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Taryn Murphy Intern On Saturday evening, Oct. 10, Green Acres Interactive Therapy (GAIT) hosted the Silver Buckle Ranch Classic, a fundraiser which drew over 50 attendees from Temecula Valley and beyond. Green Acres offers therapeutic horseback riding and animal interaction. The GAIT program has been offering this exclusive form of therapy to disabled children for the past 10 years. see page A-9

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Neighborhood approves of speed bumps Tony Ault Writer Murrieta traffic surveys in the Rancho California Golf Club communities showed a majority of residents approved of a series of speed bumps placed there in March, prompting the City Council to approve a new speed bump ordinance at its Oct. 6 meeting.

Lake Elsinore Relay For Life Participants cirlce the track at Canyon Lake Middle School on Saturday, Oct. 10. The 24-hour event featured a luminaria ceremony, a survivor lap and guest speakers. Michael Loeschnig photo

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The City of Lake Elsinore hosted its annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life event on Sat., Oct. 10 at Canyon Lake Middle School, celebrating the lives of over 50 cancer survivors, some of whom have

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been cancer free for over 20 years. Relay For Life began in the mid-1980s, when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon from Tacoma, Washington, decided that he was going to raise funds for his local American Cancer Society office. In May 1985, Dr. Klatt ran and walked for 24 hours straight on the track

at Baker Stadium at University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. Hundreds of his friends turned out to support him and, over the course of 24 hours and 83 miles, Dr. Klatt raised $27,000. Following Dr. Klatt’s success, the first team relay took place in 1986 and to this day, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries

participate in the event in order to raise funds and awareness to save lives from cancer. Saturday’s event was welcomed by Wildomar Mayor Ben Benoit and Mayor Pro tem Bridgette Moore who attended the event and

see RELAY, page A-8

Wildomar State of the City looks to the future

Tony Ault Writer

Kim Harris Managing Editor

Murrieta’s historic downtown is preparing for the annual Murrieta Rod Run this weekend, Oct. 16-17 with hundreds of registered classic car owners expected to show off their restored and custom vehicles. One of the city’s biggest annual events, the Rod Run is expected to draw thousands of visitors to Murrieta’s Old Town along Washington Avenue.

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Wildomar Mayor Ben Beniot outlines plans for the city’s growth during the 2015 Wildomar State of the City Address held at City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Kim Harris photo

Wildomar Mayor Ben Benoit spoke to a packed house at City Hall during his 2015 State of the City address. Benoit held the crowd’s attention for just over 30 minutes as he presented the address which focused on the city’s past, present and future. Benoit said that if there was any one thing to take away from the meeting it’s that the city is fiscally sound. “What I really want you to come away with is that we are stable in Wildomar,” he said. “We are going to move forward. Yeah, the state has been holding onto our $2 million, but we are stable.” The city currently operates on a $9 million general fund that is mostly provided by sales tax, property tax, licensing, fines and forfeitures. “For the most part it is sales an

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Harry Ramos ousted as Murrieta’s Mayor by City Council vote 4-0 Tony Ault Writer

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Harry Ramos, Murrieta’s former mayor addresses the crowd at the city’s annual Memorial Day Observance Ceremony in May of this year.

Murrieta City Council voted to remove Mayor Harry Ramos from his position after a city investigation determined there might have been cause to believe that Ramos did engage in misconduct. The special Council meeting called at 1 p.m. Oct. 7 lasted less than 45 minutes with Ramos electing to leave the Council Chambers before the results of the private detective’s council-ordered investigation was to be discussed. Mayor Pro Tem Randon Lane took over the Mayor’s seat and joined in the discussion. After a public hearing with five residents

appearing and a short discussion the Council voted 4-0 to remove Ramos from his seat and prohibit him from representing the city on any commissions, be given no committee assignments, and prohibit him from representing any city business. Councilman Rick Gibbs made the motion seconded by Councilman Alan Long. Once Ramos left the council chamber Lane became acting Mayor and presided over the rest of the meeting. Now that Ramos has been removed from his position as mayor, Lane will succeed Ramos him in the position. In a letter to the media last Friday

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Temecula’s Genealogy Society can helps you dig up your roots

John Hunneman Columnist I am the self-appointed – perhaps self-anointed is a better term – keeper of our family tree. My interest in genealogy began about 20 years ago when, on a trip to New England, I visited my 80-year-old aunt who showed me a picture of the family hero, a Union Army Colonel, she said had served with great distinction during the Civil War. I was immediately curious about the Colonel and about others who might be swinging from the family branches. Soon after I met Jo Peck of Wildomar who, in Sept. 1997, began writing a weekly local newspaper column on genealogy called “Tracing Your Roots.” The next year Peck and several friends founded the Temecula Valley Genealogy Society. The society started small but has established firm roots in the valley.

In 2006, when the new Temecula Public Library opened, a small room and several computers were dedicated there for genealogy research. The library has shelves filled with books of family trees and research. The society also offers lectures, instructions and, information on how to get started. Learn more at www.tvgs.net. When I started my research I was lucky to find a distant cousin who was writing a massive book about my mother’s side of the tree. Richard Damon was a professor at the University of Massachusetts, which, coincidentally, is where I went to school, although I did not know him at the time. We spoke once or twice, corresponded by mail – using honestto-goodness stamps – and when he finally published his research, I bought the book – all 726 pages -- for $50. What I learned fascinated me. Mom’s family had come to Massachusetts in the 1630s and were actually founders of the small town where I grew up. Some of the family were wealthy colonial merchants, others answered “the Alarm” at Lexington and Concord. Another cousin -- Roger Sherman -- signed both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution and, as America’s history rolled on, Frontiersman Daniel Boone married into the clan. But, as every genealogist quickly discovers, not every branch shines bright on your tree. There were assorted drunks, scallywags and ne’er-do-wells. Not exactly

the kind of kin to brag about. Even the Colonel, the family’s Civil War hero who sparked my interest to begin with, turned out to be a Corporal. What I enjoy most about digging my roots is the paths they sometimes take me down. Recently I received a box of letters from a cousin she had found after her mother died. Those letters were written by my great grandfather who, I discovered, was an engineer on a merchant ship that brought beef from South America to Europe during World War I. In one letter George Burk described the narrow escape of his ship that came under attack by a German submarine. In another, postmarked Paris and dated Nov. 11, 1918, he wrote what it was like in France on the day the war ended. There is also the fun of entering new members on the tree as the younger generations of our clan get married and have children. And there is a tinge of sadness in recording the passing of relatives, such as my cousin Rick Figueroa, who lost a brave battle with cancer last month and my wife’s grandmother who passed peacefully at age 104 earlier this year. The late Dan Fogelberg, in a song about his own genealogy, crooned, “Though the generations wander, the lineage survives. And all of us from dust to dust, we all become Forefathers by and by.” Yes, we do.

New Farmers market brings fresh and local goods, produce to Murrieta Kim Harris Managing Editor Harvest Moon Markets has arrived in Murrieta thanks to the efforts of local resident Lisa Stergulz. Located at the corner of Washington and Juniper Streets in Old Town Murrieta, the first night for the traditional farmer’s market was held Oct. 8. From 3 – 7 p.m. Stergulz said that this is the first market to be vetted through the city’s planning department, unlike a previously established market that was approved by the city manager’s office about five years ago. Her plans include a complete, “old school” style market featuring local produce and local artisans. “Its local farmers, local growers and artisans that do one-of-a-kind items,” Stergulz explained. “It is going to be a traditional market. That is why we are going to start small because we are focusing on local.” Stergulz had about 20 vendors for the first night of the bi-weekly market. “It’s a little bit challenging but I think word of mouth will help it grow,” she said. “We will always stay kind of small because we are

so local focused.” Stergulz said she has been told for quite some time that there was a need for a local evening market so the decision to start Harvest Moon Markets came from a “grassroots request.” “The owner of the property has been trying to get one started and they couldn’t find the right fit because they didn’t have the time,” she said. Food trucks, acoustic music and lots of goodies await those who venture out to Harvest Moon Markets. “It’s more of a come out and socialize while you shop kind of thing instead of grab your stuff and go,” said Stergulz. “It is more of a community building thing so that people can see that the town of Murrieta can host these kinds of things. It’s for the community and people who live in the community.” Harvest Moon Markets will be held the second and fourth Thursdays of every month with the exception of November and December when the market will only be open on the second Thursday of the month due to the holidays. The next market is scheduled for Oct. 26. Stergulz said she is always look-

ing for new vendors, but nothing that is mass produced such as Avon or Scentsy. “It’s got to be handcrafted things,” she said. “It’s word of mouth to let people know we are looking for more growers.” The market is certified so all growers need to be certified with the state to be able to sell to the public. “Growers, people who are farmers, you can just grow it in your backyard and bring it. The state of California has to come out and issue a certification,” she said. “In that realm the growers know they have to be certified to sell.” Vendors on tap include local honey, handmade candles, succulents, lavender and of course, the standard fruits and vegetables that visitors to farmers markets can always find. “We are still working with the growers, I know it will be small and quaint, but it will grow,” she said. For more information or to become a vendor send an email to Stergulz at lisa.stergulz@gmail.com or visit the Harvest Moon Markets Facebook page at www.facebook. com/harvestmoonmkts. To comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

Conservative activist urges support for Reagan’s timeless values Taryn Murphy Intern While Ronald Reagan’s passing may have brought the absence of a beloved president, mover, and shaker, it did little to stop the legacy and growing impact of Reagan’s conservative values, ideals which the Temecula Valley Republican Women’s Federated Club is eager to keep alive. On Sunday, Oct. 11, the club held their annual Ronald Reagan lecture featuring national black conservative leader and social activist Star Parker. From 2 to 4 p.m., Parker, founder and president of The Center for Urban Renewal and Education, hailed Reagan’s empowering principles and emphasized the dangers of today’s progressive movement. More than 60 guests and club members were in attendance to hear Parker’s personal testimony of her transition from a nonreligious, welfare-dependent teen to a self-sufficient entrepreneur and Christian believer. Author of the books “Blind Conceit” and “Uncle Sam’s Plantation: How Big Government Enslaves America’s Poor and What You Can Do About It,” Parker drew from her extensive experience in the political world to educate attendees about

anti-poverty initiatives, and how big government is a threat, not an ally, to the poor. Specifically, she said, redistribution of wealth is inconsistent with the foundation of America and its constitution, violating not only tested economic principles but biblical commandments as well. “The Ten Commandments say ‘Don’t covet’ and socialism is covetousness. Socialism also violates a second commandment, ‘Do not steal,’” Parker said. After being arrested for shoplifting as a teen, Parker was told by her school counselor that because she was a “victim of racism,” her illegal actions were justified. As a result, Parker said she is well acquainted with the ideologies of the progressive movement. The agenda, she said, appealingly promotes entitlement and the establishment of a level playing field – something which Parker asserts is anything but level. “They convince low-wage voters that redistribution of wealth is the key to social justice,” she said, referencing the culture’s crusade to “take from the sons of the enslaver and give to the sons of the enslaved.” According to Parker, these efforts at equality are dehumanizing, causing minorities to become dependent

on a government which convinces the poor they are helpless without its care, and fosters an agenda which forces low-income workers to “scavenge for the crumbs thrown to them”. “How are we going to build a nation that’s free and prosperous when we’re full of people who are irresponsible and governmentdependent,” Parker asked. For these policies to be changed, Parker said right-wing leaders must strengthen their marketing department, combatting the left’s attack on successful, high-profit individuals. “Profit is what gives us the engine tomorrow to create the jobs that we so desperately need,” Parker explained. In addition, Parker stressed a vital need for the re-establishment of Judeo-Christian values in an American society which she said has “collapsed.” “We are going to be biblical and free, or we are going to be secular and statist,” declared Parker. Once again referencing the restoration that could be brought by Reagan’s former policies, Parker exhorted her audience in the task at hand. “We have to do these things to save our country.”

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Randon wrote that there had been some “unfortunate circumstances” that led to council’s decision to remove Ramos as mayor. “Through this time of change, we will continue to serve the public with the highest integrity and transparency,” Lane wrote. “Our city government is built on unity, efficiency, equality and respect and as elected officials we have an obligation to uphold these values. As good stewards, we must encourage growth in public safety, infrastructure and economic development in our community in order to thrive today and in the future. “As we move past yesterday’s events, I encourage our residents to stand firm on the principles our city was founded. Honesty, respect and accountability are values that must be portrayed by fellow officials, staff and the public in order to move forward in the betterment of our community.” The move comes about following the release of an investigation into Ramos that was called for by a group of citizens including two former Murrieta City Councilmen Doug McAllister and Ed Faunce who alleged a series of seven acts of misconduct took place during his term. Ramos joined his fellow councilmembers approving the investigation. In addition, Ramos in July was accused of sexually harassing

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is the waste of taxpayer’s dollars and exploiting public resources for political attacks. “I was promised to face my accusers but I didn’t have the opportunity,” he continued. “A lot of the accusations against me are generic and secondhand. A lot of the findings were based on hypotheticals.” He said he did not vote with the other councilmen on a new “Code of Conduct’ they designed because, “There has always been the fear of this being a nuclear political weapon. They were trying to cookie cut what a good councilman should be.” He likened the investigation to a kangaroo court. “The intent has always been designed as weapon and I think I have been proven correct.” He said the new code’s only penalty is censorship. “I will still be a councilman tomorrow after the vote. It has all been a farse.” Ramos said, even though the investigation would be a waste of taxpayer money, he want the citizenry to know he did not do anything wrong. “So here we are. I’m being investigated,” he said. He reiterated at the Thursday council meeting before leaving the dais, “This is like a laser guided missile. No one else is being investigated.” He continued, “I still will be a councilman tomorrow. Whatever the result, we still must work together.” Ramos suggested the questions on alleged sexual harassment in the report should never have been given to the staff. “It should have been private amongst the council. I wish I had an opportunity to debunk this report. I didn’t,” he said. Under the misconduct procedures any councilman or government official accused of misconduct although required to excuse himself from the dais, can sit in the audience and hear the accusations from his accusers in the public comments portion and in the report, He would have an opportunity to answer them later. Ramos said on the advice of his attorney, he would leave the council chambers without making any further comments. In the interview he suggested that anyone interested in the investigative report should read it thoroughly before making any judgements. He pointed out several photographs the report showed he allegedly made advances to other women as completely ridiculous. The report can be read in its entirety on the Murrieta City Website under the special meeting council agenda for Oct. 7. For more local news or to comment on this story online, visit www. myvalleynews.com.

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City of Menifee reminds residents of Special Election on Nov. 3 MENIFEE – In July, the Menifee City Council opted to hold a Special Election to fill the vacant 3rd District seat previously held by Councilmember Wallace Edgerton, who passed away in May. The Menifee City Clerk/Elections Official is reminding voters that the Special Election held on Nov. 3 is less than a month away and will elect a City Councilmember to District 3 for the remainder of that term, expiring November 2016. Registered voters have begun to receive the sample ballots in the mail. The Menifee City Clerk’s office encourages voters of the 3rd District to attend candidate forums or research the official

WILDOMAR from page A-1 property tax that brings home the dollars for us,” Benoit said, adding that property taxes are “creeping” back up to what they were before the economic downturn. According to Benoit, the majority of general fund monies spent

candidates before voting. Menifee does not endorse or support any candidate. The City Seal shall not be used on any graphics or materials produced by any candidate, business or others as it is the registered seal of Menifee for official city business. All registered voters are encouraged to review their Official Sample Ballot before voting, and if you have not received your sample ballot, please contact the Registrar of Voters office for more information at https://www.voteinfo.net/ or (951) 486-7200. Ballots must be received at the Registrar of Voters office or any Riverside

goes for public safety, 61 percent to be exact. 19 percent goes to general government costs, or the cost to run the city while 20 percent goes to community development and 1 percent goes to public works and engineering.

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Wildomar’s past As he discussed the city’s past, Beniot noted that in 1885 Wildomar had a Methodist school and its own newspaper. “In 1885 we were trying to be the hub of the region,” Benoit said. “We were along a major rail corridor in the area. If you wanted to stay in a hotel, you came to Wildomar. If you wanted to get your horse shod, you came to Wildomar.” Beniot said that the city’s founding fathers, William Collier, Donald Graham and Margaret Collier who put their names together to form the city name of Wildomar, did a great job with planning out many of the areas with a focus around the railroad that cut through the city. “We were quite the area,” he said. The railroad didn’t last forever though, forcing Wildomar to reestablish itself. After the railroad pulled out Wildomar was “almost forgotten,” Benoit said, adding that in 1985 Interstate 15 was completed bringing with it a new interest in the area. “Wildomar began to grow quite a bit and at a rapid pace,” he said. Wildomar’s present Benoit said that DeJong’s Dairy had survived since 1958 and was the only place in Riverside County where people can buy their milk the same place where the cows are kept and the product is processed. “Our milk is the freshest in the

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Governor’s veto of SB 69 Benoit said he was sure that everyone in attendance had heard that Governor Jerry Brown did not give the city the VLF funds as promised with the veto of SB 69, but that the money allotted to the city under SB 107 would definitely help “We are talking about a onetime bit of money that will help to pay off some of our debt with the county and in the long run, we’ll see what we get out of that but we know we will get at least $1.4 million. We’ll see what else we get,” he said, adding that the money lost in VLF funds was about $7.2 million over the four year period. “Every other city gets this $50 per person, we don’t get it,” he said in reference to discussions with the state. “When will get it back? We’ll keep working on that.” Benoit said. For more local news or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvallleynews.com.

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Wildomar’s future Benoit said the city is working several projects, including updating the general plan, financing for infrastructure and funding for future services. “We are looking forward to our general plan, updating our general plan. The county did us a great service in 2008 when they gave us a general plan that we could work with but it’s time to put in some of our own items,” he said, adding that the city couldn’t afford to do a whole general plan update. “So we are going to do a general plan light, as we like to call it.” According to Benoit financing for infrastructure is already in place for future residential development as well as future services for those residents. “If you are a Wildomar resident now and you see a new house going up down the street they are paying their fair share,” he said. “Not only are they paying their fair share for roads, but they are paying their fair share for police. So as we see those new residents coming in they will start paying on a yearly basis a little bit extra money to go toward police and fire so that our services won’t dwindle as we get more residents. That is a very important thing to have for our future community.” Benoit said that the city wants homes that compliment the region as well as the city. The city has its own dark skies ordinance based off of the county’s to keep the night

sky visible for all to enjoy, even with new development. “We work really hard to keep it dark in Wildomar at night,” Benoit said. According to Benoit, new projects in addition to housing include a Subway Sandwich restaurant, a 194,000-square-foot Walmart, a 26,000 square-foot-charter school and several shopping centers. Some are actively being built and others are in the process. Roads are being improved and updated as well. “We’ve had a lot of good improvements on Clinton Keith, we’ll have some future ones coming up on Bundy Canyon, Baxter (Road) after that,” Benoit said., “We’ll have a lot of good project moving forward.” Benoit also spoke about the recent approval of Mt. San Jacinto College’s purchase of an 80 acre site for a Wildomar campus. Funded by Measure AA, the campus will feature a 47,000-square-foot multipurpose building classrooms, library, technology center, student services, science classrooms and a gymnasium. “Our supervisors did a great service to our community by holding this property up, letting it go to the Mt. San Jacinto Community College,” he said. “We’re excited to see that coming here to Wildomar.” Capital projects include Grand Avenue improvements with 10 miles of bike lanes at a cost of $2 million. Benoit said the move will improve intersections “in desperate need of improvement.” Also on tap are 3.5 miles of trails at $1.5 million and 550,000 square feet of paving at a cost of $500,000 along the aforementioned roadway. Bundy Canyon Road is also in the process of improvements as is Clinton Keith Road. All capital improvement projects are being funded by what Benoit called “OPM” or other people’s money.

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area and if you get the chocolate milk, you are really going to have a good night,” he quipped. Wildomar is a hub to the future, located in the middle of what City Manager Gary Nordquist refers to as Adventureland, Benoit said. He referenced Temecula wine country and hot air balloon rides, Menifee’s road construction, Murrieta’s growth and future of technology through education and new technology based businesses as well as Lake Elsinore’s skydiving businesses, other extreme sporting activities and the national parks that border the area. “All of that helps in our area as well,” he said. Wildomar is made up of 24 square miles, 34,148 residents with a planned growth of about 54,000 in the general plan as it stands now. Wildomar will always be rural in nature with a small town feel and hometown values, Benoit said. Benoit touched upon how the city’s pared down staff and use of government contracts enabled them to make it through what could have been a very trying time financially. “Without those contract relationships as a city that started out on one foot then had to take a quick step back because of what our governor did to us, it would have been very difficult to survive the way we did without our ability to be flexible with our contract workers,” Benoit said.

