-inch spot fire from a half-mile away,” Baxter said, as he gestured to the imposing drone just to his left minutes before takeoff to fly around the perimeter of the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire near Willow Creek.

Baxter said that much has changed since 2015 when the agency began the UAS program. With each passing year, incident management teams have increasingly incorporated the capability into their strategies.

The communication between the UAS crew and firefighters on the ground flows in both directions. The drone may be flying over and see heat in an area and radio it into the hotshot crew to check out. Conversely, the hotshot crew can radio in to the UAS crew and ask for assistance in exploring an area that they suspect might be active, and then view a feed from the drone of the area in question.

John Crotty served as the air operations branch director with California Interagency Incident Management Team 15 that responded to the Lightning Complex Fire on the Six Rivers National Forest.

Aerial intelligence isn’t new in wildland firefighting, said Crotty referring to the recently retired Cobra helicopter and its capabilities. But the implications of unmanned flight – that opens up new possibilities.

“With the Cobra aircraft, we needed a pilot and an interpreter up there to run the camera and talk to the folks on the ground. So, we expose two individuals plus a flight (to risk),” Crotty said. “But what we really needed was the visibility to fly.”

Thick smoke on the fires like the Lightning Complex can ground manned aircraft. That’s where drones come into play and the images it captures can inform firefighters working across a large area.

“The other day I heard from one of the hotshot crews out there. They were in heavy smoke conditions, at night. With the low visibility they couldn’t see if they had a spot fire across the line,” Crotty said. “This tool being up in the air, looking down at that exact area, the UAS crew was able to pinpoint the spot and provide precise coordinates to the firefighters who were able to check it out and put it out. That kind of information we would never have without these unmanned aircraft and that capability.”

The unmanned aerial systems crew couldn’t recall a time when drones were used so much during a wildfire incident, which has now been underway for more than a month, and that flying these aircraft is much more cost efficient.

“Drones are the future of aviation for not only fire but for aviation in general. It’s a win-win for the agencies to operate under an umbrella of this type of aircraft that can provide precise and timely info to firefighters and incident management teams, and most importantly, we can do it safely,” Crotty said.

Andrew Avitt, USDA Pacific Southwest Region

Leonard Pies and Jordan Hahn with Precision Integrated Programs/Overwatch Aero perform pre-flight maintenance on the FVR-90 fixed wing drone, before takeoff to fly around the perimeter of the Lightning Complex Fire near Willow Creek, Wednesday, Aug. 31. USDA Forest Service photo/Andrew Avitt photos

There are a few different types of drone used by firefighters. Rotor wing drones resemble more of what recreational drone pilots might fly, ranging from a small one- square foot to a medium 6-square feet. These types of drones operate nearer to the front lines supporting individual divisions of firefighters to give them a closer look and inform their strategies. Rotor wings can also be used for aerial ignition which burns up existing fuels ahead of the fire to starve it and creates a wider fuel break.

The fixed wing drone has the capability of flying around the entire perimeter updating maps and providing real time intelligence to firefighters.

Tyler Kock, Daniel Rodriguez and Cliff Savage a contracted UAS crew with Precision Integrated Programs/Overwatch Aero on the Lighting Complex Fire.

These UAS are used to provide real-time situational awareness to ground crews while also providing timely perimeter updates to the command staff.

COURTS & CRIMES

Man beaten to death in Menifee home

City News Service

Special to the Valley News

A man was beaten to death early morning Friday, Oct. 7 in Menifee, allegedly by a known assailant or assailants who are now the focus of a homicide investigation.

The attack happened shortly

before 3 a.m. at a house in the 28200 block of Serenity Falls Way, near Bankside Drive, according to Menifee police Capt. Dave Gutierrez.

He said that 911 dispatchers received a report of a suicide, with the caller stating that the victim, whose identity was not

immediately released, required lifesaving treatment.

Patrol officers and Riverside County Fire Department paramedics reached the location within minutes and found the man suffering “significant trauma to his upper body, inconsistent with a suicide,” according to Gutierrez.

Probationer suspected of perpetrating robbery spree in Perris

City News Service Special to Valley News

A 30-year-old probationer suspected of robbing and attempting to rob multiple people in and around Perris over a twohour span was behind bars Friday, Oct. 7.

Byron Alexander Maquiz of Perris was arrested and booked into the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta Wednesday, Oct. 5, on suspicion of robbery, attempted robbery, possession of

a sawed-off shotgun and probation violations.

Maquiz is being held on $1 million bail.

According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, between 5:40 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, the suspect allegedly targeted an unspecified number of people in various locations, brandishing a firearm and demanding money.

Sgt. Rich Boyd alleged that the robbery series ended in the 400 block of South G Street, with the

suspect fleeing the location.

“An extensive search of the area was conducted, and deputies located the suspect in his vehicle in the 600 block of Indian Hills Circle,” Boyd said.