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TVUSD Faces Football team injury lawsuit Taryn Murphy Intern The Temecula Valley Unified School Board is investigating parent claims that 25 Chaparral High School football players, during a September conditioning practice, may have suffered burns on their hands from hot artificial grass. The football players after complaining of the burns were sent to the team athletic trainer John Rentar who provided first aid treatment for their burns. A few days later the school nurse, after examining a few of the player’s blistered hands, called parents to inform them that they needed further medical treatment for possible infections. Since the September 2 training practice the parents of the players have complained to the school board about the incident and are threatening a lawsuit. One of the football player’s mothers, who chose to remain anonymous for fear her child would be retaliated against, claims that during a school football practice, 25 or more players on the football team were chastised by Coach Jeffrey McCullough for “losing their focus and goofing off” on the field. In an effort to condition the teens, the parent said, the coach ordered the players to perform “bear crawls” on the hot artificial turf field, resulting in burns on the students’ hands and knees. The mother said the school failed to immediately notify the students’ parents, of their injuries. “They’re trying to push it under the rug and act like nothing happened…I had to extrapolate it out of them,” she said. The mother of the 14-year-old player said she wasn’t aware of the situation or her son’s wounds until a few days later, when the school called and promptly informed her

that her son was in need of hospitalization. After the parents began complaining the School Board issued a statement to the parents. In the statement, the school claims that the students were required to perform “crab walks”, but that the injuries were unintended and the coach in question did, in fact, sterilize the equipment used to “pop” the students’ blisters. “On Wednesday, September 2, 2015, during fourth period PE class, members of the Chaparral High School freshman football team were performing conditioning activities on the new artificial turf field including bear crawls and crab walks. The activities required student-athletes to repetitively move their hands across the turf field. During the course of this activity, several student-athletes developed blisters on their hands. Student safety has been and continues to be one of the District’s highest priorities,” the statement reported. “While the District continues to thoroughly investigate this incident consistent with its practices, the unintended consequences resulted in students being hurt. Such injuries are never acceptable and we are committed to implementing any and all necessary corrective actions at the completion of our investigation… “We have confirmed that the trainer used a fully sterilized protocol for each student including hand washing, betadine and scissors swabbed with alcohol before each application. The trainer also applied a protective ointment and band aids. The school’s team doctor reviewed the trainer’s first aid response and agreed that the treatment was within appropriate guidelines…One of the valuable lessons we have learned from this incident is that we have a need to revisit guidelines for the use of artificial turf fields with

Murrieta approves of speed bump policy Tony Ault Writer Murrieta traffic surveys in the Rancho California Golf Club communities showed a majority of residents approved of a series of speed bumps placed there in March, prompting the City Council to approve a new speed bump ordinance at its Oct. 6 meeting. Due to an increase in motorists speeding and accidents in the vicinity of the city’s golf club communities in 2014 residents complained to the city council. The City Council then created a Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan. The plan included the installation of a series of chicanes – artificial curves using posts mounted on the pavement – on Clearbook Drive, Branwin Street and Woodbridge Drive. The chicanes were installed earlier this year and eventually replaced by speed bumps. According to a series of speed surveys made by the Traffic Commission after the speed bumps were installed, the traffic speeds in the area were reduced an average of 7 miles per hour. There also was a decrease in the traffic volume on Branwin Street, with a corresponding increase in traffic volume on Woodbridge Drive. Jeff Hitch, Public Works Construction Manager told the council the speed bumps, in addition to the average speed reduction, provided a “more

balanced” traffic flow through the neighborhoods. Residents in the area were surveyed by the city staff on July 8. They asked for their opinion of the speed bump installation. Hitch said they distributed 197 surveys to home owners in the area. The city received 84 of the surveys back and those showed that 82 percent of those residents approved of the speed bumps. The approval exceeded the necessary percentage to keep the speed bumps in place permanently according to the NTMP. Since the city did not have a specific speed bump ordinance the Traffic Commission brought a tentative speed bump policy to the City Council’s attention and asked for their approval. The Council approved of the amendment to the NTMP with a 5-0 vote. The new policy lays out the parameters necessary for the city to consider the installation of speed bumps in neighborhoods faced with too many speeding motorists. The policy outlines how local residents or Home Owner Associations can request the traffic control devices in their neighborhoods. The new policy can be reviewed at the City Clerk’s office. In other business the City Council accepted a POW/MIA flag from the Rough Riders Motorcycle Club. The flag will be flown above the Murrieta Public Library.

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testing and any treatment needed. Chaparral parents reported to the school board they are angered that the initial first aid treatment was done without their knowledge. Since the incident, parents have been requesting meetings with the school principals, reportedly hired lawyers, and are lobbying for the resignations of Coach McCullough and Rentar. Greatly concerned that their children would be retaliated against, none of the parents would allow their names to be used by this writer.

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was Jacque Balbas-Ruddy, 50, of Huntington Beach. Balbas-Ruddy was diagnosed with breast cancer on July 12, 2011 after she had discovered an abnormal lymph node in her left breast. She underwent numerous radiation treatments after her diagnosis; however, on Sept. 22, of this year the cancer returned. Despite the reoccurrence, she has chosen to remain positive and her positivity certainly encourages all of those around her. “Some day we will see a day without cancer,” she said. “Until then, we need to continue to work together and remain positive.” Balbas-Ruddy, who is a full-time student at University of California, Irvine said that she declined medical leave after her professor asked her following the reoccurrence. She said she intends to live life each day at a time and will continue being strong for those around her. Chrissy Rohlmeier, who serves as the Lake Elsinore event organizer with the American Cancer Society, participated in her eighth year at Relay For Life. “It’s an honor to be here among all the cancer survivors to raise money to beat this disease,” she said. Rohlmeier, who has two sons and one daughter, lost both of her parents to cancer before her children were born. “Our goal is to beat this disease so there aren’t any more kids who have to grow up without knowing their grandparents,” Rohlmeir said. Following the opening ceremonies and introductions, each of the survivors took part in a ceremonial lap around the track at Canyon Lake Middle School. Family and friends of the survivors, as well as community leaders and the Lake Elsinore High School cheer team showed support by cheering on the sidelines. This year’s event drew 22 teams and 196 participants, while raising $16,015.49 in donations. For more information on the American Cancer Society, visit www.cancer.org.

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Local GAIT Silver Buckle Ranch Classic draws attendees from throughout SoCal Taryn Murphy Intern On Saturday evening, Oct. 10, Green Acres Interactive Therapy (GAIT) hosted the Silver Buckle Ranch Classic, a fundraiser which drew over fifty attendees from Temecula Valley and beyond. While many surrounding ranches specialize only in horse-training and breeding, Green Acres offers therapeutic horseback riding and animal interaction. Through the GAIT program, Rich has been offering this exclusive form of therapy to disabled children for the past 10 years. Long before Rich officially filed GAIT as a 501(c)(3) non-profit in August of 2014, therapeutic riding began as a brainchild of her father, Dr. Harold West, a pediatrician who also trained and bred Arabian horses. In the late 1960s, West merged his love for the two professions by developing an idea for therapeutic riding. The logistics of therapeutic horse-riding are simple, plausible and compelling. When a rider sits upon a horse, the movements of the horse’s hips and legs mimic those of a human being, causing the rider to use certain muscles as if he too were walking. For immobile patients, this means exercise in areas of the body which might otherwise be difficult to operate, resulting in a specific form of therapy called hippotherapy. After Margaret Rich and her husband became the owners of Green Acres Ranch, they began holding a small number of therapeutic sessions for special-needs children, a move which has continued to grow and allowed GAIT to file as a non-profit organization. In an effort to ensure its therapy remains available and affordable, Green Acres Ranch hosted its first fundraiser on Saturday night from 4 to 10 p.m., featuring a barbeque

dinner, live therapy demonstrations, and a country western band. In addition, attendees participated in a silent auction, and enjoyed a ranch-sorting competition, where riders herded cattle in record time. Linda Walz, a member of the board for GAIT, was enthusiastic about the fundraiser’s efforts and the therapy’s unique angle. “With a horse, you get a chance to not even think about the fact that you’re exercising, you’re strengthening, you’re stretching. These children and adults aren’t thinking about that, they’re thinking about the horse,” Walz said. Cathleen Hamilton, a guest at the event who met the Rich family after buying an Arabian horse, added, “It’s an incredible thing that they’re doing, trying to make sure that the kids who have disabilities can ride horses. In my opinion it will be one of the best things that can happen in Temecula. I really mean that.” To learn more about GAIT, call Green Acres Ranch at (951) 302-2384, or visit their website at www.GAITprogram.org. For more local news or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

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Upside-down hot-air balloon turns heads in Temecula Taryn Murphy Intern For regular passersby, an upsidedown hot-air balloon in the sky can only mean one thing—an impending crash landing. But for the engineering firm Festo, Inc., the spectacle is just another result of clever construction and curious minds. This past week in Temecula, the unique balloon launched at sunrise from October 2-7, turning heads as locals caught a sight of the world’s only upside-down hot-air balloon. Andrea Ziomek, corporate communications manager at Festo, Inc., explained the make-up of the balloon. “At first glance, the upside-down balloon appears to be floating on its head. In actuality, there is a concealed cabin on the underside and a dummy cabin at the top,” Ziomek said. The idea for this seemingly impossible phenomenon was sparked after a member of the management board observed a hot-air balloon’s reflection on a lake. “He said, ‘I wonder what it would take to create an upside-down hot

air balloon.’ He had the passion for ballooning, and that’s how it came about,” Ziomek said. Festo seized the opportunity to make the prospect a reality, working with the British manufacturing company Cameron Balloons to create the balloon. Despite the genius of the balloon, however, a “companion” balloon is still required in order for it to fly safely. “As the upside-down balloon rises into the sky, it needs to be guided,” Ziomek said. “Its unusual design, with its integrated cabin beneath its skirt (or lower envelope), obscures the pilot’s vision, meaning that he (or she) is required to fly blindly. The pilot therefore needs directions from the accompanying balloon, particularly during the tricky landing phase.” While Festo takes pride in its gravity-defying invention, the production of another upside-down balloon is unlikely. The corporation intends to stick to its original services by providing and inventing automation technology for production companies and factories worldwide. However, the one-of-akind balloon will continue to travel the world, aweing spectators from

With the lower section of the balloon retracted by cables, it offers a glimpse of the basket and the reassurance that even though the balloon looks upside down, its design is still normal and flies the same way as an upright balloon.

India, Canada, and everywhere in between. “It’s very coveted. Anybody who sees it can say it’s a rare sight,” Ziomek said.

Festo also produces other forms of hot-air balloons, such as a special insulated kind which traps heat and allows the balloon to travel for longer periods of time. But it’s the

upside-down balloon which takes the cake. “It’s the upside-down balloon which really fascinates people,” Ziomek said.

A hot air balloon crew with the automation company Festo prepare a basket that will be connected to an upside-down hot air balloon envelope in Temecula’s wine country on Oct. 6.

A hot air balloon crew with the automation company Festo prepare their two hot air balloons for flight on an early Oct. 6 morning in Temecula’s wine country. Shane Gibson photos

A member of the Festo hot air balloon crew helps fill the envelope of the upside down balloon with cold air before using the burners to fill it with hot air.

Members of the Festo hot air balloon crew begin filling their upside down balloon with hot air. The unique design of the balloon keeps the basket hidden behind the lower canopy of the balloon creating the upside down illusion.

Festo hot air balloon crews and passenger stand in the lower section of the upside down balloon envelope.

Two Festo automation company hot air balloons are almost ready for flight. The regular right-side-up balloon can help the upside down balloon with navigation because the basket is hidden behind the balloon’s envelope.

The unique design of the Festo hot air balloon creates the illusion of an upside down balloon. The basket is completely hidden behind the lower section of the balloon.

A Festo hot air balloon crew does final safety checks before piloting the company’s upside down balloon over wine country in Temecula on Oct. 6.

Festo’s upside down hot air balloon takes flight over Temecula’s wine country on Oct. 6.

One Festo hot air balloon right-side-up and one that appears to be upside down float above wine country in Temecula on Oct. 6.

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Blotter / Pets Motorcyclist killed in Ortega Highway crash LAKE ELSINORE – A motorcyclist was fatally injured in a collision with a pickup truck on the Ortega Highway, three miles west of Lake Elsinore has been identified as Reza Gholamipour, 38, of Aliso Viejo, a

Riverside County Coroner’s press release has announced. The accident happened about 9:50 a.m., on Monday, Oct. 12, roughly three miles west of Grand Avenue, according to the California

Highway Patrol. Officers shut down the two-lane route in both directions to conduct an investigation and clear the wreckage. A SigAlert was issued at 10:35 a.m.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The other motorist suffered minor injuries but declined treatment, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

The Ortega, which links Orange and Riverside counties via a 30mile corridor skirting the Cleveland National Forest, has a number of sharp bends. The posted speed limit is 55 mph.

Fire tears through house, adjacent buildings LAKE ELSINORE – A firefighter was injured and 13 people were displaced in a fire that largely destroyed a Lake Elsinore home and damaged two adjacent structures on Monday, Oct. 12. The blaze was reported about

11:10 a.m. at a single-story residence near Brightman Avenue and Turner Street, in a community on the western edge of Elsinore known as Lakeland Village, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

An agency spokeswoman said a dozen engine crews and a truck company, numbering around 45 firefighters, arrived to find flames raging in almost every room of the residence. Two other buildings on the prop-

erty also caught fire before crews gained the upper hand about an hour later, she said. One of the firefighters suffered unspecified minor injuries and was transported to a Wildomar hospital for treatment.

American Red Cross personnel were called to the location to provide assistance to seven adults and six children displaced by the fire. The cause of the blaze was under investigation.

One dead, one in custody following shooting at local restaurant

Yellow police tape forms a perimeter around the scene of a murder in Menifee on Friday, Oct. 9.

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Kim Harris Managing Editor A man has lost his life and woman has been arrested under suspicion of murder following a shooting a local fast food joint on Friday, Oct. 9.

Joseph Hennings, 39, of Murrieta was shot and killed at the McDonald’s located on Bradley Road in Sun City. Menifee police responded to the call at around 6:07 p.m., a press release issued by the agency reported. “Upon their arrival, officers

found a deceased male adult inside the restaurant and immediately located and placed a suspect in custody,” Deputy Damien Ruiz wrote in the report. Investigators from the Menifee Police Department and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Central

Homicide Unit responded and assumed the investigation. Amanda Harwood, 35, of Big Bear, was arrested and charged with murder following the incident. As of press time, Harwood remains in custody at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta in lieu of $1

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million bail. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call Investigator Stoyer of the Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit at (951) 955-2777 or Investigator Plumier of the Menifee Police Department at (951) 210-1000.

One woman dead following officer involved shooting in Aguanga Kim Harris Managing Editor An Aguanga woman is dead following an officer involved shooting and an hours long standoff with police on Friday, Oct. 9.

The deceased has been identified as Margaret Wagner, 62, of Aguanga. The incident began with a domestic disturbance call at 6:20 a.m. to a residence in the 54000 block of Wildwood Drive in the community

of Idyllwild. According to a press release issued by the department, the 911 caller advised that an adult female was in possession of a firearm and was threatening people at the residence.

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by calling the suspect out of the residence. After several unsuccessful attempts to communicate with Wagner, the SWAT team members entered the residence and found Wagner deceased. No deputies were injured during the incident. The deputy involved in the shooting was placed on administrative leave per department policy. The involved deputy’s name will not be released at this time. Investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Central Homicide Unit responded and assumed the investigation. This is an active and ongoing investigation. The Riverside County Hemet Station encourages anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Central Homicide Investigator Moody at (760) 393-3525 or Investigator Janecka at (951) 791-3400.

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“Deputies responded to the location but the female fled the area prior to their arrival. The deputies searched the area, but did not locate her and determined that no victims were injured during the incident,” the press release reported. At approximately 10 a.m., the investigation led deputies to a residence in the 44000 block of Jacob Court in Aguanga where Wagner was located still in possession of the handgun. “The deputies ordered the suspect to drop the handgun; however, she refused and pointed the handgun at deputies and an officerinvolved shooting occurred. The suspect retreated into the residence and refused to exit the home,” Deputy Mike Vasquez wrote in apress release. The Riverside County Sheriff’s SWAT team was called to the scene to assist the deputies and attempted to peacefully resolve the situation

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Kids and dogs are invited to dress up for Menifee’s inaugural Fall Festival MENIFEE – The City of Menifee Community Services Department, Menifee 24/7 and Brookfield Residential present Menifee’s inaugural Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 4 to 9 p.m.,at Audie Murphy Ranch Sports Park. The family-oriented Halloween and fall-themed event is free to attend.

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Tony Ault Writer Murrieta’s historic downtown is preparing for the annual Murrieta Rod Run this weekend Oct. 16-17 with hundreds of registered classic car owners expected to show off their restored and custom vehicles. The Murrieta Rod Run, one of the city’s biggest annual events, is expected to draw thousands of visitors, classic car owners from throughout the nation, photographers and residents to Murrieta’s Old Town along Washington Avenue. This year the Drifters Car Club, coordinating the event, reported every car space available was sold out early and only a few vendors spaces were open as of Oct. 4. The event staged along Washington Avenue between Ivy and Kalmia Streets is free and open to the public. The street will be closed off to regular vehicle traffic during the two-day event with all of its merchants remaining open to the thousands of visitors expected.

Every make and model of vintage, classic, pre-1980 muscle cars, and hot rods, shined up and ready for show, will be on display. A classic car is considered any older car with enough historical interest to be collectable and worth preserving or restoring rather than scrapping. The Classic Car Club of America considers a classic car as one that is either American or foreign built produced between 1915 and 1948. They are also called “Full Classics” or just plain Classics. Trucks and custom cars are also included in these categories. The “show and shine” portion of the event both days will give spectators an opportunity to peek under the hood of the cars and trucks and talk to the owners about their efforts in restoring or rebuilding the vehicles. The Drifters Car Club theme for the event is “Every Guy & Every Car has a Story.” Judges from the Valley area will pick the best 62 selected Hot Rods, customs and Classic cars for the Diamond Awards ceremony being held Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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The scheduled Friday Night Cruise from 4 to 7 p.m. is the highlight of the show for the car and truck owners, giving them an opportunity to show off their vehicles on the road with all their sounds, lights and regalia being proudly displayed before thousands of spectators. Moon Valley Nursery, a new sponsor of the colorful classic auto show, is joining with The Drifters Car Club to help Priscilla Powell, a disc jockey from Sounds Divine DJs who is suffering from a cancer relapse. The Powells, Brian and Priscilla, are known throughout the Inland Empire as DJs for many car shows. They will be on hand at the Murrieta Rod Run playing the 1950s, 60s and 70s music popular in the era. Jean Vesey of the Drifters Car Club noted that Priscilla is seeking to try a cancer treatment only sold outside of the USA. The $4,000 cost is not covered by her insurance. Moon Valley Nursery will have a booth set up at the show where car registrants can have their pictures taken on Friday and for the trophy winners on Saturday. Any donations for the pictures will go to Brian and Priscilla for her treatment. To comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

Friends of the Murrieta Library announce Overstock Sale MURRIETA – The Friends of the Murrieta Library continue their celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week with their Corner Bookstore Overstock Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. According to Volunteer Manager, Nancy Dixon there will be something for everyone at the sale. “Hundreds of books will be available, providing a wide range of choices for all. Where else can you find books that are in good-toexcellent condition,” she said. Hardbacks are $1 and paperbacks will sell for 25 cents. “All proceeds from this sale will benefit our library programs. The mission of the Friends of the Murrieta Library is to support the Murrieta Public Library through fund-raising, advocacy and volunteerism, and to promote awareness of and support for the Library as it serves the informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs of our Community,” Dixon said. Volunteers are still needed for the sale and at the library on an ongoing basis, Dixon said. “We need volunteers willing to give of their time and talent,” she said. Anyone interested in volunteering or who would like more information, should call the bookstore at (951) 677-5350 or (951) 600-5724. “Remember, book donations are always greatly appreciated,” she said. “What a great way to recycle books and support a great cause.” The Corner Bookstore is located at 39445 Los Alamos Road, just east of I-215, at the corner of Los Alamos and Whitewood. F o r m o re b u s i n e s w s a n d entertainment news, or to comment on this story online, visit www. myvalleynews.com.

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Dining in the Valley Our Nicholas Foundation Auction for Autism celebrates 10th Year

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Kathy and Mark Anselmo celebrated the successful night from the stage of the 10th Annual Our Nicholas Foundation Auction for Autism.

The upper courtyard glowed with festive lighting at the Our Nicholas Foundation’s gala event, Auction for Autism, in the 10th year for the fundraiser.

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This year, the Celebration theme lent itself to tiny offerings of vanilla mousse, with bursts of sugar-pearl flavors, and tiny chocolate cupcakes that spelled out the number 10 as guests moved from the dinner areas to the farm-table setup for the evening’s live auction. Guests gathered under dimmed lights to hear the speeches by Mark, Anthony, and Kathy Anselmo under the dimming lights, with a large screen at their backs showing how far the ONF and the Auction for Autism evening has come. Laughter, tears, and emotion ruled the evening in this personal description of what ONF has done not just for the community, but for Nicholas and his family. “We were so proud at ONF Auction for Autism to have celebrity spokesperson Vannah

he Our Nicholas Foundation Auction for Autism celebrated its tenth anniversary in black, gold, and white style at the prestigious Rancho Bella Sante De Luz estate this October. With a sold out crowd of area notables in attendance, founders Mark and Kathy Anselmo welcomed their supporters with open arms for this event that for many is a must-attend gala in Southwest Riverside County. “We never miss (the Auction for Autism),” stated Carrie Peltzer of Peltzer Farms. “Last week, we hosted our annual dinner at Peltzer Farms to raise funds for ONF that completely sold out.” Milling around silent auction tables, guests arrived at the hilltop estate to shuttles and VIP valet parking. Champagne awaited upon arrival, as did craft beer from area breweries and wine bar provided by Leoness. Appetizers from Chef Volker Lutz and Vineyard Catering is another looked forward to feature of this annual gathering to raise funds for the Our Nicholas Foundation. The Foundation supports area special needs youth. Mark and Kathy Anselmo speak candidly about their son, Nicholas, for whom the foundation is named. Discovering his autism at age two, the Anselmos turned their focus toward finding ways for their son to survive and thrive the difficult to navigate waters of autism. “The divorce rate for families with autistic children is over 80 percent,” Mark explained. “We weren’t going to be part of that statistic.” The first Auction for Autism, born with sheer enthusiasm and will, according to Kathy, took place at Pechanga Resort and Casino. When

more than 300 were in attendance that first evening, they knew they were on to something. Follow up auctions were held at the Rancho Bella Sante estate, which is one of the biggest draws of the evening. Tables set up under festive lighting, guests dressed in gala splendor, the new layout for the Auction for Autism event was a hit for all. Farm tables set up for guests in the upper courtyard, VIP seating poolside, with huge balloons hovering in black, gold, and white to carry the theme of the event through to fruition, and garden seating for vendors and families. Grenache Wine and Chardonnay from Speranza Winery awaiting guests tableside, was just one of the ways guests were treated A-List style at the Our Nicholas Foundation Auction for Autism.

“Big Heart” awards were given out to those who have gone to great strides to help the Our Nicholas Foundation, and support the Autism community in the Temecula Valley. This award was given to Charlie and Carrie Peltzer of Peltzer Farms.

Dinner for everyone Dinner included something for everyone, from vegetarians to full blown carnivores, with wedge salad, roasted cauliflower, salmon, chicken, and blue cheese encrusted prime rib. Chef Volker Lutz of Vineyard Gourmet Catering outdid himself with the display, as did Sweet Layers desserts owner Kim Mayne. “We do the ONF dinner every year,” she said. “Every year, we take the theme and do something special for them. This year, it’s all black tie, and their 10 year anniversary so we’re celebrating.”

White share about what we were doing here,” Mark said to the crowd. “But (White’s) words, that autism was a disease to find a cure for couldn’t have been more wrong.” The statistics offered were staggering, with the number of children affected by autism having raised from one in 90 to one in 68 in just ten years, according to the evening’s speakers. Families in the area shared their progress with their children, following the repeat short film made for the eighth ONF Auction for Autism. Powerful moments of families dealing with the trials of raising

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The Windmill over the gardens at Rancho Bella Sante estate was the perfect backdrop for the Our Nicholas Foundation Auction for Autism evening’s dinnertime festivities.

Guests of the Auction for Autism sat under the gleaming bulbs of the lower garden, lining up for banquet style portions of chicken, salmon, or prime rib from Vineyard Gourmet Catering.

autistic children were brought to the attention of the crowd, as was the support and love of this group for the Anselmo family.

when their children age out of the school system. In culmination of a year’s worth of work, a new addition of Our Nicholas Foundation’s advisory board was announced, including Izzy and Danielle Paskowitz of Surfer’s Healing, Murrieta Chamber of Commerce President Patrick Ellis, Temecula Chamber of Commerce President Alice Sullivan, and Robin Zetts of Harrah’s Casino. Their eyes on the future, and what comes next the focus for this group. “We are going to do some great work together for our special young adults.” Mark said. With a vision for the future top priority, ONF elaborated on new partnerships and the challenges for parents with autistic young adults. “Nicholas is starting high school next year,” Mark said. “Soon, he’ll be through with school. What happens next? Where will he live, what will he do? These are the things we are thinking about now, every day.”

Big Heart Awards given ONF Big Heart awards were given out to Charlie and Carrie Peltzer, Saadia Ward, Robyn King, Julie Thompson, Jennifer Smith, and Scott and Jenny Treadway of Rancho Community Church. A surprise video was shown, thanking them for all of the work and support offered to area families since the inception of the ONF theme song, “I want to Thank You.” Stars of the short video included area autistic youth, teachers, and notables from around Temecula’s City Hall, all with signs carrying the words of the song. Moved to tears, Mark, Kathy, and Anthony described their journey and encouraged the crowd to bid for support of the ONF Kick with Nick soccer event, but that was only part. The Anselmo family looks toward the future and what happens next

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KIDS AND TEENS: October 16 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mad Scientist Tea Party at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Ok, participants are not really going to drink the concoctions they come up with, but they promise to have a fizzing fun time as you get to mix up some crazy potions. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376. October 23 – 6-8 p.m. Steampunk Design Lab and Social Gathering at Pennypickles Workshop, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Take your cue from the Victorian days to design a costume that the Professor’s friend Jules Verne would be comfortable in. You will be judged on the most creative costume. Bring a roll of duct tape to help with making your design. Cost: $8 per person. Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376. October 30 or 31 – 3-5 p.m. Pennypickle’s Trick or Treat Trail, 42081 Main St. Temecula. Trick or Treat open house. Kids will get a treat (or will it be a trick?) in each of the Professor’s rooms as they follow his footsteps from place to place. This will be a walk-through of Pennypickle’s Workshop and will not include time to play like you’d usually expect, but we promise you’ll have fun anyway – and a bag of treats! Tickets and Information: (951) 308-6376.

ENTERTAINMENT: October 16, 17, 23 and 24 –7:30 p.m. Seussical at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Based on the books of Dr. Seuss. Performance on October 11, 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. October 15 – 7:30 p.m. Jazz at the TCC, 28816 Pujol St., Temecula. Enjoy an evening of jazz hosted by Sherry Berry in association with Temecula Presents. Featuring Sinne Eeg Quartet. Tickets: $15. Information: (866) 653-8696.

October 17 – 7 and 9 p.m. Country Live at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Live country show featuring the house band. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. October 18 – 6 p.m. Dixieland at the Merc, 42051 Main St. Temecula. Presented by Timeless Productions in association with Temecula Presents, The Best of Dixieland! Dixieland is a monthly show dedicated to bringing the best of local and regional Dixieland to Old Town Temecula. The host band, Timeless, anchors the show every month. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. October 20 – 7 p.m. danceXchange is a monthly showcase presented in various settings to bring the local dance community together in celebration of the varied and eclectic dance community and all it has to offer. Information: (866) 653-8696. October 24 – 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Lifenote presented by Sherry Berry Music. Lifenote is a music charity for children, designed to raise funds ad awareness for Jacob’s House in Temecula. Talented musical children of all ages perform on stage, and experience the joy of giving back to one’s community. 100 percent of fundraising will benefit Jacob’s House, which provides shelter to families of hospitalized patients with severe illness in our community. Information: (866) 653-8696. October 24 – 2 p.m. San Diego Ballet Company presents Carnival of the Animals at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Ballet, hip hop, giant puppets and more. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696. October 31 – 2-5 p.m. October Masquerade at the golden Bear Theater, 31555 Rancho Vista Rd. Temecula. Enjoy Berloiz’ haunting classic Symphony Fastastique and Danse Macabre featuring concert master Zun-Hin Woo and other classics. Bring the kids for a costume contest and free goody bags. Tickets and Information: (951) 587-1536 or

tickets@inlandvalleysymphony.org. COMMUNITY EVENTS: October 15 – 5:30-10 p.m. Shelter from the Storm…Taste of the Valley Inaugural dining event at the Temecula Event Center, 41000 Main St. Come and taste the love of the valley restaurants where the warmest hearts around unite to take the chill out of winter for those in need. Support the efforts of Project T.O.U.C.H. to shelter people from the cold, wet winter. Tickets: $50 per person or $90 per couple. Information: (951) 677-9661. October 16 and 17 – Murrieta Rod Run in historic downtown Murrieta on Washington Ave. between Ivy St. and Kalmia St. Benefitting the Oak Grove Center. Friday 16 – Cruise Night from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday 17 Rod Run Vehicle Showcase from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Music, entertainment, food, vendors and more! Information: www.murrietarodrun.com. October 17 – 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oktoberfest presented by the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce at Wickerd Farms, 26852 Scott Rd. Menifee. Entertainment, vendors, raffles, train rides, food and more! Information: (951) 672-1991. October 17 – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 18th Annual Temecula United Methodist Church Craft Faire at 42690 Margarita Rd. Temecula. Over 70 vendors, handcrafted items, woodcrafts, ceramics, jewelry, home and holiday décor. Plein air artists and live alpacas. Used book sale and baked goods. Light lunch will be available at a nominal fee. Admission and parking are free. Proceeds benefit local mission outreach programs in the community. Information: (951) 676-1800 or www.temeculaumc. com. October 17 – 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Bark for Life Murrieta – “Fetch a Cure” at 1 Town Square Park. Cost: $25 for first dog, $10 each additional dog. Registration: www.Relayforlife.

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org/barkmurrietaca. Information: Event Chairs - Kristine Kristine. crothers.murrietarfl@gmail.com or Cathy cleseberg.k12.ca.us. October 17 – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Family Photo Shoot fundraiser benefiting Friends of the Sun City Library. If you are interested in having your picture taken and help the Friends of the Sun City Library please contact Linda at (951) 6721731 to schedule your appointment. October 17 – 11 a.m. Menifee/Sun City Woman’s Club presents Mardi Gras Fashion Show at the Sun City Civic Center, 26850 Sun City Blvd. October 17 – 11:30 a.m. The Elk Ladies of Lake Elsinore Elks Lodge to host a Cruise into Fashion Show at the lodge, 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Tickets: $20 and are available from Carol Warren (951) 226-7920. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Champagne luncheon will be served. October 17-18 – 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Greek Festival 2015 at the Civic Center, 41000 Main St. Temecula. Live Music, dancing and Folk dancing performances, Greek food, pastries, beverages, children’s game area and more. Information: (951) 296-6207 or www.temeculagreekfest.com. October 17 – 8 .m.-12 p.m. Menifee Better Together clean up day at Heritage High School, 26000 Briggs Rd. Romoland. Volunteer and create change in the community. A variety of positions are available to meet all skill levels: gardening, weeding, renovating playgrounds and general cleaning. Information: (951) 672-6777. October 18 – 3-6 p.m. Arts Council Menifee Visual Arts Division to host Open House and First Juried Gallery Show in the new Arts Council Menifee building next to Kay Ceniceros Center, 29995 Evans Rd. Live entertainment, refreshments and more. October 21 – 5-8 p.m. 2015 Business and Health Showcase at the vacant portion of Macy’s Men, Home and Children at the Promenade Mall, 40780 Winchester Rd., Temecula. Network and meet local businesses, sample food by local restaurants, raffles and prizes and more. October 22 – 5-9 p.m. Tip a Cop event benefitting the Special Olympics at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, 30142 Haun Rd., Menifee. Local Law Enforcement officers will trade in their handcuffs to spend the day at Red Robin serving you. 100 percent of their tips will benefit the Special Olympics. Information: Abbey (951) 703-6502 or aleffler@sosc.org. October 23 – 4-8p.m. HowlO-Ween Spooktacular at the Lake Community Center, 310 W. Graham Ave, Lake Elsinore. The Recreation staff is brewing a special treat for the community. Be a part of the frightfully fun night with food for sale, carnival games, activities and crafts. Costumes are welcome. Information: (951) 245-0442. October 24 – 8 a.m. Chase your Dream to become a Deputy Sheriff or Correctional Deputy! 2015 Women’s Challenge will be held at Heritage High School, 26001 Briggs Rd. Menifee. Information and PreRegistration HRSheriffrecruiter@ rc-hr.com or (888) JOIN-RSD. October 24 – 5:30-8:30 p.m. Murrieta’s Fall Festival at California Oaks Sports Park, 40600 California Oaks Rd, Murrieta. Carnival style games, food vendors, candy, prizes and more. Information: www. murrieta.org or (951) 304-7275. October 24 – 6-8 p.m. City of Wildomar’s Trunk or Treat at Marna O’Brian Park, 20505 Palomar St. Wildomar. Come dressed in costume to trick or treat in the trunks of local businesses and organizations. Prizes for best costumes! Information: Janet jmorales@cityofwildomar.org or (951) 677-7751 ext 210. October 24 – 4-9 p.m. Menifee Fall Festival at Audie Murphy Sports Park, 30376 Lone Pine Dr. Menifee. Families will Halloween activities including costume contests for kids and pets, game booths, live music, food, petting zoo, bouncers, as well as a Movie in the Park featuring ParaNorman, and more. $5 each for all access wristbands. October 24 – 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Party in PINK Zumbathon at Temecula Creek Inn, 44501 Rainbow Canyon Rd. Temecula. There are 17 local Zumba instructors that will get together for this year’s Party in PINK event in support of the Zumba Global Research Grant for Breast Cancer Prevention benefitting Susan G. Komen. Join in on this non-stop 2 hours of Zumba fun! Cost: $15. Information: Noel (619) 436-9393. October 24-25 – 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, 20700 Cereal St. for more information on this event visit www. lucasoiloffroad.com. October 25 – 7 a.m.-12 p.m. LifeStream will be at Sunridge Community Church, 42299

Winchester Rd. Temecula. If you are interested in Giving Hope and Giving Life by giving blood, you can stop by or call the church to sign up for a time. Information: www.lstream.org. October 26 – 8th Annual So-Cal Chef Open at Pechanga Resort and Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula. Oak Grove is pleased to announce there will be 13 Chefs competing in this event. This signature event benefits the Athletic programs at Oak Grove Center for Education Treatment and the Arts. The morning kicks off with a Golf Tournament at Journey at Pechanga. Information: www.oakgrovecenter. org. October 30 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunridge Community Church to host 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat at 42299 Winchester Rd. Temecula. Carnival games, costume contest, jump houses, pony rides, giant slide, food trucks and a parking lot filled with rows of decorated trunks. Special needs from 5:30-6:30 p.m. October 30 – 5:30 p.m. Temecula Halloween Festival at Ronald Reagan Sports Park, Attention princesses, super heroes and minions come one come all to this annual event there will be games, costume contest, jumps, candy and prizes. Don’t miss this treat-filled Temecula tradition. Cost: $5 wristband includes unlimited games, activities and prizes.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS and ANNOUNCEMENTS: October 19 – 11 a.m. Temecula Va l l e y N e w c o m e r s m o n t h l y luncheon will be held at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Rd. Temecula. Meet new and longtime residents. Meeting, lunch and entertainment. RSVP required. Sharon (951) 246-7532. October 19 – 9 .m.-3 p.m. Regional Cyber Security Symposium at the Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main St. Temecula. Guest speakers, vendors, refreshments and more. Information: Charles (951) 6946468. October 21 – 4 p.m. MSJC College History Club and History Departments announce Lecture at the Menifee campus, 28237 La Piedra Rd. Room 927. Textbook author and UC Irvine Professor Laura Mitchell will lecture on “Rhinos, Giraffes, and Quaggas: South Africa and the Making of Modern Science. Information: Jim (951) 639-5660 or jdavis@msjc.edu or Christina (951) 487-3522 or cyamanaka@msjc.edu. October 31 – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. TEDx Temecula 2015 Conference: Masquerade at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Spend the day with the regions brightest thinkers and innovators. Knowledge has the power to improve lives, communities and the world. Tickets: (866) 6538696. Information: Jim McLaughlin at jim@tedxtemecula.com. Memoir Writing Group every 2nd and 4th Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 6th St. Temecula. Everyone has a story, join them and write yours! Information: (951) 694-6464. Now – MSJC College District announces participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Information: Nancy Alvarado (951) 639-5605, (951) 487-3605 or nalvarado@msjc.edu. Now – Professional Clothing Drive presented by the Salvation Army Riverside County Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program. The Salvation Army is looking for unwanted dress shoes or suit jackets to help the men of the Salvation Army A.R.C. Program better their life. You can make your donations at any chamber office or the Storm Stadium and receive one free ticket to a Monday or Tuesday game at Storm Stadium. Information: Eilyn (951) 940-5790, ext.115 or Eric (951) 245-4487, ext. 218. Now – MSJC has Occupational Internships available through its Career and Technical Education Department. Students can gain “hands-on” experience in their field, reinforce learning and make connections with industry. See what opportunities are currently available for the fall 2015 semester. Information: Matthew (951) 6395437 or mleyden@msjc.edu. Now - FTAspay is a local nonprofit spay-neuter assistance organization. Their mission to end animal shelter euthanasia through affordable spay/ neuter and microchipping. FTAspay has partnered with Menifee Animal Clinic to offer affordable spay/neuter rates, available through their website www.FTAspay.org. In addition to their low online pricing ($50 for dogs and $30 for cats) they periodically run spay-neuter specials. Follow their website and Facebook for $10 microchip clinics. Donations to FTAspay are tax deductible. For more community news and events, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

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Masquerade dinner party to benefit area veterans Shelli DeRobertis Writer TEMECULA – Dress up, put a mask on and be a hero to support area wounded veterans at the Nov. 7 Military Heroes Red Carpet Masquerade Gala, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 41000 Main St. Operation Silver Star, a nonprofit that assists wounded and returning combat military veterans, is hosting the event for $50 per person. Seating is limited to 150 gala goers. The formal-attire evening will feature a plated dinner, dancing, silent auction, raffle prizes and a surprise guest speaker. And, of course, the red carpet that leads to a photo spot. “Local high school students doing community service will be paparazzi that night,” said Delia De La Cruz, of Menifee. De La Cruz founded Operation Silver Star in honor of wounded military members and their families, after she and her husband became parents of a wounded soldier in March 2008. In 2007, the De La Cruzes had two sons and a son-in-law serving in the military. Son Jesse, 23, was a Private, when he lost his lower left leg during a rocket-propelled grenade

attack while on Army combat mission in Iraq. “Six weeks into his deployment he was severely injured and came home as an amputee,” De La Cruz said. When the De La Cruzes received the phone call about their son’s injury, they were told to be prepared to fly to Germany where their son was being triaged. Fortunately, Jesse became stable enough to be transported to a hospital close to home. He had a lengthy recovery at Naval Medical Center San Diego, and it was during that time that his mother noticed that many wounded soldiers in the hospital didn’t have family members by their sides. “At one point I remember being in the elevator and seeing a soldier in a wheelchair on a holiday weekend, who said his family couldn’t afford to come see him,” she said. That moment was one that made her want to find a way to financially help wounded soldiers be with their families. Today, Operation Silver Star does just that. Since 2013, the organization has helped almost 250 veterans. De La Cruz said that sometimes service members wait up to 18 months before they receive any benefits after transitioning out of the military.