Maquiz matched the description provided by victims and was taken into custody without incident.

No injuries to the victims were reported.

Jail records showed that Maquiz has recent previous convictions, but they weren’t specified.

Everyone is a pedestrian: October is National Pedestrian Safety Month

MURRIETA – October

is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Murrieta Police Department will raise awareness about the safety of people walking throughout the month, emphasizing that safe drivers, safe speeds and safe vehicles save lives.

“Whether in a parking lot, crosswalk, or sidewalk, we are all pedestrians at one point,” Murrieta police Chief Tony Conrad said. “Drivers, please slow down and be extra careful around people walking. Put yourself in their shoes and drive how you would want someone to drive when you are walking.”

The safety of people outside of vehicles is a significant traffic safety concern, with at least two pedestrians or bicyclists

SOFTBALL from page C-3 the late Yoli McCarter and Irene “Grams” Martinez, who passed away in 2020. Mojado said the N.I.A.A. Committee chose two of its biggest softball fans this year, both who helped out so many teams, local and far away, by opening their homes and hearts to players.

Randy’s A’s men’s team consisted of many players from Canada, including Gage Martin. His late father, Randy Martin, moved to California to live with his aunt and uncle in Corona to pursue a baseball dream. He met Yoli, who became a huge part of his life. Over the years, she supported all players and considered them part of her family regardless of the uniform they wore. Randy’s A’s dedicated the tournament to Yoli, who is missed by members of the BC Arrows, Randy’s A’s and all the teams their ball families have represented.

Gage Martin, 17, playing in his first tournament at Soboba, is an outfielder and first baseman. He was chosen to throw out the ceremonial first pitch in memory of his father Randy and Yoli to officially start the men’s games.

Irene “Grams” Martinez (Placencia) was recognized for her unwavering support of the N.I.A.A. tournament for many years. She was an avid sponsor of the tournament and a huge softball fan. Her favorite team, Bryan’s Blackhawks, wore jerseys that honored her by having her name on its uniforms’ sleeves. The sport took her all over the United States to watch her family members and extended softball family play in Native and non-Native tournaments.

The N.I.A.A. Committee took pride in honoring her for her dedication and sponsorship of the tournament and the sport in general and will greatly miss her.

Throwing out the ceremonial first pitch on behalf of Grams to mark the official beginning of the women’s games was Gary Placencia. Bryan’s Blackhawks members are from California, Oklahoma and Nevada who join together for certain tournaments. Frank Gonzales grew up on the Soboba Indian Reservation and

killed on California roads every day. Between 2010 and 2019 in California, pedestrian deaths increased more than 40% and bicyclist deaths went up more than 60%. In 2020, 6,516 pedestrians were killed in the United States –an average of 18 pedestrians a day and one pedestrian killed every 81 minutes.

Speeding, poor lighting, midblock crossing and impairment are the main factors in pedestrians being struck by vehicles.

The Murrieta Police Department offered the following safe driving and walking tips.

Drivers

Do not speed and slow down at intersections. Be prepared to stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks.

lives in Murrieta now. George Woods has been on the team for 10 to 15 years and gave the blessing at the opening ceremony. Both men recall Grams supporting the team since they were little kids.

Like many other teams, Bryan’s Blackhawks is intergenerational. Gonzales’ brother and nephew play on the team as well as Woods’ nephew.

“I like fastpitch because it’s quicker and I grew up playing it,” Gonzales said. “I started playing on the men’s team here (at Soboba) when I was about 11. It was only sand where these baseball fields are now.”

Soboba Parks and Recreation Director Andy Silvas, who is also on the N.I.A.A. Committee, has played on the Beernuts team since 1995 but this is the first year they have had enough Native players to be in the N.I.A.A. tournament. As pitcher, his team won its first game on Friday evening.

“I like that it is an all-Native event and that we get to see some great Native talent from all over,” Silvas said. “The level of play and players is very good.”

Men’s teams coming out on top at the end of the weekend were Pala Braves, first; Randy’s A’s, second; Morongo Men’s Club, third; and Cali Reds, fourth.

Caleb Keeshig, with Randy’s A’s, was named MVP Pitcher and Eloy Montoya from the Pala Braves earned MVP Player. All Tourney honors for outstanding play throughout the weekend were awarded to Pala Braves’ Tommy “26” Herrera, Tyson Magginni and Lance Molina; Randy’s A’s Ethan Lans, Jarrett Potskins and Jonah Jerry; Morongo Men’s Club’s “Lefty” and Stevie Silvas; and Cali Reds’ Luther Salgado and “2uk.”

Women’s teams that scored were Morongo Women, first; Soboba Women, second, Youngins, third; and Pala Women, fourth.

Cary Moon with Morongo Women was named MVP Pitcher and Shylene Helms-Velarde from Soboba Women earned MVP Player. All Tourney honors for outstanding play throughout the weekend were awarded to Morongo Women’s Bea, Shelby and Gibby;

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Soboba Women’s Yaway Briones and Steph Dixon; Youngins’ Buster and Kee-peun Calac; and Pala Women’s Jona Nejo and Caitlynn Griffith.