“We offer financial assistance for immediate, urgent needs,” she said. Those who have deployed into a combat zone receive priority for assistance. The financial assistance can range from Operation Silver Star supplying a gas card to help a veteran get to doctor appointments, to helping with house payments, to delivering an appliance or piece of furniture, she said. For Jesse, married nearly seven years, camping and fishing are activities he loves to do – besides being a stay at home father to his two children. De La Cruz said her son has gone through several prosthetic legs so far, and added that he always has a smile on his face – even if he’s not feeling well. For local business owners wishing to donate to November ’s fundraiser, there are currently spots open on the step-and-repeat backdrop photo banner that will display business names at the gala. Another donation type includes sponsoring a veteran to attend the event. Tickets can be purchased online at www.operationsilverstar.org, or for more information, call (951) 550-7566. To comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

‘Greek Food Festival’ returns to Temecula this weekend TEMECULA – Mark your calendars, Oct. 17 and 18 for the annual Greek Food Festival in Old Town Temecula. The festival promises fun for the entire family. The Temecula Greek Festival is the last Greek Festival that takes place in all of Southern California. Offering wholesome fun for the soul this festival is becoming more popular each year. Visitors from all over Southern California will flock to Temecula in an attempt to not miss the last one for the year. Temecula City Council recently proclaimed October as “Greek Food Festival Month,” and the festival has been nominated to be number one by many of its visitors. Nestled right in the heart of Old Town Temecula, in front of City Hall, the Temecula Greek Food festival offers not only some of the best Greek food visitors will ever

taste, but also introduces those in attendance to Greek culture. “Greek people are so much fun and it’s expressed through their music and dances. You will love the whole experience and are encouraged to partake in all the fun activities,” a press release issued by event organizers reported. Children of all ages will have a blast with games and other fun activities to keep them busy. And the adults, once they go there, they won’t want to leave. “It is a magical place,” the press release reported. “There will also be many unique vendors there for some extra shopping for real fun and exciting things. You can unwind with a glass of cold beer or wine and fine liqueurs. You can dance to the very lively Greek and international music while satisfying all of your taste buds with delicious

mouth watering, Mediterranean assortment of foods and pastries.” This festival continues to grow by the thousands and the challenge is how to move all the lines quickly in a shorter time, festival organizers said. “The Festival committee has challenged themselves to do just that however,” according to the press release. “On the other hand, once you’re there, you totally lose track of time. We will still try to move the lines quickly though and give you the extra time to do other fun things.” This is a once a year event and it is a very special event. Don’t miss it. OPA! For more entertainment news and upcoming events or to comment on this story online, visit www. myvalleynews.com.

Historical society to present story of mail-order teacher

Elise Reed Hayes Barbara Waite courtesy photo

TEMECULA - The Temecula Valley Historical Society is pleased to invite the public to a special presentation by historian and author Barbara Waite at the Little Temecula History Center, the red barn west of Kohls in south Temecula on Monday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. Waite will dramatize the life of

her grandmother Elsie Reed Hayes who was a mail-order teacher of a one-room school in rural Arizona two years after the territory became a state. As a high spirited young woman from the city in foreign surroundings, her zest for life sometimes made it difficult to keep the rules for teachers. As a child she had visited Palomar Mountain in Northern San Diego County and from the time of that first visit in 1904 she called it “my mountain”. She and her husband Jack eventually owned an apple ranch and rustic resort on Mt. Palomar during and after WWI. Based on Elsie’s diaries, Waite will tell tales of rural Arizona, of an overnight stay in the Temecula Hotel and many stories from her years on Mt. Palomar. Waite will have books available for purchase, the newly released “Memories of Palomar and Southern California 1897 - 1987” and her previous “Adventures of an Arizona Schoolteacher: 1913 -1916,” each for $13. There is no fee for this presentation and no reservations are necessary. Light refreshments will be served at 5:30 pm.. prior to the presentation. For more in-

formation please contact Rebecca Farnbach at (951) 775-6057. For more information about Barbara Waite or Elsie Reed Hayes, visit www.barbaraannewaite.com. To comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

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Spicing things up in Old Town Temecula

Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants offers a wide variety of fresh spice blends and rubs from around the world for meat prepping.

Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants staff from left are Sue Tamayo, Owner of Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants Anthony Del Bono and Carol Post. Not pictured, Anthony’s wife and co-owner Sue Del Bono.

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Taryn Murphy Intern When customers enter the quaint, homey atmosphere of Old Town Spice and Tea Merchants in Old Town Temecula, they may not expect what is to follow. As soon as the shop door opens in the otherwise unassuming space, a small bell is set off above the frame and the intense aromas of over 350 teas and spices immediately fill the air, transporting customers into a world of unique culinary possibilities. It was a similar encounter which first spurred Sue and Anthony Delbono to open the shop in Old Town, where their business has been located for eight years. After working in the grocery business for several years, the couple paid a visit to a friend’s spice shop in Michigan. There, the seemingly endless variety of exotic and local spices sparked their desire to open a shop of their own. Carol Post, employee manager,

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believes it’s the same awe and appeal that continues to draw locals and tourists alike to the Old Town shop. With over 100 loose-leaf teas, 40 herbal blends, and 250 individual spices and blends, the shop keeps customers on their toes by always offering exclusive products to discover and enjoy. In addition to tea and spices, the store also offers flavored salts, infused sugars featuring flavors like espresso and vanilla, and local honey from the Temecula Valley Honey Company. Though the teas and spices are shipped from distributors within the United States, the ingredients themselves have international origins. “The spices and teas actually come from around the world,” Post said. “Some come from India, some come from China, some come from Japan.” A tea-lover who considers herself a “purist,” Post’s favorite loose-leaf tea is the Black Dragon Pearl, a black tea with hints of cocoa and a smooth finish.

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“It’s very unique. I’ve never seen anything like it before,” Post said. “If I just want to sit down and really enjoy a good cup of tea, I love to make a cup of Black Dragon Pearl.” Post almost always takes her tea without cream or sweetener, but admits she adds a little milk to her English Breakfast tea, another popular flavor offered in the store. For customers who don’t consider themselves tea-aficionados, but still want to enjoy a one-of-a-kind beverage, Old Town Spice and Tea Merchants offers a collection of both rich and fruity teas with familiar flavors. Customers can enjoy the Cheery Cherry, a blend which includes two kinds of cherries and figs, or savor a mix of orange, almond, and peppercorn in the Almond Citrus Green Tea. Sweet-tooth’s are encouraged to try the Old Town Thin Mint, a classic combination of chocolate, hazelnut, and peppermint, which Post says tastes just like the Girl through 7/31/2015 Scout cookie. Any of the teas can be brewed hot or cold in-store for

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October 16 – 22, 2015

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Volume 15, Issue 42

REAL ESTATE / HOME & GARDEN

Healthy & Beautiful Gardens Landscaping larger properties, part 2

Linda McDonald Cash Landscape Designer Hi there fellow gardeners and neighbors. I had mentioned last week when writing about larger properties that I would discuss native plants this week, and because I think the two go together so well I’m combining the topics here this week. Any idea why I think native plants do best on larger properties? Simply that most tract housing has had most of the top soil removed through grading, there’s very little rock outcroppings left, if any, and native plants are picky, regardless of what you may have heard or think. They require good drainage and do not typically do well in clay soil that’s been graded. Native plants are naturals for larger properties, not only because

the soil is usually better but also because they’ve got room to grow! Let’s say you’ve got a few acres, typically you grade just around the house area and would typically landscape, hopefully with drought tolerant plants, just around the house itself, patio, etc. but as you move outwards towards the road, quite often that area is native shrubs, trees, etc. (hopefully). So it’s my belief that between your nicely landscaped areas around the house and the wild landscaped area that you don’t mess with, you should have some connector plants – plants that blend the areas you planted with those you didn’t. In this area, you might want to extend your drip irrigation, but eventually many of the plants will survive without supplemental water. That said, I also believe when we’re in a long drought as we are now, you can certainly water natives when there’s no rain, and you’ll quickly see how grateful they are for that supplemental water you provide. The most critical time with natives is right after they’re planted, and this year I believe, is going to be perfect because they will be able to get lots of supplemental water through rainfall alone, so you might not even have to water much yourself if at all. I’d like to discuss some of the fantastic choices you have when

Ceanothus Julia Phelps - there’s a good reason why these are known as California Lilacs.

you have a larger property. Trees – first off for me would have to be oaks – they’re majestic, evergreen, long lived, and provide food for wildlife. The coast live oak is the one you’ll see growing around here

the most, we also have the Inland scrub oak, and the valley oak, very beautiful tree! You must not disturb the top soil once they’re planted, I would amend from the start with oak leaf mulch (if you can get it)

and possibly under plant eventually with Rosa californica, yes, we do have a native rose, but in our climate zone it prefers some shade,

see LANDSCAPING, page C-4

Market at a glance (As of October 11, 2015) TEMECULA (all zip codes) No of Homes Sold

(42, 40)

Inventory of Properties Listed

MURRIETA (92562)

WILDOMAR

(36, 53)

(11, 8)

LAKE ELSINORE / CANYON LAKE (30, 37)

MENIFEE / SUN CITY (34, 37)

HEMET (42, 39)

(514, 504) 486

(475, 468) 478

(99, 98) 102

(301, 305) 309

(207, 204) 205

(630, 645) 638

Average Selling Price

$463,044

$350,035

$322,167

$348,211

$305,789

$208,082

Average List Price

$711,870

$609,233

$368,500

$345,241

$357,297

$212,682

Median List Price

$509,000

$419,000

$359,500

$329,000

$344,900

$189,000

$192

$166

$147

$150

$140

$120

Asking Price per Square Foot Average Days on Market

(105, 98) 106

(94, 89)

(65, 64)

(79, 80)

(73, 76)

(96, 95) 97

Most Expensive Listing

$7,700,000

$3,788,000

$1,099,900

$1,850,000

$775,000

$1,750,000

Least Expensive Listing

$30,000

$117,000

$115,000

$32,000

$195,000

$9,900

Average Age of Listing

% of Properties w/ Price decrease

49%

46%

44%

39%

48%

30%

% of Properties Relisted (reset DOM)

20%

10%

% of Flip properties (price increase)

3002

2897

2304

2276

2444

1512

8001-10,000

6501-8000

Median Number of Bedrooms

4.0

3.0

Median Number of Bathrooms

3.0

2.5

2.0

Seller (38.3)

Seller (40.3)

Seller (43.8)

Seller (40.4)

Seller (41.3)

Seller (37.7)

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

Market Action Index*

* This Index measures the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory. Index above 30 implies a seller’s advantage. Below 30, conditions give the advantage to the buyer. Market data provided by Escrow Leaders (Altos Research) and is current as of 10/12/15. Sales Data provided by SRCAR (MLS) and current as of 10/11/15. Boxes with multiple entries have previous two week’s numbers (in parentheses) and this week’s number for comparision purposes. Valley News makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

The tax benefits of home ownership

John Occhi & Mike Mason Special to Valley News Today, just about everyone knows that there are tax benefits to owning a home, yet very few first time home buyers understand the significance of home ownership. For that matter, many move-up buyers don’t really understand the tax benefits of home ownership. Taxes, of course, are unique to every tax payer. There are many tax laws that are constantly changing. You should not rely on this article as advice or your authority to make any decision regarding real estate and tax planning strategies. The authors hold California Real Estate Licenses and are not qualified to provide you with that type of tax advice. What we do offer, is insight for when you meet with your tax professional, you’ll be better equipped to ask the right questions and plan the right strategy that

works for you. While the exact tax benefits you’ll receive by owning your own home will vary on a case-bycase basis the average homeowner typically gets thousands of dollars in tax deductions. If you’ve never owned a home before, these deductions will be especially notable to you. Capital gains As a homeowner, it’s nice to know the most substantial tax benefit will occur upon the sale of your home, assuming it’s for a profit. When you sell, as a married couple, you’ll be able to pocket tax free up to $500,000 in profit from the sale; $250,000 for a single home owner. If you consider selling just about any other type of investment, you’ll be taxed on every dollar of profit – typically around 15 percent. Can you see how owning a home is a great investment? The theory behind this exclusion is that most people when they sell one home reinvest the profits into another home. This is a smart move for our economy. Mortgage interest When you take out a mortgage,

or home loan, you’ll be spending a considerable amount each month on the interest of the loan. The way an amortized loan works is that you’ll be spending more in interest and less on principal during the early years of the loan. This means that most of your payment will be going to interest each month. Most home loan monthly payments are initially more than two-thirds interest – even with a great interest rate the interest on hundreds of thousands of dollars for a home add up very quickly. Both the federal and California tax laws allow you to deduct all of the interest you pay on your home loan. There are some details to check out, that may change from year to year, such as the total amount of interest that may be deducted (currently $1,000,000 for married home owners). For most of us, we’ll be able to deduct all of the interest we pay on our home, every year from our federal and state taxes. For example, if you borrow $300,000 for a home with a 4 percent interest rate you can expect to pay somewhere around $11,000

see TAXES, page C-2

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Home & Garden / Real Estate

Earth-friendly tips for autumn Outdoor cleanup Autumn means leaves are falling from trees and littering landscapes. Cleaning up leaves can be a time-consuming task, but it’s necessary to promote the health of lawns and other plants. Grass that is completely matted down with leaves can become starved for light and moisture, and lawns may even rot when forced to spend winter beneath fallen leaves. One eco-friendly timesaver is to shred leaves with a mower (a manual mower is preferable) and leave them as topdressing for the lawn. As long as the grass blades can be seen within the leaves, the lawn should be fine. Shredded leaves will decompose and add necessary nutrients and organic matter to the soil naturally. Leaves also can be used in annual flower and vegetable gardens

Check weatherstripping around windows and doors and make the Courtesy photo necessary adjustments to keep in the heat this fall.

TEMECULA – Autumn is upon us, and with the change of seasons comes the fall to-do list that must be completed before the arrival of winter weather. Many outdoor

jobs are best completed before temperatures drop, while others can be tackled indoors to help save energy and prepare for increased time spent inside the home.

TAXES from page C-1

to buy-down or lower your interest to only 4 percent. Buying down a loan is a great strategy if you are planning on staying in the home for an extended period – typically it balances out in less than five years. However, if the idea is to resell within a couple of years before moving up, then spending the money to buy-down the loan may not be money well spent. Consult with your real estate agent and mortgage professional to help figure out what is best in your situation. The good news is that discount points are tax deductible just like your mortgage interest. One point could save you and extra $500 or more off of next year’s tax bill.

your first year toward interest. If you’re in the 25 percent tax bracket, you can then deduct about $2,750 off of your taxes. Wow, $2,750 – that might represent a month or two in rent you’ve been paying. Home equity loans A home equity loan, a line of credit, a home improvement loan, a second (or third) home loan all have the same benefits as an initial purchase loan. The interest paid is tax deductible. Discount points Discount points are a fee you may have payed to get the loan you got. A point represents 1 percent of the loan amount. Many times, a buyer who is planning on staying in the home for a longer time may pay points to buy-down the interest rate on a loan. In other words, using the $300,000 loan example above, you may have initially qualified for a 5 percent loan but by paying a point in advance ($3,000) you were able

based on the assessed value. The rates can vary from city to city and neighborhood to neighborhood, so understand this when you purchase your new home. Rates can be as low as 1 percent and in some cases as high as 3 percent. Using the $300,000 home example, this could be a $3,000 annual property tax bill ($250 a month liability) up to a $9,000 annual property tax bill ($750 a month liability). Property taxes are a tax deduction. Another $3,000 to $9,000 tax deduction is something everyone can appreciate. Again, check with your tax professional to determine how this will impact your annual tax liability to the IRS/Franchise Tax Board.

Property taxes Property taxes are the taxes that are paid to the county/state based on the assessed value of your real estate. While there is much to cover in a discussion about property taxes, suffice it to say that regardless of where you live you can expect to pay property taxes. In California you are taxed

Mortgage insurance Unless you put 20 percent or more down on a new home, you can expect to pay mortgage insurance on your home loan amount. The good news is the money you spend every year on mortgage insurance will be deductible; although there are income restric-

to improve the soil. Mulch made from shredded leaves can be placed on the soil around trees and shrubs. This helps to reduce weed problems and protects root systems from harsh temperature fluctuations. Clothing donations It’s time to pack away summer clothing and once again fill closets and drawers with sweaters and jeans. Before packing away your summer wardrobe, conduct an inventory to determine if there are any items you no longer use. Donate these items or use them as rags when cleaning. Keep some short-sleeved shirts accessible so you can layer them under sweatshirts and sweaters. The heat from layering will be trapped against your body and keep you cozier, reducing your reliance on HVAC

tions for this deduction, so again check with your tax professional before you start depending on this added deduction that will average around another $1,000 annually. Home improvements Home improvements add value to your home and also give you the ability to be added to the purchase price of your home for determining capital gains. Home improvements and repairs are two different things. Replacing a roof, adding a swimming pool, or resurfacing your driveway can all be considered improvements. Fixing a broken window, stopping a leaky faucet or any regular maintenance is not considered a home improvement and is not added to the purchase value of your home. If you are looking to add value to your home, it’s critical that you have access to all of your receipts. Once again, the advice of your tax professional is important here. Home office deduction Depending on your line of work, it may be possible to deduct for a

systems to stay warm. Home repairs Check the roof for any missing shingles. In addition, look for spots where animals or insects may be able to gain entry into your home. Seal these areas and repair any leaks. This will make your home more efficient later on when winter hits its stride. Remove window air conditioners for the winter. If they can’t be removed, seal them with caulking or tape and cover them with an airtight, insulated jacket. If you have forced-air systems, move furniture away from the vents so that air can flow better around the home and keep it comfortable. Check weatherstripping around windows and doors and make the necessary adjustments. Installing additional insulation also can help reduce energy consumption.

home office off of your taxes. There are some pretty stringent requirements for this deduction and carries a high audit rate among those who do claim it. If your home is your principal place of your business and you meet all of the IRS guidelines, you just may get yourself yet another great tax deduction – all because you own your own home! Mason is the broker/owner of Mason Real Estate Cal. BRE: 01483044, board of director of Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors and traveling state director of the California Association of Realtors. Occhi is a semi-retired Temecula real estate agent who’s pursuing his dreams and passions traveling the country in an RV on the American Wine Trail. Follow his RV wine adventures at www.TheAmericanWineTrail.com. For free information regarding available homes for sale and/or other real estate matters, contact Mason at Mike@GoTakeAction. com or (951) 296-8887.

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Home & Garden / Real Estate Recent Home Sales

List of transactions from selected cities in Southwest Riverside County • 168 closed transactions for 10/5/15 through 10/11/15.

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City

Address

Sale Price

Hemet 2355 E. Florida Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

4BR

2BA

183

San Jacinto

3BR

2BA

San Jacinto

3BR

2BA

San Jacinto

4BR

3BA

City

Address

Sale Price

Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Bath

Days on Market

Aguanga

40360 Lakeshore Boulevard

$380,000

2296

4BR

3BA

Menifee

25250 Stepping Stone Circle

$260,000

1724

Anza

59605 Grandon Road

$330,000

2500

2BR

2BA

Menifee

30571 Sierra Vista Drive

$272,000

1342

Canyon Lake

30404 WHITE COVE Court

$235,000

1546

3BR

2BA

Menifee

31814 Sorrel Run Court

$290,000

1770

Canyon Lake

30091 Little Harbor Road

$279,900

1447

3BR

2BA

Menifee

$310,000

2459

Canyon Lake

22812 Canyon Lake Drive

$290,500

1968

3BR

2BA

160

25683 Mountain Springs Street

Canyon Lake

22983 Compass Drive

$305,000

2563

3BR

2BA

178

Menifee

30367 Twain Drive

$315,000

1967

4BR

3BA

Menifee

29363 Hidden Lake Drive

$315,000

1649

3BR

2BA

Menifee

30140 Calle Belcanto

$316,000

1965

4BR

3BA

Menifee

29416 Harlequin Court

$330,000

2579

4BR

3BA

127

Menifee

31802 Brentworth Street

$330,000

2369

4BR

3BA

Menifee

31134 Larchwood Street

$335,000

1855

3BR

3BA

Menifee

29193 Shipwright Drive

$335,000

2539

4BR

2BA

Menifee

28869 Hillside Drive

$353,000

3215

5BR

3BA

Menifee

29927 Loy Drive

$364,110

2582

4BR

3BA

Menifee

25412 Lone Acres

$368,000

2827

3BR

3BA

Menifee

32741 Mira Street

$396,000

3992

6BR

5BA

110

Menifee

30361 Woodbury Circle

$415,000

4063

5BR

5BA

137

Menifee

33486 Wild Lilac Road

$838,000

3833

6BR

5BA

Menifee

29333 Coral Island Court

$300,000

1911

3BR

3BA

Murrieta

23122 Rancho Peak Place

$347,800

2218

4BR

3BA

108

Murrieta

23764 Aspen Drive

$390,000

2385

4BR

3BA

Murrieta

23891 Via Astuto

$246,500

1154

2BR

2BA

Murrieta

40846 Morning Glory Drive

$295,000

2649

3BR

3BA

680

Murrieta

24342 Via Briones

$295,000

1353

3BR

2BA

Murrieta

40288 Via Acuna

$319,000

1344

2BR

2BA

Murrieta

24511 Ridgewood Drive

$325,000

1685

3BR

2BA

Murrieta

24069 Morning Dove Lane

$369,999

2018

4BR

3BA

Murrieta

40367 Via Sonoro

$375,000

2985

5BR

3BA

115

Murrieta

36148 Thousand Oaks Place

$392,500

2621

4BR

3BA

Murrieta

26587 Mahonia Way

$400,000

2287

3BR

2BA

120

Murrieta

39790 Spinning Wheel Drive

$404,900

2500

5BR

3BA

Murrieta

36337 Chittam Wood Place

$409,900

2431

4BR

2BA

Murrieta

40810 Robards Way

$410,000

3721

5BR

3BA

Murrieta

39687 Corte Gata

$420,000

2280

4BR

3BA

Murrieta

35805 Darcy Place

$477,000

3146

4BR

2BA

Murrieta

30591 Mcgowans

$44,800

3327

5BR

4BA

119

Murrieta

28930 Via Norte Vista

$205,500

1800

3BR

2BA

Murrieta

28420 Princessa Circle

$269,000

1835

2BR

3BA

Canyon Lake

22713 Canyon Club Drive

$318,000

2666

3BR

4BA

103

Canyon Lake

22647 Cascade Drive

$335,000

1824

2BR

2BA

173

Canyon Lake

23389 Continental Drive

$372,000

1880

3BR

2BA

Canyon Lake

30324 Gulf Stream Drive

$549,900

1827

3BR

3BA

100

Canyon Lake

23106 Gray Fox

$728,000

2941

3BR

3BA

152

Canyon Lake

30316 White Cove Court

$1,000,000

4050

4BR

4BA

Hemet

930 Santa Victoria Street

$89,000

1356

3BR

2BA

Hemet

1875 Calle Amargosa

$92,000

827

2BR

1BA

Hemet

2425 El Rancho Circle

$140,000

1203

2BR

2BA

192

Hemet

856 Azalea Way

$151,725

1356

3BR

2BA

Hemet

1221 Westmont Avenue

$160,000

1504

2BR

2BA

Hemet

41334 Torrey Pine Court

$160,000

1062

2BR

2BA

Hemet

480 Panorama Drive

$160,000

1427

2BR

2BA

Hemet

750 Colorado Drive

$183,750

2003

4BR

3BA

Hemet

359 Taylor Street

$185,000

1671

4BR

2BA

Hemet

2159 Sequoia Drive

$194,000

1313

2BR

2BA

Hemet

797 Robert Drive

$195,000

1501

3BR

2BA

Hemet

25125 Lincoln Avenue

$202,000

1820

3BR

2BA

Hemet

2271 Begonia Court

$210,000

1879

3BR

2BA

108

Hemet

2255 Snapdragon Court

$226,000

1711

3BR

2BA

Hemet

26408 Naomi Drive

$253,000

1987

3BR

2BA

Hemet

581 Gladiola Street

$259,500

2549

4BR

3BA

Hemet

2205 Red Admiral Lane

$270,000

3128

5BR

3BA

Hemet

43275 Peartree Lane

$275,000

2296

4BR

2BA

Hemet

1902 Meridian Street

$285,000

2876

5BR

3BA

Hemet

4503 Fox Trot Circle

$288,000

2829

4BR

3BA

Hemet

491 Lyle Drive

$330,000

2755

3BR

3BA

Hemet

40069 Newport Road

$350,000

1752

3BR

2BA

Hemet

741 Santa Clara Circle

$95,000

1356

3BR

2BA

104

Hemet

41292 Thornton Avenue

$240,000

1844

3BR

2BA

Lake Elsinore

15427 Park Point Avenue

$204,000

1386

3BR

3BA

Lake Elsinore

32577 Wildflower Drive

$236,469

1703

3BR

3BA

124

Lake Elsinore

34302 Chaparossa Drive

$322,000

2620

4BR

3BA

Lake Elsinore

34281 Torrey Pines Court

$340,000

2577

4BR

3BA

Lake Elsinore

20 Ponte Russo

$345,000

3262

4BR

4BA

Lake Elsinore

79 Villa Valtelena

$350,000

2425

3BR

3BA

Lake Elsinore

34307 Heather Ridge Road

$359,900

2544

4BR

3BA

Lake Elsinore

36294 Waxen Road

$382,000

3246

5BR

4BA

162

Lake Elsinore

5 Vista Palermo

$425,000

2951

5BR

3BA

Lake Elsinore

32951 Rome Hill Road

$225,000

1410

2BR

2BA

Lake Elsinore

3273 Spruce Street

$320,000

2090

4BR

3BA

Lake Elsinore

53004 Sweet Juliet Lane

$332,000

3237

4BR

3BA

Lake Elsinore

613 Quail Drive

$197,000

1390

3BR

3BA

Lake Elsinore

28570 Rostrata Avenue

$213,000

1152

3BR

2BA

Lake Elsinore

29329 Maritime Circle

$270,000

1617

3BR

2BA

Lake Elsinore

45006 Dortmund Court

$317,000

2867

4BR

3BA

Lake Elsinore

53019 Belle Isis Court

$335,000

3490

5BR

3BA

Lake Elsinore

29486 Scoreboard

$340,961

2551

3BR

3BA

269

Lake Elsinore

16755 Hunt Avenue

$170,500

1745

3BR

1BA

126

Menifee

28171 Pebble Beach Drive

$129,900

1066

2BR

2BA

Menifee

29284 Murrieta Road

$130,000

923

2BR

1BA

Menifee

28371 Palm Villa Drive

$197,000

974

2BR

2BA

Menifee

25835 Roanoke Road

$214,500

1660

3BR

2BA

175

Menifee

32531 Cox Road

$220,000

756

2BR

1BA

Menifee

31266 Melvin Street

$225,000

996

2BR

1BA

Murrieta

30354 Stargazer Way

$301,000

1311

3BR

2BA

Murrieta

24924 Corte Tonikan

$324,500

1640

3BR

2BA

Murrieta

38435 Sevilla Avenue

$327,384

2576

4BR

3BA

Murrieta

26265 Monticello Way

$339,900

2601

4BR

3BA

Murrieta

36682 Longbranch Avenue

$355,000

3129

5BR

3BA

125

Murrieta

38388 Tranquila Avenue

$360,000

2579

4BR

3BA

Murrieta

25701 Marvick Way

$360,000

1915

4BR

2BA

108

Murrieta

30829 Prairie Smoke Court

$369,500

2441

5BR

3BA

Murrieta

31231 Old Trail Circle

$370,000

2850

4BR

3BA

Murrieta

29388 Via Espada

$375,000

2995

4BR

3BA

Murrieta

29275 Pebble Beach Drive

$378,000

2156

3BR

2BA

Murrieta

25706 Palermo Court

$380,000

2300

4BR

3BA

Murrieta

39409 Beringer Drive

$420,000

2095

3BR

2BA

Murrieta

39883 Creek Circle

$420,000

3108

5BR

3BA

Murrieta

37103 High Vista Drive

$424,000

2459

3BR

3BA

San Jacinto

530 Andrews Avenue

$140,000

1437

3BR

2BA

San Jacinto

1771 Nanci Lane

$155,000

1428

3BR

2BA

San Jacinto

1367 Flint Court

$210,000

2225

4BR

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A Howard McMinn Manzanita is a nice manageable variety, doesn’t get too big and like most natives is pest Courtesy photos free. The berries of the arctostaphylos glauca, a.k.a. big berry manzanita.

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love it, might add some compost to get them started right though, if you have no topsoil, but hopefully you will. Let’s focus on some large shrubs now. Chamise is what I had growing all over my five acre property, along with 12 mature oaks, the only negative about this shrub is its quite flammable, so make sure you plant it away from the house if you want to grow it, just a little water will make it look much better than what you see on the nearby hills that haven’t had water for months. One of my favorites to recommend is anything in the Arctostaphylos family – that is the manzanitas. We do have native ones growing around here, I had one on my property, and they’re beautiful shrubs or small trees. Howard McMinn is a nice manageable variety, doesn’t get too big, pest free (as most natives are) Arctostaphylos glauca (big berry manzanita) gets a little bigger than Howard, up to 20 feet, these are all evergreen with dark reddish smooth bark – a real stand out in the landscape believe me. The large shrub called the toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) is a mainstay in the native landscapes all around Southern California. It’s fairly big, up to 15 feet tall and wide, covered with red berries that the birds love, and its evergreen, this is one that can take graded soil, so if you have areas with more clay than gravel, this might

Heteromeles arbutifolia a.k.a. Toyon puts on a fantastic winter show of color and helps feed those wild birds we all love as well.

be the one for that area. Ceanothus – had to mention this group, there are many varieties and sizes from 12 feet high to ground cover varieties, beautiful blue and lavender flowers in the spring, check to see varieties. Ray Hartman is an old favorite hybrid, on the larger size, as is Julia Phelps. Carmel ceanthos is a great ground cover variety to look for. One more large shrub I’d like to mention because they grow so well around here and that is the Mexican elderberry (Sambucus Mexicana), its deciduous, but lots of berries, beautiful light yellow flowers in spring, and the birds, of course, love this one also. Elderberries are very healthy for humans, so if you have one might want to check out some recipes for harvesting them to make syrups or I think they even make “Elderberry Wine” too – that sounds good! Quickly want to add in some plants that add a little more color – typically natives bloom in spring but some will bloom longer with a little watering, don’t water like your regular garden though, that’s a fast way to kill native plants. I already mentioned Rosa califor-

nica, and this one like some shade here, it’s a single form rose, light pink and quite fragrant. There’s an amazing plant I saw out in Palm Springs the first time called the Desert bird of paradise (Caesalpinia gilliesii) Fantastic looking flowers, well worth trying to find this gem! I think the variety Caesalpinia Mexicana is even better, this is a larger shrub but I had to mention it! Sages – You should have some! Our native sage that grows wild here, and which I had several fragrant large ones on my property, is called black sage and I haven’t seen it for sale very often, but white sage (salvia apiana) is available, as well as Cleveland sage (salvia clevelandii) both fantastic plants with striking flowers and highly recommended by me. I’m out of room and didn’t even have time to touch on flowering plants so I will continue this one more week so I can tell you about some more incredible native plants that you’re just going to want for your landscape! And at the end of next week I will give you the names of those native nurseries – promise!

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In many parts of North America, people will soon enjoy one of nature’s finest shows - fall foliage. Color-changing leaves make for a beautiful display, but early changes in leaf-color can be a sign that your tree is stressed and vulnerable to insect and disease attack. If the leaves on your trees are

changing color sooner than similar trees in the area, consult a professional arborist, who can identify any problems and offer possible solutions. “Premature color change can be an indication that a tree isn’t vigorous enough to withstand insects and disease organisms that

may attack it, not to mention the usual changes that occur when the weather turns cold,” says Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP* and staff arborist with the Tree Care Industry Association. “Occasionally, only one or two limbs of the tree will show premature fall color. This could be a sign of a disease at work, though only the infected limbs are weakened.” The more common situation is for the entire tree to exhibit premature fall coloration, a phenomenon usually linked to rootrelated stress. “Trees respond to these stresses by trying to curtail their above-ground growth,” adds Andersen. Leaves can be thought of as small factories containing raw materials, products and by-products, all in chemical form and some with color. As the leaf is “abandoned” by the tree, the green chlorophyll - the dominant chemical found in most leaves - is broken down and “recycled,” leaving behind othercolored chemicals. Supply lines to the leaves also become clogged, affecting which chemicals are left in the leaf: If the major chemical remaining in the abandoned leaf is red, the leaf turns red; if it’s yellow, the leaf turns yellow, and so on. “The yearly variation in color intensity is due to fluctuating

weather conditions, which can affect the balance of chemicals and their composition in the leaves,” Andersen says. Differing amounts of rainfall, sunlight, temperature, humidity and other factors may have an effect on how bright and how long the “leaf-peeping” season will be in any given year. Find a Professional: A professional arborist can assess your landscape and work with you to determine the best trees and shrubs to plant for your existing landscape. Contact the Tree Care Industry Association, a public and professional resource on trees and arboriculture since 1938. It has more than 2,200 member companies who recognize stringent safety and performance standards and who are required

to carry liability insurance. TCIA has the nation’s only Accreditation program that helps consumers find tree care companies that have been inspected and accredited based on: adherence to industry standards for quality and safety; maintenance of trained, professional staff; and dedication to ethics and quality in business practices. An easy way to find a tree care service provider in your area is to use the “Locate Your Local TCIA Member Companies” program. You can use this service by calling (800) 733-2622 or by doing a ZIP Code search on www. treecaretips.org. *Board Certified Master Arborist, Certified Treecare Safety Professional. To comment on this story online visit www.myvalleynews.

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domestic abuse. When considering applications, the city will be looking at specific benefits to the Murrieta community in accordance with the City Council’s funding priority for Program Year 2016 – 2017 of community food pantries, women’s programs, domestic violence programs and children and youth development programs. To discuss eligible activities and additional information about the program, call Brian Ambrose at (951) 461-6007. To comment on this story online visit, www.myvalleynews.com.

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TUSCON – The 2015 Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival was honored by the International Festivals & Events Association with three awards during the IFEA 60th Annual Convention & Expo on Sept. 22. Gold Pinnacle awards, or top honors, went to the 2015 Festival media relations campaign and the 2015 media kit. The festival’s Sunday Country Funday won a best new event Bronze Pinnacle. Sunday Country Funday was a departure from the Freestyle Motocross Show that the Festival Association produced on Sundays. Headliner Chris Young took the stage with special guest Cam for the 2015 event. The festival broke Sunday attendance records, increasing gate ticket sales by 36 percent and hotel occupancy Sunday night by 21.3 percent. The festival competed against Indiana’s Music for All and South Korea’s Ansan Street Art Festival, who took the Gold and Silver respectively. Melody’s Ad Works, Inc. of Wildomar, the festival’s public relations firm, created the awardwinning press kit, and media relations campaign. This is the third year straight that the festival has won best media relations and best press kit. Judging is based upon measured results which include number of impressions and added value of the campaign, percentage of the target audience captured in ticket sales, and return on investment for the event by increased revenue. The media relations campaign beat out Colorado’s Cherry Creek Arts Festival and Texas’ BorderFest Association. Melody’s Ad Works, Inc. has created the

program all three years. The Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival has won 30 IFEA Awards since 2009 and competes against the world’s top festivals and events. Winning entries came from organizations as diverse as the International Cherry Blossom Festival, Macon, Ga., Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Denver, Colo., Sausalito Art Festival, Calif., and the Kentucky Derby Festival, Louisville, Ky. International contenders included Showtime Events, New Delhi, India; World Gourmet Summit, Singapore; Edmonton Heritage Festival, AB, Canada; and Redfilo Events from United Arab Emirates. Awards were handed out in 69 different categories in total including Best TV Promotion, Event Program, Commemorative Poster, Overall Sponsorship Program, Environmental Program, Media Relations Campaign, and Festival and Event Management Degree Programs. For a complete list of winners and more information on the IFEA, go to www.ifea.com. The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival returns to Lake Skinner Recreation area, in the heart of Temecula Valley Wine Country on May 20-22, 2016. Located just north of San Diego County, California, the festival has a successful history of celebrating Southern California Wine Country’s finest assets of clear skies dotted by hot air balloons, mild temperatures, and rolling vineyards. For festival information, visit www.tvbwf. com or call (951) 676-6713. For more business news or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

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ALDI to open stores across Southern California Shelli DeRobertis Writer ALDI plans to open 45 grocery stores in Southern California by July 2016, and several of those stores will be in Riverside County. The stores will create more than 1,100 jobs, including warehouse positions at the company’s regional headquarters in Moreno Valley. The ALDI expansion is part of a five-year plan to open 650 new stores nationwide by the end of 2018, according to ALDI representatives. “Right now, I can tell you that ALDI is evaluating a number of locations in the eight southernmost counties of California (San Diego, Imperial, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles, Kern and Ventura) and we are very much looking forward to bringing high-quality groceries at everyday low prices to this part of the state,” said Allison Wilson, spokeswoman for ALDI. ALDI operates more than 1,400 stores in 32 states, and is said to be the nation’s leading low-price grocer. More than 90 percent of the products they offer are ALDI

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more than 1,300 of the most commonly purchased grocery items. More than 30 million customers each month benefit from the ALDI streamlined approach, bringing shoppers the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices every day,” the release reads. The grocery store regularly buys 1,300 of the most commonly purchased grocery items in the most common size generally purchased, which secures ALDI sizable discounts for purchasing in volume, according to the release. The shopping experience at ALDI is also designed to keep prices low, and ALDI does not provide grocery bags – bring your own or buy reusable ones at the checkout stand. Carts are available for use but cost a quarter. When customers are done using the cart, they return it and get their money back. ALDI also only accepts cash, Debit or EBT cards, which they attribute to keeping their prices low as they avoid paying credit card processing fees. Finally, the store hours are typically from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., which helps keep labor costs down.

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Peace of mind, the most desirable feeling of all, is what the experts at Moffat Financial Group specialize in. With 34 years experience successfully advising men, women, and families on how to make their finances prosper, Clark G. Moffat, president and founder of the firm, has success stories aplenty. “I first ask a client where they want to be in the future; what they want to do ultimately; then I select the tools to get them there,” explained Moffat. “Success happens because we create a very individualized program for each client.” Moffat’s strategic advice is quality, because he utilizes top-notch national market research data to guide clients. “It is important to know what is driving the economy, the market trends, and more,” he said. “Investment plans need to be adaptable to meet the changing economic environment.” In an industry where many financial advisors focus on selling certain products, that is not the case at Moffat Financial Group. All recommendations are individually determined based on the client’s needs. Because of that, Moffat has offered a beneficial service for three years now to those who already have investments through a brokerage. “We work with people’s brokers; we gather information and put a plan together; we regularly work

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Johnson added. “The key is to make sure and maximize Social Security benefits.” In his experience working with pre-retirees, Moffat said, “50 to 75 percent of people that think they can’t retire can do a lot more than they think they can.” “It’s not about reducing lifestyle,” Johnson added. “It’s just about making some adjustments.” To assist individuals in understanding some key components about Social Security, the firm will be presenting two upcoming free seminars. They are open to the public, and scheduled for: Wed., Oct. 21 - 6:30 p.m. - Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook Tues., Oct. 27 - 6:30 p.m. - Temecula Library, 30600 Pauba Rd., Temecula Whether a person is a traditional employee, federal employee, school district affiliate, or selfemployed, a specialized strategy awaits at Moffat Financial to insure successful financial management. “The sooner the better for the client,” said Moffat. Based on client feedback that the firm regularly receives, financial advisor trainee, Marianne Martini said, “It’s wonderful helping people realize their dreams and goals.” As has been proven over and over with their clients of all ages, “With proper planning, peace of mind comes,” said Moffat. To reserve a seat for one of the upcoming seminars on Social Security, call toll-free (800) 619-2803. For a free consultation with Moffat Financial Group, call (760) 731-0489 or toll-free (800) 9996001. The office is located in Bonsall’s River Village, 5256 S. Mission Rd., Suite 903. Visit www. MoffatFinancialGroup.com.