N.I.A.A. Committee member and outstanding photographer Rhonda Valenzuella posted the following remarks on social media at the close of the tournament, along with hundreds of photos.

“On behalf of the N.I.A.A. Fastpitch Softball Committee, I’d like to thank every single one of you who made it out here this year. I know every year is special, but this year just felt different,” she wrote. “The atmosphere was peaceful and yet there was so much energy. It was a beautiful weekend spent with a lot of amazing players, family and supporters. We hope you felt like family during your weekend with us.”

Valenzuella also thanked the families of this year’s honorariums.

“Yoli and Grams were some strong, amazing Native Women! We are all truly lucky to have known them. They’ve touched the lives of so many people,” she said. “They fully supported this sport and had a rare, unconditional love for those who played it. They were definitely a major staple in our tournament here over the years. They are truly missed. Seeing their names on hats and jerseys this weekend was absolutely remarkable. Thank you for sharing these beautiful women with our community. Please stay safe on your journeys home. Thank you for joining us this year, we hope to see you next year.”

Sponsors were thanked throughout the weekend for their contributions that helped make the tournament a success. They are, alphabetically, Agua Band of Cahuilla Indians, Alliant Insurance Services Inc., Barona Band of Mission Indians, Black Oak Casino Resort, Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Pala Band of Mission Indians, Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, PepsiCo Inc., San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, Soboba Casino Resort, Soboba Foundation and Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians.

Paramedics attempted lifesaving measures, but the victim succumbed to his injuries at the residence, the captain said.

Homicide detectives were summoned to take over the investigation.

“The preliminary investigation revealed this was an isolated

incident, and all parties knew each other,” Gutierrez said. “There is no danger to the community.”

No other details were provided, including a possible motive and whether an arrest was pending.

Anyone with information was asked to contact detectives at 951723-1543.

Man accused of supplying two victims with fatal doses of fentanyl arraigned

City News Service Special to Valley News

A 36-year-old man accused of supplying two Riverside County residents with lethal doses of fentanyl pleaded not guilty Friday, Oct. 7, to two counts of seconddegree murder.

Christopher Michael Koppa of San Diego was arrested in August following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the deaths of 30-year-old Devahn Reed of Canyon Lake and 34-year-old Patrick Schwab of Lake Elsinore.

Koppa was arraigned before Superior Court Judge Elaine Kiefer, who scheduled a felony settlement conference for Nov. 17, at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta and ordered that the defendant remain held on $2 million bail at the nearby Cois M. Byrd Detention Center.

According to sheriff’s Sgt. Ben Ramirez, Reed’s death occurred at night Aug. 25, 2018, at a residence in the 22000 block of Hoofbeat Way in Canyon Lake.

Deputies were sent to the location to investigate reports of a man down and discovered the victim deceased, though it required further investigation to identify the cause of death, which Ramirez said was ultimately determined to be “fentanyl poisoning.”

“Koppa ... was identified as the suspect responsible for selling the fentanyl that killed Reed,” the sergeant said.

He alleged detectives also linked Koppa directly to the death of Schwab, who suffered a fatal fentanyl ingestion at night Sept.

11, 2018, in the 31000 block of Cedarhill Lane in Lake Elsinore.

The specific circumstances behind each fatality, and how the men acquired the fentanyl, allegedly from the defendant, were not disclosed. Authorities also didn’t specify why the investigations required four years to complete.

Koppa has no documented previous felony convictions in Riverside County, but he does have two unresolved drug-related misdemeanor cases pending.

Since February 2021, the District Attorney’s Office has filed murder charges against nearly 20 people for alleged fentanyl poisoning deaths.

The synthetic opioid is manufactured in overseas labs, including in China, and according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, it’s smuggled across the U.S.-Mexico border by drug cartels. The substance is 80-100 times more potent than morphine and is a popular additive, mixed into any number of narcotics and pharmaceuticals. The ingestion of only two milligrams can be fatal.

According to county public safety officials, in 2021, there were nearly 400 fentanyl-induced deaths countywide, representing a 200-fold increase from 2016, when two such fatalities were documented.

Statistics published in May by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed there were roughly 108,000 fatal drug overdoses in 2021, and fentanyl poisoning accounted for over 80,000 of them.

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Cary Moon sends a pitch over home plate during tournament play at Soboba. Her Morongo Women’s team finished at the top and she was named MVP Pitcher. Valley News/Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians and Rhonda Valenzuella photo

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Lions Club of Anza Valley’s October Gymkhana off ers excitement and fun

Diane Sieker Staff Writer

The Lions Club of Anza Valley held its monthly gymkhana Saturday, Oct. 1 at Minor Field in Anza. Riders of all skill levels competed in an exciting atmosphere of camaraderie and fun, enjoying hard-earned ribbons and raucous applause from their peers. There were a variety of entertaining events and horse games.

Traditional gymkhana hotdogs, burgers, popcorn, cotton candy and snacks, plus water and sodas were available for purchase. A pancake breakfast with eggs and sausage was also served. Jeremy Parsons, candidate for Hemet Unified Governing Board made snow cones as he chatted with constituents. The games were announced by Kathy Blair, assisted by Pebbles BartlettLewis.

Events included Keyhole, Pole Bending, Barrel Racing and Speed Ball.

Anza Baptist Church presents Fall Festival

The colorful Anza Baptist Church Fall Festival provided fun and quality family time for Anza residents Saturday, Oct. 1. To the delight of all, the carnival featured a ferris wheel, rock climbing wall, puppet shows, live music, a cupcake walk, shaded eating area, Red Dawg’s hot dogs, a bouncy slide, snacks, beverages and contests, all at no cost to guests.

The church festival committee originally planned for 500 to attend the event, but more than 900 showed up for the fun and games. Over 60 volunteers worked hard to make the event a success.

“Working the fishing pole casting booth was fun,” Dave Dolan said. “So many of the kids had never cast a fishing line before. I helped out to make sure they all eventually

Barbara Bradford enjoys 100th birthday celebration in Minor Park

Diane Sieker Staff Writer

Anza’s newest centenarian Barbara Bradford celebrated her birthday in Minor Park Sunday, Oct. 2. At 100 years young, she mingled with guests, greeting each and every one, while accepting small gifts and well wishes.

Bud Elmore and others prepared hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hot dogs with all the fixings. Colorful balloons decorated the gazebo and special purple commemorative tee shirts were given to all those in attendance. The Barnyard Boyz band played Bradford’s favorite songs and had everyone tapping their toes along with the music.

Bradford is best known locally as a founding member of the Anza Electric Cooperative Inc.. She wrote a book detailing the creation of the rural utility in 1955, titled

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Diane Sieker Staff Writer

Youngsters get into the action at the Lions Club of Anza Valley’s October Gymkhana Saturday, Oct 1.

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The ferris wheel adds a carnival atmosphere to Anza Baptist Church’s Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 1.

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Barbara Bradford is greeted by friends and family at her 100th birthday celebration in Minor Park Sunday,

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ANZA’S UPCOMING EVENTS

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Regular Happenings

ONGOING – Anza Electric Cooperative and F.I.N.D. Food Bank offers a free mobile food pantry the second Saturday of every month at the AEC office, 58470 Highway 371, from 10:3011:30 a.m. All are welcome. CalFresh 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.

Hamilton High School – Find out what is happening using

Hamilton’s online calendar at http://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 951763-1350 or visit http:// www.hamiltonmuseum.org Find them on Facebook at “Hamilton-Museum-and-RanchFoundation.”

Backcountry Horsemen Redshank Riders – Meeting monthly 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) 7609255.

Health, exercise, resources and recovery meetings

ministry – Deliveries arrive 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.

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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 Latterday 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 – 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.

Living Hope Christian Fellowship Community Dinner – 1 p.m. Dinners 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 951-7635636.

Bible Studies

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anza – Sunday Sacrament is held 10 a.m.; Sunday School is 11 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society meets 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 951-763-0856.

On Sunday nights, the church has prayer on the 1st and 4th Sundays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Bible study on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. On Monday evenings, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., the youth group (6th to 12th 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 Senior’s Ministry. The church office is open Wednesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 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 High Country Recreation Second Monday of the month attend committee meetings at ERA Excel Realty in Anza. For more information, call Albert Rodriguez at 951-492-1624 or Robyn Garrison at 805-3120369.

HCR Bingo fundraisers –6:30-9:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays at Anza Community Hall.

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.

call Richard Hotchkiss at 951551-3154.

Boys Scouts Troop 371 – Boy Scouts meet at Lake Riverside Estates. For more information, call Ginny Kinser at 909-7027902.

Civil Air Patrol – Squadron 59 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 http://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 951-763-5611 for information.

Redshank Riders – 7 p.m. Backcountry horsemen meet at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Anza, the second Thursday of each month. Visit http://www. redshankriders.com or call Carol Schmuhl for membership information at 951-663-6763.

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 951-7632884 for more information.

Organizations Terwilliger Community 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.

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Alcoholics Anonymous – 8 p.m. Wednesday evenings at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 56095 Pena Road in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-4226.

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 951-551-2826.

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, in Anza. For more information, call 951-763-4759.

Food ministries F.U.N. Group weekly food

Living Hope Bible Study 8-10 a.m. Tuesdays at Living Hope Christian Fellowship, 58050 Highway 371, in 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.

Shepherd of the Valley 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 9:00 a.m., followed by Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.