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Ousting of Murrieta Mayor gives Lane, city chance to make things right Kim Harris Managing Editor Many things happened throughout the valley over the past week, but perhaps the biggest story to hit the presses was the removal of Harry Ramos from his position as mayor of the City of Murrieta. City leaders believe that their unanimous vote to take the mayorship from Ramos was in the best interest of the city, and I am inclined to agree. Any time there are questions regarding someone’s ethical behavior, those questions can cast a dark shadow over an entire business, or in this case the city. Murrieta has struggled with its mayors for some reason or another in recent years. Since my arrival in Murrieta we had the immigration debacle that continues to rear its ugly head on occasion, followed by that same mayor being accused of driving under the influence and causing an accident

that injured several teens who were headed home from a pep rally at their school. Then we have another mayor (who replaced the aforementioned one) accused of everything from sexual assault to making racist remarks and supposedly threatening people via email. These claims and this kind of behavior is something that just doesn’t cast a positive light on the “Gem of the Valley.” The big difference between former mayors Harry Ramos and Alan Long is clear to me. Long, who maintains his innocence, stepped down to fight his charges as he feared his sitting on the center seat at the dais would detract from the city’s ability to do business in an effective manner. Ramos also maintains his innocence but had to be removed by a vote that I have to believe no one really wanted to cast. The bottom line here is that Murrieta City Council made the only

possible decision they could due to a “preponderance of evidence.” Council had to put their personal feelings aside and do what they believed was right for the city and as a resident, editor and voter, I have to support that decision. The city of Murrieta has worked hard the past several years to grow the economy, secure local jobs and make life in general better for its residents. I am of the opinion that in today’s competitive marketplace for businesses it would have been impossible for the city to continue to woo new ventures to our city had they voted any other way. Mayor Pro Tem Randon Lane will take over the duties of mayor and believe me; all eyes are on him now as he works to repair any damage that may have been done to the city’s reputation due to the recent ugliness. In an open letter to the community Lane has promised citizens to continue to serve the public with the highest integrity

and transparency. “Our city government is built on unity, efficiency, equality and respect and as elected officials we have an obligation to uphold these values. As good stewards, we must encourage growth in public safety, infrastructure and economic development in our community in order to thrive today and in the future,” Lane wrote in the aforementioned letter, encouraging residents to stand firm on the “principles our city was founded.” Lane went on to wax poetic about how honesty, respect and accountability are values that “must be portrayed by fellow officials, staff and the public” in order for the city to move forward in its continued efforts to make the community a better place for everyone. Lane now has the opportunity to continue to repair the damage made by the alleged behaviors of these recent mayors and I hope that he takes this opportunity to heart and

remains true to his word. As far as our two embattled former mayors, over the past few days, I have been asked the same question on numerous occasions. Do I believe that Ramos is guilty of all that he has been accused of? I am not a judge. I am not a jury. I would have to say that as a Christian and an editor, it is not my job to render judgment on those who stand accused of any type of crime. My opinion on the guilt or innocence of these two mayors has no relevant bearing on the situation, so at this time, I am keeping my opinions on that to myself and would advise others to do the same. Ramos and Long will both have their day in court, and we need to let those who hear their cases make those determinations. For more opinion or to comment on this story online, visit www. myvalleynews.com.

tor. Despite her present emphasis on politics, Jane always will be remembered as the nation’s first female TV sportscaster, spending 17 years on the sports beat. Jane blogs at JaneChastain.com. She

is a pilot who lives on a private runway. To comment on this story online, submit a letter to the editor or for other news and information, visit www.valleynews.com.

We don’t need a Boehner clone Jane Chastain Special to Valley News There’s an old saying that should be heeded by members of the House of Representatives: “Things that are urgent are rarely important, and things that are important are rarely urgent.” So, when it comes to electing the next speaker of the House – the office second in line to the presidency – what’s the rush? It’s a Boehner scheme to pave the way for his hand-picked successor, Kevin McCarthy, to take over the reins. Clearly, the voters know that the problems we have in this country will never be solved by entrenched politicians. That is why outsiders are leading the race for the GOP presidential nomination. That is why House Majority Leader Eric Cantor was dumped by the voters in his district in the last election. That is why Boehner was forced to announce that he will resign at the end of the month. Unfortunately, unless reason prevails and a major revolt occurs, the Republicans in the House will meet to select their nominee for Boehner’s replacement on Thursday in the Republican caucus. Though we the people have no say over leadership elections in Congress, folks have shown that they are sick and tired of the tactics of Boehner and Mitch McConnell, his counterpart in the Senate, who run up the white flag of surrender on every major issue and then “play fight” their way to defeat. Then why, oh why, would our representatives in the people’s house even consider electing a Boehner clone? In this democratic republic we elect our representatives, but once they get to Washington, they soon find that Capitol Hill is a monarchy run by the kings of each party. The leaders in each party tell their members how to vote, and if they balk, there is hell to pay. The votes are not always strictly on party lines, but here’s the deal: If a member is from a district strongly against a particular bill, that member is given a pass if his or her vote is not urgently needed. That way, members appear to keep faith with the voters back home. This has gone on for far too long! It has to stop if we are ever to solve the real problems that are drowning

this country in a sea of red ink and marching us toward socialism. That’s why you need to weigh in with your elected representatives in the House while there is still time. Kevin McCarthy is no conservative and no friend to conservatives. In the House monarchy, he is simply Boehner’s crown prince. If he is elected speaker, nothing will change. He is skilled in the art of the status quo. He is a master of backroom deals – often with the opposition party – to punish members who get out of line. In fact, Kevin Spacey studied McCarthy when preparing for his role as the political scheming, backstabbing Frank Underwood, in “House of Cards.” However, McCarthy’s backstabbing began way before his rise to Congress. In a 2010 profile piece on McCarthy in “The New Republic,” after Boehner appointed him chief deputy whip, California Democratic Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez explained how he and McCarthy often would trade favors: “Sometimes he would come to me and say, ‘Look, a couple of the Republicans here are not being team players. Do whatever you need to do, but I would appreciate it if they didn’t have good offices,’” says Núñez. “Then I would take away their offices.” But when they’d come to complain, he chuckles, “I would never say I was doing it to help Kevin McCarthy.” Does any of that sound familiar? It should, when McCarthy inherited Cantor’s majority leader post, he worked to ensure that anyone who voted against the speaker on the floor would be stripped of his or her committee assignments. Fortunately, McCarthy’s election is not a sure thing since Jason Chaffetz, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, who is much more acceptable to conservatives, has risked everything to thrown his hat in the ring. There is a slim chance McCarthy will not win this election because it’s a secret ballot, and some 50 conservatives have vowed that they will not vote for him when the final vote goes to the full House on Oct. 29. Without these conservatives McCarthy may not receive more votes than Nancy Pelosi, the Democrat’s nominee. If McCarthy gets less votes, the House would recess (Republicans control the floor vote)

Assembly Bill 32 will help make the internet more secure Marie Waldron Special to Valley News High-profile computer crimes are increasing nationwide, as shown by recent hacking attacks on major retailers. The California Department of Motor Vehicles computer system was also hacked, causing a data security breach in its credit card processing services. Even the White House website has been compromised. Sadly, no individual, business or government agency is really safe online. To help deter these types of crimes, as assembly member (R75th Dist.) I introduced AB 32, which was signed into law by Governor Brown on Oct. 8. AB 32 clarifies the criminal penalties for violations of computer crime statutes. Persons violating those provisions are subject to fines of up to $10,000. These criminals are

also subject to imprisonment in county jails with sentences ranging from 16 months up to three years. By clarifying criminal penalties resulting from violations of computer crime statutes, AB 32 will be an important step toward deterring these types of crimes before they happen. The bill is supported by California College and University Police Chiefs, the California Communities United Institute, Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs, Los Angeles Police Protective League, Riverside Sheriffs Association and the Association of Deputy District Attorneys. Your computer should not be an open door to criminals seeking to invade your privacy, access your credit cards or loot your bank account. It is my hope that enactment of AB 32, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2016, will make the internet more secure for all Californians.

until a consensus alternative can be selected. We don’t need a Boehner clone. Jane Chastain is a Southern California-based broadcaster, author and political commenta-

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Murrieta Chamber announces students of the month The Murrieta Valley Chamber of Commerce High School Student of the Month Recognition Program was held Oct. 1 and five students were recognized. Murrieta Valley High School senior Amrik Kang is the top student in his class with a 4.76 GPA. He has taken nine AP classes and four International Baccalaureate classes and he is knowledgeable, caring and a thinker who looks for challenges and pursues uncharted territory to take advantage of every opportunity to acquire more knowledge. Kang has a passion for science. He has competed in Science Olympiad for three years and this year he is president of the club. Kang is a great role model for his peers. He is compassionate and kind and he said his knowledge would go to waste if he didn’t give w w w. m y v a l l e y n e w s . c o m

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back. As a member of National Honor Society, Kang gives back by tutoring students who struggle in school. Kang plans to attend one of the University of California campuses and study medicine. He has aspired to be a pediatrician since he was a child and he is also interested in going into medical research. Although River Springs Charter School senior Joelle Sanchez is now an exceptional student, after failing several classes in her first year of high school, she questioned her ability to complete high school. When she started at River Springs, she worked hard to catch up on her credits and then she began to reach out and encourage other students who struggle in school like she did. Sanchez has flourished in River Springs’ independent study program. As a result of her hard work and determination, Sanchez turned things around and is now a straight A student who inspires other students at her school. Her goal after graduation is to attend college and become a veterinarian technician. Murrieta Mesa High School senior Karma Richards is fourth in her class with a 4.17 GPA. Richards has spent four years in the Naval JROTC program and this year, as the highest ranking student in the program, she is the commanding officer. In addition to taking seven AP classes and being a member of the National Honor Society, Richards is a three-year member of the varsity golf team, a threeyear member of P.O.W.E.R club, an accomplished pianist and an amazing artist. She is a member of Riverside County’s youth advisory council and she volunteers at her church. Richards has impeccable character. She is humble, quiet, respectful and kind to all yet she has a commanding presence and she is an effective leader. Her aspirations for the future include attending the U.S. Naval Academy and then serving her country for 20 years as a commissioned surface warfare officer. Richards said with elevation comes separation and she knows that following her calling to serve in the U.S. Navy will mean being separated from her comforts as a civilian, yet she is ready and willing to make those sacrifices.

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Creekside High School senior Julianna Corona is Creekside’s student representative to the district’s Board of Education. She is actively involved with the student advisory group on campus and is she is on track to finish high school early in December or January. Two years ago Corona was diagnosed with epilepsy. She also struggled through her first two years of high school. Corona started attending Creekside in her junior year and she had her work cut out for her to recover lost credits. Although Corona thought she would never graduate, the teachers and program at Creekside were a good fit for her and she did the work she needed to do to be on track to graduate early. Corona plans to attend college and her goal is to become a registered nurse. Calvary Murrieta Christian High School senior Kyla Vela is an amazing young lady who is committed to her faith and to serving others. She has been on several mission trips to Haiti and orphanages in Mexico. Vela said her world came to a halt

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The Temecula Valley Woman’s Club sent 11sophmores to the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar at Chapman University. Pictured (l to r) are Mary Lou Rothacher, TVWC Immediate Past President, Jan Emde, TVWC Committee Chair, Havelynde LaBomme, Samantha Amy, Taylor Blumenthal, Jaden Hjelmstad, Nicole Held, Shelby Price, Courtesy photo TVWC Committee Chair.

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TEMECULA – The Temecula Valley Woman’s Club was privileged to send 11 sophomores to the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership seminar at Chapman University this past June. Recipients were Samantha Amy and Havelynde LaBomme from Chaparral High School, Taylor Blumenthal and Jaden Hjelmstad from Great Oaks High School, Oran Farkas and Sean Chevalier from Murrieta Mesa High School, Amanda Scanlon from Murrieta Valley High School, Marissa Bell and Gabriella Landes fromTemecula Valley High School and Samantha Acosta and Nicole Held from Visa Murrieta High School. Impower, Lead, Excel is the theme for the seminar encouraging the young leaders toward responsible citizenship, including community service and volunteerism. Many find that they become leaders without knowing it is hap-

pening. Some even return to the seminar during or after college and even marriage to help as instructors. Thus, using their leadership knowledge and experience learned from their first seminar. Students who were able to attend the Temecula Valley Woman’s Club general meeting shared their experiences. TVWC has been supporting HOBY since 1984 by sending two students from each of the six high schools in Temecula and Murrieta. Funding for the HOBY program is generated from the Temecula Valley Woman’s Club annual Gala scheduled for Nov. 7 and Home Tour scheduled for Nov. 14 and 15. More information can be found at www.tvwc.com or by calling (301) 302-1370. For more education news or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

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Chairman of his school’s PTSA. At home football games Masansque helps out with the Golden Broncos, local senior citizens who attend the games. Masansque said his greatest challenge has been maintaining his 3.87 GPA while taking seven AP classes and being involved in multiple extra-curricular activities. Although he worked hard academically, Masansque said he cared more about being of service to others and seeing how he could influence his classmates and make their lives better. Masansque said, “People who change the world are the ones who care about others and who inspire them with their words and actions.” Masansque plans to go into the Air Force ROTC and attend college at UCSD, USD or Cal Berkeley. His goal is to go into the medical field after college. If you wish to learn more about the Student of the Month Program, please contact Sally A. Myers, Founder at (951) 506-8024. For more education news or to comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

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when her 5-year-old cousin died after battling cancer. At the time Vela was scheduled to leave on a mission trip to Haiti. In spite of her own grief, she went on the trip and says that experience helped deepen her faith and reliance on God. Vela said she learned that life is too short to allow yourself to get caught up in the small moments of life when there are hurting people who need someone to come alongside and help them.Vela is a member of her school’s ASB and she is the National Honor Society chaplain. In addition she teaches kindergarten at her church. After high school Vela is exploring the possibility of teaching in China and she plans to begin taking college courses online towards a degree in nursing. Vista Murrieta High School senior Jason Masansque has made excellence a habit for himself. He is the Cadet Commander responsible for the 280 cadets in his school’s Air Force JROTC program in addition to being President of Make a Wish Club, Vice President of the Rocketry Club, and Legislative

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MENIFEE – An Olympic gold medalist will join Mt. San Jacinto College next month to kick off a program designed to prepare young students across the region for college and careers. Dain Blanton, a former Olympic gold medalist in beach volleyball, will join MSJC at Temecula’s Chaparral High School on Oct. 14 for an assembly on the Get Focused … Stay Focused!(GFSF) program. The assembly is the first of 10 that MSJC will sponsor at high schools in the region to talk about the GFSF program, said Lori Benson, a career and technical education specialist at MSJC. She said she sees the

program making groundbreaking changes in young lives. “With Get Focused…Stay Focused!, by the time a student leaves high school, they’ll know what they want, and they’ll have a plan on how to get there,” Benson said. “It might be a community college, a four-year school, an apprenticeship and training, or it might be the military.” MSJC is able to facilitate this program thanks to a $1.4 million grant to the Desert/Inland Empire Region to build career pathways and alignment between secondary and post-secondary education. To meet that goal, MSJC is promoting the GFSF program to help create college- and career-ready students by working with a dozen colleges and many local high schools. MSJC serves as the lead for the regional CTE Pathway Project (SB 1070) effort. The GFSF program is used across the region from the Alvord Unified School District in Riverside to Indio High School in the Coachella Valley. It’s offered to school districts by a private company, Academic

Innovations. In addition to working with Chaparral, Benson said she has plans to work with other k-12 school districts in MSJC’s 1,700-square-mile boundary. Youngsters first learn about Get Focused … Stay Focused! in eighth grade. Ninth graders are immersed in the program for the entire year. Each student ends the year with a 10-year career action plan that guides them into the workforce. During the 10th, 11th and 12th grades, students spend 16 hours a year on Get Focused … Stay Focused! A community college version of Get Focused … Stay Focused! is offered for those who did not get a chance to take the program earlier. It’s called Career Choices and Changes. Get Focused … Stay Focused! and Career Choices and Changes start by asking students to ponder three crucial questions, Who am I? What do I want? How do I get it? Get Focused … Stay Focused! has appealed to students from middle school to college since it was introduced in the 1990s. Since then, research has shown that many

students involved in the program earn higher grades and score higher on standardized tests. While involved in the programs, students prepare personal profiles that describe their passions, their skills, their aptitudes – even their work styles. Students are also encouraged to find happiness through a balanced lifestyle. They’re taught to examine several ideal careers, learn about budgeting and finance, gain work experience, and study how to make good career decisions. Students also learn about the value of setting goals and solving problems. That includes getting the education and training they need and embracing many careers over their lifetimes. “Life is what you make it,” Blanton said. “Always has been, always will be. Won’t you join me, so we can make every young person a champion?” For more information, contact Benson at (951) 487-3438 or lobenson@msjc.edu. To comment on this story online visit www.myvalleynews.com.

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Lowdermilk named first recipient of Azusa Pacific Murrieta 2015-16 ‘Teachers Are Heroes’ Promotion

Melissa Lowdermilk with her fifth grade class at Oak Meadows Elementary School in Murrieta.

MURRIETA – The Azusa Pacific University Murrieta Regional Center is launching their third year

celebrating Teachers are Heroes. With local radio station, KATY – 101.3 The Mix teachers through-

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out Southwest Riverside County are being recognized for their great contributions to children and fami-

lies. APU and KATY are happy to announce the first Teachers are Heroes recipient for 2015-16, Melissa Lowdermilk, a fifth grade teacher at Oak Meadows Elementary School in Murrieta. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Oak Meadows Elementary School Principal Daphne Donoho and Lowdermilk’s students assembled in front of the school to cheer on their teacher as KATY and APU representatives presented her with the September Teachers are Heroes award and also some special prizes from The Mix Prize Closet. During this time, many students shared nice comments about their special teacher. Following the presentation, the students returned to their classroom to enjoy a pizza party provided by the Temecula Pizza Factory. Lowdermilk has been teaching fifth grade at Oak Meadows Elementary in the Menifee Union School District since January of 2006. She shared that she is pas-

sionate about teaching and takes a personal interest in the lives of her students. The award nominator wrote, “Lowdermilk has been teaching for 19 years. Each year she manages to save the lives of one or two kids. These are children whom without Mrs. Lowdermilk’s intense love, would have gone the wrong way.” Teachers may be nominated by students, parents, and even other school administrators. All selected teachers and their classes will attend a private celebration at the end of the year at the Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium. The Teachers are Heroes program will run through April 2016. For more information or to nominate a teacher who goes above and beyond with their students, visit www.1013themix.com, use the keyword teachers, or go to http:// www.apu.edu/murrieta/teachers/. To comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

Brandt earns degree from University of Memphis MEMPHIS, TN – Charlotte Brandt of Temecula earned a B.S. in Nursing degree from the University of Memphis during its Aug. 8 commencement. The University of Memphis is

the flagship institution of the Tennessee Board of Regents System. Founded in 1912, it is recognized nationally for its academic, research and athletic programs. Today, the U of M educates more

than 21,000 students, and it awards more than 4,000 degrees annually. Home to the largest honors program in the state, it also is ranked in the Top Ten for Student Internships by U.S. News & World Report.

Mediacom offers $55,000 in scholarships to high school seniors RIDGECREST – Mediacom Communications is offering $55,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 15th consecutive year and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 55 high school seniors. Scholarship recipients are given the flexibility to use the financial award to support educational expenses for higher education or vocational training from any accredited post-secondary institution starting in the fall of 2016. Award selection is based on academic achievement and leadership. Applications for Mediacom’s World Class Scholarships are available online at: www.mediacomworldclass.com. All high schools in Mediacom-served communities

were sent informational cards asking school officials to make seniors aware of the scholarship and encourage submission of applications on or before the Feb. 15, 2016 deadline. “As a company, Mediacom makes it a priority to give back to communities in which we do business, and one of the best ways is to invest in promising students who are our future leaders,” said Mediacom’s Director of Area Operations Marla Bowen. Applicants do not have to be Mediacom customers but must live in areas where Mediacom provides broadband, video, phone and other digital communication services. Recipients will be selected from the 21 states where Mediacom provides service. A complete list of communities in Mediacom service areas is included with the online

application. Inquiries may be sent to: scholarship@mediacomcc.com. About Mediacom Communications Mediacom Communications Corporation is the eighth largest cable operator in the U.S. serving about 1.3 million customers in smaller markets primarily in the Midwest and Southeast. Mediacom offers a wide array of information, communications and entertainment services to households and businesses, including video, high-speed data, phone, and home security and automation. Through Mediacom Business, the company provides innovative broadband solutions to commercial and public sector customers of all sizes, and sells advertising and production services under the OnMedia brand. More information about Mediacom is available at www.mediacomcc.com.

SDSU welcomes associated students representatives from local area SAN DIEGO – San Diego State University is thrilled to welcome the new class of Associated Students representatives, 52 students who will advocate for student interests, provide leadership and participate in shared governance on behalf of SDSU’s 35,000 students. To support the mission of San Diego State University, Associated Students creates, promotes and funds social, recreational, cultural and educational programs and facilities – both on campus and in the community. Associated Students is an independent student-directed corporation that is one of the largest student governance organizations in the California State University system, managing an annual budget of more

than $20 million. Students chosen by their peers to represent them include Michael Liu from Winchester and Daniel Matlock from Murrieta. The two will serve on the Associated Students serve throughout the 2015/16 academic year. Liu is studying Public Relations and will serve as the Recreation and Wellness Commission Representative. Matlock who is studying Mathematics, will serve as the Campus Community Commissioner. About San Diego State University San Diego State University is a major public research institution offering bachelor’s degrees in 89 areas, master’s degrees in 78 areas

and doctorates in 21 areas. The university provides transformative experiences, both inside and outside of the classroom, for its 35,000 students. Students participate in research, international experiences, sustainability and entrepreneurship initiatives, and a broad range of student life and leadership opportunities. The university’s rich campus life features opportunities for students to participate in, and engage with, the creative and performing arts, a Division I athletics program and the vibrant cultural life of the San Diego region. For more information, visit www.sdsu. edu. To comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

Elks host bingo fundraiser benefits Elsinore High Tiger Football Boosters

For more information, visit www. memphis.edu. The University of Memphis is a learner-centered metropolitan research university providing high quality educational experiences

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HS Football: League match-ups kickoff in Week 6 JP Raineri Sports Editor If ever there was a week in high school football where a team could afford to lose, it’s Week 6. No matter what the pre-season schedule looked like, dropping the first game of league doesn’t define one’s team, but of course dropping the next game or two could almost guarantee no after season dance. Among the 18 teams that are inside our coverage area, three remain undefeated and there doesn’t seem to be a worthy adversary that will knock any of them off anytime soon, so for now, Calvary Murrieta out of the South Valley League, Linfield of the Ambassador League and Heritage High School from the Sunbelt League will continue to have huge targets on their backs. Southwestern League In last week’s action the Great Oak Wolfpack welcomed Vista Murrieta to their home field, but failed to capitalize on many of the Broncos mistakes during the game and fell 27-17. Vista Murrieta claimed their 31st consecutive SWL victory and will be home to host Murrieta Valley this week while Great Oak will travel to Chaparral next Friday to play the Pumas. The power trio of Hank Bachmeier, Marquis Spiker and Quincy Wimbish once again led the Nighthawk’s to victory, this time over Murrieta Mesa in a 56-27 intra-city walloping. Bachmeier shredded the Rams defense for 428 yards passing on 21 attempts and completed an amazing 40 percent of his passes with 6 out of 15 of his completions ending in the Rams’ end zone. With 660 yards of total offense on the night the Nighthawks’ touchdowns included throws of 49, 50, 48, and 80 yards in the first half and 29 and 57 yards in the second half. Senior running back Quincy Wimbish, 16 carries for 170 yards and 2 TD’s, was Murrieta Valley’s greatest ground weapon. Wimbish’s fourth quarter scoring runs were from 2 and 55 yards. MV’s receiving corps was led by junior Maurice Bell, who had 7 catches for 203 yards and 2 TD’s while the Southwestern league’s top receiver, sophomore Marquise Spiker, hauled in 5 catches for 155 yards and 3 TD’s with senior WR Campbell Sawyers also snagging a 49-yard touchdown as well. Murrieta Mesa did put together three drives of nine or more plays in the first half that resulted in 13 points. Their first drive stalled at the Nighthawks’ 6-yard line and senior kicker Mateo Thompson nailed a 23-yard field goal. The Rams fifth drive resulted in a 2-yard power TD toss to senior RB McKinley Ross (19 rushes 92 yards). Thompson also converted a 35 yard field goal on Mesa’s next drive, cutting into the Nighthawks lead, but the Ram’s defense had no answer to the Nighthawks balanced attack.

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Following an early interception by Ram’s junior safety Kyle Ward, the Nighthawks scored touchdowns on eight of their next nine possessions. Murrieta Valley never punted all night and ended both halves by kneeling the ball. Mesa’s senior QB Peyton Uhl threw for 165 yards (20 of 34) with two TD’s and no interceptions and also rushed for 58 yards. Senior WR Austen Salcedo returned from a shoulder injury and secured seven catches for 69 yards. Junior WR Cody Hazboun (5-yard) and sophomore RB Kai Thompson (10-yard) each caught a touchdown pass also. The Rams will host the Temecula Valley Golden Bears (4-2) this week on their senior night. In the final SWL game of the night the Chaparral Pumas headed across town to take on league rivals, Temecula Valley (4-2). The Pumas stood strong against a last quarter burst from the Golden Bears to secure the 31-28 victory. It was Chaparral’s tenth straight win against Temecula Valley, giving them a decade of victory over their cross-town rivals. As usual, the game proved to be exciting, though a little closer than the Pumas would have liked. Chaparral jumped on top early, with a 1-yard touchdown run from Isaiah Hall after a 66-yard drive, but TV answered quickly when RB Lika Palmer ran for a TD with a 5-yard rush up the middle. It was a back and forth affair all night as the Pumas scored again on another of their three rushing TD’s to start the second quarter when senior RB Austin Bacher barreled through the Temecula Valley

Marquis Spiker (9) had five receptions for 150 yards and three touchdowns for the Nighthawks. David Canales photo

defense for an 8-yard rushing TD, his first of two on the night. Again the Bears would respond when Palmer torched the Chaparral defenders for a 66-yard touchdown, his twelfth of the season. He finished the game with 133 yards rushing and two touchdowns. On the ensuing kickoff, Lloyd Hightower would do what the Chaparral team has become accustomed to, by returning the kickoff 90-yards for a TD, capped off by a hurdle over Temecula Valley’s kicker. The Pumas tacked on three more points with a 38-yard field goal from Cameron Mettler, giving them a 24-14 lead heading into halftime. The field goal would end up being the difference maker in the game. On the first drive of the second half, Temecula Valley QB, Vincent Bowes, connected with his favorite target, Zak Simon, for a 28-yard touchdown. Bowes would finish the night with 36 rushing yards and 139 passing yards, 102 of which were to Simon. Bacher’s final touchdown with 2:17 left seemingly gave the Pumas a comfortable 31-21 lead, but the Bears responded with a 30-yard TD pass to sophomore Travis Plantier, putting Temecula Valley within a field goal from overtime. Temecula Valley attempted an onside kick, but the Pumas’ jumped on the ball quickly, securing their victory. All SWL games this week will start at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16. Sunbelt League The Heritage Patriots (6-0) along with head coach, Kraig Broach, celebrated their 31st consecutive

Great Oak QB, McGwire Bustamante (10), looks for and finds the end zone during the fourth quarter, bringing the score back within 10 points during Week 6 action. Amanda Schwarzer photo

Heritage’s Albert Sumaya (56) helps sack Marc Castro causing a fumble in the Patriots 49-14 win over Elsinore on Friday, Oct. 9. All “r” Stars Photography

victory in the Sunbelt league last Friday with a compelling 49-14 victory over Elsinore. The Patriots had a 42-0 lead by the half and never had a doubt, though the Tigers would scrape together 14 points in the second half to avoid the shutout. Heritage’s senior QB, Brett Virgil, had a very successful night, throwing for two TD’s (Hifo and Newman) and scored twice on the ground, rushing for 142 yards on the night. Defensively, Quentin Asberry and Albert Sumaya led with tackles and both contributed on the lone QB sack of the night. Heritage will host Perris this week, facing a Panthers team that lost a 22-21 heart breaker to Temescal Canyon in Week 6. Elsinore will travel to Paloma Valley to take on the Wildcats this week. Paloma Valley went to the North

side of Lake Elsinore last week and took out Lakeside, putting 55 points on the board in total, 45 of which came in the first half alone. Wildcat sophomore QB Chance Nolan threw for five touchdowns, completing 14 of 16 passes and gaining 240 yards in the air before Lucas Opp came in to take some snaps under center in the second half. Senior WR, Cameron Whatley, was Nolan’s favorite target on the night, hauling in four catches, averaging 30 yards a reception, scoring on three of those connections, totaling 120 yards on the night. Senior Connor Gillette had two sacks on defense, with a total of three tackles on the night while Nick Rico and Dylan Rodriguez contributed with five each.

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Chaparral’s Lloyd Hightower (5) returns a kickoff 80 yards for a TD in the Pumas 31-28 win over Temecula Valley on Friday, Oct. 9. Ed Faith photo

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Guardians of Health Expo features wealth of health and wellness options for everyone in attendance Carlos A. Bazan-Canabal Writer A blood and food drive, specialized doctors, vendors, a firefighters’ truck, fun for children, cholesterol testing, free B12 complex shots, and free seminars were the main drivers for the 2015 edition of the super heroes of health-themed “Guardians of Health Expo” in Murrieta earlier this month. The event was divided in two sections, the exhibit area, and the wellness services and conferences. In the exhibit area, visitors were able to inquire about several medical services, including laser hair removal, Botox toxin application, massages, physical therapy, counseling, yoga, thermal imaging, colon cleansing through hydrotherapy, and more. They also had the opportunity to engage one in one with doctors and seminar speakers. At the Optimal Wellness Network booth, doctors were focusing on promoting hormone balancing,

concierge medicine, and detoxification. Doctors and experts were also showing the benefits of BioIdentical Hormones, Alkaline water, gravity boosted wear, and facial treatments. A space age technology was featured by Gravity Products, suits and garments with distributed weight for exercise and fitness. Tom Fagot, the vendor explained that, “by using gravity enhanced products, (your) body experiences a better balance on the weight it receives, improving your performance while working out”. At the wellness services and conferences area, seminars included “Taming the toxins,” by Dr. Laurie Blanscet, “Prevention of Chronic Diseases,” by Nancy Holguin and Sophie Malhuide, “Stem cell therapy and other new techniques for pain management,” by Shawn Tierney, “Understanding lymphedema,” by Lily Guerrero and Trevor Scott, and “Detoxification and Colon Health,” by Cindy Kelly.

In between seminars, participants were also able to get free B12 shots and cholesterol screenings. There was also fun for the family. Visitors participated in the DJ activities and raffles, and won several prizes, ranging from free oil changes to baskets of wellness products, membership cards for health clubs, and gift certificates from the different vendors. The little ones were able to get face painting, jump on the inflatables, talk to firefights, and take a picture with them and inside the truck while wearing masks and capes. The Optimal Wellness Network, organizers of the events were very excited and pleased with the outcome of the fair. Blanscet, said, “we had a high quality audience, and we were able to get them engaged with the seminars as well as the doctors, products, and services at the booths.” The Guardians of Health 2015 expo took place at the Optimal Wellness headquarters on 29995

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Canyon Lake Community Church to host ‘Caregiver Faire’ CANYON LAKE – Southwest Riverside County residents who are caring for loved ones with Alzheimer ’s disease and other forms of dementia are invited to attend a “Caregiver Faire” to be held at Canyon Lake Community Church on Monday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. Sponsored by the local Caregivers’ Connection support group, the event will feature a diverse group of organizations and caregiver providers who will share the services they provide to dementia patients, including in-home care, assisted living with memory care, hospice care and day care. The two hour program will give each of the 16 organizations three to five minutes to highlight their

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“On most days a nurse’s main responsibility is to nurse her patients. Add to that the additional responsibility of flying aeromedical evacuation flights for the sick and combat wounded as a United States Air Force Flight Nurse. Top that off with an assignment as Commander of an Aeromedical Evacuation squadron at Bagram, Afghanistan. That was my job in 2009,” said Honorary Breast Cancer Survivor and retired military flight nurse Linda Cleary. “It is not news that every military member was at risk for being attacked while serving in Afghanistan. This assignment was no different. Every time we flew over the country our planes, yes even with patients on board, were targets. Our base was no different and late that winter Bagram airfield was yet again under attack while we were receiving patients from another site in Afghanistan, and simultaneously sending out a plane full of patients to Germany. Later on that year I was awarded the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service for my actions and making wise decisions during attacks at the base in Bagram, Afghanistan.” Cleary said she felt so successful at her deployment in Afghanistan that shortly after her return home, she volunteered to serve in Germany for one year. “I worked as the Chief Nurse Officer for the largest and busiest Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron in the world from 2010 to 2011 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany,” she said. “I earned an Air Force Air Medal and an Aerial Achievement Medal for flying multiple aeromedical evacuation flights.” Upon her return home, Cleary

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Helping your teenager deal with peer pressure American Counseling Association Special to Valley News It would be nice if parents could control everything about their children. You know, just for a little while, say maybe until they’re 30. But, of course, that’s not the way life works. Growing up means learning to be more independent, to take responsibility and, sometimes, to even make mistakes. While we want to protect our children, it’s also important that we give them room to grow and develop. One of the hardest places to give kids space is when you sometimes see the effects that peer pressure can have on your son or daughter. During the teen years the opinions and actions of their friends often count more than Mom’s or Dad’s opinions and advice. It’s easy to understand. The teenage years are a period of uncertainty. Bodies are changing, interests are changing, and they’re beginning to see the adult world just over the horizon. Many kids feel insecure and lacking in confidence at these times. There’s comfort in being accepted, in “fitting in,” and giving in to peer pressure. Does that mean that we parents are helpless? Not necessarily. The key is to recognize the pressures your teen is facing. A starting point is opening up more communication with your teen. While difficult, it can happen when you

show you’re genuinely interested in your teen’s life. Try questions that give your teen a chance to talk about what he or she is doing and feeling. Be gentle but persistent. Limit criticism and try to find positive things to praise. Helping build your teen’s self-confidence and positive self-image goes a long way in fighting negative peer pressure. Avoiding absolutes also helps. It almost never works to “forbid” certain friends. But you can try setting limits on the amount of time spent with them and require it be in supervised settings. Building a stronger family relationship is also important. Curfews should be made and stuck to. Homework and family chores need to be done. Make dinner hours a family activity and find quiet time to sit down and really talk with one another. Not all peer pressure is negative, but as a parent you want to try and help your child learn how to evaluate friendships and the things that influence him or her as a person. Building a closer, positive relationship goes a long way in making that happen. Counseling Corner” is provided by the American Counseling Association. Comments and questions to ACAcorner@counseling.org or visit the ACA website at www. counseling.org. To comment on this story online visit www.myvalleynews.com.

that were presented to me and am currently involved in three such projects.” Cleary’s battle was not an easy one though. “It hasn’t been a picnic,” she said. “Additional surgery, radiation treatments – one of the research projects – at risk for infections that were minor in the past. I got the flu (had just had the flu shot), several sinus infections to combat, cellulitis from a spider bite. Gee, I was still fighting,” she said. Cleary retired from the United States Air Force on Sept. 1, 2014 after 28 successful years as a military flight nurse. She continue to work as a nurse in the local area and find many opportunities to carry on her work as a mentor, teacher and leader. “When I was assigned to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan the Air Tower displayed a huge banner that read ‘Start Right, Finish Strong,. Surviving cancer gives me a new cause to do the same,” Cleary said. According to Cleary, Susan G. Komen is a household word. “I can’t think of the organization without relating it to pink ribbons and race for the cure,” she said. “As a nurse I’ve always respected what Komen represents to everyone, not just survivors, families and loved ones. Komen managed to bring breast cancer to the public in a way that it diminished the mystery about a very common cancer. Because of Komen, I knew that one in eight women will get breast cancer. Long ago I knew that my chances of being a victim were very real. Because of Komen, I took mammograms very seriously. I was actually afraid when I let my annual mammogram slip too far into the next year. I had friends that had breast cancer and always wondered when I might be diagnosed with breast cancer, too. Because of Komen I knew I wasn’t bullet-proof despite wishing that I was.” Cleary said she believes that Susan G. Komen has touched everyone with breast cancer. “I am grateful that Komen and organizations like them are working every day to fight for a breast cancer cure. Of course my team of doctors at the City of Hope are the ones who are carrying out my treatment plan. Without all the research and advances in medicine, the support from generous donors, organizations like Susan G. Komen, we wouldn’t have the treatments we have today,” she said. Cleary received her first invitation to Race for the Cure by her sister, Diana Wilson. “I had been a survivor for almost a year but I didn’t really want to join the festivities,” she said. “I just didn’t feel like celebrating anything. That’s when her sister told her, “why don’t you just walk around and check it out.” Cleary did just that and said she was “genuinely touched by the enthusiasm of ev-

eryone who attended.” “I listened to some speeches. The more I saw and listened I began to appreciate how they do the good work that they do. Diana predicted that I might find it emotional, I did. Thanks Diana for inviting me to share in the passion that Susan G Komen has for me and everyone out there like me,”

Cleary said. The Susan G. Komen Inland Empire Race for the Cure is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 18 in Lake Elsinore at The Diamond, home of the Lake Elsinore Storm and it’s not too late to register. For more information on breast cancer or to register for the race, visit www. komenie.org.

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HS Girls Basketball: Top Bronco players make college commitments

Jaelyn Brown, a senior at Vista Murrieta, will play basketball next year at Cal Berkley.

Nasrin Ulel, pictured here with her Triple Threat coach Eric Mobley, will be attending Cal State Fullerton next year to play for the Titans.

JP Raineri Sports Editor With basketball season on the horizon, two local girls from Vista Murrieta, both seniors, have decided early where they will be going to play next year. Jaelyn Brown, who was last year’s No. 2 player in the ESPNW HoopGurlz Terrific 25 for the 2016 class, recently committed to Cal Berkeley

Jaelyn Brown, who will be attending Cal Berkely next year and playing for the Bears, is pictured here with her Triple Threat coach, Eric Mobley. Courtesy photo

and Nasrin Ulel, who averaged 10.6 points-per-game last season, committed to Cal State Fullerton. Both girls have been valuable assets in the off season to the Triple Threat Club Basketball program, ran by Coach Eric Mobley, who is also the Rancho Christian High School girls varsity head coach. “I am just here to help and give the kids in the valley an opportuni-

ty to gain some national exposure, off season games & development,” said Mobley. Pre-season games will begin in late November while league action starts in the New Year. Follow all the action here with the Valley News. To comment on this story or other sports stories like this one, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

Olympic Gold Medalist Dain Blanton visits with local freshman

Vista Murrieta’s Nasrin Ulel, who averaged 10.6 points-per-game in her junior year last season, recently committed to play at Cal State Fullerton next year.