Anza Valley Artists Meetings – 1 p.m. Meetings 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 http://www.facebook.com/ AnzaValleyArtists/ Anza Quilter’s Club – 9:30 a.m. to noon. Meets the first and third 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 https://www.facebook.com/ LionsofAnzaValley. For more information, email president Greg Sandling at President. AnzaLions@gmail.com or Chris Skinner at Secretary.AnzaLions@ gmail.com

Boy Scouts Troop 319 –Cub Scouts meet 6 p.m. every Tuesday, and Boy Scouts meet 7 p.m. every Wednesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints on Contreras Road, south of state Route 371, in Anza. For more information,

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, in 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. Memberships cost $20 per person or $35 per business, and both get one vote. No government funds are allocated for the Hall, which pays its bills through memberships and swap meets. Voting members receive discounts off hall rentals, swap meet booths and save on propane gas from Ferrellgas. 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. Swap meet held each Saturday of the month, weather permitting, early morning to 1 p.m. Vendors wanted. For more information, call 951-282-4267.

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 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 http:// www.anzacivic.org

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Anza Electric Coop to hold Town Hall Meeting

The Board of Directors of Anza Electric Cooperative have determined the necessity for an electric rate restructure. Anza Electric will have a Town Hall Meeting at the Anza Community Hall at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20,

to discuss the new rate structure and answer questions.

We encourage all members to attend this meeting.

For further information, www. anzaelectric.org or 951-763-4333.

Local teen’s painting featured at the Second Annual Hello Autumn! art competition in Fallbrook

Diane Sieker Staff Writer

High School freshman

Edmisten has discovered that he has another talent.

winning cross country races for his school, restoring his own Volkswagen Beetle and participating in the Young Marines, he has now explored the world of fine art. From concept to execution, he created a vivid drawing that was entered in the Second Annual Hello Autumn! art competition in Fallbrook.

Dubbed “Autumn Classic,” the drawing features a VW Beetle next to a stream, with trees and a stone bridge in the background. His excellent understanding of perspective and pleasing color combinations are sure to earn him notice in the show.

The community is invited to visit the Fallbrook Chamber of

Commerce office to view the Second Annual Hello Autumn!

Art Competition, sponsored by Fallbrook Propane Gas Company.

At a mere 14 years old, Edmisten is already one of the top cross country runners on the Hamilton High School team. He excels in Construction Wood Building class and has been promoted to Lance Corporal in the Young Marines. He is rebuilding his 1975 VW Beetle and works at Empire Auto Body Shop in Temecula in his spare time.

“Hunter is a kind young man and makes this mama proud,” Janene Edmisten said. “I constantly get messages and kind words from other parents, school staff, his teachers and coaches about how he is a thoughtful, hard working kid. He is always quick to help on the farm and with what needs to be done no matter where he is or who needs help.”

Visitors to the Chamber can vote for their favorite masterpiece until Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday,

after which the winner will be notified. The Chamber is located at 111 South Main Avenue. An art reception will be held Saturday, Oct. 15 at 4 p.m.

For more information about the

Second Annual Hello Autumn! art competition, contact Anita Kimzey at 714-222-2462.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com.School, Fallbrook

pandemic, many people in Anza have become disconnected, said one organizer. People stopped attending church in person, preferring to watch online sermons instead.

“This event was really about giving a gift to the community,” Angela Deulen said. “To reconnect and bring people back together.”

The colossal carnival took a year to plan and organize. It was a large investment to get the rides and provide good food, Deulen said.

“We planned for 500 yet had enough food for 900,” she said. “It was a year’’s worth of tremendous thought and prayer that made it such a success.”

For more information on the Anza First Southern Baptist Church, please visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ anzabaptistchurch.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com

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freshman Hunter Edmisten puts the finishing touches on his drawing “Autumn Classic,” his entry for the Second Annual Hello Autumn! art competition in Fallbrook.

Hunter Edmisten proudly displays his framed drawing that will be entered in the Second Annual Hello Autumn! art competition in Fallbrook.

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Dave Dolan hosts a fishing pole casting game at Anza Baptist Church’s Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 1.

Theresa Sawtelle hands out free balloons at Anza Baptist Church’s Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 1.

Children scramble up the rock climbing wall at the Anza Baptist Church Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 1.

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A bouncy slide is a kid favorite at the Anza Baptist Church Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 1.

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Greg Bruce (horse)

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would like to thank all the wonderful people that came out to the gymkhana,” Greg Sandling, Lions Club President, said.. “A ton of new riders as well as the old crowd were there. The food was great, and wonderful memories were made. Special thanks to the Lions’ crew for all the hard work they put in before, during and after the event. You guys are what makes the show go on. We have one more event on November 5 and afterwards an awards dinner dance for the whole town at the community hall.”

The next gymkhana will be held Saturday, Nov. 5. Sign-ups will start at 8:30 a.m. and events will begin at 10 a.m. Helmets are required for all riders under the age of 18. No alcohol will be permitted at this event or on the grounds. Everyone is welcome.

The Lions’ field is located at 39551 Kirby Rd., in Anza.

For more information regarding the Lions Club of Anza Valley, please email Greg Sandling at President.AnzaLions@gmail. com or visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ LionsofAnzaValley.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com

Chris Skinner walks, trots and gallops the American flag around the arena for the National Anthem to kick off the Lions Club of Anza Valley’s October Gymkhana Saturday, Oct 1.

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Horse and rider negotiate the barrels at the Lions Club of Anza Valley’s October Gymkhana Saturday, Oct 1.

Horses are warmed up before the games at the Lions Club of Anza Valley’s monthly gymkhana.

Greg Sandling lopes his horse towards the gate at the Lions Club of Anza Valley’s monthly gymkhana Saturday, Oct 1.

Coming in hot during the barrel races at the Lions Club of Anza Valley’s October Gymkhana Saturday, Oct 1.

A young horsewoman examines her ribbon at the Lions Club of Anza Valley’s October Gymkhana Saturday, Oct 1.

Fast and furious lead line is enjoyed by horseman and leader alike at the Lions Club of Anza Valley’s monthly gymkhana.

BRADFORD from page D-1 amongst the partygoers in her wheelchair by Mike Patke.

“Let There Be Light, Anza Electric Cooperative Inc., The History.”

The party was attended by several dozen family members and friends, including three AEC board members and the Cooperative’s general manager Kevin Short and his wife Jodi.

“I think it’s one of the highlights of what the park and its facilities are meant for, community events,” Elmore said. “This party was especially meaningful because Mrs. Bradford attended the Little Red Schoolhouse, and probably sat in one of the chairs that still remain.

The Anza Civic Improvement League was very happy to have helped with this event. Barbara and her family have been a staple in Anza for a very long time. Her friends and family appreciated her attendance.”

Bradford was gently propelled

“My wife Kimberlee and I had a very blessed time celebrating Barbara Bradford’s 100th birthday at Anza’s Minor Park Sunday,” Patke said. “If this is what 100 years looks like, I want to live to be 100 years, too.”

It was an exciting day for everyone.

“I want to thank my granddaughter Mary Jane for putting together the most wonderful party in the Anza park for my 100th birthday celebration,” Bradford said. “I would also like to thank everyone else that was there, including my daughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren, the Barnyard Boyz and CalFire.”

IFC looking for nominations for Interfaith Humanitarian Award

MURRIETA – The Interfaith Council of Murrieta and Temecula Valley is looking for nominations for its fifth annual Humanitarian Award. Nominees may be an individual of any age, youth group, not-for-profit organization, business, faith-based organization or governmental entity. Individuals must live or work in the local area. On-line service providers as well as brick and mortar service providers are welcome to apply. National service programs are not considered unless there is strong local participation.

The objective of the award is to honor an individual or organization that exemplifies the objectives of the Interfaith Council, especially cooperation, equity, unity, respect, compassion, dignity, human rights and justice, which are only a few of the virtues and requirements of a peaceful and just society. Think about these possible nominees: a neighbor who is cooking meals and running errands for an at-risk older adult in the neighborhood, a friend who is buying food and lending rent money to help an out-of-work family stay in their home, a youth

who is tutoring a child unable to attend school and falling behind in his studies, etc.

Anyone who would like to nominate an individual or organization may request the nomination form by calling 951-698-6116, or emailing martimusician@verizon.ne t . The deadline for submission is Monday, Oct. 17. Recognition will take place at the Night of Gratitude sponsored by the Interfaith Council Sunday, Nov. 20, the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

The Interfaith Council seeks to

How to have a blessed marriage, part 2 of 2 The four things every marriage needs

some, trying to save.

In western countries, about 90% of the population gets married by the age 50, which is excellent news. It tells us that the overwhelming majority of couples believe in marriage. Moreover, they want a meaningful and loving marriage right from the start.

The question is, how do you have a marriage that works? What are the tools a husband and wife need to make their marriage lasting and loving? How can couples keep their marriage out of divorce court?

between two separate individuals. Regarding marriage, the Bible said, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one,” Ephesians 5:31.

The moment you got married, you became one with your spouse. It means you are united. Now you need to fight for that unity.

recognize service that demonstrates one or more virtues like courtesy, excellence, generosity, humility, integrity, responsibility, selfdiscipline, trustworthiness and truthfulness. Virtues are qualities of character.

The IFC seeks to recognize service that demonstrates The Golden Rule, which is found in all religions. The Rule addresses reciprocity and is generally said, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

The IFC seeks to recognize service that alleviates or eliminates

prejudice. The IFC seeks to recognize service that encourages social and/or economic justice.

The IFC meets on the second Tuesday of every month from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Miller-Jones Mortuary, 26855 Jefferson Ave., in Murrieta. New members and guests are welcome.