FOOTBALL from page D-1 Paloma Valley heads home to take on Elsinore next week. All game times are at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16. Ambassador League Last week’s win for the Ambassador League’s No.1 ranked team, the Linfield Lions, was icing on the cake so far this season as they beat league rival Aquinas, 32-8. The Falcons gave the Lions their only league loss last season, 23-16, which put the two into a tie for the Ambassador League title at the end of the season. Linfield’s Greg Holt was named player of the game with 20 total tackles on the night and also recovered a fumble in the end zone on a botched Falcon punt. Senior Zac Archer scored twice on the ground, and QB Clay Maranville added a score when he hit Brian Agapito with a 5-yard pass in the third quarter to make it 24-0. Isaiah Pate added a 2 pt. conversion and senior kicker, Michael Brown, was a perfect 5 for 5 on the night on PAT’s and Field goals, with his longest being from 37 yards out. Linfield Christian will be at home again this week to host Western Christian 0-6. Game time is 7 p.m. South Valley League The game of the week went down between SVL rivals, the Calvary Murrieta Warriors and the Rancho Christian Eagles. Calvary Murrieta found themselves trailing 10-7 to Rancho Christian going in to the half, but made some major adjustments in the second half to shut down the Eagles, winning 21-10. The Eagles looked to a wide array of RB options, ranging from freshman Malosi Napoleon to senior Jesse Roman, but only Roman found the end zone for Rancho Christian’s lone TD as the Warriors defense, led by Seniors Paul Brown and Justin Decker proved to be the key factor on the night. Decker had

two QB sacks while Brown had 13 total tackles on the night, with a sack as well. Micah Roth led the Warriors again this week on the ground with 154 rushing yards, scoring twice during the game, while junior QB Adam Schawb, who was limited to just 40 passing yards, also scored once on the ground. Calvary Murrieta will travel to Perris to face California Military Institute Friday night. The Rough Riders are 2-4 and beat Temecula Prep 12-0 last week. Rancho Christian will be in Nuevo to take on Nuview Bridge (4-2). The Knights trounced Santa Rosa Academy 33-0 last week in their league opener. The Rangers will take on Temecula Prep this week on the road. Game times are at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16. Freelance League The Hamilton Bobcats could not get past Excelsior Charter last week, losing 27-25 in a non league bout. With the loss, Hamilton moves to 3-4 on the season. The Bobcats have a bye this week and will host Sherman Indian (Riverside, CA) to take on the Braves in a league bout on Friday, Oct. 23. Game time is 7 p.m. 8-Man Leagues Agape The C-Hawks of Cal Lutheran took to the road to face Lucerne Valley in the High Desert last week and could not find an answer for the Mustangs ground assault, which put up a total of 496 yards and 10 TD’s. RB Zackary Mejia carried the ball 30 times for Lucerne Valley and found the end zone on 4 of those carries. Cal Lutheran’s senior QB, Levi Schriefer tried his best to keep the C-hawks in the game, throwing for 183 yards and two TD’s, while also rushing for a pair as well, but also had two interceptions during the game. With the loss, California Lutheran moves to 4-2 on the season. The C-hawks travel to Calvary

PERRIS – In collaboration with Mt. San Jacinto Community College, who recently received a $1.4 million grant to build career pathways and alignment between secondary and post-secondary education, Citrus Hill High School in Perris welcomed Olympic Gold Medalist, Dain Blanton, on Thursday, Sept. 24. Thanks to the partnership with Mt. San Jacinto Community College, Citrus Hill freshmen were able to hear Blanton’s motivational presentation, which focused on the importance of setting goals and doing well in school. The presentation supports the themes found in the “Get Focused …Stay Focused” campaign that ninth graders are exposed to in their freshmen seminar class, a new course at Citrus Hill High School. The course focuses on career exploration and academic and post-secondary planning utilizing a 10-year plan. Blanton wove these themes into his presentation as he shared his personal success story, including Chapel (Downey, CA) to confront the Grizzlies (4-2) in a non-league game on Saturday, Oct. 17. Game time is 7 p.m.

Dain Blanton, Beach Volleyball Gold Medalist from the 2000 games (middle), stands with staff from Citrus Hill High School in Perris last month after a motivational speech he delivered to freshman at the school. Courtesy photo

how he won the gold medal for beach volleyball during the 2000 Olympics. Following the assembly, Dain spent time on the Citrus Hill High School campus visiting

classrooms for question and answer sessions. To comment on this story online, visit www.myvalleynews.com.

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Freelance The Cornerstone Christian Crusaders knocked off Crossroads Christian 16-6 last week as freshman Ayden Sotello and senior Doug McAvoy led the way on the ground scoring a TD a piece with McAvoy also scoring on a 2 pt. conversion as well. The Crusaders (5-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Desert Chapel of Palm Springs this week. Game time is 7 p.m. on Oct. 16. **All stats, schedules and scores are supplied by local High School Athletic Directors, Maxpreps, CIFSS, Schedule Star and contributing writers/photographers; Ardie Crenshaw, David Canales, Andrez Imaging, Dean Fioresi, Joanna

Friday Night was the TVHS “Pink Game.” During pre-game Golden Bear football players honored breast cancer survivors and victims’ with signs naming the individuals they chose. Susanne O’Hara photo

Calvary Murrieta’s Micah Roth led the Warriors on the ground against Rancho Christian with 154 rushing yards, scoring twice during the Week 6 game. Andrez Imaging

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Sports HS Girls Tennis: 7 year Nighthawk win streak ends at Temecula Valley

Temecula Valley’s No. 1 singles player, Lindsey Gelinas, swept singles 6-0, 6-3, 7-6(7-1), in the Golden Bears 10-8 win over Murrieta Valley on Oct. 6. Ed Faith photos

JP Raineri Sports Editor For seven straight years, since Coach Trent Warren took over the program at Murrieta Valley, the Nighthawks have been undefeated in league play, claiming the reigns every year since then as the Southwestern League Champions. Though it’s still early in the season, the league title still remains a focus, but their undefeated league streak

Temecula Valley’s #1 Doubles Team, consisting of Marisa Lamonte and Kayla Gelinas, high five each other after their league win.

has come to an end, as most streaks do. Ahungry Temecula Valley Golden Bears team, who have now become a thorn in the Nighthawks’ side, rallied on their home courts to beat the defending champs, 10-8, during their Oct. 6 league match. Lindsey Gelinas of Temecula Valley swept the #1 singles match 6-0, 6-3, 7-6(7-1), but the overall deciding factors in the win would come down to two Golden Bears doubles teams sweeping their

sets. Marissa Lamonte and Kayla Gelinas won 7-6(9-7), 6-0 and 6-3, while Hope Salts and Nicola Colica won all three with a score of 6-4. Murrieta Valley, who have been in the CIF-SS Division 2 Championship game for the past two years, finishing second to Valencia in 2014, fell off the charts from their No. 5 spot last week, but in the latest CIF-SS Division 2 Polls, that were released on Monday, Oct. 12, the Nighthawks

HS Girls’ Golf: Lady Bears handle Mesa; Great Oak wins again Dean Fioresi Sportswriter

Nighthawk’s No.1 singles player, Jovana Koljanin, squared off against Lindsey Gelinas of Temecula Valley for bragging rights as the top player in the region on Oct. 6.

were ranked 10th while Temecula Valley saw a rise to the No.9 spot after taking out Murrieta Valley. The race to the league championship continued late last week when Murrieta Valley (12-2, 4-1) rebounded against Great Oak (8-5, 2-3) on Oct. 8, winning 117. Singles Sweeps for MV came from Jovana Kuljanin 6-0, 6-0, 6-0, Alana Andrews 6-0, 6-0, 6-0, and Faith Pearson 6-0, 6-0, 6-0. Doubles Sweeps from Great Oak

came from Kendall Leander and Chandini Madan 7-6 (7-3), 6-0, 6-2 and Shawn Barraocliff and Raechal Walker 6-2, 6-2, 6-3. “This was a great match with Great Oak getting solid performances from their doubles teams while Murrieta Valley swept in singles. Our focus remains the same as it was before the loss to Temecula Valley,” said Nighthawk’s head coach Trent Warren.

Former Linfield soccer standout making her way in Big 12 JP Raineri Sports Editor

The Southwestern League girls’ golf season is in full swing with just a few weeks left of play. Last week the Temecula Valley and Murrieta Mesa teams met up for a match before heading into the final week of league play. The Golden Bears emerged victorious, 240-260, thanks to strong rounds from all five girls. Juliana Rodriguez led all golfers with 41 strokes, followed closely by Dianna Zhang (42) and Lucy Bruski (43). Great Oak and Murrieta Valley also saw some league action, with Great Oak taking the 202-229 victory. It was the Wolfpack’s second lowest score of the season, thanks in large part to the strong performance from Ellen Choi who shot 39 and Steffi Ahn, 40. League Finals will begin on Oct. 21 and finish the next day.

Mariah Gonzalez holds the flag for Diana Zhang in last week’s Golden Bears win against Murrieta Mesa. Ed Faith photo

IRVING, Texas – Baylor soccer’s freshman forward, Jackie Crowther, who was a standout player for Linfield last season as well as for the u-20 Mexico National team over the summer, was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week last week. Crowther follows fellow teammates, Sarah King (Sept. 15) and Lauren Piercy (Sept. 22) giving the Bears three straight Newcomer of the Week honors for the first time in the school’s history. The Temecula native scored the golden goal in the 94th minute as Baylor topped Oklahoma State, 1-0, in overtime on Sept. 25. The rookie netted her third goal of the season for her first game-winner and golden goal of her collegiate career. Crowther is tied for third on the team with three goals and ranks tied for fourth with seven points in 2015. Since the program started in 1996, BU has earned nine Newcomer of the Week honors with

Jackie Crowther received Big 12 “Newcomer of the Week” honors last week after the former Linfield standout scored the winning goal in the Bears 1-0 win over Oklahoma. Courtesy photo

three coming in this season alone. Keep up with Jackie and the Bears by visiting www.baylorbears.com. To comment on this story or more sports stories like it, visit www. myvalleynews.com.

Temecula Valley Elks to host Golf Tournament Daniella Pease of Murrieta Valley hits the ball to the green in last week’s 202-229 loss to Great Oak. Matthew Ressler photo [Right] Great Oak’s Grace Talpash, seen here teeing off against Murrieta Valley last week, helped the Wolpack Girls bring home another victory. Matthew Ressler photo

HS Girls Tennis: Murrieta Mesa downs Chaparral for first league win Dean Fioresi Sports Writer The Murrieta Mesa Rams (1-4) took down the Chaparral Pumas (0-5) for their first league win of the season, 11-7. The Rams dominated from the start; with two girls sweeping singles play. Both Haley Siegfried (6-0, 6-3, 6-0) and Scarlett Steele (6-4, 6-1, 6-2) went undefeated in their singles matches, giving the Rams a comfortable lead heading into doubles, where Chaparral had the upper hand. Despite a late push by the Pumas, Mesa was able to hold on and earn their first victory of the season in Southwestern League play. The Rams will play yet another game on the road this week, when they head over to face crosstown rival Murrieta Valley, while the Pumas get set to take on first place Temecula Valley (5-0), away.

The Temecula Valley Elks Lodge #2801 will be holding their 17th annual Local Charities Golf Tournament at Legends Golf Club at Temeku Hills this year on Friday, Oct. 30. Local programs supported by the Temecula Valley Elks include Boy Scouts, Little League Baseball, Veterans, Scholarships, Middle School Students of the Year, Law Enforcement and Fire Personnel Recognition, Drug Awareness Contests, Americanism Contest, Hoop Shoot Competition, The Dictionary Program, Vision Screeners and Therapists for our Major Project and many others. The tournament is a best ball Texas scramble format. Registration begins

at 7 a.m. The Putting Contest starts at 7:30 a.m. Tee Time is 8:30 a.m. and the lunch, awards, auction and raffles will be at the Temecula Valley Elks Lodge at approximately 1 p.m. Cost per player is $100 and includes continental breakfast, cart, awards and lunch. Additional prizes will be given for Hole-in-One, Longest Drive, Closest-to-Pin and the Putting Contest. Marines from Camp Pendleton will be playing in the tournament as guests of the Temecula Valley Elks. Contact Chairman, Jim Beall at (951)695-2311 or (951) 303-4616 for additional information or to register to play in the tournament.

MMHS baseball/basketball to host bingo fundraiser Dean Fioresi Sports Writer

Lady Ram Scarlett Steele serves to her opponent in a match against JP Raineri photo Chaparral High School on October 8.

The Murrieta Mesa High School baseball and basketball teams will holding a fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 14 to help raise money for the teams’ upcoming seasons. The event, Ram’s Bingo Night, is set to begin at 6 p.m., but doors will open at 5 p.m. to start welcoming guests. There will be multiple other chances to win, including raffles and prizes at the door. To purchase a ticket you must be at least 18. Each ticket will cost $20 and comes with refreshments. An additional Double Action Bingo Sheet will cost an extra $2.

The money raised will go directly to both the baseball and basketball programs. Both sports are approaching their seasons fast, basketball beginning in late November, and baseball in the spring. The event will be held in the Murrieta Mesa School Gym, located at 24801 Monroe Avenue in Murrieta. The Murrieta Mesa Football program also just announced that they will be teaming up with the USMC to collect unwrapped toys at at their final home game on Friday, Oct. 16 for Toys For Tots. The drop box will be at the stadium entrance. Contact MMHS for moiré information on any of their upcoming fundraisers at (951) 677-0568.

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Results of Oct.10 Amsoil PASSCAR Street Stock Race at Perris Auto Speedway

Temecula’s Blaine Whitson won his series leading fourth Amsoil PASSCAR Street Stock Series main event during the Southern California Fair on Saturday. Doug Allen photo

Perris – Results of the Oct.10 Amsoil PASSCAR Street Stock Series race at Perris Auto Speedway. PASSCAR Street Stocks 1. Blaine Whitson - Temecula 2. Ryan Pannone - Riverside 3. Chris Leventis - Rancho Palos Verdes

4. Eddie Gurwell - Murrieta 5. Henry Wesoloski - Temecula 6. Blaine Whitson Jr. - Temecula 7. Casey MacDonald - Riverside 8. Mike Hains - Victorville 9. Stefan Davies - Murrieta 10. Jim Pierce - Lake Matthews 11. Ronnie Everhart - Perris

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Gale makes Padres debut

Former Lake Elsinore Storm catcher Rocky Gale made his debut with the Padres on Sept. 6 as a pinch-hitter at home against the Los Scott Wachter/San Diego Padres photo Angeles Dodgers.

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league club, and in 2011 Gale played with all four of those. He played in 26 games for the Class A Midwest League’s Fort Wayne TinCaps, 27 games for the Storm, seven games with the Class AA San Antonio Missions of the Texas League, and four games with the Tucson Padres who became the San Diego Padres’ Class AAA affiliate after the Portland stadium was no longer available. This year Gale spent Spring Training with the Padres and appeared in 15 exhibition games, garnering two hits in eight at-bats. Prior to his return to the Padres when the rosters expanded he was with the Chihuahuas and batted .307 in 102 games. Gale’s initial time with the Padres allows him to capitalize on his time at that level. “You’re always learning and growing, and this last month has been a great experience,” he said. Gale will use that experience as he tries to make the Padres’ 25-man roster next year. “You’re always trying to refine your game and improve, making sure defensively you’re doing your best and allowing the pitchers to be successful and continuing to improve and be a threat at the plate, but I just worry about making sure my game is ready,” he said. “You just want to be ready to perform.” To view the full story on Rocky Gale, or to comment on this and other sports stories, visit www. myvalleynews.com.

Only a handful of players selected by the San Diego Padres after the 20th round of the draft have played for the Padres, but the list now includes former Lake Elsinore Storm catcher Rocky Gale. The Padres’ 24th-round selection in the 2010 draft was called up to the major league club on Sept. 2, the day after major league active rosters can expand from 25 to 40 players. Gale made his major league debut September 6 as a pinch-hitter at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers and participated in 11 major league games during the 2015 season. “Regardless of your round you get an opportunity, so I never really thought of it as against the odds. You just try to be successful at whatever level you’re at,” Gale said. Gale batted ten times in a Padres uniform and had one hit, a Sept. 30 single off Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corey Knebel, although he only struck out once during those ten at-bats. Gale was the Padres’ third-string catcher, behind Derek Norris and 2013 Storm backstop Austin Hedges; the September 30 home game against Milwaukee was his only major league start although he appeared in five other Padres games behind the plate. The Padres have four minor league levels between their Northwest League affiliate and the major Results for puzzle on page B-6 1

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Commercial/Industrial Building TWO LARGE RETAIL STORES (2400 + 3000 sf) On Main at Hawthorne, available December 1st. A/C, new paint, new carpet, very reasonable rent with lease. (760) 728-1281. RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE available. Call or text (858) 699-6318 or 760415-6504 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL Several units available in same complex. 8751465 sq.ft. Located on Industrial Way in Fallbrook. Call for more information 760-728-6131 SHOP SPACE W/OFFICES 1,000 sq. ft. to 1,800 sq. ft. in Fallbrook. 760-728-2807 or 760-212-0584. www. fallbrookindustrialspace.com 6,300 SQ.FT. FALLBROOK BLDG 3,300 sq. ft. office: current floor plan, waiting room, lunch room, accounting, estimating, plan room, foreman’s room, private offices, dry bar. Rear storage. Men’s & women’s restrooms. Complete Cat 5 wiring for data/phones. Two separate A/C systems. Alarmed. 3,000 sq. ft. industrial shop. 12x12 front roll up. 6x10 rear roll up. 3 phase power. Compressed air. Men’s & women’s restrooms. 3 private offices, 2 propane high volume heaters, alarm system. Please call (951) 973-7680

Employment and Jobs EXPERIENCED KITCHEN HELP Line Cook/Prep needed for fast paced Mexican restaurant in Fallbrook. Bilingual a plus. Call Jon 760-728-4556

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Painting KENWAY PAINTING Professional quality. Reasonable rates. Interior, exterior. Licensed and bonded. LIC#633502. Free estimates. (951) 652-3505

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Wildomar

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Every new Subaru gets 2 years or 24,000 miles of complimentary maintenance.

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2015 SUBARU

IMPREZA

129

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2016 SUBARU

FORESTER

2.0i

Per Month 36 Months* AS LoW AS

1.49%

Financing For Up to 48 Months**

*$2999 total due at Signing. 36 months. 10k miles per year. $0 security deposit. Standard 2.0i 5MT model, code FJA-01. **Cannot be combined with any other incentive. Financing for well qualified applicants only. Tier 1 and 2.

XV CROSSTREK

229

AS LoW AS

1.49%

1.9%

Financing For Up to 48 Months**

*$2999 total due at Signing. 36 months. 10k miles per year. $0 security deposit. Standard 2.5i CVT model, code GFB-01. **Cannot be combined with any other incentive. Financing for well qualified applicants only. Tier 1 and 2.

WRX

2.0i

249

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Financing For Up to 48 Months**

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Per Month 36 Months* or

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Per Month 36 Months*

2015 SUBARU LeASe foR

229

LeASe foR

Plus tax

2.5i

*$2999 total due at Signing. 36 months. 10k miles per year. $0 security deposit. Standard 2.0i model, code FRA-01. **Cannot be combined with any other incentive. Financing for well qualified applicants only. Tier 1 and 2.

*$2999 total due at Signing. 36 months. 10k miles per year. $0 security deposit. Standard BRZ Limited model, code GUN-01.

2016 SUBARU OUTBACK

249

LeASe foR

Plus tax

Per Month 36 Months*

AS LoW AS

1.9% Financing For Up to 48 Months**

*$2999 total due at Signing. 36 months. 10k miles per year. $0 security deposit. Standard 2.5i model, code GDB-01. **Cannot be combined with any other incentive. Financing for well qualified applicants only. Tier 1 and 2.

John Hine Temecula Subaru

Ynez Road at DLR Drive, Temecula Auto Mall

(951) 553-2000

Subaru, Impreza, Outback, Legacy and XV Crosstrek are registered trademarks. 1EPA-estimated hwy fuel economy. Actual mileage may vary. All advertised prices exclude government fees, taxes and finance charges, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic filing charge and any emission testing charge. *Purchase or lease any new (previously untitled) Subaru and receive a complimentary factory scheduled maintenance plan for 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first.) See Subaru Added Security Maintenance Plan for intervals, coverages and limitations. Customer must take delivery before 12/31/15 and reside within the promotional area. At participating dealers only. See dealer for program details and eligibility. XV Crosstrek monthly payment of $20.83 per $1,000 financed. Cannot be combined with any other incentives. Must take delivery from dealer stock by 10/21/15. See dealer for details. No deductible applies to standard plans only. Offers expire 10/21/15.

2015 MODEL YEAR

SALES EVENT 2015 Mazda3 i Sport Auto $1,000 Customer Cash Available

0% $99

2015 Mazda3 i Sport Auto Hatchback

FINANCING FOR 63 MONTHS

0% $125

FINANCING FOR 63 MONTHS

PER MONTH LEASE*

*Stock #11535. $1,999 down, 33 month lease, 10K miles per year. .15 excess miles. Or financing as low as 0% for up to 63 months. Plus tax, title & fees. O.A.C. Additional incentives or rebates that you might also qualify for: $500 Military, $500 Mazda Owner Loyalty, $750 Lease Loyalty, $250 College Grad. Expires10/21/15.

PER MONTH LEASE*

*Stock #11145. $1,969 down, 33 month lease, 10K miles per year. .15 excess miles. Or financing as low as 0% for 63 months. Plus tax, title & fees. O.A.C. Additional incentives or rebates that you might also qualify for: $500 Military, $500 Mazda Owner Loyalty, $750 Lease Loyalty, $1000 Competitive Owner Bonus Cash, $250 College Grad. Expires 10/21/15.

John Hine Temecula Mazda

951-553-2000 Ynez Road at DLR Drive, Temecula Auto Mall