To be added to the email list or for more information, contact secretary Marti Treckman at 951-698-6116 or martimusician@verizon.net

Submitted by The Interfaith Council of Murrieta and Temecula Valley.

Bible said that we’re to “submit to one another out of reverence for Christ,” in Ephesians 5:21.

Marriages can get into trouble when each person wants their own way regardless of the needs of their spouse. Self-centeredness is a recipe for disaster in any marriage.

According to some studies, there is a divorce in America every 13 seconds. Which, if true, is a terrible and sad statistic. It might even make one wonder if marriage is even worth getting into or, for

Whether your marriage is amazing or struggling, young or old, here are four things every marriage needs.

Every marriage needs unity.

It’s time to stop treating your marriage as a relationship

So, “I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought” in 1 Corinthians 1:10.

Every marriage needs mutual submission.

Submission has nothing to do with being weak. It has to do with being less self-centered. The

Every marriage needs love. How does your spouse know that you love them? Is it because you did the dishes, took out the trash, or worked to get the bills paid? All of those are good, but they aren’t the actual definition of love in a marriage.

Love in a marriage, in any relationship, goes way deeper than that.

The Bible gives us the perfect definition of love when it says, “Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or

rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice in evil but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance,” in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

Read that verse slowly. Meditate on it. Then ask yourself, “Am I loving my spouse this way?” Chances are, you have room to grow in this area. Do it; your marriage needs it.

Every marriage needs respect.

You don’t have to be a Christian to have heard of the Golden Rule. You might not know that they are the very words of Jesus. He said, “Do to others whatever you would

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com

John Knori of the Barnyard Boyz band plays Barbara Bradford’s favorite tunes at her 100th birthday celebration in Minor Park Sunday, Oct. 2.

Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photos

Barbara Bradford enjoys live music by the Barnyard Boyz band at her 100th birthday celebration in Minor Park Sunday, Oct. 2.

Wellwishers have lots to share with Barbara Bradford at her 100th birthday celebration in Minor Park Sunday, Oct. 2.

CalFire firefighters come to say hello to Barbara Bradeford at her 100th birthday celebration in Minor Park Sunday, Oct. 2.

Anza Electric Cooperative Inc. general manager Kevin Short and his wife Jodi come to wish Barbara Bradford well at her 100th birthday celebration in Minor Park.

Zachary Elliott Special to the Valley News

animals

Assemblymember Marie Waldron Special to the Valley News

As a trained Project Wildlife Native Songbird Rehabilitator, my experience raising orphaned and injured songbirds and returning them to the wild has guided me in legislation I introduce and support. I’m happy to report that most of that legislation has been signed into law.

The “Beagle Freedom Bill,” which I co-authored, requires research institutions that use dogs or cats to offer those animals for adoption. I also co-authored legislation that indemnifies good

Samaritans who break into hot cars to rescue trapped animals, and I supported a bill that bans puppy mills and encourages adoption from shelters. Another bill I co-authored bans cosmetics manufactured or developed using animal testing, the first law of its type in the nation! I also supported legislation allowing the California Horse Racing Board to quickly suspend events when it becomes necessary to protect the health and safety of horses or riders. And this session I supported legislation prohibiting California testing facilities from using dogs and cats in certain toxicity tests, unless required by federal law.

California’s wildlife has also been a focus of my legislation. My bills include creation of the Native California Wildlife Rehabilitation Voluntary Fund, which allows taxpayers to check off contributions on their tax returns to support rehabilitation of sick and injured wildlife at nonprofit rehab organizations throughout the state. I have coauthored legislation that limits the use of mile-long gill nets and encourages transition to modern, less destructive techniques for harvesting fisheries. I also authored legislation preventing the sale of wild horses for slaughter when purchased at public auction, and a

bill asking the federal government to place a moratorium on roundups of free-roaming wild horses and burros on public lands.

Animal welfare is not a partisan issue and it will continue to remain one of my big priorities in Sacramento.

Assemblymember Marie Waldron, R – Valley Center, represents the 75th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes the communities of Bonsall, Escondido, Fallbrook, Hidden Meadows, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Rainbow, San Marcos, Temecula, Valley Center and Vista.

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like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets,” in Matthew 7:12.

What if you did that in your marriage? What if you started treating your spouse the way you wanted to be treated? Not because they deserve it but just because it’s right.

Over the years, I’ve spoken with many people with a spouse that is often extremely disrespectful and angry. They feel as though they can never do anything right

because anything they do makes their spouse upset. So, they just prepare for another day of yelling and disrespect.

It doesn’t have to be that way. Start showing respect to your spouse. Honor them above yourself. This is God’s way of treating people, especially the person you’re married to.

Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor of Fusion Christian Church in Temecula. For more information, visit https://www. fusionchristianchurch.com, http:// www.encouragementtoday.tv or find them on Instagram.

CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CVCO 2203926 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS

Petitioner:

YAPHET KICHECKO GIBBS GARCIA Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: YAPHET KICHECKO GIBBS GARCIA Proposed Name: YVETTE GARCIA

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: 11/16/2022 Time: 8:00 am Dept: C2

The address of the court: 505 S. Buena Vista Avenue #201, Corona, CA 92882 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: 9/30/2022

Signed: Tamara L. Wagner, Judge of the Superior Court

LEGAL: 3704 PUBLISHED: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

CHANGE OF NAME

JESUS FIDEL

JESUS FIDEL CERVANTES

AUGUST ARDEN

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: 11-17-22 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: S101 The address of the court: 30755 Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563

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: 9/29/2022

Signed: Joshua A. Knight, Judge of the Superior Court

LEGAL: 3705 PUBLISHED: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case Number: CVCO 2204005 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS

Petitioner: DARCY CHUPITAZ and FERNIE ESQUIVEL Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: AVERY ROSE ESQUIVEL

Proposed Name: AVERY ROSE CHUMPITAZ

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: 11/23/2022 Time: 8 AM Dept: C2

The address of the court: 505 S. Buena Vista, Corona, CA 92882

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: 10/06/2022

Signed: Tamara L. Wagner, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3706 PUBLISHED: October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2022

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CHANGE OF NAME

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File Number: R-202211834

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A&A CONSTRUCTION 26935 Montseratt Ct, Murrieta, CA 92563 County: Riverside Aaron Jaime Juarez, 26935 Montseratt Ct, Murrieta, CA 92563

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: Aaron Juarez Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/12/2022

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: 3694

PUBLISHED: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File Number: R-202212614

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A WING AND A PRAYER NURSERY AND BOTANICAL GARDEN 53250 US Highway 371, Anza,

Registrant: Liana Jean Jefferis Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/29/2022

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: 3701 PUBLISHED: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File Number: R-202212457

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

DETAIL GARAGE 760 AUTOBODY & PAINT 45480 Commerce St Ste 4, Indio, CA 92201

Mailing address: 45480 Commerce St Ste4, Indio, CA 92201 County: Riverside Juan -- Guerra, 45480 Commerce St Ste 4, Indio, CA 92201

business is conducted by an Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 04 25 2017

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: Juan -- Guerra Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/27/2022 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: 3703 PUBLISHED: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF

Case Number: CVSW

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File Number: R-202211707

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MOUNTAIN CENTER SCONES 60206 Devil’s Ladder Road, Mountain Center, CA 92561 County: Riverside a. John Eamon Mathys, 60206 Devil’s Ladder Rd, Mountain Center, CA 92561 b. Patricia Ann Mathys, 60206 Devil’s Ladder Rd, Mountain Center, CA 92561

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: John Eamon Mathys Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/09/2022

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: 3695

PUBLISHED: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File Number: R-202212682

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

1. THE CLUCKING GOAT 2. THE CLUCKING GOAT RANCH 61092 Canyon Dr, Mountain Center, CA 92561 County: Riverside Jennifer Lynn Anderson, 61092 Canyon Dr, Mountain Center, CA 92561 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: Jennifer Lynn Anderson Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/30/2022

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: 3702 PUBLISHED: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022

Notice To Readers: California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also requires that contractors include their license number on all advertising. You can check the status of your licensed contractor at www. cslb.ca.gov or 800-321-CSLB. Unlicensed contractors taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.

OF NAME

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: R-202212164

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GERMAINE MARINE 1701 Hamner Ave, Suite 101, Norco, CA 92860 Mailing address: 9730 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85207 County: Riverside Tige Performance LLC, 9730 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85207

This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company This LLC is registered in the state of AZ Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name listed above on 8/1/22 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: Noah Germaine, President Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/20/2022

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File Number: R-202212253

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CAPTN BILLY 30175 Via Norte, Temecula, CA 92591 County: Riverside John Seaborn Hannaman, 30175 Via Norte, Temecula, CA 92591 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 Hannaman Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/22/2022 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.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File Number: R-202212432

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EL REY TACO GRILL 20641 Van Buren Blvd Unit 103, Riverside, CA 92518

Mailing address: 1155 S. Riverside Ave Sp 67, Rialto, CA 92376 County: Riverside Familia Valencia Inc, 20641 Van Buren Blvd Unit 103, Riverside, CA 92518

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 08/01/2022 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: Casey Yarosh, Treasurer Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 09/26/2022 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

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: 11-3-22 Time: 8:00 Dept: S101

The address of the court: 30755-D Auld Road, Suite 1226, Murrieta, CA 92563

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: SEP 15 2022

Signed: Joshua A. Knight, Judge of the Superior Court

LEGAL: 3696

PUBLISHED: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2022

AMENDED

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NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 11-9-22 Time: 8:00 Dept: C2

The address of the court: 505 S. Buena Vista Avenue #201, Corona, CA 92882

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: 9-21-2022

Signed: Tamara L. Wagner, Judge of the Superior Court LEGAL: 3699

PUBLISHED: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2022

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